820349_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231

NUH 1 H LAHULINA
Department of Environmental Qual

Conditional Amendment
July 3, 2009
Prestage Farms, Inc.
P-22 A-C
6000 Farrow -Wean
P.O. Box 438
Clinton NC 28329
Sampson County
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Tim Hall Regional Agronomist NCDA&CS, Ronnie Matthis corn producer, Nickie Spell
irrigation operator, and I met at farm site located on Scronce Rd. Harrells NC on June
30'', 2009 to determine if the application window for the corn crop could be extended.
It was determined that two varieties of corn were planted with different maturity in
different irrigation zones. Under the hard hose reel pulls {2A, 2B, 2C, 21)), it was
determined that the corn crop will approach physiology maturity in about 12 days. This
amendment allows Prestage Farms to continue application until July 110, or until PAN
has been applied, whichever comes first. .
Under the center pivot (3A), a slightly longer maturity corn variety was planted. It was
determined that the corn crop will reach maturity in 15 days. This amendment allows
Prestage Farms to continue application until July 141b or until PAN has been applied
whichever comes first. See attached letter from Mr. Tim Hall.
G. Glenn Clifton
Technical Specialist
Prestage Farms, Inc.

Mr. Glenn Clifton
Prestage Farms
4651 Taylor's Bridge Hwy.
Clinton, NC 28328
July 2, 2009
Dear Mr. Clifton,
4n June 30 we met at Farm P-22, located on Scronce Rd. in lower
Sampson County to assess the growth stage of corn planted on the sprayfields in
order to see if the waste application window might be extended. With us was the
farm manager and Mr. Ronnie Mathis, the corn grower.
Mr. Mathis indicated two varieties of slightly different maturity had been
planted in different irrigation zones. Under the hard hose reel pulls, he had
planted DK 6723 on April 27. 1 found this corn to be overall in the R2 growth
stage, or blister stage, with clear liquid in the developing kernels. Using
information provided by the INMC, I estimated that the corn will approach
physiological maturity (late R4 — early R5 stage) in about 12 days, and therefore
recommend continuing application until July 11 on those fields.
Under the center pivot system, Mr Mathis had planted DK 6971, which has
a slightly longer maturity. An examination of the ears showed that corn to be in
the early R2 stage, with little if any water yet in the developing kernels. I estimate
that corn to reach maturity in 15 days, and therefore recommend that application
continue until July 14.
This recommendation is for application window only and applications
should not exceed the amount of PAN allowed in the farm's Waste Utilization
Plan. Please prepare a conditional amendment for the plan using these
recommendations. I hope this will have been of help in managing the receiving
crop.
Sincerely yours,
Tim Hall
Regional Agronomist,
NCDA&CS

Michael F. Easley, Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007
Prestage Farms Inc
P-22 A, B, and C
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820349
P-22 A, B, and C
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
Dear Prestage Farms Inc:
In accordance with your application received on 15-Dec-06, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Prestage Farms Inc, authorizing the operation of the subject
animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the P-22 A, B, and C, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 0 Boar/Stud. 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 6000 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition III.19 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current MRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .011 l (c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910433-3300. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG 100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS820349

Waste Utilization Plan
Producer:
Name of Farm:
Location:
Phone:
Type of Operation:
Number of Animal:
Storage Structure:
Method of Application
Prestage Farms, Inc.
P-22A, B, &C
P. O. Box 438
Clinton NC 28329
910-592-5771
FAR -WEAN
6000
Anaerobic Lagoon
Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year:
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year:
County: Sampson
30
36564 ton/year
32400 Ibs Jyear
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste
should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the
fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient_ Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in the implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally
safe manner.
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 of more than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are
established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils , when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWO regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility_ Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which
RECEIVED / DENR / DWQ
Aquifer Prote,tinn cpction
MAR 2 7 2009

P-22A, B, &C
Page 2
could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving
waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production. This
waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs_ N
Per Ac.
10978
1
GoA
Corn
125
1.09
7.15
974
MAR-JUN
136
10978
1
GoA
Wheat
60
2.07
7.15
894
SEP-APR
124
10978
1
GoA
SB/DC
35
4.00
7.15
1008
JUN-AUG
140
10978
2
GoA
Corn
125
1.09
12.20
1662
MAR-JUN
136
10978
2
GoA
Wheat
60
2.07
12.2
1515
SEP-APR
124
10978
2
GoA
SBIDC
35
4.00
12.20
1708
JUN-AUG
140
10978
3
GoA
Corn
125
1.09
42.50
5791
MAR-JUN
136
10978
3
GoA
Wheat
60
2.07
42.50
5279
SEP-APR
124
10978
3
GoA
SBIDC
35
4.00
42.50
5950
JUN-AUG
140
7142
5A-7E
GoA
Corn
125
1.09
12.86
1752
MAR-JUN
136
7142
5A-7E
GoA
Wheat
60
2.07
12.86
1597
SEP-APR
124
7142
5A-7E
GoA
SBIDC
35
4.00
12.86
1800
JUN-AUG
140
7142
7F-9A
NoA
Corn
110
1.07
7.61
896
MAR-JUN
117.7
7142
7F-9A
NoA
Wheat
60
2.07
7.61
945
SEP-APR
124
7142
7F-9A
NoA
SBIDC
33
4.00
7.61
1005
JUN-AUG
132
Total 164.64 32776lbs.
Available Nitrogen 32400 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -376 lbs.
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 for 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 432 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 2160 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming you
apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs. per acre you will nee 7
acres of land. It you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 17
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods_
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that
runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil texture, water
droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity

P-22A, B, &C
Page 4
of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to 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.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
- Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate{in/hr
Applic.
Amount
10978
1
GoA
Corn
0.4
1.0
10978
1
GoA
Wheat
0.4
1.0
10978
1
GoA
SB/DC
0.4
1.0
10978
2
GoA
Corn
0.4
1.0
10978
2
GoA
Wheat
0.4
1.0
10978
2
GoA
SB/DC
0.4
1.0
10978
3
GoA
Corn
0.4
1.0
10978
3
GoA
Wheat
0.4
1.0
10978
3
GoA
SB/DC
0.4
1.0
7142
5A-7E
GoA
Corn
0.4
1.0
7142
5A-7E
GoA
Wheat
0.4
1.0
7142
5A-7E
GoA
SB/DC
0.4
1.0
7142
5A-7E
NoA
Corn
0.4
1.0
7142
5A-7E
NoA
Wheat
0.4
1.0
7142
1 5A-7E
NoA
SB/DC
0.4
1.0

P-22A, B, &C
Page 5
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
This plan is a two-year rotation of corn, wheat, and soybeans. The acres are reduced by one-half to allow for
PAN for each year.
Zone Size(ac)
1 A 5.50
1 B
5.00
1 C
3.80
2A
6.10
2B
6.10
2C
6.10
2D
6.10
3
85.00
5A
3.96
6A
2.87
6B
1.14
7A
4.29
7B
4.49
7C
1.40
7D
3.80
7E
3.76
7F
2.43
7G
3.40
8A
3.76
8B
3.71
9A
1.91
Total
164.62

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-22A, B, &C
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: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Signature: r12E!S,TAVc FAR+wS, �.,t. In 14. J ,.,,, C1e.�C.�
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
Phone: [phone]
Date: Z/ ZI e 3
Date:
Signature: cj� (;_ _ Date: 2-L6 f n

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101/19/04 MON 15:32 PAX 910 592 9552 PRESTAGE FARMSQjODl
ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number fqC 8,2g2 3 Countyone_C� Year 2005
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)P--� ;Z
Operator in Charge for this Facility _ P. Certification #,� a d 6 _
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
Z YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I : Facility Information:
I . Total number of application Fields 0 or Pulls /(please check the r ppropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): A t Total U:;eable Acres approved in the CAWMP
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls {please check the appropriate box) on which Land application
occurred during the year: 1 Total Acres on which waste was applied _ 12Y, 7
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during tht; year for all application sites:
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be Ian,i applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit:
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken
off site during the year tons ❑ or gallor:, Q`(pl-ease check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during th_ previous year:
7. Largest and: smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year. -
Largest 4)9?
Smallest S'Q 10
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
S.- Facility's Integrator if applicable: r
Part Ill: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
3. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
RECEIVED
AFACF 3-14-03
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G1/19/04 HON 15:33 FAX [phone] PRESTAGE FARMS
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2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
[dyes C. No
the facility (including the houses, Iagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
Yes ❑ N
calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
,�1,
[ Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
Yes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year.
6. AlI land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
�/
IdYes ❑ No
7. Sludge accutnulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
dYes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoons minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
Yes ❑ No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
dYes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
Y Yes ❑. No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
OYes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12. AlI operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
EYes ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all
_,/
L7 Yes ❑ N,
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
9/Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste daring the past calendar year.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted_ Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for Lowing violations."
acne and Title (type or punt)
7-z s o6
Date
(if di
operator in un,
from Permittee)
AFACF 3-14-03 2

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number
B. Lagoon Identifications
C. Person(s) taking Measurements
D. Date of Measurements
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
:7 : Vil
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler":
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): ,,, f (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points
a. Less than 1.33 acre: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 acre, 3. F acres x 6 = :i-Y , with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I. At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level: G , c;
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item 3 — Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level:
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points):
M. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M — Item K):
(Note: If Item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N. C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by _ • ,"• f Date:
Print Name Signature
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Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Sludge Survey Data Sheet _ - P— -?.z A
Completed by: _ . Ta_,4 ,, , Dater �i-1 S - a5 T
Print Name Signature
(A)
Grid
Point
No.
(B)
Distance from liquid surface
to top of sludge
(C)
Distance from liquid surface
to lagoon bottom soil
(C)-(B)
Thickness of sludge
la er
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
1
2
S,
3
5.S
4
5.
5
5.
6
7
Sg
8
S5
9
S.
10
11
�f
12
13
i '7
14•
S
15
5:
16
{,
17
5.
18
S, S
19
S.
20
s,
21
S. g
22
s, 7
23
&,O
24
Average
*All Grid Points and corresponding sludge laver thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Survey Data Sheet.
See Appendix 6 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet.
White - Office Yellow - Producer

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number ell — .`' Li 9
B. Lagoon Identification C)—
C. Person(s) taking Measurements _ v n e z 4r : i r{ V
D. Date of Measurements Z
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler":
Arjc'•
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): c , : (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than I.33 acre. Use 8 points
b. If more than L33 acre, �7 . y acres x 6 = , with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I. At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):_
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level: r . b
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item 3 — Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level: i .0
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points):
M. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M — Item K):-
(Note: If Item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N. C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by_ Date:
Print Name Signature
White - Office Yellow - Producer

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Sludge Survey Data Sheet P- ?-z R _
Completed by: , 3xmgc Lca rv%b jna a4 Date: ;Z- -1s-05
i
Print Name Signature „
(A)
Grid
Point
No-
(B)
Distance from liquid surface
to top of stud a
(C)
Distance from liquid surface
to lagoon bottom soil
(C)-(B)
Thickness of sludge
layer
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
1
6. Z
2
9,3
3
6.0
4
5
6
7
8
r7 .
9
'7.1
10
"7. z
11
7.0
12
6.9
13
�.q
14
�, S
15
p
16
�o
17
(o.
18
19
'Z , 3
20
7.0
21
61
22
6. F
23
TO
24
"7,
— —�
Average
*All Grid Points and corresponding slue laver thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Survey Data Sheet.
See Appendix 6 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet.
White - Office Yellow - Producer

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number_
B. Lagoon Identification —12 C.
C. Person(s) taking Measurements
D. Date of Measurements .2 -
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
b. Distance tom the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler":
N fl
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points
a. Less than 1.33 acre: Use S points
b. If more than 1.33 acre, 11, �_ acres x 6 = with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H_ Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
1. At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): • ::
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level: a, O
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item J — Item 1, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level: 1.2
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points):•
M. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer: C
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M — Item K):
(Note: If Item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan maybe required by
N. C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by- n, ?c _._� r , L �� Date: m - 2- S -• OS'
Print Name Signature
White - Office Yellow - Producer

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Sludge Survey Data Sheet — as C
Completed by: �ar,,��s Lang- F!' ,� Date: -�5- Q5
Print Name Signature "
{A}
Grid
Point
No.
(B)
Distance from liquid surface
to top of sled a
{C}
Distance from liquid surface
to lagoon bottom soil
(C)-(B)
Thickness of sludge
la er
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
2
3
4
n
5
B
b, z
7
8
d. y
9
6.0
10
b,
11
s. 9
12
S
13
3
14
15
1,
16
S.R
17
S
18
19
20
21
22
to ,
23
24
y
Average
t'
'All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Survey Data Sheet.
See Appendix 6 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet.
White - Office Yellow - Producer

o�oF w A r�9pt:
Michael F. Easley. Governor
December 1, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Prestage Farms Inc
P-22 A, B, and C
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
RECEIVED
DEC 06 M
[O - FATE MMLLE FlI;QF1ML OM
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring NPDES General Permit .r
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation NPDES General Permits, which expire on
July 1, 2007. Due to changes in federal rules, facilities that do not discharge nor propose to discharge may choose whether or not to
retain coverage under an NPDES General Permit. Copies of the draft animal waste operation NPDES general permits and the State
Non -Discharge General Permits are available at hiip.-//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/aps/afou/downloads.htrn or by writing or calling:
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure vour continued coverage under one of these two types of general permits, you must submit an application forpermit
coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a 'Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring
NPDES General Permit.' The application form must be completed and returned by January 2, 2007. Please note, you must include
two (2) copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to 525,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - 820349
Prestage Farms Inc
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center
Internet: www.newataguality.oriz L.ocatiow 2728 Capital Boulevard
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Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone:
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01/19/04 RON 15:32 FAX [phone] PRESTAGE FARMS � 001
ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number Nc-eag z 3 Y9 _ Coiuity _SQ ja,�r cj Year 200 'f
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) P
Operator in Charge for this Facility i2a�r� J1--N. &r,-Jo6-t _ _ Certification
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occi rred during the past calendar year
// YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I : Facility Information.
1. Total number of application Fields 0 or Pulls 4please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): .41 Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls 61ease check the appropriate box) on which laud application
occurred during the year: a. t Total Acres on which. waste was applied . 7
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
1ya— -
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and
the pem:Lit: 3 S 3d S
S_ Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken
off site during the year tons ❑ or gallon; ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this'facility during the previous year_
4037
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest _ ASa
Smallest 4o_S a
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8: Facility's Integrator if applicable: Prp s�4n st�, _ Fps r-r, ,S Znc. ,
Part H: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the pe=Ated sites during Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
MAR 0 2 2005
AFACF 3-14-03
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01/19/04 MON 15:33 FAX [phone] PRESTAGE FARMS 002
2.
The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
iYes
C No
the facility (including.the houses, lagoonststorage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3.
There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
11 Yes
❑ N
calendar year:
4_
There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
dYes
❑ No
the past calendar year.
5.
There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
dYes
❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year-
6-
All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
(4Yes
❑ No
7.
Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
Yes
[INo
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
8.
A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification
XYes
❑ No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
past calendar year.
10. Sol] pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality_
13. Crops as specified in the CAW1v1P were maintained during the past calendar year on all
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
Yes
❑ No
Yes
❑ No
Rf Yes
❑ No
dYes
❑ No
Eyes ❑ N,
/Yes ❑ No
" 1 certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations_"
Permittee Name and Title (type or print) '
Signature of Operator in Charge
(if different from Perraittee)
►7
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Date
Date
AFACF 3-14-03
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tssaoksn Swas Survey Farm
A. Farm Permit or DWQ 16enWation Number
B. Lagoon WerdWicotion
Persort(s) taking Measwernoft Trw c.!l
0. Daft of Measurements iLL$
E. 11*0 uDevicas Used for K%asuement of
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer
Cron k!
b. Distance from fire hom liquid surface to the bottom '(Soll) of tom!
c. Thickness of the sludge layer If making a direct measurement with 'core sampler'
P, Lagoon Surface Area (wit *nansions at the Inside top of bank)-. 34 (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon an a separate sheetand list d1rnerWw*, and calicutate surface area.)
G.1 Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acres- Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 aces. S.9 acres x6= With mw*num of 24.
(using sketch and dIrronslons. develop a uniform "grid' Owt has number of intersection pointsthat match
most closely with the estimated number of sang points needed. Number the grid intersection points an
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H- a Coulact sludge survey and record data an "Mudge Survey Data Sheer.'
1. At the fte of sludge survey, also measure the distance f1rom the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage
J. Detanv*m dftbnm from Maornum Liquid limit to Minimum Liquid Level:
;(Datenwine front Plan or other Lagoon records)
K.;Calculate distance from present liquid surface krmi to Wrilmum. Liquid
.Level.- lhwnJ - Kom 1, assuming present Hquld kro-4 to below Max. Llq. Level:
L. Record from skx%a survey data sheet the dista" from the present " surface level
,6 the lagoon bottom (average for aD the mewagment points):
M.� Record ftm thesludgesurvey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
;to ft top of the sludge low (average for all the measurement points):
(
JkC'ft w Racord from the sludge survey data shoot the ,Mp thickness of On stutiga layer: 0-
OdCakwiale the thickness of the *OAj g Lkluld Treatment Zorte (ftam M - Item K). L4. Y
(Note. If Item 0 is less ftn 4 fL, a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
iN.C. DWO. See your specft permit or contact DWO for more kyliorntation.)
P. koceed to the SkIC10 Voturne Worksheet If desire to calcufa% sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform slow.
ConPleted by: A4A4__j Date,

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tludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification
Completed By: C"t+erso
Print Name Signature
Date: I- I s . 044
Point
Distance from liquid surface
. top of sludge
Distance from liquid surface
to lagoon .. .
r
Thickness of sludge
��-MWM
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EMP
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I ches
Tenths of feet
Inches
Tenths of feet
1
0.1
7
0.6
2
0.2
8
0.7
i 3
0.2
9
0.7
4
0.3
10
0.8
5
0.4
11
0.9
6
0.5
12
1.0

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t~ Thickness of the sludge Layer if making a direct measurement with 'score samplef
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a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b. If more Ihan 1.33 sates, 5-t2acm x 6 = a �F , wkh MMdnxrm of 24.
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meat closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Dumber the grid intersection points on
jthe lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
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revel: ItrnrJ - item f, assuming present liquid level Is below Max Ltq_ Level:
L. Rom from sludge survey daft street the dbbmw from the present liquid surface level
thi I lipioon tooltom (everepe for aft the measue rent potntsK
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tfrs top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement paints):
N. R Colo horn the Mudge survey data street the average Hridness of the sludge Payer:
O. the VOckness of the e,dsting Liquid Tmobnent Zone (ftQm M - ftern K):
te: tf item O Is less than 4 IL, a sludge removal and utltlr�lkm plan may be requtned by
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Page 6
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-22A, B, &C
Owner/Manager Agreement
(we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures
established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any
expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from
this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24 hour storm.
The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Signature: ZE TAtr_- FAR Ilk s J,t n- A A&, .. [`c,_.[r-
Name of Manager (If different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: [phone]
Address: P.Q. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature:
Date:2/Zr a3
Date:
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Regional Water Quality Supervisor
FROM: Shannon Langley
SUBJECT: Application for special agreement
1�•
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NA'URAL RESOURCES
11 LE
R�ECa. OF,=�;i,_
Please find attached a copy of application for special agreement for facility number
If you have any questions, please call me at 733-5083, ext. 581.
ATTACHMENT
9
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL AGREEMENT
(INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS REQUESTING A SPECIAL AGREEMENT)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Applicant (Owner of the Facility): J -VMS G
2. Facility No.:
3. Facility Name:
4. Print or Type Owner's or Signing Official's Name and Title (the person who is
legally responsible for the facility and its compliance):
Jl�fYiPrC [—_ #-Ly-P.011
5. Mailing Address: R!f/ 1 To01--L,A1G _
City: A a State: A IL Zip: 'aft? {
Telephone No.: (a) _ �".� - `)f [fit'!
6. County where facility is located: n,2- o+�
7. Operation Type (Swine, Poultry, Cattle):
S. Application Date:
II. ELIGIBILITY FOR A SPECIAL AGREEMENT:
As per Senate Bill 1217 which was ratified on June 21, 1996, the Environmental Management
Commission (EMC) may enter into a special agreement with an operator who registered by
September 1, 1996 with their local Soil and Water Conservation District office and who makes
a good faith effort to obtain an approved animal waste management plan by December 31,
1997. This special agreement shall set forth a schedule for the operator to follow to obtain an
approved animal waste management plan by a date certain and shall provide that the EMC shall
not issue a notice of violation for failure to have an approved animal waste management plan so
long as the operator complies with the special agreement. Operators who did not register by
September 1, 1996 with their local Soil and Water Conservation District office or who can not
document that they made a good faith effort to obtain an approved animal waste management
plan by December 31, 1997, will not receive a Special Agreement from the EMC. These
facilities will be subject to civil penalties, criminal penalties, injunctions and all other
enforcement tools available to DWQ.
1. Date facility requested assistance from their local Soil & Water Conservation District
FORM SPAG 1/98 Page 1 of 4

Efforts made -since February 1, 1993 to develop and implement a certified animal
3ste management plan (Use additional sheets if necessary). This summary roust
:Jude:
kDAll>contacts.:made, With; technical specialist
Dates and types -of plans developed
(9 Contracts signed
D. Funds expended_ .
/E j Improvements made to the system
F. Animals removed and not retoacked at the facility
Other actions taken
FORM SPAG I/98
Page 2 of 4

II. PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR OBTAINING CERTIFICATION:
Please list each of the specific things that will be done at your facility to implement a
certified animal waste management plan and the date you will have each activity
completed. This must include a review of the possibility of not restocking animals that
are scheduled to be removed from the facility until such time as a certified plan can be
implemented. Please also list the date on which animals were most recently restocked at
this facility. The EMC reserves the right to deny any proposed schedules that are
excessively long. (Use additional sheets if necessary).
Applicant's Certification:
I, , attest this application for a Special Agreement
with the EMC has been revlewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my
knowledge. I understand if all required parts of this application are not completed and if all
EMC.
Print Name of Owner
Date - _
Sign re of Owner
FORM SPAG 1/98 Page 3 of 4

A27111AL WASTE HANAGEH£NT PLAIT r'BRTIFICATION FOR NEW OR EXPANDED FEEDLOTS
P1eaBe return the complated form to the Division of Ravironmeatal Hanagement at
the address on the reveras aide of this form.
Name of farm (Please print): Greg Hozrell Farm Addition
Address: _ Rt _ 30 Rnx 97
Trimhawk, NC 9RA44 Phone No. -
County
Farm location: Latitude and Long itude:3e4]!_9 /Zaf1 5Z (required) . Also,
please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified.
Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.): Schainp
Design capacity (number of animals):
Average size of operation'(12 month population avg.):
Average acreage needed for land application of waste s): 17
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Technical Specialist Certification
As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water
Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the new or
expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named above
has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction,
operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of
Environmental Management and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service and/or the North
Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and
15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum
--iteria.have-been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and
are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or
equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adequate
quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party); access
or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of
applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge
of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): M_ Kev'
Mur�ohy F'amS , Inc„ _
Address (Agency) : _ Phone No. (91(1)789_2111
Signature: /�!� / Z�/.eL __ .,, _. Date: i�� ,9
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Owner/Hanager Agreement
I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste management plan for.the farm -,arced above and will implement
these procedures. I (we) know that any additional 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 stocked. I (we) also
understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to
surface waters of the state either through a man-made conveyance or through
runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The
approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and
Water Conservation District.
Name of Land owner (Please Print): Greg Horrell
Signature• Date:
Norma of .g , if different from owner (Please print):_
Signacure: Date:,
Note: A change in land ownership requires notification or a
(if the approved plan is changed) to be submitted to
Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer.
DEM USE ONLY:ACNFWN
new certification
the Division of

ANTRAL WASTE HANAGEICOT PLAN CFiRTIFICATION FOR NEW OR E MMED FEEDLOTS
Please return the, completad f'oxm to the Division of Raviroamental wnnagemant at
the addreas_on the revera4--aide of thin form.
Name of farm (Please print) Horrell Farm #2
Address Rt_ 1. Box 27,
_ 7,cmahawk, DE28444 , Phone No. -
County :
Farm location: Latitude and Longitude-.-W 4V 53 /7 1 _ (required). Also,
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified.
Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.):
Design capacity (number of animals): 1672 -Eeader
t0 F1MS
Average size of operation (12 month population avg.):
Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres):
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Technical Specialist Certification
As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water
Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, 1 certify that the new or
expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named above
has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction,
operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of
Environmental Management and the USDA --Soil Conservation Service and/or the North
Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and
15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum
criteria- have been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and
are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or
equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adequate
quantity and amount of land for waste utilization .(or use of third party) ; access
or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of
applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge
of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): M. Kevin Weston
Affiliation:
Address (Agency) :yn Ftnx 7S9 RAP Hill., NC_ 28458 Phone No.�,9101 289-2111
Signature: "P,/ Date:_._.��`f�9�
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owner/Ka-mager AQreamant
I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste management plan for.the farm named above and will implement
these procedures. I (we) know that any additional 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 stocked. I (we) also
understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to
surface waters of the state either through a man-made conveyance or through
runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The
approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and
Water Conservation District.
Name of Land 0gumer (Please Print):
Name of Manager, if different from owner (Please print):
Signature: Date:
NgtQ: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification
(if the approved plan is changed) to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer.
DEM USE ONLY:ACNEW#.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
0 C�4,
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
April 20, 1998
TO: Fayetteville Regional Water Quality Supervisor
FROM: Sue Homewoo _ U
15
SUBJECT: Notification of Facility Number Change
R7=C
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FAME i701iiIE
REG. OFFJC�-
The following changes have been made to the Animal Operations Database. Please make
appropriate changes in your files.
Facility numbers 82-439 and 82-295 were combined under one facility number; 82-439.
Facility number 82-295 was deleted from the animal operations database.
If you have any comments or questions please feel free to call me at [phone] ext 502_
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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10
State of North Carolina coo
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
�
1��Q Division of Water Quality
RECEIVE n-Discharge Permit Application Form / Survey
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
1991 General Permit - Liquid Animal Waste Operations
F�YETTEVtiUE
questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the
D�v�sion. 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.
Application Date: f3 k
I. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
1. One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
2. Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is disposed;
3. Two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does
not have a CAWMP, one must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Farm's name: -22 A . B , C
2. Print Land Owner's name: Prestage Fare _
3. Land Owner's Mailing address: _PO Box 438 _
City: Clinton NC Zip: 28328 _
Telephone Number: 592-5771
4. County where farm is located: Sampson
5. Farm 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). On west side of SR 1 124 approx. 0.5 miles south of SR
6. Print Farm Managers name (if different from Land Owner):
7. Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable, please circle which type is listed): PrestagePrestage Farms
82 - 349
FORM: AWO-GE 2/26/97 Page I of 3

III. OPERATION INFORMATION:
1. Farm No.: 82-349
2. Operation Description: Swine operation
Farrow to Wean
-20W Certified Design Capacity
CAI -St
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$ti r
Is the above information correct? 0 yes; Elno. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
Tytlyof Swine No. of Animals Type 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
• Farrow to Wean (# sow) (0000 0 Turkey
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No_ of Animals:
135
3. Acreage cleared and available for application:; Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): 1 Z 5
4. Number of Lagoons:^ ; Total Capacity: 3,9 1 1 , I Z 1 Cubic Feet (ft3)
Number of Storage Ponds: ; Total Capacity: Cubic Feet (ft3)
5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains? YES
6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon?
IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
YES
or( (please circle one)
or/ IV V J (please circle one)
1, A6E FARMS ?,i c. 64 W . N - P2eSYAGE (Land Owner's name listed in question II.2), attest that
this application for P - 22 A. 8, 9 C (Farm name listed in question H.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 requir parting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to me as incomplete.
Signature Date—?
I
V . MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I,
(Manager's name listed in question II.6), attest that this
application for (Farm name listed in question II.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 2 of 3

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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer:
PRESTAGE FARMS INC.(P
Zz-4�C)
Location:
P.O. BOX 438
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CLINTON NC 28329=,
Telephone:
592-5771
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Type Operation:
Existing Farrow to
Weanling Swine
Number of Animals:
6000.00 sows
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE:
Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD:
Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have 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.
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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.)
6000 sows x 6.1 tons waste/sows/year = 36600 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
6000 sows x 5.4 lbs PAN/sows/year = 32400 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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TABLE l: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LES
COMM N
**
* LES
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
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APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
10978
1
GOA
PC
3.7
185
0
16.0
2960
I
SEP-MAY
10978 2 IGOA PC 3.7 1185 0
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124.0 14440
SEP-MAY
10978 3 jGoA BC 5.5 1275 0
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185.0 123375
MAR-OCT
10978
1-3 1
SG
I
1
150 0
18-5.0
14250
SEP-MAY
1 END I I I f
TOTAL135025
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
IFIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LES
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
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or
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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.
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** 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
BC
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-CONTROLLED GRAZED
TONS
50
FC
TALL FESCUE -CONTROLLED GRAZED
TONS
50
SG
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
50
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES
LBS AW N USED
125
35025
0
0
125
35025
* BALANCE
-2625
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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*** 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 5280 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 26400
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 88 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 211.2 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25k 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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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)
10978
1
GoA
FC
0.50
*1.30
10978
2
GoA
FC
0.50
*1.30
10978
3
GoA
BC
0.50
*1.30
10978
'3
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 5.00
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.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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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.
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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.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-22
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: PRESTAGE FARMS INC.
(Please print)
Signature: ,Date:
Name of Manager (If different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan:
Affiliation:Prestage Farms Inc.
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 438
Date:
(Please print)Randall N. Barefoot
Clinton NC 28328
Phone No.
Signature: Date: ZZAr
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