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February 13, 2017
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Carson Jones
6305 River Road
Vanceboro, NC 28586
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Moss Hill Farm #25-38
AWS250038
Craven County
NOV-2017-PC-0045
Dear Mr. Jones:
ROY COOFER
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
On October 15, 2016, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality
Regional Operations Section (WQROS), were notified that your lagoon was inundated by the
Neuse River. Based upon subsequent on -site investigations and facility evaluation including
groundwater quality data collected adjacent to the lagoon (attached), the Division determined
that the lagoon is seeping.
As a result of this incident, you are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -
discharge permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T
Section .1300, you failed to maintain your lagoon in accordance with your Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan and the Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG100000 that
you are covered to operate under. Specific violations are as follows:
Violation 1:
Failure to maintain the collection, treatment, and storage facility in accordance with the facility's
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan in accordance with Condition I1.1. of Swine Waste
System General Permit No. AWG100000. Also, any violation of the COG or the CAWMP shall
be considered a violation of this General Permit and subject to enforcement actions in
accordance with U. of Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG1000(30.
On October 15, 2016 the facility's lagoon was inundated by the Neuse River. Over a course of
11 days the lagoon dropped 25 inches with no documented irrigation. On December 29, 2016,
MRCS used a conductivity meter to determine if there were areas of high conductivity and
possible contamination from seepage. The meter determined that there were higher readings on
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the south side of the lagoon. Groundwater samples were also collected approximately 6 feet off
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Required Corrective Action for Violation 1:
Please evaluate options to address apparent lagoon integrity issues. Any major structural repairs
to lagoons/storage ponds must have written documentation from a technical specialist certifying
proper design and installation in accordance with Condition 11.25 of Swine Waste System
General Permit No. AWG100000. if you decide to replace the lagoon, you must comply with
Section 1(c).1-9 of Session Law 2007-523 Senate Bill 1465 (attached).
The issuance of a CGC to operate under the General Permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the
responsibility for compliance in accordance with Condition V.I. of General Permit No.
AWG100000. Also, you must comply with NRCS Standard 359.
You are required to take any necessary action to address the above violation. You are
required to provide a written response to this Notice, including any additional information
that you wish to provide related to this incident that you wish for the Division to consider,
within 30 days of receipt of this letter. Your response should include a plan to correct lagoon
integrity deficiencies. Please note, structural repairs shall not be implemented until approved by
the Division,
Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement
action, to the Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment
of not more than twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or
fails to act in accordance with terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of
G.S. 143-215.6A

If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
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David May
Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
Enclosures: GW Results and SB 1465
cc: DWR - WQROS - CAFO Unit — Central Office
Craven County Soil and Water Conservation District
NCDSWC - WaRO
WaRO Compliance Animal Files
Murphy Brown Farms
Marlene Salyer
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SECTION L(c) Lagoon Replacement. —Notwithstanding G.S. 143-215.10I,
as enacted by subsection (a) of this section, the Environmental Management
Commission may modify a permit that was initially issued prior to 1 September 2007
for an animal waste management system that serves a swine farm to authorize the
replacement of a lagoon that is a component of the animal waste management system if
the Commission finds all of the following:
(1) The permit holder has operated and maintained the animal waste
management system in substantial compliance with the permit and all
applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and Hiles.
(2) The lagoon constitutes or will constitute an imminent hazard as
definedinG.S. 130A-2.
3 Repair of the lagoon will not abate the imminent hazard.
4 Replacement of the lagoon will abate the imminent hazard and allow
the permit holder to operate and maintain the re lacement lagoon in
coinpIi with all applicable requirements of federal and State laws,
regulations, and rules.
(5) Design and construction of the replacement lagoon shall meet all
technical feasibility, the Commission may consult with the Animal and
Poultry Waste Management Center of North Carolina State University
and with other persons who have specialized training or experience
related to animal waste in systems.
(6) The replacement lagoon shall not be located in the 100-year
(7) All equipment associated with operation of the replacement lagoon and
with land application of waste from the lagoon shall be upgraded to
meet all applicable requirements of federal and State laws, regulations,
and rules and to comply with the most recent Conservation Practice
Standard published by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
(8) The replacement will not result in an increase in the permitted
capacity, stated as steady state live weight, of the animal waste
management system.
(9) The la r en to be replaced shall be closed in accordance with all
ap liea le requirements of federal and State laws, regulations, and
es and with the most recent Conservation Practice Standard
published by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
SECTION L( Rule Making. — The Environmental Management
Commission shall adopt L(d)
to implement G.S. 143-215.10I, a8 enacted by subsection
a) of this section. Until rules to implement G.S. 143-215.101 become effective, the
mmission, in implementing G.S. 143-215.10I, shall refer to the re rt entitled
"Development of Environmentally Superior Technologies — Phase 3 rt: for
Technology Determinations per Agreements Between the Attorney Genera of North
Carolina and Smithfield Foods, Premium Standard Farms, and Frontline Farmers" dated
8 March 2006. The Commission shall consult with the Animal and Poultry Waste
Mar7ement Center of North Carolina State University regarding the apppplication and
mo ioation of technical standards required to implement G.S. 14-215.10I.
SECTION 2.(a) Definitions. — The definitions set out in
G.S. 143-215.10I(a), as enacted by Section 1 of this act, apply to this section. As used
in this section, an "innovative animal waste management system" means an animal
waste management system that serves a swine faint that may be permitted under
G.S. 143-215.10I(b), as enacted by Section 1 of this act.
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Carson Jones
6305 River Road
Vanceboro, NC 28586
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Moss Hill Farm #25-38
AWS250038
Craven County
NOV-2016-PC-0070
Dear Mr. Jones
On February 3, 2016, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), Water Quality
Regional Operations Section (WQROS), conducted a compliance inspection at your facility and
documented a permit condition violation.
As a result of this incident, you are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -
discharge permit for the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T
Section .1300, you failed to calibrate the irrigation equipment in accordance with your Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan and the Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG100000
that you are covered to operate under.
Violation 1:
Failure to complete a calibration of your irrigation equipment in 2015 in accordance with the
facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan in accordance with Condition 11.24. of
Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWGI00000.
On February 3, 2016 the Division documented that the facility failed to complete a 2015
calibration of the irrigation equipment.
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Required Corrective Action for Violation 1:
Take all necessary additional steps to insure that a calibration is completed in 2016 and every
other year thereafter.
You are required to take any necessary action to assure that the above violations do not re-
occur in the future. You are required to provide a written response to this Notice,
including any additional information that you wish to provide related to this incident that
you wish for the Division to consider, within 10 days of receipt of this letter. Please include
in your response all corrective actions already taken and a schedule for completion of any
corrective actions not addressed.
Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement
action, to the Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment
of not more than twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or
fails to act in accordance with terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of
G.S. 143-215.6A
If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact me at [phone]
Sincerely,
David May
Water Qualify Regional Operations Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
ce: DWR-WQROS-CAFO Unit —Central Office
Crwen County Soil and Water Conservation District
NCDSWC-WaRO
WaRO Compliance Animal Files
Murphy Brown Farms
M.1-e Salyer
MHS Files

March 13, 2017
David May
Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Dear Mr. May,
This letter serves as a response to your Notice of Violation letter dated February 13, 2017. In
your letter you stated that the Division has determined that my lagoon (Moss Hill Farm #25-38)
is seeping. I would like to challenge the determination that the lagoon is seeping. My concerns
with the determination are listed below.
1. Site visits by NRCS-The site has been visited by the NRCS representatives from the New
Bern Field Office and the NRCS Area 3 Supervisory Civil Engineer on at least two
occasions however the NRCS Civil Engineer has not determined that the lagoon is
seeping. My concern is that if the NRCS Civil Engineer has not made a decision on the
structural Integrity of the lagoon, the Division should not be making structural integrity
decisions.
2. Conductivity meter test — This test did show elevated conductivity readings on the south
side of the lagoon which according to NRCS Geologist Kim Kroeger "has the pattern of a
plume with conductivity values in the range of 28 to 31 mSJm." The geologist also stated "If
there are minerals or contamination in the ground water, then the reading Is Influenced by
minerals present and the concentration in the ground water" however, he also stated that
"The depth to the water table influencesthe conductivity value. The ground water increases
the conductivity ofthe readingto an extent". As stated In the letter and according to the
holes augured in the location ofthe higher readings, the water table at the time ofthe test
was approximately 2 feet below the surface. It is my opinion that the ground water itself
could have caused the higher readings and the test does not prove contamination from
swine waste.
3. Conductivity Map — It is my opinion that the color conductivity map supports my opinion
that the higher readings are due to ground water levels. The highest readings on the map
(shown In red) are on the southern edge of the cleared area and away from the lagoon dike.
It is my opinion that if there was a seep, the higher readings would begin at the dike itself
and extend outward, which is not the case. How did the alleged waste get from the dike to
the area you Indicated on the color map without leaving behind evidence of its path from
the dike? Also, the location ofthe higher readings corresponds with contour and color
contour maps showing the higher conductivity readings in the area of lowest ground
elevation.

4. Groundwater Samples - Your letter states that the groundwater results indicate direct
influence from wastewater and my first concern is with the sampling method used. When
the holes were augured to obtain the water samples, the sidewalls were caving in due to
the high water table and sandy soils. The holes were also barely large enough to get the
sample bottles into. As a result, a rope was tied around the neck of the bottle and then
pushed down into the hole with the auger. This caused soil from the surface to fall into the
hole and sample container, likely contaminating the water sample with material from the
surface. It is known that floodwater inundated the lagoon and this floodwater flowed in a
southeasterly direction on/across the area where the samples were taken. it is very likely
that wastewater from the inundated lagoon settled on the soil surface in the area where
the samples were taken and that this soil falling back into the augured hole caused
contamination of the water sample and therefore elevated sample readings. In this very
likely scenario there would be elevated waste concentrations In the water however it would
be from contamination and does not prove a seep in the lagoon.
Also, there were no "control" samples taken in other locations to compare the referenced
samples to. I have been told that the samples came back at "elevated" levels. My question
is, elevated compared to what?
Based on the information presented in the Notice of Violation, the report from the NRCS
Geologist and the on -site investigations by Division and NRCS staff, I do not believe the Division
has proven the existence of a seep in the lagoon. This letter serves as my appeal of your original
decision and request for a re-evaluation of this situation.
If you have any questions please call me at 252-244-1052 or 252-229-3151.
Sincerely,
Carson Jones
Owner — Moss HIII Farm #25-38
Vanceboro, NC 28586

March 13, 2017
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Washington, NC 27889
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This letter serves as a response to your Notice of Violation letter dated February 13, 2017. In
your letter you stated that the Division has determined that my lagoon (Moss Hill Farm #25-38)
Is seeping. I would like to challenge the determination that the lagoon is seeping. My concerns
with the determination are listed below.
1. Site visits by NRCS -The site has been visited by the NRCS representatives from the New
Bern Field Office and the NRCS Area 3 Supervisory Civil Engineer on at least two
occasions however the NRCS Civil Engineer has not determined that the lagoon is
seeping. My concern is that if the NRCS Civil Engineer has not made a decision on the
structural integrity of the lagoon, the Division should not be making structural integrity
decisions.
2. Conductivity meter test —This test did show elevated conductivity readings on the south
side ofthe lagoon which according to NRCS Geologist Kim Kroeger "has the pattern of a
plume with conductivity values in the range of 28 to 31 m5/m." The geologist also stated "If
there are minerals or contamination in the ground water, then the reading is influenced by
minerals present and the concentration in the ground water' however, he also stated that
'The depth to the water table influences the conductivity value. The ground water increases
the conductivity of the reading to an extent'. As stated in the letter and according to the
holes augured in the location of the higher readings, the water table at the time of the test
was approximately 2 feet below the surface. It is my opinion that the ground water itself
could have caused the higher readings and the test does not prove contamination from
swine waste.
3. Conductivity Map — It Is my opinion that the color conductivity map supports my opinion
that the higher readings are due to ground water levels. The highest readings on the map
(shown in red) are on the southern edge of the cleared area and away from the lagoon dike.
It is my opinion that if there was a seep, the higher readings would begin at the dike itself
and extend outward, which is not the case. How did the alleged waste get from the dike to
the area you indicated on the color map without leaving behind evidence of its path from
the dike? Also, the location of the higher readings corresponds with contour and color
contour maps showing the higher conductivity readings in the area of lowest ground
elevation.

Groundwater Samples - Your letter states that the groundwater results indicate direct
influence from wastewater and my first concern is with the sampling method used. When
the holes were augured to obtain the water samples, the sidewalls were caving in due to
the high water table and sandy soils. The holes were also barely large enough to get the
sample bottles into. As a result, a rope was tied around the neck of the bottle and then
pushed down into the hole with the auger. This caused soil from the surface to fall into the
hole and sample container, likely contaminating the water sample with material from the
surface. It is known that floodwater inundated the lagoon and this floodwater flowed in a
southeasterly direction on/across the area where the samples were taken. it is very likely
that wastewater from the inundated lagoon settled on the soil surface in the area where
the samples were taken and that this soil falling back into the augured hole caused
contamination of the water sample and therefore elevated sample readings. In this very
likely scenario there would be elevated waste concentrations in the water however it would
be from contamination and does not prove a seep in the lagoon.
Also, there were no "control" samples taken in other locations to compare the referenced
samples to. I have been told that the samples came back at "elevated" levels. My question
is, elevated compared to what?
Based on the information presented in the Notice of Violation, the report from the NRCS
Geologist and the on -site investigations by Division and NRCS staff, I do not believe the Division
has proven the existence of a seep in the lagoon. This letter serves as my appeal of your original
decision and request for a re-evaluation of this situation.
if you have any questions please call me at 252-244-1052 or 252-229-3151.
Sincerely,
Carson Jones
Owner —Moss Hill Farm #25-38
Vanceboro, NC 28586

Carson Jones
Moss Hill Farm #25-38
Vanceboro, NC 28586
Plan to correct lagoon integrity deficiencies
If costly repairs to this lagoon are required, I will pursue closure of the lagoon/operation rather
than making the repairs.
Carson Jones — Owner
Moss Hill Farm (25-38)

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6305 River Road
Vancebord, North Carolina 28586
SUBJECT: Notice of De6eiency
Animal Feedlot Operation Compliance Inspection
Moss Hill Fans
Facility No. 2538
Craven County
Dear Mr. Jones: On September 5, 2002, 1 conducted an Animal Feedlot Operation Compliance Inspection at the subject facility in
Greene County. A copy of the inspection report is attached for your review.
In general, this inspection is to determine that (1) the fans has a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
(CAWMP) and the General Permit; (2) the farts is complying with requirements ofthe State Rules 15 NCAC
211.0217, Senate Bill 1217, the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the General Permit; (3) the farm
operation's waste management system is being operated properly under the direction of a Certified Operator, (4)
the required records are bang kept; and that (5) there are no signs of seepage, erosion, and/or mnolf. The following
deficiencies were observed during the inspection.
The vegetation around the lagoon structures needs to be removed and maintained at a manageable level. This is a requirement of this facility's Operation & Maintenance Plan for visual inspections at the lagoon dike
walls. The visual inspections are important to monitwthe integrity of the lagoon dike walls. See inspection
report further commends.
It is very Important as the owner and the Operator in Charge that you resolve these aforementioned deficiencies
and any other problems that may arise, as soon as possible. Nothing in this lettershould be taken as absohring
this facility of the responsibility and liability of any violations that have resulted or may result from these
deficiencies.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during the inspection. Should you have further questions or
comments regarding this inspection, do not hesitate to call at [phone], ext 321.
Sincerely.
(�44-
Daphne B. Cullom
Environmental Spedalist
Cc: Craven County SWCD Office
DSWC-WaRO
Non -Discharge Compliance Group
e O oA —Animal Compliance
DBC files
943 Wmhmgton Sgwm Mall Wmhngton, NG 278e9 252-946fi981 (Telephone) 252-9469215 (Fm)

Type of Visit g Compliance Inspection p Operation Review p Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit 9 Routine p Complaint 0 Follow up O Emergency Notification p Other p Denied Access
Facility Number �--^ti Date of Visit: F91512002 dime: iZ:3{ pm
l p Not Operational p Below Threshold
Permitted ■ Certified p Conditionally Certified p Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: ...........
Farm Name: Moss Hill Farm County: men_.........WArxO.......
owner Name: Carson Jones Phone No: 252`244.3402
Mailing Address: 53fi5JU er l;; d__-_--- ........ _ .-_..... 285.8fi......_.....
Facility Contact: -_--.Title: Phone No:
Onsite Representative: emgln� _ _ , Integrator: Mttzrglay Eamil7t EarAes... _-._ _
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Certified Operator:Wmarp.G.__.._...._.._....Ianes._ w _. _ .. Operator Certification Number:1b33Q..� _._ .�..._.....
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Location of Farm:
Farm is located off NCSK 1400 In Craven County. Farm entrance is located on the southern side of.NUSH 14UO..
approximately 2 miles west of the intersection between NCSR 1400 and NCSR 1443. Access road is adjacent to Mr. ,Tones' T
M Swine [3 Poultry 13 Cattle [3 MorseLatitude �• ©' ®K Longitude �■ ®r �«
33esxgnYnrren# -Design Current Design Cora ent
one = Gapacrty_"apulation . Pou7tr3' Capacity Pnphiafionat#Ie Cajr .Population
® Wean to Feeder
26-40
❑ Feeder t0
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gifts
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Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes M No
Discharge originated at: 13 Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) 13 Yes ❑ No
c- if discharge is observed., what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes ❑ No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ® No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? 13 Yes ® No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? 13 Spillway []Yes ® No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier.
Freeboard (inches):

Itaciftly_ Number: 25_38 Date of Inspection
5. Are there my immediate threats to the integrity of my ofthe structures observed? (le/ trees, severe erosion,
13 Yes ® No
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste mmagement or
closure plan? (if any of questions 4-6 — answered yes, and the situation poses an
G Yes Y No
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ
7. Do any ofthe structures need mainteoance/improvement?
® Yes p No
8. Does my part ofthe waste management system other than waste structures require maintenancMir provement?
p Yes ®No
9. Do my atucha- lack adequate, gauged markets with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation mmkmgs?
13Yes ON.
Waste Application
10. Are there my buffers that need mamtenance/mpruvement?
13Yes ON.
11. Is them evidence of over application? p Excessive Ponding p PAN p Hydraulic Overload
13 Yes ®No
11 Cropiype Coastal Bemuda
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)?
p Yes ®No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage f land application?
p Yes p No
b) Does the facility need awettable acre determination?
❑ Yes 13 No
c) Ibis facility is parried for a wettable acre determination?
13 Yes p No
15. Does the receiving mop need improvement?
13Yes ®No
16. Is there a lack of adequme waste application equipment?
p Yes ON.
Required Records & Documents
17. Fail to have Certificate, of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available?
p Yes ®No
18. Does the facility fail to have a0 components ofthe Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(id WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
p Yes ON.
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
p Yes ON.
20. Is Es ilby not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
p Yes ®No
21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
p Yes ON.
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
O Yes ON.
23. Did Reviewm/Inspectorfail to discuss mview/inspection with on -site repreunmdw?
E3 Yes ON.
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
p Yes ®No
25. Were my additional problems noted which cause noncompliance ofthe Certified AWMP?
pYes ®No
tions { eadditienal pagsa5
41 analysis 1/02; no lime required.
igation records complete with nitrogen balance.
eeboard levels recorded weekly.
qge weeds on outside and inside of dike wall need to be removed and start working on establishing good grass
ver over all the lagoon
Good cover on portions of lagoon.
Reviewer/Inspector Name Dapbn RCullom- entered by. Ann Tyndall
Reviewer/Inspector Sigmitur Date I L 4 -O-Z

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Washington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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NCDENR
Norz'r'i C4ROLIN4 OFpaaTMEN'r O
ENVIRON MEras' nr+o Narucw_ REsourzces
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 3, 1999
Mr. Carson Jones
Moss Hill Farm
6305 River Rd.
Vanceboro, North Carolina 28586
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
Moss Hill Farm
Facility No. 25-38
Craven County
Dear Mr. Jones:
On September 30, 1998, 1 conducted an Animal Feedlot Operation Site
Inspection at the Moss Hill Farm in Craven County. A copy of the inspection
report is attached for your review.
In general, this inspection included verifying that: (1) the farm has a Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and the General Permit; (2) the farm
is complying with requirements of the State Rules 15 NCAC 2H.0217, Senate Bill
1217, the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the General Permit; (3)
the farm operation's waste management system is being operated properly under
the direction of a Certified Operator; (4) the required records are being kept; (5)
there are no signs of seepage, erosion, and/or runoff. The following deficiencies
were observed during the inspection.
➢ Overapplication of animal waste in excess of the Plant Available Nitrogen Rate
set our in your CAWMP for the receiving crop(s) was noted in the irrigation
records (IRR-1 & IRR-2).
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889
Telephone 252/946PA81 FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Moss Hill Farm
Facility No. 25-38
February 3, 1999
➢ Failed to have the required waste analysis. The wastewater must be sampled
within sixty (60) days of application. It is suggested to collect a sample for
analysis every 120 days to meet the requirement.
➢ The CAWMP should include a copy of the operation & maintenance plan, site
evaluation, hazard classification, and the irrigation design & parameters, if
available.
It is very important as the owner and the Operator in Charge that you resolve
these aforementioned deficiencies and any other problems that may arise, as
soon as possible. For additional assistance, please contact your Technical
Specialist. Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the
responsibility and liability of any violations that have resulted or may result from
these deficiencies.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during the inspection_ Should
you have further questions or comments regarding this inspection, do not
hesitate to call at [phone], ext. 321.
Sincerely,
. Ua a%--
ihne B. Cullom
Environmental Specialist
cc: Pr. Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms
Greene County SWCD Office
Greene County %CCES Office
DSWC-WaRQ
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Facility Number �® Date of Inspecti
Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
p Registered 0 Certified p Applied for Permit p Permitted p of perabana Date Last Operated:
Farm Name: Moan 11.Farm____.__.____—_._______._ County: Craven WARD
Owner Name: Jones Phone No:
Facility Contact:.._._._.__........_-..__......_.....__.___.._._Title:_..._.__.___..._.______.._..._.__. Phone No:.______�,,.,,_.__
Mailing Address: 16311SRiver.Rd............ ....... ......_...._.___....... ..... ......... ._........ Yaaccb-a..XC.._.... _._.............
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Onsite Representative: CarsonJmtCx.................. _..........._.... _.._...... __....... ................. fi tegrator:Murphy..Family.Earmc_.............._..................
Certified Operator: Warren.C_...._................_... Jones .__........... __...._....................... Operator Certification Number:1h330........ ...
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Location of Farm:
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Latitude ©•©1 Longitude ©•©�®�
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Swine Capacity. Population Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population
® Wem to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Firmh
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p arrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Fmuh
❑ t is
❑ Boars
Number of Lagoons / Holding Foods'
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Total Design Capacity
Total SSLW
1. Are there any buff that need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes ON.
2. Is my discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes ENO
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWty
❑ Yes ❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gel/nim?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWty
❑ Yes ❑ No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from my part ofthe operation?
❑ Yes ®No
4. Were there my adverse impacts to the waters ofthe State other than from a discharge?
p Yes ®No
5. Does my part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
❑ Yes ENO
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes ENO
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
❑ Yes ENO
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aci ity Number; 25-38 Date of inspection
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
p Yes
® No
Structures (1,agoons,Hold g Ponds, Flush Fits. etch
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
13 Yes
® No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
Structure 6
Identifier:
Freeboard (ft): 3.3
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
p Yes
N No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
p Yes
® No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
p Yes
R No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
p Yes
® No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
U Yes
p No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type .. .... CoastalAermmu&Grass.... .............. -................................................_.........------........
15. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
p Yes
® No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
p Yes
®No
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
E3 Yes
® No
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
p Yes
®No
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
p Yes
Z No
21. Did ReviewerAnspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
p Yes
®No
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
13 Yes
i No
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
p Yes
N No
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
p Yes
®No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
p Yes
p No
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Reviewer/Inspector Name
ReviewerAnspector Signature: y 6 - V e an Date:

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I, NORWOOD MARTIN KAYO, REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR
Na L-1546, CERTIFY TO NE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOVING
AS INDICATED THUS, �
____�,A. THAT THIS PLAT IS OF A SURVEY THAT CREATED A
SUBDIVISMN OF LAND WITHIN THE AREA OF THE COUNTY OR
MUNICIPALITY THAT HAS AN ORDINANCE THAT REGULATES
PARCELS OF LAND.
THAT THIS PLAT IS OF A SURVEY THAT IS LOCATED IN SUCH
PORTION OF A COUN`fY OR MUNICIPALITY THAT IS UNREGULATED
AS TO AN ORDINANCE THAT REGULATES PARCELLS OF LAND.
THAT THIS PLAT 1113F A SURVEY OF AN EXISTING PARCEL OR
fj PARCELS OF LAND..
_ 1CwIL THAT THIS PLAT IS 13F A SURVEY OF ANOTHER CATEGORY, SUCH
AS THE RECOMBINATION OF EXISTING PARCELS, A COURT -
ORDERED SURVEY OF OTHER EXECPTION TO THE DEFINITION
❑F SUBDIVLS'ION. ' .
THAT THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO -THIS SURVEYOR IS SUCH
THAT I AM.'UNABLE TO MAKE A DETERMINATION TO THE BEST OF
PROFESSIONAL ABILITY AS TO PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN
(A) THUOUGH (D) ABOVE,
NURWOOD NART3N MAY REGISTERCD LAND SURVEYOR
REGISTRATIONI NUMBER L-1346
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I, HCIRWO.,D MARTIN NATO, CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAT WAS DRAWN
UNDER MY DIRECTMN AND SUPERVISION FROM AN ACTUAL SURVEY (A
DEED DESCRIPTMN RECORDED IN BOOK
PAGE >) THAT THE ERRCKR OF CLOSURE AS CALCULATED 8Y
LATITUDES AND DEPARTURES IS 1t 20,000 t THAT THE BOUNDARIES
NOT SURVETH ARE SHOVN AS BROKER LINES PLATTED FROM INFOR-
MATON FOUND IN BOOK PAGE hV41) THAT THIS PLAT
WAS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE G.S. 47-30, AS AMENED.
WITNESS MY ORIGINAL SIGNATURE, REGISTRATION NUMBER AND SEAL
THIS F4 DAY .JULY ,A.D. 1"7.
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SURVEYOR
REGISTRATION NUMBER L-1546
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NCIRIH CAROLINA, BEAUFORT COUNTY
I, A NOTARY PUBLIC OF THE CCIUNTY AND STATE AFORESAID, CERTIFY,
THAT NORWLIiD MARTIN MAYO, A REGISTERED LAND SURVEYOR,
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFOK MF THIS DAY AND ACKNOVLEDGF_'D
THE EXECUTION OF THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT, WITNESS MY HAND
AND OFFICIAL STAMP OR SEAL, THIS 24 DAY CIF AAY .1997.
NUTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 12-22-97
NORTH CAROLINA,
T11E FORI.GOING CERTIFICATE OF ANNETTE M. MAYU, A
NOTARY PUBLIC OF BEAUFORT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, IS
CERTIFIED TO BE CORRECT,
FILED FOR REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF
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Carson Jones
"Moss Hill Site"
(919) 946-3e69 (919) 633-6?32
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