240019_HISTORICAL_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
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Department of Environmental Qual
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PLAN OF ACTION (PoA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
30 DAY DRAW DOWN PERIOD
I. TOTAL PAN TO BE LAND APPLIED PER WASTE STRUCTURE
1. Structure Name/Identifier (ID): I Cornerstone Sow - 24-19
2. Current liquid volume in 25 yr./24 hr. storm storage & structural freeboard
a. current liquid level according to marker 18.0 inches
b. designed 25 yr./24 hr. storm & structural freeboard 19.0 inches
c. line b - line a (inches in red zone) = 1.0 inches
d. top of dike surface area according to design
(area at below structural freeboard elevation) 191,601 fe
e. line c/12 x line d x 7.48 gallons/W 119431 gallons
3. Projected volume of waste liquid produced during draw down period
f. temporary storage period according to structural design 180 days
g. volume of waste produced according to structural design 255,571 ft3
h. current herd # i750 certified herd #1 2000
actual waste produced = current herd # x line g =
certified herd #
i. volume of wash water according to structural design
j. excess rainfall over evaporation according to design
k. (lines h + i + j) x 7.48 x 30 days/line f=
4. Total PAN to be land applied during draw down period
I. current waste analysis dated 1 12/13/2013
m. ((fines e + k)/1000) x line I =
REPEAT SECTION I FOR EACH WASTE STRUCTURE ON SITE.
(Click on the next Structure tab shown below)
223625 ft3
0 ft3
112,292 ft3
418777 gallons
1.58 Ibs/1000 gal.
850.4 lbs. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21 /00

II. TOTAL POUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD AND/OR 25 YRJ24
HR. STORM STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE STRUCTURES FOR FACILITY
1.
Structure ID: 24-19 Sow
line m = 850.4 lb PAN
2.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
3.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
4.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
5.
Structure 1D:
line m =
lb PAN
6.
Structure ID:
line m =.
lb PAN
n. lines 1 +2+3+4+5+6= 850.4 lb PAN
III. TOTAL PAN BALANCE REMAINING FOR AVAILABLE CROPS DURING 30 DAY DRAW DOWN
PERIOD. DO NOT LIST FIELDS TO WHICH PAN CANNOT BE APPLIED DURING THIS 30 DAY PERIOD_
o. tract #
p. field #
q, crop
r. acres
s. remaining IRR
2 PAN balance
(lb/acre)
t. TOTAL PAN
BALANCE FOR
FIELD (Ibs.)
column r x s
u. application window'
pulls 1 - 3
Bermuda - P
13.85
222.00
3074.7
3/1 - 9/30
pulls 4 - 6
Bermuda - P
11.85
179.00
2121.2
3/1 - 9/30
pulls 7 - 9
Bermuda - P
12.01
179.00
2149.8
3/1-9/30
'State current crop ending application date or next crop application beginning date for available
receiving crops during 30 day draw down period-
v. Total PAN available for all fields (sum of column t) = 7345.6 lb. PAN
IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
w. Total PAN to be land applied (line n from section II) = 850.4 lb. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00

x. Crop's remaining PAN balance (line v from section III) = 7345_6 lb. PAN
y. Overall PAN balance (w - x) _ -6496 lb. PAN
Line y must show as a deficit. If line y does not show as a deficit, list course of action here including pump and
haul, depopulation, nerd reduction, etc. For pump & haul and herd reduction options, recalculate new PAN
based on new information. If new fields are to be included as an option for lowering lagoon level, add these
fields to the PAN balance table and recalculate the overall PAN balance. If animal waste is to be hauled to
another permitted facility, provide information regarding the herd population and lagoon freeboard levels at the
receiving facility.
Mark Brison call John College - DSWC on 3/18/14 to self report this site has a high freeboard of 18". A 30 day
POA has been compiled by John College and copies made and submitted to DWR and Columbus Co. S&W.
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00

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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
This plan has been prepared for:
Cornerstone Sow Farm
Robbie Swain
73 Grassy Lane Farm Rd
Bolton, NC 28423
[phone]
03-04-2009
This plan has been developed by:
Greer Moore
Clear Run Farms Consulting Services
PO Box 338
Harrells, NC 28444
(910) 53 -4493
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal
waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the
Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with
this plan.
Signature (owner)
Signature (manager or producer)
Date
Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standaVEh
adopted by the Soil and Water Cons rvation Commission.
MAR o s 2009
Plan Approved By: I3
Technical Specialist Signature Date
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S 11
Swine Farrow -Feeder Lagoon Liquid waste generated 7,722,000 gals/year
by a 2,000 animal Swine Farrow -Feeder Lagoon Liquid operation. This
production facility has waste storage capacities of aeRroximately 180 da s-
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
11916
Incorporated
20465
Injected
22537
Irrigated
12952
Actual PAN Applied
(Pounds)
Actual Volume Applied
(Gallons)
Volume Surplus/Deficit
(Gallons)
Year 1
16,938,13
10,098,185
-2,376,185
Year 2
17,934.64
10,692,286
-2,970,286
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Note: 1n source ID, S means standard source. U means user defined source_
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Narrative
Acres shown are wetted acres utilizing 3" travelers. Cover crop following soybeans is optional for this
plan. If applied to, the amount applied should not exceed 30 lbs./acre and should be deducted from the
following corn crop's starting PAN.
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Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
Acres
Leaching
Index (L.l)
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
Hybrid Bermudegran Pam=
6.5 Tons
Swain
3
1.921
1.8
NIA
Norfolk
Small Grain Oveseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
Swain
4
4.34
4.34
NIA
Lynchburg
Small Grain Overserd
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Swain
5
4.931
4.93
NIA
Lynchburg
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 TOM
Swain
6
2.58
2.58
NIA
Lynchburg
Small Grain Oveseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrns Pasture
5.5 Tons
Swain
7
3.371
3.37
NIA
Lynchburg,
Small Grain Oversced
IA Tons
Hybrid Beinudagnm Pasture
5.5 Tons
Swain
8
4.20
4.20
NIA
Lynchburg
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
Swain
9
4.44
4.44
NIA
Lynchburg
Small Grain Overseed
LO Tons
Hybrid Bermudagtass Pasture
5.5 Tons
PLAN TOTALS: 79.66 79.66
LI
Potential Leaching
Technical Guidance
2Low
potential to contribute to soluble
None
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
>= 2 &
Moderate potential to contribute to
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
<=10
soluble nutrient leaching below the root
Zone.
High potential to contribute to soluble
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
improve the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency
> 10
should be considered. Examples are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients, Sod -Based
Rotations (328), Long -Term No -Till (779), and edg"f--field practices such as Filter
Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (391).
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic
Yield estimates are also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition, the Leaching Index for each field is shown,
where avai lab le.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
Acres
Leaching
index (Li)
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
swain
l
6.36
6.36
NIA
Norfolk
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
Swain
10
4.59
4.59
NIA
Goldsboro
COm, Grain
130 bu.
wheat, Grain
65 bu.
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
swain
11
4.351
4.35
NIA
Goldsboro
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
Soybeans, ManurcA Double Crop
38 bu.
Swain
12
4.32
4.32
NIA
Goldsboro
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
Wheal, Grain
65 bu.
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
Swain
13
4.21
4.21
NIA
Goldsboro
Corn, Grain
130 bo
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
Swain
14
2.35
2.35
NIA
Goldsboro
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
Swain
15
3.27
3.27
NIA
Griffon
Corn, Grain
110 bu.
Wheat, Grain
45 bu.
Soybeans, Manured, Double CM
34 bu.
Swain
16
6.36
6.36
NIA
Grifton
Com, Grain
110 bu.
Whcat, Grain
45 bw
Soybeans, Manor A Double Crop
34 bu.
Swain
17
4.90,
4.90
NIA
Goldsboro
Corn, Grain
I30 bu.
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
39 bu.
Swain
18
5.96
5.96
NIA
lGoldsboro
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
Swain
19
1.64
1.64
NIA
Goldsboro
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
Swain
1 2
5.67
5.67
NIA
Norfolk
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
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The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of
cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements,
and proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crap being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure
other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field
order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is
included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation.
Waste t)tili7AHnn Tahle
Vesar 1
Tract
Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Apphe.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Reg1d
Qbs/A)
Canm
Fett.
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Res,
(1bs/A)
AppGa
Method
Manure
PA 'ManumA
Nutrient
Applied
(Ibs/A)
Liquid
ppfied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Fe1d)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
Swain
I
Sit
Norfolk
6,36
6.36
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
5o
0
0
brig.
So
29.81
0.0
189.59
0.04
Swain
I
Sit
Norfolk
6,36
6.36
Hybrid 13ermudagmss Pasture
6.5 Tons
311-9/30
222
0
0
Irrig.
222
132.35
GO
841.76
0.01
Swain
to
S11
Goldsboro
4.59
4.59
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
2/15-6/30
148
0
20
Irrig,
128
76.31
0.
350.27
0.01
Swain
to
Sit
IGoldsboro
4.59
4.59
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
9114/30
136
0
0
Irrig.
68
40.54
0,
186.08
0.01
Swain
11
Sit
Goldsboro
4,35
4.35
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
2/15-6130
148
0
20
Irrig,
128
76.31
O,OC
331.95
0.0(
Swain
t I
Sit
Goldsboro
4.35
4.35
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
9/1-4/30
136
0
0
brig.
68
40.54
GO
176.35
0.01
Swain
12
Sit
Goldsboro
4.32
4.32
Com, Grain
130 bu.
2/15-6/30
148
0
20
Irrig.
128
76.31
O.Of
329.66
0.01
Swain
12
Sit
Goldsboro
4.32
4.32
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
9114/30
136
0
0
Ircig,
68
40.5
0.
175.13
0.01
Swain
13
Sit
Goldsboro
4.21
4.21
Corn, Grain
I30 bu.
2/15-6/30
148
0
20
Irrig.
128
76.31
0.
321.27
0.04
Swain
13
S11
Goldsboro
4.21
4.21
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
9114/30
136
0
0
brig.
68
40.54
0.00
170.67
O.Ot
Swain
14
Sit
Goldsboro
2.35
2.35
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
2/15-6/30
149
0
20
brig,
128
76.31
0.00
179.33
0.01
Swain
14
511
Goldsboro
2.35
2.35
Wheal, Grain
65 bu.
9114130
136
0
0
laig.
68
40.54
0.0
95.27
0.01
Swain
15
Sit
Griflon
3.27
3.27
Corn, Grain
110 bu.
2/15-6/30
119
0
20
brig.
99
59.02
00
193.00
0.01
Swain
15
Sit
Grifton
3.27
3.27
Wheat, Grain
45 bu.
911-4130
87
0
0
Irrig,
44
25.93
0.
94.80
O.Ot
Swain
16
S l i
Grifton
6.36
6.36
Corn, Grain
110 bu.
2/15-6/30
119
0
20
Irrig.
99
59.02
O.00
375.38
0.0(
Swain
16
S11
Grifton
6.36
6.36
Wheat, Grain
45 bu.
9114/30
87
0
0
brig.
44F
25.93
0.
164.94
O.Ot
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Wacta iltili-patinn Tahla
V... t
Tract
`
Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Tonal
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Applic.
period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Reg1i
Qbs/A)
Comm
Fed.
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Res.
(ibs/A)
Applic•
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
pbs/A)
Liquid
ManumA
pplied
(am)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied,
(Feld)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
t00(1 gals
tons
Swain
17
Sit
ldsboro
4.90
4.90
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
2/15-6/30
149
0
20
brig.
12
76.31
0.
373.92
0.0E
Swain
17
Si!
Idsboro
4.90
4.90
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
911-4/30
136
0
0
brig.
6
40.54
0.
199.65
0.0E
Swain
18
S11
Goldsboro
5.96
5.96
Com, Grain
130 bu.
2/15-6/30
148
0
20
Irrig.
12
76.31
0.
454.8I
0.0E
Swain
18
Sit
ldsboro
5.96
5.96
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
911-4/30
136
0
0
Irrig.
68
40.54
0.
241.62
0.01
Swain
19
S11
ldsboro
1.64
1.64
Corn, Grain
130 bu.
2/15-6130
149
0
20
brig.
129
76.31
0.
125.15
0.01
Swain
19
SI i
Goldsboro
I.64
1.64
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
9/1-4/30
136
0
0
brig.
68
40.54
0.
66.49
0.04
Swain
2
S11
Norfolk
5.67
5.67
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
ling.
5
29.81
0.
169.02
UN
Swain
2
Sit
Norfolk
5.67
5.67
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
3/1 9/30
222
0
0
brig.
22
132.35
0.
750.44
0.01
Swain
3
Sit
Norfolk
1.92
1.82
Small Grain Orerseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
5
29.81
0.
54.25
0.0E
Swain
3
S11
Norfolk
1.82
1.92
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
222
0
0
brig.
22
132.35
0.
240.88
0.01
Swain
4
Ski
Lynchburg
4.34
4.34
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
5
29.81
0.0
129.37
0.04
Swain
4
Sit
ynchburg
4.34
4.34
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
311-9130
179
0
0
ring.
17
106.72
0.
463.15
0.04
Swain
5
sit
ynchburg
4.93
4.93
Small Grain Overseed
I.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig,
5
29.81
0.
146.96
0.01
Swain
5
sit
Lynchburg
4.93
4.93
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
311-9/30
179
0
0
brig•
17
106.72
0.
526.11
0.04
Swain
6
Sit
Lynchburg
2.58
2.58
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig,
50
29,91
0,0
76.91
0.04
Swain
6
sit
61chburg
2.58
2.58
Hybrid Bermudograss Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
179
0
0
Irrig.
17
106.72
0.
275.33
0.01
Swain
7
SI I
Lynchburg
3.37
3.37
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
29.81
0.
100,46
0.0E
Swain
7
811
Lynchburg
3.37
3.37
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1.9/30
179
0
0
brig.
179
106,7
0.
359.63
0.04
Swain
8
Sit
Lynchburg
4.20
4.20
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
29.91
0.00
125.20
0.01
Swain
8
sit[Lynchburg
4.20
4.20
Hybrid Bermudegross Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
179
0
0
Irrig.
179
106.72
0.0
448.21
0.04
Swain
9
Sit
Lynchburg
4.44
4.44
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3131
50
0
0
Irrig,
50
29.81
0.
132.35
0.01
Swain
9
Sit
Lynchburg
4.44
4.44
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
179
0
0
Liffig.
179
106.72
0.
473.92
0.01
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Waste Utilization Table
Year 1
Tract
Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
AppUc.
Ptriod
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
(Ilia/A)
Comm
Fert
Nutrient
Applied
Obs/A)
Res.
Obs/A)
Appka
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
Obs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
ApPlicd.
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
Total Applied,
1000 gallons
10,098.1
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
7,722,00
Balance, 1000 gallons
-2,376,1
Total Applied, tons
0.01
Total Produced, tons
0.01
Balance, tons
0.01
Notes: 1. In the tract column, — symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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Wacto llfili7nfinn Tahlp
V- 9
Tract
Field
Source
ID
I Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Axes
Crop
RYE
Applic,
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
(Ibs/A)
Cornm
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Res.
(Ibs/A)
Applia
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(Ibs/A)
Liquid
MunurcA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied,'
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
Swain
I
SI I
Norfolk
6,36
6.36
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
29.81
0.00
189.59
0.04
Swain
I
S11
Norfolk
6.36
6.36
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
311-9/30
222
0
0
Irrig.
222
132.35
0.00
941.7
0.04
Swain
10
Sit
Goldsboro
4.59
4.59
Wheat, Grain
65 bu,
911-4/30
136
0
0
brig.
68
40.54
0.00
186.08
0.04
Swain
10
Sit
Goldsboro
4.59
4.59
Soybeans, Manumd, Double Crop
38 bu,
4/1-9/15
149
0
0
Irrig,
149
88.83
0.00
407.73
0.04
Swain
I I
Sit
Goldsboro
4.35
4.35
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
911-4130
I36
0
0
brig.
68
40.54
0.00
176.35
0,04
Swain
I I
Sit
Goldsboro
4.351
4.35
Soybeans, Manumd, Double Crop
38 bu.
4/1-9/15
149
0
0
brig.
149
88.93
0.
386.41
0,01
Swain
12
S11
Goldsboro
4.32
4.32
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
911-4/30
136
0
0
Irrig.
69
40.54
0.0
175.13
O.Ot
Swain
12
Sit
Goldsboro
4.32
4.32
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
411-9/15
149
0
0
Irrig,
149
89.83
0.0
383.75
0.04
Swain
13
S11
Goldsboro
4.21
4.21
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
9/14130
I36
0
0
brig.
68
40,54
0.
170.67
0.04
Swain
13
sit
Goldsboro
4.21
4.21
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
4/1-9/15
149
0
0
Irrig.
149
88.83
0.0
373.98
0.04
Swain
14
1 Sit
kAdsboro
2.35
2,35
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
911-4/30
136
0
0
Irrig.
68
40.5
0.
95.27
0.01
Swain
14
Sit
Goldsboro
2.35
2.35
Soybeans, Manumd, Double Crop
38 bu.
4/1-9/15
149
0
0
brig.
149
88.83
0.
208,75
O.Ot
Swain
15
Sit
Grifton
3,27
3.27
Wheat, Grain
45 bu.
911-4/30
87
0
0
Irrig.
44
25.93
0.
84.90
0.04
Swain
15
Sit
Griffon
3.27
3.27
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
34 bu.
4/1-9/15
132
0
0
Irrig.
132
78.70
0.
257.34
0,04
Swain
16
Sit
Griffon
6.36
6.36
Wheat, Grain
45 bu.
9/1-4/30
87
0
0
brig.
44
25.93
0.
164.94
0.01
Swain
16
Sit
Grifton
6.36
6.36
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
34 bu.
4/1-9/15
132
0
0
brig.
132
78.7
0.
500.51
0.04
Swain
17
Sit
Goldsboro
4.90
4.90
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
911-4/30
136
0
0
brig.
68
40,54
0.
198.65
0.04
Swain
17
SI I
Goldsboro
4.90
4.901Soybeans,
Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
411-9/15
149
0
0
brig.
149
88.83
0.
435.27
O.Or
Swain
18
Sit
Goldsboro
5.96
5.96
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
9/1-4/30
136
0
0
Irrig.
68
40.54
0.00
241.62
0.04
Swain
18
Sit
Goldsboro
5.96
5.96
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
4/1.9/15
149
0
0
brig.
149
88.83
0.0
$29,43
0.01
Swain
19
Sit
Goldsboro
1.64
1.64
Wheat, Grain
65 bu.
9/1-4/30
136
0
0
Irrig,
68
40.54
0.00
66.49
0.04
Swain
19
Sit
Goldsboro
L"
1.64
Soybeans, Manured, Double Crop
38 bu.
1.411-9/15
149
0
0
brig.
14
$8.$3
O,O
145.68
0.N
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Waste Utilization
Table Year
2
Tract
Field
Source
11)
Soil Series
Told
Acres
Use,
Acres
Crop
RYE
APpkF
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
RegU
(lbs/A)
Comm
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Res.
(Ibs/A)
Appfie,
Method
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
(1bslA)
Liquid
ManumA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied,
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
ga11A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
Swain
2
1 SI t
korfalk
5,67
5.67
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
29.81
0.00
169.02
0.01
Swain
2
S11
orfolk
5.67
5.67
Hybrid Bermudagass Posture
6.5 Tons
311-9130
222
0
0
Irrig,
222
132.35
0.00
750.44
0.01
Swain
3
S11
orfolk
1.82
1.82
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Inig.
50
29.81
0.00
54.25
0.01
Swain
3
S11
orfolk
1.82
1.82
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
6.5 Tons
311-9/30
222
0
0
brig,
222
132.35
0.00
240.88
0.01
Swain
4
1 Sl t
ynchburg
4.34
4.34
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
29,81
0.00
129.37
0.01
Swain
4
S11
Lynchburg
4.34
4.34
Hybrid Bermudagress Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
179
0
0
Irrig,
179
106.72
0.00
463.15
0.04
Swain
5
S11
Lynchburg
4.93
4,93
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig,
50
29.81
0,00
146.96
0.01
Swain
5
S11
Lynchburg
4.93
4,93
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
3.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
179
0
0
Irrig.
179
106.72
0.00
526,11
0.01
Swain
6
S11'Lynchburg
2.58
2.58
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
1011-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
29.81
0.00
76.91
0.01
Swain
6
S11
Lynchburg
2.58
2.59
Hybrid Bermudagmss Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9/30
179
0
0
Irrig.
179
106.72
0.00
275.33
0.01
Swain
7
S11
Lynchburg
3.37
3.37
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
10/1-3131
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
29.8I
0.00
100.46
0.01
Swain
7
S11
Lynchburg
3.37
3.37
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
311-9/30
179
0
0
Irrig.
179
106.72
0.00
359.63
0.01
Swain
8
S11
Lynchburg
4.20
4.20
Small Grain Overseed
1.0Tom
1011-3/31
50
0
0
Irrig.
50
29.81
0.00
125,20
0.01
Swain
8 -
S11
Lynchburg
4.20
4.20
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5,5 Tons
3/1-9/30
179
0
0
Irrig,
17
106.72
0.0
448.21
0.01
Swain
9
S11
ynchburg
4.44
4.44
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
1011-3/31
50
0
0
brig.
50
29.81
0.4
132.35
0.04
Swain
9
S11
Lynchburg
4.44
4,44
Hybrid Bermudagrass Pasture
5.5 Tons
3/1-9130
179
0
D
Irrig
17
106.72
0.00
473.82
0,01
Total Applied,
1000 gallons
10,692.29
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
7,722.00
Balance, 1000 gallons
-2,970.2
Total Applied, tans
0.01
Total Produced, tons
0.01
Balance, tons
0.01
Notes: 1, In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies
with soils. if applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you must apply at a rate that will not result in
runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to
receive wastewater_ It also lists the maximum application amount that each field may receive in any one application
event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Tract
Field
Soil Series
Application Rate
(incheslhoor)
Application Amount
(inches)
Swain
1
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
Swain
10
Goldsboro
0.50
1.0
Swain
I
ldsboro
0.50
1.0
Swain
12
oldsboro
0.50
1.0
Swain
13
oldsboro
0.50
1.0
Swain
14
Goldsboro
0.50
1.0
Swain
15
Grifton
0.40
1.0
Swain
15
Grifton
0.40
1.0
Swain
17
Goldsboro
0.50
i.0
Swain
18
Goldsboro
0.50
1.0
Swain
19
Goldsboro
0.50
1.0
Swaim
2
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
Swain
3
Norfolk
0.50
I.0
Swain
4
Lynchburg
0.50
1.0
Swain
5
Lynchburg
0.50
1.0
Swain
6
Lynchburg
0.50
1.0
Swain
7
Lynchburg
0.50
1.0
Swam
8
Lynchburg
0.50
1.0
Swain
9
Lynchburg
0.50
1.0
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for
sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen
concentrations for each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application
rates shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent. At
clean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the
priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since
nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge mustbe carefully applied_
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be
used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should betaken not to load effluent application fields with
high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water
moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also
be a concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Crop
Maximum
PA-N Rate
lb/ac
Maximum Sludge
Application hate
1000 gal/ac
Minimum Acres
5 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation
Swine Farrow -Feeder Lagoon Sludge - Standard
Com 120 bu
150
13.16
71.42
142.94
214.26
Hay 6 ton RY.E.
300
26.32
35.71
71.42
107.13
Soybean 40 bu
160
14.04
66.96
133.91
200.97
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The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage
capacity available at the end of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the
design storage capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated The start
date is a value entered by the user and is defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in
the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design
storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage
capacity, this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated.
If available storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design
storage volume of the structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application interval
in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the structure's temporary storage capacity.
Source Name
I Swine Farrow -Feeder Lagoon Liquid
Design Storage Capacity s
Start Date
1911
180
Plan Year
Monti
Available Storage Capacity (Days)
1
l
60
1
2
71
1
3
100
1
4
119
1
5
137
1
6
177
1
7
167
1
8
177
1
9
180
1
10
174
1
11
169
1
12
158
2
1
147
2
2
144
2
3
159
2
4
180
2
5
180
2
6
180
2
7
180
2
8
180
2
9
190
2
10
160
2
11
141
2
12
115
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Manazement
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during
operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that 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 the waste, he/she shall provide evidence 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 waste production facility to secure an
update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application,
receiving crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre
per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per
acre per year but less than 14 tons per acre peryear provided grass filter
strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. . Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift
from the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste
will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
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).
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7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration
rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a
method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No
ponding should occur in order to control odor and flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall
events, or when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner
that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit
growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be
considered.
10. Nutrients from waste 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 canal. Animal waste,
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1,1995,
shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters.
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.
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15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,
or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be
applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been
approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal
waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly
into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be
applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas
shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as
trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and
accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for
evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. 1f 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 pre -plant
with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and 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.
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22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested
at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require
waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower
application rate than a nitrogen based rate. 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 and
maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five
(5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): 15, 16
Corn 1: CP, Mineral Soil, low -leachable
In the Coastal Plain, corn is normally planted when soil temperatures reach 52 to 55 degrees fahrenheit.
Review the Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high
yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 1-2" deep. Plant
populations should be determined by the hybrid being planted. Increase the seeding rate by 10% when
planting no -till. Phosphorus and potassium recommended by a soil test can be broadcast or banded at
planting_ When planting early in cool, wet soil, banded phosphorus will be more available to the young
plants. An accepted practice is to apply 20-301bs/acre N and 20-30 lbs/acre phosphorus banded as a
starter and one-half the remaining N behind the planter. The rest of the N should be applied about 3040
days after emergence. The total amount of N is dependent on soil type. When including a starter in the
fertilizer program, the recommended potassium and any additional phosphorus is normally broadcast at
planting. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status
of the corn. Timely management of weeds and insects are essential for corn production.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
Corn 1: CP, Mineral Soil, low -leachable
In the Coastal Plain, corn is normally planted when soil temperatures reach 52 to 55 degrees fahrenheit.
Review the Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high
yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 1-2" deep. Plant
populations should be determined by the hybrid being planted. Increase the seeding rate by 10% when
planting no -till. Phosphorus and potassium recommended by a soil test can be broadcast or banded at
planting. When planting early in cool, wet soil, banded phosphorus will be more available to the young
plants. An accepted practice is to apply 20-30 lbs/acre N and 20-30 lbs/acre phosphorus banded as a
starter and one-half the remaining N behind the planter. The rest of the N should be applied about 3040
days after emergence. The total amount of N is dependent on soil type. When including a starter in the
fertilizer program, the recommended potassium and any additional phosphorus is normally broadcast at
planting. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status
of the corn. Timely management of weeds and, insects are essential for corn production.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, low -leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from
October 15-November 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for
each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable
seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the
initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no -till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and
rye at 1-1 1/2 bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is
essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to
select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more
than 30 lbs/acre N at planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at
this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March.
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The following crop note applies to field(s): 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
Wheat: Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, low -leachable
In the Coastal Plain, wheat should be planted from October 20-November 25. Plant 22 seed/drill row foot
at 1-1 1/2" deep and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each week seeding is delayed beyond the
optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU
"Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting
no -till. Adequate depth control when planting the wheat is essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety
"green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the
characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 lbs/acre N at planting.
Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The remaining N
should be applied during the months of February -March. The total N is dependent on the soil type. Plant
samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the wheat. Timely
management of diseases, insects and weeds are essential for profitable wheat production.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 15, 16
Double -Crop Soybeans, Coastal Plain: Mineral Soil, low -leachable
Double -crop soybeans should be planted as early in June as possible with planting completed by July 4th.
When no -tilling soybeans in small grain straw, it is essential to manage the straw to achieve adequate
plant populations. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private
companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions.
Plant 2-4 seed/row foot for 7-8" drills; 4-6 seed/row foot for 15" rows; 6-8 seed/row foot for 30" rows
and 8-10 seed/row foot for 36" rows. Increase the seeding rate by at least 10% for no -till planting.
Seeding depth should be 1-1 1/2" and adequate depth control is essential. Phosphorus and potash
recommended for the soybeans can be applied to the wheat in the Fall. Soybeans produce their own
nitrogen and are normally grown without additions of nitrogen. However, applications of 20-30 lbs/acre
N are sometimes made at planting to promote early growth and vigor. Tissue samples can be analyzed
during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status of the soybeans. Timely management of
weeds and insects is essential for profitable double crop soybean production.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
Double -Crop Soybeans, Coastal Plain: Mineral Soil, low -leachable
Double -crop soybeans should be planted as early in June as possible with planting completed by July 4th.
When no -tilling soybeans in small grain straw, it is essential to manage the straw to achieve adequate
plant populations. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private
companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions.
Plant 2-4 seed/row foot for 7-8" drills; 4-6 seed/row foot for 15" rows; 6-8 seed/row foot for 30" rows
and 8-10 seed/row foot for 36" rows. Increase the seeding rate by at least 10% for no -till planting.
Seeding depth should be 1-1 1/2" and adequate depth control is essential. Phosphorus and potash
recommended for the soybeans can be applied to the wheat in the Fall. Soybeans produce their own
nitrogen and are normally grown without additions of nitrogen. However, applications of 20-30 lbs/acre
N are sometimes made at planting to promote early growth and vigor. Tissue samples can be analyzed
during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status of the soybeans. Timely management of
weeds and insects is essential for profitable double crop soybean production.
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The following crop note applies to field(s): 1, 2, 3
Bermudagrass: CP, Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained,
Adaptation: Well -adapted.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of time, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 15, 16
Wheat: Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, low -leachable
In the Coastal Plain, wheat should be planted from October 20-November 25. Plant 22 seed/drill row foot
at 1-1 1/2" deep and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each week seeding is delayed beyond the
optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU
"Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting
no -till. Adequate depth control when planting the wheat is essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety
"green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the
characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 lbs/acre N at planting.
Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The remaining N
should be applied during the months of February -March. The total N is dependent on the soil type. Plant
samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the wheat. Timely
management of diseases, insects and weeds are essential for profitable wheat production.
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The following crop note applies to field(s): 1, 2, 3
Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from
October 15-November 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for
each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable
seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the
initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no -till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and
rye at 1-1 1/2 bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1-1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is
essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to
select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more
than 30 lbs/acre N at planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at
this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bermudagrass CP, Mineral Soil, Poorly Drained to Somewhat Poorly Drained.
Adaptation: Effective artificial drainage MUST be in place to achieve Realistic Yield Expectations
provided for these soils.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. i to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing `
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
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r - ANIMAL .FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number NCA alb) 0 9 ) County .9rW?5 0/ Year 200 <p
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) 11)a_ `day
Operator in Charge for this Facility } y ve e Se,'. Certification # } 0 ,r
CSCec
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part lI 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 l : Facility Information:
Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls 9(please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): AQ _ Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
IY5, Y
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls Chi (please check the appropriate box) on which land appl' occurred
during the year: .30 Total Acres on which waste was applied C Cri'
I yl• y� � � a �-°°�
DEB
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for a11;,�yali sites:
-� - 5 �ii ��''
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit! 3-3/ gGr7,03
5. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
6. Largest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year-
3 S07 q
7. Facility's Integrator if applicable: C.
Part H: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRJPTION 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.
AFACF 10-28-02 1

2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
Yes ❑ No
the -'facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
VYes ❑ No
calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
❑ Yes "o
the past calendar year.
/
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
Ryes ❑ No
levels specified in -this facility's-CAWMP duringthe-pastcalendar-year.
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
M Yes ❑ No
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
(Yes ❑ No
was designed -or -reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment'volumeto-less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification. vYes
❑
No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
KKYes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
❑ No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
�1�1/yes
h Yes ❑ 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
V(Yes ❑ 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
LYJ 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."
Carol- a sb�
Permittee Name and Tit e (type or print}
of Permittee
ature of Operator in Charge
Date
Date
AFACF 10-28-02 2

Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer. 2.0 Feet
Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone: 5.1 1 Feet
* Note: If the Calculated thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone is less than 4 feet, a
sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by N. C. DWQ. See your specific permit or
contact DWQ for more information.
Completed By: Danna Westerbeek Printed Name
Signature
25-Feb-06 Date

Michael F. Easley, Governor
O�O� W A L4 99
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007 DECEIVED
Herbert Swain �uN 2 G 2007
Cornerstone Faun- Sow Farm
73 Grassy Ln Farm Rd
Bolton; NC 28423 BY;
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240019
Cornerstone Farm- Sow Farm
Animal Waste Management System
Columbus County
Dear Herbert Swain:
In accordance with your application received on 20-Feb-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Herbert Swain, 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 Cornerstone Farm- Sow Farm, located in Columbus County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 0 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 2000
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 111.19 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
adeguate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will ,require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either .
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
;� law"s,'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 AW S240019

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Herbert and William Swain
Cornerstone Farm -Sow Farm
601 Grassy Lane Farm Road
Bolton, NC 28423
Dear Herbert and William Swain:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
June 17, 2005
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
JUN 2 7 2005
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA224019
Cornerstone Farm -Sow Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Columbus County
In accordance with your application received on June 10, 2005, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Herbert and William Swain, authorizing the operation of the
subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with
General Permit NCA200000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the Cornerstone Farm -Sow Farm, located in Columbus County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than an annual average of 2000 Farrow to Feeder 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, and shall hereby void Certificate
of Coverage Numbers AWS240019 dated May 1, 2003, and shall be subject to the conditions and
limitations as specified therein. Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the
system in conformity with the conditions and Iimitations 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 pa careful attention to the record keeping
and monitorintr conditions in this permit. The Devices to Automatically Stop hri2ation 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 I st of each year.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, 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 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 [phone]. If you need additional information
concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact J. R. Joshi at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Columbus County Health Department
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
APS Central Files (Permit No. NCA224019)
AFO Files

of W A rFR Michael F. Easley
`OCR pG Governor
rWilliam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
> Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 6, 2004
MR HERBERT SWAIN
CORNERSTONE FARM INC
73 GRAASY LANE FARM ROAD
BOLTON NC 28423
FED z z 2004
SUBJECT: Acknowledgement receipt letter
Civil Penalty Assessment of Violation
Case # DV 03-025
Onslow Countyy- I
Dear Mr. Swain:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your check No.7962 in the amount
of $369.68 received on February 05, 2004.
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 please call Steve Lewis at [phone],
extension 539.
SL:sw
CC: Wilmington Regional Office
Enforcement File: DV 03-025
Central Files
Sicerely,
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`�' Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement
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Governor
co 7� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
'r Alan W_ Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 15, 2004
Mr. F. H. Swain
Cornerstone Farm, Inc.
73 Grassy Lane Farm Road
Bolton, NC 28423
RE: Acknowledgment of Receipt of Payment
Case No. DV 03-025
Farm # 24-19
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Swain:
REC � TGIF.
OCT 2 0 2004
BY:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your check No. 8467 in the amount of $369.68 on
October 15, 2004. The balance of the penalty is $739.42.
Payment of this penalty does not preclude further action by this Division for violations of the
State's environmental laws. If you have any questions, please call me at [phone].
cc: WilmingtonRegional Office
File # DV 03-025
APS Central Files
Sincerely,
Steve Lewis
Animal Operations Permitting and Compliance
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NhCarolina
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OF \NA2FR Michael F. Easley, Governor
Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
1 7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
j Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
'i Division of Water Quality
August 4, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farms Inc
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd
Bolton NC 28423
Subject: Facility Number:24- 19-National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) General Permit
Dear Herbert Swain:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) has been required by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) to develop a NPDES permit program for animal waste management systems.
The Division has developed a general NPDES permit similar to the state Non -Discharge
General Permit that this facility is currently permitted under. Pursuant to the requirements of
North Carolina General Statues §143-215.1, 40 Code of Federal Regulations §122.23, and the
Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency dated May 9, 1994, coverage under the General NPDES permit is required of all
facilities that have had a discharge of wastewater reaching Waters of the State.
According to our records your facility meets the requirement for an NPDES permit based on the
discharge criterion. Please sign and submit the enclosed NPDES Short Form B — Existing
Facility. Please carefully follow the instructions on the form.
Please submit completed enclosed application within 60 days from receipt of this letter. Failure
to submit the application as required may 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.
If you have any questions about the new NDPES permit, the enclosed applications, or any
related matter please feel free to contact J R Joshi at 919-733-5083 ext. 363.
Sincerely,
M. Paul Sherman, P.E.
Cc: Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
,qW O Regional -Office, Division of Water Quality
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2 8 2004 Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
June 10, 2004
MR F H SWAIN
73 GRASSY LANE FARMS
BOLTON NC 28423
SUBJECT: Acknowledgement receipt letter
Civil Penalty Assessment of Violation
Case # DV 03-025
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Dear Mr. Swain:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your check No. 8203 in the amount
of $369.68 received on June 7, 2004.
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 please call Steve Lewis at [phone],
extension 539.
Sincerely,
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Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
P N, Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
Mr. Herbert Swain
73 Grassy Lane Farm Road
Bolton, NC 28423
RE: Payment Schedule for Civil Penalty
Case DV 03-025
Farm # 24-19
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Swain:
November 19, 2003
CERTEF ED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
I spoke with your son yesterday and he requested a schedule for making partial payments
toward the $4,436.23 civil penalty that was assessed by the Division of Water Quality on June
16, 2003. The Division is agreeable to a twelve (12) month payment schedule beginning on
January 1, 2004 and continuing to December 1, 2004. There are eleven (11) payments of three
hundred sixty-nine dollars and sixty-eight cents ($369.68) beginning on January 1, 2004 and one
final payment of three hundred sixty-nine dollars and seventy-five cents ($369.75). -
Please sign the attached payment schedule and send it back with your first payment.
Make a copy of the payment schedule for your records. Please make the payments by check
payable to the Department of Environment and Natural _Resources and mail them so they are
received by the 1 st of each month.
Failure to make the monthly payments in accordance with this schedule will cause
the entire unpaid balance of the civil penalty to be due and payable and subject to
collection through a civil action in the superior court.
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November 19, 2003
Mail your payments to the address shown below to make sure that they are properly
recorded.
Mr. Steve Lewis
DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions, please call Mr. Steve Lewis at [phone], ext. 539 or Ms.
Linda Fitzpatrick at [phone], ext. 526.
Sincerely,
%Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director, Division of Water Quality
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CERTIFIED MAIL # 7002 1000 0005 2390 8993
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Herbert Swain
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd
Bolton, NC 28423
Subject: Inadequate Freeboard
Consideration for Civil Penalty Assessment
Cornerstone Farms Inc.
Facility # 24-1-9
Columbus County
Dear Herbert Swain:
On April 16, 2003 you were issued a Notice of Violation and Request for Information
concerning self reported noncompliant freeboard level(s) in the lagoon(s). We appreciate your
response and submission of the requested information from that letter. Upon review of the
submitted records and in consideration that there was a discharge of animal waste to the waters
of the State from your facility, the Division Staff does not believe that this facility was
appropriately operated and maintained. Therefore, the Notice of Violation for the self reported
inadequate freeboard level(s) remains and the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) is considering assessment of civil penalties for the above noted lagoon
level violation(s).
If you would like to meet with the Wilmington Regional Office staff to discuss the above
referenced decision, please contact DWQ staff during the week of October 6 through
October 10, 2003 to arrange a meeting at the Wilmington Regional Office; please contact
Chester Cobb, Gale Stenberg, or me at 910-395-3900 to arrange the meeting.
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Inadequate Freeboard
Herbert Swain
September 26, 2003
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Be advised that this office is considering assessment of civil penalties for the above noted
violations. These violations may result in civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation in
accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A(a)(2). You may also be
assessed for reasonable costs of the investigation in accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215.3(a)(9). Your response will be taken into consideration during this
process. Be advised that the Division of Water Quality may take further action in this
matter including injunctive relief and permit revocation.
Thank you again for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact the staff of our Wilmington Regional Office at 910-395-3900.
Sincerely;
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Rick Shiver
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
CC: Kraig Westerbeek, Murphy -Brown, LLC
John College, WiRO — DSWC
Edward Davis, Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Neal Floyd, Columbus County Health Department
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7002 1000 0005 6491 9828
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
January 31, 2003
Mr. Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farms Inc
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd.
Bolton, NC 28423
Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for
Enforcement
Cornerstone Farms Inc
Facility Number: 24-19
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Swain:
This Notice of Violation is issued to Mr. Herbert Swain, owner of Cornerstone Farms Inc
covered under Certificate of Coverage AWS240019. This Certificate of Coverage, as issued by
the State of North Carolina, authorizes the operation of the subject animal waste collection,
treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with Swine Waste General Permit
AWG100000.
On January 9, 2003, Mr. Chester Cobb of the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of
Water Quality performed an inspection of Cornerstone Farms Inc.
Violations observed are as follows:
During the inspection, Mr. Cobb observed significant ponding of animal waste in land
application field serving hydrants 4 and 5. As a result, animal waste was running off the
field in one location.
This is in violation of Condition II. 4 of the General Permit that states, "Land application
rates shall be in accordance with the CAWMP. In no case shall land application rates
exceed the Plant Available Nitrogen rate for the receiving crop or result in runoff during
any given application."
2. During the inspection, Mr. Cobb also observed that the runoff of animal waste resulted in
a discharge animal waste into waters of the State.
This is in violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 that states that no
person shall make an outlet into the waters of the State without having obtained and
abided by the appropriate permit. Condition I. 1 of the General Permit covering this
facility states that "The animal waste collection, treatment, storage and application
system permitted under this permit shall be effectively maintained and operated as a
non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of pollutants to surface waters, wetlands,
or ditches."
N. C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension [phone]
Wilmington Regional office Wilmington, NC 28405 [phone] Fax
Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
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Herbert Swain
January 31, 2003
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Response requirements are listed as follows:
(1) A detailed Plan of Action must be submitted to the Wilmington Regional Office, Division
of Water Quality. The Plan of Action must include:
a. The individual violations.
b. A description of the proposed actions to be taken to bring violations back into
compliance and to prevent their recurrence.
c. The dates when the proposed actions will be accomplished.
(2) The written Plan of Action must be received by this office within 15 working days of the
receipt of this notice.
(3) Upon approval of the proposed Plan of Action, you will then be required to notify this
office when the corrective actions are completed.
You may wish to , contact your County Soil & Water Conservation District Office, County
Extension office, a qualified technical specialist, and/or a professional engineer for any
assistance they may be able to provide.
Be advised that this office is considering recommending assessment of civil penalties to
the Director of the Division of Water Quality for the above noted violations. These
violations may result in civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation in accordance with
North Carolina General Statute 143-215-6A(a)(2). You may also be assessed for
reasonable costs of the investigation in accordance with North Carolina General Statute
143-215.3(a)(9). If you have an explanation for these violations that you wish to present,
please submit your written response along with the Plan of Action. Your response will
be forwarded to the Director along with the enforcement package for his consideration.
Be advised that the Division of Water Quality may take further action in this matter
including injunctive relief and permit revocation.

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Herbert Swain
January 31, 2003
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Chester
Cobb from the Wilmington Regional Office at 910-395-3900 ext. 226 or Mr. Steve Lewis from
the Central Office at 919-733-5083 ext. 539.
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Kraig Westerbeek, Murphy -Brown LLC
Neal Floyd, Columbus County Health Department
John College, DSWC-WiRO
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Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farms Inc
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd
Bolton NC 28423
Dear Herbert Swain:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 1, 2003
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240019
Cornerstone Farms Inc
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Columbus County
On April 28, 2003, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified Senate Bill 733 which directs the
Division of Water Quality (Division) to extend the expiration date of the Swine Waste Operation General
Permit AWG 100000_ Therefore, the General Permit has been re -issued by the Division to extend the
expiration date to October 1, 2004. During the period of this extension the Division will be working with
all interested parties on the development of a new version of the Non -Discharge General Permit.
In accordance with your application received on February 10, 2003 and in accordance with the directive
of Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Herbert
Swain, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. The issuance of this COC
supercedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS240019 which expired on April 30, 2003.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the Cornerstone Farms Inc, located in Columbus County, with an animal capacity of
no greater than an annual average of 2000 Farrow to Feeder 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 October 1, 2004. 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.
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
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Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit ,:
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current MRCS standards are met prior to restocking `
of the facility.
Per MRCS 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 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
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at [phone] ext. 502.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000)
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Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Columbus County Health Department
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File AWS240019
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Michael F. Easley
Govemor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1a `C Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 16, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Herbert Swain
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd
Bolton NC 28423
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Request for Information
Inadequate Freeboard
Cornerstone Farms Inc
#24-19
Columbus County
Dear Sir or Madam:
On March 21, 2003, a representative of your animal operation informed the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) that there was inadequate freeboard in the lagoon(s) serving this facility.
This lack of adequate freeboard is in non-compliance with the Certificate of Coverage
issued to this facility on July 25, 1997. In addition to this Notice of Violation (NOV), this non-
compliance is subject to an appropriate enforcement action by DWQ. This action can consist of
one or more of the following: a civil or criminal enforcement action; an injunction; and/or a
requirement to apply for coverage under an individual permit. The action chosen will be based
on complete evaluation of all factors that resulted in the inadequate freeboard; the actions taken
to restore the needed freeboard; and the actions being proposed to prevent the problem from
reoccurring.
To assist us in our review, please provide the Wilmington Regional Office with an
evaluation of the reasons for the freeboard violation(s) and a strategy to prevent future freeboard
violation(s). This evaluation and strategy must include but is not limited to the following:
Current Freeboard level(s)
Freeboard -level records in the lagoon(s) for the past 12 months up to the date of submittal
Spraying records for the past 12 months up to the date of submittal
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Rainfall records for the past 12 months for this site up to the date of submittal (if
available)
Cropping system and PAN specified in the CAWMP. If the cropping system was not in
compliance with the facility's CAWMP, provide details of the cropping system in place
for the past 12 months.
A summary of actions taken to restore the needed freeboard in the lagoon(s) including but
not limited to removal.of animals from the site, delay of restocking of animals, pumping
and hauling waste to another site (specify site), securing additional irrigation equipment,
and securing additional spray sites.
A description of water conservation measures in use at the facility and the date(s)
installed.
If the lagoon levels) are still in violation of the facility's CAWMP and Permit, provide
an updated Plan of Action as to how the facility will return to compliance.
Provide a detailed description of the actions taken or proposed to be taken to insure that
there are no further freeboard violations at this facility.
This information must be received by the Wilmington Regional Office at the following
address no later than 10 days following receipt of this letter.
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
Once this information is received and evaluated by the DWQ staff, a determination will
be made as to the appropriate compliance/enforcement actions to be taken. Each case will be
evaluated on its own merit. The efforts by the owner/producer to notify DWQ of the problem,
efforts made to resolve the problem once identified, and efforts proposed to prevent future
problems will be positive factors in this determination.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as, removing from you either the responsibility or
liability for this non-compliance or future cases of non-compliance. If you have any questions
regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact our Wilmington Regional Office Staff at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P. .
Director
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Non-Discharge,Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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Memorandum
24-19, Cornerstone Farm, Herbert Swain
Sonya Barber called me on 2/26/02 with an update on this farm. She said that the District is
working on the wettable acres. She also said that plans are in place to level up the low spot in
field 1 and sprig bennuda in this area in the near future. She said that trash has been removed
from the lagoon. She did.not know if the leaking air vent of hydrant 5 had been replaced. She
said that she believed that the April 4, 2001 freeboard record showing the lagoon at 17 inches
was taken by a new service person for the farm who was incorrectly reading the lagoon marker.
She said the lagoon is thought to have been around 20 inches during this time period, and she did
not believe that the lagoon had been in the red (violation).
All of the above issues relate to the December 3, 2001 inspection. that I performed at the farm.
Stonewall Mathis
DWQ-Environmental Engineer I
2/26/02
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Facility # 24-19, Cornerstone Farms Inc, Herbert Swain - Owner
January 10, 2002
I spoke with Edward Davis and Donna Register of the Columbus County District Soil and Water
Office this morning about this farm. There is an area of about 1/3 acre in a bermuda field that is
low and tends to hold water; the desired vegetation is also lacking in this area. Mr. Davis said
that he is working with Mr. Swain and the plan is to fill in this low area and establish the desired
vegetation. However, Mr. Davis said that Mr. Swain will not be able to begin these
improvements until the spring. Due to this, Mr. Davis was inquiring if he could design the two
pulls affected by this area as shorter pulls until the improvements were made. I advised that this
would be fine provided that the new acreage (smaller acreage due to shorter pull) was used to
calculate the PAN/acre applied. This would be fine since the calculation is on a per acre basis, it
wouldn't matter how long or short the pull in ensuring no overappli cation. I also advised Mr.
Davis that Mr. Swain does not have a wettable acre determination done for this farm and that was
one of my primary concerns when Gale Stenberg and I did an inspection on 12/3/2001. It was a
main concern particularly since the waste utilization plan was showing less than 75 percent of the
available acreage, but the IRR-2's for the hydrants in any given field added up to more (in some
cases significantly more) acreage than claimed in the waste utilization plan. Mr. Davis indicated
he would work on coordinating having the wettable acres determination done.
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73 .Grassy Lane Farm Road
Bolton, NC 28423
December 18, 2001
Mr. Stonewall Mathis
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC. 28405-3845
Dear Mr. Mathis,
RECEIVED
DEC 2 7 2001
13Y:
I am writing in response to your letter dated December 10, 2001 requesting a plan of
action to address the issues stated in your inspection of Cornerstone Farms (FN: 24-19).
Enclosed is a copy of the revised waste management plan which adequately reflects the acreage of
the pulls in each field. A wettable acreage determination will be performed as soon as possible
and will be incorporated in the records at the beginning of the next cropping cycle.
In addition, future irrigation events will be conducted at a rate not to exceed the hydraulic
loading rate for each soil type within a 24 hour period. It has been interpreted in the past that the
maximum rate allowable was per event rather than per a 24 hour period. Had I been aware of this
change in interpretation, I would have made certain the rate was not exceeded.
The ponding that was observed in the low area was not waste but surface water from a
recent rain.. This area had not been irrigated since October 31, 2001. This area does, however,
need drainage and crop improvement. I am meeting with Edward Davis from the Columbus
County Soil and Water District Office on January 9, .2002, to discuss the best solution to the
drainage problem. Modifications will be made as soon as possible and bermuda will be resprigged
in -the area which will be disturbed.
The trash will be removed from the lagoon as soon as possible and will be done routinely
in the future. The feed spills will be cleaned and disposed of properly. The air vent will be
repaired prior to .next irrigation event.
Irrigation events will be recorded showing exact times for multiple pulls and will be signed
by owner and operator in future. Lagoon freeboards have been recorded as iequired for the past
several months. Some levels were noted. but not recorded on a weekly basis for two periods
during the past year. The farm manager contacted Brown's of Carolina, Inc. to acquire the
service person's lagoon readings. The farm manager.has stated that some readings including the
17" freeboard are not' accurate. At that time, a new service person started and was not accurately
reading the marker. It is our position that the. lagoon level has not been less than 19" in the past
year. This can be substantiated by the fact that the dates that both service person and farm
manager readings are available, the readings consistently vary from 2 to 4 inches. In addition, had

the lagoon level been less than 19", the Division of Water Quality would have been contacted as
required by the General Permit.
Cornerstone is committed to operating within all state, federal, and local regulations. If
there are any additional issues that you are concerned with, please contact me so that we can
begin addressing these.
Sincerely,
Herbert Swain

NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Grower(s):
Herbert & Robbie Swain
Farm Name:
Cornerstone Farm
County:
Columbus
Farm Type:
Far -Feed
Farm Capacity:
2000
Storage Structure:
Anaerobic Lagoon
Storage Period:
180 days
Application Method:
irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial. fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange.capaciiies, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
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6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are, not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, ft3, tons, etc.):
12160 animals X ' 4015 gal/animal/year = 48,822,400 gallons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs):
2000 animals X 6.50 Ibs/animal/year = 13,000.00 Ibs
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown,
soil type, and surface application.
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Total 73.9
Available N
*Difference
14690.63
13000,00
-1690.63
Indicates that this field is Being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer
annuals.
*A negative number reflects the total lbs of additional nitrogen needed to achieve yields on
acreage listed in chart. A positive number means additional acreage is required to utilize the
nitrogen produced by the fart.
NOTE:
This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should -produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let -small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will defenately interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall_
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before dn1ling for best results.
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The foiiowing legend explains the crop codes listed in the table above:
CropCode Croa
A
Barley
B
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed
C
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay
D
Com - Grain
E
Com - Silage
F
Cotton
G
Fescue - Grazed
H
Fescue- Hay
I
Oats
J
Rye
K
Small Grain -.Grazed
L
Small Grain - Hay
M
Grain Sorghum
N
Wheat
O
Soybean
f_bs N utilized / unit yield
1.6 lbs N I bushel
50 Ibs N / ton
50 lbs N / ton
1.25 lbs N / bushel
12 lbs N / ton
0.12 lbs N I lbs lint
50 lbs N / ton
50 lbs N 1 ton
1.3 lbs N / bushel
2.4 lbs N / bushel
100 lbs N / acre
133 lbs N / acre
2.5 lbs; N / cwt
2.4 lbs N I bushel
4.0 lbs N / bushel
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements_ Your production facility will produce
approximately _ .. 1' pounds of plant available nitrogen per animal per year in the
sludge based on the -application method listed earlier.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 10000.00
pounds of PAN to util'me. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bennudagrass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 33.33 acres of land. If you apply
the sludge to corm at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 80.00 acres of land.
Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
could vary by 25% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
applications.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
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The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract
Feld
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Type
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Application Rate
in/hr
Application Amount
* inches
6348
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6348
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*This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage'or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsiability of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
Additional Comments:
Grower TaX overseed bermuda with small grain for winter irrigation. Application rate should not
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exceed 50 Ibs Nacre. Grower may also rotate corn with wheat -so n. On Melds the wheat
yield would be 55 bu and the application rate would be 132 Ibs N/ac. The soybean yield would be
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33 bu/ac, application rate - 132 lbs N/ac. The nitrogen recommendation for any crop following
must be reduced by 20 Iblac to account for residual
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm:
Owner/Manager Agreement
Uwe understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste. nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. Uwe know that any expansion to the e>dsting design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
Uwe understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment.
to land apply the animal. waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner.
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
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CERTIFIED MAIL #i 7001 0320 0003 03 82 7860
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED .
Mr. Herbert Swain
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd
Bolton, NC 28423
Subject: Inspection Report and Plan of Action
Cornerstone Farms Inc
Facility Number: 24-19
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Swain:
Please find enclosed a copy of the inspection report for the inspection which I conducted on December 3,
2001 for the referenced facility. Please develop a Plan of Action which addresses all of the issues noted
in the inspection report. The Plan of Action should include a list of any and all modifications that have
been and will be implemented to correct the noted items and prevent their recurrence along with a
timetable for completion of -the modifications. The written Plan of Action must be submitted to this
office within ten (10) days of receipt of this notice. Be advised that the Division of Water Quality may
take further action in these matters including Notice of Deficiency, Notice of Violation, assessment of
civil penalties, injunctive relief, and permit revocation.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to call me at 910-395-3900 ext.
203-
Sincerely,
Stonewall Mathis
Environmental Engineer I
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Kraig Westerbeek, Murphy -Brown, LLC
John College, DSWC-WiRO
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75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd
Bolton, NC 28423
March 21, 2001
ATTN: Stonewall Mathis
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Ext
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
Dear Mr. Mathis,
This letter is in response to the Notice of Deficiency issued to Cornerstone Farms, Inc.
(FN: 24-19) on March 9, 2001. As was discussed with Trent Allen during the routine review of
the farm, in the manner in which the records were being kept no PAN limits were exceeded.
The PAN applied has always been calculated using the most recent waste analysis. When a new
sample is sent, that analysis would be used until the next sample was taken. Until last year no
inspectors had been requiring recalculation of PAN rates and the recalculation of PAN resulted in
the higher rates. We have been and will continue calculating PAN according to the inspector's
wishes.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
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March 9, 2001
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7000 2870 0000 1709 6205
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Herbert Swain
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd.
Bolton, NC 28423.
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Cornerstone Farms Inc.
24-19
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Swain:
This is to notify Herbert Swain, who holds Certificate of Coverage AWS240019 under
Swine Waste General Permit AWG 100000 issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1, of deficiencies of the General Permit.
On December 5, 2000, Mr. Trent Allen with the Fayetteville Regional Office of the
Division of Soil and Water Conservation conducted a compliance inspection for the referenced
facility. During the inspection, Mr. Allen noted the following:
The Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) under the Nutrient
Management Plan (NMP) for your facility allows Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
to be applied to the corn crop at a rate of up to 150 lbs/acre on Fields 1 and 2.
PAN was applied to the 2000 corn crop at the rate of 162 lbs/acre and 165 lbs/acre
on Field I and Field 2, respectively. Also, the NMP allows PAN to be applied to
the bermuda crop at a rate of up to 275 lbs/acre on Field 4. PAN was applied to
the 2000 bermuda crop at the rate of 286 lbs/acre on Field 4. These are
deficiencies of Part IL Operation and Maintenance Requirements, Section 4 of the
General Permit which requires that land application rates shall be in accordance
with the CAWMP and in no case shall land application rates exceed the PAN rate
for the receiving crop.
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension Phone: [phone]
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 Fax: [phone]

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Herbert Swain
March 9, 2001
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Please submit a Plan of Action which addresses the above noted deficiencies. The Plan
of Action should include a list of any and all modificatioris that have been and will be
implemented to prevent the recurrence of the deficiencies along with a timetable for completion
of the modifications. The written Plan of Action must be submitted to this office within ten (10)
days of receipt of this notice. _
Be advised that the Division of Water Quality may take further action in these matters
including assessment of civil penalties, injunctive relief, and permit revocation.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at
910-395-3900 ext. 203.
Sincerely,
Stonewall Mathis
Environmental Engineer
cc: Donna Register, Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation
Neal Floyd, Columbus County Health Department
Gus Simmons, Brown's of Carolina
Sonya Barber, Harvest Net
Trent Allen. DSWC-FRO
John College, DSWC-WiRO
DWQ Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
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Information contained in this database is from non agency sources and is considered unconfirmed.
Farm Emergency Call Form
Farm Number
Farm Name Cornerstone Farms Inc
Owner First Name Herbert
Owner Last Name Swain
O Reporting Q Complaint
Date-15-2000
Time 12:30
Cali Number 896
Source
Plan Due Date Date Plan Date Freeboard
Inches
(? equals blank) Received Level OK
Breached
O Yes Q NO
Freeboard Lagoonl 6
2/17/2000
Depopulated
O Yes ONO
Freeboard Lagoon2
?
Overflowed
O Yes ONO
LQ Issue
O Yes ONO
Freeboard Lagoon3
?
Perm issionToPump
O Yes Q No
Freeboard Lagoon4
?
Inundated
O Yes Q NO
Freeboard Lagoon5
?
Flooded
O Yes Q NO
Freeboard Lagoon6
?
Pumping Equipment O Yes ONO
Comments
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�.Athin..a..week..to..cherk..the..freeboard levela...............................................................................................
,> ed..by...T.ent.Allen.with...eil..Water..�.n;�ervation�..Pilpt.Ga> In.ty.............................................
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL, OFFICE
0'r-C 13 2000
December 13, 2000
Herbert Swain
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd.
Bolton, NC 28423
Subiect: Operation Review Notice of Referral for
Cornerstone Farms Inc., Facility Number 24-19
Dear Mr. Swain:
On December 5, 2000, a compliance inspection was conducted on
Cornerstone Farms Inc., Facility Number 24-19 in Columbus County. This
inspection, undertaken in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 OD, is one of two
routine site visits scheduled for all subject animal operations in 2000. The
Division of Soil and Water Conservation staff performs compliance
inspections in accordance with the Pilot Program for Animal Operations
Annual Inspections Program. Columbus County is one of the three counties
selected to participate in the 1999-2001 pilot program.
During the compliance inspection, the following items were noted:
• Field #2 written for corn at 1501bs/acre of nitrogen was over
applied on by 15.24 lbs/acre of nitrogen. This is 10% over the
nitrogen amount allowed in the waste plan and requires a
notice of referral to DWQ.
• Field #1 written for corn at 150 lbs/acre of nitrogen was over
applied on by 12. lbslacre of nitrogen. This is only 7.4% over
the amount allowed in the waste plan.
• Field #4 written for Bermuda at 275 lbs/acre of nitrogen was
over applied on by 11.74 lbs/acre of nitrogen. This is only
4.1 % over the amount allowed in the waste plan.
225 GREEN STREET, SUITE 714 / SYSTEL BLD. FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 26301-5043
PHONE. S 10-466-1 S41 FAX. [phone]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED / 10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER
DENR TOLL FREE HOTLINE. [phone]

Mr. Herbert Swain
December 13, 2000
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It was for these reasons that your operation was referred to the Division of Water Quality for
further investigation and possible enforcement. G.S. 143-215.10E requires me to notify the
Division of Water Quality and the owner/operator of these observed violations.
Please review the enclosed inspection report for site findings and corrective actions as discussed.
On behalf of the Division of Soil and Water Conservation, I appreciate your cooperation with these
compliance inspections. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 910-486-1541 if you have any
questions, concerns, or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Trent Allen
Environmental Engineer I
Cc: Rick Shiver, Division of Water Quality
Carroll Pierce, Division of Soil and Water Conservation
Donna Register, Columbus Soil and Water Conservation District
Sonya Barber, Harvest Net Inc.

0 Division of Water Quality
0 Division of Soil and Water Conservation
• 0 Other Agency
Type of Visit OO Compliance Inspection O Operation Review Q Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit © Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
Facility Number 24 19 Hate of Visit: 12-5-2t10D 'rime: 10:30 Printed on: 12/13/2000
0 Not —Operational 0 Below Threshold
® Permitted 0 Certified [3 Conditionally Certified [3 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: ...................
Farm Nante: ................................................
Owner Name: Rlil:b. xr.(................................ 5tya1in..............................
Facility Contact: 9.1mu................................................................. Title:......
Mailing Address: 7.$..G. Sy.Gait.Earxn_Rd............................................
County: Col.Um u,s......................................... !'BIRO.........
....... Phone No: Q1.Q-f5S-44.4.1...........................................................
Phone No:
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Onsite Representative: 9.[13:..i7fbt.............................................................................. Integrator: j
2847.3..............
Certified Operaton.Willl]ialp................................. smain ................................................ Operator Certification Number:1.f9.7. ............................,
Location of Farm:
2 miles northwest of Bolton, on Hwy. 211. west side.
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0 Swine ❑ Poultry ❑ Cattle ❑ Horse Latitude 34 • 19 30 Longitude 78 26 30 T,
Design Current
Swine ranneity Pnni latinn
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Finish
❑ Farrow to Wean
® Farrow to Feeder
2000
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
❑ Boars
Design Current Design Current
Poultry Capacity population Cattle Capacity Population
❑ Layer ❑ Dairy or
❑ Non -Layer ❑ Non -Dairy
❑ Other
Total Design Capacity 2,000
Total SSLW 1,044,000
Number of Lagoons ❑ Subsurface Drains Present ❑ Lagoon Area I0 Spray Field Area
Holding Ponds 1 Solid Traps JE1 No Liquid Waste Management System
DischarVes & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (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 ves, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway
Stricture I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes 0 No
❑ Yes ® No
n/a
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier . ..............................................
Freeboard (inches): 33
5100
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Facility Dumber: 24-19 Date of Inspection 12-5-200U Printed on: 12/13/2000
5. Are there an� immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, ❑ Yes ® No
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan? ❑ Yes ® No
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ® Yes ❑ No
S. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ®No
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings? ❑ Yes ®No
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ®No
11. Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding ® PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload ® Yes ❑ No
12. Crop type Coastal Bermuda (Graze) Small Grain Overseed Corn, Soybeans, Wheat
13. ,Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)?
® Yes
❑ No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
❑ No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
❑ No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
❑ No
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
® No
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
Required Records & Documents
17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available?
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
23. Did ReviewerAnspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
0: No •yiobtions:oIr deficiencies wefe'noted dufing•thi9 visit.• 'You;Will reeeive•i*o•further• ' -
correspondence.about this visit.
Comments (refer to question #): Explain any YES answers and/or any recommendations or any other comments.
Use drawings of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary):
7- Make sure to keep the lagoon wall mowed and maintained down to the toe of the slope.
❑ Yes ® No
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13- One of the back fields was originally in fescue. This field has been disked in. Make sure to put the crops planted in the waste plan.
I I- Field #1 written for corn at 150 lbs/acre of nitrogen was over applied on by 12 lbs/acre of nitrogen. 7.4% over
Field #2 written for corn at 150 lbs/acre of nitrogen was over applied on by 15.24 lbs/acre of nitrogen. Over application is greater than
10% and will be referred to DWQ.
Field #4 written for bermuda at 275 Ibslacre of nitrogen was over applied on by 11.74 lbs/acre of nitrogen. 4.1% over
Reviewer/Inspector Name Trent Allen
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: 5100

Facility Number: 24-19 Date of Inspection 12-5-2000 Printed on: 12/13/2000
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26. boes the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below ❑ Yes ❑ No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
2T Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes ® No
28. is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i_e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ❑ Yes ® No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29. Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? ❑ Yes ® No
30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) ❑ Yes ® No
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? ❑ Yes ® No
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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Division of Water Quality
April 13, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL # P 328 829 379
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farms, Inc.
75 Grassy Lane Farm Road
Bolton, NC 28423
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Cornerstone Farms, Inc.
Facility Number: 24-19
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Swain:
This is to notify Mr. Herbert Swain, who holds a non -discharge permit for an animal waste disposal
system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0200 and North Carolina G.S. 143.215.1, of a deficiency of Animal Waste
Permit AWS 240019.
On February 15, 2000, it was reported by your facility that the freeboard level in your lagoon was
not in compliance with a level of 16 inches. Therefore, this notice is being sent in accordance with the
Division of Water Quality's (DWQ) high freeboard policy.
You should have submitted a Plan of Action to obtain compliance within a stipulated time frame
depending on your lagoon level. The following procedure is to be implemented whenever the freeboard
level in any lagoon is not in compliance:
1. -Notify DWQ Wilmington Regional Office within 24 hours
2. Submit appropriate Plan of Action documents obtained from DWQ, Soil & Water district
office, or Service Company
3. Provide DWQ Regional Office with weekly updates
4. Notify DWQ Regional Office when compliance is attained.
It is highly recommended that this facility: 1) explores and initiates measures to conserve fresh
water usage and 2) make any necessary changes to the waste management system and/or waste
utilization plan to help maintain appropriate lagoon levels.
127 North Cardinal Dr., Wiimin„ton, North Carolina 28405 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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The Division of Water Quality will take no further action for this reported incident at this time.
DWQ may pursue additional actions including civil penalties, injunctive relief, or revocation of your
Animal Waste Permit AWS 240019 for future occurrences..
If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either Mr.
Stonewall Mathis or myself at [phone].
Sincerely,
Dean Hunkele
Environmental Specialist
cc: Donna Register, Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation
Jimmy Vinson, Brown's of Carolina , .
Trent Allen, DSWC Fayetteville Regional Office
DWQ Non -Discharge Operations Branch File
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FAX NO. : 1 910 655-9457 Feb. 17 2000 08:48RM P1
ATTN : -I rest Allen
Division of Sod & Water
225 Gwen Street Ss+r. 704
FnW t act NC 28314
Dear Mr. Allen.
Comcrstme Fames if� �
73 Grassy Lana Rd. —1 r
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February 16. 2WO
To comply wig the most room DMsion of water Qa ky policy, dtis leas is to inform
you ofthe freeboard level at Comeratons Farms. Ike eamstm rambil in the past three weeks
has brought the lagoon Level to 16" as raporW to you on Febnmy 15, 2000. The following plans
of aeon has been initiated to lower and maiatathe lagoon laves io tho rated 19" fteboard.
i Monitaring lagoon htvels an a da p basis.
' Moaka iag and mkinimg fresh water usage Mft the farm to pmvm additimsai
W=n ulm ofrtgwd in lagoons.
' Stoasg as Hach mgoea hgWd as poaslble is pit racharge buildings to prevent higher
lagoon levels.
t Irrijauiag as soon as possible an the wheat and maaii gram in the drier spray&W
avatUA at the farm using fraqueat ud tight apgliaatiom w reduosr potens d for rtm-i ff or
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we are co=ihed to cpera mg �m an emviroumemaiif safe maaaar and wdl do all chat is
possille to lower and m the lagoon levels at appropriats levels. If there are additional
practices which you rvc===e , please contact ins as (9I0) 655-9441,
Siarerety, ,
Herbert Swain
cc: Stoney -Sari m DWQ

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farms Inc
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd
Bolton NC 28423
Dear Herbert Swain:
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 24-19
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. IRRI, IRR2, DRY I, DRY2, DRYS, SLUR I, SLUR2,
SLDI, 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 [phone] ext. 571.
Sincere
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, .Secretary
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Herbert Swain
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd -
Bolton NC 28423
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Subject: Notice of Violation and Revocation for Nonpayment
Cornerstone Farms Inc
Permit Number: AWS240019
Columbus County '
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.10G, all animal operations who receive an animal
waste management system permit will be charged in each year of the term an annual permit fee. Annual permit fees are
billed following the issuance of the permit and then annually thereafter on the anniversary of that date..Your animal waste
management system permit was issued on 7/25/97.
Your annual permit fee for the period of 7/25/98 - 7/24/99 is $200.00. Your payment was due 9/5/98. Because
this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit,
pursuant to 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c) (4). and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, the subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
Animal Waste Management System Permit fee for your animal operation is received within that time. Operation of an
animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and is
subject to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
If you have any questions, please contact Fran McPherson at [phone] ext. 210.
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A. Preston Howard, Jr.,
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Wilmington Regional Office
Columbus County Health Department
Permit File
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Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farm
75 Grassy -Lane Farm Road
Bolton, NC 29423
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Subject: SECOND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Cornerstone Farm
Facility Number: 24-19
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Swain:
On January 13, 1998, staff from the Division of Water Quality conducted a follow-up
inspection of your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed that
the lagoon had insufficient freeboard. On May 7, 1997, the Wilmington Regional Office of the
Division of Water Quality issued a Notice of Deficiency based on a May 1, 1997, inspection which
found insufficient freeboard in your lagoon, at that time.
USDA-NRCS guidelines require a minimum of one foot and seven inches of freeboard.
This is based on the amount of storage space needed to contain a 25-year, 24 hour design storm
event without a discharge. NRCS requirements also specify that animal waste shall be applied on
actively growing crops. And that 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 on bare soil.
All waste application and nitrogen loading rates should be recorded for each field and should be
kept on site.
Insufficient freeboard is a violation of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan, and
subsequent infractions may result in a Notice of Violation and include a civil penalty. The level
of your waste lagoon must be lowered and maintained in accordance with the NRCS guidelines
and the state 2H .0200 rules governing animal waste management systems. We suggest that you
contact your service company, local NRCS or Soil and Water District office for any assistance
they may be able to provide to correct the situation.
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To remain a deemed permitted facility, you must notify this office in writing within seven
(7) days of the receipt of this notice, what actions will be taken to comply with your waste
management plan. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status,
requiring it to obtain an individual non discharge permit.
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 Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources has the
authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per violation.
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 David Holsinger,
Andy Helminger or Brian Wrenn at 910-395-3900.
Sincerely,
Brian L. Wrenn
Environmental Specialist
cc: Donna Register, County Soil and Water Conservation
Audrey Oxendine, NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation
Jimmy Vinson, Brown's of Carolina
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73 Grassy Lane Farm Road
Bolton, NC 28423
January 26, 1998
Brian Wrenn
DEHNR
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28403
Dear Mr. Wrenn,
This letter is in response to the Second Notice.of Deficiency received for Cornerstone
Farm regarding insufficient freeboard. The first Notice of Deficiency was received in May 1997
and after that notice, the lagoon level was lowered and maintained according to regulations. Due
to the frequency and amount of rainfall this winter, the lagoon level has risen above the required
level. Although conditions are not optimum for irrigation, because of the high lagoon level, we
have been irrigating at low application rates since your inspection. It is our intent to continue to
irrigate in the driest areas of the spray field as often as possible without run-off occurring. We are
very concerned with the level of the lagoon and will take every opportunity to irrigate and achieve
the required freeboard. Please contact me at (910) 655 - 8780 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Herbert Swain

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73 Grassy Lane Farm Road
Bolton, NC 28423
January 26, 1998
Brian Wrenn
DEHNR
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Ext.
Wilmington, NC 28403
Dear Mr. Wrenn,
This letter is in response to the Notice of Deficiency recieved for Grassy Lane Farms I and
It regarding insufficient freeboard. Since your inspection, weather conditions have not been
conducive to proper irrigation without ponding or run-off. Several areas, however, have been
identified for irrigation which are drier than most areas within the spray fields. It is our intent to
irrigate these areas at the end of this week which should allow for some drying from rain at the
beginning of the week. We are very concerned with the level of the lagoons and will take every
opportunity to irrigate and maintain the required freeboard.
In addition, when the lagoon levels have been lowered, the areas of erosion in the inner
dike walls of each lagoon will be repaired with a suitable clay material as discussed. Please
contact me at (910) 655 - 8780 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Herbert Swain

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment �������� �
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality JUL U 2 1998 f
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor BY:
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NIM-URAL RESOURCES
June 26, 1998
Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farms Inc
75 Grassy Lane Farm Rd
Bolton NC 28423
Subject: Reissuance of Certificate of Coverage
No.AWS240019 ,
Cornerstone Farms Inc
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and
Application System
Columbus County
Dear Herbert Swain:
The Division of Water Quality modified the Swine Waste Operation General Permit originally issued to
this facility on July 25, 1997. In accordance with the issuance of the revised General Permit, we are
forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) to Herbert Swain, 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 Cornerstone Farms Inc Farm, located in Columbus
County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 2000 Farrow to Feeder 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, and shall hereby void
COC No AWS240019 dated July 25, 1997. The COC shall hereby incorporate by reference any specific
conditions of the previous COC issued to this facility. The purpose of this COC is to allow coverage
under the revised General Permit. Please review the revised General Permit (enclosed) and pay
particular attention to Condition II.10 regarding tree removal from lagoon embankments, Condition III.1
regarding inspection frequency of the waste treatment, storage and collection system and Condition HI.6
regarding notification requirements for system failures, spills and emergencies. 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.
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Certificate of Coverage AWS240019
Cornerstone Farms Inc
Page 2
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.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the
right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and
binding.
The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water
Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this
COC or the General Permit, please contact Katharine Keaton at [phone] ext. 533.
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Columbus County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File

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Inspection
Charles Alvarez
Terri Hollings
53
— 3
4/21/97
i330
Charles Alvarez
Terri Hollingsworth
53
— 4
4/25/97
1245
David Holsinger
Andrew G. Helminger
10
— 3
4/30/97
15:15
David Holsinger
Andrew G. Helminger
10
— 4
4/30/97
14:05
David Holsinger
Andrew G. Helminger
10
— 14
4/30/97
1.6:30
David Holsinger.
Andrew G. Helminger
10
— 19
4/30/97
9:30
David Holsinger
Brian L. Wrenn
C24 _1.9
5/1/97
1-0:1fl
David Holsinger
Dave Holsinger
31
— 618
4/25/97
11:05
John Fitzgerald
John M. Fitzgerald
96 --
35
4/29/97
13:45
John Fitzgerald
John M Fitzgerald
96
— 203
4/29/97
1121
John Fitzgerald
Pat Hooper & Scott Jones
46
— 14
4/7/97
1600
Joseph C. Zimmerman
Joseph C. Zimmerman
36
— 6
4/29/97
1-6:02
Joseph C. Zimmerman
Joseph C. Zimmerman
36
— 17
4/29/97
13:29
Lyn Hardison
Lyn Hardison
72
— 5
4-8-97
1300
Lyn Hardison
Lyn Hardison
72
— 27
4-8-97
11000
Pat Hooper
Pat Hooper & Scott Jones
25
— 4
4/17/97
8:30
Pat Hooper
Pat Hooper & Scott Jones
25
— 14
4/18/97
0830
Pat Hooper
Pat Hooper & Scott Jones
25
— 20
4/18/97
10:00
Pat Hooper
Pat Hooper & Scott Jones
25 ---
31
4/17/97
09:30
Pat Hooper
Pat Hooper & Scott Jones
25
— 41
4/17/97
13:30
Pat Hooper
Pat -Hooper & Scott Jones
25
— 48
4/18/97
14:00
Sue Homewood
Trent Allen
78
— 92
4/10/97
14:10
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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
June 11, 1997
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farms Inc
Rt 1 Box 460
Bolton NC 28423
Farm Number: 24-19
Dear Herbert Swain:
LIFO V V
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�EHNR
You are hereby notified that Cornerstone Farms Inc, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1OC, must
apply for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit_ Upon receipt of this letter, your
farm has thirty (30) 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 ihirty (30) 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 listed 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 retuming 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
Permits and Engineering Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any question concerning this letter, please call John Jallah at [phone] extension
364 or Dave Holsinger with the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone]
Si rely,
t4V-1-- A. Preston Howard, 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 [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
7EtVED Non -Discharge Permit Application Form / Survey
UL 2 5 1997 (THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Liquid Animal Waste Operations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the
Division. Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections
which are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by the Division, please
complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question unanswered.- _
- Application ©ate: _ _. 3 rn
P
I. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST ap k*'En
Please indicare that you have included ffic followingrequired items by signing your initials in the space provided next ,o eacfn
item. 3 mXrn
A lic is "al� �
1. One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal r ��
Waste Operations;
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2. Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is disposed;
3. Two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does
not have a CAWMP, one must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
11. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Farm's name: Cornerstone Farms Inc
2. Print Land Owner's name: Herbert Swain
3. Land Owner's Mailing address: Rt I Box 460
City: Bolton NC Zip: 28423 _
Telephone Number: S- 21 _
4. County where farm is located: Columbus
5. Farm Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a copy
of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): 2 miles northwest of Bolton, on Hwy_ 211. west side.
6. Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): NligK _
7. Lessee's I teRraton's ame (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Brown's of Carolina
24-19
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 1 of 3

III. OPERATION INFORMATION:
1. Farm No.: -2-4-19
2. Operation Description: Swine o2gration
Farrow to Feeder
2000 - Certified Desian Capacity
Is the above information correct? 121 yes; 0 no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
Type of Swine No. of Animals Tyne of PoultrX No. of Animals Tyne of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder
0 Feeder to Finish
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow)
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow) OU CIF
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Turkey
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals_
3. Acreage cleared and available for application: 150 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMF): A-5' % i' 0
4. Number of Lagoons: 1 ; Total Capacity: �� Sy 7 ss Cubic Feet (ft3) -
Number of Storage Ponds: 0 ; Total Capacity: Cubic Feet (ft3)
5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains? YES or NO (please circle one)
6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon? YES or NO (please circle one)
IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I, _ I-WA69 41- —">tJA-r,-J (Land Owner's name listed in question H-2), attest that
this application for 09A1kZS7 1JE F/ XMS (Farm name listed in question II.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to me as incomplete. q
ionature Date
V . MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I, (Manager's name listed in question II.6), attest that this
application for (Farm name listed in question 11.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and co - ie;e to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
_� sHOT rI BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE SOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (9I9) 733-5083
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 2 of 3

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form / Survey
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Liquid Animal Waste Operations
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (2/97)
Asheville Regional WQ Supervisor
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery
Macon
Buncombe
Madison
Burke
McDowell
Caldwell
Mitchell
Cherokee
Polk
Clay
Rutherford
Graham
Swain
Haywood
Transylvania
Henderson
Yancey
Jackson
Fayetteville Regional WQ Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Washington Regional WQ Supervisor
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Beaufort Jones
Bettie
Lenoir
Camden
Martin
Chowan
Pamlico
Craven
Pasquotank
Currituck
Perquimans
Dare
Pitt
Gates
Tyrell
Greene
Washington
Hertford
Wayne
Hyde
Mooresville Regional WQ Supervisor
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Raleigh Regional WQ Supervisor
3800 Barrett Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27609
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Chatham
Nash
Durham
Northampton
Edgecombe
Orange
Franklin
Person
Granville
Vance
Halifax
Wake
Johnston
Warren
Lee
Wilson
Wilmington Regional WQ Supervisor
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3945
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson
Moore
Alexander
Lincoln
Brunswick New Hanover
Bladen
Richmond
Cabarrus
Mecklenburg
Carteret Onslow
Cumberland
Robeson
Catawba
Rowan
Columbus Pender
Harnett
Sampson
Cleveland
' Stanly
Duplin
Hoke
Scotland
Gaston
Union
Montgomery
iredell
Winston-Salem Regional WQ Supervisor
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
[phone]
Fax [phone]'
Alamance
Rockingham
Alieghany
Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
Caswell
Surry
Davidson
Watauga
Davie
Wilkes
Forsyth
Yadkin
Guilford
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/97 Page 3 of 3

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RIGHT, JUST OFF OF NC # 211 2 MILES BEFORE BOLTON.
MAILING ADDRESS:
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ROUTE 1, BOX 460
BOLTON, NC 28423
HOME TELEPHONE: [phone]
SHIPPING ADDRESS:
MR. HERBERT SWAIN
NC HWY. # 211
BOLTON, NC 28423
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Depar"ment of Envirorment,
Health and Natural RE lurces
Division of Environmental Management
Jcmes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretcry
A. Prestcn Howcrd, Jr., P.E., Director
C RTIZICAT799 ?CR r7 OR s X2-82NM 'D A_NTMAQ ?EZDL!P TS
TN. STRUCTT_ONS zOR C=:F1C.;M01,q OF APPROVED WASTE MANAGM40--iT PT! -MS FOR
Y---W OR r XP =.i�i?i � ANr-:,- L w;Ls - rLAri;yG:-2A--rT Sys'P- -S S av--rNG F SLOTS
in order to be deernec permitted by the Division of Fnvi_o=ental Management
the owner of any new or ecpanded 'animal waste management system
constr•.:cted after Manuary 1, 1994 which is designed to serve greater than or
ecrual to the anLaal population listed below is required to subr_t a signed
certification fora to DES ab�o=a the new animals are stocked on the fa-rM.
Pasture operations are exempt from the requirement to be certified.
100 head of cattle
7S horaea _
250 sw'-=a
1,000 sheep
30,000 b'�ds With a liquid waste ayste=
The certification_ must be signed by the owner of the feedlot (and manager if
different fron ^. the owner) and by any tecnical specialist designated by the Soil
anal -Water Cor_sa=-ration Cor-nission pursuant to 15A NCAC 67 .0001-.0005. A
tec -nical specialist =rust verify by an on -site inspection that all applicable
design anal constriction star_cai-ds and specifications are met as installed and
--hat all applicable opezation and mainter_ance standards and specifications cars
be met.
Although the actual nu=ber of animals at the facility may vary from ti.-ne to time,
the design_ capacity of the waste handling system should be used to determine if
a fa-= is subject to the certification requirement. For e.�*-ple, if the waste
system for a feedlot is designed to handle 300 hogs but the average population
will be 200 hogs, teen the waste management system requires a cer4if-ication.
This certification is requized by regulations governing aninal waste management
systems adopted by the Environmental Management Commission (EY-C) an Dece=.her 10,
1992 (Title 15A NCAC 2: .021 ).
On the re•rerse side of this page is the 'certification fora which =ust be
suynitted to DEu before new animals are stocked on the fa -•-a. Assistance in
c=pletirg the fo^ car. be obtained from one of the local agricult::ral agencies
such as the sail and water conservation district, the USDA -Soil Corse= ,ratian
Service, or the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. The form should be sent to:
Depart_=ent of Znv ronment, F:ealt_h and
Division of Fr,si_o=e^.tal I-a^_age.^.eat
Water Quality Sac_ion, Planning Branch
P.Q. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 2 a 629-0535
Phone: [phone]
=ate ID: ACITZ-e 0194
Natural Resources
U eze-e-
-0. �4�2. Steve W. 'Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section
Date: &6. zT_/f1r3
P.O. Sax NS,15, Rdeigh. Nar,h Ccrorina 2762 "' T64pi Erna 919-733-7015 FAX [phone]
An -qucl Cpccd ni`y A`Frmclive Ac�cn Emplcyer ecw- recydedl IC% post-cona.;mer pcper

REGISTRATION FOMI FOR ANItiAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS
Department of Environmentj )ieal�h and Natural. Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Wattt Quality Section
If the animal waste management system for your feedlot operation is
designed to serve m6te than or equal to 100 head of cattle, 75
horses] 250 swine, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are served 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 _ .�f ` ^ « c .r'._ ,Llc� L r'ff� -2:�f .__.
Mailing Address! -
ZIP z. 1 2 3
County:__ Phone No. e,,-/C4 6'tS Y2-1S~
Owner (s) Name., = Std e? In.)
Managers) Name:
Lessee Narne :
Farm Location (Be as specific as passible: road names, direction,
ilepost, etc.) : _ ��L T: �'.1/ /�� 11* 5- ".J. zI<
Latitude/Longitude if known:
Design capacity of animal waste management system (Number and type
of confined animal (s) )� ���?� f/_'r—'''cc.' bFoc'aic_r
Average animal population on the farm (Number and type of animal (s)
raised): A
ti
Year Production Began! /1 �f ASCS Tract No.: r
Type of Waste Management System Used:
'acres Available for Land Applicati n of Waste: �n
�r ,�z'"' I
Owner (s) Siyilature (s) . DATE:
DATE:

NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Grower(s):
Farm Name:
County:
Farm Type:
Farm Capacity:
Storage Structure:
Storage Period:
Application Method:
Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farms
Columbus
Far -Feed
2000
Anaerobic Lagoon
180 days
Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, ft3, tons, etc.):
2000 animals X 4,015 gallanimallyear =
8,030,000 gallons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs):
2000 animal's X 6.50 Ibslanimallyear --
13,000.00 Ibs
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
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The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown,
soil type, and surface application.
Tract
Field
Sol!
T e
Crop
Code
Yield
/Ac
lbs N
lunit
Acres
Lbs N/Ac Lbs N lbs N
Residual '_ !Ac Required
Time to
Apply
6348
1
Ly
C
5.5
50.00
I
30.0 275.0 8250.00
Mar -Oct
6348
2
Ly
C
5.5
50.00
12.0 275.0 3300.00
Mar -Oct
6375
4
GoA
D
125.0
1.25
20.0 156.3 3125.00
Mar -July
6375
5
Gt
D
110.0
1.25
12.0 137.5 ? 1650.00
k
Mar -July
Total 74.0 16325,00 1
Available N 13000,00
*Difference-3325.00
—Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer
annuals.
'A negative number reflects the total lbs of additional nitrogen needed to achieve yields on
acreage listed in chart. A positive number means additional acreage is required to utilize the
nitrogen produced by the farm.
NOTE:
This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed td a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
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April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definately interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
The following legend explains the crop codes listed in the table above:
Crop Code Crop
-
Lbs N utilized / unit „yield
A
Barley
B
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed
C
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay �—
D
Corn - Grain
E
Corn - Silage
F
Cotton
G
Fescue- Grazed
H
Fescue- Hay
Oats
J
Rye
K
Small Grain - Grazed
L
Small Grain - Hay
M
Grain Sorghum
N
Wheat
O
Soybean
1.6 lbs N / bushel
50 lbs N / ton
50 lbs N / ton
1.25 lbs N / bushel
12 lbs N / ton
0.12 lbs N / lbs lint
50 lbs N / ton
50 lbs N / ton
1.3 lbs N / bushel
2.4 lbs N I bushel
100 lbs N / acre
133 lbs N / acre
2.5lbs N/cwt
2.4 lbs N / bushel
4.0 lbs N / bushel
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
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agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1 pounds of plant available nitrogen per animal per year in the
sludge based on the application method listed earlier.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 10000.00
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 33.33 acres of land. If you apply
the sludge to com at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 80.00 acres of land.
Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
could vary by 25% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
applications.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract
Field I
Soil
Type
Crop
Application Rate
inlhr
6348
1
Ly
C
0.65
6348
2
Ly
C
0.65
6375
4
GoA
D
0.50
6375
5
Gt
D
0.40
Application Amount
* Inches
0.75
0.75 `
1.50
1.50
i
*This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
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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 the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsiability of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
Additional Comments;
Producer may overseed coastal with small grain to graze for winter irrigation. Rate not to exceed
50 Ibs N oer acre.
Producer may substitute corn with wheat -soybean rotation if desired. On both fields, the wheat
yield would be 55 bu; application rate would be 132 Ibs N/ac. The soybean yield would be
33 bulac, application rate - 132 lbs N/ac. The N recommendation for crop following soybean
must be reduced by 20 Iblac to account for residual N.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of 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 nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. I/we know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff_
This plan will be fled on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
Signature:
AA
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist:
Affiliation:
Address:
Telephone:
Signature:
Please Print
Jimmy R. Vinson
Brown's of Carolina, Inc.
P.O. Box 487
Warsaw, NC 28398
,[phone]
ate
Date
Date
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN •
PHONE NUMBERS
D WQ 91D -, 4�00
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 911
SWCD 916-64a-a349
N-RCS 916-I Ll1-57oa
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are Ieaidng,
overflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave
your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that
this does not happen_ This plan should be posted in an accessible locati n for ail employ= at the
facility- The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible.
Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A Lagoon overflow --possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of darn.
b. Pump waste to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon 'u;�nediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runofuom waste application field -actions include:
a. Immiediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
C. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Lezkage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.

D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing
leaks -possible action:
a. Dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump
back to Iagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
2. Assess the..e- tent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office;
Phone 910-31E - nOO _ After hours, emergency number: 4/9-7d3- 39yz . your phone tali
should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident from item
2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of the spill,
weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number 911.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Deparment.
d. Contact CES, phone number9/6-&q.2-5-7aa , local SWCD office phone number
910-Gya-23148 , and local MRCS office for advice/technical assistance prone number
410- toys-;Uq?
4. ' If none of the above works, call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.

5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site damage.
` &,, W, X 1 i i n:
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (MRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a- Name: -+ � n rfu i V i ns on CZ r4 S �,A n
b. Phone: Orb- 9fa-lioo �1�� 5-90-a-70-3 _
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the
damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems with
release of wastes from happening again.

i1Zar�aliiv 11I:ln:t�cl��cl�[ 1•�etllacls .
(check. which lllctllod(s) arc being implemented)
Burial three feet bencath tilt* surface of the ground within ?=I flours after
kiio%%,ivd!'c or the death. nic burial must he at Icast 300 feet from Only fluwing
stream or public bOLI V or watcr.
I Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. I DG-IG3.7 '
• ❑ CompIcte 1I1611C; alloll
❑ Ill the case or dead poulity only, placing ill a disl}o5al Jilt or a size uid'dcsisn
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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
May 1, 1997
QcrfirJed Mail, # P 057 082 820
Return Receipt tequeded
Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farm
Route 1 Box 460
Bolton, NC 28423
Dear Mr. Swain:
Subject: Cornerstone Farm
Facility Number: 24-19
Columbus County
Secretary
On May 1, 1997, Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed that the lagoon
had insufficient freeboard.
USDA-NRCS guidelines require a minimum of one foot and seven inches of freeboard. This is based
on the amount of storage space needed to contain a 25-year, 24 hour design storm event without a discharge.
NRCS requirements also specify that animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops. And that
waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential
for Ieaching. 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 on bare soil.
The level of your waste lagoon needs to be lowered and maintained in accordance with the NRCS
guidelines and the state 2H .0200 rules governing animal waste management systems.
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 29405-3845 •'telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Herbert Swain
May 1, 1997
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To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within fourteen (14) days.
Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status, requiring it to obtain an
individual non discharge permit.
Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes to discharge wastewater to the
surface waters of the State without a permit. The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per violation.
When the required connective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing at the address
below. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call David Holsinger, Andy Helminger or
Brian Wrenn at 910-395-3900.
Sincerely;
Brian L. Wrenn
Environmental Specialist
cc: Donna Register, County Soil and Water Conservation
Brian Gannon, NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation
Operations Branch
Wilmington Files
S. IWQSIBRL4NWlENFORCE12419. FDE

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Facility Number
Time of Inspection 0 :1 'Use 24 hr. time
Farm Status- Gi e _ Total Time (in hours) Spent onResze►v
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Farm Name: coours }tit Fc rn, County: LJUITII Ill
Owner Name- LVAyri SS-Airi Phone No:
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General
I. Are there any burets that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ -Yes 10 No
2. Is any discharge obsen•ed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ® No
a If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man -grade? ❑ Yes ® No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes No
c. If discbarge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? J�}
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes No
t. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes No
_ 4. Was there anv adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/bolding ponds) require ❑ Yes ® No
maintenance imnrovemc.1t'

6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria?
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator. -in responsible charge (if inspection after Ili/97)?
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (Layons and/or Holding Ponds)
9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate?
Freeboard (ft): Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2
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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 maintenancerunprovement?
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
Lagoon 3
13. Do any of the structures lack adquate markers to identify start and stop pumping levels?
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type - ' �&�rwAC :...�—. 1—t OL - -
16. Do the active crops dicier with those desia*tated in the Animal Waste Management Plan?
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?.
IS. Does the cover crop need improvement?
19. Is there a lack of available irrigation equipment?
For Certified Facilities Oniv
20. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
21. Does the facility fail to comply with the Animal Waste Management Plan in any way?
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
23. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same a?ency?
24. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review[mspection with owner or operator in charge?
❑ Yes
No 1
❑ Yes
No
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5a No
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❑ No
Lagoon 4
❑ Yes
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No
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mr. Robert Lutz
Coastal Farms, Inc.
506-A East Jefferson St.
Whiteville NC 28472
Dear Mr. Lutz:
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August 20, 1997
AUG 2 1 1997
BY:
Subject: Farm No. 24-21
Additional Information Request
Coastal Farm Inc.
Columbus County
The Permits and Engineering Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject
application. Additional information is required before we can continue our review.
1. The waste utilization plan submitted for the Coastal Farms, #2 has pages 2 (cropping scheme) and
3 (signature page) missing. The pages later sent by fax were from a combined WUP for farms 3 and 2.
Since the farms 3 and 2 are permitted separately, please submit two complete copies of the waste
utilization plan for Farm # 2.
2- Any land agreement with the third party should be signed by all the parties involved. Such a
document should then be notarized. Please submit two copies of the notarized land agreement as
part of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan required in item I (3) of the General
Permit Application Form.
3. The information on required acreage for waste utilization and the total lagoon capacity (in
cu. ft.) as requested in Sectiom III of the permit application is left blank and needs to be provided
for the permit review.
Please reference the subject farm number when providing the requested information. All
information should be signed and submitted to my attention at the address below by September 20, 1997.
Please note that failure to provide this additional information on or before the above requested date can
result in your application being returned as incomplete.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 363.
Sincerely,
J.R. Joshi
Soil Scientist
State Engineering Review Group
cc: Wilcnington Regional Office, Water Quality
Permit File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Department of Environment, ' CF- VE
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality JUL 1 8 1997
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 16, 1997
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Coastal Farms Inc
Coastal Farms Inc
506-A East Jefferson St
Whiteville NC 28472
Farm Number: 24-21
Dear Coastal Farms Inc:
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You are hereby notified that CoastalFarms Inc, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1OC, must
apply for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your
farm has thirty_(30)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 thirty (30) 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 listed 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
Permits and Engineering Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any question concerning this letter, please call Mike Lewandawski at (919).733-5083
extension 362 or Dave Holsinger with the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
:57Ur A. Preston Howard, 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 [phone] FAX [phone]
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Water Quality Jonathan B. Howes
Governor Secretary
May 12, 1997
CoastalFarms, L-LC
Coastal Farm #2��
506-A Fast Jefferson Street
Whiteville, NC 29472
Dear Coastal Farms:
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Coastal Farm #2
Facility Number: 24-21
Columbus County
On May 5, 1997, Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality
inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed at this time that
there was excessive ponding in close proximity to a drainage ditch in spray field #3 from over application.
While no discharge of waste to the ditch was- observed at this time, 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1) prohibits
the application of waste such that runoff from the application site occurs.
USDA-NRCS requirements specify that animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances or direct application. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not
exceeding the soil infiltration rate such that excessive ponding and/or runoff of wastewater does not occur
offsite or to surface waters.
As I discussed with you during the inspection, the types of soil conditions on your operation require
a higher level of management to prevent excessive ponding and/or runoff from the spray application of
waste. Best management practices should be implemented to ensure that future discharges of waste will not
occur. I would suggest utilizing all of the available acreage in your waste application rotation. In addition,
with proper management, the establishment of additional grassed waterways as per USDA-NRCS guidelines
would remove excess precipitation due to storm events. This may allow the field to dry more efficiently and
permit the application of wastewater with a decreased likelihood of runoff.
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Coastal Farm #2
May 12, 1997
Page 2.
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. Failure
to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status, requiring it to obtain an individual non
discharge permit. 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.
Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes to discharge wastewater to the
surface waters of the State without a permit. The Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil
penalty of not more than $10, 000 per day per violation
When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing at the address
below. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call David Holsinger, Andy Heiminger or
Brian Wrenn at 910-395-3900.
Sincerely,
Brian L. Wrenn
Environmental Specialist
cc: Donna Register, County Soil and Water Conservation
Sandra Weitzel, NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation
Glen Cliton, Prestage Farms
Operations Branch
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1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ($) No
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes No
c. R discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gailmin?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑Yes I No
t. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes No
4. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of the'State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes IX No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoonslholding ponds) require ® Yes ❑ No
maintenanct!'improvement'?
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6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria?
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge (if inspection after l/l/97)?
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (Lagoons and/or Holding fonds
9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate?
Freeboard (ft): Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2
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?
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
❑ Yes 19 No
❑ Yes ® No _ '
❑ Yes E.No
❑ Yes R] No
La_oon 3 LalToon 4
13. Do any of the structures lack adquate markers to identify start and stop pumping levels?
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, 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?
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 irrigation equipment?
For Certified Facilities Only -
20. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management PIan readily available?
21. Does the facility fail to comply with the Animal Waste Management Plan in any way?
22.. Does record keeping need improvement?
23. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
24. Did ReviewcrAnspector fail to discuss review/inspection with owner or operator in charge?
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May 28. 1997
Coastal Farms,
PO Box 339
Whiteville NC.
LLC
28472
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment. Health. and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive
Wilminqton NC 28405-3845
Dear Mr. Wrenn:
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In response to your May 5. 1997 inspection of Coastal Farms 1: Facility
Number 24-22, Coastal Farms 2: Facility Number 24-21. and Coastal Farms
3: Facility Number 24-9. the corrective action and projected completion
time we have planned is outlined below. Action will be based on the
comment section of the DW4-Animal Feedlot Operation Site.Inspection.
Coastal Farm 1 (24-22)
5-Extreme care should be taken when spraying, because of drainage ditches
runninq through fields. Proper buffers should be used to ensure runoff
does not occur.
When Farm 1 was established. the Natural Resource -Conservation Service (NRCS)
office laid out the sod waterway through the fields and indicated we could
pump across them. Field work is being done. The waterway is to be assessed
by the NRCS. Their findings and suggestions to reduce the possibility of
runoff will be followed. This should be completed within the next 30 days.
Also the operator will be inserviced regarding buffer requirements to
reduce the chance of runoff.
8-Any nonoperational lagoons are required to have a closeout plan or waste
management plan by December 31, 1997.
This is an old lagoon that was on the farm when purchased. We will discuss
with the NRCS the possibility of setting up a waste management plan for the
lagoon while they are at the farm to review waterways.
9-Inadequate freeboard was observed at the time of inspection.
Lagoon has since been pumped down to a manageable level. Plans include
continuing to pump it down during the summer months.
Coastal Farm 2 (24-21)
5-Low areas in spray fields should be filled and grader to reduce ponding

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from waste application.
We are currently in the process of filling low areas and installing water-
way in the spray field to eliminate ponding. This should be completed
within the next 30 days.
13-Lagoon lacked marker to indicate start -stop pumping levels.
Prestage Farms will install the marker once the lagoon level is lowered.
This is to be accomplished within the next 30 days.
14-Waste was observed ponding in spray fields from overapplication.
A rotation schedule for spray guns will be established. Operator is to
document gun location on a daily basis. This will ensure that the
waste will be applied at agronomic rates. This procedure will be
reviewed with operators immediately. A smaller nozzle gun will also be
installed.
16/21-Crops in the spray field should correspond with those designated in
the Animal Waste Management Plan.
The fields have been planted to correspond with the Animal Waste Plan.
At the time of inspection, a page that allowed waste to be applied
to a cornfield as an addition to the plan was misplaced or overlooked.
This is now in place in the plan.
Coastal Farm 3 (24-9)
5-Leaky hydrant in Field #3 should be repaired.
Trash was lodged in the hydrant. It was cleaned out and is noif function-
ing properly. All hydrants will be reinspected to be sure there are no
current problems..
9-Inadequate freeboard was observed at the time of the inspection.
Lagoon is being pumped down and should be at the proper level within
30 days. Our goal is to continue to pump during the summer to keep the
lagoon at a manageable level.
12-Low area by House C and D should be -filled and reseeded within 30 days
while contractor is working in spray fields.
13-Lagoon lacked marker to indicate start/stop pumping levels.
Prestage Farms has indicated they will install marker when the lagoon
level is lowered. This will be accomplished within 30 days.
16-Crop in, spray fields should correspond with those designated by the
Animal Waste Management Plan. See response for Question 16/21 for
Coastal Farm 2.

In summation, it is our desire to meet all the requirements set forth
by state law and run our farm based on sound environmental practices.
Any deficiencies found will be corrected and any recommendations you
can make to assist our operation will be appreciated.
I hope the corrective action outline in this response is satisfactory.
Thank you for your assitance in this review.
Sincerely,
R. Coke Gray
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, RECEIVED
Health and Natural Resource
Division of Water Quality JUL 2 5 1997
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor BY:
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 25, 1997
Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farms Inc
Rt 1 Box 460
Bolton NC 28423
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Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240019
Cornerstone Farms Inc
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage
and Application System
Columbus County
Dear Herbert Swain:
In accordance with your application received on July 8, 1997, we are forwarding this Certificate of
Coverage (COC) to Farm No. 24-19, authorizing the operation of an animal waste collection, treatment,
storage and land application system in accordance with the State's General Permit (attached). This
approval shall consist of the operation, of this system including, but not limited to, the management of
animal waste from the Cornerstone Farms Inc., located in Columbus County, with an animal capacity of
no greater than 2000 Farrow to Feeder and the application to a minimum of 74 acres of land as specified in
the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2001. 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.
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.
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the
right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and
binding.
The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality
Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact J R Joshi at [phone] ext. 363.
SincerelZ__25
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 12, 1996
Coastal Farms Inc
506-A East Jefferson St
Whiteville NC 28472
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Coastal Farms Inc
Facility ID#: 24-21
Columbus County
Dear Farm Owner:
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 desigrfates 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 Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 91gn33-0026.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. ector
Division of Water Quality
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor_
Jonathan B: Howes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
Herbert Swain
Cornerstone Farms Inc
Rt 1 Box 460
Bolton NC 28423
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Cornerstone Farms Inc
Facility ID#: 24-19
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Swain:
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 Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 919/733-0026.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosure
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Water Quality Files
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ANMHXL WASTE 1ANAGZ2!n= PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR ED F`f TS
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the address oa the reverse aide of thin form.
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Technical Specialist Certification
As a technical' specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water
Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the new or
expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named above
has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction,
operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of
Environmental Management and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service and/or the North
Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and
15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum
criteria-havj been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and
are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or
equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adequate
quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party); access
or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of
applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge
of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm.
Name of Technical Specialist ease Prim) :C� N �/ ►� S
Affiliation: �ti s L�.•.� -�*-c=
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Signature: s.1-f mate:
Owner/Manager eemeat
I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement
these procedures. I (we) know that any additional expansion to the existing
design capacity of'the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also
understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to
surface waters of the- state either through a man-made conveyance or through
runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The
approved. plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and
Water Conservation District.
Name of Land Owner (Please Print)
Signature: / Date• /
Name of Nanagar, if different from owfer (Please print):
Signature: Date:
Not -a: A change in land ownership requires notification or •a new certification
(if the approved plan is changed) to, be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer. e
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-State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of i=nvironmental Management
Jcmes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary---
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.B., Director
February 17, 1994
Herbert Swain
Rt 1, Box 450
Bolton NC 28423
Dear Mr. Swain:
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 [phone].
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Sincerely,
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Steve Tedder, Chief
, Water Quality Section
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REGISTRATION FORM FOR ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATI S 170
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Department of Environment, Health and Natural Re` urce i
Division of EnVitonmental Management
Watbt Quality Section
If the animal waste management system for your feedlot operation is
designed to serve m6ke than or equal to 100 head of cattle, 75
horses, 250 swine, 10000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are served 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: 1�Y2rL:S 72_Tjr-.cJ
Mailing Address: "� cX �G
X-I C ZIP Z. 2- 3
County: 1 o Phone No: e-1e & 5-5 Viz/ S
Owner (s) Name., 1 Ste✓-#
Manager (s) Name
Lessee Name:
Farm Location (Be as specific as possible: road names, direction,
milepost, etc.)!_
Latitude/Longitude if known:
Design capacity of animal Taste management system (Number and type
of confined animal (s)) : JLZ0o Sc �sn2�cy t=t��e2�
Average animal populat}}on on the farm (Number and type of animal(s)
raised) : VJca F;9-,e "N Ptg t a/vE&-d eQch---
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Type of Waste Management System Used:_ t"41
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Owner (s) Signature (s) DATE:
DATE:

AN221iL WASTE HANAGM4ZNT PI-XN CERTIFICATION FOR NEW OR ESPANDP.3�� ' !j
Please return the completed fora to the Division of Environmental gexj5tt n1994
the add --son on the reverse side of this fog.
Name of farm (Please print) , r,s�a(
Address, /9 �+ E ` Q141' tT`{
T Phone No.: PSIM
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Farm location: Latitude and Longitude: I.? IZZ '(required). Also,
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified.
'I`Ipe of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.) : e
Design capacity (number of animals) :_rZO Q .Srb,r.) r wen*a _
Average size of operation (12 month population avg.): ';t
Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres):
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Technical Specialist CerGificatioa
As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and water
Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the new or
expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named above
has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction,
operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of
Environmental Management and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service and/or the North
Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and
15A NCAC 6F•.0001-.0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum
criteria-hatize_been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and
are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or
equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adernsate
quantity and e-nount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party) , access '
or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of
applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge
of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25-yeas, 24-hour
storm.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print)
Affiliation: �r G
Address (Agency) : G Phone No.y/lJ"69-2 .2398
Signature: (C• Date: e- 2 9-
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Owner/Hanagar Agreement
I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement
these procedures. I (we) know that any additional expansion to the existing
design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also
understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to
surface waters of the state either through a man-made conveyance or through
runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25--year, 24-hour storm. The
approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and
Water Conservation District. jj
Name of Land o 1 se Print): CA 54-4 L- A P . _ ZN C
Signature: Se-C • LA Date-_ 6 z-21_ G'4
Name of Han& i di fereryt fr owner (Please print) - R.rbA20 i�, ILAi►15U�
Signature: --��"'� Date: CI
Nate: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification
(if the approved plan is changed) to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer.
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Operator:Herbert Swain County: Columbus Date: 10/08/93
Distance to nearest residence (other than awner): 2000.0 feet
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
0
2000
sows
sons
(farrow to finish)
(farrow to feeder)
x
x
1417
522
lbs.
lbs.
-- 0
- 1044000
lbs
lbs
0
head
(finishing only)
x
135
lbs.
0
lbs
0
sows
(farrow to wean)
x
433
lbs.
= 0
lbs
0
head
(wean to feeder)
x
30
lbs.
-- 0
lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 1044000 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 1044000 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= 1 CF/lb- SSLW
Volume = 1044000 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
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4.' TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length 550.0 feet Inside tap width 350.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 47.5 feet
Freeboard 1.0 feet ; Side slopes 3.0 : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 46.5 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation 37.0 feet ;
seasonal high water table elevation 44--9� feet 6n+w.� �/cva7�a" Q r _
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Total design volume using p�rismoidal formulaTod/c e✓' '� 0.9
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 544.0 344.0 9_50
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH
544.0 344.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
487.0 287-0
187136 (AREA, OF TOP)
139769 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
515.5 315.5 650561 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. - [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM]
187136-0 650561.0 1.39769.0
DEPTH/6
1.6

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VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL =
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1547655 CU. FT.
5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
550.0 350.0 192500.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 192500.0 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 = 1044000 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day } 180 days
Volume = 255571 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 rater are accounted for in 5A.
volume = 0.0 gallons/day *-
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
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 toot
Volume = 112291.7 cubic feet

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5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 120312.5 cubic stet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A.
255571
cubic
feet
5B.
0
cubic
feet
5C.
1.12292
cubic
feet
5D.
1203IJ
cubic
feet
TOTAL 488175 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Total required volume 1532.175 cubic feet
Total design volume avail. 1547655 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 1044000 cubic fe
At elev. 43.8 feet ; Volume is 1061572 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 1427342 cubic feet
At elev. 45.8 feet ; Volume is
Seasonal high water table elevation
1417961 cubic feet (start pumping)
90, `i Gaz .roTe ►n 7a7/ one' `6/wn*c
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7. DESIGNED Y: APPROVED BY:
DATE: %��/5��� DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN

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Please review the attached plan and specifications'carefully. Retain
this plan for your use and records. It is Strongly recommended that you,
your contractor, and Soil Conservation Service personnel are in agreement
as to how the waste lagoon is to be constructed. The Soil Conservation
Service personnel will meet with all concerned parties and walk over the
site to explain all flags and markings. It is important that everyone
understand what is expected so that Final construction meets plans and
specification and the job can be certified for payment (if cost -sharing
is involved).
The pad dimensions and grades are the best estimate. The BUILDER or
CONTRACTOR is RESPONSIBLE for final layout .and design of the pads_ The.
Soil Conservation Service personnel will assist in a limited capacity,
as its major concern is the proper design and construction of the waste
treatment laa oon.
The actual amount of material required for pads and dam may vary from the
estimates. The design will attempt to balance cuts and fills as close as
possible. If additional material is required after construction is complete
on the lagoon, the-cont-ractor and owner will negotiate on the price and
location of borrow area. /.~)
NOTE. Design Requirement: IS1,12 17S-cu_ft. =-lig 717 cu.yds.
Estimate of Excavation: 106cZUcu.ft• m-iv22M14?d, cu.yds.
Estimate of Pad S Dike. g9,3997cu.ft. = U//1 cu.yds
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