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Prestage Farms, Inc.
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February 3, 2000
Mr. Jeffery Brown
Environmental Engineer
North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources
raycttcvillc Regional Office
Division of Water Quality
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Rl: Plan of Action for Lowering Lagoon Levels at P-58, P 'A, P-10, P-12B, P-12C✓,
P-12D, P-17A-B, P-19A, P-19C, P-19D, P-22B-C
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Dear Mr. Brown:
This letter is to inform the Division of Water Quality of what actions are going to be
taken in order to lower the lagoon levels at the above facilities.
1. Lagoon liquids will be transferred to other Prestage Farms lagoons.
2. We will start irrigating as weather permits and spray fields dry out.
Please contact me should you need additional information.
Sincerely,
4-Ir
Kandy Bazcfoot
Department Director of Land and Nutrient
Management
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HIGHWAY 421 SOUTH 0 P. O. BOX 438 • CLINTON. N. C. 28329-0438 • PHONE [phone]

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Re- Plan of Action for Lowering Ligoon Lcvels
RECEIVED
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FAYeTEWE
REC, OFFICE
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Prestage Farms, Inc.
RECEIVED
May 28, 1997
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Mr. Ed Buchan' FAQ-TTEjj rE
NC Department of Environment, Health REG. QFFE��
and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
Dear Mr. Buchan:
In my written communication elated May 12, 1997, regarding Prestage Farms FX-10, I
outlined some action items to be made on the farm by May 31, 1997. This is a
summary of our actions to date.
1. The operation and maintenance plan for the irrigation system is in place.
2. Bare spots in field # 1 (Fescue) has been seeded to millet as a summer
temporary cover.
3. Company policy on this farm (PX-10), is for the operator in charge to
remain on site during an irrigation event to evaluate the system and spray
fields to prevent over application.
Should you need clarification regarding this information, please give me a call at
[phone] ext. 249.
Sincerely,
JA . AL. C
Glenn Clifton
Technical Specialist
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HIGHWAY 421 SOUTH • P. O. BOX 438 • CLINTON, N. C. 28329 • PHONE [phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E, Director
Division of Water Quality
December 1, 2006
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED l
Prestage Farms Inc �•- Y "
Px-10
PO Box 438 "-r' .-
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Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring NPDES General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation NPDES General Permits, which expire on
July 1, 2007. Due to changes in federal rules, facilities that do not discharge nor propose to discharge may choose whether or not to
retain coverage under an NPDES General Permit. Copies of the draft animal waste operation NPDES general permits and the State
Non -Discharge General Permits are available at http://h2o.enr.state.ne.us/ays/afou/downtoads.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR - DW Q Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under one of these two types of general permits, you must submit an application for J�ermit
coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a `Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring
NPDES General Permit.' The application form must be completed and returned by January 2, 2007. Please note, you must include
two (2) copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
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Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - 090139
Prestage Farms Inc
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center
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PF s-jducer: Prestage Fai : ns, Inc.
Name of Farm: P-10
Location: P. O. Box 438
Clinton NC 28329
Phone: [phone]
Type of Operation: Farrow -Wean
Number of Animal: 752
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year:
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year:
County: Bladen
4583 ton/year
4061 ibs.lyear
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste
should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the
fields where the waste is to be applied.
RECEN' D
DEC 2 8 BOB
DENS-FAYE3iI:LiLLE RECIONAL OFFICE
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in the implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally
safe manner.
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are
established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils , when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which

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could allov, addiliona? waste to be _applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving
ryste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production This
waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac,
5230
1A
GoA
Fescue-G
3.7
50
20.4
3774
AUG-JUL
185
5230
1A
Ln
Fescue-G
3.4
50
3.00
510
AUG-JUL
170
5230
2
GoA
CB -Graze
5.5
50
3.65
1004
MAR-OCT
275
5230
2
GoA
I SG -Graze
1 1
1 50
1 3.651
1831
OCT-MAR
50
Total 27.05 5471 lbs.
Available Nitrogen 4061 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -1410 lbs.
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the'waste in a timely manner.

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The app;icator is cat:tioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirernert In the future,
regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient management .:-lan that
addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc. interseeded in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through
grazing, hay and /or, silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a height of six to nine
inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc. is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach materity,
especially late in the season ( i.e. April or May) Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will
definitely interfere with the stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less
nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is the normal
situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or silage
two to three times during the season, depending on the time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc. is late September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best
results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters strips along
ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving full application rates due to
equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions. for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates.
The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients
or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 632 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 3158 ibs_ of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 Ibslacre you will need 11
acres of land_ If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 ibs_ of nitrogen per acre you will need 25
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that
runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil texture, water
droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity

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of the soil at tfie tinge of irrigation nor should the plant availabie nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrrigate the acres shown in tables_
Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan
invalid,
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate inlhr
Applic.
Amount
5230
1 A
GoA
Fescue-G
0.5
1.0
5230
1 A
E_n
Fescue-G
0.5
1.0
5230
2
GoA
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
5230
2
1 GoA
SG -Graze
0.5
1.0

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its is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assurrinp, the amount V,r nitroa�n -vred for the
cr cp is not over applied. In many situations the application amount sh . wn cannot be app'ied L.:;ause of the
nitrogen limitations. The maximum application amount shown can be upplied under op imum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and ;he temporary storage must be removed or the
average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your �-t;:.cture
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the evcnf of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION

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WASTE UTIL17A7'ION PLAN
REQUiRED SPECIFICATIONS
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.
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 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, ii 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.)
Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate that runoff
does not occur offsite or to the 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.
Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potentual 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 residenrial property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal
waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be
applied closer than 25 feet to perennial. waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).

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REOUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 he 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 causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegtation 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 evidences 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 illigal 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 vegetation and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste
during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and the 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 (5) 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.

WASTE UTILIZATION FLAN AGREEMEh" -
Name of Farm: P-10
Owner/Manager Agreement Prestage Farms, Inc.
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any
expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste
from this system to the surface waters of the stale from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour
storm.The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Signature: 22EGIALs "Arks =-,e b _ a� i..Y.— L , {i•• _
Name of Manager (If different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage farms, Inc. Phone: [phone]
Address. P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature: -A. q4G.,...._ C 4 C
Date: 12 i-4- o 1.
Date:
Date: 12I t z o L

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Jaynes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 12, 1996
Prestage Farms Inc
PX 10
PO Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: PX 10
Facility ID#: 9-139
Bladen County
Dear Farm Owner:
ri
NOV 12 1996
FAYErrEVi LLE
Apr-. OFFICE
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study
Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly,
requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more
swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a
designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an
Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be
submitted by January 1; 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a
certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H
.0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty -
If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please
contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office.
Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for
the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please
call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 919/733-0026.
Sincerely,
A- Preston Howard, Jr., ector
Division of Water Quality
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 2, 1999
Prestage Farms, Px-10
PO Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
Attn: John Prestage
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Application No. AWS090139
Additional Information Request
Px-10
Animal Waste Operation
Bladen County
Dear John Prestage:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application. Additional
information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by March 4, t999:
The application windows currently listed for fescue in your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) are February
through June and September through November. Please justify the longer application time past April into
June or revise yourWUP.
Please note that ail WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist. Please
reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information should be
signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter
must be submitted on or before March 4, 1999 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance with
15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental
Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 364.
cc: Fa(`y`etteville Regional -Office, Water Quality
Permi[ File
Sincerely,
e�w�
Dianne Thomas
Soil Scientist
Non -Discharge Permitting UnIL
CENED
F E -3 5 - 1999
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REu. OFFICE
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Prestage Farms
Px-10
PO Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
Dear Prestage Farms:
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NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999
R�CE1VED
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FAYETTEVILLE
REG. OFFICE
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 9-139
Bladen County
This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you
must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen
from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers.
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRR1, IRR2, DRY1, DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2,
SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Since 71
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
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Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
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HIGH FREEBOARD NOTIFICATION
DATFJ nr-E
DwQ contact
a pv ly_ ys-
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Name of Person
tflr;racting DWQ a Telephone No.(_,}
FARM Name
Goi+my
Facility No. t f-15 5 - / 3 2
Free card level of the Lagoon i S
Gcrdtc-s of the spray fells:
NA cRATiVF- (include any instructions given to the farmer at the time of the =lD
(A cagy of each notification shmild be forwarded to the 'GAFO BOX` in .John Hasty's aTze
as soon as poss'jble) .

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PLAN OF ACTION (PoA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
FIVE (5) DAY DRAW DOWN PERIOD
I. TOTAL VOLUME TO BE LAND APPLIED PER WASTE STRUCTURE
1. Structure Name/identifier (ID): TAX - 1a _
2. Current liquid volume in structural freeboard
a. current liquid level according to marker inches
b. designed structural freeboard zone r inches
(Normally 12 inches or greater)
c. line b - line a (inches within structural freeboard) = Z inches
d. top of dike surface area according to design 2 D i (o ftz
(area at below structural freeboard elevation)
e. line c x line d x 7.48 a!Ilons = 71y4e gallons
12 ft3
3. Projected volume of waste liquid produced during draw down period
f. temporary storage period according to structural design days
N
g. volume of waste produced according to structural design _ 9Q_Z7 5 ft3
h. actual waste produced = current herd # x line g = 79 Z79 fe
certified herd #
i. volume of wash water according to structural design ft3
j. excess rainfall over evaporation according to design q 2_(05-% ft3
k. (lines h + i + j) x 7.48 x 5 days = 2 53 3S gallons
line f
4. Total volume of waste to be land applied during 5 day draw down
1. total volume to be lid line e + line k = 4rrZU �' gallons
Pi4ftyin feil>
YA-Ltn 7c
Awvf#vf- t46M. dff Si Tr
REPEAT SECTION I FOR EACH WASTE STRUCTURE ON SITE WITH A LIQUID LEVEL WITHIN
THE STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD ELEVATIONS
PoA (5 Day) 2/21/00 1

PI -AN OF ACTION (PoA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
Facility Number: 09 - 139
Facility Name: V X
County: [31-.¢ o cn1
Certified Operator Name: 9 ALE PJ EA L- Operator # 2 3 596
1. Current liquid level(s) in inches as measured from the current liquid level in the lagoon to the
lowest point on the top of the dam for lagoons without spillways; and from the current liquid level
in the lagoon to the bottom of the spillway for lagoons with spillways.
Lagoon Name/identifier (ID)
Spillway (Yes or No):
Level (inches):
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
onl E
/0"
2. Check all applicable items
/Br rK GIB S -- �eLrr�t�►I��d 3 Z! a 3
Liquid level is within the designed structural freeboard, elevations of one or more structures. Five
and 30 day Plans of Action are attached. Hydraulic and agronomic balances are within
acceptable ranges.
✓ Liquid level is within the 25 year 24 hour storm elevations for one or more structures. A 30 day
Plan of Action is attached. Agronomic balance is within acceptable range.
Waste is to be pumped and hauled to off site locations. Volume and PAN content of waste to
pumped and hauled is reflected in section III tables. included within this plan is a list of the
proposed sites with related facility number(s), number acres and receiving crop information.
Contact and secure approval from the Division of Water Quality prior to transfer of waste
to a site not covered in the facility's certified animal waste management plan.
Operation will be partially or fully depopulated.
- attach a complete schedule with corresponding animal units and dates for depopulation
- if animals are to be moved to another permitted facility, provide facility number, lagoon freeboard
levels and herd population for the receiving facility
3. Earliest possible date to begin land application of waste: iyllk3- WUITAEa
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the information listed above and included within the attached Plan
of Action, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information is accurate and correct.
Facility( Owner/Manager (print)-.'
(signature)
Plione: fD a 0
_- t
2003 1 F
Date: 3 11 A
PoA Cover Page 2/21100

PLAN OF ACTION (POA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
THIRTY (30) DAY DRAW DOWN PERIOD
I. TOTAL PAN TO BE LAND APPLIED PER WASTE STRUCTURE
1. Structure Name/Identifier (ID): ONE
2. Current liquid volume in 25 yr_/24 hr. storm storage & structural freeboard
a. current liquid level according to marker
b. designed 25 yr./24 hr. storm & structural freeboard
c. line b - line a (inches in red zone) =
d. top of dike surface area according to design
(area at below structural freeboard elevation)
e. line c x line d x 7.48 ag Ilons =
12 W
inches
19 inches
3 inches
6LOi � ff
115-967 gallons
3. Projected volume of waste liquid produced during draw down period
f. temporary storage period according to structural design ZLO days
g. volume of waste produced according to structural design ? J Z 7 Fs ft3
h. actual waste produced = current herd # x line g = 79 Z 7 T W
certified herd #
i. volume of wash water according to structural design ft3
j. excess rainfall over evaporation according to design
k. (lines h + i +j) x 7.48 x 30 days _
line f
4. Total PAN to be land applied during draw down period
I. current waste analysis dated 42k 3
m. lines e + k x line I =
1000
REPEAT SECTION I FOR EACH WASTE STRUCTURE ON SITE
y26s4 ft3
,IF20H gallons
2.0 lb/1000 gal.
5-3 S lb PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00 1

I[.:OTAL POUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD AND/OR 25 YR./24
HR. STORM STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE STRUCTURES FOR FACILITY
1. structure ID: 0,V6 line m = 53s lb PAN
2. structure ID: line rn = lb PAN
3.
structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
4.
structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
5.
structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
6.
structure ID_
line m =
lb PAN
n.
lines 1 +2+3+4+5+6 =
53S
lb PAN
HI. TOTAL PAN BALANCE REMAINING FOR AVAILABLE CROPS DURING 30 DAYDRAW DOWN
PERIOD. DO NOT LIST FIELDS TO WHICH PAN CAN NOT BE APPLIES DURING THIS 30 DAY PERIOD.
o. tract #
p. field #
q. crop
r. acres
s. remaining
IRR-2 PAN
balance
(lblacre)
t. TOTAL PAN
BALANCE
FOR FIELD
(lbs.)
column r x s
u. application
window'
JKL
o
r
20.
19s
377
3.0
7s
SA S
&L ---Wp T„t.
Z
3.6s
7S
ov3
-0c
Z
3-�f
'State current crop ending application date or next crop application beginning date for available receiving crops
during 30 day drawn down period
v. Total PAN available for all fields (sum of column t) _ 573 9,? Ib. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00 2

IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
w. Total PAN to be land applied (line n from section 11) =
x. Crop's remaining PAN balance (line v from section 111) =
y. Overall PAN balance (w - x) =
sir
539;
9FSV
lb. PAN
lb. PAN
lb. PAN
Line y must show as a deficit. If line y does not show as a deficit, list course of action here
including pump and haul, depopulation, herd reduction, etc. For pump & haul and herd
reduction options, recalculate new PAN based on new information. If new fields are to be
included as an option for lowering lagoon level, add these fields to the PAN balance table and
recalculate the overall PAN balance. If animal waste is to be hauled to another permitted
facility provide information regarding the herd population and lagoon freeboard levels at the
receiving facility.
NARRATIVE:
pLja Qzj 3/6/0 3 AID Lt�4 111"ow w1
PoA (30 Day) 2121/00 3

W A TF9�G
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Prestage Farms Inc
Px-10
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Michael F. Easley. Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coieen 14. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
August 11, 2008
Subject: Sludge Compliance Requirement Change
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with Condition I1I.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.
Nix Carolina
NtlliQtttf
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: [phone]
Internet: www.ncwatergualitv.ore Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: [phone]
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Send both sludge survey worksheets, OLD and NEW, to the address below if you feel that your
lagoon(s) is in compliance and wish to withdraw your POA. Our staff will review the
information and notify you of our decision.
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
If you have any questions about the new sludge requirement, sludge survey worksheet, or any
related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-
3221.
Sincerely,
Keith Larick, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - AWS090139

Michael F. Easley, Governor
0�0� W A r�RQG
Mitchell W Norris
Mitchell Norris 91 & #2
494 Coley Rd
Elizabethtown, NC 283374888
Dear Mitchell W Norris:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007 •�
17 t--7
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS090039
Mitchell Norris #1 & #2
Animal Waste Management System
Bladen County
In accordance with your application received on 4-Jan-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Mitchell W Norris, authorizing the operation of the subject
animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limiters to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the Mitchell Norris #1 & #2, located in Bladen County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 7344 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
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 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition M.I 9 does not apply.
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. 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 1636 Mail service Center Raleigh. NC 27699-1636
Internet: www.ncwatmquality.org Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh. NC 27604
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the 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 02T .0111(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.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
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
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910-433-3300. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Bladen County Health Department
Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS090039

Michael F. Fasley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007
Prestage Farms Inc -
Px-10 .>r<3: 2 7
PO Box 438 i
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS090139
Px-10
Animal Waste Management System
Bladen County
Dear Prestage Farms Inc:
In accordance with your application received on 15-Dec-06, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Prestage Farms Inc, authorizing the operation. of the subject
animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the Px-10, located in Bladen County, with an animal capacity of no greater than the
following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 0 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 752 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
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 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition IH.19 does not apply.
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. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please paw
careful attention to the record keepiniz and monitoring conditions in this permit.
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center
Internet: www,ncwaterquality.org Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the 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 02T .0111(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.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
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
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910-433-3300. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
r, t
L
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Bladen County Health Department
Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS090139

r 01,6P9/04 MON 15:32 FAX 910 592 $552 PRE STAGE RIU1 MS RECEIVED ibool
'i. G 2 cu
ANL AL FACILITY ANNUAL CER
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number NC, A 2Q 9J3 4 County Bladen Year 700_j
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)_- t}
Operator in Charge for this Facility _�& Ido jj_ N . M4ns Certification # 'T 6
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
- Z YES - M. If NO, skip Part I and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I : Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls ir7 (please check the Eppropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): g Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls {please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: (� _ Total Acres on which waste was applied 0
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during tht. year for all application sites:
d3a�
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be lane applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit.- $q 70
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sc ld or given to other persons and taken
off site during the year .0 tons ❑ or gallops 9 (pl-ease check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during th.-- previous year:
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at anty one time during the previous year:
Largest R/
Smallest 7 I z
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only Kermit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8: Facility's integrator if applicable: Pre .sjQne rFo, rIns '
Part II: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
L Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during L Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
AFACF 3-14-03

01/,49/04 MON 15:33 FAX [phone] PRFSTAGE FA"S
Q002
2 The facility was operated in such away that there was no direct runoff of waste from
Yes ❑ No
the facility (including the douses, I agooris/sto rage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3- There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
.d Yes ❑ N
calendar year..
4. There was no freeboard violation in any Iagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
dYes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
-
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
dYes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year.
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
dYes ❑ No
7. Sludge accurniilation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
RfYes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
S. A copy of the Arii,ual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
[dyes ❑ No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
O'Yes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
ZYe5 ❑. No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
dYes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12.-All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
dYes ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAAW were maintained during the past calendar year on all
dyes ❑ N,
sites receiving ardmai waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
�,/
L''l Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
" I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations-"
N• b� z � eor._ -
ee Name and Title (type or
Signature: of Operator in Charge
(if different from Perrr►ittee)
1y4-,uA f Nu7Il
Z2.$4-
Date
Date
AFACF 3-14-03 2

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number Cl -
B. Lagoon Identification _ Fl - I0
C. Person(s) taking Measurements
D. Date of Measurements
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
r
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler'-
ti A
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): 4 (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G.
Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acre: Use S points
b. If more than 1.33 acre, /. $ acres x 6 with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points
that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection
points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H.
Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I.
At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):
J.
Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level:
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K.
Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item J - Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. -Liq. Level:
%. S
L.
Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points):
O
M.
Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N.
Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
O.
Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K):
�f .
(Note: If Item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N. C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by �i , rr>a_K t, tL ;, „ � ,., Date. a- 23 - o S
Print Name r St- j at re
White - Office Yellow - Producer

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Completed by: 7acp.-, Lz�r. 6 _ _ � Date: -L3 — n
Print Name Si ature �
(A)
Grid
Point
No.
(B)
Distance from liquid surface
to top of slud a
(C)
Distance from liquid surface
to la oon bottom soil
(C)-(B)
Thickness of sludge
is er
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
1
2
5,
3
S.
4
5
S.S
6
6.3
7
O
8
9
10
11
12
5.
13
14
15
16
17
1$
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
:5• 5
, U
3 • S
*All Grid Points and corres ondin sled a laver thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Survey Data Sheet.
See Appendix 6 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet.
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r 01/19/04 'NON 15:32 FAX [phone] PREsTAGE FARMS "R i �ho01
ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIKjCAT ,9NrFCQRNI,GE ..
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number - .h/ C- County h Year 200-4
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)'
Operator in Char lit3a for this Faci: i�`gCertification #�l 7' _
9
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above.permit occurred during the past calendar year
Z_ YES - NO. If NO, skip Part l and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls e(please check the r,ppropriatc box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): Total U.:eable Acres approved in the CAWMP
Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls d(piease check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: 1 _ Total Acres on which. waste was applied .2 7,4
Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during thc: year for all application sites:
Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit:t
Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and takers
off site during the year _ _ tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
Annual average number of animals by type at this'facility during the previous year:
7J>q
Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest
smallest 76,S
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8- Facility's Integrator if applicable:
Part II: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE. - -
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during RYes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
AFACF 3-14-03

01/19/04 MON 15:33 FAX [phone] PRESTAGE FARMS �0002
2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from L( Yes L No
the facility (including.the houses, lagoonslstorage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility duffing the past iYes ❑ N
calendar year:
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
S. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the dYes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAVV P during the past calendar year. , ,/
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year. L✓i Yes ❑ No
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon ❑ Yes RNo
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed_
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification ZY. ❑ No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the 6(Yes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year? VYes ❑ No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's dYes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year_
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during VYes ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAWW were maintained during the past calendar year on all iYes ❑ N.
sites receiving animal waste and the.crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the pen -nit and the CAVW for this facility were L! Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted_ Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations_"
or
Date
different from Perrnittee)
AFACF 3-14-03 2

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Lugo m Sludge Survey Farm
A: Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number
Bl Lagoon iderstlfiration P- 10 n
C Pei so Is) taking Measurements RDSS _d" rQ c '
D! Data of Measurements
Ei Used for Measuement of.
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
fy) rl a IL
b. Distance from the lagoon kfuld surface to the bottom (salq of lagoon:
POI&- Leith 1Y1e:Yj'S'Urement
c. Thickness of the sludge layer If making a direct measurement with "core sampler'
• f� j
FJLagoon Surface Area (using d1mensions at the inside Imp of bank): (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions. and calcutata surface area.)
C Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b_ If more than 1.33 acres, I $ acres x 6 = , with mmdmum of 24_
v (using sketch and dirnenslans. develop a uniform "gW that has number of Intersection pcnta that mate
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid Intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recalled for points of measurement)
H.;Conduct sludge surrey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheer.
I. it fhe time of sludge survey, also meaSure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level j
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): 1 4
J. Determine diafanoe from Maximum Liquid limit to Minimum Liquid Level:
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
Level: ttemJ - Poem 1, assuming present liquid level Is below Max. Llq. Level: �
L. Reaorcd iron sludge wxy" data sheet the distance from ere pnmen t liquid surface level
Im ftse lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement paints): r
M. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level Lj
to the top of the sludge layer (average far all the measurement points): + t
N. Record from the sludge surrey data sheet the average tt k ness of the sludge layer: ' ]
O. CatcnAate the thickness of the axis ling Liquid 7reatrnent Zone (Item M - Item K): 3 r
'(Nate: if item O is less than 4 fL, a sludge removal and ufll=tlon plan may be required by
N.C. DWQ. See your specific permft or contact DWQ far more information.)
P. proceed to the sludge Volume Worksheet N desire to mkxftta sludge vahurrre for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
completed by S pe'T frSOA Date:

it
Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Cam rated t3y C.�.. Date:
Pnnt Nam Signature
Grid
Po
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tanca from liquid'Distance
to top of ..:
from liquid surface
to lagoon botto so]Q
Thickness of
lay or
owl 11
All Qrld evints and cottesnonding sludge la r thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Survey Data Sheet. - -
Cpnverslon Table From Inches to Tenths of feet
Inches
Tenths of feet
Inches
Tenths of feet
1
0.1
7
0.6
2
0.2
8
0.7
3
0.2
9
0.7
4
0.3
10
0.8
5
0.4
11
0.9
6
0.5
12
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Michael F_ Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Departrnent of Environment and Natural_ Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April 9, 2003
Prestage Farms
Px-10
PO Box 438
Clinton NC 28329
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA209139
Px-10
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Bladen County
Dear Prestage Farms:
On March 14, 2003, .the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued an NPDES General
Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued to enable swine facilities in North Carolina to
obtain coverage under a single permit that addresses both State and Federal requirements.
In accordance with your application received on March 7, 2003, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Prestage Farms, authorizing.the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with NPDES General
Permit NCA200000. The issuance of this COC supersedes and terminates your COC Number
AWS090139 to operate under State Non -Discharge Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the Px-10, located in BladenCounty, with an animal capacity of no greater than an
annual average of 752 Farrow to Wean swine and the application to land as specified in the facility's
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). 1f 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 July 1, 2007. 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 General Permit. Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current 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 keepin
and monitoring conditions in this permit. The Devices to AutomaticallyStop h igation Events Form
must be returned to the Division of Water Quality no later than 120 days followine receipt of the
Certificate of Coverage. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned
to the Division of Water Oualitv by no later than March 1st of each Year.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the 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 211.0225(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 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, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 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 NPDES Permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact 7R 7oshi at [phone] ext. 363.
Sincerely,
v
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Bladen County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File NCA209139
Permit File AWS090139
NDPU Files

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
----------------------
producer------- : Prestage Farms Inc County : Bladen
Name of Farm-:P-10
Location ----- :P. ❑. Box 4?8
Clinton NC 28329
Phone -------- :910-592-5771
Type Operation ------------------:FAk-WEAN
Number of Animal ------------- . 752
Storage Structure ---------- :Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of application ------ :Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year-------------- 4583 tons/year
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year-: 4061 lbs./year
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be use
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:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown
and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more
nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not. be applied to land eroding at more
then 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not .apply waste on saturated a,oils, when it is raining, or
when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may
in runoff to the surface waters which is not allowed under DWQ
regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoild drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and
to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be
applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise
this plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are
not the Same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient. content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
Your waste management. facility. In some cases you may want to have

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plant analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be
applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
he flexible so as to accommodate changing waate analysis content
and the crop type. Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the
optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the
requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the
Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract
Field
Soil
Crop
Yield
Lbs. N
Acres
Lbs. N
Month to
No.-
No.
Type
Cade
/Acre
/Unit
Used
Apply
5230
1A
GoA
G
3.7
50.00
20.40
3774
AUG-JUL
5230
is
Ln
G
3.4
50.00
3.00
510
AUG-JUL
5230
2
GoA
B
5.5
50.00
3.65
1004
MAR-OCT
5230
2
GoA
K
N/A
50.00
x 3.65
183
SEP-APR
Total
27.0
5470
Available
Nitrogen
(includes commercial)
4061
Surplus or
Deficit
-1409
Crop codes: Crop -unit
A=Barley-bu.
B=Bermudagrass(graze)--tons
C=Bermudagraas(hay)-tons
D=Corn(grain)-b-u.
E=Corn (silage) --tons
F=Cotton-lbs. lint
G=Fescue(graze)-tons
H=Fescue(hay)-tons
I =Oata-bu .
J=Rye-bu.
K-Small grain(graze)-acre
L=Small grain(hay)-acre
M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt.
W=Wheat-bu.
Y=Feacue(paature)-tons
Z=Bermudagraas(pasture)-tons
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.

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The applicator is cautioned that P and Y may be over applied while
meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may require
farmers in some parta of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all. nutrients. This plan only
addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in
bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing, hay and/or
silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a
height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants
are grazed to a height of four- inches. In fields where small grain
etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised
not to to let small grain to reach maturity, especially late in
the season (i.e. April or May). Shading may result if small grain
gets too high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and
lee& nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for
hay or silage just before heading as is the normal situation, you
are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider- harvesting hay or, silage two to three times during the
season, depending on time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September
or early October. Drilling is recommended over broadcasting.
Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two
inches before drilling for best results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals
under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning may occur in
livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is
recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres
excluding required buffers , filter strips along ditches, odd
areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the field listed may, and most likely will be, more than
the acres shown in the tables.
See attached asap showing the fields to be used for the utilization
of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization play, must contain provision for periodic
land application of sludge at. agronomic rates. The sludge will be
nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent
over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production
facility will produce approximately 632 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year, in the sludge.
If you remove aludge every 5 years, you will have approximately
3158 lbs. of PAN to utilize. assuming you apply this PAN to
hybrid bermudcagrasL hayland at the rate of 300 lbs. of nitrogen
per acre, you will need 11 acres of land. If you apply the
sludge to corn ct- the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 2; acres of land. Please be aware that these are
only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
could vary by 25% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil
types, realistic yields, and application methods.

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APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation ,application rate should not exceed the intake rate
of the moil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding
occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content,
soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic
solids. The application amount should not exceed the available
water holding capacity of the ,coil at the time of irrigation nor
should the plant available nitrogen► applied exceed the nitrogen
needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this
plan, it is the reapansibility of the producer and irrigation
designer to ensure that an irrigation syatem is installed to
properly irrigate the acres. shown in tables. Failure to apply the
recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the table may
make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing
application rates and amounts.
Tract
Field Soil
Crop
Apiplic
Applic
No.
No. Type
Mate
Amount
(indhr)
(inches)
5220
1A GoA
G
0.5
1.0
5230
1B Ln
G
0.5
1.0
5230
GoA
B
0.5
1.0
5230
2 GoA
K
0.5
1.0
This ie the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be
applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.

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Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored
in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or
one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply
the correct, rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to
apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the
tables may make this plan invalid.
.:all your technical apecialist after you receive the waste
analysis report for assistance in determining the amount of waste
per acre and the proper application rate prior to applying the
waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
This Plan has been revised to reflect a change in animal numbers,
and type of operation.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-10
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
North' Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWO) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also, understand that there must 'be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to the surface waters
of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25--year, 24-
hour ator-m. The approved plan will he 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 NCDW9 upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Preatage Farms Inc
(Please print)
Signature: 'PA(zl(L&_�Y 'P� 1� �"`~ Date: _ z 1-f to'�
Name of Manager (If different from owner-) :
Signature:
ate:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
(Please print:)
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: [phone]
Address: P O Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
Signature:_ Date:

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the sate 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)
S. 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.
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.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be apolied 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 a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly inton water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A. protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
terms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 snills . A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
.Site.
20. Pnimal 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 preolant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season _ -
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumning 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 shah be tested within 50 days of utilization and soil
shall be -tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the race - determining
element. Zinc . -id copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when the:
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop p•roductlon 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 i_ve (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina reculaLions.

F' WAric
�D 90 Michael F. Easley, Governor
0 William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
O -r Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph-D., Acting Director
Division of Water Quality
March 5, 2002
Prestage Farms
Px-10
PO Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
Attn: John Prestage
RECEIVED
MAR 0 8 2002
OENR-FAYEIiEIIlLLE REGIONAL OFRCE
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS090139
Px-10
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Bladen County
Dear John Prestage:
In accordance with your request for modification in the type of operation and animal numbers received
on February 11, 2002 we are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Prestage Farms,
authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application
system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of
this system including, but not limited to, the management of animal waste from the Px-10, located in
Bladen County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 752 Farrow to Wean and the application to
land as specified in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003 and shall hereby void COC
Number AWS090139 dated March 12, 1999. Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to
operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit,
the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters. An adequate
system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be
established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or
increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by this COC will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This request
shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
VMWI
Non -Discharge Permining Unit Internet httpJ/h2o.enr.nc.state.us1ndpu NME1 R
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
The subject farm is located in the Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff
may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact Michelle Barnett [phone] ext. 544.
Sincerely,
Giegory 3_ Thorpe, Ph.D.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Bladen County Health Department
Fayetteyille_Regional-Office, Water Quality Section
Bladen County Soil and Water Conservation District
Water Quality Central Files
NDPU Files

RECEIVED
V%IATER QUALITY SECTION
Animal Waste Management Plan Certifi
(Please type or print all information that does not reouire a s
*gin FEB 2 1 2002
New or Expanded (please circle one) LNOWDISCHARGE PERMITTING
General Information:
Name of Farm: P - 10 Facility No: O9 — 139
Owaer(s) Name: Rae ?A6E RMS lw . Phone No:9 - Z- -1-71
Mailing Address: P.6 . Box _ G t ITNTorJ NC-- .Z.8 3 29
Farm location: County Farm is Iocated in: P L ADE4
Latitude and Longitude: 34' 30' .35 / V rp" Integrator. &%, FARrttS. c.
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road
names, directions, milepost, etc.): ANf eax . 3. o M t cEs lq=o F ,n Liao rrs 6 a e e. ID �!
5Q 1172-
Oneration Description:
Type of Swine No. of Animals
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
M Farrow to Wean 7-57—
Cl Farrow to Feeder
13 Farrow to Finish
Ct Gilts
:7 Boars
Type of Poultry No. of Animals
a Layer
* Non -Layer _
Type of Beef No- of Animals
❑ Brood
a Feeders
G Stockers
Other Type of Livesrock.-
Type of Dairy No. of Animals
G MiIking
❑ Dry
• Heifers
• Calves
Number of Animals:
ErPmzdfng Opm=ion only
Previous Des4m Cat]acin' Additional Desien-Cauacirv: _ Total Desim Cap' "A- " "?
Acreage Available for Application: 37 Required Acreage: 28 /
Number of Lagoons I Storage Ponds: t Total Capacity: �, 763' Cubic Feet (ft3) ✓
Are subsurface drains present on the farm:, YES or NO (please circle one)
If YES: are subsurface drains present in the area of the LAGOON or SPRAY FIELD (please circle one)
Owner / Manager Agreement
I (we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will
implement these procedures. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage
system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) before the new animals are stocked. I (we) understand that there must be no discharge of -animal waste from the
storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or from a storm
event less severe than the a -year. 24-hour storm and there must not be run-off from the application of animal waste. I (we)
understand that run-off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical standards
developed by the USDA -Natural Resources Conservation service (NRCS). The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at
the office of the local Soil and eater Conservation District. I (we) know that any modification must be approved by a
technical specialist and submitted to the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. A change in land
ownership requires written notification to DWQ or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) within 6 days of a
title transfer. f 1 } r ! / / 19 1
Name of
Signature:
7—
Name of MaXager (if different fr8m owner):
Signature: — -- — Date:
AWC -- December 5. 2000

I.V 4
Technical Specialist Certification
L As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A
NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste
management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Water Quality as specified in 15A
NCAC 2H.02I7 and the USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water
Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H_0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following elements are
included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical specialist who may sign each certification (SD,
SL WUP, RC, I), the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they are technically competent.
IL Certification of Design
A) Collection. Storage. Treatment System
Check the appropriate box
M Existing facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; storage capability consistent with waste utilization requirements.
❑ New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not Iimited to collection systems, lagoons and ponds,
have been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): �a. �' LE N #J C 1, l F Tod
Affiliation QRssTA6E f;=pRtS ., Zn1e.. _ Date Work Completed: 19 97
Address (Agency): P.B. Bax ¢39 CLtd—Zod NL "319 _ Phone No.: 910-%2-S77 1
Signature: A. �,,�..� Cc .fit y.. . _ _ Date: 2-I1 5Lo x-
B) Land Application Site (WIT)
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers); adequate amount of land for waste utilization; chosen crop is
suitable for waste management; hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
Naive of Technical Specialist (Please Print): G . G I.Eti u C t. t F 70 V
Affiliation 'PQ ES7A bik Mtj c . Date Work Completed: 1997
Address(Affency): P.a. Qox 432 ctta7od__ +fit_-2s3z9„ Phone No.:910-59Z-S771
Signature: ,,. Date:z—
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots
Check the appropriate box
Ii FaciIity without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.
❑ Facility with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been designed in
accordance with technical standards developed by NRCS.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): G. OLENIJ 01-IF7oA%
Affiliation QRES7A66 Fp e nc i ..X„ c _ Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): d.O. Ba x 43e CL oJ-Io,J Af G 1-3 3 29 Phone No.:910-597 - 577 1
Signature: L�• '&ddln. ► CQ 1;' _ -- _ Date: 9, Vo Z
AWC -- December 3000 2

D). Application and Handlinz Equipment
Check the appropriate box
8 Existing,_ or expanding facility with existing waste application equipment (WUP or I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or evaluated in accordance
with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the waste
management plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed
either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates, a schedule for timing of applications has been established;
required buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as pan of the plan).
0 New. expanded. or existing facility without existine waste application a ui ment fors ray irrigation. (I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the plan
at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of applications
has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part
of the plan).
0 New. expanded. or existing facility without existing waste application equipment for land spreading not using sorav
irrigation. (WUP or I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been selected to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the plan
at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient Ioading rates; a schedule for timing of applications
has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part
of the plan).
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): 6� G1EA(,J CL I F7ta 4
Affliation AeES7469 AF2'U—7�-,c• Date Work Completed:_ t997
Address (Agency): P. 6. [3ox _ 139 CL eNTe -1 We- AAnZ 9 Phone No-:` )0- 59 Z - 5771
Signature: _ 0Lgd -J Date: ZZr S/a L-
E) Odor Control. Insect Control. Mortality Management and Emergencv Action Plan (SD.
SI. WUP. RC or 1)
The waste management plan for this facility includes a Waste Management Odor Control Checklist, an Insect Control
Checklist, a Mortality Management Checklist and an Emergency Action Plan. Sources of both odors and insects have
been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best Management
Practices to Control Insects have been selected and included in the waste management plan. Both the Mortality
Management Plan and the Emergency Action Plan are complete and can be implemented by this facility.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): G. G LFW rJ C.l, i Flo hl
Affiliation PXEC(A6E r-ARMS �'+,,c. Date Work Completed: 1997
Address (Agency): P.0- 6ex 438 CL►klaA1 AfG .28 327 - Phone No.:91D-592-5771
Siznature: Date: 2-j r 5'Ja v
F) Written Notice of New or Expanding Swine Farm
The following signature block is only to be used for new or expanding swine farms that begin construction after June
21, 1996. If the facility, was built before June 21, 1996, when was it constructed or last expanded
I (we) certify that I (we) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining property owners and all property owners who
own property located across a public road, street, or highway from this new or expanding swine farm_ The notice was in
compliance with the requirements of NCGS 106-805. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners notified is
attached.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature:
Date:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
AWC -- December -, 2000 3

At. Certification of Installation
A) Collection_ Storage. Treatment Installation
New, expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures. such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds, have been installed in
accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existingfacilities without retrofits, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
B) Land Application Site (WL-P)
The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): G . 6LE-N Al CLIFzaN
Affliation 5 A6 RCS 71 ZNc • Date Work Completed: 19 97
Address (Agency): P O. 8o,, 43 $ CL t AJ To 4 N G 2.83Zg Phone No.: 1 A- 59Z- 5_77) _
Signature: Cge�01- Date: ZA 516 x.-- _
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC)
Facility with exterior lots
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been installed as specified in
the plan.
For facilities without exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Data Work Completed:
Address (Agency):_ _ Phone No.:
Signature: _ �T _ Date:
D) A olication and Handling E ui ment Installation (WUP or 1)
® Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready for use; calibration
and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
❑ Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been installed but the owner has
proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a signed contract. equipment specified in the
contract agrees with the requirements of the plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and
adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): a. 41,CAIN CLl F 7-DAI
Affiliation5r,a ens T 2",�c , _Date Work Completed: 19 97
Address (AQencv): ,D. claJ3 COIN ro.t/ AIG 2-a 32-9 Phone No_:9to-592-577 t_
Signature: f�.• Date: Zf ( 5A I
AWC -- December 7, 2001) 4

E) Odor Control. Insect Control and Mortality Management (SD_ SI. WUP. RC or I)
Merhods to control odors and insects as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operational. The
mortality management system as specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): %. CzLE_NAI Ct1rZoAl
A;f liation P,e s= S? A bE FA R►+,�S Date Work Completed: /9 97
Address (Agency): dL I tq _p -J WC 2B3'L9 Phone No.: 0- 592.-57-71
Signature: .016� ��_ ems- —6-J _ _ Date: )-1 5 o t�,
Please return the completed form to the Division of Water Quality at the following address:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Compliance & Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along with the complete Animal Waste
Management Plan to the local Soil and Water Conservation District Office and to keep a copy in
your files with your Animal Waste Management Plan.
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Op,erator:Preatage Fares County: Bladen
P-10
I. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
v1Y
FED 2 1 2002
NON -DISCHARGE PERA11ITTING
Date: Feb.14, '200:
0
sows
(farrow to
finish)
x
1417
lbs.
= 0
lbs
0
sows
(farrow to
feeder)
x
522
lba.
= 0
lbs
0
head
(finishing
only)
x
135
lbs.
= 0
lbs
752
sows
(farrow to
wean)
x
433
lbs.
- 325616
lbs
0
head
(wean to feeder)
x
30
lbs.
- 0
This
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 325616 lbs
.2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 325616 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= 1 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 325616 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet SLUDGE ACCUMULATION NOT COMPUTED
AT OWNERS REQUEST. REMOVE SLUDGE
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME AS NEEDED.
Inside top length 325.0 feet Inside top width 225.0 feet
Top of dike at elevatio�j 51.0 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ✓; Side slopes 3.0 : 1✓(Inaide lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 50.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 41.0 feet VZ
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 319.0 219.0 9.00
AREA OF TOFF
LENGTH * WIDTH
319.0 219.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
265.0 165.0
69861 (AREA OF TOP)
43725 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH WIDTH * 4
292.0 192.0 224256 (AREA OF MIDSECTION x 4)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4;AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
69861.0 224256.0 43725.0 1.5
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = 506763 CU. FT.

1 5.. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length r Width =
325.0 225.0 73125.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length 91 Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 73125.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 325616 Lbs. SSLW x CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 79711 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 CF
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 = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 42656.3 cubic. feet

513. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 42656.3 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A.
79711
cubic
feet
5B.
0
cubic
feet
5C.
42656
cubic
feet
5D.
42656
cubic
feet
TOTAL 165023 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Total required volume 490639 cubic feet Total design volume avail. 506763 cubic feet'//
Min. req— treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 325616 cubic ft
At elev. 47.3 feet✓; Volume is 329668 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume legs 25yr•-24hr storm is 464107 cubic feet
At elev. 49.3 feet ; Volume is 458647 cubic feet (start pumping)
i. Computations By: H• I-
P.ui� 4V,%*V4.1wC-
Date Zff'F!o v

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
----------------------
Producer-----:Prestage Farms Inc County:Bladen
Name of Farm-:P-10
Location-----:P. 0. Box 433
Clinton NC 28329
Phone -------- :910-592-5771
Type Operation-------------:FAR-WEAN
Number of Animal ------------ : 752
Storage Structure ---------- :Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of application ------ :Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year-----------------: 4583 tons/year
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year-: v4"061 lbs./year
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be use
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:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown
and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more
nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more
than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or
when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may
in runoff to the surface waters which is not allowed under DW9
regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoild drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and
to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be
applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise
this plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have

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plant analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be
applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content
and the crop type. Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the
optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the
requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the
Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract Field Soil Crap Yield Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month to
No.. No. Type Code /Acre /Unit Used Apply
5230 IA GoA G 3.7 50.00 20.40 3774 AUG-JUL
5230 1B Ln G 3.4 50.00 3.00 510 AUG-JUL
5230 2 GoA B 5.5 50.00 3.65 1004 MAR-OCT
5230 2 GoA K N/A 50.00 * 3.65 183 SEP-APR
------ ----- ----- ----- ----- -- -- ----- ------
- T Total 27.0 5470
Available Nitrogen (includes commercial) 4061
Surplus Or Deficit -1409
Crop codes: Crop -unit
A=Barley-bu.
B=Bermudagrass(graze)-tons
C=Bermudagrass(hay)-tons
D=Corn(grain)-bu.
E=Corn(silage)-tans
F=Cotton-lbs. lint
G=Fescue(graze)-tones
H=Fescue(hay) -tons
I=Oats-bu.
J=Rye-bu.
K=Small grain(graze)-acre
L=Small grain(hay)-acre
M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt.
W=Wheat-bu.
Y=Fescue(paature)-tons
Z=Bermudagrass(pasture)-tons
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.

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.,,Th%,;applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while
meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may require
farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only
4 addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in
bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing, hay and/or
silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a
height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants
are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised
not to to let small grain to reach maturity, especially late in
the season (i.e. April or May). Shading may result if small grain
gets too high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and _
lessnitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for
hay or silage just before heading as 'is the normal situation, you
are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the
season, depending on time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late Se�ember
or early October. Drilling is recommended over broadcasting.
Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two
inches before drilling for best results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals
under stressed conditions_ Nitrate poisoning may occur in
livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is
recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres
excluding required buffers , filter strips along ditches, odd
areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the field listed may, and most likely will be, more than
the acres shoran in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization
of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provision for periodic
land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be
nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent
over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production
facility will produce approximately 632 lbs, of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately
3156 lbs. of PAN to utilize. assuming you apply this PAN to
hybrid bermudagrasa hayland at the rate of 300 lbs. of nitrogen
per acre, you will need 11 acres of land. If you apply the
sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 25 acres of land. Please be aware that these are
only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
could vary by 25:9 depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil
types, realistic yields, and application methods.

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APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate
of the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding
occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content,
soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic
solids. The application amount should not exceed the available
water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor
should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen
needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this
plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation
designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to
properly irrigate the acres shown in tables. Failure to apply the
recommended rates and amounta of nitrogen shown in the table may
make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing
application rate& and amounts.
Tract
Field
Stria
Crap
Applic
Applic
No.
No.
Type
Rate
Amount
(inlhr)
(inches)
5230
1A
GoA
G
0.5
1.0
5230
1B
Ln
G
0.5
1.0
5230
2
GoA
B
0.5
1.0
5230
2
GoA
K
0.5
1.0
Thia is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be
applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.

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Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored
' in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or
one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply
the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to
apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the
tables may make this plan invalid.
:all your technical specialist after you receive the waste
analysis report for assistance in determining the amount of waste
per acre: and the proper application rate prior to applying the
waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
This Plan has been revised to reflect a change in animal numbers,
and type of operation.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-10
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
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to the surface waters
of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-
hour- storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm
office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Prestage Farms Inc
(Please print)
Signature: 4)Aiz4&4,gaAo t,JA-,c- � �K�^ t--_ Date: z1r-f110L--
Name of Manager(If different from owner) :
Signature: Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan:
(Please print:)
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Address: P C Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
G. Glenn Clifton
Phone: [phone]
Signature: �. ,�%- Date:
'Z[i 41lfl�
WATER QUALITY SECT[ON
E E B 2 1 2002

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
f
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.
G. 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.
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 potent-4-al for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 Strins).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly inton water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appro_or_ate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED_ SPECIFICATIONS
?8. if animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
term hated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility o= an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. waste ha:-!dl'na 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. Primal 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 preplant wits no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pump-ing shall be mar -aged to
maintain the li crui d level between the markers . A marker will
be recru=red to mark the max -mum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shah be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen s_ha_l be the rate - determining
element . Zi _cam arid copper levels In the soils shall be
mcnitored and alternative crop situ shall be used when thes
metals approach excessive levels. off shall be adjusted for
o7ctimum croo loroductior, and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept nor five v?ars . Poultry dry
waste ao':)lication records s_-all be maintained for three (3)
ve.ar4 _ Waste application records fcr all other waste shall be
main--ained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animal-s will be disposed o-F in a man her that meets North
Carolina recrulations.

State of North Carolina 11
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources •
Division of Water Quality _
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director NCDENR
NoRTH CAROL
ENviRONmF-NT Ald A BAD
March 12, 1999 kl
Prestage Farms MAR 1 5 1999
Px-10
PO Box 438 FAYETTEVILLE
Clinton NC 28328 REG. OFFICE
Attn: John Prestage
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS090139
Px-10
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Bladen County
Dear John Prestage:
In accordance with your application received on December 29, 1998, we are forwarding this Certificate
of Coverage (COC) issued to Prestage Farms, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste
collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit
AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the Px-10 Farm, located in Bladen County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than 624 Farrow to Feeder and the application to land as specified in the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. Pursuant to this COC, you
are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAVTMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to
surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and
operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than
the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by
this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to
actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief
Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This request
shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

Certificate of Coverage AWS090139
Px-10
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
The subject farm is located in the Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff
may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact Dianne Thomas at [phone] ext. 364.
Sincerely,~�
i�
>/ A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Bladen C.ounty. Health Department
Fav,ettgevill'e-Re6r FO�ffiee;,W.ater-Quality,Section
'Men County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File
NDPU Files

MECEIVEp
State of North Carolina AIA R 15 1999
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality 12WETTEVILLE
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form REG. OFFICE
(THIS FORM AIA Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Operations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 FacilityName: Px-10
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Prestage Farms
1.3 Mailing address: PO Box 438
City, State: Clinton NC
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-592-5771
1.4 County where facility is located. Bladen
Zip: 28328
1.5 Facility Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a
copy of a county road map with the location of the farm identified). Hwy 211 from Clarkston to Abbottsburg. turn left at
Abbottsburg superette. go across RR tracks and turn right at first road on right and go Mprox. 1.5 miles, turn left on first
road to farm 1/2 mile on left.
1.6 Print Farm Managers name (if different from Land Owner):
1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Prestage Farms
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 01/01/92
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: _09_ (county number); 139 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Description. Swine operation
Farrow to Feeder
624- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? [�D yes; no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum num er or which the waste management structures were designed.
Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poul No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 1 of 4 09 - 139

2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 37 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 28
2.4 Number a agoon storage ponds (circle which is applicable): 1
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES or (fj6) (please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or (W (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
or NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? 19 9 1
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? 19g 1
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit
application for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
- 3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
—3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation,
injection, etc.)
-3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
�3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
-3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
- 3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
�3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications.
3.3.10 A site schematic.
-3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan.
' 3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
'3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
-3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
�3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
-3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal.
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 09 - 139

Facility Number: 09 - I39
Facility Name: Px-10
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I, PRESTAGE FARMS , J-4C. (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for Px - 10 (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting inArmauon and attachments are not incIud , this application
package wi pPereturned to me as incomplete.
r
Signature Mes 1 4F J J�cc. Date G� d�
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICA O : (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
1,
(Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 09 - 139

Animal Waste Managerrient Plan Certification
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature)
Existin or New or Expanded (please circle one)
General Information:
Name of Farm: N -10 _ _ FacilityNo: 05 -- 139
0wner(s)Name:'PrRE5TA6E FARMS 2:14c. Phone No: 10-59L-5771
Mailina Address: P.0. 3o ac 9,3 C_ L i r4 7-ot4 rJG 2_9 3 z%
Farm Location: County Farm is located in: ADE#4
Latitude and Longitude: 3-r 3o' 36 " I le . `Ls 101,
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road
names, directions, milepost, etc.): P ff eo x 3.0 M r e. eS yJEsY OE ,A $ as 'r T5 8 J Q 6 e n
SR 117Z
eration Description;
Type of Sisine No. of Animals
j Wean to Feder
D Feeder to Finish
3 Farrow to Wean
■ Farrow to Feeder _ ag±
D Farrow to Finish
Type, of PouIrr)
D Layer
0 Pullets
No. of AnimaLs
Type of Carle
❑ Dairy
U Beef
No. of Animals
Other Tipe of Livestock Number of Animals:
Esparrdug Operation Orsly.. -
Previous Design Capaczry. Addinanal Design.: Capacity ''
Total Desi t?ri CaAacin _
Acreage Available for Application: 37 Required Acreage: ,Z
Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds: 1 Total Capacity: 50(g, , GQ 7- Cubic Feet (ft3)
Are subsurface drains present on the farm: YES or NO (please circle one)
If YTS: are subsurface drains present in the area of the LAGOON or SPRAY FIELD (please circle one)
Ommer / l►fanager Agreernent
I (we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will
implement these procedures. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and
storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) understand that there must be no discharge of animal
waste from the storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a titan -made conveyance or
from a storm event less severe than the 25-year. 24-hour storm and them must not be run-off from the application of animal
waste. I (we) understand that run-off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical
standards developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The approved plats will be fled at the farm and at the
office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. I (we) know that any modification must be approved by a technical
specialist and submitted to the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. A change in land ownership
requires written notification to DTj or a new c ton (if theproved plan is^ ged) wi days of a title transfer.
Name of Lanv'Opt�tikr : E]7Ti48��rTS �!C_ /3v �3otfN
Signature: \'A--1 Date:�
Name of Man Qer(if different from owner): — --T
Signature: _ MAY 15 1997 Date:
a«'C -- January 1.1997 I=AdiLITIES ASSESSMENT UNIT

Technical Specialist Certification
I. As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A
NCAC 61= .0005_ I certify that the animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste
management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM)
as specified in I5A NCAC 2H.0217 and the USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and/or the North
Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H_0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The
following elements are included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates'a technical specialist who may
sign each certification (SD. SI, VirUP, RC. 1). the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they are technically
compctenc
II. CT& frcation- of Design
A) Collection, Storage, Treatment System
Check the appropriate box
0 Existing facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; storage capability consistent with waste utilization
requirements.
7 New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems, lagoons and ponds,
have berm designed to meet or exceed the minim mr standards and specifications.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): G. G LENH Ce t F-7B4
Affiliation: :PR 95TA a E" FA A PA 5 nrI4 c.
Address(Agency): PO. Box 43e L i N Ta rJ t .1-9 32-9 Phone Na.: 910- 59Z- S71 I
Signature: Fx,. Date: _.S fig 19 -7 .
B) Land Application Site (WUP)
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers); adequam amount of land for waste utilization; chosen crop is
suitable for waste management; hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): 6 . G L,& tJ4 C1,1 F «+✓
Affiliation: Ai C- FA P. rh- Z', c .
Address(Aaency): 0, 0 • Aox 438 CL tnl ro,J nl c ;L,8 52.5 Phone No.:9i oo _5 7-1 I.
Signature:._ je�� Date: :51 197
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior -Lots
Check the appropriate box
■ Facility without exterior lot (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior cots_
ZI Facility with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been designed in
accordance with technical standards developed by ?FRCS.
Natne of Technical Specialist (Please Print): G. GLFIV 14 Cl-1 GTaN
Affiliation: AGc` AR1-5 :�5KG
Address('Aeenc_y): P.O.' &,6 438 aINions NG 2_8329 _Phone No_:95- 59t- -s1-1 1
Si2-nature: rut-..., _ Date: 5 9 97
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D). Anolication and Handling Equipment
Check the appropriare box
� --fact _it with existing w-aste application 'an equipment - (vUP■ Existing or ex andinR or
n
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or evaluated in
_ accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the
waste management plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates -not to
exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates, a schedule for timing of applications has been
established; required buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance art contained as part of
the plan).
❑ New. expanded, or existinz facility+. without existine waste aoolication equipment for spray_
irrigation_. (I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of
applications has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance arc
contained as part of the plan).
C3 New. expanded, sir existing facility without existing waste anolication eQuivment__for and
spreading not using spray, _irrigation. (WUP or I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been selected to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the .waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required :by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of
applications has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance ate
contained as part of the plan).
-Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): G. C cE-unl C1-,rF7oa
Affiliation: f mac.
Address(AQent:y): P.O, 8ox cf CetNTtaN Ne- 2b3z9 Phone No. MIQ -5c34— s-7-11
Signature: Af. — f•+.. Date: ST f 9 7 ^
E) Odor ControUnsect Control, _Mortality Management and Emergency Action Plan
SI, WUP. RC or I)
The waste management plan for this facility includes a Waste Management Odor Control Checklist. an Insect -Control
Checklist, a Mortality Management Checklist and an Emergency Action Plan. Sources of both odors and insects
have been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best
Management Practices to Control Insects have been selected and included in the waste management plan. Both the
Mortality Management Plan and the Emergency Action Plan are complete and can be implemented by this facility.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): 6. G LEN O 4:QL-1FT,,W
Affiliation: PREsr'-p6f F:AR-tWs , YrVc. _
Address(Agency): P.D. t3ax -43 fl-la v AJ NC— .ZS 3L9 Phone No.: f)1a - 59 Z- s-7 l
Sianature:.4. _ A) CC,r;t., Date: `7
F) Written Notice of New or Expanding Swine Farm
The fallowing signature block is on1v to be used for new or expanding swine farms that begin construction after Jane
21,1996. If the facility wigs built before June 21, I996, when was it constructed or last expanded
I (we) cenify that I (we) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining property owners and all property owners
who own property located across a public road, street. or highway from this new or expanding swine farm. The notice was in
compliance with the requirements of NCGS 106-805. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners notified is
attached.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Alanager(if different from oumer):
Signature Date•
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III. Certification of Installation
M
A) Collection —Storage, Treatment Installation
Nei- expanded or ofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds, have been installed in
accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofits, no certi f:cation is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Daze:
B) Land Application Site (VVUP)
Check the appropriate box
■ The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
❑ Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plan is cleared for planting; the cropping system
as specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the owner has committed to establish the
vegetation as specified in the plan by (month/day/year); the proposed cover crop is appropriate
for compliance with the wasteutilization plan_
❑ Also check this box if appropriate
if the cropping system as specified in the plan can not be established on newly cleared land within 30 days
of this certification, the owner has committed to establish an interim crop for erosion control;
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Q7. UtENd Cl- IF od _
Affiliation: _PR&-m 4c-x FAkrvt90 -M ram. _
Address(Agency): AD. 60X 4 8 Ce ix - o-1 ry c. i.s 3 Z? • phone.No.:s10-591- - 5-;-71
Signature: C»J Date:_ 51915-7
This follo.rina signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III. B
above has been checked.
I (we) cenify that I (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste utilization plan, and
if appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to DEM a verification of completion from a
Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that
failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement
action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of INIanager(if different from ov«er):
Signature: Date:
AIVC — Janaary 1, 1997
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Facility wi h extgrj2dotj
]Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been installed as specified
in the plan.
For facilities without exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print.):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date: ;s
D) ARglication and H2ndling, ]EguiRment-Installation .(MUP or 1)
Check- the appropriate block
f Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready for use; calibration
and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and arc contained as part of the plan.
❑ Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been installed but the owner
has proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a signed contract; equipment specified in the
contract agrees with the requirements of the plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and
adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Q Conditional approval: Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan -hat ben
purchased and will be on site and installed by (month/day/year); there is adequate storage to
hold the waste until the equipment is installed and unto the waste can be land applied in accordance with the
cropping system contained in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the
owners and ate contained as part of the plan.
Dame of Technical Specialist (Please Print):.• GLEN tJ CO Fromm/
Affiliation: TQ Es i46E FA) QmS , :D +Vc . -
Address(Agency): P-O- & A 438 if i N TON NG , , .16 z g Phone No.: 9 IC -592 5 77 ►
Signature: J L _ ... .Date: 519197
The follo%i ing signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III D
above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling equipment as
specified in my (our) waste manaacmenc plan and will submit to DEM a verification of delivery and installation .
from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified in the conditional certification. I
(we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me
(us) to an enforcement action from DB4.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Alanager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
dor Control, nsect Control and Mortality Management �, SI. WUP. RC or I)
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Methods to control odors and insects as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operational. The
mortality management system as specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): G• 61 Err OU CL, r c: o 4
Affiliation: PRet= �TpGS r=AQr-.s -Zr.
address(Asency): P. o . $a x '�38 CC N ebnl nJ . c. ' -M19 Phone No.: gin ' 591- S 7 7
Signature: Ad. A&,y,4 ! _ _ Date: -Sg 9i
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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Producer-----:PRESTAGE FARMS INC County:PLADEN
Name of Farm-.,PX-10
Location------: P. O. PDX 438
CLINTON NC 28328
Phone----'-----: 1-910-592-5771
Type Operation ------------- :FAR -FEED
Number of Animal------------- 624
Storage Structure ---------- ;Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of application --------:Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year--------------- 4584 tons/year
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year-: 405E lbs./year
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be use
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:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown
and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more
nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more
than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or
when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may
in runoff to the surface waters which is not allowed under DWQ
regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoild drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and
to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be
applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise
this plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
Your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have

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plant analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be
applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content
and the crop type. Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the
optimum range for specific crap production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the
requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC `H .0217 adopted by the
Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract Field Soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month to
No. No. Type Code /Acre /Unit Used Apply
5230 1A GOA G 3.7 50.00 20.4 3774 F-JUNE,S-N
5230 1 B Ln B 4.7 50.00 3.0 705 MAR--OCT
5230 1B Ln K N/A 50.00 * 3.0 150 S-APRIL
5230 2 GOA B 5.5 50.00 4.4 1210 MAR-OCT
5230 2 GoA K N/A 50.00 * 4.4 220 S-APRIL
Available Nitrogen
Crop codes: Crop -unit
Total 27.8 E059
(includes commercial) 405E
Surplus Or Deficit -2003
A=Barley--bu.
B=Bermudagrass(graze)-tons
C=Bermudagrass(hay)-tons
D=Conn(grain)-bu.
E=Corn(silage)-tons
F=Cotton-lbs. lint
G=Fescue(graze)-tans
H=Fescue(hay)-tons
I=Oats-bu.
J=Rye--bu.
K-Small grain(graze)-acre
L=Small grain(hay)-acre
M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt.
W=Wheat-bu.
Y=Fescue (pastQre) -tons
Z=Bermudagrass(pasture)-tons
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.

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The applicator is cautioned that R and K may be over applied while
meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may require
farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only
addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in
bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing, hay and/or
silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a
height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants
are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised
not to to,let small grain to reach maturity, especially late in
the season (i.e. April or May). Shading may res►tlt if small grain
gets too high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and
less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for
hay or silage .just before heading as is the normal situation, you
are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the
season, depending on time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September
or early October. Drilling is recommended over broadcasting.
Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two
inches before drilling for best results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals
under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning may occur in
livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is
recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres
excluding required buffers , filter strips along ditches, odd
areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the field listed may, and most likely will be, more than
the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization
of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provision for periodic
land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be
nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent
over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production
facility will produce approximately 624 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately
3120 lbs. of PAN to utilize. assuming you apply this PAN to
hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs. of nitrogen
per acre, you will need 10 acres of land. If you apply the
sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 25 acres of land. please be aware that these are
only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
could vary by 25% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil
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APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate
of the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding
occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content,
soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic
solids. The application amount should not exceed the available
water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor
should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen
needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this
plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation
designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to
properly irrigate the acres shown in tables. Failure to apply the
recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the table may
make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing
application rates and amounts.
Tract Field Soil Crop Applic Applic
No. No. Type Rate Amount
(in/hr) (inches)
52-30 1 A GoA -fE-,r-"-6 . 5o 1-3-V 1.40
57 3a i 9 Lrj CB-C-6 5o t'3'6 1.0
5z a Z GoA G6-CG .50 1-5-6 i'or6C
This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be
applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under~ Optimum soil
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Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6 months, In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored
in your structUr-e be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or
one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply
the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to
apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the
tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste
analysis report for assistance in determining the amount of waste
per acre and the proper application rate prior to applying the
waste.
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WASTE UTILIZATION FLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: PX-10
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
North Carolina Division of Water Qi.tality (NCDWQ) before the new
I nimals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to the surface waters
of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25—year, 24—
hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on —site at the farm
office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: FIRESTAGE FARMS INC
(Please print)
Signature: ;Jc. Jed �_ .�J aju&, Date. S1919
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
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Signature: r Date:
Name of person Preparing plan:
(Please print:)
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Address: P 0 Box 438
Clinton NC 26328
G. Glenn Clifton
Phone: [phone]
Signature: ---W:L &6&tj cl'( tai _ _ Date. 519) 9-7

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expressed as pounds offorage produced per day per acre.
As seen in Figure 3-1, there are several months during the year when most
crops are dormant. For example, bermudagrass is dormant in January and
February and growth is "slow" during March, November, and December.
If the crop is not actively growing, there is little or no nutrient uptake. In
this situation, any nitrogen applied to the bermudagrass field could leach
through the soil and move down towards the water table. Consequently,
land application is not generally recommended during dormant periods.
However, another important consideration is the liquid level in the lagoon
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EXHIBIT A-8
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adecruate 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.
Q. Animal waste shall be anplied 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)
S. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danaer 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.
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 in'_^_ibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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EXHIBIT A-9
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be aaalied 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 a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly inton water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drif t from
the site.
15. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate. vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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EXHIBIT A-10
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 insaected 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 preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be rewired to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 50 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 soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when thes
metals 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.
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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific fro clices
Flush Gutters • Accumulation of solids 0 Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed.
■ Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids ® Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the ,
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 -
8 inches over more than 30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative • Decaying vegetation M Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
_ Dry Systems
Feeders • Feed Spillage 0 Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage,
13 Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter).
of feed residues 0 Reduce moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of feed storage
areas by insuring drainage away from site
andtor providing adequate containment (e.g.,
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain products).
Cl Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
needed.
AMIC -November 11, 1996, rage 1

Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source
Cause
••[1MPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead
• Swine production
®
Vegetative or wooded buffers;
N
Recommended best management practices;
0
Goodludgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces
• Dirty manure -covered animals
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Dry' floors
Floor surfaces
• Wet manure -covered floors
IN
Sloped Floors;
■
Waterers located over slotted floors;
N
Feeders at high end ofsolid floors;
N
Scrape manure buildup from floors;
❑
Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits
+ Urine;
IN
Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
Partial microbial decomposition or scrape;
❑ Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans a Volatile gases; ® fan maintenance;
Dust ■ Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust ® Waslidown between groups of animals;
® Feed additives;
* Feeder covers;
M Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon ❑ Flush tank covers;
liquid while tanks are filling M Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys • Agitation during wastewater ❑ Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilatlon
conveyance
Pit recharge points • Agitation of recycled lagoon ® Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits
liquid while pits are filling with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations • Agitation during sump tank ❑ Sump lank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection • Agitation during wastewater C7 Box covers
or}unction boxes conveyance
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 3

Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Oddr Site Specific Practices
End of drainpipes at • Agitation during wastewater ❑ Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emissions; tR Proper lagoon Iiquid capacity;
• Blologlcol mixing; ©' Correct lagoon startup procedures;
• Agitation IY Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
IyMinimum agitation when•pumping;
❑ Mechanical aeration;
❑ Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler • High pressure agitation; Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
nozzles + Wind drift Minimum recommended operating pressure;.
f9'*'Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
❑ Pump from second -stage lagoon
Storage tank or basin • Partial microbial decomposition; ❑ Bottom or midlevel loading;
surface + Mixing while Filling; ❑ Tank covers;
• Agitation when emptying ❑ Basin surface mats of solids;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface
Partial microbial decomposition;
❑
Cxtcnd drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
•
Mixing while filling;
level;
•
Agitation when emptying
❑
Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge
+
Agitation when spreading;
❑
Soil injection of slurry/shidges;
spreader outlets
.
Volatile gas emissions
❑
Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
Volatile gas emissions while
❑
Soil injection ofslurry/sludges
slurry or sludge on field
drying
❑
Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.;
surfaces
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
Carcass decomposition
V
Proper disposilion of carcasses
Dead animal disposal
Carcass decomposition
❑
Coniplele covering or carcasses in burial pits;
pits
❑
Proper location/construction ordisposal pits
Incinerators
•
Incomplete combustion
❑
Secondary stack burners
AMOC -November 11, 1996, Page 4

Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Standing water around • Improper drainage; ® Grade and landscape such that water drains
facilities . Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Man= tracked oruo a Poorly maintained access roads 2 Farm access road maintenance
public roads from farm .
access
Additional Information : Available From :
Swine Manure Management ; 0200 RuleBMP Packet NCSU, County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; EBAE Fact Sliect NCSU - BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment ; EBAE 128-88 NCSU - DAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management; Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU -BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; EDAE 103-83 NCSU - DAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment ; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU - BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings ; PIN-33 NCSU - Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program ; NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communications
Nuisance Conccros in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flics ; 11110107, 1995 Confcrcnce Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extcnsion
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 5

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Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
❑ Complete incineration
❑ In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
❑ Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
December 18, 1996

BLADEN COUNTY
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWO) 910-486-1541
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) 910-862-676fj
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) 910-862-693b
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (MRCS) 910-862-69ab
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) 910-862-4591
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your
operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off the site. You should
NOT wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave your property to
consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an
accessible location for all employees at the facility. The following
are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may
or may not be possible. Suggested responses to problems are
listed below:
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam, any
permanent alteration of the dam should be approved by a
qualified technical specialist.
b. Pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all additional flow to the lagoon -hold waste in the
house if possible.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field -action include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the
waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce further runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the
runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where
runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle (flushing system) pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush system, houses, solids separators -actions
include:
a. Stop recycle (flushing system) pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
C. Make sure no siphon effect has been created.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid
separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.

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 to catch all seepage, put in a
submersible pump, and pump back into lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove
animals and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side
walls and the lagoon bottom as soon as�possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what
duration?
c. Any damage noted, 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 of
the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of
Water Quality) regional office, at 910-486-1541, after
hours, emergency number:1-800-858-0368. Your phone call
should include: YOUR NAME, FACILITY, TELEPHONE: NUMBER,
THE DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT FROM ITEM #2 ABOVE, THE.
EXACT LOCATION OF THE FACILITY, AND THE: LOCATION ON
DIRECTION ❑F MOVEMENT OF THE SPILL, WEATHER ANll WIND
CONDITIONS. THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES THAT HAVE BEEN UNUEK
TAKEN, AND THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE SITUATION.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call
local (EMS) Emergency Management Services at
y1c0-862-b%60.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact local Soil and Water Conservation District
(SWCD), Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NHCS) office at 910-862-6936 and Cooperative Extension
Service (CES) at 910-862-4591 for advice/technical
assistance.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the sheriffs Department
and explain your problem to them and ask that person to contact
the proper agencies for you.

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5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of the
problem to minimize off -site damage.
a. Contractors Name: WEt-L5 BROS. n1j,5 _ _
b. Contractors Address:
c . Contractors Phone: 916- 59Z- 5705
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS,
Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: (y' .GLEAM CL1 F[4o1
b. Phone: 20- b91• 5771
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWO and technical assistance
agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess
the waste management plan to keep problems with release of wastes
from happening again.
6. If you are a contract swine grower associated with a swine
company integrator, contact the company representative at�
1-910-b92-5771

Operator:Prestiage B-Boro County: BIaden Date: IZ/19/90
Distance to nearest residence father than owner) : 5000.0 feet+
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0 saws x U lbs. = 0 1 h s
boars x I t.s. - 0 lbs.
0 litters x 10.0 pigs/litter x 30 lbs./pig = .0 Ibs
0 stews (farrow to finish) x 1417 tbs. - 0 Ibs "
625 saws (farrow to feeder) x 52"` It,s. - 24-26Z50 lbs
0 head (-finishing only) x 135 Ibs. - 0
TOTAL. STEADY' STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 326.250 lbs
. MINIMUM REQUIRED -TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 326250 lbs. SSLW x Treatment VoIume(CF)/I.b. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. SSLW= 1.00 CF/Ib. SSLW
Volume = 326250.0 cubic feet
INSIDE TOP Length k Width X )Depth ( Inc i . Freehaar:
3. DESIGN TREATMENT VOLUME 325.00 2;_;5.00• 10.06
Maintain treatment 'I agoon liquid Ieve I at eIevation 47.5 feet
Bottom of .I agoon elevation 41.0 feet ,
Lagoon size (far treatment lagoon liquid volume) using prismodal formul=
LENGTH WIDTH SS/END1 c3S/ENDZ SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDEZ DEPTH
304.0 204.0 - 3.0 3.0 3.0 :3. 0 6.5
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
304.0 2:04 . U 6r 016.0 ( AREA OF TOP)
AREA `"OF BOTTOM
Lb Wb
265.0 165.0 43725.0 ( AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
(Lm Wm) *4 =
28 4 .-5 1 W:4.5 209961.0 ( AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4 )
C:U . FT. = [AREA TOP + ' (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) * DEPTH/r_•
62016.0 209961.0 43725.0
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TREATMENT LIQUID LEVEL = -342010.5 Cu. FT.
4. TOP OF LAGOON ELEVATION (INCLUDES TEMPORARY STORAGE RNLI FREFDOARD )
P l ace sPIa i I as d i ke to sett l ed tope e I evat i or, 51.0 feet.*
( Fo l us 10 for settlement)

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TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED k ti.
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
325.0 225.0 73125.0 square feet
Su i I d i ngs ( roof and I of water)
Length * Width W
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 73125.0 square feet
Pumping -cycle to be 180.0 days..
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily pr6duct i ern of manure in CF/Li. SSL_W 0.00135
Volume = 326250.0 Lbs. SSI_W * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180.0 days
Volume=,.79Z78.8 cubic feet n�
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 gaIIcans/day * 180 nays in cycle / 7.48 gaIloi-
per- -cu. ft.
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
FC. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when, rainfall exceeds, evaporation, by largest amount.
Rai nfa I I to = 42.0 inches
Evapor. - 41.0 inches
Excess rainfall (difference) - 7.0 inches
Volume = _7.6 in * DA / 12 inches per foist
Volume = 42656.3 cubic feet �
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5D. .Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Vo I ume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot DA
Volume - 42656- cubic feet s/
TOTAL_ REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 7978.8 cub i c feet
5L.- 0.0 cubic feet
SC. 42656.3 cubic feet
5D . 42656. 3 cubic feet
Subtotal 164591.3 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED VOLUME 490c 41 . ;: cubic feet ✓
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME 506601.8 cubic feet ✓ CLASS TV DESIC,N
6. DEATH OF STORAGF. -REQUIRED , (ALCOVE -LAGOON TREATMENT VOLUME ELEVATION)
Depth required = Volume of temporary storage olivided by the
average area of the temporary storage
Depth required = 164591.3 tunic feet/ 659 5 square feet
Depth required = 2.5
Trip of dike -elevation: 51:0 feet
Lagoon treatment-IiqujVd`eIevation = 47.5vfeet
Depth between top of dike and treatment liquid level = 3.5 feet
Depth required = 2,5 feet -
Freeboard = 1.0 feet
TataI depth required = 3.5 feet-
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NOTE: IF THE DEPTH BETWEEN TOP OF DIKE AND TREATMENT LIQUID LEVEL- IS EQL
TO OR GREATER THAN THE TOTAL DEPTH REQUIRED, THEN ADEQUATE STORAGE
HAS SEEN PROVIDED. i
7. LAND APPLICATION OF EFFLUENT FOR N I TR0(-_jFN DISPOSAL
*PRIMARY EFFLUENT DISPOSAL AREA*
TYPE OF OPERATION :farrow to feeder
TYPE OF VEGETATION :coastal grazed- range
ANIMAL UNITS :� Gzs
ACRES / ANIMAL UNIT : 0.0230'
TOTAL-A&'RES : 5.0
*SECONDARY EFFLUENT DISPOSAL. AREA*
Tied V4
TYPE OF OPERATION :farrow to feeder _
TYPE OF -VEGETATION :fescue grazed- range
ANIMAL UNITS : 4j4_4szs
ACRES / ANIMAL. UNIT : 0.0:32'0
TOTAL ACRES :
DESIGNED PsY: {%G µ� r��C- APPROVED Sy.:'
DATE: DATE: AP
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This lagoon is designed for waste treatment with.mInimum
odor control. Thel time required for the planned Level to' be
reached may vary he to .so i I conditions, flushing
operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the
system. This iaae9p does not have design storage for fresh'
water. Once the effluent depth in lagoon is adequate for
recycling flush, fresh water should not be.used. Lagoon. is
designed to store a Zb year storm rainfall event plus iotma1
rainfall in excess, of evaporation.
Land application of waste water s reco nized s an "
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-acceptable .method Jf d i.sposaI :� are ride s V re GagZ* when .XOT,y>o:
applying waste tee :=prevent damage to crops or runoff from the,"",,d+'F
field. Rate of app.l i cat i on shou I d not exceed 4.5 i aches per -
hour. . Waste shoubi be app l i ed according to so i I test and r°'OPs. ►c.aT.
Waste analysis on actively growing (grass) or immediately
prior to .plantino-Xcorn).
The fallowing items are to be carried out:
1. Begin pimp-ouy of the lagoon -when fluid !oval reac-ties'-
the bottom of '=the outlet pipes. Lagoon is des i ghed .
for 6 month pumping cycle. 2rVL 6 / -Y?3
2. Strap pump -scut before f l ui d depth is less than 6 feet
deep (this prevents the loss of favorable bacteria) . jCL CV. jr!%O
O. it is strong ly' recommended that the treatment lagoon ;
be precharged;to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive
odors during startup. Frecharging reduces the concen-
tration of thee' initial waste entering the lagoon thereby
.reducing odors:: Solids should -be covered with effluent.
at all times.
4. Keep vegetat i 6n on the embankment and areas adjacent to
.the lagoon mowed.
5. Repair any eroded areas and estabIish in vegetation.
.6. Recommend that: a suitable fence be constructed around
- the lagoon fear' safety purposes.
7. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the' d i scharge .of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources,
Division of Environmental Management, has the.
responsibi I i tV' for enforct03 this law.
S. A I I surface ridooff i s to be d i verted fr cam the I agoon to
stable out 1 eti.
NOTE: • An analysis. of the waste water can be obtained at
commercial laboratories or at a fee of $4 per sample
at: N.C. Department of Agriculture Flan -Analysis; Lab,
Agronomic Division, Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, N.C.'
27611 (Telephone [phone]).
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Animal waste lajoons are designed with permanent storage
(waste treatment volume) and temporary storage.
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The designed 6 month 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 Z5 years.
The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals
will be fairly constant,throughaut the year and from year to
year. The excess rainfall will vary greatly during the.year
and from year to year. This estimate is based on 7 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 averag"e
of S.inches of excess rainfall will need to be pumped each
year. The 25 year- rainfal I wi I I not be a factor to consider
in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volume must
always be available. A maximum elevation is determined i'n
each design to begin primping and this is usually the outlet
invert of pipe :from 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. After initial filling of lagoon, a ,
minimum 6 f eet depth must be maintained for anerobic
treatment of wa`ite. An elevation must be established to
stop pumping to'.Emaintain the minimum treatment depth.
Pumping can be started or stopped anytime between these two
elevations for operating convenience so long as site
conditions permit (conditions are weather, soil, crop, and
equipment to apply waste to prevent runoff or leaching).
For this lagoon�-�'the maximum elevation to begin pumping is
Z.,Z feet and the minimum elevation to pump to is 7.o feet.
The design temp'rary storage, less 25 year storm, is LIL235,
cubic feet. or '7--Z gallons. As stated before, this volume
will vary consder
ably from year to year.
This lagoon is 'besigned to flush buildings with recycled
lagoon liquid, and -fresh water should not be used for
flushing after ;initial fi I 1 ing.
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