240098_HISTORICAL_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Qual

PLAN OF ACTION(Poa) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
Facility Number: 24-98
Facility Name: Vester Register Farms
Certified Operator Name
Eddie Barnhill
County:
Columbus
Operator Number:
1. Current liquid level(s) in inches as measured from the current liquid level in the lagoon to the
lowest point on the top of the dam for lagoons without spillways; and from the current liquid level
in the lagoon to the bottom of the spillway for lagoons with spillways.
Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2 Lagoon 3 Lagoon 4 Lagoon 5
Lagoon Name/ID: 1
Spillway(Y or N): N
Level(inches): 18
2. Check all applicable items
Liquid level is within the designed structural freeboard elevations of one or more structures.
Five and 30 day Plans of Action are attached. Hydraulic and agronomic balances are
within acceptable ranges.
XXX Liquid level is within the 25 year 24 hour storm elevations for one or more structures. A
30 day Plan of Action is attached. Agronomic balance is within acceptable range.
Waste is to be pumped and hauled to off site locations. Bolume and PAN content of waste
to be pumped and hauled is reflected in section III tables. Included within this plan is a list
of the proposed sites with related facility numbers, number of acres and receiving crop
information. Contact and secure approval from the DWQ prior to transfer of waste to a site
not covered in the facility's CAWMP.
Operation will be partially or fully depopulated.
*Attach a complete schedule with corresponding animal units and dates for depopulation
*if animals are to be moved to another permitted facility, provide facility number, lagoon
freeboard levels and herd population for the receiving facility
3. Earliest possible date to begin land application of waste:
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the information listed above and included within the
attached Plan of Action, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information is
accurate and correct.
Eddie Barnhill Phone:
Facility Owner/Manager (print)
Date:
Facility OwnedManager (signature)

N
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ll. TOTAL POUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD AND/OR 25 YR./24
HR. STORM STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE STRUCTURES FOR FACILITY
1. Structure ID: line m = 287.2 lb PAN
2. Structure ID:
3. Structure ID:
4. Structure ID:
5. Structure ID:
6. Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
line m =
lb PAN
line m =
lb PAN
line m =
lb PAN
line m =
lb PAN
n. lines 1 +2+3+4+5+6= 287.2 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.l
u. application window'
6151
1
Hybrid Bermuda/P
3.40
220.00
748.0
311-9130
2
Hybrid Bermuda/P
1.83
220.00
402.6
3/1-9130
3
Hybrid Bermuda/P
3.12
220.00
686.4
3/1-9130
4
Hybrid BermudalP
1.68
220.00
369.6
3/1-9130
5
Hybrid Bermuda/P
4.51
220.00
992.2
3/1-9/30
6
Hybrid Bermuda/P
3.10
220.00
682.0
3/1-9130
7
Hybrid Bermuda/P
2.27
220.00
499.4
3/1-9/30
8
Hybrid Bermuda/P
2.46
220.00
541.2
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) = 4921.4 Ib. PAN
IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
w. Total PAN to be land applied (line n from section 11) = 287.2 lb. PAN
x. Crop's remaining PAN balance (line v from section III) = 4921.4 lb. PAN
y. Overall PAN balance (w - x) _ -4634 lb. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00

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, herd 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.
Irrigation onto existing spray fields will continue as weather and field conditions permit. Mr. Barnhill self reported
on 314116 that he was at 18 inches. This POA was completed by Sam Edwards Environmental Specialist
NCDAIDSWC.
PoA (30 Day) 2/21100

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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 Namelldentifer (ID): La oon #1
2. Current liquid volume in 25 yr.124 hr. storm storage & structural freeboard
a. current liquid level according to marker 18.0 inches
b. designed 25 yr.124 hr. storm & structural freeboard 19.5 inches
c. line b - line a (inches in red zone) = 1.5 inches
d. top of dike surface area according to design
(area at below structural freeboard elevation) 109956 ft1
e, line c112 x line d x 7.48 gallons/ft3 102809 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 15824fi ft3
h. current herd # 4800 certified herd # 4800
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 1/2512016
m. ((lines e + k)/1000) x line I =
REPEAT SECTION I FOR EACH WASTE STRUCTURE ON SITE.
(Click on the next Structure tab shown below)
158246 ft3
0 ft3
66500 ft3
280183 gallons
0.75 Ibs11000 gal.
287.2 lbs. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00

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): 24-98 Barnhill Farms
2. Current liquid volume in 25 yr.124 hr. storm storage & structural freeboard
a. current liquid level according to marker 17.0 inches
b. designed 25 yr.124 hr_ storm & structural freeboard 19.5 inches
c. line b - line a (inches in red zone) = 2.5 inches
d. top of dike surface area according to design
(area at below structural freeboard elevation) 109,956 ft2
e, line c/12 x line d x 7.48 gallons/ft3 171348 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 158,246 ft3
h. current herd # 1 S00 certified herd # 4$00
actual waste produced = current herd # x line g = 59342 ft3
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 811712015
m. ((lines e + k)11000) x line I =
REPEAT SECTION I FOR EACH WASTE STRUCTURE ON SITE.
(Click on the next Structure tab shown below)
Oft3
66, 500 ft3
156883 gallons
0.82 Ibs/1000 gal.
269.1 lbs. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21100

'OUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD AND/OR 25 YRJ24
I -. v......,1 STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE STRUCTURES FOR FACILITY
1.
Structure ID: Lagoon
line m =
269.1 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 ID:
line m =
lb PAN
6.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
n.lines 1+2+3+4+5+6= 269.1lbPAN
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)
L TOTAL PAN
BALANCE FOR
FIELD (Ibs.)
u. application window
6151
1
Small Grain Overseed
3.40
50.00
170.0
1011-3131
2
Small Grain Overseed
1.83
50.00
91.5
1011-3/31
3
Small Grain Overseed
3.12
50.00
156.0
10/1-3/31
4
Small Grain Overseed
1.68
50.00
84.0
1011-3/31
5
Small Grain Overseed
4.51
50.00
225.5
1011-3/31
6
Small Grain Overseed
3.10
50.00
155.0
10/1-3131
7
Small Grain Overseed
2.27
50.00
113.5
10/1-3/31
8
Small Grain Overseed
2.46
50.00
123.0
10/1-3/31
'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) = 1118.5 lb. PAN
IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
w. Total PAN to be land applied (line n from section 11) = 269.1 lb. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00

x. Crop's remaining PAN balance (line v from section III) = 1118.5 lb. PAN
y. Overall PAN balance (w - x) _ -849 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, herd 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.
This POA was created on 10/5/2015 by Sam Edwards, Environmental Specalist DSWC. Landowner does have
more acreage to pump on if necessary.
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00

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C- " 11, Animal Waste Management System Operator Designation Form
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WPCSOCC
NCAC 15A 8F .0201
Facility/Farm Name: J:Z) ckf N 1A % I V n
Permit #: OPA Facility:
Operator In Charge (OIC)
T<Co unty: O �'
Name: - �A,
First Middle Last Jr, Sr, etc.
Cert Type umber: r )A 2 Work Phone: (94 2t } q S J51�oe
Signature: Date:
"I certify th I agree to my designation as the Operator in Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the rules
and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities set forth in 15A NCAC 08F .0203 and failing to do so can result in Disciplinary
Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Back-up Operator In Charge (Back-up OIC) (Optional)
First Middle Last
Cert Type / Number:
Signature:
Jr, Sr, etc.
Work Phone: ( 1
Date:
"I certify that I agree to my designation as Back-up Operator in Charge for the facility noted. I understand and will abide by the
rules and regulations pertaining to the responsibilities set forth in 15A NCAC 08F .0203 and failing to do so can result in
Disciplinary Actions by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission."
Owner/Permittee Name:
Phone #:
Signature:
or authorized agent)
Mail or fax to: WPCSOCC
1618 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1618
Fax:[phone]
Fax#:
(Retain a copy of this form for your records)
Date:
Revised 8/2007

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Murphy -Brown, LLC 6/2/2009 2822 Hwy 24 West
P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
01
Grower(s): I(Eddie)amhill Sp rva s
Farm Name: `>�amhill I Register Farm
County Columbus
Farm
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Wean to Feeder 0
Feeder to Finish 4000
Storage Structure: Anaerobic
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 ail 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.
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.
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Aquifer protection Section
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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 faciity. 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, fe, tons, etc.):
Capacity___Type Waste Produced -per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean 1
3212 gallyr
gavyr
Farrow to Feeder
4015 gailyr
gallyr
Farrow to Finish
10585 gallyr
gollyr
Wean to Feeder
223 gailyr
gallyr
4800
Feeder to Finish
986 gallyr
4,732,500 gallyr
Total 4,73.2,900 gaLlyr
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (lbs):
Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total
Farrow to Wean
5A lbs/yr
Ibslyr
Farrow to Feeder
6.5 lbslyr
Ibslyr
Farrow to Finish
26 Ibslyr
Ibslyr
Wean to Feeder
0.48 ibslyr
Ibslyr
4800
Feeder to Finish
2.3 Ibstyr
11,040 Ibslyr
Total 11,040 Ibslyr
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.
LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY
The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility
Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced
on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops ender irrigation may uptake and utilize
in the normal growing season.
Total Irrigated Acreage: 35.25
Total N Required 1st Year: 11280
Total N Required 2nd Year: 0
Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 11,230.00
Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 11,040.00
Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (240.00)
The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops
designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size,
soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop In the specified crop rotation schedule for this
facility.
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Tract Field Irrigated Soil Ist Crop Time to Ist Crop ist Cr<;p Lbs HIM Lbs N Tout ths Nf4-ma
Acreage Type Code Apply Yield Ibs N/Unit Residual IAC
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This plan sloes 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 ( 1,e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or siiage. 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 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.
CROP CODE LEGEND
Crop Code
Crop
Lbs N utilized / unit yield
A
Barley
1.6 lbs N I bushel
8
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed
50 lbs N 1 ton
C
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay
50 lbs N / ton
D
Com - Grain
1.25 lbs N / bushel
E
Corn - Silage
12 lbs N 1 ton
F
Cotton
0.12 lbs. N I lbs lint
G
Fescue- Grazed
50 lbs N I ton
H
Fescue - Hay
50 lbs N I ton
I
Oats
1.3 lbs N / bushel
J
Rye
2.4 lbs N / bushel
K
Small Grain - Grazed
50 lbs N / acre
L
Small Grain - Hay
50 lbs N / acre
M
Grain Sorghum
2.5 lbs N / cwt
N
Wheat
2.4 lbs N / bushel
O
Soybean
4.0 lbs N I bushel
P
Pine Trees
40 lbs N 1 acre / yr
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.
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SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal
in the lagoon sludge
Farm Specifications PAN
lanimal Farm Tota
Farrow to Wean
o.B4
Farrow to Feeder
1
Farrow to Finish
4.1
0 Wean to Feeder
0.072 0
0 Feeder to Finish
0.36 0
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 0 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year will accumulate in the lagoon
sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 0 pounds of plant
avagable nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 0 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge
to com at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 0 acres of land. Please note that these
are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values
may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application
Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific
application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal.
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.
'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 responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in 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 far assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
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Application Rate Guide
The following Is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil
Application Rate
Application Amount
Tract
Hydrant
Type
Crop
Inihr
` Inches
6151
1
Nk
C
�0.4
w 1 !'
6151
2
Nk
C
0.4
1
6151
3
Nk
C
0.4
1
6151
4
Nk
C
0A
1
6151
5
Nk
C
0.4
]
6151
6
Nk
C
0.4
1
6151
7
Nk
C
0.4
]
6151
8
Nk
C
0.4
1
6151
sub1238
Nk
C
0.4
1
6151
sub4567
Nk
C
0.4
1
6151
subg
Nk
C
0.4
1
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Additional Comments:
All land should be cut for hay.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm: Barnhill I Register Farm
Owner: Eddie Barnhill
Manager-
Owner/Manager Agreement:
l/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.
Ave 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: Eddie Barnhlll
t,
Signature: n �C���o ?
Date
Name of Manager (If different from owner).
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist: Kraig Westerbeek
Affiliation: Mur h -Brown, Ll
Address: 21122 LJv—,'Jw I.. --
Signature:
Wa
Telephone: 101.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
Z 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 himther 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 Utilization Plan
when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of
application, recieving 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 condmons, 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 10 tons
per acre per year 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 disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land application field.
b 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).
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
surface is frozen.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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. Wastelnutrient 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 swlne waste from facilities sited on or after October 1,
1995, shall not be applied closer than 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.
15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland
provided the Fields have been approved as a land application site by a 'technical
specialist". Animai 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.
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NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
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 If animal production at the facility Is to be suspended or terminated, the owner Is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19 Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be Inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20 Animal waste can be used In a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption, it should only be applied 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.
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 soil 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 a minimum of five
years.
23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGN PARAMETERS
Landowner/Operator Name: Eddie Barnhill
Address:
Telephone:
Table 1 -Field Specifications
Approximate
Maximum
Useable Size
Field of Field
Number (acres)
Soil Type Slope % Crop(s)
County: Columbus
Date: 6/3/2009
Maximum
Maximum
Application
Application
per Irrigation
Rate
Cycle
(ln/hr)
(inches)' Comments
1
3.4
Nk
<5
Bermuda
0.5
.5-1
2
1.83
Nk
<5
Bermuda
0.5
.5-1
" art dry run - see ma
3
3.12
Nk
<5
Bermuda
0.5
.5-1
4
1.66
Nk
<5
Bermuda
0.5
.5-1
5
4.51
Nk
<5
Bermuda
0.5
.5-1
6
3.1
Nk
<5
Bermuda
0.5
.5-1
7
2.27
Nk
<5
Bermuda
0.5
.5-1
8
2.46
Nk
<5
Bermuda
0.5

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TABLE 2 - Travelling Irrigation Gun Settings
Make, Model and Type of Equipment: 3" Traveller - Nelson 150 gun
'ravel Application TRAVEL LANE Wetted Nozzle Operating Operating
Speed Rate Effective Effective Diameter Diameter Pressure Pressure Arc
Field Number (fUmin) (in/hr.) Width(ft.) Length(ft) (feet) (Inches) at Gun(psi) at reel(psi) Pattern Comments -Acres oer cull

Sheet6
Narrative of Irrigation System Operation
This design has been done based on Wetted' acreage criteria For existing systems.
The producer intends to utilize the pulls shown, along with an aerway application system to cover the field
acreages shown in the WUR No hydrant has been moved as part of this wetted acreage determination.
Producer is familiar with startup, winterization, and R&M requirements of this system.

Sheets
IRRIGATION SYSTEM DESIGNER
Name:
Kraig Westerbeek
Company:
Murphy - Brown
Address:
P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458
Phone:
910-289-2111
Required Documentation
The following details of design and materials must accompany all irrigation designs:
1. A scale drawing of the proposed irrigation system which includes hydrant locations, pipeflnes, thrust block locations and buffer areas where applicable.
2. Assumptions and computations for determining total dynamic head and horsepower requirements.
3. Computations used to determine all mainline and lateral pipe sizes.
b. Sources and/or calculations used for determining application rates.
5. Computations used to determine the size of thrust blocks and Illustrations of all thrust block configurations required In the system
6. Manufacturer's specifications for the Irrigation pump, traveler and sprinkler{&).
7. Manufacturer's specifications for the Irrigation pipe and/or USDA-NRCS standard for IRRIGATION WATER CONVEYANCE.
8. The information required by this form are The minimum requirements. It is the responsibility of the designer to consider all relevant factors at a particular site and
address them as appropriate.
9. Irrigation pipes should not be Installed In lagoon or storage pond embankments without the approval of the designer.
NOTE: A buffer strip of 25' or wider must be maintained between the limits of the Irrigation system and all
perennial streams and surface waters per NC Statutes.

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TABLE 4 - Irrigation System Specifications
Traveling
Solid Set
Irri atson Gun
Irriqation
Flow Rate of Sprinkler pm)
182
Operating Pressure at Pump (psi
104.8
Design Precipitation Rate in/hr
0.38
Hose Length feet
1000
XXXXXXXX
Type of Speed Com ensation
Mechanical
xxxxx xx
Pump Type PTO, Engine, Electric)_Engine
Pump Power Requirement h)
20.2
TABLE 5 - Thrust Block Specifications
THRUST BLOCK
LOCATION
AREA s . f#
90 dearee bend
4.94
Dead End
3.5
Tee
2.45
Gate Valve
3.5
45 degree bend
2.66
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Sprinkler Specifications
Sprinkler Type: Nelson
150
Nozzle Size:
1.08 inches
Sprinkler Pressure:
60 psi
Flowrate(GPM):
182 gpm
Wetted Diameter:
270 feet
Lane Soacinas
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CALCULATIONS
*90% manufacturer's chart
Desired Spacing (%): 75 %
Design Spacing(feet): 202.5 'PVC irrigation pipe normally comes In 20' pieces.
so round to the nearest multiple of 20.
Actual Spacing (feet): 200 feet
Actual Spacing (%): 74 %
Application Rate
Application Rate =(96.3xFlowrate)t(3.1415x(.9xradius)squared)
Design App. Rate =
0.38 in/hr
300 degree arc =
0.45 In/hr
220 degree arc =
0.62 In/hr
180 degree are =
0.76 in/hr
Tra_vellgr Speed
Travel speed = 1.605 x Flowrate / Desired application amount x Lane Spacing
Desired app. (in.) = 0.5 inches
300 degree arc = 2.92 ft/min
220 degree arc 3.51 f 1min
180 degree arc = 5.84 ft/min
ain ine Velo2M
Velocity = -.408 x Flowrate / pipe diameter squared feet/sec.**
*"For buried pipelines, velocity should be below 5 feet per second
Pipe size: 6 inches
Velocity-- 2.06 ft/sec.
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MaxlMum Mainilne Friction Loss
Most distant hydrant: 1
Total distance: 2500 feet
Friction Loss Is figured using Hazen/William's Equation
Friction Loss= 0.24 feet/100 feet
Max. Mainline Loss = 6.1 feet or 2.6 psi
Total Dynamic Head
Sprinkler Pressure: 60 psi
Loss through traveller: 35 psi
Elevation head: 0 psi
Mainline loss: 2.6 psi
Suction head and lift: 2.2 psi
5% fitting loss: 5.0 psi
TOTAL(TDH) = 104.8 psi or 242.1 feet
Horsepower Required
Horsepower = Flowrate x TDH(feet) / 3960 / Pump effeciency
Pump Description: Berkeley B3J
Pump Efficiency: 55 %
Horsepower Required: 20.2 Hp
Thrust Blogkln(q
Thrust Block Area = Thrust / Soil Bearing Strength
Thrust: 4200 feet
Soil Searing Strength: 1200 feet
End Cap: 3.5 fl2
90 degree elbow: 4.9 ft2
Tee: 2.5 ft2
45 degree elbow: 2.7 112
Ripe Pressure_ Rating Check
Pressure Rating of Pipe to be Used: 200 psi
Max. Pressure on system when running: 104.8 psi
70% of Pressure Rating: 140 psi
If Max. Pressure on system is less than 70% of Pressure Rabng, OK
Net Positive Suction Head Check
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Acreage calculations
Pull No. Width
1 250
2 270
3 135
4 135
5 235
6 200
7 235
8 270
Lath
Start stoo
'Total Acres.
455
0.35
0.44
3.40
138
0.53
0.44
1.83
850
0.265
0.22
3.12
378
0.265
0.22
1.66
630
0.61
0.5
4.51
455
0.56
0.45
3.10
215
0.61
0.5
2.27
240
0.53
0.44
2.46

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Scale: 1 "=4 00'
Field 1 Total W 20.01 Ac.
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NC®ENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Governor Director
July 31, 2009
James Eddie Barnhill
Barnhill Farms
17791 Pee Dee Rd
Galivants Fry, SC 29544
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring State General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This is a follow-up to our March 3, 2009 letter requesting an application from your facility for the continued coverage under one of the
Animal Waste Operation State Non -Discharge General Permits. Current General Permits expire on September 30, 2009. Copies of the
new General Permits are available at htty://h2o.enr.state.nc.uslaps/afou/applications.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR— DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under the State Non; Discharge General Permits, you must submit an application for permit
coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a `Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring
State Non -Discharge General Permit.' The application form must be completed and returned by September 3, 2009. Please note, ,you
must include two (2) copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the State Non -Discharge General Permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
- cc (w/o enclosures): Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section A UG
AFO Unit Central Files - 240098 4 2009
Murphy -Brown, LLC
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 One
Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard. Raleigh, North Carolina 276D4 North Carolina
Phone: [phone] FAX 1: 919-715-0588; FAX 2: 919-715-6M 1 Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 a ]n�Kt� �l//�
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CAWMP AMENDMENT
Farm: Eddie Bamturdt R&IN!n ll
10/9/08
This is a one time conditional amendment to extend the pumping window on all
bermudagrass on this farm. The bermudagrass on this farm shows symptoms of low
fertility. For this reason, I am recommending this extension in order to improve fertility
going into the winter. Additional nutrient applications will help build up fertility levels
which should make the bermuda more winter hardy. The pumping window should be
extended from October 9 thru October 15, 2008. The weather forecast looks favorable
for bermuda growth during the next two weeks. Use good judgment regarding pumping
and do not pump if soils become saturated from rainfall during this extension period.
Do not apply more PAN than allowed by the CAWMP.
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Manager Dat
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'1 _ finical Specialist Date

Michael F. Easley, Governor
NNAr�9Q�
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007 TZFCEIVE -
Vester Register
Vester Register Farms ,)UN 2 6 Z007
1661 Hallsboro Rd S
Hallsboro, NC 28442
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240098
Vester Register Farms
Animal Waste Management System
Columbus County
Dear Vester Register:
In accordance with your application received on 5-Jan-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Vester Register, 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 Vester Register Farms, located in Columbus County, with an animal capacity of
no greater than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 4800 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition IH.19 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this'permit.
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center
Internet: www,newaterquality.org Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules,_ standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current MRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0111(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our 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 AWS240098

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Vester Register
Vester Register Farm
1661 Hallsboro Rd S
Hallsboro, NC 28442
Dear Vester Register:
October 19, 2007
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240098
Vester Register Farm
Animal Waste Management System
Columbus County
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on October
15, 2007. On your behalf, Greer Moore requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement
for the lagoon at the Vester Register Farm facility not to be required until 2009. Due to the
amounts of treatment volume available, the Division agrees that a'sludge survey is not needed
until 2009. The results of the 2009 sludge survey are to be submitted by March 1, 2010.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. 1f you have any questions, please call me at (919)
715-6937.
Sincerely,
711�-
Miressa D. Garoma
Soil Scientist
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Greer Moore
Central Files
No`nhCarolina
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Post Office Box 115
Kenansville, NC 28349
Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
i Permit or DWQ Identification Number Brian Re. ister---��---
on Iderttificatieon 1
m(s) Taking Measu rterus Donovan Brock
of Measurernewl 30Jul-06
woes Used for Measurement of.
a. Distance horn the lagoon fiquki surface to the top of the sludge layer: Disk
b. Distance from the boon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of the Grade Rod
r- Thm*mrs of the sludge layer if makhV a direct rreeasurement with `core sampler': NA
Surface Area (using cWtensions at i tside top of hank): 2-9 . acres
number of samAbrtg pods
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use B points
b. if more than 1.33 acres. 2_S acres x 6= 17 , with maximurn of 24.
the time of the sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Nla)dmum Liquid Level
the Present Liquid Levee! (mere at the lagoon guage pole] 5.6 Inures
amine the distance from the Maximum€ Liquid Level to the Winimum Liquid Level 25 2 Inches
distance from the present frquid surface level to the Mkdmum Liquid Level 1.63 Feet
=rd from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid sur a e level
the lagoon ttothm (average for all the measurement points): 6.09 Feet
,cord from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from tile present liquid surface level
the too of the sludge Layer (average for all the measunarrtent poertts): ti.3 Feet

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e=d ftm the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the average ttuckness of the sludge layer. i.S Feet
alcu hate the mica "m.- of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone: 4 7 Feet
Note: If the CalaAated thickness of the exisdng Liquid Treatment Zone is less than 4 feet, a
fudge mmavai and utdrtatron plan may be required by N. C_ DWQ. See your sPecific Permit or
ontact DWQ for more information.
By: Danny Westerbeek Printed Name
Signature
30-Ad-06 Date

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Appendix 2: Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Farm Permit or 13WQ Wntification Number
Lagoon tdentiflcation
Persons) Ta" Mieasumments
Date of Veasumrnents
Brian Register
1
Donovan Brock
3"uF-W
Grid Point Distance from NUW t7*anoe from liquid Thkkness of stodge
surface to top of surface Io Lagoon tayw
Number sludge b0tfom (soiD
1
5.70
7.2
1.50
2
5.50
8
2.50
3
5.70
8.3
2.60
4
6.20
7.9
1.70
5
8-00
7.7
1,70
6
6.40
8-2
1.80
7
6.50
82
1.70
8
6.50
82
1.70
9
6-30
82
1.90
I
6.00
8
2Q0
I
6.00
7.9
1.90 -
12
6.50
82
1.70
13
6.60
6.3
1.70
14
6.70
8.5
1.80
15
6.70
8.3
1.60
16
6.50
8
1.50
17
6.70
8.1
1.40
18
6.70
8.4
1.70
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
6.3
8.1
1.8

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Post Office Box 115
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Appendix 2: Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Farm Permit or MQ Identificabon Number
Lagoon Ideniffication
Persons) Taking Measuraments
Date of Measurements
Brian Register
Donavan Brock --
Average Mudge Layer thickness
Depth of lagoon from top of bank to bottom sail surface
Slope = hodzontaMr*;al side scope
Length at top inside bank
Width at top inside bank
Length at midpoint of sludge layer
Width at midpoint of sludge layer
Vokune of sludge
Volume in gallons
30- iul-M
is
10.3
3
336
432
279.6
375.6
189,032
1.417.740

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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION. FORM.. ; :
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number NIAaR9Lf County CC) �, Year 200-3
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) _ Ves j2c� ,�✓ `
Operator in Charge for this Facility Certification #
Land ication of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
YES NO_ If NO, -skip Part I and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
PartI : Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls ❑ (please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls ❑ (please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: _ Total Acres on which waste was applied
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
I DJ S
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit: _
5. Estimated amount of total We
ure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken
off site during the year tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
4SIO
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest 44- 91� Lf '.
Smallest 10
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
'S:Facility's Integrator if applicable: u r
Part II: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
CR O-T-AS-'I ,
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
e past calendar year --- ._
RECEIVED- _ -
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2.
The facilitywas operated,in such away.that there was no direct runoff of waste from
P'Yes El No
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the facilit�-'(iricludiiig,lM'e-h"'ou-s-is', ]lagoons/storage and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3.
_The-re was no-dischargebf waste to surfi66 water from
om this
s facility during the past
T�Yes '0 No
calendar year.
4.
There was no freeboard viol tion in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
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[I Yes No
the pa-si calendar year. -0, or 'i 1"el va S I_Vjo_C4_�
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There to any fields or. this, facility than. the
E-Yes 0 No
was nfM application crops at greater-
levels specified in this facility's CAVVI�T during the past, calendar year..-.,
6.
All 'lan'dapplication equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
El Yes 0 No
7.
Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the' lagoon . '
Yes '0 No P(A
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less' than the- volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
8.
A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility. is attached to this Certification..
El -Yes E1NoA#I
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the a -Yes 0 No
past calendar year.
10- Soil PH was mainiained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year? E(Yes El No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's .-El Yes PNo
permit during the past calendar year. P av�d'; ^ -e-
12. All operationV L
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's and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during RYes D 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 CAWNT were maintained during the past calendar year on all �es []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 CAWNT fbfthisfacility 'were. 0No
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 informatiori, 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."
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Permittee Name and Title (type or print)
Signature of Perniitt&
Signature of Operator in Charge
(if different from Permittee)
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
17 '� Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 4, 2004
MR VESTER REGISTER
VESTER REGISTER FARMS
1661 HALLSBORO ROAD SOUTH
HALLSBORO NC 28442
SUBJECT: Acknowledgment Receipt Letter
Farm # 24-98
File # PC 03-027
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Register:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your check # 10478 in the amount of $2,423.85,
received February 2, 2004.
This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment in the amount of S2,423.85 levied
against Register Farms, and this enforcement case has been closed. Payment of these penalties
in no way precludes further action by this Division for future violations.
If you have any questions please call Steve Lewis at [phone] ext. 539.
Ateve
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Non -Discharge Compliance & Enforcement
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cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Enforcement/Compliance Files # PC 03-027
Central Files
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Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 State Courier #52-01-01 Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Clear Run Farms Consulting Services
June 9, 2004
Mr. Chester Cobb & Mr. John College:
Please find attached an Irr-1 form for the aerway application events on the Brian
Register farm (24-98). Also, I have corrected all Irr-2's to show the correct facility #
(24-98),1 have included a signature space on all Irr-2's and will have Mr. Register sign
therm ASAP. Also, the source column on the Irr-2's has been changed to show RF-L. 1
have also attached waste analysis reports for 6/09/03 and 9/1 I/03 and hT-2's for the
aerway events. Please contact me if you have further questions or need further
information regarding the Register Farm.
Thank You,
Greer Moore
Technical Specialist
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Y Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
February 2, 2004
Mr. Vester Register
Vester Register Farms
1661 Hallsboro Road South
Hallsboro, NC 28442
SUBJECT: Final Notice
Request for Payment of Civil Penalty
Farm # 24-98
File No. PC 03-027
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Register:
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Your immediate attention to this matter is required. On October 6, 2003, the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) assessed a civil penalty against you in the amount of $2,423.85 for
excessive ponding of animal waste on your sprayfield and failure to keep records of all land
application events. DWQ has the certified mail green card, signed by Brian Register, that shows
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the civil penalty assessment was received on October 9, 2003.
In that letter, you were notified that you had three options available to you within thirty (30)
days according to North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6A. You could pay the penalty, you
could request remission of the penalty, or you could file a contested case petition with the Office
of Administrative Hearings. As of February 2, 2004, you have not done any of those three
things.
Therefore, by state law, the full amount of the penalty is immediately due and payable.
This letter serves as final notice that DWQ will refer your case to the North Carolina
Attorney General's Office unless payment is received within 10 days of your receipt of this
notice. If necessary, the Attornev General's Office will file a case alzainst you in the
Superior Court of Columbus County to collect the penalty.
NCDENR
Customer Service: Mailing Address. Telephone [phone] Location:
1-877-623-6748 1617 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 State Courier #52-01-01 Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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Vester Register
February 2, 2004
Page 2 of 2
Please send the payment within ten calendar days to:
Mr. Steve Lewis
DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you would like a receipt that your payment was received, please send it via certified mail.
If you have any questions, please contact Steve Lewis at [phone] ext. 539 or Linda
Fitzpatrick at [phone] ext. 526.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey O. Poupart, Supervisor
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
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Mr. Vester Register
Vester Register Farms
1661 Hallsboro Road South
Hallsboro, NC 28442
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
October 6, 2003
SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties
for Permit Condition Violations
Farm # 24-98
Columbus County
File No. PC 03-027
Dear Mr. Register:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Vester Register Farms in the
amount of $2,423.85 which includes S423.85 in investigative costs. Attached is a copy of the
assessment document explaining this penalty.
This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of
Water Quality. Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action,
including an additional penalty.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following three items:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources. Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Do not include
the attached waiver form if making payment.
Please send payment to the attention of -
Mr. Steve Lewis
DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Customer Service: Mailing Address: Telephone [phone]
1-877-623-6748 1617 Mail Service Center Fax [phone]
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 State Courier #52-01-01
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Location:
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2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a
detailed justification for such request:
A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness
of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the
accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a
remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request
must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and
return to this office the attached waiver form and a detailed statement which you
believe establishes whether:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of:
Mr. Steve Lewis
DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
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3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the
Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 154B of the North
Carolina General Statutes. You must file your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714

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Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to:
And to:
Mr. Dan Oakley
NCDENR
Office of General Counsel
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Mr. Steve Lewis
DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not
a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred
to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty_
Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for future violations which occur
after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Steve Lewis at [phone], ext. 539 or Ms
Linda Fitzpatrick at [phone], ext. 526.
Sincerely,
f
Jeffrey O. Poupart, Supervisor
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
JOP/scl
ATTAChLI4ENTS
cc: Rick.Shi,vcr, Wilmington Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
Gate Stenbur-, WIRO w/ attachments
File # PC 03-027 w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
Public Information Officer w/ attachments

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF COLUM 3US
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
VESTER REGISTER ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. PC 03-027
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling _ S2,423.85 for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director. of the Division of Water Quality
dated _ October 3 2003 , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of
this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty
(30) days of receipt of the civil penalty assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after thirty (30) days from the receipt of the civil penalty assessment_
This the day of .20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF COLUMBUS
File No. PC 03-027
IN THE MATTER OF )
VESTER REGISTER )
FINDINGS AND DECISION
FOR VIOLATIONS OF SWINE WASTE ) AND ASSESSMENT OF
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM } CIVIL PENALTIES
GENERAL NPDES PERMIT NCA200000 )
Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary, of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Jeffrey
O. Poupart, Supervisor of the Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Division
of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following:
I. FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. Vester Register owns and operates Vester Register- Farms, .a swine animal
operation located on SR 1928 in Columbus County.
B. Vester Register was issued Certificate of Coverage NCA224098 under Swine
Waste Management System General NPDES Permit NCA200000 (the General
Permit) on April 9, 2003, effective April 9, 2003, with an expiration date of July
1, 2007 for the operation of a swine waste collection, treatment, storage and
application system at Vester Register Farms.
C. Condition No. 114 of the General Permit states that "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. In no case shall land
application rates result in excessive ponding or any runoff during any given
application event." Excessive ponding is defined in the General Permit as "any
area of the application field where visible liquid waste is ponded on the surface of
the land application site more than four (4) hours following the application of
waste."
D. On April 16, 2003, DWQ staff conducted a flyover inspection of the Vester
Register Farm and observed ponded animal waste on an application field as well
as irrigation of animal waste occurring on another application field. On April 17,
2003, DWQ staff conducted a ground inspection of the Vester Register Farm and
`}' observed animal waste ponded on the application field as noted on April 16.

E. Condition No. 111. 6. of the General Permit states in part that "The Permittee shall
record all irrigation and Iand application event(s) including hydraulic loading
rates,. nutrient loading rates and cropping information_"
F. Vester Register was issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) on -April 16, 2003 for
failing to maintain an adequate freeboard level. After reviewing the records that
were submitted by Mr_ Register in response to the NOV, it was found that the
pumping event for April 16, 2003 that was observed and documented during the
flyover inspection was not recorded.
G. The costs to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled
$423.85.
Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following:
II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
A. Vester Register is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to
G.S. 143-212(4).
B. A permit for an animal waste management system is required by G.S. 143-215.1.
C. Vester Register violated Condition No_ H. 4. of Swine Waste Management System
General NPDES Permit NCA200000 by applying waste at rates that resulted in
excessive ponding.
D. Vester Register violated Condition III. 6. of Swine Waste Management System
General NPDES Permit NCA200000 by failing to maintain records of all land
application events-
E. Vester Register may be assessed civil penalties pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2)
which provides that a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit
required by G_S. 143-215.1.
F. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against Vester
Register pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G_S_ 143B-282.I(b)(8).
G. The Supervisor of the Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit,
Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter.

Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following:
III. DECISION:
Vester Register is hereby assessed a civil penalty of:
$ cu- C for violation of Condition No. II. 4. of the General Permit
by applying animal waste at rates that resulted in excessive
ponding
$ L, GU C for violation of Condition No. III. 6. of the General Permit
by failing to maintain records of all land application events
$ 423.85 Enforcement costs
$ 2LIZ3. cFS-.-- TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered
the factors Iisted in G.S. 14313-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
3 �icri3 '`
(Date) rey O. Poupart, Supervisor
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality

Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
October 6, 2003
Mr. Vester Register
Vester Register Farms
1661 Hallsboro Road South
Hallsboro, NC 28442
SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties
for Permit Condition Violations
Farm # 24-98
Columbus County
File No. PC 03-027
Dear Mr. Register:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Vester Register Farms in the
amount of $2,423-85 which includes $423.85 in investigative costs. Attached is a copy of the
assessment document explaining this penalty.
This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation provided by the Secretary
of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of
Water Quality. Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action,
including an additional penalty.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following three items:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made to the order of the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources. Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Do not include
the attached waiver form if snaking payment.
Please send payment to the attention of:
Mr. Steve Lewis
DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
NCOENIR
Customer Service: Mailing Address: Telephone [phone] Location:
1-877.623-6748 1617 Mail Service Center Fax [phone] N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 State Courier #52-01-01 Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
An Equal Opportunity/Afmmative Action Employer
50% recycled / 10% post -consumer paper
httpJ/h2o. enr. state.nc. us

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2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a
detailed justification for such request:
A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the reasonableness
of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for contesting the
accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter. Because a
remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request
must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative hearing and a
stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You must execute and
return to this office the attached waiver form and a detailed statement which you
believe establishes whether:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from
the violation;
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of:
Mr. Steve Lewis
DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
X '
3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request an
administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to the
Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the North
Carolina General Statutes. You must file your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-6714

Mail or hand -deliver a copy of the petition to:
And to:
Mr. Dan Oakley
NCDENR
Office of General Counsel
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Mr. Steve Lewis
DWQ
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date stamp (not
a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being referred
to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the penalty.
Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for future violations which occur
after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Steve Lewis at [phone], ext. 539 or Ms
Linda Fitzpatrick at [phone], ext. 526.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey O_ Poupart, Supervisor
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
JOP/sci
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Rick Shiver, Wilmington Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
(Glile_STenbur WIRO w/ attachments
File # PC 03-027 w/ attachments
Central Files w/ attachments
Public Information Officer w/ attachments

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
COUNTY OF COLUNMUS
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADNIMSTRATIVE HEARING AND
VESTER REGISTER ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. PC 03-027
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S2 423.85 for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality
dated October 3 2003 , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of
this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty
(30) days of receipt of the civil penalty assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission
request will be allowed after thirty (30) days from the receipt of the civil penalty assessment.
This the
0
day of 20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

,
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF COLUVIBUS
File No. PC 03-027
IN THE MATTER OF }
VESTER REGISTER )
} FINDINGS AND DECISION
FOR VIOLATIONS OF SWINE WASTE ) AND ASSESSMENT OF
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ) CIVIL PENALTIES
GENERAL NPDES PERMIT NCA200000 )
Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Jeffrey
O. Poupart, Supervisor of the Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit of the Division
of Water Quality (DWQ), make the following:
1. FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. Vester Register owns and operates Vester Rej ster' Farms, , a swine animal
operation located on SR 1928 in Columbus County.
B. Vester Register was issued Certificate of Coverage NCA224098 under Swine
Waste Management System General NPDES Permit NCA200000 (the General
Permit) on April 9, 2003, effective April 9, 2003, with an expiration date of July
1, 2007 for the operation of a swine waste collection, treatment, storage and
application system at Vester Register Farms.
C. Condition No_ II. 4 of the General Permit states that "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. In no case shall land
application rates result in excessive ponding or any runoff during any given
application event." Excessive ponding is defined in the General Permit as "any
area of the application field where visible liquid waste is ponded on the surface of
the land application site more than four (4) hours following the application of
waste."
D. On April 16, 2003, DWQ staff conducted a flyover inspection of the Vester
Register Farm and observed ponded animal waste on an application field as well
as irrigation of animal waste occurring on another application field. On April 17,
2003, DWQ staff conducted a ground inspection of the Vester Register Farm and
`h
obsen-ed animal waste ponded on the application field as noted on April 16.

E. Condition No. III. 6. of the General Permit states in part that "The Permittee shall
record all irrigation and land application event(s) including hydraulic loading
rates, nutrient loading rates and cropping information."
F. Vester Register was issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) on-ATTH 16, 2003 for
failing to maintain an adequate freeboard level. After reviewing the records that
were submitted by Mr. Register in response to the NOV, it was found that the
pumping event for April 16, 2003 that was observed and documented during the
flyover inspection was not recorded-
G. The costs to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled
$423.85.
Based upon the above. Findings of Fact, I make the following:
II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
A. Vester Register is a "person" within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to
G.S. 143-212(4).
B. A permit for an animal waste management system is required by G.S. 143-215.1.
C. Vester Register violated Condition No. II. 4. of Swine Waste Management System
General NPDES Permit NCA200000 by applying waste at rates that resulted in
excessive ponding.
D. Vester Register violated Condition III. 6. of Swine Waste Management System
General NPDES Permit NCA200000 by failing to maintain records of all land
application events.
E. Vester Register may be assessed civil penalties pursuant to G_S. 143-215.6A(a)(2)
which provides that a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person who violates or fails
to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit
required by G.S. 143-215.1.
F. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against Vester
Register pursuant to G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G.S. 143B-282.1(b)(8).
G. The Supervisor of the Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit,
Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the
Division of Water Quality, has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter.

Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following:
III. DECISION:
Vester Register is hereby assessed a civil penalty of:
$ L 6r C for violation of Condition No. II. 4. of the General Permit
by applying animal waste at rates that resulted in excessive
ponding
$ �,. GIiC for violation of Condition No. III. 6. of the General Permit
by failing to maintain records of all land application events
$ 423.85 Enforcement costs
$_ _� y23 • S� TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
As required by G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I considered
the factors listed in G.S. 14313-282.1(b), which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public
health, or to private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs
over which the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
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(Date) rey O. Poupart, Supervisor
Non-Dischazge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Division of Water Quality

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August 28, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL # 7002 1000 0005 2390 9068
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Vester Register
1661 Hallsboro Rd South
Hallsboro, NC 28442
Subject: Inadequate Freeboard
No Further Action
Vester Register Farms
Facility # 24-98
Columbus County
Dear Vester Register:
-- Thank you for your recent submittal of the information requested in our letter dated April 15,
2003. The Wilmington Regional Office has determined that no further enforcement actions will
be taken by the Division for the inadequate freeboard.
However, upon review and consideration of the information submitted, the Wilmington Regional
Office has determined that an NOV is appropriate due to unsatisfactory operation and
maintenance of the waste treatment system.
In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range.
These methods include, but are not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional
application sites, updating your cropping systems, adding additional and/or more flexible
application equipment, and maintaining the Iagoon levels at the lowest allowable and appropriate
levels throughout the year. Our staff looks forward to continuing to work with you and your
Technical Specialist to evaluate and implement any needed changes to your system.
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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,
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
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
DWQ Central Files
Wilmington Files 24-98

Vester Register Farm, Facility,24-98
Inspection was done on 4/17/03 after a flyover on 4/16/03 observed animal waste
ponding and possible discharge. An enforcement case was sent up for animal waste
ponding among other things. Assessment of civil penalties for a discharge to waters of
the State was not sought due to the sample results proving inconclusive about such an
event. The pictures and captions that follow were prepared based upon visual
observations during the inspection.

Vester Register Farm, Facility, 24-98
Inspection was done on 4/17/03 after a flyover on 4/16/03 observed animal waste
ponding and possible discharge. An enforcement case was sent up for animal waste
ponding among other things. Assessment of civil penalties for a discharge to waters of
the State was not sought due to the sample results proving inconclusive about such an
event. The pictures and captions that follow were prepared based upon visual
observations during the inspection.

PHOTO 5 t'hoto shows area on back field were waste accumulated and ned off of the field.
PHOTO 6 area by back field showing waste drainage area into woods.

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PHOTO 7 Ponded waste in drainage area in the woods that beer$er the back application field.

PHOTO 10 This photo shows the wetland area in the woods behind the back application field.
PHOTO 11 Photo shows second area on back application field were waste accumulated and then
drained off into the woods and wetland area.

PHOTO 12 Photo shows area were waste drained off of the back field from the second ponding area.
PHOTO 13 Photo shows waste from the second ponding area mixing with wetland waters/waters of the
State.

PHOTO 14 Close up photo of ponded waste from second ponding/discharge area. (Sample Point #3)

PHOTO 15 Photo shows third area were waste drained off of the back field.

PHOTO 16 Photo shows ponded waste in the third discharge area.
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PHOTO 17 Photo shows accumulated waste mixed wetland waters/waters of the State in the third
discharge area. (Sample Point ##4)

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Mr. Vester Register
Vester Register Farms
1661 Hallsboro Rd South
Hallsboro, NC 28442
Dear Mr. Register:
Alan W. Klimek P.E., Director
Division d Water Quality
Coleen H_ Sullins, De uty Director
Division of Water Quality
June 16, 2003
Subject: Notice of Violation and
Recommendation for Enforcement
Vester Register Farms
Facility Number: 24-98
Hallsboro, NC
Columbus County
This Notice of Violation is issued on this date to Mr. Vester Register, owner/operator of the Vester
Register Farm covered under Certificate of Coverage AWS 240098. This Certificate of Coverage was
issued by the State of North Carolina under Swine Waste General Permit AWG100000.
On April 16, 2003 during a regional fly over inspection, several area's on the front and back fields
of this farm showed evidence of ponded waste and possible discharge into waters of the State. These
observations were photographed. On April 17, 2003, a follow up ground inspection was performed by staff
from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality. During this inspection, several
violations were verified and documented.
Violations found are listed as follows:
1. A significant amount of ponded waste was documented in the application areas were it had
collected along the back fields edge and along a low area in the front field. The ponded waste was
caused by over applying waste on rain saturated fields.
The pond ing of wastewater is a violation of Condition 11.4 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. Ponded waste in the application areas then drained off of the fields into Little Swamp, an unnamed
tributary to and into Juniper Creek. The waste which discharged into waters of the State from these
areas was estimated to be at least 250 gallons in volume.
N.C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C. 28405 (910) 395-39M Fax [phone] Customer Service
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June 16, 2003
Page 2 of 3
This is a 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.
This is also in violation of Part I. Performance Standards, Section 1 of the General Permit that
states, 'The animal waste collection, treatment, storage and application system permitted underthis
permit shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non4scharge system to prevent the
discharge of pollutants into surface waters, wetlands, or ditches."
This is also in violation of Part IL Operation and Maintenance Requirements that states, "Land
application rates shalt 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.*
3. At the time of inspection, the lagoon waste level was at 13". On April 16, 2003 a notice of violation
had been issued to this facility for the failure to maintain an adequate freeboard level. The Violation
Notice also requested that information be submitted to this office concerning past pumping events,
freeboard levels, etc. In the records submitted to this office, it is documented that the first date listed
for being in violation of the freeboard standards was March 1, 2003 and that the State was not
notified until March 24, 2003. This is a violation of the 24 hr. State notification time limit
requirement.
The Division was also not notified regarding the known ponding or discharge events.
This is in violation of Part 111. Monitoring & Reporting Requirements Section 6f of the General Permit,
which requires the Regional Office to be notified as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours.
4. The pumping records submitted to this office also do not list a pumping event for April 16, 2003.
As stated above, during the fly over inspection, waste was observed and documented being applied
on this date to one of the back fields.
This is in violation of Part Ill. 5. Monitoring and Reporting Requirements of the General Permit that
states, "Records, including land application event(s) and removal of solids to an off -site locations)
records, shall be maintained by the Permittee in chronological and legible form for a minimum of
three years_ These records shall be maintained on forms provided or approved by the DWQ and
shall be readily available for inspection."
Response requirements are listed as foilows:
A written response must be submitted to the Wilmington Regional Office, Division of Water Quality
that includes:
a. An explanation of the violations.
b. A description of the actions taken to bring the violations back into compliance and to prevent
their recurrence.

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2. The written response must be received by this office within 15 working days of the receipt of this
notice.
You may wish to contact your Service Company, County Soil 5 Water district office, county
extension office, a qualified technical specialist, and/or a professional engineer flor 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 $25,000 per violation In accordance with North Carolina
General Statute 143-215,6A(s)'(2), You may also be assessed for reasonable costs of the
Investigation In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143215.3(a)(8). Your
response will be forwarded to the Director along with the enforcement package for his
consideration. Be advised that the Division of Water Qualilty may pursue additional actions
In this matter Including Injunctive relief and permit revocation.
If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Gale
Stenberg of our Wilmington Regional Office at [phone] or Mr. Steve Lewis of our Central
Office at [phone] ext. 539.
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Billy Houston, Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation
Kraig Westerbeek, Murphy -Brown
Neal Floyd, Columbus County Health Department
Patrick Fussell, DSWC-WiRO
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Caller's Name
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Control Number
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Inundated 10 Yes 0 No
Overtopped 10 Yes 0 No
Animal Population
Water on O Yes 0 No
Outside Wall
Confined Is Yes O Na
Dike Conditions 10 Yes O No
Delop O Yes 0 No
Feed Available 10 Yes Q No
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Wilmington, NC 28405 Purchase Order #:
Attn: Gale Stenberg
Report Number: 3-2144
Date Sampled:
Sampled By:
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04/17/03
Gale Stenberg
Report To: Gale Stenberg
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chemicals. Laboratories are required to add these chemicals for certain analyses in order to comply
with EPA preservation requirements. Use extreme care when opening and handling the bottles. If
any chemical should get on your skin or clothes flush liberally with water and seek medical attention.
DECHLORINATION INSTRUCTIONS
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violent reaction will occur.
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2. After mixing to dissolve the thiosulfate, pour half of the sample into a bottle containing acid as a
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requirements, the laboratory must notify the sample collector or client and secure another sample if possible. If another
sample cannot be semred, the original sample may be analyzed, but the results reported must be qualified with the nature
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Tester Register Farms
July 7, 2003
Dear Mr. Shiver,
I am responding to the NoV and Recommendation for Enforcement letter I
recently received. An explanation as to why my lagoon level was not reported to the
DWQ prior to March 24, 2003 is because I had left my farm manager responsible for
weekly lagoon readings while out with my wife during the birth and homecoming of our
first child. I returned to the farm the weekend of March 22 d and in reviewing my farm
manager's daily and weekly notes realized that the farm had been in freeboard violation
over the past couple of weeks. Once realizing this I contacted my technical specialist and
it was then reported to DWQ.
As to the April 16, 2003 irrigation events they have been documented and
calculated on the attached Irr-2 forms.
The mixture of ponded waste and rainwater observed in the back spray field of the
farm was a result of saturation of the soil. To prevent the recurrence of ponding and any
possible run off, all irrigation was shut down at approximately 10:30 a.m. on April 16,
2003 and fields received no further irrigation until land conditions permitted. On April
17th at approximately 5:30 p.m. a 1000 gallon nurse tank, with 5 horse, reverse suction,
and pacer pump was used to pump approximately 2500-3000 gallons of water out of
Little Swamp, an unnamed tributary to Juniper Creek.
Sincerely,
Brian Register
Vester Farms (24-98)

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Tract #
Wetted Acres=(A)
Farm Owner
Owner's Address
Owner's Phone #
Crop Type 11314
Lagoon Liquid Irrigation Field Records
One Form for Each Field per Crop Cycle
6151 Field # 1
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Facility# 10-37
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OIC #
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Date
Start Time
End Time
Total Min.
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Flow Rate
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Waste Analysis
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Lagoon Liquid Irrigation Field Records
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61511
Field # 2
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Facility# 10-37
OIC
OIC #
PAN 1 200
Date
Start Time
End Time
Total Min.
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Flow Rate
Total Volume
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Alan W. lqunek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
April 9, 2003
Vester Register
Vester Register Farms
1661 Hallsboro Rd South
Hallsboro NC 28442
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA224098
Vester Register Farms
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Columbus County
Dear Vester Register.
On March 14, 2003, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued an NPDES General
Permit for swine -facilities. The General Permit was issued to enable swine facilities in North Carolina to
obtain coverage under a single permit that addresses both State and Federal requirements.
In accordance with your application received on March 3, 2003, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Vester Register, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with NPDES General
Permit NCA200000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and terminates your COC Number
AWS240098 to operate under State Non -Discharge Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not lbnited to, the management
of animal waste from the Venter Register Fames, located in ColumbusCounty, with an animal capacity of
no greater than an annual average of 4800 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as specified
in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or
Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary,
they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a
rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 1, 2007. Pursuant to this COC, you are
authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed General Permit. Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current State general permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record keeping
and manitorm conditions in this permit. The Devices to Automatically Stow Irrigation Events Form
must be returned to the Division of Water Quality no later than 120 days following receipt of the
Certificate of QgverM. The Animal Facift Annual Certification Form must be co feted and returned
to the Division of Water Quality by no later than March 1st of eachyear.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.5A through 143-215.5C, the Clean Water Act and 40 C -R 122.41 including civil penalties, criminal
penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual NPDES Permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding_
This facility is located in a county covered by our 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 N.CA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Columbus County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File NCA224098 -
Permit File AWS240098
NDPU Files

April 16, 2003
CERTIFIED MAEL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Vester Register
1661 Hallsboro Rd South
Hallsboro NC 28442
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Request for Information
Inadequate Freeboard
Vester Register Farms
#24-98
Columbus County
Dear Sir or Madam:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Wan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of WaterOuaiity
On March 24, 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 November 10, 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
Customer serwCe: Adafling Address: Telephone [phone]M
1-877-623-6748 1617 Mail Service Center Fax (919) 733-OM
Raleigh, North Carolina 77699-1617 State Courier #52-01-01
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Inadequate Freeboard
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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 level(s) 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,
��
an W. Klimek, P. .
Director
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Central Files

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
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECE REQUESTED
Vester Register
166I Hallsboro Rd South
Hallsboro NC 28442
Dear Vester Register:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Notice of Violation and Revocation for Nonpayment
Vester Register Farms
Permit Number: AWS240098
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 11/I0/97.
Your annual permit fee for the period of 11/10/99 - 11/9/2000 is $150.00. Your payment was due 1/7/2000.
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
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions, please contact Fran McPherson at [phone] ext_ 210.
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Non -Discharge Branch Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Wilmington Regional Office
Columbus County Health Department
Permit File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
_Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT RE VESTED
VEsTER REGISTER
1661 HAL sgoRo RD SOUTH
HAt.tsBORO NC 28442
Dear Vester Register.
1�•
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATUFiAL•RE5OURGE5
March 20, 2000
Subject: Notice of Violation and Revocation for Nonpayment
Vester Register Farms
Permit Number: AWS240098
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 11110/97.
Your annual permit fee for the period of 11/10/99 - 11/9/2000 is $150.00. Your payment was due in/2000.
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
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions, please contact Fran McPherson at [phone] ext. 210.
Sincerely
1
Z!tz�
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Non -Discharge Branch Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Wilmington Regional Office
Columbus County Health Department
Permit File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-107 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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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
Vester Register
Vester Register Farms
1661 Hallsboro Rd South
Hallsboro NC 28442
Dear Vester Register.
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT ANo NAruRAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 24-98
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 sludgestresiduals, 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, MR2, DRY I. DRY2, DRYS, SLUR I, SLUR2,
SUM, 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.
Sincerel
c
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919.733-SM Fax [phone]
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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
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Vester Register
Vester Register Farms
1661 Hallsboro Rd South
Hallsboro NC 28442
Dear Vester Register:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL FREsouRces
December 8,1999
Subject: Conditional Approval
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 24-98
Columbus County
Our records indicate that your facility was conditionally certified in order to fulfill the requirements of
completion of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan Certification. This letter is to inform you of your
unresolved conditional approval status. Any facility receiving a conditional approval must notify Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) in writing within 15 days after the date that the work needed to resolve the conditional certification
has been completed. Any failure to notify DWQ as required, subjects the owner to an enforcement action. 'As of
December 7, 1999, we have no record of any information from you, advising us of the status of your conditional
approval. Therefore, please fill out the attached form and have your technical specialist and landowner sign the form
in the appropriate areas.
The completed form must be submitted to this office on or before 45 days of receipt of this letter. Please be
advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to
provide DWQ with proper notification of your conditional certification status or possible failure to comply with the
requirement to develop and implement a certified animal waste management plan by December 31, 1997.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone]
extension 571.
Sincerely,
A,7, X ay.-�
Sonya L. Avant
Environmental Engineer
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
1617 Mail service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural esources
Division of Water Quality Nir t-1 Vie
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form 1 SuY �nN
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIrGli1FA�)
;�.� Narrp• 1997
General Permit - Liquid Animal Waste fte*jpns
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file w� h the
Division. Please review the information for completeness and make any cor4etions
which are appropriate. If a question his not been completed by the Division, please
complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question RECEIVED
Application Date: Z NOd 18 IM7
I. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST BY.-
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
A2Wicants Initials
1. One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations; _ML
2. Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is disposed;
3. Two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)_ If the facility does
not have a CAWMP, one must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Farm's name: _V_ester Register Farms
2. Print Land Owner's name: Ve= &egister
3. Land Owners Mailing address:1661 Hallsboro Rd South
City: HalIsboro NC Zip: 28442
Telephone Number: _91�3637
4. County where farm is located:
1 ._ , . - _ _
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): w s'miles
of intemection with 0
6. Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
7. Lessee's / Ii grator's n e {if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Brown's of Carolina. Inc.
24-98
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97
Page 1 of 3
W.

III. OPERATION INFORMATION:
1. Farm No.: 24-2a
2. Operation Description: Swine ooeiation
• Feeder to Finish
4800 - Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? �es; 0 no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
w'n No. of AnimalsT_yM of PoulM No. of Animals Tyke of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: o. of Animals:
3. Acreage cleared and available for application: ; Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP)'34' 36
4. Number of Lagoons: j ; Total Capacity: 947489 Cubic Feet (ft3)
Number of Storage Ponds: —JCL- ; Total Capacity:
5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains?
6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon?
IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
Cubic Feet (ft3)
YES or ii
(please circle one)
YES or (please circle one)
•1, (Land Owners name listed in question II.2), attest that
this application for -6&T _ 40 '0 'ls (Farm name listed in question 11.1)
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. .7
Signature Date
V . MANAGER'S ERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
1, (Manager's name listed in question II.6), attest that this
application for tr `- - "(Farm name listed in question 1I.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned as incomplete.
Signature Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
• TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 2126/97 Page 2 of 3

Name of
Owner(s)
Anit,.dl Waste Management Plan Cer.Aleation
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signatures
P'
29 09; Wl"
y No: 2_- 9 g
No:_ io - &44-:g63 %
Mailing Address: RAI A&U&12p, Q AA Lt.S AnP, o, l C- -49447-
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Farm Location: Fourteen Digit Hydrologic Unit:_
Latitude and Longitude: ° (n_' Oor' / jt -:� -U ` County:
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road
names, directions, milepost, etc.): .SEC I -PAP 4TTA9tf9D
O erat' Description:
Type of Swine No. of Animals
❑ Wean to Feeder
,Feeder to Finish 4000
❑ Farrow to Wean
O Farrow to Feeder
D Farrow to Finish
Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle
❑ Layer 0 Dairy
D Pullets ❑ Beef
No. of Animals
Other Type of Livestock: Number of Animals:
Acreage Available for Application: .37 0 Required Acreage:_ 510
Number o agoons / Storage Ponds: _ l Total Capacity: 9q 7.5VY Cubic Feet (ft3)
Are subsurface drains present on the farm: YES or NO (please circle one)
Owner / Manager Agreement
I (we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. 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 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) understand that there must be no discharge of animal
waste from the storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or
from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm and there must not be run-off from the application of animal
waste. I (we) understand that run-off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical
standards developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the
office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. i (we) know that any modification must be approved by a technical
specialist and submitted to the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. A change in land ownership
requires written notification to DEN or a net% certification (if the approved plan is changed) within 60 days of a title transfer.
Name of Land. Qwner :
Date: 1-1 `116
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Name of Manager(if differen from owner):
Signature: Date-
AWC -- April 24,1996 1

T- ^hnical Specialist Certifi r Vion
I. As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission
pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the animal waste management system for the farm
named above has an animal waste management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications
of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) as specified in 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and the
USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 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 are included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical
specialist who may sign each certification (SD, SI, WUP, RC, I), the technical specialist should only
certify parts for which they are technically competent.
II. Certification of Design
A) Collection. Storage. Treatment Sygggm
Check the appropriate box
❑ Existing facilily without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; storage capability consistent with
waste utilization requirements. ;
New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems,
lagoons and ponds, have been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and
specifications. i
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):^
Affiliation: 'Ai Z /1JA Ve.
Addresncy): R ' .
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No.:_Y
7~ 1
B) • e (WUP)
The provides for minimum separations (buffers); adequate amount of land for waste
utilization; chosen crop is suitable for waste management; ydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
.J Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): 1 A,z M V. �f ( soo _
Affiliation: '' S OF CP&_tLI/JX INC,
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Address( ncy): C 2�.3
NPhone No.:
Signature: Date:_
C) is
Check the-efini-obrtate box
Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.
❑ Facility withgxter:or low (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been
designed in accordance with technical standards deveiopfd by NRCS.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): ► AUI f V t I -0

D) Application and Handling Equipment
Check the appropriau box
J
Existing facilfty with existing waste aRRlicad 21 (WUP or I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or
evaluated in accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as
necessary to accommodate the waste management plan: (existing application equipment can
cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or
nutrient loading rates, a schedule for tinting of applications has been established; required
buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the
plan).
C, New or expanded facility: or existing facilily without existing waste application equipment (I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as
necessary to accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can
cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or
nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of applications has been established; required
buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the
plan).
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print);
Affiliation:
Address(AgeTic,y): Phone No.:
Signature: _ Date:
III. Certification of Installation
A) Collection. Storage. Treatment Installation
w retrofitted facili (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds,
have been installed in accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum
standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofits, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation: •'ti s_JY 0e=QLIAIkA C
Address(Agencv):i 1Bak X I 1 A C- AMAJ C
J1, so
,391 Phone No. • q 10 — V
AWC -- April 24,1996 3

B) Land Agplicatoon Site . SUP)
Check the appropriate box
3 The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plan is;= for planting; the
cropping system as specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the
owner has committed to establish the vegetation as specified in the plan by �--30-qb
(month/day/year); the proposed cover crop is appropriate for compliance with the waste
utilization plan.
O Also check this box if appropriate if the cropping system as specified in the plan can not be established on newly cleared
land within 30 days of this certification, the owner has committed to establish an interim
crop for erosion control; —� , j
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): �J l IVIto,V V f
ti
No.: l0 - , - 2-9
7_/-9/
This followidg signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III. B
above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste
utilization plan, and if appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to
DEM a verification of completion from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date
specified in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a
violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
E -C J
Date: -7/ " 96
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
C) Llfi from Exterior Lpts (RC)
Facility with exterior lots
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been
installed as specified in the plan.
Forfacilities without exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation•
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:��
AWC -- April 24,1996 4

D) Anolication_and Handling EQuinment Installation (WUP or I)
Check the appropriate block
❑ Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready
for use; calibration and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are
contained as part of the plan.
❑ Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been
installed but the owner has proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a
signed contract; equipment specified in the contract agrees with the requirements of the
plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance have been
provided to the owners and are contained as Part of the plan.
Conditi pal approvalAnimal waste'application and handling equipment specified in the
plan purchased and will be on site and installed by -
(month/day/year); there is adequate storage to hold the waste until the equipment is installed
and until the waste can be land applied in accordanceyity cropping system contained
'in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance provided to the owners and
are contained as part of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): �n
A4T;I;ftI4,.- Qon:.).lr AC A4,0rio f.l,l -rAIn
Signature;
The following s
above has been
No.: 910-793--ZIA/
7- /--9G
is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III D
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling
equipment as specified in my (our) waste management plan and will submit to DEM a verification of
delivery and installation from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified
in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the
waste management plan and 71 subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Oyvner •+G13T� _ _
Signature: a Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Management at the
following address:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division Of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along with the complete Animal Waste
Management Plan to the Iocal Soil and Water Conservation District Office and to keep a copy in
your files with your Animal Waste Management Plan.
AWC -- April 24, 1996 S

State of North Carolina Sq 1 ���
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources SEp Q .2 i997 • •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 28, 1997
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQMTED-
Vester Register
Vester Register Farms
1661 Hallsboro Rd South
Hallsboro NC 28442
Farm Number: 24-98
Dear Vester Register:
EDEH N
You are hereby notified that Vester Register Farms, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 OC, 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 faits 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 Lewandowski at [phone]
extension 362 or Dave Holsinger with the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
B� A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment REC
:W;W
and Natural Resources 4J
Division of Water Quality Nov 141997
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary p E H N F10
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
November 10, 1997
Mary Ellen Register
Vester Register Farms
1661 Hallsboro Rd South
Hallsboro NC 28442
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240098
Vester Register Farms
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage
- and Application System
Columbus County
Dear Mary Ellen Register:
In accordance with your application received on September 29, 1997, we are forwarding this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) to Farm No. 24-98, 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 Vester Register Farms, located in Columbus County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than 4800 Feeder to Finish and the application to a minimum of 36 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 nameJownership 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 6y 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.
Sincerely,
pA. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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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
Vester Register
Vester Register Farms
1661 Hallsboro Rd South
Hallsboro NC 28442
J&T9whA
IDEHNR
November 13, 1996
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Vester Register Farms
Facility Mt. 24-98
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Register.
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 919n3340026.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., r
Division of Water Quality
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VESTER REGISTER - GROWER #311
STATE ROUTE #1928 - COLUMBUS COUNTY
6 - 800 FEEDER TO FINISH
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DIRECTIONS: FROM WHITEVILLE, . TAKE HWY 130 TOWARD
SHALLOTTE. AT OLD DOCK, TAKE LEFT ON STATE ROUTE 11928. FARM WILL
BE APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES ON LEFT.
WILLING ADDRESS: SHIPPING ADDRESS:
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1661 HALLSBORO RD SOUTH STATE ROUTE #1928
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HALLSBORO, NC 28442 ASH, NC 28420
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I 1 NOTES
This nap is for use in administering the National Flood Insurance F
does not necessadiv identify all planimetric features outside Special Fic
Area or all areas subject to flooding, particularly From local drain
ZONE X
of :mars sizes
Areas of Special Flood Hazard {100-}r:r rloodl include zones. A. A
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Certain areas not in Special Flood t tza:d Areas treat- be protKscd bt• fb
structures
Boundaries of the tloodw s %ire computed a cross sections and in
between cross sections. The flood%ay-s %ere based an hydraulic Cons
with regard to requirements of the Federal Emergency hUrsagemev
Floodway widths in some areas may be too narrow to shta+w to scab
Roodway Data Table where flood%?. width is shown ai L20 inch.
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Coastal base flood elevations apply only land%•ard of the shoreline
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under the Coastal Barrier Resources Act tPL 97-348).
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Elevation reference marks are described in the Flood insurance Stuc
Corporate limits shown are current as of the date of this map_ The u-
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changed subsequent to the issuance of this map.
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For adjoining panels. see separately printed Map Indes.
MAP REPOSITORY
SCS Office, 112 Wm Smith Street. VNhiteville, North Caroli
available for reference only, not for distribution.)
INITIAL IDENTIFICATION:
DUNE 16. 1978
FLOOD HAZARD BOU%,DARY MAP REV15ION:

Operator:Vester Register County: Columbus Date: 01/04/96
.istance to nearest residence (other than owner): >1500 feet
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0
sows
(farrow to
finish)
x
1417
lbs. =
0
lbs
0
sows
(farrow to
feeder)
x
522
lbs. =
0
lbs
4800
head
(finishing
only)
x
135
lbs.
= 648000
lbs
0
sows
(farrow to
wean)
x
433
lbs. -
0
lbs
0
head
(wean to feeder)
x
30
lbs. =
0
lbs
Describe other :
0
Total Average Live weight = 648000 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 648000 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 648000 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet I ItA)DMA- PE410TC0 N° S1,006C
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet) --------------------- 380.0
Inside top width (feet)---------------------- 300.0
Top of dike elevation (feet) ----------------- 47.8
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------- 36.3,
Freeboard (feet)----------------------------- 1.0
Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------ 3.0 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 374.0 294.0 10.5
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
374.0 294.0 109956 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
311.0 231.0 71841 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
342.5 262.5 359625 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
109956.0 359625.0 71841.0 1.8
Total Designed Volume Available = 947489 CU. FT.

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * width —
380.0 300.0 114000.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 114000.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 648000 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 1183680 gals. or 158246.0 cubic feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day
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 foot
Volume = 66500.0 cubic feet

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 71250.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 158246 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 66500 cubic feet
5D. 71250 cubic feet
TOTAL 295996 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period =-==-==========> 180
Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========> 7.0
25 year - 24 hour rainfall --- 7.5
Freeboard -- 1.0
Side slopes -_----------_> 3.0
Inside top length--- ___________________> 380.0
Inside top width ---_-_----__> 300.0
Top of dike elevation ---=______> 47.8
Bottom of lagoon elevation__________________> 36.3
Total required volume= ---- ================> 943996
Actual design volume947489
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===> y3•0
Stop pumping elev.________________> 44.0
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.==========> 43.0
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=> 42.3
Required minimum treatment volume== -------- => 648000
Volume at stop pumping elevation============> 655060
Start pumping elev. 46.1
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==> 876239
Volume at start pumping elevation=-=========> 871497
Required volume to be pumped________________> 224746
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========> 216438
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.7
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�. DESIGNED BY: .Z APPROVED BY:
D E: _ DATE: //�
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:
*Note: Engineering approval is for minimum design standards
and is based on pre -construction site and soils investigations.
Technical specialist shall verify soils during construction, coNsO&T-
with Engineer on any required modifications, and perform final
as -built certification. Technical specialist is responsible
for excavation calculations and nutrient management plan.
Technical specialist to verify with owner/operator (1) all
applicable setback distances, and (2) excavation of known
tile drains in construction area before sitework begins.

SHEET 1. OF 2
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
----------------------------------------------------------
FOUNDATION PREPARATION:
-----------------------
The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be
cleared of trees, logs, stumps, roots, brush, boulders,sod and rubbish.
Satisfactory disposition will be made of all. debris. The topsoil from
the lagoon and pad area should be stripped and stockpiled for use on
the dike and pad areas. After stripping, the foundation area of the
lagoon embankment and building pad shall be thoroughly loosened prior
to placing the first lift of fill material to get a good bond.
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT:
-----------------------------------
The completed excavation and earthfill shall conform to the lines,
grades, and elevations shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall
be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over
5 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent
they are suitable, excavated materials can be used as fill. The fill
shall be brought up in approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9
inches in thickness when loose and prior to compaction. Each layer
will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and spreading
equipment or standard tamping roller or other equivalent method.
Compaction will be considered adequate when fill material is observed
to consolidate to the point that settlement is not readily detectible.
NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER
SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION. The embankment of the lagoon shall be
installed using the more impervious materials from the required
excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for
settlement. Dikes over 15 feet in height and with an impoundment
capacity of 10 acre-feet or more fall under the jurisdiction of the NC
Dam Safety Law. The height is defined as the difference in elevation
from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the dike.
Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
LINER: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.7 ft.
NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTACHED SOILS
INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL IS
ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER
IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOILS REPORT.
When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be over -
excavated below finish grade to the specified depth as measured
perpendicular to the finish grade. The foundation shall be backfilled
as specified to grade with a SCS approved material (ie - CL,SC,CH).
REFER TO THE SOILS INVESTIGATION INFORMATION IN THE PLANS FOR SPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONS.

SHEET 2 OF 2
Soil liner material shall come from an approved borrow area. The
minimum water content of the liner material shall be optimum moisture
content which relates to that moisture content when the soil is kneaded
in the hand it will form a bail which does not readily separate. Water
shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture content
during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner
material shall not be less than optimum water content during placement.
The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet
for efficient use of hauling equipment and proper compaction. Proper
compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and
compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM D698 Dry Unit
Weight of the liner material. When smooth or hard, the previous lift
shall be scarified and moistened as needed before placement of the next
lift.
The single most important factor affecting the overall compacted perme-
ability of a clay liner, other than the type of clay used -for the
liner, is the efficient construction processing of the compacted liner.
The sequence of equipment use and the routing of equipment in an estab-
lished pattern helps assure uniformity in the whole placement and
compaction process. For most clay soils, a tamping or sheepsfoot
roller is the preferable type of compaction equipment.
The soil liner shall be protected from the discharge of waste outlet
pipes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator(rocks)
or using flexible outlets on waste pipes.
Alternatives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant.
When these are specified, additional construction specifications are
included with this Construction Specification.
CUTOFF TRENCH:
--------------
A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when
shown on a typical cross section in the plans. The final depth of the
cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foundation
materials.
VEGETATION:
All -exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded
to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construc-
tion according to the seeding specifications. Topsoil should be placed
on areas of the dike and pad to be seeded. Temporary seeding or mulch
shall be used if the recommended permanent vegetation is out of season
dates for seeding. Permanent vegetation should be established as soon
as possible during the next period of approved seeding dates.
REMOVAL OF EXISTING TILE DRAINS

When tile drains are encountered, the tile will be removed to a minimum
of 10 feet beyond the outside toe of slope of the dike. The tile
trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as
SC, CL, or CH.

SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
----------------------
AREA TO BE SEEDED: 3.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS:
0.0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30
FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
'0.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
0.0 LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15
0.0 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 8 LBS./ACRE
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
30.0 LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE
SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
120.0 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
LBS.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
3000.0 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000.LBS./ACRE)
6.0 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
300.0 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE
ALL DISTURBED AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED.
APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH
SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER
OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH
ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
1. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON
BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8
LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER
UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED.

SOILS & SITE EVALUOT
4r:
Farm:
Opewation:
State Road #
Date: ..q
County:
Distance to nearest residence:/Soon
Number of homes within half -mile radius:
Number of homes within one mile radius:
Distance to closest swine producer:
Distance to Feedmill: 30 Nwiw
Wetland Information: ADJO 2% hAuUAtwi / 114 c—
Comments:
Depth
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
(ft)
0-1
1-2 .
2-3
3-4
5-6
6-7
7-8
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seasonal High water Table
Borings made by:
Signature & Title:

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COMPUTATIONS BY:
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NOTES: .
1) ALL WEAK MATERIAL TO BE OVERCUT
AND BACKF'ILLEp ANB COMPACTED.
THICKNESS OF LINER DEPENDS ON OVERA
DEPTH. LINER FOR THIS LAGOON TO pE '
2) DIKE DEIIIND DLDGS TO BE MIN. 0.5"
IIIGIIER THAN OTHER PLANNED ELEV.,
3) WALK AND LOADING AREA TO BE BUILT 1.5' ABOVE LOW
END PADS. BUILD G' WIDE CONTIN., 7' FROM REAR OF BLDGS;
FILL TO ❑I.DGS DErORE EOUIP MOVES 'OUT (WORK TO UE
COORDINAII-D W/ DLUG r TRACTORS).
TOM ELEV. 50.00'
NAIL
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U. S. Oepar=ent of rs5►cscicsz•e
$oil �anservation Service September 1.980
• File Code: 2I0
HAZARD CLA55IFICATION DATA SHEET FOR t3 M
:ndcwner eL, 2/ - " County
Community or Group-'Na. • Conserratiom*PTan No. . .
Estimated Depth of Water to Top. of Dam d' Ft.' Length of Flood Pool Ft.
Date of Field Hazard Investigatiaci / --316 .
Evaluation by reach of flood plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect
from sudden dam failure.
r w . El ev. t. EI evatzan
'• • �. ..rind or :improvements: of Breach
Reach: Length:. Width: Slope: Land. Use Improvements Above :Floodwater Above
Flood Plain: Flood Plain
Ft. t. p : - Ft. .' Ft.
4
2 •
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3 - -
Describe potential for Toss of life and damage to existing or probable future downstream
improvements from a sudden breach
a Loss dF LI�� Cl� S �
Hazard Classification of Dam b,
Dam Classification (I, II, III, I ,
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By
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c) (see NEM-Part 520.21)
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Concurred By -K. —
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Na—it: I. Instructions on reverse side.
2. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Date 1 ¢ A- .
Date
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A.
. . r�. INSi'R[1CTIaNS •'- �'r' -
All darns built with technicalassistance 'frdm the 'Sai7 Conservation Service.
must have a hazard cla,.saifica`tion assigned by the person responsible for _. .
approving -the -design. -`Most' far= ponds, -except i-n-borderline-cases,.cart -• � �`=°-='' .
be classified after a. coca0ete.t_tgJA investigation without assuming failure
and making breach' studies. This 'data sheet is to be -used for recotdirtg ''tj = •'r
the informatioa.obtained ,through field. studies and for, documenting the
hazard~ classification- Where there Ti a -possibility for 1oss•cf•life or•� -'
major property damage from a dam failure, an approved 6reachr routing
procedure is to be used. (Consult with• tire - area eng"Ineer:Y ' • -
hazard cTassifieations or dams are made•bi evaivatiRg the -passibility
for loss of. l ife and the extent of damage that would result ;if the da m•- "= -
simuld• suddenly breach --that is ---a section- of the dam be suddenly and . ' -- -- "• ---
compl eUTy washed out. . It is to be..assumed that a wall of grater will. be
reTe-wed equaT tc:'.the height of the.dam. This -flogd wave will be reduced. • • _
... in height as it •moves ,down the 'flood plain. The wave hergf i (depth of -
flooding) should be'eva%&ted- for a suffiefent distance• downstream until - �the estimated flood level will not cause significant damage'to improvements,
such as -hems, buildings-, roads,--util-ities, reservoirs, etc. The breach
flood level will be reduced depending on the valley storage, slope, and
openers -of.the flood plain; however, in a•narrow steep vaTley slopes-. - -
steeper than 10% should be given special consideration. One method of
evaluation is to compare available -valley storage (under flood conditions) -
to impoundment storage (figured to the top -of the. dam) for each reach -
evaluated with- ai judgment estimate -made of the flood wave height at ali_.-
critical points downstream..
Should there be any questions about
the hazard classification for a dam,
the area engineer should be consulted before making "design coy w ;tents_
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SHEET 1 OF 2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
------------------------------
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) and
180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned
fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary
due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount
of fresh water added to the system.
The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for:
(1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also
included is storage for the 25 year - 24 hour storm for the location.
The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be
fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess
rainfall will vary from year to year. The 25 year rainfall will not
be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage
volume must always be available.
A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from
building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed at the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations.for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
I. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. solids should be
covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete,
flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not
be used for flushing after initial filling. '
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin temporary storage pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level
reaches the elevation 46.1 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -
out when the fluid level reaches elevation 44.0 . This temporary
storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 224746 cubic feet or
1681100 gallons.

SHEET 2 OF 2
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details.
5. Keep,vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should,be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
S. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around
waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will
not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a
residence or within 100 feet of a well. Waste shall be applied in a
manner ndt to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the Iagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet -periods. _
Overflow from the.lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
. , Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. -
Fescue or common bermudagrass. are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing; chopping, or a combination of
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire Iagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes ---look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface ---look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment ---look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability ---slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp -areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A goo_ d stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If .
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert -familiar with design and
- .construction of waste Iagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a threat
of a waste. discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps ---check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping -
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. Having a. nearly full lagoon is not the time
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your Igoon is full, '
your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare
parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface
drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets,
and parking lot runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste
treatment or storage structures. The only water that should be
coming from your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing
(washing) system pipes and the rainfall that hits the lagoon directly.
You should inspect your diversion system for the following:
1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
- during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the Iagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the .
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least -half full of w_ water before
waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the
end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial
filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize
bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon
liquid volume. ' This seeding should occour at least two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of
lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid
pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
biological. activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended
if these conditions occur for prolonged peri6ds, especially during the warm
season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are
optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained
and recharged each day, also work well.

Practice water conservation ---minimize building water usage and
- spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservation.
Management:
Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon
Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and
the full temporary storage level.
Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the
minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid lever (Figure 2-1).
Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on
nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage
will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. similarly,
irrigate in the late summer/early fall to provide maximum lagoon -
storage for the"winter. -
The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest
point of the dam or embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower that the permanent storage
level unless you are removing sludge.
Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid
surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation,
molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
Frequently remove solids from etch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is
full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:

proper lagoon sizing,
mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
. Hire a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper -agitator impeller
pump through large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;
and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul
and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
ti Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside Iagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient -and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close
attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains
intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should
stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be
removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as.
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus
and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of
erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphores, it
should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other
wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.

Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure
Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types
of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the
dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for
ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
Modification of the lagoon structure ---an example is the placement of a pipe
in the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in
lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.)
Lagoon liquid levels ---high levels are a safety risk.
Failure to inspect and maintain the dam.
Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon.
Liner integrity protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during. sludge
removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater
table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause
gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge
of wastewater and possible dam failure.

System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates
change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular,
pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use,
nozzle wear results in an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the
discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the
design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the
application uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure
results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the
sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged
intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating
below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application
uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to
ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every
three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at
several .locations in the application area. Any number of containers can be used to
collect flow and determine the applicatiow rate. Rain gauges work best because
they already have a graduated scale from which to read the application amount
without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets,
jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided
the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly
throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling
guns, sprinklers should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction
of pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both
sides of the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all
nonuniformity of the application. On a windless day, variation between containers
of -more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should contact your irrigation
dealer or technical specialist -for assistance.
'Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual

NUTRIENT_ MANAGEMENT PLAN
Grower(s):
Farm Name:
County:
Production Unit:
No. of Animal Units:
Type of Waste Facility.
Temporary Storage Period:
Animal Unit Equiv. Live Wt:
Lbs/Animal Unit (Year:
Lbs of Plant Avail. N:
Vester Register
Columbus
Finishing
4800
Anaerobic Lagoon
180 days
135
2.3
' 11040
This waste utilization plan is based on the following fields, soil types, and crops. If this
information should change, please contact the Soil Conservation Service or Brown's of
Carolina, Inc. so that a new plan can be written .
Tract
Field
Soil Crop
Yield/Ac lbs N
Acres
lbs N
lbs; N
Time to
nrpe I Code
I /unit
I
Residual
Required
I Apply
6151
1
Nk
C 3.8
50.0
16.0
3040.00
Mar -Oct
6151
1
Nk
L
133.0
16.0
2128.00
S April
6151
Un
Ln
C 3.5
50.0
20.0
3500.00
Mar -Oct
6151
Un
Ln
L
133.0
20.0
2660.00
S April
Total 36.0 - 11328.00
Available N 11040.00
*Difference-288.00
A.
Barley (1.6 lb N/bu)
I.
Oats (1.3 lbs N/bu)
B.
Bermuda Grazed (50 lbs N/ton)
J.
Rye (2.4 lbs N/bu)
C.
Bermuda Hay (50 lbs N/ton)
K.
Sm. Grain Grazed (100 lbs N/ac)
D.
Com Grain (1.25 lbs N/bu)
L.
Sm. Grain Hay (133 lbs N/ac)
E.
Corn Silage (12 lbs N/ton)
M.
Grain Sorghum (2.5 lbs N/cwt)
F.
Cotton (0.12 lbs Nllbs lint)
N.
Wheat (2.4 lbs N/bu)
G.
Fescue Grazed (50 lbs N/ton)
O.
Soybean (4.0 lbs N/bu)
H.
Fescue Hay (50 lbs N/ton)

* A negative number reflects the total number of lbs of additional N needed to achieve
yields on acreage shown in chart. A positive number means additional land is required
to utilize the N produced by the animals.
This nutrient management plan has been specifically developed for this swine operation.
The plan is based on the soil types, crops to be grown, and method of applicdation for
this particular operation. The waste must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or ground water. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should
be used to reduce the ammount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops 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 and annual soil tests are
encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to
be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing this nutrient management plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environment-
ally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the
nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil
types are important as they have different infiltration rates and .leaching potential. Waste
shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than five tons per acre per year. Do not
apply waste on saturated soils or on to land when the surface is frozen. Either of these
conditions may tesult in runoff to surface waters. Wind conditions should also be
considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of
nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or not more than 30 days prior to planting. Soil incorporation
of waste will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this
type of facility. Annual acreage requirements may be more or less depending upon the
waste analysis report for your waste management facility.
Additional Comments:

w
Concurred in
r
Prepared by:
Date:
Date: - Z - 916
I 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 a 25-year 1-day storm event. 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.
Date:
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oil Conservation Service (.a.._ 0)
HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND
CONSERVATION DETERMINATION
. Name and Address of Person
• r aa� T6
Date of Request
11-6—q5
County
Catr.tli o" r
Name of USDA Agency or Person Requesting Detem iallon I
5. F � and
q� "'r (Q r s
!' SEC7fON I _ 14I13141Y FRO0121 F LANn �.
Is soil survey now available for making a h' hty erodible land detennination? Yes-] No ❑
FIELD NO -(a)
TOTAL ACRES
-
Are there highly erodible soil map units on this farm? Yes. ❑ No
List highly erodible fields that, according to ASCS records, were used to produce an agricultural commodity in any
crop year during 1981-1985.
List highly erodible fields that have been or will be converted for the production of agricultural eommodides and,
according to ASCS records, were not used for this purpose in any crop year during 1981-1985; and were not
enrolled in a USDA set -aside or diversion program.
This 1-110tv Erodible Land determination was 2E2&ed in the: Office Field ❑
FIELD NO.(s)
TOTAL ACRES
Are there hvdric soils on this farm? Yes No ❑
ZEN
Wetlands (W), including abandoned wetlands, or Farmed wetlands (FM or Fanned wetlands Pasture (FWP).
Wetlands may be farmed under natural cordbons. Farmed Wetlands and Farmed Wetlands Pasture may be
farmed and maintained in the same manner as they were prior to December 23,1985. as long as they are not
abandoned.
Prior Converted Cropland (PC). Wetlands that were converted prior to December 23.1985. The use, management
drainage, and alteration of prior converted cropland (PC) are not subject to the wetland conservation provisions ursless
the area reverts to wetland as a result of abandonment.
Artificial Wetlands (AW). Artificial wetlands Includes iatlon-irtduoed wetlands. These wetlands are not subject
to the wetland conservatign provisions.
Minimal Effect Wetlands (MW). These wetlands are to be farmed according to the minimal -effect agreement signed
at the time the minima! -effect determination was made.
Mitigation Wetlands (MIW). Wetlands on which a person is actively mMgadrlg a frequently cropped area or a wetland
converted between December 23.1985 and November 28,1990.
Restoration with Violation (RVW-year). A restored wetland that was in violation as a result of conversion alter
November 28.1990, or the plarrting of an agricultural commodity or forage crop.
Restoration without Violation (RSW). A restored wetland converted between December 23.1985 and
November 28.1990, on which an agricultural commodity has not been planted.
Replacement Wetlands (RPW). Wetands which are converted for purposes other than to increase production,
where the wetland values are being replaced at a second site.
Good Faith Wetlands (GFW+year). Wetlands on which ASCS has determined a violation to be In good faith and the
wetland has been restored.
Converted Wetlands (CM. Wetlands convertpd-after December 23.1985 and prior to November 28, 1990. In any
year that an agricultural com modrty is planted on these Converted Wetlands, you will be ineligible for USDA benefits.
Converted Wetland (CW+year). Wetlands converted after November 28,1990. You will be inefigr'ble for USDA
program benefits until this wetland is restored.
Converted Wetland Non -Agricultural use (CWNA). Wetlands that are converted for trees, fish production, shrubs,
cranberries, vineyards or building and road construcdon.
Converted Wetand Technical Error (CWTE). Wetlands that were converted as a result of bxwT ct deterrnfnadon
by SCS.
. The planned alteration measures on wetlands in fields are considered
maintenance and are In 00molianoe
with FSA.
The planned alteration measures on wetlands in fields are not considered to be mairwunoe and if
installed will cause the area to become a Converted Wetand (CW). See Item 22 for Information on CW+year.
..The wetland determination was completed in the office 0 flekrMand,wasdeliveredothe person on
I. Remarks. 'AiLa,n Wes{, O4" o.. •+•+L".b
p►t�x. n I ocrslrl,
i certify that the above determination is correct and adequate for use in derermhuna 30. Signature of SCS District
eligibility for USDA program benefus. and that wetland hydrology, hydrie soiLr, and
hydraphytic vegetation under normal cirrumtrances e= on all areas owl W as �C .
Wetlands. Farmed Wetlands. and Farmed Wetlands_Pasrare. 1 �
Date
12,-- a'a- 55
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Natural Resource Conservation Service
Waste Utilization Specifications
1..Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. Illegal discharges are subject to the
assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Environmental Management
(DEM) for everyday the discharge continues.
2. The,Natural Resource Conservation Service (MRCS) field office must have documentation of
the farm Nutrient Management Plan in the design folder showing that the producer either owns
or has long term access to adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land , he shall provide NRCS with a copy of a written agreement with the
landowner within reasonable proximity, allowing the farmer the use of the land for waste
application for the life expectancy of the production facility. It is the responsibility of the owner
of the facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation such as: an increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animhil waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and level of
management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or an
Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used, the soil loss shall not be greater than
10 tons/acre/year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff leaves the field. These
filter strips will be in addition to buffers required by DEM.
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. To minimize .
odors and drift waste should not be applied when the wind is blowing excessively.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on
conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste
may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding.
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff
does not occur off -site 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 conditions conducive to
odor or fly production and provide uniformity of application.'
8. Animal waste small not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface
is frozen.

9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that no more than
20 to 25 percent of the leaf area is covered with solids.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting a crop on bare sod.
11. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to surface waters. This distance may be
reduced for waters that are not perennial provided adequate vegetative filter strips are present.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet to dwellings other than those owned
by the facility operator.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by a
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a technical specialist. 'Animal
waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and
only then at agronomic rates provided the application causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from wash -down facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17. Lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures must maintain a maximum
operating level to provide adequate storage for a 25-year, 24-hour storm event in addition to the
one foot mandatory freeboard.
18. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon
embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation shall be provided for these
areas and 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 moved and accessible. Lagoon berms and structures should be inspected
regularly for evidence of erosion., leakage, or discharge.
19. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible
for obtaining and implementing a closure plan which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal
discharge, pollution and erosion.
20. Waste handling structures, pip'i 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.

For farms constructed after October 1,1995, the following apply, as well:
21. Waste shall not be applied closer than 50 feet to residential property boundary.
22. Waste shall not be applied closer than 50 feet to a perennial stream, other than an irrigation
ditch or canal.
S

Mortality ManagemenI. Metho&
(check which mctliod(s) are being implemented)
.
❑
Burial three fact beneath the surface of the ground within 24 tours oiler
knowledge or the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet tram Ony [lowing
stream or public bodv of w'atcr.
.
•
Rendering at a re:idering plant licensed under G.S.106-163.7
•
❑
Complete uicineration
❑
In the case of dead poultry only, placing In a dispogal pit of a size arid, design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
❑
Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would'
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
,
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
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Insect Control Chocicllst for AnlmaI Operatlons
Source
C++use 1{A!t's to Cui+lt•ul lusccls 5ilc tit�cclrc t'r•nrflres
1.iq+rl+l Syslet+ls
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Accumnluliutt ufsuois 0 Mush sysicul Is designed and upernic+l
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Culters as designed.
d {tcnillve brwsieou oraccumianled solids pl
11:�111rry;q •
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•
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1nches ovrr lnnrc {Ilan 30% or surface.
�1hogslive VeUvIallYB
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&nd ordrahillipes w • Agitation during; WuSlewater El Niceid discharge pohti orpilies undcmcalli
Ingoall cunveyance Ansoon 1111u1d level
I.ugoou sal faces - Vots1111s gas e1111sslons; !roper lagoon liquid capacity; .
• Iliuloglcal ulhting; � orrecl lagoon startgr procetlores;
• A'ilutioli '
� MLtllnum surraca arcs-ia-voltiluo ratio;
' . �Mlulntum al;liailou whcn,lyllmlling; '
C7 Mechanical pemllon; '
9111raven 1110108Ical atldilives .
Irrigullun sprhiLler
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l Iigh pressltre ugitultuu;
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Irrigalc on dry days wtllt Ingle or no wiud;
nozzles
.
Whid drill
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1'uMui sit crublui +lccompusiliun;
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>,ulruca
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MIxhII; whlia 1i111ng;
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Provell 11101ogicul 1011111ves or oxillanis '
Scnli<ip, llusin slnruce
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Munure, slurry ursludge
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sllrcuder 01111tts
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Volatile gas wilissions
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0
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Ilncuvere:d rnaonre,
•
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Seal injection ursiwrylsisidgcs
Slurry or s11111ge on Held
dryiilg
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:uI races
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Wall a,$inrlds
Carcass d+aualposido,$
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lilts
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hiciucruturs
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0 Microbial decomposillon ar
grgaftic �itatier
jmws In hiluindze Oder She S relflc l'rucllces
(trade and landscape such New water drains +
away rmnt facilities
Mivuirc tracked villa Poorly malialulned access rands linen access road nminteuance .
public reads Rom rant
access ;
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• Sw me knolife klunagemcnl ; 03001111dlimp Packet . mail. Caftnty lixImns un Center
Struts Production rarni Polmidal odor Sources and Remedies ; RIJAU Tract Simi NCSIJ - IIAI1
Sevine Prodnelion raclilly Munure Management: Pit Iteellarge - Lngaon Trevimenl ; 11-DAR 128-88 NCSU - IlAR
Swine 1'rnduciiou lraclilly Manton Management: Undcrlloor slush - Lagoon Trealmcnl ; Ell All 129-88 NCSU - IIAIi
I.aC+mn Design and klmiagement rar Llvaslock Mammre Treatment and Storage ; I's11AH 11I3.83 NCSU - IIAIt
Cut loration or Manure and Wastewater Application Hydpmeut ; 111JAMInci Shcet NCSI/ - IIAU
Controlling Odors Trout Stvlac llnildings ; P111.33 NCSU - SwIna Menlo
Ismvirammental Assorance Program ; N1111C Mamtal NC Puck Prothicers Assure
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