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NUH I H UAHULINA
Department of Environmental Qua!

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PLAN OF ACTION (POA) FOR LAGOON SLUDGE REDUCTION
Facility Number:_ BZ - 4: L _ _ _ County: SAVM5014
Facility Name: PFIESSTA-46 F
.Nit VAS
Certified Operator Name: _RAu op &, t_ N I3A1?e Foo'r Operator #: 177}f.
"Attach a copy of Lagoon Sludge Survey Form and volume worksheets
Note: A certified Sludge Management Plan may be submitted in lieu of this POA.
La oon 1
Lagoon 2
Lagoon 3
Lagoon 4
Lagoon b
Lagoon 6
a. Lagoon Namel Identifier
P-?A
b. Total Sludge Depth (ft)
4 ,0)
c. Sludge Depth to be
Removed for Compliance
1.2
ft
d. Sludge Volume to be
Removed (gallons)
rQ78 0 o 0
e. Sludge PAN
(Ibs/1000 gal)
f. Liquid PAN
`
(Ibs/1000 gal)
g. PAN of Sludge (Ibs)
(d x e)/1000
15, 000
Compliance Timeframes:
If the sludge level is equal to or higher than the stop pump level of the lagoon or if the sludge level
results in an elevated waste analysis, a sludge management plan that meets the requirements of SIB
Interagency Group Guidance Document 1.26 must be prepared by a technical specialist and submitted to
DWQ within 90 days. Work to reduce the sludge level must begin within another 180 days. Compliance
with NRCS Standard 359 must be achieved within two years of the original sludge survey.
If the sludge level is non -compliant but below the stop pump level of the lagoon, a POA must be filed
within 90 days and compliance with NRCS Standard 359 must be achieved within two years of the
original sludge survey indicating non-compliance. If future sludge surveys do not show improvement in
sludge levels, DWQ may require the owner to develop a sludge management plan that meets the
requirements of SB Interagency Group Guidance Document 1.26,
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NARRATIVE: Use this section to describe the method(s) that will be used to lower the sludge
depth. If microbe use is planned, specify the product to be used.
Sludge Management/Operation Plan
Sludge Management Guidance
Lagoon evaluation data developed by NCSU and a review of lagoon management records of several lagoons
showed that the treatment capability of the swine lagoons evaluated in NC was not significantly adversely
affected by sludge accumulations of 50% or more of the planned treatment volume of the lagoon. Therefore it
is felt that it is permissible to allow sludge accumulation into the planned treatment zone of properly
monitored and managed lagoons provided that:
o Nutrient values of the lagoon effluent are within the normal operating range.
o There is no noticeable increase in lagoon odor.
o Nutrients land applied from the lagoon are properly accounted for in the application plan (WUP).
Sludge Management
Sludge in my lagoon will be managed by the following:
o Adequately monitor to define sludge volume, location, and rate of accumulation by conducting an
annual sludge survey.
o Maintain a minimum 2.5 feet deep zone, free of sludge at the pump intake during irrigation.
o Position the pump intake and manage the irrigation operation such that the material irrigated is
not more concentrated than the nutrient analysis samples.
o Sufficient monitoring to address concerns that nutrients are not over applied.
o Other items as required by ❑Wfl.
Plan of Action, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information is accurate and
correct. I further certify and acknowledge that compliance with regard to sludge accumulation
must be achieved within two years of the original sludge survey indicating non-compliance.
Sludge Survey Date: 5b ofl o
RAOU04LL N. j?aR.C4-r
Facility OwnerlManager (print)
Compliance Due Date:9 13 °j 1 r
Phone: 910 •596 • 58I z
//- Date: 57/2 612olb
Facility Owner! anager (signature)
Return this form to:
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
NC Division of Water Quality
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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Appendix g. Lagoon Sfudge Survey iForraa
A. Farm Permit or DWO Identification Number
B, Lagoon Identification
C. Person(s) Taking Measurements
D. Date of Measurement
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
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P .-
Revised August 2008
Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer.
Sonar
b. Distance From the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of the lagoon.
Previous Survey
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler".
NIA
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): �?, 4 (acres)
(Draw a sketch of the lagoon on a separate sheet, list dimensions, and calculate surface area. The lagoon
may have been built different than designed, so measurements should be made.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1,33 ac. acres x 6 = ; �j with maximum of 24
(using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform grid that has the same number of intersections as the
estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the intersection points on the lagoon grid so that data
recorded at each can be easily matched.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet" (Appendix 2). Also, at she
location of the pump intake, take measurements of distance from liquid surface to tote of sludge
layer and vacord it on the Oatas Sheet (last vow); this must be at least 2.5 ft. when irrigaWpg.
1. At the time of the suivey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Preseni Liquid
Level (measure at the lagoon gauge pole): t .
J. Determine the distance from the top of bank to the Maximum Liquid Level ; ' (0
(use lagoon managernen� plan or other lagoon records)
K. Determine the distance from the Maximum Liquid to the Minimum Liquid level:
(use lagoon management plan or other lagoon records)
L. Calculate the distance from the present liquid surface level to the Minimum Liquid Level
(Item K Minus Item 1, assuming the present liquid level is below the Maximum Liquid Level) "
M. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the
lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points)
N. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the top
of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points): - ,
0. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer: L',
P. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone ( Item N minus Item L): 3,1
Q. If Item O is greater than Item P, proceed to the Worksheet for Sludge Volume and Treatment Volume.
if Item O is equal to or less than Item P, you do not have to determine volumes.
Completed by: a - Ln ,,, b Date: 'S - J c, - / t,
Print Name /Signature

Appendhi 2. Sludge Survey Data Sheet* Revised August 2008
Lagoon Identification:
Completed by: 1—fj irz 1.. �!/, 7U `(,ice%'�✓l.�'�... . _�
Print Name Signature
Date: ;'v F, &
(A)
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(D) -
---(U)-(B)
Grid Point
Distance from liquid surface
Distance from liquid surface
Thickness of sludge layer
No.
to top of slud a
to lagoon bottom (soil)
Ft. & in.
Ft. (tenths)
Ft. & in.
Ft. (tenths)
Ft. & in.
Ft. (tenths)
2
Remote
;
1
3
Boat
i
5
Readings
0
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10
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13
15
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3
16
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7
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19
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20
21
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22
23
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24
Number of oints with readings
X X
1J
XJ
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Average of
X x
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x X
_X
x
points
At pump X
X x X x x x
intake
'All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thicknesses must be shown on a sketch attached to this
Sludge Survey Data Sheet.

Appendix 3. Worheheet for Mudge volume and treatment volume
Revised August 2008
The average thickness of the sludge layer and the thickness of the existing liquid (sludge -free) treatment zone are determined
from the information on the Lagoon Sludge Survey Form ( Items 0 and P, respectively). In this example, the average sludge
layer thickness is 2.5 feet and the existing liquid treatment zone is 3.5 feet. it the lagoon has a designed sludge storage volume,
see notes at end of the worksheet. The dimensions of the lagoon as measured and the side slope are needed
for calculations of sludge volume and of total treatment volume. if the lagoon is a standard geometric shape, the sludge
volume and the treatment volume in the lagoon can be estimated by using standard equations. For approximate volumes
of rectangular lagoons with constant side slope, calculate length and width at the midpoint of the layer, and multiply by layer
thickness to calculate layer volume, as shown in the example. For irregular shapes, convert the total surface area to a square
or rectangular shape. For exact volumes for lagoons with constant side slope, the "Prismoidal Fqua io ns" n;ay be used.
Examp!e Your Lagoon
1. Average sludge Layer Thickness (T) � 2.; `.. �� `r'r.
2. Depth of the lagoon from top of bank to bottom soil surface (D) 'i 1 ii. ? (• t.
3. Slope = Horizontal/ vertical side slope (S) .'
4. Length at the top of inside bank (L) 45? 1 L ft.
5. Width at top inside slope (W) 229 ft.
6. Length at midpoint of sludge layer Lm= L-2S(D-(T12)) 398.5 i. r ! it.
7. Width at midpoint of sludge layer W ,,,= W-2S(D-(T/2)) � '170.6 �
8. Volume of sludge (Vs) Vs=L,,,IN, _f 'i 609,860 it3 Jc, J, �r ,,1,< rt3
Q. Volume in gallons: Vs,-V"7.5 ga!Jf13. 1,273,0.50 gal. �.',. `v"1 l l Jai.
,10. TNckness of existing IigUid irrri. zcrle it
'1 `I . Thickness. ci ioial treatment zone (j) i + it
12. Lengih _at: rnic pain: t4 ioial 4rni. zone L, L-2(3)(D-(.Z12) ?t ;i:. ; ,� �f , f ii.
13. Width at ridp6nt of total tmt. Zone W, = VV-2(S)(D-(Z12) i 8'I Ft. f ��'� , � ft.
14. Volume of tota! treatment zone (Vz) Vz = L,, VVZ Z ^_ 444,'i 7`l ft3 ` 3
15. Ratio ( R ) of sludge layer volume to total Treatment Volume
R = VsNz 0.38
If the ratio R exceeds 0.50, than a sludge Plan of Action may be required. Check with DWQ for information
on filing the Plan of action.
Note: If the lagoon has a designed sludge storage volume (DSSV), subtract that volume from both the volume
of sludge (Vs) (item 8) and from the volume of total treatment zone (Vz) (Item 14), and take the ratio.
Then, R = (Vs-DSSV)1(Vz - DSSV)
Example: If DSSV = 85,000 ft 3 , then R = (169,860 - 85,000)1 (447,174 - 85,000) = 84,860 1362,174 = 0.24.
16. Design sludge storage volume (DSSV)
85,000
r)A
17. Ratio (R) of sludge layer volume to treatment volume adjusted
for designed sludge storage volume 0.24 0 IS, (�

Waste Utilization Plan
Producer:
Prestage Farms, Inc.
!Name of Farm:
P-2 '
Location:
P.O. Box 438
Clinton NC 28329
Phone:
910-592-5771
Type of Operation:
Farrow -Wean
Number of Animal:
2000
Storage Structure:
Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application:
irrigation
Amount of waste produced
per year:
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year:
County: Sampson
12188 ton/year
10800 1bs./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 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 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 / DENR 1 DWQ
Aquifer Protertion Spction
MAR 2 7 2009

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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, 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.
10986
2
CaB
CB -Ha
3.9
5o
45
9775
MAR-OCT
195
10986
2
CaB
SG -Hay
1
50
45
2250
OCT-MAR
50
Total 45 11025 lbs.
Available Nitrogen 10800 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -225 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 /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 1680 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 8400 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 28
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 Ibs, of nitrogen per acre you will need 67
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

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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.
Tract No.
Field No. 1
Soil Type
Crop I
Code
Applic. I
Rate(in/hr)
Applic.
Amount
10986
2
CaB
CB -Hay
0.6
1.0
10986
2
Ca8
---SG-Hay
0.6
1.0

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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the
crop is not over applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the
nitrogen limitations. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the
average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION

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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
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 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 that runoff
does not occur offsite or to the 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.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potentual 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 residenrial 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).

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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 20.0 feet of dwellings other than those owned
by he landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegtation 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 evidences of
erosion, leakage or discharge.
M. 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 illigal 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 vegetation and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste
during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and the bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a -manner that meets North Carolina regulations.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-2
Owner/Manager Agreement Prestage Farms, Inc.
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 wilt 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: . Prestage Farms, Inc.
Signature: PRGS7'q Er. 'FARM ,X V.. bk d1114 a. L- "' 4.k—
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: 3 Z5l ee
Date:
Signature: Date: Z, D g-

PRECEIVED
AUG,13 M
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
August 11, 2008
Prestage Farms Inc
P-2
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Sludge Compliance Requirement Change
Dear Permittee:
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
In accordance with Condition I11.19 of State General Permit AWG100000, your facility is
required to maintain compliance regarding sludge accumulation in your animal waste treatment
lagoon(s), As you know, the previous compliance limit was to have a minimum of four (4) feet
of treatment depth between the designed stop pump and the average elevation of the top of the
sludge blanket, This requirement was based on NRCS Standard No. 359, which was recently
modified.
As of July 2008, Standard No. 359 does not use the 4-foot requirement. Sludge compliance is
now to be based on the sludge volume as a percentage of the total treatment volume. The revised
Standard states that sludge accumulation in the permanent treatment zone must be less than 50%
of the planned treatment volume. Also, there must be a minimum of 2.5 feet of liquid above the
sludge at the pump intake location. If either of these conditions is not met then sludge must be
removed or managed in accordance with an approved Plan of Action for Lagoon Sludge
Reduction (POA). A new sludge survey worksheet has been developed to calculate sludge and
treatment volumes to determine compliance.
Our records indicate that you have filed a Sludge POA for one or more of the lagoons at your
facility. Based on the changes to the sludge requirements in Standard No. 359, your lagoon(s)
may already be in compliance without any sludge removal. Using your lagoon design (or as -
built information) and current sludge survey measurements, complete the NEW sludge survey
worksheet. If you have any difficulty in locating or understanding your lagoon design
information, please contact your technical specialist or county Soil & Water office.
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Send both sludge survey worksheets, OLD and NEW, to the address below if you feel that your
lagoon(s) is in compliance and wish to withdraw your POA. Our staff will review the
information and notify you of our decision.
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
If you have any questions about the new sludge requirement, sludge survey worksheet, or any
related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-
3221.
Sincerely,
Keith Larick, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - AWS820412

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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007
Prestage Farms Inc JUN 2 j 287
P-2
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820412
P-2
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-2, 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: 2000 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.
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0111(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910-433-3300. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
1100,
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for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS820412

Waste Utilization Plan
Producer: Prestage Farms, Inc. County:
Name of Farm: P-2
Location: P. O. Box 438
Clinton NC 28329 �a �► f p�
Phone: [phone]
Type of Operation: Farrow -Wean
Number of Animal: 2000
Storage Structure: Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application: Irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year:
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year:
ECEI ED
DEC 2 8 2008
OENR - FAYET'lFOLLE REGIONAL OFRCE
12188 ton/year
10800 ibs.fyear
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 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

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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, 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.
10986
2
CaB
CB -Hay
3.9
50
45
8775
MAR-OCT
195
10986
2
CaB
SG -Hay
1
50
45
2250
OCT-MAR
50
Total 45 11025 lbs.
Available Nitrogen 10800 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -225 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 ha,,:e a nutrient management plan 'hat
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 materit,
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 1680 lbs, of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 8400 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 28
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 67
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

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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.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate inlhr
Applic.
Amount
16986
2
CaB
CB -Hay
0.6
1.0
10986
2
CaB
SG -Hay
0.6
1.0

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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the
crop is not over applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the
nitrogen limitations. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the
average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRE© SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
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 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.)
Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate that runoff
does not occur offsite or to the 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.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potentual 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 residenrial 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).

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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 he landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15, Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegtation 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 evidences of
erosion, leakage or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illigai 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 vegetation and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste
during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and the bottom elevations of the
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-2
Owner/Manager Agreement Prestage Farms, Inc.
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: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Signature: 2usT,466 r-Aamt.,
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: 91 p-596-5749
Date: 12 Jo6
Date:
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April 28, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Prestage Farms Inc
P-2
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Re:
Dear Prestage Farms Inc :
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G, Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E, Director
Division of Water Quality
RECEIVED
MAY 0 3 2005
OEMs-FAYETlEIflLLE REGIONALORiGE
Request for Information
Facility Annual Stocking Average
P-2
Permit #: NCA282412
Sampson County
Based on information submitted with the facility's Animal Facility Annual Certification Form,
the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is requesting additional information related to the annual
average of animals for the year 2005.
The Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCA282412 of your NPDES Permit states:
"This approval shall consist of the operation of this system, including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the P-2 located in Sampson County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than an annual average of 2,000 Farrow to Wean, 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 unnecessary, they may be replaced by an
equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts
for every 3 sows."
The Division received your annual certification form on March 06, 2006. On that form, you
indicated that your annual average was 2,347. This exceeds the annual average specified in your
COC of 2,000. To avoid possible enforcement action for a violation of your permit, please
submit the facility's stocking records for the year 2005 within thirty (30) days to the following
address:
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April 28, 2006
Prestage Farms Inc
NCA282412
Miressa D. Garoma
Division of Water Quality
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the
responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statue or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (919) 715-
6937 or the Fayetteville Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
14d
Miressa D. Garoma
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
CC' APS Central Files
Fayetteville"Regional. Office

Michael F. Easley, Governor
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December 1, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Prestage Farms Inc
P-2
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring NPDES General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
RECEIVED
DEC 0 6 2006
ON-FATMUIRMOMLOFRCE
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation NPDES General Permits, which expire on
July 1, 2007. Due to changes in federal rules, facilities that do not discharge nor propose to discharge may choose whether or not to
retain coverage under an NPDES General Permit. Copies of the draft animal waste operation NPDES general permits and the State
Non -Discharge General Permits are available at htip://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/aps/afou/downloads.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under one of these two types of general permits, you must submit an application for permit
coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a `Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered b. an
NPDES General Permit.' The application form must be completed and returned by January 2, 2007, Please note, you must include
two (Z copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - 820412
Prestage Farms Inc
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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William G. floss Jr., Secretary
North Caroline Department of Environment and Natural Resources
June 21, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Prestage Farms
P-2
PO Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
Re: Request for Information
Facility Annual Average
P-2
NCA282412
Sampson County
Dear Prestage Farms:
Alan W. Klimek, P,E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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JUN 2 $ 2005
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Based on information submitted with the facility's Animal Facility Annual Certification Form,
the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is requesting additional information related to the annual
average of animals for the year 2004.
The Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCA282412 of your NPDES Permit states:
"This approval shall consist of the operation of this system, including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the P-2 located in Sampson County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than an annual average of 2,000 (2,133) Farrow to Wean
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 unnecessary, they may be
replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a
rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows."
The Division received your annual certification form on March 1, 2005. On that form, you
indicated that your annual average was 2,434. This exceeds the annual average specified in your
COC of 2,000 Farrow to Wean. To avoid possible enforcement action for a violation of your
permit, please submit the facility's stocking records for the year 2004 within thirty (30) days to
the following address:
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Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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Prestage Farms
Page 2
June 21, 2005
Keith Larick
Division of Water Quality
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the
responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statue or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at
[phone] or the Fayetteville Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
Keith Larick
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: File 82-412
Fayetteville Regional Office

01/14/04 MON 15.32 PkX 910 592 9552 PRESTACE rARMS
ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFI
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number County
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) P'
Q 001
RECEIVED
fNf tOR TIONI
R-FA1'ETTtiVILEREGrOr 00
Operator in Charge for this Facility an � _j,�,& rp.Certification 4 I"77%
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
_ / _ YES NO If NO, skip Part I and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if atumat waste
was generated but not land applied, please artach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part 1 : Facility information: -/
1. Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls l+� (please check the t ppropriatc box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP):
Total U ;eable Acres approved in the CAWMP
W5" 0
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls (please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: Total Acres on which waste was applied
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during tht: year for all application sites:
_. 196 0 _ _
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be lane: applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit: _ -LI Oe5
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken
off site during the year .0' tons ❑ or gallor,.s Y (prease check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during th= previous year:
.2347
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at anyone time during the previous year.
Largest
Smallest ;to9y
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only Kermit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility's Integrator if applicable:
Part II: Faciliq 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.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during /Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
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2. -The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from d Yes C No
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past lJ Yes ❑ N
calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
5.
There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
U Yes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year.
6.
All land application equipment was calibrated at ]east once during the past calendar year.
Ll Yes ❑ No
7.
Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
Q�Yes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volurne
for which the lagoon was designed.
8.
A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
_,/
R Yes ❑ No
9.
Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
I Yes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10.
Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
E(Yes [INo
11.
All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
9 Yes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12.All
operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
Yes ❑ 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
d 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
L✓I Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
" l certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepartd under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. i am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
ture of t'ern%Mee
Signature of Operator in Charge -
(if different from Perminee)
2 z� aL
Date
Date
AFACF 3-14-03 2

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number 1
B. Lagoon Identification
C. Person(s) taking Measurements w, J,� , R,d1d ,
D. Date of Measurements .Z - - r
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":
AAA
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): a • of (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, 2 .-1 acres x 6 = �j�, 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):
1. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level; '2.0
(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:
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): T .9
N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer: ? `r
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K):.
(Note: I f ltem 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.
1)
Completed by ,�rn ,, � (r�nr _ � ✓nnP� r LLnr. - Date: D- - -1
Print Name a Signature
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Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Completed by: 7ayvsDate: A- z - o !
G
Print Name Signature
(A)
Grid
Point
No,
(8)
Distance from liquid surface
to top of sludge
(C)
Distance from liquid surface
to la oon bottom soil
(C)- A
Thickness of sludge
layer
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
2
b,
3
4
5
7,L1
6
-7, 1
7
3
8
`7 , `l
9
i ,.Z
i
11
r7
12
13
14-
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
9. 3
*All Grid Points and corresponding sludge laver thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludize Survev Data Sheet.
See Appendix 6 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet.
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Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number
B. Lagoon Identification P - oZ A
C. Person(s) taking Measurements _ �r� mc-s +- 13ridr&
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:
Son a r'
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
IQ s 1 yen rs
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): )-J. - (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, �k. q 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): ; , ul
1. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level: C-'
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item J - Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level: ,
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points): E (a
M. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lop of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points): 14.
N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer: 1110
O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M -- Item K): Jy .0
(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 55rna. �. r. Date:
Print Name , Signature
White - Office Yellow - producer

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Sludge Survey Data Sheet P — .2 A ^
Completed by: 7o�tr t.s__ l._ae,,% C2=9e ,6 Date: a$-- os
Print Name Signature
(A) (A)
Grid
Point
No.
A
Distance from liquid surface
to top of sludge
(C)
Distance from liquid surface
to lagoo bottom soil
(C)-(B)
Thickness of sludge
la er
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
1
2
3,
3
Q
4
5
S. 5
6
7
y. a
B
9
3 .'7
10
3,s
11
y
12
S ,a
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average'.
* _ _ m *All rid Points and .laver thickness be shown on a sketch _
attached to this Sludge Survey_ Data Sheet.
See Appendix 6 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet.
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O� NNA Michael F. Easley, Governor
O� pG William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
j r Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April 9, 2003
Prestage Farms
P-2
PO Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA282412
P-2
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
Dear Prestage Farms:
On March 14, 2003, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued an NPDES General
Permit for swine facilities. The -General Permit was issued to enable swine facilities in North Carolina to
obtain coverage under a single permit that addresses both State and Federal requirements.
In accordance with your application received on March 7, 2003, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Prestage Farms, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with NPDES General
Permit NCA200000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and terminates your COC Number
AWS820412 to operate under State Non -Discharge Permit AWG 100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the P-2, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater than an
annual average of 2000 Farrow to Wean 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 July 1, 2007. 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 General Permit. Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current 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 monitorinfx conditions in this permit. The Devices to Automaticallv Stop Irdeation Events Form
must be returned to the Division of Water Quality no later than 120 days following receipt of the
Certificate of Coverage. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned
to the Division of Water Quality by no later than March 1st of each year.
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 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 or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 including civil penalties, criminal
penalties, and injunctive relief.
If 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 NPDES Permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
-`Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
.. this COC or the General Permit, please contact at [phone] ext. .
Sincerely,
v
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Sampson County Soil andtWater Conservation District
Permit File NCA282412
Permit File AWS820412
NDPU Files

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� WASTE UTILIZATION !`L01
_..... ____
p�QDbCER: [::'RESTAGE FARKS
P- Z-
LOCATION: CLINTON KL
TYPE OF OPERATION----------:FAR-WEAy�
NUMBER OF ANIMALS ---------: 7000
AMOUNT OF ANTMAL WASTE PRODUCED
'----------
CEAUNTY:SAMPSO�
----, 12184 tons/'ear
AMOUNT UF PLANl AVAILABLE N PRODUCED BY ANTNALS-: 10800 lbs./year
COMMERCIAL N TO APPLY ON PLANNED ACREAGE-------: 0 lbs, //ear
Your �niaal waste utilizaLion plan has been s��c�fic�l1|
� develuped for your swine operaKsn. The qlan is Dayed nk i|e
� soil types, crops Lo be grown, end method of appKcnt`un vor
your particular uperatiun. The waste must he lznu appliQd at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or ground
water. The plant nutrients in the animal wasne should 4e used tc
reducp the amount of commercial ferti!izer re4uireC for the crop�
where the waste is to be applied. This wssie u0111atinn plap
uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be
analyzed before eacN applicution cycie and arnual soil Lests
are encouraged so that all plant nut ients can be Valonced for
realistic yielde of the crnp to he gruwo
several +antors are imoortant in ^aste
uLiljzstion plan in order to ya:imize the ferLilz`er /a]ue n+
the waste and to ensure that it in applied in ar
anviromoentaiIy safe manner' Alwi/s appA/ woste based o:
needs of the croo Lo hp orown and th, :./trinnv rnv^p..F '`f ,Np
waste. Do not ePply more nitrogen than P. crop can u�il ze.
Soil types are important as they 5ave daffererc infilcritimn
raLeH and }paching potential. wasve sna|l not he appl�ed to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. Do nr�
apply waste on saturatDd soils or on land when Li,e surface is
frozen. Either of these ccnditions may result in runoYf to
surface waters. Wind conditions should also he considered to
avoid drift and downwind odor problems. Tm maximize the value
of nutrients for crop production and Lo reduco Lhe pntentia)
for pollution, the waste should he applied tc a growi:; crOp or
not nore thao 30 ways prior Lo planning a crop or fora�e
breaking dormancy. injecting thr waste or disking will conser'e
nutrients and reduce oCor problems. TKis plan is nased on wasl�
applicaiion through irrigation for this is the manner in *hi�:`
You have chosen to apply your wayte- If you choose to injoc�
the waste in the fut.v-e, ynu need tu 'evise this pla', Wutrien!
levels frr injecting waste and irrigati'g waste re not the
seme.
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,
`
~' The
estimated
acres
neoded to apply
the anima/
waste is basxl
�. on
typical nutrient
content for
this
Qpe
of �acility, persagp
�requirements
should
be based on
the
waste
analysis repr'rt for
� your
waste management
facility.
Atarhed
you
wil} fing
' information on
proper
sampling
techniques,
prepartiun, and
� trausfar
of waste
samples
to the lab
for
analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the
requzrements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H'0717 arlopted by
the Environmental Management Commission.
YOL|R ��STE LTIL[ZATlON PLAN IS BASED ON THE FULiOWIN8:
Tract Field 3oil Crop Yield Lbs. N Acres Lou. N Month to
No. Type Code /Acre /Unnt UseJ 4ppl/
1W86 2 COB L
H/A
4510 22bC S-APRUL
10986 2 CaB C
3.9
50'00 *4510 8775 MAR-00"
_____ _____ _____ _____
.... ..... _..... ....
_... ..... _.....
Total
Qj�y' 110?5
Available Nitrogen
(includes
commercjnl) W800
Surplus
Or Deficit -225
Crop codes: Crop -unit
=====================
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i
. A-Barley-hu.
I=Oats-bu.
B=8ermod�grassigraze)-t;ns
J=Rye-bu.
C=B�rm�d�grass(hay)-tun�
K=Smmll
grain(gr�ze)-acr�
D=Corn(grain)-bu,
L=Smoli
grain(|'ay)-acre
E=Corn(silaga>-tons
M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt'
F=Cotton-lbs. lint
W-umeat-bu.
G=Fescue(graze)-tnns
Y=Fescue(pastare)-tons
H=Fescuo(hay)-ioos
Z=8e�muda�rass(pasture\-�cns
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NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over
applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning Zn 1996 !he
Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some Fastern
counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that ad'jresse�
all nutrients. This plan only addrmsses Nitrogen.
In 1nterp]anVd fields (i.e. small grain, jntersseded jn
bermudagrass), forage must he removed thro"Uh grazing, hay and/or
silage. Where grazing, plants should be ]razed when they reach a
height of 6 to 9 inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are
grazed to a height of 4 inches. In fields where smm grain, etc,
is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised rat
to leL small grain reach maturity, esperja1l; late in the seasnn
(i.e April or Ma)'). Shading may result if swnli grair gen too
01gh and this will definitely interf2rp with the sia:d zf
�ermudagrass. This losp of 014nd will resujv in rsduced yielos anr:;
less o1Lrogen being utilized. Rather Lhan cutting small grviv 7nr
hay or silage just before heading as in normal situation, yn' arp
encouraged Lc cut the small grain parlier, fou o/Ay want t�
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three tines dirinq the
season, depending on time small groin is p1anteA ir the fall. Ths
ideal time to interplant smail grain, etc, is late September or
early October. Drilling is recommended nver bro��cas�ing.
Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a heighy of ahout 2
inches before drilling for best reau!ta.
Caution must be excorcised in grazing or hayi"g summer znnuals
under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisooiPQ may zccxr in
livestock. Sampling forage or hay for 11trate le+als is
Acres shown in ths noble are considered to be the usable
exc)udirg required huffers, Filter strips a!o/`g ditcnes, odd areas
unable to he irrigated, and perimeter areas not ,ecei,iig fu�l
application rates due to equipment limioations. A'-tual Lo�al ac'm:��
in the fields may, and most likely will he, mono than the arrp',
shown in the table.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGAT70N
The irrigation application rate whould not exceed the intake rate
of the soil at the time of irrigation such that 'owoff n� Ponding
sccurs. This rate is limited by initSal Soil moisture content,
soil structure, soil Lexture, water drnplet size, and o,'gonir
so1ids. lke application amount should not exceed the avail*hle
water holding capaciLy of the soil at the time of irriqa.ior' nor
should the plant available nitroger applied exceed t:e "itrngen
needs of the crop.
Your farilitv is designed for 180 da}s of temparnry storaya an�
Lhe temporary etorage must be removed on the averoge 0 once every
6 months. In no ipstnr're skculd the »olume of waste t'eino stored
in your structure be within 1.7 feet of the tnp of the dl^e.
If surface irrigation is the method of land applicotinn for �his
plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and the irrig+tion
d:sioner to ensuru that an irrigation system is installed to
Properly irrigate the acres a|,own in the tah!p. Failure to apply
the recommended 'ates and amounts of nitrogen ^hown in the table
may make thia plan invalid.,
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�all your technica� ��ec�alist after you receivrd the wasze
analysis report for �c��istance ln determininQ the a�oon� of *as�e
per acre and the proper *��licatioo rate prior tn applying the
wes�e.
Additional comments:
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NAS�E UTILIZATlO� PLA� �G�EEMENT
Name 3f Farm: PRESTAGE F�RMS
O*ner/M�nager Agreement
{/We .underctand and will foIlow and implement the specJ.fications
and the oper�tion �n� main[enance procedures estahlished in
the ap�rovo6 wu aste tilizatinn plan �nr the farm named ahov� I/we
knuw that any e:pansion !o the existirg design capaczty of the
w�ste trement and storage fuci]itjes wilI re�uire a new
J. �o be submitted to thp Divioion of Water �uality
(DWQ> befare the n�w anima]s are st�cked. ]/WF, also u�derstand
that there muat �e no discharge nf �aste .'�utrients fro"yl th�s
system to syrface waters of the state fron a stnrm eve�L less
severe �han t�e 25-year,24-hour storm The �pprovpd �!an xill hp
d on -site at Lhe farn uffi�e a'd �t t�e uff�ce of thp �c'ca!
Soil and Water Conservatiuo Dis!rict and will be available fnr
reviaw by DWQ upon reqvest.
I/we understand
that l
must
own or have
access to irrigation
or other
equipment,
�o land
apply
�he animal wosLe
descri�ed
in this
waste
utzlization
p1an.
This equip��nt uus/' he
available
at Lhe
appropriaLe
p�mp�ng �io�e
s:r,' that /'n �^scharg�
occurs fron
thm
lagoon
in e
25-year, 24-hour
storm eve^t. I al�c
certi�/ that
the
wacte
will
be aup1icd
nn the �a,/d accnr�in� tn
this plan
at the
ap�rupriate
times an�
�t rates thst �n ruooff
occurs.
��a�e o1 FaciliLy [�wner (Ple�se Pr1nt`
�
Signature____�___
Name of Manager
(jf different than owner)
Signature_______________________________________ __ __
|�aramn �ho prepare� Waste Uti�izatior
Si�natura ___________
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State of North Carolina RECEIVi
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality AUG 1 2 1yy/
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form / Survey
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINALf hYET T EV I LLE
AEG. OFFjccE
General Permit - 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.
Application Date: a/ S/ g'i
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: P 2
2. Print Land Owner's name: Prestage Farms
3. Land Owners Mailing address: PO Dgx 43
City: Clinton1K _ Zip: 28328
Telephone Number:. 592-5271
4. County where farm is located: �5ampson
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): Sr 1007 fi:UM Harre[15 to Kgll. turn Light. 1/2 mile on lgft.
6. Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
7. Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): ,Prestagr.Prestaee Farms _
82 - 412
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 1 of 3

III. OPERATION INFORMATION:
1. Farm No.: 82-412
2. Operation Description. _Swine-o erg
Farrow to Wean
2000 - Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct'' IZI yes; a no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
Iyoe of Swine No. of Animals L12c of Poultry No. of Animals Type af_Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder
0 Feeder to Finish
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow)
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Turkey
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
3. Acreage cleared and available for application: 100.00 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP):
4. Number of Lagoons: 2 ; Total Capacity; 1309444 T Cubic Feet (ft3)
Number of Storage Ponds: ; Total Capacity:
5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains?
6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon?
IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
Cubic Feet (0)
YES or ® (please circle one)
YES or 6D (please circle one)
1, PRES TA6e F,4it ►&% -Tric. _ (Land Owner's name listed in question 1I.2), attest that
this application for P- 2— (Farm name listed in question IIA)
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 informare not included, this application package
will be retu�drto me as incomplete. . p �? �j
Signature ll►�- -�� �7fiZh'1SC ��i ��" `--� /falilachments
Date t� /
plete only if differenWrom the Land Owner)
I, (Manager's name listed in question II.6), attest that this
application for (Farm name listed in question 1I.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 2/26197 Page 2 of 3

WASTE UTILIZATION FLAN
!'RODUCER : PRESTAOE FARMS COUNTY : SAMPSON
P- Z.
LOCAT I ON ; CLINTON NC
TYPE OF OPERATION----: FAR --WEAN
NUMBER OF ANIMALS ----- __ 2000
AMOUNT OF ANIMAL WASTE 1210
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVO I LABLE N ^RODU ED BY
COMMERCIAL N TO APPLY ON PLANNED ACf Ez" !GE--......._.._.._.-....... ; rj 1 a=.. /;"e._,.r
Your- animal waste utili rat._icn plan has been _pecifitrally
developed for your swine operation. The ,­,lan is based =gin the
sail types, cror.-js to be grown, and method of app.l:i+:ation for
your particular operation. The waste mast be l a.nf.-i :applied at _.
sppcified rate to prevent p47I1!_ltiOn Of an( /cir- qrr_-.Lk1-CJ1
water. The plan-,_ nut-rientsin the anima NaS"-.
re(J CE? the c"iMQLtnt o-i" commercial fert1 -' !. e_r- r-e[l!_€:i € a.:'.' for tL'?rT'
where the waste is to be applied. T1-?:i s }N-as1_e
Uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. W=,ste .--,ho_ id be
analyzed before each application cycle and zr-nt..ka1 �,�i]. tesa••s
are encouraged so that all plant nUtr-.ients can be balanced
r-ealist,ic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste
€-itilization plan in order to maximize the fe�-tili'_.er vallle �7-f
the waste and to Eansure that it is applied i:-! an
;�.r... t �:aafe manner. ADday apply itr.2 r-, t
/ ; s:.ppa w<=t..sed on n
needs of the op tr.] ?De grown and the nutrien?, Fhe
1?Jast(:?. DO not apply more ni.'wrogen than title rLLrnp :=r_'!C'i !...liT.l.l:i.z u
Soil types .are imptirtGan t asp they, ;-?ave d , .f ft.�; a€ i:. J n f i 1 t r,_lkt i on
rates and 'k�-aching potential. Waste sha.11 not be -_appiied to
land eroding .at gr4e titer- th:•An 5 Eons t's-'-r- .ac!r.�z per -!eozo". Ds7 1-1(7,t
apply waste on s--iiturated soil or on la;r;d awn!_n t' _!p s�,r-fac, is
frozen. Either ❑f thesf? {_r;:ld ition_i En. y rEa4_�_!.:.'t in €''_tno. '. j^:ice
Sll'.rfaF:E? Waters. €, i-T-..'d t-renditions sizrt_.i�l•rj =c,[ J bPC=F7F'srir;>.?rC? o
,tv' 1.d drift and dnwnWin(4 odor lt=
�?' Ciutri eats for crop 3r odUC t? (an ani-i ="
fo+r ;]o's.lt_ltion, the wc•.` te.? s_h(-l! d be -apt,-) d -:C. _. Q r-0W r..;: yr»0 r'itr
not more than _.0 d:_.,ys prior to- planting _-r-7)p r:r- .fr.]rc?cs
breal%inr dormancy , I:rj ect.inc; the was't_e or d i sl:'•'? rl(;a will r.ofzs_ery
+_!Utrients and i-edLtCe, odor problems. T1;is polar is an waste
Li��-.icn through ar?p L ri.gati.cn for this is t.;716? m_:t€_.Iner in w�ii h
YOU have zhosen to a'opla your waste. I-, `./ol_t c-hr-�csi=,- t-r inijm_'-t
the waste .in the ffr_lt�.ir e, vau need to ...evist= this al. t i , iNutr t-.1-1-�:
.levels for injecting waste :and irrigat:i---,g w--?Ste ;:tre not the -
saame .
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The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based
on typical nutrient content for- this type of facility, Acreage
<.� regU.'rementshOLkId be based on thte waste anal: s.—Ls. report for
your waste marr,�Rgement f<ac.i ity. Atached you will fir)d
information c:� proper sampling tEn hniq�_�es„ prep--L"..on, and
transfer of Waste si'imples, to the lab for ana.ly_yi.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets I. -Re
requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
the Fnv.ironmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS 1 P ED ON T4-i;Y FrDLL_.'_;'v61 Nf3
Tract Field Soil Crop Yiel•~:i L_!:"s. N Ac_.; es L_._,._ . N Mont!, to
!Vo « No. Ty Cie Coda r' ar_re 1i_!t ' used r^- 1. ;
i09G6 -.. CAI L_ IlA 5C) u CY) 4I;. 2 250 S- (),'_-'F;T!_.
10986 2 CaB : q 50. 00 ;* :.45 l) -7 79 rjA1::--C'_
Avai ].abl�- Nitroaen ( incIudcs comn-,e!­ J. .l ) I ()'C.. r_)C
.._�.)np,1._t (}r 'r r i E. �._...
Crabs codes: Crop--LAI'l it
ALA as� 1 ey -Iw�_� . r iC.a, F_s
B=BermLAdagrass (graz:e)-t-.ins J=n'ye--bu,
C=Bermudagrass( hay) -tors k..aSiTal Z
D=Corn (grain )-bu. L_=Smal l gr_ai n ( •a,J)-a�:re
F -Corn (si 1 age) -tans M=Sorg hum (q rain) --cwt .
F=Cotton-lbs. lint W=Wheat-bu.
r=Fegcu:� (graze) —tons Y==.'•rescue ( pas ` k..kre ) -tonG
H=Fescr to ( hay) -tans Z=f ter-mi_ldat:, r .s s (P =tstur-:? . 4'__Dr,s
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=
' TE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over
applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the
Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern
counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addr���es
all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
In interplanbed fields (i.e. small gr-ain, interseeded in
bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing, hay and/or
silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they r�ach a
height of 6 to 9 inches. Cattle should be removed when plants ar�
grazed to a height of 4 inches, In fields where small grain, etc,
is to be removed for has,, or silage, care should' be not
to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season
(i.e April or May). Shading may result if Small �rain gets too
high and this will definitely intprfere with the stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yieId� and
less nitrogen being utilized. Rather Lhan cutting small grain for
hay or silage just before heading as is normal si�u�tion, you are
encouraged to cut the small grain ear!ier. Yr:.�u m-'y want to
consider harvesting hay or silage �wo to three times during the
season, depending on time small grain is planted in the fall.
Ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or
early October. Drilling is recommended over �r�adca�ting.
Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about 2
inches before drilling for best results.
Caution must be excercised in grazing or haying summer annuals
under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning ma- in
livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levals is
recommended'
Acres shown in the table are considered to be the usable acres
excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas
unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving full
application rates due to equipment limitations. Artual total acres
in the fields may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the table.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not the int�ke rate
of the soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding
occurs. This rate is limited by in�tial soilu� moi�trcontent,
soil structure, soil textur�, wa�er dr�plet size, and organic
solids. The application should not exceec. the avai��ble
water holding capaci-ty of the soil at the tiine of irriga�ion nor
should the plant availab�e nitrog�n applied exceed the nitrogsn
needs of the crop.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must b� removed on the average of once every
6 months. In no instance should the volume of waste beinr-i stored
im your structure be within 1.7 fe�t of the top o� the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this
Plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and the irrigation
designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to
properly irrigate the Acrit�?s shown in the table, Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the table
may make this plan invalid.
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Call your technical specialist after you received the waste
analysis report for assistance in determining the amount of waste
�U per acre and,the proper application rate prior to applying the
U�
-~ waste.
Additional comments:
____________________
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WASTE UT I1_ I :ZAT I OiV }-LAN AGREEMENT
T
i\ieame Of Farm: PRESTAGE FARMS
Owner/Manager, Agreement.
I/We understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in
the approved waste utilization plan for the farm named above. Ie,we
know that any expansion to the P—xisting design capaci-ty of the
waste treatment and storage facilities will requi.r= a new
certification to be submitted -to the Division of Water Quality
(DWG) before the new animals are stock-.ed. I/We .also understand
that there must be no discharQe of wra2_•1_F .nutr.tents from ti-i?_s
system to surface waters of the state frnrr: _.. event legs
severe than the 2.`:,_year , 24-hou tc: r n „ Ths? �4,ppr-o•,:.d p l :_;.,ri i.a i 1 1 ten
filed on --site at the farm offic.« _arid at- thE? oi' th'' Ioc.�,t,
Soil and Water Conservation District and will b+-- ,-vLai.lable fnr
review by DWQ upon request.
1/we understand that I must own or have racc:Qss tt:D irri(] tior
or other equipment, to land apply the anim&! waste
described in this waste utiliLation plan. Thi- er,,, (ipment (mast b,-:,
available at the appropriate pumpir-Ig time Such thiT t r,o d;-acha.rge
occurs from the lagoon in _. 25--year-, 244 hour stcr...r, evens. I :r?.1..3
certify that the waste will be applied an the a=rd! 7 ng t,.o
this plan at the appropriate times and at rates thiat no runoff
occurs.
Flame of Facility'nwner (Please Print,
r su E FA1tms.:rwc_by_G. GLEnn CL1PT1Dr)
Signature D'_
Name of Manager
(if different than owner?
P,er s(-?n ':+oho Pr- Ioi?,red 14A5,""(R Ut:- !. 1. _: a `ior. 17'1. c�i i
_a^ G L E n n C L r FTvn
Affi liatzcfnRgL_T 1112M5.7=r►t,.___----- -'hcn ric„�i0-592�57g�
Address F?.D.aox 438
CLInYon N[ Z$37$
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