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MICHAEL S. REGAN
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LINDA CULPEPPER
interim Director
Charlene Gooden
Cowford Nursery Farm
PO Box 1242
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Dear Charlene Gooden:
NORTH CAROLINA
EnWrommnhd Quarlty
November 14, 2018
RECEIVED
NOV 19 2018
DEO-FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS090067
Cowford Nursery Farm
Animal Waste Management System
Bladen County
The Division of Water Resources (Division) received your sludge survey information on October
3, 2018. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement
for Lagoon #1 at Cowford Nursery Farm facility. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, and the rate of sludge accumulation for the lagoon, the Division feels that an extension
is not appropriate at this time.
The next sludge survey for Lagoon #1 at Cowford Nursery Farm should be performed before
December 31, 2019. Please retain this letter and keep it with your farm records for reference.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Miressa D. Garoma
Animal Feeding Operations Program
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Permit File AWS090067
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PLAN OF ACTION (POA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
Facility Number: - (0�
Facility Name: LOW Eta,
Certified Operator Name: eoriaU Apdeii
County: 15 !
Operator #
1. Current liquid level(s) in inches as measured from the current liquid level in the lagoon to the
lowest point on the top of the dam for lagoons without spillways; and from the current liquid level
in the lagoon to the bottom of the spillway for lagoons with spillways.
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Lagoon Name/Identifier (ID):
Spillway (Yes or No):
Level (inches): 5
2. Check all applicable items
J LiquM
within the designed structural freeboard elevations of one or more structures. Five
andlansofAction are attached. Hydraulic and agronomic balances are within
acrenges. PtI5k*1,
Liquid level is within the 25 year 24 hour storm elevations for one or more structures. A 30 day
Plan of Action is attached. Agronomic balance is within acceptable range.
Waste is to be pumped and hauled to off site locations. Volume and PAN content of waste to
pumped and hauled is reflected in section III tables. Included within this plan is a list of the
proposed sites with related facility number(s), number acres and receiving crop information.
Contact and secure approval from the Division of Water Resources prior to transfer of
waste to a site not covered in the facility's certified animal waste management plan.
Operation will be partially or fully depopulated.
- attach a complete schedule with corresponding animal units and dates for depopulation
- if animals are to be moved to another permitted facility, provide facility number, lagoon
freeboard levels and herd population for the receiving facility
3. Earliest possible date to begin land application of waste:
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the information listed above and included within the attached Plan
of Action, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information is accurate and correct.
Phone: -9 7G - a o�/
Facility Owner/Manager (print)
f'yryd-Date: 9- 2 Y r /8
Facility Owner/Manager (signature)
PoA Cover Page 2121100

PLAN OF ACTION (PoA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
30 DAY DRAW DOWN PERIOD
1. TOTAL PAN TO BE LAND APPLIED PER WASTE STRUCTURE
1_ Structure Name/Identifier (ID): Cowford
2_ Current liquid volume in 25 yr.124 hr. storm storage & structural freeboard
a. current liquid level according to marker 5.0 inches
b. designed 25 yr.124 hr. storm & structural freeboard 19.0 inches
c. line b - line a (inches in red zone) = 14.0 inches
d. top of dike surface area according to design
(area at below structural freeboard elevation) 24000 ft2
e. line c/12 x line d x 7.48 gallons/ft3 209440 gallons
3. Projected volume of waste liquid produced during draw down period
f. temporary storage period according to structural design 7T8701 days
g. volume of waste produced according to structural design 19388 ft3
h. current herd # F---2-6-4-01 certified herd # 2640
actual waste produced = current herd # x line g =
certified herd #
i. volume of wash water according to structural design
j. excess rainfall over evaporation according to design
k. (lines h + i + j) x 7.48 x 30 days/line f=
4. Total PAN to be land applied during draw down period
I. current waste analysis dated 7/24/2018
m. ((lines e + k)/1000) x line I =
REPEAT SECTION I FOR EACH WASTE STRUCTURE ON SITE.
(Click on the next Structure tab shown below)
19388 ft'
0 ft3
14000 ft3
41624 gallons
0.34 Ibs11000 gal.
85.4 lbs. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2121100

II. TOTAL POUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD AND/OR 25 YRJ24
HR. STORM STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE STRUCTURES FOR FACILITY
1.
Structure ID: Cowford
line m =
85.4 lb PAN
2.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
3.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
4.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
5.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
6.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
n.lines 1+2+3+4+5+6= 85.4lbPAN
III. TOTAL PAN BALANCE REMAINING FOR AVAILABLE CROPS DURING 30 DAY DRAW DOWN
PERIOD. DO NOT LIST FIELDS TO WHICH PAN CANNOT BE APPLIED DURING THIS 30 DAY PERIOD.
o. tract #
p. field #
q. crop
r_ acres
s_ remaining IRR
2 PAN balance
(lb/acre)
L TOTAL PAN
BALANCE FOR
FIELD (Ibs.)
column r x s
u. application window'
1819004
5A
small grain overseed
1.60
75.00
120.0
1011-3/31
18190041
5B
small grain overseed
3.20
75.00
240.0
10/1-3/31
'State current crop ending application date or next crop application beginning date for available
receiving crops during 30 day draw down period-
v. Total PAN available for all fields (sum of column t) = 360.0 Ib. PAN
IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
w. Total PAN to be land applied (fine In from section II) = 85.4 lb. PAN
x. Crop's remaining PAN balance (line v from section III) = 360.0 lb. PAN
y. Overall PAN balance (w - x) _ -275 lb. PAN
NARRATIVE:
will begin pumping as soon as field conditions permit.
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00

State of North Carolina
OepaYtment of Environment R c '- NE "'
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality - SAP 2 2004
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
C&S Gooden Farms
Cowford Nursery Farm
PO Box 1242
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Attn: Charlene C. Gooden
Dear C & S Gooden Farms:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE5
September 27, 2000
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS090067
Cowford Nursery Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Bladen County
In accordance with your application received on March 28, 2000, we are forwarding this Certificate of
Coverage (COC) issued to C&S Gooden Farms, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste
collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit
AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the Cowford Nursery Farm, located in Bladen County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than 2600 Wean to Feeder and the application to land as specified in the
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. Pursuant to this COC, you
are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to
surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and
operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than
the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by
this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to
actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This request
shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

Certificate of Coverage AWS090067
Cowford Nursery Farm
Page 2
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
The subject farm is located in the Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff
may be reached at [phone], If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact Don Friday at [phone] ext. 533.
Sincerely,
-� err T_ Stevens
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Bladen County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Bladen County Sol] and Water Conservation District
Permit File
NDPU Files

. State of North Carolina `TF,F�,
` Department of Environment and Natural Resources y
Division of Water Quality,
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form gee ��,,,�y
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)��A�'D
General Permit - Existing Animal Waste Operations'%, -
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please review the
information for completeness and make any corrections that are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by
the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question unanswered.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility Name:
1.2 Print Land 0: fier s name:
1.3 Mailing address: PO Box 1242
City, State: Elizabethtown NC Zip:
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-862-2556
1.4 County where facility is located: Bladen
1.5 Facility Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a copy
of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): Go to the end of Peanut Rd. out of Elizabethtown and turn
Rt, and go approx. 1500 ft and turn Lt. on a service road and Cowford Farm will be the 2nd Nursey on that road. T
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): Ronald Gooden
1.7 Lessee's I Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Murphy Family Farms
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 01/01/93 _
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 09 (county number); 67 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation
Wean to Feeder
2600- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? Oyes; F—] no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the waste management structures were designed.
Type of Swine No. of Animals TYM of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 1 of 4 09 - 67

3.
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 8.5 : Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 7.5
2.4 Number of lagoons/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable):
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES or NO please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or O (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, tandards, etc.) (Swine Only)
YES or NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? �I
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? _ lqa
REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components. Some of these components may not
have been required at the time the facility was certified but should be added to the
CAWMP for permitting purposes:
3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation,
injection, etc.)
3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications.
3.3.10 A site schematic.
3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan.
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3. l3 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal.
Applicants Initials
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FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 09 - 67

Facility Number: 09 - 67
Facility Name: Cowford Nursery Farm
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4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFI �G(�
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(Land Owner's name listed in questior>9R attest that
this application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to me as incomplete.
Signature
Date
5. MANAGER'S CERTIIICA -ION: (complete only if different front the Lard Owner)
I, l l L+_ _ (Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for _ (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned as incomplete.
Signature ,9Car..o,Cr! l Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 09 - 67

Animal Waste Management PIan Certification
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature) R eC jE1 V
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lExistinQ ) or New or Expanded (please circle one) bUAA' „ ' .I
General nformation: `vuU
Name of Farm: �` w r�. _.Facility No: D�ha' e-- Pe,,b4
Owner(s) Name: Phone No: y/d - S6l -ZS L
Mailing Address: , D
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Farm Location: County Farm is located in:
Latitude and Longitude: � 3S 3 a `V 1 -7f d Vd r 20
PIease attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road names, directions, milepost, etc.): 06 i c,{� i�� �� nci l it)
Operation Description:
7: pe ofStrine No. of Animals
*WN'ean to Feeder _ Q & a o
• Feeder to Finish
D Farrow to Wean
.D Farrow to Feeder
:j Farrow to Finish
Tip of Poultry . No. of Animals Type of Cattle
7 Layer ❑ Dairy_
a Pullets 0 Beef
No. ofAnirnats
Other Type of Livestock: Number of Animals:
Expanding Operadon 0111y
:. i
Previous Design Capacity.-- Additional Design Capacifji: ; = YT
Total Design Ca acir}'.
Acreage A%-ailable for Application. Required Acreage:_ I13
Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds : f Total Capacity: t _ _ Cubic Feet (0)
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Are subsurface drains present on the farm: YES or N (please circle one)
If YES: are subsurface drains present in the area of the LAGOON or SPRAY FIELD (please circle one)
Owner 1 Manager Agreement
I (we) %-crify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will
implement these procedures. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and
storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Managemcnt before the new animals are stocked- I (we) understand that there must be no discharge of animal
waste from the storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or
from a storm evr-nt less severe than the 25-year. 24-hour storm and there must not be run-off from the application of animal
waste. I (u•e) understand that run-off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical
standards developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the
office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. l (we) know that any modification must be approved by a technical
specialist and submitted to tbe.Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. A change in land ownership
requires written notification to DEM. or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) within 60 days of a title transfer.
Fame of Land Owner PIrDi
Signature: —d- S jjnz . j%j±, • Date: - Z 3 -q -
Name of Manager(if different from owner): o Je,
i Date:
Signature:_ _ _
WC -- janumr-1. 1997

r, Technical Specialist Certification
I. As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A
NCAC 6F .0005. I certify that the animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste
management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM)
as specified in 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and the USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and/or the North
Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Conurtission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The
following elements are included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical specialist who may
sign each certification (SD. SI, WUP, RC,1), the technical spccialis[ should only certify parts for which. they are technically
competent.
II. Certification ofDesign
.Design
A) Collection, Storage, Treatment, System
Check the appropriatebox
-
xisting facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity;. storage capability consistent with waste utilization
requirements.
❑ New, expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems, lagoons and ponds,
have been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency):
Signature: c.�6� - U
hone No.:
B) sand Application Site (NNUP)
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers); adequate amount of land for waste utilization; chosen crop is
suitable for waste management; hydraulic and nutrient loading ratrs.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): = =_= ,-- . _ _ _ _.•,_,; ... .:: _ - __ Phone No.:
Signature: - i. Date:
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots
Check .the appropriate box
Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility dots not contain any exterior lots_
S-Z 3:'7
1
0 Facilit vvith exterior Iots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been designed in
accordance with technical standards developed by \'RCS.
Name of Technical -Specialist (Please Print):.
Affiliation:
Add ress(Aaency): Phone No.:
Si=nature: Date:
AIVC -- January 1,1997 2

D), ligation and Handlin E ui meat
Check .rare upproprinte box
Existing, or expanding facility with existing waste application equipment (WUP or 1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan bas been either field calibrated or evaluated in
accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able.to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the
waste management plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to
exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates, a schedule for tithing of applications has been
established; required buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of
the plan).
Ci New. expanded. or existine facility without existing waste application equipment for spray
irrigation. (1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of
applications has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidancc. are
contained as part of the plan).
O New, expanded, or existing_facility without existing waste applig tion equipment for )and_
spreading_not using spray irrigation. OVUP or 1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been selected to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates: a schedule for timing of
applications has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance arc
contained as part of the plan).
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): " =
Affiliation: -
Address(Agency): - . = = _ f Phone No.
Sig (
nature: _ ' E)CDate:_3 7
E) Odor Control, Insect Control, Mortality Management and Emergency Action Plan (SD
ST,NNW,RCorI)
The waste management plan for this faciliry includes a Wastc Management Odor Control Checklist, an Insect -Control
Checklist, a Mortality Management Checklist and an Emergency Action Plan. Sources of both odors and insects
have b=n evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best
Management Practices to Control Insects have been selected and included in the waste management plan. Both the
Mortality Management Plan and the Emergency Action Plan are complete and can be implemented by this facility.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(A-ency)
Signature:
Phone No.:
Date- 9 2_C:
F) Written Notice of New or Expanding Sivine Farm
The following si-.nature block is only to be Used for new•or expanding sKine farms that begin construction after June
21,1996. If the facilityseas built before June 2I,1996, •hen was it constructed or last expanded
I (we) ccrtifj Lh_,I I (we) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining property owners and all property owners
who own proFerzy located across a public road, simet, or highway from this new or expanding swine farm. The notice was in
compliance with the requirements of NCGS 106-805. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners notified is
attached.
;Fame of Land Owner
Signature:
Name of 1NIanager(i.f different from owner).
Date:
Signature Date:
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III. Certification of Installation
A} Collection. Storage. Treatment Installation
New, expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not Iimimd to lagoons and ponds, have beta insulled in
accordancewiththe approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofits, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):_ _
Affiliation:
Address(p,gency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
B) Land Application Site (WUP)
Check rl a appropriate box
The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
❑ Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plant is cleared for planting: the cropping system
as specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the owner has committed to establish the
vegetation as specif ed in the plan by (month/day/yea); the proposed cover crop is appropriate
for compliance with the wastcutilization plan.
❑ Also check this box if appropriatq.
if the. cropping system as specified in the plan can not be established on newly cleared land within 30 days
of this certification, the owner has committed to establish an interim crop for erosion control;
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): =' r:•-`.'r;'.:-:, -`•
Affiliation:
Address(A
Signature
This folloiiing signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III. B
above has been checked.
I (n•e) certify that I (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste utilization plan, and
if appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to Dal a verification of completion from a
Technical 5p`oalist within 15 calendar days following the date specified in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that
failure to submit this Verification is a violation of the waste management plan.and will subject me (us) to an cororeerneot
action from DEi.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):_
Signature: Date:,

Q Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC)
Eacilitwith exterior lots
' Methods to minirhize.the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been installed as specified
in the plan..'
For facilities without exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
D) Application and Handling Equipment Installation OVUP or I)
Check the appropriate block
❑ Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready for use; calibration
and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
❑ Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not bccn installed but the owner
has proposed leasin.- or third party application and bas provided a signed contract; equipment specified is the
contract agrees with the requirements of the plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and
adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
❑ Conditional approval: Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has been
purchased and will be on site and installed by (month/day/year); there is adequate storage to
hold the waste until the equipment is installed and until the waste can be land applied in accordance with the
cropping system contained in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the
owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): -
Affiliation:
Address(Agency):
Signature: 6-
C
hone No. -
late: Z
The following signature block is only to be used ivben the box for conditional approval in III D
above has been checked.
1 (we) certify that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling equipment as
specified in my (our) waste management plan and will submit to DEM a verification of delivery and installation
from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days follo%%ine the date specified in the conditional certification. I
(we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me
(us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature:
Name of 1lfanager(if different from owner):
Signature:
Date
Da
E) Odor Control. Insect Control and 'Mortality Management SD. SI «'UP RC or I
Methods to control odors and insects as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operational. The
mortality management system 25 specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational.
Name of Technical Specialist (PIease Print): = tom•'•"%`::r :=t. C>
Affiliation:
?►ddress(Elaznc}!): - _ - -=" t 2u' aa7
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WATER WASTE -UTILIZATION -PLAN QUAkiTYSECTION
Owners name--:Gooden- Cow Ford County: BLAD
i-DischQe Perm,
Mail Address-:E-Town, NC
Type of production unit ---- :WEAN -FEED
Number of animal units-----: 2600
Type of waste facility -----:Anaerobic Lagoon
Temporary storage period---: 180 days
Method of application------:IRRIG.
Amount of animal waste produced----------------- 1098 tons/year
Amount of plant available N produced by animals-: 1248 lbs./year
Commercial N to apply on planned acreage--------: 400 lbs./year
Your animal waste utilization plan has been specifically
developed for your swine operation. The plan is based on the
soil types, crops to be grown,*and method of application for
your particular operation. The waste must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or ground
water. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to
reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan
uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be
analyzed before each application cycle and annual soil tests
are encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for
realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste
utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of
the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an
environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the
needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the
waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
Soil types are important as'they have different infiltration
rates and leaching potential. Waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. Do not
apply waste on saturated soils or on land when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to
surface waters. Wind conditions should also be considered to
avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value
of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or
not more than 30 days prior to planting. Soil incorporation
of waste will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.

- Page 2
. The acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical
nutrient content for this type of facility. Annual acreage
/ requirements may be more or less based on the waste analysis
report for your waste management facility.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE POL40WING:
Tract Field Soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month to
No. No. Type Code /Acre /Unit Used Apply
1819 1 Fo J 30 2.40 8.0 576 S-APRIL
1819 1 Fo D 120 1.25 8.0 1200 MAR-JULY
---- - Total ' 16.0 1776
Available Nitrogen (includes commercial) 1648
Surplus Or Deficit -128
Crop codes: Crop -unit
A=Barley-bu. I=Oats-bu.
B=Bermudagrass(graze)-tons J=Rye-bu.
C=Bermudagrass(hay)-tons K=Small grain(graze)-acre
D=Corn(grain)-bu. L=Small grain(hay)-acre
E=Corn(silage)-tons M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt.,
F=Cotton-lbs. lint W=Wheat-bu.
G=Fescue(graze)-tons Y=Fescue(pasture)-tons
H=Fescue(hay)-tons Z=Bermudagrass(pasture)-tons

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If more commercial fertilizer is used than shown in this plan,
then additional acres of land may be needed. A three to fifteen
feet wide permanent grass filter strip should be seeded along all
ditches in fields that receive animal waste.
Additional comments:
--------------------
See Attachment "A"
----- ----'---="---- _ FG.It __c,✓% __Sn,,rf r .� _
___--=- -----------------------------------------
Prepared by: ilwi � 6._G�/.s�s+cG=.J Title: _ be Date: Z'j
Concurred in by: � Date:
Producer
I understand that I must own or have access to equipment,
primarily irrigation equipment, to land apply the animal waste
described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must be
available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge
occurs from the lagoon in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also
certify that the waste will be applied on the land according to
this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff
occurs.
AnDate:
Producer
Technical Specialist:UC Date:
(Copy to producer and copy to case file)

El *Pump is 10 HP electric and will deliver 150 GPM at 78 PSI. Do not operate guns where
pump pressure falls below 72 PSI or pump damage may occur. Float intake screen 12" - 24"
below lagoon surface.. Utilize gate valve to slowly charge system and exhaust all air from lines
prior to operating valve fully open. Ground pump adequately and drain during winter months.
Follow manufacturer's recommendations for maintenance.
a
Odd shaped, unusable areas may be minimized using part -circle operating guns with extreme
caution. Down size nozzle to compensate for higher application rates of part -circles. Small
sprinklers may best utilize odd areas, if providing proper overlap of spray pattern. - All'
exposed lines must be protected from freezing and physical damage. Protect risers froth
physical damage and vibration. Operate guns/sprinklers per waste analysis for nitrogen
according to the formula below.
Traveling Gun
System ffas p�manenot'unde4round-PVC pipe main delivering waste to traveler hydrants
spaced uniformly across field. Pipe should be Class 200 due to operating pressures usually
exceeding 125 PSI, buried with 2'. minimum cover. Concrete thrust blocks must be used at all
pipe turns, tees'and elbows in accordance with NRCS recommendations. Air and pressure
relief valves are required. Any ditch crossing will require encasement for pipe to prevent
damage or install culvert crossing. Spacing is based on 75% of gun diameter.. Down size
nozzle and/or make two traveler pulls at a single set-up to compensate for hi&r application
rates of part circles for buffers, roads, and ditches that require less than 3301 spray arc or
where pull spacings are narrower than recommended. Guns have single nozzle sized per table
below, assuming 80 PSI pressure at gun and full -circle operation:
Gun Nozzle GPM Radius Rec. Pull Spacing Applic. Rate
qJ91 —Taper Bore" 210 167' 250' to 260' 0.31" Per Hr.
_V 210 160' 240' to 250' 0.34" Per Hr. F.`�
1.1" Taper Bore 315 187' 280' to 290' 0.37" Per Hr.
1.26" Ring 315 180, 270' to 280' 0.40" Per Hr. LL
1� Pump will deliver rated GPM of nozzle at given pressure. Suction pipe should be sized at
least equal to main line size with float strainer P to 2' below lagoon surface. In order to
overcome frictional pressure losses of traveler, pump will need capability to pump 125 to 150
PSI. This will require a diesel, LP, gas, or three phase electric pump. Follow manufacturer's
recommendations for pump O & M.
Formula for calculating how long to pump with Solid - Set Systems:
lbs. N to apply per acre X 1000
--------------------------------- inches
analysis lbs. N (per 1000 gal.) X 27152
??? inches
= ??? hours
inch per hour application rate
You will need to split applications due to weather and soil conditions to prevent runoff.
For hay, apply a portion of N after each cutting. For crops or pasture, split apply waste
to allow time for plants to utilize nutrients to avoid surface runoff or leaching into
ground water.

ANIMAL WASTE IRRIGATION SYSTEM
r OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN SUPPLEMENT
�z
Site: Date:.
Even though NRCS (SCS) did not provide complete design assistance for your waste irrigation
system, it is important that your system be operated and maintained (O & M) in such a manner that no
runoff enters "surface waters of the state" or that no ground water contamination occurs. The items
listed here are intended to supplement the basic O & M information provided you by the system's
designer and or installer and information provided in your "Waste Utilization Plan."
Good judgement should be used in deciding when to punip. Consider factors -such as wind
speed and direction, soil moisture conditions, time of day, humidity, etc. _ Consult with your
neighbors and ask them to suggest best times for pumping to minimize impact on them.
The checked items apply to your system:
Solid Set- Sprinklers
❑ System has permanent underground PVC pipe, sized to prevent flow velocity -in excess of 5
feet per second. Pipe may be Class 160 as long as operating pressure does not exceed 115
PSI, buried with.2' minimum cover. Concrete thrust blocks must be used at all pipe turns,
tees and elbows in accordance with NRCS recommendations. Sprinklers are rotary impact
with single 9/32" nozzle (18.6 GPM at 65 PSI, 0.27" per hour application rate) on 80' X 80'
spacing with full -circle operation. Odd shaped, unusable areas may be minimized using 7/32"
nozzle (11.4 GPM at 65 PSI, 0.33" per hour application rate) on half -circle operation. All
exposed lines must be protected from freezing and physical damage. -Protect risers from
physical damage and vibration. Operate sprinklers per waste analysis for nitrogen according to
the formula below.
Pump is 10 HP electric and will deliver 150 GPM at 78 PSI. This will operate 8 full -circle
heads or 13 half -.circle heads as described above. Float intake screen 12" - 24" below lagoon.
surface. Utilize�gate valve to slowly charge system and exhaust all air from lines prior to
operating valve fully open. Ground pump adequately and drain during winter months. Follow
manufacturer's recommendations for maintenance.
Solid Set- Guns
System has permanent underground PVC pipe, sized to prevent flow velocity in excess of 5
feet per second. Pipe may be Class 160 as long as operating pressure does not exceed 115
PSI, buried with 2' minimum cover. Concrete thrust blocks must be used at all risers, pipe
turns, tees and elbows in accordance with NRCS recommendations. Guns have single nozzle
sized per table below, assuming 70 PSI pressure at gun and full -circle operation:
Gun Nozzle GPM Radius Rec. Spacing ' Applic. Rate
0.55" Taper Bore
75
119,
160' X I60'
0.28"
Per Hr.'
0.7" Taper Bore
120
137'
180' X 180'
0.36"
Per Hr.
0.8" Taper Bore
155
147'
200' X 200'
0.37"
Per Hr.
0.9" Taper Bore
197
155'
220' X 220'
0.39"
Per Hr.

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Phone: [phone]
Calculations By: John Lenfestey
Date: 08/30/93
Farm Operator: Ronald Gooden Revision No. 1
County: Bladen
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
INPUT DATA:
Sows (farrow to finish) =
0
Sows (farrow to feeder) =
0
Head (finishing only) =
0
Sows (farrow to wean) =
0
Head (wean to feeder) =
2640
Seasonal high water table elevation =
Storage Volume for sludge accumulation =
Treatment volume (Min. = 1 CF/Lb) _
Inside top length of dike =
Inside top width of dike =
Top of Dike Elevation =
Bottom of lagoon elevation =
Freeboard depth of dike =
Side slopes on dike =
25 Year -- 24 Hour Rainfall =
Rainfall in excess of evaporation =
Minimum Permanent Storage Depth =
CALCULATED DATA:
Minimum treatment volume — livestock =
Vol. of Waste Produced = 19,388 CF
Vol. of Wash Water = 0 CF
Rainfall —Excess Evapor. = 14,000 CF
Rainfall / 25 Yr Storm = 15,000 CF
Minimum temporary storage volume =
Total minimum required treatment volume =
Total design volume available =
Total temporary volume avaliable =
RECEIVED
WATER QUA,_;rf SECTION
"On-awharga Pemtitung
1000.0 Feet
46.0 Feet C��
0.0 Cubic Feet Pb
1.0 CF/Lb Re —41p:5�
200.0 Feet `'``
120.0 Feet
50.4 Feet
40.8 Feet
1.0 Feet
3.0 : 1
7.5 Inches
7.0 Inches
6.1 Feet
79,200 Cubic Feet
48,388
Cubic Feet
127,588
Cubic Feet
129,491
Cubic Feet
49,703
Cubic Feet
Total Volume at start pumping elevation = 114,459 CF @ 48.7 Feet
Design Volume less 25 Yr — 24 Hr Rainfall = 114,491 Cubic Feet
Minimum Volume for permanent storage = 79,789 CF @ 46.9 Feet
Permanent storage volume is greater than Mimimum treatment
volume for livestock

MURPHYfARMS, INC. a Page 2
Farm Operator: Ronald Gooden Revision No. 1
Date: 08/30/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS:
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0
sows (farrow to finish)
X
1417
Lbs. =
0
Lbs.
0
sows (farrow to feeder)
X
522
Lbs. =
0
Lbs.
0
head (finishing only)
X
135
Lbs. =
0
Lbs.
0
sows (farrow to wean)
X
433
Lbs. =
0
Lbs.
2640
head (wean to feeder)
X
30
Lbs. =
79,200
Lbs.
TOTAL STEADY STATE
LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) =
79,200
Lbs.
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Minimum volume = Lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume (CF/Lb. SSLW)
Minimum volume = 79,200 Cubic Feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATIONl.LS
Minimum volume = 0.0 Cubic Feet
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length of dike =
200.0
Feet
Inside top width of dike =
120.0
Feet
Top of Dike Elevation =
50.4
Feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation =
40.8
Feet
Freeboard depth of dike =
1.0
Feet
Side slopes on dike =
3.0
: 1
Total design lagoon liquid level elevation =
49.4
Feet
Total design liquid level depth =
8.6
Feet
Determine total design volume using prismoidal formula:
SS / Endi = 3.0 Feet
SS / Sidei =
3.0 Feet
SS / End2 = 3.0 Feet
SS / Side 2 =
3.0 Feet
Inside Dike Length @ Design Liquid Level = 194.0 Feet
Inside Dike Width @ Design Liquid Level = 114.0 Feet

MUIRPHY-FARMS, INC. Page 3
Farm Operator: Ronald Gooden Revision No. i
Date: 08/30/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued):
Area of Top =
Area of Top =
Area of Top =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection
Area of Midsection
Area of Midsection =
Inside dike length(top) * Inside dike width(top)
194.0 * 114.0
22,116 Square Feet
Inside dike length(bottom)
142.4
8,886 Square Feet
* Inside dike width(bottom)
62.4
Inside dike length(mid) * Inside dike width(mid)
168.2 * 88.2
14,835 Square Feet
Total design volume = [Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth/6)
Total design volume = 90,343 * 1.43
Total design volume = 129,491 Cubic Feet
4A. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT START PUMPING ELEVATION OF 48.7 Feet
Area of Top
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection =
20,840 Square Feet
8,886 Square Feet
14,301 Square Feet
Volume @Start Pump = [Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth/6)
Volume @Start Pump = 86,931 * 1.32
Volume @Start Pump = 114,459 Cubic Feet
4B. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT END PUMPING ELEVATION OF 46.9 Feet
Area of Top =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection
Volume @ End Pump =
Volume @ End Pump =
Volume @ End Pump
17,721 Square Feet
8,886 Square Feet
12,968 Square Feet
[Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth/6)
78,481 1.02
79,789 Cubic Feet

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
Farm Operator:
Date:
Ronald Gooden
08/30/93
VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued):
Revision No. 1
4C. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AT PERMANENT STORAGE ELEVATION
Minimum Permanent Storage Depth =
Area of Top =
Area of Bottom =
Area of Midsection =
Permanent Volume
Permanent Volume =
Permanent Volume =
17,721 Square Feet
8,886 Square Feet
12,968 Square Feet
6.1 Feet
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[Area of Top + (4 * Area of Midsection) + Area of Bottom] * (Depth/6)
78,481 1.02
79,789 Cubic Feet
5. TEMPORARY STORAGE VOLUME CALCULATIONS
Design Drainage Area = Area of Lagoon (Top of Dike) + Area of Buildings
Design temporary storage period = 180.0 Days
Area of Lagoon = Length at top of dike * Width at top of dike
Area of Lagoon = 200.0 * 120.0
Area of Lagoon = 24,000 Square Feet
Area of Buildings (roof & lot water) = Length of Buildings * Width of Buildings
Area of Buildings = 0.0 * 0.0
Area of Buildings = 0.0 Square Feet
Design Drainage Area = Area of Lagoon (Top of Dike) + Area of Buildings
Design Drainage Area = 24,000 + 0
Design Drainage Area = 24,000 Square Feet
5A. VOLUME OF WASTE PRODUCED
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136 CF/Lb SSLW
Volume of Waste = Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 Days
Volume of Waste = 79,200 * 0.00136 180
Volume of Waste = 19,388 Cubic Feet

MURPHYFARMS, INC.
Farm Operator: Ronald Gooden Revision No. 1
Date: 08/30/93
TEMPORARY STORAGE VOLUME CALCULATIONS (continued)
5B. Volume of Wash Water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
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Vol. of Wash Water = Gallons per Day * Temporary Storage Period 17.48 Gals./ Cubic Foot
Vol. of Wash Water = 0 * 180
Vol. of Wash Water = 0 Cubic Feet
5C. Volume of Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall =
7.0 Inches
Vol. of Excess Rainfall = Design Area * Rainfall Amount
Vol. of Excess Rainfall = 24,000 * 7.0
Vol. of Excess Rainfall = 14,000 Cubic Feet
5D. Volume of 25 Year -- 24 Hour Storm
Vol. of Storm Rainfall = Design Area * Rainfall Amount
Vol. of Storm Rainfall = 24,000 * 7.5
Vol. of Storm Rainfall = 15,000 Cubic Feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. Volume of Waste Produced = 19,388 Cubic Feet
5B. Volume of Wash Water = 0 Cubic Feet
5C. Vol. of Rainfall in Excess of Evapor. = 14,000 Cubic Feet
5D. Vol. of Rainfall J 25 Yr — 24 Hr Storm = 15,000 Cubic Feet
TOTAL TEMPORARY VOLUME = 48,388 Cubic Feet

MU.RPHY FARMS, INC.
Farm Operator: Ronald Gooden Revision No. 1
Date: 08/30/93
6. SUMMARY
Minimum treatment volume — livestock =
79,200
Cubic Feet
Minimum temporary storage volume =
48,388
Cubic Feet
Total minimum required treatment volume =
127,588
Cubic Feet
Total design volume available =
129,491
Cubic Feet
Total temporary volume avallable =
49,703
Cubic Feet
Design start pumping elevation = 48.7 Feet
Total Volume at start pumping elevation = 114,459 Cubic Feet
Design Volume less 25 Yr — 24 Hr Rainfall = 114,491 Cubic Feet
Design end pumping elevation = 46.9 Feet
Total Volume at end pumping elevation = 79,789 Cubic Feet
Design min. permanent storage elevation = 46.9 Feet
Total Volume at min. storage elevation = 79,789 Cubic Feet
Vol. of Permanent + Temporary Storage = 128,177 Cubic Feet
NOTE: Bottom of Temporary Storage = 46.9 Feet is
the water table elevation of 46.0 Feet
7. DESIGNED BY:
DATE:
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
John Lenfestey
08/30/93
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS: B'J sf—S
above
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MURPHYFARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Ronald Gooden Revision No. 1
Date: 08/30/93
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) with minimum
odor control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be reached
(permanent + temporary storage) may vary due to soil conditions, flushing
operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system.
The designed 6 months temporary storage is an estimated volume based on:
1) waste from animals
2) excess rainfall after evaporation
and 3) the largest 24 hour (one day) rainfall that occurs on the average
of once every 25 years.
The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be fairly
constant throughout the year and from year to year.
Page 1
This estimate is based on 7.0 inches of excess rainfall which is equal
to or exceeds the highest 6 months excess in a year. The average annual excess
rainfall is approximately 8 inches. Therefore, an average of 8 inches of excess
rainfall will need to be pumped each year. The 25 year rainfall will not be a
factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volume must
always be available. A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from the building(s).
If the outlet pipe is not installed on the elevation to begin pumping, a
permanent marker must be installed on this elevation to indicate when pumping
should begin. An elevation must be established to stop pumping to maintain the
minimum treatment depth of 6 feet.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two elevations
for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as weather, soils,
crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable method of
disposal. Methods of application include solid set, center pivot guns and
traveling gun irrigation. Care should be taken when applying waste to
prevent damage to crops.

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Ronald Gooden Revision No. 1
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN (continued)
-----------------------
The following items are to be carried out:
Page 2
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be precharged to 1/2
of its capacity to prevent excessive odors during start—up. Precharging
reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon, thereby
reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times. When
precharging is complete, flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water
should not be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin pump —out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches elevation 48.7 feet
as marked by the permanent marker.
Stop pump —out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches elevation 46.9 feet
or before the fluid depth is less than 6.1 feet deep (this prevents
the loss of favorable bacteria).
The designed temporary storage volume less the 25 year — 24 hour
storm volume is 33,388 cubic feet or 249,743 gallons.
As stated before, this volume will vary considerably from year to year.
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one (1) inch
and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3 inches per hour.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the lagoon mowed
annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable outlets.
8. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around waste utilization
fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will not be applied in open ditches.
Do not pump within 200 feet of a residence or within 100 feet of a well.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waters
of the United States. The Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Environmental Management, has the responsibility
for enforcing this law.

Total Tolnmes
and cell size: 3.18 by 3.89
Original drawing scale: 58. N Win
ProjecE: Ronald Gooden 2548 nursery
Draw*: GOMEB
Number:
Location: Blades County
Bid Date:
Engineer: John Lesfestey
4Waer: Ronald F,00den
Estimator:
Prepared by. using SITEM BASIC
Date: 88/27/93 Time: 11:85:17
Final surface: Designed
Initial surface: Existing
Tight Volumes
Cut : 3798.93
Fill 2927.59
Difference : 878.44
All volumes are in cubic yards.
Expansion (2) Expanded Volumes
6.00
3798.03
28. N
3513.11
let Export :
28C 92
RECEIVED
WATEP, O' UAJ., iYSECTION
NM -Discharge Permyiging

60 120
47.79
47. 11
47.09
46.93
Report: plan View Cross-section LccatIons
Pr-QJsct: Ronald Goodsn 2440 Nurssrti
DrawingS OOODEN
Surfac*: Dosigood
f>rsparod by: using SITEWORK 3DOA8IC
DatR: 06/27i93 Time: 11:00937
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Typical View of a One ---Stage Lagoon System
High End Pad Elevation:___ 50.85 Ft.
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Top of Dike Elevation:__50.I Ft.
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Start Pumping: 48.70 Ft.
End Pumping:_ 46.90 Ft`
Water Table:__ 46.00 Ft.

MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 1
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, INC 28458
Farm Operator: Ronald Gooden
Date: 08/24/93
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
SECTION 1: CLEARING
All trees and brush shall be removed from the construction area before any
excavation or fill is started. Stumps will be removed within the area of the
foundation of the embankment, all fill areas and all excavated areas. All
All stumps and roots exceeding one (1) inch in diameter shall be removed
to a minimum depth of one (1) foot below final grade. Satisfactory disposition
will be made of all debris.
The foundation area shall be loosened thoroughly before placement of r
the embankment material. The lagoon site (and pad site if needed) is to be
stripped of topsoil (minimum of 3') and stockpiled for use on dike and pad
slopes (finished depth of 2-3").
SECTION 2: CUT—OFF TRENCH
A cut—off trench (when specified) shall be installed as shown on the plans.
SECTION 3: CONSTRUCTION
Construction of excavated and earthfill areas shall be performed to the neat
lines and grades as planned. Deviations from this will require prior approval
of the SCS. Earthfill shall beplaced in a maximum of fi lifts and shall not
be placed in standing water. Compaction shall be performed by the construction
equipment or by a sheeps—foot roller during placement.
The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using the more impervious
materials. Construction of fill heights shall include ten (10) percent overage
for settlement.

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 7.59
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Ronald Gooden
Date: 08/24/93
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) with minimum
odor control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be reached
(permanent + temporary storage) may vary due to soil conditions, flushing
operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system.
The designed 6 months temporary storage is an estimated volume based on:
1) waste from animals
2) excess rainfall after evaporation
and 3) the largest 24 hour (one day) rainfall that occurs on the average
of once every 25 years.
The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be fairly
constant throughout the year and from year to year.
Page 1
This estimate is based on 7.0 inches of excess rainfall which is equal
to or exceeds the highest 6 months excess in a year. The average annual excess
rainfall is approximately 8 inches. Therefore, an average of 8 inches of excess
rainfall will need to be pumped each year. The 25 year rainfall will not be a
factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volume must
always be available. A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from the building(s).
If the outlet pipe is not installed on the elevation to begin pumping, a
permanent marker must be installed on this elevation to indicate when pumping
should begin. An elevation must be established to stop pumping to maintain the
minimum treatment depth of 6 feet.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two elevations
for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as weather, soils,
crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable method of
disposal. Methods of application include solid set, center pivot guns and
traveling gun irrigation. Care should be taken when applying waste to
prevent damage to crops.

MURPHY FARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator: Ronald Gooden
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN (continued)
-----------------------
The following items are to be carried out:
Page 2
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be precharged to 1 /2
of its capacity to prevent excessive odors during start—up. Precharging
reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon, thereby
reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times. When
precharging is complete, flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water
should not be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin pump —out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches elevation 48.8 feet
as marked by the permanent marker.
Stop pump —out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches elevation 47.0 feet
or before the fluid depth is less than 6.1 feet deep (this prevents
the loss of favorable bacteria).
The designed temporary storage volume less the 25 year — 24 hour
storm volume is 33,388 cubic feet or 249,743 gallons.
As stated before, this volume will vary considerably from year to year.
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one (1) inch
and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3 inches per hour.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the lagoon mowed
annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable outlets.
8. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around waste utilization
fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will not be applied in open ditches.
Do not pump within 200 feet of a residence or within 100 feet of a -well.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waters
of the United States. The Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Resources, Division of Environmental Management, has the responsibility
for enforcing this law.

MURPW FARMS, INC.
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Farm Operator:
County:
Date:
Ronald Gooden
Bladen
08/18/93
Soil Investigation to Determine Suitability of Proposed Lagoon Site
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A total of two (2) soil borings were taken on this site to determine if the existing
soils would be suitable for embankment material for the lagoon.
Page 1
Both borings were made in the vicinity of the proposed lagoon and are referenced
to the topographic grid information supplied by Murphy Farms.
The benchmark elevation of 50.00 feet is located on a nail in a 5" maple tree
on the north side of the property.
The estimated high water table elevation = 46.0 Feet +/—
Using the Unified Classification System, the results of the borings are as follows:
Boring #1: Grid Coordinate: A+69 / 0+25 Ft. South of Baseline
Existing Elevation = 48.00 Feet
0 Ft. — 2 Ft — SM material (silty sand)
2 Ft. — 5 Ft — SC material (clayey sands; sand —clay mixtures)
5 Ft — 7 Ft — SC,CL material (clayey sands; clays)
7 Ft. — 11 Ft. — CL material (clays of low to medium plasticity)
Boring #2: Grid Coordinate: A+77 / 1+00 Ft. North of Baseline
Existing Elevation = 48.85 Feet
0 Ft. — 4 Ft — SM material (silty sand)
4 Ft. — 5 Ft — SM,SC material (silty sand; clayey sands)
5 Ft. — 6 Ft. — SC,CL material (clayey sands; clays)
6 Ft. — 10 Ft. — CL material (clays of low to medium plasticity)
Based on the results of these borings, the soils available on this site are suitable
to be used as embankment material for the lagoon site.

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Dlvlslon of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
C&5 GOODEN FARMS
CONN FORD NURSERY FARM
PO Box 1242
ELIZABETHTOWtii T INC 28337
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WATER C}t1f1L I l Y
NORTH CAROUNA R0FbAArmCN'r ot=
Fit gYMEHT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Non-Dischargo Permitting
June 20, 200C
Subject, Application No. AWS090067
Additional Information Request
Animal Waste Operation
$laden County
Dear Charlene C- Gooden:
pile Non -Discharge Petmitiing L ut has cornplemd a preliminary cnginecring review of the subject applicarion_ Additional
information is requited before we can continue our review, Please address the following by July 20, 20M
V. Please provide copies of the required NIRCS Specifications.
13evt Management Practict s (BINTs) that are to be. implemerittd at this facility should be identified (check
the appropriate BMWs) on the. Insect Control, Mortality Methods, and on the Odor Control Checklists.
Picase provide a clearer site map that shows the location of the facility, aW ideutifies each field li-te-d in th;-
�! Waste Utilization Plan jW-UP). Also, indicate the acreage of each field that is to be used for waste
application -
Please provide copies of an Erncrgancy Action Plan -
Please note that aR WUP revisions must be signed and dated by bath the owner and the ieclhnical specialist. Please.
reference the subject permit application, number wher providing the teAueaed information. All information should be signed,
sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requrstod by this letter must be
submitted on or before July 20, 2000 or the Division will retarn your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A
K%G,A.C. "K 04 And yo%f faeilky-will mcgidared-to-lie- --- -. _-- _- - _ . _ _-- - . ...
Please be advised that operation of tho sLbjec. animal waste manEgement system without a va.id permit is a violation of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 aad will subjta you to the cnfmcerni:nt authority of the Environmental Management
Commission.
If you have any questions regardinS this request, please call me at (9I9) 733-5083, extension 533-
Donald Friday
Enviremrnal;ml Tcctyniciart
Non -Discharge Fermitting Unit
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office. Water Quality
1617 Mall Service Canter, Raleigh, NG 27699-1617 Telephone [phone]=3 FAX [phone]
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS WA7---, e000
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1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has
an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the
producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide
a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of
the facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in
the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre
per year providing grass fitter strips are installed where runoff leaves the Meld. (See
FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops
or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during
a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause
drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or
flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt
damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held
to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients.
Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property
boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal.
Animal waste other thanswine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter
strips).
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Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that courses no runoff or drift from the site.
Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion_
18 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
19 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste
during the crop season.
20 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
21 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
22 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
Page 7

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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS NoR-Cisha`P��CGtIQN
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1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has
an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the
producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide
a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of
the facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in
the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre
per year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See
FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
B When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland_ When applied to conservation tilled crops
or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during
a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause
drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or
flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt
damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held
to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients.
Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property
boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal.
Animal waste other thanswine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter
Strips).
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Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that courses no runoff or drib from the site.
Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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17 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
18 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
19 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste
during the crop season.
20 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
21 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
22 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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System Calibration
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Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear
tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in
an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while
decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design
will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle.
Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of
mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly
reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout
the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On
a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for
concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
'Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual
1

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped
down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made
to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty
action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes — look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1 _ settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability — slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewails, thereby weakening the lagoon
dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave
action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon
may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps — check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to cant' all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
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Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.
• Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and
water conservation.
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• Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce
the amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
+ Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or

• minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large
- bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater, haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible,
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphors.
As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions
which could increase the concern of neighbors-
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Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach
of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility
for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consuif an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels — high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity — protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) (910) 486 - 1541
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) 910 862 - 6760
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) (910) 862 - 3179
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) (910) 862 - 3179
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) (910) 862 - 4591
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort
to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1.
Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A
Lagoon overflow - possible solutions are:
a)
Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b)
Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable: rate.
c)
Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d)
Call a pumping contractor.
e)
Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B.
Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a)
Immediately stop waste application.
b)
Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c)
Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d)
Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e)
Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred-
C.
Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a)
Stop recycle pump.
b)
Stop irrigation pump.
c)
Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d)
Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D.
Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include!
a)
Stop recycle pump.
b)
Stop irrigation pump.
c)
Make sure siphon occurs.
d)
Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.

Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number. [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice / technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murphy Family Farms
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill, NC 28458
c. Contractors Phone: (91 d)289-2111
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek
b. Phone: (910) 289 - 2111
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.

Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids (✓) Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
(} Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits
Crusted Solids (✓) Maintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive
Decaying vegetation (V)Maintain vegetative control afong banks of
Vegetative Growth
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter_
(Dry Systems)
Feeders
Feed Spillage [) Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
() Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g, 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage
Accumulation of feed () Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewers grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
[ } Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in fitter strips around feed storage as needed_
Animal Holding
Accumulation of animal O Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas
wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
() Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e_ inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
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For more information contact the Cooparetiva Esdension Service, Depanment of Eftlin elo$y, Box
7613, North Carolina State University. Raleigh, NO 27695-7613,
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SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Famistead Swine production (-)Vegetative or wooded buffers:
(✓)Recommended best management
practices;
(-')Good judgment and common sense
Animal body
Dirty manure
( )Dry floors
surfaces
covered animals
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered
(✓)Slotted floors;
floors
(V)Waterers located over slotted floors;
(-")Feeders at high end of solid floors;
(✓)Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection
Urine
(--)Frequent manure removal by flush, pit
pits
recharge or scrape
Partial microbial
( )Underfloorventilation
decomposition
Ventilation
Volatile gases
(V)Fan maintenance;
exhaust fans
Dust
(-")Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces
Dust
(✓)Washdown between groups of animals
( )Feed additives;
( )Feeder covers;
( )Feed delivgry downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks
Agitation of recycled( )Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks
( )Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling
with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during waste
( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge
Agitation of recycled ( )Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
points
lagoon liquid while pits
pits with anti -siphon vents
are filling
Lift stations
Agitation during sump
( )Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain
Agitation during waste
( )Box Covers
collection or
water conveyance
junction boxes
End of drain
Agitation during waste
( )Extend discharge point of pipes
pipes at lagoon
water
underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions
(✓)Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing
(,,)Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation
( )Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
(.")Minimum agitation when pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
( )Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation
(✓)Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles Wind draft
(.,")Minimum recommended operation pressure
(✓)Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second -stage lagoon
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13

MORTALITY MANAGEMENT METHODS
(Check which method(s) are being implemented)
{ ) Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial will be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
( ✓ ) Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G. S. 106 - 168.7
( ) Complete incineration
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture.
( ) Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
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Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear
tends to'reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in
an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while
decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design
will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle.
Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of
mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly
reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout
the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On
a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for
concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
"Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual
1

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped
down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made
to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods_ Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty
action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes -- look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
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Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability — slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon
dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave
action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon
may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required_ Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbors lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
• Surface water diversion features are designed to carry aA surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height
3

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.
• Practice water conservation -- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and
water conservation.

• Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce
the amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer 1 early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
5

* minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• 1 require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large
- bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be remove_ d without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus.
As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions
which could increase the concern of neighbors.

Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach
of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility
for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure -- an example is the placement of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consuff an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels -- high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity -- protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the darn. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
7

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) (910) 486 - 1541
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) 910 862 - 6760
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) (910) 862 - 3179
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) (910) 862 - 3179
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) 910 862 - 4591
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort
to ensure that this does not happen_ This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1.
Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A
Lagoon overflow - possible solutions are:
a)
Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b)
Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable: rate_
c)
Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately.
d)
Call a pumping contractor.
e)
Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon-
B.
Runoff
from waste application field -actions include_
a)
Immediately stop waste application.
b)
Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c)
Incorporate waste to reduce runoff_
d)
Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e)
Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C.
Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a)
Stop recycle pump.
b)
Stop irrigation pump.
c)
Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d)
Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D.
Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include:
a)
Stop recycle pump.
b)
Stop irrigation pump.
c)
Make sure siphon occurs.
d)
Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil_
c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.

2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice / technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsfie damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murphy Family Farms
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill, NC 28458
c . Contractors Phone: ry910)289-2111
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek
b. Phone: (910) 289 - 2111
Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.

Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids
(✓) Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
{ j Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids
(✓) Maintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (V)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth
lagoons and other impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage
() Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage_
(} Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer, 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed
() Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
{) Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal
() Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage
and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
(} Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(Le- inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
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The issues checked () pertain to this operation, The landowner 1 Integrator agrees to
use sound judgment In opplying insect control measurso as pradcal,
I certify the eforementiomed Insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
SA LP" - "IL-1,
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For more Information contact the CooperAtirre Extension Service, Department of Entomology. Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NO 27895-7al3,
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SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source
Cause
BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead
Swine production
(V)Vegetative or wooded buffers:
(✓)Recommended best management
practices;
(✓)Good judgment and common sense
Animal body
Dirty manure
( )Dry floors
surfaces
covered animals
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered
(V)Slotted floors;
floors
(.,')Waterers located over slotted floors;
(.,')Feeders at high end of solid floors;
(✓)Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection
Urine
(V)Frequent manure removal by flush, pit
pits
recharge or scrape
Partial microbial
{ )Underfloor ventilation
decomposition
Ventilation
Volatile gases
(✓)Fan maintenance;
exhaust fans
Dust
(-')Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces
Dust
(✓)Washdown between groups of animals
( )Feed additives;
( )Feeder covers;
( )Feed delivgry downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks
Agitation of recycled( )Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks
( )Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling
with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during waste
( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge
Agitation of recycled ( )Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
points
lagoon liquid while pits
pits with anti -siphon vents
are filling
Lift stations
Agitation during sump
( )Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain
Agitation during waste
( )Box Covers
collection or
water conveyance
junction boxes
End of drain
Agitation during waste
( )Extend discharge point of pipes
pipes at lagoon
water
underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions
(V)Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing
(✓)Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation
( )Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
(✓)Minimum agitation when pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
( )Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation
(V)Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles Wind draft
(,,)Minimum recommended operation pressure
(V)Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second -stage lagoon
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I certify thQ abrementioned odor control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
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MORTALITY MANAGEMENT METHODS
(Check which method(s) are being implemented)
( ) Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial will be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
(✓ ) Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G. S. 106 - 168.7
( ) Complete incineration
( } In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture.
( ) Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has
an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the
producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide
a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of
the facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in
the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre
per year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See
FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops
or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during
a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause
drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or
flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt
damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held
to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients.
Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property
boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal.
Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter
Strips).
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Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that courses no runoff or, drift from the site.
Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
18 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
19 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste
during the crop season.
20 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
21 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
22 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear
tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in
an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while
decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design
will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle.
Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of
mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly
reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application -rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout
the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On
a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for
concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
"Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual
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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN AUG 2 s 2000
Proper lagoon management should be a ear -round priority. It is especially important: o-na age
levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is
dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as a
thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the
later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done
whenever the land in dry enough to receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available
in the lagoon for future wet periods. In the late summer / early fall the lagoon should be pumped
down to the low marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made
to maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigated does
not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods. Overflow from the lagoon for
any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of state law and subject to penalty
action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bermudagrass
are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each
year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied
should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a
soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be
fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by
mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This
should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather
conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the
lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon
and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should
include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes — look for.-
1 . separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or jug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon
dam. A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave
action. If wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon
may be used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon
has any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to cant' all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3, ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and-8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.
• Practice water conservation ---- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and
water conservation.
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Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce
the amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and
as faraway from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed_
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is _full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
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• minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
• Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large
- bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater, haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have -the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and
crop requirement- Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge
can be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon
as possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal
content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low
phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the
chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test
phosphors, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus.
As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site_
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions
which could increase the concern of neighbors.
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Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure.
Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach
of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility
for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
• Modification of the lagoon structure — an example is the placement of a pipe in the
dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design
before placing any pipes in dams.)
• Lagoon liquid levels — high levels are a safety risk.
• Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
• Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
• Liner integrity — protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or
rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large
discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) (910) 486 - 1541
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) (910) 862 - 6760
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) (910) 862 - 3179
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) (_91_0) 862 - 3179
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) (910) 862 - 4591
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort
to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow - possible solutions are:
a)
Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b)
Pump wastes to gelds at an acceptable rate.
c)
Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately'
d)
Call a pumping contractor.
e)
Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a)
Immediately stop waste application.
b)
Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c)
Incorporate waste to reduce runoff_
d)
Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e)
Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a)
Stop recycle pump.
b)
Stop irrigation pump. -
c)
Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d)
Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include:
a)
Stop recycle pump.
b)
Stop irrigation pump.
c)
Make sure siphon occurs.
d)
Stop all flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
possible action:
a) Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b) If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and full holes and
compact with a clay type soil_
c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.

2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number. [phone]. Your phone call should include: your name, facility
number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact
location of the facility, the location or direction of the movement of the spill, weather and
wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice 1 technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murphy Family Farms
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill, NC 28458
c . Contractors Phone: [phone]
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig Westerbeek
b. Phone: (910) 289 - 2111
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
problems with release of wastes from happening again.

Source Cause
BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids (✓) Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
O Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids (✓} Maintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (-')Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage
(} Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage_
{) Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-1 Q day
interval during summer, 15-W day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed
() Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
() Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal
() Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
Areas wastes and feed wastage
and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
() Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(Le. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
MIC — November 11. 1996
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JUL-11=00 04:a3 AM p,02
My r wffi Nandlp 9 AccurT7ttlatlen5 or tnmm (j Remove apftge on a MAIrw bsWs (o.o, 7-10 day
system waame Interlrah dulna eUITOMr; IS-X iryi hUrval Curing
wrnler) where manure is laeded la land ■PPIMUcm
or dlspasel.
() PmWe for adequate drainage amLmd rnanu-s z=kplles
() Inspoet for and ramove or break up accumulated wastat
In!ilter WrIs erauN slQakpi es ind mama har►Cling
■rear n naaord,
The issues checked { } pertain to this operation. The landowner ! Integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying Insect Control mea3urea. ae practical.
I certify the aforementioned Insect control Best Management Practices have been
m%Aawed with me.
S."147
(Lsndovv r Signature)
For mom information, eordact the Cooperative E+dBrlsion Service, Department of Entnrnnlagy, Box
7613, North Carolina State Uniwraity, Raleigh. NC 27595-7e11,
AMIC -- November 11, 1996
IF

SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source
Cause
BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead
Swine production
(V)Vegetative or wooded buffers:
(.')Recommended nest management
practices;
(✓)Good judgment and common sense
Animal body
Dirty manure
( )Dry floors
surfaces
covered animals
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered
(✓)Slotted floors;
floors
(v)Waterers located over slotted floors;
(✓)Feeders at high end of solid floors;
(V)Scrape manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection
Urine
(✓)Frequent manure removal by flush, pit
pits
recharge or scrape
Partial microbial
( )Underfloor ventilation
decomposition
Ventilation
Volatile gases
(✓)Fan maintenance;
exhaust fans
Dust
(✓)Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces
Dust
(✓)Washdown between groups of animals
( )Feed additives;
( )Feeder covers;
( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks
Agitation of recycled( )Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks
( )Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling
with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during waste
( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge
Agitation of recycled ( )Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
points
lagoon liquid while pits
pits with anti -siphon vents
are filling
Litt stations
Agitation during sump
( )Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain
Agitation during waste
( )Box Covers
collection or
water conveyance
junction boxes
End of drain
Agitation during waste
( )Extend discharge point of pipes
pipes at lagoon
water
underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions
(.')Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing
(.')Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation
( )Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
(✓)Minimum agitation when pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
( )Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler High pressure agitation
(-")Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles Wind draft
(,")Minimum recommended operation pressure
(-')Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second -stage lagoon
AMOC — November 11. 19%
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flillnp Apitativn when amptyin9( )Basin surface mats of wida
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ratting rash Paj%&l miv-r>lmkl dman+- { )draimplpa a is underneath gquld
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tiludBe Spreader Volsiile pat: wuslons { )VW;h maidual manure tram Spreader tiller use
otmete ( )Pwipri McioDloat sddit mo or oxidants
Dead antmala Coo = deCompoeidon { )Proper dlepaSalee et samesaea
Dead anknot Cammse decal-~ cn ( )Complete covarlr+8 of Carus"" In Cural PU
disposal ob ( )Proper IoCe W / constructtan of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete Comtwatmn { )Secondary stack bumms
scan ng water improper drabuge (-,)Form sewse road maintenanve
around fatdlIttea Microwl aeoompeaklon or wear fronts ftliit(ao
ragan+c matter
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oats Public rcada roads
front farm a=asa
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t3wtns Prowcvan Parrn Poterttllal Odor ftwroeaend Rmnediee, ESAE Fa0l4heel NCSU-BA9
Swim pmWdon Raab Manum Managarnant:PA Recharp-Lagoon Treatrr n :E9A912I11-11UNCEU41AS
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CaJA nlion of Manrue andM4Watsr Application Equipment EBAE Fact Stoat NOBU43AE
Coal WkV odors ff m Swine Bu4fte; PIK-33 NCSII-Sake Extension
Emrironmerdal AaKnnae Program: NPPC Manua; NC ROM Producers Aswe
Colmin for managing Odor, a report from tins BtRrtna Odor Task Farce htcau Agr Communwetion
NJaanst: Cvoome irr, Ahimal F omwe Ntanagamant: Odors and FNov; PR0IOt, Fivr4a Coop"" fxtanaton
149E Cankreftoe Prakmadtnpa
The imuiss checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner 1 integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I cartity tha atorementloned odor Wntrol Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
11-05-2001
Tliis, plan has been prepared for:
Cow Ford - R. Gooden
Ronald Gooden
340 Johnson Rd.
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
This plan has been developed by:
Chris W. Bordeaux
NRCS/Bladen SWC
122 Agriculture Set
Elizabethtown, NC
910-862-3179 Ext.
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
ice Center
3337 APR 0 B a9
VW;
L%*- rf��W#
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste
utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required
Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with this plan.
jz
Signature (owner) Date
Signature (manager or producer) Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices
adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By:,'! ^/ - fJ • v 1
Technical Specialist Signature Date
218772 Database Version 1.06 Date Printed: 1 1-08-2001 Cover Page
RECEIVED / DENR) DWQ
Ag0fer €]rntprtirnn Q?ction
m�,1)� , 0 2909

Narrative
Nitrogen rate based on NRCS Standard which requires reducing nitrogen rate by 25% when grazing.
Nitrogen rate for bermuda hay is 50 lbs/ton-----50 lbs X 75% = 37.5 lbs/ton for grazing.
. .................... . .
218772 Database Version 1.06 Date Printed: 11-08-2001 Narrative Page 1

Nutrients applied in'accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s): '
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S5
Swine Nursejy Lagoon Liquid waste generated 496,600 gals/year by a
2,600 animal Swine Nursery Lagoon Liquid operation. This 2roduction
facility has waste s'ora a capacities ofapproximately 180 days.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
1144
Incorporated
1965
Injected
2165
Irrigated
1244
Actual PAN Applied
Year 1
1312
Notes:
In source ID, S means standard source, U means user defined source.
218772 Database Version 1.0b Date Printed: 1 1-08-2001 Source Page 1

The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of
cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements,
and proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or
other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in
order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included.
A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the
manure generated by the operation, Animal operations that generate liquid waste and utilize waste storage facilities (lagoons or holding ponds) may apply more or
less waste in any given year than is annually generated by the facility. In order to determine whether the plan adequately utilizes the waste produced by the facility,
the storage capacity table included in this plan should be reviewed to ensure that the design capacity of the storage facility is not exceeded during the planning
period.
Depending on the requirements of the crop and the nutrient content of the waste, some nutrients will likely be over or under applied if animal waste is being
utilized. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle and annual soil tests are required if animal waste is being applied. Soil tests should be used to
balance the nutrient application amounts with the realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Nutrient management plans may require that the application of animal
waste be limited so as to prevent over application of phosphorous when excessive levels of this nutrient are detected in a field.
Waste Utilization Table
Year 1
Tract
1 Field
Source
1.D.
I Soil Series
Total
Acre
Use.
Acres
I Crop
RYE
RYE
I Unit
Applic.
I Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
Comm.
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
Res.
(lbs/A)
I N
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
_
bs/A
1000
al/A
tons
1 1000 gals
tons
18190004
5A
S5
Forestun
8.2
1.6IM.11
mali Grain Overseed
1.0
"Cons
1011.3131
55
0
0
Ini .
50
20.0
0.0
31.3
0.0
18190004
5A
S5
Foreston
8.2
1.6ermuda
rass Pasture
6.0
Tons
3l1-9/30
• 225
0
0
Irri .
225
89.8
0.0
141.0
0.0
18190004
5B
S5
Foreston
8.2
3.2l
Grain Overseed
1.0
Tons
1 10l1-3131
50
0
0
1rri
50
20.0
0.0
63.9
1 0.0
218772 Database Version 1.06 Date Printed: 11-08-2001 WUT Page t

Waste Utilization Table
Year 1
Tract I
Field
Source
LD.
Soil Series
Total
Acre
Use.
1 Acres
rop
RYE
RYE
Unit
Applic.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
Comm.
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
Res.
(lbs/A).
I N
Applic.
I Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
liquid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
L lbs/A
1000
I gal/A
I tons
1 1000 gals
tons
18190004
5B
S5
Foreston
8.2
3.2
ermuda rass Pasture
6.0
Tons
3/1-9/30
* 225
U
U
Irri
225
89.8
0.01
287.4
0.0
Lagoon Liquids
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
524
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
497
Balance. 1000 aalIons
-27
Manure Solids
Total Applied, tons
0
Total Produced, tons
0
Balance tons
0
Notes: 1. in the tract column, symbol -- means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol • means user entered data.
218772 Database Version 1.06 Date Printed: 11-08-2001 WUT Page 2

The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table.
Infiltration rate varies with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you must apply
at a rate that will not result in runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may
be applied to each field selected to receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that
each field may receive in any one application event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Tract
Field
Soil Series
Application Rate
incheslhour
Application Amount
inches
18190004
5A
Foreston
0.50
096
19190004
50
Foreston 1
0.50
0.96
218772 Database Version 1.06 Date Printed: 11-08-2001 IAF Page 1

The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for
sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen
concentrations for each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application
rates shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent. At
clean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the
priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since
nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied.
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be
used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with
high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water
moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also be
a concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Crop
Maximum
PA-N Rate
lblac
Maximum Sludge
Application Rate
1000 al/ac
Minimum Acres
1 5 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation
Swine Nursery Lagoon Sludge - Standard
Co
120 bu
150
13,161
6.621
13.24
19.85
Ha�
6 ton R.Y.E.
3001
26.32
3.31
6.62
9.93
S4bean
40 bu
160
14.04
6.201
12.41
18.6 t
218772 Database Version 1.06 Date Printed: 1 1-08-2001 Sludge Page 1

The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage
capacity available at the end of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the
design storage capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated. The start
date is a value entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in
the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design
storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage
capacity, this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated. if
available storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design
storage volume of the structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval
in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity.
Available Waste Storage Capacity
Source Name
Swine Nursery Lagoon Liquid
Design Storage Capacity (Days)
Start Date
9/15
180
Plan Year
Month
Available Storage Capacity (Da s)
t
1
91
1
2
70
1
3
84
1
4
117
1
5
117
1
6
150
1
7
150
1
8
180
1
9
180
1
10
I56
1
11
I40
1 1
12
123
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
218772 Database Version 1.06 Date Printed: 11-08-2001 Capacity Page 1

Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during
operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that reaches
surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer
either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to
properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to
properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an
agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the
responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to secure an
update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application,
receiving crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre
per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per
acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter
strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift
from the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste
will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone
to flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance).
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration
218772 Database Version 1.06 Date Printed: 11-08-2001 Specification Page 1

rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a
method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No
ponding should occur in order to control odor and flies.
S. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall
events, or when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner
that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit
growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be
considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring
planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient
loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable
winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not
be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with
the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at
least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal
waste, other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1,
1995, shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and
public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,
or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be
applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been
approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal
waste shall not be applied ou grassed waterways that discharge directly
into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be
... . .........
218772 Database Version 1.06 Date Printed: 11-08-2001 Specification Page 2

applied at agronomic rates is a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas
shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such
as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and
accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for
evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan"
which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and
erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected
on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular
maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other
crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used
on crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied
pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste during the crop
season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid
level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the
maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested
at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
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waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower
application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the
soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when
these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and
maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a
minimum of five years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): 5A, 5B
Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, low -leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from
October 15-November 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for
each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding
rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial
seeding rate by at least 10% when planting Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and rye at 1-1
1/2 bushels/acre- Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is essential. Review
the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding
variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 lbs/acre N at
planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The
remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 5A, 513
Bermudagrass CP, Mineral Soil, Poorly Drained to Somewhat Poorly Drained.
Adaptation: Effective artificial drainage MUST be in place to achieve Realistic Yield Expectations
provided for these soils.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bulac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use zt least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced P to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplsnt and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications is April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts,
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization of
Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
C & S Gooden Farms
Crowford Nursery
PO Box 1242
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Dear C & S Gooden Farms:
REEC
November 8, 2010 CTIVEED
NOV 10 2010
DENR -FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS090067
Crowford Nursery
Animal Waste Management System
Bladen-County
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on October
221 2010._ With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement-
-for the lagoon at the Crawford Nursery facility. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2014 for your lagoon..
The next. sludge survey for the lagoon at Crowford Nursery, facility should be performed before
December 31, 2014. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please call me at (9l9) 715-
6937 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
—OP
Miressa D. Garoma
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Permit File AWS090067
1636 Mad Service Cer}€er. Raic.�p, Worth Carolina 2 7699- 1636
Loc�a'ion- 2728 C<,;;+a, BlvC_ Rafa"gh: tJorh Carolina 27604
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North Carolina Department of=nvironment and Natural Resources
Beverly Laves Perdue
Governor
CR.S Gooden Farms
Cowford Nursery Farm
PO Box 1242
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Dear Charlene C. Gooden:
Division of Water Qua]
Coleen H. Suiilns
Director
RECF_il1EQ
SEP 2 4 20
QENR-FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFACE
September 23, 2009
Subject: Additional Information Request
Application No. AWS090067
Cowford Nursery Farm
Bladen County
Freeman
Secretary
The Animal Feeding Operation Unit of Division of Water Quality's Aquifer Protection Section has
completed a preliminary review of your renewal permit application package. Additional information is
required before we may continue our review. Please address the following items within 30 (thirty) days
of receipt of this letter:
1. Ownership Change:
The name of the owner in your permit application is different than the name on your existing
certificate of coverage (COC) for the general permit. Please fill out the Change of Ownership Form
and submit to my attention at the address given on the form. A blank copy of this form is
enclosed.
Please be aware that you are responsible for meeting all requirements set forth in North Carolina rules and
regulations. Any oversights that occurred in the review of the subject application package are still the
responsibility of the applicant. In addition, an), omissions made in responding to the above items shall
result in future requests for additional information.
Please reference the subject application number when providing the requested information. Ali revised
and/or additional documentation shall be signed, sealed and dated, with two (2) copies submitted to my
attention at the address below. Please note that failure to provide this additional information on or before
the above requested date may result in your application being returned as incomplete.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may
result in a civil penalty. Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would
constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to
S25,000 per day.
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh. NC 27699-1636
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If you have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to contact me at [phone].
*erely,
..,
Christine D. Blanton
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
Enclosure
cc: (cc letter only — no enclosures)
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Biaden County Soil and Water Conservation District
Murphy -Brown, LLC
APS Files- AWS090067

OF W AT F9 Michael F. Easley, Governor
`) QG RECEIVED William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
co North Carolina Department of Fmvironment and Natural Resources
AUG..13 2MB
� Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
DENR—FAYEiTEVILIE REG30fdA1 OFACi:
August 11, 2008
C&S Gooden Farms
Cowford Nursery Farm
PO Box 1242
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Subject: Sludge Compliance Requirement Change
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with Condition III.19 of State General Permit AWG100000, your facility is
required to maintain compliance regarding sludge accumulation in your animal waste treatment
lagoon(s). As you know, the previous compliance limit was to have a minimum of four (4) feet
of treatment depth between the designed stop pump and the average elevation of the top of the
sludge blanket. This requirement was based on NRCS Standard No. 359, which was recently
modified.
As of July 2008, Standard No. 359 does not use the 4-foot requirement. Sludge compliance is
now to be based on the sludge volume as a percentage of the total treatment volume. The revised
Standard states that sludge accumulation in the permanent treatment zone must be less than 50%
of the planned treatment volume. Also, there must be a minimum of 2.5 feet of liquid above the
sludge at the pump intake location. If either of these conditions is not met then sludge must be
removed or managed in accordance with an approved Plan of Action for Lagoon Sludge
Reduction (POA). A new sludge survey worksheet has been developed to calculate sludge and
treatment volumes to determine compliance.
Our records indicate that you have filed a Sludge POA for one or more of the lagoons at your
facility. Based on the changes to the sludge requirements in Standard No. 359, your lagoon(s)
may already be in compliance without any sludge removal. Using your lagoon design (or as -
built information) and current sludge survey measurements, complete the NEW sludge survey
worksheet. If you have any difficulty in locating or understanding your lagoon design
information, please contact your technical specialist or county Soil & Water office.
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N_b�nCarolina
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Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwaternuality.oM Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh. NC 27604 Fax 1: [phone]
Fax 2: [phone]
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Send both sludge survey worksheets, OLD and NEW, to the address below if you feel that your
lagoon(s) is in compliance and wish to withdraw your POA. Our staff will review the
information and notify you of our decision.
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
If you have any questions about the new sludge requirement, sludge survey worksheet, or any
related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-
3221.
Sincerely,
Keith Larick, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - AWS090067

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr_, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
October 1, 2004 RECEIVED
C&S Gooden Farms OCT 15 2004
Cowford Nursery Farm
PO Box 1242 DENR - FAYETiEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Elizabethtown NC 28337
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS090067
Cowford Nursery Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Bladen County
Dear C&S Gooden Farms:
On June 11, 2004, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued a revised State General
Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued in accordance with the directive of Senate Bill
733 (Session Law 2003-28).
In accordance with your application received on March 6, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of
Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to C&S
Gooden Farms, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, ' treatment, storage and
land application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. The issuance of this COC
supercedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS090067 which expires October 1, 2004.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the Cowford Nursery Farm, located in Bladen County, with an animal capacity of
no greater than an annual average of 2600 Wean to Feeder swine and the application to land as specified
in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or
Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary,
they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a
rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009. Pursuant to this COC,
you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Since this is a revised State
General Permit, it contains new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained in the
previous State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record keepint;
and monitoring conditions in this permit.
Aquifer Protection Section — Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new -Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permitfee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact Duane Leith at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, F.E.
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Bladen County Health Department
Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File AWS090067
APS Central Files

Waste Utilization Plan
Producer: David Gooden County: Bladen
Name of Farm: David Gooden
Location: 959 Dewitt'Gooden Rd. FNOV
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Elizabethtown NC 28337 I lIE-
Phone: [phone] ��
Type of Operation: Feed -Finish
94
Number of Animal: 11760 DENR-FAYEITEIIIUREGIOIVAtORRGE
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year: 22344 ton/year
Amount of plant available N {PAN} produced/year: 27048 lbs./year
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of.surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste
should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the
fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in the implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
maximize'the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally
safe manner.
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are
established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils , when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which

David Gooden
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could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving
waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production. This
waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Strawberries in field #5
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac.
4696
1
GbA
CB -Graze
5.5
50
2.90
798
MAR-SEP
275
4696
1
GbA
OS -Graze
1
50
2.90
145
OCT-MAR
50
4696
2
NoA
CB -Graze
5.2
50
2.901
754
MAR-SEP
260
4696
2
NoA
OS -Graze
1
50
2.90
145
OCT-MAR
50
4696
3
NoA
CB -Graze
5.2
50
2.60
676
MAR-SEP
260
4696
3
NoA
OS -Graze
1
50
2.60
130
OCT-MAR
50
4696
4
GbA
CB -Graze
5.5
50
3.50
963
MAR-SEP
275
4696 ,
4
GbA
OS -Graze
1
50
3.50
175
OCT-MAR
50
4696
5
GbA
strawberries
1000
0.05
1.501
75
SEP-OCT
50
4696
6
NoA
CORN
110
1.25
5.00
688
FEB15-JUN
137.5
4696
7
NoA
CB -HAY
6.1
50
5.75
1754
MAR-SEP
305
4696
7
NoA
OS -HAY
1
50
5.75
28B
OCT-MAR
50
4696
8
GbA
CORN
125
1.25
1.70
266
FEB15-JUN
156
4696
9
GbA
CB -HAY
6.5
50
4.60
1495
MAR-SEP
325
4696
9
GbA
OS -HAY
1
50
4.60
230
OCT-MAR
50
4696
10
GbA
CB -Graze
5.5
50
9.10
2503
MAR-SEP
275
4696
10
GbA
OS -Graze
1
50
9.10
455
OCT-MAR
50
4696
11
GrB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
9.00
2475
MAR-SEP
275
4696
11
GrB
OS -HAY
1
50
9.00
450
OCT-MAR
50
4696
12
GbA
CB -Graze
5.5
50
2.90
798
MAR-SEP
275
4696
12
GbA
OS -Graze
1
50
2.90
145
OCT-MAR
50
4696
13
WaB
CB -Graze
4.7
50
3.50
823
MAR-SEP
235
4696
13
WaB
OS -Graze
1
50
3.54
175
OCT-MAR
50
4696
14
WaB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
7.30
2008
MAR-SEP
275
4696
14
WaB
OS -HAY
1
50
7.30
365
OCT-MAR
50
4696
15
WaB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
11.60
3190
MAR-SEP
275
4696
15
WaB
OS -HAY
1
50
11.60
580
OCT-MAR
50
4696
16
GbA
Fescue-iiay
4.3
50
2.00
430
AUG-JUL
215
4696
17
GbA
Matua-Graze
6.4
50
5.10
1632
F-J, A-N
320
4696
18
GbA
CORN
125
1.25
1.70
266
FEB15-JUN
156.25
2172
GS1
GrB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
7.001
1925
MAR-SEP
275
2172
GS1
GrB
OS -HAY
1
50
7.001
3501
OCT-MAR
50
Total 89.65 27152 lbs. -
Available Nitrogen 27048 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -104 lbs.
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner.

David Gooden
Page 3
Table 2
Strawberries in field #18
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac.
4696
1
G A
CB -Graze
5.5
50
2.90
798
MAR-SEP
275
4696
1
GbA
OS -Graze
1
'50
2.90
145
OCT-MAR
50
4696
2
NoA
CB -Graze
1 5.2
50
1 2.90
754
MAR-SEP
260
4696
2
NoA
OS -Graze
1
50
2.90
145
OCT-MAR
50
4696
3
NoA
CB -Graze
5.2
50
2.60
676
MAR-SEP
260
4696
3
NoA
OS -Graze
1
50
2.60
130
OCT-MAR
50
4696
4
GbA
CB -Graze
5.5
50
3.50
963i
MAR-SEP
275
4696
4
GbA
OS -Graze
1
50
3.50
175
OCT-MAR
50
4696
5
GbA
CORN
125
1.25
1.50
234
FEB15-JUN
156.25
4696
6
NoA
CORN
110
1.25
5.001
688
FEB15-JUN
137.5
4696
7
NoA
CB -HAY
6.1
50
5.75
1754
MAR-SEP
305
4696
7
NoA
OS -HAY
1
1 50
5.75
288
OCT-MAR
50
4696
8
GbA
CORN
125
1.25
1.70
266
FEB15-JUN
156
4696
9
GbA
CB -HAY
6.5
50
4.60
1495
MAR-SEP
325
4696
9
GbA
OS -HAY
1
50
4.60
230
OCT-MAR
50
4696
10
GbA
CB -Graze
5.5
50
9.10
2503
MAR-SEP
275
4696
10
GbA
OS -Graze
1
50
9.10
455
OCT-MAR
50
4696
11
GrB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
9.00
2475
MAR-SEP
275
4696
11
GrB
OS -HAY
1
50
9.00
450
OCT-MAR
50
4696
12
GbA
CB -Graze
5.5
50
2.901
798
MAR-SEP
275
4696
12
GbA
OS -Graze
1
50
2.90
145
OCT-MAR
50
4696
13
WaB
CB -Graze
4.7
50
3.50
823
MAR-SEP
235
4696
13
WaB
OS -Graze
1
50
3.50
175
OCT-MAR
50
4696
14
WaB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
7.30
2008
MAR-SEP
275
4696
14
WaB
OS -HAY
1
50
7.30
365
OCT-MAR
50
4696
15
WaB
CB -HAY
5.5
50 1
11.60
3190
MAR-SEP
275
4696
15
WaB
OS -HAY
1
50
11.60
580
OCT-MAR
50
4696
16
GbA
Fescue -Hay
4.3
50
2.00
430
AUG-JUL
215
4696
17
GbA
Matua-Graze
6.4
50
5.10
1632
F-J, A-N
320
4696
18
GbA
strawberries
1000
0.05
1.70
85
SEP-OCT
50
2172
GS1
GrB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
7.00
1925
MAR-SEP
275
2172
GS1
GrB
OS -HAY
1 1
50
7.00
350
OCT-MAR_1
50
Total 89.65 27130lbs.
Available Nitrogen 27048 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -82 lbs.
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner.

David Gooden Page 4
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. In the future,
regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that
addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc. interseeded in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through
grazing, hay and for silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a height of six to nine
inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc. is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach materity,
especially late in the season ( i.e. April or May) Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will
definitely interfere with the stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less
nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is the normal
situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or silage
two to three times during the season, depending on the time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc. is late September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best
results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters strips along
ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving full application rates due to
equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates.
The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients
or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 4234 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 21168 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 71
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 169
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that
runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil texture, water
droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity

David Gooden
Page 5
of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrrigate the acres shown in tables.
Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan
invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate(inlhr)
Applic.
Amount
4696
1
GbA
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
1
GbA
OS -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
2
NoA
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
2
NoA
OS -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
3
NoA
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
3
NoA
OS -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
4
GbA
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
4
GbA
OS -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
5
GbA
CORN
0.5
1.0
4696
6
NoA
CORN
0.5
1.0
4696
7
NoA
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
4696
7
NoA
OS -HAY
0.5
1.0
4696
8
GbA
CORN
0.5
1.0
4696
9
GbA
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
4696
9
GbA
OS -HAY
0.5
1.0
4696
10
GbA
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
10
GbA
OS -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
11 -
GrB
CB -HAY
0.4
1.0
4696
11
GrB
OS -HAY
0.4
1.0
4696
12
GbA
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
12
GbA
OS -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
13
WaB
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
13
WaB
OS -Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
14
WaB
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
4696
14
WaB
OS -HAY
0.5
1.0
4696
15
WaB
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
4696
15
WaB
OS -HAY
0.5
1.0
4696
16
GbA
Fesme-Hay
0.5
1.0
4696
17
GbA
Matua-Graze
0.5
1.0
4696
18
GbA
CORN
0.5
1.0
2172
GS1
GrB
CB -HAY
0.4
1.0
2172
GS1
GrB
OS -HAY
0.4
1.0
4696
5
GbA
strawberries
0.5
1.0
4696
18
GbA
Strawberries
0.5
1.0

David Gooden Page 6
This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the
crop is not over applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the
nitrogen limitations. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the
average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Field(s) 5 & 18 will have alternating years of corn and strawberries. When one field has corn planted the other
will have strawberries planted.
Field(s) 6 & 8 will have the option to plant corn, millet, sweet corn, soybeans, matua or small grain. Waste will
be applied to sweet corn prior to planting. Use the following (PAN) rates on these crops:
corn - 156.25 Ibs/ac FEB15-JUN
sweet corn - 156.25 Ibs/ac FEa15-Jury
soybeans - 168 Ibs/ac APR-SEP15
matua - 320 Ibs/ac F-J - A-N
small grain - 100 Ibs/ac OCT-MAR
millet - 110 Ibs/ac MAR15-AUG
Millet will follow the sweet corn crop, and grazed. Matua may continue some growth in June -August if moisture
is available. During this time matua should not receive more than 25 Ibs./ac.1month. Only apply 25 Ibs./ac. in
June -August if the equivalent of one inch can be applied at the same time. If the crop does not respond with at
least a 1000 Ibs. of growth within a 3-5 week period do not make another application until the plant have had an
opportunity to use the previous application.

Page 7
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: David Gooden
Owner/Manager Agreement David Gooden
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any
expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste
from this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour
storm.The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: David Gooden
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: [phone]
Address: P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature: _ C
Date:
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Grower: Gooden, Sally
Copies To.
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28337
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Bladen County
Sample Info.
Laboratog Results arts per million unless otherwise noted
Sample 1D:
N
P K Ca M S
Fe Mn
Zn
Cu
B
Mo
Cl
C
Total 393
68.6 615 127 31.1 21.2
5.08 0.54
8.32
1.08
1.43
WBAI
IN-N
Waste Code:
-iVH4
ALS
-NO3
Na Ni Cd Pb Al
Se Li
H
SS
CN
DM%
CC8%
AL6 K al
Description:
OR-N
119
7.45
Swine Lagoon Li ,
Urea
Recommendations:
Nutrients Available for Fitst'Ceo .'
lbs11000 allons
Other Elements
MOM
gallons
Application Method
N: P205 K20 ..
Ca Mg .. S.... Fe: Mn Zn Cry
8,.. , Mo
Cl
Na
. M Cd,
Pb
Al
Se Li
Irrigation
1.6 0.92 4.9
0.74 0.1s' a,i2l , 0 03 T . ' 0.'06:: 0.0 "',
0.0r
0,99.
Sample Info:
Laboratog Results arts per million unless otherwise noted
Sample 1D.
N
P K Ca MR S
Fe Mn
Zn
Cu
B
Mo
Cl
C
Total 285
62.8 503 153 41.7 19.8
5.41 0.65
11.2
0.90
1.17
GOW2 l
hV-N
Waste Code:
-NH4
ALS
-NO3
Na Ni Cd Pb Al
Se Li
pH
SS
C-N
DM%
CCE%
ALE K al
liescrlptton:
OR-N
107
7.75
Swine Lagoon Mg.
Urea
Recommendations:
Nutrients Available for First Crop
W11000 gallons.
Other Elements
lbs11000
allons
Application Method
N P205 K20
Ca Mg S Fe Mn .,. Zn . Cu
. B. Mo
C/
Na
M Cd
Pb
At
Se . Li
Irrigation
1.2 0.84 ' 4.0
0.89. 0.24 '. 0,12 0.03 T 0 07'' 0.01
0.01
0.89
RECEIVED
NOV - 2 2004
DUE -FAYETiEVILLE REGIONAL OFROF

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources r)W()
Pat McCrory John E. Skvada, III
Governor Secretary
August 1, 2014
C & S Gooden Fauns
Crowford Nursery Farm
PO Box 1242
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS090067
Crawford Nursery Farm
Animal Waste Management System
Bladen County
Dear C & S Gooden Farms:
The Division of Water Resources (Division) received your sludge survey information on July 8,
2014. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requiremen# for
the lagoon at the Crowford Nursery Farm facility. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until December 31, 2018.
The next sludge survey for the lagoon at this facility should be performed before December 31,
2018. Please retain this letter and keep it with your farm records for reference. Thank you for
your attention to this matter.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Miressa D. Garoma
Animal Feeding Operations Branch
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources, NCDENR
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Permit File AWS090067
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Phone: [phone] Internet: http:!lwww.ncdenr. , oc o
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