780015_ENFORCEMENT_20171231

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OF CAROLINA
Jeffery Brown
D.E.N.R.
225 Green St., Suite 714
]Fayetteville, N.C. 28301
Dear Mr. Brown,
2 5 1998
FAY1 EV1LE
REG. OFFICE
June 24, 1998
Re: Notice of Deficiency
Facility No. 78-15
This letter is in response to the Notice. of Deficiency received for
BOC -24, Registration No. 78-15. Ater reviewing this document I see that
most of these items are covered by our complex managers routine
inspections and repairs. The erosion problem and mowing are part of our
on-going maintenance. I will check and see that if not done by now that it
will be corrected as soon as possible. As far as the irrigation records are
concerned, we are working on this item for all of our farms, and it too should
be corrected soon.
In regard to item #4, we will check to see if it is not allowed to use
this as a shade area. If not, then this too will be corrected.
As stated by phone, I would like to meet with you to discuss these
items and possibly be some others.
Thanks for your consideration.
Sinceivyi
l
Jimm
BROWN'S OF CAROLINA, INC.
785 HWY 24 EAST • P.O. BOX 487 • WARSAW. N.C. 28398 • PHONE [phone]

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
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[DEHNR
DMSION OF WATER QUALITY
July 23, 1997
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Mr. Greg Brown
Brown's of Carolina
P. O. Box 487
Warsaw, NC 28398
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Brown's of Carolina Swine Farms
BOC 21, 24 & 26
Facility Nos. 78-41, 78-15,.78-16, &
78-75.
Robeson County
Dear Mr.Brown:
On July 17, 1997, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
conducted an inspection of the Brown's of Carolina swine facilities noted above. At the time of the
inspections, no one with nutrient management was present at any of the sites .Therefore, the waste
management plans for these farms were not available to the inspector and a complete inspection could
not be performed.
In regard to the deficiency noted during the inspection, the following actions are requested:
Please provide this office with a copy of the waste managemezu plans for the above mentioned
farms so that a review of the plans may be conducted and the inspections completed.
. Please provide a written response to this office on or before July 31, 1997 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 resulted or may
result from these deficiencies.
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Mr. Brown
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July 23, 1997
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call John Hasty at [phone].
Sincerely, 1
joh:nC. Hasty, Jr.
Environmental Specialist
cc:
Operations Branch
Central Files
Audry Oxendine, FRO DSW
Ed Holland, Robeson Co. NRCS

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
AT?0�
IDEHNR
DMSION OF WATER QUALITY
July 23, 1997
Mr. Greg Brown
Brown's of Carolina
P. O. Box 487
Warsaw, NC 28398
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Brown's of Carolina Swine Farms
BOC 21, 24 & 26
Facility Nos. 78-41, 78-15, 78-16, &
78-75.
Robeson County
Dear Mr.Brown:
On July 17, 1997, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
conducted an inspection of the Brown's of Carolina swine facilities noted above. At the time of the
inspections, no one with nutrient management was present at any of the sites .Therefore, the waste
management plans for these farms were not available to the inspector and a complete inspection could
not be performed.
In regard to the deficiency noted during the inspection, the following actions are requested:
Please provide this office with a copy of the waste management plans for the above mentioned
farms so that a review of the plans may be conducted and the inspections completed.
Please provide a written response to this office on or before July 31, 1997 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 resulted or may
result from these deficiencies.
Wachovia Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville
� FAX [phone]
N%q
North Carolina 28301-5043 C An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 910-486-1541 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

Mr. Brown
Page 2
July 23, 1997
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call John Hasty at [phone].
Sincerely,
aohn C. Hasty, Jr.
Environmental Specialist
cc:
Operations Branch
Central Fifes
Audry Oxendine, FRO DSW
Ed Holland, Robeson Co. NRCS

JAMES B. HUNT
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 8, 1998
Greg Brown
785 Hwy 24 East
P.O. Box 487
Warsaw, NC 28398
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Brown's of Carolina Farm #24
Registration No. 78 - 15
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Brown:
On June 2, 1998, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of
Water Quality inspected the Brown's of Carolina Farm #24 swine facility. It was
observed that there were some serious erosion problems on the back slopes of the
sow lagoon. Erosion was also noted around the inlet irrigation pipe on the dike
of the finishing lagoon. The inside banks of the isolation lagoon contained high
weeds and need to be mowed around. It was also noted that irrigation records
need some improvement_ Irrigation records indicated that the number of acres had
not been calculated for each pull for each of the spray fields. It was observed that
cows were allowed into a wet area feeding into the Little Marsh Swamp.
In regard to the deficiencies noted during the inspection, the following actions
are requested:
1. Consult with a technical specialist for assistance in regard to rectifying the
erosion problem around the back slopes of the sow lagoon along with the
erosion problem on the finishing lagoon.
2. Consult with a technical specialist for assistance in regard to calculating the
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number of acres in each pull for each one of the spray fields so that accurate IRR -1 and IRR -2 forms
can be maintained.
3. Mow the inside banks of the isolation lagoon to prevent rodents from causing any type of
structural damage.
4. Contact the Soil and Water Conservation District in Robeson County to have them evaluate the
area between the two irrigation fields that feed into the Little Marsh Swamp. The cows may have
to be fenced out of this area and a cattle walk established between the two fields.
Please provide a written response to this office on or before June 24, 1998 at the address below
as to the actions taken or proposed to be taken to resolve these deficiencies. 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 [phone].
Sincerely,
111�;7 Aer�.
Jeffery Brown
Environmental Engineer
cc: Operations Branch
Central Files
Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSWC
Ed Holland - Robeson Co. NRCS

,NCDENR.
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYE3TEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 8, 1998
RTIFIED MA
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Crreg Brown
785 Hwy 24 East
P.O. Box 487
Warsaw, NC 28398
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Brown's of Carolina Farce #24
Registration No. 78 - 15
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Brown:
On June 2, 1998, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of
Water Quality inspected the Brown's of Carolina Farm #24 swine facility. It was
observed that there were some serious erosion problems on the back slopes of the
sow lagoon. Erosion was also noted around the inlet irrigation pipe on the dike
of the finishing lagoon. The inside banks of the isolation lagoon contained high
weeds and need to be mowed around. It was also noted that irrigation records
need some improvement. Irrigation records indicated that the number of acres had
not been calculated for each pull for each of the spray fields. It was observed that
cows were allowed into a wet area feeding into the Little Marsh Swamp.
In regard to the deficiencies noted during the inspection, the following actions
are requested:
1. Consult with a technical specialist for assistance in regard to rectifying the
erosion problem around the back slopes of the sow lagoon along with the
erosion problem on the finishing lagoon.
2. Consult with a technical specialist for assistance in regard to calculating the
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June 8, 1998
number of acres in each pull for each one of the spray fields so that accurate IRR -1 and IRR -2 forms
can be maintained.
3. Mow the inside banks of the isolation lagoon to prevent rodents from causing any type of
structural damage.
4. Contact the Soil and Water Conservation District in Robeson County to have them evaluate the
area between the two irrigation fields that feed into the Little Marsh Swamp. The cows may have
to be fenced out of this area and a cattle walk established between the two fields.
Please provide a written response to this office on or before June 24, 1998 at the address below
as to the actions taken or proposed to be taken to resolve these deficiencies. 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 [phone].
Sincerely,
/,,O� Acrzr�
Jeffery Brown
Environmental Engineer
cc: Operations Branch
Central Files
Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSWC
Ed Holland - Robeson Co. NRCS

JAMCB B. HuNT J
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
'June 8, 1998
Greg Brown
785 Hwy 24 East
P.O. Box 487
Warsaw, NC 28398
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Brown's of Carolina Farm 924
Registration No. 78 - 15
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Brown:
On June 2, 1998, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of
Water Quality inspected the Brown's of Carolina Farm #24 swine facility. It was
observed that there were some serious erosion problems on the back slopes of the
sow lagoon. Erosion was also noted around the inlet irrigation pipe on the dike
of the finishing lagoon. The inside banks of the isolation lagoon contained high
weeds and need to be mowed around. It was also noted that irrigation records
need some improvement. Irrigation records indicated that the number of acres had
not been calculated for each pull for each of the spray fields. It was observed that
cows were allowed into a wet area feeding into the Little Marsh Swamp.
In regard to the deficiencies noted during the inspection, the following actions
are requested:
1. Consult with a technical specialist for assistance in regard to rectifying the
erosion problem around the back slopes of the sow lagoon along with the
erosion problem on the finishing lagoon.
2. Consult with a technical specialist for assistance in regard to calculating the
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PRONE 910-486-1541 FAX [phone]
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June 8, 1998
number of acres in each pull for each one of the spray fields so that accurate IRR- I and IRR -2 forms
can be maintained.
3. Mow the inside banks of the isolation lagoon to prevent rodents from causing any type of
structural damage.
4. Contact the Soil and Water Conservation District in Robeson County to have there evaluate the
area between the two irrigation fields that feed into the Little Marsh Swamp. The cows may have
to be fenced out of this area and a cattle walk established between the two fields.
Please provide a written response to this office on or before .Tune 24, 1998 at the address below
as to the actions taken or proposed to be taken to resolve these deficiencies. 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 [phone].
Sincerely,
1,4� Aarz�,r�
Iefffery Brown
Environmental Engineer
cc: Operations Branch
Central Files
Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSWC
Ed Holland - Robeson Co. NRCS

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE.
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 20, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT RESTED
att: Mr. Glen Davis
Brown's of Carolina
P.O. Box 487
Warsaw, NC 28398
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Farm # 24 Swine Facility
Registration No. 78-15
Robeson County
Dear Mr. Davis:
On June 19, 2000, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the
Division of Water Quality inspected the Brown's of Carolina # 24 Company
swine facility. It was observed from a review of the waste application
records for the farm that a minimal over -application of plant available
nitrogen (PAN) had occurred during the previous small grain overseed crop.
In addition, two of the discharge pipes are in need of repair to prevent
further damage to the piping or possibly result in a discharge. Also, two
cattle loafing areas adjacent to the waste application fields have a serious
buildup of decaying hay and other food products (approximately 12 to 18
inches in depth) resulting in a black water discharge ponding after heavy
rams.
In regard to the deficiencies noted during the inspection, the
Mowing actions are requested:
1. Immediately initiate the planned corrections to the loafing areas
adjacent to the waste application field to prevent a discharge.
2. Repair the discharge pipes to prevent further damage and or a
possible discharge.
Please notify this office on or before July 20, 2000 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. 016 r
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714 / SYSTeL BLD. FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Glen Davis
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June 20, 2000
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Robert Heath, at [phone].
Sincerely,
Robert F. Heath
Environmental Specialist
cc: Operations Branch
Central Files
Trent Allen - FRO DSW
Ed Holland - Robeson Co. NRCS