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IVNORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 13, 1998
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Raeford Livestock Farms, Inc.
P.O. Drawer L
Raeford, NC 28376
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Raeford Livestock Farms, Inc.
Registration No. 47-28
Hoke County
Dear Mr. Brown:
On April 7, 1998, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of
Water Quality inspected the Raeford Livestock Farm swine facilities. It was
observed that the facility's waste lagoon was in the emergency storage level (14
inches) according to the marker. There was an old bale of hay setting on the inside
slope of the lagoon dike. Wheat was planted in the spray fields, however wheat
was not listed as a crop type in the CAWMP. CAWMP did not include insect and
odor checklist, mortality plan, and emergency action plan. It was also noted that
irrigation records were not being kept for each pull listed for a field, but by the
entire field as one unit. Records from 1997 showed that there was no pumping on
spray fields between the months of May and August.
In regard to the deficiencies noted during the inspection, the following actions
are requested:
1. Lower the lagoon level to the required freeboard on a suitable waste
application field as soon as weather permits.
2. Remove the old bale of hay from the inside slopes of the lagoon dike to
prevent rodents from causing any type of structural damage.
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Raeford Livestock Farms, Inc.
April 13, 1998
3. Consult with a technical specialist for assistance in updating the CAWMP to include the
appropriate crops along with the insect and odor checklist, mortality plan, and emergency action plan.
4. Keep IRR -I and IRR -2 records by pull instead of by each field. Irrigate coastal bermuda crop
proportionally throughout the growing season without over applying as weather permits.
Please notify this office on or before May 13, 1998 at the address below as to the actions taken
or proposed to be taken to resolve this deficiency. Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving
this facility of the responsibility and liability of any violations that have or may result from these
deficiencies. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Jeffery Brown, at (9 10)
486-1541.
Sincerely,
Jeffery Brown
Environmental Engineer
cc: Operations Branch
Central Files
Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSW
John Ray - Hoke Co. NRCS

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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Y Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
Raeford Livestock Farms Inc.
PO Box 1559
Raeford NC 28376
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Request for Information
Inadequate Freeboard
Raeford Livestock Farms Inc.
#47-28
Hoke County
Dear Sir or Madam:
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On April 11, 2003, a representative of your animal operation informed the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) that there was inadequate freeboard in the lagoon(s) serving this facility.
This lack of adequate freeboard is in non-compliance with the Certificate of Coverage
issued to this facility on February 15, 2001. In addition to this Notice of Violation (NOV), this
non-compliance is subject to an appropriate enforcement action by DWQ. This action can
consist of one or more of the following: a civil or criminal enforcement action; an injunction;
and/or a requirement to apply for coverage under an individual permit. The action chosen will
be based on complete evaluation of all factors that resulted in the inadequate freeboard; the
actions taken to restore the needed freeboard; and the actions being proposed to prevent the
problem from reoccurring.
To assist. us in our review, please provide the Fayetteville Regional Office with an
evaluation of the reasons for the freeboard violation(s) and a strategy to prevent future freeboard
violation(s). This evaluation and strategy must include but is not limited to the following:
Current Freeboard level(s)
Freeboard level records in the lagoon(s) for the past 12 months up to the date of submittal
Spraying records for the past 12 months up to the date of submittal
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Rainfall records for the past 12 months for this site up to the date of submittal (if
available)
Cropping system and PAN specified in the CAWMP. If the cropping system was not in
compliance with the facility's CAWMP, provide details of the cropping system in place
for the past 12 months.
A summary of actions taken to restore the needed freeboard.in the lagoon(s) including but
not limited to removal of animals from the site, delay of restocking of animals, pumping
and hauling waste to another site (specify site), securing additional irrigation equipment,
and securing additional spray sites.
A description of water conservation measures in use at the facility and the date(s)
installed.
If the lagoon level(s) are still in violation of the facility's CAWMP and Permit, provide
an updated Plan of Action as to how the facility will return to compliance.
Provide a detailed description of the actions taken or proposed to be taken to insure that
there are no further freeboard violations at this facility.
This information must be received by the Fayetteville Regional Office at the following
address no later than 10 days following receipt of this letter.
Division of Water Quality
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
Once this information is received and evaluated by the DWQ staff, a determination will
be made as to the appropriate compliance/enforcement actions to be taken. Each case will be
evaluated on its own merit. The efforts by the owner/producer to notify DWQ of the problem,
efforts made to resolve the problem once identified, and efforts proposed to prevent future
problems will be positive factors in this determination.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you either the responsibility or
liability for this non-compliance or future cases of non-compliance. If you have any questions
regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact our Fayetteville Regional Office Staff at
[phone].
Sincerely,
n W. Klimek, P.E.
irector
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Central Files

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
March 17, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Raeford Livestock farms, Inc.
PO Drawer L
Raeford, NC 28376
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Raeford Livestock Farms, Inc.
Facility No. 47 - 28
Hoke County
Dear Sir:
On February 1, 2000, you or staff from your farm notified the Fayetteville Regional Office
of the Division of Water Quality that the freeboard level of the lagoon was less than the minimum
required by the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). The liquid level of the lagoon
was reported as 17 inches. Condition #21 of the required specifications (MRCS Standard 633),
which is a component of the CAWMP, states "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.".
The Division of Water Quality will take no further action for this reported incident at this
time. However, you are asked to please notify this office in writing within 15 days of receipt of this
letter as to what date the lagoon was lowered to the required freeboard level. This information is
essential in determining if the lagoon was lowered within the specified time frame in which the Plan
of Action (POA) allotted. It will also close this event out within your file. If you have any questions
concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
erown Jeffery
Environmental Engineer
cc: Sonya Avant - Compliance Group
Central Files
Trent Allen - DSWC Fayetteville Office
John Ray - Hoke County NRCS
Howard Hobson - Carroll's Foods, Inc.
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July 18, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Cameron Brown
PO Box 1559
Raeford, NC 28376
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Subject: Rescission of Notice of Violation /
Issuance of Notice of Deficiency
Raeford Livestock Farms, Inc.
Facility Number 47-28
Hoke County
Dear Mr. Brown:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Thank you for your recent submittal of the information requested in our letter dated April 15,
2003. We greatly appreciate the effort that you made in compiling this information and sending
it to our Fayetteville Regional Office by the date required. We also appreciate the fact that you
reported the problem with high freeboard to our staff as required by your permit and worked with
our staff to manage the problem once it occurred.
Upon review and consideration of the information submitted, the Fayetteville Regional Office
has determined that no further compliance/enforcement actions will be taken by the Division for
these high freeboards.
Also, based on your actions to properly operate your facility, the Division of Water Quality
hereby rescinds the Notice of Violation that'was issued to you on April 15, 2003, and replaces it
with this Notice of Deficiency.
In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range.
These methods include, but are not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional
application sites, updating your cropping systems, adding additional and/or more flexible
application equipment, and maintaining the lagoon levels at the lowest allowable and appropriate
levels throughout the year. Our staff looks forward to continuing to work with you and your
Technical Specialist to evaluate and implement any needed changes to your system.
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Thank you again for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact the staff of our Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-486-1541.
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aul E. awls
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: FRO CAFO File: 47-28
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Central Files