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NUH I H UAHULINA
Department of Environmental Qual
I r t Waste Utilization Plan F7?Z
Producer:
Name of Farm:
Location. -
Robert Allen Thornton
Robed Allen Thornton Farm
3210 Keener Rd.
Clinton NC 28328
Phone: 910-564-2295
Type of Operation: Feed -Finish
Number 6f Animall: 2480
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigafion
Amount of waste produced per year:
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year:
County: Sampson
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4712 tordyear
5704 lbs./year
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 realisbc 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.
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 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 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
RECEIVED I DENR I DWQ
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MAR 2 7 2009
R6bert Allen Thornton Farm
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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, 4 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:
Corn in rotation
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac -
10601
1
WaB
CB -Graze
4.1
so
1.71
351
MAR-SEP
205
10601
1
WaB
OS -Graze
1
50
1.71
. 86
OCT-MAR
50
10601
2
WaB
CB -Graze
4.1
50
3.17
650.
MAR-SEP
205
10601
2
WaB
OS -Graze
1
50
3.17
159
OCT-MAR
50
10601
3
WaB
CB -Graze
4.1
50
3.16
648
MAR-SEP
205
10601
3
WaB
OS -Graze
1
50-
3.16
158
OCT-MAR
50
10601
4
WaB
CORN
75
0.85
4.05
258
FEB1 5-JUN
63.75
10601
4
WaB
WA -Graze
1
30
4,051
122
SEP-APR
30
10601
5
WaB
CORN
75
0.85
3.19
203
FEB1 5-JUN
63.75
10601
5
WaB
WA -Graze
1
30
3.19
96
SEP-APR
30
10601
6
WaB
CORN
75
0.85
3.19
203
FEB1 5-JUN
63.75
10601
6
WaB
WA -Graze
1
30
3.19
96
SEP-APR
30
10601
7
WaB
CORN
75
0.85
3.26
208.
FEB15-JUN
63.75
10601
7
WaB
WA -Graze
1
30
3.26
98
SEP-APR
30
10601
8
WaB
CORN ,
75
0.85
4.02
256
FEB1 5-JUN
63.75
10601
8
WaB
WA -Graze
1
30
4.02
121
SEP-APR
30
10601
9
WaB
CB -HAY
5,5
50
4.791
1317
LIAR-SEP
275
10601
9
WaB
SG -Graze
1
50
4.791
240
OCT-MAR
50
10601
10
WaB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
3.961
1089
MAR-SEP
275
10601
10
WaB
SG -Graze
1
50
3.96
198
OCT-MAR
50
10601
11
WaB
CB -HAY
5.5
so
2.20
605
MAR-SEP
275
10601
11
WaB
SG -Graze
1
50
2.20
110
OCT-MAR
50
10601
12
WaB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
2.27
624
MAR-SEP
275
10601
12
WaB �
SG -Graze
1
50
2-27.
114
OCT-MAR
50
10601
13
WaB
CS -HAY
5.5
50
1,751
481
MAR-SEP
275
E 10601
13
WaB I
SG-Grazel
1 f
50 1
1.751
88,
OCT-MAR
50
Total 40.72 8576 lbs.
Available Nitrogen 5704 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -2872 lbs.
Soybeans in rotation
10601
4
WaB
Soybeans
25
2.8
4.05
284
APR-SEP15
70
10601
5
WaB
Soybeans
25
2.8
3.19
223
APR-SEP15
70
10601
6
WaB
Soybeans
25
2.8
3.19
2-23
APR-SEP15
70
10601
7
WaB
Soybeans�
25
2.8
3.26
228
APR-SEP15
70
10601
8 1
WaB
Soybeansl
25 -T-2.8
1 4,021
2811APR-SEP15,
70
Total 40.72 8687
Available Nitrogen 5704
Surplus or deficit -2983
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,
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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 893 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 4464 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 15
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 36
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 inigation 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
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of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly 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.
Corn in rotation
Tract No-
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate(in/hr)
Applic-
Amount
10601
1
WaB
GB -Graze
0.5
1.0
10601
1
WaB
OS -Graze
0.5
1.0
10601
2
WaB
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
10601
2
WaB
OS -Graze
0-5
1.0
10601
3
WaB
CB -Graze
0-5
1.0
10601
3
WaB
OS -Graze
0.6
1.0
10601
4
WaB
CORN
0.5
1.0
10601
4
WaB
WA -Graze
0.5
1.0
10601
5
WaB
CORN
0.5
1.0
10601
5
WaB
WA -Graze
0.5
1.0
10601
6
WaB
CORN
0.5
1.0
10601
6
WaB
WA -Graze
0.5
1�0
10601
7
WaB
CORN
0.5
1.0
10601
7
WaB
WA -Graze
0.5
1.0
10601
8
WaB
CORN
0-5
1.0
10601
8
WaB
WA -Graze
0�5
1.0
10601
9
WaB
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
10601
9
WaB
SG -Graze
0.5
1.0
10601
10
WaB
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
10601
10
WaB
SG -Graze
0-5
1.0
10601
11
WaB
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
10601
11
WaB
SG -Graze
0.5
1.0
10601
12
WaB
CB -HAY
o.5
1.0
10601
12
WaB
SG -Graze
0.5
1.0
10601
13
WaB I
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
L 10601 1
13 1
WaB I
SG -Graze 1
0.5
1-0-
Soybeans in rotation
10601
4
WaB
Soybeans
0.5
1-0
10601
5
WaB
Soybeans
0.5
1.0
10601
6
WaB
Soybeans
0.5
1�0
10601
7
WaB
Soybeans
0.5
1.0
10601 1
8
WaB
Soybeans,
0.5
1.0
Rdbert Allen Thornton Farm
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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
Pull(s) 4-8
The maximum amount of PAN which may be applied to small grain seeded as cover crop not for harvest is 30
lbs per acre. N application to the next crop must be reduced by the amount applied to the small grain.
Alternating of soybeans and corn will be planted in pull(s) 4-8.
Grazing animals on pulls 9-13 overseed should be removed by March 31.
A wettable acre determination was done in 2002 on pulls 1 -11. In 2005 two pulls 12&13 were added to his irrigation
system. Pull 11 was modified because of a neighbors well. The WUP will use the wettable acres determination
in 2002 on pulls 1 -10 and the acres determined in 2005 for pulls I 1 -13.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Robert Allen Thornton Farm
Owner/Manager Agreement Robert Allen Thornton
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures 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
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: Robert Allen Thornton
Signature: _Ay'te�
Name of Manager (if different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature: A
Phone: 910-596-5749
Date: -� —,/ � - 10 7
Date:
Date: 21iQ
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Robert Allen Thornton Farm
Owner/Manager Agreement Robert Allen Thornton
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures 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
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: X�
Robert Aflen Thornton
Name of Manager (if different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Address., P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature: A A G, CL-'f, t-;;-
Phone. 910-596-5749
Date: //- /�'- 0 Y
Date.,
Date: iih -9L0-1--
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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
DMsion of Water Quality
October 1, 2004
Robert Allen Thornton OCT 15 2004
Robert Allen Thornton Farm DENR - FAYETUILLE REGIONAL OFRCE
3210 Keener Road
Clinton NC 28328
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820283
Robert Allen Thornton Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
Dear Robert Allen Thornton:
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 February 20, 2003 and in accordance with the directive
of Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Robert
Allen Thornton, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and
land application system in accordance with General Permit AWG 100000. The issuance of this COC
superccdes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS820283 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 Robert Allen Thornton Farm, located in Sampson County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than an annual average of 2480 Feeder to Finish 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 CAWM-P 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 kegpin
and monitorin2 conditions in this r)ermit.
Aquifer Protection Section —Animal Feedng Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 One
NorthCarofina
Phone: 9 19-733-32211 FAX: 910,715-0588 1 Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us 'A I.,,v i,,,r s4zv /h /
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recyded/1 0% 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 havc a new Waste UtilizatiOn Plan develoned.
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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,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit AWG 100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ce's)
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File AWS820283
APS Central Files
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RECEIVED
State of North Carolina WATERW"SECTIO14
Department of Environment and Natural Resour4p 2 A 1998
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form %n-Mwfarge pwfttur
(THIS FORM MA Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Operations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
I - I Facility Name: Robert Allen Thomton Farm
L2 Print Land Owner's name: Robert Allen Thornton
1.3 Mailing address: 3210 Keener Rd
City,.State: Clinton NC
Telephone Number (include area code): 564-2295
Zip, 28329
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): Kenner 4 miles west of Kenner on 1746-
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): Same
1.7 Lessee's(!���if applicable; please circle which t)W is listed): Prestage Farms
1.9 Date Facility Originally Began Operation. 01/01/91
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 82 (county number); .. �83 (facility number).
2.2 Operation D1ii`c_rFP5o_n: Swine operation
F&7e—r to Finish
2480- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct9 �yes; F--Jno. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum num`ge�ror which the waste management structures were designed.
Type of Swine No. of Animals Ty]N of Poultry No. of Animals . Type_ 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:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page I of 4 82-283
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 54.66
_i Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP):
2.4 Number o(�orage ponds (circle which is applicable):
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100'of any of the application fields? YES 0 (please circle one)
2,6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES 09 (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
dpbor NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? 1 9 1 -- -
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? - 1991
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicatc that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
itern.
3,1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit
application for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation,
injection, etc.)
3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications.
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
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FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 82-283
RECEIVED
WATER QUAUTY SECTION
Facility Number: 82 - 283 SEP 2 A 1998
Facility Name: Robert Allen Thornton Farm
4. "PLICANT'S CERTIFICATION: Non*wNqe Peurdtfing
1, R0AEj&"( AL.L64 THokATb#J (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for _Rt)dM-r ALLcq -rH0oeoj7bAJ (Facility name listed in question 1. 1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understana 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 pqturried to rue as incomplete. I/ /
Signature �f' Date el-?j —
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
1, (Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1. 1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowiedge. 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
TEE 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
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 733-5083
FAX NUMBER: (919) 733-0719
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 82-283
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality RECEIVED
WATER QUALrrysECMON
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM AM Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN OPJGINAL) 1998
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Opea-ads
N A
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file Will lease
review the information for completeness and make any corrections Which are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. -Do not leave
any question unanswered.
I- GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. 1 Facility Name: Robert Allen Thornton Farm
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Robert Allen Thornton
1.3 Mailing address: 3210 Keener Rd
City, State: Clinton NC Zip: 28328
.-Telephone Number (include area code)- 564-2295
1.4 County where facility is located: Sampson
1.5 Facility Location (Directions ftom nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for siate roads. Please include a
copy of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): Kenner 4 miles west of Kenner on 1746.
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): Same
1.7 Lessee'<���if applicable; please circle which'type is listed): Prestage Farms
1-8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 0 1/0 1/91
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 82 (county number); .. Z83_ (facility number).
__�F . Swine operation
2-2 Operation DCsc t`io__�T
Feede to Finish
2480- Cerfified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? �yes; F---Jno. if no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum num "er or which the waste management structures were designed.
Yy2e of Swine
0 Wean to Feeder
0 Feeder to Finish
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow)
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
XJ� ^F A �;U
Other Type of Livestock on the farm:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98
Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle
0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Turkey
- 'k- No. of Animals: I
Page 1 of 4 82-283
P,
No. of Animals
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
systern)- 54-66 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): ;-3T
2.4 Number ot�orage ponds (circle which is applicable):
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the applicaition"fields? YES o (please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagGon(s)? YES o (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet aU applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc-) (Swine Only)
(�gbor NO (please -circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? 19e 1
What was the date that this facilitys land application areas were sited? _(99
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following rcquired i.tems b� signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item-
3.1 On'e compl� ted and 'signed original and one co'p . y 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 CAVIMF must include the following components:
3.3.1 The Waste Utilizatiofi 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 I any components not shown on this list, please include the'
additional components with your submittal.
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 82-283
Avolicants Initials
RECEIVED
WATER QuALITY SECTION
Facility Number: 82 - 283
Facility Name.- Robert Allen Thornton Farm SEP 2 A 1998
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION: Non -Discharge Perrnitting
I, Rf)8gpY ALLEE14 -rHO114TO4 (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for Re)&E'9--r As-',eq -rHae47bAl I=AjQA& _----,--(Facility name fisted 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 b tu d to rpe as incomplete.
Signature AW7 aZk,, e, Date ";I?j
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different fi-cim the Land Owner)
1, (Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for Facility name listed in question 1. 1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowiedge. I understand that if all required parts of Ehis
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
I - POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 733-5083
FAX NUMBER: (919) 733-0719
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 82-283
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Animal'Waste Management Plan Certification
(P eaw *y a gr pant all �iaformation that does not require signature)
in or Vea► �< or" E nded:rho easp'circle ohe) : A
Nan> of Farm: Facility No::.B.a
Owntr(s) Name: � a o� Phone No'�glei 5o OV9s
Mailing Address: 3 C
Farm location: Fourteen Digit Hydrologic Unit:_0 30,;s no1) O O�
Latitude and Longitude: 35° Q� !.II i 8°.. - .. _County: sa
Please attach a copy of a county road map location identified and describe below`(Be specific: road
names, directions, milepost, etc.): ks�L Q.�j r �a^_.
Qneration_Descrintion:
Type of Swine No. ajAn&w4 - ::Type of foultry No. of AninraLt t Type of Cattle No. of Arihnala
0 Wean to Feeder a Layer a"Davy
feeder to Finish Q Pullets Z Beef ,
ZI Farrow to Wean
M Farrow to Feeder-
_Zl Farrow to Finish - — _ Otlser Type of iv'eswck,Number of. nim .
Acreage Available for Application: (0 Required Acitage: 3
Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds : Total Capacity: 0 ±5'8 � �!18 _ _ Cubic Feet (ft3)
Are subsurface drains present on the farm: YES or [VO (please circle one)
Owner / Manager Agreement
I (we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for. the farm teamed above and will
implement these procedures. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and
storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new.certification to be submitted to the Division of.
Environmental Management before the new animals are stacked. I (we) understand that there must be no discharge of animal
waste from the storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or
from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm and there must not be run-off from the application of animal
waste. I (we) understand that run-off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use'areas mast be minimized using technical
standards developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the
office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District I (we) know that any modification must be approved by a technical
specialist and submitted to,;fe Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. A change in land ownership
requires written notification to D m or a w certification (if the approved plan is thanked) within 60 days of a tide transfer.
Name of Land wn r 7r- A 1-7 ho --f6 n -*
Signature; Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
AWC -- April U, 1996 1
Technical Specialist Certification
1. Asa technical specialist designated by the North Carolina �oil and Water Conservation Corimssion
pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, 1 certify that the animal waste r�anagement system for the farm
nameO above-. has an animal %astee nna.nagcment plar, that mcc4' or cxcitds standards and specifications
of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) as specirted in 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and the
USDA-N.atural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and/or the: -North Carolina Soil Ind Water
Conservation Commission pursuant to r5A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The
following elements are included in the plan as applicable. While eac �ategory designates a technical
specialist who may sign each certification (SD, SI, WUP, RC� th� t chnical specialist should only
certify parts for which fty are technic ally competent.
II. Certification of Design
A) Collection. Storave. Treatment S=m
Check the appropriate box
W Exisgrty- facilij�� wilhg�L=nM (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for -operation capacity; stbrage capability consistent with
waste utilization requirements.
ZI Ncw_eUaDLed_gLrvr_ofiued faciliM (SD)
Animal waste sEoraze and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems,
lagoons and ponds, have been designed to mcct or exceed the minimum standards and
specifications.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): C. kIIIISM Spencer -
A
Affiliadon:_
Address(Agency):'R �a644�,,& P4=�U SL' QkI'VC\6 -A"Rhoac No.: n,�- 09� 3
Si
B) Land Avoli"lion Sile (WUP)
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers); adequate amount of land for waste
utilization; chosen crop is suitable for waste m-anapment;hydraulic and nutrient loading ram.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please
Affilia
Addre.,
Signar
C) RU
Check the appropriate box
W_ Faciji[y withogt exteriorjots (SD or WUP or RQ
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.
Facilily witb&yt;rior Ipla (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been
designed in accordance with technical standards developed by N-RCS.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print)-- 0�1' ISM\ SOM)MC,
Affiliation:.
/VI 6.
Address (Agency): Agri b v (Rd fe(4a r Phone No.:
Date:
-Signature:
AWC April 24,1996 2
D) Anglication i1nd 11andfing EauilImpnt _... _ ..
Check the appropriate box
-e.1=xisting facility with existing waste applicarian equipments (WUP or Y)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been gither 5cld calibrated or `
evaluated in accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as .
necessary to accommodate the waste management plan: (exqsti�`applicaon equipment can-," ;
cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the speed hydraulic or
nutrient loading rates, a schedule for timing of appl:cations has been established: required
buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance.are contained as part of tlle'.�
plan).
w or exRanded faciliM gl exiSting facility w' z ' n eguigm= M'
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste
necessary to accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment cant
cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or
nutrient loading rates; a schedule:for timing of applications has been established; required
buffers can be maintained, calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the
plan).
Name of Technical Specialist .(Please Print):
Affiliation: �-
Address(Agency):'9 ` MtQ,, hone No.: °lam 3
Signature: Date:
III. Certification of Installation
A) Fo_ll"tion. Storage. Treatment installation New, expanded or retrczLmd facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds,
have been installed in accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum
standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofts, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency):_ Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
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AWC -- April 24, 1996
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B) Land Analication Site (WL'P)
Check the appropriate box
V'" The cropping system is in place on all Iand as specified in the animarwasre management plan.
:3 Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plan is cleared for planting; the
cropping system as specified in the waste utilization plan has not been- established and the
owner has committed to establish the vegetation as specified in the plan by
(monEh/day/year); the proposed cover crop is appropriate for compliance wirh the waste
utilizatibnl plan.
Alio cluck this box if appropriate
if the cropping system as specified in the plan can not be established on newly cleared
land. within 30 days of this certification, the owner has committed to establish an interim
crop for erosion control; N , _
Name of
Affiliation:
Address(Agency
Signature:
Specialist (Please
' 04N, N.U. PhoneNo.:.
This following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in IIL B
above has been checked. .
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste
utilization plan, and if appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to
DEM a verification of completion from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date
specified in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to subnvt this verification is a
violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEX
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
AFM= r* M, o,
Facility with exterior lots
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been.
installed as specified in the plan_
Forfacilities.without exteriorlots, no certification -is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Addr-ss(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature:f - - Date:
aWC -- April 24, I996
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D) Application and Handling Eauinment,.Instal lation (WUP or I)
Check the appropriate block
Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready
-for use; calibration and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are
contained as part of the plan.
3 Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been
installed but the owner has proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a
signed contract; equipment specified in the contract agrees with the requirements of the
plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance have been
provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Conditional approvalAnimal waste application and handling equipment specified in the
plan has been purchased and will be on site and installed by
(month/day/year); there is adequate storage to hold the waste until the equipment is installed
and until the waste can be land applied in accordance with the cropping system contained
in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and
are contained as part of the plan.
I
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): +W _ Ia knf\ — s�,r
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): ` n one No.:,c�--�9`�
Signature: Date:
The following signature block is only Vo be used when the box for conditional approval.in M D
above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling
equipment as specified in my (our) waste management plan and will submit to DEM a verification of
delivery and installation from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified
in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the
waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental 'Management at 'the
following address:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division Of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626.0535
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Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along with the complete Animal Waste
Management Plan to the local Soil and Water Conservation District Office and to keep a copy in
your files with your Animal Waste Management Plan.
AWC -- April 24, 1996
--TECHNICAL, SPECIALIST FOR ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION
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DESIGNATION CATEGORY
CODR
AREA OF AUTHORITY
Collection, Storage,
SD (design)
- lagoons, storage ponds, dry stacks, storage structures,
and/or Treatment
Sl (installation)
composters, puvhoff ramps, curbing and other similar
structures ,
WAVLe Utilization Plan
WUP
- dr.nign and irent:ellatiow jdCVe__lop«kcnL aced
implemeiltaLion) of land application plann
including crop and acreages available to meet nutrient
budget, hydraulic and nutrient loading rates, placeeuen
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of application rite buffers
- measurement of existing storage volume
- confirmation of existence and compatibility of lanc!
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application equipment with waste utilization plan
- certification of .cropping systems
- confirmation of absence of exterior lots ;
- confirmation of sludge and effluent removal and
application at agronomic rates for lagoon Closure
Runoff Controls
RC
- design and installation of filter strips, grass
channels, and related bmps used to reduce runoff from
exterior lots (primarily dairy operations)
Irrigation --Equipment
I
- design and installation of irrigation systems to
include pipe size, pump horsepower, nozzle size, system
layout, thrust blocks, etc. and operation plan to meet
criteria of Waste Utilization Plan (hours per set, etc.)
Technical Specialists are designated by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F.0005.
Technical Specialists should only certify parts of a plan for which they are technically competent.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
----------------------
Producer-----:Robert Allen Thornton County:Sampson
Name of Farm -:Robert Allen Thornton Farm
Location ----- :3210 Keener Rd.
Clinton NC 28328
Phone--------:910-564-2295
Type Operation ------------- :Feed -Finish
Number of Animal ----------- : 2480
Storage Structure ---------- :Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of application ------ :Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year---------------:
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year-:
4712 tons/year
5704 lbs./year
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 use
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 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 then
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 avoild 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 than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise
this plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have
Robert Allen Thornton Farm Page 2
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 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
Field
Soil Crop
Yield Lba. N
Acres
Lbs. N
Month to
No.
No.
Type Code
/Acre /Unit
Used
Apply
10601
1
BOB B
3.4 50.00
16.8
2857.7
MAR-OCT
10601
1.BOB
K
N/A 50.00
x 16.8
840.5
S-APRIL
10601
2
BOB SBDC
18 4.00
3.4
245.5
JUNE-SEPT
10601
2
BOB WA
1 100.00
* 3.4
341
S-APRIL
10601
2
BOB D
60 0.92
3.4
188.2
MAR-JUNE
10601
3
BOB SBDC
18 4.00
3.7
267.1
JUNE-SEPT
10601
3
BOB WA
1 100.00
* 3.7
371
S-APRIL
10601
3
BOB D
60 0.92
3.7
204.8
MAR-JUNE
10601
4
WaB SBDC
18 4.00
2.7
195.8
JUNE-SEPT
10601
4
WaB WA
1 100.00
w 2.7
272
S-APRIL
10601
4
WaB D
75 0.96
2.7
199.9
MAR-JUNE
10601
5
WaB B
4.1 50.00
18.2
3720.7
MAR-OCT
10601
5
WaB K
N/A 50.00
a 18.2
907.5
S-APRIL
Total
54.6
10612
Available
Nitrogen
(includes commercial)
5704
Surplus Or
Deficit
-4908
Crop codes: Crop -unit
A=Barley-bu.
B=Bermudagrass(graze)-tons
C=Bermudagrass(hay)-tons
D=Corn after soybeans-bu.
E=Corn(silage)-tons
F=Cotton-lbs. lint
G=Fescue(graze)-tons
H=Feacue(hay)-tons
I =Oats-bu .
J=Rye-bu.
K=Small grain(graze)-acre
L=Small grain(hay)-acre
M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt.
W=Wheat-bu.
WA=Winter Annuals
SBDC=Soybeans DC-bu.
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.
Robert Allen Thornton Farm 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, interaeeded 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 to let small grain to reach maturity, especially late in
the season (i.e. April or May). Shading may result if small grain
gets too high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and
less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for
hay or silage just before heading as is the normal situation, you
are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the
season, depending on time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September
or early October. Drilling is recommended over broadcasting.
Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about 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 , 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 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 provision for periodic
lend 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 893 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately
4464 lbs. of PAN to utilize. assuming you apply this PAN to
hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs. of nitrogen
per acre, you will need 15 acres of land. If you apply the
sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 36 acres of land. Please be aware that these are
only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
could vary by 25% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil
types, realistic yields, and application methods.
Robert Allen Thornton Farm Page 4
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate
of the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding
occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content,
soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic
solids. -The application amount should not exceed the available
water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor
should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen
needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this
plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation
designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to
properly irrigate the acres shown in tables. Failure to apply the
recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the table may
make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing
application rates and amounts.
Tract Field
Soil
Crop
Applic
Applic
IRR-2
No. No.
Type
Rate
Amount
PAN
.(in/hr)
(in(s))
LBS/AC
10601
1 BOB
BP
0.75
0.65
170
1@601
1 BOB
SG
0.75
0.65
50
10601
2 BoB
SB-DC
0.75
0.95
72
10601
2 BOB
WA
0.75
0.95
100
10601
2 BoB
D
0.75
1
55.2
10601
3 BOB
SBDC
0.75
0.95
72
10601
3 BOB
WA
0.75
0.95
100
10601
3 Bo$
D
0.75
1
55.2
10601
4 WaB
SB-DC
0.75
0.95
72
10601
4 WaB
WA
0.75
0.95
100
10601
4 WaB
D
0.75
1
73.5
10601
5 WaB
BP
0.6
1
205
10601
5 WaB
SG
0.6
1
50
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.
Robert Allen Thornton Farm Page 5
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'ar 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 rate prior to applying the
waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Field(s) 2, 3, and 4 are in a two year rotation of Corn, Winter
Annuals, and Soybeans. The field(s) are reduced to half their size
in the table in order to get the correct PAN/acre/year.
Use the Following numbers:
Field Crop PAN Acres
2 SBDC 72 6.83
2 WA 100 6.83
2 D 55.2 6.83
3 SBDC 72 7.43
3 WA 100 7.43
3 D 55.2 7.43
4 SBDC 72 5.44
4 WA 100 5.44
4 D 73.5 5.44
Page 6
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Robert Allen Thornton Farm
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to. the existing design capacity of
the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to 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: Robert Allen Thornton
(Please print)
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
(Please print:)
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: 910-592-4776
Address: P 0 Box 438 Ext. 249
Clinton NC 26329
Signature:- C[�.. _ Date:_1�99
M
y°(A
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
RECEIVED _
Producer: ROBERT ALLEN THORNTON WA7M�tq(jqu'(YSE06N
Location: 3210 KEENER ROAD [SEP 2 d 1998
CLINTON NC 28328
Telephone: 5 6 4 -- 2 2 9 5 Non•Di�erge Pemirtu.,
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 2480.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: 1yIrrigation
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 not 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 DEM regulations.
Page: 1
AN7HAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
1
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 than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, f t3, tons, etc.)
2480 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 4712 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2480 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 5704 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time
and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS.
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
10601
1
BOB
BP
3.4
170
I
16.81
2857.7
I
MAR-OCT
10601
10601
10601
10601
10601
10601
10601
10601
10601
4 1WaB
�4
__j
5 WaB
-5
END
SG
I
11
150
SA
1
I
1110
SG
1
I
150
SA
1
I
1110
SG
1
I
150
C/SB
75
73.5
I
WA
1
I
1100
BP
4.1
I
1205
SG
1
150
I
I
16.81 840.5
SEP-MAY
6.83 1751.3
APR-JUL
6.83 1341.5
SEP-MAY
7.43 817.3
APR-JUL
7.43 371.5
SEP-MAY
5.44 399.84
MAR -JUN
5.44 1544
SEP-APR
18.15 3720.75
MAR-OCT
18.15 907.5
SEP-MAY
TOTALI11551.8
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
Page: 3
- s .
` AR L. WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
-Page: 4
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
----
or
------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL10
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about 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.
Page: 5
• ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN'
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes, used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
50
BP
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-PASTURE
TONS
C/SB
CORN AFTER SOYBEANS
BUSHELS
0.98
SA
SUMMER ANNUALS (I.E. Sorghum -Sudan Hybri
AC
110
SG
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
50
WA
WINTER ANNUALS (I.E. Small Grains, etc.)
AC
100
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES
LBS AW N USED
54.66
11551.89
0
0
54.66
11551.89
* BALANCE
-5847.89
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 917.6 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 4588
pounds of PAN to utilize_ Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 15.2933333333 acres of land. If you apply the sludge'to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 36.704 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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y _ AR MAL WASTE UTXLIZATIDN PLAN
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
10601
1
BOB
BP
0.75
*0.65
10601
2
SA
10601
3
SA
10601
4
WaB
C/SB
0.50
* G4
*0.96
10601
5
WaB
BP
0.60
10601
SG
10601
'2
SG
10601
SG
10601
WA
10601
SG
* 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 180.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your stracture be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Page: 8
• t: .
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN 71r
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
The excess bermuda grass in fields 1 and 5 will be cut for hay.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. if the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
S. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
Page: 10
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN'`
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with.a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall, not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
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 inton 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.
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.
Page: 11
a
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when 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: 12
= ANIMAL MASTIC UTILIZATION PLAN'
WASTE UTILIZATION_ PLAN AGREMONT
Name of Faxm:ROBERT ALLEN THORNTON
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 Environmental Management (NCDEM) before
the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there
must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface
wasters 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 NCDEM
upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: ROBERT ALLEN THORNTON
(Please print) 9/
Signature: „ Date: / � - J
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (please print)Wilson Spencer
Affiliation:NRCS Phone No.
Address (Agency): 84 County Complex Rd.
Clinton NC 28328
Signature: '' Date:
Page: 13
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SAMPSON COUNTY
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWG) 910-486-1541
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) 910-592-8996
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) 910-592-7963
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (MRCS) 910-592-7963
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) 910-592-7161
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your
operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off the site. You should
NOT wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave your 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.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may
or may not be possible. Suggested responses to problems are
listed below:
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam, any
permanent alteration of the dam should be approved by a
qualified technical specialist.
b. pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all additional flow to the lagoon -hold waste in the
house if possible.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field -action include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the
waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce further runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused 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 (flushing system) pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush system, houses, solids separators -actions
include:
a. Stop recycle (flushing system) pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon effect has been created.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid
separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
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 to catch all seepage, put in a
submersible pump, and pump back into 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 the lagoon bottom as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what
duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or
property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface
waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach
surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of
the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of
Water Quality) regional office, at 910-486-1541, after
hours, emergency number:1-800-858-0368. Your phone call
should include: YOUR NAME, FACILITY, TELEPHONE NUMBER,
THE DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT FROM ITEM #2 ABOVE, THE
EXACT LOCATION OF THE FACILITY, AND THE LOCATION OR
DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE SPILL, WEATHER AND WIND
CONDITIONS. THE CORRECTIVE MEASURES THAT HAVE BEEN UNDER
TAKEN, AND THE SERIOUSNESS OF THE SITUATION.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call
local (EMS) Emergency Management Services at
910-592-8996.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact local Soil and Water Conservation District
(SWCD), Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) office at 910-592-7963 and Cooperative Extension
Service (CES) at 910-592-7161 for advice/technical
assistance.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the sheriffs Department
and explain your problem to them and ask that person to contact
the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of the
problem to minimize off --site damage.
a. Contractors Name: JIKA kEa21 ig
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone: [�4
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS,
Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: 64MA! C1_1F7od
b. Phone: 59Z- Sr77ro �.Z 49
7. Implement procedures as advised by;...D.WO and technical assistance
agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess
the waste management plan to keep problems with release of wastes
from happening again.
8. If you are a contract swine grower associated with a swine
company integrator, contact the company representative at
1-910-592-5771
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source 'Catue BMPs to Control Insects Site Specilic Practices
,U uid Systems,
Flush Gutters Accumulation of.solids lush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
• gutters as designed.
Ciftemove bridging of accumulated solids at
Lagoons and Pits • , Crusted Solids Ck- aintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is -apparent -to minimize the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 -
8 inches over more than 30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative Decaying,vegelation aintain vegetative control along banks of
Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation otdecaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
Dry.Syslems
Feeders 'Feed Spillage Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
ar�c umulation of decaying wastage.
SP Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day Interval. during summer; 15-30 day Interval
dugwinter).,
Feed Storage Accumulations of feed residues - educe moisture accumulation wiifiin and
around.Immcdiate perimeter of feed storage
areas by Insuring drainage away from site
and/or providing adequate containment (e.g.,
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
tnospecl
isture grain products).'
for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
needed.
AMIC -November.[ 1, 1996, Page 1
: Swine. Farm Waste Management: Odor Control Chedklist
�Sou'rce Cause D Ps to.Mlnlmlze Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmrtcad
Swine production
f] or•wooded buffers;
�yegctative
R Recommended best management practices;
CYQood judgment and'common sense
Animal body surfaces
•
Dirty manure -covered animals
17 Dry floors
: Floorsurfaces
+
Wet manure -covered floors
rK Slotted floors;
Q Waterers localed over sl. d.-noors;
0- Feeders at high end of soild floors;
la Scrape. manure buildup from floors;
0 Underfloor ven.tllatlon far drying
Manure collection pits
+
Urine;
Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
• .
Partial microbial decomposition
or scrape; .
[] Undorflobr ventilation '
Ventliation axhaui fans
+
Volatile gases;
0 Fttn maintenance;
Dust
: ca/ Emclont air movement
Indoor surfaces
+
Dust
ashdown- between groups of animals;
0 Feed additives;
Ca Feeder covers;
0 Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
'
covers
• Flush tanks
Agitation of recycled lagoon
0 flush lank covers;
liquid while tanks.are filling
'0 Exlend.fill limes to near bottom of -tanks with
_Anti
-siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during wastewater
p/ Undcrfloor-flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
Pit recZge points ..
.+
Agitation ofrecycled lagoon
0' Extend recharge lines 16 near bottom of pits
liquid while pits are filling
wlth'Ant1-slpiton vents
Lift stations
•
Agitation. during sump tank
Sump Innk covers :
filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection Agitation during wastewater . -f/ pox covers
of junction boxes conveyance.
AMOC -November- 1I, 1906, Page 3
urea Cause
to
End of drainpipes at • Agitation during wastewater ❑ Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces + Volatile gas emissions; Q" Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
+ Biological mixing; ❑ Correct lagoon startup procedures;
+ Agitation Qr Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
W Minimum agitation when,pumping;
D Mechanical aeration;
❑ Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler + High pressure agitation; 0- Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
nozzles Wind drill
8- Minimum recommended operating pressure;.
2' Pump Intake near lagoon liquid surface;
❑ Pump from second -stage lagoon
Storage tank or basin • Partial microbial decomposition; ❑ Bottom or midlevel loading;
surface a Mixing while filling; ❑ Tank covers;
0 Agitation when emptying Q Basin surface mats of solids;
Practices
CI
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface
0
Partial microbial decomposition;
0
Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
•
Mixing while filling;
level;
+
Agitation when emptying
O
Remove settled solids regularly .
Manure, slurry or sludge
•
Agitation when spreading;
❑
Soil injection of slung/sludges;
spreader outlets
.
Volatile gas emissions
❑
Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
•
Volatile gas emissions while
❑
Soil injection of slurry/sludges
slurry or sludge on field
drying
D
Soil Incorporation within 49 firs.;
surfaces
❑
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
•
Carcass decomposition
Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal
•
Carcass decomposition
❑ r
Complele covering of carcasses In burial pits;
pits
❑
Proper locationlconsiruction or disposal pits
Incinerators
+
Incomplete combustion
❑
Secondary stack burners
AMOC -November 11, 1996,
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Page 4
.:,.
—Ok�
Source . Cause BMPs to Minim 1=Odor Site Specific Practices
Standing water around a Improper drainage; Grade and landscape such that water drains
facilities a Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manuro•trucked onto Poorly maintained access roads Farm access road maintenance
public roads from farm
access
Additional Information : Available From
Swine Manure Management ; 0200 RulcBMP Packet NCSU, County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU - BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Tit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment , EBAE I28.88 NCSU • BAE
Swine'Production Facility Manure Management:'Underfloor'Flttsh - Lagoon Treatment; EBAE•129-88.. NCSU - BAE
Lagoon Dcsign and Mariagemcnt for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; EBAE 103-83 NCSU - BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment ; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU - BAE
Controlling Odors from. Swine Buildings; PIH-3.3 NCSU - Swine Extension
EnVironmental Assurance Program ; NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor ; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communications
Nuisance Conccrns in Animal Manure Management; Odors and flies; JIRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cuoperulive Utcnsia,i
Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being 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 any flowing
— / stream or public body of water.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-I68.7
❑ Complete incineration -
❑ in the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
❑ Any 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)
0
December I8, 1996
NAME: ROBERT THORNTON
ADDRESS. CLINTON, NC
I nTRODUCT I ON :
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I
Robert Thornton, Plans to construct a 2480 topping operation on a
171 acre farm in the HA-1B community. He plans to pump the effluent
on coastal-bermuda grass.
OWNER REQUEST NO SLUDGE STORAGE. SLUDGE WILL BE REMOVED AS NEEDED.
SITE CONDITIONS:
----------------
The soils are Wagram Loamy sand that are relatively flat. The site
is restricted on the north by a property line. T-he nearest dweling
is approx. 1000 feet away.
TYPE AND SIZE
OF OPERATION
CLASS
Topping (2480)
III
DESIGNED BY HERMAN RIGGS
DATE 4/25/91
APPROVED BY
DATE
PERMANENT STORAGE
2480 Hogs x ✓ 135 Ibs per hog 1 Cu Ft per Ib. 334800 Cu Ft
TEMPORARY STORAGE
334800 Ibs of animal x 1.35 cu. ft. of waste per day 81356 Cu Ft
per 1000 Ibs of animal wt. x 180 days
RAINFALL LESS EVAPORATION
7" X 66000 sq. ft. surface area per 12"per ft 38500 Cu Ft
RAINFALL - 25 YR. 1 DAY STORM
7" X 66000 sq. ft. of surface area per 12" per ft. 38500 Cu Ft
DESIGN STORAGE NEEDED ---------------------------------------- 454656 Cu Ft
(PERMANENT STORAGE + TEMPORARY STORAGE + RAINFALL) 16839 Cu Yds
DESIGN STORAGE AVAILABLE ------------------------------------- 458040 Cu Ft
16964 Cu Yds
TOTAL STORAGE ------------------------------------------------- 493156 Cu Ft
(PERMANENT STORAGE + TEMPORARY STORAGE + RAINFALL + 25 YR) 18265 Cu'Ftt".,
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NAME: ROBERT THORNTON
DEPTH EAREA OF TOP + AREA OF BOTTTOM + 4 X AREA OF MIDSECTION]
VOLUME= ------ ------------------------------
6.0 27
DEPTH C L X W+ L X W+ 4 X L X W I
VOLUME=--------- -------------------------- ---------------------
6 27
10.0 E 318 X 188 + 258 X 128 + 4 X 288 X 1581
VOLUME=--------- -------------------------------
6 27
10.0 E 2748243
VOLUME =-----------------
6 27
458040 CU. FT.
VOLUME =---------
27
VOLUME = 16964 CU.YDS.
3426139 GAL.
66000 sq.ft.
454656 cu. ft. needed
INSIDE TOP MEASUREMENTS 330 FT. X 200 FT.
SIDE SLOPES 3:1
Z011 Co�+iervatien Service
Sept~ 1960
FC e- Code: 210
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HAM CLASSIFICATION DATA, SHEET FOR OM : t:
La"WAIii RdBERT TI424NTON QWr4 SAMPSON. "
Ca �ibi's .11dw ";�,_,�� ,��J COnservaxieR Plea J -t�f,^ UnE
Estimated Depth of linter to;Top of DamFt: Length of Flood Pool Ft.
Date of Field kazard-Investigation '
Evaluation by reach of flood plain downstream to Ahe point of estimated minor effect
from sudden dam failure.
• : ' sEley. 7st. Flev-5-tToWn
. Kind of :Improvements:. of Breath
Ra l eetgthi= i�idth: Slop3e: Land Use . ' Improve"ts. - : ' Above - E : r"1Eo0dMtOr' Above
1190,Plant: Abod Plain
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Describe potential for loss of Iife and damage to existing or probable future doastream
its from a sudden breach .f
A SUDDEN FAILURE OF STRUCTi1R.E WILL NOT ENDANGER LIFE OR DAMAGE PUBLIC TRANSP TATIOH
LAGOON IS IN RURAL AREA AND 900t THROUGH WOODS TO MERKLE SWAMP,
Hasard Classification of Dams( ), b, c) (see MEN -Part WO.21)
On Classification (I, I1, III, IY, V)
By HERMAN RIGGS SOIL CONS, TECH. Date 4/26 91
raise t t e
Concurred By. Date
name(title)J
MOTE: 1. Instructions on reverse side.
2. Attach additional sheets as needed.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. it is espec;as`ly
important to manage levels so that YOU do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods. _
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant.(such as winter -time for bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whentaver the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summerfearly Pali the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage_ Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached is maximum storage capacity before star.n_e to
nrrioate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 23-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty actions.
The routine maintenance of a 12-oon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cove., for the dam.
Fescue or commmon bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-; 0-10, or
equivalent.
Brush, and trees on the embankment must be controlied. This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weher conditions are favorable f ator
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: if vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water. Such cher-nicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should bin made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
cheated should include, es a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes --look for.
1- separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. acoumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes
identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If teLhnical assistance
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
i^spec* your system
is needed to
You should record the level of the la don just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assur„es there is no pumping).' This will
give you an idea of how much your Iagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall anount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may .
have an inflow problem fron a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land. :
Lagoon Operation
Startup;
1. imnediately after construction establish a cornolete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagocn design treatment volume at least half full of water before
waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
.3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon' during initial
filling or another means or slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
the lining. :
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
worsting swine Ioon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon
liquid volume. is seeding should occour at leas' two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of
lagoon liquid volune until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid
pH is between 7.5 and-8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, an6 excessive odor signais inadequate
biological activity. Consultation with a technical specia:ist is recommended
if these conditions occur for prolongeL periods, especially during the warm
season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems t`iat wash waste into the lagoon several times daisy are
optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, ir, which one or more buildings are drained
and recharged each day, also work well.
t
proper lagoon sizing,
mechanical soiids separation of flushed waste,
gravity settling of flushed_waste solids in an appropriateiy designed basin, or
minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long :err► will:
have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
Hire a custom applicator. _
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper -agitator imperNer
pump though large -bore sprinkler irrigation system: onto nearby cror:'and:
and soil incorporate.
- Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
foragelandi; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; hall
and spread onto cropiand or forageland; and soil incorporate. -
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby eroplarid or
forage -land; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
onto cropland or forage!and; and soil incorporate_
Regardless of the method, you mast have the sludge material analyzed for wale
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge wil! contain dinerenz
nuu lent and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to Yields wi;l be
limited. by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
xequi; ernent. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the Liner to prevent darnaQe. dose
ateli:ici by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that :ne lagoon liner rer-nalr,s
in. --act. 14r you see soil material or t1he synUietic liner material being disturbed, you should
stop t~p activity immedla:aly and not i su.—ne until you are su-e treat :he sludge car, be
removed without iinef injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon G
possi']ie.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a rnuc`v 1 nigher phosphoms and l eaw metal content
than liquid. S¢c-ause of this it shou:d probably be applied to land with low phosphor-.
and r-�etal levels, as indicated by a soil test, ;--id incorporated to reduce the dance of
erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soli -test phosphors, it
should be applied only at rates equal to the crop ramoval or phosphor;,•s. As with otffie-
wastes, always have your lagoon si;:dge ana!vzed for its nutrient value.
T he appiicatlon of sludge will increase th-2 amount Of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution shoij!d be used to observe the wine - direction an,a other conditions which
could increase the concern or neighbors
North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Water Pollution Control System Operator Certification Commission
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Coleen H. Sullins, Chairman
February 21, 2001
Robert Allen Thornton
3210 Keener Road
Clinton NC 28328
SUBJECT: Designation of Operator in Charge
Farm Name: Robert Allen Thornton Farm
Facility ID #: 82-283
County: Sampson
Dear Mr. Thornton:
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Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on Agricultural
Waste, was enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly. This legislation requires owner of a certified
operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more swine, 100 or more confined cattle,
75 or more horses, 1,000 or more sheep, or 30,000 or more confined poultry with a liquid waste management
system.
Our records indicate that the operator designated as the Operator In Charge (OIC) for your animal waste
management system is no longer certified. Therefore, you must designate a properly certified animal waste
management system operator as the OIC for your facility. The enclosed designation form must be returned to this
office by April 1, 2001. This office maintains a list of certified operators in your area if you need assistance in
locating a certified operator.
Failure to designate a properly certified Operator in Charge for your facility is a violation of N.C.G.S. 90A-47.2
and 15A NCAC 8F .0201(a) and may result in the initiation of enforcement action. Please be advised that nothing
in this letter should be taken as resolving you of the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for
your failure to have a properly certified Operator in Charge designated for your animal waste management system.
If you have questions concerning this matter, or if this office can be of further assistance, please call Beth
Buffington at (919)733-0026, extension 313.
Sincerely,
Dwight Lancaster, Supervisor
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
Enclosure
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Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Fayetteville Regional Office
Central Files
1618 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1618
Phone: 919 — 733-0026 1 FAX: 919 — 733-1338
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