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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVIL.LE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
July 9, 1999
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Mr. Darrell Coble
540 Grover Coble Road
Garland, NC 28441
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Bunn Nursery
Registration No.09-65
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Coble:
On June 4, 1999, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the
Division of Water Quality inspected the Bunn Nursery swine facility. it was
determined that waste samples had not been collected as required.
In regard to the deficiency noted during the inspection, the following
actions are requested:
1. Begin immediately collecting waste samples as required within 60
days of waste application to reflect accurate records of plant available
nitrogen (PAN) applied to the crops.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the
responsibility and liability of any violations that have or may result from
these deficiencies. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please
call Robert F. Heath, Environmental Specialist, at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert F. Heath
Environmental Specialist
cc: Operations Branch
Central Files
Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSW
Sam Warren - Bladen Co. MRCS
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL. OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
July 9, 1999
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Mr. Darrell Coble
540 Grover Coble Road
Garland, NC 28441
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Bunn Nursery
Registration No.09-65
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Coble:
On June 4, 1999, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the
Division of Water Quality inspected the Bunn Nursery swine facility. It was
determined that waste samples had not been collected as required.
In regard to the deficiency noted during the inspection, the following
actions are requested:
1. Begin immediately collecting waste samples as required within 60
days of waste application to reflect accurate records of plant available
nitrogen (PAN) applied to the crops.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the
responsibility and liability of any violations that have or may result from
these deficiencies. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please
call Robert F. Heath, Environmental Specialist, at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Robert F. Heath
Environmental Specialist
cc: Operations Branch
Central Files
Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSW
Sam Warren - Bladen Co. NRCS
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYErrEVILLE REGIONAL OFFlGE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 14, 2000
CERTIFIED NL41L
RETtJRN RECEIPT RE tJESTED
Mr. Stephen Bunn
540 Grover Coble Road
Garland, NC 28441
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Bunn Nursery Swine Facility
Registration No. 09-65
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Bunn:
On July 28, 2000, staff'from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the
Division of Water Quality inspected the Bunn Nursery swine facility. It was
observed that a copy of the General Permit and Certificate of Coverage was
not available for inspection. In addition, the inside slope of the lagoon dues
were in need of cutting and the bermuda spray field had not been sprigged in
its entirety and weeds (dog fennel) needed removal.
In regard to the deficiencies noted during the inspection, the following
actions are requested:
I . A copy of the General Permit and the Certificate of Coverage must
be maintained on site.
2. Contact a technical specialist for assistance with the proper method
of weed removal in the bermuda field and to evaluate the bermuda
stand to determine if sprigging is required in the new portion of the
field.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the
responsibility and liability of any violations that have or may result frorn
these deficiencies.
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714 / SYSTEL BLD. FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043
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Mr. Stephen Bunn
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August 14, 2000
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Robert Heath, at (910) 486-
1541.
Sincerely,
Robert F. Heath
Environmental Specialist
ce- Operations Branch
Central Files
Trent Alien - FRO DSW
Sam Warren - Sampson Co. MRCS
Garth Boyd - Murphy Farms

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 14, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETU�RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. DalTeli Coble
.540 Grover Coble Road
Garland, NC 28399
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H,0217
Bunn Nursery
Facility No_ 09-65
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Coble:
You are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non
discharge pernut 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 8, 2000, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the
Division of Water Quality conducted an inspection of your swine farm
located off Highway 243 in Bladen County. During that inspection it was
noted that one half of the waste application field had been out and that the
remainder of the field were predominantly of competition grasses and Nveeds
Nvith a poor to nonexistent stand of bermuda grass. In addition, an irrigation
event was in progress and the irrigation equipment had been placed
incorrectly resulting in approximately 50 percent of the waste water being,
applied to land other than that allowable in your CAW�NIP. Also, the inside
slope of the lagoon banks need cutting and the lagoon level was less than
that required by your General Permit.
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Mr. Darrell Coble
August 14, 2000
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The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be addressed:
Contact a technical specialist for assistance in the evaluation of the waste application
field where little or no crop exist and comply with their recommendation.
2. Review and follow your C: AWMP in the proper placement and operating pressures of
the irrigation system to prevent future violations.
Cut and maintain the grass and weeds on the inside slope of the lagoons to allow
inspection and to prevent rodent ha.rborages.
4. Lower the lagoon level on the waste application field as soon as possible in
preparation of potential storms and maintain below the pump on level.
Failure to comply with the above conditions may result in the facility losing its General
Pernut acid 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
taping 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.
If you have and explanation for this violation that you wish to present, please respond to this
office by Sentemn er 15.2000.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact either
myself or Mf. Robert Heath, Envirotinientai Specialist, at [phone].
5inc ,
Paul E. Rawls
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Sue Homewood - Compliance Group
Sara Warren - Bladen Co. MRCS
Trent Allen - DSWC Fayetteville Office
Central Files - Raleigh
Garth Boyd - Murphy Farms

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT RE VESTED
STEPHEN BUNN
540 GROVER COBLE RD
GARLAND NC 28441
Dear Stephen Bunn:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
-- May -23, 2001
MAY
DWO
Subject: Notice of Violation and Revocation for Nonpayment
Bunn Nursery
Permit Number: AWS090065
Bladen County
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 OG, all animal operations who receive an animal
waste management system permit will be charged in each year of the term an annual permit fee. Annual permit fees are
billed following the issuance of the permit and then annually thereafter on the anniversary of that date. Your animal waste
management system permit was issued on 21612001.
Your annual permit fee for the period of 2/6/2001 - 2/5/2002 is $50.00. Your payment was due 411412001.
Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit.-
pursuant
ermit_pursuant to 15 NCAC 2H.0205 (c) (4)_ and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, the subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
Animal Waste Management System Permit fee for your animal operation is received within that time. Operation of an
animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and is
subject to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions, please contact Fran McPherson at [phone] ext. 210_
Sincerely
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Non -Discharge Branch Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Fayetteville Regional Office
Bladen County Health Department
Permit File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
July 8, 2004
CERTIFIED IMAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
Mr. Stephen Bunn, Bunn Nursery
56 Fayetteville Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. AWS090065
Condition V. 3. Inadequate Freeboard
Condition 111. 6.e. Failure to Report
Dear Mr. Bunn
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
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
Permit.
On July 2, 2004 staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality visited your
swine farm located in Bladen County as a result of information that was given to us by the North Carolina
Soil and Water Division about your lagoon liquid level being in the storm storage_
During the DWQ inspection, the following violations were noted:
1. Failure to maintain 31"of freeboard space in the lagoon as required by your permit and lagoon
design. It has been noted on a previous inspection form that you roust maintain 31" of freeboard
because of rules and regulations governing new lagoons built after 1996.
2. Failure to notify the Division of Water Quality about the high lagoon level within 24 hours of first
discovery.
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The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be addressed:
That you please maintain at least 31" of freeboard space in your lagoon according to your certified
animal waste management plan.
Please call and notify the Division of Water Quality within 24 hours of discovery of the lagoon
liquid level being above 31". When you call please talk with a CAFO staff member or other staff
member so we will have a record of your phone call.
The Division of Water Quality also asks that you please send in the following:
• The most current copy of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
• Your freeboard records since January 1, 2004
• Rainfall records for this year
• A copy of all waste application records for this year since January 1, 2004
4. Please have the OIC write an explanation on how these violations occurred and what will be done to
prevent them in the future.
Please send in the above information by July 31, 2004.
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 $2.5,000.00 per day per violation.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact either Mark Brantley,
Environmental Specialist, or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Ste A. Barnhardt
Regional Supervisor
ABlmb
cc: Keith Larick - Compliance Group
Chris Bordeaux - Bladen Co. MRCS
Trent Allen — SWC, FRO
Central Files - Raleigh

Facility Number Date of Visit: "'-5' J`� Time:
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Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑Yes 0<0
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes 0-Nio
b. If discharge is observed. did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed. what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
Identifier:
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Date of Inspection
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion,
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenancelimprovement?
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenancermprovement?
11. Is there evidence of over application? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Copper and/or Zinc
12. Crop type
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)?
14, a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
Odor Issues
17. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge attor below
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
18. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours?
19. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt,
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
20. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? if yes, contact a regional
Air Quality representative immediately.
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North Carolina Department
Michael F. Easley, Governor
July 8, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Stephen Bunn, Bunn Nursery
56 Fayetteville Road
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
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of Environment and
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Permit No. AWS090065
Condition V. 3. Inadequate Freeboard
Condition 111. 6.e. Failure to Report
Dear Mr. Bunn
Natural Resources
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
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
Permit.
On July 2, 2004 staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality visited your
swine farm located in Bladen County as a result of information that was given to us by the North Carolina
Soil and Water Division about your lagoon liquid level being in the storm storage.
During the DWQ inspection, the following violations were noted:
I . Failure to maintain 31" of freeboard space in the lagoon as required by your permit and lagoon
design. It has been noted on a previous inspection form that you must maintain 31" of freeboard
because of rules and regulations governing new lagoons built after 1996.
2. Failure to notify the Division of Water Quality about the high lagoon level within 24 hours of first
discovery.
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The Division of Water Quality requests that the following items be addressed:
I . That you please maintain at least 31 " of freeboard space in your lagoon according to your certified
animal waste management plan.
2. Please call and notify the Division of Water Quality within 24 hours of discovery of the lagoon
liquid level being above 31". When you call please talk with a CAFO staff member or other staff
member so we will have a record of your phone call.
3. The Division of Water Quality also asks that you please send in the following:
• The most current copy of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
• Your freeboard records since January 1, 2004
• Rainfall records for this year
• A copy of all waste application records for this year since January 1, 2004
4. Please have the OIC write an explanation on how these violations occurred and what will be done to
prevent them in the future.
Please send in the above information by July 31, 2004.
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.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact either Mark Brantley,
Environmental Specialist, or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Stephen A. Barnhardt
Regional Supervisor
AB/mb
cc: Keith Larick - Compliance Group
Chris Bordeaux - Bladen Co. NRCS
Trent Allen — SWC, FRO
Central Files - Raleigh

03/05/2010
Mr. Art Barnhardt,
This letter is in response to your request due to recent DWQ
inspection. Enclosed you will find copy of recent sludge survey done for my farm
identified as Tatum Nursery #2 Facility No. 09-65, permit #AWS090065 0310112010.
Reason for violation was that I did not think one was due until year 2010.
Now that I am aware my era, a sludge survey will be done annually as required. I
plan to do another sludge survey in August of this year for the year 2010.
If you have any further questions , please contact me at your discret .
RECEIVED
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082010
Thank You OAR-FIEV1LLEREGIONALOFF;OE
oh Tatum

North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
February 26, 2010
Mr. Johnny R. Tatum
PO Box 579
Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T. 1304
Tatum Nursery #2 Facility No. 09-65, Permit No. AWS090065
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Tatum:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On February 23, 2010 staff of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Aquifer Protection Section (APS),
inspected the Tatum Nursery 92 and the permitted waste disposal system. We wish to thank Mr. Johnny Tatum
who was present and assisted during the inspection.
As a result of this inspection, 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 2T .1304, you have been found to be in violation
of your permit as follows:
Violation 1:
Failure to conduct a survey of the sludge accumulation in all lagoons every year in accordance with the facilities
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. (Permit No. AWS090065 Section 111 19)
On February 23, 2010 during a routine compliance inspection it was documented that you had not conducted a
lagoon survey for the year 2009.
Required Corrective Action for Violation 1:
Conduct a sludge survey as required by your permit.
AQUIFER PR07ECTION SECTION
225 Green St., Ste. 714
Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: wvnv.h20.enr.s1ate.nc.us
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Mr. Tatum
February 26, 2010
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The Division of Water Quality requests that, in addition to the specified corrective action above, please submit the
following items on or before April 1, 2010.
1. Copy of your new lagoon sludge survey.
2. An explanation from the 01C for this farm regarding how this violation occurred.
3. A list from the 01C concerning the steps that will he taken to prevent this violation from occurring in the
future.
You are required to take any necessary action to correct the above violations on or before April 1, 2010 and
to provide a written response to this Notice by April 1, 2010. Please include in your response all corrective
actions already taken and a schedule for completion of any corrective actions not addressed.
Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the
Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five
thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143 -215.6A -
If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Steve Guyton or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Art Barnh rdt
Environmental Program Supervisor
cc: Keith Larick CAFO Unit
Karig Westerbeek Murphy Brown
Danny Edwards FRO S&WC
FRO AP files

Appendix 1. Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number
B. Lagoon identification 4207-09-85
C. Person(s) Taking Measurements J Tatum
D. Date of Measurement 3/1/2010
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
Revised August 2008
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer.
Flatplate _
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of the lagoon.
PVC pole
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with 'core sampler".
Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of hank): 0.7 (acres)
(Draw a sketch of the lagoon on a separate sheet, list dimensions, and calculate surface area. The lagoon
may have been built different than designed, so measurements should be made.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b_ If more than 1.33 ac. acres x 6 = , with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform grid that has the same number of intersections as the
estimated number of sampling points needed_ Number the intersection points on the lagoon grid so that data
recorded at each can be easily matched_)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on 'Sludge Survey Data Sheet" (Appendix 2). Also, at the
location of the pump intake, take measurements of distance from liquid surface to top of sludge
layer and record it on the Data Sheet (last row); this must be at least 2.5 ft. when irrigating.
I. At the time of the survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Present Liquid
Level (measure at the lagoon gauge pole): 0.6
J. Determine the distance from the top of bank to the Maximum Liquid Level 2.6
(use lagoon management plan or other lagoon records) 51.1-48.5
K_ Determine the distance from the Maximum Liquid to the Minimum Liquid level: 2.3
(use lagoon management plan or other lagoon records) 48.546.2
L. Calculate the distance from the present liquid surface level to the Minimum Liquid Level 1.7
(item K Minus Item 1, assuming the present liquid level is below the Maximum Liquid Level)
M. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the
lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points) 9.1
N. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the top
of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points): 5.2
O. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer. 3.9
P. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item N minus Item L): 3.5
Q. If Item O is greater than Item P, proceed to the Worksheet for Sludge Volume and Treatment Volume.
If Item O is equal to or less than Item P, you don t have to determine volumes.
Completed by: ( _ _ Date: 3" !'t'!D

Appendix 2. Sludge Surrey Data Sheet"
Lagoon Identification_ Lagoon 1
Completed t J Tatum
(A)
Grid Point
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Number of I
Average of
At pump
intake
Print Name
0.0
Revised August 2008
�~ Date:
Signature
(B)
Ft. & in.
Distance from liquid
surface
to top
of sludge
Ft.
& in.
Ft. (tenths]
7
9
7.0
7
9
7.0
6
9
6.0
5
9
5.8
4
8
4.7
4
8
4.7
4
7
4.6
4
8
4.7
4
6
4.5
4
6
4.5
4
8
4.7
4
7
4.6
9.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
12.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
with readings
12.0
X
X
5.2152778
0.0
Revised August 2008
�~ Date:
Signature
X X X
(C) -(B)
(C)
Ft. & in.
Distance
from liquid
surface
to lagoon bottom
soil
Ft.
8 in.
Ft. (tenths)
9
2
9.2
9
2
9.2
9
2
9.2
9
1
9.1
9
1
9.1
9
2
9.2
9
2
9.2
9
2
9.2
9
2
92
9
1
9.1
9
2
9.2
9
1
9.1
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
12.0
X X
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
X
X
12.0
X
X
9.1388889
X X X
(C) -(B)
Thickness of sludge layer
Ft. & in.
Ft. (tenths)
2.2
2.2
3.2
3.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.5
4.7
4.6
4.5
4.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
X X
12.0
X X
3.923611111
X X X
RAIZ Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thicknesses must be shown on a sketch attached to this
Sludge Survey Data Sheet_

Appendix 3. Worksheet for sludge volume and treatment volume
Revised August 2008
The average thickness of the sludge layer and the thickness of the existing liquid(sludge-free) treatment zone are determ, ---„'
from the information on the Lagoon Sludge Survey Form ( Items 0 and P. respectively). In this example, the average sludge
laver thickness is 2.5 feet and the existing liquid treatment zone is 3.5 feet. If the lagoon has a designed sludge storage volume,
see notes at end of the worksheet. The dimensions of the lagoon as measured and the side slope are needed
for calculations of sludge volume and of total treatment volume. If the lagoon is a standard geometric shape, the sludge
volume and the treatment volume in the lagoon can be estimated by using standard equations. For approximate volumes
of rectangular lagoons with constant side slope, calculate length and width at the midpoint of the layer, and multiply by layer
thickness to calculate layer volume, as shown in the example. For irregular shapes, convert the total surface area to a square
or rectangular shape. For exact volumes for lagoons with constant side slope, the "Prismoidal Equations" may be used.
15. Ratio ( R ) of sludge layer volume to total Treatment Volume
R = VsNz 0.38 0.44
If the ratio R exceeds 0.50, than a sludge Plan of Action may be required. Check with DWp for information
on filing the Plan of Action.
Note. If the lagoon has a designed sludge storage volume (DSSV), subtract that volume from both the volume
of sludge (Vs) (Item 8) and from the volume of total treatment zone (Vz) (ttem 14), and take the ratio_
Then. R = (Vs-DSSV) / (Vz - DSSV)
Example: If DSSV = 85,000 ft , then R= (169,860-85,000)/(447,174-85,000) =84,8601362,174= 0.24.
16. Design sludge storage volume (DSSV) 85,000
17_ Ratio (R) of sludge layer volume to treatment volume adjusted
for designed sludge storage volume 0.24 0.44
Example
Your Lagoon
1. Average sludge Layer Thickness (T)
2.5
ft.
3.9
ft.
2_ Depth of the lagoon from top of bank to bottom soil surface (D)
11
ft.
12.3
ft.
3. Slope = Horizontal/ vertical side slope (S)
3
3.0
4. Length at the top of inside bank (L)
457
ft.
180.0
ft.
5. Width at top inside slope (W)
229
ft.
170.0
fl.
6. Length at midpoint of sludge layer Ln, = L-2S(D-(T/2))
398.5
ft.
117.9
ft.
7. Width at midpoint of sludge layer W p W-2S(D-(T/2))
170.5
ft.
107.9
ft.
8. Volume of sludge (Vs) Vs=L,,, Wm T
169,860
tC
49,969
tC
9. Volume in gallons: Vsv=V"7.5 gal.tf'.
1,273,950
gal.
374,764
gal.
10. Thickness of existing liquid tmt. zone (Y)
3.5
ft
3.5
ft
11. Thickness of total treatment zone (Z) Z= T+Y
6
ft
7.4
ft
12. Length at midpoint of total tmt. zone LZ = L-2(S)(D-(Z/2)
409
ft.
128.3
ft.
13. Width at midpoint of total W. Zone WZ = W-2(S)(D-(Z/2)
181
ft.
118.3
ft.
14. Volume of total treatment zone (Vz) Vz = Lx WZ Z
444,174
tt
112,486
ftr
15. Ratio ( R ) of sludge layer volume to total Treatment Volume
R = VsNz 0.38 0.44
If the ratio R exceeds 0.50, than a sludge Plan of Action may be required. Check with DWp for information
on filing the Plan of Action.
Note. If the lagoon has a designed sludge storage volume (DSSV), subtract that volume from both the volume
of sludge (Vs) (Item 8) and from the volume of total treatment zone (Vz) (ttem 14), and take the ratio_
Then. R = (Vs-DSSV) / (Vz - DSSV)
Example: If DSSV = 85,000 ft , then R= (169,860-85,000)/(447,174-85,000) =84,8601362,174= 0.24.
16. Design sludge storage volume (DSSV) 85,000
17_ Ratio (R) of sludge layer volume to treatment volume adjusted
for designed sludge storage volume 0.24 0.44

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grower: STEVE BUNN NURSERY Designed By: CHB
Address: 300 LULA LONG RD., SR 1508 Checked By: JES
ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337 Date: 08/04/97
Coun : BLADEN Sheet 1 of 7
ANAEROBIC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN
FARM INFORMATION
Farm Population:
Nursery: ------------------- 2600 Hd.
Finishing: ------------------- 0
Farrow to weanling: -------------------- 0
Farrow to feeder: ------------------- 0
Farrow to finish: ------------------- 0
Boars: ___________________ 0
Storage Period: -------- - - - - - - - - - - 180 Days
25 Yr. / 24 Hr Storm Event - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7.5 In.
"Heavy Rain" Factor -------- - - - - - - - - - - 7.5 In.
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7.0 In.
Additional Water Usage: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
Additional Drainage Area: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 0
LAGOON INFORMATION
Is Lagoon Designed as an Irregular Shape? (Y/N) - - - - - - - - - -N
Does Operator Want Emergency Spillway? (Y/N) - - - - - - - - - -N
Is This Design for an Existing Farm? (Y/N) - - - - - - - - - -N
Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHWT? (Y/N) - - - - - - - - - -N
Seasonal High Water Table Elev:-------------------- 43.68 Ft
Freeboard: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.0 Ft.
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth: Not Applicable 0.3 Ft
Top of Storm / Spillway Buffer: Not Applicable 0.5 Ft.
Side Slopes: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 :1 (H:V)
Inside Top Length: -----.-______________ 170.0 Ft
Inside Top Width: -------------------- 180.0 Ft.
Top of Dike Elevation: -------------------- 51.10 Ft.
Finished Bottom Elevation: -------------------- 40.10 Ft.
Start Pump Elevation: --- --------------- 48.50 Ft.
Stop Pump Elevation: -------------------- 46.20 Ft
LAGOON VOLUME REQUIREDVOL. DESIGN VOLUMES % REQ'D.
Storm Stor =
Temporary =
Permanent =
Total Volume
38250 (Cu.Ft.)
49133 (Cu.Ft.)
97500 (Cu fl.)
184,883 (Cu.Ft.)
42,974 (Cu.Ft.)
53,580 (Cu.Ft.)
9_9,557 (Cu.Ft.)
196,111 (Cu.Ft.)
Min. Required Liner Thickness -------------------
Lagoon Surface Area (InsideTOD)----------------
112.35%
109.05%
102.11%
106.07%
1.6 Ft.
30,600 S.F.
Murphy Family Farms Engineering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

Nortel Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
February 26, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Johnny R- Tatum
PO Box 579
Elizabethtown, North Carolina 28337
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T. 1304
Tatum Nursery 42 Facility No. 09-65, Permit No. AWS090065
Bladen County
Dear Mr. Tatum -
'3 o25-:��O /0
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On February 23, 2010 staff of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Aquifer Protection Section (APS),
inspected the Tatum Nursery 42 and the permitted waste disposal system. We wish to thank Mr. Johnny Tatum
who was present and assisted during the inspection.
As a result of this inspection, 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 2T .1304, you have been found to be in violation
of your permit as follows:
Violation 1:
Failure to conduct a survey of the sludge accumulation in all lagoons every year in accordance with the facilities
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. (Permit No. AWS090065 Section 111 19)
On February 23, 2010 during a routine compliance inspection it was documented that you had not conducted a
lagoon survey for the year 2009.
Required Corrective Action for Violation 1:
Conduct a sludge survey as required by your permit.
AOUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
225 Green St., Ste. 714
Fayetteville, Norih Carolina 2S301
Phone, 910-433-330101 FAX : [phone] Customer Service, 1-877-623-6748
Internet: vAm.h20.enr.sta1e.nc.us
An Equal Opporlunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
Ont;
North Carolina

N1r. Tatum
February 26, 2010
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The Division of Water Quality requests that, in addition to the specified corrective action above, please submit the
following items on or before April 1, 2010.
1. Copy of your new lagoon sludge survey.
2. An explanation from the OIC for this farm regarding how this violation occurred
3. A list from the OIC concerning the steps that will be taken to prevent this violation from occurring in the
future.
You are required to take any necessary action to correct the above violations on or before April 1, 2010 and
to provide a written response to this Notice by April 1, 2010. Please include in your response all corrective
actions already taken and a schedule for completion of any corrective actions not addressed.
Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the
Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five
thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A.
If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Steve Guyton or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
ArtBarnh rdt
Environmental Program Supervisor
cc: Keith Larick CAFO Unit
Karig Westerbeek Murphy Brown
Danny Edwards FRO S&WC
FRO AP files