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Home My WebLink About820177_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Quai May 15 2013 I I v. -77 o y, IRRIGATIONIQUIPMRNT FLOW METER FIELD CALIBRATION 'S LOCATIOM. 11 )j DATE OF FIELD CALIBRATION: 1q.')0 J t FLOW METER SERIAI,,N UMBER'. �JIA t REEL/ G1JN/S,P PJNKLER MAKE AND MODEL:i�lilv�l (See reverse for solid set system) MEASURED KYNG SIZE (from irrigatioji'd Sign): Is -ring within.0111 of expected manufacturer' size? If not, ring must be replaced. PRESSURY, READINGS' AT PUMP: Usi (optional) AT REEL: Iasi (optional) AT GUN; LA5 psi (required) FLOW RATE (GPM) EXPECTED: 00, (from manufacturers chart MFASURED: J." and flow meter readout) _!VARIANCE', C Y-- WETTED DIAMETER (ft) Fwxcam; 3 ft (se' wettable acres detcrioination MEASURED: its ft for'expectcd diameter) VARIANCE: % wetted ameter is greater Phan .15 or flow irate variance is greater U1211 IV /V, contact a Certified Technical Specialist or irrigation specialist for assistance. And/or Explain findings: ZA'rm, pbone, 5 1?�-- Email NCEAErTPUM K I AVAm COOPERATME EXTENSION jittRiAr.1dople P.Ox.ow,"iXT v Mort, 7 r NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary September 27, 2010 RECEIVED Minnie Edwards Minnie Edwards Farm SEP 2 9 2010 5615 William R. King Rd Newton Grove, NC 28366 DENR-FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820177 Minnie Edwards Farms Animal Waste Management System Sampson County Dear Minnie Edwards: The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on September 24; 20I0. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement for the lagoon at the Minnie Edwards Farm facility: Due to the amount of treatment- volume available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2013 for your lagoon. The next sludge survey for the lagoon at Minnie Edwards Farm facility should be performed before December 31, 2013. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please call- meiat (91,9) 715-6937.if you have any questions. Sincerely, Miressa D. Garoma Animal Feeding Operations Unit cc:. Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Permit File AWS820177 1636 Mail service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27099-1636 Location: 2728 Capital Blvd.. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919.733.32.21 1 FAX: 919-715-05881 Customer Service: 1 V7-623-6748 Intramrl www,nt.WAiRrrnirafilv.oro One NorthCaroltiia WYN11t An Powil 0mrmriunN l Affirira ivy Action Fmnlnver A ""' NCCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Governor Director February 25, 2010 Minnie Edwards Minnie Edwards Farm 5615 William R King Rd Newton Grove, NC 28366 WEIVED FEIJ G 1 2W I DINR-FAYEiTE111i_LEREGIONAL OFF, Dee Freeman Secretary Subject: Sludge Survey Extension Request' Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820177. ` Animal -Waste Management System SampsomCounty . . Dear Minnie Edwards: -The Division:of Water Quality t(Di.visi6n),received .your-letter.on•January 1-4;;201,0 by.which:you' ;,I , requestdd:sludge survey exemption. for,the.lagoons at the Minnie Edwards Farm facility.• .':,,.:'i::'t . However,•• the request did not include,the Sludge Survey results: ` P.lease resubmit your'request with -the completed sludge survey form`. - If you have -any question -,,please call meat (919),715-' 6937. Sincerely, . Miressa ..Garoma 4 Animal Feeding Operations Unit cc: Fayetteville Regional Office; Aquifer Protection Section Central Files. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 One � � Phone; 919-807-63001 FAX: 919-807-6492t Customer Service: 1-877-623.6748 N )rth.Cay.-ofii a Internet: www,ncwateryuality.org ^� �� f�� //'� , An Equal OppoTtuOyty Affirmative Arlion Employer v �/ K lli G rower(s): Farm Name: NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN Minnie Edwards Minnie Edwards Farm County: Sampson Farm Capacity: Farrow to Wean Farrow to Feeder Farrow to Finish Wean to Feeder 3040 Feeder to Finish 0 Storage Structure: Storage Period: Application Method: Anaerooic Lagoon >180 days Irrigation RECEIVED i BAR 15 2009 Doi—FMEMILLEREGIONk o mF 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 different 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. 4. 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. 5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. , 6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more thah - 30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. 1 of 8 RECEIVED / DENR / DWQ AQUIFFR-PPOTF(MON SECTION MAR 16 2009 Z 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. 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, ff, tons, etc.): Capacity Type Waste Produced perAnimal Total Farrow to Wean 3212 gal/yr gal/yr Farrow to Feeder 4015 gal/yr gal/yr Farrow to Finish 10585 gal/yr gal/yr 3040 Wean to Feeder 223 gal/yr 677,920 gal/yr Feeder to Finish 986 gal/yr gal/yr Total 677,920 gallyr AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs): Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total Farrow to Wean 5.4 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr Farrow to Feeder 6.5 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr Farrow to Finish 26 Ibs/yr lbs/yr 3040 Wean to Feeder 0.48 Ibs/yr 1,459 lbs/yr Feeder to Finish 2.3 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr Total 1,459 1 bs/yr 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. LAUD UTILIZATION SUMMARY The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize in the normal growing season. Total Irrigated Acreage: 7.176 Total N Required 1st Year: 2547.48 Total N Required 2nd Year: 0 Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 2,547.48 Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 1,459.20 Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (1,088.28) The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size, soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this facility. 2 of 8 Reception Area Specifications Tract Zone Irrigated Sail Ist Crop Time jo 1stCrop IstCrop LbsN/Ac Lbs N ToW lbs N; r �� ■� �■� ■ram �� ■■■��■ter■■��■■��■��■■��■■�■�� ■�� 3(a) of B Reception Area Specifications Tract Field Irrigated Soil Ist Crop Time to list Crop Ist Crop Lbs NIAC Lbs N Total Ibs N'2nd Crop Time, to 2nd Crop 2nd Crop Lbs N/Ac Lbs N Total lbs N Acr� Code Apply Yield lbs NfUnit r ° Residual 3(b) of 8 This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above. 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. In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), 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 reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e. April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definately 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 the. time small grain is planted in the fall. The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is recommended over broadcasting. 'Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of about two inches before drilling for best results. CROP CODE LEGEND Crop Code Crop A Barley B Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed C Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay D Corn - Grain E Corn - Silage F Cotton G Fescue - Grazed H Fescue - Hay I Oats J Rye K Small Grain - Grazed L Small Grain - Hay M Grain Sorghum N Wheat O Soybean P Pine Trees Lbs N utilized / unit yield 1.6 lbs N / bushel 50 lbs, N / ton 50 lbs N / ton 1.25 lbs N / bushel 12 lbs N / ton 0.12 lbs N / lbs lint 50 lbs N / ton 50 lbs N / ton 1.3 lbs N / bushel 2.4 lbs N / bushel 50 lbs N / acre 50 lbs N / acre 2.5 lbs N / cwt 2.4 lbs N / bushel 4.0 lbs N / bushel 40 lbs N / acre / yr Acres shown in the preceding table 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 forthe utilization of animal waste. 4of8 SLUDGE APPLICATION: The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal in the lagoon sludge Farm S ecifications PANT r/animal Farm Total/ r Farrow to Wean 0.84 Farrow to Feeder 1 Farrow to Finish 4.1 3040 Wean to Feeder 0,072 218.88 0 Feeder to Finish 0.36 0 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 218.88 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year will accumulate in the lagoon sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above. If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 1094.4 pounds of plant available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 3 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 8.7552 acres of land, Please note that these are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal. 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 nog 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 the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. 'This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot be applied because'of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions. Your facility is designed for >180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6 months, In no instance should the volume of the waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm. It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. 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 prior to applying the waste. 5 of 8 Application Rate Guide The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts. Soil Application. Rate Application Amount Tract Hydrant Type Crop inlhr " inches Edwards 1 NoA C 0.5 1 Edwards 2 NoA C 0.5 1 Edwards 3 Edwards 4 Edwards 5 NoA C 0.5 NoA C 0.5 NoA C 0.5 #NIA #NIA .. & Additional Comments: Acres shown are effective wetted acreage based on the use of a solid set irrigation system Qverseeding of bermuda is 'optional' each year depending on rainfall/lagoon freeboard situation. 7of8 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION Name of Farm: Minnie Edwards Farm Owner: Minnie Edwards Manager: 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 nutrient management plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new animals are stocked. I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff. This plan will be fled 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: Signature: Minnie Edwards Name of Manager (if different from owner): Signature: Date Name of Technical Specialist: Kraig Westerbeek Affiliation: Private Address: 1635 W. Wards Bridge Rd. Warsaw, NC 28398 Telephone: 910 3 6787 Signature: Date 8 of 8 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence 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 waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application, recievinq crop type, or available land. 3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (See USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 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 land application field. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is 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 and flies. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. 1 of 3 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 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 Nutrients from waste 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 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. 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 cropland provided the fields 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. 2 of 3 NUTRIENT 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 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 nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations, 3of3 W A r�RQG ��Q�C Michael F. Easley, Governor r ecretary North Caroling Department of Environment and Natural Resources RECEIVED p WilliamG.Rossal Resources p Coleen H. Sullins Director MAY 15 M Division of Water Quality May 13, 2008 Minnie Edwards Thomas Gene Edwards Farm 5615 William R. King Rd Newton Grove, NC 28366 Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820177 ) Thomas Gene Edwards Farm Animal Waste Management System Sampson County Dear Minnie Edwards: The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on April 29, 2008. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement for the lagoon at the Thomas Gene Edwards Farm facility not to be required until 2009. Due to the amounts of treatment volume available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2009. The results of the 2009 sludge survey are to be submitted by March 1, 2010. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please call me at (919) 71.5-6937. Sincerely, I . 7*�� Miressa D. Garoma Soil Scientist cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Central Files Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Internet: www.ncwa er ualit or Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard An Equal OpportunilyfAffirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycledh 0% Post Consumer Paper Ion` hcaroli na Naturally Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: (919) 733-3221 Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: (919) 715-0588 Fax 2: (919) 715-6048 Customer Service: (877) 623-6748 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Date: July 17, 2008 Mr. Thomas Gene Edwards, Jr. 5615 William R King Rd Newton Grove NC 28366-8199 Thomas Gene Edwards Farm 82-0177 AWS82177 Dear Mr. Tommy Edwards: Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Enclosed is a Change of Integrator Form. Please have this filled out and mailed back to the address at the bottom of the form. Our computer records were out of date and still showed your farm with TDM. I am a fairly new inspector and have not encountered a PAN overload before, so I wanted to inquire how we normally handle this. We have a certain amount of discretion in some matters. Since this only happened once on one field for a small amount, there will not be any additional paperwork or complications. While it is good that you keep your lagoon levels low, your farm does not have a lot of acreage during the winter. In general it is a good idea to only spray 90-95% of your PAN, which leaves some room for error. Only spray that last amount if you really need to. However, we take high freeboards quite seriously and have issued 10 Notices of Deficiency or Violation this year for high freeboards, even after the drought last year. Some of these were to farms trying to wait for their summer crop and others to people who got hit by heavy rains. My opinion is that one should always try and maintain at least 10 inches of freeboard below start pump. We even encourage people to pump 8 inches below stop pump in the summer, under some circumstances (see your county agent for details). Please be careful copying numbers. Some people like to use the combined IRR1 and 2 computer spreadsheet. This is available at our website at http://h2o,enr,state.nc.uslaps/afou/afou home.htm. Click on "Reporting Forms" on the left side. You still have to enter several items correctly by hand but the computer handles the multiplication and division. However, use of this spreadsheet would not have prevented this problem. On the whole, you have a well maintained farm. Please keep up the good work. Cc: AP Files, FRO Sincerely, 4*44� oan Schneier Environmental Specialist. 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 OF WATF9 Michael F. Easley, Governor Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources j r Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director Division of Water Quality 5 "C October 1, 2004 Minnie Edwards Thomas Gene Edwards Farm 5825 William R. King Rd Newton Grove NC 28366 RECEIVED OCT 15 2004 DENR - FAYETIVILLEREGIONALOf GE Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820177 Thomas Gene Edwards Farm Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Sampson County Dear Minnie Edwards: On June 11, 2004, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued a revised State General Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued in accordance with the directive of Senate Bill 733 (Session Law 2003-28). In accordance with your application received on January 22, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Minnie Edwards, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS820177 which expires October 1, 2004. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management of animal waste from the Thomas Gene Edwards Farm, Iodated in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater than an annual average of 3040 Wean to Feeder swine and the application to land as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). 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. 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. Since this is a revised State General Permit, it contains new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained in the previous State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record keepinl� and monitoring conditions in this permit. Aquifer Protection Section - Animal Feeding Operations Unit 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 One NorthCarolina Phone: 919-733-3221 1 FAX: 919-715-05881 Internet: h2o,enr,state.nc.us ;Vaturally An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative rmative Action Employer - 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper 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 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, 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 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 Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 486-1541. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Duane Leith at (919) 715-6186. Sincerely, U for Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000) 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 Permit File AWS820177 APS Central Files June 10, 1999 Division of Air Quality Fayetteville Regional Office Wachovia Building 225 Green Street Suite 714 Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Doug Niemond TDM Farms Box 300 'vewtaa Grove N.C. 28366 910-594-0219 t RECE vED JUN 14 1999 FAYETTEViLLE REG. OFFICE Dears Sir or Madam: I..am wntnrig you per instructions received in a letter from Mr. Alan Klimeck dated May 27, 1999 r concerning temporary odor rules for swine farms. In his letter Mr. Mimeck stated that if I believed N that"it 1S problematic for you to comply with any of these required management practices please send z written documentation by August 1,1999." We believe that it is problematic for our farms to comply wish requirement No. 7. In addition we also question the effectiveness of requirement No. I and believe that both of these rules will have a negligible or adverse effect on odor and could produce negative impacts on water quality. Requirement No. 7 states that flush tanks should be covered or the fill pipes should be extended below the surface of the wastewater of the tank From personal observation, I feel that these tanks and the way that they fill are not a significant source of odor on a swine farm. By covering or extending the fill pipes the farm operator will not be able to observe the rate at which the recycle Water fills the tank. This is critical because the tanks are often set up to dump periodically with a tinter. If the tanks dump before they are filled the result is insufficient, water to completely move the manure out of the pit thus creating more odot� from the building. Conversely, if the tank fills before it is time to dump, you risk a spill via a blocked overflow pipe. FARM NAME DWQ FACILITY NO. TDM#1 WALLER 82-378 TDM#2 TARHEEL FARMS 26-25 TDM#5 l TDM#6 CASEY 82-274 TDM#7 WILSON 82-196 TDNW ROSE 82-101 TDM#11 HARRELL 82-275 TDM#12 A&W 82-97 TDM#13 S&O 82-282 TOM#14 MARK BAREFOOT 82-521 TOM#16 3D 82-210 TDM#17 DODSON 82-390 TOM#18 GIDDENS 82-100 TDM#19 BASS 82-221 TDM#20 THORNTON 82-47 TDM#21 HERRING 82-49 TDNW3 DAUGHTRY 82-601 TDNW4 WILLIAMS 82-625 TDM#25 SUTTON 82-718 TDM#26 CYPACK 26-72 TDNW0 BEST BROTHERS 82-699 TDM#100 BAREFOOT NURS 82-58 TOM#102 SULLIVAN 82-175 TDM#103 EDWARDS 82.177 TDM#104 CASEY NURS 82-855 PCH 82-94 PCH-FINISHING 82-67 PCH 6 82-488 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Acting Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director GENE EDWARDS THOMAS GENE EDWARDS FARM 5825 WILLIAM R. KING RD NEWTON GROVE NC 28366 Dear Thomas Gene Edwards: ' 1 � • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES March 5, 2001 .RECEIVED 7W .. 5 2001 FAYE--` tEVIL.LE AEG. OFFICE Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820177 Thomas Gene Edwards Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Sampson County In accordance with your application received on December 28, 2000, we are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Gene Edwards, 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 Thomas Gene Edwards, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 3040 Wean to Feeder and the application to Iand 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. The facility's CAWMP meets all requirements in place at the time of certification. However, it appears that the irrigation system on site may not adequately cover all acreage listed in the Waste Utilization Plan. The owner should begin to address this inconsistency as soon as possible. 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. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Certificate of Coverage AWS820177 Thomas Gene Edwards Page 2 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. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. The subject farm is located in the Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 486-1541. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Stephanie Milam at (919) 733-5083 ext. 544. Sincerely, T. Stevens 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 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Non -Discharge Permit Application Form (THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) General Permit - Existing Animal Waste Operations The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file wit a Divisio! Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections that a proprialW f a question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best sible. Dqv, leave any question unanswered. 4 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: I.1 Facility Name: Thomas Gene Edwards L2 Print Land Owner's name: Gene Edwards 1.3 Mailing address: 5825 William R. King Rd I City, State: Newton Grove NC Zip: 28366 Telephone Number (include area code): 594-0456 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): Hwy 55 3 miles east of Newton Grove. 1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): 1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): TDM Farms 1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 12/14/1994 �� 19 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable): 2. OPERATION INFORMATION: Y >� 2.1 Facility No.: $2_ (county number); 1 77 (facility number). 2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation �p• Wean to Feeder 3040- Certified Design Capacity Is the above information correct? 2yes., 0 no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the waste management structures were designed. Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals 0 Wean to Feeder 0 Laver 0 Dairy 0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef 0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey 0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow) 0 Farrow to Finish (# sow) Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals: FORM: AWO-G-E 7/7/99 Page 1 of 4 82 - 177 2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application system): 12.80 : Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 2.4 Number o lagoons storage ponds (circle which is applicable): 1 2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES or NO ' (please circle one) 2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or O (please circle one) 2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements'? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only) ES or NO (please circle one) What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited'? cI What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? 3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each item. 3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal Waste Operations; 3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and field locations where animal waste is land applied; 3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application for animal waste operations. The CAWMP must include the following components. Some of these components may not have been required at the time the facility was certified but should be added to 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.) 3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application. 3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field. 3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field. 3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP. 3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field. 3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP. 3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications. 3.3. 10 A site schematic. 3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan. 3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted. 3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted. 3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted. 3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your facility. 3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan. If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal. Applicants Initials V P;GA t/ 7"6 4E- t/' r6 E FOR VI: AWO-G-E 7/7/99 Page 2 of 4 82 - 177 Facility Number: 82 - 177 Facility Name: Thomas Gene Edwards 4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION: I, 1 rfrneo G et',cr J� 4 k/Atj (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that this application for 1„6,rimL&-Li t' %r Gx &t fitexA-5(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 to me as incomplete. f Signatur Date _!T 0)___ 5. NAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner) I, — (Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this application for (Facility name listed in question L 1) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature _ Date THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 733-5083 FAX NUMBER: (919) 733-0719 FORM: AWO-G-E 7/7/99 Page 3 of 4 82 - 177 WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR GENE EDWARDS i TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Cover Letter 2 Soils Map 3 Conservation Plan Map 4 SCS-ENG-538 (Soil Investigation) 5 NC-ENG-34 Hazard Classification 6 Lagoon Design Data 7 Waste Utilization Plan S Seeding Specifications 9 NC-ENG-12 (Excavation) 10 NC-ENG-12 (Embankment) 11 NC-ENG-12 (Pad) 12 NC-ENG-40 (Plan of Excavation Waste Storage Lagoon) 13 Typical View of A One -Stage Lagoon 14 Operation and Maintenance Plan 15 Specifications for Construction of Waste Treatment Lagoons 16 Topographical Map W/Lagoon & Houses 17 Cross -Sections of Lagoon & Pad USDA -SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE UNITED STATES 303-D EAST ROWAN STREET DEPARTMENT OF PHONE (919) 592-7963 AGRICULTURE --------------------------------------------------------------- OPERATOR:GENE EDWARDS Please review the attached plan and specifications carefully. Retain this plan for your use and records. It is strongly recommended that you, your contractor and the Soil Conservation Service personnel are in agreement as to how the waste lagoon is to be constructed. SCS personnel will meet with all concerned parties and walk over the site to explain all flags and markings. It is important that everyone understands what is expected so , that final construction meets plans and specifications and the job can be certified for payment (if ACP cost -share is involved). The pad dimensions and grades are the best estimate. The builder or contractor is responsible for final layout and design of the pads. SCS personnel will assist in a limited capacity, as its major concern is the proper design and construction of the waste treatment lagoon. The actual amount of material required for pads and dam may vary from the estimates. The design will attempt to balance cuts and fills as close as possible. If additional material is required after construction is complete on the lagoon, the contractor and owner will negotiate on the price and location of the borrow area. It should be noted that certification of the lagoon will depend upon all specifications being met. Important items include length, width, depth, slopes, topsoil placement, correct elevations (top, bottom, discharge pipes), and seeding. ARE CULTURAL RESOURCES EVIDENT? Yes NO X DESIGN REQUIREMENT: 144,272 cu.ft =5,343 cu.yds. ESTIMATE OF EXCAVATION: 107,136 cu.ft =3,968 cu.yds. ESTIMATE OF PAD: 0 cu.ft ESTIMATE OF DIKE: 60,642 cu.ft ESTIMATE OF MATERIAL FOR SANDY -CLAY LINER: ESTIMATE OF TOPSOIL REQUIRED: = 0 cu.yds. =2,246 cu.yds. T 0 cu.yds 200 cu.yds. Ratio 1.8 : 1 --- Total Excavation =3,968 cu.yds. Job Class II Designed By: DOUG NIEMAN 9/23/94 Date Design Approval rnac� _ _ - 9- 1 Ov, Operator:GENE EDWARDS County: SAMPSON Date: 9/23/94 instance to nearest residence (other than owner): 1800 feet 1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW) 0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. - 0 lbs 0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. 0 lbs 3040 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 91200 lbs Describe other : 0 lbs Total Average Live Weight = 91200 lbs 2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume = 91200 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW Volume = 91200 cubic feet 3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION Volume = 0 cubic feet 4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME Inside top length (feet)--------------------- 165.0 Inside top width (feet)----------------------- 160.0 Top of dike elevation (feet)----------------- 51.0 Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------ 39.0 Freeboard (feet)----------------------------- 1.3 Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------ 3.0 . 1 Total design volume using prismoidal formula SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDEI SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 157.2 152.2 10.7 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 157.2 152.2 AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH 93.0 88.0 AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 125.1 120.1 23925.84 (AREA OF TOP) 8184 (AREA OF BOTTOM) 60098.04 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOMI * DEPTH/6 23925.8 60098.0 8184.0 1.8 Total Designed Volume Available=164437.39 CU. F' 5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) Length * Width = 165.0 160.0 26400.0 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) 0.0 square feet Describe this area. TOTAL DA 26400.0 square feet Design temporary storage period to be 180 days. 5A. Volume of waste produced Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37 Volume = 91200 lbs. ALW/135 lbs ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days Volume = 166592 gals. or 22271.7 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 system: that recirculate the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A. Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 galloi per C1 Volume = 0.0 cubic feet 5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount 180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches Volume = 7.0 inches * DA / 12 inches per foot Volume = 15400.0 cubic feet 5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA Volume = 15400.0 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 22272 cubic feet 5B. 0 cubic feet 5C. 15400 cubic feet 5D. 15400 cubic feet IS rry 6. SUMMARY 6i r Temporary storage period____ ________________> 180 Rainfall in excess of evaporation=====______> 7.0 25 year - 24 hour rainfall=====___________==> 7.0 Freeboard=====__===========_________________> 1.3 Side slopes====_____________________________> 3.0 Inside top length___________________________> 165.0 Inside top width====________________________> 160.0 Top of dike elevation=====__________________> 51.0 Bottom of lagoon elevation==________________> 39.0 Total required volume=======================> 144272 Actual design volume=====_________=__=======>164437.39 Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===> 40.0 Stop pumping elev.__________________________> 46.5 Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.====--____> 40.0 Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=> 45.0 Required minimum treatment volume== > 91200 Volume at stop pumping elevation=====_______> 96986 Start pumping 49.0 days inches inches feet . 1 feet fegt feet feet cu. ft. cu. ft. feet feet feet feet cu. ft. cu. ft. feet Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall Actual, volume less 25 yr - 24 hr rainfall===> 149037 cu. ft. Volume at start pumping elevation=====______> 148140 cu. ft. Required volume to be pumped=====___________> 37672 cu. ft. Actual volume to be pumped==========_-______> 51154 cu. ft. Min. thickn of �11'when required==> 1.8 feet DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY :fj(I DATE: �Tl Z4 ! �' DATE: NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN COMMENTS: SHEET 1 OF 2 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS ---------------------------------------------------------- FOUNDATION PREPARATION: ----------------------- The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be cleared of trees, logs, stumps, roots, brush, boulders,sod an6 rubbish. Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The topsoil from the lagoon and pad area should be stripped and stockpiled for use on the dike and pad areas., After stripping, the foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be thoroughly loosened prior to placing the first lift of fill material to get a good bond. EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT: The completed excavation and earthfill shall conform to the lines, grades, and elevations shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall be free of,material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over 6 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent they are suitable, excavated materials can be used as fill. The fill shall be brought up.in approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9 inches in thickness when loose and prior to compaction. Each layer will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and spreading equipment or standard tamping roller or other equivalent method. Compaction will be considered adequate when fill material is observed to consolidate to the point that settlement is not readily detectible. NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION. The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using the more impervious materials from the required excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for settlement. Dikes over 15 feet in height and with an impoundment capacity of 10 acre-feet or more fall under the jurisdiction of the NC Dam Safety Law. The height is defined as the difference in elevation from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the dike. Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive erosion and sedimentation. LINER: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.8 ft. NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTACHED SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL IS ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOILS REPORT. When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be over - excavated below finish grade to the specified depth as measured perpendicular to the finish grade. The foundation shall be backfilled as specified to grade with a SCS approved material (ie - CL,SC,CH). REFER TO THE SOILS INVESTIGATION INFORMATION IN THE PLANS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS. SHEET 2 OF 2 Soil liner material shall come from an•approved borrow area. The minimum water content of the liner material shall be optimum moisture content which relates to that moisture content when the soil is kneaded in the hand it will form a ball which does not readily separate. Water shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture content during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner material shall not be less than optimum water content during p1lacement. The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet for efficient use of hauling equipment and proper compaction. Proper compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM D698 Dry Unit weight of the liner material. When smooth or hard, the previous lift shall be scarified and moistened as needed before placement of the next lift. The single most important factor affecting the overall compacted perme- ability of a clay liner, other than the type of clay used for the liner, is the efficient construction processing of the compacted liner. The sequence of equipment use and the routing of equipment in an estab- bli'hed pattern helps assure uniformity in the whole placement and compaction process. For most clay soils, a tamping or sheepsfoot roller is the preferable type of compaction equipment. The soil liner shall be protected from the discharge of waste outlet pipes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator(rocks) or using flexible outlets on waste pipes. Alternatives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant. When these are specified, additional construction specifications are included with this Construction Specification. CUTOFF TRENCH: A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when shown on a typical cross section in the plans. The final depth of the cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foundation materials. VEGETATION: All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construc- tion according to the seeding specifications. Topsoil should be placed on areas of the dike and pad to be seeded. Temporary seeding or mulch shall be used if the recommended permanent vegetation is out of season dates for seeding. Permanent vegetation should be established as soon as possible during the next period of approved seeding dates. REMOVAL OF EXISTING TILE DRAINS ------------------------------- When the drains are encountered, the tile will be removed to a minimum of 10 feet beyond the outside toe of slope of the dike. The tile trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as SC, CL, or CH. SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------- AREA TO BE SEEDED: 1.5 ACRES USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS: 0.0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE (BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITI6NS) SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30 FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 30 45.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE) 0.0 LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS AT 60 LBS. ACRE (SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1) SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15 0.0 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 8 LBS./ACRE (SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS) SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31 15.0 LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30 0.0 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION) SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30 LBS. APPLY THE FOLLOWING: 1500.0 LBS. OF 10--10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE) 3.0 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE) 150.0 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE) ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE ALL DISTURBED AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED. APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING. I. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8 LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED. SHEET 1 OF 2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN ---------------------=-------- This lagoon is designked for waste treatment (permanent storage) and 180 days of temporary storage. The time required for thq planned fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system. The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for: (1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also included is storage for the 25 year - 24 hour storm for the location. The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess rainfall will vary from year to year. The 25 year rainfall will not be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volume must always be available. A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed at the elevation to begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth. Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without runoff or leaching. Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set, center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops. The following items are to be carried ,out: 1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre - charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete, flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not be used for flushing after initial filling. 2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment) before land application. 3. Begin temporary storage pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches the elevation 49.0 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump - out when the fluid level reaches elevation 46.5 This temporary storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 37671.7 cubic feet or 281.784 gallons. SHEET 2 OF 2 4. The recommended maximum amount to.'apply per irrigation is one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3 inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details. 5. Keep vegetation qn the embankment and areas adjacent to the lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed to maintain a vigorous stand. 6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and establish in vegetation. 7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable outlets. 8. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a residence or within 100 feet of a well.- Waste shall be applied in a manner not'to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 9.. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States. 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'�I ' I \' •�%� �_ •I � v 1 t� `� V, f J �� 1 I 1. - �\ J .6�-_J fit` /�^If j .u---- `I �•,� i•�, 1723 Conflnment Bufldinp, J� Pit TYPICAL VIEW OF A ONE -STAGE LAGOON SYSTEM Top Width - 12' - Pipe Invert Elevation 49.0 Settled Top Elevation 51.0 ss 3 : 1 ss 3 1 TREATMENT i LAGOON Depth = 10' Pipe (Needs to he adequately supported) Bottom $levation 39.0 NOTE: RIP -RAP, FLEXIBLE PIPE OR OTHER SUITABLE MATERIAL WILL BE PLACED AT PIPE OUTLETS TO PREVENT EROSION OF CLAY LINER ss 3 : 1 1J. S. Department of Agriculture NC-ENG-34 Soil Conservation Service September 1980 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR DAMS Landowner_ G NE F,'D W gM= County S Nnn.? N_ Community or Group No. Conservation Plan No. Estimated Depth of Water to Top of Dam Ft. Length of Flood Pool Ft. Date of Field Hazard Investigation 9 117. 19 a-• Evaluation by reach of flood plain downstream to -the point of estimated minor effect from sudden dam failure. st. Elev. MI. eva lon - : Kind of :Improvements: of Breach Reach: Length: Width: Slope: Land Use Improvements : Above :Floodwater Above : Flood Plain: Flood Plain t. Ft. Ft. t. 5aao - • SvJs� rn� . 2 t 3 Describe potential for loss of life and damage to existing or probable future downstream improvements from a sudden breach n SUDDEN FAILURE DE SIRUCIURE WTI I UU ENnANrER. LIFE OR DAMAGE PUBLIC TRANSPORTAION- 50 rQ Cvk I 4-1oA20Y, `�00r Tn 4 ' u— S w %% MV' - Hazard Classification of Dam (a, b, c) (see NEM-Part 520.21) 0— Dam Classification (I, II, III, IV, V) name Sc+ e`er.` Concurred By name (title) NOTE: 1. Instructions on reverse side. 2. Attach additional sheets as needed. Date 9 2 3 9 Date North Carolina Agricultural Extension service Agri -Waste Management ' o o ' ca an -I AariculturalE eer ' o f Ca gl Ina UajLersjt LIVESTOCK WASTE SAMPLING, ANALYSIS AND CALCULATION OF LAND APPLICATION RATES James C. Barker I. SAMPLE COLLECTION A. Semi -Solid Lot Manure i. Scraped directly from lot into spreader a. From loaded spreader, collect about 2 lbs of manure from different locations using nonmetallic collectors. • ii. From storage a. Collect about 2 lbs of manure from under the surface crust avoiding bedding materials and using nonmetallic collectors. B. Liquid Manure Slurry i. Under -slotted -floor pit a. Extend a 1/2" nonmetallic conduit open on both ends into manure to pit floor. b. Seal upper end of conduit (e.g., by placing a thumb over end of conduit) trapping manure that has entered lower end, remove and empty slurry into plastic bucket or'nonmetallic container. C. Take subsamples from 5 or more locations or at least 1 quart. d. Mix and add about 3/4 pint to nonmetallic sample container. ii. Exterior storage basin or tank a. Make sure manure has been well mixed with a liquid manure chopper -agitator pump or propeller agitator. b. Take subsample from about 5 pit locations, from agitator pump or from manure spreader and place in a plastic bucket. *Professor and Extension Specialist, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC Attachment B Page 2 of 3 C. Mix and add 3/4 pint to a nonmetallic sample container. C. Lagoon Liquid Collect about 3/4 pint ofrecycled lagoon liquid from inflow pipe to flush tanks in a nonmetallic sample container. From Lagoon a. Place a small bottle (1/2 pint or less) on end of 10-15''pole. b. Extend bottle 10-15' away from bank edge. C. Brush away floating scum or debris. d. Submerge bottle with 1' of liquid surface. e. Empty into a plastic bucket, repeat about 5 times. around lagoon, mix and add 3/4 pint to nonmetallic sample container. D.. Broiler -or Turkey Litter i. House.Litter a. Visually inspect litter for areas of varying quality e.g., areas around feeders and waterers, and estimate percent of floor surface in each area. b. Take about 5 litter subsamples at locations proportionate to item a. E.g., if 20% of. litter of similar visual quality is around feeders and waters, take 1 subsample there and the other 4 subsamples from remainder of floor surface. C. At each location, collect litter from a 6" by 6" area down to earth floor and place in a plastic bucket. d. After 5 subsamples have been added to the bucket, mix and add about 2-3 lbs litter to a nonmetallic sample container such as a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal. ii. From Stockpile a. Take subsamples from about 5 locations at least 18" into pile. b. Mix; add 2-3 lbs to nonmetallic sample container and seal. 'I. SAMPLE PREPARATION AND TRANSFER A. Place sample into an expandable container that can be sealed. residues from container with clean water but do not use disinfectants, 'soaps or treat in any other way. Attachment B Page 3 of 3 B. Pack sample in ice, refrigerate, freeze or transfer to lab quickly. C. Hand -delivery is the most reliable way of sample transfer. D. If mailed, protect sample container with packing material such as newspaper,.box or package with wrapping paper and tape. E. Commercial sample containers and mailers are also available. Contacts: F. G. i. A&L Eastern Agricultural Lab, Inc. iii. Polyfoam Peckers 7621 Whitepine Road 2320 S. Foster Ave. Richmond, VA 23237 Wheeling, IL 50090 Ph: (804) 743-9401 Ph: (3121 398-0110 il. Fisher Scientific Cc i4. NASCO 3315 Winton Road 901 Janesville Ave. Raleigh, NC 27604 Ft Atkinson, WI 53538 Private analytical labs are also available, but sample analysis costly. The NCDA provides this service for North Carolina residents. i. Address: North Carolina Department of Agriculture Agronomic Division Plant/Waste/Solution Advisory Section Blue Ridge Road Center P. 0. Box 27647 Raleigh, NC 27611 Ph: (919) 733-2655 Attn: Ray Campbell ii. Forward $4.00 along with the sample. iii. Include the following identification. information with sample: a. Livestock species (dairy, swine, turkey, etc.) b. Livestock usage (swine -nursery, -finishing; turkey breaders, brooderhouse, grower, number flocks grown on litter; _ etc. ) C. Waste type (dairy -lot scraped manure, liquid slurry; swine -pit slurry, lagoon liquid, sludge; broiler - house litter, stockpile) iv. Routine analysis performed on all samples: N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Na, S, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, B v. Additional analysis performed upon request: DM, Mo, Cd, Ni, Pb PLAN OF EXCAVATED WASTE STORAGE PIT NAME: ME OMMS Date: 9/23/94 S�WPSaV county: . Address: C-IM. N 1651 knG n4 1 si of e�o�c 3. Ta i � w 51.0 / irt. TOP atr. /11 A W MI � M1 0 SEOTIOM �� •� ., .: _; W a 39.4 —�+ Art. BOTTOM tLir. / 93' (Sa bw* for roper utaakatloTM) Use of facility: SWIM; Capacity: G lons Ft3 Soil - Type• Bench Mark Mcr pt on Bottom Normal Liquid Level Storage for normal Precip. Maximum Liquid Level 25 yr. Storm Storage Crest ESM Marc. Flow Depth Freeboard Top of Dam• Hlev. (+) Ft. Blev. (+) Ft . Elev. {+) Ft. { +) ..,�1.3.....�Ft . Elev. , 51.0 �.s mwnm S. c, s, rwr.+ro fro. wow am WOODLAND -ACRES PROPOSED3XZrCH OF . Em I r rrrrr�r�r� I r�rrr�rrrrrrr �rr®rrrrrw�r�rrrrr.®rrrrrr r�r�rr®r��rrr r��■®�rr�r��r�r�rrrrrr�r ®rrmrrrrr■ ■■®�rrrrrmrrrrrr■ e��■®�rrrrrrmrrrr�mrrrrr■ �r��rrrrrr�r�nr�rrr��mrrrrr�r ��rr��r�rrrr■rr�mrrrrr>��rr��rr r�r�r�rrrrrrrrrr�m�rrrtrr®�srr�rrr� �lr�r rrrrrrrm WOMEN Owosso 0 r�r�rrrrr�rrr:�rrrrrmrrrONE ��r �►��rrrr�®rrrrrr��rr�rr��rr r�� ■r��irrrrrrrrrrrrrrr■ UMITED STATES BOIL DL►ARTwwr or c=sL VATION A&P I CUL"E sewict ------------------------------------------------------------- WA-07E MANACEMENT. FACI%;T'i SITE EVA:.JATION GENERAL INFOIXATI011 9-2_L_ &w— ��L _ _ _ _ ' �1e►. �.�z.�aLG._r�.S'.bb ------------------- -----;__---------------- ------------------ ------------------------ OPrr�r`.::ON- i��co LOCATION D&TA ! DISTANCE F901i NEAREST RESIDEWCE'NOT OWNED BY i PRODUCER -IFT. IS SITE WITHIN 100-YEAR FLOOD PLAIN? YES----- NO ---- If yes, $CS cawwt provide easipta"e. IS SITE AT LEAST 100 FT. FROM A "BLUE LINE" j PERENNIAL STREAM? YES----- NO=---# If no, site must be relocated. #� 'S SITE WITHIN Z MILE ZONING JURISDIC':ION ' of A MUNICIPALITY? YES----- No ---- If yes, lansoomer should co►asult with local soninq board about required peraits. leraits must be obtained prior - to design approval. ,Are utilities in construction area? YES----- Noy -- If yes, see tart 303 of the National =nginsering Xanual and follow policy. ,Copies of maps or other reference satirialsImay be attached to site evaluation.) Page 1 NETLANDe ALL SITE INVOLVE CLEARING WOODLAND OR ANY N-CROPLAND? YES----- NO -L/-- If yes, producer must complete a Form AD-1026. / W:LL ACTION RESULT 1N SWAMPSLSTING? YES---- No -- I 1F W01ANDS ARE 0T0:. ED, IT IS THE RESPONSIB.LITY OF THE PRODUCER TO CKTACT THE US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS AND Tq i DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. NO WETLANDS SHOLLO BE ALTERED UNTIL PRODUCER RECEIVES WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM SCS, ! US ARMY CORM OF ENGINEERS AND NC DIVIS:CN OF ENVIRONMENTAL ' �rLA'IASEME'*!T. I I (A copy of AD-i026 and CPA-026 should be attached to I site evaluation.) OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS i IS ENOAMOVZO AND/OR HRZATWED SPECIES HAK A.T PRESENT'' YES---- NO- - IS, A DESIGNATED NATURAL SCENIC AREA INCLUDE^ :N THE $ PLANNING AREA OP. WILL PLANNED, AC':IONS IMPACT ON AN i I ADJACENT NATURAL SCENIC AREA? YES---- NO---- i IS AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL CR r:ISTORICAL SITE LOCATED IN THH PLANNED AREA? YES---- NO ARE THERE PRIME, UNIQUE, STATE OR LOCALLY IMPORTANT / FARMLANDS IN THE OPERATING, UNIT? YES---- NOJ WILL THE ACTION RESULT :N SODBUST_ING? NO i if yes to any of these questions, refer to form NC-CPA-16 .for policy sources. The form does not need to be completed. ODOR CONTROL I r.AJ ODOR CONTROL BIE'N DISCUSS D WITH FRGDUC_R. ...... + . ........ ?R,:DO?":INi,.'d i W I:rD DIR%CTION? x Es--•� NO---- ........ POSSIBLE EXPAVOON OF TREATMZNT VD:.UNE FROM 1 :0- F T . I:?i ARDS TO � .......?RECHARGING i.AZ32N WITH FRESH � WATER TO AT LEAST 1/2 OF THE . , ......USING GOOD STONT JUDGMENT 1N •' / LAND A?PLICA.::3N OF WASTE? 'TESL--- NO ---- Page 2 ohm 0095 NAOOUM OM LMOUC M LAW TO MOPULY LAX AMPLY WASTE? ' lE5-� NG---- I r. NO, DOES PRODUCER HAVE ACCESS TO MORE LAND? IF LAND 15 NOT OWNED BY PRODUCER, CAN PRODUCER GET AGREEMENT CN !,AND � ON WHICH TO APPLY WASTE? lES---- ---- (Attach Rants Utilization Plan to ■it• evaluation.) SOIL IMSTIGATION -- 4XLID ONLY IT BOIL +MvESTIGATION SHEET ATTACRID IS SOIL SU-TABLE FOR :LAGOON? Y;S - NC------ . :S A CLAY ."rs- r .C5, :3 CL.AY :,"?..:.AB JIY5:TI. YES- -- NC------ :S A CORE TRENCH REQUIRED?NO------ %attach mail .isvestigAtion shMt to site evaluation.) ! f SITE APPROVED YES----- No------ CONCITIONA:.---------------------- t ^ CAI +. ).W4ra7isr_—_.-__--.-...____------.__.._________________f /----- 'i---------'w----------------------------------------------- I i TENS 5:.E :NVES&;GAT:ON :S VALID AS LONG AS THE DES=uN AND I ' CONS':R':'CTTON OF LACOCN CON:'IN:;ES IN REASONABLE TIME R PER'00. UNC�;E DELAYS OR FESI':ANCY IN CONS".`R.'=ION MA•{ aEY :R£ :Fin': S:':E E':A:.:A':_ON BE :NVA:.'.DA7r-. SIGNATG'R=-�- _.._______-_ DATE--1s/_`_ Page 3 OH-IRM 2/15/88 CROSS-SECTION.DATA QUANTITY CALCULATIONS prepared for GENE EDWARDS US Department of, Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in Sampson County, North Carolina Designer DOUG NEIMAN Checker Date 09/22/94 Date TEMPLATE DATA: Beginning Elevation = 39 Beginning Station = 1+42 1+42 to 2+59 GCTION NUMBER 1 Centerline Station 1+42 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 40.8 100.0 / 44.3 500.0 / 49.7 WEAN TO FEEDER c\3cl88/3 0.00000 ft/ft 200.0 / 48.0 300.0 / 51.0 400.0 / 50.6 SECTION NUMBER 2 Centerline Station 2+00 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 41.7 100.0 / 43.7 200.0 / *48.0 300.0 / 50.7 400.0 / 53.0 500.0 / 53.6 SECTION NUMBER 3 Centerline Station 2+59 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 43.1 100.0 / 46.1 200.0 / 48.7 300.0 / 51.7 400.0 / 53.8 500.0 / 54.0 OH-IRM 2/15/88 PLANNED QUANTITY CALCULATIONS prepared for GENE EDWARDS US Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in Sampson County, North Carolina Designer DOUG NEIMAN Date 09/22/94 Checker Date WEAN TO FEEDER ** EXCAVATION ** ** FILL ** Bot Left Right Off-CL CL Dist Area Volume Area Volume Width SS SS (ft) Sta (f t) (SgFt) (Cu.Yds) (SgFt) (Cu.Yds) 88 3:1 3:1 126.0 1+42 892.8 0.0 58 1888.5 0.0 88 3:1 3:1 126.0 2+00 865.4 0.0 59 3968.5 0.0 88 3:1 3:1 126.0 2+59 1038.3 0.0 OH-IRM 2/15/88 PLANNED QUANTITY CALCULATIONS prepared for r GENE EDWARDS US Department of Agricultur Soil Conservation Servic in Sampson County, North Carolina Designer : DOUG NEIMAN Checker Date : 09/22/94 Date ** EXCAVATION ** Top Left Right Off-CL CL Dist Area Volume Width SS SS (ft) Sta (ft) (SgFt) (Cu.Yds) 12 3:1 3:1 30.0 0+00 0.0 so 0.0 12 3:1 3:1 30.0 0+80 0.0 so 0.0 12 3:1 3:1 30.0 1+60 0.0 112 0.0 12 3:1 3:1 30.0 2+72 0.0 70 0.0 12 3:1 3:1 30.0 3+42 0.0 92 0.0 12 3:1 3:1 30.0 4+34 0.0 80 0.0 12 3:1 3:1 30.0 5+14 0.0 80 0.0 12 3:1 3:1 30.0 5+94 0.0 104 0.0 12 3:1 3:1 30.0 6+98 0.0 J ** FILL ** Area Volume (SgFt) (Cu.Yds) 152.9 516.E 195.7 947.7 95.4 1282.7 66.1 1375.1 5.1 1438.8 32.3 1511.4 16.7 1655.0 80.3 2246.0 226.6 OH-IRM 2/15/88 CROSS-SECTION.DATA 11 QUANTITY CALCULATIONS prepared for GENE EDWARDS US Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service in Sampson County, North Carolina Designer DOUG NEIMAN Date 09/22/94 WEAN TO FEEDER TEMPLATE DATA: Beginning Elevation = 51 Beginning Station = 0+00 0+00 to 6+98 d/3c112\3 ;CTION NUMBER 1 Centerline Station 0+00 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 44.3 100.0 / 48.0 SECTION NUMBER 2 Centerline Station +80 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 43.7 100.0 / 46.5 SECTION NUMBER 3 Centerline Station 1+60 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 46.1 100.0 / 48.7 SECTION NUMBER 4 Centerline Station 2+72 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 48.7 100.0 / 46.5 Checker Date 0.00000 ft/ft SECTION NUMBER 5 Centerline Station 3+42 ORIGINAL DATA: WEAN TO FEEDER (continued) 09/22/94 0.0 / 51.7 100.0 / 48.7 i SECTION NUMBER 6 Centerline Station 4+34 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 50.7 100.0 / 46.5 SECTION NUMBER 7 Centerline Station 5+14 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 51.0 100.0 / 48.0 SECTION NUMBER 8 Centerline Station 5+94 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 48.0 100.0 / 46.5 SECTION NUMBER 9 Centerline Station 6+98 ORIGINAL DATA: 0.0 / 44.3 100.0 / 43.7 J page 2 m y 7r Kim r4: ]. — - Y .5...�� f � - �N4�s+iY..-._ �•-�... _ "E. i I �. w�'iSw^N"'".' _.� � .«.i...... �n - i+�! +'C Ka�.+1� ��[ 1e'hS 4'h`S IOU 0 �� I43 Y.x 8�£ x x a ;'�}, i + } c, Qp++ ;4�FS q I �0 j D+ - 't 70 00 + x x i'hh f oO+Q X t S*b .x � ��, x c-r� x g o�, E•Qj, a+o � a .3 a �j -Ty a0M WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN ---------------------- Owners name--:THOMAS EDWARDS Mail Address-:RT1 BOX 254 NEWTON GROVE, NC Type of production unit ---- :SWINE Number of animal units------: 3040 County:SAMPSON ►4:144.1 Type of waste facility ----- :Anaerobic Lagoon Temporary storage period ---: 180 days Method of application ------ :IRRIGATE Amount of animal waste produced ------------------ Amount of plant available N produced by animals-: Commercial N-to apply on planned acreage--------: i 1284 tons/year 1459 lbs./year 0 lbs./year Your animal waste utilization plan has been specifically developed for your swine operation. The plan is based on the soil types, crops to be grown, and method of application for your particular operation. The waste must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or ground water. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops 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 and annual soil tests are 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 and leaching potential. Waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils or on land when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters. 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 not more than 30 days prior to planting. Soil incorporation of waste will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. Page 2 The acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Annual acreage requirements may be more or less based on the waste analysis report for your waste management facility. YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: Tract Field Soil Crop, Yield Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month to No. No. Type Code /Acre /Unit Used Apply 6572 1 NOB C 6.1 50.00 12.8 3904 MAR-OCT Total 12.8 3904 Available Nitrogen (includes commercial) 1459 Surplus Or Deficit -2445 Crop codes: Crop -unit A=Barley-bu. I=Oats-bu. B=Bermudagrass(graze)-tons J=Rye-bu. C=Bermudagrass(hay)-tons K=Small grain(graze) -acre D=Corn(grain)-bu. L=Small grain(hay)-acre E=Corn (silage) -tons M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt. F=Cotton-lbs. lint W=Wheat-bu. G=Fescue(graze)-tons Y=Fescue(pasture)-tans H=Fescue(hay)-tons Z=Bermudagrass (pasture) -tons Acres to Overseed 0. Page 3 If more commercial fertilizer is used than shown in this plan, then additional acres of land may be needed. A three to fifteen feet wide permanent grass filter strip should be seeded along all ditches in fields that receive animal waste. Additional comments: Prepared by : • Title: .Gi, Date : ` -aa ly Concurred in by: "f;, Date: Y Zq,o - Producer I understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment, to land, apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs. Date: Producer Technical Specialist: R OW DateVv- :( (Copy to producer and copy to case file) FIV g'p1-177 EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PHONE NUMBERS DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES) aic - q#4 -/.Syi sga - v/ Sid - i963 This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking, overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave you property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take. 7. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may ore may not be possible. Suggested responses to some passible ,problems are listed belwo. 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. A_ C. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately. d. Call 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. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff. e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred. C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include: a. Stop recycle pump. b. Stop irrigation pump. c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge. d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:. a. Stop recycle pump. b. Stop irrigation pump. c. Make sure siphon occurs. d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators. E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -possible action: a. Dig a small sump or ditch 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 fill holes and compact with a clay type soil. c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as soon as possible. 1 Appendix A y- n ` NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE l Ij COOPERATIVE EMERGENCY EXTENSION SERVICE AND SOIL 6i WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOLK PO Box 187 PO Box 236 Columbus, NC 28722 Columbus, NC 28722 704-894-8218 704-894-8823 RANDOLPH 2222-A S. Fayetteville Street Room 105, Federal Building Asheboro, NC 27203 241 Sunset Avenue 910-318-6018 Asheboro, NC 27203 910-629-4539 RICHMOND PO Box 1358 Rockingham, NC 28379 910-997-8255 ROBESON PO Box 2280 Lumberton, NC 28359 910-671-3276 ROCKINGHAM PO Box 200 Wentworth, NC 27375 910-342-8230 ROWAN PO Box 1807 Salisbury, NC 28145 704-633-0571 RUTHERFORD PO Box 272 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 704-287-6010 SAMPSON 369 Rowan Road Clinton, NC 28328 910-592-7161 SCOTLAND 231E Cronly St. Suite 800 Laurinburg, NC 28352 910-277-2422 County Administrative Building 125 South Hancock Street Rockingham, NC 28379 910-99 7-8244 440 Caton Road Lumberton, NC 28358 910-739-5478 PO Box 201 Wentworth, NC 27375-8881 910-342-8225 Rowan County Agriculture Center 2727 NC Old Concord Road Salisbury, NC 28146 704-637-1604 Room 202, Federal Building 121 South Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 704-287-4817 84 County Complex Road Clinton, NC 28328-4727 910-592-7963 704-894-3067 910-318-6911 910-997-8238 910-671-3150 910-634-3000 704-638-0911 704-287-6075 910-592-8996 Scotland County Governmental Annex 910-276-1317 231 East Cronly Street, Suite 800 Laurinburg, NC 28352-3820 910-277-2433 North Carolina State University INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices lUquid Systems) Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids {) Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to remove accumulated soilds from gutters as designed.' {) Remove bridging of accumulated solids at Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids (-rMaintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where pest brooding is apparent to minimize the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than " inches over more than 30% oJ-surface. Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation I )IMaintain vegetative control along banks of Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter. Feeders Feed Spillage Feed Storage Accumulations of feed residues Animal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes and feed wastage AMIC--November 11, 1996 (Dry Systems) (} Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation of decaying wastage. {) Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter). (} Reduce moisture accumulation within and around immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by insuring drainage away from site endlor providing adequate containment (e.g.. covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain products). (} Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed. (} Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences and other locations where waste accumulates and and disturbance by animals is minimal. () Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes (i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as needed). ,)ry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes () Remove spillage an a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day Systems interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during winter) where manure is loaded for lend application or disposal. {) Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles. {) inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes in filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling areas as needed. The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical. I certify the aforementioned insect control Hest Management Practices have been reviewed with me. (Landowner Signature) For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Sox 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613. AMIC--November 11, 1996 torage tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition ( I Bottom or midlevel loading surface Mixing while filling (1 Tank covers Agitation when emptying () Basin surface mats of solids (} Proven biological additives or oxidants Settling basin surface Partial micobial decomposition ( ) Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid Mixing while filling level Agitation when emptying (} Remove serried solids regularly Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading { ) Soil injection of slurrylsludges spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions I ) Wash residual manure from spreader after use ( ) Proven biological additives or oxidants Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying () Soil infection of slurry/sludges or sludge on field surfaces { 1 Soil incorporation within 48 hours (} Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying (1 Proven biological additives or oxidants Dead animals Carcass decomposition roper disposition of carcasses Dead animal disposal Carcass decomposition O Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits Pita {) Proper location/construction of disposal pits incinerators Incomplete combustion () Secondgry stack burners Standing water around Improper drainage leiGrade and landscape such that water drains facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities organic matter Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roods ( Farm access road maintenance ,ads from farm access Additional Information: Swine Manure Management; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88 Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Hues --Lagoon Treatment: EBAE 129-88 Lagoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage: EBAE 103-83 Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 Environmental Assurenc Program: NPPC Manual Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 199S Conference Proceedings Available From: NCSU-County Extension Center NCSU-BAE NCSU-SAE NCSU-BAE NCSU-BAE NCSU-BAE NCSU-Swine Extension NC Pork Produces Assoc NCSU Agri Communications Florida Cooperative Extension The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical. I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices have been reviewed with me. (Landowner Signature) AMOC--November 11, 1996 1rlortality '-Management Methods (check which method(s) are beini implemented) ❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from anv flowing stream or public body of water. Renderins at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-16S.7 IQ Complete incineration J 1n the case of dead poultry only; placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved by the Department of A.-riculture Anv method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be attached) II December IS, 1996 � I � State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director January 23, 2001 GENE EDWARDS THOMAS GENE EDWARDS FARM 5825 WILLIAM R. KING RD NEWTON GROVE NC 28366 • • D NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Application No. AWS820177 Additional Information Request Thomas Gene Edwards Farm Animal Waste Operation Sampson County Dear Gene Edwards: The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary review of the subject application. Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by February 22, 2001: The irrigation parameters were not listed in your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP). Irrigation events are to be listed in the WUP as the maximum application allowable for that soil type from the time the pumps are turned on until the time they are shut off. It is currently recommended that total application amounts not exceed one inch in any application event for any soil type. If your application rates need to be adjusted for the application of animal waste, please have your Technical Specialist revise your WUP to reflect the appropriate application amount per event. If the rates exceed the recommended one inch, please have your Technical Specialist justify the increased application rate in the narrative of your WUP. Please provide the 23 required NRCS specifications. Please verify the facility has been certified for 3040 swine by providing a copy of the certification forms. Please note that all VS'UP revisions must he 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 February 22, 2001 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit. Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental Management Commission. If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at (919) 733-5083, extension 544. Sincerely, Stephame Milam Environmental Engineer Non -Discharge Permitting Unit cc:CFayetteville.RegiSnal=GffZ Wgte%Quality) USDA-NRCS Permit File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper r + 1 The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you trust apply at a rate that will not result in runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one application event. Irrigation Application Factors Tract Field Soil Series Application Rate inches(hour) Application Amount !inches 6572 1 Norfolk 0.50 0.96 6572 2 Norfolk 0.50 0.96 673785 Database Version 1.05 Date Printed: 01-29-2001 IAF Page 1 Y 1 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 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 app lied 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. do ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies. B. 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. Page: 8 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. la. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharges directly intcn 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. Berms and structures should be inszected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge. Page: 9 it 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. Nitrogeh shall be the rate - determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when thes metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five ( 5 ) years. 23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina requlations. Page: 10 Please sebqftofta HIV"d carat to %Aa nivisiea of anviseemeuzal lfaaatesetiit ae tee aiieMi i s NW40ow suit 09 U"s f am Ka.. of .tta�t �Plerea frs# �tlfi TH MAS GENE EDWARDS Address t RT1 ROX .254 M5UQN GROVE - NC 78166 Phone No.; 94Q_5QA-njrr, County: ceMocpN . Farm location: Latitude ind Longitude:, _U 23 /78 1 -2.S. (required) . Also, phase attach a copy of a county road asap with location 4dentified. ype of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.) : SWINE NURSERY Zesigr► capacity (number of animals): ltlAn Average size of operation'(12 month popLlation avg.): Juqu Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres): rsassrrsrasrrwsarrraarrrrsrrreswwsago_sassaarrrwwaarsawrraarasasarraarwas means Technical specialist carti.fiaation 1 1. + As a technical specialist designated by the Borth Carolina Soil and Water Conserva,tioa Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005. I certify that the rfew or ex;.andad animal waste management system as installed for the fates named above has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction, operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of nvironmental Management and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service ar.d/o= the North Carolina Sail and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to ISA NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC GF .0001-.0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria-haw&_been verified by me or other designated technical specialists.and - ar■ included in the plan as applicablet z`nimum separations (bu•..ars).;= equivalent for for lagoons or waste storage ponds: waste storage capacity; adequate quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third parry); accass or ownership of proper waste application equipvent; scheduler for -timing of applications; application rates, loading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from stormwatar runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24•hour stores. IIAI. n ]tame of Teahaiaal :affiliation: Address (Ace.Zcy) :, (Please Print) : a Phone No. _z5%4Z,5_ S 1, gna. t -.= a Date:_,T�r _ T wsaaaswwawaaw gams wsfs■aawesr s s a s a a s a a s a w a a w we s ea s son w a w rra sss*ass Ownea/]Laaageyr AgTeemant l (we) understand the operation an maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste—nagenert plan for z'-e fa.-m named above and will izplamant these procedures. I (we) k.'tow that a.^y additional ex;,ansiorl to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment a:.d storage system or construction of new facil:t;es will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of anvir==ercal Maraga ent before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there :rust be no discharge of animal waste fraz this system -to. surface waters of the state either throng- a ;hen -made _onveya^,ce or through r,.nof! from a storm event less severe t a:. t e 25-year. Iti-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the fa-^m =A- at the office of the local Soil and 'wacer Conservation District. Name of Land owner (Please Print)- Signature:__156L4-2"-L rate: Mama of ]taaager, if different from owner ;Please print)t -/ ,..,—Data• — Xctl: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification. ,if the approved plans is changed) to to submitted to the Division of =.^.virornental Management within 60 days of a title transfer. :=r USE ONLY:A: T,;d State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director February 15, 2001 p GENE EDWARDS THOMAS GENE EDWARDS FARM 5825 WILLIAM R. KING RD NEWTON GROVE NC 28366 / • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Application No. AWS820177 Additional Information Request Thomas Gene Edwards Animal Waste Operation Sampson County Dear Gene Edwards: The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a review of the subject application. Additional information is required before we can continue in the permitting process. Please address the following by March 17, 2001: The additional information received by the Division on January 31, 2001 was not signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist. Included with this letter are the materials received January 31, 2001. Please have these materials signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist and resubmit them. Please note that all WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist. Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information should be signed, sealed, and submitted to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter, must be submitted on or before March 17, 2001 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit. Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental Management Commission. If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at (919) 733-5083, extension 544. Sincerely, I Stephanie Milam Environmental Engineer Non -Discharge Permitting Unit cc:rFayetteville Regional -Office, Wdtee Quality USDA-NRCS_ Permit File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper North Carolina Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor Ji CRC Department of Environment and Natura Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director July 31, 2009 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED Mrs. Minnie Edwards 5825 William R King Rd Newton Grove, North Carolina 28366-8155 Resources Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY, NOD-2009-PC-0676 Administrative Code 15A NCAC 21-1 .0217 Thomas Gene Edwards Farm, Facility No. 82-177, Permit No. AWS820177 Sampson County Dear Mrs. Edwards: Dee Freeman Secretary On July 22, 2009, staff of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Aquifer Protection Section (APS), inspected the Thomas Gene Edwards Farm and the permitted waste disposal system. We wish to thank Mr. Tommy Edwards who was present and assisted during the inspection. As a result of this inspection, you are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 214.0217, you have been found to be in violation of your 2H .0217 Permit. Violation I : Failure to calibrate the waste system in a timely manner (Permit No. AWS820177, Section II.24) The permit requires that all waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated at least once every two years. According to the records, the waste system was last calibrated on May 7, 2009. The prior calibration was in 2006. The need to calibrate in 2008 was noted on both the Soil and Water Conservation Operations Review on March 19, 2008 and the Division of Water Quality Compliance Inspection on July 14, 2008. The system was finally calibrated after another comment on the March 17, 2009 Operations Review. Required Corrective Action for Violation I : In the future, please calibrate the irrigation system for flow every two years. It is also a good idea to review the inspections,and verify that problems have been addressed, AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION 225 Green St., Ste. 714 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 Phone: 910433-3300 4 FAX : 910486.07M Customer Service: 1-877.623.6748 Internet: www.h2G.enr.state.nc.us ont NorthiCarol ina An Equal Opportunity lAffirmative Aclion Employer Mrs. Edwards July 31, 2009 Page 2 Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Joan Schneier, Environmental Specialist or me at (910) 433-3300. Sincerely, tep en Barnhardt Regional pervisor cc: Keith Larick CAFO Unit Danny Edwards, FRO Soil and Water Conservation FRO AP files � j NCDE�lR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, III Governor Director Secretary May 20, 2013 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mrs. Minnie Edwards. 5615 William R King Rd Newton Grove, North Carolina 28366-8199 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY NOD-2013-PC-0202 Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H .0217 Minnie Edwards Farm, Facility No. 82-177, Permit No. AWS820177 Sampson County Dear Mrs. Edwards: On May 10, 2013, staff of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Aquifer Protection Section (APS), inspected the Minnie Edwards Farm and the permitted waste disposal system. We wish to thank you for being present and assisting during the inspection. The following deficiencies were noted Deficiency 1: Failure to calibrate the waste system in a timely manner (Permit No. AWS820177, Section H.24) The permit requires that all waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated at least once every two years. According to the records, the previous calibration was on 7/28/2010. The need to calibrate in 2012 was noted on the Compliance Inspection of 05/15/2012. Preventive action for future deficiencies: DWQ recognizes that a calibration was done on 05/14/2013 and thanks you for prompt attention to this matter.In the future, please calibrate the irrigation system for flow every two years. It is also a good idea to review the'inspections and verify that problems have been addressed. AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION 225 Green Street — Suite 714 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301.5095 Phone: 910-433-33001 FAX: 910-48M7071 Customer Service 1-877-623.6748 Internet: www.h20 enr.staie.nc.us An Equal Opportunity 1 Ormativo Action Employer NorthCa.rolina Natul lly Mrs. Minnie Edwards 05/20/2013 Page 2 of 2 Deficiency 2: Overapplication of PAN by less than 10% (Permit No. AWS820177, Waste Plan) Waste analyses are only valid for 60 days prior to or following a waste spray event. Four spray events were done in February with an obsolete waste analysis (11/06/2012) of 1.5 lbs N11000 gallons, instead of the later waste analysis (01/05/2013) of 1.87 lbs N11000 gallons. This caused an overapplication of from 2.9 to 4.7 lbs N per acre. Preventive action for future deficiencies: Please use a current waste analysis when planning to apply waste, especially in the winter when the quota for small grain is only 50 lbs/acre. Also, please plan carefully for the second or third spray events for the winter. This could include holding down spray times (which was done) and, only if lagoon levels are low and crop health permits, delaying application until March. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact me at (910) 433-3300. Sincerely, Joan Schneier Environmental Specialist cc: Keith Larick CAFO Unit FRO AP files