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Department of Environmental Quaff
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Environmental
Quality
Dixie Chops, Inc.
P. M. Farm
187 Dixie Chops Lane
Clinton, NC 28328
Dear Dixie Chops, Inc.:
RECEIVED
DEQIDWR
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WQROS
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
January 13, 2017
ROY COOPER
Governor
WILLIAM G. ROSS, FR.
Acting Secretary
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820143
P. M. Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
In accordance with December 29, 2016 your request to change coverage from NPDES General Permit to
State General Permit, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Dude
Chops, 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 P. M. Farm, located in Sampson County, with a swine animal capacity of no greater than
the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: 2950 Boar/Stud:
Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean: Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unnecessary, 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.
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2019, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number NCA282143 dated October 22, 2012. 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 read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit carefully. Please pay careful attention to the
record keeping_and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keqping forms.
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
water QuaUty Regional Operations Section
1636 Mail Service Center' Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919-707-9129
If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP 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 propertyrights in either real or personal property.
Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon,
storage pond, or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition 11.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You may
find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Raleigh, NC National Weather
Service office at (919) 515-8209, or by visiting their website at: hLtp://www.weather.ggy/rah/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office 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 Program staff at (919) 707-9129.
Sincerely,
J W�
.r . Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit AWG100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWS820143)
Smithfield Hog Production
CDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly -ayes Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
August 10, 2011
Richard Edwards
Dixie Chops PM Farm
187 Dixie Chops Lane
Clinton, NC. 28328
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Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820143
Dixie Chops PM Farm
Lagoon No. - 1
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
Dear Richard Edwards:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on August 1,
2011. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement for
the Lagoon No. - 1 at the Dixie Chops PM Farm. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2014.
The next sludge survey for the Lagoon No. - 1 at this facility should be performed before
December 31, 2014.
Please tail me at (919) 715-6698 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
J.R. Joshi
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
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Water Resources WQROS
ENWRONMENTAL QUALITY FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
July 18, 2016
Richard Edwards
Dixie Chops, Inc.
P.M. Farm
187 Dixie Chops Ln
Clinton, NC 28328-7120
Dear Dixie Chops, Inc.,
PAT MCCRORY
covemor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Subject: Requirement for Phosphorous Loss
Assessment
P.M. Farm
Permit No. NCA282143
Sampson County
This letter is being sent to remind you that your current Animal Waste Management System
NPDES General Permit issued by the Division of Water Resources (Division) requires periodic
evaluation of potential phosphorous loss. Condition N.S. in the above referenced permit states:
"The Permittee shall perform a phosphorus -loss evaluation prior to application for
renewal of this Permit in accordance with state and federal requirements. This evaluation
must be documented on forms supplied by or approved by the Division and must be
submitted to the Division. Upon completion of the phosphorous -loss evaluation, the
CAWMP shall be updated to include the current risk assessment rating, and submitted to
the Division upon application for renewal of this Permit."
In North Carolina, the Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) is utilized to assess phosphorus
loss risk on a field specific basis. PLAT was developed by NC State University and the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) and addresses four potential loss pathways: leaching,
erosion, runoff, and direct movement of waste over the surface. Each field must be individually
evaluated and rated as either low, medium, high, or very high according to its phosphorus loss
potential. In no case shall land application rates for any field exceed the established crop removal
rate for phosphorus for fields with a "high" phosphorus -loss assessment rating. There shall be no
waste application on fields with a "very high" phosphorus -loss assessment rating.
The ratings for each application field for your facility must be reported to the Division using the
attached certification form along with the updated Certified Animal Waste Management Plan as a
part of your permit renewal application. The PLAT field specific forms must be included with
the certification form and copies shall be maintained with other farm records as required by your
permit.
Director
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1636 Mail Senice Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919 607 6464
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Dixie Chops, Inc. Letter
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7/18/2016
You are encouraged to contact a certified technical specialist as soon as possible to begin the
process of having PLAT performed for your facility's fields. Contact the Division of Soil &
Water Conservation for a list of certified technical specialists at 919-733-2302 or visit
http://www.ncgff.gov/SWC/tech/animalwaste.htmi
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please cpntact me at 919-807-6354 or the
Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-433-3300.
Sincerely,
Christine B. Lawson, Program Manager
Animal Feeding Operations
Enclosure
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Sampson County Soil & Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. NCA282143)
Smithfield Hog Production
AT_ RE161Y -
SEP 17 7095
NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resourc ETTMILE REGIONAL OFFICE
Pat McCrory
Governor
Richard Edwards
Dixie Chops PM Farm
187 Dixie Chops Lane
Clinton, NC 28328
Dear Richard Edwards:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
September 15, 2015
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. NCA282143
Dixie Chops PM Farm
Lagoon No. - I
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
The Division of Water Resources (Division) received your sludge survey information on June
I9, 2015. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement
for the Lagoon No. - 1 at the Dixie Chops PM Farm. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2019.
The next sludge survey for the Lagoon No. - 1 at this facility should be performed before
December 31, 2019.
Please call me at (919) 807-6341 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
J.R. Joshi
Animal Feeding Operations Program
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Permit File NCA282143
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Phone: 919-807-64641 Internet: hftp:/Awm,ncwater.org
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Permit Number AWGI00000
NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
SWINE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM GENERAL PERMIT
This General Permit is issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 143-215 et seq., may apply to any
swine facility in the State of North Carolina, and shall be effective from October 1, 2009 until September 30,
2014.
All activities authorized herein shall be consistent with the terms and conditions of this General Permit.
Holders of Certificates of Coverage (COC) under this General Permit shall comply with the following specified
conditions and limitations.
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Any discharge of waste that reaches surface waters or wetlands is prohibited except as otherwise
provided in this General Permit and associated statutory and regulatory provisions. Waste shall
not reach surface waters or wetlands by runoff, drift, manmade conveyance, direct application,
direct discharge or through ditches, terraces, or grassed waterways not otherwise classified as
state waters.
The waste collection, treatment, storage and application system operated under this General
Permit shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the
discharge of pollutants to surface waters or wetlands. Application of waste to terraces and
grassed waterways is acceptable as long as it is applied in accordance with Natural Resources
Conservation Service (MRCS) Standards and does not result in a discharge of waste to surface
waters or wetlands.
Facilities must be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to contain all waste plus the
runoff from a 25-year, 24-hour rainfall event for the location of the facility. A facility that has a
discharge of waste that results because of a storm event more severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm will not be considered to be in violation of this General Permit if the facility is otherwise
in compliance with its Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and this General
Permit.
Any discharge or application of waste to a ditch that drains to surface waters or wetlands is
prohibited except as follows: (a) discharges from the ditches are controlled by best management
practices (BMPs) designed in accordance with NRCS standards; (b) the BMPs have been
submitted to and approved by the Division of Water Quality (Division); (c) the BMPs were
implemented as designed to prevent a discharge to surface waters or wetlands; (d) the waste was
removed immediately from the ditch upon discovery; and (e) the event was documented and
reported in accordance with Part IE.13. of this General Permit. Nothing in this exception shall
excuse a discharge to surface waters or wetlands except as may result because of rainfall from a
storm event more severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm.
2. This Permit does not allow the Permittee to cause a violation of any of the water quality
standards established pursuant to Title 15A, Subchapter 2B of the North Carolina Administrative
Code and Title 15A, Subchapter 2L of the North Carolina Administrative Code.
February 20, 2009
Permit Number AWG100000
The facility's COC and its CAWMP are hereby incorporated by reference into this General
Permit. The CAWMP must be consistent with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances, and
standards (federal, state and local) in effect at the time of siting, design and certification of the
facility.
The Permittee must assess and record, on an ongoing basis, the effectiveness of the
implementation of the CAWMP. The Permittee must make "major changes," "revisions," or
"amendments" to the CAWMP, as defined in Section VII, "Definitions," of this Permit, in order
to address any changes needed to maintain compliance with the facility's COC and this General
Permit. "Major changes," "revisions," and "amendments" to the CAWMP must be documented,
dated, and included as part of the CAWMP. "Major changes " and "revisions" to the CAWMP
shall be submitted to the appropriate Division Regional Office within thirty (30) calendar days of
the "major change" or "revision." "Amendments" are not required to be submitted to the
Division Regional Office unless specifically requested by the Division. If field, riser or pull
numbers are changed, an explanation shall also be submitted and include a description of how the
new numbers relate to the old numbers.
Any violation of the COC or the CAWMP shall be considered a violation of this General Permit
and subject to enforcement actions. A violation of this General Permit may result in the Permittee
having to take immediate or long-term corrective action(s) as required by the Division. These
actions may include but are not limited to: modifying the CAWMP; ceasing land application of
waste; removing animals from the facility; or the COC being reopened and modified, revoked
and reissued, and/or terminated.
4. Any proposed increase or modification to the annual average design capacity from that
authorized by the COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and the COC prior to
modification of the facility. All new and expanding operations must demonstrate that waste
management system will satisfy the requirements of G.S. §143-215.10.1. -No collection,
treatment or storage facilities may be constructed in a 100-year flood plain.
Facilities located in watersheds sensitive to nutrient enrichment may be notified by the Division
to conduct an evaluation of the facility and its CAWMP to determine the facility's ability to
comply with the NRCS nutrient management standard as it relates to phosphorous. This
evaluation will not be required until such time as the permittee is notified by the Division. The
evaluation must -be documented on forms supplied by or approved by the Division and must be
submitted to the Division. This evaluation must be completed by existing facilities within twelve
(12) months of receiving notification from the Division.
For facilities located in watersheds sensitive to nutrient enrichment, all fields with a "HIGH"
phosphorous -loss assessment rating shall have land application rates that do not exceed the
established crop removal rate for phosphorous. There shall be no waste application on fields
with a "VERY HIGH" phosphorous -loss assessment rating.
6. If prior approval is received from the Director of the Division of Water Quality (Director),
facilities that have been issued a COC to operate under this General Permit may add treatment
units for the purpose of removing pollutants before the waste is discharged into the
lagoons/storage ponds. Prior to any approval, the Permittee must demonstrate to the satisfaction
of the Director that the new treatment unit will not interfere with the operation of the existing
treatment system and that a process is in place to properly manage and track the pollutants
removed.
February 20, 2009
Permit Number AWG100000
If prior approval is received from the Director, facilities that have been issued a COC to operate
under this General Permit may add innovative treatment processes to the systems on a pilot basis
in order to determine if the innovative treatment process will improve how the waste is treated
and/or managed. Prior to any approval, the Permittee must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
Director that the innovative treatment process will not interfere with the operation of the existing
treatment system and that a process is in place to properly manage and track the pollutants
removed.
Animal waste shall not be applied within 100 feet of any well with the exception of monitoring
wells. The allowable distance to monitoring wells shall be established on a case -by -case basis by
the Division.
Existing swine dry lots may remain in wetlands as long as the wetlands uses are not removed or
degraded as a result of the swine. The swine however may not be confined within 100 feet of an
adjacent surface water or a seasonally -flooded area. The swine also must not cause a loss of
more than 10% of the existing tree canopy. Where trees do not exist, the area must be managed
to include crop rotation.
H. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
I. The collection, treatment, and storage facilities, and the land application equipment and fields
shall be properly operated and maintained at all times.
2. A vegetative cover shall be maintained as specified in the facility's CAWMP on all land
application fields and buffers in accordance with the CAWMP. No waste shall be applied upon
areas not included in the CAWMP or upon areas where the crop is insufficient for nutrient
utilization. However, if the CAWMP allows, then waste may be applied up to thirty (30) days
prior to planting or breaking dormancy.
3. Soil pH on all land application fields must be maintained in the optimum range for crop
production.
4. Land application rates shall be in accordance with the CAWMP. In no case shall land application
rates exceed the agronomic rate of the nutrient of concern for the receiving crop.
5. In no case shall land application rates result in excessive ponding or any runoff during any given
application event.
Animal waste shall not be directly applied onto crops for direct human consumption that do not
undergo further processing (e.g., strawberries, melons, lettuce, cabbage, apples, etc.) at any time
during the growing season, or in the case of fruit bearing trees, following breaking dormancy.
Application of animal wastes shall not occur within thirty (30) days of the harvesting of fiber and
food crops for direct human consumption that undergoes further processing.
If manure or sludges are applied on conventionally tilled bare soil, the waste shall be
incorporated into the soil within two (2) days after application on the land, or prior to the next
rainfall event, whichever occurs first. This requirement does not apply to no -till fields, pastures,
or fields where crops are actively growing.
No material other than animal wastes of the type generated on this facility shall be disposed of in
the animal waste collection, treatment, storage, or application systems. This includes but is not
limited to pesticides, toxic chemicals and petroleum products.
February 20, 2009
Permit Number AWG100000
Domestic and/or industrial wastewater from showers, toilets, sinks, etc. shall not be discharged
into the animal waste collection, treatment, storage, and application system. Washdown of stock
trailers owned by and used to transport animals to and from the facility only, will be permissible
as long as the system has been evaluated and approved to accommodate the additional volume.
Only those cleaning agents and soaps that are EPA approved according to their label, will not
harm the cover crop, and will not contravene the groundwater standards listed in 15A NCAC 2L
may be utilized in facilities covered by this General Permit. Instruction labels are to be followed
when using cleaning agents and soaps.
10. Disposal of dead animals resulting from normal mortality rates associated with the facility shall
be done in accordance with the facility's CAWMP and the North Carolina Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Veterinary Division's Statutes and regulations.
Disposal of dead animals whose numbers exceed normal mortality rates associated with the
facility shall also be done in accordance with the facility's CAWMP and NCDA&CS Veterinary
Division's Statutes and regulations provided that: 1) burial of such animals shall be done in
consultation with the State Veterinarian of the NCDA&CS Veterinary Division's Statutes and in
compliance with NCDA&CS regulations; 2) all such burial sites must be mapped, and the dates
and numbers of the animals buried by species and type must be recorded; and 3) the map is
submitted to the appropriate Regional Office Aquifer Protection Section within fifteen (15)
calendar days of burial.
In the event of a state of emergency declared by the Governor, disposal of dead animals shall be
done in accordance with requirements and guidelines dictated by the State Veterinarian
according G.S. §106-339.4. The Division may require groundwater monitoring when there is
massive burial of animals. All burial sites of such animals must be mapped, and the dates and
numbers of the animals buried by species and type must be recorded.
11. Unless accounted for in temporary storage volume, all uncontaminated runoff from the
surrounding property and buildings shall be diverted away from the waste lagoons/storage ponds
to prevent any unnecessary addition to the liquid volume in the structures.
12. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all earthen lagoon/storage
pond embankments (outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms, pipe
runs, and diversions to surface waters or wetlands. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation
shall not be allowed to grow on the lagoon/storage pond embankments. All trees shall be
removed in accordance with good engineering practices. Lagoon/storage pond areas shall be
accessible, and vegetation shall be kept mowed.
13. At the time of sludge removal from a lagoon/storage pond, the sludge must be managed in
accordance with the CAWMP. When removal of sludge from the lagoon is necessary, provisions
must be taken to prevent damage to the lagoon dikes and liner.
14. Lagoons/storage ponds shall be kept free of foreign debris including, but not limited to, tires,
bottles, light bulbs, gloves, syringes or any other solid waste.
15. The facility must have at least one of the following items at all times: (a) adequate animal waste
application and handling equipment, (b) a lease, or other written agrcement, for the use of the
necessary equipment, or (c) a contract with a third party applicator capable of providing adequate
waste application.
4 February 20, 2009
Permit Number AWG100000
16. The Permittee shall designate a certified animal waste management system operator with a valid
certification to be in charge of the animal waste management system. The waste management
system shall be operated by the Operator in Charge (OIC) or a person under the OIC's
supervision.
17. In accordance with 1 SA NCAC 8F .0203(2)(2), the OIC or a designated back-up OIC of a Type
A Animal Waste Management System shall inspect, or a person under the supervision of an OIC
or designated back-up OIC shall inspect, the land application site as often as necessary to insure
that the animal waste is land applied in accordance with the CAWMP. In no case shall the time
between inspections be more than 120 minutes during the application of waste. A record of each
inspection shall be recorded on forms supplied by, or approved by, the Division and shall include
the date, time, sprayfseld number and name of the operator for each inspection. Inspection shall
include but not be limited -to visual observation of application equipment, spray fields, subsurface
drain outlets, ditches, and drainage ways for any discharge of waste.
The Permittee may assert as an affirmative defense in any enforcement action alleging
noncompliance with the requirements imposed in this condition that such noncompliance was
due to circumstances beyond the Permittee's control. A notation shall be made on the form
indicating the inspection affected by such circumstance and an explanation setting forth the
circumstances claimed to have been beyond the Permittee's control shall be submitted with the
form.
18. The Director may require any permittee to install and operate flow meters with flow totalizers
based on the facility's violations and/or incomplete or incorrect record keeping events.
19. No waste shall be applied in wind conditions that might reasonably be expected to cause the mist
to reach surface waters or wetlands or cross property lines or field boundaries.
20. The Permittee shall maintain buffer strips or other equivalent practices as specified in the
facility's CAWMP near feedlots, manure storage areas and land application areas.
21. Waste shall not be applied on land that is flooded, saturated with water, frozen or snow covered
at the time of land application.
22. Land application of waste is prohibited during precipitation events. The Permitter shall consider
pending weather conditions in making the decision to land apply waste and shall document the
weather conditions at the time of land application on forms supplied by or approved by the
Division.
Land application of waste shall cease within four (4) hours of the time that the National Weather
Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, or a Flood Watch associated with
a tropical system including a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression for the county in
which the permitted facility is located. Watches and warnings are posted on the National
Weather Service's website located at: www.weather.goi . More detailed website information
can be found on Page 2 of the Certificate of Coverage. Watch and warning information can also
be obtained by calling the local National Weather Service Office that serves the respective
county, which can be found on Page 2 of the Certificate of Coverage.
The Director may require any permittee to install, operate and maintain devices on all irrigation
pumps/equipment designed to automatically stop irrigation activities during precipitation. This
decision will be based on the facility's compliance history for irrigation events.
February 20, 2009
Permit Number AWGI00000
23. Land application activities shall cease on any application site that exceeds a Mehlich 3 Soil Test
Index for Copper of greater than 3,000 (108 pounds per acre) or Zinc of greater than 3,000 (213
pounds per acre).
24. All waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated once in the first two years after
issuance of the COC and then at least once every two years thereafter. The results must be
documented on forms provided by, or approved by, the Division.
25. Any major structural repairs to lagoons/storage ponds must have written documentation from a
technical specialist certifying proper design and installation. However, if a piece of equipment is
being replaced with a piece of equipment of the identical specifications, no technical specialist
approval is necessary [i.e. piping, reels, valves, pumps (if the gallons per minute (gpm) capacity
is not being increased or decreased), etc.] unless the replacement involves disturbing the
lagoon/storage pond embankment or liner.
26. Crops for which animal waste is land applied must be removed from the land application site and
properly managed and utilized unless other management practices are approved in the CAWMP.
27. In accordance with MRCS North Carolina Conservation Practice Standard No. 359 "Waste
Treatment Lagoon", an operator may temporarily lower lagoon levels to provide irrigation water
during drought periods and to provide additional temporary storage for excessive rainfall during
the hurricane season and in preparation for the following winter months. All conditions of
NRCS NC Standard No. 359 must be satisfied prior to lowering lagoon levels below designed
stop pump levels.
Ell. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
An inspection of the waste collection, treatment, and storage structures, and runoff control
measures shall be conducted and documented at a frequency to insure proper operation but at
least monthly and after all storm events of greater than one (1) inch in 24 hours. For example,
lagoons/storage ponds, and other structures should be inspected for evidence of erosion, leakage,
damage by animals or discharge. Inspection shall also include visual observation of subsurface
drain outlets, ditches, and drainage ways for any discharge of waste.
Monitoring and Recording Freeboard Levels
a. Highly visible waste -level gauges shall be maintained to mark the level of waste in each
lagoon/storage pond that does not gravity feed through a free flowing transfer pipe into a
subsequent structure. The gauge shall have readily visible permanent markings.
The waste level in each lagoon with a waste level gauge shall be monitored and recorded
weekly on forms supplied by or approved by the Division,
The Director may require more frequent monitoring and recording of waste levels based on
the facility's compliance history for freeboard violations.
b. Any facility which experiences freeboard violations in any two consecutive years
following the issuance of this General Permit, or as determined necessary by the Director,
shall monitor and record waste levels as follows:
February 20, 2009
Permit Number AWG100000
In addition to the facility's existing lagoon waste -level gauges, automated lagoon/storage
pond waste -level monitors and recorders (monitored and recorded at least hourly) must be
installed on all treatment and storage structures covered by a COC issued under this
General Permit to measure and record freeboard. This equipment must be properly
maintained and calibrated in a manner consistent with manufacturer's operation and
maintenance recommendations. This automated equipment must be in place no later than
ninety (90) days following notification from the Director. The Director may determine
that installation of automated waste level monitors is not required if the Permittee can
demonstrate that preventative measures were taken to avoid the violations and that the
violations resulted from conditions beyond the Permittee's control.
If an automated level monitor(s) becomes inoperable, the Permittee shall:
i. report the problem by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon
as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours following first knowledge of the
problem; and,
ii. make any needed repairs to the equipment as quickly as possible, and take and record
daily waste levels at the same time every day until such time as the automated
equipment is placed back into operation.
C. The Director may require new or modified waste -level gauges at any facility if it is
determined that the existing gauges are not adequate to accurately indicate actual lagoon
levels, or the various lagoon levels required to be maintained by this General Permit or the
facility's CAWMP.
Monitoring and Recording Precipitation Events
a. Precipitation events at facilities issued a COC to operate under this General Permit shall be
monitored and recorded as follows:
A rain gauge must be installed at a site that is representative of the weather conditions at
the farm's land application site(s) to measure all precipitation events. The precipitation
type and amount must be recorded daily for all precipitation events and maintained on site
for review by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Department).Daily
records do not need to be maintained for those days without precipitation events.
b. The Director may require that an automated rain gauge and recorder must be installed on
site to measure and record all precipitation events. This equipment must be properly
maintained and calibrated in a manner consistent with manufacturer's operation and
maintenance recommendations. This automated equipment must be in place no later than
ninety (90) days following receipt of notice from the Director.
If an automated rain gauge(s) becomes inoperable, the Permittee shall:
i. report the problem by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon
as possible, but in no case more than twenty four (24) hours following first
knowledge of the problem; and,
ii. make any needed repairs to the equipment as quickly as possible, and take and record
all rainfall events until such time as the automated equipment is placed back into
operation.
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4. A representative Standard Soil Fertility Analysis, including pH, phosphorus, copper, and zinc,
shall be conducted on each application field receiving animal waste in accordance with NCGS
143-215.1 OC(e)(6). As of the effective date of this General Permit, the Statute requires that the
analysis be conducted at least annually.
5. An analysis of the animal waste shall be conducted in accordance with recommended laboratory
sampling procedures as close to the time of application as practical and at least within sixty (60)
days (before or after) of the date of application. Every reasonable effort shall be made to have
the waste analyzed prior to the date of application and as close to the time of waste application as
possible. This analysis shall include the following parameters:
Nitrogen Zinc
Phosphorus Copper
6. The Permittee shall record all irrigation and land application event(s) including hydraulic loading
rates, nutrient loading rates and cropping information. The Permittee shall also record removal of
solids and document nutrient loading rates if disposed of on -site, or record the off -site
location(s). These records must be on forms supplied by, or approved by, the Division_
7. A record shall be created and maintained of all transfers of waste between waste structures on the
same site not typically operated in series. Such record shall include at least the identity of the
structure from which the waste was transferred, the identity of the structure receiving the waste,
the date and time of transfer and the total volume of waste transferred.
8. The Permittee must maintain monthly stocking records for the facility and make the records
available to the Department.
9. If, for any reason, there is a discharge from the waste collection, treatment, storage and
application systems (including the land application. sites), to surface waters or wetlands, the
Permittee is required to make notification in accordance with Condition Ill. 13. The discharge
notification shall include the following information:
a. Description of the discharge: A description of the discharge including an estimate of the
volume discharged, a description of the flow path to the receiving surface waters or
wetlands and a site sketch showing the path of the waste.
b. Time of the discharge: The length of time of the discharge, including the exact dates and
times that it started and stopped, and if not stopped, the anticipated time the discharge is
expected to continue.
C. Cause of the discharge: A detailed statement of the cause of the discharge. If caused by a
precipitation event, detailed information from the on -site rain gauge concerning the inches
and duration of the precipitation event.
d. All steps being taken to reduce, stop and cleanup the discharge. All steps to be taken to
prevent future discharges from the same cause.
e. Analysis of the waste: A copy of the last waste analysis conducted as required by
Condition Ill. 5. above.
f. A waste sample, obtained within seventy-two (72) hours following first knowledge of the
discharge to surface waters or wetlands, from the source lagoon/storage pond, shall be
analyzed for the following minimum parameters:
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Fecal coliform bacteria Five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5)
Total suspended solids Total phosphorous
Ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N) Total Kjcldahi nitrogen (TKN)
Nitrate nitrogen (NO3-N)
Monitoring results must be submitted to the Division within thirty (30) days of the
discharge event.
10. In accordance with 15A NCAC 02T .0108(c), the Division may require any monitoring and
reporting (including but not limited to groundwater, surface water or wetland, waste, sludge, soil,
lagoon/storage pond levels and plant tissue) necessary to determine the source, quantity, quality,
and effect of animal waste upon the surface waters, groundwaters or wetlands. Such monitoring,
including its scope, frequency, duration and any sampling, testing, and reporting systems, shall
meet all applicable Division requirements.
11. A copy of this General Permit, the facility's COC, certification forms, lessee and landowner
agreements, the CAWMP and copies of all records required by this General Permit and the
facility's CAWMP shall be maintained by the Permittee in chronological and legible form for a
minimum of three (3) years. Records include but are not limited to: soil and waste analyses, rain
gauge readings, freeboard levels, irrigation and land application event(s), past inspection reports
and operational reviews, animal stocking records, records of additional nutrient sources applied
(including but not limited to sludges, unused feedstuff leachate, milk waste, septage and
commercial fertilizer), cropping information, waste application equipment testing and
calibration, and records of removal of solids to off -site location(s). These records shall be
maintained on forms provided or approved by the Division and shall be readily available at the
facility (stored at places such as the farm residence, office, outbuildings, etc.) where animal
waste management activities are being conducted for the life of this General Permit, unless
otherwise specified in this General Permit.
12, Within fifteen (15) working days of receiving the request from the Division, the Permittee shall
provide to the Division one (1) copy of all requested information and reports related to the
operation of the animal waste management system. Once received by the Division, all such
information and reports become public information, unless they constitute confidential
information under NC G.S. 132-1.2, and shall be made available to the public by the Division as
specified in Chapter 132 of the General Statutes.
13. Regional Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon as
possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours following first knowledge of the
occurrence of any of the following events:
a. Any discharge to ditches, surface waters or wetlands.
b. Any discharge that poses a serious threat to the environment or human safety or health.
C. Failure to maintain storage capacity in a lagoon/storage pond greater than or equal to that
required in Condition V. 2. of this General Permit.
d. Over applying waste either in excess of the limits set out in the CAWMP or where runoff
enters surface waters or wetlands.
e. Failure of any component of the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system resulting in a discharge to surface waters or wetlands.
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f. Any failure of the waste treatment and disposal system that renders the facility incapable
of adequately receiving, treating or storing the waste and/or sludge.
g. A spill or discharge from a vehicle transporting waste or sludge to the land application
field which results in a discharge to surface waters or wetlands.
It. A spill or discharge from a vehicle transporting waste or sludge to the land application
field which results in a discharge that poses a serious threat to surface waters, wetlands, or
human health or safety.
i. Any deterioration or leak in a lagoon/storage pond that poses an immediate threat to the
environment or human safety or health.
For any emergency, which requires immediate reporting after normal business hours, contact
must be made with the Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368.
The Permittee shall also file a written report to the appropriate Division Regional Office within
five (5) calendar days following fast knowledge of the occurrence. This report shall outline
the actions taken or proposed to be taken to correct the problem and to ensure that the problem
does not recur. The requirement to file a written report may not be waived by the Division
Regional Office.
14. The Director may require any permittee to file an annual certification report based on the
compliance history of the facility. If required, the report must be filed on forms provided by the
Division.
15. The Director may require facilities to submit additional reports and/or certifications based on the
facility's compliance history.
16. In the event of a discharge of 1,000 gallons or more of waste to surface waters or wetlands, the
Permittee must issue a press release to all print and electronic news media that provide general
coverage in the county in which the discharge occurred setting out the details of the discharge.
The press release must be issued within forty-eight (48) hours after it is determined that the
discharge has reached the surface waters or wetlands. A copy of the press release and a list of
the news media to which it was distributed must be kept for at least one (1) year after the
discharge and must be distributed to any person upon request.
17. In the event of a discharge of 15,000 gallons or more of animal waste to surface waters or
wetlands, a public notice is required in addition to the press release described in Condition III 16.
The public notice must be placed in a newspaper having general circulation in the county in
which the discharge occurred and the county immediately downstream within ten (10) days of the
discharge. The nunimum content of the notice is the name of the facility, location of the
discharge, estimated volume of waste entering state waters, time and date discharge occurred,
duration of the discharge, identification water body that was discharged into including creek and
river basin if applicable, actions taken to prevent further discharge, and a facility contact person
and phone number.
18. If a discharge of 1,000,000 gallons of wastewater or more reaches surface waters or wetlands, the
appropriate Division Regional Office must be contacted to determine in what additional counties,
if any, a public notice must be published. A copy of all public notices and proof of publication
must be sent to the Division within thirty (30) days of the discharge.
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19. All facilities, which are issued a COC to operate under this General Permit, shall conduct a
survey of the sludge accumulation in all lagoons every year. The survey report should be written
on forms provided or approved by the Division and shall include a sketch showing the depth of
sludge in the various locations within each lagoon. This survey frequency may be reduced if it
can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Division that the rate of sludge accumulation does
not warrant an annual survey.
If the sludge accumulation is such that the structure does not satisfy the criteria set by NRCS NC
Conservation Practice Standard No. 359, a sludge removal or management plan must be
submitted to the appropriate Division Regional Office within ninety (90) days of the
determination. The plan shall describe removal and waste utilization procedures to be used.
Compliance regarding sludge levels must be achieved within two (2) years of the determination.
20. If required by 15A NCAC 02T Section .1300, the Division may notify the permittee to conduct
compliance water quality monitoring on surface and/or groundwater during the period of this
General Permit. This monitoring will not be required until such time as the Division notifies the
permittee. A monitoring plan shall be established within the time specified by the above
referenced rules. All monitoring must be performed using standard sampling protocol, tested at a
laboratory approved by the Division, and results must be submitted to the Division.
IV. INSPECTIONS AND ENTRY
The Permittee shall allow any authorized representative of the Department, upon the presentation
of credentials and other documents as may be required by law and in accordance with reasonable
and appropriate biosecurity measures, to:
a. Enter the Permittee's premises where a regulated facility or activity is located or conducted,
or where records must be kept under the conditions of this General Permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this General Permit;
c. Inspect, at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this General Permit; and,
d. Sample or monitor, at reasonable times, for the purpose of assuring permit compliance, any
substances or parameters at any location.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
l . The issuance of a COC to operate under this General Permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the
responsibility for compliance with all applicable surface water, wetlands, groundwater and air
quality standards or for damages to surface waters, wetlands or groundwaters resulting from the
animal operation.
The maximum waste level in lagoons/storage ponds shall not exceed that specified in the
facility's CAWMP. At a minimum, maximum waste level for lagoons/storage ponds must not
exceed the level that provides adequate storage to contain the 25-year, 24-hour storm event plus
an additional one (1) foot of structural freeboard except that there shall be no violation of this
condition if. (a) there is a storm event more severe than a 25-year, 24-hour event, (b) the
Permittce is in compliance with its CAWMP, and (c) there is at least one (1) foot of structural
freeboard.
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In addition to the above requirements, for new and expanding farms with lagoon and storage
pond designs completed after September 1, 1996, storage must also be provided for the heavy
rainfall factor for the lagoons/storage pond. In case of lagoons/storage ponds in series that are
gravity fed, the 25-year, 24-hour storm event and/or the heavy rainfall factor storage requirement
for the system may be designed into the lowest lagoon/storage pond in the system. However,
adequate freeboard must be designed into the upper lagoons/storage ponds to allow sufficient
storage to prevent the waste level from rising into the structural freeboard while the storm water
is draining into the lowest structure in the system.
Any containment basin, such as a lagoon or a storage pond, used for waste management shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of this General Permit until properly
closed. When the containment basin is properly closed in accordance with the MRCS NC
Conservation Practice Standard. No. 360 "Closure of Waste Impoundments," February 2008 or
any subsequent amendment, the containment basin shall not be subject to the requirements of this
General Permit. The Permittee must submit a letter to the Division to request rescission of the
COC by providing documentation of closure of all containment basins.
Closure shall also include a minimum of 24 hours pre -notification of the Division and submittal
of the Animal Waste Storage Pond and Lagoon Closure Report Form to the address identified on
the form within fifteen (15) days of completion of closure.
4. This General Permit allows for the distribution of up to four cubic yards of manure per visit to
individuals for personal use. The Permittee must provide the recipient(s) with information on the
nutrient content of the manure. Distribution of greater quantities must be to individuals or
businesses permitted to distribute the waste, or to be land applied to sites identified in the
Permittee's CAWMP.
The Permince must inform the recipi6t(s) of his/her responsibilities to properly manage the land
application of manure. Record keeping for the distribution of manure up to four (4) cubic yards
per visit to individuals for personal use is not required.
The annual permit fee shall be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by
the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly constitutes grounds for revocation of its COC to
operate under this General Permit.
Failure of the Permittee to maintain, in full force and effect, lessee and landowner agreements,
which are required in the CAWMP, shall constitute grounds for revocation of its COC to operate
under this General Permit.
A COC to operate under this General Permit is not transferable. In the event there is a desire for
the facility to change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a Notification of
Change of Ownership form must be submitted to the Division, including documentation from the
parties involved and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. This request shall be
submitted within sixty (60) days of change of ownership. The request will be considered on its
merits and may or may not be approved.
A COC to operate under this General Permit is effective only with respect to the nature and
volume of wastes described in the application and other supporting data. The Permittee shall
notify the Division immediately of any applicable information not provided in the permit
application.
Any proposed modification to an animal waste management system including the installation of
lagoon covers shall require approval from the Division prior to construction.
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9. If the Permittee wishes to continue an activity regulated by this General Permit after the
expiration date of this General Permit, the Permittee must apply for and obtain a new COC.
Renewal applications must be filed at least 180 days prior to the expiration of the General
Permit.
10. The issuance of a COC to operate under this General Permit does not prohibit the Division from
reopening and modifying the General Permit or COC, revoking and reissuing the General Permit
or COC, or terminating the General Permit or COC as allowed by the appropriate laws, rules, and
regulations.
11. The Director may require any person, otherwise eligible for coverage under this General Permit,
to apply for an individual permit by notifying that person that an application is required.
12. The Groundwater Compliance Boundary is established by 15A NCAC 2L .0102 and 15A NCAC
2T .0103. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance .
Boundary is subject to the requirements of 15A NCAC 2L and the Division in addition to the
penalty provisions applicable under the North Carolina General Statutes.
13. 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.
VI. PENALTIES
Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this General Permit; the facility's
COC; the facility's CAWMP; and/or applicable state law; may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the Division including but not limited to the modification of the animal
waste management system, civil penalties, criminal penalties and injunctive relief.
The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this General Permit. Any permit
noncompliance constitutes a violation of state law and is grounds for enforcement action; for
permit coverage termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of a permit
coverage renewal application.
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action to claim that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
conditions of this General Permit.
VIL DEFINITIONS
25-year, 24-hour rainfall or storm event means the maximum 24-hour precipitation event with a
probable recurrence interval of once in 25 years, as defined by the National Weather Service in Technical
Paper Number 40, "Rainfall Frequency Atlas of the United States," May 1961, and subsequent
amendments, or equivalent regional or state rainfall probability information developed therefrom.
Agronomic rates means the amount of animal waste and/or other nutrient sources to be applied to lands
as outlined in NRCS NC Conservation Practice Standards No. 590 "Nutrient Management" and No. 633
"Waste Utilization" or as recommended by the NCDA&CS and the North Carolina Cooperative
Extension Service at the time of certification of the Animal Waste Management Plan by the appropriate
certified technical specialist.
Amendment to the CAWMP means a change and/or addition to a part(s) of the plan, and requires that
the change and/or addition adhere to current applicable standards. The following are examples of
amendments to the CAWMP:
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• In an existing CAWMP, a change in crops and/or cropping pattern that utilizes 25% or less of the N
generated is considered a plan amendment. Additional acreage needed to facilitate the change in
crops and/or cropping pattern is permissible and considered part of the amendment.
• The addition of winter crops and/or interseeded perennial crops are considered amendments to an
existing CAWMP when the operation does not require additional acreage and/or crops for N
utilization, and does not exceed the 25% criteria stated above.
• When a CAWMP cannot meet N utilization requirements due to land lost to irrigation inefficiency
(useable versus total acres), then the CAWMP may be amended to increase available acreage and/or
change the crop for N utilization. This is the only exception to the 25% N criteria for plan revision.
• Inclusions of emergency action plans, and insect, odor and mortality checklists are considered
CAWMP amendments.
• Including additional acreage for land application beyond what is required in the existing CAWMP is
considered a plan amendment.
Animal feeding operation means a lot or facility (other than an aquatic animal production facility)
where the following conditions are met: (i) animals (other than aquatic animals) have been, are, or will be
stabled or confined and fed or maintained for a total of forty five (45) days or more in any twelve (12)
month period, and (ii) crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post -harvest residues are not sustained in the
normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility. Two or more animal feeding operations
under common ownership are considered to be a single animal feeding operation if they adjoin each
other, or if they use a common area or system for the disposal of wastes.
Certification means technical specialist certification of the CAWMP in accordance with the
requirements of 15A NCAC 02T .1304. It is unrelated to terms "Annual Certification" as used in
Condition 111.14 of this Permit, and the "No Discharge Certification Option" allowed by the November
2008 EPA CAFO Rule.
Ditch means any man made channel for the purpose of moving water off a site to the surface waters.
Excessive Ponding means any area of the application field where visible liquid waste is ponded on the
surface of the land application site more than four (4) hours following the application of waste.
Excessive ponding also means any areas where the ponding of waste has resulted in crop failure.
Groundwaters means any subsurface waters, as defined in 15A NCAC 2L .0102.
Land application means the application of wastewater and/or waste solids onto or incorporation into the
soil.
Major changes to the CAWMP means changes in the number of animals, type of operation (feeder to
finish to wean to feeder), retrofit of a lagoon, installation of a new irrigation system, and similar type
changes. Recertification is only required for major changes to the CAWMP. Major changes to a facility
must first be approved by DWQ. The new CAWMP and the certification shall be submitted with a
request that the COC be amended to reflect the changes. The facility may not make the changes until a
new or amended COC has been issued.
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Revision to the CAWMP means a change to an entire CAWMP to meet current applicable standards. A
CAWMP must be revised if the operation cannot utilize all N nitrogen generated by the animal
production in accordance with the existing CAWMP, except for the specific conditions noted in the
CAWMP amendment criteria as previously defined. For an existing CAWMP, a change in crops and/or
cropping pattern that utilizes more than 25% of the N generated by the operation is considered a plan
revision. Any change to an existing CAWMP, whether an amendment or revision, must be signed and
dated by both the producer and a technical specialist for the new CAWMP to be valid. A revision of the
CAWMP does not require recertification.
State Waters means all surface waters, wetlands, groundwaters and waters of the United States located
in the State.
Surface Waters means any stream, river, brook, swamp, lake, sound, tidal estuary, bay, creek, reservoir,
waterway, or other surface body or surface accumulation of water, whether public or private, or natural
or artificial, that is contained in, flows through, or borders upon any portion of the State of North
Carolina, including any portion of the Atlantic Ocean over which the State has jurisdiction as well as any
additional Waters of the United States which are located in the State.
Waste means manure, animal waste, process wastewater and/or sludge generated at an animal feeding
operation.
Wetlands means areas that are inundated or saturated by an accumulation of surface or groundwater at a
frequency and duration sufficient to support, and under normal circumstances do support a prevalence of
vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, as defined in 15A NCAC 2B .0202.
This General Permit issued the 20th day of February, 2009.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Director
Caeenn ullins
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number AWG100000
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Waldid, P.E. Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secr()
Dixie Chops Inc
P.M. Farm
187 Dixie Chops Ln
Clinton, NC 28328
October 22, 2012
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA282143
P.M. Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
Dear Dixie Chops Inc:
In accordance with your August 24, 2012 request to seek coverage under the Swine Waste Management
System NPDES General Permit, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC)
issued to Dixie Chops Inc, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management system in
accordance with NP`bES General Permit NCA200000.
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30i 2017 and replaces the State
COC (AWS820143) issued to this facility with an expiration date of October 1, 2009.
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 P.M. Farm, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 2950
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0
Farrow io Finisli: 0 Farrow to -Feeder: 0 —
Boar/Stud: 0
Gilts: 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 unneccessaryi 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
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 pay careful attention to the record keening and monitoring conditions in this permit. The
Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be com leted and returned to the Division of
Water Ouaiity by no later than March 1st of each Year.
1636 Dail Service Center, Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: 919-807-64M \ FAX: 919-807- 492
Internet www.wwaleroualitv.ora
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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.
Up6n 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. :0 111 (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 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.
In accordance with Condition I.1.27 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within
four (4) hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical
Storm Warning, or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the
facility is located. You may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the
Raleigh, NC National Weather Service office at (919) 515-8209, or by visiting their website at:
www.erh.noaa.gov/er/rah/
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 COO or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at
(919)807-6464.
Sincerely,
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
APS Central Files (Permit No. NCA282143)
AFO Notebooks
Murphy -Brown, LLC
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Cht ales-Walald, P.E. Dee Freeman
Govemor Director Secretary
October 22, 2012
Dixie Chops Inc
P.M. Farm
187 Dixie Chops Ln
Clinton, NC 28328
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA282143
P.M. Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
Dear Dixie Chops Inc:
In accordance with your August 24, 2012 request to seek coverage under the Swine Waste Management
System NPDES General Permit, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC)
issued to Thomas H. Godwin, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management system
in accordance with NPDES General Permit NCA200000.
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until June 30, 2017 and replaces the State
COC (AWS820143) issued to this facility with an expiration date of October 1, 2009.
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 Godwin Farms, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 2950 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
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 pay careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. The
Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned to the Division of
Water Quality by no later than March 1st of each year.
1636 Mail Servioe Center, Raleigh, !North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 512 N. Salisbury SL Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone! 919-807-64641 FAX: 919-807-6492
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NorthCarolina
Naturally
An Equal Opportunity t Affirmative Action Employer
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.
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 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 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.
In accordance with Condition 111.27 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within
four (4) hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical
Storm Warning, or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the
facility is located. You may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the
Raleigh, NC National Weather Service office at (919) 515-8209, or by visiting their website at:
www.erh.noaa.p-ov/er/rah/
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) 807-6464.
Sincerely,
)f-z &� e-
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
APS Central Files (Permit No. NCA282143)
AFO Notebooks
Murphy -Brown, LLC
State of North Carolina RECEEVED/DENR/DWQ
Department of Environment and Natural Resources MAR 19 2011
Division of Water Quality i
Animal Feeding Operations Permit Application For,, Protecti011 SeCt�00
(THIS FORM MA Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINA '
NPDES General Permit - Existing Animal Waste Qperations
1. GENERAL; INFORMATION: 1
DENR--FRO
1.1 Facility name: Dude Cops Inc.! PM FarinMU 2 1202
I I Print Land Owner's name: Dixie Chops, Inc. D'A rYfQ
1.3 Mailing address: 187 Dixie Chops Lane
City, State: Clinton., NC ! Zip: 28328
Telephone number (include area code): ( 910) 592 - 1799
1.4 Physical address: 187 Dixie ChoDs Lane
City, State: Clinton, NC Zip: 28328
Telephone number (include area code): ( 910) 92 - 1799
1.5 County where facility is located: Sampson
1.6 Facility location (directions from nearest major highway, using SR numbers for state roads): Off US 701, 7.5 miles south of
Clinton on rigig on Dixie Cho6 Lane }
1.7 Farm Managers name (if different from Land Owner): i
1.8 Lessee's /ilntegratoes name (if applicable; circle which type is listed): Murphy -Brown
1.9 Facility's'original start-up date: --1978 Date(s) of facility expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility number: 82-143
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2.2 Operation Description:
Please enter the Design Capacity of the system. The "No. of Animals" should be the maxiinum number for which the waste
management structures were designed_
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Type of Swine No. of Animals T e of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Castle No. of Animals
❑ Wean.to Feeder ❑ Layer ❑ Beef Brood Cow
Feeder to Finish 2950 ❑ Non -Layer ❑ Beef Feeder
❑ Farrow to Wean (# sow) i ❑ Turkey ❑ Beef Stocker Calf
❑ Farrow to Feeder (# sow) ❑ Turkey Pou Its
❑ Farrow to Finish (# sow)
❑ Wean to Finish (# sow)
❑ Gilts
❑ Soar/Stud
❑ Other; Type of Livestock on the farm:
❑ Dairy Calf
❑ Dairy Heifer
❑ Dry Cow
❑ Milk Cow
No. of Animals:
FORM; AWO-NPDES-G-E 1/10/06 Page 1 of 5
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
i
system): 29.55 Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP: 29.55
2.4 Number of lagoons: 1 Total Capacity (cubic feet): 5.72,756 Required Capacity (cubic feet): 566,595
Number of Storage Ponds: Total Capacity (cubic feet): Required Capacity (cubic feet):
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 1 W of any of the application fields? YES or (circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the waste management system? YE (circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? ojjj�)NO (circle one)
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST:
i
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
Applicants Initials
3.1 One completed and signers original and two copies of the application for NPDES General Permit
- Animal Waste Operations;
{
32 Three copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied and a county road map with the location of the S
facility indicated; `�
3.3 Three 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 permit application for 1
animal waste operations. j
The CAWMP must include the following components. Some of these components may not have been required at the time
the facility was certified but should be added io the CAWMP for permitting purposes:
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.)
33.3. 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!.fto 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. l2 Insect Control Checklist with chosen bcst management practices noted
3.3. l3 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
3.3. l4 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. (Composting, waste transfers, etc.)
FORM: AWQNPDES-G-E 1/10106 Page 2 of 5
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I, Dixie Chops, Inc. Richard Edwards (Land Owner's name listed
in question 1 2), attest that this application for Dixie Chaps, Inc. PM Farm (F'aciiity 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 ed to me incomplete.
SigrraturE s . ►�.1� Date
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I,
(Manager's name listed in question 1.61 attest that this
application for 1I (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 p nroomplete.
Signature
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS UNIT
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 733-3221
FAX NUMBER: (919) 715-6048
FORM: AWO-NPDES-G-E 1/10/06 Page 3 of 5
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Operator: Dixie Chops PM Farw County: Sampson Date: 03/15/12
Distance to�nearest residence (other than owner): 1500.0 feet
1. AVERAGEILIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0 sows (farrow to
finish)
x .1417
lbs.
- 0
lbs
0 sows (farrow to
feeder)
x 522
lbs.
- 0
lbs
2950 head (finishing
only)
x 135
lbs_
= 398250
lbs
0 sows (farrow to
Wean)
x 433
lbs.
= 0
lbs
0 haad (wean to feeder)
x 30
lbs.
= 0
lbs
Descria other
0
Total Average Live Weight = 398250 lbs
2. MINIMUM�REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 398250 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 398250 cubic feet
3. SrORAGEIVOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
f
Volume = 0.;0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
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k
Inside top length (feet)--------------------- 506.0
Inside top width -(feet) ---------------------- 125.0
To of dike elevation (feet)------------------ 52.0
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------ 36.4
Freeboard (feet)----------------------------- 1.0
Side slopes (inside lagoon)-------------------- 2.5 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
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SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDEI SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
2.5 2.;5 2.5 2.5 501.0 120.0 14.6
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
j 501.0 120.0 60120 (AREA OF TOP)
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AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH _
428.0 47.0 20116 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
-LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
{464.5 83.5 155143 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 41
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] DEPTH/6
60120..0 155143.0 20116.0 2.4
Total Designed Volume Available = 572756 GU. Fr.
5_ TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
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DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
1 506.0 12510 63250.0 square feet
Biildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
i TOTAL DA 63250.0 square feet
Design temporary±storage per=riod to be 175 days.
5A. Volumelof waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 398250 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 175 days
Volume = 707263 gals. or 94553.8 cubic feet
t
58. Volumel 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 = 020 gallons/day 175 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.60 cubic feet
5C. Volumelo€ rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
175 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in " DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 36895.,8 cubic feet
5D. Volumelof 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.,0 inches ♦ 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 36895.-8 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A.
94554
cubic
feet
5B.
0
cubic
feet
5C.
36896
cubic
feet
5D.
36896
cubic
feet
TOTAL 168345 cubic feet
SUMMARYI
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Temporary storage period=======_============>
Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========>
25 year - 24 hour rainfall==================>
Side
Inside top
inside top
Top of dike
Bottom of lagoon:elevation==================>
T6tal required volume=======================>
Actual design volume========================>
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===>
Stop pumping
jMust be > or =,to the SHWT elev.==========>
Must be > or =!to min. req. treatment el.=>
Required minimum treatment volume===========>
volume at stop pumping elevation= ==========>
Start pumping
'Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
175
7.0
7.0
1.0
2.5
506.0
125.0
52.0
36.4
566595
572756
42.4
47.9
42.4
42.4
398250
401055
50.4
days
inches
inches
feet
: 1
feet
feet
fast
feet
cu. ft.
cu. ft.
feet
feet
feet
feet
cu. ft.
cu. ft.
feet
Actual volume less 25
yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==>
535860
cu.
Volume at start pumping
elevation===========>
534331
cu.
Required volume to be
pumped================>
131450
cu.
Actual volume planned
to be pumped==========>
133276
cu.
Min. thickness of soil
liner when required==>
2.3
feet
DESIGNED BY:
APPROVED BY:
i DATE :
DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS Ia-
ft.
ft.
ft.
ft.
OPERATION & MAINi ENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
important to r,,anage levels so :h;• •ors do not h ro d extended o _, r have ;. b,ems urir:g en�e rain}- and
wet Periods.
tiicx� munin storaze Capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormanz.(suf-h as Winte=iime for bermudagrass) or when is ere are
exter',Ged r air:'✓ spells such as the thunderstorm,, season ir, the surnmer4drne. This means
that at the first si-,^s or plant grceth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
recelve lagoon hquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
perioLs. In the late summeriearly Pali the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every• efrort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minirinum liquid level as lor.g as :he weather and waste
utllization plan vrlll allow it.
_tt .r.amg until t_h C lagoon has rea-- ned its
maximum sLo,a�CJa ca `f:.c,be:ore sta=iL" e_ o
in loate Coe= not leave roam for storing excess �vat3r uL:rl'lg extended wet Periods.
Over=lo`1f from the lagoon for any reason _ wept a 23-v=ar, 2=-hc:jr S%orm IS a v[OlatlCrl Of
state lam' and subJect to penalty action.
i ne routine maintenance or a 12-corl involves the following:
Maintenance o a vegetative cover for the damn.
Fescue or cornmon bermudaerass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, it needed, to
maintain a vigorous sand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils tes`, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding are -as
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-110-10, or
equivalent.
BrusF, and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This role-, be
done by mowing, spraying, gra{Ire, chopping, or a co-'bination of
these oractices. This should be done at least once a year and
pcssibly twice in years +L1at weather cord; Eons are favorable for
heavy vegetative ;rowtn.
NOT E: h vegetation is controlled by spraving, tie he'bicide mu5t :not be allow -ad to enter
the lagoon water. Such cher-iicals coul� ha'rn the bacteria in the !a --con that are treating
the We_ -.I
Maintenance In5fpeCILions of the entire lagoon; should be made during the initial filling of
lagoon and at leasr rnonthly and after major rainfall and storr-s ev-nt5. Items to be
checked should Include, as a rnininl'jrn, i`e ifllloWlr3g:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow PiPa —loot. for:
I . separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. ac-Um'alation of salts or minerals
overall condition of pipe;
1_ag6on surface --IOC k, iof:
] . undesirable vegetative growth
?. floating or lodged debris
Embarkment ---look for:
T. settlement, cracking, or "j;4g" hales
? side slope stability--s; jrnps or buiges
3. wet or damp areas on the b?ck slope
4. ' erosion due to lack of vegetation or as are -sit of wave action
5. rodent da:rage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner darrlage Idue to w2Ve a_ is ,, ca�;sed by S ron�,:
'.Inds. inese waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby we2kening Cne lagoon darn.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wa`,,Z ac?ion. lF
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewali, baffles in'the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impa: s. - -
„nv of these features could lead to erosion and woakeni;,n ofthe �_m. if your lagoon has
airy Cr :ne$e teat:.ires, you should .:all an appropriate expe—, farni ,ar With des Kn an4
Co^.Struction or waste lagoons. You may need to p royid-,e a temporary fix iT there i5 ? threat
of, a waste dis&arge- However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
iechn-cal expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy ecuip,ment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not oe condurted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps --check for proper operation of:
T . recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
C",eck for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An UrIUSwally loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount or vibration, -may indicate Tina; the pump is in need or rerzir or
rep!ac.ement.
NO Pumping systems should be inspected and oPerateC' freque-itly enough so that you
are not completely "su"prised" by equipment failure. You should pe-for.-n your pumping
syseem r nainter'ance at a tirne w#-en your lagoon is at its to-w level. This will allow some
Safety time sh :::ld ?valor repairs be required. Having a near#v fUl,' lagoon is not the time
tc hink about swirdhing, repairing , or bcrrowiiig pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is full,
your neighbor's la -con is full also. You should consk�er maintaining an inventory of spare
pars or pumps.
Sur7aC2 water diversion features are designed to carr., all surface
drainage waters (slid;' as rainfall runoff, roof drainage gutter outlet-,
and parking lot runo'f) away from your lagoon ar�d o-her waste
treatment or storage str ctur es. T +-e only water `ha- should be
Coming, from your lagoon is that vv;nich comes from yo_r tlus^in-
r'11'a5 ilr'a) sys-em pipes and the rainfall that hits the lagoon di:"ectly.
`:'ou should inspect your sv5tem for .he io;lcwing:
T , adequate vegetation
2. ' i iversion capacity
riGge berm he;ght
identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. if technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to v. hen rain is predicted, and then
I ecord the level again 4 to b hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping).' This will
give ,you an idea of how f"1�JC€"1 your €2¢Oa^ leVei v.ill rise �ti'�th d Cerial.^, 'alniai am,
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. if your lagoon rises excessively, you may -
r<ave an inflow problem froi. a 5u a.ce water diversion or ChEre may be seepage into the
lagoon horn the surroL=-41ng land.
La-oon Operation
Startup:
ir1 mediateiv avier construction establish a conoe`.- 5od cover an bare soil
suraces CO avoid erosion.
�. =til new lagoon design trea:irEnt volume a; least half fiJil of wa;?r Before
v+'a5`.e Ioadirg begins, ia'!r?a C?rr not 1-0 oro6e lining or bank slopes,
.3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
end of the pipe-o.discharge near "he bottom of the lagoon during initi-a.;
filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
the lining.
�. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to wanner weather).
3. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded wit,, sludge from a nea!'Lhy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent or the full lagoon
liquid volume. This sending should occour at ieast tvvo weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
G. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. €; the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of i pound per ' 300 Cubic feet of
lagoon liquid volume unitil the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid
pH is between 7.3 a: id 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack or` bubbli; �g_ ana' excessive odor signals it:ad=cuate
biciog;'cal activity. Cor.su!taticn with a -ec-inical spec:g ist is recom,menc!ed
if these conditions occur for prolonge periods, espec'all'., during the warm
5=_a5On.
Loading:
the more frecueni;y and r e,!ila iy :.hat wastewater is aG6ed to a lagoon, tl e berter t;;e
lagoon will funk --ion. Flush sy:zzams that vvasn %A-aste into the lagoon Several tir-ies d"aity are
O;�t.,? iM�for treatment. Pit rec,arge systems, in wh,'ch c,ne or more �uiidings are drained
3rtu rerhar ed cac� day, also work Well. _
proper lagoon: sizing,
mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
gravity settling of flashed "waste solids in ar, appropriate'ry desigr.:_d Basin, or
- mi,nir;izing feed wastage and spillage_
Las,'on sludge that is removed annuarly ra:her tilde stored la^?fr^ `.L'iil:
have more nutri-ents,
have more odor, and
rewire more land to properly the nutrients.
N?moval techniques:
Hire a custom applicator
i1�'i1X tf�e slUrge ari :lagoon Itq .'it✓ W:tii a rho^oer-CAI-a`.cr E,;,p?11—
purnp th.-ou ' i large -bore sprinkler irri`a`_i�^.n sys`e„onto nsaf61.-`' _rc'p:and'
a.i^ soil i ncorpc-raze.
Dew. ater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropanc or
ioragelanG; mi : remaining sludge; purno into l gi.iid .Sluo,-a apptiCca.:or; F,SJ1
and spread onto cropiand cr foraveland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part or"lagoon by ir-igatian onto nearby crop;and or
forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
Into lagoon; allow sledge to dewater, haul and spread `.�Jt:;, fTlani:Ce spreader
onto crop;arid or forage!and; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you: must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you Would your lagoon water. The sludge w'ii! contain d-iafe.ent
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will' be
linnit c' by these nutrients as Well as any previous waste appiicatlons `c that fie'G and Crop
.requirerient. Waste application rates will be "liscussed in detail In Chapter 3.
When remov;,rg sludge, you must also pav aitenti;n to the liner io prevent da^^a_ge. Cio_e
a�tnntiC'3 by the p.+urnpef or Crag -line operator wall ensure that the fea7on Hner re."iai"Is
mtact. I. you see soil material or t:1e synthetic I ner material being �',i�,iJrbecl, yO .' S:iould
s,..p tn�, aCtiViiJ if l,m"ie{jia: ,}! n;, n , re.:r; e u„ail you are si� ? t-at the sl G?.e con be
re:noveUl without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it r; ust be ,_paired as soon as
possib;e.
5#uaoe rernovec from the lagoon hai a much 1'igher phosphorus and rea`ry me►a# Content
:hart lE1.4 . Because ct this it 5' Qli#G probably �e applied to lar-d wi,h low prlosphor�'s
and rnet-=l levels, as indicateG by a soil test, ana incorporated to recuce the chance of
erosion. Note that 'i` the sluuee is aooiizd fields � ,i es:
' :o ri l s with very i-ni�,h s�, +-t_ phospnor_s, it
Should be applied only at rates :o tre crop removal of phosphor;;;. As wig i other
wastes, always have your lagoon si_,dge anaivzed for its nu'trierit value.
I re appllcat:o,m of sludge wall Incre_.e the amount of oGor a; t:''e waste appkation sit=.
tra precaution snou!d be usec to observe the `.Nina CireCiion arC --ther conditions vvhic;l
c-3uld in.creaSe ti?e concern c� neisi;oors.
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Practi e water con servation—m;nimize building vvater.usage and
7pll€d42 t"or on 1e4kiig waterers; brtsl;en pipes and.Y25ndOWr1 triroug''i
proper ,maintenance ar,d water conservation.
Viinlrrlizi� reed Y4'a5tdge aril: 5�.i�lags b`! keeping r28dCr5 adjusted. T 7't5
�,viit reduiza the arnourit of solids entering the lagocn
hialn;?In lagoon iquid level .between the perriai.e.n.t _:orage 12vel i;1^
the lull terf'pv a."v storage level.
P�a-e visible markers or stakes on the !a-zJon bank to ---how t',re
minimum liquidulevel and the maximum iiquid ;ever (Figure 4).
"t irr icating at the earliest possible dat_ sn the spring basso' o,n
riuitrlE st -re qui!r5nneflrs and so31 mo!sture 50 it'. hi `?r1: Crar}I St0'2ge
Wlj! �re MaI%'I +i:Z O for flhe summer tnunders:orm seasor:. sirniiar€Y,
irr;ta e in tha € at, e sL;m me,niearly fall to provide rn_=x;m.um lagoon
5torava Tor Me `Vinter.
The lagoon I Iquiv ]eve! '.i1 =Id . Beyer be closer than 1 Foot to the iowest
point of the darn or en-!_ nk:: ent.
Do not purnp the lagoon liquid level lower that the permaner^,t stOM-e
level unless you are rernoving sludge.
Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
5u,rface and as tar away from the drainpipe iniets ?= possible.
Prevent additions of hedding materials, long -seer` med orage or vegetation,
r%c:lded seed, plastic syri; iges, or other foreign rnaterial5 into the €agoon.
Lrequen,ly rarnove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
Mia;ntain s ric: beae tatic-r,, rodent, an0 varrni nt `:-,ntroi clear laaocn edge's.
DO not a:iGw trees Or i2rI- bus`?es to grove o 1c2C0;, ;a^n dr ark `"2'kl^�erit.
R6move slud-e .�rorn, the lagoon el6er w;i_n the slu_ 5!e storage capacity. is
;UN or before it .`ilia 5D perc-ent of the permarie^, .`._rage vaiurne.
i� a,nirr ai Prcd'uc:loin is ti2 terminated, the owner is r sponsiEe for
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Dixie Chops Inc.
P.M. Farm
2585 Greens Bridee Rd.
Garland NC 28441
Dear Dixie Chops Inc.:
Division of Water Quaiit,,
Coeen H. Sullins
Director
February 9, 2011
D �e I reeman
Secretar ,
RECEIVED
FEB 10 2011
DENR-FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
Subject: Facility Number: AVA'S82014;
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit Requirement
The Division of Water Quality (Division) has been required by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a NPDES permit program for animal waste management
systems. The Division has developed a General NPDES Permit similar to the state Non -
Discharge General Permit that this facility is currently permitted under. Pursuant to the
requirements of North Carolina General Statutes § 14-3-2li.1. 40 Code of Federal Regulations
§122.23, and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency dated October 15, 2007, coverage under an NPDES Permit is
required of all facilities that either discharge or propose to discharge waste into to waters of the
State. 4
According to our records your facility meets the requirements for NPDES permit coverage due to
the discharge to waters of the State that occurred at your facility. As a result you are required to
apply for the NPDES Permit.
Within 90 days of receipt of this letter, complete and return the attached form, "NPDES
General Permit— Existing Animal Waste Operations." Please carefully follow the
instructions on the form. if you wish to apply for an Individual NPDES Permit instead of a
General Permit, please contact us and we will forward you that application. Two copies of your
complete Certified Animal Waste Management Plan are required with the permit
application. Please refer to the checklist on page two of the application to be sure that all
necessary documents are submitted with the application. A copy of the NPDES General Permit
may be downloaded at our website:
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Page 2
Failure to submit the documentation as required may subject your facility to a civil penalty and
other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated followins the due date.
If you have any questions about the NPDES permit or the enclosed application please feel free to
contact me at (919) 715-6697.
Sincerely.
�G
Keith Larick, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
Enclosures (NPDES Application Farm)
CC: Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville_Reg*ional-Office; Division -of Water ualityy
Murphy -Brown, LLC
Facility File AWS824143
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PRODUCER:
LOCATION: 1243 Sunset Ave. 'K t
Clinton, NC 28328 Ca.
TELEPHONE: 910-592-1516
TYPE OPERATION: Feeder - Finish RFr,Fn
NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2950 APR 0 S 20
(Design Capacity)
0t-FAVEITEVItt.E i1FFQ
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to preven po u ion
of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to
reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is
to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be
analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all
plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land
eroding -at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it
is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to
surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be
considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for
crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a
growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the
waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
RECEIVED 1 DENR / DWQ
AQUIFFR'PR0TFrT10N SECTl0N
Page 1 APR 0 6
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Amount of Waste Produced Per YearLQallons. ft ton2,etc.
2,950 animals X 1�9 (tons) waste/animallyear = 5,605 (tons) wastelyear.
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
2,950 animals X 2.19 lbs. PAN/animal/year = 6,450 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C.
Guide Std. 633) "See narrative for PAN reduction Justification" Tech
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and
surface application:
Table 1: ACRESPWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No. Tvoe Per Acre Utilized Application
10128
1
BoB
Bermuda G
170
5.031
855.1
March - Sept
10128
2
BoB
Bermuda G
170
6.32
1074.4
March - Sept
10128
2A
BoB
Bermuda G
170
5.20
884
March - Sept
10128
3
BoB
Bermuda G
170
13.00
2210
March - Sept
All
Small Grain G
50
29.55
1477.5
Sept - April
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total 1 29.551 6,501.00 1
'This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are
applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based an realistic yteld Mectatlon.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some
eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients.
This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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WASTE UTILIZATION' PLAN
Table 2. ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only If operator does not own adequate land [see
Required Specification 21)
+ ract rieia Soil
Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
Application_Z �I'�fype Per Acre* Utilized
" See footnote for Table 1.
Totals from above Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 1 29.55 6,501
Table 2 0.00 -
Total 29.55 6,501
Amount of N Produced 6,450
Surplus or Deficit 51
NOTE. 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 nutrient or other elements.
Page 3
WASTE.UTILlZATON Px1►N
showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field Soil Type Crop Application Application
No. Rate IniHr Amount in.
I ,2,2A,3 BOB Bermuda 0.75 0.65
THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE
WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
Your facility is designed for 60 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be
removed on the average of once every 2 MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste
being stored in your structure exceed Elevation 'see lagoon design.
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil
and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the
waste.
Narrative of operation: This waste utilization plan is written for bermuda which is to be grazed.
If grower will make one hay cutting per year he may increase his PAN rate from 170 lbs. To 198
15s. He may do this on any of his fields. He is also going to be overseedi 2 in the winter months.
The following Is the justification for PAN reduction:
The PAN produced was determined using the NC Cooperative Extension standards for determining
PAN generated. Grower has copies of all IRR-2's and Waste Ana is that were used to
determine this amount, in his file box. Attached to the NUP, is a consolidation of that data.
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WASTE UTILIZATION:PLAN :
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
inces, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land
P1I ly �,��harge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
manmade
application.
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.
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.)
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.
6 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste
shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal
waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be
applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned
by the landowner.
14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a 'technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that 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.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN'
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of
erosion, leakage or discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a 'closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
�., human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste
during the crop season.
21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years_ Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23
Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATIOR PLAN.
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: C $ D Farm
Owner/ Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the
farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new
certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (OEM) before the
new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of
animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less
severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm
office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be
available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: ,Timmy McLamb
(Please print)
Signature: d �' r Date: l" d 2—
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print)
Affiliation: Murphy - Brown
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Date:
Torsi W. King
Signature: ► l Date: C� - Q - O 72--
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i
11 /25/06
To: Ricky Revels
Environmental Supervisor I
RECEIVED
NOV 2 g 2006
DENR - FAYErTEVIL!_E REGIO14AE OFFICE
This letter is in response to the September 66. lagoon level of 17 inches due to the
excessive rainfall the county experienced during the hurricane on that date. The lagoon level was
reduced within the following 3 days and by September 12'b. the level was recorded and 24 inches.
Please }dace a copy of this letter in the file to close the event that occurred on this date.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Deno McLamb
C&D Farm
Facility No. 82-143
Permit No, NCA282143
Sampson County
Or ■ % • • r C� Michael F. Easley, Governor
Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
_Q G North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
r Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
November 16, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Kenneth Mc Lamb
382 Pig Cradle Lane
Clinton, NC 28328
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
C & D Farms
Facility No. 82-143
Permit No. NCA282143
Sampson County
Dear Mr. McLamb:
On September 6, 2006 you or staff from your farm notified the Fayetteville
Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality, as required by General Permit condition
111.6.e that the freeboard level of the lagoon was less than the minimum required by the
General Permit. The liquid level of the 3rd stage lagoon was reported as 17 inches.
General Permit condition V.3 states 'The maximum waste level in lagoons/storage ponds
shall not exceed that specified in the CAWMP. At a minimum, maximum waste level for
lagoons/storage ponds must not exceed the level that provides adequate storage to
contain the 25-year, 24-hour storm event plus as additional 1 foot of structural freeboard."
The Division of Water Quality will take no further action for this reported incident
at this time. However, if you have not done so, you are asked to please notify this once
in writing within 15 days of receipt of this letter as to what date 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 (910) 433-3300. _ _—-- —_
Sincerely,/ r
}
Ricky Revels
Environmental Supervisor I
cc: APS Central Files
DS&W FRO
Sampson County SWCD
filh Division of Water Quality/Aquifer Protection Section
225 Green Street, Suite 714, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
Phone: (910) 433-3300 FAX: (910) 486-0707
Internet: http://gw.ehnr.state.nc.us
Customer Service: (800) 623-7748
QF W 4rF9
hlichaei F. Easley, Governor
pC-
G.
William Ross Jr.. Secretary
T�
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 14, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL — 7002 2410 0003 0274 3739
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Kenneth McLamb
382 Pig Cradle Lane
Clinton, NC 28328
SUBJECT: Request for Remission of Civil Penalty
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(f)
Permit No. NCA282143
Sampson County
Case Number DV 05-001
Dear Mr. McLamb:
RECEIVE
FEB 17 2Q06
ON - FAYETTEVf 1.t.E REGIONAL 0FRC E
A final agency decision on your request for remission of the subject civil penalty will be made
by the Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions (the Committee) of the Environmental
Management Commission (EMC) on Thursday, March 91h, 2006.
X The EMC Chairman has considered the written record and determined that an oral
presentation is necessary. Please come prepared to present your remission request at this
meeting. You will be allowed approximately five (5) minutes to speak. Please be
advised that the Committee cannot consider any information other than that submitted in
the original remission request.
The EMC Chairman has considered the written record and determined that no oral
presentations will be made. You may attend this meeting, but you will not be permitted
to speak regarding your case.
Time and Location of Meeting
The Committee will convene immediately following the close of the regularly scheduled
business meeting of the Environmental Management Commission in the Fourteenth Floor
Conference Room 0 (Room 1419) of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh,
North Carolina (see enclosed directions). You should arrive no later than 11.00 a.m.
N"oi�lh,Carolina
,lvrrtumlly
Aquifer Protection section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone (919) 733.3221 Customer Service
Internet:lo_ap_1�2c�.rni_sta[�._n�.u; 2728C2pitalBoulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919)715-0588 1-877-623-6748
Fax (919)715-6048
An Equal Opportunity/Aftirmalive Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
Mr. McLamb
February 14, 2006
Page 2 of 2
Other Things to Know About The Nleetin
The length of an Environmental Management Commission meeting is determined by its agenda
of the day and the amount of discussion given to each topic — meetings often extend into the
early afternoon. You are advised. to arrive for the Committee meeting no later than 11:00 a.m. in
order to ensure your opportunity to listen to consideration of your case in the event that the
Committee begins at its appointed time. If the Commission meeting runs long and you need
refreshment or food, Division of Water Quality staff can direct you to a cafeteria/snack bar that
is located on the basement floor of the Archdale Building or to other local restaurants.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Paul Sherman at (919) 715-6697
Sincerely,
�r lan W. Klimek, P.E.
AWK/mps
enclosure
cc: Art Barnhardt, Fayetteville Regional Office
Mark Brantley, FRO
File #f DV 05-001
APS Central Files
A Michael F. Easley, Governor
`O�� AQG a— ( William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
�l Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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April 10 2007
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED.
Kenneth McLamb
259 Pig Cradle Lane
Clinton, NC 28328
SUBJECT: Request for Information
C&DFarm
Facility No. 82-143
Permit No. NCA282143
Dear Mr. McLamb:
4.CEIVED
APR VIM
j
Late last year or earlier this year, you, or a representative of your farm, reported a
high freeboard at one or more lagoons. As specified in your permit, the Division of
Water Quality requests that you submit a copy of all lagoon levels, rainfall records and
irrigation events from March 1, 2006 through March 31, 2007 (thirteen months) by April
27 to the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality. If you have any
questions please contact me at 910433-3330.
Sincerely,
Ricky Revels
Environmental Senior Specialist
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Phone: (910) 433-3300 FAX: (910)486-0707
Internet: http://Qw.ehnr.state.nc.us
Customer Service: (800) 623-7748
Michael F. Easley, 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 - - -
Dixie Chops, Inc.
P.M. Farm J—N L 7 r: •-7
2585 Greens Bridge Road
Garland, NC 28441
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820143
P.M. Farm
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
Dear Dixie Chops, Inc.:
In accordance with your application received on December 19, 2006, and your notice of change of
ownership received on March 12, 2007, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to Dixie Chops, 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 P.M. Farm, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 2950 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 III.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 uav
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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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 .011 l(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)
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS820143
0 NC=01' -11�
December 28, 2006
Mr. Kenneth McLamb
259 Pig Cradle Lane
Clinton, NC 28328
RE: Acknowledgment of Receipt of Payment
Case No. DV-05-001
Farm # 82-143
Sampson County
Dear Mr. McLamb:
Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
RECEIVED
JAN 0 2 2007
OENR-FAYMEVILLE REGIONAL OFRCE
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your check No. 6069 in the amount of S3,481.08 on
December 27, 2006. This final payment satisfies in full the civil assessment in the amount of
S4,321.29 levied against Kenneth McLamb and the case has been closed.
If you have any questions, please call me at (919) 715-6185.
Sincerely,
C-41
Dennis G. Lund
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc:.,aS=Fayetteville.Regional,Office
Files # DV-05-001
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Division of Water Quality
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED. RECEIVED
Kenneth McI amb DEC 0 6 T
C&D Farm
259 Pig Cradle Ln mL(w(�
Clinton, NC 28328���
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 htip://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/aps/afou/downloads.htTn or by writing or calling:
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: (919) 733-3221
In order to assure your continued coverage under one of these two types of general permits, you must submit an application forpermit
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 b .I� anuary 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 $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - 820143
Murphy -Brown, LLC
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center
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PRODUCER:
LOCATION:
TELEPHONE:
TYPE OPERATION:
NUMBER OF ANIMALS:
(Design Capacity)
UTILIZATION
.Jimmy McLamb - C$D Farm
1243 Sunset Ave.
Clinton, NC 28328
910-592-1516
Feeder - Finish
2950
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DMR-FAYETTE1fILLE R1wGIONALOFICE
REM OjDENRIDVYQ
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
DEC 19 2006
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to
reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is
to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be
analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all
plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land
eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it
is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to
surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be
considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for
crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a
growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the
waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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.,WAS TEUTILIZATION' PLAN '
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year (gallons, ft. tons, etc.)
2,950 animals X 1.99 (tons) waste/animal/year = 5,605 (tons) waste/year.
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
2,950 animals X 2.19 lbs. PAN/animal/year = 6,450 Ibs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C.
Guide Std. 633) **See narrative for PAN reduction justification** Tech
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and
surface application:
Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No_ Tvne Per Acre Utilized At)Wication
101281
1
BOB
Bermuda G
170
5.03
855.1
March - Sept
10128
2
BoB
Bermuda G
170
6.32
1074.4
March - Sept
10128
2A
BoB
Bermuda G
170
5.20
884
March - Sept
10128
3
BoB
Bermuda G
170
13.00
2210
March - Sept
All
Small Grain G)
50
29.55
1477.5
Sept - April
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total 1 29.551 615U1.00
*This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are
applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic &Id Meatation,
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some
eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients.
This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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-WASTE` UTILIZATION PLANS77
Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see
Required Specification 21)
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
See footnote for Table 1.
Totals from above Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 1 29.55 6,501
Table 2 0.00 -
Total 29.55 6,501
Amount of N Produced 6,450
Surplus or Deficit 51
NOTE: 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 nutrient or other elements.
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WASTE UTILIZATIONIPLAN
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See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
Field Soil Type
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Crop
Application Application
No. Rate (In/Hr) Amount In.
1,2,2A,3 BoB Bermuda 0.75 0.65
THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE
WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
Your facility is designed for 60 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be
removed on the average of once every 2 MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste
being stored in your structure exceed Elevation `see lagoon design.
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil
and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the
waste.
Narrative of operation: This waste utilization plan is written for bermuda which is to be razed.
If grower will make one hay cutting per year he may increase his PAN rate from 170 lbs. To 188
lbs. He may do this on any of his fields. He is also going to be overseeding in the winter months. _
The following is the justification for PAN reduction:
The PAN produced was determined using the NC Cooperative Extension standards for determining
PAN generated_ Grower has copies of all IRR-2's and Waste Analysis that were used to
determine this amount, in his file box. Attached to the NUP, is a consolidation of that data.
Paae 4
:' WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN - r
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of
an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the
use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to
secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation,
increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level
of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per
year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG
Standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland,
the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season
prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff
does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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e , WASTE UTILIZATION- PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste
shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at. least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal
waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be
applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned
by the landowner.
14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that 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.
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WA&Ef. LIZATION- PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of
erosion, leakage or discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste
during the crop season.
21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23
Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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-WASTE UTIL12A6 N..PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: C & D Farm
Owner / Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the
farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new
certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the
new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of
animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less
severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm
office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be
available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Jimmy McLamb
(Please prinf)
Signature: v �'v'� Date
i
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please p(int}
Affiliation: Murphy- Brown
Address (Agency). P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Date:
Toni W. King
62-
Signature: .. Date:
Page 8
OF N R Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
t/? r North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 Alan W, Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 14, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL — 7002 2410 0003 0274 3739
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Kenneth McLamb
382 Pig Cradle Lane
Clinton, NC 28328
SUBJECT: Request for Remission of Civil Penalty
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(f)
Permit No. NCA282143
Sampson County
Case Number DV 05-001
Dear Mr. McLamb:
RECEIVED
FEB 1 7 2006
OENR-FAYF1'iI LLEREGIOMLOFRCE
A final agency decision on your request for remission of the subject civil penalty will be made
by the Committee On Civil Penalty Remissions (the Committee) of the Environmental
Management Commission (EMC) on Thursday, March 91h, 2006.
X The EMC Chairman has considered the written record and determined that an oral
presentation is necessary. Please come prepared to present your remission request at this
meeting. You will be allowed approximately five (5) minutes to speak. Please be
advised that the Committee cannot consider any information other than that submitted in
the original remission request.
The EMC Chairman has considered the written record and determined that no oral
presentations will be made. You may attend this meeting, but you will not be permitted
to speak regarding your case.
Time and Location of Meeting
The Committee will convene immediately following the close of the regularly scheduled
business meeting of the Environmental Management Commission in the Fourteenth Floor
Conference Room 43 (Room 1419) of the Archdale Building, 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh,
North Carolina (see enclosed directions). You should arrive no later than 11:00 a.m.
NphCarohrta
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Other Things to Know About The Meeting
The length of an Environmental Management Commission meeting is determined by its agenda
of the day and the amount of discussion given to each topic — meetings often extend into the
early afternoon. You are advised to arrive for the Committee meeting no later than 11:00 a.m. in
order to ensure your opportunity to listen to consideration of your case in the event that the
Committee begins at its appointed time. If the Commission meeting runs long and you need
refreshment or food, Division of Water Quality staff can direct you to a cafeteria/snack bar that
is located on the basement floor of the Archdale Building or to other local restaurants.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Paul Sherman at (919) 715-6697.
Sincerely,
T "�f
Ian W. Klimek, P.E.
AWKlmps
enclosure
cc: Art Barnhardt, Fayetteville Regional Office
Mark Brantley, FRO
File # DV 05-001
APS Central Files
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment RECEI, s�� ,ffl•
and Natural Resources V
Division of Water Quality A2
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary FAYETtEVjLLE
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., DirectorREG,'QFFICE NCDENR
NORTH CAROLENA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
February 8, 1999
Kenneth (Deno) & Cindy McLamb
C&D Farm
1243 Sunset Avenue
Clinton NC 28328
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820143
C&D Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
Dear Kenneth McLamb:
In accordance with your application received on September 4, 1998, we are forwarding this Certificate
of Coverage (COC) issued to Kenneth (Deno) & Cindy McLamb, 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 C&D Farm,, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 2950 Feeder to Finish 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 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.
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 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper
Certificate of Coverage AWS820143
C&D Farm
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained -in this t C 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 witW_30'days`ihis'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 (910) 486-I541% If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at (919) 733-5083 ext. 502.
Sincerel ,
-//" - Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File
NDPU Files
04/28/2893 18:22 5921517 PIG CRADLES PAGE 09
• WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name Of F&rm: C & D Farm
is
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. 1 (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new fadlities will require a new
certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the
new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of
animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less
severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the form
office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be
available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Jimmy McLamb
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d Signature:D M��� - Date:
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print}
Affiliation: Murphy - Brown
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856
Date:
Toni W. King
Warsaw, NC 28398
Signature: Date-
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Fields
1889
2000
Pulls
2001
1
120,000
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1
36,000
2
72,000
210,000
2
36,000
2B
24,000
180,000
3
36,000
3
540,000
300,000
4
36,000
6
36,000
6
7
e
9
48.000
10
42.000
11
42,000
12
48,000
13
48,000
14
6,000
15
3,000
16
17
36,000
18
78,000
Total
756,000
690,000
417,000
Average
annual volume applied
621,000
C D FARM
ON -FARM RECORDS
Month
Year
PAN
February
2002
2.80
August
2001
0.88
May
2001
2A0
February
2001
1.40
August
2000
1.90
June
2000
1.60
March
2000
3.10
November
1999
1.90
August
1999
2.00
May
1999
1, 70
February
1999
3.00
Farm Average
2.1$
Standard Deviation for waste analysis .46 ` 2.18 1.03T7
Range of values included in average - 1.12 - 3.2
Total Lb. PAN/Year Q 1,422
Month
Year
PAN
February
2002
2.80
August
2001
May
2001
2.60
February
2001
1.40
August
2000
1.90
June
2000
1.80
March
2000
3.10
November
1999
1.90
August
1999
2.90
May
1999
1.70
February
1999
3.00
Farm Average
2.29
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality 3FP 0 4 19y6
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)*n-Discharge paIM tUng
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.
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1.1 Facility Name: C&D Farm
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Kenneth (Deno) & Cindy McLamb
1.3 Mailing address: 1243 Sunset Avenue
City, State: Clinton NC
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-592-15 i 6
Zip: 28328
1.4 County where facility is located: Sampson
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): 9 miles S. of Clinton on Hwy. 701 on right
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): Bill Thompson
1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Kenneth McLamb Murphy Family Farms
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 01/01/81
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: ��-(county number); 143 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Description:- Swine operation
Feeder to Finish
2950- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? ayes; 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_
Ty2e of Swine No. of Animals
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish g--�-�—
Farrow to Wean (# sow)
Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm:
Type of Poultry No. of Animals
Layer
Non -Layer
Turkey
Type of Cattle No. of Animals
Dairy
Beef
No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 1 of 4 82 - 143
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 29.55 Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 29.55
2.4 Number of lagoons/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable): 1
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES ortN6
(please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES o (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
PYESor NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? y -
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited?
1 2 ^�
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.
Applicants Initials
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.
33.10 A site schematic.
3.3.1 1 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 82 - 143
Facility Number: 82 - 143
Facility Name: C&D Farm
4
RECEIVED
WATER 0tjALl i `( SECTION
VP 0 41996
Non -Discharge Permitting
(Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me an is a d mplete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and th if required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Signature Date
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
(Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
Z/ cc,
application for C,4 i✓,t - (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 _r1-�1,� �,%�'� r Date
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: (919) 733-5083
FAX NUMBER: (919) 733-0719
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 82 - l43
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
RECEIVED
WA rER QU15UT' SECTION
Producer: McLAMB CORPORATION
Location: 1243 SUNSET AVE.
CLINTON NC 28328 Nor -Discharge rannbng
Telephone: 910-592-1515
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 2950.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
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.
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 dif-ferent infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less 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.
5. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen_ Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
5. wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To makimize 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 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 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.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2950 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 5605 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2950 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 6785 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan
time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely
manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
10128
1
BoB
BP
3.4
170
0
5.03
855.1
I
MAR-OCT
10128
�1
I
1SGI
11
ISO
10
IS.03
12S5EP-1.5
MAY
10128
2
BP
3.4
0
jBoB
I
I
1170
16.32
11074.4
MAR-OCT
10128
2A
BOB
BH
4.5
0
1170
I
1225
15.2
MAR-OCT
10128
-2A
SG
1
0
5.2
I
150
1260
SEP-MAY
10128
3
BOB
BP
3.4
1
I
I
1170
J-0
113
12210
MAR-OCT
10128
SG
0
1-3
1
I
Il
150
If-3
1650
SEP-MAY
10128
SG
1
0
1316
1-2
1
1 I
150
1
16.32
ISEP-MAY
END
I
T0TAL16787
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e.
interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The 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 addresses nitrogen.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-- --
or
--------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLiC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL10
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
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 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 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 cwo inches before drilling for best results.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BH
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS—HAY
TONS
50
BP
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS—PASTURE
TONS
50
SG
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
50
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES
LBS AW N USED
29.55
6787
0
0
29.55
6787
* BALANCE
—2
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding 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 fields 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 1091.5 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove -the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5457.5
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 18.1916666667 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 43.66 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 2511 depending on your
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 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 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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.
I I
I
(Application
RatelApplic. Amount
Tract
l Field I
I I
Soil Type
l Crop
I
I (in/hr)
I
l (inches)
10128
1 1 j
BOB
I BP
0.75
I *0.65
10128
l 2 I
BOB
I BP
l 0.75
l *0.65
10128
I I
l 2A l
BOB
I
l BH
I
l 0.75
1
I *0.65
10128
I I
l 3 l
BOB
l
l BP
I
l 0.75
l *0.65
10128
1 --1 I
I SG
10128
I -2 l
I SG
l
10128 l
1
-2A l
I
I SG
1
I
l
10128 l
I
-3 l
I
I
l SG
I
I
l
I
I -
l
* 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
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 60.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 2.00
months_ In no instance 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 Tables 1 and 2. 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.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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 ld tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
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.
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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 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.
?5. 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 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.
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.
3erms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
Page: 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 inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied 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 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 soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
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.
Page: 11
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: C & D FARM
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 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: MCLAMH CORPORATION
(PIease print)
Signature: 1�� z -�' �' Date:
Name of Manages(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)Wilson Spencer
Affiliation:NRCS
Address (Agency):
Phone No.
84 County Complex Rd.
Clinton NC 28328
Signature: 1 _ Date: 47
Page: 12
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Nor-Dis,herge Permitting
Step (1) Stop the release or flow of manure/effluent.
Step (2) Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious -damages.
Step (3) Contact appropriate personnel and agencies.
Murphy Family Farms: 800-311-9458 or 910-289-6439 (See Land & Nutrient Management
phone list attached)
Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Regional Office:
DEM after hours emergency. 919-733-3942
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management plan to prevent future problems.
Note 1: See MFF Environmental Emergency Procedures Flowchart attached
Note 2: See pages 89-91 of the Certification Training Manual for more details.
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Murphy Family Farms: 800-311-9458 or 910-289-G439 (See Land & Nutrient Management
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management plan to prevent future problems.
Note l: See MFF Environmental Emergency Procedures Flowchart attached
Note 2: See pages 89-91 of the Certification Training Manual far more details.
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
EMERGENCY ACTION PL .;� 81998
PHO\-E NUN[BERS Mott-Discharga pertnitfing
DWQ _ (te) 733-500
EMERGENCY MANAC KENT SYSTEM (91Q) 592-8996
SWCD 910)_ 592-7963
I`KS 910) 592-7963
T'nis plan will be irnplernented in the evert that wastes from your operation are lea ne.
overr"�owing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make effort, to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for
ail 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 some possible problems are listed be;ow.
A- Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b_ Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. CalI a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B: Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b_ Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
C. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. EvaIuate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occured.
C: Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close Valves m elirtunaie further discnar_e.
d. Repair all leaks prior to resiart M7 ptlrnps.
D. Leal:a22 from flush ':siems. houses. solid Include:
u. SiOD FCC%-Cle nu'mv,
C. Sion irri't:21i n pump.
C_ NLil:e sure no sicced LL:Jr
�:. ` SOP 'ail ilo1l iiI the h use_ .sli_i1 SN'=iem'.S. Or
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e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leakage from base or sidewall of Iaaoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
flowing leaks- possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage,
put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals. trap or remove animals and f`til
holes and compact with a clay ty e soil. 1
c. Have a professional evaluate -the condition of the side walls and 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 kilIs, 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: Phone - - After hours, emergency number: 919-t3-394.2_
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, the location or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective
measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call Iocal EMS Phone number -
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number - - , locaI SWCD office phone number.
and Iocal `RCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - -
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.
Contact the contractor of our c soice to begin repair of problem to rnirn ize off -site
damage.
a_ Contractors \ar-,e: 0/41 &IV—_
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Contractors
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6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (MRCS, Consulting
Enginzer, etc_) /y
a. Name:
b. Phone: S _79 6 _
7: Irnplerne:It pmcedures as advised by DWQ and t.chnical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the systern. and reassess the waste management plan to
k.ep problems with re?ease of wastes from haepening again.
�-lortality Management Nlethods
(check which methods} are being implemented)
�! Burial three fez, beneath the surface of the around within ?' hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or pubiic bodv of water.
�! Rendering at a rendering plant Iicensed under G.S. 106-163. i
n Complete incine aticn
❑ In the case of dead poultry only. piacina in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
C:i Anv method v.-Lich 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. (Wriuen approval of#a State Ve=—inarian must be
attached)
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RECEIVED
WATER QUAL1Ty SECTION
r 2 81998
OPEPLATION & MAIN1 ENANCE PLAN
NorrDischargo Psmitting
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priorii-, it is especia ly
irnportant to manage levels 5o :hat rou uo not have problems dur:-g extenued rainy a^a
v.,et Deriod5.
Max:munn storage capacity should �ae avaiiable ;>, the lagoon for pe,;ods when the
rece;wig Crop Is dorrnan;.(SUCr) 25 V✓intel-11- e Tor bermudagrass) or when Mere are
extenued r cinv spells such as the thunderstor^; season Jr. the sulTir =rime. T� is rneans
iliac at the tlr5t 51_ ?5 c".f iJicnt P�;C'hth In the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a Perm waste management plan- ShOUld be done Wsiene•✓e. the land is dry enough .o
receive lagoon liquid. This will make staraAe apace available in the fagOon for f;jture wet
periods. In tile late summer/early fall 'he lag on shouid be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to aliow for v,i;nter storage. ;very effort should be- made to
mat nta!^ the lagoon close to tf'e minimum liiyuid level as !or,, as :'fie weather any to a-ste
titifi7ation plan ;rill all,ry it.
,r iting until the lagoon has reached I,5 —niar;ir um sto age capa=,-, nel.ore stari:n� tv^
I."ripc't? COeS not fe2va rOOrr i0. 5`a-[nc excess 41'a;?r i L'ri'iP e.:ten82d v,,?t Yeriod5.
Overflow iro,rn, the lagoon for any ri-a-coil ;Xc.e t a 27-Fear, 24-hoJC Storm is a vicT:atkon Of
SiGte lam' and subject to penalty action.
Tne rout;ne mi aintenance of a la-oon involv2s the following:
Maintenance of a vesetative cover for the darn.
Fescue or cor: non be: mudagrass are the most comr^on vegetative
rovers. The vegetation should be fertilized each yEar, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fer-ifized with 8O0 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
equivalent.
8rusn and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be
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done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a cori cination of
these practices_ T'rlis should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice ir, years t fort weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative arow:,l.
NOTE., If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide :-nest not be allowed tD enter
the lagoon water. Such chemicals coil Harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are traaiing
the Waste
Mal ntenance Inspeck ions of the entire fac-oon s.^oLimade during t!',e 1nitiaf filling of
tare lagoon and at ieasi monthly and a ;>r major rainfall and storm ov ;]It. It2m5 tp i,e
checked should include, as a minirnurn, the following:
WastP_ Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipe —loot; for:
I . separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
�:. overall condition of pipes
Lacloofi surface —leak or:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
?. floating or lodged debris
Em,bankmen;—look ior:
1. settlement, cracl;inr, or "Jug" holes
2. side Slope stability--,si:jmps or :)u;;es
3_ wet or dams; area: o:i the back. slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or a_ a rr3S wit of vfa,,,e action
5. rodent da:t;a-e
zaraer lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to W2Ve F_-iC,, Ca;;Sed by strong
winc5. 1 nese Waves can erode the lagoon sidewall5, thereby weakC?nlr?- the lagoon darn.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the Potential damage caused ! y wave action. if
v.,ave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidevtial , baffles in the_'aaoon rnav bn
-sed t0 rdu; e :fie YVa,'6? jrnpac;s.
An-v of these features Could lead to erosion and' weakening the gar,. �j your fa -,Don. Has
any, of these Ieatires, you should cal; an appropriate exPer-, TariifE 2 vJith des'?n and
co75tr uction of Wade lagoons. You rn2y need :c provide a te,rnpGra.ry :'. It tier. ' ;!iraai
o`a'- aste discharge. However, a permanent soiuLion should be i-_v;ewed by the
iec�..nical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equi^rri::_-nt is a serious
undertaking wlt.t potentiaily serious consequences and should ,not oe conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
T ransfer Pumps --check for proper operation of:
recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check fcr leaks, loose fittings, and overall primp operation. An unuSL:EIIv loud or grinding
noise, or a largo amount of vibration, may indicate that the purrip is in need or reYzir or
replacement.
DOTE: Purnpi;:g systems should be inspected' and operates' freque:-ttly enough so ,hat you
are not Cor'i'iple}eiy "SL17prised" by equipment fai-lure. You should ter or:;n Vour pumping
system r-a,ntenance at a time wren your lagoon is at its lo•v- !evel. ;is will allow some
safety ;irne slo::ld ,major repairs be required. Having a ne2rly fui' lagoon is not the time
to think about svAtching, repairing , or bcrro%vi7.g pumps. Probably, if your lagoon is full,
Your neig" bores lagoon is Tull also. You sinould ConsfCar r aintairi ;g an in%eentory oT spare
parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to carr}• zll surface
drainage tivate;s (such as rain;ali runofr, roof drainage, gu Ler outlets,
ar:d ,parking lot runo`')' away rrom your lagoon an.d c'her waste
treatment or storage structu. es. The only wafer that should be
comirig morn your lagoon is ti;at which comes from yo:.,r flushing _
rwashcng) system pipes and the rzinf2`:1 that hits the lagoon directly.
y'ou s';ould inspect your &version system for 'he foilc•V^ling:
1. adequate vegetation
�. ersion capaciiy
rlGC7ge berm he.gni
identified problems should be corrected promptly. it is advisable to ir:spect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain, if technical a5sista ,c._ is needed ro
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to % hen rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (8<5i;re5 there is no purripinQ). This wiH
give you an idea of how Much your laeao^ level v: ill rise -with a cenai.n,-airfali are' cju t
(y-.)u must also be recording your rainfall' for this to work;. Knowing t ii5 Should help in
planning irrigation applications_ and storage. 0 your lagoon rises excessively, you mzv -
have an inflow problem fron c 5ui�faCe_ Wzter diversion or there rriey be 5eepage i-,to the
iagoen From the surroun::irg land.
Lk-7oor. Operation
Startup:
` i . Immediately afer construction establish a Cofi O!ei ? ;OJ cover on bare Soil
surfaces to avoid erasion.
1, FflH, ^ew laocC:-I des-ign re ` -t " a .le- ` F .� t 'at=r be"ore
t tea.,;. .afurn� a. G a�- fJ,� o, K ,
waste loading begins, tcki,?C rzrc not to orOve lining or bank slopes,
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible ,pipe extender on the
end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial
filling or another means or slowing the incorning water tc avoid erosion or
the lining.
T. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather).
3. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a heathy
working swine lagoon.; in the amount of 0.25 percenit or ;he full lagoon
liquid volume. This seedir,o should occour at ieast t- o weeps prior to 'he
addition or wastewater.
6. Maintzin a Periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. the pH falls below
7.0, ado' agricultural hrt n at the rate of i pound per ':300 c:,,bic feet of
lagoon liquid volume untJ t! e pH rises above 7.0. Dotimum lagoon liquid
pH is between 7.3 and B.D.
7. A dark color, lack ci b::bbhniz, ar+o. excessive odor s� rya:+s inadequate
biologiCal 2ctivity. Cnn5ulta--C,-) with a tec: nical spec aist is recornrnencCed
if these conditions Occur for rrolonge: periods, espec'all:' during the warm
5easor..
Loading:
The re } regularly „ a' i r� e O n L r pr , t:
rnG rrequeri;y and r gulariY a, wastewater .s aCced to a lagoni , .,e b ,_e, E
IcgJO'] Will function. Rush }'.tC '15 t. ct v1'a5n Vti'a5t? into the lagonr, CnVe;'?l timAs daily are
Oati"nu'Z for treatment. Pit recharge systems, ir, which cne or more bui-iCings are drained
and r?rhar—ci ea:_h day, also wo-k we!).
Practice waver Lonservation—rrinirnize bui!ding v.•ater.clsage and
spillage `Foie WAN waterers; broken p1pes and washdown through
proper maintenance ar.d water conservation.
M;nirn;ze feed wastage ac:d spOlage by keerAS feeders ac;jum? This
wilt reo=w the amount of solids entering the lagoon
Niain:ain lagoon ilpuid level .bet-ween the permane' it s orage level zn
,:,e fu!! ternpa-ary 5zo,—age ;evel.
Place visible markers or stakes on the !aQoon bank to _-- 'ow tl e
nninimum liquic., leve! and the,maximum liqu;d 7-1}.
Stan irrigating at the earliest possible sate in the spring Eased on
n'uthenf rey3li:'am,✓r'i_s and sod ,'T!o'.sture so teat tei" iperary st.:)'cge
VNH A Taxirn:zed for the summer thunderstorm, sea5or, , Sir iiarly,
ir.riga a in the late 5:;c mer.'eariy Tali to provide rn_xin-urn lagoon
storage fo, t`ie winter.
The lagoon liquid levei -s,�ould never be _io5er than ! foot to the lowest
point of the dam or ef-i-ar?Z:ment_
Do rsot pump the lagoon hquid level lower that the permanent storage
level unless you are removing sludge.
Locate float p�l-np intakes approximately 1$ inches undernea`.h the liquid
s:;rface a, d as far 2-way from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
Prevent addhions of heading rnateTlals, long-sterimed torage or vegetGtion,
madded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign rnateria':s into the lagoon.
Frequendy remove solids from catch basins at eni of conk ne.ment houses or
wherever thev a-4 it:s`aiied.
Maintain sirict Y'eget2;IC`+', rocien', and varmint control ;tear lagoon edges
+ i, . trees
r i' 1 rr�on �a embankment.
�d i',0� a„rGv� .+�_� Q� �Zrg� bL's.�e5 to gro��' Cr; Ia�.,v� rn G' fr: a.". ^leni.
Remove sludige *r om the lagoon either when the sluc!ge staraae capacity is
t.1il or before it `ili5 50 perceint Gt the permaTie:," :'.� ra�� volume.
if a" jjmai produc'ion is to be ters-li,-C2 ed, tr e ownEr is respo:]sib;e for
obtaining and implementing a closure p.an tc e!ir ,;-c,e tl-:e possibility Of a
�;Clrt~tan. d:s:harQa.
Sludge Removak
Rate oi lagoon sludge buy idup can he re uc'ed by:
proper lagoon sizing,
mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an apYropriater>.'resigred ^a,in, or
- mi,^,ir;,i�ieg feed wastage and spillage.
l_21--:�t7!7 5lL► ge t.riai i5 removed a:,,nual'iy rather than StOre;j IO:;U ter^^ will. -
have more nutrier'.ts,
have more odor, and
require more laid tc proper'.y use ",e nutrients.
emDvai techniques..
Hire a custom applicator
Mix the sludge and 12g0on liquid w th a chopper-a7i-a'.0r impE !!e-
pump th,-o ;gh large-i:rore sprl,nk!er sys eim onto n=arby
and soil, IrCoraor2ie.
Dewater the upper pat or lagoon by irrigation 'onto nearby Crop:ariC Or
ioragelan6; ruin rernainir F Sludge; pump into liquid sludge appli a:or; h ;mil
and spread onto cropiand cr forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby croplanc or
?oragAiand; dredge sludge from laQOon With dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain :dark
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater, haul and spread with, manure spreader
into cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you mus< have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge w•i!! contain difte-e^t
nutrient and metal values from the Iiquid. The application of the sludge to fields ,vi`l be
limiter by these nutrients as Weil as any previous waste applications to that fie!c cro.,
.re uirement. Waste applicaticn rates vviil be discu5sed in detail in Chapter 3.
When rernovin g sludge, y^U must a!so pay attention to the liner to prevent dama=_. 00:e
ctien:ion by vhe pumper or Crag -line operator will ensure that the !agoon liner remains
iria4 . i- •r'ou see soil material or t,�e syr.tt;ettc liner material being C;7s-, ,bed, you S otulo
stop t`ie activity immediately and not rssajmre until you are sure t~.at :he sl'uG-za can be
removed without imer injury. li t,`le liner is damaged it must be-epaired as soon ai
possible.
Stud-e removed from the lagoon has a ,~such higher phosphorus and heavy rnetal content
than liquid. Because of this it shoo d prohab?y be applied to land with !ow p�hosp^or:-,s
and r+�etal levels, as indicat2C by a soil test, and incorporated to red;xe the chance of
erosion. Note that if the 5luuge is 2ooiier :o fiekcs with very high soli -test phoS.0nores, it
s,houid be applied Only' at rates eJ::Z! -) the cr o^ removal or phosphor;:., AS Wi`_h Qtne-
wastes, a!ways -nave your lagoon si_d 7e analyzed for its nutrient vaiu-2.
ire dedication of SluCs e Will Ir1Crn25e the amount C,f odor at the �':a;te alp, atio: site.
=x'ra precaution shou10 oe us2C to obse-ve. the wirh�_,- direction 2nG diner Co:,ditio^s which
couid increase the concern of nei7hbor5.
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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
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Kenneth (Deno) & Cindy McLamb
C&D Farm
380 Pig Cradle Lane
Clinton NC 28328
Dear Kenneth (Deno) & Cindy McLamb:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RF-50URGES
February 11, 1998 RECEIVED
Ha 1 5 1995
FAYETTEviLLE
REG. OFFICE
Subject: Request for Status Update
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
C&D Farm v
Facility Number: 82-143
Sampson County
In accordance with State Regulations (15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E)) adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission on February 1, 1993, the owner of the subject facility was required to submit a
Certification Form for the facility's animal waste management system by December 31, 1997.
This letter is to advise you that this office has no record of having received the required Certification for
the subject facility. Please provide this office with an explanation as to why this Certification was not
submitted as required. This explanation must be received within 30 days following the receipt of this letter.
Any existing facility owner which did not submit the required certification by the deadline is no longer
deemed permitted to operate their animal waste management system. Therefore, if the certification was not
submitted as required and the facility is still in operation, this facility is being operated without a valid
permit. N.C.G.S. 143-215.6(b) allows the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources to take appropriate enforcement actions for this violation for as long as the violation continues.
As per Senate Bill 1217, which was ratified on June 21, 1996, the Environmental Management
Commission (EMC) may enter into a special agreement with facilities that did not meet the December 31,
1997 deadline. These special agreements can only be issued to facility owners which signed up for assistance
with their local Soil and Water Conservation District Office by September 1, 1996 and which can
demonstrate that they made a good faith effort to meet the December 31, 1997 deadline. The special
agreement, if issued, would contain a specific schedule for the facility to follow to develop and/or implement
an approved animal waste management plan. Attached is an application for a special agreement between the
EMC and the subject facility. If you can demonstrate that this facility can meet the conditions for a special
agreement, you may send this request along with your explanation as to why the plan has not been developed
and implemented. This request would also be due within 30 days from receipt of this letter.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048
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Also attached is a form (Form RR 2/98) that must be filled out if the facility is no longer in operation or is
bclo«- the threshold established inl5A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(A). Facilities which maintain the number of animals
below certain thresholds are not required to be certified. These thresholds are:
100 head of cattle
75 horses
250 swine
1000 sheep
30,000 birds with a liquid system
Please submit this form if the subject facility is not operating or is below the threshold limit established in 15A
NCAC 2H.0217(a)(1)(A).
Please submit all responses to this matter to the following address:
Attn: Shannon Langley
Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh NC 27626-0535
Once your response is received, it will be evaluated in detail along with any supporting information that
you may wish to submit. Following this review, you rill be advised of the results of the review and of any
additional actions that must be taken to bring your facility into compliance.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be, taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with the requirement to develop and implement a certified animal waste
management plan by December 31, 1997. Please also be advised that the submittal of a request for a special.
agreement does not assure that one will be issued. Each facility will be reviewed on a case by case basis and
appropriate actions will be taken to bring. each facility into compliance.
Thank you for your immediate attention to this issue. If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Shannon Langley of our staff at (919) 733-5083 ext. 581.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard,
cc: Facility File -- Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
DWQ Resional Office
Shannon Langley
Central Files
P.O. Box 2953:, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048
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Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being inpiernented)
:=! Burial three feY: be:iecth_ the surface of the _ground within 2'. hours after
knowledge of the death. the burial must ie at least 3-00 fee: Iroi,l anv Iic',ving
stream or public bodes of water.
Re:ide na at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-163.7
Cornciete hicine zticn
In the case of dead peuitrr only. piacina in a disposal' pit of a size and design
approved by the Deca-,:,e:ii of A ,culture
Any rre:hod which in the professional opinion of the State Vecerina*ia.n would,
ri,alCz possible the s Iyage of'pan of a dead anina's yaalL'e widreu: e:idan_z-.:Yn_s
hL**:1,an or anima -I health. (Written approval of t:fie StaEe crust be
attached)
W.
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
October 16, 1998
Kenneth (Deno) & Cindy McLamb
C&D Farm
1243 Sunset Avenue
Clinton NC 28328
Attn: Kenneth McLamb
Ad A4 I&
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT Or
ENVIRONMENT ANo NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Application No. AWS820143
Additional Information Request
C&D Farm
Animal Waste Operation
Sampson County
Dear Kenneth McLamb:
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 November 15, 1998:
L Lagoon capacity documentation (design, as -built calculations, etc.). Be sure to include any site
evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable.
2. Operation and Maintenance Plan.
3. Emergency Action Plan.
4. Mortality Management Checklist.
5. Bill Thompson is the manager listed for this facility however, Jimmy D. McLamb signed the permit
application as the manager of the facility. Please verify who is to be listed as the manager for this site.
6. The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) listed the acreage for Tract 10128 Field 2 as 6.32 acres however the
tract map provided shows this field as 6.2 total acres. Please explain why there is a difference in these two
acreages.
Please note that all WUP revisions trust 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 November 15, 1998 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance
with 15A N.C-A.C. 211,0200 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 (919) 733-5083, extensi n 50 .
rely,
ue Homewood
Environmental Engineer
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality
Permit File
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RECEIVED
WATER QUg1..1TY SECT10"4
Operator:Deno McLamb County: Sampson Date:jn,- 2-ol��R6
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): l0 feet
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW) Non-Disch&-V P9m9mn9
0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs
2950 -head ' (fini.•shing only) x 135 lbs. = 398250 lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs
0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. - 0 lbs
Describe other : 0 lbs
Total Average Live Weight = 398250 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 398250 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 398250 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet)--------------------- 502.0
Inside top width (feet)---------------------- 125.0
Top of dike elevation (feet)------------------ 52.0
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------- 36.4
Freeboard (feet)----------------------------- 1.0
Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------ 3.0 : 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/ENDI SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 496.0 119.0 14.6
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH
496.0 119.0 59024 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
408.4 31.4
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
452.2 75.2
12823.76 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
136021.76 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = (AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) * DEPTH/6
59024.0 136021.8 12823.8 2.4
Total Designed Volume Available=505815.83 CU. FT
15. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
502.0 125.0 62750.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 62750.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 60 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 398250 lbs. ALW/135 lbs ALW * 1.37 gal/day -"60 days
Volume = 242490 gals. or 32418.4 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 or excess water. Flush systems
that recirculate the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 60 days storage/7.48 gallon
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
60 days excess rainfall - 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 inches * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 36604.2 cubic feet
5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 36604.2 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 32418 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 36604 cubic feet
5D. 36604 cubic feet
TOTAL 105627 cubic feet
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6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period====================>
60
Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========>
7.0
25 year - 24 hour rainfall==================>
7.0
Freeboard===================================>
1.0
Side slopes==_______________________________>
3.0
Inside top length===========================>
502.0
Inside top width============================>
125.0
Top of dike elevation=======================>
52.0
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================>
36.4
Total required volume=======================>
-503877
Actual design volume========================>505815.83
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===>
0.0
Stop pumping elev.__________________________>
0.0
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.==========>
0.0
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=>
� 42.4
Required minimum treatment volume===========>
398250
Volume at stop pumping elevation============>
702625
Start pumping elev.-===--------------------=>
0.0
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr - 24 hr rainfall===>
469212
Volume at start pumping elevation===========>
702625
Required volume to be pumped================>
69023
Actual volume to be pumped==================>
0
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==>
2.3
7. DESIGNED BY:
DATE:
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE tTTILIZATION PLAN
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