820230_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Qual

Environmental
Quality
Anthony A. Bass
M&AFarms
225 Quiet Water Lane
Clinton, NC 28328
Dear Anthony A. Bass:
RECEIVED
DEQ/DWR
DEC 122017
WQROS
=AYETTFUILLF RFPIONAL OFFICE
December 8, 2017
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820230
M & A Farms
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
In accordance with your December 5, 2017 Notification of Change of Ownership, we are hereby forwarding
to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Anthony A. Bass, authorizing the operation of the
subject animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application -of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
(CAWMP) for M & A Fars located in Sampson County, with a swine animal capacity of no greater than
the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish. 4,180 Boar/Stud:
Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean: Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unnecessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be
replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows.
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2019, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWS820230 dated October 1, 2014. 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 mast be established for this facility.
Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number of animals
authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and
must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit carefully. Please pqy careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record kepping forms.
State of forth Carolina I Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
1636 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1636
919-707-9129

If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon,
storage pond, or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition 11.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You may
find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Raleigh, NC National Weather
Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at: hLp://www.weather. ovg _/rah/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office staff
may be reached at 919-433-3300. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General
Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
C-kt�
or Lin Culpepper
hiterim Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit AWG100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Fayetteaille-Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWS820230)
Prestage Farms, Inc.

Waste Utilization Plan
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Producer: - Mike & Anthony Bass County:
Name of Farm: M & A Farms
Location: 4130 Taylors Bridge Hwy
Clinton NC 28328
Phone: [phone] La
Type of Operation: Feed -Fin
Number of Animal: 4180
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year. 7942 ton/year
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year: 9614 IbsJyear
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 the 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.
APR o 6 20M
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 not be applied to land eroding at more 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 in runoff to the surface waters which is not.
allowed under DWO regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which
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Aquifer Protection Section
MAR 312009

M & A Farms Page 3
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 bermudagrass), forage must be removed through
grazing, hay and /or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a height of six to nine
inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc. is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach materity,
especially late in the season ( i.e. April or May) Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will
definitely interfere with the 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 mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best
results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters 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 field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The
sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or
other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 1505 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 7524 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming you
apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs. per acre you will nee 25
acres of land_ If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 60
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that
runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil texture, water
droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity

M 9 A Farms
Page 2
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 the 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.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Lbs. N
Per Ac.
9046
F1,H1
WaB
SA
110
1
3.48
383
APR-JUL
110
9046
F1,H1
WaB
WA
100
1
3.48
348
SEP-APR
100
9046
F1,H2
WaB
SA
110
1
3.18
350
APR-JUL
110
9046.
F1,1­12
WaB
WA
100
1
3.18
318
SEP-APR
100
F ,H3
WaB
SA
110
1
2.84
312
APR-JUL
110
jig --
FI,H3
WaB
WA
100
1
2.84
284
SEP-APR
100
6874
F2,H4
WaB
SA
110
1
3.35
369
APR-JUL
110
6874
F2,H4
WaB
WA
100
1
3.35
335
SEP-APR
100
6874
F2,H5
WaB
SA
110
1
3.68
405
APR-JUL
110
6874
F2,H5
WaB
WA
100
1
3.68
368
SEP-APR
100
6874
F3,H6
WaB
CB -Ha
5.5
50
3.54
974
MAR-OCT
275
6874
F3,H7
WaB
CB -Hay
5.5
50
3.21
883
MAR-OCT
275
7012
F4,H8
WaB
SA
110
1
3.37
371
APR-JUL
110
7012
F4,H8
WaB
Wa
100
1
3.37
337
SEP-APR
100
7012
F4,H9
WaB
SA
110
1
5.25
578
APR-JUL
110
7012.
F411­19
WaB
WA
100
1
5.25
525
SEP-APR
100
7012
F4,H10
WaB
SA
110
1
5.76
634
APR-JUL
110
7012
F4,H10
WaB
WA
100
1
5.76
576
SEP-APR
100
9000
F5,H11
NoB
CB-P
4.6
50
4.28
984
MAR-OCT
230
9000
F5,H12
NoB
CB-P
4.6
50
2.48
570
MAR-OCT
230
9000
F5,H13
NoB
CB-P
4.6
50
3.17
729
MAR-OCT
230
9000
F5,H14
NOB
CB-P
4.6. 1
50
0.63
145
MAR-OCT
230
9000
F5,H15
NoB
CB-P
4.6
50
1.12
258
MAR-OCT
230
9000
F5,H16
NoB
CB-P
4.6
50
1.30
299
MAR-OCT
230
9000
F6,H17
NoB
SA
110
1
5.53
608
APR-JUL
110
9000
F6,H17
NoB
WA
100
1
5.53
553
SEP-APR
100
9000
F7,H18
WaB
CB-P
4.1
50
0.94
88
MAR-OCT
205
9000
F8,H19
WaB
CB-P
4.1
50
1.98
406
MAR-OCT
205
9000
F8,H2O
WaB
CB-P
4.1
50
2.19
449
MAR-OCT
205
9000
F8,H21
WaB
CB-P
4.1
50
2.63
539
MAR-OCT
205
9000
F8,H22
WaB
CB-P
4.1
50
1.46
299
MAR-OCT
205
9000
F8,H23
WaB
CB-P
4.1
50
2.12
435
MAR-OCT
205
Total 67.49 14710 lbs.
Available Nitrogen 9614 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -5096 lbs.
SA= Summer Annual
WA= Winter Annual
CB -HAY= Coastal Bermuda - Hay
CB-P= Coastal Bermuda - Pasture
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.

M&AFarms
Page 4
of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to property irrrigate the acres shown in tables.
Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan
invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate in/hr
Applic.
Amount
9046
F1,H1
WaB
SA
0.6
1.0
9046
F1,H1
WaB
WA
0.6
1.0
9046
F1,H2
WaB
SA
0.6
1.0
9046
F1,H2
WaB
WA
0.6
1.0
6874
F2,H3
WaB
SA
0.6
1.0
6874
F2,H3
WaB
WA
0.6
1.0
6874
F2,H4
WaB
SA
0.6
1.0
6874
F2,H4
WaB
WA
0.6
1.0
6874
F2,H5
WaB
SA
0.6
1.0
6874
F2,H5
WaB
WA
0.6
1.0
6874
F3,H6
WaB
CB -Hay
0.6
1.0
6874
F3,H7
WaB
CB -Ha
0.6
1.0
7012
F4,H8
WaB
SA
0.6
1.0
7012
F4,H8
WaB
Wa
0.6
1.0
7012
F4,H9
WaB
SA
0.6
1.0
7012
F4,H9
WaB
WA
6-6
1.0
7012
F4,H10
WaB
SA
0.6
1.0
7012
F4,H10
WaB
WA
0.6
1.0
9000
F5,H11
NoB
CB-P
0.5
1.0
9000
F5,H12
NoB
CB-P
0.5
1.0
9000
F5,H13
NoB
CB-P
0.5
1.0
9000
F5,H14
NoB
CB-P
0.5
1.0
9000
F5,H15
NoB
CB-P
0.5
1.0
9000
F5,H16
NoB
CB-P
0.5
1.0
9000
F6,H17
NoB
SA
0.5
1.0
9000
F6,H17
NoB
WA
0.6
1.0
9000
F7,H18
WaB
CB-P
0.6
1.0
9000
F8,H19
WaB
CB-P
0.6
1.0
9000
F8,H2O
WaB
CB-P
0.6
1.0
9000
F8,H21
WaB
CB-P
0.6
1.0
9000
F8,H22
WaB
CB-P
0.6
1.0
9000
F8,H23
WaB I
CB-P
0.6
1.0

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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 limitations. 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 instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
properly to apply the correct rates 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 have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
In addition to the fields and crops designated in this WUP, M&A Farms may opt to plant as follows:
Tract No.
Feld No. Soil Type Crop
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
Acres
Lbs N
Month to
Irby. N
Code I
I unit
I I
Used
I Apply
I Per Ac.
9046
F1
WaB
Corn
75
1.25
9.50
9046
F1
WaB
Soybeans
25
4
9.50
7012
F1,2,4&6
WaB
Opt to plant non waste application in this field
9000
F5
NoA
OS
1
50
18.10
9000
F7
WaB
OS
1
50
0.94
9000
F8
WaB
OS
1
50
10.38
MAR-JUN 93.75
APR-AUG 100
SEP-MAY 50
SEP-MAY 50
SEP-MAY 50

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT'
Name of Farm: M & A Farms
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures
established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any
expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from
this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour storm.
The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner.
Signature:
Mike & Anthony Bass
Name of Manager (If different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Date: 1 ^ Z S O -3
Date:
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: [phone] x249
Address: P.O_ Box 438
Clinton. NC 28329
Signature: A. A6 . ��, [i — Date: l hg s
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�OF W A t�RQ Michael F. Easley, Governor
Q William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
�- North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
a�' 13 Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
i
August 11, 2008
Michael Bass
M&AFarms
4130 Taylors Bridge Hwy
Clinton, NC 28328
Subject: Sludge Compliance Requirement Change
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with Condition II1.19 of State General Permit AWG100000, your facility is
required to maintain compliance regarding sludge accumulation in your animal waste treatment
lagoon(s). As you know, the previous compliance limit was to have a minimum of four (4) feet
of treatment depth between the designed stop pump and the average elevation of the top of the
sludge blanket. This requirement was based on NRCS Standard No. 359, which was recently
modified.
As of July 2008, Standard No. 359 does not use the 4-foot requirement. Sludge compliance is
now to be based on the sludge volume as a percentage of the total treatment volume. The revised
Standard states that sludge accumulation in the permanent treatment zone must be less than 50%
of the planned treatment volume. Also, there must be a minimum of 2.5 feet of liquid above the
sludge at the pump intake location. if either of these conditions is not met then sludge must be
removed or managed in accordance with an approved Plan of Action for Lagoon Sludge
Reduction (POA). A new sludge survey worksheet has been developed to calculate sludge and
treatment volumes to determine compliance.
Our records indicate that you have filed a Sludge POA for one or more of the lagoons at your
facility. Based on the changes to the sludge requirements in Standard No. 359, your lagoon(s)
may already be in compliance without any sludge removal. Using your lagoon design (or as -
built information) and current sludge survey measurements, complete the NEW sludge survey
worksheet. If you have any difficulty in locating or understanding your lagoon design
information, please contact your technical specialist or county Soil & Water office.
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lagoon(s) is in compliance and wish to withdraw your POA. Our staff will reNriew the
information and notify you of our decision.
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
If you have any questions about the new sludge requirement, sludge survey worksheet, or any
related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-
3221.
Sincerely,
Keith Larick, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - AWS820230

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Doss Jr., Secrciary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007
Michael D Bass r �+
M & A Farms
4130 Taylors Bridge Hwy - -
Clinton, NC 28328
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820230
M & A Farces
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
Dear Michael D Bass:
In accordance with your application received on 25-Jan-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Michael D Bass, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the M & A Farms, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 4180 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition 111.19 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
roust be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .01 I I (c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water sut)ply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910433-3300. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS820230

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 1, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL I RECEIVED
RETURN RECEIPT REOUESTED
DEC 0 6 20
Mike Bass
M & A Farms IDW—FAYErTEWOMMOM
1909 US 17 N
Merry Hill, NC 27957
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring NPDES General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation NPDES General Permits, which expire on
July 1, 2007. Due to changes in federal rules, facilities that do not discharge nor propose to discharge may choose whether or not to
retain coverage under an NPDES General Permit. Copies of the draft animal waste operation NPDES general permits and the State
Non -Discharge General Permits are available at httv://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/os/afouJdownloads.htm s/afouJdownloads.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR— DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure Your continued coverage under one of these two types of general permits, you must submit an application for permit
coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a `Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring
NPDES General Permit.' The application form must be completed and returned by January 2, 2007. Piease note, you must include
two copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - 820230
Prestage Farms Inc
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh. NC 27699-1636
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Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)_ M, -A Farms -
Operator in Charge for this Facility Iyi i c ha e + i. -E.a ss Certification# 41V / V 3, Z
Land a ication of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
YES NO. If NO, skip Part 1 and Part 11 and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal
waste was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was
handled.
Part I : Facility Information:
I . Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls /,(Please check the appropriate box) in the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): 1.23 Total Useable Acres approved in the
CAWMP 6`j�l f �,/
?. Total number of Fields [I or Pulls � (please check the appropriate box) on which Iand application
occurred during the year: _ 40Q __ Total Acres on which waste was applied
a. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP
and the permit: f -,1'/ L) _
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and
taken off site during the year tons 0 or gallons El(please check the appropriate box)
G. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
7. LarLcst and smallest number ofanitnals by type at this facility at anv one time during the previous year:
Largest q69 -� -
Smallest J�2- y 9
(These numbers are for in-forrnational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual"average numbers)
8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: _fir C s ome
Part If: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHO' THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING TIJIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during VYcs Ci No
the past calendar year.
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The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
i_E 'o
the facility (including the houses. lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during;
4
the past calendar year.
3.
These \ as no discharge of waste to surface water frorn this facility during the past
Yes ❑ No
calendar vear.
4.
There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
L✓f Ycs ❑ No
the past calendar year.
5.
There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
�/
Lf Yes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year.
G.
All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
['Yes ❑ No
7.
Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
Yes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
S.
A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
dyes❑ No
9.
Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
dyes ❑ No
past calendar year.
Wyes
10.
Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
❑ No
11.
All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
[Yes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12.
All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
0/Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of deviation, prior'authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13.
Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all
L1 Yes ❑ No
sites receiving animal waste and the crops -grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
14.
All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility «ere
,,�
im Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"I certify tinder penalty oflaw that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that quaiified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted" Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to,the best
ofniy knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete" I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
M4
Permittee Name and Title (type or print)
Signature of Permittee
�Sitnature of Uperator in Charge
(if different from Permittee)
1ute� � • ��A.a—� .
Date
�_Z-7�
Date
COEIVED
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Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number Q,j - P 3 °
B. Lagoon Identification tYi�A
C. Person(s) taking Measurements _Ica
D. Date of Measurements
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
2 2Cui,
a_ Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer: _
FALLE REGI0NAt p�CE
tzo n!q r-
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
Iak-,4 years
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler":
NA
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acre: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 acre, _I - -.), acres x 6 = $ , with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I. At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):
!. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level: ,
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: item J - Item 1, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level' — 3
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points): �.
M. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points): <- 4
N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K): 75- !
(Note: If Item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N. C. DWQ. Sce your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by',,,.� r Jam• �, _ C r. t� rrr ,.(� Date: 3 - -iz3 05
Print Name t' Signature
White - Office Yellow - Producer

- Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number
B. Lagoon Identification
C. Person(s) taking Measurements 1., , ,� c d �,.a�� R ECT I ED
D. Date of Measurements f .., P 0 J
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer: QENR _ FA* MXLE REGIOM. QFRCE
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
c. Thickness;of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler":
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): } . s (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points
a. Less than 1.33 acre: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 acre, I . i acres x 6 = 1� , with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
L At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level: 0
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item J — Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level:
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement poimty S
M. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points): . q
N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer: tf . I
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M — Item K): b
(Note: if item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N. C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by- .fDate:_ c:C
/�
Print Name Signature
White - Office Yellow - Producer

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Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)M-& A Fav MS
Operator in Charge for this Facility K_ertAeJ l7 . 'L> dSS Certification# Aul IV 354-
Land appJization of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
ES ' NO. if NO, skip Part I and Part lI and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal
waste was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was
handled.
Part I : Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields 0 or Pulls 0 (please check the appropriate box) in the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): .23 _ Total Useable Acres approved in the
CAWMP �v7 —,�
?. Total number of Fields ❑ Lh or Pulls (please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: 6120 Total Acres on which waste was applied -15 S. 2-
3
. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application. sites:
& TV
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP
and the permit: f ,_ `]/o
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and
taken off site during the year tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
G. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
3g9,� wed- Win; s�
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time daring the previous year:
Largest e, o $
Smallest / 9S/
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: preS `
Part If: Facility Status:
e
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during V/Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
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2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
R'Y"es ❑ No
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
L` Yes ❑ No
calendar year.
��
4.. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
id Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
P[--'es ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year.
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
C�Yes El No
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
❑ Yes 0 No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.��
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
0 Yes ❑ No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
9-fes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
�Ces ❑ No
11. All required monitoring.and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
2-Yes. ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
[des ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all
2 Ye5 ❑ No
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"1 certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
4-A Farms
Permittee Name
.:.7
Title (type or print)
gnature of Permittee
Signature of Operator in Ch
(if different from Permittee)
Y'If S _
a• 2-
Date
Date

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWO Identification Number ,i ,�30
B. Lagoon Identification s �L
C. Person(s) taking Measurements
D. Date of Measurements j — 20 — 04
E. Methods/Oevices Used for Measuement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with 'core sampler'
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at the inside top of bank): 1 • -4- (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b. It more than 1.33 acres, 1.2. acres x 6 = , with maximum of 24.
(using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform 'grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the tagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
N. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
l_ At the time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): 1.3
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid iimil to Minimum Liquid Level: -2•0
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid 4-7
Level: Item.] - item 1, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level: ■
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measuernent points): r7. y
M. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level u
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points): -7 .
N. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer. -2. S
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K): 3. S
(Note: If item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N.C. DWQ: See your specific permit or contact DWO for more information.) .
P. Proceed to the sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by: �. Lp m4 Date: f —.ZO —04
Print Name Signature

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification: Z
�. rI
Completed By: ...i •_Lti ,,,_ Date:
Print Name S792Mignature
(A)
Grid
Point
No.
(B)
Distance from liquid surface
to top of sludge
(C)
Distance from liquid surface
to lagoon bottom (soil)
(D)
Tt ickness of sludge
layer
Ft_ & inches
Feet (tenths)
Ft. & inches
Feet (tenths)
Ft. & inches
Feet (tenths)
1
rf
z
3
4
?.
3
5
i. 4.z
6
S
'� .
2.3
7
B
5.0
,
9
10
11
12
13
14
16
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
�. a
�•
a.s
All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thickness_ must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Survey Data Sheet.
Conversion Table =rom Inches to 'anthc of fPa!
Inzries
Tenths _i feet
Inches
Tenths of feet
1
0.1
7
0.6
2
0.2
8
0.7
3
6.2
9
0.7
a
10
0.8
5
0.-
11
0.9
3
C.;
12
1.0

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number -Z p
B. Lagoon Identification M f- A Cfa
C. Person(s) taking Measurements S, L A rr,
D. Date of Measurements f -.20- a q
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measuement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
Sor,
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
t
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with 'core sampler'
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at the inside top of bank): ! •S (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points-.
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 acres, r . S acres x 6 = / 0 with maximum of 24.
(using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I. At the time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level 7to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): .
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid limit to Minimum Liquid Level: -2•
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
Level: ItemJ - Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level: %. 3
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measuement points):
M. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points): (o , 7
N. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K): S. y
(Note: If item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N.C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)'
P. Proceed to the sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by: J - Lq rrt� �% Date: (- 20-D y
Print Name e7 Signature
t.r }r'
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MAR 0 2 2005
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Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Completeb By: �� f xl rvm11 Date: /—,40 — Oq
Print Name Signature
(h)
Grid
Point
No-
(B)
Distance from liquid surface
to top of sludge
(C)
Distance from liquid surface
to lagoon bottom (soil)
(D)
'thickness of sludge
laver
Ft. & inches
Feet (tenths)
Ft. & inches
Feet (tenths)
Fl. 8 inches
Feet (tenths)
7, o
z
L 9. Utd
3
3. Y
.0
4
?
s, z
8. z
y . o
S.
6
to. (0
13_ 1.?.
S
7
1R i,9
3,7
8
S r
.3
9
3.5
o
I
s 5
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
It
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
ib• I
rr
1 1
y, y
' All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thickness must be shown on a_sketch
attached to this Sludge Surve Data Sheet.
Conversion Table From Inches 10 -enths of Beet
Incres
I Tenth=- _i feet
inches
T_nths of fee!
1
0.11
7
0.0
2
C, 2
8
0.7
3
0.2
9
0.7
C.?
10
0.8
H51
0.'
11
0.9
C..4
1?
1.0
0 I
,I

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9

RECENI:W/DENR/DWQ
AVER PROTECTION SECTION
SEP 0 % 2004
PLAN OF ACTION (POA) FOR LAGOON SLUDGE REDUCTION
Facility Number: 82-230 County: Sampson
Facility Name: M & A Farms
Certified Operator Name: C-k a e 1 b • 1 S5 Operator #: i- W '6 3 ! 2--
Note: A certified Sludge Management Plan may be submitted in lieu of this POA.
Lagoon i
Lagoon 2
Lagoon 3
Lagoon 4
Lagoon 5
Lagoon 6
5-6
a. Lagoon Name/ Identifier
2.5
b. Total Sludge Depth (ft)
c. Sludge Depth to be
.5
Removed for Compliance
(ft)
d. Sludge Volume to be
Removed (gallons)
e. Sludge PAN
(Ibs/1000 gal)
f. Liquid PAN
(Ibs/1000 gal)
g. PAN of Sludge (lbs)
(d x e)/1000
Compliance Timeframes:
If the sludge level is equal to or higher than the stop pump level of the lagoon or if the sludge level
results in an elevated waste analysis, a sludge management plan that meets the requirements of SB
Interagency Group Guidance Document 1.26 must be prepared by a technical specialist and submitted to
DWQ within 180 days. Work to reduce the sludge level must begin within another 180 days.
Compliance with NRCS Standard 359 must be achieved by the expiration date of the current permit, July
1, 2007.
If the sludge level is non -compliant, but below the stop pump level of the lagoon, compliance with NRCS
Standard 359 must be achieved by the expiration date of the current permit, July 1, 2007. If future
sludge surveys do not show improvement in sludge levels, DWQ ma p a
sludge management plan that meets the requirements of SB Interag cy G u Docu ent
1.26.
SEP 0 7 2004
DW-FAYETf I -If REGIONALOKE
SPOA 5-18-04 Page 1 of 2

NARRATIVE: Use this section to describe the method(s) that will be used to lower the sludge
depth. If microbe use is planned, specify the product to be-used-
Quellz Products, Inc.
A product called Quellz from Quellz Products, Inc. will be used to reduce the sludge in my lagoon. This
product is an enzymatic solution that stimulates the natural bacteria in the Iagoon being treated. The initial
treatment is based on the estimated volume of the lagoon at the time of treatment at a rate of l :50,000, and
maintenance treatment is adciPrl hacPri nn the amn .nt of �;'aster npnPm otPd en uncIu �t fln»
8- Y
rate.
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the information listed above and included within the attached
Plan of Action, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information is accurate and
correct.
M' J Lae— ( -1)• Ck5 5 Phone: R i 0- 592— 4 0
Facility Owner/Manager (print)
Date: 0 ' c
Facility Owner/Manager (signature)
Return this form to:
Keith Larick
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
SPOA 5-18-04 Page 2 of 2

Page 6
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: M & A Farms
Owner/Manager Agreement
(we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures
established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any
expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from
this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour storm.
The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
Signature: "' A
Mike & Anthony Bass
Name of Manager (If different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Date: 1 Z $ - o 3
Date:
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: [phone] x249
Address: P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature: Qa....._ g�4 (,`,— Date: ! 7-8 a

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mike Bass
M & A Farms
4130 Taylors Bridge Hwy
Clinton NC 28328
Dear Mike Bass:
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NORTH GAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
September 4, 2001
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2001
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Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
M&AFarms
Facility Number 82-230
Sampson County
A letter dated January 15, 1999 was sent to advise you about concerns associated with Certified Animal
Waste Management Plans and the method by which the irrigated acres within the plans were calculated. Only
the acres that are wetted can be credited in the waste management plan as receiving waste application. Any
acreage within the plan that can not be reached by waste application equipment can not be used as part of your
plan.
An evaluation by Scott Faircloth on 4/16/99 was made to review the actual number of acres at your
facility that receive animal waste during land application. The evaluation of your facility has yielded one of
the following two results as indicated by the box marked with an "X".
Category 1:
❑ The evaluation of your facility could not be completed due to a lack of information. Please
contact your Technical Specialist to assist in providing Scott Faircloth the necessary
information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre
determination. Please submit this information to Scott Faircloth, at 225 Green Street, Suite
714, Fayetteville, NC 28301, within in 90 days of the receipt of this letter. If you have any
questions please contact Scott Faircloth at [phone]. If within 90 days you are
unable to provide Scott Faircloth with the information you are automatically required
to complete a Wettable Acre Determination as described by Category 2 below, within
ISO days of receipt of this letter.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Page 2
Category 2:
Your facility has been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
as a facility that may have overestimated the number of acres actually receiving animal
waste. Therefore, some or all of your fields may be exceeding the allowable loading rates
set in your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to resolve this issue, please contact a designated Technical Specialist to have him
or her conduct a Wettable Acre Determination for your facility. The Technical Specialist must
be one that has been approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to conduct
Wettable Acre Determinations. Many Technical Specialist with the N.C. Cooperative Extension
Service, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation
Service, and the Division of Soil and Water Conservation have received this special
designation. You may also contact a private Technical Specialist who has received this
designation, or a Professional Engineer.
All needed modifications to your Animal Waste Management System must be made and
the Wettable Acres Determination Certification must be returned to DWQ within the next
180 days. If the needed modifications are not made and if the form is not returned within the
required time, DWQ will be forced to take appropriate enforcement actions to bring this facility
into compliance. These actions may include civil penalty assessments, permit revocation,
and/or injunctive relief.
Once a Wettable Acre Determination has been completed, a copy of the attached Wettable
Acre Determination Certification must be submitted to the address listed on the form. Please
note that both the owner and the Technical Specialist must sign the certification. A copy of all
the Wettable Acre Determination documentation that applies to your Waste Utilization Plan
must be kept at your facility. DWQ and the Division of Soil & Water Conservation Staff will
review all documentation during their annual visit of your facility. An additional copy must by
kept on file at the local Soil & Water Conservation District Office. Please note that if you install
or modify your irrigation system, a designated Irrigation Specialist or a Professional Engineer
must also sign the Wettable Acre Determination Certification.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Sonya Avant of our
Central Office staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
JC
Gre. Thorpe, Ph.D.
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
Prestage Farms

RE7hyC��E7IE e oN State of North Carolina
WAS a artment of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
firl 199 P Division of Water Qualit
y
�,�„�,,,�„ �� Non -Discharge Permit Application Form / Survey
Orr. (THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Liquid Animal Waste Operations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on rile with the
Division. Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections
which are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by the Division, please
complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question ut v AVE D
Application Date: 1 0_7--8 ^ 9
DEC 17 1997
I. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the spac���itegach
item.
1. One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
2. Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is disposed;
3. Two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does
not have a CAWMP, one must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Farm's name: M & A Farms
2. Print Land Owner's name: Mike Bass
3. Land Owner's Mailing address: 4130 Taylors Bridge Hwy
City: Clinton NC _ Zip: 28328� _
Telephone Number: - -4 7
4. County where farm is located: Sampson
Applicants Initials
M"&--
`M
5. Farm Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include 5R numbers for state roads. Please include a copy
of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): Hwy. 421 south, e0 3 miles Qast end of 4 lane. Rit5s
Reamans.Woods Rd. (SR 1933) farm on right.
6. Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
7. Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is fisted): PrestagePrestage Farms _
82 - 230
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page I of 3

III. OPERATION INFORMATION:
1. FUlpescription:
�2-,2 0
,Swine operation
WA�rr Feeder to Finish
f _ A7 4180 - Certified Design Capacity
ISA%#M information correct? ® yes; [::j no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
"* TyM of Swine No. of Animals Type of Pouln No. Qf Animals Tyne of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 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:
3. Acreage cleared and available for application: �-0& ; Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): � O p
6
4. Number of Lagoons: 2 ; Total Capacity: RM, 053 Cubic Feet (ft3)
Number of Storage Ponds: ; Total Capacity: Cubic Feet (ft3)
fi5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains? YES or NO (please circle one)
6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon? YES o NO (please circle one)
IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I, V`, t 'I 0.S 5 (Land Owner's name Iisted in question H.2), attest that
this application for N�(\ �s- fA F Urns (Farm name listed in question 11.1)
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.
XSignature
'413ate / Q- I 0- S 7
V . MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I, (Manager's name listed in question II.6), attest that this
application for (Farm name listed in question IL 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
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 2 of 3

OPERATIONS BRANCH - WO Eax:919-715-6048
Or-t 8 '97 16:07 P.02/02
RECEIVED
FOR NM Ga(E: y P4 1 00
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--�a ce�g 2etad foto the L_visio= e; Sav�c—aortaltha aZ qa' savarsa sida of this for=.
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County : 54M#Pl 0 a -
a ? ocatycr . Lat�t_de and Longitude;M6 1, 40 /71' ik. /o" (required). Also,
please attach a copy ez a county road nap with icCaCion identified.
T► ,pa c cperatian (s:ri^e, •laye_, dairy, etc.) : rn d
Desi capacity {r,•: :rev cf a.^.imalsi s a
Average a i_e of operation_(1-2 monch pcpula ioa avg . 1, _ f 160 E,�E,D -Flo I S tj _ --
average acreage needed far land application of waste (ac_es):,_
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rachmica1. spaeiallm'M CO=-tification
As a t oc oical spac'_alist eesignated by the Nermh Caroiil%a So-! and Water
C=nse-rat-cz Coratiss;on pureuart to 15A NCAC 67 .0005, 1 certify that t_^.e new or
a par_dea animal ..caste Management syezap as installed for the fay :lamed above
has an a.:.:._=a1 waste management plan that ;specs the design, =rst,uct vri.
operazi on and 7xintenar.ce star.da=ds and spec; ficatiars o' the Division of
Kvi n=antal :!a,Magement and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service and/or the Nb=Ift
Cawolina soil and Water car_serra=ion Commission pursuant to 1SA NC;C U.0217 and
15A KCAC 5= .0001-.0005. The fallowing elements and t ei_ corresponding mizir==
.._:tor= :8--have.-' ee^ ver:'ied by use or other designated technical nical specialists and
are izcl icac in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (huffers) ; linets or
e(:raivalent for lagccns or waste storage ponds; waste storage capaci,yr adequate
quantity and amour= a= land for waste utilization M use of third party) ; access
v: cwma=s^ _ of a_cper waste applicad_on eguirrnent, schedu?e for :icing of
applicatior_s, applicaz=on rates; loadIn rates; and the con t=ei cf _he discharge
0! pollurants f=am .^-"^.r1T.lM.Ma= =lnoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-noun
storm.
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I (we) tuade-stand the cpe=ation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved, an.Lual waste management plan for the fa = named above and will i1ap? ement
Zhese procedures. I (:+e) knout that any additional exaw.sion to the a0shis:g
dasign napacizy of z a :caste treatment and storage sys em or Cor.'st; :ct_fln of new
factlition wiII =_ .'_=e a new to be su ,izad = :':e Division cf
nvi=ar nantal Maiz,agemert before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also
understand that there must to no discharge of atbnal waste from this system to
su=fa'r' mote s =f the sta=e 2ithe; thxovCZ a mun-C�d9 :veya'.t-� �r tt'.=vL'CSZ
ru now!--.^.:L1Ga smm= event leas s8:"ara than the 2z--year, 244- ncuz
approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the Iowa! Soil and
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name o;! ti[aaaaQ=, if differ0 t =_om owner (please prUQ _
W : A chaLnge in laud ownership recui.aa notification or a ^ew certification
(if the approved plan, is changed) to be su misted to the Division of
Enviror=ental Ma_-zagement withia 50 days of a title transfer.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
June 24, 1996
PRODUCER: M & A FARMS
RECEIVED
LOCATION: 4130 TAYLORS BRIDGE HIGHWAY WATER QU&ITY SECTION
CLINTON N.C. 28328 OCT 1:3 1997
TELEPHONE: [phone]
TYPE OPERATION:
NUMBER OF ANIMALS:
Non-D'ischaMe Permitting
Feeder to Finish Swine
4180 hogs design capacity
PAGE 1
RECEIVED
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The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a epect?M7
rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The -plant
nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the am
commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields wheK(kq
is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the
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limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application
cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always
apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can
utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infilitration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available
water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land
eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre-
cautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per
acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is
raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM
regulations_ Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift
and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of the nutrients
for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the
waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground
not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this
is the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you
choose to inject the waste in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating waste are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage require-
ments should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste
management facility. Attached you will find information on proper
sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to
the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 2
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
4180 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 7942 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
4180 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 9614 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time
and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 3
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
iFIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LES
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW
PER AC
AC
USED
APPLIC.
12.5
TIME
q75
7023
2
NoB
SA
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0
T7 P
7g
fi
.8 3 7 Y. Y
.3 4899
MAR-OCT
9000
Q
1-2
I
1SG_j1
150
121.3
11065
SEP-MAY
9000
3
BP 4.1
0
lWaB
1205
13.45
1707.25
MAR-OCT
9000
4
BP
0
lWaE
14.1
1205
15.82
11193.1
MAR-OCT
7005
2
lNoA
SA
0
5
0 Za
'
.9
9045
1
lNoA
SA
0
12.9
I
g,
7012
1
SA
Q
13.7
�cf3g,5
lFaB
9046
1
0
lWaB
IC 175
193-75
15.9
1553.125
MAR-JUN
9046
1-1
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Q
5.9
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Sd
�
7004
1
0
lWaB
IC 175
193.75
12.4
1225
MAR - JIJN
7004
1-1
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IWA I
1
D
'Zo12-4
e
6874
lAj
WaB
BH 5.5
0
1
1275
15.-T-
11567.5
MAR-OCT
6874
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0
150
15.7
1285
SEP-MAY
6874
ll
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e `
0
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e.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
PAGE 4
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone
Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of NC to
have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This
plan only addresses Nitrogen.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
PAGE 5
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate
land. See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW
PER AC
AC
USED
APPLIC.
TIME
END
TOTAL 10
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with the stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer
annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for
nitrate levels is recommended.
* Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
** lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
PAGE 6
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
LBS N
PER UNIT
BH
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
TONS
50
BP
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-PASTURE
TONS
50
C
CORN
BUSHELS
1.25
SA A1fef
SUMMER ANNUALS (I.E. Sorghum -Sudan Hybri
SG
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
50
WA
WINTER ANNUALS (I.E. Small Grains, etc.)
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
AMOUNT 0
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
103.37
103.37
N PRODUCED
*** BALANCE
Is- 74)
9614
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than
the acres shown in the tables.
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic
land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be
nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent
over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production
facility will produce approximately 1546.E pounds of plant
available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the sludge that will need to be
removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when broadcasting
the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well
special equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 7
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
waste water.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of
the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs.
This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure,
soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application
amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the
soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen
applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
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 waste being stored in
your structure be within 1.7 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report
for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper
application rate prior to applying the waste.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE S
Plans and 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. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division
of Environmental Management for every day the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that
the producer either owns or has long term access to adequate
land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer does not own
adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS
with a copy of a written agreement with a landowner who is within
a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility. 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, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that
restrict the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource
Management System (RMS) or an Alternative Conservation System
(ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no greater
than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips
will be used where runoff leaves the field. These filter
strips will be in addition to "Buffers" required by DEM.
(See FOTG Standard 393 -- Filter Strips and Standard 390
Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when the
wind is blowing.
5. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally
tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops
or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the
application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" in
the NRCS Technical Reference - Environment file for guidance.
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or
to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur
in order to control conditions conducive to odor or flies
and to provide uniformity of application.
S. 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 no more than 20 to 25 percent of the leaf
area is covered.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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 a
crop on bare soil.
11. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to
surface water. This distance may be reduced for waters that
are not perennial provided adequate vegetative filter strips
are present. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other
property and public right -of ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site
by a "technical specialist". Animal waste should not be
applied on grassed waterways that discharge into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the
application 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.
17. Lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures
must maintain a maximum operating level to provide adequate
storage for a 25-year, 24-hour storm event in addition to
one (1) foot mandatory freeboard.
18. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments,
berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation
shall be provided for these areas and 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. Lagoon berms and structures
should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage
or discharge.
19. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and imple-
menting a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility
of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
20. 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.
PAGE 9

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN PAGE 10
NAME OF FARM: M & A FARMS
OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the ap-
proved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and/or storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new utilization plan and a new certification
to be submitted to DEM 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 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 cer-
tify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this
plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY OWNER: M & A FARMS
S I GNATURE : � t tom, DATE: J-
NAME OF MANAGER (if different from owner) :
please print
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Wilson Spencer
AFFILIATION: NRCS
ADDRESS (AGENCY):
SIGNATURE:
84 County Complex Rd.
328
DATE: ? 4

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