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HomeMy WebLinkAbout240013_HISTORICAL_20171231NUH 1 H LAHULINA Department of Environmental Qual II RIMA OWEN 4R North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Govemor Gaye D- Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Dear Gaye D. Crowther: Division of Water Quality Charles Wakild, P. E. Director December 21, 2012 D 9,aggman E� V tary DEC 2 l 202 Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240013 Seawright Farms Animal Waste Management -System Columbus County The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on December 20, 2012. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement for the lagoon at the Seawright Farm facility. Due to the amount of treatment volume available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2017. The next sludge survey for the lagoon at this facility should be performed before December 31, 2017. Please retain this letter and keep it with your farm records for reference. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please call me at 919-807-6341 if you have any questions. ,Si�cerely, �r J. R. Joshi Animal Feeding Operations Unit cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Permit File AWS240013 AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604 Phone: 919.807-64641 FAX: 919-807-6496 Internet: www.ncwaterguallty.org NofthCarolina An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Adnn Employer ; AA NCDEN North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coieen H. Sullins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary August 27, 2009 Gaye D. Crowther Seawright Farms, Inc 1200 Big Avenue Rd Tabor City, NC 28463 Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240013 Seawright Farms, Inc Animal Waste Management System Columbus County Dear Gaye D. Crowther: - The Division of Water Quality (Division).received your sludge survey information, oh, August 14,=,.. -•20.09. With the survey results, you;requested an extension of the: sludge survey requirement fbr , the lagoon at.the .Seawright Farms, Inc facility: :; Due to the amounts of treatment volume available, the Division agrees that a sludge ,survey is not needed until 2012. Thank you for your attention to this matter. ,if you have any questions, please call meat, 919) 715-6937. Sincerely, Miressa D. Garoma Animal Feeding Operations Unit cc:rtetone Central Files AUG 3 1 2009 BY: 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Location: 512 N. Salisbury St Raley h, North Carolina 27604 One. Phone: 919-07-63M FAX: 9:9-807-6492 E Customer Service: 1-677-623-6748 orffi` -o na Internet wwvr.nctvatPrq€€a-liiy.ory ��� An Equal Opw, Waity, , h�miatiue Action Employer Az, 0v/-3 PRODUCER: Gaye Crowther LOCATION: 1200 Big Avenue Rd. Tabor City, NC 28463 TELEPHONE: (910) 653 3359 TYPE OPERATION: Farrow - wean NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 3500 sows (Design Capacity) 1000 finishing 400 nursery The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Nominally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind Conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. 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. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 21-11.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. RECEIVED / DENR i DWG] Aquifer Protection Section Page 1 MAR 10 2009 S'TE UTIQLAN ix (tons) waste/animal/year = 21,350.0 (tons) wastelyear. men (PAN) Produced Per Year Ibs. PANlanimaUyear = 14,392.0 Ibs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. . irrafivP Tech amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate apply the waste in a timely manner Tyl .needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and Table 1': ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of Per Acre Utilized ADDlicatlon 111 *This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation. NOTE. 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 North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 T a, Rr f � Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE hw (Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see Required Specification 21) Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Type Per Acre* Utilized Application Total - * See footnote for Table 1. Totals from above Tables Acres Lbs. N Utilized Table 1 99.77 20,032.00 Table 2 Total 99.77 20,032.00 Amount of N Produced 14,392.00 *see narrative Surplus or Deficit 5,640.00 NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge of agronomic rates The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrient or other elements. Page 3 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. Field Soil Type No. Application of Waste by Irrigation Crop Application Application Rate (in/Hrl Amount (In.) 1,2 Grifton Fescue 0.4 1 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 LynchburgLynchbuEg Fescue 0.5 1 18,19,20,21 22,23,24 10,11,12 Rains Fescue 0.4 1 13,14,15,16 IMeggett I Fescue 0.4 1 17, __ - THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY L.nrMR OR SLURRY. Your facility is designed -for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6 MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation *see le -goon design. Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. Narrative of operation: This plan is based on wetted acres. This plan allows rarazina on all fields. *The PAN production shown in this plan is based on actual numbers as shown in the irrigation records for 1998,1999, and 2000. Based on the pumping records, the most PAN that has been applied in total by this farm was in 1999, when 14,392 lbs PAN was applied. For the purposes of this plan, the actual PAN applied in 1999 was used in the PAN produced calculation. Grower should continue to monitor fresh water usage and lagoon anal rs� is to insure that neither goes up drastically. Verification of the PAN production used are available at the farm in the form of IRR2 record forms. Page 4 VV WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN 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 the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to property 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. Anknai waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop ywktds 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 nubients. 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 FGTG 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 such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies- 8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen_ Page 5 ' WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 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 potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. 11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner. 14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by 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 courses 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. Page 6 i WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN - - REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 17 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 18 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. 19 Animal waste can be used in a rogation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it should only be applied pre plant with no further applications animal waste during the crop season. 20 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 21 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 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. 22 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. Page 7 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT Name of Farm Seawright Farm Owner/ Manager Agreement I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state 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 OEM upon request. Name of Facility Owner: Gaye Crowther (Please print) Signature: Date: v I U a Name of Manager (If different from owner): Signature: Date: Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Kraig A. Westerbeek Affiliation: Murphy Family Farms Address (Agency): SignaturE P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION AGREEMENT (Needed only if additbnal land has to be leased, etc.) I, , hereby give permission to apply animal waste from his Waste Utilization System on of my land for the duration of time shown below. acres I understand that this waste contains nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, and other trace elements and when property applied should not harm my land or crops. I also understand that the use of waste will reduce my needed for commercial fertilizer, Adjacent Landowner: Waste Producer: Technical Representative. SWCD Representative: Date: Date: Date: Date. Term of Agreement: , 19 to , 20 (Minimum of Ten Years on Cost Shared Items) (See Required Speciicatlon No. 2) Page 9 4 V1�ASTE UTIL TION PLA �.° ; ._ � Table 9: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Twe Per Acre* Utilized Aaalication T5064 1 Grifton Fescue -Graz 190 3.18 604.2 August -July T5064 2 Grlfiton Fescue -Graz 190 3.16 600.4 August -July T5064 3 Lynchbur Fescue -Graz 190 3.16 600.4 August -July T5064 4 LynGhbur Fescue -Graz 190 3.05 579.5 August -July T5064 5 Lynchbur Fescue -Graz 190 5.62 1067.8 August -July T5064 6 L chbur Fescue -Graz 190 5.27 1001.3 August - July T5064 7 Lynchbur Fescue -Graz 190 4.09 777.1 August - July T5064. 8 Lynchbur Fescue -Graz 190 4.16 790.4 August -July T5064.- 9 Ly2chbur Fescue -Graz 190i 5.46 1037.4 August - July T5064 10 Rains - Fescue-Grazq 190 5.581 1060.2 August - July T5064 11 Rains _ Fescue-Graz4 190 4.76 904.4 August - July T5064 12 Rains Fescue-Graz4 190 4.24 805.6 August -July T5064 13 Me ett Fescue -Graz 175 5.67 992.25 August - July T5064 14 Meggett Fescue-Graz4 175 4.11 719.25 August - July T5064 15 Meggett Fescue -Graz 175 3.00 525 August - July T5064 16 Meggett Fescue -Graz 175 4.17 729.75 'August -July T5064 17 Meggett Fescue -Graz 175 3.70 647.5 August - July T5064 18 Lynchbur. Fescue -Graz 190 3.91 742.9 August -July T5064 19 Lynchburl Fescue -Graz 190 4.39 834.1 August - Jury T5064 20 LynGhburl Millet (G) 187 4.53 847.11 March -Sept. T5064 21 Lynchbur Millet G) 187 2.98 557.26 March -Sept. T5064 22 ILynchbur Millet (G) 187 5.01 936.87 March -Sept T5064 23 Lynchbur Millet G 187 3.16 590.92 March -Sept. T5064 24 Lynchbur Millet G 1871 3.38 632.06 March -Sept. T5064 20-24 Lynchburi Small Grain 75 19.1 1429.5 Sept -April r ha TOTAL 99.8 20,013 Page 10 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 JV Er) Gaye D Crowther JUN 2 6 2007 Seawright Farms, Inc. 1200 Big Ave Rd Tabor City, NC 28463-1200 BY: Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240013 Seawright Farms, Inc. Animal Waste Management System Columbus County Dear Gaye D Crowther: In accordance with your application received on 23-Tan-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Gaye D Crowther, 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 Seawright Farms, Inc., located in Columbus County, with an animal capacity of no greater than the following swine annual averages: Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 1000 Boar/Stud: 0 Wean to Feeder: 400 Farrow to Wean: 3500 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 Internet: www.ncwatgqualitv.org Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard An Equal opportun4iAffirmative Action Employer- 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper NorthCarolina ,N"UM AY Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: (919) 733-3221 Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: (919) 7I5-0588 Fax 2: (919) 715-6048 Customer Service: (877) 623-6748 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 MRCS 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 Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910-395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733- 3221. Sincerely, for Coleen H. Sullins Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package) cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc°s) Columbus County Health Department Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section AFO Unit Central Files Permit File AWS240013 ©�0 w AD 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 October 19, 2007 Gaye D Crowther RECEIVEID Seawright Farms, Inc OCT 2 3 Z007 1200 Big Ave Rd Tabor City, NC 28463 Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates Certificate of Coverage No, AWS240013 Seawright Farms, Inc Animal Waste Management System Columbus County Dear Gaye D Crowther: The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on October 10, 2007. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement for the lagoon at the Seawright Farms, Inc facility not to be required until 2009. Due to the amounts of treatment volume available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2009. The results of the 2009 sludge survey are to be submitted by March 1, 2010_ Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please call me at (919) 715-6937. Sincerely, 71X� Miressa D. Garoma Soil Scientist cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Central Files Northcarolina ,Naturally Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Internet: www.ncwateraualitv.ore Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Empbyer 50% Recycledfl0°% Post Consumer Paper Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: (919) 733-3221 Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: (919) 715-0588 Fax 2: (919) 715-6048 Customer Service: (877) 623-6748 O�pFARpL Michael F. Easley, Govemor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Envirorim"t and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality Apri17, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED RECEIPT #7002 2410 0003 0274 6402 Gaye D. Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 RE: Sludge Survey Testing Dates Facility # 24-13 Columbus County Dear Gaye D. Crowther: .4, , -- - AVll I I cuut) ME The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your sludge survey information on February 24, 2005. With your results, you requested that a sludge survey for the lagoon at the Seawright Farm not be required until 2007. Due to the amount of treatment volume available, DWQ agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2007. The results of the 2007 sludge survey are to be submitted with the Annual Certification Form that will be due on March 1, 2008. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please call me at (919) 715-6185. Sincerely, Keith Larick Animal Feeding Operations Unit cc: File# 24-13 Chester Cobb, Wilmington Regional Office No"` Carolina lrrndil Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Internet: http://h2a.enr.state.nc.us 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 An Equal OpportunitylAffirmative Action Employer— 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper Phone (919) 733-3221 Customer Service Fax (919)715-0588 1-877-623-6748 Fax (919)715-6049 UI ANIMAL FACILITYN' ANUALCyERTIFICATION FORM Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number A CA � 7- q6/3 county p A, m b U S Year 200 Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) S e 0�wr; �^►� � J Operator in Charge for this Facility G�Yf- . & o W' T k e.,R Certification # 16 4 (p Land plication of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part 11 and proceed to the certification. Also. if animal waste was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled. Part I : Facility Information: 1. Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls Y(piease check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): 4— Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP 99, (-Q3 2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls 41ease check the appropriate box) on which land application occurred during the year: I q- Total Acres on which waste was applied 9 9 6 3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites: 13 . (ct 4 5 . '�-S 4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and the permit: 6 4 } , 0 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 gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box) 6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year: 3 S(Dws no '6oar,5+9 F;�ti sh �n 4Sq 1Nu r e.r 7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at y one time during the previous year: Largest �i 20 5 W &\o 60ar-_5 "bS4 Nun Smallest '35 OW 5 V� Fi sk' n �S U r.5e r (These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit mit on the number of animals at the 'facility" is 'die aniivai averugr_ riwnbers) l 8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: M LA1- p h VBDyV r1 L L C Part 1Q: Facility Status: IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE. 1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during Yes ❑ No the past calendar year. ,F AFACF 3-14-03 tAAR 0 29p4 1 SE�iIOk i W ���R Q pltiance fin. �pil-p�c�te8sa� 2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from Vyes ❑ No the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sines) during the past calendar year. 3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past Vyes ❑ No calendar year. ,% 4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during 2 Yes ❑ No the past calendar year. 5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the Yes ❑ No levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year. /� 6. All lapd aipplication equipme t was calif r ted at least once during the past calendar year. ❑ Yes 2' No 7. S ul d �-t� or, S .f t�'f �►/ �� E G0.1 i r e-s b y ,4 61 2- C1 D g accumulation in all lagoons did not excee the 121rn for w c the lagoon ,� f Yes ❑ No was designed or reduce the Iagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume fco�r which the lagoon was designed. 1 d 1 Ll- / 5ILA Survey w0l be. �r-,�� Lay Apr � "07 8. A copy orr�[nne Annual Sludge Suryy Norm IorAldld Yis fa pity is attached to this Certafication.�, des ❑ No S (�01 ifs Snv sy w�' e eA peed ortn e erg '��� ra1k 1©as turin the E Yes ❑ No 9. Annu s � s anysi were pe ormed oneach receiving g past calendar year. 10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year? V Yes ❑ No 11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's es ❑ No permit during the past calendar year. 12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during VYes ❑ 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 VYes ❑ No sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with the facility's permit. 14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were 2 Yes ❑ No maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year. "I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations_" ermittee Name and Title (type or print) Signature of Perrnitt e Date 5AM E Signature of Operator in Charge Date (if different from Permittee) AFACF 3-14-03 2 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 trade within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at (919) 733-5083 ext. 502. Sincerely, (t' for Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package) cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's) Columbus County Health Department Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District Permit File NCA224013 Permit File AWS2440013 NDPU Files O� W A Michael F. Easley, Govemor Rp William G. Ross Jr-, SecretaF,f North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resourc4s CO 7 j Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director O Division of Water Quality � April 9, 2003 Gaye Crowther Seawright 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City NC 28463 Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA224013 Seawright Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Columbus County Dear Gaye Crowther: 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 December 30, 2002, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Gaye Crowther, 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 AWS240013 to operate under State Non -Discharge Permit AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management of animal waste from the Seawright, located in ColumbusCounty, with an animal capacity of no greater than an annual average of 400 Wean to Feeder, 1000 Feeder to Finish, 3500 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 monitoring conditions in this hermit. The Devices to Automatically Stoo IrriRation 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 Customer Service Center An Equal Opportunity Action Employer Internet httpJ/h2o.enr,state.nc.us/ndpu Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919)715-6048 Telephone 1 800 623-i748 50%q recycledVl0%o post -consumer paper t PRO UCER: Gjaye Crowther LOC ?'tone: 1200 Big Avenue Rd. Tabor City, NC 28463 TEL�PHONE: 1,910) 653 3369 TYPE OPERATION: 'Farrow - wean NUM 3ER OF ANIMALS: A50o sows (Desi n Capacity) 1000 finishing doo nursery The waste from your anirpal facility must be !and applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or group- water. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to red a the amount of corimercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to bE applied. This wart utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be anal zed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plan nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. 5evral factors are impohtant in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the ertiiizer value of th� waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe man er. Always apply +aste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient cont nt of the waste, qo not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they hav16 different infiltration rates, teaching potentials, cation exchange capi icaies, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroc ing at greater than :�5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be appl ed to land eroding all up to 10 tons per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is r fining, or when the purface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to suit ce waters which is dot allowed under DEM regu►ations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift ;and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for cro production and to educe the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied Ito bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the was a or disking will congerve nutrients and reduce Odor problems. T' a estimated acres neoded to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acrgage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from youi waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling tec n ques, preparation, end transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. Thi waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H. 213 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Page 1 50 animals X f (tons) waste/animal/year = 21,350.0 (tons) waste/year. it of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year aQQ animals X 2,937.E Ibs. PANianimallyear 5ta 633) i 14,392.0 Ibs. PAN/year. (PAN from N C. Tech Appll,ing the above amo nt of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate squi meat to apply the wv ste in a timely manner The foliowing acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crap to be grown, and surface application: i Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER f Tr ct Pull I Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs.. N Month of No. +voe Per Acre Utilizer) Application Ell ����� ��—■moo Total j i *ThA N Is from animal waste only. if nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are app fed, they must be acc unted for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation. NO , The applicator i� cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N req& irements. Beginnin0i In 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of NorthC Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. ThiI plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 Tabl�2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see Required Specification 2]) Tr ct Field Spil Crop No. TV6A a NO aal Dofnote for Table 1, Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of Per Acre* Utilized Application Total I Totals from above Tables � r Acres Lbs. N Utilized 0 Table 1 99.77 18,641.00 Table 2 O Total 99.77 18,641.00 0 Amount of N Produced i4,392.Ot1 'see narra;it v Surplus or Deficit 4,249.fl0 z I i =: The Waste Utilizai ors Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at 7onmc rates. The stud a will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over cation of nutrient or otter elements. IIPage 3 E See i ttached map showin the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. 1 Application of Waste by Irrigation i field Soil Type Crop Application Application l a. Rate InIHr Amount(in.) 1,2 Grifton Fe cue 0.4 1 3,4,5 5,7, ,9 Lynchburg Fe cue 0.5 1 18,1 ,20,21 22,2 ,24 10,1 ,12 Rains Fe cue 0.4 1 13,1 ,15,' 6 Me ett Fe cue 0.41 1 17, THIS ABL� IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL E NEEDED FOR DRY LIT -TER OR SLURRY. Your facility is designed fof IN days of temporary storage and the temporary storage taus be Ltemoved on the average of once every $ MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of w iste being stored in youlr structure exceed Elevation 'see lagoon design. E E Cali the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and; Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assi tande in determining te amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to appi Vingthe waste. Nar�ativ� of operation. This plaris based on watts acres. This plan allows grazing on all fields. *Thi PAIV production show in this plan is based on actual numbers as shown in the irri ation re ds r 1998, 1999, an 2000. Based on the um in records, the most PAN that has been ap ed i total b this farm life a5 in 1999, when 14,392 Ibs PAN was a ed. For the purposes # this plan, the actual PAN a lied in 1999 was used in the PAN pro uce calculation. Gro should continue to monitor fresh water usage and lagoon analysis to' urelthat neither oes drastically. Verification of the PAN production used are available at t Wm in the form of IRF12 record forms. Page 4 _ f� / (yam.•]: � .: g REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animai 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. x "here must be d cumentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, hershe shall provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an updatli 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. I � I F Animal waste shy it be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on Ooil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level s of management) unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other nutrients r 4, Animal waste shiiall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste I may be applied $ 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 - 011ter Strip). Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should not be a;lplied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field. 4 When animal w ste 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 The broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.) i Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur Eoffsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies. I Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfal' events, or when the surface is frozen_ i Page 5 REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Animal waste sh I'll be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with aste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. Waste nutrients slhall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for lieaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a 4uitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shalt not be app ed more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. i Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimilter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a 4wine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and from any p .rennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than Iswine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer thin 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips). I Animal waste stroll not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the laijdowner. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. Animal waste I all not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or byover-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 courses no runoff or drift from the site. Domestic and in1dustnal waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shal not be discharged into the animal waste management system. Page 6 REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 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. Animal waste cam be used in a rotation that inciudes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it Aould only be applied pre plant with no further applications animal waste during the crop season. Highly visible morkers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to malotain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maxim4m storage volume for waste storage ponds. Waste shall be tasted 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 eiement. Zinc a0d copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used v hen 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 years. �oultry 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. Dead animais vi 11 be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. i i Page 7 � # I Name of Farm: 1 Seawright Farm k OwnerfManage� Agreement I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named abo�e. 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 b� submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals aro stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste fr m this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 5-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at thle office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request. Name of FacilityOwner: G (please print) Crowther Signature: Date: Name of Manaegor (If different from owner): Signature: Date: Name of Techniipal Specialist: (Aleaseprino , Kraig A. Westerbeek Affiliation: Murphy Family Farms i Address (Agengy): Signature: P.Q. Box 759 Rose Hill. NC Date: -5/7/b/ Page 8 T 'Table 1: f Field Soil Crop I No. Twe ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER labs. N Acres Lbs. N Per Acre` Utilized Montt? of AoPlication 1 lGrifton az 190 3.18 $04.2 August - Jul $ 2 Grifton az 190 3.16 600.4 August -July 5 3 L r�ttbu re=scue-Graz t40 3.16 80Q.4 - ru5 4 !, ntbuaz 190 3.05 579.5 A ust -T5 5 L chburaz 1$0 5.62 1067.8 August - Jury T' 6 L nchbu escue-Graz 190 5.27 1001.3 A - J T L nchbu Fescue -Graz 1g0 4.09 777A A Lat - J 8 L nchbu escue-Graz ISO 4.16 790.4 - juty 5 9 L nchbu escue-Graz 190 5.46 1037.4PA 5 10 Rains escue-Graz 190 5.56 1060.211 Rains a -Graz 190 4.78 904.412 Rains esGue-Graz 1'90 4.2�4 $05.613 M eft escue-Graz 175 5.67 992.25 14 Me en e5ctee-Graz 175 4.11 719.25 August - J 4 15 M ett escue-Graz 175 3.00 525 ,augum - J!! 16 M ett escue-Graz 175 4.17 729.75 A ust • J 5 17 M ett escue-Graz 17'5 3.70 647.5 a tm Ju 18 L nCttbu escue-Graz 190 3.91 7419 _ August • J 19 L chbu escue-Graz 190 4.39 834.1 a -July 20 L nchtw escue-Graz 190 4.53 860.7 A ust - M T 21 L nchbu escue-Graz 190 2.98 566.2 A _ Juty It 22 L nchbu Fescue -Graz 190 5.01 951.9 August - J t 23 L nchbu Fescue -Graz 190 3.16 60if.4 ust - jut _ 24 L nchbu Fescue -Graz 190 3.38 842.2 at - jury TOTAL 99.8 18,641 Page 10 F k--b - Za- 00 03 : 10P E nv i rochtm-m 910 392 4424 P _ 04 Fe7nvirlochem' �M CQNSUL.TENG CHERMSTS Customer: -- NCDENR-DWQ 127 N. Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Atin: Brian Wrenn Date Sampled: 02/16/00 Sampled By: Brian Wrenn S'l REAM: Environmental Chemists, Inc. 660? Windmill Way • Wilmington- North Carolina 2R4(15 (910) 392-0223 (Lab) • (910) 392-4424 (Faxi EcitcmW@anl.com NCDENR: DWQ CERTIFICATE #94. DL.S CERTIFICATE #37729 REPORT OF ANALYSIS Date of Report: February 28, 2000 Purchase Order #: Report Number: 0-0502 Report To: Brian Wrenn PARAMETER Sample ID 1 2 3 Lab ID # 1257 # 1258 # 1259 Fecal Coliforrm, colonies/100ml 34,000 42 8200 Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen, NO., + NUi - N mg/L 5.69 0.26 0.14 Ammonia Nitrogen, NH rN, mg& 119 1.3 10.7 Total ICejcldahl Nitrogen, TKN mg/L 179.2 2.4 11.6 Total Phospborus, P mg/L 11.1 0.22 1.19 Reviewed b ` and approved for release to the client. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC 0 a Sample Collection and Chain of Custody Client: o c ��- N k- Collected B Sample Tvne: I - Influent. E = Effluent. W =Well. = Stream. O =Soil. SL= Sludge Other- 4 N et 4 N fn O s U 0 ,r t w 6602 WindmiL Way Wilmington, NC 28445 Phone: (910) 392-0223 Fax. (910) 392-4424 Sample Identification Collection IP DATE TIIa TEMP e . so 3 0 "- . n z PRESERVATION �►�vA1.Ys1s xQvas rED a 0 � C hU�Yi 5 G Z :R� L� C �n Y `19A I n cd; G 2 S'D C rz + �j ii �.1t'14'h Cro ZrlA ✓ -ZcUt r IM G c C +1� . G P G G C P _ G C G P G G C P G G NOTICE — DECHLORMATION : Samples for Ammonia, TKN, Cyanide, Phenol, and Bacteria must be dechlorinated 0.2ppm or less in the field at the time of collection. See reverse side for instructions. Transfer T, Relinquished By. , Date/Time Received By. natelTime 2. Temperature when Received: 1'z`v Accepted: V KejecVd: Resample Requested: Delivered By: Received By: coca Time: - - Comments: 2L- / 3 F 707 --177- CONSULTING CHEMISTS Customer: NCDENR-DWQ 127 N. Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Attn: Brian Wrenn Date Sampled: 02/16/00 Sampled By: Brian Wrenn STREAM: Environmental Chemists, Inc. 6602 Windmill Way • Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 (910) 392-0223 (Lab) • (910) 392-4424 (Fax) EchemW@aol.com NCDENR: DWQ CERTIFICATE #94, DLS CERTIFICATE #37729 Date of Report: February 28, 2000 Purchase Order #: Report Number: 0-0502 REPORT OF ANALYSIS Report To: Brian Wrenn PARAMETER Sample ID 1 2 3 Lab ID # 1257 # 1258 # 1259 Fecal Coliform, colonies/100ml 34,000 42 8200 Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen, NO3 + N% - N mg/L 5.69 0.26 0.14 Ammonia Nitrogen, NHrN, mg/L 119 1.3 10.7 Total Kejeldahl Nitrogen, TKN mg/L 179.2 2.4 11.6 Total Phosphorus, P mgAL 11.1 0.22 1.19 (---w Reviewed b and approved for release to the client. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC 61h� -..09A Sample Collection and Chain of Custody Client: G '- N'CZ - GJE6 Q Collected By: r Sample Tvpe: I = Influent. E = Effluent. W =Well. =Stream. O =Soil. SL-- Sludge Other: 6602 Windmill Way Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: (910) 392-0223 Fax: (910) 392-4424 Sample Identification Collection a 4 U a' " PRESERVATION ANALYSIS REQUESTED - o o p DATE TIME TEMP 1 F � 2• '�� C �2. �� Cri. ` I M hU�vi G Z6 p2=� C G 2 F C 43&- CCj ZtPA �/' -ccu,� ' rC G v G P G G C P G G C P G G C_ P G G NOTICE — DECFILORINATION : Samples for Ammonia, TKN, Cyanide, Phenol, and Bacteria must be dechlorinated 0.2 ppm, or less in the field at the time of collection. See reverse side for instructions. Transfer Relinquished By: Date/Time Received By: Datefrime 1. 2. Temperature w1w Received: 1 • Z°U Accepted: ejec d: Resample Requested: B Delivered y: _ Received By: Dater i Le Uo Time: Comments: rs,. IMPORTANT NOTICE North Carolina Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is strictly enforcing EPA regulations for sample collection and preservation. Client Must Provide the Following Information i. SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION (Container Associated with requested testing) 2. SAMPLE TYPE (Composite, Grab, Water, Soil, etc.) 3. DATE COLLECTED 4. TIME COLLECTED 5. SAMPLE COLLECTOR. 6. PRESERVATION (Including Temperature and pH) Temperature _Samples MUST be refrigerated or received on ice between 2 and G° C. Samples received within two (2) hours of collection must show a downward trend. Therefore, please record temperature at collection. in space provided on collection sheet. pH : _A two (2) hour limit to chemically preserve samples by pH adjustment is allowed, except for metals samples reported to the Groundwater Section which must be acidified at the time of collection. DECHLORINATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: DO NOT Mix thiosulfate with acid in bottle before collecting sample as a violent reaction will occur. Dechlorinatin Samples that Require Acid Preservation 1. Add 4-5 granules of thiosulfate to a bottle with no acid preservative ( unpreserved BOD/TSS bottle). 2. After mixing to disslove the thiosulfate, pour half of the sample into a bottle containing acid as a preservative ( Ammoniall`KN) 3. Then completely fill both bottles with fresh sample. The Laboratory will verify and document the above requested information. ref. NCAC 2H.0805 (a) (7) QM " At any time a laboratory.receives samples which do not meet sample collection, holding time, or preservation requirements, the laboratory must notify the sample collector or cheat and secure another sample if possible. If another sample cannot be secured, the original sample may be analyzed, but the results reported must be qualified with the nature of the infraction(s). And the laboratory must notify the State Laboratory about the infraction(s). The notification must include a statement indicating corrective actions taken to prevent the problem for future samples. ref. NCAC 2H.0805 (a) (7) (N)_ " State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Jaynes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Gaye Crowther Seawright 1200 Bic Avenue Road Tabor City NC 28463 Dear Gaye Crowther: 1 � • OM OL NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES December 30, 1999 Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping Animal Waste Management System Facility Number 24-13 Columbus County This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers. Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRR1, IItR2, DRY], DRY2, DRYS, SLUR I, SLUR2, SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an appropriate enforcement action. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting requirement. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the DWQ staff at (919) 733-5083 ext. 571. Sincere , Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Wilmington Regional Office Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10%a post -consumer paper A It State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary July 24, 1998 MEMORANDUM TO: Dennis Ramsey, Environmental Supervisor Water Quality, Non -discharge Branch. • • A&T N� NCDENR -ENWRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES FROM: Rick Shiver, Water Quality Regional Supervisor - Wilming-ton Regional Office SUBJECT: Enforcement Report Seawright Farms, Inc. Facility Number: 24-13 Columbus County Attached please find the subject enforcement report which was prepared by Messers. David Holsinger and Andrew Helminger of the Wilmington Regional Office. The report concludes that Seawright Farms, Inc. violated Title 15A NCAC 2H .0217, by failing to follow its certified animal waste management plan. It is recommended that appropriate civil penalties be assessed in accordance with NCGS 143-215.6A (a)(6). In addition, it is recommended that the Division consider further proceedings to revoke the facility's deemed permitted status, requiring it to obtain an individual nondischarge permit. If you have any further questions, please contact me at 910-395-3900. ATTACHMENTS cc: Wilmington Regional Office 127 North Cardinal Dr., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone 910-395-3900 FAX 910-350-2004 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper 10 State of North Carolina A Department of Environmentf and Natural Resources�''�" Wilmington Regional Office NCDENR James B.Hunt, Jr., Governor NORTH CAROLiNA DE-ARTME:NT of ENwRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Division of Water Quality January 22, 1998 Certified Mail # Z 312 648 576 Return Receipt Requested Gaye Crowther Seawright 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Seawright Facility Number: 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: y You are hereby notified that Seawright, which has been permitted to have a nondischarge permit for an animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217, has been -found to be in violation of its 211 .0217 Permit. On January 15, 1998, in response to a complaint, staff from the Wilmington Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected your animal operation and the lagoon serving this operation. Excessive ponding of animal waste and runoff from the spray field was observed. Animal waste from the spray field had entered the adjacent farm ditches. These ditches lead to an unnamed tributary of Big Creek which drains into the River Swamp of the Wacammaw River Basin. This is a violation of your certified waste management plan. As was discussed with your on -site manager, the remaining waste should be pumped back into your lagoon to prevent further discharge. In addition, immediate actions should be taken to cease further runoff of waste from the spray field and ensure that the application of waste never occurs on spray fields under conditions which may result in a runoff event. The Division of Water Quality may proceed to revoke Seawright's permit. The following conditions must be completed: 1. Immediately eliminate the discharge of wastewater and/or list actions to correct the noted violations. 127 North Cardinal Dr., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone 910-395-3900 FAX 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled110% post -consumer paper i Gaye Crowther January 22, 1998 Page 2 2. Make any modifications needed to ensure there will be no future discharges. To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within seven (7) days. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing its deemed permitted status and being required to obtain an individual nondischarge permit. Please be advised that this assessment does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violations. When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing. If`you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact. Andy Helminger or Dave Holsinger at 910-395-3900_ Sincerely, C)'�' Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor cc: Donna Register, Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation Sandra Weitzel, N.C. Division of Soil and Water Conservation Audrey Oxindine, N.C. Division of Soil and Water Conservation Neil Floyd, Columbus County Environmental Health Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms DWQ Operations Branch File Wilmin an Files .. SAWQSIAN YA124-13.N0V State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary May 29, 1998 !-,ERTIFFED MAIL Z 317 648 602 RETURN RECEIPT EIPT REQUESTED Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 A1 • • 1W,J NCDENR ENFVIRQNtMEN7 AND N,u-uPzAL RESOURCES 4' Subject: NOTICE OF RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Seawright Facility Number: 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: This letter is to notify you that the VXTilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering submittal of a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violation of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2H, Section .0217(d). On January 15, 1998, excessive ponding of animal waste and runoff from the spray field was observed at your animal facility. Animal waste from the spray field had entered the adjacent farm ditches. These ditches lead to an unnamed tributary of Big Creek, classified as Class "C-Swamp" Waters of the State. This incident is a violation of your certified waste management plan. If you have an explanation for this violation that you wish to present, please respond in writing to me within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. Your explanation will be reviewed, and if an _ _ enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. David Holsinger, or myself at the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor CC'. Compliance Section Wilmington Files SAWQS\A. YA\24-13n2.R0E 127 North Cardinal Dr., Wilmington, North Carolina 28445 Telephone 910-395-3900 FAX 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY ANIMAL OPERATIONS ENFORCEMENT CASE REPORT Violator: Seawright Farms, Inc. Contact Person: Gaye Crowther Address: 1200 Big Avenue Road, Tabor City, North Carolina, 28463 Facility Name: Seawright Farms, Inc. Facility ##: 24-13 Receiving Stream and Classification: Big Creek, "C-Swamp" waters of the State Recr Office: Wilmington Inspector / Report Prepared By: David Holsinger I Andrew G. Helminger Registered Agent: Gaye D_ Crowther Address: Route 1, Box 45, Bay Tree Lakes, Harrells, NC, 28444 Case Narrative: On January 15, 1998, Messrs. Andrew Helminger and Brian Wrenn of the Divison of Water Quality (DWQ) received a complaint from Neil Floyd of the Columbus County Health Department that animal waste was present in ditches at the Seawright facility. Mr. Floyd indicated that waste was flowing from these ditches off the farm to a location 0.4 miles downstream (towards Big Creek). Mr. Helminger recommended to Mr. Floyd that he contact the on -site representatives of the facility so they could block any ditches needed to prevent further discharge of waste. That same day, Messrs. Helminger and Wrenn inspected the facility. It was observed that waste was ponded in spray field #12 and was running into two farm ditches adjacent to the field. These ditches converge into a single ditch that leads off of the farm, and drains into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek, which are classified as "C-Swamp" waters of the State. Approximately 0.5 miles of farm ditches at the facility had evidence of animal waste. Water quality samples and photos were taken. It is believed that the runoff of waste resulted from the application of waste onto saturated soils. On January 16, 1998, David Holsinger (DWQ) performed a follow up inspection of the Seawright facility. At this time, the operators were in the process of pumping the remaining waste from the farm ditches back A to the lagoon. Mr. Holsinger observed several dead fish downstream of the location where the farm ditch had been blocked. During this visit, Mr. Holsinger recommend that the edges of the spray field be disked to prevent further runoff from the field. In addition, several long term improvements to the spray fields were suggested. On January 21, 1998. Mr. Brian Wrenn performed a fly over of the Seawright facility to verify that the drainage ditches continue to be hydraulically connected to Big Creek. On January 22, 1998, Mr. Wrenn and Andrew Helminger walked the unnamed tributary from the farm to Big Creek. On this day, Mr. Wrenn and Mr. Helminger also conducted a second follow-up inspection at the Seawright facility. Ponded waste was still observed on spray field #12. The operator had not disked the field borders as recommended by Holsinger-, however, they had piled up dirt in places along the field borders to minimize further runoff. The operator was instructed to continue monitoring the field borders and take necessary steps to ensure there is no additional runoff into the farm ditches. During this visit, Gaye Crowther stated that they had pumped the remaining, waste back into the lagoon. No visual evidence of waste was found in the farm ditches at this time. Farm and/or Company Complianee History: Include a copy of CAFO Designation letters. previous NOV=s. NOD=s, previous civil assessments. etc. Prior to this incident, there have been three documented cases at the Seawright facility where the ponding of animal waste and/or runoff of animal waste was observed. In a site visitation report from a July 20, 1995, DWQ staff noted that "some runoff from field [was] observed in border ditches" at the facility. in response to an inspection on November 9, 1995, Mr. Mike Williams (DWQ) sent a deficiency letter stating "It was observed that wastewater was being applied at greater than agronomic rates. This was evidenced by the presence of ponded water on the spray field." Finally, a Notice of.Violation was sent after "It was observed that there was excessive ponding in spray run #5 from the over application of waste. Runoff was occurring from ponding and discharging into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek..." The State of North Carolina assessed Seawright a civil penalty of S4,531.62 for this violation. Finally, Seawright received a Notice of Violation on April 3, 1997, for failing to designate an Operator in Charge for the facility. Please see attachments. Amount of Waste Discharged (If applicable). If amount cannot be estimated, what is the rate of flow reaching surface water: Can January 15, 1998, George Garcia, an on -site representative, stated that they had pumped the previous day on spray field #12. According to facility records, 96,000 gallons of waste had been pumped onto this 6.06 acre field on January 14, 1998. Records indicated that pumping began at 7:00 A.M. and ended at 3:00 P.M. on January 14, 1998. The field ditch leaving the farm was not blocked until after 3:15 P-M. the following day (January 15, 1998). It is possible that waste had been running into ditches leaving the farm for up to 32 hours before the problem was discovered_ Although it is difficult to assess the exact amount of waste that ran off of the spray field, it is estimated to be in the thousands of gallons. Sample Results (If applicable) with locations of samples taken noted in relation to discharge -Point: The ditch effluent displayed fecal coliform bacteria levels greater than 100,000 colonies per 100 ml. This represents a level 290 times greater than the assigned stream standard. Levels of other constituents were as follows: Ammonia Nitrogen, NH3-N 82.6 mg/L TKN 95.2 mglL NO3 + NO2 0.17 mg/L A Total P 8.44 mg/L Violator's degree of cooperation (including efforts to2revent or restore) recalcitrance: When DWQ staff arrived at the Seawright facility on January 15, 1998, the ditch leaving the farm had been blocked by on -site representatives as suggested by DWQ. It was then recommended by Ms. Helminger that the operators pump the waste in the ditches back into the lagoon. Efforts were then made by the on -site representatives to accomplish this task. On January 16, 1998, Mr. Holsinger recommended that they disk the borders of the spray field to prevent further runoff. Based on observations from the January 22, 1998, visit, no disking had occurred; however, dirt had been piled along certain areas of the field border in an attempt to minimize further runoff. Fish Kill observed? Y/N If yes, include report from WR:C: No Mitigating Circumstances: None. Recommendation: It is recommended that appropriate civil penalties be assessed in accordance with NCGS 143-215.6A (a)(6). Due to the facility's compliance history and the operator's failure to use reasonable care and judgement in the performance of her duties, it is also recommended that the Division consider further proceedings to revoke the facility's deemed permitted status, requiring it to obtain an individual nondischarge permit. Include a copy of the previously completed Animal Operations Inspection Form, pictures and site sketch of waste flow if waste is discharged to surface waters. Also include violator's response to Notice of Recommendation for enforcement. If citing certified plan or permit condition violations, include copies ofpermit or plan. Assessment Factors required to be considered by G. S. 14318-282.1(bl: 1. The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation: Before the ditch was blocked, Mr. Floyd observed waste in the unnamed tributary of Big Creek from the farm boundary to a location 0.4 miles downstream_ The ditch effluent displayed fecal coliform bacteria levels greater than 100,000 colonies per 100 mi. This represents a level 250 times greater than the assigned stream standard. On January 16, 1998, which was the day after the runoff was discovered, several dead fish were observed in the unnamed tributary to Big Creek, downstream of the blocked ditch. 2. The duration and gravity of the violation: According to facility records, 96,000 gallons of waste had been pumped onto the 6.06 acre field on January 14, 1998. Records indicate that pumping began at 7:00 A.M. and ended at 3:00 P.M. on January 14, 1998. The field ditch leaving the farm was not blocked until after 3:15 P.M. the following day (January 15, 1998). It is possible that waste had been running into ditches leaving the farm for up to 32 hours before the problem was discovered. Although it is difficult to assess the exact amount of waste that ran off of the spray field, it is estimated to be in the thousands of gallons. 3. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality: The effects to groundwater and air were not documented. Water quality was impacted as determined by water quality analysis and observations. A 4. The cost of rectifying the damage: The cost of rectifying the environmental damage cannot be easily estimated. Animal waste discharged into a receiving stream will degrade water quality due to high levels of pathogens (i.e., fecal coliform bacteria), nutrients, and other dissolved oxygen reducing constituents. Costs incurred by the owner include the labor costs of stopping the runoff, blocking the ditch, and pumping the waste back into the lagoon. 5. The amount of money saved by noncompliance: The amount of money saved by noncompliance is unknown. 6. Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally: Based on previous warnings from DWQ concerning ponding and runoff, Ms. Crowther should have known that pumping animal waste for eight hours on a saturated field would result in runoff. Therefore, the violation should be considered willful and intentional. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: This violation is the second violation for animal waste runoff at Seawright in eight months. It is also the fourth incident documented by DWQ where the facility has had problems with the ponding of waste and/or the runoff of waste from their spray fields. Prior to this incident, there have been three documented cases at the Seawright facility where the ponding of animal waste and/or runoff of animal waste was observed. In a site visitation report from a July 20, 1995, DWQ staff noted that "some runoff from field [was] observed in border ditches" at the facility. In response to an inspection on November 9, 1995, DWQ staff sent a deficiency letter stating "It was observed that wastewater was being applied at greater than agronomic rates. This was evidenced by the presence of ponded water on the spray field." Finally, a Notice of Violation was sent after "It was observed that there was excessive-ponding in spray run 95 from the over application of waste. Runoff was occurring from ponding and discharging into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek..." The State of North Carolina assessed Seawright a civil penalty of $4,531.62 for this violation. Finally, Seawright received a Notice of Violation on April 3, 1997, for failing to designate an Operator in Charge for the facility. Please see attachments. 8. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: The State's enforcement costs totaled $ 732.55 as follows: Staff Helminger 10.0 hours $177.00 Holsinger 5.0 hours $118.05 Wrenn 5.5 hours $ 97.35 Mileage 432 @ 0.31 per mile $133.92 Photography Film and Development $ 10.23 Laboratory Costs 2 Samples $196.00 A A STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF COLUM 3US -File No. WP IN THE MATTER OF ) SEAWRIGHT FARMS, INC_ ) FINDINGS AND DECISION FOR VIOLATIONS OF PERMIT ) AND ASSESSMENT OF 15A NCAC 2H .0217 } CIVIL PENALTIES } Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality(DWQ), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. Seawright Farms, Inc. operates a swine animal operation located along NCSR 1101 in Columbus County. B. Seawright Farms, Inc. was deemed permitted as a nondischarge facility on October 23, 1997, in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 by submitting an Animal Waste Management Plan Certification Form. C. On January 15, 1998, in response to a complaint, DWQ staff observed excessive ponding of animal waste and runoff from the spray field. Animal waste from the spray field had entered the adjacent farm ditches. These ditches lead to an unnamed tributary of Big Creek, Class "C-Swamp" Waters of the State. D. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $732.55. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. Seawright Farms, Inc. is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina. B. An animal waste management plan for this animal waste management system is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 and G.S. 143-215.1. C. Allowing excessive ponding and runoff of animal waste is a violation of the certified animal waste management plan in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217(d). A D. Seawright Farms, Inc. may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person for failing to act in accordance with the terms, conditions or requirement of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. E. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against Seawright Farms, Inc. pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282:1(b)(8). F. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by ti G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, Seawright Farms, Inc. is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: R for failure to follow an approved animal waste management plan in violation of 15A NCAC 2H .0217. TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. $ 732.55 Enforcement costs $ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered the factors listed in G.S.143B-282.1(b), which are:. (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority, and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. (Date) A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Detailed Corporation Information Page 1 pf i t Detail Corporation Information For SEAWRIGHT FARMS, INC. Corporation ID 0296858 (Data Current as of 07/02/98) Citizenship DOMES IIC I Corporation Status Duration—PERF= Category BUSINESS COKPORAHON Inc. a ate 21 Novtale of Inc.Country of Tc— Registeredgent Information ROUTE 1, BOX 5 BAY I REE LAKES County Office of the SecretaLry of State _BLA-DE7— This mtormation is made available to you through the Ottice of the Secretary of State. Return to Name Search http://www.seestate.state.nc.us/seebin/detailc?id=0296858 7/6/98 A 2� N.C. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPLAINTIEMER G.ENCY REPOR 1 •`.FORM WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE Received by: D � r, - 2, : 1 � p t-1 7s—rg=Cy: Comp3a4nt: X CoLmty: i Report Received From: K) e Age=y: C r, 3 ... b rn 62 4-1 p e. r L. Phcne No. I Complainant: 4 + 1 l Address: Phane No. Complaint or Incident: 1 4 r. ! a a o ; . S c 1 a, r „ i_ i X' tr C Ca ri- .0 : Ci a _ ri + 'F L k e S t _`7, e c- -j r i r 1--,- ! 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Cogci Guard MSO 343-481 C 4-1 r v. l in €C .� - S t i C 1 K C• u i 12 Carding Drive E ension, Wilminlngton. N.C. 284Q5-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004 w r F L Y. e- ✓vt_0. t l �^-c vJ G t d i C C -' !A LY C�- tit L r 1 An Equal Oppotnimry Affirmative Action Employer r , ) "",L) w r'A:& 3-3 - tV ,--w a -S'p —9,; 0-h dl 6 rur .;.p PkR s4cl we;q kt Fcvm -F- Vkia m d;l-A �4ee-i- -j�uxf p -e 4 K . .77 C v 114 D IA) a OW-CP eg-4 'L" j i ce jeld rs AcLkW&t5 LAJ-lf' O-kd r Lu 1.0 - 1cA XAA 5 ill * 60 '5 Itv Oj NAl 41 co 'p 5M3 L' 'Asll vi L . ;IF w 771 -ee OT t'q 4 9' con mah cc -CP Oil 4, daa t T 4t 4 flyk 4 100- v Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency Division of Water Quality mn W�l _7 ?W 10 Routine 0 Complaint 0 Follow-up of DNVQ inspection 0 Follow-up of DSWC review 0 Other Date of Inset Facility Number Time of Inspection 2,4 hr. (hh:mm) 13 Registered 0 Certified 13 Applied for Permit' 0 Permitted 10 Not Operational Date Last Operated: ............. . . . ........ Farm Name: . ..... . ......... ............... Count):.... ... UV_V, � . . ............... .. !_. �_. ............. z ....... ...... Q. O%vner Name: ....... Phone No: Te . ...................... ... . ...... ................ ..... ..... fs.2 .... ........... Facility Contact: ................................... . .......... _ .. . ....................... Title: Mailing Address: .. e.- --.cL ........................ Onsite Representative-...-Tx- M_ ----------- -- — --------- - Certified Operatorz.-f Location of Farm. .................. Phone No: ............................. ................ Integrator: �_A V. f. T* --- ----- -- _..._........- Operator Certification Number,_!_k.._q..� -.A.-i .. .......... - - - --------- ....... ..... . ........ . ..... . ... I ................ ­­ ...... .................. ...................... . ............ .......... . . ............. ­......&, .................. ­ .... . .... ........ ....... ........................ ......................... ............... _ ........... ... .................... . ............... .................... ...... . .. .............. 11 ........... ......................... qV Latitude Longitude a 4 F 7 -C _j] Desi Current D4 Svme Capacity Parp>ilaiiori Poultry .Ca ty Pop ulati Cattle Capacitym.Iaticrta El Wean to Feeder Lj C)c) ED Feeder to Finish r r, [R Farrow to Wean El Farrow to Feeder E] Farrow to Finish El Gilts 1:1 Boars 10 Laver ❑ Dairy I0 Non -Layer j I j30 Non-Dairyl. ❑ Other 6tal Desi-ii CaPL:"61tv L4 7 otal SSLW VA , a-oons I Holding Ponds ©Lagoon Area JE�Spray Field �Ar� . *,N JER Subsurface Drains Present] ©No Liquid Waste Manageme nt System General A L Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes 0 No 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? 9 Yes El No Discharge originated at: El Lagoon El Spray Field El Other a, If discharge is observed. waft the conve-vance man-made? [I Yes El No b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Sur -face Water? (If yes, notity DWQ) 1-1 Yes - El No c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in caUrnin? .1 Does dischargf, bypass a lagoon system'? (If yes, notify DWQ) !r El Yes El No 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? [I Yes El No 4, Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? El Yes El No 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than la!zoonsfholdin- ponds) require 0 Yes DNo maintenanceAmprovement? 6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? El Yes El No 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? 0 Yes El No 7/25/97 Continued on back A Facility Number: 7 F , 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes ❑ No Structures (Lagoons.Holding Ponds. Flush Pits. etc.) 9. is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) Tess than adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6 Identifier...... .... ........ ................... ....... Freeboard(ft):..... ...... _..................... ..._.........................................._. ...._......_.............. r............... 10. is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes ❑ No 11. is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes ❑ No 12. Do any of the structures need Mai ntenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) W. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? ❑ Yes ❑ No Waste ARplication 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? Yes ❑ No (If in excess of WN P, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type 16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ElYes [INo 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ❑ No 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No 19. is there a lack of available waste application equipment? ❑ Yes ❑ No 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ® Yes ❑ No 21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewhnspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes ❑ No 22. Does record keeping need improvement? [] Yes ❑ No For Certified or Permitted Facilities On1v 23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes ElNo 24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AW 4P? ❑ Yes ❑ No 25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No [3: No.viol:itioits.yr deficiencies. w' er'ehated during this:visiL; you-W'ill receioe-'o further.: :�.�eparre�pondenceabou€fhis�vist:•:•� .:.•. �.-�•:-.-�.:-.�. ....-.-_•. .•-. �-. .�. Comm" �s cf 4f to .qu es +u�r Y i Sl t t ,.� cti c C rr«�i +^� t v >° c e t N�.L a CO l .r >� to v C a v .•. t�_J}' _ l . ti {� cc d t_t. 1 mot-. t —) S— 9-1 1✓1 r . t G t an.y� 1 GG- R--IL- ��t� ♦" t^l'�'. k,d-4,1, O ��� r �"- iJJ €_S t h- �,. 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S e-VI tc- t _Y t S e cr o v i CL c-o ri 1-. t k ul r- .i In y , 1^ � �-9- Y�L CJ'- d 'FLLt.. � 1 �'4 lwt 1 n van aL � r i`7� Q. �' 3� w. � R [ � � . l.J ° r �* r S Zvi 0. 1 V cx. l c c- ►.1 o t Vj a S -LIL Atc..p v' 1 t l a E-i 0, V'), t 1 b t S e-•2 f. 4/30/9 7 irochem, Environmental Chemists, Inc. ® MAIL]NG ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: SH1PPiNG ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1037 (910) 256-3934 (Office) 6602 Windmill Way Wrightsville Beach. (910) 392-0223 (Lab) Wilmington, CONSULTING .North Carolina 28480 (910) 392- 4424 (Pax) North Carolina 28405 CHEMISTS .. NCDEHNR: DWQ CERTIFICATE #94, DLS CERTIFICATE #37729 Customer: I ._..._. NCDEHNR-DWQ 127 N. Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Attn'r Rick Striver Andrew Helminger �Fl D JAN 2 -9 IM $Y REPORT OF ANALYSIS Date Sampled: Sampled By: 01/15/97 Andrew Helminger STREAM: :-.. Date of Report: January 26, 1998 Purchase Order #: Report Number: 8-0154 Report To: Rick Shiver Copy To: .Andrew Helminger PARAMETER Sample ID 24-13 IF 24-13 IN 24-13 2F 24-13 2N Lab ID # 0346 40347 # 0348 # 0349 Fecal Coliform, colonies/100m1 220,000 - 116,000 - Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen, NO3 + NO2 - N mg/L - 0.16 - 0.17 Ammonia Nitrogen, NH3-N, mg/L - 22.4 - 82.6 Total Kejeldahl Nitrogen, TKN mg/L - 92.4 - 95.2 Total Phosphorus, P mg/L - 5.73 - 8.44 Reviewed b "I and approved for release to the client. Lenvirochem A�ALJ-A1L'7•�•ii1�l►J Jr•y,�i���ii t1�S�Vt1► t o ► i i i i i • r ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC 6602 Windmill Way Wilmington, NC 28405 Sample Collection and Chain of Custody Phone: (910) 392-0223 PAX: (910) 392-4244 Report am-) Rnil_ (INhar- SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION COLLECTION BOTTLE ID LAIf ID PRESERVATION ANALYSIS REQUESTED DATE TIME NONE I O HNO NubH TRIO I G OTHER 1 # l ;0 hiLr !S .5:50Pq t- Maximum Holding Time Between Collection and Analysis: B©D 48 Hours, Coliform in Wastewater C Hours, Coliform in Drinking Water JkJJQpLs, Transfer Relinquished By: Date/Time Received By: Date/Time 1 2 Received with Ice Water C ill to 4°C: _ Yes Na__ Delivered By: Received By: Comments: Date: Rejected: 5)-9 Time: 5r 136 ;0 A [] DSWC Animal Feedlot Operation Revievi, • r f2LDNVQ Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection o Routine Q ['omul.ainl 0 Folloss-up of DS\VC review Q Other Facility Nurntxsr Y Farm Status: El Registered Q Applied for Permit aCertilied E3 Permitted Date of Inspection Time of Inspection UK= 24 hr. (hh:mm) Total Time bin fraction of hours (ex:l.23-for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Revie►t or Inspection (includes travel and processing) 13 Not Operational Date Last Operated:.......­..._.........................................................,.................w...........---..e.............._......_ Farm Dame:.. L trr% �..4.�_.. ..... ...... _..... .................. Ca►unty:.,�,�J�, ,,,c±L1t`Y!`j ��. .................... ...., Owner Name: ........ ...Y.............. .... lT_}-f....._...., �.., Phone No: _.... i3J�..' . ...e ..... Facility Contact: l.................................... Title:. ...... Phone No: Mailing Addre,s:...... �'` • t t*! ,...... ..�4 /Y_..... �...... . Onsite Represent.ative:..(,?,,,f ........ �l" =C !d Integrator:_-...,G'j'!��' .? . Certified Operator: ....... . ................................... ................ ,,................ ..,..................... Operator Certification Number:_.........,............ ..... � Location of Farm: Latitude 0 6 ;4 Longitude • ; 44 Type of Operation Swine Design Current Design Current Design Current Capacity Population is Poultry 'Capacity Population Cattle "capacity`:Popalation Q Wean to Feeder If r7r+ Feeder to Finish cA10 Farrow to Wean ❑ Farrow to Feeder ❑ Farrow to Finish ® Other Nv tuber of i aDoons / Hoiding Ponds JEI Subsurface Drains Present ❑ Lagoon Area I0 Spray Field Area General 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? 0-Yes 0 No 2_ Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Yes 0 No Discharge originated at: ❑ lagoon &pray Feld ❑ Other a. If discharge is observed, wws the conveyance man-made.? ❑ Yes INNo b. If dischar-*e is observed. did it reach Surface Water? (If yes. notify DWQ) ❑Yes 0 No c. Ifdischargeis obsen.-ed. what is the estimated flow in galfnain'' (�/? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon System? Of yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes [RNo 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? UZ Yes ❑ No 4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? 0 Yes [� No S. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require IN Yes ❑ No mat n tenance/improvement? �/3U/97 Continued onback Facilit}\urnher: 'Z, — j 6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable etback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes No 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? Yes No 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site w;-hich need to be properly closed- [ Yes allo Structures (Layoonc and/or Holding Ponds) 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑Yes ®No Freeboard (ft): Strnucj�tr I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure Structure 6 [s ' Jt, 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes R No 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes No 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes No (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses ,%an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DM'Q) 13. Do any of the structures Iack adequate minimurn or maximum liquid level markers? ❑ Yes [0 No Waste A]2121icwation 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ALYes El No (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type �''�..._ ........... `�,,.................................................................................................................................................................................... 16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ❑ Yes Q�No 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes No 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? Q Yes 0 No 19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? ❑ Yes 1Z No 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? Yes [l No 21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes 0 No For Certified Facilities Only 22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes E] No 23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? [] Yes ❑ No 24. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No �. - �� T se draw��roMraiCilO-�c► �7a�:tom fuse additional .3i r'7 1 l OW r 'LAe Y [ + Y +-4-�-�iy".'3� �/ r r , --J rI G L! A&4t­fbt A-rD Gzr?3 5 M t 5✓ ; �..� c%era O r�<=CG-� tr'7t,:. tr �b 5 '��`--f�7 �1^.►1`" L r��� U� � �t7 iJtc� � �c�c.�. �-c� 'tfC-.h - Sv6-G iS 1 t-t - ,A f+�-i r►� "9 L-) 3 ,N G- r�-4 7 S -�. I -�► 4) 5 - i� �� �Z �,-, `1`r• 5 �r �� - !�� 5 �C � r.� ✓ � � 14 : caE'� �� S�-�l-�'� �-�-�-�� _ �r2 " c `L Q�r$ 1'l,a LcG -jLJ t S r� cGG. S� •Ay— ram- CM-z-1 L., -r-1 -. l Reviewer/Inspector Name Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: cc: Division of lValer Quality, Water Quality Section, Facility Assessment Unit 4/30/97 ra 7ql Environmental Chemists, Inc. MA11-ING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: SHIPPING ADDRESS_ P.O. Box 1037 (910) 256-3934 (Office) 6602 Windmill Way Wrightsville Beach, (910) 392-0223 (Lab) Wilmington, CONSULTING North Carolina 28480 (910) 392-4424 (Fax) North Carolina 28405 CHEMISTS NCDEHNR: DWQ CERTIFICATE #94, DLS CERTIFICATE 437729 Customer: NCDEHNR-DWQ 127 N. Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 Attn: Rick Shiver Brian Wrenn David Holsinger Date Sampled: Sampled By: STREAM : 01/16/98 RECEIVED FEB 0 3 1998 BY: REPORT OF ANALYSIS Dave Holsinger/Brian Wrenn Date of Report: Purchase Order #: Report Number: Report To: Copy To: Copy To: February 2, 1998 8-0165 Rick Shiver Dave Holsinger Brian Wrenn PARAMETER Sample ID 24-13 1F 24-13 1 N Lab ID # 0371 A # 0371 B Fecal Coliform, colonies/100ml 19 Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen, NO, + N% - N mg/L - 0.29 Ammonia Nitrogen, NH3-N, mg/L - 0.34 Total Kejeldahl Nitrogen, TKN mg/L 4.82 Total Phosphorus, P mg/L 0.19 Reviewed and approved for release to the client. ,!e,i,iviroelae�� ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC 6602 Windmill Way Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: (910) 392-0223 FAY: (910) 392-4244 1 • In n t `' it SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION COLLECTION I BOTTLE ID LAB ID PRESERVATION AYALYSIS REQUESTED DATE TIME NONE %SO, DN03 Moll THIO OTHER 1-4- fcs VI . g? 13 d /v 2-4 — } 3 %1G Maximum Holding Time Between Collection and Analysis: BOD 48 Hours, Coliform in Wastewater 6 Hourge, Coliform in Drinking Water 3IHouma, Transfer Relinquished By: Date/Time Received By: Date/Time 1 2 Received with Ice Water C illed o 4°C: Yes No Ace e ted: / Re' ected: Delivered By:_� _ T^ Received By: ` ' Date: I _ 1 � `A Time: Comments: 5,'aS f' :L �--- 1 i�;f{! iYi �]l�jl!'L'ftiYl4 Facility Number I = Timc of 1nCPCC11f111 24 hr. (hh:mm) 0 Registered K Certified p Applied for Permit 0 Permitted 113 Noi Operations Date Lass Operated: Farm Name: Seawarzghi..................... Countv.. Columbus WIRO Owner Naive: Phone No: h5a-a3-59........... ............. ......... ............................... Faeilitt` Contact: ...____...... _ ........ _._. ��_..... _....... Title: . _ ....... Phone No: Mailing Address: ]21Qil.�i�.Avenue.Rnad............. .._.................. Tzhor..C—Ai XC......_...___...2846a.............. Onsite j.tepresentative: liaYe.Cro.,:tbet:.......................................,......._........................ Intel;rator:Mi r*i,,.F.,amity.farms.............................. . Certified Operator:GAy.e.D................................. C►[omikteir.... _............. .............. ....... Operator Certification Number: M44f............ _............. Location of Farm: Latitude s ®: FT67:: Longitude 1 79s �J.. Swine Capacity Population Poultry Capacity Population CM Wean to eeder 400 Fecler to F inis arrow to Wean 75 ❑ Farrow to Feeder Farrow to Finish ❑ Gilts © Boars ❑ ayer ❑ Non -Layer Cattle Capacity Population 13 airy on -Dairy ❑ Other Total Design Capacity 4,90 Total SSLW 1,662,500 Numberof Lagoons;? Holding Ponds_ lg Subsurface DrainsPresent lo moan area 1M Spray fei area o iqui aste Management System General lA Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? p Yes []No ?. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes p No Discharge originated at: ❑ Lanoon p Spray Field p Other a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man -?lade." p Yes ❑ No b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water" (lf ves. notiffi DWQ) []Yes p No c. If discharge is observed. what is the estimated flow in izalirnin? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system" (If yes, notif} DwQ) ❑Yes p No 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes L7 No 4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes p No 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require p Yes p No maintenance/improvement? 6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? p Yes ❑ No 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes ❑ No 7/25/97 aci itv Number: 24-13 8. Are these lanoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? L3 Yes p No Structures (Ln2oons.Holdin�! Ponds. Flush Pits. etc.) 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? p Yes p No Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6 Identifier: 1.6 _....._ . Freeboard (fi): 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? p Yes p 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? ® Yes []No (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) 13. DQ 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? p Yes p No (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type ..................... _.... .......... .......... ..................... ........................... ...... ................. .......................................................................................... ............................ 16. 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? Yes L3 No 1.8. Does the receiving crop need improvement? E3 Yes p No 19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? p Yes p No 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? E3 Yes p No 21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? p Yes p No 22. Does record keeping need improvement? p Yes p No For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only 23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑Xes p No 24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? p Yes p No 25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit? p Yes © No M R . a•viq tions.or erep� ies•were.note . wring this visit: - You. wi .receive no' urt er . - . ...... S. . . . E'. . about this.Y;Sf>t:. ..... .. • ...... . 3w up visit was made to ensure that problems encountered on 1/15/98 had been corrected_ rator said that she had pumped the remaining waste in farm ditches back to the lagoon. No evidence of wasrte was found in the ies during this visit. pools of waste were still observed in spray area n 12. The borders of this field had not been disked, as mmended by Dave Holsinger; however, dirt had been piled in certain areas around the field borders to minim further runoff. operator was instructed to continue monitoring this area. the visit, observations were also made to determine if problems encountered on 5/15/97 inspection had been corrected. 7/25/97 Reviewer/Inspector Name rdr wiG $e m' Br-jsn renn° " Y" Y - Reviewer/Inspector Signature: R J� / : �� Date: 2.s aci hty •um er: 24_13 Datr nr lnSIic:-61'11 AdditionaLComments andlor Drawings. Since the 1997 inspection, the operator had filled, regraded, and reseeded low areas in spray area #5. Leaking hydrants had also � been repaired, and berms had been built around hydrants. in addition, fescue cover in spray areas #1 and #2 have been improved. 12. Bare areas on lagoon wall still need to be properly revegetated. sally, the ditch leading off the farm was followed. from the facility to Big Creek, which is classified as Class `°C-Swamp" Waters the State. TEL: FEL 2,0'9El' 10:06 Nc.002 P.01 NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EPPARONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION To: Andy Hehninger From: Audrey Oxcndinoo _ RE; Farms with less than 71, ofFrceboard Date: February 20, 1998 I roccived a complaint on sever fang on 2-18-98. After checking these farms, the following were found to have less than 7" of freeboard: Darrell Stocks 24-76-- Stato Line #1&92 Darrell Stocks 24-6 Darrell Stocks Farm Coastal Farms 24-9 Coastal Farms #2&*3 Gaye Crowther 24-13 Seawright Farm I am working with these produces to try to lower these lagoons. Both Mr. Stocks farms have been depopulated{ I house was to be mrnoved today) and he has irrigation equipment in Place tQ Spray on the driest areas. Coastal Farms has notified you of their situation. Prestage hag brought in additional irrigation equiFmcnt to spry. I have bm in contact with Ms. Crowther and they plan to add clay to the low spot in the wall to give additional freeboard, Please see the inspection reports in the database for more detailed informed on. u A&. 141OX E70$7. RAL[16H, M15P'rH CAROLINA 27011,7667 PHSWea�o-7ss-saoz PAxrlp-��a-aeae w�a AN EQUAL OPPO IMIN ITT I AFFIRMATIYY AcrrgN ZMrL®YZft - go% RecrGLG o11 a% POET-coWOUNSR PAPER FEB 0 3 1999 January 29,1998 Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor NCDENR 12F Cardinal Dr. Ext Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 RE: Notice of Violation Seawright Farm Farm Number 24-13 Columbus County In response to your letter dated January 22,1998, the following corrective actions have been taken: 1. Discharge of wastewater was immediately eliminated by blocking ditch 2. Water in ditch was pumped back into the lagoon 3. Entire field where run-off was occurring has been bermed. Sincerely, Gaye trowther Seawright Farm 9 Seawright Farm RECE EIVD ,SUN 10 1998 BY: Gaye Crowther • 1200 Big Avenue Road • Tabor City, NC 28463 0 Telephone: 910-653-3359 June 9, 1998 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Rick Shiver, P.G., Regional Supervisor State of North Carolina Department. of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office 127 North Cardinal Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 Dear Mr. Shiver: In response to your letter concerning "Recommendation for Enforcement", would like to submit the following information: • On January 14, 1998 the Seawright Sow Farm pumped on a 6.6 acre field. This field did have ruts present and ponding occurred in the rutted areas. • The following morning a slow steady rain began to fall. The accumulation of rainfall, in combination with the animal waste, caused runoff in the adjacent ditch. • The runoff was discovered around 3:00 p.m.; it was contained within one hour. The contained runoff was pumped back into the lagoon. • A berm was installed around the field to eliminate the possibility of any further discharge. • This farm was attempting to lower lagoon level in preparation for predicted heavy rains associated with El Nino. To insure there will be no further discharges, the following actions have been taken: Implemented in -farm water conservation measures to decrease gallons pumped. A. Installed trough dams. These are small metal dams in the trough that hold water in front of every sow. Total cost $ 7 800.00. Page 2 June 9, 1998 B. Installed digital timers. These timers allow us to more closelyiregulate the water flow time. Total cost $500.00. C. Installed flow restrictors. These allow each row to flow evenly so less water is wasted. Total cost $240.00. 11. 'Actions taken to improve the spray fields A. Prior to further irrigating on the farm, all fields were subsoiled as recommended by Dave Holsinger. B. We have scheduled to subsoil all the spray fields this summer. C. Several spray fields will be disked and leveled to prevent ponding. In closing, I would like to reemphasize the following: The rainfall event on January 15, 1998 in combination with some ponding, caused the runoff; I was attempting to proactively louver lagoon level prior to predicted heavy rains; and my farm maintained animal waste storage capacity throughout the wet months' without any problems. If you have any further questions concerning the application package, do not hesitate to call me at 9I0-653-3359. Sincerely, Gaye Crowther, Owner Seawright Farm 24-13 P£B-24-1993 15:28 NCSU P.01 4 _ Y sxtirx emmv 3.,.,:.x0.. a"t'sg Pro duc er:.Zca; Location: I3 C7 C ) C► n/C a��t Telephoner r [ t�5 3- 3359 Type Operation- R�„rtou3- kN .M )Ir1d'y r 910 - 33-0 -,200 y 7rp'eiG : SGQrrltlrr'►tS Nut ber of ?animals: 5 (:;, C) 5o vz Capacity) [ oo 0 -�:..; S ,for g014r �n t�rsr�.raT�rr 400 nv+r e. fy The waste from your animal facility must be lard applied at a specified rate to prevent poRudon of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of conm=cial fertilizer required for the crops is the fields whcre the waste is to be applied. This wash utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limning 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 ofthe crop to be grown.. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to wwdmize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste_ Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land exodmg at up to 10 toes per acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.. Either of these conditions may result in runoffto surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value ofnutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential far pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or dislig will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. 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_ Attached you wHI fmd information on proper sampling teCnuigues, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This .waste utilization plan, if carried out, sheets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2FI,0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. rA FEB-24-1998 15:28 NCSU P.82 "ter, rt+ .;ii:ri` Amount of Waste Produced Per Year(gr�ilons {t3. tans, etc.1 3 (,d C) animals .1 wasteJa�yl= t !20 (, f wastelyear. Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produeed Per Year auimals �bs, PAN/animal/year =Jfpc bs. PAN/year. (PAN From N. C. Teeh 1 u de Std. 6�33) -rOYA L- a t} 9 a� 11i Applying the above amount of waste is a big lob. You should plan true and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner. The following acreage YOM be needed for waste application based on the crop to be growu and surface application: Tablo P ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Sot. Crop Lbs. N Acres Its. N Month of No. Tore Per Ac. * Utffiwd Application ��)MEMKIN • a __ Total I X3, Q I Ifgl 5 I * I'his N is fromR animal waste only. If natrients from other sources such as comirff al ferd&er are applieg they must be accowded for. N must be based on realistic yield NOTE: The appAnWor 4 cautioned that P and maybe over applied white tmeerfng the N requlrenwn&� Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone ManagerartewAct will require formers in some earUm cvuntira of North Carolina la A"e a nwtrrent ntafeag4mwxtplam that addressesc all nutrients This plan only addresses M&rgen. 2 FEB-24-1993 15:29 NCSU P.03 A See attached map,shorwing the flelds to be used for the ulfflwdan of wastewater. Application of Waste by Irtigatiuu l~ield Soil Type Crop Applieati= Applics6nn No. Rate (a/Hr) Amotiit (4) L c. � -14 3i L � C ,5 �--� RCA--GGA r�C . I I TA.Bif:-� 7s NOT NM= IF W,ASIE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY RUM GAT. HOWEVER A SZO AR TAW2 WILY. BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY, f Your facility is desigued for ejty days of tenyorary storage and the tcnW orary storage musk be removed ext the average of once every_ �_ MONTHS. In no instance should the vohamc ofv4astc being stored �a yaur structure oxcced Elcvatias� �'Scc �P. vo-, s� ��-�' Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly ,Soil sa ion Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste malysis report for assistance in detwn6�6ng the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. 4 5 ai :. 1. f,-c Ils. v 1V it tv FORM IRR-1 Farm Owner Irrigation Operator Lagoon Liquid Irrigation Fields Record For Recording Irrigation Events on Different Fields Facility Number �_ — - = Tract 1# Field # Date, dd mm r Dro 1' e p YU Field Size acres Irrigation Time Number of Sprinklers O eratin S~eza—oL 30 3Q gl� l - / Y2 FeSNe /0D0 �.d �c�)CvP S Ob `�' b a �e, c� e D �_-_ S / r �eCU ' 7 9 00 - D bVia! 12=9 - 15 cx50 r V 60 0 : 3© - tc� .2 0 00 d0 9 c� _ 1' no Sn ' / /0 16 - - e P S 7J 9: YO Z -' Do 37 / - -e5(L)e 79 9-�6 V!06 Y 1=C5c u = a - C� 0 30 1 /© o - cu P 00 -Y 1.00 40 / e 4 , 00 S y0(11 i 777- F 0 � � 1) -- r- esc u S T i_ 3 0 4 p b 1l- 5t U— K 00 3 30 .3 0 e5C U .' 79 -9 60 -r3 j'Q 3 70 — i- 1?51(uC ' 06 • 3 0 b D V b A --SLUC' D VQ SVO y /i o .2 r� 'i /�cascu r� V a 6 _G s/c� 4 �I f �rl�f�QtJ r P3r 00 tr%D Soo Q Ll 9L7 I /S - 91S / e S to"*kl s 10 U50 We t5 ua 7 91, 700 �. r_/_ 77, y; b 0 0 I?- M700 li? 3 00 � G )-jfq, aoC) 0-11-1 . 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Route O Statc CONTOUR INTERVAL 5 FEET N r � FARM DITCH N SPRAY FIELD FARM DITCH FARM DITCH f RISER MI: POOLED " - -=o ANIMAL WASTE RUNOFF AREA, v AREA > SAMPLE #1 TAKEN HERE in d LOCATION WHERE DITCH WAS BLOCKED UNNAMED SAMPLE #Z TRIBUTARY OF TAKEN HERE SIG CREEK MAP OF SEAWRIGHT FARM (24-13) NOT TO SCALE I L: - r - gAh 0 1'�tt 11 . T-4 LAI. 4Lf j A COMPLUNCE HISTORY State of North State of Borth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E:; Director RECEIVED MAR 0 2 1998 February 2, 1998 BY: Gaye Cro Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City NC 28463 Dear Mr. Crowther; f � : C) F FI SUBJECT: Acknowledgment receipt letter Seawright Farm Farm Tr 24-013 Case No. DD 97-014 Columbus County This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 3007 in the amount of S4,531.62 received from Seawright Farm on January 30, 1998. This payment satisfies in full the civil penalty leived against Seawright Farm, and this case has been closed. Payments of these penalties in no way precludes further action by this Division for future violations of the State's environmental laws. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, extension 581. SL/te cc. Wih-nineton Regional Office EfifdreementlCompliance Files- _ f Central Files Sincerely, �r r'` r Dennis R. Ramsey, Assistant Chief Non -Discharge Branch P.Q. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Atfirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper 0 Violation Typo CIVII Penallles Investigated Casts 3007 DD 97-014 SEAWRIGIAT rARM 3007 DD 97-014 SEAWnIGHT FARM Preparod By-, --- ------ D109ion Cashier: Cash Receipt Journal Patin r Account Center Amount ly Fine 435500026 1630.6301 $4,000.00 COLUMBUS 435400 1630-6301 $531.62 COLUMBUS Total: $4,531.62 1130198 143-216.6A(a),(b),R(c) 143.215.6 A(a), (b), &(c) f - 'I ri �-rjWIN i ­x 'I ) A j ' .�. •�•� :,a•' [�� il. •'s ' Y ',r '-,11.1'r.5' ,s•!��,}1'Y. ,±T W. 41 j rk J It 1 r r • i I; 'rPrl I,r' } i_ ''` r 'r.{'yr,Sl f'{ ';••, : r'�•}� 1¢ irl ?S Y y i�l Yo. 0,1 q If 411 '1 -,4; �y j.. It I. gx "r 1L "J". x f of, __j '00 6 SEAWRIGHT FARMS, INC. )j te I PH, 910.209-2ill P.O. BOX 759 %AI !I.t. rl ROSE HILL, NO 20458-0759 ;Id i0 P h k_� Inmo"O .3 01901 SYCAMORE STWEET 332 SOUT14 ROSE HiLL, NC 26436 FOR (�cl 4,1 �01 2, Lw-m-01 li,0000300?ltg i:053101121i:5216115611 I 10 State of North Carolina Department of Enviromment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality ,lames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director January 7, 1998 -- CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Attn: Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 11)nf) R i a AvarnlQ. snarl Tabor City, INC 28463 Subject: Request for Remission of Civil Penalty Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(f) Seawright Farm Columbus County Facility `: 24-013 DD 97-014 Dear Ms. Crowther: i considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with G.S_ 143-215.6A(f) and my delegation under G.S. 143-215.6A(h) and have not found grounds to modify the assessment of 54,531-62 Should you choose fb pay the penalty, you may tender payment to me at the letterhead address within 30 days of your receipt of this letter_ Please make checks payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. You also have the option of presenting your request to the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions, which is comprised of members of the Environmental Management Commission. The committee may consider such requests and render final and binding decisions in these matters. You may argue your request before the committee and Division Staff will argue for full payment of the initial assessment. Should you choose to present your request to the committee, please notify me at the letterhead address on or before within 30 days of your receipt of this letter. Your request will be scheduled to be heard on the agenda of the next scheduled committee meeting and you will be notified of the date and time. If a response is not received by the Division regarding this notice then your request will be scheduled on the agenda for an upcoming committee meeting. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919- 733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50To recycled/10% post -consumer paper Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. if you have any questions about thlis letter, Please feel free to contact Shaanon Langley at (919) 733-5083, , :;t; nsion 58i. cc: DWQ Regional office Enforcement file rj Sincerely, I A Preston Howard Pr,_E. -complete it" 1 ancl/Dr 2 for a orial &orV,,6jj_ C--%MpiGts iteWS 3. 4a, and ft- Print your name and address on the rover" Of this Than 50 riat we can relum this card to you. 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"'_ ..Y�,---�.+,o- _ -. Ol -77tr {n'."�' '-e i •i "I� JY� Sc- � J}1�� k4� -- �� � .�-"`. ��' �r � ate^, ���T- s- �_' _ - _ �•- - � _ _ µ 1 ---- Cocj? !i October 6,1997 Certified Mail # Return Receipt Requested Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P O Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Dear Mr. Tedder: Please find enclosed a completed "Waiver of Right to an Administrative hearing and Stipulation of Facts" in response to the assessment of civil penalties against farm #24-13 in Columbus County. Please be aware that the following corrective actions have been-takerrin response to the violation, per the instructions of DWQ inspector Brian Wrenn. 1. Berms have been built around all hydrants to prevent discharge into field ditches. Berm was installed along the tributary in spray run #.5 to prevent any further risk of discharge. 2. Hydrants found to be damaged by farm equipment have been repaired. 3. Low areas in application area have been filled in and disked. 4. Reseeding of cover crop in the recommended areas is scheduled to be completed by November 1,1997. 5. Lagoon areas have been mowed. 6. Spray records have been named by the spray field number and by the spray field run. E`C iiVtD VVKFER QUALITY SECTION Non -Discharge Brancft MCI! OCT i 1 1997 WA I'ER QUALITY SECTION Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality October 6,1997 Page') Mr. Tedder, in consideration that no previous violations have occurred, that violations were unintentional and inadvertent, and that actions were taken immediately to rectify the situation and ensure that no further discharge occurs, l respectfully request that you consider waiving the civil penalty assessed. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Columbus County, Farm #24-13 Field No. CF-97-003 Enclosure: Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts cc: A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.- Director - Division of Water Quality A A STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUT�= OF Columbus EN-VIROIvN=AL Iv1ANAGE v� COMMISSION IN THE MATTED OF ASSESSME2,n' ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CiV7L PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. 15A NCAC 2x. 0217 ) STIPULATION OF FACTS F=-NO. CF97-003 (DD97-014) Having b-een assessed civil penalties totalling -- $ A , 531. 6 2-- _ .for . violation(s) as set forrh m the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, Sa rarnnar 1(i_19,7 o the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an adminisuative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. 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Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director September 10, 1997 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Ms. Gave Crowther ti Seawright Farm Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, NC 28463 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of 15A NCAC 2H.0217 Columbus Countv Farm n 24-13 File No. Dear Ms. Crowther: This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Gaye Crowther in the amount of S4.531.62 including So31.62 1n investigative costs.. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(h). Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (do not include waiver farm). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s)- Please. submit payment to the attention of: Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 OR P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 5090 recycled/10% post -consumer paper 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be.accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B= M.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of: Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section ChieffDWQ P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 •• 3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request as admi.nisrrauve hearing. This request must be in the forth of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must: 14 File your original petition with the: Office of Administrative Hearings P.O. Drawer 274-47 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447 . M Mail or hand -deliver a Copy of the petition to: Mr. Richard Whisnant Office of General Counsel NCDEI:I:NR. Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, NC 27611 4 J* Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, evidenced by a as date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please. be advised that additional assessments may be levied for future violations which occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, extension 581. Sincerely, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. ATTACHMENTS cc: Wilmington Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Compliance/Eaforcernent File-w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments Public Information Officer w/attachments STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRON-MaN I?L MANAGEiv= C©MNIISSION COUT]TY OF IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. ) STIPtJLATION OF FACTS FILE NO. Having been assessed cMI penalties totes�1-^- for violadon(s) as Set fCT.: in u:e assessmierit documiainu of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, the underlined, desizing to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts ate as alleged in the assessment document_ This the N day ofT _ 34_ ADDRESS TELEPHONE SIGNATURE STATE OF NORTH CAROLNA COUNTY OF COLLBUS IN THE MATTER OF GAYE CROWTHER FOR VIOLATIONS OF PERMIT 15A NCAC 211.0217 NORTH CAROLINA, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COM-MISSION File No. DD 97-014 } } FINDINGS AND DECISION } AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES ) Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-21.5.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. Gaye Crowther operates a swine farm, known as Seawright Farm, located along NCSR 1101 in Columbus County. B. Seawright Farm was deemed permitted as a nondischarQe facility on September 20, 1993 in accordance with 15-A NCAC 2H .0217. C. On May 15, 1997, DWQ staff observed a discharge of wastewater from a Seawright farm spray field to an unnamed tributary to Big Creek which is classified as "C- NSW waters of the State within the Waccarnaw River Basin. D. Gaye Crowther had no valid permit for the above -described activity. E. The cost to the' -State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $531.62. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. Gaye Crowther is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. G.S. 143-212(4)- 143-215.6A pursuant to B- A permit for this animal waste management system is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 and G.S. 143-215.1. C. The unnamed tributary to Big Creek constitutes waters of the State within the meaning of G_S. 143-215.1 pursuant to G.S. 143-212(6). D. The above -cited discharge is a violation of the nondischarge permit. E. Gaye Crowther may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G_S. 143- 215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person for failing to act in accordance with the terms, conditions or requirement of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. F. The State's enforcement costs in this matter maybe assessed against Gave Crowther pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). G. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil'penalties in this matter. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: M. DECISION: Accordingly, Gaye Crowther is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: for discharging waste to the waters of the State in violation of 15A NCAC 21-1.0217. S TOTAL CIVIL, PENALTY, which is e-rd percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. S 531.62 Enforcement costs TOTAL AMOUNT DUE As required by G_S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered the factors listed in G.S.143B-2811(b), which are: (1) The deb ee And extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; g (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. (Date) Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality i Ccmrl—e items i and. -or 2 for aooitionai services.-F-� / f l,r tr7dfT Compiare items 3. 4a, and 4b. r Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we ran return this card to you. Attach this term to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not perrrit W;ile'Rcstum Ramipt Requested, on the mailpiec8 below the article number. •The Return Receipt will show io whom the articfe was delivered and the date delivered. 3. MS. GAYE CROWTHER SEA_ WRIGHT FARM RT 3 BOX 182—BB TABOR CITY NC 284.63 5. PS firm 3811, Dacembar .9,94 i aiso wisn to receive me - following services (for an extra fee): Z- D Addressee's Address 2. 13 Restricted Delivery Consult postmaster for fee, 4d. AnICle Number P 067 737 830 c 4b. service Type ❑ Registered YO Certified` ❑ Express Mail 5 ❑ Insured .5 Retum Receipt for Mem handise ❑ COD = 7- Date of Delivery `c 8. 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Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Attn.: Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Dear Ms.Crowther: �EHNR October 17, 1997 Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty'Assessznent Seawri¢ht Farm Columbus County Farm n: 24-013 DD 97-014 This letter is to acknowledge your request for.remission of the civil penalty levied against the subject facility. This request will be reviewed and you will be notified when a decision is made concerning the request - If you have auy questions, please call Mr_ Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, ext. 581. Sincerely, i Dennis R. Ramsey, Assistant Chief Non -Discharge Branch cc: Wilmington Regional Office w/attachments Enforcement File # DD 97-014 Shannon Langley w/3 attachments P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5093 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Emp lover 50%a recycled/1090 post -consumer paper r Cr 1 1997 �Hf�k October 6,1997 Certified Mail # Return Receipt Requested Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P O Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Dear Mr. Tedder: P i rr c "UALITY r^` r� r'yKs v -,.CC , C LJ;Fzav L , , G` -% j. Ra��-CEl iiE M1S1997, WATER QUA)-tT' SECTjpfq t4wi xharga BranGt� Please find enclosed a completed "Waiver of Right to an Administrative hearing and Stipulation of Facts" in response to the assessment of civil penalties against farm #24-13 in Columbus County. Please be aware that the fallowing corrective actions have been taken in response to the violation, per the instructions of DWQ inspector Brian Wrenn. 10 1. Berms have been built around all hydrants to prevent discharge into field ditches. Berm was installed along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent any further risk of discharge. 2. Hydrants found to be damaged by farm equipment have been repaired. 3. Low areas in application area have been filled in and disked. 4. Reseeding of cover crop in the recommended areas is scheduled to be completed by November 1,1997. 5. Lagoon areas have been mowed. 6. Spray records have been named by the spray field number and by the spray field run. S'Vater Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality October 6,1997 Page 2 Mr. redder, in consideration that no previous violations have occurred, that violations were unintentional and inadvertent, and that actions were taken immediately to rectify the situation and ensure that no further discharge occurs,l respectfully request that you consider waiving the civil penalty assessed. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ram, - Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Columbus County, Farm #24-13 Field No. CF-97-003 Enclosure: Waiver of Right to an Adrninistrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts cc: A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.-Director - Division of Water Quality 10 t STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MA-NAGEVZNT COMYIISSION COUNTY OF Columbus IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ' } ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. _ 15A NCAC 2H. 0217 } ..STIPULATION OF FACTS I=II.E NO. CF97-003 (DD97-014) Having been assessed civil penalties totalling --54 531. 62--- fur violation.{s} as set fora:,- the asses-m—ent document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality ti dated, ^SQnr mj T 1 1097 the undersigned, desLing to seek remission of the civil. penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. This the tih day of 0e _ eb e r-1 19,E . SIGNATURE ADDRESS Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor Citv, North Carolina 28463 910-653-3359 Tr —.PHONE State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and. Natural Resources Wilmington Regional office James $. Hunt, Jr. Division of Water Quality Governor Water Quality Section Jonathan B. Howes Secretary July 23, 1997 � MM TO: Bob Sledge, Environmental Supervisor Water Quality - Compliance FROM: Rick Shiver, Regional Supervisor 7 Wilmington Regional office SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Seawright Farm Facility Number. 24-13 Rt. 3 Box 182-BB Columbus County Attached please find the subject notice of violation which was Prepared by Air- Brian Wmnn of the Wilmington Regional Office. The report concludes that Ms. Gaye Crowther has not metthecrlaa or being "deemed permitted" set-forthiinder 15A NCAC 2H .0217 - Waste not Discharged to Surface Waters. It is recommended that should Ms. Crowther fail to implement all corrective actions the Division consider further proceedings which may include the facility losing it's deemed permitted status and being required to obtain an individual non discharge permit for the facility. If you have any further questions, please contact me at 910-395-3900. ATTACHMENTS cc: Dennis Ramsey Wilmington. Regional Office S:1WQSXg�F;NFORCE124-13.MEM LE ✓l,ly'� JUL 20 1997 FACILITIES ASSESSMENT UNIT I27 Cardinal Drive F=awion, WA[nington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004 An Eq-1 aPPo-314ry Affirmative Action Employer L .--- OT IN'C rl �G1 �..i11lYG Department of Environment, Health and Natural kesources 4 ~ • `•Nilrnington rnegional Office Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.F., Director June 2, 1997 Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, NC 28463 Subject: Notice of Violation Seawri;llt Farm Farm Number: 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther. You are hereby notified that Seawright Farm, which has been deemed permitted to have a nondischarge permit for an animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217, has been found to be in violation of its 2H .0217 Permit. On May 15, 1997, Staff` from the Wilmington Office of the Division'of Water Quality, inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed that there was excessive ponding in spray run #5 from the over application of waste. Runoff was occurring from the ponding and discharging into an unnamed tributary of Big Cre;,k which drains into the River V Swamp of the �accamaw River Basin. As was discussed at the time of the inspection, a berm needs to be built along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent further discharge from the runoff. The application area needs to be dried and the low areas that caused the ponding need to be filled; graded and reseeded to reduce the risk of future runoff. In addition, berms need to be built around all hydrants that are in close proximity to field ditches to prevent discharges. The hydrants should also be clearly marked to reduce the risk of damage from farm equipment. The Division of Water Quality will may proceed to revoke Seawright Farm's permit unless the following conditions are completed: 1. Immediately eliminate the discharge of wastewater and/or list actions to correct the noted violation. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, H.C. 28405-3845 & Telephone 910-395-3900 + Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Ms. Gaye Crowther Pare 2 2. Make any modifications needed to ensure there will be no future discharges. To remain a deemed permitted facility, you must notify this office in writing within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of this notice, what actions will be taken to comply with your waste management plan. We suggest that you contact your local N;RCS or Soil and Water District office for any assistance they may be able to provide to correct the situation. Failure to corn -Ty with the above conditions will cause the existing animal waste mana&cment system seNlnL�, your animal operation to bt corsidt:--d L^ opt,m'"icr, without a pe:uuG as required by ' North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. Please be advised that this assessment does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violations. When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing. if you have any questions concerning M this matter please do not hesitate to contact either r. Brian Wrenn, of our Wilmington Office at (910)-395-3900 or Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, ext. 581. Sincerely, Rich Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor attachments cc_ Donna Register, County Sail and Water Conservation Sandra Weitzel, Regional Coordinator, NC DSWC Neil Floyd, County Health Department Ray Summerlin, Murphy Family Farms, Inc. DWQ Operations Branch File Wilmington Files S:\WQST RIANV1ENFo RCE124-13 . NOV State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director July 23, 1997 Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, NC 28463 Subject: NOTICE OF RECOMATENDATION FOR ENFORCIIVIENT Seawright Farm Facility Number 24-13 Columbus County Dear leis. Crowther: This letter is to notify you that the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering submittal of a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the. Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violation of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2H, Section .0217(d). On May 16, 1997, staff from the Wilmington Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected your animal operation. It was observed that there was excessive ponding in spray Tan #5 from the over application of waste. Runoff from the ponding was discharging into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek. This is a violation of the rules Mt for animal waste systems 15A NCAC 2H .0217. If you have an explanation for this violation that you wish to present, please respond in d writing to me within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice: Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. David Holsinger, or myself at the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor cc: Compliance Section Wilmington Files S:1wQMBRIANwlENMRCEC4-13.R0E 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 f Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer A Division of Water Quality ENFORCEaVSENT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS Type: (DD ) Violator: Gaye Crowther Address: Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 Regional Office: Wilmington 1. The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation: The discharge of animal waste displayed levels of fecal coliform bacteria of >60,000 colonies per 100 ml. This represents a level. 300 times greater than the assigned stream standard_ Levels of other Constituents found were as follows: Ammonia Nitrogen, NH3-N 70 mg/L TKN 73 mg/L NO3 + NO2 0.04 mg/L Total P 9.6 mg/L At the time of inspection, approximately 50 dead fish were observed_ They ranged from the point of discharge to a distance of about 50 feet downstream and were non- finfish species. 3. The duration and gravity of the violation: The discharge from the over application of waste occurred over a period of approximately 24 hours. Spray run #5 was irrigated on May 14, 1997, and the discharge was discovered by Staff from the Division of Water Quality on May 15, 1997. Wastewater runoff was observed draining into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek that feeds River Swamp in the Waccamaw River Basin at approximately 0.1 gallons per minute. 3. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality: The effects to groundwater and air were not documented. Water quality was impacted as determined by water quality analysis_ 4. 5. 6. The cost of rectifying the damage: The cost of rectifying the damage should be minimal. The initial work to stop the immediate discharge consisted of building a low berm to block the runoff from the spray field. To prevent -future discharge from runoff, the low areas of the spray field should be filled, graded and reseeded. The farm has equipment available for these repairs and fill dirt is,readily accessible. Labor and seed costs,.are the only major expenses. The amount of money saved by noncompliance: The amount of money saved by noncompliance is not known. However,'some cost would have been accrued during the construction of the farm to properly grade and seed the spray fields_ Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally: The over application of waste should not be considered intentional; however, there was a lack of due care in the excessive amount of waste applied to the fields and the poor condition of the low areas in the fields. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Com=ission has regulatory .authority: Ms. Crowther has no prior violations, but she did receive a: -Notice of Deficiency for over application of waste on November 9, 1995. S. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: The 5tate's enforcement costs totaled $531.62 as follows: Staff Wren. 16.0 $283.04 Mileage (32.0 miles@ $0.31 per mile) $ 99.20 Photography (film & Development) $ 9.38 Laboratory costs 2 samples $ 40.00 Administrative costs $100.00 9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. Individual vs. large corporation) : 9. TY-De of violator and general nature of business (i.e. Individual vs. large corporation): Individual 10. Violators degree of cooperation. (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance: The on -site representative was cooperative and agreed to build a berm to block the immediate discharge. A specific clean up of the discharge could not be carried out due to the unknown extent of the damage. 11. Mitigating Circumstances: None. 12. Owner of property where the discharge occurred: Gaye Crowther 13. Pictures of discharge: Included (attached) S:\WQ5\BRIANW\EN-'©RCE\24-13.CAF 1 . - �_ _- -- -. !� DS��C= �ni�iial t eedlot C7peratioz� hey°ie��• .. -.. {. �D4�r'Q-�,.nzrnzI Feedlot Qperation Site.Znspecon _ A Routine O Complaint 3 Fotlotiv-uD of D`s'0 inspection O Follow -fin of DSO;'C review 0 Other Date of InspeCtion +i Facillty Number I Time of inspection I p: zD Use 3� hr. time Farm Status r� A r Total Time (in ]tours) Spent onRe-%Iew or Inspection (includes travel and processing) n F_rtrt.aril@: Counrv: Owner Name: 64%IC- 1"hone No: { -g Main- Address: X � �Z- i -•t ' , ��_ Z2 L! 7 Onsite Representative:. — Iuttor:��..-. - Certified Operator. L One:-ator Cerdfication Number: Location of Farm: Lathude Lonbitude © Not 0pe7ationa1Date Last Operated: FN-pe of Operation and Design Capacity Wean to F-=d C! 0'r-: T�-p- o= T Vsaw.. w - - = General I. Are these azEv ice_:, that need main temcwispm ve-ment? 0 -Yes 10 No ? Is any discital-- obs---v-d :.om any parr, of the ope..dor-? a. If dis-..hwte is observed, w-s the b. If dis-hamc is obs-- vcdy did it r==h z. If dis :ha ge is obs,m ved, what is th- =r--=ed 'o r ice. ? d. Does dischame bypass a lh oon sys=? (If yes, noti=• D Q) T. Is theta evici--mce of pas dscbar-'e from any paw of *-- oD--.-zn=? �. Was the:: znv adve.-st i:.taacts to the wam s of the SmEt ois than h om a 4 MY es 01 No CI Yes 2No Yes ❑ No �! Yes 5No ID, Yes fl No `."s 91 No S. Do-s any part of the urste management sysmnl (O:hL t twat, :zgoa:.s+,ai -co. - , 7-nu::,.. M Yes p NO !. Did t^t .� SSS' i ll to G2'� a Ce-7ficd ope'ator in rest7onsibSc charge (Si , 5p-':.C^. c.i�` 1/1197) 1 b. •-_ tht_e lagoons or sto7azt ponds on sit= ',A-hicb need to be j.ope.iy closev? Structures rLaryoons and/or 1101din- fonds/ 9. 15 stru;.tu-,zl iitrboard less than adequate? Fr=boarrd (ft : Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2 Lagooa 3 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the inte-liry of any of the s=cturrs obst- ve^? 12, Do any o2 the struc=ts netd maintenancCfIrnorovement? (If any of questions 9-12 vas answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public heapb. or environmental threat, ncDVVQ) 13. Do any -.of the s,acturts lack adquate ma_rkers to identify s:a , and stop pumping ieveis? '% aste Apnlication 14- Is their physical evidence of over appiicatioa? (If in excess of '+VN,1P, ((oa�r nmofl entsnD.- — ate:s of the St=tc, notify D;N'Q} 15. Crop tvpt _ t rSr.s tom_ 16. Do tat active peons Qlffer with those dts2"z _tzd In the V- astt Nlazz E:= = -2izz•7 17. Does zht facility have a lack of adequate aareant for land appucanon? . 18- Does the ;over c:-oD nerd improvement? 19. Is there a lace; ofavaisablr iraization enuiprnent? For Certified Facilities 011iv. . 20- Does the Lz iiity fail to have a copy of the Y aLaI Was'-t Mana--_Meat available? 21. Does the facility fad to comply with the -Tv astt M;: t= -in r an in a -.7 -,;-ay? :? Does :=ord .Keeping need imnt , ovemtat? 23. Dots fa_ciHry require a follow-up visit by same ?—L'=— ? ?4. Did Revi-we:11ns-OM for fail to discuss owner or op' --;`tor ❑ Yes ® No Larsooz A ❑ Yes (KNo ❑ Yes O,No r'S Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes f No Yes ❑ 1vo ❑ Yes F2,No Y`ea IE�No Yes ❑ No Ys ( No El Yes E No ❑ Yes �No Ej Yes ❑ I4 0 El -its ❑ ?":o El Yes '�x�1 No Z. Disck ,, x c L;�s �Sc,Nccl r i, st1t d r 11v t' L r FYI runot r� _ 5 {. "�j , � `cc C'e. �i�t a �5 , aLL r"Unctt ' l.�gain orxi artif �T � lorr -'. b r.Aj,;.ZA c � t am -ice SO Sa '. ' a��r. 7 � 1: `����,,OJ� t� S MUTE ' rz 1, * il1PCl,rcc u1 r[ et5 � 1 ` ruf.Ctt, 1r6 �5� fi ccY,r, �Ztl'S %CJJ` a,_,- 4'-u.t, t,. n-iKp1 cIESCvrac�e-LS(f� Llta�'trs ��c18ttaLld Inc;1lsti,c.0 res�. j�riSF=iG� l4us crcr,�; r�;'rites sl��ac�cvl-�1 L.A���, �er�s � h� ��cr�. Bay c"_tr_� �nve` eaccion_c5',�r�s�, to ��;.� (e,F,e�•, sl,eclu� r�r�ver] Ia;. Ex=-°tvc}e�;,� we s In e� rue` r5 �m ogee- avv_,6a�iDn M. F�Xu'c- in s��w ,L'�1� mm<, �` l tr-�' : Zsi�� ?Z 5 YZCt s�c1�L ��+hv1J�Ir�`^�fI num�etrG�d 'mac S��w(L'<<},• Reviewerllnstoector .Name Re�-ivver/InspectorSignature: , -r, - Date_ .division of' iVuie- Ouahrt% TT'ater Ourlitr . --.. Fc tic, s r txc rwl vc p ,At-0 rj rtyj MURPHY June 10, 1997 nick Shiver, P.G. Re64zoral Supervisor DEI-LN R 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext Wilmington, NC 28405-13845 RE: Notice of Violation Seawright Farin Farm Number 24-13 Columbus County In response to your letter dated June 2,1997, the following actions have been taken to comply: I. Installed berm (100-125 feet) along the tributary in spray run T#5 to prevent further discharge from the runoff.. 2. Low areas in application area have been filled in and disked. Reseeding is scheduled for week of June 9,1997. 3. Berms have been built around all hydrants to prevent discharge into field ditches. Hydrants have been marked to reduce the risk of future damage from farm equipment tuner recommendations from Brian 'Wrenn's inspection were: Repair of hydrants Completed Mow lagoon area Scheduled for week of June 9 Clean trash from lagoon In progress Reseeding front of lagoon. Scheduled for week of June 9 Fescue in spray field run #1 Scheduled for week of June 9 Spray records should be named by spray field Revised record keeping system number and by the spray field run Sincerely, t1 / Gave CZthe-r Seawright Farm S\summ1s woLda Post Office Box 759, Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458, (910) 289-2111, FAX (910) 289-6400 pill J - � ssl � 'lii ••lehrtnarl Ch :r J I Ia0 y Q •Gut4Pe 6lttnd Its; SIP I411 Ka I pill to tilt n Itif , 4 IILL Wit .. t � 1J1 • %9 Illy 'O It" " lips ',• '1 4 '� at{ 1{}• a ilia )� {t�-� �Iry,.'1� Itit lti wrfl "i ti 7 lift 16 Ifip Old tlelY ) .•'ap717 X, I�L• lip �nll !) 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Riverside 81 .. � . +1. 1.� 7 If Bay , C� s o �T68 .4 11 Y -a• 1az;) Pire air Seawrigl t Farml ce„ ., fl � Facilit # 24-1i3 J •• {� umbu Count4 Y + 3767 I — + 380 000 FEEL :+IY- Cros 43 Bay s a� R _ I 6m z ''� r �- IIY F .PIP- — ,•YY• � ..Y+,. 41 1940 I 18�E 78 7 30" s��iraw zlb 115 40' 2710000 FEET tS.C.I �11`' �OYPHIC Id.II. 1f� 1 , INIERIOR--GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, IIE6TON, WIRGINIA--IiYI ROAD CLASSIFICATION SCALE 1:2�1 OQO s� KItQMETEflS I ++2 Primary Illghway, Light -duty road, hard or a'�v�t METERS 1000 _,w hard surface ..... , , Improved surface. ..� Tom® Secondary highway, MILESflard surface .. , .... —� Unimproved roadFEET 40aa 5t10U IlaOa 7000 t104U 90— f0a00 C? Interstate Route U. S. Route Stale Route N OUR If;rl:RVAL. s FEET n. e. I;rnnt TIr vruTicAl. nnnlhl OF I924 . 110111 .1\'nnNAII MAP AmIPACY STANDARDS QUnpRANGIE I.orATION ,, _ PIRL-WAY. N.C._S-C- A Environmental Chemists, Inc. • � ee N AZ.ING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: SHIPPING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1037 (910) Z56-3934 (Office) 6602 Windmill Way CONSULTING Wrightsville Beach, (910) 3924)M (Lab) Wilmington, CHEMISTS North -Carolina 28480 (910) 392-4424 (Fax) North Carolina 28405 Date -Sampled: Sampled By: Report To: Copy To: GROUNDWATER REPORT OF ANALYSIS Customer: NCDEHNR-DNVQ 05/15/97 Brian Wrenn Rick Shiver Brian Wrenn 127 N. Cardinal Drive ExL Wilmington, NC 28405 Date of Report: Purchase Order n Report Number: May 22, 1997 7-1334 PARAMETER Sample ID 24-13-IF Runoff 2413-2F Property Line Lab ED 43519 # 3520 Fecal Coliform, colonies/100ml > 60.000 59,000 N'itmte + Nitrite Nitrogen, NO,; + NO;, - N mg./L - - Ammonia Nitrogen, NR,-N, mg/L - - Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, T"KN mWL - - Total Phosphorus, P ma - - Reviewed h_ and approved for release to the client -. - .—� .. �_o--•r-cr.....a-..y._i�-�•-;'-r.-��._....r,,...-r,„-�; -•-- ;r—;;-n; ;�r� ; �; -P ... .. n � ; :ri ;i'> : �._. ... . .. _ .. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC M Samnle Tvne: Influent+ Effluent, We!! ,f.renn1_ . Ofhpr! 6602 Windmill Way Wilmington, NC 29405 Phone: (910) 392-0223 FAX: (910) 3924424 —133 [SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION COLLECTION 110T FLE 1D LAB ID PRESERVATION ANALYSIS REQUESTED RATE. 1'lI1IE NONE ! 9O LINO WOU 1-1110 OTHER r tvn�/ram�51 ;-.? 35 !�` �C FaCIA , —13 — 2Jf P+Lp, ��s" r Z�qb r 3 a-r ,r icy, r[fi; Maximum Holding Time Between Collection and Analysis: BOD 4g llom, Colli"drm In Wastewater 6 HoUrg, Coliform In Drinking Water 3UrLi ra, Transfer Relinquished By: Daternme Received By: llate II= 1 . Received with lee N ater Chilled to 4°C: Yes No Accepted:-'w— Rejected: Delivered fly:_ Received 11y:.-"— �,1,W,..-� Date:, - !s 7 Time: .3:. o P CorllnlentS: In tSl t9 [L CULPti"I►' : CPLUMDUS liIYCR BASIN I O R H£P[lkr iN) 1 WIRO Rglmvi ©ffI44 .--t Olicr t ffN,LEITOR(S) t SRYdT:1�'if,\7: Eli—W aOD R-1a O f21 Ir� L- Sr.d:: N Ci1arIM(c4; h DIVISION OF WATCl7 QUALITY Cl.tralsir7- kAbar1lo.y Avail I11'rterQuality PRICRITY AM1111P:hTf QA CObIPUASCE L^ 1 CHAIN OF CUSTODY u EMER43ENCY R° S.1ALPi.@ Ti'P6 STREAM EFFWENT LAIKE LNFL UEI."T L%'R!ARi I StaSon lA4s6mi FIELD MCH AT END D3° AM W3 Hrnrnrise L-sl, Nw.be : 71V3227 Dratlttccle/d: VI(117 lime Racti.wi : 9:00 AM Ateeiswl 137 : ILI Lida Rlltmtd : CYi Oalc ftcpallal: 6.'3'77 5laliaa M dale 1114 1'ylnmld[Q lial[ End Oilsn0M) Tim Dello Tlmt End Dgth • ilbl, DN DIM 1'a1. Type- A, li, ti C.tnpoalrT,S iimlle Typls i vyasIS 12:31) a(l) 314 .lgt CUP dill 3.0 DEL f7 ) trn 335 twv_ C431fCOn MP Ptenl 11616 !103(161 Cvl f.rm KI F Ta1ai 11 SO4 JL D)rr[ Coifutln whc rccsl)T 611 fl [ano Colforrn rural SIat1 31673 MOM Re"Mc: P(dsl 303 n 1- T xvd 310 np1L Atsidue:SudymdedW, +I 'L �°aluilc S)3 m ;L 11.5 540 Mod, pI140 unila AciJl[1'It pl1 / 5 01 MAI. Aci3i[p 1.P 111.)43J _ °n9^1- A1141IIn1111u pli 1.3115 rkA^i, �^ _ AlLalWll to p11 ad:3 110 •t 1u-trUlytf• Ric ClsLslda RL3 rn •2 CfiU:1ii7X217 ugi. Chi s: U..12Z* ugt Ptsccpl+plin s 31215 vg°L Celli; TI do no c.0 Ca101: (I'll ) E3 1-11- c u COIN. Fill 7.6 12 nn OYMIldc 7m, Ing'L FluwWc151 lnpL faruJ.ki1.1c7lgD7 mil. Grtiroo ant Oils 556 rnLJl. I ltnlnclH TC4490) 5pcarrcCaud li a}Ih�lm2 11llA8 312+/3 Ir,�-+l, Phts3107130 u L Sulfalr 4iS mgl- Sullsdc 7tl To t 6a'as Achroml low Tuto- 'A(Q IIIIs S INIPsiN610 70 m % X TKU ea N 675 73 rnQ7_ X NO2 pbs T103 m N 630 DA rngl. X P. Tol►r 11 F 665 go WWI. POI m P IWO? n 'L P� DisnIsd as P 656 m 1, _ },:-Ndraslum .n L C'6-{`dunmt 1027 v L C.-i'fitmnisr.:Toltl I031 vpl' Cu-Cappe( 11.417 sal. Ni-willtl l Oe7 ug'I. P1- Lxn3 1031 ug'L Zc- Zinc 1002 .u;L V •V nnaltusn ap't AL Silrcr 1077 uu:i. AI- Alruinnu I101 vy1. 9t- "Ilium 1612 Co- C0,16"m )16 In,cR. Cd- Ctr!til 1037 uj ^l Ft- 1w. I943 110I' For Lab Ilaa ONLY DIVISION OF ENVZe NMEN AL NIANAGF-14ENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FOAM kDhili Courrrr � ' Sr+ a trY m f REPORT BASIN OF❑A� QA STREAM L_.1 EFFILIJEW AT p;p4 i©: A}lO FRO MkO R8fl VJafiO 111 IAISRlo Tfi nn CD E ICOMPLIANCE C11AIN LAKE INfLUL'lVT 41her OF CUSTODY 6SfppOd hy: 8u■ Couriar, Staff, loth r t�EMEiiGf NC7(�1 f �'✓ ❑ ESTUARY 1� Lob Numbers fat+ Aseslvtd:� �CyI �T{lfri.s �%� Reed 1Freme a-Coerlee d Del DATA ENTRY BY: Cl(a DATE REFORTEM a 0LLrCT0R(5): %zfa A a STATION 1 DCATIONe �-ie �t r„ry��--��i3 �� `_�.f� -� �t � � - 11L�CYCUYy 3 Brlllestod Bob Ran . as/a-zs/ 6/als 130 or 100 plus �/� Ssed: Yes 0 No Chlorlabui; Yes ❑ Nn Y1 ,RE14AM& �f�S f l L 1 f i- �} li I IYYr'1 � /111ij�� 1�►I j�T11< 1 L , J rm Mallon 71 Date Begin (yyJmm/ddl Tlare Bo81n Daps End Tivue End Dept1 DN DO DD11 Value Type Corapoalle Sample T1��Ye A H L T s g C ,/:1 GNx% Cif I BODS SID man 2 CODlllah 34D mull 3 COD Low 331 rna/l ColifoTim MF Focal st616 /100ml S Coliform: blP Tole1 31504 A mml 6 Goillorm: Tube Fecal S1615 /1080 7 C011611111 PeGai Slrep 31673 /100ml 8 Resldur: Total S00 mg/1 9 Volatile 505 MV4 10 plxt4 510 uagA 11 Basiduel Suspensled 630 111g/1 12 Vglatlle 53.4 ^ru/) 13 FiMsd 540 ra011 14 pH 4D3 units 15 Aeldlty to pill 6.6 446 m8n 16 Acidity 1e pl18.9435 rngll 17 Mallnlip to pH 9.3 415 MCA 16 Alkalinity to pil 4.b 416 moll 19 70C 680 mM 201 Turbidity 76 NTU 1 "bridt 94D ms/1 Cis] at TO 12217 uyll Chl ar Corr 32209 ag/1 Phaophytla a 3121.3 ua/1 Colorr True 80 Pt -Co Colorr(oll ) 8! ADMI Colorr pH 7.6 82 ADMI Cyanide 720 mr/1 F)urxlds 951 MIA Foreraldchyde 718811 ma/l 4rebae tnd D114 556 MJA Har4ness Tafa19D0 mg/1 Spaallle Cond. 96 "Nihon/cm2 MB,AS 38260 mI/1 Phta015'92730 usA Sulfate 946 Ono Sulfide 745 mull Aid as N 6io niVA f a N fits Ono us NOS as N dso u:p11 Pa Total as P 665 411011 PO4 as f 705D7 Ia0/1 Ps Dlasoltwd as P 666 a18/1 Cd-Cadolum 1027 ut/1 C*-01rondumcTotolIOU uyi Cu Colmrz loft rrp/I NI- Nickel 1067 ut/I Pb•Lead 1051 11 2tr Z)nc 1099 u8/i A il+iar 1077 us/I AI-Alutalnurn j1DS us/i De-Dsrylltum 1019 u1/1 Ca Colciuro 916 m111 Co -Cobalt 1037 115'1 Fe -Iron 1045 uy/l Sampling Pb nt% Conductance el 26 C 4atel Tannaxa" V D.O- mull pll Alkallni(Y Acidity AtrTompemture 0 p118.3 )ail 1.8 pll 4.5 pit $,3 2 94 16 300 �� 406 1a SM4 431 8224E 102242 20 salinity S FfeeiNltioa fln/Aayl Claud Cower % Wtnd Dlrac4m 0tie01 91mm Flaw Soundly Turbidity 8ererlty Wlnd Velo6tly MAp tsar $tream Dapdr 14 Stream UW1h fp- 4t0 45 32 96 1351 1354 3ti 64 4 fl!fl/Rsvlsed 1C/86 LA CD DIVISION OF'1VATER QUALITY ISS Cherahlrcl&lranlaryRtprrtf%V4amQuolby LpbHumix! 7W322$ 0 {{" CAR1Pil f5'PP RaLakerolucd: S'141fi COUNT{' + CQLLrh1BUS PRIORITY TimR",ad: 9.00AM 1l1Vr,R BASIN : AMBIENT QA %l=j STREAM ©EFFLUE\ r Rtmi,4d Bg K1 RYI'DRTTU , ![7R0 Reg'w,rlORiee MIrLLll3Gi Cl[Al13gPCUSI"OU'e' LA3 - � INFILtua piper i ® 15MERGL\CY Q ESTUARY AanRetelud co COLLECT P(S) 1 BR1Aly WKENN Dale Repakd : 611:001 1;4lol,kA WID kwer: SW6. Lowkis: HELD DITCF) Al PAOPERTI' LIX12 OF FARI.I Seed: \ C11f0r+,altd N liemailui t Irllan / DMI Brgir ())'lsmkSfl .. 11a1e End (7+',Vn ml'ddj Tlne Btgln Tlme Cud Ueplh . Dh1, DII, DBAI {'o-lue'flpe • A+31.4 f0mpmtEr-i, 5, 5angrlt Typo 9aJ4(5 12-40 3 1"alfmnTnlalT,A.r lruti I143 ALLnEiP_ty +a Idl 4 S 410 TPI Oaasllrra RPnpeIT 1p,: 63 tz— I a I1.. Alit V a. s 0 3 DIV1610N OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM M11) [X1lJm FnIt) m$Ails Pj dR1TY SA P,�! LE TYPE RIVER IMS1N 7 �A f Gli -[Y1f Li� REPORT 10: A[tO PRO MRO HR0 Wand 1 1w5RD T5 QAt46[Eli7 Q QA AT BN QCOMPLIp�m IA Other ii� CQODY �'''j B1lpptd bP: 8u& CaurlRr. Stall, Other QEMOIGENCY L.�IFSTUARY COLLECTORM); LAU L141- Eatimsied ROD 11an e: 0-5J9.26/IS-0/40-130 or IflD plus Sleds Yoe❑ No C6loslaatods Yas❑ No&K Ilion i/f iwale Begin t Z jJ Ql 1 1 BODS 310 m>I/I ! 000111pli 340 MO 2 3 COD Lox 335 MIA Colliarrn MP fecal 31616 /fODmal 4 5 Collforra 1i1F Total 31504 /10011'ril 6 Cot[forml Tube Face[ 81415 /1007nl C011101rne Fecal Strap 31673 /1DDml 7 Residue; Total C00 zn@A Uolstlle 505 ms/1 11 Residue: Suspended 530 inp/1 12H Volatiis 535 Ilt2/1 13 Flxed 540 100/1 14 pit 403 unit& 15 UWily to p114.6 06 rng/d 16 Acidity to pet 8.3 435 rng/1 17 Alkeilntly la pit 11.3 415 m9/I 78 Atkallnlly to pH 4.6 410 Iny/I L9 TOC 610 mWf 20 1'urbldill 76 Inv ❑EFFU1__ IUF.IIT Q iN111fENT Lab tium�vr. Date Recslved Ira " zo [iec d _�� rCnu lA 11 d Dal DATA ENTRYDY; CKi DATE FIEPORTI D 'mm/dd1 ITime Begin Date End Time End Depth nM PIP DSitt valueTLtk Camnporlle Sample T a A It L T 5 B C O GNxu Chloride 940 ma/I Chi ai TO 12217 ue/I Chi as Carr 32209 UfA Pheophytln a 3RE13 ui/! 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Stnsm Wldit.ft. 490 45 31 36 1351 1368 5 41 4 rV41/Rtv1med 10/B6 r=rc ., o,"2 s,7)6 Fish Kill Field Investigation Form Tc Sciences Branch A ?.F.ar.:: - 1ic } G i ,? 26 (3°0)%mac -6 1 a (`l9jr,:.. : EIl�nres_atzonl"�o..:CFSBse;anly .{..,.s..ti ..? Investigation Date/Time ,�� �� i Z!Ob Investigators: Name l2,r)c-n Wre Y,I,\ Organization �E-4N Reional office_ -L.' R Reporting fart}•: Address Phone Coinvesugators: Address Phone Mar3hours Required f 1 • 4 Location: watarbody v,yi6m i) krl -rrary zzL; ( r`er Subasin Luvnr, t' County Crj vGn�xS Nearcsl City own, andtnari P' Tribut-ies Affected v itirr+ r-a.r\ ' -r, I� (,. C s r t Latitudel Lonnitude (Kill center) 3q',3I ' '►S`1r!' Z�' Itcch map describing area of::ild and provide cnordincles Dill Info: Date Began first rcriort`d) I Time I Z M 00 At time of investigation: kill islin progress [)j corn -Dieted [ -tent of Kill: Rive.' r LDe' Lai-c stuary (Specify area) Kill Duration: Estimated ien!zth in Days Hc)uzs z Finish Species Affected: Sp"cies: Size Rana in Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/.area observed"5r7" Species: Sue R=!t In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size Range in Disu_ss I Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Dewed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size RanRp t- in DisAss i Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] 4 Approx Nolprea obsen•ed p Species: Size Range in Distress / Dyns [ ] Dtad [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx Nor Are:: observe; Fish observations (Describe below): Injuries [ ] Lesipns [ ] Gasping [ ] Loss of equilibrium [ ] gait behavior [ ] Fed Gibs [ ] Att=vrs to lcave water [ ] Letitar-y [ ] Convulsions[ ] Ot-^er [ ] Des�o�: Other or-anisms affected (amstaccan. moilushSa ii7StCLS, terM=jai aniir.ais. etc.): Dof I I r s "70 r, ,Ds,r Y; mQ e ��-� I i �' a Total Mortality: Estimated Total Ml fish Filled Estimated No. Otber Or.`anisnu Frilled (Obsersable)- (Continued on back) o...., a: 2 3�5 Fish KU" x ie'td Ins estitadon Po:ni . • ` , cal Observations: tauon: � l � ;s� � .ni : �, slY'"� rv;•. T� Cloud Cover nt;f i Seas .U'f-• Air Temp '3s Pre_iairauon Wind Direction V ind Speed Prior Conditions (3-4 Days) Water Clarity Coloration Seachi Depth BottomDemh: 0.-14 meters F Depths) (mcte:-s) Dissolved PH Te _x:.S::e Co�nduzaviE3' 52i±nit '! Ozygan (mJL) foil (PPE) Surface2.I I I I I o-- 3.0 I I I I 4_0 I I I I I 5.0 I 1 1 I I Continue table or record data for other stations on additional shse. if ne: _ssary Other observations (oil sb=n, Vzsh. algal blooms. odors, ecc_)__ruar h_ 4br' �e �� cc , o • U,:t, � �cOb d ; 4� Area Activity. Land Use(%): lirbatt Industr-:a] Rrsident�l AC-iculturel roressy Undeveloped(wild) Othwr(Desc fbe) Outfalls present? (Location and D-scrip -on) Spills in area? (Describe) r , '-I 1 OtherActiviry (Sperm) Biological and Chemical Sampling Please indicate sarno ing locations on attached snap (s). Biological Samnles Fish (D-,scrfbe-) Iced msc.-ved? Station: SamDle No Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone ALl, re/PIants (DosC;Toe) Algal Bloom Form Completed? Y [ ] NJ ] Station: Samole No Results: TO :Srs?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results pPhona Other (Dscffoa) Station: Sample No Results: TO :SB?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone Chemic_7 fi_ _— pesticides, nutrients etc. Descrbc) Act Cd i Qrn-, I V) /J VZ ,ITIN _ Chemical Samples Station: - ! Sample No 4, 1 Results: TO rSB ?[ ] To Other? I ] Contact for results Phone Photographs and/or Videos taken? Y [yj N [ ] Where on tile? Name/Adnress. 2tcA Additional Comments. Observations, Conclusions: (attach additional sheet if necessary) State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office. - James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Environmental Management Jonathan, B. Howes Governor Water Quality Section Secretary November 9, 1995 Certified Mail #Z 405 591 363 Return Receipt Requested Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farms Route 3 Box 182 BB Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 Subject: Seawright Farm Facility No. 24--13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: On November 8, 1995 Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Environmental Management inspected your animal operation and the lagoon serving this operation. It was observed that wastewater was being applied at greater than agronomic rates. This was evidenced by the presence of ponded water on the spray field.... NRCS guidelines for Best Management Practices require wastewater to be sprayed at agronomic P rates. Guidelines also require maintenance of a suitable perennial cover crop on the field(s). Wastewater spraying should be done in accordance with NRCS standards which will prevent runoff from your spray field(s) . To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within seven (7) days. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status and being required to obtain a certified waste utilization plan prior to the December 31, 1997 deadline. Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Rules to discharge wastewater to the surface waters of the State without a permit and/or to fail to follow a certified waste management plan- The Division of Environmental Management has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per violation. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3945 • Telephone 910-395 3900 • Fax 910 350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer I . Y 14 01 Gr n L/ �tG.Lf�. Ci-nd— tsour'GC r r j�1! r � � 1 n y j [7 r� !�J� [ � mob' �}= � ,� _ � g t6�r•r FA r,• �IC—o-N e- 6. �rc CO /L.", bUT C6 u,7t-y U - 1f-ve.. Pt"' IYO%Ar vt's,' 1 o-JL lrDt►Cm�Cf �!/ %G/Cc1��e.. I ,L / f � sfC 1�s /1otVc cc„ J►Sc.pr.T1 n►A. ti r f ; �T� D� 5 YS Tc W rkS ho �o „)e r a, . - i I p r'-, C r, 3 ' Se- 4v c-�1 G h ki .1 bL �1r�• � 'ls' � a� �ll r,,� � � i 1�-. ,1. �, �f �`l v V C rZ�y � A State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director April 3, 1997 Gaye Crowther Seawright Rt 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City NC 28463 �EHNR SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Designation of Operator in Charge Seawright Facility Number 24--13 Columbus County Dear Mr. Crowther: You were notified by letter dated November 12, 1996, that you were required to designate a certified animal waste management system operator as Operator in Charge for the subject facility by January 1, 1997. Enclosed with that letter was an Operator in Charge Designation Form for your facility. Our records indicate that this completed Form has not yet been returned to our office. For your convenience we are sending you another Operator in Charge Designation Form for your facility. Please return this completed Form to this office as soon as possible but in no case later than April 25, 1997. This office maintains a list of certified operators in your area if you need assistance in locating a certified operator. Please note that failure to designate an Operator in Charge of your animal waste management system, is a violation of N.C.G.S. 90A-47.2 and you will be assessed a civil penalty unless an appropriately certified operator is designated. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving you of the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for your failure to designate an appropriate Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997. If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact our Technical Assistance and Certification Group at (919)7333-0025. Sincerely, for Steve W. Tedder, Chief Water Quality Section bb/awdesletl cc: Wilmington Regional Office Facility File Enclosure P.O. Box 29535, �� FAX 919-733-2496 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-00535 ilkf C An Equal apportunifiy/A#firmcftive Action Employer -consumer paper Telephone 919-733-7015 50°6 recycles/1Q°6 post In State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Environmental Management Jonathan B. Howes Governor Water Quality Section Secretary November 9, 1995 Certified Mail #Z 405 591 363 Return Receipt Requested Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farms Route 3 Box 182 BB Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 Subject: Seawright Farm Facility No. 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: On November 8, 1995 Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Environmental Management inspected your animal operation and the lagoon serving this operation. It was observed that wastewater was being applied at greater than agronomic rates. This was evidenced by the presence of ponded water on the spray field. NRCS guidelines for Best Management Practices require wastewater to be sprayed at agronomic rates. Guidelines also require maintenance of a suitable perennial cover crop on the field(s). Wastewater spraying should be done in accordance with NRCS standards which will prevent runoff from your spray field(s). To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within seven (7) days. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status and being required to obtain a certifiedwasteutilization plan prior to the December 31, 1997 deadline. Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Rules to discharge wastewater to the surface waters of the State without a permit and/or to fail to follow a certified waste management plan. The Division of Environmental Management has the authority to Ievy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per violation. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Vrdaiington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer FROM DEM WDUAL AL l Y �LYL~1�s Site Requires Immediate Attention: Facility No. DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIC) SITE VISITATION RECORD DATE.1., 1995 Time-0rc)'"' Farm Name/Owner:— li� Ad // YC . Mailing Address: -3 Z 1-?19 y County: L IJ Integrator L! v ���' Phone: On Site Representative: L Phone: A U33 Physical Address/Location: Type of Operation: Swine V_ Poultry Cat -de Design Capacity: Number of Animals on Site: 3'N6' DEM Certification Number: ACE DEM Cei cification Number: ACNEW Latitudw: Longitude: Elevation: Feat Circle Yes or No Does the Animal waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event (approximately 1 Foot = 7 inches Ypes r No Actual Freeboard: :_F€.� Inches Was any seepage observed from the lagoou(s)? Yes or No Was any erosion observed? Yes or No Zs adequate land available for spray? Yes r No Is the cover crop adequate? Yes r No Crop(s) being utilized: Q Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwelling _ Ye No 100 Feet from Wells?✓'Yey' fir No Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or No Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes or No Is animal waste discharged into waters flf the state by manmade ditch, flushing system, or other A similar man-made devices? Yes or No If Yes, Pl¢ase Explain. Does the facility tuaauttain adequate waste management records (volumes of manure, land applied, spray irrigated on specific ease with cover crop)? Yes or No Additional Cortents:�r`�CI�C Ali � /l/1���_�� s 1�11►IT�,��J' �i �✓ WI ZZ)1_4­117.44'esl '- Inspector Name S cc: Facility Assessment Unit Use Attachments if Needed_ 5 C'VW P)-4 # I Name of System F ,4. Address I : •r u STATE LABORATORY OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION OF LABORATORY SERVICES N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES 306 N. WILMINGTON ST. — P.O. Box 28047, RALEIGH, 27611-8047 RECEIVED INORGANIC CHEMICAL ANIALYSE S-PRIVATE WATER SYST M FEB 0 4 1998 Complete All Items Above Heavy Line BY: (See Instructions on Reverse Side) r<ni t Fd ZIP ✓nu myrt.t/YYL.t— -- — Report To: .Address: OF r' Source of Water: ' ( I Ground ( ) Both ( -}� Surface ( } Purchased Source of Sample: 1 ) House Tap Type of Sample: ( I Ratio ( ) Treated - Type of Treatment: { } None ( } Lime ( I Chlorinated 1 I Soda Ash zlp,-Riw-7/7 I Fluoridated ( I Polyphosphate y { } Filtered { I Water Softener Collected By: ( } Alum { I Other } AM Date Collected: 7 Time: � �p .r Type"of Analysis Desired: ( } Regular Parameters 1 I Both Location of Sampling Point: ( —1' - Optional Parameters Remarks: Sww r / t" -rt"+ Y orY>~ ; 4 ol 5 uj; ,1e P vie s r7 p- }yam^ '- I Regular Parameters Results Optional Parameters (List as needed — See SCOPE) Results pH units Arsenic mo •0'1 l R.A t 4 1 Lead mg/1 Iron mg/1 Manganese mg/I V"". Copper . -!✓' rn9/I� Zinc mg/I Calcium q No mg/I Magnesium t '1 `' 1 jr ' mg/l Hardness-CaCO3 (Ca, M91 mgll AlkalinitV-CaCO3 mg/l Chloride mg/I Fluoride mg/l v Date Received Date Analyzed DEHNR - 1441 (Rev. 1 /93) Laboratory Services Date Reported >% Reported By Laboratory Number STATE LABORATORY OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION OF LABORATORY SERVICES N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES 306 N. WILMINGTON ST. — P.O. Box 28047, RALEIGH, 27611-8047 .yam INORGANIC CHEMICAL ANALYSES -PRIVATE WATER SYSTEM —`� Complete All Items Above Heavy Line tf1lyl In {See Instructions on Reverse Side} Name of System ��J` JV1f ri %d '�^ aYs771 d r U If,-r ^s 7c ►1 Source of Water: s H t- r r LA Ir v Address t,,i v ,! ( } Ground { } Bath ZIP County ;[l Report To: Address: ( I Surface ( } Purchased Source of Sample: { ► House Tap { } Well Tap Type of Sample: { } Raw ( ) Treated 1,-A F— ��r t yJ.M VI �teaurrGttl- } None { } Lime { I Chlorinated { } Soda Ash Fluoridated ( } Polyphosphate Filtered { } Water Softener Collected By: 'Zf . k_ � ( I Alum { } Other .. AM Date Collected:— I — q Time:Type'af Analysis Desired: [ } Regular Parameters { I Both Location of Sampling Point: I I Optional Parameters Remarks: , , 0~ p I 'C' fo Regular Parameters Results Optional Parameters {List as needed -- See SCOPE} ResultrrIf/Z. —P, pH units Arsenic mg/l Lead mg/1 d l R.1 Iron rng/I Manganese T tea., .ar�it� mg/I, " �"� �� _ Copper � :# t, '► mg/l Zinc man Calcium ! mg/1 Magnesium ' mg/I Hardness-CaCO3 (Ca. Mg) mg/l Alkalinity-CaCO3 mg/l Chloride mg/l Fluoride mg/l �G/ Date Received Date Reported f% ! Reported By Date Analyzed Laboratory Number DEHNR - 1441 (Rev. 1 /93) Laboratory Services STATE LABORATORY OF PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION OF LABORATORY SERVICES N.C. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES 306 N. WILMINGTON ST. — P.O. Box 28047, RALEIGH, 27611-8047 i INORGANIC CHEMICAL ANALYSES -PRIVATE WATER SYSTEM P. Complete All Items Above Heavy Line (See Instructions on Reverse Side) Name of ,J System ta! f / i r t 4-o J 1 re J 1" •?�� � � �f IY � Source of Water: Address, '� ( ) Ground { --)"'-Surface { ) Both j } Purchased ZIP —1 Source of Sample: r County"%� ` X- ( } House Tap Well Tap Report To: A = Address: Type of Sample: ( } Raw ( 1 Treated Type of Treatment: Done { } lime ZIP1- Collected By. "� { } Chlorinated { } Fluoridated { } Filtered G } Alum { ) Soda Ash ( ) Polyphosphate { ) Water Softener ( ) Other AM Date Collected: Time: : ' Type of Analysis Desired: Location of Sampling Point: 1 } Regular Parameters ( '}Optional Parameters ( 1 Both Remarks: ,5+r p A0 cq A1'161\ Y t,71W T (,{1 r to t,-d es Regular Parameters -- Results Optional Parameters (List as needed — See SCOPE) y Results _� PH units Arsenic mg/i Lead �I �1 i ti�i l L` 1N) % J Iron mg/I _ Manganese N 71.Y•L a - mg/1 Copper Zinc w q mg/l Calcium mg/l Magnesium mgh Hardness-C8CO3 (Ca, Mgt mg/I AI kaf in ity-CaCO3 mg/1 Chloride mg/1 Fluoride mg/1 Date Received Date Reported J /�/%fig Reported By L a,, L e. Date Analyzed Laboratory Number DEHNR - 1441 (Rev. 1 /93) Laboratory Services R 3 t? - 3 CO f ; %�! f d%cRn�.c rl Icr�.P ryiwl Ct s"Prcr�y f�ke �2a wrig kt Folom -F row,`m q lem 4o cL fjAZfk'#fh rs d� w�-s 4�3�+ ,d rdu.: ^„a W� ; e 1 �s Sc�%e�rd eCY . cd 1lPC [a ', 'IW ST N"41 d f h -77 cc CIA T v_] ``ma�yy tk St J 1 1 1 � �3 N I � 7'� � Ill fr � v 1 a� J -AA L 0 q � C f I .i 4*yt . , , . „ Environmental Chemists, Inc. MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: SHIPPING ADDRESS: P.Q. Box 1037 (910) 256-3934 (Office) 6602 Windmill Way Wrightsville Beach, (910) 392-0223 (Lab) Wilmington, CONSULTING North Carolina 28480 (910) 392-4424 (Fax) North Carolina 28405 CHEMISTS NCDEHNR: DWQ CERT,iFICATE #94, DLS CERTIFICATE #37729 Customer: NCDEHNR DWQ 127 N. Cardinal Drive East. Wilmington, NC 28405 Attn: Rick Shiver Andrew Helminger REPORT OF ANALYSIS Date Sampled: 01/15/97 Sampled By: Andrew Helminger STREAM: Date of Report: Purchase Order #: Report Number: Report To: Copy To: January 26, 1998 8-0154 Rick Shiver Andrew Helminger PARAMETER Sample ID 24-13 1F 24-13 1N 24-13 2F 24-13 2N Lab ID # 0346 # 0347 # 0348 00349 Fecal Colifarm, colonies/100ml 220,000 - 116,000 - Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen, NO3 + NO2 - N mg/L - 0.16 - 0.17 Ammonia Nitrogen, NH3-N, mg/L - 22.4 - 82.6 Total Kejeldahl Nitrogen, TKN mg/L - 92.4 - 95.2 Total Phosphorus, P mg/L - 5.73 - 8.44 Reviewed b i . and approved for release to the client, envirocl _em ,T, Sample T`vne: Influent. Effluent.. Well. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC Sample Coll@Ction gnd!Ctigin PfUstQdY Sail. Other: 6602 Windmill Way Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: (910) 392-0223 FAX: (910) 392-4244 a).5 SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION COLLECTION BOTTLE ID LAB ID PRESERVATION ANALYSIS REQUESTED DATE TllHE NONE 1U0, DNQ NaOR TRIO G OITHER -- i # 1 ��T f as � ar � i1r �.�� t.� ✓� ,�j- L 5 : 5aV '� c ✓ S saph� a_3�i r�, wt Maximum Holding Time Between Collection and Analysis: BOD 48 Hours, Coliform in Wastewater 6 Hours, Coliform in Drinking Water IQ -Hours, Transfer Relinquished By: Date/Time Received By: Date/Time 1 2 Received with Ice Water C i to 4°C:_ Yet No Delivered By: Received By: Comments: Environmental Chemists, Inc. MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: SHIPPING ADDRESS: hhhh.— WA P.O. Box 1037 (910) 256-3934 (Office) 6602 Windmill Way Wrightsville Beach, (910) 392-0223 (Lab) Wilmington, CONSULTING North Carolina 28480 (910) 392-4424 (Fax) North Carolina 28405 CHEMISTS NCDEHNR: DWQ CERTIFICATE #94, DLS CERTIFICATE #37729 Customer: NCDEHNR DWQ 127 N. Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilrnington, NC 28405 Attn: Rick Shiver Brian Wrenn David Holsinger Date Sampled: Sampled By: STREAM: 01/16/98 RECEIVED FEB 0 3 1998 BY. REPORT OF ANALYSIS Dave Holsinger/Brian Wrenn Date of Report: Purchase Order #: Report Number: Report To: Copy To: Copy To: February 2, 1998 8-0165 Rick Shiver Dave Holsinger Brian Wrenn. PARAMETER Sample ID 24-13 1F 24-13 1 N Lab ID # 0371 A # 0371 B Fecal Coliform, colonies/100m1 19 Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen, NOa + NOZ - N mg/L - 0.29 Ammonia Nitrogen, NH3-N, rng/L - 034 Total Kejeldahl Nitrogen, TKN mg/L - 4•82 Total Phosphorus, P mg/L 0.19 Reviewed and approved for release to the client. 1chemENVIRONMENTAL, CHEMISTS, INC Sample i Custody - at D C21lected• rK>yVm, 1,--Lt��Mvj Akin�� Coennip'Puna• Iniivant I m--.-4 "r-11 CtwaaT"Q.11 fl+haw• 6602 Windmill Way Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: (910) 392-0223 FAX: (910) 392-4244 SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION COLLECTION BOTTLE ID LAB ID PRESERVATION ANALYSIS REQUESTED DATE TIME NONE E6S0,, UN02 NaOS THiO OTHER 44- cis "h./48 r3 : ram, �} Ict cmliko" tee Maximum Holding Time Between Collection and Analysis: BOD 48 Hours, Coliform in Wastewater 6 Ugurs, Coliform in Drinking Water 30 Moors, Transfer Relinquished By: Date/Time Received By: Date/Time 1 Z Received with Ice Water C illed 4o°C: Yes No Accepted: —Re•ecd: Delivered By: `` ` TimeReceived Bv:: �� ' Date: Comments: State of North State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality ��i� James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Attn: Gaye Crowther Seawright Farms, Inc. 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Dear Gaye Crowther: NOV 2 3 1998 November 18, 1998 g ffl9v�A E N R SUBJECT: Acknowledgment receipt letter Civil Penalty Assessment for Violation Farm # 24-13 Case No. WP 98-002 Columbus County This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 3095 in the amount of $5,632.55 received from Seawright Farms, Inc., on November 18, 1998. This payment satisfies in full the Civil Penalty levied against Seawright Farms, Inc. This enforcement case has been closed. Payment of these penalties in no way precludes further action by this Division for future violations of the State's environmental laws. If you have any questions about this letter please call me at (919) 733-5083, extension Dennis R Ramse4itief Non -Discharge Branch SLltw cc:-Wihninevn_RegionalOffice Enforcement Files WP 98-002 Central Files P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina # Department of Envirom j and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality I OCT 2--8 1998 James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor LY:� Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director October 16, 1998 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Attn: Gaye Crowther Seawright Farms, Inc. 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Dear Gaye Crowther: OCDEINR NoRTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES SUBJECT. Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of 15A NCAC 2H .0217 and G.S 143-215.1 Columbus County Farm ## 24-13 File No. WP 98-002 This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Seawright Farms, Inc. in the amount of $5,632.55 including $832.55 in investigative costs. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources_ Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty - Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Ms. Coleen Sullins Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P_O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 OR P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50 % recycled/10 % post -consumer paper 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. I43B- 282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the rem ainiug necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of: Ms. Coleen Sullins Water Quality Section ChieflDWQ P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Please note that all information presented in support of a request for remission must be submitted in writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review the information during a bimonthly enforcement conference and inform you of his decision in the matter of the remission request. His response will provide details regarding case status and provision for further appeal to the Environmental Management Commision's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions. Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered by the Director and therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission. OR 3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must: File your original petition with the: Office of Administrative Hearings F.O. Drawer 27447 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447 pro] Mail or hand -deliver a Copy of the petition to: Dan McLawhorn Office of General Counsel NCDENR Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, NC 27611 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for future violations which occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733- 5083, extension 581. Sincerely, . Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. ATTACHMENT'S cc: Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments ,Central Files w/ attachments Public Information Officer w/attachments STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADDv NISTRA.TIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. Having been assessed civil penalties totaling for violations) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. This the day of If 19 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COUNTY OF COLUMBUS File No. WP 98-002 IN THE MATTER OF ) SEAWRIGHT FARMS, INC. ) FINDINGS AND DECISION FOR VIOLATION OF ) AND ASSESSMENT OF 15A NCAC 2H .0217 AND ) CIVIL PENALTIES N.C.G.S. 143-215.1 ) Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural. Resources,1, A. Preston Howard, Jr., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: L FINDINGS OF FACT: A. Seawright Farms, Inc. is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina- B. Seawright Farms, Inc. operates a swine animal operation along NCSR 1101 in Columbus County. C. Seawright Farms, Inc. was deemed permitted as a nondischarge facility on October 23, 1997 in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 by submitting an Animal Waste Management Plan Certification form. D. On January 15, 1998, DWQ staff observed excessive ponding of animal waste and runoff from the spray field. Animal waste from the spray field was discharging to adjacent farm ditches. These ditches lead to an unnamed tributary of Big Creek, Class "C-Sw" waters of the State. E. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $832.55. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II.. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. Seawright Farms, Inc. is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4). f B. A permit for this animal waste management system is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 and G.S. 143-215.1. C. Big Creek constitutes waters of the State within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.1 pursuant to G.S. 143-212(6). D. The above -cited discharge is a violation of the nondischarge permit. E. Seawright Farms, Inc. may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person for failing to act in accordance with the terms, conditions or requirement of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. F. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against Seawright Farms, Inc_ pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). G. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: M. DECISION; Accordingly, Seawright Fannns, Inc. is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: $ 4 $ oo. Oo for discharging waste to the waters of the State in violation of 15A NCAC 2H .0217 and G.S. 143-215. L $ 40 iza 04 TOTAI. CPiIL PENALTY, which is /� percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. $ 832.55 Enforcement costs $ s 40 3 Z_ S S TOTAL AMOUNT DUE As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered the factors listed in G.S.143B-282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. (Date) Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Is your MURNAMM completed on the reverse side? U) m G] ■ ■ a _■■rin a fm r m x' 3 2 i b �� r CD p C a N y � 4 4 NZ ro g S o a ® ❑ ❑ ` m fa CI �� 0 ei /► m rn g @y1o� m 8 m n fA Cl '4'1' w N D tD > m a Tm Q R Z 312 646 US Postal Service 6a2 Recut for certmea snail No Insurance Coverage Provided. Do not use f r International Mail (Sao reverse Sent to Street & p r , State, IP C Postage Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Retum Receipt Showing to Whom & Date Delivered Retum Receipt VvNN to Whom, pad dress OT I ate 'tg l P .ti Thsaic 'DWI for Busing upturn Receipt service. State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary May 29, 1998 CERTIFIED MAIL Z 312 648 602 RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 A16995"*MA IT 0 0 44V; NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DF-PARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND N/ffLRAL RESOURCFS Subject: NOTICE OF R.ECONEVIENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Seawright Facility Number: 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: This letter is to notify you that the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering submittal of a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violation of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2H, Section .0217(d). On January 15, 1998, excessive ponding of animal waste and runoff from the spray field was observed at your animal facility. Animal waste from the spray field had entered the adjacent farm ditches. These ditches lead to an unnamed tributary of Big Creek, classified as Class "C-Swamp" Waters of the State. This incident is a violation of your certified waste management plan. If you have an explanation for this violation that you wish to present, please respond in writing to me within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice. Your explanation will be reviewed, and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. David Holsinger, or myself at the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor cc: Compliance Section 1mington Files S:\WQSkANDYA\24-1342.R0E 127 North Cardinal Dr., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Telephone 910-395-3900 FAX 910-350-2004 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper .. 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Signature: (Addressee or,�A��ent) _ X Jai e 6- h1,marl arr',�—, 1 PS Form 38 1, December 1994 102595-97-6-0179 Domestic Return Receip !N .x 0 ..4 . State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Division of Water Quality January 22, 1998 Certificd Mail #Z312648576 Return Receipt Requested Gaye Crowther Seawright 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 R L t•� NCDENR ENvmommew ANP NAruRAL RESOURCES Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION Seawright Facility Number: 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: You are hereby notified that Seawright, which has been permitted to have a nondischarge permit for an animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217, has been found to be in violation of its 2H .0217 Permit. On January 15, 1998, in response to a complaint, staff from the Wilmington Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected your animal operation and the lagoon serving this operation. Excessive ponding of animal waste and runoff from the spray field was observed. Animal waste from the spray field had entered the adjacent farm ditches. These ditches lead to an unnamed tributary of Big Creek which drains into the River Swamp of the Wacammaw River Basin. This is a violation of your certified waste management plan. As was discussed with your on -site manager, the remaining waste should be pumped back into your lagoon to prevent further discharge. In addition, immediate actions should be taken to cease further runoff of waste from the spray field and ensure that the application of waste never occurs on spray fields under conditions which may result in a runoff event. The Division of Water Quality may proceed to revoke Seawright's permit. The following conditions must be completed: immediately eliminate the discharge of wastewater and/or list actions to correct the noted violations. 127 North Cardinal Dr., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 'Telephone 910-395-3900 FAX 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Gaye Crowther January 22, 1998 Page 2 2. Make any modifications needed to ensure there will be no future discharges To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within seven (7) days. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing its deemed permitted status and being required to obtain an individual nondischarge permit. Please be advised that this assessment does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violations. When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Andy Helminger or Dave Holsinger at 910-395-3900. Sincerely, J ,,�, - Q:�V- Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor cc: Donna Register, Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation Sandra Weitzel, N.C. Division of Soil and Water Conservation Audrey Oxindine, N.C. Division of Soil and Water Conservation Neil Floyd, Columbus County Environmental Health Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms DWQ Operations Branch File 1 S:1WQSIANDYA124-13.N0V State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources • Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director June 2, 1997 Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, NC 28463 Subject: Notice of Violation Seawright Farm Farm Number: 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: You are hereby notified that Seawright Farm, which has been deemed permitted to have a nondischarge permit for an animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217, has been found to be in violation of its 2H .0217 Permit. On May 15, 1997, Staff from the Wilmington Office of the Division of Water Quality, inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed that there was excessive ponding in spray run #5 from the over application of waste. Runoff was occurring from the ponding and discharging into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek which drains into the River Swamp of the Waccamaw River Basin. As was discussed at the time of the inspection, a berm needs to be built along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent further discharge from the runoff. The application area needs to be dried and the low areas that caused the ponding need to be filled, graded and reseeded to reduce the risk of future runoff. In addition, berms need to be. built around all hydrants that are in close proximity to field ditches to prevent discharges. The hydrants should also be clearly marked to reduce the risk of damage from farm equipment. The Division of Water Quality will may proceed to revoke Seawright Farm's permit unless the fallowing conditions are completed:. 1. Immediately eliminate the discharge of wastewater and/or list actions to correct the noted violation. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 0 Telephone 910-395-3900 0 Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Ms. Gaye Crowther Page 2 2. Make any modifications needed to ensure there will be no future discharges. To remain a deemed permitted facility, you must notify this office in writing within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of this notice, what actions will be taken to comply with your waste management plan. We suggest that you contact your local MRCS or Soil and Water District office for any assistance they may be able to provide to correct the situation. Failure to comply with the above conditions will cause the existing animal waste management system serving your animal operation to be considered in operation without a permit as required by North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. Please be advised that this assessment does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violations. When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing. If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Brian Wrenn, of our Wilmington Office at (910)-395-3900 or Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, ext. 581. Sincerely, r-,�L,l�CL---! �� -/v- i— Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor attachments cc: Donna Register, County Soil and Water Conservation Sandra Weitzel, Regional Coordinator, NC DSWC Neil Floyd, County Health Department Ray Sutnmerlin, Murphy Family Farms, Inc. DWQ Operations Branch File Wilmington Files S:1WQSIBRL NWIENFORCE124-13.NOV rr r,U o � 4 CO E d O �m Ln z oc a- o ,� a a _c rn S ��ZI m.Nit Eb m m L N401 4 m m 2 cacc o, A . J. ® SENDER: i - �-- - - - ---- i -- - - r V ■C-F* ,; items 7 artdtor 2 for additional services. it trio WAstt to roe" e° •Complete items 3, 4a. and 4b. id0Y19nLJ Services {for an ■Print your name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this card to you. extra fee): -Attach this form to the front of the mailpiece, or on the back if space does not permit. 1, ❑Addressee's Address ■Write -Return Receipt Requester!° on the mailpiece Wow the article number. 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery ■ The Return Receipt will show to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered. Consult postmaster for fee.' 3. Article Addressed to: m 4a. Mcle Number � di �e 4b. Service Type p Registered Z�-f�rtified l C7 Express Mail ❑ Insured 0 Retum Receipt for Merchandise ❑ COD ✓ f�� 7. Date of Delivery 5. Received 8y t'PriniNanfej $. �iddressee's Address (001y9requested -W PI —11 - - URPHY FAMILY FARMS June 10,1997 Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor DEHNR 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 RE: Notice of Violation Seawright Farm Farm Number 24-13 Columbus County AL J Ji�i�i 1 � 1�9% In response to your letter dated rune 2,1997, the following actions have been taken to comply: 1. Installed berm (100-125 feet) along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent further discharge from the runoff. 2. Low areas in application area have been filled in and disked. Reseeding is scheduled for week of June 9,1997. 3. Berms have been built around all hydrants to prevent discharge into field ditches. Hydrants have been marked to reduce the risk of future damage from farm equipment. Other recommendations from Brian Wrenn's inspection were: Repair of hydrants Completed Mow lagoon area Scheduled for week of June 9 Clean trash from lagoon In progress Reseeding front of lagoon Scheduled for week of June 9 Fescue in spray field run #1 Scheduled for week of June 9 Spray records should be named by spray field Revised record keeping system number and by the spray field run Sincerely, .' 01,14) l ky -0� GY aye Cr wther Seawright Farm &-es ,\seav;al.d� Post Office Box 759, Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458, (910) 289-2111, FAX (910) 289-6400 6 e6dl I.Fei W D O-AniM Operation Riyie'w )veration Site lnspectim: ai Routine 0 Complaint 0 Follow-up of MV0 inspection 0 Follow-up of DSNNC review 0 Other Date of Inspection Facility'Number Time of Inspection Use 24 hr. time Farm Status: .... ...... Total Time (in hours) Spent onRevieiv . or Inspection (includes travel and processing) Countv: .... CQ1Qtn-1b6 .. . ....... ................. . . Owner Name: Phone No:.45-10-4 Mailina Address:. 0 - ....._.....'fa Oasite Representative: Integrator: ... Auq 11� ..... Certified Operator: Operator Certification N=ber: .... .......... Location of Farni: Latitude C = Longitude & I zz ❑ Not Oper Date Last Operated: ry e of Operation and Design Capacity p 0 Wean to Feeder Feeder to Finish Farrov., to Wean to Laver I 'on-La-ver El Other General 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Dairy Beef of Livestock Subsurface Drains Present La,zoon Area 1 10 Sprav Field Area 2- If discharge is observed, Nvas the conveyance man-made' b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) i. Is there evidence of Past discharge from any part of the, operation? 4. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require rnaintenancei , improvemenC? El Yts 9 No EA'Yes El T"o El Yes 2N--0 1�3 Yes 0 No J ElYes 5NNo JKJ Yes ❑ No El Yes No M Yes ❑ No Continued on ba� facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria? ❑ 'Y`gs %No 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge (if inspection after l/l/97)? ❑ Yes M No ' 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes E4N`o Structures (Laryoons and/or Holdins Ponds) 9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate? ❑ Yes ® No Freeboard (ft): Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2 L ayoon 3 Laaoou 4 ............. ...... — 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes [K No 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? - ❑ Yes allo 12. Do any of the structures need maintenancelimprovement? 1,53 Yes ❑ 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 adquate markers to identify start and stop pumping- levels? ❑ Yes E9ND )Waste Avplication 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? MYes ❑ No (If in excess of '"IMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type-- 16. Do the active crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan? ❑ Yes 6R�N0 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?. 0 Yes KNo 18. Does the cover crop need improvement? Yes ❑ No 19. Is there a lack of available irrigation equipment? ❑ Yes C,No For Certified Facilities Only- 20. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes ® No 21. Does the facility fail to comply with the Animal. Waste Management Plan in any way? [] Yes 2ZNo 22. Does record keeping need improvement? 9 Yes ❑ No 23. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? Bi Yes C] No 24. Did Reviewer/Iuspector fail to discuss review/inspection with owner or operator in charge? ❑ Yes T�9,No flisC f C rwas 06s".v in ri4L� aO�d ri 1 t yin OVGi'�fiO��pt. vLtl3ro e, "s E+n t)m';+ 's 0 o)OeXku ,� . �u rv� 4- Ur+ c ueso �{�e1 ax�oo� ba � � ►Jinitln r- Ices `i �Q'>c )( milhj e[ , ' d i � C 43�5k, w�4E"�Si3�l • � Lauw orcs.s �n � �eIGS � ��e` �,� l,� nv�ci 'vcsee�es} �r1a►t.�,��' � 9 �1 lRv lei n 1�,7` be fi� C116 Soerms icw arcs %e r�ey4�-� �nsK o 3j� hc, 1n llU 1A174t) :oC �ill��� d.� MWE�CJ. `-f-;50.Ti61 i\vLM Clurss'Zu �)�ru5 S�rx c� i fir, �tc any °Q'"'t �. C1. �a on area r+4erJs be rnpk)cd. 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Tributaries Affected v ilhir _ o-g cr i err e jC �� Latitude/ Longitude (Kill center) 34"Qd -7s(n' 4" Attach map describing area of ki11 and provide coordinates Kill Info: Date Began (First reported) ; 7 Time (L= 00 At time of investigation: kill is in progress [)d completed [ ] Extent of Kill: RivLai,:e/Estuary (Specify area Kill Duration: Estimated length in Days Hours 2 Finfish Species Affected: Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed' Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead[ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Fish observations (Describe below): Injuries [ ] Lesions [ ] Gasping [ ] Loss of equilibrium [ ] Erratic behavior [ ] Flared Gills [ ] Attempts to leave water [ ] Lethargy [ J Convulsions [ ] Other [ ] Describe: Other organisms affected {crustaceans, mollusks, insects, terrestrial animals, etc.): oaf ru t� s . 5 D a jK� m��e yJ ff Total Mortality: Estimated Total. Finfish Killed Estimated No. Other Organisms Killed (Observable) SCE (Continued on back) FIVe 2 of 2 5196 Fish Kill Field Investigation Form Phvsical Observations: Station: -# 4 o`_t sSt�rn�e. t�a,nt ; r 5� R� fUz", #S 4 Cloud Cover _ m►a Seas MIA Air Temp _Precipitation aes,.t- _ Wind Direction Wind Speed Prior Conditions (3-4 Days) Water Clarity Coloration Secchi Depth Bottom Depth meters Depth (meters) Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L) pH Temperature (cc) Conductivity (meterreading) Salinity (ppt) Surface 1.0 2.0 10 4.0 5.0 Continue table or record data for other stations on additional sheet if necessary Other observations (oil sheen, {rash, algal blooms, odors, etc.) YU,nn&1 �kre„t CLA3Q0g st"�C'- Area Activity: Land Use(%): Urban Industrial Residential Agriculture /( Forestry Undeveloped(wild) 0 tber(Describe) Ouifalls present? (Location and scrip on) Spills in area? (Describe) r1,r-, (-yro,,,n, IMYM r ar imw1 axt e k' e- I At Other Activity (Specify) Biological and Chemical Sampling Please indicate sampling locations on attached map (s). Biological Samples Fish (Describe} Iced Preserved? Station: Sample No Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? [) Contact for results Phone Algae/Plants (Describe) Algal Bloom Form Completed? Y [ ] N [ Station: Sample No Results: TO ESB?j ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone Other (Describe Station: Sample No Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone Chemical Sales r Chemical Samples (me pesticides, nutrients ere. Describe)_ .� Cr,� s i+m ,tot, t— (ij K , TkN Station: 1 ' Sample Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone Photographs and/or Videos taken? Y[yj N [ ] Where on file? Name/Address 1Al.im eto LA i�eclt Additional Comments, Observations, Conclusions: (attach additional sheet if necessary) ■ FORM IRR-1 i Farm Owner Irrigation operator Lagoon Liquid Irrigation Fields Record For Recording Irrigation Events on Different Fields Facility Number Tract # j Fiend # pate. Crap Type rnd r m Field Size acres Irrigation Tine Number of r --Sprinklers O erabn P 5-� �e1C�'P 10 3G 6 1 25CLjP ��? pC� l ; / . I I r715CL; P rCL7/bg -3 C) in T 4 S ? I 1 J S- C'SLtJr 60 a0 6 S - r- cU ' © y-'O0 a i 1a Q c� P 3 7J6 9- .3© p ,� 00 i/L� D' r CUP : r) p ; — _ 4d C- >r` .0C 30 C d -9 SC1U 7Y 36 3 G 1- - �SC:1 a: 7 ! b C) i �' C �?D�i/ ri;Cv(' `�ji I P ab 16 P"r e' D6 7' 00 06 O 36 b -- � C� / I I w+� it 1..r i 0 � a.., HOG HOUSES 0 LAGOON SPRAY FIELD I FARM DITCH l v RISER #12 PONDLD© ANIMAL WASTE RUNOFF AREA FI v FARM DITCH C} RUNOFF > - "°fir AREA SAMPLE #1 TAKEN HERE N �FARM DITCH V SPRAY FIELD 0 LOCATION WHERE DITCH �... WAS BLOCKED UNNAMED SAMPLE #2 TRIBUTARY TAKEN HERE BIG CREEK MAP OF SEAWRIGHT FARM (24-13) NOT TO SCALE Environmental Chemists, Inc. 6110L -.MA ® MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: SHIPPING ADDRESS: CONSULTING P.O. Box 1037 (910) 256-3934 (Office) 6602 Windmill Way CHEMISTS Wrightsville Beach, (910) 392-0223 (Lab) Wilmington, North Carolina 28480 (910) 392-4424 (Fax) North Carolina 28405 Date Sampled: Sampled By: Report To: Copy To: GROUNDWATER RECEIVED REPORT OF ANALYSIS MAY 2 3 1997 Customer: NCDEHNR-DWQ BY. 127 N. Cardinal Drive Ext, Wilmington, NC 28405 05/15/97 Date of Report: May 22,1997 Brian Wrenn Purchase Order : Rich Shiver Report Number: 7-1334 Brian Wrenn PARAMETER Sample ID 2413-1F Runoff 24-13-2]F' Property Line Lab ID # 3519 ## 3520 Fecal Coliform, colonies/100m1 > 60,000 59,000 Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen, NO, + NO, - N mg/L - - Ammonia Nitrogen, NH,-N, mg/L - - Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, T Ci mg/L - Total Phosphorus, P m - - Reviewed /14nd approved for release to the client` 0 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC Sample CQllegl!n and Chain of Custady 6602 Windmill Way Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: (910) 392-0223 FAX : (910) 392-4424 -Collected Re or : 7--13 3 SamoleT'vne:-InfluenL EffluenL ll S r am oil Other: SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION COLLECTION BOaID LAB ID PRESERVATION ANALYSIS REQUESTED DATE TIME NONE So, HNO NiOU 17II0 OTHER i;7-°-SO 3 sw '--1 ice Faa C, Ir 13 2F �� /iS I Z=qG ice - Maximum Folding Time Between Collection and Analysis: BOD 48 Hours, Coliform in Wastewater L H4Ur-1, Coliform in Drinking Water 3kHours, Transfer Relinquished By: Date/Time Received By: Date/Time 1 2 Received with Ice ter Chilled to 4°C: Yes ✓ No Accepted:Rejected: Delivered [3y: Received By ,� .:, T� Dater` rs 97 'Time:�� Comments: Division of Environmental Management MAY 2 2 1°97 c CHAIN OF CUSTO Y RECORD BY' For Investigation of Samples collected and DHI forms completed b drily Station. 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Staff, Other ' EMERGENCY ESTUARY CO-LLECTORIS): 1 Zi"4Ol, L�1,�1t Estimated SOD Range: 0-5/525125-65/40-130 or 100 plus Seed: Yes ElNo PI-2Chlorinated: Yes El No U1__ EFFLUENT INFLUENT For Lab HAP ONLY Lab Number: Date Received 1 `� Rec'd b From: P s-Cour r- d Del DATA ENTRY BY: CK: DATE REPORTED: Station # te Begin (yy/mm/dd) Time Begin Date 'End Time End Depth DM DB DBM Value Type Composite Sample �7 CS qS' rVL4 ra A 11 L T S B C GNXX a 1 BODS 310 mg/I 2 COD High 340 mg/1 3 COD Low 335 mg/1 4 Coliform: MF Fecal 31616 /lo0ml 5 Coltlorm: MF Total 31504 /loom] 6 C01110rm: Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml T Collform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100m1 8 Residue: Total 500 mg/I 9 Volatile 505 mg/I 10 1 Fixed 510 mg/I 11 Residue: Suspended 530 mg/l 12 Volatile 535 mg/1 13 Fixed 540 mg/I 14 pl-I403 units 15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/I 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I 17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mg/I 18 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/1 19 TOC 680 mgA nn I Turbidity 76 NTU Chloride 940 mg/I Chi a: TO 32217 ug/I Chl a: Corr 32209 ug/I Pheophytin a 32213 ug/I Color: True 80 Pt -Co Color. -(pH l 83 ADMI Color: pH 7.6 82 ADMI Cyanide 720 mg/1 Fluoride 951 mg/I Formaldehyde 71880 mg/1 Grease and Oils 556 mg/I Hardness Total900 mg/I Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm2 MIMS 38260 mg/1 Phenols 32730 ug/I Sulfate 945 mgA Sulfide 745 mg/I NH3 as N 610 mg/r TKN as N 625 mg/I 02 plus NO3 as N 630 mg/I Total as P 665 mg/I PO4 as P 70507 m911 P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/1 Cd-Cadmium 1027 ug/1 Cr-Chromlum:Total1034 u9A Cu-Copper 1042 u9/1 NI -Nickel 1067 ug/1 Pb-Lead 1051 ug/I Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/r Ag Ilver 1077 ug/I M-Aluminum 1105 ug/I Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/1 Ca-Calclum 916 mgA Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I Fe -Iron 1045 USA LI-Lithium 1132 ug/I Mg-Magneslum 927 mg/I Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/I Na-Sodlum 929 mg/1 Aree nic:To tal 1002 ug/I 5e-Selentum 1147 ug/l g-Mercury 71900 ug/1 Organochlorine Pesticides Organophosphorus Pesticides Acid Herbicides Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd) Phytoplankton Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature IQ D.O. mgA pH Alkslinity 1 Acidity Air Temperature (C) PH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 pH 8.3 2 94 10 340 1, 400 s 82244 431 82243 J82242 20 Salinity X Precipition (in/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flow Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity MAI can Stream Depth It. Stream Width ft. 480 14S 32 136 1351 1350 35 64 4 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY' Chemistry Laboratory Report I Water Qm4ty t.ob Number 7 W 3228 LB W SAKIPLE TYPE Date Received , 5116197 COUNTY COLUMBUS PRIORITY 'I'imc Received 900 All RIVER BASIN : ❑ AMBIENT ❑ (]A $l-Rl�.,\hl ❑ EFFLUENT Received By tG REPORT TO WIRO Regional Office EICOMPLIANCE %) CHAIN OF CUSTODY LAKE INFLUENT Other EMER�ENCY ESTUARY Data Released CG COLLEC70R(5) : BRIAN WRENN 2 flare Reported 6/5+97 Estimated BOD Range: Station Lacntiow FIELD DITCH AT PROPERTY LINE OF FARM Seed: N Chlorinated:: N Re"wks: SlAtion N Date Begin 15'y/mmldd) Date End (yv/mmlddl 7late Begin 1 I'Ime End I Depth - DM. DR, DBM Vnlue Type - A. II, L composite-T. S, Sample l %pe 2 970515 12:40 SOD 310 mg/L COD High 340 mg/L COD Low 335 mg/L Califarm; ME Feel 31616 1100mt Caliform: ME Total 31504 llooml Coliform:,tube Fecal 31615 /10ihml Colifatta: Fecal Strep 31673 /IOOml Residue: Total 500 mg/i, Volatile 505 mgrL Fixed 510 mg/L Residue: Suspended 530 mgrL Volatile 515 mg4L Fred 540 INS L pH 403 units Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/L Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mglL Alkalinity to pH 8.3 4 t 5 mg/L Alkalinity to p1T 4.5 410 mg/L TOC 680 mg1L Turbidim 76 NTI! Chloride 940 mg/L Chia: Tri 32217 ug/L Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/L Pheoph tin a 32213 u9tL Color: True 80 C.U. Color: (pH) 83 PH. c U. Color: pH 7.6 82 c u. Cyanide 720 mg/L Fluoride951 mglL. Formaldehyde 71880 mg/L Grease and Oils 556 mg/L I ardness Towl (W mg/L Specific Cond. 95 uslhus'Cm_" NIBAS 33260 mglL Phenols 32730 ug/L Sulfate 945 mS/L Sulfide 745 mg/L Boron Coliform Total Tube '1100 mis NH3 as N 610 20' mgrL > TKN an N 625 22' mgrL NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 0.05' mgrL Y P: Total as P 665 3.0' mg/L PO4 as P 70507 mg%L P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/L K-Potamium ma/L Cd- Cadmium 1027 ug+L Cr-Cbromium:Total 1034 ug/1. Cu. Capper tW2 ug/L Ni-Nickel 1067 ug/L Pit- Lead 1051 uprl, zo. Zinc 11111" aa;l. V-Vanadium a vt AS. Silver 1077 ugiL Al- Alurniaum 1105 u91"L Be. Beryllium 1012 ug1l. Ca- Calcium 916 mg/L Co- Cobalt 1037 ag/L Fe- Iron 1045 uyL ICvittMENTS: •NUrRIE'NTSAMPL,E' RECEIVED UNPRESERVED; PRES'ERVENurRI.ENiSAMPLES wi rNSULF-URICAcm ropN< JUN 2 4 1997 DIVISION OF EN'VIIt NMEN L For Lab Use ONLY A MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM tDM1) COUNTY l Cice,C!% PRIORITY, PE RIVER BASIN Ie` �.�J -r� U/ REPORT TO: ARO FRO MRO RRO WaRO iR WSRO TS AMBIEk '' QA STREAM EFFLUENT Otherer ❑COMPLIANCE CHAIN 0 LAKE INFLUENT Othsa OF CUSTODY l�'l Shipped by: Bus Courier, Staff, Okh r C- 7 EMEROCNCY PR � �� r�-r L I ESTUARY f I\ Lab Number: � Date Recelved:; J✓ r 69T7-: Rec'd From: s-Courler d Del DATA ENTRY BY: CK: DATE REPORTED: COLLECTOR(S): r. r %% A+- Estimated BOD Range: 0-5/5-25/2-65/40-130 ar 100 plus STATION LOCATION. C� j 1� � t;' YSt�1�ZCrV1S . f*1 - rlheiQ-() � Seed: Yee ❑ No Chlorinated; Yes ❑ No NJ �EMARICS: - yl})C11�(p�Yt51�TTi t 1CY[�.t:1� 0.i1GUV it3 Station # Date Begin (yy/mm/dd) I Time Begin Date End Time End Depth DM DO DBM Value Type Composite Sample Ty e / - A H L T S B C GNXX 1 RODS 310 mg/1 2 COD High 346 mall 3 COD Low 335 mg/l 4 Collform: MF Fecal 31616 /100ml 5 �6 Collform; MF Total 31504 /100ml Collform; Tube Fecal 31615 /100ml 7 Coliform: Fecal Strep 31673 /100ml 8 Residue: Total 500 mg/I 9 Volatile 505 mg/1 10 Fixed 510 mg/1 11 Residue: Suspended 530 mg/1 12 Volatile 535 mg/l 13 Fixed 540 mg/I 14 pH 403 units 15 Acidity to pH 4.5 436 mg/1 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mg/I 17 Alkalinity to pH 9.3 415 mg/1 13 Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg/I 19 TOC 680 mg✓I 20 Turbidity 76 NTU Chloride 940 Chi a: Trl 32217 ug/1 Chi a: Corr 32209 ug/1 Pheophytin a 32213 ug/f Color: True 80 Pt -Co ColoOpli l83 ADM[ Color: pH 7.6 82 ADM[ Cyanide 720 mg/! Fluoride 951 mg/l Formaldehyde 71880 mg/I Grease and Oils 556 mg/I Hardness Total900 mg/I Specific Cond. 95 uMhos/cm2 MBAS 3826D mg/I Phenols 32730 ug/! Sulfate 945 man Sulfide 745 mg/I esN610 mgll as N 625 mg/I us NO3 as N 630 m9/1 P: Total as P 665 mg/I PO4 as P 70507 mgA P: Dissolved as P 666 mg/I Cd- Cadmium 1027 uSA Ct-Chromium:Tota11034 ugA Cu-Copper 1042 ug/I NI -Nickel 1067 ugh Pb-Lead 1051 u0/I Zn-Zinc 1092 ug/I Ag 11ver 1077 ug/1 Al -Aluminum 1105 ug/1 Be -Beryllium 1012 ug/I Ca -Calcium 916 mg/l Co -Cobalt 1037 ug/I Fe -iron 1046 ug/I LI-Lithlum 1132 ug/i Mg-Magneslum 927 mg/l Mn-Manganese 1055 ug/I Na-Sodlum 929 mg/I Arsenlc:Total 1002 ug/1 Se -Se rtium 1147 ug/I .,."fig -Mercury 71900 ug/I Organochlatine Pesticides OrganophosphuFus Pesticides Acid Herbicides Base/ Neutral Extractable Organics Acid Extractable Organics Purgeable Organics (VOA bottle reg'd) Phytop[ankton Sampling Point % Conductance at 25 C Water Temperature 0 D.O. mgA pH Alkalinity Acidity Air Temperature (C) pH 8.3 pH 4.5 pH 4.5 pH 8.3 2 94 10 300 1 0 40(► . 822" 431 82243 182242 20 Salinity % Preclpitlon On/day) Cloud Cover % Wind Direction (Deg) Stream Flom Severity Turbidity Severity 11350 Wind Velocity M/H Rean Stream Depth it. Stream Width It. 480 45 32 36 1351 35 64 4 DM1/Revlsed 10/86 COUNTY COLUMBUS RIPER BASIN REPORT TO WIRO Regional Office Other COLLECTOR(S) : BRYAN WRENN DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY Chemistry Laboratory Report / Witter Quality PRIORITY AMBIENT QA COMPLIANCE C14AIN OF CUSTODY EMERGENCY W SAMPLE TNTE STREAM EFFLUENT I-AKE ❑ INFLUENT ESTUARY I Lnh Number 7W3227 Ible Rcce16'ed 51if'm 'fine Received 900 ANI Received Dv 1Ci Doha Released - CG Dale Reported 6ISl97 Eslfmatrd DOD Range: Stnllon Lacalinn: FIELD DITCH AT END OF RUN 95 Seed: N Chlorinated: N Remnrkv: Slalion N Date Begin (yylmaildd) Dale End l5 )Im mfdd) lime Begin Time End Depth • DNI, DO, DBAI \'glue Type - A. H, L Composite-1', S, 5nmple Ts pe I 970515 I?.30 BOD 310 -- - mg,L COD I ligh 340 mVL COD Lour 335 mg/L Coliform: MF Fecal31616 /foam[ Coliform: NIT Total 31504 /100ml Coliform: tube Fecal 31615 Mom[ Coliform: Fecal Sirep 31673 /100m1 Residue. Total 500 me'L volatile 505 mu, L Fi�cl 510 mgil, Residue: Suspended 530 mg11- Volnlilc 535 mull F'i\cd 540 me•L P" 403 units Acidity to pfl 4.5 436 mg1L Aciditc to PH 11.3 435 imvL Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 mgiL Alkalinity to pH 4.5 410 mg+L TOC 680 mg."l. l'urbidily 76 N'tLt COMMENTS: Chloride 940 rnu,L Chl a. 1'ri 32217 ug/L Chl a: Corr 32209 ug1L Pheophylin a 32213 ug/L Color: True 80 c_u Color: (pH ) 63 pH- C.U. Color: pH 7.6 82 _ _ c.u. Cvaaide 720 1"611. Fluoride 951 mu:'L Formaldehyde 718110 mSN. GMISC and Oils 556 mg/L Ilardness Total900 mglL Spccilic Cond 95 uNlhos1cin2 MBAS 38260 ina L Phenuls 32730 uu+L Sul Fate 945 nqt, L Sulfide 745 mg/L Boron C'olik-Im'I'olal'I'uim "� I I10 lok N143asN610 70 mLL IN TF;N an N 625 73 mgl- E NO2 plus NO3 as N 630 0.04 ms L t 11 Total as P 665 9.6 Igo, PO4 as P 10507 mg/L P Dissolsed as P 666 merL A-Polassium mLYL Cd- Cadmiuw 1027 uy iL Cr-C'hmntium ['idol 1011 uu�L Cu. Copper 1041 ugfL Ni-Nickcl 1067 ug1L I'b- I.ead lost utiiL /_n- Zinc 1092 uvL V-Vanadium ugiL Att- Sil,cr 1077 uu,L AI-AlWmmmn 1105 UL•l- Be. Beryllium 1012 UeL Ca- Calcium 916 mg1L Ca- Cohnit 10.17 ugll. Fr hron 1043 ug-l. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC Sample Collection and Chain of Custody Collected By: ` R &MD-1e JVDe: Influent. Effluent. 'Nell Stream. boil. Other: 6602 Windmill Way Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: (910) 3924)223 FAX: (910) 3924424 SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION COLLECTION BOaTLELAB M PRESERVATION ANALYSIS REQUESTED DATE TIME NONE 1�804TM03 NsOH 1110 OTHER 1:7 2 30 --' r c e F( Co; f 13 2 �/`!.� 1 Z-`fib ice C ; Maximum Holding Time Between Collection and Analysis: BOD 48 Ruurs, Coliform in Wastewater 6 Hours, Coliform in Drinking Water D Hours, Transfer Relinquished By: Date/Time Received By: Date/Time 1 2.. Received with Ice Water Chilled to 4°C: Yes ✓ No Accepted:It— Rejected: Delivered By:_ ,/—� _ Received By:_-J,- , - - -- Date: ,s 77 Time: 31;oP Comments: State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Wafer Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director April 3, 1997 Gaye Crowther Seawright Rt 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City NC 28463 A LT E)EHNR SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Designation of Operator in Charge Seawright Facility Number 24--13 Columbus County Dear Mr. Crowther: You were notified by letter dated November 12, 1996, that you were required to designate a certified animal waste management system operator as Operator in Charge for the subject facility by January 1, 1997. Enclosed with that letter was an Operator in Charge Designation Form for your facility. Our records indicate that this completed Form has not yet been returned to our office. For your convenience we are sending you another Operator in Charge Designation Form for your facility. Please return this completed Form to this office as soon as possible but in no case later than April 25, 1997. This office maintains a list of certified operators in your area if you need assistance in locating a certified operator. Please note that failure to designate an Operator -in Charge of your animal waste management system, is a violation of N.C.G.S. 90A-47.2 and you will be assessed a civil penalty unless an appropriately certified operator is designated. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving you of the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for your failure to designate an appropriate Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997. If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact our Technical Assistance and Certification Group at (919)733-0026. Sincerely, ?g.'X= 4' for Steve W. Tedder, Chief Water Quality Section bb/awdeslet 1 cc: Wilnxington Regional Office Facility File Enclosure P.O. Box 29535, w, ;6C FAX 919-733-2496 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Telephone 919-733-7015 50% recycles/ 1M. post -consumer paper State of North State of Borth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director MAR 0 2 1998 Gaye Cro Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City NC 28463 Dear Mr. Crowther: February 2, 1998 SUBJECT: Acknowledgment receipt letter Seawright Farm Farm # 24-013 Case No. DD 97-014 Columbus County This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 3007 in the amount of $4,531.62 received from Seawright Farm on January 30, 1998. This payment satisfies in full the civil penalty leived against Seawright Farm and this case has been closed. Payments of these penalties in no way precludes further action by this Division for future violations of the State's environmental laws. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, extension 581. SIJte cc: Wilmington Regional Office EnforcementlCompliaiice - File' __ Central Files Sincerely, / Dennis R. Ramsey, Assistant Chief Non -Discharge Branch P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% past -consumer paper Cash Receipt Journal 1/30/98 Violation Type Check # Case # Payor Account Center Amount CountX Fined _ General Statute Civil Penalties 3007 DID 97-014 SEAWRIGHT FARM 435500026 1630-6301 $4.000.00 COLUMBUS 143-215.6A(a),(b),&(c) Investigated Costs 3007 DID 97-014 SEAWRIGHT FARM 435400 1630-6301 $531.62 COLUMBUS 143-215.6A(a),(b),&(c) Total: $4,531.62 Prepared By: __ _ _ Division Cashier: 14 IT 0 J t J, 1 3 At ia I r�N U. -4 A V-4 1.0 1— a.6 4' !A Wo. SEAWRIGHT FARMS, INC. L PH, 910-2B9-21 11 P.O. 13OX 759 ROSE HILL, NC 28458-0759 x t RORDERO VT .1 4 if ORANCH ehh Ma III Imully COMPANY rr­u ­ Jll.­ Im X vw 1-7 1 Mp. M WJIKIM� I A j 332 SOUTH SY AMORE STREET ROSE HILL, NC 28458 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural cesourees Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director January 7, 1998 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Attn: Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1'200 Riv -Avenue . Ron d Tabor City, NC 28463 Subject: Request for Remission of Civil Penalty Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(f) Seawright Farm Columbus County Facility #: 24-013 DD 97-014 Dear Ms. Crowther: I considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with G.S. 143-215.6A(f) and my delegation under G.S. 143-215.6A(h) and have not found grounds to modify the assessment of $4,531.62 Should you choose to pay the penalty, you may tender payment to me at the letterhead address within 30 days of your receipt of this letter. Please make checks payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. You also have the option of presenting your request to the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions, which is comprised of members of the Environmental Management Commission. The committee may consider such requests and render final and binding decisions in these matters. You may argue your request before the committee and Division Staff will argue for full payment of the initial assessment. Should you choose to present your request to the committee, please notify me at the letterhead address on or before within 30 days of your receipt of this letter. Your request will be scheduled to be heard on the agenda of the next scheduled committee meeting and you will be notified of the date and time. If a response is not received by the Division regarding this notice then your request will be scheduled on the agenda for an upcoming committee meeting. P.U. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 'Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Oppoirtunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10117o post -consumer paper Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions about this letter, please feel free to contact Shannon Langley at (9 i 9 ) 733-5083, extension 58 1. Sincerely, f A Preston Howard, Pr'.E. cc: DWQ Regional Office Enforcement file SENDER: ()V, 71"?- it m Completa hems i andlor 2 for a Itiortal 60M a. 1 also wish to receive the m Campiets iteons 3, 4a, and 4b. following services (for an 0 m prirlt you name and address on the reverse of this form so that we can return this extra fee): card > ■AflaCh to thyouis . form to the front of the mailplece, or on the back if space does not 1. 0 Addressee's Address 2! permit. a, mWriteRetum Receipt Requestod'on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. 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Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P O Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Dear Mr. Tedder: Please find enclosed a completed "Waiver of Right to an Administrative hearing and Stipulation of Facts" in response to the assessment of civil penalties against farm #24-13 in Columbus County. Please be aware that the following corrective actions have been taken in response to the violation, per the instructions of DWQ inspector Brian Wrenn. 1. Berms have been built around all hydrants to prevent discharge into field ditches. Berm was installed along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent any further risk of discharge. 2. Hydrants found to be damaged by farm equipment have been repaired. 3. Low areas in application area have been filled in and disked. 4. Reseeding of cover crop in the recommended areas is scheduled to be completed by November 1,1997. 5. Lagoon areas have been mowed. 6. Spray records have been named by the spray field number and by the spray field run. REGMEU OCT 14 199/ ,;HATER QU/ILITY SECTION Non -Discharge Branch' WA I"ER QUALITY SECTION Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality October 6,1997 Page 2 Mr. Tedder, in consideration that no previous violations have occurred, that violations were unintentional and inadvertent, and that actions were taken immediately to rectify the situation and ensure that no further discharge occurs, I respectfully request that you consider waiving the civil penalty assessed. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Columbus County, Farm #24-13 Field No. CF-97-003 Enclosure: Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts cc: A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Director - Division of Water Quality STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGENIEN"I' COUNTYOF Columbus COMIVIISSION IN = MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST } ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. 15A NCAC 2H.0217 } STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. CF97-003 (0097-014) Having been assessed civil penalties totalling --$4, 531.62-- for violation(s) as set forth m the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, Sa; rarnhar 10, 1 997 , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the Civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearin- in the above -staled matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. This the day of Geteher .1947.. 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F2 7 21 P4RT *Im Call 1-800-Go-FedEx 'V1 M-M rR4115i H IN 11-800-463-3339) PRNMr`EW-SA �7 j, 4 W -O Z � R -3 J '-7 -,e V L 7 7 &State of North Carolina Department of Environment, 4 • Health and Natural Resources r Division of Water Quality - -I;n James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor E)C " " PI Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director September 10, 1997 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, NC 28463 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of 15A NCAC 2H .0217 Columbus County Farm # 24-13 File No. Dear Ms. Crowther: This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Gaye Crowther in the amount of $4,531.62 including, $531.62 in investigative costs. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(h). Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: 1. Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (do not include v aiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 OR P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B- 282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of: Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief/DWQ P.O. Box 27535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 i' 3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must_ File your original petition with the: Office of Administrative Hearings P.O. Drawer 27447 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447 TM M Mail or hand -deliver a Copy of the petition to: Mr. Richard Whisnant Office of General Counsel NCDEHNR Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, NC 27611 1 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thu-ty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for future violations which occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, extension 581. Sincerely, c A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: Wilmington Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments Public Information Officer w/attachments STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEIvIFRNT COI MSSION IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. Having been assessed civil penalties tor�f��^; for violation(s) as set forL': ,r. the assessment .0CU went of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, the undersigned, desiring, to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative healing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document_ This the day of Z g— ADDRESS TELEPHONE SIGNATURE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS IN THE MATTER OF GAYE CROWTHER FOR VIOLATIONS OF PERMIT 15A NCAC 2H .0217 NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION File No. DD 97-014 ) FINDINGS AND DECISION AND ASSESSMENT OF CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. Gaye Crowther operates a swine farm, known as Seawright Farm, located along NCSR 1101 in Columbus County. B. Seawright Farm was deemed permitted as a nondischarge facility on September 20, 1993 in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217. C. On May 15, 1997, DWQ staff observed a discharge of wastewater from a Seawright farm spray field to an unnamed tributary to Big Creek which is classified as "C- NSW waters of the State within the Waccamaw River Basin. D. Gaye Crowther had no valid permit for the above -described activity. E. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $531,62_ Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: H. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. Gaye Crowther is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4). B. A permit for this animal waste management system is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 and G.S. 143-215.1. C. The unnamed tributary to Big Creek constitutes waters of the State within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.1 pursuant to G.S. 143-212(6). D. The above -cited discharge is a violation of the nondischame permit. E. Gaye Crowther may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person for failing to act in accordance with the terms, conditions or requirement of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. F. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against Gaye Crowther pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282. 1 (b)(8). G. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: M. DECISION: Accordingly, Gaye Crowther is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: L o'ti+ for discharging waste to the waters of the State in violation of 1 SA NCAC 2H .0217. $__ _4"'Z1L • °` " TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is old percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. $ 531.62 Enforcement costs 415 3 A (- 'L TOTAL AMOUNT DUE As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered the factors listed in G.S. 143B -282. 1 (b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance; (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. 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Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Attn.: Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Dear Ms.Crowther: MAI 4•• E5 October 17, 1997 Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment Seawright Farm Columbus County Farm #: 24-013 DD. 97-014 This letter is to acknowledge your request for remission of the civil penalty levied against the subject facility. This request will be reviewed and you will be notified when a decision is made concerning the request. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, ext. 581. Sincerely, /10 - ' 24Z Dennis R. Ramsey, Assistant Chief Non -Discharge Branch cc: Wilmington Regional Office w/attachments Enforcement File # DD 97-014 Shannon Langley w/3 attachments P.O. Sox 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50 % recycle&10 % post -consumer paper October 6,1997 Certified Mail # Return Receipt Requested Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P O Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Dear Mr. Tedder: • 1- 7 � i.r+ Sif rJ�Y] - 4�1�Jj V E,pLITY 0IR237LR'S OF RECEIVED 3 s j997, WATER QUALI 'i SECnofq L. Please find enclosed a completed "Waiver of Right to an Administrative hearing and Stipulation of Facts" in response to the assessment of civil penalties against farm #24-13 in Columbus County. Please be aware that the following corrective actions have been taken in response to the violation, per the instructions of DWQ inspector Brian Wrenn. 1. Berms have been built around all hydrants to prevent discharge into field ditches. Berm was installed along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent any further risk of discharge. 2. Hydrants found to be damaged by farm equipment have been repaired. 3. Low areas in application area have been filled in and disked. 4. Reseeding of cover crop in the recommended areas is scheduled to be completed by November 1,1997. 5. Lagoon areas have been mowed. 6. Spray records have been named by the spray field number and by the spray field run. Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality October 6,1997 Page 2 Mr. Tedder, in consideration that no previous violations have occurred, that violations were unintentional and inadvertent, and that actions were taken immediately to rectify the situation and ensure that no further discharge occurs, I respectfully request that you consider waiving the civil penalty assessed. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, �� gw� Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Columbus County, Farm #24-13 Field No. CF-97-003 Enclosure: Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts cc: A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Director - Division of Water Quality STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTYOF Columbus ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CON 04ISSION IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT' ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO.. 15A KCAL 2H. 0217 ) STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. CF97-003 (DD97-014) Having been assessed civil penalties totaling --54, 531.62-- for violation(s) as set forth um the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, Cprlt amhpr 1 n,1997 the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document. This the 6 L day of getebe- 19-g.7-. SIGNATURE Gaye Crowther -- Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 910-653-3359 TEI EPHONE State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional office James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Water Quality Jonathan B. Howes Governor Water Quality Section' Secretary July 23, 1997 TO: Bob Sledge, Environmental Supervisor Water Quality - Compliance FROM: Rick Shiver, Regional Supervisor S Wilmington Regional Office SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Seawright Farm Facility Number: 24-13 Rt. 3 Box 182-BB Columbus County Attached please find the subject notice of violation which was prepared by Mr. Brian Wrenn of the Wilmington Regional Office. The report concludes that Ms. Gaye Crowther has not met the criteria for being "deemed permitted" set forth under 15A NCAC 2H .0217 - Waste not Discharged to Surface Waters. It is recommended that should Ms. Crowther fail to implement all corrective actions the Division consider further proceedings which may include the facility losing it's deemed permitted status and being required to obtain an individual non discharge permit for the facility. If you have any further questions, please contact me at 910-395-3900. ATTACEMEN TS cc: Dennis Ramsey Wilmington Regional Office JUL 29 1997 SAWQS\BwArrw\nxF0RCE\24-13.MEM FACILITIES ASSESSMENT UNIT 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 a Fix 910-350-2004 An Equal opportunity A umative Action Employer tat of:ariti Catalina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director June 2, 1997 Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, NC 28463 Subject: Notice of Violation Seawright Farm Farm Number: 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: �EHNFZZ11 You are hereby notified that Seawright Farm, which has been deemed permitted to have a nondischarge permit for an animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217, has been found to be in violation of its 2H .0217 Permit. On May 15, 1997, Staff from the Wilmington Office of the Division of Water Quality, inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed that there was excessive ponding in spray run #5 from the over application of waste. Runoff was occurring from the ponding and discharging into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek which drains into the River Swamp of the Waccamaw River Basin. As was discussed at the time of the inspection, a berm needs to be built along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent further discharge from the runoff. The application area needs to be dried and the low areas that caused the ponding need to be filled, graded and reseeded to reduce the risk of future runoff. In addition, berms need to be built around all hydrants that are in close proximity to field ditches to prevent discharges. The hydrants should also be clearly marked to reduce the risk of damage from farm equipment. The Division of Water Quality will may proceed to revoke Seawright Farm's permit unless the following conditions are completed: 1. Immediately eliminate the discharge of wastewater and/or list actions to correct the noted violation. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Ms. Gaye Crowther Page 2 2, Make any modifications needed to ensure there will be no future discharges. To remain a deemed permitted facility, you must notify this office in writing within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of this notice, what actions will be taken to comply with your waste management plan. We suggest that you contact your local NRCS or Soil and Water District office for any assistance they may be able to provide to correct the situation. Failureto comply with the above conditions will cause ule existing animal waste management system serving your animal operation to be considered isn ope motion wl&hout a peimiuit as required by North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. Please be advised that this assessment does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violations. When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing. If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either W. Brian Wrenn, of our Wilmington Office at (910)-395-3900 or Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, ext. 581. Sincerely, Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor attachments cc: Donna Register, County Soil and Water Conservation Sandra Weitzel, Regional Coordinator, NC DSWC Neil Floyd, County Health Department Ray Summerlin, Murphy Family Farms, Inc. DWQ Operations Branch File Wilmington Files S :1 W QS 1B RLkN W 1E NFO R C E 124-13 . N O V State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan S. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director July 23, 1997 !1.411114 I I *1 "0 Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, NC 28463 Subject: NOTICE OF RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Seawright Farm Facility Number 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: This letter is to notify you that the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering submittal of a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violation of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2H, Section .0217(d). On May 16, 1997, staff from the Wilmington Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected your animal, operation. It was observed that there was excessive ponding in spray run #5 from the over application of waste. Runoff from the pondmg was discharging into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek. This is a violation of the rules for animal waste systems 15A NCAC 2H .0217. If you have an explanation for this violation that you wish to present, please respond in writing to me within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice: Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. David Holsinger, or myself at the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. cc: Compliance Section Wilmington Files Sincerely, lc� CC- tG_ '�-> t_---� i L/ e r Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor S:1wQs\sRUNWE1 MRCEU4-13.R0E 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 0 Telephone 910-395-3900 • fax 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Division of Water Quality ENFORCEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS Type: (DD) Violator: Gaye Crowther Address: Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 Regional Office: Wilmington 1. The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation: The discharge of animal waste displayed levels of fecal coliform bacteria of >60,000 colonies per 100 ml. This represents a level 300 times greater than the assigned stream standard. Levels of other constituents found were as follows: Ammonia Nitrogen, NH3--N 70 mg/L TKN 73 mg/L NO3 f NO2 0.04 mg/L Total P 9.6 mg/L At the time of inspection, approximately 50 dead fish were observed. They ranged from the point of discharge to a distance of about 50 feet downstream and were non- f inf ish species. 3. The duration and gravity of the violation: The discharge from the over application of waste occurred over a period of approximately 24 hours. Spray run #5 was irrigated on May 14, 1997, and the discharge was discovered by Staff from the Division of Water Quality on May 15, 1997. Wastewater runoff was observed draining into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek that feeds River Swamp in the Waccama.w River Basin at approximately 0.1 gallons per minute. 3. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality: The effects to groundwater and air were not documented. Water quality was impacted as determined by water quality analysis. 4. ON :IF The cost of rectifying the damage: The cost of rectifying the damage should be minimal. The initial work to stop the immediate discharge consisted of building a low berm to block the runoff from the spray field. To prevent future discharge from runoff, the low areas of the spray field should be filled, graded and reseeded. The farm has equipment available for these repairs and fill dirt is readily accessible. Labor and seed costs are the only major expenses. The amount of money saved by noncompliance: The amount of money saved by noncompliance is not known. However, some cost would have been accrued during the construction of the farm to properly grade and seed the spray fields. Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally: The over application of waste should not be considered intentional; however, there was a lack of due care in the excessive amount of waste applied to the fields and the poor condition of the low areas in the fields. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: Ms. Crowther has no prior violations, but she did receive a Notice of Deficiency for over application of waste on November 9, 1995. 8. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: The State's enforcement costs totaled $531.62 as follows: Staff Wrenn 16.0 $283.04 Mileage (320 miles@ $0.31 per mile) $ 99.20 Photography (film & Development) $ 9.38 Laboratory costs 2 samples $ 40.00 Administrative costs $100.00 9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. Individual vs. large corporation): 9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. Individual vs. large corporation): Individual 10. Violators degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance: The on -site representative was cooperative and agreed to build a berm, to block the immediate discharge. A specific clean up of the discharge could not be carried out due to the unknown extent of the damage. 11. Mitigating Circumstances: None. 12. Owner of property where the discharge occurred: Gaye Crowther 13. Pictures of discharge: Included (attached) S:\WQS\BRIANW\ENFORCE\24-13.CAF Fi DSNVC animal Feedlot Operation Reviev�, _ 4 EIDN'VQ �nirnai Feedlot Operation Site.Inspection._ ,.--.- Q Routine O Complaint © Follow-up of DWO inspection O Follo«--t:o of D. C ic© Ober Date of Inspection Fncilit}, Number 4 13 1 Time of Inspection Lo' Za Use 3; hr. time Farm Status- Toral Time (in hours) Spent onReview or Inspecrion (includes travel and processing) Farm Name: X' `� �� �..� ._ Caunrv: Flione LNo:.f 6; -3S Mailing Address: _ �' 1]C)( Ill- gB ,,��� l Onsite Representative: �j S�S.r- w, ----� I:,tezrator:--------- I < Certified Operator: Operator CertYncation Number:?�..�..��D - Location of Farm: Latitude • F Z.; Longizude { ` I © Not Opt atiorsal Date Last Operated: ripe of Operation and Design Capacity 5titine. ; i❑ Crean to Feed-_r IE1 Feeder to Finish El Subsurface Drains Present: ;1'um er w Area 1 L I ' Spray Field Area General L Are there any buffs s that need maintenancerirnprovem=t? ? Is any discharge observed frorn any part of the op-_zaoa? a. If dscaz=gge is observed, was the conveyance m-rrLYe? o. If discharge is observed, did it maca Sm—Lc, v'a*ter? {'= _s, nc = DWQ) s. If discharge is observed, what is me esti-at-_.^. -iOri it =Z_!!M1=. d_ Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (if yts, noti . Is there evidence of past discharge from any part o the op-_.ation? _. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State oty_r tha.-t from a 5. Does any part of the waste mana;ement sysm' t (0-'he: Ell es U No U�'Yes ❑ No © Yes ENO Yes ❑ No 0.1 a- 4. ElY-_s 1 I No T Yes ❑ No C Yes No [I Y es ❑ No L--j a S ',;L, : i a 7. Did the facility fail to bavt a certified operator in responsible charge (if inspection after 1/l/97)? 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which reed to be properly closed? Structures (La2oons and/or Holding Ponds) 9. Is structural freeboard Iess than adequate? Freeboard (f(: Lagoon 1 1.9 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? LaLmoh 2 Lagoon 3 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the sructures observed? 12. Do any of the structures need maintenancelimprovement? (If any of questions 9-1.2 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public bealth or environmental threat, no 14 DWQ) 13. Do any'of the szucttires lack adquate markers to identify start and stop pumpirz levels? 'A'aste Anolication 14. Is these physical evidence of over application? (If in excess of'MW, or runoff entering waters of the Scam, notify D O 15. Crop type 16. Do the active crops differ with those designated in the Anamal Waste Mzziag me: t Plan? 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?. 18. Does the cover crop need improvement? 19. Is there a lack of available ir. era.tion equipment? For Certified Facilities Only- - 20. Does the fa: ility fail to have a copy of the Anirnal Waste ivlanaae:nent Plan re2r, ty availablc? 21. Does the- facility fail'to comply with the AnLmz..Waste Ufa aaement P_aD in an,., way? 22. Does record keening need improvement? 23. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same aaescy? 24. Did Reviewer/Insvector fail to discuss reviewfins-pection with owner or ope:atar is caaret? ❑ Yes 2 �:o Yes E4Na ❑ Yes 9 No Lagoon 4 ❑ Yes [ 1,To - ❑ Yes E,No Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes I9No .Yes ❑ 1`to Q Yes RNo Q Yes $ltio Yes ❑ No Q Yes j&No Q Yes 9 No ❑ Yes 21No ® Yes ❑ No ® Yes ❑ No Q Yes MNI0 �tiri*+c-n-.ara-,:.n:S.i�rnTri-�i'P.irc=-• Z 17,sC t w S c?�scrvtt in 5 2i� (11n S 1`(u [ ` t t e I TthYir- �Ye Lvt.{ 'ft Gas uXS�i'�. Ct i di5 t kiss u y�u`�' t r'� t rZ.;L �elU cic agj,,Xko �s� lie . n� wt t + K'.:"C. t -lt-p,� fr) s ` {E`` lare�t, .3,AJtua oast d,s�e s lire , 4..��s ►,mil Uuer. nw,-C, Qf5 oi� d ko-;l _ # aL,;- i Me' ►s� c��c ��xt J,,tyt�u , n�� +! S $"i.eN: arc-S �t �ic}L'S +tt� iihe�llfeti, c�rr reset�rs} -o �1 lc�l�tnr �Y r)n rUjAza �z e�cc� l"e. L��n U-rer.- nLeds be m;ae). fo-m+, wxrw7, on btu (noon be reseeQ- �Tr w,k- exv&ian. E,tccss;v, qi� i (Qyec" s�nc:ly ]at 655erv� n �d rura 4ks�Y,m over &�041M- 1�. rItsCOL Zr, S�►�►� -,0 rtrs l �► z ^F-M'S kk M'A UAr- �k �W IV- ctzmznA N. 7.Z-• S�C4 year 41CU0 he 1� s � r e�cr►.n. I Reviewer/Inspector 1\ame Reviwer/Inspector Signature: Division of Water Qualm•, Water 4ualin- -. r" Date: Hcc� l�o�:cS F A M( l Y F A R M 5 June 10,1997 rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor DEHNR 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext Wilmington, NC 28405-3945 RE. Notice of Violation Seawright Farm Farm Number 24-13 Columbus County i In response to your letter dated June 2,1997, the following actions have been taken to comply-: 1. Installed berm (100-125 feet) along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent further discharge from the runoff. 2. Low areas in application area have been filled in and disked. Reseeding is scheduled for week of June 9,1997. 3. Berms have been built around all hydrants to prevent discharge into field ditches. Hydrants have been marked to reduce the risk of future damage from farm equipments Other recommendations from Brian Wrenn's inspection were: Repair of hydrants Completed Mow lagoon area Scheduled for week of June 9 Clean trash from lagoon In progress Reseeding front of lagoon Scheduled for week of June 9 Fescue in spray field run #1 Scheduled for week of June 9 Spray records should be named by spray field Revised record keeping system number and by the spray field run Sincerely, j� Gave Cr wther Seawright Farm g�s�,mti�v�ai.aa Post Office Box 759, Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458, (910) 289-2111, FAX (910) 259-6400 7 + 11} .•Irh vnan Ch. \ JJ a 1!uV 14it .r " v {mot; ,y Ip7 a ,t7s Pill` _a q 5A 1Sil r 3 9lIS 1r ,111 i 1111 � M.16 w rJ71- o wrC�d 71JP 14rr Old Uoc6IPN e12" iira bl n7 r.f }l�l i-F �il7y a V r. 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LOCATION PIREWAY, N.C.--S.C. r • ff • 1 ! 1 !1 CONSULTING CHEMISTS Date, Sampled: Sampled By: Report To: Copy To: GROUNDWATER Environmental Chemists, Inc. MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: SHMPiNG ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1037 (910) 256-3934 (Office) 6602 W"mdmiil Way Wrightsville Beach, (910) 392-0223 (Lab) Wilmington, North Carolina 28480 (910) 392-4424 (Fax) North Carolina 28405 REPORT OF ANALYSIS Customer: NCDEHNR-DWQ 05115/97 Brian Wrenn Rick Shiver Brian Wrenn 127 N. Cardinal Drive Eat, Wilmington, NC 28405 Date of Report: Purchase Order #: Report Number: May 22,1997 7-1334 PARAMETER Sample ID 24-13-1F Runoff 24-13-2F Property Line Lab ID # 3519 # 3520 Fecal Coliform, colonies/100ad > 60,000 59,000 Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen, NO, + NO; - N m_g/L - - Ammonia Nitrogen, NH,-N, mg11, - - Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, TKN mg1L - - Total Phos horns, P m2i— — Reviewed b and approved for release to the client+ ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC 6602 Windmill Wily Wilmington, NC 28405 Sample Collection and Chain of Custody Phone: (glo) 392-0223 FAX: (910) 392-4424 Client:-Co ll cted By: e 13 3 m le 1' • Influent. —Effluent. W Il Streami it Hier: SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION COLLECTIONd BOTTLE 1D LAB lD PRESERVATION ANALYSIS REQUESTED DATE TIME NONE l O 11NO NtOli T1110 OTHER F 35/1 cy GacLk Co I in 13 2 rsu�, 5��_ 12=�G �' 5 t7 ice. Maximum Holding Time Between Collection and Analysis: BOD O Hours, Coliform in Wastewater filiqlLra, Coliform in Drinking Water 39JR9 rr�, Transfer Relinquished By: Dateffime Received By: Date/Time 1 2 Received with Ice water Chilled to 4T: Yes ✓ No Accepted:y'w— Rejected: Delivered fly: Received By:Date:,y-It g 17 Time: -- Comments: ui DIVISION UF WATER QUALITY O QeralRrl- Lllonlooy Ag1oH 111'uer Qualllr El SAMPLE TYPE ccUN-'TY : COI. MOUS MIMIT RIVER BASIN: ® AMB1iiN f � QA © STREAM C] EFF1+1)ENF O F•-r REpORTO r r l4'IRp Riglonti Offitt MPEAANCE ED CRAIN OF CWTODY � W E] LAKE J'_.l'� INFLUENT L 3 00cr c El 6h(ERGENCY ) umitY OMLIECTOR(S) 1 614'YAN W1F 'N I M 3— IL O Q fY 0 f�4 } U] W W Q r� liriaoeted ttOD Amgt: SuFon Locoic"i FICLD DITCH AT CND 01' RUN N5 $red: N Cllorlopted: K Rrmargs: 51.Mfian p Mir 9fVrL(ti-yAumldt4 Dnh End ()74nrn11ddJ Tint Aepla TIMP End Depth � DM.DD, MI 1'due rypr- A. H, L Caenpofile-T,S, Semple Typo 1 9M I S 12.30 F" 330 rv'1 Coo M111 346 RWL f= tAw 135 M-L Callonn Ul FerniS1615 A03ml Coliorm MrToW 33504 1103m1 Collonn tube l'ero131615 11001rd Coifonufocal Stec131673 A001d Residue: rcd.l 303 ng-1- 110191It 5ed nP1L r ad sro mWL Rtyduc:Suspended M, an-1 VatoWe 535 mg'L I°iced 5Y3 mod, P11 d03 caiU AcidilV It pH 45 06 ms-L Acidiiyb (11.3/35 mgl, AlWinn7 to pfl 0.3 415 _ e44- Allmlirtiy to Pn A.5 410 rwt Iuc o"Ju nvi. Tu-h+�lh} 7f• NTC. rp ca11RIFtiTC: m m 1 i~ Chkvide "3 mjJL thl o: T632211 091. Chl W. Car 122M Mgt 1'Irrepl yfin a 32213 ug,L cpUr Tate RD CA Cotot:(pll) 63 pH. al.A Colar. pH 7.6 12 an Cyaaitk 7aD MWL Tluamc 9S1 mp1. ranld�ki)Je71B>a3 tagrL Greaua 11rr1 pi31556 r11 & llrrdner, TiMa1903 17kyL SpeifcCand 93 uklhce¢+n2 SIMS litm 1 Ali Phnals3273D u L %MifpKe 945 RISC Sulfide 741 mat Brarv� Col,k fm 7OW Tube "i I00 nrlt X MAssN610 70 ngL 3i TKW a3 N 635 73 rnoL X NO2 pin W03 v lI 630 D.D4 -0' X P. Trn1! as F 665 9.8 Met PDi erP 70307 nvt, P• Di1lrl%t4 as P6% MIO K•Patwdurn m Cd- Calmmuar 1927 VA C:�Cluamian:Tolel road Val Co- Comr IUt2 U84- Ni-Motel 1A87 ng!I- r1•t.erd IP51 u i'c- Zint I D92 up.'L Y-Vmnallum OWL Aµ -Slim I(177 Ityl. til• Almirnnn IIDJ 091 Bt• Bml Rom 1 D12 mak Cr-Cylu�m W, mg7. Cm. ( RIL i017 ugA. F& Iror.1045 uWL DIVISION OF EENV[R NMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DMI) COUFTV ® 1VJM BAS1N A�� DAM81� STREAM 0 EF�I]EttiT \ REPORT TO: ADO FRO MXO RnO Well {V AT OR l9 LTL WSRO T6 ❑COMPLIANCE ��CHAEN 11 n. Other {j�OF CUSTODY LAKE INIIEW S4lppad by, But Caurisr, Staff, Oth r � rDEMERGENCY f*j(pR jTy fJESTUARY Par Lab ales ONLY Lob Number / r� Date Aecaive:&- J t / eT2. 9- a. d 11"rorn: s�Coarler d Dal —A4_1 DATA ENTRY BY: CK: DATE RF.PORTE@: CD LL£CTORf63; % h 3 t*etlwin ted L3t7b fiangr 0-Sf5-23/2 1/4DIS0 or 10-0 plu•� STATION LOCATION- '1� r( �y,+ (; (j n}li 1 "'A�� rs K - iiC�CUY $sed; Yes ❑ No Chlorlaated: Yes El No LrJ n�EHAl1PC9:�1. 1 Jy — Ll ljV Sly L,_� IJatiCit(,�}ildil fiT Q CJ CE cy_ a cM J r CE [17 LLI Ld Q LL. L`- fT 0D I C'- 2 sz 9totion Begin Beaini Date 1 BODS 310 mall Chloride 940 nit/1 COD Hlgh 340 invA CIA as Tr 82217 ug/L 3 OOD Low 339 rng/1 Chi np Corr 32209 ag/l 4 Coliform: MF 1 "% 31616 /lbotnl Phsepbytln a 31213 ugll 5 I Coillormi PIF?oral S1504 /]NMI colDr, True 90 Pt -Co b Colllorm; Tube Fecal 31615 /loom ColwApil ) 113 ADMI 7 Collform:Fecal Strep 31673 /looml Ctilarr pit 7.6 82 A11I14t a Residue: Total 500 mpli Cyanide 720 me/l 9 Volatile 505 mg/I Flucn4{e 9151 mp/1 10 Plaed 510 rnell Formaldehyde 718B0 mil/I I Aeaidllr: suspended 630 rng/I Grease and Oils 556 mg/I 17 Volotlle 535 ruglt Hordnes9 Total9UO m9/l 13 14 Fls<ed 640 mall SpecilleCond.95 umhoolem2 pl-f 403 units h18AS SB2b0 mill 15 Acidity to p"4.6 436 man Ph¢aola'54790 USA 16 Acidity to pit 9.9 495 milli Sulfate 06 myl 17 Alkalinity to pH 9_3 415 mg/I 9011de 345 mp/i 18 jAlkallnily to pH 4.5 410 mp71 19 T00690 man 20 Turbidity 76 NTU A H L as N 61a mg/I ar N 615 vWA us NO3 as N 430 mg/1 R Toftl as P 661 amll PO4 as p 7D$07 "o P: Dlreolved as P fi" mg/1 Cd-eadraium 1027 ul/1 Cr-Chrondum:TotalIW4 USA ion us/I N140c;lrel 1067 u9/I Plr-Lead x051URI 7m•73rtc 1092 ug/I A liver 1077 uq/l AI•Alurnbium 1105 ufyl BrileryIllum 1012 u5/1 Ca-calelunt 916 UVA Co -cobalt 1037 ul/l Fs -Iron 1649 ul/i i T s a 1 C GNXX I SamplingPointT C.onductenceal25C LvaterTemperawn On D.O,nKA pH Alkalinity AeIdlty ALr7emptentuten pat R3 PH 4.5 pH 4.8 pit B.3 2 94 10 300 1 • 400 I • 82244 1431 92248 182242 20 Salinity S Precipition ila/dayi Ciand etwer !lS Wind DkoctIm OaW Steam llow S*Wft Turbidity Seaerlty Wind VeloclLy Milt can Scream Ueptir ft Stream uAdtls Et 430 45 34 36 1351 11356 35 64 4 13+41!}iavin.d 14!(i6 m ri m n CUEl1iT1' + COLUMBUS RIVER BASIN ; O REMRI TO W Rf1 P_.% r rl Olf re bihrr c'OLLCC:TOR(S)+ BRIANAVRENN O I— DIVISION OF IT-kT-ER QUALITY Chelilh(rT [Alkoralvr•y wPort J 15'aler Qaullrg PRIORITY ❑ ANIME'NT ❑ QA LYk1PLWKN D CRALINOFCMTOPY Ej 1iAlMINCY W RAIIPLF'FVPF. O STREA61 ❑ EFFLUVNI 0 LAKE IJ INFLUENT ESTUARY 2 LebNumbcs : 711i3226 ONeRnwi,md: V161M T-mre l..6,04: sm AP4 Ro=ivial6c }G DuaFelenstd CG Dele Reported : Ge91D7 F.,rl.,eur1 HOT) It—Itrr Sreekpn Lorar+w 3iMOD►3TCI3 AT PROPERTY LING Of FARM Seed: \ Chlorisalld N Nemnrks: t:lAlonl Oafeiielps(y5lom+dd) DateEnd (y}h3rnddd) TimeBelln 'flmeEnd Beprh-DA1,DD,D13A1 F"dnrT}pe-A,I1,L Corn"ite-7,S, 5ampleTlpe 9+0SIS 12A6 Ida{ A. S 410 mpjL CLleritlt W. ,..3L - 01 a. 'Pi 3221: o(c'L M e- Corr 34M uyrd- P'Jw+phycin a 37713 u),7.. Color: Tore H cy. Color: (l11) 63 pa- cL. Color: dl 7.16 62 cl+. C—idc 7IU u1y'L Ilroride95L n;VL f'csrnnldt7n'dc 718S1i n'e+ti Grace and 4ila 556 'L I lr-dfnrx Told 9M rre:i. Strci!ic Cand 95 ullhosrm2 11tA5 1B2110 ITA Phenol[ 377 i'J 113-L $.Mile M$ S.'L. Svlfwle :'45 f4 L X N113atNGID IA" ouVL .A 1KtitsN US t2' nry'L a 407 glut NO3 atN 639 DO$' n,WL x I, Tvdl as l 1,65 :3Ir _ my"L roe es F 70S07 "pa. > . DislWC4 ai P nl6'L. X-]Wnsinm rnp'L 01-cldmlr_-n IC'i7 nL7. 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Siallan if Dale Begin tyy/m1a/dd} Tlma Begin Data Ent Tina End Dapth DX DB DBM Value Type Z i 1 r 1 qo ill H L L BODS 310 MI/I 2 WD 11191, 340 mTA 3 COD Loin 33s mo/I 4 Celiform: Mr- Fecal 31616 /10DInl 5 ColUorFw mr- Total 31604 /100m1 Colilorm: Tube Focal 81615 /100mi 7 CaRloral: V•Pcal Strep 31673 A00M1 Reslduei Total SM z/1 Volatile 505 10 Fixed SLO mo/1 11 Residue: Suspended 530 rnD/1 12 Volatile S85 IaA/I 19 Fixed 540 11ar/1 14 pi-1403 units 15 Acidity to pH 44 436 rng/1 16 Acidity to pli 8.3 435 17 Alknllniiy to pH 8.3 415 mg/I 181 jAlkaLtnity to pH 4.6 410 MIA 14 YOC 684) toot] ' tiur'bldltq 76 I4TU ChlDride 940 ma/i Chi sr T[l 32217 Kt/1 Chl a: Corr 32209 uo/1 Pheophylin a 32213 UTA Color; irul 80 Pt -CO Colorzt¢H } B5 ADMI Color: Pill 7.45 CZ ADMI Cyanide 7£0 mg/I Flunrlde95l mg/F rormal4ohy4le 71660 me/I Gres we and Oils 5Gb ma/1 Hardn"a Total900 moll psclRc Goad. 95 uMhoslt:m2 MWI.S 3826D MI/I Phenols 32730 up/I 5ullate 945 rrm!0 Sulfide 745 Imil i13 as N 61D nsn 4Y as N 625 na/I D2 pies ND3 as N 630 nyl Total as t 465 BOA POO as P 70507 t■p/I P; Dissolved as P 666 tna/I C;.d-Cadmlum 1077 tig/l Cs{1lrosflum-ToW 1034 u4/1 C u*wm 1042 ug/1 NI-TlkIkel 1067 ugA Tb-Lead 1051 ug I ZrrZtne 1042 ur/1 A vtr 1,077 uon All-Aluralnam 1105 111/1 lie-8sry111ura 1012 ur/r Ca -calcium 916 N%A Co -Cobalt 1037 u2/1 ye -lion 1045 ur/I f T 5 B C f ii) GNxx f 1x•LlI him 1132 ug/1 RtMapmestam 927 mg/1 MrI Msagancse C065 I10/1 Na$odlum 929 reg/I ATtmnIt!T,: tat 1002 vJ1/C Se�Selanlum 1197 ug/l g•Mercuiy 7190 uqn Organoehloil" Ps■ticldea Orgeruoptuspfioru s 1iesNc id e s Acid HeeAddea Base/ Neutral Ettrattable Organics Acid Extractable Onranic/ Purgesbie Orgeales (VOA bolds reg'dl P1gltoplaslllo>t Ssmpling Poini X condwtvacc at 7.6 C Witter TempeFatum. a DD. wg'] pH ►Ilhal,ulty Acldltsl Air Temperatste 10 P" As PHq.5 pH CS pH B.S 2 04 lIi $00 It 400 jai 0P.244 43 92243 ISZ242 20 Salinity X Ptectplilon ONdaV) Claud Covtr % Wind Dkec*rt ¢lay} Strtam Flow Severity Turbidity Severity W isd Velocity Mal eas Stream'Deplh tt Steam Width ft. 480 45 31 36 13$1 1350 g 64 4 rMliMeAwd 10/B6 Page I of 2 506 Fish sill Field Investigation Form Sid Ta DEMFm urnrr)ffital Sciences Branch Attrt Mmk- H�e 4401 Reedyv C eek iZd Raleigh, NC 27-7607 e,19)77236946 Fax i11, Invesfi�atYc�n. a use only ... _ Investigation Date/Time Sl�-7 Investigators: Name �-;C rn wrt"� office L 3 , R a Reporting Parry: Address Phone Coinvesdeators: Address ^` Phone Manhours Required ! Location- s �Waterbody County- u V)-o5 Tributaries Affected ut Latitude/ Longitude (Kill Kill Info: Date Began (First reported) Time (L 00 At time of investigation: hill is in progress [yQ completed [ ] fs� Extent of Kill: Riveriv-s i oa' La1:e/Estuary (Specify area) KiII_Duration: Estimated length in Days Hours z+� Finfish Species Affected: Subasin Lal,�ir map describing area of kill and provide coordinates Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead( ] Decayed[ ] Approx No/Area observed mil; Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ J Approx No/Area. observed Fish observations (Describe below): Injuries [ ] Lesions [ ] Gasping f ] Loss of equilibrium [ ] Erratic behavior [ ] Flared Gills [ ] Attempts to leave water [ ] Lethargy [ ] Co3nvulsious [ ] Other [ ] Describe: Other organisms Total Mortality: Estimated Total Finfish Killed mollusks, insects, terrestrial animals, etc.):�21111 s , ':;-U n pnraxTn}e � Estimated No. Outer Organisms Killed (Observable) 5L , (Continued on back) Page 2 of 2 5196 Fish Kill Field Investigation Form Phvsical Observations: IStauon_ - l of ca;s_6"SG Cloud Air Temp:`15 Precipitation ,-cs Wind Direction Wind Speed Prior Conditions (3-4 Days) Water Clarity Coloration Secchi Depth Bottom Depth : d meters Depth) P (meters) Dissolved oxygen (mJL) PH Tempe- anrc loci ConductivitySalinity (meter reading) (pot) Surface I 1.0 I I I I 2.0 3.0 I I I I 4.0 I I I 5.0 Continue table or record data for other stations on additional sheet if necessary Other observations (oil sheen, gash, alzal blooms, odors, etc.) Y u ac 4- gran 4 Svo l w- W;,S� ivtAM �;tQ 6;5 r1' Area Activitv: Land Use(%): Urban Industrial Residential As iculture i-= Forestry Undeveloped(wild) Other(Describe) Outfalls present? (Location and D scrip "an) Spills in area? (Descxioe) n ,,:z .r► s 1 x"k, c t cl l is rw_, 5b-);ft!) _--- Other Activity (Specify) Biological and Chemical Sampling Please indicate smnplinb locations on attached map (s). Biolo&al Semmes Fish (Describe) Iced,Preserved? Station: Sample No Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone AlgaelPlants (Describe) Algal Bloom Form Completed? Y [ ] N [ Station: Sample No Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone Other (Descrfbe) ' Station: Sample No Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? j ] Contact for results Phone Chemicnl ,Srrmnles .�.� pesticides, nutrients etc. Describe)- l l [ri i (m, , in t-*Y ��L�3 , � . Samples Station: 'mil ' _ -- Sample No Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone Photographs and/or Videos taken? Y [yj N�j ] Where on file? NamelAddress-_irk;irntn� ^� l! Additional Comments, Observations, Conclusions: (attach additional sheet if necessary) In,-ti-#nI NG State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Environmental Management Jonathan B. Howes Governor Water Quality Section Secretary November 9, 1995 Certified Mail #Z 405 591 363 Return Receipt Requested Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farms Route 3 Box 182 BB Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 Subject: Seawright Farm Facility No. 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: On November 8, 1995 Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Environmental Management inspected your animal operation and the lagoon serving this operation. It was observed that wastewater was being applied at greater than agronomic rates. This was evidenced by the presence of ponded water on the spray field. NRCS guidelines for Best Management Practices require wastewater to be sprayed at agronomic rates. Guidelines also require maintenance of a suitable perennial cover crop on the field(s). Wastewater spraying should be done in accordance with NRCS standards which will prevent runoff from your spray field(s). To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within seven (7) days. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status and being required to obtain a certified waste utilization plan prior to the December 31, 1997 deadline. Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Rules to discharge wastewater to the surface waters of the State without a permit and/or to fail to follow a certified waste management plan. The Division of Environmental Management has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per violation. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 a Fax 910-350 2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer '-sap; '.I V w uici November 9, 1995 Page 2 When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing at the address below. if you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Steve West or Dave Adkins at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, B. Steven West Environmental Chemist cc: Dave Adkins - Regional Water Quality Supervisor Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District Columbus County Health Department Steve Bennett - NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation Operations Branch BSW: S1HOGISEAWRIGHT.115 ND v e,,v, be- r �- L�119fs ` L` C. n Ll r f Cn �/ r Gn....,en H 1 an A- ro- ICT1Ls- r✓i l h +Jo.� 1� . 57 � ve.► WEST li'C C7- ; jcGwrr�tit l=�r,�-, �G--�. Crew jc� C'6i,r7L- y f7�e v c PC/ }%(}ui Vas; 0L Not,c,k6G 4 /I�s— T /a v l u �IJ n ore d- we e,— o � - �Ac, ,Sprc, T} e �c{ f r e J C//owl „ JJ_ !! i Y�e��s �1avc �cc„ CL 1 l • 1;SCO� f ► r,u �d 4 r r t �on s Y9 +C w, k,� •'� 1 r} IWks ho �1 n v S'� e t� . f�l li � t•.r�. � r r ; �, a � ar. e u. ; � rn c r. � a 1�% o � `+"�, � 5 � r� AJose � G`�i c h w � 11 b�- � 0 n }� C)r'- 0.1, �1r.p�. �llrv..�}� 1-..1 \ s��ccrc.� r 1 State of North Carolina Department of Environment EWE and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality MAR 2 3 1998 James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor BY. Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director March 20, 1998 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Gaye Crowther Seawright 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City NC 28463 Farm Number: 24 - 13 Dear Gaye Crowther: You are hereby notified that Seawright, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.10C, must apply for coverage.under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm has sixty (60) days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department SHALL NOT OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must be returned within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required may also subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated following the due date of the application. The attached application has been partially completed using information"iisted in your Animal Waste Management Plan Certification Form. If any of the general or operation information listed is incorrect please make corrections as noted on the application before returning the application package. The signed original application, one copy of the signed application, two copies of a general location map, and two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to complete the application package. The completed package should be sent to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Quality Water Quality Section Non -Discharge Permitting Unit Post Office Box 29535 Raleigh, NC-27626-0535 If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call J R Joshi at (919)733-5083 extension 363 or Dave Holsinger with the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. Sincerel46nowa:r „♦ A. e, Jr.. P.E. cc: Permit File (w/o encl.) Wilmington Regional Office (w/o encl.) P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 'telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources=7L._ T Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Govern Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director February 2, 1998 Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City NC 28463 �w i E" F 'to SUBJECT: Acknowledgment receipt letter Seawright Farm Farm # 24-013 Case No. DD 97-014 Columbus County Dear Mr. Crowther: This letter is to acknowledge receipt of check No. 3007 in the amount of $4,531.62 received from Seawright Farm on January 30, 1998. This payment satisfies in full the civil penalty leived against Seawright Farm and this case has been closed. Payments of these penalties in no way precludes further action by this Division for future violations of the State's environmental laws. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, extension 581. Sute cc: Wilmington Regional Office Enforcement/Compliance Files Central Files Sincerely, 11 Dennis R. Ramsey, Assistant Chief Non -Discharge Branch P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% past -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environmen REC Health and Natural —Resourc as JAN 0 9 1998 � ALT. • Division of Water Quality $Y: James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director January 7, 1998 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Attn: Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Bia Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Subject: Request for Remission of Civil Penalty Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(f) Seawright Farm Columbus County Facility #: 24-013 DD 97-014 Dear Ms. Crowther: I considered the information submitted in support of your request for remission in accordance with G.S. 143-215.6A(f) and my delegation under G.S. 143-215.6A(h) and have not found grounds to modify the assessment of $4,531.62 Should you choose to pay the penalty, you may tender payment to me at the letterhead address within 30 days of your receipt of this letter. Please make checks payable to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. You also have the option of presenting your request to the Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions, which is comprised of members of the Environmental Management Commission. The committee may consider such requests and render final and binding decisions in these matters. You may argue your request before the committee and Division Staff will argue for full payment of the initial assessment. Should you choose to present your request to the committee, please notify me at the letterhead address on or before within 30 days of your receipt of this letter. Your request will be scheduled to be heard on the agenda of the next scheduled committee meeting and you will be notified of the date and time. If a response is not received by the Division regarding this notice then your request will be scheduled on the agenda for an upcoming committee meeting. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal opportunity Afrurmative Action Employer 50 % recycled/10 % post -consumer paper a i-- r. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. if you have any questions about this letter, please feel free to contact Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, extension 5e1. cc: DWQ Regional Office Enforcement file Sincerely, f; A_ Preston Howard, r., P.E. Certificate of Coverage AWS240013 Seawright !-;�E C EIS E Page 2 J U N 2 5 1998 If any parts, requirements, or limitations 4akined in this COC a unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual non -discharge pem t y te engineer listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC small be final and binding. The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at (919) 733-5083 ext. 502. Sincerely A. Preston Howard, Jr., F.E. cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ce's) Columbus County Health Department Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District Permit File State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director June 22, 1998 Gaye Crowther Seawright 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City NC 28463 00 )VA 01 .40NC ENR NORTH CAROLINA ©IMPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ANo NIxuRAL RESOURCES Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240013 Seawright Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Columbus County Dear Gaye Crowther: In accordance with your application received on May 8, 1998, we are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Gaye Crowther, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management of animal waste from the Seawright Farm, located in Columbus County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 400 Wean to Feeder, 1000 Feeder to Finish, and 3500 Farrow to Wean, and the application to land as specified in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. 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, with no discharge of wastes to surface {waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals. 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. Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal_ This request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division. This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership. P.4. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-73M719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North Cat olina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director May 27, 1998 Gaye Crowther Seawright 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City NC 28463 AkTlT,4 00 2 NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Application No. AWS240013 Additional Information Request Seawright Animal Waste Operation Columbus County Dear Gaye Crowther: The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application. Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by June 27, 1998: 1) Operation and Maintenance Plan. Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information should be signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter, must be submitted on or before June 27, 1998 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A_C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit. Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental Management Commission. If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at (919) 733-5083, extension 502. Sincerely, Sue Homewood Environmental Engineer Non -Discharge Permitting Unit cc: Permit File P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper w r; A� Z�-13 QYUUMON & -NLA-CN-fF-Y tiCF- FLAN Pica= loon Hfauid m,;,cage..,e`:t s4hould be a ye : ---orand It is es _ply i=oormar to :image levels so ±a: You do noc have problems dur-n e"wnded rainy aad we: p=oes_ Mom= s��e c mzc: y shou.d be available in. tisc la�oorz for peaods when the rec- :vial do m-mm (such as winz=- she for bermuczgrz-Ss) or when tire- soells such as the t3unee•storrz s —son in t f: s--,L—= Lne- This Tn= .that 2.2 the m, n,-,u of -0iarr -owth r_rr the 1�:r-- ;;int,/e ZiY Sp inc, i"icadoIr %ccorff icrto a fay c v-ne.'it D=. sho', d bt done wn--^eve the lane xs ery enough to . T la~oor -1im 1L5 wMT s-zorag c ="p am--aile in the la_imn for ar we` periods- In Le �m surnme:iezv :5 thm 3a;ooz should be purmxd down to the low 'M (sw I I=e 2-1) to allow =or „rime.'- rarage-t Every e=or should be; mad. -to ma_ z*_ the lzgc o7 close to the �: Lt-.= liquid level as -ton.-as the weather and w� utUlz adoz altii wIL allow it. WaitEII1.51 _'��-��' ��ir� _,00n�/?�.}s ron�(-'/:a.^ i.:3�"SiiIL' siOre_?e C �^ty De:Di' S'�ci'�� r lmgam {.iVW not lP. Ve ZOOM 7o: s o= 3V Q w row (.` OVtP.'1 P.'1 - �. ... c..ss a euru-zs _.�_..e... we, ae:icds_ Ovetow --:-=zr the lagoon for or, exce_a: a 2 -ye 24-hour sto= is a Viol`mt or smate a=d Sublec: Io T-he --matire e . a 1Ce o% - 1c 00--FVQ-lVes the fOH, 0v Lr z: a YPv_��.��t%v cover the CL_.._- escuz or common L7e-:sa"..,^.c"�'�'"u�S Zr-- Z.-le MiCSZ C.CTii,�oi1 VeZe.' ZiVe covem she v.ez=:ion should be :am'-e --- : V:.a:, if iW- ::i. L-imin a.-vizoao= T"lle u lount of fe. a=lied sho[:lL' be cases on a so= '.:.'y bur ' : the even: u.c1�r�it is aL JS4ZZZc �+�t�o oai.:.. a- sous •List ec. YeG:.. e yzzoon vr.aUG.;.:-.�..++va�r LG•�]-L� Un�anc zr-zz suo�.l:d be f--ni e 4 w -- 805 pounds per a.--e or l0-12, 0-; 0, or e:.-utiGleat_ zy i sh and L:"+.'.-s on :h. a e---bml=- r - ,- be cz)-.,= i---. Lis rLGv% be dole bV MOWi - Svi<vM'Z, °z- - g, chop Lnz, or a combi---.Jon of "ese xacd=. ir=s should be done a:Iitist once a year and sos.i,oiy twit: in, y=--s ':. weather conGir.ons a-V favomble for :envy vegevev.. NO=r-- ]°i vep- on is con=olledby s�:aving, tale it iczde . •L*ss not he allowed to err the lag-oon W-Q SUch c:�t=: ,s cculc l:a-,-r u-�e ca.�--..�-:z ir': tj' e iagoon that a_,.e wa". the was'..e_ MaiIIt,--.tea: a ::spec"ons of the iazoon should be ,-:lade du-Lno- tine ini-1 n; of the t}OFI a= d aL i°~St R3oTl i!V and Z� .>.c7©i rzz.ic.:l and SiiJ:i.. PVC.^au_ Ite z to be Cle^. 5p':1G e, 2S i.1L`:: iEl: rC3110�.'T •�- WeSL` L-de. PL-es.-R—,CE-^-7 Pipes, =d Overfiow Pipes —look roar - s-azaton 01 tOl^::S cry; or h: ... ac. jmu:ador or ,-Its or.41:- -:ls oven'-d cord:ron of oi-Des Lagoon sLiriftact-400k for. 1. undesirable ve=mdve grout-vIft 2. floating or lodged debris F-mbanksne.-tt look for. ? settlement, e--acszac;, or "jug" holes ?. side slope smbili y—slumps or buigoes 3. wet or da arms on the back- stove =. erosion tins to lack of veget=ori or -as a. result of wave Boa rodent da=,p La_g L, -ooz s may be subi er_ to lint: dasna?e dine to wave action caused by s=ng winds_ 7ffh= waves can ero& ±a lagoon sidewalls, they weakening the lagoon dam_ A good sad of vegetation will reduce the pot=tial daziage caused by wave aeon•~ if wave won causes serious damage to a. Iagoon sidewall, bares irr the1-goorr may be used to red uc:. the wave impacts. Any or these features could lead to erosion and weake-. ng of the dam: U your loon has any of thast- fw' .'r?S, you should cad an 2t7[7roprizty e--cre-t umTii�r with desp *--d co =priori or writ~ lagoons_ you may ri-d. to provide a '�:rivorary �� i* t&= is z threat or dscria.--ge. Howev e, a Solution should be reviewed. by -we t=-hnl'= exz^eri_ Any aigasr Y:to a boon d= with heavv =uipment is a scaous under—. � `.:;r'_h-potential y se-_ ous c�on,,.,,4'..'1uences and should nor be conduct =-le5s �Lr i" _-nC: Dy an appropr = ==..icaa expe.L_ _:-asiZr Puzmvs—_c=K' lot Urorre�r o_Ve;= i or. ! . rw'JCiicic =JS _ =Eaton 7L=rm-05 Check for lta Ss, loose fl'Ls ..nd ovr:cll DtI= operztioP__ _gym unusim-Hy loud 0Z ' =' dir - noise, or a. anount ox vib,-LC..: v^n, mav indiczt : t!^:at Lfie ?r3"'p is in n=d or .,a r or NOTE: systems should be iznspe-_ted and operated enough so t= you. are not co=ie-,_..ty "surprise..d" by ew=.tipment :'?T f urea You should perform yo=.—"pmg at a time wile.. your lagoon is at its low level. T"mis will, allow some safety ti=e should maior re....ai:� be reci fired. Having a neaziy III lagoon is not the time to think about: svatcziinQ, reoai .7 , or borrowing purhns_ Probably, iT your Iagoam is lull, yotsn�hbofs lagoon is 1=zui also. You should cozisd-=- rnainta%nin-an inventory or'spar°.: parts or purr-ps_ Surace water & ersion tenures are designed to c�.y all suract drainage waters f suc:i as rzinfall =o�i, root drainage, nutter oude-. and varldng lot runoff) away f om your lagoon and other waste u. ; e.�t or store rctcw-�.s. The only war--7.- th= should- be ccnmig from you. moon is that which comes yourflushing (v.asti-�g} s_vste nn and the ramr"ail that hits the lagoon, dir-'dy. You should insert your CIV=Mon sySM..-n for the following: 1. �d�::as.vegc�on 2. diverson =--)acity 3. rd7� be_:,a iieigat Idendned mmbiems should be con --tad promptly. It is advisaoIe to ins ; your, sys-n during or L-nmediately following a heavy rain. If ti-clriical assistance is n='e` to de a pro= solutions, consul: with anvropriam ;..,--oam. You should re —cord the level of the lagoon just prior to Wnen ra.M IS predic, , and th= re -cord the level again = to b hours alter the rain (2-=mes theme is no pumping). %is wM eve: you an idea of now much your lagoon level will rise with a ce.-Min rainfall amotmt (you must, also be recording your raLzUkL for this to worms). Knowing this should help in planning i=gadon ar?olications and storage. It your lagoon z5:.s excessively, you may have an inEow problem from a r"== wa= cuve-s on or th= may be sw a;: into he lagoon from the surrounding land. Iasoon- Operation I. Immediately aster ;orsuucdon establish a co=iem sod cover on bam soli sur•`aces to avoid ercmon. 1. rill new lagoon dem�E= trezane.nt volume ar le st half f-jil of Via*': be om waste loadLna bee s, m-1 :nee care nor to erode: N isnc, or bamk siores. DmL 1:.s into _. :Noon should have 2 __e ble live end or '.lie mr4 to cl-s..a=ze near the botiorn o` the lagoon du:iny _ULTTIE or arot^.er Mee^s of siAW1iZt- th e ale to "avoid wosion of the !ilia.^.,. When aossible. be . n cadina ne•.a Ia coons :n the; s-o=' Cr to mar- oac'wr12-1 es=- llsYY.:.ue.^.. (due to S=zner Wen i.: er'j. It Is rr:or::YY v^.C.d "haz a mew lagoon be seed with sludge from, a l3e..,.s'` y workng swine iazoon n the, amount or 0.25 of the L1 !z n sC "d volume. -f is sezaiY'Ia should OCCOUZ at easr two wwi' 7woi :D ut' e adalaon or was4.Vx_Qr__­. 6. -Maintain a periodic Check on the lagoon liquid pr. If the pH sk1l's below 7.0, add lime at the :ate of 1 oounQ per 1000 cubic fear of lagoon liquid vole �m l the pH ryes above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid off is between 7.5 and 8.0. 7. A dark Color. lack oI bubbling, and e x rssive Odor signals inad.—,77 biological ac 'vity. Consultation with a tom... hnicz- --pec-IaliSt is r:... m—,, n..ded if these condii:ons occur for prolonged aeriods, especially during *"-e arm swan. The more ently and reaulariv %at wzsty ate: is added to a lagoon, the be= --the lagoon Wi11 fur.c:icn_ Flush sys=.-.Is 4.'.:;t wash WdSte u'itQ t1he 7agoon several times daHy are Outimum for t-"9._uile:lt. Pit =w ar7e Mtenns, L'i Whic.h one or ::lore buildings ar-- dz�� and re*:Z2rged each day, also wori wed. Practice wa.tw• conse-von—minimize building water usage and spillage from ?ei=na waterers, broken pives and wasndown through rroner nain=zrce and water conse:-vanon. _ Nflnu=e fee- - she and saill.age by loins feeders adjuned. This will, reduce the amount of soiids enter-.; c, the lagoon lldainmL-i Iagoon =tea ,d level between the pe .. ,ane.nt storage levei and the fall temporu r S.,orage Ieve? Pace visible mzzl= or stakes on the lagoon bark to show the minirnum Baud level- and the rr.aximurn liquid lever (Figure 2_I). Start irrigz ng a::!= earliest possible date in the spring bases on nutrient recuirea enz and soil moisture so thar te:nporary storage will be mu o- use summer thunds:nr s.: on. Sir, -a_Qate in the l= sue nder/evriy fall to provide ma;dmum lagoon storage for the 'Y-:e la_coon UCI"C :e; e: siwu7d raver b-- -os- _ �� the lodes': ...^. ... L.` I foot �0 tt... )oln: of the d= Cr e.-rb nk,-7enr.- Do nor -ourma could level lowe:- u-a= h�- pe..nanent stomp le,.rel unless VOL, 2:Z -e." ♦ovincr Si*Idg-. te, f:oa: pu= yes aapro;,_ir.:ateiv "IS c:.es unce.-ne: th ttr Hquid s 'L=ac.9 Z:Cas :-a: z7e Y ron tc'Ie drzTIVIve LU' e:S as Dossible. Prevent addido:,s c-i ma=-..als, among-�;__^+..:i'ZeS forage of Veg',z*014 s —,Lnges, or other ioreigr::rI .p'..2I5 into u`:e Iagoon. F re uently r-:7.,oy-- soL+ds from canca basins a* e :d of confine -nail Douses or %Wne:ever t1eY =- i:.�+.a.Iled. :vSainta;lz Sala vegemaon, rodent, and varmint = of near lagoon edg= Do not allow tr---s o. large busies to grow on loon darn or emoarC. =t Remove sludge :ter te- lagoon e:r:her whet he sludge storage c parity is foil or before it fu -50 percznt of the _.. an--= smrage volume. L anls-md productor s to be ter.—ninamd, the: ow±,e: is responsioie for obtLihin, and irnpie: endng a closure pian to a i=i-.ate the possibility of a pollutant disch=--t. Sludge Removal: Rase of lagoon sludge buildup ca-. ;,e eductid by: proper lagoon S' - m=haric l souds s_eaa,;�an of Bushed waste, g 3M $r:'1:I1 �L' illlSil� WZi'c'. Sands in Tl cs-7T?z�UIIaL?ijr QeSI�!lP� GaSIIi� or rnikaking feed waste and spillage. lagoon slL'dga that is removed annually _-atner Lhan stored long teem will: have more nutrients, have mors odor, and require snare laird to pro ly use the nut ie .rs. Renlovs! 14 h: ticues: Hire a auszom applicator. Mix the sludge and _=agoon licuid with a chotrper-agitator irpe:?er pum through lc: a -bore sprnUler L=gation s ysm-m onto c.%TJland; and SO lI LIMOTOrE . Dewzyr he 4lDDe: Vial o' lagoon by i=:- g :don onto n�rby c:onla:d or .:Or-4-znd:.Tir.: =e. , ii�.i:_Q Sli1Qa�' L:-� ,nio quziL� Sludge a_',+ i?---n,T; fiat I a,-d spraeatf Gi.td crut7iarid cr rorage.znd; and soil --nc.orporzze. De`r`-te..-:ne j-pz ?-a_t of lagoon y L � i iga.dTon Onto il'.=y C:o.,and Cr p1 rag �a i r ii a a+ „e- fl1cg...anC: C _ sil:dge Born lazoorI with C.=G - ,. or sludge aa.:�_, b--m an are,- besid�:�Jor- :o r...reive Liv siudge so T,2= liquids C'.W drat back _uo lag00%; allow sludge to aewate— hatu an spr'.=d with .r+:.=..'ll:c'e u:"'---d— onto cropland Oi =u a a:^_G; and sou'' inco.—La lice. Reg=WSS or he mvtct^... you =r One the sludge +:aural analyzed for S asm CCn sz.s:ic:.'_S it= as you would Four lagoon water. The sludge -;,M conmin f�:� nurdent: and rnem values :�oP.the li uld. he koplicarion of ; e; sludge to fields wiU ne limited by these nucrie nts as Well as anv Dr rhoL's Nvasze aD_ _ is coons to that Wd :=.d amV i.R.,7ui--me=:. Was-ze- 4DpHczson mas will be discus -- II1 Cep_" in Chapter 3. T When r::r.ioNang sludge, you rains also pay attention to the lister to prevent damag_. Case anz don by the pumper or dralike ope` xor wilt ensure t;� e lagoon liner ter: s irim un If you see soil mate tall or the synthetic liner r:ate:ial brig disturbed, you should stop the activl Y immedizmily and not resume until you are sure: that the Sludge am be reroved wiuhou: line, injury. If to liner is dar..aged it :-n-.tst be -aired as soon as Possible. Sludge re:—.Aove - . om the lagoon has a much higher Phosphor ._s and heavy meal c crirmt than licuid_ �.�use of this it sho rid orobably be app d to land with low phosohora and. -met -al l�ve'4. as indit~ted by a soil test, and in=r-poramd to rn L:ce the gnarled of erosion. Not` that if the Sludge isapplied to yields w7Lh very ? zil soil -test phospflGI2s, it: -. should bepiid..d only at rnat_s equ .w to the crop re.nzoval of u=sospnorus. As Wire cam...: was-=, always have your lagoon sludge ant zzes for its nurr: t vzlue. The aoDiicaHon of sludge will -mc- --.tee the =,ourt of odor at :.:e eta. applicadan Q= .extra tri '. -LdCn should be used to obs=e the wvind. d r c- o:: and other conditicns which could inc.-,.se tend concern of neighbors. Foible Causes of Lagoon Failure Loon fauurts-r salt in the unplanned discharge of was=ararrr from the s==r 'Ives of failures include leaka;e through the bottom or sides, ov=topping, and breac.7 of to dam. 14==Ling grope: design and construction, the ownerhas the responsibiiuy for ensuring =c=re safety. Iwt s which may lead to lagoon :53i.lurs include: Modificidon of the moon strucmre an ema nDle is the plac..:neat ofa.vioc in the dam without raropt-_r design and cons=ucaon. (Consult an lagoon design before piercing any miles in (J2M ) - Laggoon liquid le%rejs—high Ieves_are a safe-7 :ri- Failure to i=L,—. and maintain the (Iam. Excess since w flowing into the lagoon. Liner sntr -ity—iota-:tzrom in]ev pine sc wring, darnage d=z cue ro:nova?, or r unra from lowe= boon liquid level below gmund, a= table. - �lO=—: L' IzzOOn wateris 2Lmw- to overT.o:) the der=, the 7novLn WSL'� ''w+i1 sCc'.c rILes to in the dun. On=:his damage smz—z. IL can quickly cause a lLx". =sc=x0 Or VJMSZ.' :. Z= ailO s"3OSSIDle MIT .MeIL1]M. - State of North Carolina ' C E f Department of Environment and Natural Resources ,, � ;,I;r, p Division of Water Quality °' Non -Discharge Permit Application Form � (THIS FORM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINYttJ-�is- iha, ,� General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Operatidifr The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question unanswered: 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1.1 FacilityName: 1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Gaye Crowther 1.3 Mailing address: 1200 Big Avenue Road City, State: Tabor City NC Telephone Number (include area code): 653-3359 1.4 County where facility is located: Columbus Zip: 28463 1.5 Facility Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a copy of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): Take 905 south to Pireway, turn right on to SR 1101, 0.7 miles south of Pireway. . Farm is at the end of road. 1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): 1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): MurphyEFamilylFarms 1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 01/01/93 1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable): 2. OPERATION INFORMATION: 2.1 Facility No.: �244— (county number); _13 (facility number). 2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation Wean to Feeder Feeder to Finish Farrow to Wean 4900- Certified Design Capacity Is the above information correct? yes; no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum num er or which the waste management structures were designed. Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals 0 Wean to Feeder __. DO 0 Layer 0 Dairy 0 Feeder to Finish 1 Q O 0 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef 0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey 0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow) 0 Farrow to Finish (# sow) Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals: FORM: AWO-G-E 1/26/98 Page 1 of 4 2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application system): f 03 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 143 2.4 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES or NO (please circle one) 2.5 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? 'YES or NO (please circle one) 2.6 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, MRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only) { YES or NO (please circle one) What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? 1 r d (0 - C Z What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? C) (0 — _9 3. 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. Applicants Initials 3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal Waste Operations; 3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and field locations where animal waste is land applied; 3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application for animal waste operations_ /✓{J C___ The CAWMP must include the following components: • 3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility. . 3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.) • 3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application. • 3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field. • 3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field. • 3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP. - 3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field. - 3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP. — 3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications. 33.10 A site schematic. 3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan. • 3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.. • 3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted. • 3.3.I4 Nfortaliy Control Checklist with the selected method noted. �3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.) If your CAWMP includes components not shown on this list, such as an irrigation design, or site evaluation, please include the additional components with your submittal. FORM: AWO-G-E 1/28/98 Page 2 of 4 Facility Number: 24 - 13 Facility Name: Seawright 4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION: 1, (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that this application for w�"+4►� (Facility name listed in question 1.1) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned to me as incomplete. Signature Date 5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner) 1, (Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this application for (Facility name Iisted in question 1.1) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete tote best o 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 NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT POST OFFICE BOX 29535 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 733-5083 FAX NUMBER: (919) 733-0719 FORM: AWO-GTE 1/28/98 Page 3 of 4 v. •'I U. S. Of1•ARTL[[NT Of A4RICULTURC NORTH H 4AROLIN'A SOIL CONSfnVAVON SCAVICC 64• a]• a2• u• ao' if' 7a• 77. ia• VIRf11N1A 6 5.5 b S .5 mAo / /ItL'A v xi yl'� •r S1aN[3 , SWIIL�• rF u ` f.[•!MNLI/Uy' o r '1f AOCMIraMIY 1 f x •`'• 1 1 � 1 •al U+u � n y i �•1•Yeo. TENNESSE£ f / , rruM[L raoltlF�.....+' �. 3. 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Wl I 4. or., 16� lip- Ax -4 :tlkil Ao,-•­P10'j o 4-1 Producer:ems; r c� Location: I D CO //c a�'� 3 Telephoner , () C, 5 3 _ 33 5 1 TypeOperation: tea Number of Animals: 3 5 b C5 sd ,-3s (Design Capacity) j o o C -( r f; s k— ►-1 liocJ rw%escry�+ The waste from your animal facility must be Id applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than '30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. 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. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the Iab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 214.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Amount of Waste Produced Per Year(gallons, ft3, tons, etc.) 3b0O animals X& ! waste/animal/year =.2lam ) waste/year. Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 3600 anirrtals 7 ' Ibs. PAN/animal/year =i$ G_(?lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N. C. Tech. Guide-Std. 63 2 j , 3 a tti Li TO TA _ a�,•39 a#�A/V/ Applying the above amount of waste is a bigjob. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner. The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and surface application: Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Tvoe Per Ac. * Utilized Annlication ��� Total * This N is from animal waste only. ,If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realisticyieid expectation. NOTE. The applicator is cautioned that P and ,K maybe over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients Thu plan only addresses Nitrogen. 2 Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land (see Required Specification 21) Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs, N Month of 9 No. Type Per Ac. Utilized Application /A 4, V Total See footnote for Table L Totals from above Tables Acres Lbs. N Utilized Table I Table 2 Total Amount of N Surplus or 0 1u3, o Produced nt> ;I I F NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. 3 See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. Application of Waste by Irrigation Field Soil Type Crop Application Application No. Rate In/Hr) Amount (In.) �. re 5 CA k G ul� �� - �c.G�pl ��SGu � c 5 N1er- ' C% e THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION. HOWEVER A SII M-A R TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY. Your facility is designed for "ID days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every_, _M0NTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation s -s-C Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (f©rriterly Soil ery Iron Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. f ` ' REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS I. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited 2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land_ a. 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. ' 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 to 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. b. 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 sort infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application_ No p onding should occur in order to control odor or flies. 8. Animnl waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, dt1ng rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. MM r mom^D REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 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 sons with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these sons should be held to a mininnim and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. 11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 12. Auimnl waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than. 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner. 14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of- ways. 15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted 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 a2xonomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site_ 16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdowu facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shallnot be discharged into the animal waste management system. a-2.iv'23:w`+3�:.++"h{a�iJG:. `•a:;::H.+,,..:..: -..... .„..... ,.., � wc. ��, w...;a;N REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 18. if animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site. 20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it should only be applied preplant with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season_ 21 _ PFighly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker wail be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 22_ Waste shall be tested within 69 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years. 2.3. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations, T T n- 2d4.1...v+:^SY,`v`-,�','a��v�-•` ..' .,,,,v�Q:,,,,::GCS:`,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,v.,.�.,..k>r�..,,.,,,.,,.:.,,.:.a,�.,.,,,.,..£-\:9:4.n..,,..,,,-..,,:.,,.,....,,..:,,AN:,;:,,,,,,,,,, WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT Name of Farm: SeA c-t MS . _—T-N c (honer/Manager Agreement I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specification and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface wasters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request. Name of Facility Owner:G-a-ye— b • C ro w t� e (Please print) Signature: Date: I0/?3 Name of Manager(If different from owner): �0, Signature: S- Date: C3 Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Kr CA ,(R j Affiliation. !" l ✓ o h „ Fa ' L -, �Q. f �-. S �� Sign, 10 . . L R53 ^rf, P V. I .®rt.,, L .5 6. Id 1"R 40 V1 , f 'NJ4s. a Vi 4L.r Or .If..-NR f. Jq.` A. PAR-4 JAMS: {:iwqtiklrinht ctr%Ay Frrrn BATE. i? ►!Qii �- re r�r a w.0 a � r, r-wr iar.^ti ?F Ur— PU14 IV4L� kUS LJU1l3t i5 Y : WIGS it+u>=s� nnn t= ,,NllISI,EIt 1VVV N'UFOERY 40-0 sows 3790 %OF STORAGE Vni REC UIRED ACTUAL REO ilRED DEPTH Tr`EAi rMENT = 17W'3i 70 t 1 70 100.00cX 7.21 STOW = 17pr�3 17S533 � 1 Q!?.co�'�� � 0.65 r L AMr r a C r 1 mvil-UifiiNY = t' :.f,r`.r.:3., t?UOC-10S 1 ,V.rV g—^ ozzjo e- I J AI Aryl l I U`t..iL7a 2.35 TOTAL USEABLE VOL = 2569892 2595954 101.01% 10.21 DAYS OF TEMPORARY STORAGE: DEPTH OF SLUDGE: 0.5 w 1r�-rr - r.r .r%T.ea, ' 11s arr. rvr-.r-�� as rr rt"�12 r.l"` arv- rn. � r-.s' a-rr NO I E. i HE ACC uHL VUL urVICS. UISFLAY CU ON i rlib SHED HFit L�.L %-U�}il CD US G T!.E,AREAS O'FT,LiE COSL'TOUl %C IDA EfiTED Irl" 1114 Q,"JE FO 0T;,h►TE:FVA L5, THP Tn TAi V01 I IMF f-Al (- 1 11 ,ATFn I ioiw,, ry A 9S�Qjif17R Nitrogen Fertilization Rates Based on Realistic Yield Expectations (RYE) Crop Suggested Nitrogen Application Rates Wheat (grain) 1.7 to 2.4 lb N/bu Barley (grain) I A to 1.6 Ib N/bu Oats (grain) 1.0 to 1.3 lb N/bu Rye (grain) 1.7 to 2A lb N/bu Triticale (grain) 1.4 to 1.6 lb N/bu Corn (grain) 1.0 to 1.25 lb N/bu Com (silage) 10.0 to 12.0 lb N/ton Sorghum (grain) 2.0 to 2.5 lb N/cwt Cotton 0.06 to 0.12 N/lb flint Sorghum-sudangrass (hay'-) 45.0 to 55.0 lb N/dry ton Bermudagrass (hay'-) 40.0 to 50.0 lb N/dry ton Tall fescue (hay'-) 40.0 to 50.0 lb N/dry ton Orchardgrass (hay'-) 40.0 to 50.0 lb N/dry ton Annual ryegrass (hay'-) 40.0 to 50.0 lb N/dry ton Small grain (hay'-) 50.0 to 60.0 lb, N/dry ton Millet (hay'-) 45.0 to 55.0 lb N/dry ton Pine and hardwood trees3 40.0 to 60.0 lb N/acre/year 'Annual maintenance guidelines 'Reduce nitrogen rate by 25 percent when grazed only. 'On trees less than 5 feet tall, nitrogen will stimulate undergrowth competition. I i Dperator:Crowther County: Columbus Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT Date: 11/06/92 4000.0 feet 0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 0 lbs 3600 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. - 1558800 lbs 0 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. - 0 lbs TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 1558800 lbs 2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume = 1558800 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= 1 CF/lb. SSLW Volume = 1558800 cubic feet 3. -STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION Volume = 0.0 cubic feet Not Calculated at the owner's request. Owner will be responsible for removal. 4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME Inside top length 500.0 feet ; Inside top width 560.0 feet Top of dike at elevation 53.8 feet Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes 2.5 : 1 (Inside lagoon) Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 52.8 feet Bottom of lagoon elevation 43.6 feet Seasonal high water table elevation 49.8 feet Total design volume using prismoidal formula SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 495.0 555.0 9.2 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 495.0 555.0 274725.0 (AREA OF TOP) AREA OF.BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH = 449.0 509.0 228541.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM) AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 472.0 532.0 *********(AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) * DEPTH/6 274725.0 ********* 228541.0 1.5 VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = 2311779 CU. FT. 3. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) Length * Width = 500.0 560.0 280000.0 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) Length * Width = 0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet TOTAL DA 280000.0 square feet Design temporary storage period to be 180 days• 5A. Volume of waste produced Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136 Volume = 1558800 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days Volume = 380668 cubic feet 5B. Volume of wash water This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A. Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 18o nays storage/i.4b gaiions per CF Volume = 0.0 cubic feet 5C,. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount. 180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot Volume = 163333.3 cubic feet 5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm Volume = 7.7 inches J 12 inches per foot * DA Volume = 179666.7 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 380668 cubic feet 5B. 0 cubic feet 5C. 163333 cubic feet 5D. 179667 cubic feet TOTAL 723668 cubic feet 6. SUMMARY Total required volume 2282468 cubic feet Total design volume avail. 2311779 cubic feet Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 1558800 cubic fe At elev. 50.0 feet ; Volume is 1562946 cubic feet (end pumping) Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 2132112 cubic feet At elev. 52.1 feet ; Volume is 2120755 cubic feet (start pumping) Seasonal high water table elevation . 49.8 feet 7 DESIGNED BY: DATE: APPROVED BY: DATE: NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN Total Volumes Grid cell size: 17.94 by 17.83 original drawing scale: 100.00 ft/in Project: Seawright Drawing: Pad and Lagoon Number: Location: Columbus County, NC Bid Date: Engineer: Michael J. Blank Owner: Gay Crowther Estimator: Prepared by: Murphy Farms using SITEWORK BASIC Date: 11/06/92 Time: 09:39:59 Final surface: Proposed Initial surface: Existing Tight Volumes Cut - 79047.02 Fill 60368.32 Difference : 1S678.70 All volumes are in cubic yards. Expansion (%) 0.00 25.00 Net Export Expanded Volumes 79047.02 75460.40 3586.63 Typical View of a One —Stage Lagoon System ------------------------------- High End Pad Elevation:__-b-01-0---- OF I --- Low End Pad Elevation:_____._— Confinement Building 19 ' Top width: -- La ! Settled Top Elevation:__' Pit pipe (Needs to be adequately supported) ,"! -3. t Bottom Elevation: --__-__- Fluid Elevation:__ Treatment Lagoon Depth: __. - Inside Side Slopes:_! S-L- Outside Side Slopes: ,J f 9. e) 6 1 $8.48 // 7' IZ f 9.0 1/ y 1A c PrIW. 7/ 48- 91 r 4 f. I I? ?,,V 6 x 47.40 ./V- Nom 4q. tit, 4 �2- 3 90' no, 31 Ely 474Y 99.J6 I if I X L 7 4 *R-,q 7 r, op '+449 7 fl-0 7 I z 1 4? 72 j, IT. 67 K-fs. 91 V 0 V� .4 04r6 -Yoe r 7 f. ra Rr y fir, 8s ,,.41-f 7 x f I. 7,t x V. 74 41414j- 5 orientations 40 60. 55. 50. 45. 40. Tnclinations 25.0 31) Mesh Surface Lower Right 30 Mesh Surface Proposed Project: Seawright Drawing: Pad and Lagoon Number: Location: Columbus County, NC Bid Date: Engineer: Michael J. Blank Owner: Gag Crowther Estimator: Prepared by: Murphy Farms using SITEWQRK BASIC Date: 11/06/92 Time: 10:37:15 Orlentati 30 Mesh Surface Proposed Project: Seawright Drawing: Pad and Lagoon Number: . Location: Columbus County, NC Bid Date: Engineer: Michael J. Blank Owner: Gay Crowther Estimator: ination: 15.0,. Mesh Surface Prepared by: Murphy Farms using SITEWORK BASIC Date: 11/06/92 Time: 10:04:52 - . . ...i n__!•__l.•- aff 51.26 51.10 51.35 50.69 51.41 51.14 51.29 51.01 35 61 25 ,13 64 .52 .41 Report: Plan View Cross-section Locations Project: Seawright Drawing: Pad and Lagoon Surface: Proposed Prepared by: Murphy Farms using SITEWORK BASIC Date: 11/06/92 Time: 10:29:42 Scale: 350 Win 61.8 59.8 57.8 55.8 53.8 51.8 49.8 47.8 45.8 43.8 41.8 Cross -Section Plots Digitized Points Horiz. scale: 130 Win Vert. scale: 4 Win Project: Seawright Drawing: Pad and Lagoon Number: Location: Columbus County, NC Bid Cate: Engineer: Michael J. Blank Owners Gay Crowther Estimator: Prepared by: Murphy Farms using SITEWORK BASIC Date: 11/06/92 Time: 10:30:17 A - A' ..................................................................................................... ................ ,....... .... ............... ................. ............ ............ ,............................................ ................................... ................ osed.............., .......................................... ................................................. ...... ....-.......-........r..,....,.,........•,.,-.m,..,,►...�..�._ _......�._ _.., . .`._ ,, —, Existing .................................................................................................................................................................................................................-,.......................................,...........,.............................................. ................................. .................................... ....................... ....... .................................. ................. ...... ... I ... I ... ..4 1208.3 1235.0 .................................................. .............. ............................................................ ........... ,........, ,........., 51.26 51.10 51.35 50.89 51.41 51.14 51.29 51.01 35 61 25 13 64 52 41 Report: Plan View Cross-section Locations Project: Seawright Drawing: Pad and Lagoon Surface: Proposed Prepared by: Murphy Farms using SITEWORK BASIC (Date: 11/06/92 Time: 10:31:44 Scale: 350 Win 58.2 54.7 53.2 51.7 50.2 48.7 47.2 45.7 44.2 42.7 41.2 Cross -Section Plots Digitized Points Horiz. scale: 70 Win Vert. scale: 3 Win Project: Seawright Drawing: Pad and Lagoon Number: Location: Columbus County, NC Bid Date: Engineer: Michael J. Blank Owner: Gay Crowther Estimator: Prepared by: Murphy Farms using SITEWORK BASIC Date: 11/06/92 Time: 10:32:19 A - A' ExIstIng ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 655.6 66 .0 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS ---------------------------------------------------------- Clearing: All trees and brush shall be removed from the construction area before any excavating or fill is started. Stumps will be removed within the area of the foundation of the embankment and fill areas and all excavated areas. All stumps and roots exceeding one (1) inch in diameter shall be removed to a minimum depth of one (1) foot. Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The foundation area shall be loosened thoroughly before placement of embankment material. Cut-off Trench: --------------- A cut-off trench (when specified) shall be installed as shown in the plans. construction: Construction of excavated and earthfill areas shall be performed to the neat lines and grades as planned. Deviations from this will require prior approval of the SCS. Earthfill shall not be placed in standing water and reasonable compaction of the fills shall be performed by the construction equipment or sheeps-foot roller during placement. The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using the more impervious materials. Construction of fill heights shall include ten (10) percent for settlement. To protect against seepage, when areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will need to be excavated a minimum of one (1) foot below grade and backfilled and compacted with a suitable material (ie--CL,SC,CH). Refer to the soils investigation information in the plans for special considerations. Precautions should be taken during construction to prevent excessive erosion and sedimentation. Vegetation: All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construction. VN scrna ♦ +wytw.�x. wvr }`}tt�5 c5x�... ^^� x�cvo- h�va \x^+•^, _ ".hk StxK w w ♦ w'it aw. +Y'.yroz w This plan will be implemented in the event that animal manure or lagoon effluent from your operation is leaking, overflowing, or running off the site: Step (1) Stop the release or flow of manure/effluent. Step (2) Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. Step (3) Contact appropriate personnel and agencies. Murphy Family Farms: 800-311-9458 or 910-289-6439 (See Land & Nutrient Management phone list attached) Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Regional Office: DEM after hours emergency: 919-733-3 Local Emergency Management System: NO 61���' E06;� �szi Local Natural Resource Conservation Service: —J- 3qy Local Cooperative Extension Service: q 0 Local Sod and Water Conservation District: Local dirt-moving/heavy equipment companies: Name Phone 4 642 - OQ 2. 3_ Local contract pumpinglirrigation equipment companies: L 2. 3_ — Jiff S' i / -24-/ V ) — L!rw.e 1 Phone 9 Step (4) implement procedures as advised by MFF, DEM, and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the nutrient management plan to prevent future problems. Note 1: See MFF Environmental Emergency Procedures Flowchart attached Note 2: See pages 89-91 of the Certification Training Manual for more details. I of Land do Nutrient Management Certification Manua! nvironmental emergenc L`1�� I ONMI `l'� T ,(T Ll`� V 1-1'�v lrxul�i 1 Yl.l.� has r gLmtit occurs affecting for affecting water qualit EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Contact Ser�iceperson Lagoon level has Lagoon dike has suddently dropped Irrigation./flush systems breachedfbroken out without irrigating. malfunctioned creating a significant leak. an a temporary di Yes n You identi No a you capable f no be built to stop the Construct the discharge stopping source o discharge? temporary outlet. flow? dike. Yes No Yes Obtain Take action Attcmpt to an repairs b es materials the discharg Yes Take measures es to stop lh disrharge! contain effluent on made by farm personnel? and make necessary Muent be contained o necessary contain spill. discharoe g property. repairs. property. No No ,o Call LN*M & Contact LNM personnel and Heavy Equipmt�nt, � Pyramid Contact personnel in- personnel, service pion and Manager. • land & Nutrient Mngt production • Heavy Equipment manager. • Servicperson ' Pyramid Manager Monitor situation until help arrives. InnMcen.doc: 03f29/96 64 QMURPHY FAMILY FARMS Lanz! do Nutrient Management Certification Manual LNM personnel assess options and call DENT. "Helicopter need Yes Contact LNM to assess contammen dispatch helicopter S. options? (available within 30 minutes). LNAS and Heavy equipment personnel identify equipment needs and dispatch it to the site. LNM personnel procures Heavy Equipment and maintenance staff as needed to aid in response to emergency. LNM team will coordinate response efforts. Meet with DEM personnel and document actions taken. tnaW4n.dO--- a- "/% 65 @MURPHY FAMILY FARMS PHONE LIST LAND & NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT TEAM LNM office f- \\ U 910/299-6442 E' Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices Farmstead • Swine production Ef Vegetative or wooded buffers 0f'commended best management practices G od judgment ment and common sense g Animal body • Dirty manure -covered 0 Dry floors surfaces animals Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors Slotted floors C1 Waterers located over slotted floors CI Feeders at high end of solid floors Lampe manure buildup from floors Cl Underfloor ventilation for drying Manure collection • Urine (Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge, pits • Partial microbial or scrape decomposition O Underfloor ventilation Ventilation'exhaust • Volatile gases an maintenance fans . Dust ¢Ycient air movement Indoor surfaces • Dust Washdown between groups of animals O Feed additives 1 Feeder covers C3 Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon Q Flush tank covers liquid while tanks are filling ® Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with anti -siphon vents Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Cause, BMPs to Minimize Odor I Site Specific Practices Flush alleys • Agitation during wastewater 9"Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation conveyance Pit recharge points + Agitation of recycled lagoon ❑ Extend recharge lines to near bottonn of pits with liquid while pits are filling anti -siphon vents . Lift stations • Agitation during sump tank ❑ Sump tank covers filling and drawdown Outside drain a Agitation during wastewater ❑ Box covers collection or conveyance junction boxes End of drainpipes • Agitation during wastewater 0 Extend discharge point of pipes underneath at lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emissions L'i roper lagoon liquid capacity • Biological mixing Er-C-orrect lagoon startup procedures • Agitation imum surface area -to -volume ratio MP- nimum agitation when pumping ❑ Mechanical aeration, ❑ Proven biological additives Irrigation sprinkler • High pressure agitation ate on dry days with little or no wind nozzles. • Wind drift ;;_�Z,�iniio umrecommended operating pressure Pumintake near lagoon liquid surface ❑ Pump from second -stage lagoon Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices tracked onto e Poorly maintained access 13'"Farm access road maintenance public roads from roads farm access Additional Information: Swine Manure Management; .0200 Rule/BMP Packet Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; EBAE Fact Sheet Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge ---Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88 Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush --Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 Environmental Assurance Program; NPPC Manual Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies, PRO 107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Available From: NCSU, County Extension Center NCSU—BAE NCSU—BAE NCSU—BAE NCSU—BAE NCSU—BAE NCSU—Swine Extension N.C. Pork Producers Assoc. NCSU Agricultural Communications Florida Cooperative Extension r Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices Feed storage • Accumulations of feed M'Reduce moisture accumulation within and around residues immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by ensuring drainage is away from site and/or providing adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain products) S—in�spect for and remove or break up accumulated solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed Animal holding • Accumulations of animal ❑ Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and disturbance by animals is minimal ❑ Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes (i.e., inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as needed) , Dry manure • Accumulations of animal ❑ Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., handling systems wastes 7- to 1 D-day interval during summer; 15- to 34-day interval during winter) where manure is loaded for land application or disposal ❑ Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles ❑ Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated Wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling areas as needed For more information contact; iCooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613. Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Source Cause DMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices Flush gutters • Accumulation of solids Q Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from /gutters as designed 9 Rgmove bridging of accumulated solids at Lagoons and pits Crusted solids Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 to 8 inches �fver more than 30 percent of surface Excessive vegetative • growth Decaying vegetation Maintain vegetative control along banks of lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter. Dry Systems Feeders • Feed spillage 0 Design, operate, and maintain feed systems (e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation of decaying wastage 0 Cleanup spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7- to 10- day interval during summer; 1 S- to 30-day interval during winter) Mortalitv Management Methods (check which methods) are being implemented) Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water. 2- Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7 a Complete incineration In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and desien approved by the Department of Agriculture ` Q Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be attached) December 18, 1996 V State of North Carolina Department of Environment, :Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Water Quality Jonathan B. Howes Governor Water Quality Section' Secretary July 23, 1997 0 1 -01KINIT"[11061 TO: Bob Sledge, Environmental Supervisor Water Quality - Compliance FROM: Rick Shiver, Regional Supervisor Wilmington Regional Office SUBJECT: Notice of violation Seawright Farm Facility Number: 24-13 Rt. 3 Box 182-BB Columbus County Attached please ford the subject notice of violation which was prepared by Mr. Brian Wrenn of the Wilmington Regional Office. The report concludes that Ms. Gaye Crowther has not met the criteria for being "deemed permitted" set forth under 15A NCAC 2H .0217 - Waste not Discharged to Surface Waters. It is recommended that should Ms. Crowther fail to implement all corrective actions the Division consider further proceedings which may include the facility losing it's deemed permitted status and being required to obtain an individual non discharge permit for the facility. If you have any further questions, please contact me at 910-395-3900. ATTACBMENTS cc: Dennis Ramsey Wilmington Regional Office S:\WQSil3RLANW\ENF0RCE\24-13.MEM 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer State of North Carolina . Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources • • Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality Jaynes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor " FI Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director June 2, 1997 me WJ-111 Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, NC 28463 Subject: Notice of Violation Seawright Farm Farm Number: 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: You are hereby notified that Seawright Farm, which has been deemed permitted to have a nondischarge permit for an animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217, has been found to be in violation of its 2H .021.7 Permit. On May 15, 1997, Staff from the Wilmington Office of the Division of Water Quality,. inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed that there was excessive ponding in spray run #5 from the over application of waste. Runoff was occurring from the ponding and discharging into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek which drains into the River Swamp of the Waccamaw River Basin. As was discussed at the time of the inspection, a berm needs to be built along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent further discharge from the runoff. The application area needs to be dried and the low areas that caused the ponding need to be filled, graded and reseeded to reduce the risk of future runoff_ In addition, berms need to be built around all hydrants that are in chose proximity to field ditches to prevent discharges. The hydrants should also be clearly marked to reduce the risk of damage from farm equipment. The Division of Water Quality will may proceed to revoke Seawright Farm's permit unless the following conditions are completed: Immediately eliminate the discharge of wastewater and/or list actions to correct the noted violation. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Ms. Gaye Crowther Page 2 2. Make any modifications needed to ensure there will be no future discharges. To remain a deemed permitted facility, you must notify this office in writing within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of this notice, what actions will be taken to comply with your waste management ` plan. We suggest that you contact your local MRCS or Soil and Water District office for any assistance they may be able to provide to correct the situation. Failure to comply with the above conditions will cause the existing animal waste management system serving your animal operation to be considered in operation without a permit as required by North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. Please be advised that this assessment does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violations. When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing. If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Brian Wrenn, of our Wilmington Office at (910)-395-3900 or Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, ext. 581. Sincerely, r,"'7 C Lf ':� " c T i Rick Shiver, F.G. Regional Supervisor attachments cc: Donna Register, County Soil and Water Conservation Sandra Weitzel, Regional Coordinator, NC DSWC Neil Floyd, County Health Department Ray Summerlin, Murphy Family Farms, Inc. DWQ Operations Branch File Wilmington Files S:MQS1BI2IANWENFORCE124-13.NOV State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Hewes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director July 23, 1997 Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, NC 28463 loom LN•A Subject: NOTICE OF RECOMMENDATION FOR ENFORCEMENT Seawright Farm Facility Number 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: This letter is to notify you that the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality is considering submittal of a recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality. The recommendation concerns the violation of Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, Chapter 2, Subchapter 2H, Section .0217(d). On May 16, 1997, staff from the Wilmington Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected your animal operation. It was observed that there was excessive pond ng in spray run #5 from the over application of waste. Runoff from the ponding was discharging into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek. This is a violation of the rules for animal waste systems 15A NCAC 2H .0217. If you have an explanation for this violation that you wish to present, please respond in writing to me within ten (10) days after receipt of this Notice'. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action is still deemed appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. David Holsinger, or myself at the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, �-- ( `C— lic— S � v -V- r-- Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor cc: Compliance Section Wilmington Files s:1WQ51BRMNwVWMRCEC4--13.80E 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF COLUMBUS IN THE MATTER OF } File No. DD SEAWRIGHT FARM } FINDINGS AND DECISION FOR VIOLATIONS OF PERMIT } AND ASSESSMENT OF 15A NCAC 2H. 0200 ) CIVIL PENALTIES } Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A Preston Howard, Jr., P.E_, Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: I. FINDINGS OF FACT: A. Gaye Crowther operates a swine animal operation located along NCSR 1101 in Columbus County. B. Seawright Farm was deemed permitted on September 20, 1993, in accordance with I SA NCAC 2H .0217(c). C. On May 15, 1997, In response to a complaint, DWQ staff observed a discharge of wastewater by Seawright Farm from a spray field to an unnamed tributary to Big Creek, which are Class "C-Swamp" Waters of the State within the Waccamaw River Basin. D. Gaye Crowther had no valid permit for the above described activity. E. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totalled $531.62 Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. Gaye Crowther is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4). B. A permit for this animal waste management system is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a). C. Big Creek constitutes waters of the State within the meaning of G. S. 143-215.1 pursuant to G.S. 143-212(6). D. The above -cited discharge constituted making an outlet to waters of the State for purposes of G.S. 143-215.1(a)(1),which is a violation of the nondischarge permit. E. Gaye Crowther may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6A(a)(1), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person who violates any classification, standard, limitation, or management practice established pursuant to G.S. 143-215.1. OR 143-215.6A(a)(2) for failing to act in accordance with the terms, conditions or requirement of a permit. F. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against Gaye Crowther pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). G. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G. S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISI(�1: Accordingly, Gaye Crowther is hereby assessed a civil penalty of. $ 531.62 for discharging wastes to the waters of the State which is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H .0202 and NCGS 143.215.1(d). TOTAL CPAL PENALTY, which is percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A Enforcement costs TOTAL AMOUNT DUE As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered the factors listed in G.S.143B-282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance- (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. (Date) A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Division of Water Quality ENFORCEIMT CASE ASSESSMENT FACTORS Type: (DD) violator: Gaye Crowther Address: Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 Regional Office: Wilmington 1. The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation: The discharge of animal waste displayed levels of fecal coliform bacteria of >60,000 colonies per 100 ml. This represents a level 300 times greater than the assigned stream standard. Levels of other constituents found were as follows: Ammonia Nitrogen, NH3-N 70 mg/L TKN 73 mg/L NO3 + NO2 0.04 mg/L Total P 9.6 mg/L At the time of inspection, approximately 50 dead fish were observed. They ranged from the point of discharge to a distance of about 50 feet downstream and were non- finfish species. 3. The duration and gravity of the violation: The discharge from the over application of waste occurred over a period of approximately 24 hours. Spray run #5 was irrigated on May 14, 1997, and the discharge was discovered by Staff from the Division of. Water Quality on May 15, 1997. Wastewater runoff was observed draining into an unnamed tributary of Big Creek that feeds River Swamp in the Waccamaw River Basin at approximately 0.1 gallons per minute. 3. The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality: The effects to groundwater and air were not documented. Water quality was impacted as determined by water quality analysis. 4. The cost of rectifying the damage: The cost of rectifying the damage should be minimal. The initial work to stop the immediate discharge consisted of building a low berm to block the runoff from the spray field. To prevent future discharge from runoff, the low areas of the spray field should be filled, graded and reseeded. The farm has equipment available for these repairs and fill dirt is readily accessible. Labor and seed costs are the only major expenses. 5. The amount of money saved by noncompliance: The amount of money saved by noncompliance is not known. However,'some cost would have been accrued during the construction of the farm to properly grade and seed the spray fields. 6. Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally: The over application of waste should not be considered intentional; however, there was a lack of due care in the excessive amount of waste applied to the fields and the poor condition of the low areas in the fields. 7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory .authority: Ms. Crowther has no prior violations, but she did receive a Notice of Deficiency for over application of waste on November 9, 1995. B. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures: The State's enforcement costs totaled $531.62 as follows: Staff Wrenn. 16.0 $283.04 Mileage (320 miles@ $0.31 per mile) $ 99.20 Photography (film & Development) $ 9.38 Laboratory costs 2 samples $ 40.00 Administrative costs $1.00.00 9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e. Individual vs. large corporation): 9. Type of violator and general nature of business (i.e.. individual vs. large corporation): individual I.O. Violators degree of Cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) or recalcitrance: The on -site representative was cooperative and agreed to build a berm to block the immediate discharge. A specific clean up of the discharge could not be carried out due to the unknown extent of the damage. 11. Mitigating Circumstances: None. 12. Owner of property where the discharge occurred: Gaye Crowther 13. Pictures of discharge: Included (attached) S:\WQS\HRIANW\ENFORCE\24-13.CAF MU"RP-HY F A M I L Y F A R M S June 10,1997 Rick Shiver, P.G. Regional Supervisor DEHNR 127 Cardinal Dr. Ext Wilnr inb on, NC 28405-3845 RE: Notice of Violation Seawright Farm Farm Number 24-13 Columbus County In response to your letter dated June 2,1997, the following actions have been taken to comply 1. Installed berm (100-125 feet) along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent further discharge from the runoff. 2. Low areas in application area have been filled in and disked. Reseeding is scheduled for week of June 9,1997. 3. Berms have been built around all hydrants to prevent discharge into field ditches. Hydrants have been marked to reduce the risk of future damage from farm equipment Other recommendations from Brian tNrenn's inspection were: Repair of hydrants Completed Mow lagoon area Scheduled for week of June 9 Clean trash from lagoon in progress Reseeding front of lagoon Scheduled for week of June 9 Fescue in spray field run #1 Scheduled for week of June 9 Spray records should be named by spray field Revised record keeping system number and by the spray field run Sincerely, f / ./) 0 b Dez,"� Gaye Cr/wther Seawright Farm &\SUMM\s VtoLda Post Office Box 759, Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458, (910) 289-2111, FAX (910) 289-6400 .ter..«;:.,T .. ••n �s=+ - - _-t�f - �' = C1DSA'L'C 4".nimal Feedlot Operatnon Re��e�� = t., • T-f^ia''�rt..x+�y.,, �+�"� '_'a ." � Y,_..�`� i- �si s' :.7'i '`�.� .:.'�- ri.^-� c - - f .....-.. r '� � � -� �yD`4'VQ_An>Lmai F_ ee_d�ot_�Operati_ on-Si.te.In_spection __ _ '.� Routine O Complaint O Follow-up of DWO inspection O Follow-up of DSWC review O Other Date of Inspection 117 Facility Number t Time of Inspection LLO 0 LL j Use 24 hr. time Farm Status- 1 __.. Total Time (in hours) Spent onReti iew �— or Inspection (includes travtl and processing) a Farm Dame: County: � Owner Name: n Phone No: 63..�,��. Mailin6Address: ��- 3 �'!x ��Z- �;� � _ r � �i ----- Onsite Representative:+ Certified Operator. It._ A Lr, Operator Certification Number: Location of Farm: Latitude a Longitude' ©',Not Operational Date Last Operated: rype of Operation and Design Capacity General 1. Are there any mite., that need maintenancenrnprovemeat? ❑ Yes 0 No ? Is any discharge observed from any part of the ope.-mon? a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyzrict man -grade" b. If discharge is observed, did it rwch Safacc vWamr? ( ves, nc `-, DWQ ) c. If discharge is observed, what is the estim-at-ed flow in gallmiz? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon s,,st:mm? (If y:s, nortf• Dl: Q) , V"'Q. Is there evidence of pzst discharge from any part of the op-.-atioa? 4:J 4. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of'the State otY:r thz.1 from S. Does any part of the waste mznagement system (other thn" iaboo^.srroid:: = DOTI:-*-) -eaui: e tA,Y= ❑ No ❑ Yes 2 No Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes I$No $1 Yes ❑ No 0 Yes 4 No IR Yes. ❑ No Corr;inrred off b.- �actt�ry not to comp lance wiCn any applicable setback: c:tc;:a? 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge (if inspection after 111197)? 8. gore there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? Structures (Lanoons and/or holding fonds 9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate? Frceboard (h)-. Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2 r aaoon 3 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? (off any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) 13. Do any` f the structures lack adquate markers to identify start aszd stop pumping levels? Waste Aaalication 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? (If in excess of IWP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify D WQ) 15. Crop type "-- 16. Do the active crops diner with those desigmated in the An m2l Waste 14anaa=,=t plan? 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for lava appllczaon. 18. Does the cover crop need improverrient? 19. Is there a lack of available im--arion equipment? For Certified Facilities ODIC. . 2©. Does'lie facility fail to have a copy of the Anirnal Waste Mara¢ement?lan r=E-Y availablt? 21. Does fat- facility fail to comply with the Animal -Waste Management Fan in azy way? 22. Does record keeping need improvement? 23. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same aaeacy? 24. 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KEY TO COUNTY RC use WIMP$ lRRI,1991,10 R1, .rir• .z p -•i . r _ r Rlvar_ddv °lOh '�'• "'�'� 3Tss � - Clu b ay o — ,. u — ,y nos Pire a a Seawrig t ' Farms ce ,:, �• Facilit •,..24-113 i1o7 umb`U 7 d, ,County _ Cefil 3767 380 000 FEET IS.CJ I01 37 w - .. ►• - +Ili- +IM- Cross Bay am P \„ -- z -41 ._ �► ,w 905 _ ° OLYPNICTMT. 718 719DM-E 7807' 34„ ]17 (LONGS) 714 ]1r� qa+ 2 T10000 FEET tS.C.! LONGS7W. • INTERIOR —GEOLOGICAL 6URVEY, RESTON, VIRe1NW-1221 sssr r NW ROAD CLASSIFICATION SCALE 1.24 000 Primary highway, Light -duty road, hard or hard surface improved surface . r . K1L6 ETES 1 p ........�� METERS 1000 2000 Secondary highway, 1 hard surface ....... Unimproved road... MILES 0 State Route tpppp 0 Interstate Route U. S. Route �D00 5000 8004 7000 gppp gOpO FEET NTOUR INTERVALS FEET p� LL GEODrnc VERTICAL DATUM OF 1929 PIREWAY, N.C.—S.C. wrrH NATIONAL MAP ACCURACY STANDARDS QUADRANGLE LOCATION � � ^ � � ^ 1 ' 34f17&AEriF (12Q H05 Het;.rt. x 4 Om LA&Ocrj Semi F; dJ s f n1w 4t $: Creelk SWILL�,O �xcc�s►v� Snob ReAZ • ��@ CONSULTING CHEMISTS Date Sampled: Sampled By: Report To: Copy To: GROUNDWATER Environmental Chemists, Inc. MARJNG ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: SHIPPING ADDRESS: P.Q. Box 1037 (910) 256-3934 (Office) 6602 Windmill Way Wrightsville Beach, (910) 392-0223 (Lab) Wamington, North Carolina 28480 (910) 392-4424 (Fax) North Carolina 28405 REPORT OF ANALYSIS Customer: NCDEHNR-DWQ 05115/97 Brian Wrenn Rick Shiver Brian Wrenn 127 N. Cardinal Drive Eat. Wilmington, NC 28405 Date of Report: C-4IVED MAY 2 3 9,97 B�L ' Purchase Order #: Report Number: May 22,1997 7-1334 PARAMETER Sample ID 24-13-1F Runoff 24-13-2F Property Line Lab ID # 3519 # 3520 Fecal Coliform, colonies/100ml > 60,000 59,0Q0 Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen, NOS + NO2 - N me/L - - Ammonia Nitrogen, NHS-N, mg/L - - Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, TKN mg/L - - Total Phosphorus, P mgj,- - Reviewed b and approved for release to the client. [env7iroclhiem ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTS, INC tle Collection and Chain of Custody 6602 Windmill Way Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: (910) 3924)223 FAX: (910) 392-4424 Collected Rx, ' --I3 3 - Samole 'Fyne: Influent. Effluent. Well " - nil. Other! SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION COLLECTION BOTTLE ID LAB ID PRESERVATION ANALYSIS REQUESTED DATE TIME NONE ISO HNp N'OH 1I110 OTHER rVacv- 13 2F l 2=G F 353-t3 Maximum Holding Time Between Collection and Analysis: BOD 48 Haurs, Coliform in Wastewater b Hats, Coliform in Drinking Water aRJJQ1Lra, Transfer Relinquished By: Date/Time Received By: Date/Time 1 2 Received with lee I ter Chilled to 4°C: Yes -' No Accepted:Rejected: Delivered By: Received By: ��1 �,�Q _ Date:, rs 97 Time: .3.,.gof Comments: DIVISIUN OF WATER QUALM Osem1wry LtbwMaty Repod I Wiler Qua1111 CL � 1. �1 SAMPLE "Ta C011A"T: i COLCIA48mS RE� cru RIVER RASIK : AM81m Q.+1 X STRCAM EFFW.ENT R:PDRr m "►IRO RtAWW Oliitt ODl PEJA%CE %� CHAIN OF CUSTODY 1:1 LAM 13 INFLUENT 3 Ot1cr c © E11dERGE:4cy l--ry.1 1__E. OAR.Y CAJLLEfTOR(J:) t MAICWRFIX I Evim■tad ROD Rasyai Ssaibm Uralimr FIGLO DITCEI AT CND Ol' RUN AS Stud: N Ctlorlreted: 9 RtmAr4e: Stadan tr Date Oteft y}nr ddj DaR End (l7'rmmhk) Tim Mots 11me End Agth - D);1, TiB, D)tiM 1'edue Type -A„ 11, i C.mpo�tte T,S camel. Yea l li(JD 3143 aV3•L coollueca (XID Erne 33S e+tR Collonn h(F Fcenl 11616 Roand Collernrc Ai F TeW 11504 J103ed CoM mr IubcrcKlM615 flODrd CoIiwlrr Fan! Sttep 31673 if WA RcWoc: Toial J03 rly9- Yaleule SDS n&•J. rirad S10 ngll. Retidue:6uspmded S30 w Vale►la $3S m&IL fe.cd S4� m fI. p114D3 naEu Aci<ihy se pH 45436 Acidic • 4 H t3 4M my L AtWlinul to PX 1.3 415 euA. _ AlLakirChy to pX 4.5 410 rlg.L I cc b62 Tu4' Aiiyif• Nili R COI111F1TS: Chbride m m14, ChIc T63221i to. Chl a: Car 327b9 1vt TbworJm a 312 M '81L Cebr: TI of RD CALL Cobr: N 1 83 H. C.s Colnr. 13 7.6 12 arm Cymide 7.W INWL Plumide 9St will. 1'ornaldCL.y Ufa 71 BS2 nwl— Grnne artSOiit 536 M#L Elanlnnt Tosd9D7 L Speaito[oud IS ullhos¢vn2 ISHAS 3U&3 uVr7. Phm3is3273D u L WINKe9e5 mblL Sulfide 74S 8. Coldbrm Tato1 Tube 'i ID2 nda X NIVoiN610 70 m'L X 7KN at N 675 73 rnS'L X NO2.pin W03soHfdo D.D4 nvl, ]i P Tottt as P 665 8 Ei rcutL PO4 ea P 70307 n P. Disstlscd w P 666 RIFA. M'Ol.kuluro m Cd• Ceirmum 1027 L C 41wwnicn:Tolid 14f4 ma-1, Co- Copper K 42 44'L Mi-1; iclel I06T Lwl. Fb Lcld 1031 u +L A- Zinc 1092 nµA V•YenaJluiss uplL Slhrt 1077 rtyI. Al- Al rmina. f l VJ uyri. Be- BesylHUM ID12 L44, Co. Calcium 416 rs &+L Cr Calalt 1037 uG4 E.T.Iran J04S ue1 d t— For Lab Use ONLY DIVISION DF EJNVIBl"HMEN AL MNNNGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM (DM1j Cvum C 4 I fell'% Y, S l; iry A19 U U� 1tlVFRBASIIV �AQA STREAM IZCUETfT C) ATPDNT TO: ATtDF7lt! MID Ri1D 1AlaRtf IA lusit4 TB �"j Q ' Qther CICOM.PLiANCE2<A'IPN 13 LAKE tl OF �G,,pt18TODY Shipped hyt Due Courier. Staff, otA �J:MECiG CY [*f vR i� ESTUARY r J,tb Number. pica A calved: %ti/ Florae Rec'dI Prorus rCamriem d Dal DATA ENTRY BY: Cl(: DATE REPORTED: 0 CAN ORO).- !' !S j f'otln■tad gOD Rae w 0-5/5-23/9 /40130 or 140 lutSTATION LOCATTON: 1C []1tt V� + �ytQ} 0 lYiln 15r N �A 11 - -- .K 3aeds Ye aQ No CfitorJeata3; YeaQ Nip REHAIM- _`� —NL? "Idltittt 4rYi e_ _Ll+�t-_'y}+�.C4� 4h6 Via station 4 ( Date Dsgin (vvlmwddq Time Bmp1m Date End Time Ead Depth DM DH DbK Value Typo Composite Sample TY��Ya L �� C`'" / �' A ii L T S is c /ftt GNXX O 1 rmp/I 6 Collfa mi Tale Fecal 31615 /100mal 7 Collform: Fecal Strop 31673 /10Slml 9 Residue; Total 500 rnp/I 9 Valetile B05 mpfl l a Fixed 510 rng/1 11 Posidum: Suopended 630 atg/1 12 Volatile 533 mA/J 13 Fixed 540 mg/I 14 T_. pH 401 Ynite 15 A c idity to pH 4.5 06 an 16 Acidity to pH 8.3 435 mall 17 Alkalinity to pH 8.3 415 moll 18 Alkalinity to PH 4.5 414 mall ] 9 Toe 680 atiaA .,� TurUiditu 76 NT11 Chlorido 940 MIA Chi es Trl 32217 ug/i Chi car Corr 322D9 uy1 Phsephytln a 31t13 ug/I Colsrr Trus go Pvco. Colon(pH j 81 ADMI Coln; pH 7.6 82 A1)M2 Cyanide 720 MIA Fiucxide 05i sn;/I Forinaldehyda 71884 MR11 Graeae and GJIm 556 moll Har4neeo Total900 mg/1 Speellic Cord. 9S uMhoslcm2 MBAS 99250 mall PhRaole S2730 malt Sulfate 946 R44 Sullldo 145 mph! ea t4 614 mQ/t as H 625 rnp/l um Nos ao N 630 UNA Total 64 P 665 rr4t/i PO4 as P 70507 VSA i':131"olued am P 6" vVA Cd{Crdmium 1027 00 Ce-1Chr0n"MTatm1IOU URA loft ustl Nl3dickal 1067 amA Pb-Load 105t Uwj Znliru t092 ull/1 A9411wes 1077 tt2/1 Al-Alunalnurn 1105 USA Da-13"illum 101E up/1 Cm-Colclum 916 ad/I Ca -Cobalt 1037 UNA Fr -iron 1046 u2/1 Lwthium 115E u9/l KrAbaneatum 917 mg/i mn-Mmagmnese 1055 uff/I Na4odluma I" math Arstnic:To19 1002 Usti ge-3 um 1147 uj/1 g-mcmury 71900 ttstl OrgauOchlotine: Peetiddea Orgawp[moo us Headcidcg Acidliwr kldre Ban/ Neutrml Extractal.la Organice acid Extractable Organics Puroeable tlrganict (VOA bottle rey'd) T'iryeoµtamkturt SampI1naPodnI% Conductameat26C WeitewTeonP4t Wm 0 D.A.mMA PH Alkalinity Acidity Air7ernyea.turso PH IL7 ,PH 4.5 pH 4.5 P11 0.3 3 9i 10 300 . 400 is 82M 431 82243 182242 20 8411nity 1 Frecipillom Mwdsyi Clmpd Comer M Wiad Dlnrctlam CM0 Stem - Maw Stamlop Turhtdltr Govedty Wind Velocity M41 ftim Stream Depth tt. Sirmom Widilt tL 480 45 92 36 135t 1350 35 64 4 n14J/Iiovteed 14/g6 to A COUNTS' , COLUMBUS RI VER IDASIN : "-" RiPORTTO : WJRO Reg',omlafri,x COLLE{TOWS) r BRIA1vltrkENN LL COMMENTS: 4 r` m m I C� I ti DIVISION OR WATER QUAL13T Chemobtry LAwaoryReport I Waive QW4 PRIORrr ® AMOIENT QA COMPLIAAICL CHAIN OFCUMDY 0 EIER(WNCY tU 6AmmETYPrx El STREAM fl EPFLUtL r ❑ LAKS ri INFLUEYr JrSTUA1lY 2 LiibNumwt ; 7IV322S Data Remiwd : S46m Time Leoei,md : 9.00 AN Raccirai &• : )a DmaReleeud co Oete Reported : 16"7 F,Clm%Lvl ROIL Range'. S4mioa t-rai m! HLIEJID1TCH AT PROPERTY LIMN OT FAPJA Seed; 4 Chlorinated N Rtmaml Suite" f Da118#0 (4711hro m) Doh Sad (ysknmM) Time Begin Time Nil I Otplh - DDT, DD, 7]HDI Ytloo Type -A, H, L Campatkte.T. S, Sam2deTypt 2 9.'051s 12Ao R(!T] a Irr +rba C.00 Ho 34) mglL COD Law 335 ML. Cblerorm MrYerA131616 I1030d cbmrarm Air rots msi 1109n1 CoWinn tube Fuol 1k1615 A001"l Colirorm- Peril Sian 316" AWell Rssid,la:Tmd 509 myL 1'o1e0e $65 wgIL rlard Sip mppti. Rtsidue S ndod530 m t Y01410 W mm/1. Find 54) TntVL PH 4W e,altt Addiiy+e psll 9.3 435 mgA. Alkidimly to pill SS? 415 m g L AAp1104p, 10 rH 4 54i6 mglL TOC 6M murL I,rhw;ls 76 XTll Clleridt 90 rgy'L ni r. Td 32217 uy'L l2f a: Carr S2209 upA. Pho hydn11J22t3 0 Color; True 00 car, _ Calm: (fill 10 H* w. C4I01: pH 7A 92 CU. Cwtn 021) n,gI I'ltoride 45 t np1L Fc"aldohydc 71 M 114101 Gram and Oil; 536 1 Hrrdaaea ToY1996 ngA- swtificcolni.93 allba0m7 WAS 36e2GO _ m i- IMen01s 321m trT+'L S„II)u 445 erg.'1. Srdf�a745 L Saran C.akfmnTeral Tuhr ':•1 fil rrls a N113atN61D 26, 11TX A 1 HM a•r N 625 72' mg.11.. X W07.. plus NO3 aeN Q4 005' n1yL X P; -9.1 a.1665 3 G' m L POO oaP I= MO. P. ❑ino(sW1 et P 466 m4L R-Poreu um rnVL Cd. Ctdmlt" tWT IVI. Cr-E%on%iun:TW 1034 url, Cw Copper 1042 L,b'L Yl-Nirkd 1167 twt Tb- Latd 1011 Lo. En-lin; ID92 WT. Y Vanadium USOL - Sim 1077 LWI- Al- Ak,mimun 1105 PlFL Be-H tllt,m 1012 014. Ca-Clkiem.916 -,.L Co- Cebel: 1017 00. E-Tr. IWS ugL *NUTRIENTSAMPIERECEIVED UAPRESERPED.PRESEWM PUTRIENTSAMPLE3i rIfSULFURIC AM77JEH4 F DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WATER QUALITY FIELD -LAB FORM iDMl1 QQ1fd9Y CAltlfl him - .. IJt�Y SAKPL9 TYPR �y R�V'fJ<IHASIN D D QA D $FFWI@YT REPO1lT 70: AO PRO MR�D lilk0 1NeRp I WBRD T$ AbfllfElVT MY 11 INFUJEW AT er ❑COMP' �D Dth.r IL Y1lpped by: Due Courier, Start. Other EMERGENCY 13 FSWARY 0 COLLCCI OEOik 1AY`3 w 11Y P1611noted bw !taw. tl. i' fC•YbJl6-63/i!>•ld0 or 100 plus stoat, Yoe 0 No Cllorinated: Yes ❑ No p,/ Sntlan #F Dato Begin (yy/mss/dc0 I Tim* Baglri Data Ent Tina End Oapth nM tin C01D High 340 Mon 2 3 COD Low 335 MIA Colltorac bfF Fecal 31616 /1040a1 b Coilforro: MF Total 3115d4 /10pm1 6 Coliferm: Tube Fecal Dltib /106ml Cofiiorm; Fecal Strep $1673 /lDOml M $ 1"idum Total .SW A *A 4 Volatile 505 mdi 0 �¢ 10 Fixed 510 mt/1 J 11 Residue: Suspended $30 MCA 12 Voletlie SS6 rngil F Ifl 11 Fixed 540 mr/1 pill408 stalls 14 Acidity to pH 4.5 4% ma/t 15 Acidlty to pH 8.3 435 mall 16 A I7 Alkallrity to pit 3.8 415 MgA Alkallntty to pli 4.5 410 mg/l 18 14 TOC 690 mall 20 Turpldtty 76 NW i`- [J� I N I Chloride 940 ruQ/1 Chi aT TO 19217 ut/I Chl at Corr 92W9 Moll Fbeophytin a 32213 USA Colors True 80 PI -Co Colort(PH } 80 ARMS Colors PH 74 62 ADMI Cyanide 720 1111/1 Flusslda951 malt Formallehyda 71960 rajA Grease and 0110 S Gd ate/f Kardnom Tals1900 me/f paolRc Coed. 95 UMhWortt MW 8826D ma/l Phanals'32730 mall suilate %5 mall Altllfde 746 twl V.. i-1 11— n1ut v ab llaa:e r Date Reeslvedi I r Ir Rec'd b ms e-Cou d Del DATA ENTRY lily: CIKt DATE REPORTEt1: _j A H L 611,NKS on N 610 re>fii me K 61:6 nffA D2 plan ND3 as N 630 n2/1 Total as t 665 na/I POi as p 70507 mall P. Dissolved as P 666 not Cd-Cadatints 1021 u#4 CrChromiupiribtsi 1039 UffA Cu1k�p}+rz 1042 uaf l Nhlficlnl 1067 uyl P6-Lesd 101 u f 2n-Zinc 1001 agn Aiwvsr 1077 ujA A1-111urallaetn 1109 upli Bt 11aryfflum 1012 UNA Ca -Calcium 916 mall Co -Cobalt 1037 u2n Fearon 1045 usA r s a C �a NXX lt-Llthlum 1132 ug/i "agnseleat 927 mg/f FIn•1Masaesleaa t064 us/1 Na-Sodlum 929 agJl Arannldrobrl 10M ua/1 S'"alanium 1147 u9/1 2-IMaranty 71940 van Organ-hiadne Pesticides I I Mest Neutral extractable Organics I I IPurgeaMe Oraasica (VOA borne rou'di I PI Wtoplatutc" sampling Polfa ndectesce it 25 C Water Twrgwvb m 0 DD. mall pH 5ikalnity Acidity Atr Temperatures lC? 1H03 pH 4.5 pH4.6 PH83 p !d Yl 900 • 400 to d0444 431 82245 102942 2D Salwty % Wectpition Onfday} Cloud Cow It Wtod Direction O[Wo Stnam How Severity Turbidity Severity Wind Velocity NIH era Stream Dep9. ft. Srraam Width ft. 490 145 131, S6 11361 1350 135 64 14 YhJ. IOC. S��J M.1O L' Fagc I of 2 5196 Fish Kill Field Investigation Form Sid Tcz DEMFxn-iraruat W Sciences Branch Attn Nkk l-,' --- M Remy Creek Rd Ralagh , NC Z7607 (9155� 7a`3 6946 Fax (919) is Investigation Datefrime Investigators: Name i n e � Organization 1)`H N Regional office Address---! 7-,-L cldi i,[A Z)r. L,x]-. Sic- Z$ dC --Phone Cm) Reporting Party: Address Phone Coinvestiaators: - - Address Phone -- Manhours Required f Location: Water'Dody Z is Le L K Subasin LuM6,r fZ County Nearest City own, andmarl:, ?rr ,JL- _— Tributaries Affected c Latitude/ Lonclitude (Kill center) 34'01' atZ i8`4,N ' 2-4 " Attach map describing area of kill and provide coordinates Kill Info: Dam Began (First reported) 7 Time f L = 00 At time of investigation: IdU is in progress [)d completed [ ] Extent cif Kill: River^its +or' Lake/Estuary (Specify area) Kill Duration- Estimated length in Days Hours 2.i{ Finfish Species Affected: Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size Ranee In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx '-No/Area observed Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Species: Size Range In Distress / Dying [ ] Dead [ ] Decayed [ ] Approx No/Area observed Fish observations (Describe below): Injuries[ ] Lesions [ ] Gasping [ ] Attempts to leave water [ ] Lethargy [ Describe: Loss of equilibrium [ ] Erratic behavior [ ] Flared Gills ( ] ] Convulsions[ ] Other[ ] Other organisms affected (crustaceans, mollusks, insects, terrestrial animals, etc.): - Do11l�s j ;-V n?prc�[in ,Ynafei C9ULr G 1]�r�rl,M,w e1, 1ST t f Total Mortality: Esdmat--d Total Finfish Killed Estimated No. Other Organisms Killed (Observable) S _ _,:-- (Continued on back) Page 2 of 2 5196 Fish Kill Feld Investigation Fors PhvsicaI Observations: �5taufln: Gl;s�jz,- ' rx+ ;r 5 r;,l fUTA Cloud Cover nett Seas 'V /A- - Air Temp -Precipitadon acr r Wind Direction Wind Speed Prior Conditions (3-4 Days) Water Clarity Coloration Secchi Depth Bottom Depth : d meters Depth (meters) Dissolved I Oxygen (mJL) pH (r'C1 Conducaviry (zneterreading) Saliairy I (ppt) Surface I I I 1.0 I I 1 I 2.0 I 3.0 f 4.0 I I I I 5.0 I I I I Continue table or record data for other stations on additional sheet it necessary Other observations (oil sheen, h, algal blooms, odors, etc.) Cu�lr�� �.r ac,-71t rc.�, �o s� Pw- Area Activitv Land Use(lo): Urban Industr al Residentiai Agriculture ti= Forestry Undeveloped(wild) Other(Describe) Outfalls present? (Location and D scripon) Spills in area? (Describe) rj n 6- ^nrn Other Activity (Specify) Biological and Chemical Sampling Please indicate sampling locations on attached map (s). Rioloj'ral samnles Fish (Describe) 1ced,Preset-ved? Station: Sample No Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone Algae/Plants (Describe) Algal Bloom Form Completed:' Y [ ] N j ] Station: Sample No Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone Other (Describe) Station: Sample No Results: TO ESB?[ ] To Other? [ j Contact for results Phone Chemical Samnles r {{ Chemical Samples (mils, pesticides, nutrients etc. Describe) Cc{i'k Irm , "LA3� Cl Lwg3 TTN' Station: 3 f ' Sample No. Results: TO ESB ?[ ] To Other? [ ] Contact for results Phone Photographs and/or Videos taken? Y [ N [ ] _ Where on file? Name/Address WA 5flr, cn Recicm•)IL-p- (?,I �i•+ k�l�'• +ct. /J1101-056n1 SIG Phone (�It) 34 Additional Comments, Observations, Conclusions: (attach additional sheet if necessary) State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional office James B. Hunt, Jr. _ Division of Environmental Management Jonathan B. Howes Governor Water Quality Section Secretary November 9, 1995 Certified Mail #Z 405 591 363 Return Receipt Requested Ms. Gaye Crowther, Seawright Farms Route 3 Box 182 BB Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 Subject: Seawright Farm Facility No. 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: On November 8, 1995 Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Environmental Management inspected your animal operation and the lagoon serving this operation. It was observed that wastewater was being applied at greater than agronomic rates. This was evidenced by the presence of ponded water on the spray field. MRCS guidelines for Best Management Practices require wastewater to be sprayed at agronomic rates. Guidelines also require maintenance of a suitable perennial cover crop on the field(s). Wastewater spraying should be done in accordance with NRCS standards which will prevent runoff from your spray field(s) . To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within seven (7) days. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status and being required to obtain a certified waste utilization plan prior to the December 31, 1997 deadline. Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Rules to discharge wastewater to the surface waters of the State without a permit and/or to fail to follow a certified waste management plan. 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Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Attn-: Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Dear Ms.Crowther: C-0 P T- Q-kj k� f tr fi ► r� C 4 dft E:) H "Fz>, October 17, 1997 RECEIV_ iD OCT 2 1 1997 BY: Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment Seawright Farm Columbus County Farm #: 24-013 DD 97-014 This letter is to acknowledge your request for remission of the civil penalty levied against the subject facility. This request will be reviewed and you will be notified when a decision is made concerning the request. 1f you have any questions, please call Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, ext. 581. Sincerely, //04WL"V__ _�4 Dennis R. Ramsey, Assistant Chief Non -Discharge Branch cc: Wilmington Regional Office wlattachments Enforcement File # DD 97-014 Shannon Langley w/3 attachments T-::, U T- P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Oct a 199 N lkiH c, l S��T��LIT}, October 6,1997 Certified Mail# Return Receipt Requested Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P Q Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Dear Mr. Tedder: 4*.. �1 DIRECTORS OFFICE RECEIVED 16 J991, WATER QUALITY SEC770M Non-Drsc,harge &anch Please find enclosed a completed "Waiver of Right to an Administrative hearing and Stipulation of Facts" in response to the assessment of civil penalties against farm #24-13 in Columbus County. Please be aware that the following corrective actions have been taken in response to the violation, per the instructions of DWQ inspector Brian Wrenn. 1. Berms have been built around all hydrants to prevent discharge into field ditches. Berm was installed along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent any further risk of discharge. 2. Hydrants found to be damaged by farm equipment have been repaired. 3. Low areas in application area have been filled in and disked. 4. Reseeding of cover crop in the recommended areas is scheduled to be completed by November 1,1997. 5. Lagoon areas have been mowed. 6. Spray records have been named by the spray field number and by the spray field run. Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality October 6,1997 Page 2 Mr. Tedder, in consideration that no previous violations have occurred, that violations were unintentional and inadvertent, and that actions were taken immediately to rectify the situation and ensure that no further discharge occurs, I .respectfully request that you consider waiving the civil penalty assessed. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue road Tabor City, NC 28463 Columbus County, Farm #24-13 Field No. CF-97-003 Enclosure: Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts cc: A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Director - Division of Water Quality STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Columbus ENVIRONhIErITAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT } WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. L5A NCAC zx. 0217 } STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. CF97-003 (DD97-014) =� Having been assessed civil penalties totalling --54, 531.62-- for violation(s) asset forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, _ Sp rornhPr 10,1Q97 the undersigned, desiring Eo seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby �+aive the ricrht to an adrmnistradve. hearing in the above -stated. matter and does stipulate that the facs are as alleged in the assessment document - This the 6 t`h-- day of ©e ase , 19-9.."_ - — zl�� � SIGNATurR= ADDRESS Gaye Crowther -- Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor Citv, North Carolina 2.8463 910-653--3359 T=. HONE State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality RECEOv - D SEP 12 1997 Jaynes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor J Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director September 10, 1997 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm Route 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City, NC 28463 SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of 15A NCAC 2H .0217 Columbus County Farm # 24-13 File No. CF 97-003 Dear Ms. Crowther: This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Gave Crowther in the amount of $4,531.62 including $531.62 in investigative costs. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty. This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(h). Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional penalty. v Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following: Submit payment of the penalty: Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of: Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 OR P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper 2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed justification for such request: A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a detailed statement which you believe establishes whether: (a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B- 282.1(b) were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner; (b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the violation; (c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident; (d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; (e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the retraining necessary remedial actions. Please submit this information to the attention of: Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief/DWQ P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 • 3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing: If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes. You must: File your original petition with the: Office of Administrative Hearings P.O. Drawer 27447 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447 and Mail or hand -deliver a Copy of the petition to: Mr. Richard Whisnant Office of General Counsel NCDEHNR Post Office Box 27687 Raleigh, NC 27611 Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty. Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for future violations which occur after the review period of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, extension 581. Sincerely, t A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. ATTACHMENTS cc: Wilmington Regional Supervisor w/ attachments Compliance/Enforcement File w/ attachments Central Files w/ attachments Public Information Officer w/attachments STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. } STIPULATION OF FACTS FILE NO. Having been assessed civil penalties totalling for violation(s) as set forth m the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby -waive the right to an administrative hearWg in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document_ This the day of SIGNATURE ADDRESS 19^ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION COUNTY OF COLUMBUS File No. DD 97-014 IN THE MATTER OF } GAYE CROWTHER } } FINDINGS AND DECISION FOR VIOLATIONS OF PERMIT } AND ASSESSMENT OF 15A NCAC 211.0217 } CIVIL PENALTIES Acting pursuant to North Carolina General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.6A, I, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following: 1�yi %LYf1 ZLN]9 A. Gaye Crowther operates a swine farm, known as Seawright Farm, located along NCSR 1101 in Columbus County. B. Seawright Farm was -deemed permitted as a nondischarge facility on September 20, 1993 in accordance with 15A NCAC 211.0217. C. On May 15, 1997,.DWQ staff observed a discharge of wastewater from a Seawright farm spray field to an unnamed tributary to Big Creek which is classified as "C- NSW waters of the State within the Waccamaw River Basin. D. Gaye Crowther had no valid permit for the above -described activity. E. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $531.62. Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following: II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW: A. Gaye Crowther is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G.S. 143-212(4). B. A permit for this animal waste management system is required in accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 and G.S.'143-215.1. C. The unnamed tributary to Big Creek constitutes waters of the State within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.1 pursuant to G.S. 143-212(6). D. The above -cited discharge is a violation of the nondischarge permit. E. Gaye Crowther may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G.S. 143- 215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person for failing to act in accordance with the terms, conditions or requirement of a permit required by G.S. 143-215.1. F. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against Gaye Crowther pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8). G. The Director, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided for by G.S. 143-215.6A(h), has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter. Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following: III. DECISION: Accordingly, Gaye Crowther is hereby assessed a civil penalty of: $Wb for discharging waste, to the waters of the State in violation of 15A NCAC 2H .0217. $ �'r' • "" TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY, which is '/d percent of the maximum penalty authorized by G.S. 143-215.6A. $ 531.62 Enforcement costs $ zeS 3 A G 2 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered the factors listed in G.S.14313-282.1(b), which are: (1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to private property resulting from the violation; (2) The duration and gravity of the violation; (3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality; (4) -The cost of rectifying the damage; (5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;' (6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally; (7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and (8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures. TIrly..-7 _"."KIM lz-40�v (Date) Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDeNitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Attn.: Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Dear Ms.Crowther: ID ""Fl October 17, 1997 Subject: Remission Request of Civil Penalty Assessment Seawright Farm Columbus County Farm #: 24-013 DD 97-014 This letter is to acknowledge your request for remission of the civil penalty levied against the subject facility. This request will be reviewed and you will be notified when a decision is made concerning the request. If you have any questions, please call Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083, ext. 581. Sincerely, Dennis R. Ramsey, Assistant Chief Non -Discharge Branch cc: WErning gton Regional Offi&'*Wittachments Enforcement File # DD 97-014 Shannon Langley w/3 attachments , P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50 51c recycled/10 % post -consumer paper 19A Oct cr r , �qgl �k o s�QUA �CT� p�Clr3° October 6,1997 Certified Mail # Return Receipt Requested Mr. Steve W. Tedder Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality P O Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Dear Mr. Tedder: 4* I EK �J V UF `ikjp� j ER QUPLITi� DIRErTO KS OFFICE RECEIVED it 6 "1997, WATER QUALITY SECnpM NonZischarge Branch Please find enclosed a completed "Waiver of Right to an Administrative hearing and Stipulation. of Facts" in response to the assessment of civil penalties against farm #24-13 in Columbus County. Please be aware that the following corrective actions have been taken in response to the violation, per the instructions of DWQ inspector Brian Wrenn. 1. Berms have been built around all hydrants to prevent discharge into field ditches. Berm was installed along the tributary in spray run #5 to prevent any further risk of discharge. 2. Hydrants found to be damaged by farm equipment have been repaired. 3. Low areas in application area have been filled in and disked. 4. Reseeding of cover crop in the recommended areas is scheduled to be completed by November 1,1997. 5. Lagoon areas have been mowed. 6. Spray records have been named by the spray field number and by the spray field run. 0n 11 Water Quality Section Chief Division of Water Quality October 6,1997 Page 2 Mr. Tedder, in consideration that no previous violations have occurred, that violations were unintentional and inadvertent, and that actions were taken immediately to rectify the situation and ensure that no further discharge occurs, I respectfully request that you consider waiving the civil penalty assessed. "I Thank you .for your consideration. Sincerely, 4'�� gv�— Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City, NC 28463 Columbus County, Farm #24-13 Field No. CF-97-003 Enclosure:. Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing and Stipulation of Facts cc: A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. Director - Division of Water Quality f STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF Columbus EN-VIRONN ENTAL MANAGEMENT CONIlVIISSION IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER. OF RIGHT TO AN OF CFVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PERMIT NO. NCAC 2x. 0217 ) STIPULATION OF FACTS FILF'NO. CF97-003 (DD97-014) Having been assessed civil penalties totalling -- $ 531.E 2-- -for violations) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated, Seijt-rnh r 10.109Z the undersized, desLing to seek remission of the civil penaldes, does hereby waive the right to an admirdstrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts am as alleged in the assessment document This the � h — day of 9eeebe . I9_9.�_. SIGNATURE ADDRESS Gaye Crowther Seawright Farm 1200 Big Avenue Road Tabor City. North Carolina 28463 910-653-3359 TELEPHONE State of Borth Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Gaye Crowther Seawright Rt 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City NC 28463 Air' AO�Mft Mowmfta IDEHNR November 13, 1996 SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation Facility: Seawright Facility ID#: 24-13 Columbus County Dear Ms. Crowther: Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly, requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H .0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty. If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office. Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please call Beth Buffington or Bang Huneycutt of our staff at 919/733-0026. Sincerely, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. ., ctor Division of Water Quality Enclosure cc: Wilmington Regional Office Water Quality Files P.O. 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Howes Governor Water Quality Section Secretary Certified Mail #Z 405 591 363 Return Receipt Requested Ms. Gaye Crowther Seawright Farms Route 3 Box 182 BB Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 0 Dear Ms. Crowther: • November 9, 1995 Subject: Seawright Farm Facility No. 24-13 Columbus County On November 8, 1995 Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Environmental Management inspected your animal operation and the lagoon serving this operation. It was observed that wastewater was being applied at greater than agronomic rates. This was evidenced by the presence of ponded water on the spray field. NRCS guidelines for Best Management Practices require wastewater to be sprayed at agronomic rates. Guidelines also require maintenance of a suitable perennial cover crop on the field(s). Wastewater spraying should be done in accordance with NRCS standards which will prevent runoff from your spray field(s). To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within seven (7) days. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status and being required to obtain a certified waste utilization plan prior to the December 31, 1997 deadline. Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Rules to discharge wastewater to the surface waters of the State without a permit and/or to fail to follow a certified waste management plan. The Division of Environmental Management has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per violation. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, )Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 + Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Gaye Crowther November 9, 1995 Page 2 When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing at the address below. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Steve West or Dave Adkins at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, B. Steven West Environmental. Chemist cc: Dave Adkins - Regional Water (duality Supervisor Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District Columbus County Health Department Steve Bennett - NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation Operations Branch BSW: S1HOGISEAWRIGHT.115 • �J 0 • • RECEI YE,D NOV 2 9 lgZ fwfr O-f NO 0e,...e., r PtC,I- EL fin Nat��o� eJo,.artel 1 ff ) r1 [ y I Cc"-Ot r n oL W .nq-h n !V C 2,W oS- 3 95� rAHC K +, o„ • 13. Sftvt^ kle-3T J t r✓T , Itc.wf- A f FA,,,,,, ,,r'Cr0.y�. Grog e yN 3 CO&O'buf h%(n/ J-fP Ven r t vof vi's;]�- DJ NOV e-ell de a� !i! rLleiI,VU 11� po n ore c- k1c f e,— d ., J% , ,-p'rc 1 i S-fCps �Al/c �+t�n G cr1 • W ks ho IOn)P-r V►5ible., Off• MQoLl ;rr-1,�ran uti�nr�en bit oi- +Le- 5pC`&-! as. 3 . A Jus,�- 5;., ct, V i REGISTRATION FORM FOR ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS;' Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources3 Division of Environmental Management ,�� n Water Quality Section i ,� 'eyQ 41. If the animal waste management system for your feedlot ciErtt i{hr. 75%`'�. cu'' is designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of ca horses, 250 swine, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are by a liquid waste system, then this form must be filled out and mailed by December 31, 1993 pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 (c) in order to be deemed permitted by DEM. Please print clearly. Farm Name: Mailing Address: County:Phone # : Owner(s) Name: Manager(s) Name: Lessee Name: Farm Location (Be as specific as po:From Whiteville take US 701 By -Pass S to direction, milepost, etc.) : pickup NC 130 E towards Brunswick, go thru Brunswick on NC 130 for another 3.4 miles and turn Rt. onto NC 905 S, follow NC 905 S to Pireway, continue on NC 905 S for 0.7 mile past Pireway and turn Rt. onto SR 1101, go to end of SR to farm entrance. (TT--2 hr. 31 min.; TD=93 miles) Latitude/Longitude if known: QBSP # : =' Z�z - /y !% Design capacity of animal wast age}n ent system (Number and type of confined animal (s) : U0-50/.re. Average animal populat},on on the farm (Number and type of animal (s) raised, : bb1i 60 <Lj Ae, 5*NkM 1,500- Year Production Began. ASCS Tract No.: f J Type of Waste Management System Used: ��I � a�`I, U ('ky1 Acres Available for Land Ap lication of Waste: Owner(s) Signature(s) : - Date: U _" Date:. ,15 i rt S�cte of North Ccroiina Department of Environment, He dth cnd Ncturci Resources Division of Environmental I'vlancCement James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director February 17, 1994 Gaye Crowther Rt 3 Box 182-BB Tabor City NC 28463 Dear Mr. Crowther: This is to inform you that your completed registration form required by the recently modified nondischarge rule has been received by the Division of Environmental Management (DEM), Water Quality Section_ On December 10, 1992 the Environmental Management Commission adopted a water quality rule which governs animal waste management systems. The goal of the rule is for animal operations to be managed such that animal waste is not discharged to surface waters of the state. The rule allows animal waste systems to be "deemed permitted" if certain minimum criteria are met (15A NCAC 2H .0217). By submitting this registration you have met one of the criteria for being deemed permitted. We would like to remind you that existing feedlots which meet the size thresholds listed in the rule, and any new or expanded feedlots constructed between February 1, 1993 and December 31, 1993 must submit a signed certification form (copy enclosed) to DEM by December 31, 1997. New or expanded feedlots constructed after December 31, 1993 must obtain signed certification before animals are stocked on the farm. Certification of an approved animal waste management plan can be obtained after the Soil and Water Conservation Commission adopts rules later this year. We appreciate you providing us with this information. if you have any question about the new nondischarge rule, please contact David Harding at (919) 733-5083. Sincerely, Steve Tedder, Chief enc: Water Quality Section P.O. Box 29535. Rdeigh, North Carolina 27626-0635 Teiephorie 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post-conalmer paper