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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090077_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification Commission Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Coleen H. Sullins, Chairman February 21, 2001 Darrell Coble 540 Grover Coble Rd Garland NC 28441 SUBJECT: Designation of Operator in Charge Farm Name: Ray Nursery Facility ID #: 09-77 County: Bladen Dear Mr. Coble: e�� NCDENR MAR 2 7 2001 I .. i-, . 1 . - .- Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on Agricultural Waste, was enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly. This legislation requires owner of a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more swine, 100 or more confined cattle, 75 or more horses, 1,000 or more sheep, or 30,000 or more confined poultry with a liquid waste management system_ Our records indicate that the operator designated as the Operator In Charge (OIC) for your animal waste management system is no longer certified. Therefore, you must designate a properly certified animal waste management system operator as the OIC for your facility. The enclosed desia ation form must be returned to this office by April 1, 2001. This office maintains a list of certified operators in your area if you need assistance in locating a certified operator. Failure to -designate a properly certified Operator in Charge for your facility is a violation of N.C.G.S..90A-47.2 and 15A NCAC 8F .0201(a) and may result in the initiation of enforcement action. Please be. advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as resolving you of the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for your failure to have a properly certified Operator in Charge designated for your animal waste management system. If you have questions concerning this matter, or if this office can be of further assistance, please call Beth Buffington at (919)733-0026, extension 313. Sincerely, Dwight Lancaster, Supervisor Technical Assistance and Certification Unit Enclosure cc: TAC Files Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit Fayetteville Regional Office Central Files 1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-I618 Phone: 919 — 733-0026 1 FAX: 919 — 733-I338 AN EQUAL. OPPORTtiNrrY 1 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/ 10% POST CONSUMER PAPER State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources F Division of Water Quality Non -Discharge Permit .Application Form j (THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) General Permit Existing Animal Waste Operations 1 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 dot leave any question unanswered. 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: Ll. Facility Name: Bay Ntersm 1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Darrell Coble 13 Mailing address: 544 Grovet Coble Rd City, State: Guland NC zip: 28431 Telephone Number (include area code): 588-412I 1.4 Count, where facility is located: 8laden 1-5 Facility Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please inel+ide SR numbers for state roads. PIease include a copy of a county road map with the location of tie farm identified): 1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (f different from Land Owner): l I.7 Lessee's f Inttegratrur% name (if applicable; please 67-cle which type is listed): Murnhy family wms_ r 1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: lQCV1994 i 1.9 Date(s)'of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable): i. 2. OPERATION INFORMATION: = 2.1 Facility No.: 09._,_ (county number); 77 (facility number). 2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation I i Wean to Fcedcr ; 2600- Certified Design Capacity l Is the above information correct? ETycs; D no. If no, correc-t below using the design capacity of the acility Tlie "Nu. of Animals" should be the auutmum number for which Oe waste management structbres'were designed. T e gL Swine No. s� Wals Type Poultry No. of 41,rt' t�i _l_s e o Ca.14S No. # A_ n• imals 0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy , i Feeder to Finish _ _ 0 Non -Layer, 0 Beef e 0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) _ _ _ 0 Turkey 0 Fat't`ow to Rader f# saw) i 0 Farrow to Finish (# sow) Other Type of Livestock or. the faint: No of Animals: _ J FORM: A WO-G-E 5J28l98 Page I of 4 09 - 77 R E C E 1 i/ E D g WATER QUALITY SECTiON JUL Non-Discharge P©rrnlWng uJf ��f ..VVa 4V. J1 JiJ fig—VL�U S I I 1 2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the appiication system): IaTOW-f�r , Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP)- 2.4 Nt:rmber of lagoons/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable): i 2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES a 4��plaas circle one) 2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lago,)n(s)? YES or O (please ci-de one) 2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirsmems7 (Swine Farm Siting Act, , tandards, etc.) (S%vl a Only) YES or NO (pleaseicimle one) What was [he date that this facility's awitie houses and lagoon were sited? 19 3 What was tha date that this facility's land application areas were sited? _ �� 9 3 3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided nett to each item. 3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the applicatior. for General Fermis - Animal d► anti le it815 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 Cen:fied Animal waste Management Plan (CAMWP). If the facility 1 '• does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a geneial permit application for anirr:at waste operations. The CAWIIlP must include the following components. Some of these components may not have been required at the rime the facility was cenifed but should be added to the CAWldP for permitting purposes: 3.3.1 The Waste. Utilization Plan (%UP) must include the amount of Plant Available ?vitrcgen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility. 3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied :o 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 tie WUP. 3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field. 3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop util ized in the 'A UP. 3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications. 3.3,10 A site sehei atic. 3.3.1 1 Emergency Action Plan. 3.3.12Insect Control Checklist with chosen best tnanagerrrent practices noted. 3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist With chosen bast management practices noted. 3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the seluxed method nowd. 3.3.15 Lagoontstorage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be sure to include any site evaluations, wetland citterminations, or hazard classificatiuns i that may be applicable to your facility. 3-23.16Operation and Maintenance plan. If your CAWMP in -lodes any components not shown on this list, please indUde the additional components with your submittal. 1 RECEIVED FORM: AWO-G-E 5128198 ,Page 2 of 4 09 - 77 WATER QUALITY TiON Non-[}iscbarne Ferlmitti'g Facility Number: 09 - 77 Facility Name: Ray Nursery 4. APiPLICA2Nr's CERTIFICATION: 1, (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that this application for �ls.0 r (Paci)iry name listed in questions 1.1) has been reviewed by the and is accura a and complete to thk best- of uty knowledge. I understand that if all required partvof this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application pacicagc will be returned to me as incomplete. "r j Signature Date, S. Kk NAGEIVS CERTIFICATION: ;_contptcte only if differcnt t'rem the Land Owner) 1, (Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attelkt that this applicae.on for ()Facility tame listed is 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 bf this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package, will be ret=ed as incomplete. i Signature Date THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE. INCLUDING ALL SUF'PORUI G IN -FORMATION AND M.4T*IALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWI.,NG 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: (919) 733-5083 FAX NUMBER: (919) 715-6048 FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 RECEIVED' WAT-,P (1,11At 1Tv SI±CTPN Page 3 of 4 09 - 77 .Non-L'ischarRe Pornittin� A71HAL WASTE HANAGE2IENT PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR NNW OR EXPANDED FEEDLOTS Please return the a leted form to the Division of Rnviranmental Hanagement at the address on the reverse aide of thin form. Name of farm (Please print): Ray NiirSery Address: PO $OX 661 - C,arl and, NC ,28441 Phone No. County: RlQden Farm location: Latitude and Longitude_45' 33' 78 29_5 required) . Also, please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified. Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.): Swine Design capacity (number of animals): 2600-NMK§M Average size of operation'(12 month population avg.):2600 _ Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres)i Technical Specialist Certification As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F ,0005, I certify that the new or expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named above has, an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction, operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to i5A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following e7 events and their corresponding minimum criteria -have -been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; -waste storage capacity; adequate quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party) ; access or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25--year, 24-hour storm. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print) ; _7_-Neal 'fucker _ Affiliation: Murphy Family Farrar Inc. Address (Agency): PO Dpx 759 ROSe , Phone No. 1 ,,�,f - 111 717 Signature: Date: �_�==_.=saw=aa�aaaaaee=aaa�aaaaarasaaaaaacaaareaaaaa=aaaaaaa asaa=pe�paaa Owner/Hanager AQreamant 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 additional 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 Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state either through a man-made conveyance or through runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. Name of Land Owner (Please Print): Darrell Coble Signature: 1 ��^_ _ Dater Z-7 Name of Hanager, if different from owner (Please print) Signature: Date.— Note: A change in land ownership requires notification or a (if the approved plan is changed) to be submitted to Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer. �C�yVED DEM USE ONLY:ACNEw## R. •- , wxrER C)t A:U, new certification the Division of M0020204I303 NorrDischarge po[TT iWr _ .: .._:_�. _...-�.�.��1NAS,�TE�UT�LIZATIQN.PLp►N�:. .. � . . PRODUCER: Ray Nursery --Darrell Coble LOCATION: 2209 Old Fayetteville Rd; Garland NC; Biaden County TELEPHONE: 910-588-1121 TYPE OPERATION: Wean - Feeder NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2600 (Design Capacity) The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface andlor 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 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, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. 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 applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. 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. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. RECEIVED VVWJ�T�R OI,1k4' y SFCT1014 Page 1 "� W i4oIiswh2'N'e xrWASTE UTlL1ZA�T10N PLAN STEM . 2,600 animals X OA2 (tons) wastelanimallyear = Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 2,600 animals X DOE lbs. PAN/animal/year = Guide Std. 633) 1,092 (tons) waste/year. 1,248 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. Tech 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 The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and surface application: Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Tune Per Acre Utilized ADMication T2264 8 We-Gb Soybeans 1 120 7.00 840 June - August T2264 8 We-Gb Wheat 96 7.00 672 Sept - Tgril T2264 8 We-Gb Corn 95 7.00 665 March - Jul 'Divided by 2 Years*' 1088.5 7 We Small Grain (G) 50 5.00 250 Sept - April ** ADDITIONAL ACREAGE"* Total 1338.5 T2264 6 Goa Soybeans 120 8.00 960 June - August T2264 6 Goa Wheat 144 8.00 1152 Sept -April T2264 6 Goa Com 138 8.00 1104 March -July T2264 7 We Millet (G) 130 5.00 650 May - August T2264 Total l 12.001 1,338.50 l *This N is from animal waste only. !f nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N mu_ t be based on reaLis ic VieLd a =ct to ion. NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. RECEIVED WATER Cl EA! IT`f SEC` 014 Page 2 Non-Dis4harg© Pc!TnIttincJ - 7'•l � 1 4'{C'L,.�3y—� Y .-.."']i��,.._- �2.: .e.-,:es�� - t�y �. rS -- _ 11.IIASTEUTILIZATIO:N9,PLANx 4 4 Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see Required Specification 2]) Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Type Per Acre*.--- Utilized Application See footnote for Table 1. Totals from above Tables Acres Lbs. N Utilized Table 1 12.00 1,339 Table 2 Total 12.00 1,339 Amount of N Produced 1,248 Surplus or Deficit 91) NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge of agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrient or other elements. RECEIVED QUpLiV SECT10 1 Page 3 �!or. Dis�;��r�e Permit"s:�g See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. Application of Waste by Irrigation Field Soil Type Crop Application Application No. Rate (In/Hr) Amount (In.) 8 We-Gb Row Crops 0.4 .5-1.0 7 We Millet 0.4 .5-1.0 6 GoA Row Crops 0.4 .5-1.0 THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY. Your facility is designed for M days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every fj MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation "see lagoon design. Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. Narrative of operation: Field #!8 is a corn, wheat, bean rotation. Field 7, Small Grain (G) is required. DECEIVED SFr 01 IAI..IIv rPf :TION Page 4 ikon-Disch^rge permitting 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. R E C I V E D VV^A Fn 0[JAi TY c3E,^..T10N Page 5 Non-Dis h,—e P,0, niltir9 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 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). 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 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. 16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system. RECEIVED WATER QUALMSECT,ION •i • r, Page 6 V u Non -Discharge Pt-1ifnIL6?1g REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 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 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 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. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. RECi*-IVED WATER OijA;.1TY SECt MI Page 7 ` V 1�3n•�IS�Ii'��9 1'u' ifls�il;57 Name of Farm: Ray Nursery Owner/ Manager Agreement I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures 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 Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are stocked. 1 (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to 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 DEM upon request. Name of Facility Owner: (Please print) Darrell Coble Signature: G_�_ Date: Name of Manager (If different from owner): Signature: Date: Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Kraig A. Westerbeek Affiliation: Murphy Family Farms Address (Agency): P.Q. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Signature: Date 5—ate-0 t REC0--IVED U ^, p QI.7A JT! 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'�F '�S i•�' . fR1' i �I'•J Ili'' }`i i'''s��r, Af'F t rvY Wr1� `] ,.i 1f' '`>•i. .��ti �����' :}yf���s�� i,•� IF , �,� titi .}• ''•`�hl�l �7 t. � 1` 1�Tj:�{ , �9 \A� rr � t � ' •A. ` R�"• ^^�i �!, . S �'j'�' f�a v' s. 4 T .'t `ij{Xu F1 1 ; :� �• 3 .•�; !::� � t •��.y'•, �r Its ��';f j r. ;5. .� "�'•y: Operator: Darrell Coble County: Bladen Date: 01/24/94 Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 1000.0 feet 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 2,640 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 79,200 Ibs TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT_(SSLW) = 79,200 lbs 2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume = 79,200 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)Ab. SSLW Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. SSLW= 1.0 CF/lb. SSLW Volume = 79,200 Cubic Feet 3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION Volume = 0.0 cubic feet (As per owner's requeq'14' 4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME Inside top length = 150.00 feet ; Inside top width = 180.00 feet Top of dike at elevation = 101.35 feet Freeboard 1.00 feet; Side slopes 3.0 : 1 (inside lagoon) Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 100.35 feet Bottom of lagoon elevation = 92.10 feet Seasonal high water table elevation = 98.10 feet Total design volume using prismoidal formula SS/END1 SS/END2 SIDE1 SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 144.00 174.00 8.25 AREA OF TOP = LENGTH * WIDTH 144.00 174.00 25,056 SF (AREA OF TOP) RECEIVED VVA ; �::0 n, fA1.tM PNFM, O � AREA OF BOTTOM = LENGTH * WIDTH 94.50 124.50 — 11,765 SF (AREA OF BOTTOM) L AREA OF MIDSECTION = LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 Nan-Diwharge Permitting 119.25 149.25 = 71,192 SF (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA 0TTOM7"'i'# DEPTH/6 { 25,056 + 71,192 + 11,765 ) * 1.38 VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = 148,519 CU. FT. M00801251243 5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) Length *Width = 150.00 180.00 27,000 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) Length * Width = 0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet TOTAL DA 27,000 square feet Design temporary storage period to be 180 days. 5A. Volume of waste produced Approximate daily production of manure in CFILB SSLW 0.00136 Volume = 79,200 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days Volume = 19,388 cubic feet 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. Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons per CIF Volume = 0.0 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 = 7.00 inches Volume = 7.00 in * DA / 12 inches per foot Volume = 15,750 cubic feet RECEIVED jU Non -Discharge PetmitgrIg M00801251244 11 5D. Volume of 25 year — 24 hour storm Volume = 7.30 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA Volume = 16,425 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 19,388 cubic feet 5B. 0 cubic feet 5C. 15,750 cubic feet 5D. 16,425 cubic feet TOTAL 51,563 cubic feet 6. SUMMARY 6.1: Total required volume 13Q763 cubic feet 6.1A: Total design volume avail. 148,519 cubic feet 6.2: Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 79,200 cubic feet 6.2A: At elev. 98.10 feet; Volume is 96,836 cubic feet (end pumping) 6.3: Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 13ZO94 cubic feet 6.3A: At elev. 99.65 feet; Volume is 131,443 cubic feet (start pumping) Seasonal high water table elevation 98.10 feet 7. Designed By: John Lenfestey Approved y Date: 01/24/94 Date:�r�c� NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN COMMENTS:' BY S R EC ZI I V -•"•• .rwv�..+��G f �1f711S1��� M00801251245 MURPHY FARMS, INC. P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Phone: 919-289--2111 Calculations By: John Lenfestey Operator: _ _ - _ _ > Darrell Coble County: _ _ - = _> Bladen Date: - - _ _ _ > 01 /24/94 Dist.to nearest residence (other than owner): -- _ _ _ _> 1,000 Feet Sows (farrow to finish) : _ _ _ _ > 0 Sows (farrow to feeder): _ _ _ _ _ > 0 Head (finishing only): _____> 0 Sows (farrow to wean): 0 Head (wean to feeder): - _ - _ > 2,640 Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft): - _ _ _ _> 0.00 Cu. FL Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft./lb.) 1.00 Inside top length: _ _ -- _ _ > 150.00 Feet Inside top width: _-___> 180.00 Feet Top of dike at elevation: _ _ _ _ _ > 101.35 Feet Freeboard: _ _ - _ _ > 1.00 Feet Side slopes: _ _ - _ _ > 3.0 : 1 25 Year - 24 Hour Rainfall = - _ _ _ > 7.30 Feet Bottom of lagoon elevation: _ _ - _ _ > 92.10 Feet Minimum Permanent Storage Depth of Lagoon: =====> 6.00 Feet Total required volume: 130,763 Cu. Ft. Total design volume avail.: _--__> 148,519 Cu. Ft. Design end pumping elev.: = = = = => 98.10 Feet Minimum required treatment volume: = = = = > 79,200 Cu. Ft. Treatment vol. at end pumping avail-, = = = = > 96,836 Cu. Ft. Design start pumping elev.: =====> 99.65 Feet Design Vol. -- 25 Yr/24 Hr Rainfall: _ _ = _> 13Z094 Cu. Ft Design vol. at start pumping elev.: 131,443 Cu. Ft. Seasonal high water table elevation: _---__> 98.10 NOTE: Verify that bottom of temp. storage = _ - _ _ > 98.10 is above water table elevation: NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate: Min. required temporary volume: 51,563 Cu. Ft. Design temporary volume available: 51,683 Cu. Ft. REC,�IVED VlA7P r?', ITvSR710N JUL` ` Non -Discharge Pe", ittir)cg M00801251246 MURPHY FARMS, INC. P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Farm Operator: Date: Darrell Coble 01 /24/94 Page 1 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 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 2-311). SECTION k CUT—OFF TRENCH A cut --off trench (when specified) shall be installed as shown on the plans. SECTION 3: CONSTRUCTION Construction of excavated and earihfill areas shall be performed to the neat lines and grades as planned. Deviations from this will require prior approval of the SCS. Earthfill shall be placed in a maximum of U' 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 (1ercent overage Fc IVED for settlement. G,� �,n� it, � fur h N��-Dis_r• _ - M00801251239 MURPHY FARMS, INC. Page 2 P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Farm Operator: Darrell Coble Date: 01 /24/94 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION (Continued) ----------------------------- To protect against seepage, when areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will need to be excavated to a minimum of one (1) foot below grade and backfilled and compacted with a SCS approved material (ie — CL, SC, CH). Refer to the soil investigation information in the plans for special considerations. Precautions should be taken during construction to prevent excessive erosion and sedimentation. SECTION 4: VEGETATION All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construction according to seeding specifications sheet. REG _I11CD NQM00801251240 ti-�iSC�:%f��� ,' � MURPHY FARMS, INC. P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Farm Operator: Date: Darrell Coble 01 /24/94 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. REC,iIVED WAT FP (-:t �W 4 1'SEC10M Nora -Discharge Penn:ldng M00801251241 MURPHY FARMS, INC. P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Farm Operator: Darrell Coble 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. - egin -pump—out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches elevation <' `99 65 fret as marked by the permanent marker. §;0p,purnp ` out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches elevation 810'�:49N or before the fluid depth is less thanG00 Meet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable bacteria). The designed temporary storage volume less the 25 year — 24 hour storm volume is 35,138 cubic feet or 262,833 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 R E C I V E D fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will not be applied in open ditches.b"n" 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 Non-DiscLrge F'erm,t#ing of the United States. The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources, Division of Environmental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law. M00801251242 M'URPHY FARMS, INC. P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Farm Operator: County: Date: Darrell Coble Bladen 01 /24/94 Soil Investigation to Determine Suitability of Proposed Lagoon Site ------------------------------------- Page 1 A total of one (1) soil boring was taken on this site by Sam Warren, SCS, to determine if the existing soils would be suitable for embankment material for the lagoon. The test boring was made in the vicinity of the proposed lagoon. The benchmark elevation of 100.00 feet is located on the top of control point #1. The estimated high water table elevation = 98.1 Feet, +/— Using the Unified Classification System, the results of the borings are as follows: Boring #1: 0 Ft — 1 Ft. — SM material (silty sand) 1 Ft. — 5 Ft — SC material (clayey sands; sand —clay mixtures) 5 Ft — 9 Ft. -- SC,CL materials (clayey sands; clays) 9 Ft — 10 Ft. — CL,CH materials (low plasticity clays; organic clays) Based on the results of these borings, ALL of the soils available on this site are suitable to be used as embankment material for the lagoon site. A suitable clay material (SC,CL) for the liner will be required. Ground water may be a problem during construction. 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Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Farm Operator: Date: Darrell Coble 01 /24/94 SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS Acres of Fescue Grass: Acres of Bahia Grass: Acres of Hulled Bermuda Grass: Acres of Rye Grain: Acres of Rye Grass (Temporary vegetation): Total Area to be seeded: Use the following seed mixtures indicated: 180.0 Lbs. Fescue Grass @ 60 Lbs./Acre (Best suited on clayey or wet soil conditions) Seeding Dates: September 15 To November 30 0.0 Lbs. 'Pensacola' Bahia Grass @ 60 Lbs./Acre (See Footnote No. 1) Seeding Dates: March 15 to June 30 0.0 Lbs. Hulled Bermuda Grass @ 8 Lbs./Acre (Suited for most soil conditions) Seeding Dates: April 1 to July 31 0.0 Lbs. Rye Grain @ 30 Lbs./Acre (Nursery for Fescue) 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 Acres 0.0 Lbs. Rye Grass @ 40 Lbs./Acre (Temporary Vegetation) Seeding Dates: December 1 to March 30 180.0 Total Lbs. seed mixture are required for this application Page 1 REC -.IVED VVA f ER ()O. LITf SEC11W NorrDiseirarge Permitting MOOBO1251234 MURP'i✓IY FARMS, INC. P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Farm Operator: Darrell Coble Date: 01 /24/94 SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued) --------------------------- Apply the following to the seeded area: 3,000.0 Lbs. of 10-10-10 Fertilizer @ 1000 Lbs./Acre 6.0 Tons of Dolomitic Lime @ 2 Tons/Acre 300.0 Bales of small grain straw @ 100 Bales/Acre All surface drains should be installed prior to seeding. Shape all disturbed areas immediately after earth moving is completed. Apply lime and fertilizer, then disk to prepare a 3 to 4 inch smooth seedbed. Apply seed and firm seedbed with a cultipacker or similar equipment. Apply mulch and secure with a mulch anchoring tool or netting. Note 1: Pensacola Bahia Grass is slower to establish than common bermuda grass. When using Bahia, it is recommended that 8 Lbs./Acre of common Bermuda be included to provide cover until the Bahia Grass is established. Page 2 REC.-IVED WA F:� 0I In+ ETV r1:r-90N Non -Discharge Permitfing M00801251235 CERTIFICATION OF ENGINEER The undersigned, an engineer duly registered to practice under the laws of the State of North Carolina, hereby certifies that these plans and calculations entitled " Darrell Coble " a 2,640 Head, Wean to Feeder Farm are an accurate copy of the work to be performed on this project. - These plans fully and accurately depict the layout, location and dimensions of the project site. The design volume calculations are based on the guidelines established by the United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. i 1 lr lllft,,`, Signature: ' 9294. Registratio n No. Date: -d RECE1VED I&PIT-) nt ?A1 :TY P-P( i i0N { e') L r V - , _ . NoP.-Discil?nTe P8rMjWrJg M00801251232 • ' ) .Kim'.-- - J V��•^•lT�-'. i1:J lr' N��_: - - •� Single- 7 Primarily camping. S -_--F1 _ , ; has one uni mess hall an XTARY •t.,`:P { ' r" and wash he u -d �'� �' �#„• - _ 'L east Of Eli7ar 53, the 1,22- �_fbr `-_ -_ •trrieEss Y - fishing, boat campers. IM VNIF '�• arc corer Mr #At .l V LM inn tn _ 'surt�s •� Gam/ � - � •i w .�� IOND � Y Lees I ; r � r IML ,g Si[ LM ' - + rum uu"•� T � 't' 1p— Ulf f�Li[R• 1 u.1ii1 -S• - 1l L KE G !L ` src i OL tiaz `emuBA Y '49, a !7L .a 32 n JEB � A i — ElIZJ1lSEfHTO J _ - nna - v R'�Y SINGRY LA" TUSSOGf i � y ry .• :: << 1.;. 5� M. .�.�ri-Disch�ne Permitting . �.� + f M00801251233 MI .r+'::=•� 7` T 1' +{ .rtiir ''ice".=` .1 ... Rif 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 RECr'IVED W;TER 01JAU11y SEC11ON M0020244I335 Nan-1}isch3rge Permitting OPERATTON & AL41NTENANCE PLAN Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy anci wet periods. Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the receiving crop is dorrnant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation- accar+diagto- a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to re=ve• lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for fntmi_-wc periods_ In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the lows mar1wr (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter- =rage. Every effort should be made-to- maftravt the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as -long as the weather-andwash-- utilization plan will allow it. Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to irrigate 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 fertilizer applied should bef based on a soils test, but in the event. that it is not practical to obtain. a soils test each year, the lagoon embanlanent and surrounding areas should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or. equivalent. Brush and trees on the embanlanent 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 chemicaals' could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating the waste. Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filiing: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 RECC:iVED 'p � A Pfr ni;V r'V ;:r r1,')I4 M00202041-336 t on-p'Ischsrge Permitting Lagoon surface --look for. 1. undesirable vegetative growth 2. floating or lodged debris Embanianent look for. 1. settlement, cracking, or "jug"' holes 2. side slope stability —slumps or bulges 3. wet or damp anus on the back slope 4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave. action 5. rodent damage Largerlagoons may be subject to liner damage- due to wave action-caused.by strong winds_ These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby wea%ening the lagooir 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.iagoaa may be: used to reduce the wave impacts. Any of these features could Iead to erosion and weakmiing 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 large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need orrepairor replacement. NOTE_ Pumping systems should be inspected and operated -frequently enough so tharyotz arse 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 neariy full lagoon is not the time - to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing- pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is. &II, 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 carry all surface drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking Iot runoff) away from your -lagoon and other waste treatment or storage structures. The only water- that- shouldbe- 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 forthe-following: 1. adequate vegetation 2. diversion capacity 3. ridge berm height REC-IVED VL%=• TR QIJAUTY SECTION 11 4'. 1 t. J ? 1400202041331 Nora-Dscharge Permitting 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 amotmt (you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing. this should help- is planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into- the lagoorL from the surrounding Land . La;gooa Operation I_ Immediately after construction establish a. complete sod cover on bare soaZ 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 maxLmY� 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 occour at least two weeks prior to - the - addition of wastewater. 4. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below- 7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of l 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. T. 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. LoadiW- 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. RECEIVED WATER of W J Y SR^,1-,90pl 1400202041338 iY111,-D;scharg8 Permiftinq Practice water conservation --minimize building- water usage and spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water conservation. lininu feed wastage and spillage by k=*g: feeders adjusted_ This will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon 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 lever (Figure_21). 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. Do not pump the -lagoon liquid level lowerthat the permanent.stmage level unless you are removing sludge. Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the-liquidi surface and as far away from the drainpipe in€ets as possible. Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage orvegetatianr, molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials -into the -lagoon - Frequently remove solids from catch basins at. end of confnement: housm 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 embanl=== 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 ofa' pollutant discharge. Sludge Removal• Rater -of lagoon sludge buildup can be reducedby: E Cc I V E D I YUra�►1 (i71G! �� �=�f,; jl�if M00202041339 ion-OisChalge permitit,trg 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. Ifiz 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; nix 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 crap 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- atb=fum by the pumper or drag -line operator- will ensure that the lagoon linerremains intact If you see soil material or the synthetic liner rnannial 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. Sludgee-rremoved 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 phosphores,it shouldbe 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 situ Extm.precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions whiciz could increase the concern of neighbors. REC;iIVE1) VVAIEPQUAIl3YS�r IOFI M00202041340 Pos9ible Causes of LagoonTadure 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 d dam_ Assuming proper design- and construction,. the owner has. the -responsibility for ensuring str=trne safety. items which may .lead to lagoon failures. include:. Modification of the lagoon structure—anexample: is. the placement of apk3e m the dam withoutpmpefdesign. and constriction_ (Consult an. expertin lagoon design- before placing any pipes• in. dams) _ Iagoon. liquid levels --high levels. area safety risk_ Failure- to inspect and maintain. the dam_ Excess surface waterflowing. into the lagoorr_ Liner integrity —protect from inlet: pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or rupture fromloweringlagoon liquid level below groundwater table. NOTE: If lagoon wawris allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon can gullies to foam in the darn. Once this damage starts, it can quickly. cause a large discharge of wastewater and possible dam -failure. t400202o41.341 'EMERGENCY A GTI O N PLAN PHONE NUMBERS DIVISION OF WATER (2UALITY (D WQ) 916 q% - jrLI I EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) CI& C.:a - (,-7f, a ^ SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) 910 q6 a -6!� -A 92 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) cro 4G z - COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES) G z - This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation -are: leaking, overflowing or running off site. You should nor wait until wastes, reach surface- waters or leave. you 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 h artaccessible: location for all' employees at -the facility. The following are some action items yam should. take- 1 .. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may ore: may_ not be: possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwa- 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 flows 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 reasons) that cause the runoff: e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields whererunoff 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 flows 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 embankmenrto-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?. E C , : I V E D c. Have a professional evaluate the condition jgfQthe side. wallsand- lagoon- bottom as soon as possible. U 7' 1400202041342 !Vora-Dis::f:_;�•: i'arrn:[�r�,r� 2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. a. Did the waste• reach any 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: 919-733-3942. Your phone call should include:. your name, facility number, telephone number; the derails of the incidentfrom item 2 above, the- exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movemenrof the spill, weather and wind. conditions. The corrective measures that -have been under taken, and the seriousness of the sitution. b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number- c. Instruct EMS to contact local Helath Department d. Contact CEs, phone number - , local SWCD office phone. number--, and 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 you 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^ off- site damage. a. Contractors Name: b. Contractors Address c. Contractors Phone: 6'. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.) a. Name: b. Phone: 7 Implement procedures as'advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies -to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste managment- plan to keep problems with release of wastes from happening again. REC.IVED Z ihr s Fti' I ►l : ITYPTrTlotJ M00202041343 Source INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS Cause EIMP's to Minimize Odor (Uquid Systems) Rush Gutters Accumulation of -solids PTAuah system is designed and operated sufficiently to rarriove• accumulated _46a; from gutters as designed. Remove bridging of accumulated solids at discharge Lagoons and Pits Crusted.Solids- 'ntain lagoons, settling basins and pits where pest brooding is apparent to mirvrrdze the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than " inches over more tharr 30% of surface- Excessive- Vegetative- Decaying-vagetation KMaintain vegetative control along banks of Growth Site Specific Practices. lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative -Mauer 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 surnmer, 15-30 day interval during winter)_ Feed Storage Accumulations of feed.residtras. () Reduce moisture accumulation within -and.around� immediate perimeter of food storage areas by irr$uring drainage away from site andlor providing- adequate contairmterrr (a.g., covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain products). f l Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed. Anima( )-Iolding.Areas AewmWadonsat anima wastes ( ) Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fenoes-. rMIC—Novemberi 1, 1990. and feed wastage- and other locations where waste accumulates and and disturbance by animals is minimal. (} Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal - holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes ri.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as needed). RECEIVED Nan.D,scf).jrge P(Jrrnj,fVnq m0 0 2 0 2 0 413 4 4 Dry Manure Handfing -Accumulations of anirnei wastes () Remove spillage -on e: roudne basis (e.g. T-10 day Systems interval during.suna. . 1630 days interval during winter) where minnow is loaded. for land eppri ation cr disposal. () Provide• for- edequatsdrainage arouncLrnwa ra { } Inspecr for and.rnrrrave• or bredt. ugac=un mlatad_was� irrAter stripers around- stnckpiles and numve• hand&rOX areas -as needed_ T he, issues. checked ( ) pertairr tathis. operation:: The landownerfintegratar agrees tar use sound judgmenitimapplying insect control- measures as. practical_ I certify the aforementioned insectconn I -Best ManagementPractices:have- been- reviewed: with- me - (Landowner- Signature) For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology. Box 7613..North Carolina State University, Raiaigh, NC 27695-7613. AMIC—November 11. 1996 REC,-:IVED :M00202041345 Non-pis^hrfr�a %�t:lfry,', , Source SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST - Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Farmstead Swine production tf Vegetative or wooded buffers; ("econrmended best management p ces; Good judgment and common sense - Animal body surfaees manure -covered animals floors Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered floorr (, )S tied floors; (Waterers located over slotted floors; KFeeders at high end of solid floors; 6PS-crape manure buildup from floors; () Underfloor ventilation for drying: Manure collection pits Urine 01frequent mwwre removal by flush.pir recharga,or scrape- Parital micorbial decomposition () Underfloor ventilation Ventilation exhausrfans Volatile gases; IV -Fan maintenance; Dust G liiiicient air movement Indoor surfaces Dust ) Washdown between groups of animals. () Feed additives; {) Feeder covers; (} peed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers Flush tanks Agitation of recycled lagoon () Gush tank covers liquid whiles tanks are fr7rrng () Extend fill lines to nearbottom of - tanks with anti --siphon vents - Flush alleys Agitation during wastewater ( ) Underfloor flush with underfloor co veyanance ventilation Pit-racharge, points Agitation of recycled lagoon ( 1 Extend racherd lines to near bottom -of liquid while pits are filling pits with anti -siphon vents Lift stations Agitation during sump tank filling { 1 Sump tank covers and drawdown Outside drain collection Agitation during wastewater () Box covers or junction boxes - Site Specific Practices: End of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater (1 Extend discharge point of pipes: -- - underneath lagoon liquid level - - Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions Biological mixing lagoon liquid capacity lagoon startup procedures. Agitation () irtimum surface area -to -volume- ratio /�'i/III!-inrrnum agitation when pumping. () Mechanicai aeration { 1 Proven biological additives- rrigation sprinkler nozzles High pressure agitation !/rp_ gate on dry days with (itch or -no wind: Wind draft (d'" " m recommended operation pressure! ( nt: near iagoon liquid surface - Pump from second -stage lagoorr [7 r'!'• •tirrr� ,MOC—!November 11. 1996 VV Erb ,W j i v M00202041346 l�ct�-Discharge Fe(rniElinc� Storage tank or basin Partial microbial dec ompos lion { l Bottom or midlevel. loading surface Miiodng while filling {) Tank covers Agitation when emptying [ 1 Basin surfacer mats of solids { i Proven biological additives or oxidants • Settling basin surface Partial micabial decomposition () Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid Mbdng while bifing level Agitation when emptying. { ) Remove settled solids regularly Manure. slung or sludge Agitation when spreaditra ( ) Soil injection of-siurry/sludges spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions ( ) Wash residud manure from spreader after usa• ( ) Proven Biological additives or oxidaras Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emission9.wtde drying ( ) Soil infection -of scurry/sludges or sludge an field surfaces ( ) Soil incorporadon within 48=hours ( ) Spread in thin uriform levers-forrapid drying () Proven biological additives or axidants- Dead animals Carcass decomposition (} Proper disposition of carcasses Dead animal disposal Carcass decomposition () Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits pits {) Proper location/construction of disposal pits Incinerators Incomplete combustion () Secondary stack burners Standing water around Improper drainage Grade and landscape such that water drains facilities Microbial decarrposition of away from facilities organic matter -- Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads (I Farm access road maintenance roads from farm access Additional Information: Available From. - Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU-Courty Extension Canter Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, ESAE Fact Sheet NCSU_ A S wine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge —Lagoon Treaunerin EBAE 128-88 NCSU1 aAE Swine Production Facility Mwwre Management: Underfloor Ruse —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU-8AE Lagoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSL66AE Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equi;iment; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAI= Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Exterision- Environmental Assurw= Prograrre NPPC Manual NC Park Produces Assoc Options for Managing Odor, a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Carnmuracadons- Nuisance Concerns in Anvrrpal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative -Extension - The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landownerTntegrator agrees to use sound judgmemin applying odor control measures as practical. certify the aforementioned odor control Best-Marlagmerlt Practices have been reviewed with me: kMOC--November 11, 1996 RECEIVED �}�� Y iIRi i F Y Oi ic,; I Y IFCPON (Landowner Signature) M00202041347 Non -Discharge Parr,itti^g -)MORTALITY MANAGEMENT METHODS (check which method(s) are being implemented) { ) Burial three- feet beneath the surface- of the ground- withinr.24 hours: after knowledgeof the. death.. The burial be at least 300 feetfrom any flowing steam or public body of water. { V4 Rendering at a rendering plant licensed- under G. S. 1-06--T68:T ( ) Complete incineratiorr. . ( ) In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a- disposal pit of assize: 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 withetit endangering human or animal health. (Written - approval of the State Veterinarian must be attached) RECc- IVED i'n!ER [)t, ALr1 Y ,q,Pr -ioN 1M00202041348 '. NQn-0Escharge PwrmiEiit,� Sheetl IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS Landowner/Operator Name: Ray Nursery Address: 1280 Parkersburg Rd. Garland, NC Telephone: (910) 529 1279 Table 1 - Field Specifications Approximate Maximum Useable Size Field of Field Maximum Application Rate County: Bladen Date: 08/24/2002 Maximum Application per Irrigation Cycle Slope11110IQ�Wsw-) Soil Type .. 128 Sprinklers Sheet3 TABLE 3 - Solid Set Irrigation Gun Settings Make, Model and Type of Equipment Senninger 7025 Sprinklers Operating Parameters Field No Wetted Hydrant Spacing(ft) Application Nozzle Operating Operating Number of Diameter Along Between Rate Diameter Pressure Time Hydrants (feet) Pipelines Pipelines • • per zone . • 1 1 1 Sheet4 TABLE 4 - Irrigation System Specifications Traveling Solid Set Irrigation Gun Irrigation Flow Rate of Sprinkler (gpm) 13.4 Operating Pressure at Pump (psi) 73.6 Design Precipitation Rate (in/hr) 0.20 Hose Length (feet) XXXXXXXX Type of Speed Compensation xxxxx XX Pump Type (PTO, Engine, Electric) Engine Pump Power Requirement (hp) 38.4 TABLE 5 - Thrust Block Specifications THRUST BLOCK LOCATION AREA (sq. ft.) 90 degree bend NA Dead End NA Tee NA Gate Valve NA 45 degree bend NA Page 1 Sheets IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGNER Name: Kraig Westerbeek Company: Murphy Brown, LLC Address: PO Box 759 Rose Hill, NC Phone: (910) 293 5330 Required Documentation The following details of design and materials must accompany all irrigation designs: 1. A scale drawing of the proposed irrigation system which includes hydrant locations, pipelines, thrust block locations and buffer areas where applicable. 2. Assumptions and computations for determining total dynamlc head and horsepower requirements. 1 Computations used to determine all mainline and lateral pipe sizes. 4. Sources and/or calculations used for determining application rates. 5. Computations used to determine the size of thrust blocks and Illustrations of all thrust block configurations required In the system 6. Manufacturer's specifications for the irrigation pump, traveler and sprinkler(s). 7. Manufacturer's specifications for the irrigation pipe and/or USDA-NRCS standard for IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE. 8. The information required by this form are the minimum requirements. It is the responsibility of the designer to consider all relevant factors at a particular site and address them as appropriate. 9. Irrigation pipes should not be installed in lagoon or storage pond embankments without the approval of the designer. NOTE: A buffer strip of 25' or wider must be maintained between the limits of the irrigation system and all perennial streams and surface waters per NC Statutes. Sheet6 Narrative of Irrigation System Operation Fields # 7 and 8 will be irrigated with a solid set system. Field # 6 will continue to be irrigated with above ground aluminum pipe and irrigation reel. All land will be in a com, wheat, soybean rotation. Fields #7&8 will be operated independently utilizing a UGV valve which allows all sprinklers in either field to be operated at once. Both fields should not be operated at the same time. In no case should the system be run more than 2.5 hours per day per field. System should be checked during each application' event for leaking solid sets, pipes, etc... Sheet7 CALCULATIONS Sprinkler Type: Senninger 7025 Nozzle Size: 114 inches Sprinkler Pressure: 55 psi Flowrate(GPM): 13.4 gpm Wetted Diameter: 134 feet Desired Spacing (%): 60 Design Spacing(feet): 80.4 'PVC irrigation pipe normally comes in 20' pieces, so round to the nearest multiple of 20. Actual Spacing (feet): 80 feet Actual SDacinq M: 60 % Application Rate = (96.3xFlowrate)/sprinkler spacing squared Design App. Rate =1 0.20 in/hr Run time per set = Desired application / Design application rate = hours Desired app. (in.) = 0.5 inches Run time Der set = 2.48 hours Velocity = .408 x Flowrate / pipe diameter squared feet/sec." "For buried pipelines, velocity should be below 5 feet per second Pipe size: 6 inches # Sprinklers Oper.: 40 Velocity= 6.07 tUsec. maximULateral Line Entrance Velocity Pipe size: 4 inches # Sprinklers Oper.: 20 Velocity = 6.834 ft/sec. Page 1 Sheet7 Maximum Mainline Friction Loss Lateral Used. Field 8 Total distance: 500 feet Friction Loss is figured using Hazen/William's Equation Friction Loss= 1.79 feet1100 feet Max. Mainline Loss = 9.0 feet or 3.9 psi Maximum Lateral Line Loss Lateral line friction loss is determined using the assumption that 314 of the Friction Loss occurs in the first 113 of the lateral line Total Lateral Length: 1300 feet # sprinklers on Lat.: 20 Frict. Loss at 113 lat. 15.51 feet Max. Lateral Loss: 20.68 feet or 8.96 psi Total Dynamic Head Sprinkler Pressure: 55 psi Lateral Line Loss: 8.96 psi Elevation head: 0 psi Mainline loss: 3.9 psi Suction head and lift: 2.3 psi 5% fitting loss: 3.5 psi TOTAL(TDH) = 73.6 psi or 170.1 feet Horsepower Required Horsepower = Flowrate x TDH(feet)139601 Pump effeciency Pump Description: Berkeley B3J Pump Efficiency: 60 % Horsepower Req'd: 38.4 Hp Page 2 Sheet? Thrust Blockft Thrust Block Area = Thrust 1 Soil Searing Strength Thrust: NA feet Soil Bearing Strength: NA feet End Cap: #VALUE! ft2 90 degree elbow: #VALUE! ft2 Tee: #VALUES ft2 45 degree elbow: #VALUE! ft2 Pressure Rating of Pipe to be Used: 160 psi Max. Pressure on system when running: 73.6 psi 70% of Pressure Rating: 112 psi If Max. 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G •� �,� i•� : , `j� *ifs, y,L } ')` i 1, r�,l tflll i ;t' i '� '.M' i i J. ! �', s � 5� �1: • •Yl,,, , y � .t� I�r •)�� I�J'�`�,{"S it 4r Stir" �v FS�4 '�k ,�,. �yl `� ":� 1 �1 is ;��' �'�tj, A�e.�!{5�,'• ",.1�� r �y � _ S 1� "'••'��S���SSSSSS����t[ i ! }4 a{l •�,li�. t ,}ry1 �' 1 S'��A ,t f y '! , ''�'� % �� '��1` ir{Jf�j(lir�y}' +�y �iw�• � � 4'+, '�t' 7 �.t, •_•, j.1Aj 5 r 1 FR 6 PRODUCER: LOCATION: TELEPHONE: TYPE OPERATION (Ray NurseiM6W/Al1� 1280 Parkersburg Rd. Garland, NC (910) 529 1279 wean - feeder NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2600 (Design Capacity) E M R-FA*T1E LLE ff:G= t0 The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface 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 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, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations_ 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 applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. 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. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the tab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 21-1_0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. RECEIVED 1 DENR I DWQ AQUIFFR-pRnTFt:T10N SECTION Page 1 MAR 19 2009 2,600 animals X Q,Z (tons) waste/animaVyear = Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 2,600 animals X lbs. PAN/animal/year = Guide Std. 633) _ 1,092 (tons) waste/year. 1,248 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. Tech 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 The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and surface application: Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field* Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Type Per Acre Utilized Application T2264 6 GoA Corn 138 6.00 828 March - July T2264 6 GoA Wheat 120 6.00 720 Sept. - April T2264 6 GoA Soybeans 120 6.00 720 May - Sept. T2264 7 We Corn 120 5.11 613.2 March - July T2264 7 We Wheat 110 5.11 562.1 Sept_ - April T2264 7 We Soybeans 120 5.11 613.2 May - Sept. T2264 8 We-Gb Corn 95 7.00 665 March - July T2264 8 We-Gb Wheat 96 7.00 672 Sept. - April T2264 8 We-Gb Soybeans 120 7.00 840 May - Sept. Total 18.11 1 1,947.00 j`total uses most limiting crop per field *This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. a i n. NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 s Fa�-''� Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see Required Specification 2]) Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Type Per Acre* Utilized Application See footnote for Table 1. Totals from above Tables Acres Lbs. N Utilized Table 1 18.11 1,920 Table 2 - Total 18.11 1,920 Amount of N Produced 1,248 Surplus or Deficit (672) NOTE: The Waste Utilization Alan 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 nutrient or other elements. Page 3 �r. . ,..,,...-:-.4..,.::-_ n�:.-thn-: i� .. ^�v .: r..r ..; :: r,4�'r}v..::5� P �....;F,-., }.- i y�. ��w ,, ytb•,r: -2 ��:�� ":��><:. r,:.�.`is;r,_ftz-'•r/r.�:i.F:.�:'vm:�`�- P }' _ � �, See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. Application of Waste by Irrigation Field Soil Type Crop Application Application No. Rate (In/Hr) Amount (In.) 6 GoA Row Crops 0.4 .5-1 7 We Row Crops 0.4 .5-1 8 We/Gb Row Crops 0.4 .5-1 THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY. 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 instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation 'see lagoon design. Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. Narrative of operation: Acres shown for fields 7 and 8 based on irrigation design for a solid set irrigation system. All other fields irrigated with portable pipe and hard hose traveller. 75% acreage reduction. Any of the crops listed may be grown. Page 4 �. ��- Y ,�� _ � �.� � WAS�E�UTILI� 1 �17�}�t.�PL•-A-iV, �F .�k��� 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. Page 5 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 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). 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 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. 16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system. Page 6 ti,_. REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 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 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 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. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. Page 7 Name of Farm: Ray Nursery Owner / Manager Agreement I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures 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 Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to 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 DEM upon request. Name of Facility Owner: Tommy Melvin (Please print) ,j Signature:�-�(�� Date: Name of Manager (if different from owner): Signature: Date: Name of Technical Specialist: (Pleasepnny Dawn Williamson Affiliation: Murphy -Brown, LLC Address (Agency): P.O. Box P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, IBC 28398 Signature, W' "'"" Date: j� 9 i �l , Page 8 W A o � Thomas S. Melvin Ray Nursery 300 Reeves Road Garland NC 28441 Dear Thomas S. Melvin: 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 OCT 15 2004 DENR-FAYEi1EVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS090077 Ray Nursery Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System BIaden County 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 February 27, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Thomas S. Melvin, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit AWGI00000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS090077 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 Ray Nursery, 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 keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Aquifer Protection Section —Animal Feeding Operations Unit 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 Phone: 919-733-3221 / FAX: 919-715-05881Internet h2o.enr.state. nc.us An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper NorthCarolina naturally 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 Permittee 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 (910) 486-1541. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Duane Leith at (919) 715-6186. Sincerely, for Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Enclosures (General Permit AWG 100000) 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 AWS090077 APS Central Files 114 A TFRQ Michael F. Easley. Governor RECEIVEDW ittiam G. Ross Jr., Secretary CO r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources ' AUG..13 2008 � .� CoEeen H. Sullins Director Division of Water Quality ncni _pAvMgAi i c pFrinlqA August 11, 2008 Thomas Melvin Ray Nursery 300 Reeves Rd Garland, NC 28441 Subject: Sludge Compliance Requirement Change Dear Permittee: In accordance with Condition 111.19 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. NorthCarolina Naturally Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: (919) 733-3221 Internet: www.newataguality.o d Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh. NC 27604 Fax 1: (919) 715-0588 Fax 2: (919)715-6048 An Equal OpportunitylAffirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110% Post Consumer Paper 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: (919) 733-3221 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 - AWS090077 XULASKW 11 7p It X .7 % IM. AT Pr FP3 AS VC -IL, I.Y I IL