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HomeMy WebLinkAbout780037_ENFORCEMENT_20171231NUH I H UAHULINA Department of Environmental Qual '�Sv NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES FAYETTEVILL.E REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY July 2, 1998 C-ERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Billy Rouse RR 1 Box 244 -AA Orrum, NC 28369 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Billy W. Rouse Registration No. 78 - 37 Robeson County Dear Mr. Rouse: On June 11, 1998, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected the Billy W. Rouse swine facility. It was noted that record keeping needed some improvement. It was also noted that waste had been applied to a field that was not in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). The insect and odor checklist along with the mortality plan (components of the CAWMP) need to be completed. In regard to the deficiencies noted during the inspection, the following actions are requested: 1. Consult with a technical specialist for assistance in regards to calculating the number of acres in each pull for each one of the spray fields so that accurate IRR -I and IRR -2 records can be maintained. 2. Need to complete the required portions of the CAWMP: insect checklist, odor checklist, and mortality plan. 3. Contact a technical specialist in order to update CAWMP to include the additional acreage if waste is going to be applied on this field in the future. 225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 2a901-SO43 PHONE 910.466-1541 FAX 910-466-0707 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER *APER Page 2 Billy Rouse July 2, 1998 Please provide a written response to this office on or before July 24, 1998 regarding corrective actions taken or planned. 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 (910) 485-1541. Sincerely, yyjel�n A'V7� Jeffery Brown Environmental Engineer cc: Operations Branch Central Files Audrey Oxendine - FRO DSWC Ed Holland - Robeson Co. NRCS Lkjl NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY July 2, 1998 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Billy Rouse RR 1 Box 244 -AA Onrum, NC 28369 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Billy W. Rouse Registration No. 78 - 37 Robeson County Dear Mr. Rouse: On June 11, 1998, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected the Billy W. Rouse swine facility. It was noted that record keeping needed some improvement. It was also noted that waste had been applied to a field that was not in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). The insect and odor checklist along with the mortality plan (components of the CAW -W) need to be completed. In regard to the deficiencies noted during the inspection, the following actions are requested: 1. Consult with a technical specialist for assistance in regards to calculating the number of acres in each pull for each one of the spray fields so that accurate IRR -I and IRR -2 records can be maintained. 2. Need to complete the required portions of the CAWMP: insect checklist, odor checklist, and mortality plan. 3. Contact a technical specialist in order to update CAWMP to include the additional acreage if waste is going to be applied on this field in the future. 225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714, FAYE- TEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301-5043 PHONE 910-466-1841 FAX silo -466-0707 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Page 2 Billy Rouse July 2, 1998 Please provide a written response to this office on or before July 24, 1998 regarding corrective actions taken or planned. 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 (910) 486-1541. Sincerely, A6 A40Z� Jeffery 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 July 5, 2000 Mr, Billy Rouse 955 Barnesville Church Road Orrum, NC 28369 SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Billy Rouse Swine Facility Registration No. 78-37 Robeson County Dear Mr. Rouse: On June 21, 2000, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected the Billy Rouse swine facility. It was observed that waste samples were not collected within 60 days of waste application. In addition, the coastal bermuda waste application field had a problem with other grasses resulting in a weak crop. In regard to the deficiencies noted during the inspection, the following actions are requested: Begin immediately using the appropriate waste samples for the lagoon in which the waste was pumped and within 60 days of waste application. 2. Consult with a technical specialist in regard to possible options available for controlling the grass competition in your coastal bermuda field. 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. 22S GREEN STREET. SUITE 714 / SYSTEL BLD. FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28301.5043 PHONE 910-486-1541 FAX 910-486-0707 AN EQUAL. OPPa RTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Mr. Billy Rouse Page 2 July 5, 2000 If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Robert Heath, at (910) 486 - 1541. Sincerely, Robert F. Heath Environmental Specialist cc: Operations Branch Central Files Trent Allen - FRO DSW Ed Holland - Robeson Co. MRCS Carroll's Foods, Inc. 1j 0 : -.1 0 'C April 25, 2006 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Billy Rouse 955 Barnesville Church Road Omam, NC 28369 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Re: Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent Animal Facility Annual Certification Form Billy W. Rouse NPDES Permit No.NCA278037 Robeson County Dear Billy Rouse: Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality You are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have an animal waste management system NPDES permit pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1 and Section 402 of the Clean Water Act, you have been found to be in violation of your permit. The General NPDES Permit, Condition 111. 12 states: "An annual certification report shall be filed with the Division's Central Office and appropriate Regional Office by March 1 of each year for the previous year's activities on forms provided by the Division. If the facility was not in compliance, the annual certification must be used to summarize all noncompliance during the previous year, actions taken or actions proposed to be taken to resolve noncompliance and explain the current compliance status of the facility." As of today, DWQ has still not received the Annual Certification Form for this farm. Required Corrective Action: Please respond to this request by filling out the attached Annual Certification Form for the year 2005 as required by your NPDES permit. To avoid possible Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Internet www.ncwaterqualitv.ore Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard An Equal Opportun4lAffirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycied110% Post Consumer Paper Na�nCarolina vaturully Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: (919) 733-3221 Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: (919) 715-0588 Fax 2: (919)715-6048 Customer Service: (877) 623-6748 Billy Rouse Page 2 April 25, 2006 enforcement action for a violation of your permit, return by May 25, 2006 to the following address: Miressa D. Garoma Division of Water Quality 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Be advised that this office is considering recommending assessment of civil penalties to the Director of the Division of Water Quality if the Annual Certification Form is not completed and returned by May 25, 2006. The Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per day per violation. Information submitted will be reviewed and, if enforcement is still deemed appropriate, will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. 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 Statue or permitting requirement. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (910) 486-1541 or Miressa D. Garoma at (919) 715-6937. Sincerely, Stephe . Barnhardt Aquifer Protection Regional Supervisor cc: Facility File 78-37 APS Central Files Carroll's Foods, Inc. Division of Soil and Water, Fayetteville Regional Office Robeson Soil and Water Conservation District April 3, 2007 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Billy Wayne Rouse 955 Barnesville Church Rd. Orrum, NC 28369 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Re: Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent Animal Facility Annual Certification Form Billy W. Rouse NPDES Permit No. NCA278037 Robeson County Dear Rouse: Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality You are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have an animal waste management system NPDES permit pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1 and Section 402 of the Clean Water Act, you have been found to be in violation of your permit. The General NPDES Permit, Condition Ill. 12 states: "An annual certification report shall be filed with the Division's Central Office and appropriate Regional Office by March 1 of each year for the previous year's activities on forms provided by the Division. If the facility was not in compliance, the annual certification must be used to summarize all noncompliance during the previous year, actions taken or actions proposed to be taken to resolve noncompliance and explain the current compliance status of the facility." As of March 30, DWQ in Raleigh had still not received the Annual Certification Form for this farm. Required Corrective Action: Please respond to this request by filling out the attached Annual Certification Form (and sludge report, if due) for the year 2006 as required by your NPDES permit. To avoid possible enforcement action for a violation of your permit, return by April 20 to the following address: Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Internet: www.ncwater uali _or Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard An Equal OppoRun4lAfiirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled110°% Post Consumer Paper Nom Carolina ) tura!!y Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: (919) 733-3221 Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: (919) 715-0588 Fax 2: (919)715-6048 Customer Service: (877) 623-6748 April 3, 2007 Page 2 Mr, Rouse Miressa D. Garoma Division of Water Quality 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Be advised that this office is considering recommending assessment of civil penalties to the Director of the Division of Water Quality if the Annual Certification Form is not completed and returned by April 20. The Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 per day per violation. Information submitted will be reviewed and, if enforcement is still deemed appropriate, will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. 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 Statue or permitting requirement. Please note that, if you recently requested future coverage under the State Swine Waste Management System General Permit or have already received coverage under the State Swine Waste Management System General Permit in 2007, submittal of the 2006 Annual Certification Report is still required. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact either Joan Schneier at the Fayetteville Regional Office at (910) 433-3333 or Miressa D. Garoma at (919) 715-6937. Sincerely, Aqugrrotection Supervisor Fayetteville Regional Office cc: Facility File Robeson -78-037 APS Central Files Murphy -Brown LLC Division of Soil and Water, Fayetteville Regional Office Robeson Soil and Water Conservation District