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From: Dennis Ramsey <[e-mail]>
To: Paul Rawls <[e-mail]>
CC: John Hasty <John. Hasty@ncmail. net>, Bob Heath <Bob.Heath@ncmaiI net>,
Coleen Sullins <Coleen.Sul [e-mail]>, kts <[e-mail]. nc.us>,
Jeff Poupart <Jeff.Poupart@ncm ail. net>, Sonya Avant <[e-mail]>
Paul
As you are aware the Water Keeper Alliance (and other) recently filed Notices of Intent against six (6)
swine facilities in North Carolina. Two of these facilities are located in your regions.
Please find below my understanding of the past compliance history of these 2 facilities. Please let me
know immediately if my understand is incorrect since the Department must respond to these Notices this
week. Please add, delete or modify anything that is needed to more accurately reflect the history of this
facility.
Browns of Carolina Farm # 91 Facility No. 9 --11 Bladen County FRO
Violations Identified in Notice of Intent
March 19, 2000 - Discharge NOT confirmed by DWQ
July 20 and 21, 2000 - Discharge NOT confirmed by DWQ
Unspecified discharges to state waters reported by citizens - Some ponding on spray fields but
discharges NOT confirmed by DWQ
Other miscellaneous violations including over application of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) and
high freeboard levels. Civil penalty case being developed for PAN violations.
DWQ NOT aware of underdrains on this site
Browns of Carolina Farm # 30 Facility No. 9 - 170 Bladen County FRO
Violations Identified in Notice of Intent
July 10, 1997 - DWQ inspector noted discharge to area adjacent to wetlands NOT to wetlands
December 9, 1999 and February 9, 2000 - Discharges to surface waters identified and civil penalties
assessed for two discharges. These discharges were NOT identified in the Notice of Intent filed on this
facility
Other miscellaneous violations •- Some confirmed
DWQ NOT aware of underdrains on this site
1 of 2 1/29/2001 8:26 AM

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We also need for you to schedule these two facilities for an inspection this week using the new
inspection forms. Please also make sure that the Groundwater staff in your region accompany you on
these inspections so that we can evaluate the facilities for the need for groundwater monitoring.
Since the Notices of Intent imply that there are underdrains on the site, please make a special effort to
determine if any underdrains may be present that we have not previously noted.
Please let me know when these inspections are to be scheduled and send me the results of the inspections
as soon as they are completed.
Thank you for your help and please let me know if there is a need for further information or clarification.
Dennis
2 oft 1/29/2001 8:26 AM

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Mr. Glen Davis
August 21, 2000
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The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be addressed:
Follow the CAWMP in regards to the PAN to be applied to crops.
Failure to comply with the above conditions may result in the facility losing its General
Permit and being required to obtain an individual non discharge permit for the facility.
Please be advised that this notice does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from
taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violation. Furthermore, the
Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00
per day per violation.
You are hereby notified that the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water
Quality is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the
Division of Water Quality. The Recommendation concerns the failure of this farm to comply
with the plant available nitrogen rates (PAN) in the CAWMP for the specified crops (small
grain).
If you have an explanation for this violation that you wish to present, please respond to this
office by September 1 S, 2000. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action
is still deemed appropriate, you explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the
enforcement package for his consideration.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact either
myself or Mr. John Hasty, Environmental Specialist, at [phone].
Sincerely, = _
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Paul E. Rawls
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
CC' Sue Homewood - Compliance Group
Sam Warren - Bladen Co. MRCS
Trent Allen - DSWC Fayetteville Office
Central Files - Raleigh

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35. Surface Area (acres):
36. Embankment Height (feet):
37. Distance to Stream:
38. Water supply well within 250 ft of the lagoon?
® On-site ❑ Off-site
39. Distance to WS or HQW (miles):
40. Overtopping from Outside Waters?
41. Constructed before 1993 NRCS Standards?
42. No verification of adherence to 1993 or subsequent
NRCS Standards?
43. Was groundwater encountered during construction?
44. Depth to Groundwater:
45. Spillway?
46. Adequate Marker?
47. Immediate threat to the integrity of the structure?
48. Freeboard & Storm Storage Requirement (inches):
6 9 S/Go o sf. ,P'/)
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Paul E. Rawls
Regiomd M`atc;r Quality Supervisor
N.C. Dept. of Environment and. Natntal Resource_e q r
F3yetleville Regional Tice I
225 Grcen ;st. Suite 714 / Syslc] Bldg.
1=aya.1cville, NC 28301-5043
Dear Mr. RRhwts,
711,is letter is in responsc to the Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement letter
for 13rovin's of Carolina Farm # 91 &-acd August 21, 2000, -;. a t:
P. 04/08
During the routine inspection conducted on August 9, 2000 it was noted that the PAN had been
over applied on sever -al pulls in excess of the CAWMP. Brown's of Carolina mtogrhizes that the over
applications stere non -,compliant wilh tho Gcneral Pennit for this facility, however. Browns of Girolina
made every effort to mange the excess mater accuinul,'ticd from tic hunicmcs of 1.w fail and tlae wiener of
199912WO b lite most environmentally sound irmincr possible. This w,ts accomplished by irrigating onto
the "Lightest' awl "driest"Pulls of each field such that no run-off or disclmrge oechioa Because of the
excesi walcr from the hurricanes and lice extremely wet winter that followed, multE�& applicagom to these
pwucular pL,lls'Lyre made to lower and maintain lagoon levels Io avoid non-eampHanee_ As a result, these
pull's received large volumes of u-atcr Ilial caused over applications of PAN. While the over applications of
PAN= near -complier, this was the most cnvirownimially sound way to n><annge the excess water and
prevent nm-x[t or discharge. '
To ;lid in the prevention of over -application in the future, wcckcly irrigation schedules arc
r,ciier aicd for. e;icla application field. Tlhc-sc schedaiies prioritize llhe order in whielh e -m h pull is irrigated
dials esnsaring a more uniform coverage throughout the year.
Due to the fact thal Brown's of Carolina managed and diligently recorded all of the excess walcr
without runlaff or disch,irges, irrigated in the most environmentally sound tmanner possible, and is
contusunnlly ii nproving the rua nagemerrt practices of all its facilitics, no cnforceinent action should be taken.
If you have any questions reg:, -ding this revousc, plmsc do not hesitate to call me a1
[phone] ext. 238.
Sincerely,
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Kevin wemn.
Enviroauncnlal Comiplimcc Manager
BROWN'S OF CAROLINA, 114C-
78.5 I•iV4Y 24 EA6T • P.O. BOX 437 • WARSAW, N.0 28333 • PHONE [phone]

January 8, 2001
MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Lewis
Division of Water Quality
FROM: Robert Heath �!
DWQ, Fayetteville Regional Office
THRU: Paul Rawls, Regional Water Quality Supervisor, FRO
SUBJECT: Brown's of Carolina (BOC) Farms #30 and #91
Enclosed is the requested information regarding BOC farms. If additional information is
needed, please contact me at 910-486-1541.
RH/bs
Enclosures
cc: Dennis Ramsey

09-11 BROWN'S OF CAROLINA FARM # 91
8112/96 NOV issued for failure to follow Waste Management Plan
resulting in ponding and runoff.
7125197 Certification of Coverage and General Permit issued.
8/1/97 Inspection conducted by Robert F. Heath:
12. Lagoon dikes need cutting around base to allow inspection
for seepage.
18. Bermuda has competition with weeds and other grasses.
24. Lagoon levels and rainfall need to be kept weekly. Pump
records are calculated by rain gauge rather than by acreage
in application area. Need map of irrigation area.
7/13/98 Inspection conducted by John Hasty.
7125198 Reissuance of General Permit and Certificate of Coverage.
6/1/99 Inspections conducted by Jeffery Brown:
7. Need to maintain back slopes of lagoon dikes to top of
slopes.
Remove the small trees on back slope as required by
General Permit.
611199 Justification and Documentation for Mandatory WA Determination
- Part II.
F1 Lack of acreage which resulted in over application of
wastewater (PAN) on spray fields according to farm's last
two years of irrigation records.
F4 WA determination required because CAWMP credit fields
acreage in excess of 75% of the respective fields total
acreage as noted in table in Part III.

09-11
Brown's of Carolina
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1131/00 Brown's of Carolina notified of high freeboard condition (18").
3/17/00 NOD issued by Jeffery Brown for failure to maintain required
freeboard.
3/27/00 POA issued by Brown's of Carolina (Jimmy Vinson).
8/l/00 Notification for Wettable Acres Determination.
8/9/00 Inspection conducted by John Hasty:
11. Over application noted on numerous fields.
8/21/00 NOV/Recommendation for Enforcement for over application of
PAN in excess of CAWMP.
10/11/00 Inspection - complaint investigation conducted by John Hasty. No
problems observed.

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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF 'PYA; ER
FAYETTEVILLE RF—GIOoNAL On- IC
August 21, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Attention: Mr. Glen Davis
Brown's of Carolina
P.O. Box 487
Warsaw, NC 2.8398
Subject:
NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND
RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 214 .0217
Brown's of Carolina Farm # 91
Facility No. 09-11 Permit No. AWS090011
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Davis:
You are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non
discharge permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to
15A NCAC 2H _ 0217, you have been found to be in violation of your 2H
,.0217 Permit.
On August 9, 2000, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the
Division of Water Quality conducted an annual inspection of your swine
farm located in Bladen County. During the inspection, a review of the waste
application records revealed that plant available nitrogen (PAN) had been
over applied on numerous pulls in excess of the CAWNIP. Pulls 41, #2, #3,
44,#6, 47, 48, 49, #10 and #I I had over application amounts of 54, 95,
113, 71, 35, 55, 10, 18, 106, and 143 pounds respectively.
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Mr. Glen Davis
August 21, 2000
Page 2
The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be addressed:
1. Follow the CAWMP in regards to the PAN to be applied to crops.
Failure to comply with the above conditions may result in the facility losing its General
Permit and being required to obtain an individual non discharge permit for the facility.
Please be advised that this notice does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from
taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violation. Furthermore, the
Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00
per clay per violation.
You are hereby notified that the Fayetteville Regional Office ofthe Division of Water
Quality is considering sending a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the
Division of Water Quality. The Recommendation concerns the failure of this farm to comply
with the plant available nitrogen rates (PAN) in the CAWMP for the specified crops (small
grain).
If you have an explanation for this violation that you wish to present, please respond to this
office by September 15 2000. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action
is still deemed appropriate, you explanation vAll be forwarded to the Director with the
enforcement package for his consideration.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact either
myself or Mr. John Hasty, Environmental Specialist, at (910) 4$6-1541.
Sincerely,
Paul E. Rawls
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Sue Homewood - Compliance Group
Sam Warren - Bladen Co. N -RCS
Trent Allen - DSWC Fayetteville Office
Central Files - Raleigh

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary IDIEHNF;Z
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 12, 1996
Mr. Jimmy Vinson
Brown's of Carolina
PO Box 487
Warsaw, NC 28398-0482
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Failure to Follow Waste Management Plan
As Per 15A >rCAC 2H. 0217(d)
Brown's of Carolina
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Vinson:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation for failing to follow the Waste Management Plan for
Brown's of Carolina (BOC) Farm No. 91. This is a violation of Title 15A of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2H, Section .0217(d).
On July 10, 1996, the Fayetteville Regional Office was contacted by a local citizen concerning
waste management practices at the BOC Farm No, 91. The citizen alleged that waste liquid was being
applied in a manner that allowed the liquid to flow off of land application fields. Water Quality regional
staff responded to the complaint that day and performed a site visit of the subject farm.
Upon arrival at the farm, regional staff contacted Ms. Phyllis Kenlaw, Assistant Farming
Director, and inquired of the land application activities that had been ongoing that day. Ms. Kenlaw
introduced Mr. Tory Gross and indicated that he was the complex manager and would have the necessary
information.
Ms. Kenlaw indicated that the area of concern had been irrigated earlier that day. Based on
irrigation records provided by Mr. Gross, application began at 11:19 a.m. and was halted at 12:19 p.m.
Mr. Gross was able to produce the records without delay and is commended for his up-to-date record
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August 12, 1996
Ms. Kenlaw then allowed Water Quality staff to inspect the area of concern. The area was two
(2) small fields near the complainant's property line. The fields were found to be approximately three-
fourths to one acre in size with only two (2) irrigation heads in each. Observations revealed that cover
crop was patchy and that waste had ponded on several areas of the field. Apparently the waste had been
applied in a manner and rate that allowed wastewater to flow to a low area between the fields. The waste
was observed to have flowed from the low area through a culvert into a small drainage feature near the
field. While the waste was traced to that area, it was -n&l observed to have entered waters of the State.
Samples were taken of the liquid that had pooled in the small drainage feature. Sample results of
biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) 175 MG/L and fecal coliform 5000/100 ML confirmed presence of
waste.
A review of the Waste Utilization Plan for the farm contains, in part, the provision "Do not apply
waste to saturated soils or on land when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in
runoff to surface waters". Based on the above observations, it is the findings of this office that Brown's
of Carolina applied waste in a manner that allowed runoff and thereby failed to follow the certified plan.
You are asked to reevaluate the loading rates for the soil types and cover crops to prevent such
similar occurrences in the future. It is also suggested that the entire Waste Utilization Plan be
reevaluated to insure that current land application practices are incorporated_
Failure to comply with these rules can result in civil and/or criminal penalties or the facility may
be required to apply for an individual nondischarge permit. For your information, one copy of the State
regulations is enclosed.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you are asked to notify this office in writing of what
modification(s) have been made to the plan that specifically outlines safeguards for preventing future
runoff of wastewater from the farm and what actions have been taken to implement such safeguards. A
copy of the modified plan should also be submitted indicating what sections have been modified.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact W. Mike
Wicker, P.E., Regional Water Quality Supervisor, Fayetteville Regional Office, at 910-486-1541.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
Regional Supervisor
KTS/bs
cc: Sam Warren, Bladen Co Soil and Water Conservation District
Steve Bermett, Regional Coordinator, NC DSWC
Chris Wallings, DSWC
Bladen County Health Department
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources F?wu
Fayetteville Reglonal Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor E31HHNF;Z
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
DMSION OF WATER QUALTI'Y
August 12, 1996
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W. Jimmy Vinson
Brown's of Carolina
PO Boa 487
Warsaw, NC 28398-0482
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Failure to Follow Waste Management Plan
As Per 15A NCAC 211. 0217(d)
Brown's of Carolina
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Vinson:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation for failing to follow the Waste Management Plan for
Brown's of Carolina (BOC) Farre No. 91. This is a violation of Title ISA of the North Carolina
Administrative Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter 211, Section .0217(d).
On July 10, 1996, the Fayetteville Regional Office was contacted by a local citizen concerning
waste management practices at the BOC Farm No. 91. The citizen alleged that waste liquid was being
applied in a manner that allowed the liquid to flow off of land application fields. Water Quality regional
staff responded to the complaint that day and performed a site visit of the subject farm.
Upon arrival at the farm, regional staff contacted Ms. Phyllis Kenlaw, Assistant Farming
Director, and inquired of the land application activities that had been ongoing that day. Ms. Kenlaw
introduced Mr. Tory Gross and indicated that he was the complex manager and would have the necessary
information.
Ms. Kenlaw indicated that the area of concern had been irrigated earlier that day. Based on
irrigation records provided by Mr. Gross, application began at 11:19 a.m. and was halted at 12;19 p.m.
Mr. Gross was able to produce the records without delay and is commended for his up-to-date record
keeping.
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August 12, 1996
Ms. Kenlaw then allowed Water Quality staff to inspect the area of concern. The area was two
(2) small fields near the complainant's property line. The fields were found to be approximately three-
fourths to one acre in size with only two (2) irrigation heads in each. Observations revealed that cover
crop was patchy and that waste had ponded on several areas of the field. Apparently the waste had been
applied in a manner and rate that allowed wastewater to flow to a low area between the fields. The waste
was observed to have flowed from the low area through a culvert into a small drainage feature near the
field. While the waste was traced to that area, it was not observed to have entered waters of the State.
Samples were taken of the liquid that had pooled in the small drainage feature. Sample results of
biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) 175 MG/L and fecal coliform 5000/100 ML confirmed presence of
waste.
A review of the Waste Utilization Plan for the farm contains, in part, the provision "Do not apply
waste to saturated soils or on land when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in
runoff to surface waters". Based on the above observations, it is the findings of this office that Brown's
of Carolina applied waste in a manner that allowed runoff and thereby failed to follow the certified plan.
You are asked to reevaluate the loading rates for the soil types and cover crops to prevent such
similar occurrences in the future. It is also suggested that the entire Waste Utilization Plan be
reevaluated to insure that current land application practices are incorporated.
Failure to comply with these rules can result in civil and/or criminal penalties or the facility may
be required to apply for an individual nondischarge permit. For your information, one copy of the State
regulations is enclosed.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you are asked to notify this office in writing of what
modification(s) have been made to the plan that specifically outlines safeguards for preventing future
runoff of wastewater from the farm and what actions have been taken to implement such safeguards. A
copy of the modified plan should also be submitted indicating what sections have been modified.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Mike
Wicker, P.E., Regional Water Quality Supervisor, Fayetteville Regional Office, at 910-486-1541.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
Regional Supervisor
KTS/bs
cc: Sam Warren, Bladen Co Soil and Water Conservation District
Steve Bermett, Regional Coordinator, NC DSWC
Chris Wallings, DSWC
Bladen County Health Department
Compliance/Enforcement File

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Brown's of Carolina Inc
Bladen Springs Farm (BOC 91)
P.O. Box 487
Warsaw NC 28398
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November 12, 1996
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Bladen Springs Farm (BOC 91)
Facility ID#: 9-11
Bladen County
Dear Farm Owner:
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rNov 12 1996
ENV. MANAGEMENT
FAYETTEVILLE REG. OFFICE
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study
Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly,
requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more
swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a
designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an
Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be
submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a
certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H
.0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty.
If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please
contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office.
Examinations have been offered on an on-going basis in many counties throughout the state for
the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please
call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 9191733-0026.
Sincerely,
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., rs._, director
Division of Water Quality
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State of North CarolinaANIWIWA
Department of Environment ? NOV 1 4 2001 � •
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor N ' DEN R
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director STH CARouNA DEPARTMENT or
ENVIRONMENT AND NiTURAL RSouRCES
November 2, 2001
Mr. Don Butler, Director CERTIFIED MAIL
Government Relations & Public Affairs RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Murphy -Brown LLC
Post Office Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
SUBJECT: Permit Violations — August 2000
Farm 91
File No. PC 01-004
Dear Mr. Butler:
Under the authority delegated to me by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I considered the factors related
to the nitrogen overapplication violations that were noted at Farm 91 during the August 2000
inspection. I have decided not to assess a civil penalty since the violations were a result of the
company's efforts to deal with high freeboard levels caused by rainfall during Hurricanes Dennis,
Floyd, and Irene. This case is now officially closed.
The Division of Water Quality appreciates your efforts to operate your farm in accordance with
state laws and regulations. Please emphasize to the company's employees and contract growers the
importance of lowering lagoon levels in anticipation of future hurricane seasons.
Sincerely.
Jeffrey O. Poupart, Supervisor
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
cc: PaulRawlss,, Fayetteville Regional Supervisor
John Hasty, FRO
File # PC 01-004
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Michael F. Easley, Governor ' _ f .-- N C D EN R
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary �� -
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director ►wrrH cARoumA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND 14ATURAL RF-S RCES
November 2, 2001
Mr. Don Butler, Director CERTIFIED MAIL
Government Relations & Public Affairs RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Murphy-Brown LLC
Post Office Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
SUBJECT: Permit Violations — August 2000
Farm 91
File No_ PC 01-004
Dear Mr. Butler:
Under the authority delegated to me by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I considered the factors related
to the nitrogen overapplication violations that were noted at Farm 91 during the August 2000
inspection. I have decided not to assess a civil penalty since the violations were a result of the
company's efforts to deal with high freeboard levels caused by rainfall during Hurricanes Dennis,
Floyd, and Irene- This case is now officially closed.
The Division of Water Quality appreciates your efforts to operate your farm in accordance with
state laws and regulations. Please emphasize to the company's employees and contract growers the
importance of lowering lagoon levels in anticipation of future hurricane seasons.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey O. Poupart, Supervisor
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
cc: Paul Rawls, Fayetteville Regional Supervisor
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File # PC 01-004
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