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HomeMy WebLinkAbout310034_HISTORICAL_20171231Z V NORTH CAROLINA J Department of Environmental Qual SEP 01 2011 CDEHR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee 1=reeman Governor Director Secretary August 29, 2011 Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville, NC 28518 Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310034 Thigpen's Pig Pens Animal Waste Management System Duplin County Dear Randy Thigpen: The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on August 23, 2011. With the survey results. you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement for the two lagoons at the Thigpen's Pig Pens facility. Due to the amount of treatment volume available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2014 for both lagoons. The next sludge survey at this facility should be performed before December 31, 2014. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please call me at (919) 715-6937 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Miressa D. Garoma Animal Feeding Operations Unit cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Permit File AWS310034 1636 Mail Service Center, Meign, Norte Caroitina 27699-1636 Location: 2723 Canital Blvd., Raleiar, Nortn Carolina 276N Otrone: 919-733-3221 1=.AX. 91--715-t}3881 Customer 5erviae: 1-�77-623-674_ Imerne : www.ncwaternualiry.orc onC Na3'ti-iCarolina kr ;-Cuai ORncnurrity 1 Aff mative A,-tjoa �-mj)lover HYGRO INC. 441 CABIN STREET PINK HILL, NC M72 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT FIELD CALIBRATION FORM LOCATION: Randy Thigpen Thigpen pig Pen Farm F~ac'31 34 DATE of FIELD CALIBRATION: 4/17/2010 (mm/dd/yy) FLOW METER SERIAL NUMBER McCrometer 03-N308-6 EQUIPMENT NUMBER: —center pivot 480 ft MEASURED RING SIZE: _Nelson SR100 Tapered Nozzle 2--inches Is ring size within 0.01" of original manufactured size? X yes no PRESSURE GAUGE READINGS:At Pump: 56 psi At Traveler: At Sprinkler/Gun: 52 EXPECTED FLOW RATE(from manufacture chart): MEASURE FLOW RATE(from flow meter): Flow rate variance Greater than 10% yes psi(if applicable) _ psi 459.6 GPM 400 GPM no X EXPECTED WETTED DIAMETER(from wetted acres determination): 512, MEASURED WETTED DIAMETER: 509 ft. Wetted diameter variance greater than 15% yes no X IF YES IS ANSWERED TO EITHER FLOW RATE OR WETTED DIAMETER VARIANCE, CONTACT AN IRRIGATION SPECIALIST FOR ASSISTANCE. Comments: any question call Rainman Irr. Calibrator:- _ 4-/ Z f 0 . C" (s gnature) ft. L-d Z9178-86Z-066 aapel Auuyop dOb:bO 06 LZ AV IYCDAUS AV Divisloa phone: (919)733-2655 Web Site: aw.nutgr.com/agronomi - -- -- - - - Report No: 20354 _ GFOU ' .gpen, Randy L. CoPW TD: HWO Inc. PO Box 748 Soil Test &alevllk, NC 28518 l Report �. Papa:0 2/I2/2009 = SERVINO N.C. RESIDEM FOR OVRR 60 YEARS Duplin County Agonomiet Comments Field Information Applieil Lime: RccommmuLallons Sample No. Last Crop Mo Yr T/A CmP or Year Lme N P zn B Mn See We IM 3 2006 1.0 1nCmr Small Grains 0 80-100 0 120-140 0 70-25 0 0 •0 0 3 2nd Crop; 20.25 Teat Results Soil Class HKX W/V CBC BS% Ac PH P-1 IC1 CA MIN Mwl Mn-A!(l) Ma-AI(2) Zwl Zn•Al Cu-1 54 SS-1 Ai73-N Nl#-N Na MIN 0.46 1.55 3,0 60.0 1.2 6.0 107 7 51.0 10.0 47 38 61 61 Ito 20 0,0 Field information Applied Lime Rccommundallons -�- Sanob Ab. Las! Crap Ma Yr T/A Crop of Year Lime P205 R20 Mg S Ca Za B Mn See We RT2 3 2006 1.0 I st Crap: Smell Giros 0 90.100 0 120.140 $ 20.25 0 0 •0 0 3 2nd Crap; 20-25 Teat Results Soil Clons A" W/V CBC BSfS Ae PH Al Jr1 Cat. Mg% Mu-1 NwAI(l) MR-Al(7) Zn-1 Zn-Al Cu-1 S-1 SS-1 AVrN AWf-N Na MIN 051 1.53 2.e 57.0 1.2 5.9 109 9 46.0 9.0 32 31 49 49 97 20 0.0 Field information Aitiplicd Lime Recommendations SOMPle No. Last Crop Me Yr T/A COV or Year NJ S Crr Zn B Mn See Note RT3 3 2006 1.0 1st Crop: , Small Gmim 0 80.100 0 120-140 0 20-25 0 0 .0 0 3 god Crop: 20.25 Test Results Soil Class HMX W/V CBC BYS Ac pH Ail V Cat Mplli Mn-1 Mn-A1(I) Ma-AI(2) Ztl-► Za-AI 06-1 S-1 SS-1 MRt-N A714-N Na MIN 0.51 1.55 2.9 62.0 1.1 6.0 105 6 51.0 10.0 41 35 51 51 102 31 0.0 Field Information Applied Lime Recommendations r Saff*18 No. Last Crop No Yr r/A Crop or Year Lime P205 iCaf7 MR S CN Zoe B Mn See Nole Rr4 3 2006 1.0 1st Crop; Small Gnilm .3T 80.100 0 110.140 $ 0 0 0 •0 0 3 2nd Clop: 0 'Pest Results Sell Class HMx W/V CBG BM Ac PH Al X•1 CaS Mg% MX-1 MN-A1(l) Mn-Al(2) Z9-1 Zn-AI Ctwl S-1 �MI AC13•N N2f4.N Na MIN 0,46 1.51 3.0 60.0 1.2 5.7 110 6 50.0 9,0 42 35 60 60 100 33 0.0 C- 0 _ r- m NCDAACS Agror Division Pbone: (919)733-2655 Web S11c;w%-w.acagr.com/u8roaotnI Grower: TWgpen, Randy L. Repoli No: 20354 __.-. Pg 2 Field Informatl Applied Lime Rtcomrnendations- •, Sample No. Last Crop Ma Yr T/A Crop or Year flare P209 JU0 Mg S CIO zn B Mrs See Able RP5 3 2W6 1.0 let Crop.. Small Grains 0 80-100 0 120-I40 o 20.25 0 0 .0 0 3 2ad Crop: 20-25 i Teat Results Soil Clues RMS W/V CBC WX Ac B P-! K-1 Cfi% Mg% Mn-1 MN-Al(l) Ma-A1Q) Z11-1 Zo-AI Cw! S 1 SS-1 Nbt-N NHI-N An MIN 0.46 1.54 3.o 63.0 1.l 6.0 107 7 51.0 10.0 40 34 54 54 108 21 010 Field laformatinw �..ti Applied LfuIc liecamuu•ndalinns Sample No. 1a41 Crop Mo Yr i/A Crop or Year - N.�.._-_! A�0 ~'S - Ca - Zn B Mn See 1Vbte R Rr6 3 2006 1.0 151Cr": Small Grains 0 80-100 0 12o-140 0 20.25 0 0 •0 0 3 2nd Crop: 20.25 Test Results Soil Class MAlfl6 W/V CW SS'Ac Ac pH P-1 &1 C06 Mg% Ma-! M*Al(l) Mn-Al(2) Za-1 Zn-Al Crr-1 S 1 SS-1 Mj-N MirN Na MIN 0.51 1.55 2.8 61.0 1.1 6.0 .114 9 50.0 10.0 39 33 61 61 94 20 0.0 Fiei(i Information Applied I.Iraxc iiccaemurtittlriions S ie 11in. last Cro Mo Yr T/A -CropS CH Zn B R17 3 2006 1.0 lit Crop: Small Grains 0 80.100 0 120.140 0 20.25 0 0 .0 2nd Crop: 20.25 R 2 7 2410 Test Results Sniichm HMIX W/V CBC BSSlf Ac pH P•1 X-1 Ca# A" Mn-1 Nu-Al(l) NnW(2) Za-1 Zo-Al Cee-1 S-1 a MIN 0.51 1.53 3.1 61.0 1.2 5.9 111 8 50.0 10.0 48 40 66 66 105 25 0.0 Field Information Applied i.ime liceammendnlious Sample No. last Crop Mo Yr r/A Crop or Year Ume P205 100 Mg S Ck & B Mrs See Nole Rp(A 3 2006 1.0 1st CrT; small Gralne 0 80.100 0 120-140 0 20.25 0 0 .0 0 3 2nd Crop: 20-25 Test Results Soil Class Rho W/V CBC BSAI Ac pH Pal K•1 CaN MjX Mn-1 Mn-Af(1) Mn-Al(2) Zn-1 7A.Al Cre-1 $1 SS-1 Nt)i-N N714-N AW MIN o.46 1.54 2.9 62.0 1.1 6.0 106 7 51.0 10.0 39 33 62 62 106 .19 0.0 Field Information Applied Lime Rewmniendalions Sample No. Last crop Mo Yr VA Crop or Year line N 120s w Mg S Ca zis _ B Ma See Able Rr7A 3 2006 1.0 Ist Crop: Small Omit 0 80.100 0 120.140 It 20.25 0 0 .0 0 3 2nd Crop: 20-25 Pest Results SOUCAM HA x W/V CK BSfli Ac pH X1 X f Caft6 mix mfr-f MX-Al(l) MN-AI(2) Za-1 Zm-AI Ca-1 S-1 SS-1 IVR3-N AN*N Na MIN 0.46 1.54 2.9 6Z0 i.t 5.9 108 9 51.0 9.0 32 31 50 50 97 24 0,0 NOWS Agrop Division Phone: (919)733-2655 Web Site: a,%-ncagrxom/agroaotn# T Grower: Thlgpeea, Haudy L. Reparl No: 20354 Pg 3 Yield Informatl Applied Lime Recoutmeadatiaas Sample Ab. Last Crop No Yr VA Crop or Year MOW P20! 1f20 Mg S CIO Zx B Mx S1ee Able RT8 3 2006 1.0 latClnp: Sme11GrAinS 0 WOW 0 120-140 1 20.25 0 0 ,0 0 3 2nd crop: 20.25 Feat Results Soft Class M" W/V CSC BS% Ac PH Al R--1 CaN h" Aix-1 Mn-AI(l) Mn-AI(Z) U-1 Zh-A1 Crol S-1 S.S-1 Wj-N N114-N NA MIN 0,46 1.52 3.0 60.0 1.2 .5.8 Ill 8 49,0 9.0 40 37 60 60 99 21 0.0 Tic1d Information Y - � Applied l.ime Rccoplmctldatlons Sampk No. lot Crop Mo Yr r/A crop er Yedr _._-.. --- ----• - - • •-.Line ��._ .-...._ � �_. Mg �_.. - .Cq ... _. ;t li A1u Orr lWrin RT9 3 2006 1.0 1st Cnpp: Small Grains 0 90.100 0 120.140 0 20.25 0 0 .0 0 3 2nd Crop: 20.25 Test Results Sodl Class KMN W/V CSC BSSi Ae pA P-I K 1 Cad MS?S Mn-1 Mn-AI(l) Ma-A1(Z) Zn•1 Za-A! Crr-1 X1 SS-1 NOj-N AWN Na MIN O.Si 1.53 3.2 63A 1.2 SA 104 8 51.0 10.0 52 44 67 67 108 20 0.0 Field inforYnatinn Applied l.intc liccnprmrudations _ Ssrrrple Ab. _ _. %ast Crop 11lo Yr 1'/A Crap ar Year Un a .. �.. , .._ P�Os ... _ AGO...._.s_ . . Ca. ..Za B Ma ..._ S, .+---._..... RTiO 3 2006 1.0 1st Crup: Small Grans 0 80.100 0 120.140 0 20.25 0 0 0 �I�-�I'VED 2nd Civil; 20.25 Test Results Solt Class HMS W/V CBC M AC pH P-1 X•1 CaS1 Mgt M*4 Mn-AI(l) Mx-A1(2) ZAi-1 Zn.AI Cls-1 S 1 ijr' MIN 0.51 1.53 3.0 70.0 0.9 6.0 109 8 56.0 11.0 59 45 69 69 III 20 0.0 Field Information Applied LirttC Recommendations Sdmplo No. Lail Crop Mo Yr r/A Crap Or Year Urine N P205 X20 Alb S Ca zo B Mrs See Not e RTII 3 2006 1.0 1sl Crop. Small Grpins 0 80.100 0 110.130 0 20.25 0 0 .0 0 3 2nd Crop; 20.25 Test Results Sodl Class BMiw1' W/V CBC BSX Ac px P-1 . xt C4% MgX MOO Mu-Al(1) Mx-Al(Z) Zx-1 Zfe-Al Cri-1 X1 SS-1 1M03-N AW4-N Na hUN o.66 1.56 3.3 64.0 1.2 6.0 112 10 52.0 MO 47 38 66 66 117 2n O.0 Yield Information Applied Lime Recogtmcndations Saw le No. last Crop Mo Yr r/A Crop or Year "me P2os KZO Xg S Ca Zx B Mx See Able RT12 3 2006 1.0 IstCrop: Sm211Grains 0 90.100 0 120-140 20.25 0 0 ,0 0 3 2nd Crpp: 20.25 , Test Results Soil Class En W/V CSC BS% Ac ,. PH P-1 1G1 Cd% A" Mp-1 Mo-AI(l) Ma-AI(2) Zrr1 Znr-AI Cu-1 S 1 SS-1 A193-N AWIaN Nd MIN 0.51 1.52 3,0 57.0 1.3 's 5.8 Ill 6 47.0 9.0 38 36 58 58 101 �3 0.0 N v 0 0 L- 0 �c r m 0 NOWS Agro, Division Phone: (919)733-2655 Web Site: a,~w.ucagr.com/agronomi Groan: T( won, Randy L. Report No: 20354 Pg 4 Field Informall Applied Lime Recommendations _ _ Sample Ab. Last Crap Me Yr T/A Crop or Year isms PJ0! 1Cx1 Afj S Ca Zn B Mn See Nola RT13 3 2006 1.0 Ut Crop: Small Grains 0 80-100 0 110.130 0 20.25 0 0 .0 0 3 2nd crop, 20a5 Test Results Soft Class HMS W/V CBC BS86 Ac p11 P-f K-1 C418 h" Marl Mar-At(1) Mn•A1(8) Za-1 hi -Al Cwl Si S1"1 M9.1-N NH4-N Na MIN 0.56 1.51 3.1 61.o 1.2 6.0 115 10 50.0 10.0 46 38 73 73 106 24 0.0 Field�Informali0n Applied Link RCcoffWC-ndalions San*& No. last Crop Mo Yr T/A Crop or Year ��- - - "me �- �_ _ P1Ql� -� --- _h .S Cu hi B Mir sec Note Ri'14 3 2006 1.0 1st Crop: SmallGraW 0 WIDO 0 120-140 $ 20.25 0 0 .0 0 3 2nd Crop: 20-25 Teit Results Sail Class lUfA6 W/V CSC BS% Ae pll P-1 K-1 Ca18 MP Af*-1 Mn-A1(l) Mn•Al(2) Ztrl Zx-AI Ca-1 X1 SS-1 Mj-N N114-N Na MIN 0.51 1.52 2.9 55.0 1.3 5.8 113 8 45.0 9.0 38 36 64 64 90 22 0.0 Iaeld Information Applied Limc: Recommendalions ^ - w - - - - Sv'r a No. Gast Chop Ma -Yr T/A Crop or Year lime Px0! )w Mg ... S_ Ca - Zx B Ma...._ µSee Hale RT15 3 2006 1.0 In Crop: Small Grains 0 80-100 0 120.140 0 20.25 0 0 •D 0 3 2nd Crop: 20.25 Test Results Soil Class RMS W/V CK BSl6 Ac ps P-1 X-I Ca% Alg>w6 Mar-1 Mn-A1(1) Mn-AI(J) Ze-1 Tar -A! Ct -1 S-1 . SS-1 Ms-N AWN Na MIN 0.51 1.51 _ 2.9 59.0 1.2 5.8 113 - 8 49.0 10.0 _ 40 37 63 -__-• __-___ 63 99 23 �_ 0.0 Field Inforntallon Applied Limc Recommendations; _ .._._. .... _.. ____ Sample h+o. Last Cmp No Yr T/A Crop or Year _�. P10s Ka0 Mg S Car Zn B RT16 3 2006 1.0 131 gyp: Small Grains 0 80-100 0 110-130 $ 20.25 0 0 •0 AIR 2 7 2010 2nd Crap: 20.25 Test Results F3Y: Soil class MM16 W/V CSC BS% Ac pN R! X--1 CO A" Mn-1 Mn-Al(1) Mn-A1(Z) Zrr-1 Tar -Al C11.1 V SS-1 M 3-N NHaN Na MIN 0.51 1.52 2.9 5510 1.3 5.8 118 10 44.0 9.0 33 34 58 58 92 25 D.0 Field Information Applied time Recommendations Sample No. last Crop He Yr VA Crop or Year LIMO N P203 X20 Mg S Ca Zn B Mn See Note RT17 3 2006 1.0 1st Crap: Small Grains 0 80-100 0 110.130 0 20-25 0 0 .0 0 3 2nd Crop: 20-25 Test Results Sail Class x4m W/V CBC BSX Ac pB Al X-1 C416 MA Mn-1 Mn-AI(1) Mar-AI(2) Z01-1 Za-AI Cra! S-1 SS-1 M93-N Nfl!-N Nrr MIN 0.51 1.51 3.2 63.0 1.2 5.9 • 113 10 510 11.0 62 49 95 85 114 20 0.0 I m NCDUCS Agro, Division Phone: (919)733-2655 Web Site. swacagir.com/agronem' Grover: Thigpen, handy L. Report No. 20354 PS 5 Field Informal Applied Lime Recommendade s .- n� Sample No. Last Ci+ufr Me Yt T/A Crop or Year llnie 11VP20$ Afg S Ca Za A Mrs see Note V R1'18 3 2006 1.0 1stCropT Small Gmim 0 WIQO 0 120.140 20.25 0 0 •0 0 3 Qo 2nd Crop: 20.25 a � Teat Results kuCUM NM616 wtv CHC M Ac pH P-1 K-1 Cali MIS M*1 Mir-A►(r) Mm-At{aJ Zn-1 fo-Al Cu-1 S-1 SS-1 11Y13-N NNhN Na MIN 0.56 1.49 2.9 59.0 1.2 5.8 111 8 48.0 9.0 40 37 61 61 87 23 0.0 0 •c r m a f APR 2'� �014 7 J o�oF wArF,�QG E > Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Coleen H. Sullins, Director Division of Water Quality July 1, 2007 RECEIVED Randy L Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens JUN 2 6 2007 PO Box 748 Beulaville, NC 28518-0748 BY: Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310034 Thigpen's Pig Pens Animal Waste Management System Duplin County Dear Randy L Thigpen: In accordance with your application received on 26-Jan-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Randy L Thigpen, 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 Thigpen's Pig Pens, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no greater than the following swine annual averages: Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 5832 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 111.19 does not apply. Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity . with the conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An 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 yourconvenience is a package containing the new and revised fortes used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. NorthCaroiina Nraturally Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: (919) 733-3221 Internet: www.ncwateroualitv.om Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax 1: (919) 71 "58 8 Fax 2: (919) 715-6048 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer— 50% Recyded110% Post Consumer Paper Customer Service: (877) 623-6748 If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation , of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed. The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable r ' 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 t_o the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking of the facility. - Per 15A NCAC 02T .0111(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a spray field. Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until- closed to NRCS standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division. Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143- 215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief. If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration. This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. This facility is located in a county covered by our 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) Duplin County Health Department Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section AFO Unit Central Files Permit File AW S310034 3 1-3q • • Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization This plan has been prepared for: Thigpen Pigpen Randy L. Thigpen PO Box 748 Beulaville, NC 28572 910--298-3989 03-I5-2007 This plan has been developed by: Johnny Lanier Hygro Inc. 441 Cabin St RECEIVED / DSNR / DVjQ Pink Hill, NC 28572 Aquifer Protection Sedoll 910-298-5426 APR 94 2M Developer Signature Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only APR o s zoos Owner/ManageriProducer Agreement I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and mafftenam procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above.I have read and understand the Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with this plan. 3 —Lr— v2 Si (owner) Date Signature (manager or producer) Date This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S, Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission. Plan Approved By: 3-ls` 0 7 Technical SWcialist Signature Date 736829 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 03-15-2W7 Cover Page 1 r • C7 Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the following source(s): Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan. S7 Swine Feeder Finish Lagoon Liquid waste genwftd 5,406,264 gaisiyear by a 5,832 animal Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid won_ Mns production facility has waste storage capacities of approxiutately 180 days. Estiniated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogn Gated per Year Broadcast I2452 Incorporated 21385 Injected 23550 Irrigated 13535 Max Avail. PAN Obs) * Actual PAN Applied Obs) PAN Surplus/ Deficit Obs) Actual Volume Applied (Gallons) Volume Surplus/ Deficit (Gallons) Year l 13,708 18649 -4,941 7,379,695 -1,973,431 Nate; Ili source ID. 5 meatus standard source_ U means user defined source_ * Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the astral applic a ion inethod(s) idestifred in the plan for this sours 736829 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 03-15-2007 Source Page 1 of 1 ale table shown below provides a slmanary of the: crops or rotatiow inducted in this plan for each field Realistic Yidd mates are also provided for each crop m the plan. In addition, the Leaching Deal for each field is shown: where available. Planned Crops Summary Tract Field p10 pll Total Aczes 5,7 5.72 JUseable Acres 5.72 5.72 IA=hil3g Index(II) N/A WA 5241 5241 5241 5241 p12 p13 Z89 2 2.89 2. N/A N/A 5241 p14 3.70 3.70 2A62 NIA N/A 5241 p15 2-62 5241 p16 2.6 2.62 N/A 5241 p17 3.40 3.40 N/A 5241 p18 4.6 4. N/A 5241 p19 5.08 5.08 N/A 5241 p20 2.8 2.98 N/A 5241 p21 2.91 2.91 N/A 5241 p22 2.91 2.91 Nhk 5241 p23 1.94 1.94 N/A 5241 p24 3,2 3-24 NIA 5241 p25 4.791 439 N/A 5241 p26 5.62 5.62 N/A 5241 p27 4.13 4.13 N/A 5241 p4 4.51 4.51 N/A 5241 p5 6.65 6.65 NIA 5241 p6 6.29 6.29 NIA 5241 p7 1.861 1.86 NIA 5241 p8 5,42 5.42 NIA 5241 p9 53 53 N/A 6098 1 p31 L 3.10 NIA 609 1 p32 1 12.901 1.951 NIA 6098 I pivil I 19.501 1&101 NIA soil Serks C1 op SCqBCUM 736829 DMA aw Yavgo 3.1 Daft krkded 3/19/2t107 PCS Page I of 2 NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data RYE 800 ibs. 800 Ibs. 800 Ibs. 800 tbs. 800 lbs. WO tbs. 8001bs. 875 fb& 8751bs. 875 tbs. 9001bs. 800 Ibs. 800 tbs. 875 N, 875 tbs. 8751bs. 875 Hrs 875 tbs. 700 ft 700 tbs. 700 fhs 700 ibs. 700 Ibs. 700 ft. 1.0 Tom *4.8 Tons I.0 Tans *4.8 Tans' 1.0 TOW *4.8 Toms, r Planned Crops Summary Traci Field Total Ams seable Ayes Leaching irldcx (ld) ,Soil Series Crop Sequence RYE 6669 PI 12.00 5.77 NIA AnbyviBc Snell Cvun Ckvrm d 1.0 Tons Nybrid $—.& Q* }w - 04.8 Tans 6668 p la 12.043.78 NIA AuyvM, Gram ()vcracm 1.0 Tons M-Y t1srul •. $4.8 Tans 6668 p2 9. 3.67 N/A Autryv S� Chain Qvesswd 1.0 Tons Hybnd Iby '4.8 Tons 6668 p3 936 3.28 N/A Auby M CAMCM Ovasaod 1.0 Tors Eykid 13 1w Pas'vT; t4.8 Tons PLAN TOTALS: 185.72 137.25 LI Pat81 ual Lwclz= Tecinficd Gaud ce Lot,< potential to contnbute to sokibk Now 2 nutrient leaching below the mot wee. x 2Moderate pOIC11ti$l to contribic to Nutrient Management (590) should be plamnad. ¢=10soluble nutrient leaching below the root zone. High potential to cantnbu0e to soluble .Nutrient Managemeid (590) sttoedd be planned. Other conservation practices that nutrient leaching below the mot zee. improve the soils available matmholdntg rapacity and improve nutrient um efficiency > 10 shnrld be ca mudwed_ Examples are C Aw Crops (-MM to scavenge nutimmis, &Aaased Rats irnrs (3291 LoggTem No -Till (779) and cdw o field practices such as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest 13edfers (391� *736829 Database Version 3.1 NOTE: Svmbol' means user entered data Dsee PmW MM2007 PCS Page 2 of 2 The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be gown, their nutrient requirements, and proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake. This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount tieing supplied by manure or other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation, Waste Utilization Table Year 1 F7 Tract Field Source ID Soil Series Total Acres Use. Acres Crop RYE APpBe Period Itrogen PA Nutrient RegU IbslA Cnnm Pert. Nutrient Applied ibs/A) Res, (lbs1A) Applic, Mound enure PA Nutrient Applied (Ebs/A) iqui ManumAl pp8ed (acre) Solid Manure Applied (acre) Liquid: Manure Applied (Field) Solid Manure Applied (Field) N N N N 1000 gal/A Tans 1000 gals tons 5241 p10 S7 Foreston 5.72 5.72 Cotton 8001bs, 3/15-7/31 71 0 0 Irrig. 71 28.36 0.00 162.22 0.00 5241 pit S7 Foreston 5.72 5.72 Cotton 800 tbs. 3/13-7/31 71 0 0 !trig. 7E 28,36 0.00 162.22 0100 5241 p12 S7 Foreston 2.89 2.89 Cotton 800 lbs. 311E-7/31 71 0 0 Irrig. 71 28.36 0.00 81.96 0.00 5241 p13 S7 Foreston 2.84 2.84 Cotton 800 tbs. 3/15-7/31 71 0 0 lrljec. 71 16.30 0.00 46.29 0.00 5241 pl4 S7 Foreston 3.70 3.70 Cotton 800 lbs. 3115-7/31 71 0 0 Irrig. 71 28.36 0.00 104.93 0.0 5241 p15 S7 Foreston 2.62 2.62 Cotton 800lbs. 3/15-7131 71 0 0 Irrig, 11 28.36 0.00 74.30 0.00 5241 p16 S7 Foreston 2.62 2.62. Cotton 800 tbs. 3115-7/31 71 0 0 Irrig. 71 28.36 D.00 74.30 0.0 5241 p17 S7 Norfolk 3.40 3.40 Cotton 875 lbs. 3115-7/31 78 0 0 Irrig. 78 31.1 0,00 105.93 0.0 5241 p18 S7 borfbik 4.69 4.69 Cotton 875 lbs. 3115-7/31 78 0 0 Irrig. 7 31.16 0.00 146.12 0.00 3241 p19 S7 Lorfolk 5.08 5.08 Cotton 875 tbs. 3115-7/31 78 0 0 Irrig, 78 3L16 0.00 158.28 0.0 5241 p20 S7 Foreston 2,88 2.88 Cotton 8001bs. 3115-7/31 71 0 0 Irrig. 71 28.36 0.00 81.68 0.00 5241 p21 S7 Foreston 2.91 2.91 Cotton 800 tbs, 3/15-7/31 71 0 0 Infec, 71 16.30 0.00 47.43 0.00 5241 p22 S7 IForeston 2.91 2.91 Cotton 8001bs. 3/15-7/31 71 0 0 Irrig. 71 28,.36 0.00 82.53 0.00 5241 p23 S7 Norfolk 1.84 1.84 Cotton 875 lbs. 3/13-7/31 78 0 0 Irrig. 78 31.16 0.00 57.33 0.00 3241 p24 S7 Norfolk 3.24 3.24 Cotton 875 ibs. 3/15-7/31 78 0 0 Irrig. 78 31A6 0.00 100.95 0.00 5241 p25 S7 Forfolk 4.79 4.79 Cotton 875 tbs. 3/15-7/31 78 D 0 Irrig. 78 31,16 b.00 149.24 D,0 710 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 3/15 WUT Page 0 Waste Utiifization Table Year l Source Total Tract Field ID I Soil Series Acres Use. Acres Crop RYE Applie Period Nitrogen PA Nutrient Req'd OWN Comm. Fert. Nutrient Applied (lbs/A) Res. (lbs/A) AppGa MetMd Manure PA Nutrient Applied Obs/A) Liquid ManumA ppbed (acre) Solid Manure Applied (acre) Liquid Manure Applied (Field) Solid Manure Applied (Field) N N N N 1000 gd1A Tons 1000 gals tons 5241 p26 S7 Norfolk 5.62 5.62 Cotton 875 tbs, 3/15-7/31 78 0 0 Irrig, 78 31.16 0.00 175.10 0.00 5241 p27 S7 Norfolk 4.13 4.13 Cotton 875 lbs, 3/15-7131 78 0 0 Irrig, 78 31.16 0.00 128.68 0.00 5241 p4 S7 Autryville 4.51 4.51 Cotton 700 tbs. 3/15-7/31 78 0 0 Irrig, 78 31.16 UO 140.52 0.00 5241 p5 S7 Autryville 6,65 6.65 Cotton 700 tbs. 3/15-7/31 78 0 0 Itrig. 78 31.16 0,00 207.19 0.00 5241 p6 S7 Autryville 6,29 6,29 Cotton 700 tbs. 3/15-7/31 78 0 0 Irrig, 78 31.16 0,00 195.97 0.00 5241 p7 S7 Au"ille 1.86 1.86 Cotton 700 tbs. 3/15-7/31 78 0 0 brig, 78 31.16 0.00 57,95 &00 5241 p8 ST Autryville 5.42 5.42 Cotton 700 tbs. 3/15-7/31 78 0 0 Irrig. 78 31.16 0.00 168.87 0.00 5241 p9 S7 Autryville 5.37 5.37 Cotton 700 tbs. 3115-7/31 78 0 0 Irrig, 78 31.16 0.00 167.31 0.0 6098 p3l S7 Autryville 12,90 3.10 Small Grttin Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 SO 0 0 Irrig. 50 19.97 0.00 61.91 0.0 6098 p31 S7 utryville 12.90 110 Hybrid Bermudagrass iris f 4rIt *4.8 *3/1.1051 *235 0 0 Irrig. 235 93.87 0.00 290.99 0.00 6098 p32 S7 Autryville 12.90 1,85 Small Grain Oveneed 1.0 Tona 10/1.3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 5 19,97 0.00 36.95 0.00 6098 p32 S7 Mayville 12.90 1.85 Hybrid Bermudagrass V9 fw _f *4,8 *3/1.10131 *235 0 0 Irrig. 235 93.87 0.00 173.66 0,00 6098 pivit S7 Autryville 19,50 18.10 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1.3131 SO 0 0 Irrig, 5 19.97 0.00 361.49 0,00 6098 plvit S7 Autryville 19.50 18.10 Hybrid Betmudagress" 5 tU r .t *43 *3/1.10131 *235 0 0 Irrig. 235 93.87 0,00 1,699.02 0.00 6668 pl S7 utryville 12.00 5.77 Small Orrin Overseed t.0 Tons 10/1.3131 50 0 0 Irrig, 50 19.97 0,00 115,24 0.00 6668 p1 S7 utryville 12.00 5.77 Hybrid Bermudegrass [�q ut .e *4.8 *311-10/31 *235 0 0 Irrig. 235 93.87 0,00 541.62 0,00 6668 pia S7 utryville 12,00 3.78 Smali Grain Overseed 1.0 Tans 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig, 50 19.97 0.00 75.49 0.00 6668 pla S7 Autryville 12.00 3.78 Hybrid BetmudagrassMy �� `tyt� *4.8 *3/1-10131 *235 0 0 Irrig. 235 93.87 0.00 354.82 0.00 • 6668 p2 S7 utryville 9,36 3.67 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3131 50 0 0 Irrig, 50 19.97 0,00 73.30 0.00 6668 p2 I S7 utryvilte 9.36 3.67 hybrid Bermudagrass lisilr [ Qd ^yr{ *4.8 *3/1-10/31 *235 0 0 Irrig. 235 93.87 0.00 344,50 0.00 6668 p3 S7 Autryvillo 9.36 3.28 Small Grain Overseed 1.0 Tons 10/1-3/31 50 0 0 Irrig. 3 19.97 0,00 65.51 0.00 6668 p3 S7 tryville 9.36 3,28HybridBetmudagraysl�y `� Stui{ *4.8 *3/[-1013I=-2350 Irrig. 235 93.87 0.00 307.89 0.00 7 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed; 3/15/2 WUT Page 0 Waste Utilization Table Year I Tract field Source M Soil Series Total Acres Use, I Acres Crop RYE Applic. Period Nilragen PA Nutrient Rcq'd OWN CanaL Fort. i Nutrient:: Applied (1bs/A) Res, Obs/A) App5c. Method Manure PA Nutrient Applied ObVA) Liquid Manumok pplied (acre) Solid Manure Applied (acm) Liquid Manure Applied (Field) Solid Manure Applied MOO N N N N 100o gW/A Tons 1000 PIS tons Tote! Applied, 1000 gallons 7,379,70 Total Produced, 1000 gallons 5,406.26 Balance, 1000 gallons -1,97143 Total Applied, tons 0.00 Total Produced, tons 0.00 Balance, tons 0.00 Notes: 1, In the tract column, — symbol means [eased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data. 7?0 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 3/1,5/2 is WUT Page The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies th soik if applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you Est apply at a rate that will not resent in runoff. This table provides the nmimu application rate per hour that maybe applied to each field selected to receive wastewater. It also lists the rnaxmiu n application az wwd that each field may receive m any one application event. Irrigation Application Factors Tract Field Soil Series Ap*afinnRafe (i0ChC&limm`) ApphcationAmowt {inches) 5241 p10 Foreston 0.50 1.0 5241 PH I oreston 0.50 1.0 5241 p12 Forestim 0.50 1.0 5241 p14 Forestan 0.50 1.0 5241 p15 Foreston 0.50 1.0 5241 p16 Foreston 0.50 1.0 5241 p17 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 5241 p18 i Norfolk 0.50 1.0 5241 p19 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 5241 p20 Foreston 0.50 1.0 5241 p22 Foresion 0.50 1.0 5241 p23 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 5241 p24 NorfbEk 0.50 1.0 5241 p25 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 5241 p26 Norfolk 0.50 1.0 5241 p27 WorfCa 0.50 1.0 5241 p4 Autryville 0.60 1.0 5241 p5 Autryvift 0.60 1.0 5241 p6 Auftyville 0.60 1.0 5241 p7 Auftyvfflc 0.60 1.0 5241 p8 Autryvdle 0.60 1.0 5241 p9 AutryvWe 0.60 1.0 6098 p31 AUUYvMe 0.60 1.0 6098 p32 Autryville 0.60 1.0 6099 pivit Autryvilte 0.60 1.0 6668 p1 Arrtryvilte 0.60 1.0 6668 pla Anfryville 0.60 1.0 6668 p2 Autryville 0.60 1.0 6668 p3 Autryville 0.60 1.0 • 736829 Database Version 3.1 Date Printod 31152007 IAF Page 1 of 1 NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data �Tlw following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilimon table provides an estimate of the number of awes needed for sludge utilization for the indicated aoa mutation period- These estimates are based on average nitrogen concentrations for each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application rates shown in the second colurm 1 Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatrrlat and application) of the effluent. At mean out, this material must be utilized for crop production and allied at agronotuic rates. In most cases, the priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for slute applicatim Ideally, effluent splay fields should not be used for sludge application. If this is not possible, care should be taken not to load dMhent application fields with highs amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied On sites vulnerable to surtace water moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a can ma Sobs condtiwing very high phosphorous levels may also be a concern. Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table Crop Maximum PAN Rate IWac Maximum MndW Apokation Rate 1000 gdfac Minimum Acres 5 Years Aaummlatkw Minim= Acaes 10 Years Act Minimum Acmes 15 Years Accumulation Swine Feeder -Finish Lam Shxlge - Standard bu 150 13.16 73.11 W-22 21934 n RY.£2632 r0 36 56 73. 11 109.67 40 bu 160 1404 6854 137.09 205.63 829 Database Verson 3.1 Date Printed: 03-15-2007 Sludge Page i of 1 • • the Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage capacity available at the end of each month of the plan Available storage capacity is calculated as the design storage capacity in clays minus the nurser of days of net stowage volunhe accumLlaWd. The start date is a value entered by the user and is domed as the date prior to applying nutrienu to the first crop in the plan at which storage volume in the lam or holding pond is equal to zero. Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage rapacity is greater than the design storage capacity, thus indicates that the plan calls for the application ofnutrie is that have not yet accurnulated. If available storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accurradated waste exceeds the design storage volume of the structure~ Etdxr of these shumons indicates that the piamwd application interval in the waste utilization plan is inconsisteal with the sUixtuares temparahy storage capacity. Available. Waste Stnraae Canarity Source Name Swine Feeder -Finish Desi Storage Capacity (Days) Start Date 10/1 180 Plan Year Month Available Storage Capacity (Days) I 1 90 1 2 73 1 3 129 1 4 175 ! 5 180 1 6 180 1 7 180 1 8 174 1 9 169 1 10 174 1 11 149 1 12 123 * Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each mouth. 736829 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 03-15-2007 Cgecq page 1 of 1 0 Reanired Specifications For Animal Waste Management I. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that reach's 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 him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the opmtion, increase in the number of animals, method of application, receiving crop type, or available land. 3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients. s - 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, MRCS ]Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips. 5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by dishing after waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is dander of drift from the land application field. 6. When animal waste is -to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is applied to conservation tilled crops or grate, the waste may be broadcast provided the application dues not occur during a season prone to flooding {see "Weather and Climate in North Carotins" for guidance. S-_ _736829 Database Version 3,1 Bate Prmied 3n5MV � SvecifiCation Page I 7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil iriffltiratiton rate such that runoff does not occur ofisite 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 S. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the soil surface is frozen. 9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. 10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Wastetnutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a sable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. 11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1,1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least • 50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste, other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1,1995, shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters. 12. Animal waste shall not be annlied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner_ 14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -sprayer Animal waste maybe applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist'. Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site. 0 736829 Database Version 3_1 Date Printed: 3/1512007 Specification Page 2 16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system. 17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge. 18. H 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 19. Waste handling structures, Pipes 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 markets. A marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 1* 736829 Database Version 3-1 Date Printed: 3/15/2007 Specification Page 3 0 • 22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at. least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining nutrient; unless other restrictions require waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years. 23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. 736829 Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 3/15l2007 SMcification Page 4 0 Crop Notes • The following crop note applies to fieid(s): p l G, p l 1, p 12, p 13, p 14, p 15, p 16, p20, p21, p22 Cotton CP, Mineral Sail, low -leachable In the Coastal Plain, cotton is normally planted from April IS -May 5 when warm(above 65 F) temperatures and dry weather are present and predicted to remain for at least 5 to 7 days after planting. Avoid planting after May 20 if at all possible- Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private conrpa Ines to select a high yielding variety with characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 4-6 seed/row foot at a depth of 1/2-1"- Adequate depth control is essential. Recommended phosphorus and potash can be broadcast or banded at planting. Apply 20-25 lbs/acre N at planting. Apply the ramaming recommended N as a sidedress application 2 to 3 weeks after first square. The total N needed is dot on soil type. Apply 1-01Wacre actual baron either at planting or at sidedress; or, foliar apply 1/2 lb/acre acaW boron with 1/4 lb/acre applied at early bloom and the other 1/4 lb/acre about 2 weeks later. The boron needs to be available to the cotton during fruiting. Tissue samples can be analyzed during the growing season: to 111011ftt the M&UMIt status of the ooEbon. Timely management of insects, weeds, and excessive vegetative growth are essential for profitable c ottamE production_ The following crop note applies to field(s)_ p 17, p 18, p 19, p23, p24, p25, p26, p27 Cotton CP: Mineral Soil, medium leachable In the Coastal Plain, ootton is normally planted from April 15-May 5 when warm(above 65 F) temperatures and dry weather are present and predicted to remain for at least 5 to 7 days after planting. Avoid planting after May 20 if at all possible. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety, with characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 4-6 seed/row foot at a depth of 1/2-1"- Adequate depth control is essential. Recommended phosphorus and potash can be broadcast or banded at planting. Apply 20-25 lbs/acre N at planting. Apply the remaining rnended N as a sidedress application 2 to 3 weeks after first square - The total N needed is dependent on soil type- Also, apply at least 201bs/acre sulfur either at planting or at sidelressing. Apply 1.01blacre actual boron either at planting or at sidedress, or, foliar apply 1/2 lb/acre actual boron with 1/4 lb/arse applied at early bloom and the other 1/4 lb/am about 2 weeks later. The boron needs to be available to the cotton during fruiting. Tissue samples can: be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the cotton. T"unely nianagement of insects, weeds, and excessive vegetative growth are essential for profitable cotton production. Pmview Database Version 3-1 Date Printed; 03-15-2007 Crap Note Page 1 of 3 . Tlay fbHowing crop note applies to field(s): l4, p5, P6, p7, P8, p9 Cotton CP: Mineral Soil, medium leachable • In the Coastal Plain, cotton is normally planted finer April 15-May 5 when warm(above 65 F) temperatures and dry weather are present and predicted to remain far at least 5 to 7 days after planting. Avoid planting after May 20 if at all possible. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 4-6 seed/row foot at a depth of 1/2-1 ". Adequate depth control is essential. Recommended phosphorus and potash can be broadcast or banded at planting. Apply 20-25 lbs/acre N at planting. Apply the remaining recommended N as a sidedress application 2 to 3 weeks after first square. The total N needed is dependent on soil type. Also, apply at least 20 lbs/acre sulfur either at planting or at sidedressing. Apply 1.0 lblaere actual baron ear at planting or at ; or, foliar apply 1/2 lb/acre actual boron with 1 /4 lblacre applied at early bloom and the other 1/4 lb/acre about 2 weeks later. The boron needs to be available to the cotton during fruiting- Tissue samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the nutned status of the cotton. Timely management of insects, weeds, and excessive vegetative growth are essential for profitable cotton production - The following crop note applies to field(s): p 1, p la, p2, p3, p31, p32, pivit Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained. Adaptation: Well -adapted. In the Coastal Plain, hybrid berraudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. I to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs I" to 3" deep (1-5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted qukidy after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bulac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Crenemlly a rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce fiill groundcovex in one or two years under good growing conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, souse at least 40 bu/ac in 1-5' to 2' to spaced I' m I.5' in row. For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac- Sail test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus, potassium and nucronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to I00 lb/ac N in the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240 lb/ac N annually is sPlit applications, usually in Apt and following the first and second hay cuts. Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilisation of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or extension agent for assistance. ewe Database Version 3.1 Daft Printed: 03-15-2007 Crop Note Page 2 of 3 The following crop now applies to field(s): p1, pla, p2, p3, p31, p32, pMt Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soul, medium leachable In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted frorn October 15-October 30; and rye from October 15 November 20_ For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row fi xx and increase the seeding rate by 50% for each week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate by at least 10% when planting no -till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushelshtcre and rye at 1-1 1/2 bushelstacre. Plant all these small grain at 1-1 U2" deep. Adequate depth control is essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and informatim from private meanies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for you area and condum. Apply no more than 30 lbslacre N at Planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March. Preview Database Version 3.1 Date Printed: 03-15-2007 Crop Note Page 3 of 3 -AN33Ar. WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN NARRATIVE OF OPERATION CUCUMBERS 50 pounds nitrogen per acre in the spring pre plant application CUCUMBERS 50 pounds nitrogen per acre in the Fall pre plant application PEPPERS 50 pounds -nitrogen per acre in spring or summer. On cucumbers and peppers the application rate (in/hr) .50 application amt (inches) 1.0. 41 PUII Ocrb?'c Gw o w ,,., • q E S y,1-9 k(_ S Aw/ 40L t )30 100 lao I b s So Ifni s v rd A r=A- Page: 8 NMOL WASTE UTILI7AATION PLAN �J J SOIL TYPE AUB AUB AUB NOB NOB NOB FOA FOA FOA • so NARRATIVE OF OPERATION CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM, APPLIC. N/ACRE N/ACRE TIME CORN 75 73.75 20 MAR-JUN WA, 1 100 0 SEP-APR SB 25 80 20 APR-SEP 15 CORN 100 105 20 MAR-JUN WA 1 100 0 SEP-APR SB,:, 35 120 20 APR-SEP 15 CORN 120 130 20 MAR-JUN WA 1 100 0 SEP-APR SB 35 120 20 APR-SEP 15 APPLIC APPLIC RATE AMT IN/HR INCHES .5 1 .5 1 _5 1 .5 1 .5 1 .5 1 .5 I .5 1 .5 1 Page: 16 z �� �.fra' �Y'� { � <'. '''i hF ���'ii !' i' `�. _ x � -ii � !,•t A .;'i T��� k 1 zr FrM —p3'Si ,k3saa pt tlCUft.• :'?�' - - .FM 4zY - (.v; - _ - � -�� .. � -•':� � 40 !E. 3l� ^". 1 } _ .- .. _ j _ ` i�5 _ � 4CMt �} .r •fit a�:S y5 limfr zz4a w - •� .AB .945= ?Frs .o-w V:3 L'SM. aMDe'SyC G jf� 1S f R'f2} TmfL iyh �,T C F' -�'�� � ;••„ - -' Y � aYl +S - _.. r _ 1KWll7'�i•. r 4��� it }a ♦ r ti _ � '• f _ _- _. � ?y�'� ��7m4 spa= ..,. J •( w - ^{ a Al a4 A' Ol 42 1 ANIMAL FACILTPY ANNUALCERTI>€4CATION FORM Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number /T C A J I DV County j n Year 200A Facility Name (as shown on Certificate'of Coverage or Permit) Operator in Charge for this Facility. -A c. Y\A1 4 _ !1; c {}- ? Certification # Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year I YES NO. If NO, slip Part I and Part H and proceed to the. certification- Also, if animal waste was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled Part I : Facility Information_ 1. Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls (please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal Waste Nianagezn r= Plan (CAWNT): Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP 2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Fulls 4lease 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: 4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and the perunt: 1 % I ; 5. Estimated amount of total manurp, litter and process wastewater -sold or,given;to =other -persons and taken - off site during the year__ - Al � /� _ _ � tons ❑ or gallons ❑ -(please check the appropriate box) 6_ Annual average number of animal by„type -at this facility during the previous year: 7. Largest and smallestmmmher of animal�71i type at.this facility ax.any one time during the previous year•_ Largest 0 F 1 k smallest 1119 -;j) - - -" inlet (These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals at the facility 'is the amrnral average numbers),- 8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: Part II• Facility Status: P,F,r' Y+;1V� MAR 0 X 1005 IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDF�, ,WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DAr COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECITVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE. - 1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during ' /Yes ❑ No the past calendar year. AFACF 3-14-03 2. The facility was operated in such away that there was no direct runoff of waste from the facility (including the houses, lagoonststorage ponds and the application=sites) during the past calendar year. 3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past calendar year. 4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons• or storage ponds at this facility during _ - _ _- . the past .calendar. year. - - - 5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year. 5. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year. 7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume for which the lagoon was designed: IQ Yes L Rio VYes ❑ No t'S Yes ❑ No. Ly'Yes ❑ No 2 Yes ❑ No Cf Yes ❑ No 8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey For for this facility is attached to this Certification. ❑ Yes 9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the OYes ❑ No past calendar year. 10. Soil pH was maintained as. specified in the permit during the past.calendar Year? ly'Yes - ❑ No 11. All required monitoring and reporting -was performed in accordance with the facility's 9'(s ❑ No permit during the past,calend it year_ 12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during "-es ❑ No the -past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received from the Division of Water Quality. 13. Craps as specified in the CAWW were maintained during the past calendar year on all Blf/es ❑ No sites receiving animal waste and the craps grown were removed in accordance with the facility's permit 14. All buffer requiiements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were 9Wes ❑ No maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year_ "I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the_ person -or persons who manage the system; or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. f am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." pature of uperator in un, different from Penmittee) AFACF 3-14-03 2 Date Date Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources June 10, 2005 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Randy Thigpen PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 Re: Request for Information Sludge Survey Report Thigpen's Pig Pens NCA231034 Duplin County Dear Randy Thigpen: Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality This letter is to notify you that the subject facility is in violation of its General Permit NCA231034 Condition I1I.16. Your NPDES Permit Number NCA231034 Condition 111.16 states: "All facilities, which are issued a COC to operate under this permit, shall conduct a survey of the sludge accumulation in all lagoons within one (1) year of receiving the COC and every year thereafter. This survey shall include but not be limited to a sketch showing the depth of sludge in the various locations within each lagoon. This survey shall be submitted as part of the facility's annual report in the year it was conducted. This survey frequency may be reduced if it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Division that the rate of sludge accumulation does not warrant an annual survey. If the sludge accumulation is such that it is greater than the volume for which the lagoon was designed or reduces the minimum treatment volume to less than the volume for which the lagoon was designed, a plan must be submitted to the Division's Central Office within ninety (90) days of this determination which documents removal and waste utilization procedures to be used." Our records indicate that the Division has not received the sludge survey results for the year 2004 from your facility. The form was due March 1, 2005. To avoid possible enforcement action for a violation of your permit, please submit the results within thirty (30) days to the following address: No°` Carolina CUNI � Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone (919) 733-3221 Customer service Internet: http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax (919) 715-0588 1-877.623-6748 Fax (919)715-6048 An Equal OpportunitylAffimtative Action Employer — 50% Recycledl10% Post Consumer Paper Randy Thigpen Page 2 t •' 6/10/2005 Keith Larick Division of Water Quality 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statue or permitting requirement. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (919) 715-6185 or the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Keith Larick Animal Feeding Operations Unit cc: File 31-34 Wilmington Regional Office ANENIAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number NC A2 3f 034 County [)sL ` Year 200-3 Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) 1 n , cTa n`s �, a Operator in Charge for this Facility(} n ��� ;`c ..-. Certification u1 / Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year ✓ YES NO- If NO, skip Part I and Part 11 and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled. Part_I : Facility Information: 1. Total number of application Fields 0 or Pulls V(please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CANkrT iP): 3 Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP72 2- Total number of Fields E. or Pullslql(please check the appropriate box) on which land application occurred during the year: 70 CL 3 Total Acres on which waste was applied 3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites: , 4. Total pounds of Plant Alvailable Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAW-•IP and the permit: _ f- 7 5- Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken otYsite during the year �r/ �/=- tons or gallons (please check the appropriate box) 6. Annual alvv`erra,e number of animals by type type at this facility during the previous year: / J fr7 3 MonIi- f J 7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous vear: Largest 3 .S Smallest S 3 Q (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) _ 8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: C; p Part ;I: Facility Status: IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATENTENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRIT T CN DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON COMPLIANCE, AND E`LPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION; TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE. Only animal waste generated at .his facility is npli to nern�itted sites durin�� V Yes 'r No the past calendar year- r' 4 U, 4-- !NAIL Q 1 ;r-oi nS i,la.` . � i�h 2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runofrof waste from the facility (including the houses, lagoon-s/storage ponds and 6e application sites) during -the past calendar year- 3- There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past calendar year. 4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during the past calendar year. 5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the levels specified in this facility's CAWW during the past calendar year. 6. All land application equipment was'calibrated at least once during the past calendar year. ✓Yes '._l No No 'fYes No Yes '11 No 1 V_ <s, 1,_J No 7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon LJ Yes U1 No was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume for which the lagoon was designed_ S. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification. ❑ Yes L N;o-- - - - 9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the ,1..%Yes ! � No past calendar year. 10. Soil -p:H was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year? t`/Yes L No 11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's �es D No permit during the past calendar year. 12_ All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during.J' No the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received from the Division of Water Quality_ 13. Crops as specified'in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all '____Xes ' ' No sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with the facility's permit. 1=1. All butxer requirements as specified on the permit and the CA1,,V%—'P for this facility were '-! Yes No maintainer': during each application of animal waste during t!le Fist calendar year. "1 _erti`y 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 mzf age the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of my '-nowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. 1 am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including, the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations." �t + Permittee Name and Title kype or print) Slc�-nature ol'Operator in Charge Date Date February 11, 2004 NC Division of Water Quality Water Quality Section Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Dear Sir or Madam, For my Animal Facility Annual Certification Form for calendar year 2003, I submit the following: For Part Il, Questions 6,7, and 8; my permit states I have one year after receipt of the permit to perform the calibration and sludge survey. I affirm that these items will be performed before April 24, 2004. Thank you for your attention and ccoper2tion regarding this matter. Sincerely, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 1111 First -Gass Mail i i, i ' • . Postage:& Pees Paid LISPS Permit No. G-10 f • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box • State of North Carolina DENR 127 Cardinal Drive EXt: P.ttn- Wilmington, NC 28445 t ;i} � �IE�III!!�1l�lI��IEi!!�lllli�Iil!!Il1�}l�i�llti}IE41!!SI}I�EI1 Michael F. Easley, Governor . William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Wilmington Regional Office CERTIFIED MAIL # 7002 1000 0005 6491 9927 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED October 18, 2002 Mr. Richard L. Burrows Attorney at Law 317 North Norwood Street P.O. Box 816 Wallace, NC 28466 Subject: Response to Yout Letter Dated October 10, 2002 Concerning Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens Facility Number: 31-34 Duplin County ' Dear Mr. Burrows: Thank you for your letter dated October 10, 2002, in which you respond to the Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement issued to Mr. Randy Thigpen. This letter attempts to address the issues that you raised in your October 10th letter. In the second paragraph of your letter, you say that staff did not address the alleged failure of Mr. Thigpen to properly maintain his irrigation equipment, and you wondered why. l am not aware that staff observed any equipment failure. If there was, however, please explain it to us. I think the issue here is that there was a cause (or causes) for the over application and consequent runoff into waters of the state, and we request that your client explain it. In the third paragraph, you say that "Mr. Thigpen does not agree that any violation occurred, in that no discharge of waste into the waters of the state occurred." The evidence collected by staff shows otherwise, so it's obvious that there is a factual disagreement on this issue that will not be resolved in this or future correspondence. In the fourth paragraph, you say that the application was within the parameters of the CAWMP, in that no excessive amounts of nitrogen was applied to the fields or area in question. You go on to say that the irrigation reports provided to us supports this contention. Since the notice was issued for runoff and PAN violations, you may be correct that we cannot yet document a PAN violation, although there is no question about the runoff violation. However; the irrigation reports submitted to us were incomplete, in that the amount of nitrogen applied to the fields in question cannot yet be calculated because your client does not have a valid waste analysis for the irrigation events in question. If your client will provide us complete reports, we will be glad to reconsider the issue of the PAN violation, and amend the record accordingly if one did not occur. EN�t N.C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C. 28405 (910) 395-3900 Fax (910) 350-2004 Customer Service 800-623-7748 Mr. Richard L. Burrows October 18, 2002 Page 2 of 3 In the sixth paragraph, you acknowledge that waste ran off of the field but estimate that only 300 gallons ran off. We believe, however, that the evidence suggests that the amount of runoff probably exceeds a 1000 gallons. Given the difficulties in estimating runoff, we decided to give your client the benefit of the doubt, so for the record we called the runoff less than a 1000 gallons, thereby relieving your client of the obligation to make public notice. Your client did pump 1400 gallons of wastewater and water from the wetland area on September 18th, so I think we can agree that the amount of the release was quite significant. Having said that, I recognize that the amount released is a factual dispute that will not be resolved in this or future correspondence, so I'll leave it at that. In this paragraph, you reiterate that no discharge to surface waters occurred, we disagree, so please refer to paragraph three of this letter. In the seventh paragraph, you say that Mr. Thigpen immediately and voluntarily of his own initiative pumped the wastewater from the wetlands. However, the wastewater discharge was discovered on September 17, 2002, and Mr. Thigpen did not pump out the wastewater from the wetland until September 18, 2002, and he did it only after Mr. Chester Cobb asked him to do so. You further say that you could see no evidence of residue or damage to the environment, and you say that there was no plant life, fish, or other wildlife in the wetlands. I don't believe that you visited the impacted wetlands until some time after the discharge occurred, and sometime after your client pumped as much. of the wastewater as feasible, so I'm not sure that you saw the impacts right after the event. I won't argue this point because neither your client nor the Division conducted scientific investigations to assess the extent of damage to the wetlands, so I'll acknowledge that damage to the environment was apparently minimal. In the eighth and ninth paragraphs, you say that Mr. Thigpen will no longer spray upon the area in question that could result in a runoff, and so will amend his CAWMP accordingly. Please remember that this will result in adjustments to the rest of his plan that will require amendments as well. We will be glad to provide you access to Mr. Thigpen's file if you will make arrangements 24 hours in advance with Ms. Beverly Rivenbark at the number below. If you let us know in advance of your visit, we will make extra copies of the photographs, if you will be kind enough to pay for the extra set. Concerning the questions that you asked in your next to the last paragraph, I will try to give you satisfactory answers. This violation was discovered during a flyover of Mr. Thigpen's farm on September 17th. When the plane landed, Mr. Stenberg called Mr. Mathis to report this runoff incident. Mr. Mathis and Mr. Cobb arrived at the farm at about 5:30 p.m., and it is true that Mr. Thigpen denied access to Mr. Mathis but did allow access to Mr. Cobb. Admittedly, the issue of denial of access to Mr. Mathis is a concern to me and I hope your client will share his reasons with me so that I may address his complaints, if justifiable. Two inspectors were sent because there are safety issues when investigating the metes and bounds of a discharge in wooded terrain, and our safety plan requires use of the "buddy" system in cases like this. Also, your client's somewhat questionable behavior to our inspectors in the past gives us reason to be concerned about the safety of our inspectors, so that was.another reason to send two inspectors out to investigate this incident. Your letter refers to three inspectors investigating the incident but I believe that there were no more than two inspectors at the site at any given time. Mr. Richard L. Burrows October 18, 2002 Page 3 of 3 I read your complaints about Mr. Stoney Mathis and admit that I am concerned that the industry perceives him in the way you portray it. I have known him for three years and believe that he is one of the most capable and competent professionals that I have met in my 29 years with the state, so I have quite a different opinion on this matter. However, Stoney and I would be more than happy to meet with you and discuss the complaints that you raise in your October 10th letter. If justifiable, I will be more than happy to address the issues that concern you. If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact me or Mr. Gale Stenberg or Mr. Chester Cobb of our Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Rick Shiver Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Stoney Mathis DWQ Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit DWQ Central Files DWQ Wilmington Animal Files 31-34 S:IWQSIANIMALSIDUPLIN12002131-34Burrows.response (Domesiic,Mail Only; No Insurance Coverage Providec 0 Ln F 7L m r'ose S Sd CoMfled Fee �t � 30 y 7l J� o aeae„ aeeaEpt Fee f . 1 ZGo 22 ti �Di o 471 ru 7bW Postage n Fee. ` �/ O o $ \b'1 .q 00 o t p or PO Box Nm3j`l IU CtrY srsze. nP+ s . � - .::, - �OF w A rF90 ._ �O � � G U3 � � r Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Wilmington Regional Office CERTIFIED MAIL # 7002 1000 0005 6491 9576 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 Dear Mr. Thigpen: October 4, 2002 Subject: Notice of Violation and Recommendation for Enforcement Thigpen's Pig Pens Facility Number: 31-34 Lyman, NC Duplin County This Notice of Violation is issued on this date to Mr. Randy Thigpen, owner/operatorof the Thigpen's Pig Pens covered under Certificate of Coverage AWS 310034. This Certificate of Coverage was issued by the State of North Carolina under Swine Waste General Permit AWG100000. On September 17 and 18, 2002, staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality performed inspections of your facility. Violations found are listed as follows: 1. It was discovered during these inspections that the land` application equipment and fields were not maintained .at all times and properly operated resulting in the improper land application of animal waste. This is in violation of Part 11 Operation and Maintenance Requirements, Section 1 of the General Permitthat states, "The collection, treatment, and storage facilities, and land application equipment and fields shall be maintained at all times and properly operated." This is also in violation of Part III Monitoring and Reporting Requirements, Section 1 of the General Permit that states, "An inspection of the waste collection, treatment, storage structures and runoff control measures shall be conducted at a frequency to insure proper operation but at least monthly and after storm events." 2. It was discovered during these inspections that the improper land application of animal waste resulted in a discharge of this waste into waters of the State. 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. ��,-►A Aga N.C. Division of Water Quafity 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C_ 28405 (910) 395-3900 Fax (910) 350-2004 Customer Service 800-623-7748 Randy Thigpen October 4, 2002 Page 2 of 3 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 non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of pollutants into surface waters, wetlands, or ditches," This is also in violation of Part II. Operation -and Maintenance Requirements 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." Response requirements are listed as follows: 1. A detailed Plan of Action must be submitted to the Wilmington Regional Office, Division of Water Quality. This Plan of Action must list the following: a. The individual violations. b. A description of the actions proposed to be taken to return the violations to compliance. C. A description of the actions proposed to be taken to prevent recurrence of the violations. d. A list showing the dates of when these actions will be accomplished. 2. The proposedwritten plan of action and information must be received by this office within 15 working days of the receipt of this notice. 3. Upon approval of the implementation of the plan- of action, you will then be required to notify this office when the corrective actions are completed. Be advised thatthis 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(a)(2). You may also be assessed for reasonable costs of the investigation in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143415.3(a)(9). If you have an explanation forthese violations that you wish to present, please submit your written response along with the Plan of Action. Your response will be forwarded tothe Directoralong with the enforcement package forhis consideration. Be advised that the Division of Water Quality may pursue additional actions in this matter including injunctive relief and permit revocation. ,: _ Randy Thigpen October 4, 2002 Page 3 of 3 You may wish to contact your Service• Company, County Soil & Water district office, county extension office, a'qualified technical specialist, and/or a professional engineer for any assistance they may be able to provide. If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Gale Stenberg or Mr. Chester Cobb of our Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900, or Mr. Steve Lewis of our Central Office at (919) 733-5083 ext. 539. cc: Billy Houston, Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation Curtis Barwick, Coharie Farms Kenneth Best, Duplin County Health Department Patrick Fussell, DSWC-WiRO DWQ Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit DWQ Central Files DWQ ilmington Animal Files 31-34 S:IWQSIANIMALSIDUPLIN12002131-34hov Sincerely, c'v— Rick Shiver Water Quality Regional Supervisor ' (;FKTIrItU MAIL rScvG1r 1 (Domestic Mail Only, No Insurance Coverage Providet 117 Ln ED � Certified Fee C3 Retum Receipt Fee i (Endorsement Required) r �y C3 O Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) �Y t - $y TWPostage &Fees eI Oy r fL p O Sent To J ------------ - '' Stmet, t. No.; ` or PO Box No. City, Ste ZfP+-0III ,/C O See Reverse ior Instriz-w a UNITED STATES POSTAL'SE First-Glass,Mail,� "Postage & es Paid SPS P MI • Sender: Please p t ypub.va , State of North Carolina DENR 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 (Attu: Bev) t vr7 Il EIEIIETI!lIIEIIIIIIl11I111II1Il FIIlIIIIEIEIlf I I III I I II I I I IIf RICHARD L. BURROWS FREDRIC C. HALL N. C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Attention: Rick Shivar BURROWS 8 HALL ATTORNEYS AT LAW 317 NORTH NORWOOD 5TREET P_O. BOX BI6 WALLACE. NC 28466 September 27, 2002 Re: Thigpen's Pig Pens, Facility No. 31-34 Dear Rick: JEL - I SEP 3 D 2902 W ar --------- »---------- ELEPHONE (910) 285-3600 FACSIMILE (910) 285-7766 By Telefax: (910) 350-2004 Thank you for your extension of time within which this response could be filed. I appreciate your courtesy. Please treat this letter as Thigpen's course of action with respect to the alleged spill and ensuing investigation by your department. The field in question was recently cleared and converted into a spray field. Immediately after the inspection Mr. Thigpen contacted representatives of the Farm Service Agency, as well as his technical specialist, and has engaged them to make recommendations with reevaluating that portion of the field in question, and providing suggested alternatives. They are in the process of doing that evaluation, and he intends to implement their recommendations. In the meantime, and as a further precaution, he will stop the traveler short of the designed pull at that end of the field in order to avoid spraying over the break of the hill, and install some temporary small berms at the bottom of the hill to avoid any potential runoff. If you wish, we will provide you with an update of what actions are taken as they are implemented. Please advise if you wish any additional information. Very t y R Richard L. Burrows RLB:raj cc: Randy Thigpen „ X.hr State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director CERTMIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 Dear Randy Thigpen: 4 • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES February 4, 2002 Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination Animal Waste Management System Thigpen's Pig Pens Facility Number 31-34 Duplin County A letter dated January 15, 1999 was sent to advise you about concerns associated with Certified Animal Waste Management Plans and the method by which the irrigated acres within the plans were calculated. Only the acres that are wetted can be credited in the waste management plan as receiving waste application. Any acreage within the plan that can not be reached by waste application equipment can not be used as part of your plan. An evaluation by Brian Wrenn/Stoney Mathis on 2/2/99 was made to review the actual number of acres at your facility that receive animal waste during land application. The evaluation of your facility has yielded one of the following two results as indicated by the box marked with an "X"_ Category 1: ❑ The evaluation of your facility could not be completed due to a lack of information. Please contact your Technical Specialist to assist in providing Stoney Mathis the necessary information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre determination. Please submit this information to Stoney Mathis, at 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405-3845, within in 90 days of the receipt of this letter. If you have any questions please contact Stoney Mathis at (910) 395-3900. If within 90 days you are unable to provide Stoney Mathis with the information you are automatically required to complete a Wettable Acre Determination as described by Category 2 below, within 180 days of receipt of this letter. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper 0 Notification for Wettable Acre Determination Animal Waste Management System Page 2 Category 2: Your facility has been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as a facility that may have overestimated the number of acres actually receiving animal waste. Therefore, some or all of your fields may be exceeding the allowable loading rates set in your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. In order to resolve this issue, please contact a designated Technical Specialist to have him or her conduct a Wettable Acre Determination for your facility. The Technical Specialist must be one that has been approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to conduct Wettable Acre Determinations. Many Technical Specialist with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Division of Soil and Water Conservation have received this special designation. You may also contact a private Technical Specialist who has received this designation, or a Professional Engineer. All needed modifications to your Animal Waste Management System must be made and the Wettable Acres Determination Certification must be returned to DWQ within the next 180 days. If the needed modifications are not made and if the foram is not returned within the required time, DWQ will be forced to take appropriate enforcement actions to bring this facility into compliance. These actions may include civil penalty assessments, permit revocation, and/or injunctive relief. Once a Wettable Acre Determination has been completed, a copy of the attached Wettable Acre Determination Certification must be submitted to the address listed on the form. Please note that both the owner and the Technical Specialist must sign the certification. A copy of all the Wettable Acre Determination documentation that applies to your Waste Utilization Plan must be kept at your facility. DWQ and the Division of Soil & Water Conservation Staff will review all documentation during their annual visit of your facility. An additional copy must by kept on file at the local Soil & Water Conservation District Office. Please note that if you install or modify your irrigation system, a designated Irrigation Specialist or a Professional Engineer must also sign the Wettable Acre Determination Certification. 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 Sonya Avant of our Central Office staff at (919) 733-5083 ext. 571. cc: Wilmington Regional Office Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File 1� Wettable Acres Determination Certification Name of Facility: Facility Number: Owner(s) Name: Mailing Address: Phone No: By signing this form, the facility owner and Technical Specialist acknowledge the completion of the Wettable Acres Determination. All necessary Wettable Acre Determination Field Data Sheets and calculations were completed to conduct a Wettable Acre Determination. The facility's Waste Utilization Plan has been amended as necessary to reflect actual wetted acreage. A copy of all worksheets, calculations, and other Wettable Acres Determination documents, along with the applicable Waste Utilization Plan and Wettable Acre Determination Certification will be filed with the local Soil and Water Conservation District. A copy will also be kept on site with the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. Any future modifications must be approved by a technical specialist and filed with the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. If any modifications to the existing irrigation system or any new irrigation equipment was required to adequately address the waste management needs of this facility, an Irrigation Specialist or Professional Engineer has certified the design and installation below. Owner Name: Owner Signature: Date: Technical Specialist Name: Technical Specialist Signature: Date: If assisted by an Irrigation Specialist or Professional Engineer please read and sign below: Animal waste application equipment has been designed or modified to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the waste management plan and according to NRCS Standards. Animal waste application equipment has been installed according to NRCS Standards and is ready for use. Irrigation Specialist/PE Name: Irrigation Specialist/PE Signature: Date: Submit this form to: Attn: Sonya Avant Non -Discharge Compliance Unit Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 WADC - 7/99 RICHARD L. BURROWS FREDRIC C- HALL BURROWS 8 HALL ATTORNEYS AT LAW 317 NORTH NORWOOD STREET P.O. BOX 816 WALLACE, NC 28466 October 10, 2002 Certified Mail -_Return Receipt Mr. Rick Shiver Water Quality Regional Supervisor 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Re: Thigpen's Pigpens Facility # 31-34 Duplin County, N. C. Dear Mr. Shiver: P �jJOCT 112002 1 t TELEPHONE (910) 285-3600 FACSIMILE (910) 285-7766 As I have formerly advised you, we represent Mr. Thigpen in connection with the alleged water quality violation that you referred to in your Notice of violation letter dated October 4, 2002, and this constitutes Mr. Thigpen's formal response to that letter. In that paragraph 1 of your Notice states that land application equipment and fields were not properly maintained and operated, this response does not address the alleged failure to properly maintain his irrigation equipment, in that none of the reports which were provided by the inspection team contained any reference to equipment, and, in fact, no equipment was inspected by your personnel. Mr. Thigpen does not agree that any violation occurred, in that no discharge of waste into the waters of the state occurred. The field runoff, while minimal in extent, was contained just off of the field in an area where a tree had been turned over by hurricane winds, leaving a depression in the former root ball area. With regard to the field in question, the area in question I Mr. Rick Shiver October 10, 2002 Page Two is at the foot of a hilly portion of the field. The application was within the parameters of his CAWMP, in that no excessive amounts of nitrogen was applied upon the fields or area in question. The irrigation reports which have been voluntarily provided to you clearly demonstrate that that conclusion on your part is not supported by competent evidence. Although your requested plan of action is premised upon the conclusion that a water quality violation occurred, and essentially requires an admission of such a violation, in order to comply with the request as fully as possible, the following plan of action is provided in your requested format, but is not to be interpreted or construed in any manner as an admission of any such violation: a. Field Runoff. An estimated 300 gallons of waste ran off of the edge of the field in one area, which was essentially a low area in edge of the field at the foot of a hill located within the field. The wastewater was fully contained in a depression caused by tree being uprooted and which left a hole where the tree root structure had been formerly located. The principal depression covered a circular area of approximately 8 to 10 feet in diameter. No wastewater went into any waters of the state. b. As your personnel was then, and is now aware, Mr. Thigpen immediately pumped both rainwater and small amount of included wastewater out of the rootball area, and pumped that water into his lagoon. He voluntarily implemented this procedure before your inspection team even completed their inspection, and on his own initiative. That task was completed that evening. I have personally viewed the area in question, and could see no evidence of any residue or damage to the environment. There was no plant life in the root hole, and certainly no fish or other wildlife. C. The permittee adopted and immediately implemented a plan whereby he will, if deemed necessary by the Farm Service Agency Technical Specialist he has already consulted with, amend his CAWMP, whereby he will remove the questionable portion of the end of the field in question from his CAWMP. Further, he will no longer spray upon the area of the hill in question that could result in a runoff. His CAWMP already contains sufficient areas Mr. Rick Shiver October 10, 2002 Page Three to spray upon, some of which had previously been underutilized, which will now be used. d. Thigpen has implemented the alternative spray pattern set out in subparagraph c above, and will amend his CAWMP as soon as the Technical Specialist determines that an amendment is necessary. While I understand that both you and Stoney Mathis were somewhat displeased with Mr. Thigpen's refusal to permit Mr. Mathis on his farm at the event in question, it should be remembered that, without reservation, Mr. Thigpen immediately welcomed the other two inspectors at the same time. The question is immediately raised as to why three inspectors went to the site, when one could have done the job adequately, especially in view of the fact that you contend your department is underfunded and understaffed. In any event, I would hope and expect that that Mr. Thigpen's refusal to permit Mr. Mathis upon his farm would not be a factor either in your recommendations or potential assessment, if any, of civil penalties in this case. It it more than adequately documented that Mr. Mathis' approach to every inspection is clearly excessive, and that, for want of a better term, he has, through his personality traits, antagonized and generated a lot of mistrust among the farming community. If you have any further questions about Mr. Thigpen's "Plan of Action", please advise, and I will try to assist him in addressing them. I am, Ver u y yours, Richard L. Burrows RLS/kf 3o —3 LI -C.d. aLA� e'`-� S�:p ?7 02 02:33p Burrows & Hall (3101285-7766 P-1 KICHAR❑ L BURROWS F&EDA)C C. BALL B CI RROW5 .3 HALL ATTORNEYS AT LAW 317 NORTH NORWOOD STREET P.O. BOX SIG WALLACE. NC 2$A66 FAX TRANSMITTAL COVER SHEET DATE Q — �?, f - � t-D * PLEASE DELIVER THE FOLLOWING PAGE(S) TO TELEPHONE (910) 285-3600 FACSIMILE (910) 285-7766 NAME ►", Y' . � � ������ ��—_ ... .—.�_ _.__ LOCATION [� Cr ��i FAX -_ * THIS FAX DOCUMENT ORIGINATING FROM: BURROWS & HALL, ATTORNEYS WALLACE, NORTH CAROLINA 28466 TELEFAX NO, 910-285-7766 TOTAL PAGES INCLUDING THIS COVER SHEET - * IF ALL PAGES NOT RECEIVED, PLEASE CONTACT SENDER --Rebecca AT 910-285-3600 OR 910-285-7766 `SPECIAL INS The intbrtnation contained in this Fax Transmittal message isATTORNEV PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended only for the use of the individual or entity na,ned as recipient. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copy of this communication is strictly prohibited, If you have received this communication ju error, please notify us immediately by telephone and return the original message to us at the address indicated on this letterhead, via the United State Mail, Sep `27 02 02: 34p 1` Burrows & Hall [9101285-7766 p-2 RiCHARD L. BURROWS FR L)RIC C. HALL N. C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Attention: Rick ShivaT B u RRows & HALL ATTORNEYS AT LAW 317 NORTH NORWOOD STREET P.O. Box 816 WALLACE. NC 28466 September 27, 2002 Re: Thigpen's Pig Pens, Facility No. 31-34 Dear Rick: TELEPHONE (010) 285-3600 FACSIMME i910) 285-7766 By Telefax: (910) 350-2004 Tliank you for your extension of time Nvitlun which this response could be filed. I appreciate your courtesv. Please treat this letter as Thigpen's course of action with respect to the alleged spill and ensuing investigation by your department. The field in question was recently cleared and converted into a spray field. Invttediately after the inspection Mr. Thigpen contacted representatives of the Farm Service: Agency, - as well as his technical specialist, and has engaged them to make recorrLmendations with reevaluating tliat portion oftlie field in question, and providing suggestc;d alternatives. They are in the process of doing that evaluation, and he intends to implement their recommendations. In the meantime, and as a further precaution, he will stop the traveler short of the designed pull at that end of the field in order to avoid spraying over the break of the hill, and install some temporary small berms at the bottom of the hill to avoid any potential runoff. If you wish, we will provide you Avith an update of what actions are taken as they are implemented. 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Klimek, P.E-, Director - Division of Water Quality Wilmington Regional Office CERTIFIED MAIL # 7002 1000 0005 6491 9927 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Randy Thigpen PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 Re: Request for Records Thigpen's Pig Pens, Facility Number 31-34 Dear Mr. Thigpen: September 20, 2002 The purpose of this letter is to formally notify you of the request by the Division of Water Quality for the records listed as follows. I. A current complete copy of the facilities Waste Plan to include the following; a. Wettable Acreage Determination, b. facility maps and, C. the irrigation calibration worksheet which lists gun make, nozzle size, etc. 11. A current copy of all irrigation records (IRR-111RR-2f6rms) and corresponding weekly freeboard records for the period of June 1, 2001 to the present date. Ill. A signed copy of the current Wettable Acres Determination Certification form. 1V. The amount of waste removed from contamination area. These records must be submitted within 5 working days after the receipt of this letter. The records can be delivered in person or via mail to the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality at the address at the bottom of this letter. If mailed, please send to the attention of Mr. Chester Cobb or Mr. Gale Stenberg. As a reminder to Swine Waste Operation General Permit condition III part 6, the permittee is also required to file a written report to this office within 5 calendar days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to correct the problem and to ensure that the problem does not recur. Arch �DLR N.C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington. N.C. 28405 (910) 395-3900 Fax (910) 350-2004 Customer Service 800-623-7748 r� ru cr Ir -0 C3 C3 C3 r3 0 1] I'1 ru O n r- UNITED STATES POSTAL S maw RVICE `C2 _ 24 SEP • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box • State of North Carolina i DENR 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 (Attn: Bev) si v �3 III ill IIII III I till III III IIIIII 11111111tildIII III III II11111111 AL Randy Thigpen September 20, 2002 Page 2 of 2 If you have any questions concerning this request, please feel free to contact me at (910) 395-3900 Extension 226 or Mr. Gale Stenberg at Extension 225. Sincerely, Chester Cobb Environmental Specialist ;Animal-Fie'j Mr. Richard Burrows, Burrows and Hall Mr. Jeff Warren, Coharie Farms OF WATER QG � rWa o -c Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources CERTIFIED MAIL # 7002 1000 0005 6491 9859 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Randy Thigpen PO Box 748 Beuiaville NC 28518 Re: Request for Records Thigpen's Pig Pens, Facility Number 31-34 Dear Mr. Thigpen: September 20, 2002 Alan W. Klimek, P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Wilmington Regional Office The purpose of this letter is to formally notify you of the request by the Division of Water Quality for the records listed as follows. A current complete copy of the facilities Waste Plan to include the following; Wettable Acreage Determination, b. facility maps and, C. the irrigation calibration worksheet which lists gun make, nozzle size, etc. II. A current copy of all irrigation records (IRR-111RR-2forms) and corresponding weekly freeboard records for the period of .tune 1, 2001 to the present date. III. A signed copy of the current Wettable Acres Determination Certification form. IV. The amount of waste removed from contamination area. These records must be submitted within 5 working days after the receipt of this letter. The records can be delivered in person or via mail to the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality at the address at the bottom of this letter. If mailed, please send to the attention of Mr. Chester Cobb or Mr. Gale Stenberg. As a reminder to Swine Waste Operation General Permit condition Ill part 6, the permittee is also required to file a written report to this office within 5 calendar days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report must outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to correct the problem and to ensure that the problem does not recur. Xtrr OEM N.C. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, N.C. 28405 (910) 395-3900 Fax (910) 350-2004 Customer Service 800-623-7746 CrU.S. Postal Service CERTIFIEDMAIL RECEIPT (DomesticLn cc n- Ir 0 F C� irS U S L� .n Lk Postage $ r C18 Ln Efrk a3 Certified Fee pOReturn Receipt Fee{Endorsement Required) 7A Restncted Del very Fee 0 (Endorsement Required)Total Postage 6 Fees $ ru M Sent To O ------- -- •"'l ,---. _'-"--� CAA.1_ C'�' _----------------- r` Street, Apt No.; /I or PO Box No. Q-�x- -_ SS..I �y----•-- PS Form :00 Aprii 2002 UNITED STATES POSTAL_ SERVICE First -Class Mail +x Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. G-10 • Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box' State of North Carolina DENR 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405 (Attu: Bev) G- a - E#�llt#IfE1IkE�i111111LIFEIIIE !!1};�l1lk�lIlFEtl1(llil#llE�t State of North Carolina Department of Environment i • and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office Lf NCDENR James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary No*ki'm CAROLINA DEPART6MENT of ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality January 2, 2001 CERTIFIED MAIL ## 7000 0600 0023 4229 8322 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens P.O. Box 748 Beulaville, NC 28518 Subject: Connection Between Lagoons Thigpen's Pig Pens Facility Number: 31-34 Duplin County Dear Mr. Thigpen: On October, 18, 2000, Mr. Dean Hunkele with the Division -of Water Quality from the Wilmington Regional Office performed your annual compliance inspection. During that visit, it was indicated by you that the two lagoons at this facility are connected via a pipe in the permanent liquid storage area of the structures. This design feature is a cause of concern to DWQ'because it has the potential to contaminate the groundwater by potential leakage at the connection points with the dike wall and/or degradation of the material along its path beneath the ground surface. Therefore, we ask that you either have a Professional Engineer examine the situation and remove the pipe under. his supervision or install groundwater monitoring at the site under the supervision of the Division's Groundwater Section. Please submit a Plan of Action to the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality that describes the actions to be taken to address this situation including a timetable for implementation. The proposed written plan of action must be received by this office within thirty (30) working days of the receipt of this notice. Upon approval and implementation of the plan, you must notify this office when the Corrective actions are complete. Contact your Service Company, county Soil 81 Water district office, or county extension office for any assistance they may be able to provide. 127 North Cardinal Dr., wilnungton, North Carolina 29405 Telephone 910-395-3900 FAX 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recyded/10% post -consumer paper dU.S. Postal (DomesticCER-TIFIED MAIL RECEIPT Only; . . ni _ ru M a=r' I t N Postage $ - z1" Certified Fee Pastm �O M Return Receipt Fee 1 H ru (Erdorsement Required► �• J Cl Cl Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement Required) q r C] Total Postage & Fees $ C7 Na tint C1earPy) (to be c eted by r) a elN;fr K_ ------------- ------------- Str•et, PO No, ----X- ' - --v-•------------• - J -----t-Gty +4 /� ` O� /� i G /V ah jPS Form 380G, July t999 See Reverse for Inslructinns Mr. Randy Thigpen January 2, 2001 Page 2 This letter is a second attempt to have this letter delivered to you. If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Dean Hunkele or myself at (910) 395- 3900. Sincerely, Rick Shiver Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Jeremy Hill, Premium Standard c10 Dogwood Farms DWQIkWiIrr it p#o IAnirnal,�:iles.31-34 S:IWQSIANIMALSIDUPLIN12000131-34 Thigpen Lagoon Letter#2.wpd 3, U 2ili) i 3 January 29, 2001 Mr. Rick Shiver Water Quality Regional Supervisor 127 North Cardinal Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 Dear Mr. Shiver: SUBJECT: Connection between lagoons Randy Thigpen Facility Number: t 31-34 and Thomas Thigpen Facility Number: 31-03 In reference to your letter to the above dated November 15, 2000, we have reviewed the designs of these two operations, and Dean Bingham Professional Engineer and I both agree that even though the pipes connecting the lagoons were not included in the original design, we do not foresee any problems with the pipes being there. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact me at 910-296-2120 or preferably with Dean Bingham at 919-751-0976. Sincerely, l r v 60 Harold D. Jone District Conservationist dsr cc: Randy Thigpen Thomas Thigpen Dean Bingham, Area Engineer Michael F. Easley Govemor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality January 31, 2001 Memo Mr. Bruce Parris Division of Water Quality Groundwater Section Wilmington Regional Office Subject: Notice of Referral for 31-34 and 31-63 Dear Bruce: In light of the response we received concerning the connection of the lagoons at each of these sites, I am making a referral to your Section. I have provided you a copy of their response to our inquiry and Groundwater was previously copied on our original inquiries. We do not see any advantage or reason for these lagoons to be connected in this manner. I will leave further investigation of this matter to the Groundwater Section. Based on what we do know, I think thismalrants a site visit for further investigation and may put one or -both of these facilities Into a higher risk category for possible groundwater contamination. Please feel free to contact me for further information or assistance. Sincerely, Dean Nunkele Environmental Specialist cc: DWQ Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit DWQ Wilmington Animal Files 31-34 DWQ Wilmington Animal Files 31-63 Wilmington Regional Office 127 North Cardinal Drive Telephone: (.910) 395,3900 Wilmington,'North Carolina 28405-3 45 FAX: (910) 350-2004 State of North Carolina A' Department of Environment _. 4 . and Natural Resources . MAR 0 7 Z001 Now Michael F. Easley, Governor B;T: --- William G. Ross Jr., Secretary CDENR Kerr T. Stevens, Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES March 5, 2001 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination Animal Waste Management System Thigpen's Pig Pens Facility Number 31-34 Duplin County Dear Randy Thigpen_ A letter dated January 15, 1999 was sent to advise you about concerns associated with Certified Animal Waste Management Plans and the method by which the irrigated acres within the plans were calculated. Only the acres that are wetted can be credited in the waste management plan as receiving waste application. Any acreage within the plan that can not be reached by waste application equipment can not be used as part of your plan. An evaluation by Brian Wrenn on 2/2J99 was made to review the actual number of acres at your facility that receive animal waste during land application. The evaluation of your facility.has yielded.one of the following two results as indicated by the box marked with an "X"- Category 1: ❑ The evaluation of your facility could not be completed due to a lack of information. Please contact your Technical Specialist to assist in providing Stoney Mathis the necessary information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre determination. Please submit this information to Stoney Mathis, at 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405-3845, within in 90 days of the receipt of this letter. If you have any questions please contact Stoney Mathis at (910) 395-3900. ff within 90 days you are unable to provide Stoney Mathis with the information you are automatically required to complete a Wettable Acre Determination as described by Category 2 below, within 180 days of receipt of this letter. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post-consurner paper Notification for Wettable Acre Determination Animal Waste Management System llll`' Page 2 Category 2: Your facility has been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as a facility that may have overestimated the number of acres actually receiving animal waste. Therefore, some or all of your fields may be_exceeding.the,allowable loading rates set in your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. In order to resolve this issue, please contact a designated Technical Specialist to have him or her conduct a Wettable Acre Determination for your facility. The Technical Specialist must be one that has been approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to conduct Wettable Acre Determinations. Many Technical Specialist with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, the Soil and. Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Division of Soil and Water Conservation have received this special designation. You may also contact a private Technical Specialist who has received this designation, or a Professional Engineer. All needed modifications to your Animal Waste Management System must be made and the Wettable Acres Determination Certification must be returned to DWQ within the next 180 days, If the needed modifications are not made and if the foram is not returned within the required time, DWQ will be forced to take appropriate enforcement actions to bring this facility into compliance. These actions may include civil penalty assessments, permit revocation, and/or injunctive relief. Once a Wettable Acre Determination has been completed, a copy of the attached Wettable Acre Determination Certification must be submitted to the address listed on the form. Please note that both the owner and the Technical Specialist must sign the certification. A copy of all the Wettable Acre Determination documentation that applies to your Waste Utilization Plan must be kept at your facility. DWQ and the Division of -Soil & Water Conservation Staff will review all documentation during their annual visit of your facility. An additional copy must by kept on file at the local Soil & Water Conservation District Office. Please note that if you install or modify your irrigation system, a designated Irrigation Specialist or a Professional Engineer must also sign the Wettable Acre Determination Certification. 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 Ietter, please do not hesitate to contact Sonya Avant of our Central Office staff at (919) 733-5083 ext. 571. Sincerely, Kerr T. Stevens cc: Wilmington Regional Office Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality CERTIFIED MAIL # 7000 0600 0023 4229 8322 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens P.O. Box 748 Beulaville, NC 28518 Dear Mr. Thigpen: A410 ,;NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ANO N.KfURA - RESOURCES January 2, 2001 Subject: Connection Between Lagoons Thigpen's Pig Pens Facility Number: 31-34 Duplin County 'On October; 18; 2000, Me. Dean Hunkele with the Division of Water Quality from the Wilmington Regional Office performed•your annual compliance inspection: Duringdth-at visif, it was indicated by you that the iwo lagoons at this facility are connected via.! pipe in the pemiaiient liquid siorage'area of the structures. This design feature is a cause of concern to DWQ because it has the potential to contaminate the groundwater by potential leakage at the connection points with the dike wall and/or degradation of the material along its path beneath the ground surface. Therefore, we ask that you either have a Professional Engineer examine the situation and remove the pipe under his supervision or install groundwater monitoring "at the site under the supervision of the Division's Groundwater Section. - Please submit a Plan of Action to the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality that describes the actions to be taken to address this situation including a timetable for implementation. The proposed written plan of action must be received by this office within thirty (30) working days of the receipt of this notice.. Upon approval and implementation of,the plan, you must notify this office when the corrective'actions a're`complete; Contact your. Service Company, county,,Soil & Water,disth t' . office, oi• county extension office for any assistance'they may be -able to `provide:'•` ' 127 North Cardinal Dr., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone 9103953900 FAX 910350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycledl10% post -consumer paper Mr. Randy Thigpen January 2, 2001 Page 2 This letter is a second attempt to have this letter delivered to you. If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Dean Hunkele or myself at (910) 395- 3900. Sincerely, Rick Shiver Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Jeremy Hill, Premium Standard c/o Dogwood Farms DWQ Wilmington Animal Fifes 31-34 S:IWQSIANIMALSIDUPLIN12000131-34 Thigpen Lagoon Letter#2.wpd t Statb of North Carolina08�'A Department of Environment a7*0and Natural Resources� Wilmington Regional Office N C MD" E N R James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality November 15, 2000 CERTIEI 97 IL'f�t7oaa%Osao t)023;4229 8353 RETURl14-RECEI0T'9E6UESTED Mr. Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens P.O. Box 748 Beulaville, NC 28518 Subject: Connection Between Lagoons Thigpen's Pig Pens Facility Number: 31-34 Duplin County Dear Mr. Thigpen: -On October, 18, 2000, Mr. Dean Hunkele with the Division of Water Quality from the Wilmington Regional Office performed your annual compliance inspection. During that visit, it was indicated by you that the two lagoons at this facility are connected via a pipe in the permanent liquid storage area of the structures. Furthermore, you indicated that this pipe is the black corrugated pipe that was evident in the second structure adjacent to the animal houses. This design feature is a cause of concern to DWQ because it has the potential to contaminate the groundwater by potential leakage at the connection points with the dike wall and/or degradation of the material along its path beneath the ground surface. Therefore, we ask that you either have a Professional Engineer examine the situation and remove the pipe under his supervision or install groundwater monitoring at the site under the supervision of the Division's Groundwater Section. Please submit a Plan of Action to the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality that describes the actions to be taken to address this situation including a timetable for implementation. The proposed written plan of action must be received by this office within thirty (30) working days of the receipt of this notice. Upon approval and implementation of the plan, you must notify this office when the corrective actions are complete. Contact your Service Company, county Soil & Water district office, or county extension office for any assistance they may be able to provide. 127 North Cardinal Dr„ Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone 910J95-3900 PAX 910-350-2004 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10°% post -consumer paper Postal w D. 1 u7 'm Ir r11 ru Postage ru -I- Certified Fee Relum Receipt Fee r Li {Endorsement Required) � Restricted Delivery Fee {Endorsement Required► CTotal Postage d Fees p Name ease Pngt§'fea y O PO f C3 - Siafe. Pt4 -------- UNITE❑ STATES POSTAL SERVICE a First -Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid i USPS Permit No. G-10 t[ • Sender: Please print your name, address, and Z1P+4 in this box • State of North Carolina DEN R 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. ;ES Wilmington, NC 28405 (Attn: Bev) W At � t Mr. Ranby Th gi pen November 15, 2000 Page 2 If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. Dean Hunkele or myself at (910j 395-3900. Sincerely, Rick Shiver Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Billy Houston, Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation Jeremy Hill, Premium Standard c/o Dogwood Farms Charlie Stehman, Groundwater Section WIRO DWQ i mrngtan=Aniiml=Filesrt 31; 3,4� S:IWQSIANIMALSIDUPLIN12000131-34 Thigpen Lagoon Letter.wpd State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources F OCT 1 1 2000 James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary BY: Kerr T. Stevens, Director CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 Dear Randy Thigpen: D CDENR NOF2TN CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES October 2, 2000 Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination Animal Waste Management System Thigpen's Pig Pens Facility Number 31-34 Duplin County A letter dated January 15, 1999 was sent to advise you about concerns associated with Certified Animal Waste Management Plans and the method by which the irrigated acres withidthe plans were calculated. Only the acres that are wetted can be credited in the waste management plan as receiving waste application. Any acreage within the plan that can not be reached by waste application equipment can not be used as part of your plan. An evaluation by Brian Wrenn on 212/99 was made to review the actual number of acres at your facility that receive animal waste during land application. The evaluation of your facility has yielded one of the following two results as indicated by the box marked with an "X". Category l: ❑ The evaluation of your facility could not be completed due to a lack of information. Please contact your Technical Specialist to assist in providing Stoney Mathis the necessary information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre determination. Please submit this information to Stoney Mathis, at 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405-3845, within in 90 days of the receipt of this letter. If you have any questions please contact Stoney Mathis at (910) 395-3900. if within 90 days you are unable to provide Stoney Mathis with the information you are automatically required to complete a Wettable Acre Determination as described by Category 2 below, within 180 days of receipt of this letter. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Notification for Wettable Acre Determination Animal Waste Management System Page 2 _ Category 2: Your facility has been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as a facility that may have overestimated the number of acres actually receiving animal waste. Therefore, some or all of your fields may be exceeding the allowable loading rates set in your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. In order to resolve this issue, please contact a designated Technical Specialist to have him or her conduct a Wettable Acre Determination for your facility. The Technical Specialist must be one that has been approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to conduct Wettable Acre Determinations. Many Technical Specialist with the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Division of Soil and Water Conservation have received this special designation. You may also contact a private Technical Specialist who has received this designation, or a Professional Engineer. All needed modifications to your Animal Waste Management System must be made and the Wettable Acres Determination Certification must be returned to DWQ within the next 180 days. If the needed modifications are not made and. if the form is not returned within the required time, DWQ will be forced to take appropriate enforcement actions to bring this facility into compliance. These actions may include civil penalty assessments, permit revocation, and/or injunctive relief. Once a Wettable Acre Determination has been completed, a copy of the attached Wettable Acre Determination Certification must be submitted to the address listed on the form. Please note that both the owner and the Technical Specialist must sign the certification. A copy of all the Wettable Acre Determination documentation that applies to your Waste Utilization Plan must be kept at your -facility. DWQ'and the Division of Soil & Water Conservation Staff will review all documentation during their annual visit of your facility. An additional copy must by kept on file at the local Soil & Water Conservation District Office. Please note that if you install or modify your irrigation system, a designated Irrigation Specialist or a Professional Engineer must also sign the Wettable Acre Determination Certification. 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 Sonya Avant of our Central Office staff at (919) 733-5083 ext. 571. Sincerely, Kerr T. Stevens cc: Wilmington Regional Office Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File Revisal January 22, 1999 JUSTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION Facility Number 31 - -�4 Farm Name: On -Site Represent iv_ WnL __ ;-y Inspector/Reviewer's Name: &,,,r J&kgn Date of site visit: Z z 1195 7_ Date of most recent WUP: ItA Operation is'flagged for a wettable acre determination due to failure of Part H eligibility item(s) F1 F2 F3 F4 Operation not required to secure WA determination at this time based on exemption E1 E2 E3 E4 klao Annual farm PAN deficit: 44°-- pounds Irrigation System(s) - circle : 1. hard -hose traveler, center -pivot system; 3. linear -move system; 4. stationary sprinkler system wlpermanent pipe; 5. stationary sprinkler system wlportable pipe; 6. stationary gun system w/permanent pipe; 7. stationary'gun system w/portable pipe PART I. WA Determination Exemptions (Eligibility failure, Part 11, overrides Part I exemption.) E1 Adequate irrigation design, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by an I or PE. E2 Adequate D, and D21D3 irrigation operating parameter sheets, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by an I or PE. E3 Adequate D, irrigation operating parameter sheet, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by a WUP. E4 75% rule exemption as verified in Part III. (NOTE: 75 % exemption cannot be applied to farms that fail the eligibility checklist in Part If. Complete eligibility checklist, Part II - F1 F2 F3, before completing computational table in Part III). PART 11. 75% Rule Eligibility Checklist and Documentation of WA Determination Requirements. WA Determination required because operation fails one of the eligibility requirements listed below: F_ 1 Lack of acreage which resulted in over application of wastewater (PAN) on spray field(s) according to farm's last two years of irrigation records. F2 Unclear, illegible, or lack of information/map. F3 Obvious field limitations (numerous ditches; failure to deduct required buffer/setback acreage; or 25% of total acreage identified in CAWMP includes small, irregularly shaped fields - fields less than 5 acres for travelers or less than 2 acres for stationary sprinklers). V"IF4 WA determination required because CAWMP credits field(s)'s acreag e an excess of 75% of the respective field's total acreage as noted in table in Part 111. Revised Januan 22, 1999 Facility Number 31 - 34 Part III. Field by Field Determination of 75% Exemption Rule for WA Determination TRACT NUMBER FIELD NUMBER'S TYPE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM TOTAL ACRES CAWMP ACRES FIELD % COMMENTS3 LA 33 3-3 loc> 3 A �E LA ZBEEI 3A 3l3 Zo.2L 18 �8 �q. 3 (, �� 33.1 20• �q � . Z FIELD NUMBER' - hydrant, pull, zone, or point numbers may be used in place of field numbers depending on CAWMP and type of irrigation system. If pulls, etc. cross more than one field, inspector/reviewer will have to combine fields to calculate 75% field by field determination for exemption if possible', otherwise operation will be subject to WA determination. FIELD NUMBER- must be clearly delineated on map. COMMENTS' - back-up fields with CAWMP acreage exceeding 75% of its total acres and having received less than 50% of its annual PAN as documented in the farm's previous two years' (1 997 & 1 998) of irrigation records, cannot serve as the sole basis for requiring a WA Determination. Back-up fields must be noted in the comment section and must be accessible by irrigation system. 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 Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 29518 Dear Randy Thigpen: 1 16T'?W'A �•r NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES December 30, 1999 Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping Animal Waste Management System Facility Number 31-34 Duplin County This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers. Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. 1RR1, IR.R2, DRY1, DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2, SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an appropriate enforcement action. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting requirement. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the DWQ staff at (919) 733-5083 ext. 571. Sincerely 'v Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Wilmington Regional Office Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, ]Forth Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper 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 Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 Dear Randy Thigpen: /f • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OE ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES December 8, 1999 Subject: Conditional Approval Animal Waste Management System Facility Number 31-34 Duplin 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 t6 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 (919) 733-5083 extension 571. Sincerely, X _ Sonya L. Avant Environmental Engineer cc: Wilmington Regional Office Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/] 0% post -consumer paper r D �of iC-e, OT Djif fc- ix n C y 9 �i�e�►vko o 4-0 lurtl r-e t6l k "Y-.�an�m-endue B � 4 C +� i w-cru Purn pCl 6'A bvLn aj ��d +cj +�A P6 ildw� ly cYar o �-10- pvVr�in� p havA bx� malt +ej assur4 yre� �-� (�a p'v-e). +KA C YY�e e� Q.m ooA+ a P Or (/ - li � trz,5%8 Tf� � i� State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr.,'P.E., Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 BeulaviIle NC 28518 Dear Randy Thigpen: ECEIVED f JUL U 2 1998 CD CDE NR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ANb N/CruRAL RESOURCES June 26, 1998 Subject: Reissuance of Certificate of Coverage No.AWS310034 Thigpen's Pig Pens Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Dupiin County The Division of Water Quality modified the Swine Waste Operation General Permit originally issued to this facility on August 25, 1997. In accordance with the issuance of the revised General Permit, we are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) to Randy Thigpen, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management of animal waste from the Thigpen's Pig Pens, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 5832 Feeder to Finish and the application to land as specified in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003, and shall hereby void COC No AWS310034 dated August 25, 1997. The COC shall hereby incorporate by reference any specific conditions of the previous COC issued to this facility. The purpose of this COC is to allow coverage under the revised General Permit. Please review the revised General Permit (enclosed) and pay particular attention to Condition I1.10 regarding tree removal from lagoon embankments, Condition III. I regarding inspection frequency of the waste treatment, storage and collection system and Condition 1I1.6 regarding notification requirements for system failures, spills and emergencies. Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals. Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Certificate of Coverage AWS310034 Thigpen's Pig Pens Page 2 Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division. This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is -made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact J. R. Joshi at (919) 733-5083 ext. 363. Sincerely, for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's) Duplin County Health Department Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section DupIin County Soil and Water Conservation District Permit File State of North Carolina Department of Environment, i�� Health and Natural Resources AUG 2 7 1997 Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director August 25, 1997 Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 IWA 4•• E H N F=1 Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310034 Thigpen's Pig Pens Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Duplin County Dear Randy Thigpen: In accordance with your application received on August 15, 1997, we are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) to Farm No. 31-34, 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 Thigpen's Pig Pens Farm, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 5832 Feeder to Finish and the application to a minimum of 133.8 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. In accordance with General Statue 143-215.10C, Animal Waste Management Plans shall include the following components: - A checklist of odor sources and best management practices to minimize these sources. - A checklist of insect sources and best management practices to minimize these sources. - Provisions set forth for acceptable methods of disposing of mortalities. - Provisions regarding emergency action plans. Your existing Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must include the above elements, by December 31, 1998. Documentation of the certification must be available to inspectors onsite. Submittal of the amended certification statement shall be required upon renewal of your permit coverage in 2001. 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. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper 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 transferablet. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Mike Lewandowski at (919) 733-5083 ext. 362. Sincerely, . Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's) Duplin County Health Department -cWilmington.Regiond-Office, Water Quality Section Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Permit File 1 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Division of Water Quality September 8, 1998 Certified ,Mail # Z 312 646 495 Return Regeiot Requested Mr. Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville, NC 28518 fz,�WA A 4J RCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEW RTmr-NT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NxruRAL RESOURCES Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Thigpen's Pig Pens Facility Number: 31-34 Duplin County Dear Mr. Thigpen: On September 1, 1998, staff from the Wilmington. Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected your swine farm and the lagoons serving this operation. During the inspection, it was discovered that waste was applied to Tract 5241 on Pulls 4B & 4C as a pre -plant application for cucumbers. The certified Animal Waste Management Plan governing your farm calls for summer and winter annuals to be rotated in this tract which does not include cucumbers_ As a permitted facility, the certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be followed to the letter; otherwise it is a violation of your General Permit. I believe that this tract of land is under a special agreement with another owner. In the future, if the farmer wishes to plant something not listed in your waste plan, then he needs to give you advanced notice so that you can obtain a letter from a technical specialist (like Bryan Spell with Dogwood Farms) permitting such action. The specialist needs to insure that you have adequate acreage with such a change to meet your waste removal needs; whether or not you plan to spray waste to these areas. If this change doesn't pose a problem, then he will provide you with pertinent application information including the rate of application and amount of Nitrogen (PAN) that can be applied to the desired crop. Your certified waste plan does not need to be permanently amended to allow this practice, but it can be. However, I believe the use of a letter will better meet both your needs in the event that he wishes to -Plant something other than cucumbers in the future. - -- - - - - __-_-,.,-=127 North-Cardina] Dr., Wilmington,North Carolina 28405:_Telephone 91.0-395_-3900--.FAX 910-350-2004 _- An Equal Opportunity. Affirmative Action Employer --- -50% recycled/10%:post-consumer paper Ps, Form 3800, April 1995 { OZ CD $ .o N I a- Z;rr S O w o "O P mIt S o $ m O ru CD b� r a ~ p�Cr t Ln m SENDER• . ■ Complete Items 1 andlor 2 for adddiamal services. I also wish W receive the Item and 1 r following services (tor an P yoiu name addmn on the reverse of this hxm so Brat we can ratan the extra fee): ( t j y • Attach Na form to the front of the miWpiece. or an the back If space doss not L Addressee's Addre 1. ❑ss lit ■ Write'Ratuin Receipt Requested• on the mailpiece below the article number. 2. ❑ Restricted Delivery m� pj $ ■The Ratan Receipt wW stww to whom the article was delivered and the date delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. de Add to: 4a. Article Nufter cczjz 4b. '5ervice Type - ❑ Registered Certifted �i O. ❑ Express Mail ❑ Insured C ❑ Retum Receipt for Merchandise ❑ COD 7. Date of pe ery •° 0 T 5. R ived By: P t Name) 8. Addr 's Address (Only N requested c and lee is paid) r gentJ a. P 3Ai1, mb r1994 1W595-97-6-0179 Domestic Retum Receipt s Randy Thigpen September 8, 1998 Page 2 You must notify this office in writing within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of this notice, what actions are being taken to correct these deficiencies. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing its deemed permitted status and being required to obtain an individual non discharge permit. Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes to discharge wastewater to the surface waters of the State without a permit. The Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per violation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Dean Hunkele, David Holsinger, or Brian Wrenn at 910-395-3900. Sincerely, Dean A. Hunkele Environmental Specialist cc: Harold Jones, Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation Sandra Weitzel, N-C. Division of Soil and Water Conservation Bryan Spell, Dogwood Farms Operations Branch Wilmington Files SA WQSIANIMALSID UPLINl31-34.DEF State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens - PO Box 748 Beulaville- NC 28518 - Farm Number: 31-34 Dear Randy Thigpen: ' � r�..�3__J JUL 1 8 1997 BY: ED E H N F1 July 16, 1997 You are hereby notified that Thigpen's Pig Pens, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.10C, must apply for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm has thirty 30 days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department SHALL NOT OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application roust 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 Lewanddwski at (919) 733-5083 extension 362 or Dave Holsinger with the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, -K,, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: Permit File (w/o encl.) Wilmington Regional Office (w/o encl.) P.O. Sox 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5Oa3 FAX 919-733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina _ . - Department of Environment, - Health and Natural Resources AUGf99T • • Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary C) E [**%J F1 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director August 25, 1997 -Randy Thigpen - - - Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310034 Thigpen's Pig Pens Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Duplin County Dear Randy Thigpen: In accordance with your application received on August 15, 1997, we are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) to Farm No. 31-34, 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 Thigpen's Pig Pens Farm, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 5832 Feeder to Finish and the application to a minimum of 133.8 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, 2 00 1. 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. In accordance with General Statue 143-215.10C, Animal Waste Management Plans shall include the following components: - A checklist of odor sources and best management practices to minimize these sources. - A checklist of insect sources and best management practices to minimize these sources. - Provisions set forth for acceptable methods of disposing of mortalities. - Provisions regarding emergency action plans. Your existing Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must include the above elements, by December 31, 1998. Documentation of the certification must be available to inspectors onsite. Submittal of the amended certification statement shall be required upon renewal of your permit coverage in 2001. PIease 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. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division. This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. - The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office -Water Quality - Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Mike Lewandowski at (919) 733-5083 ext_ 362. Sincerely, Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's) Duplin County Health Department `Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Permit File State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources T rBY:— Division of Water Quality AUG 2 7 1997 Non -Discharge Permit Application Form / Survey (THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) a ren a Permit - Liquid Animal Waste Operations The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file. with the Division. Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by the Division, plea.$e complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question unanswered. Application Date: i . REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each item. Aninlicants Initials 1. One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal Waste Operations; :XE - 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 CPT — for animal waste operations. II. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1. Farm's name. Thigpen's Pig Pens 2. Print Land Owner's name: Randy Thigpen_ _ 3. Land Owner's Mailing address: PO Box 748 City: Beulaville NC Zip: Telephone Number: 29$3989 4. County where farm is located: Duplin S. Farm Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a copy of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): 4 miles south of Beulaville on Beulaville Lyman Rd. l 6. Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): 7. Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): 31 - 34 FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 1 of 3 III. OPERATION INFORMATION: 1. Farm No.: 31-34 2. Operation Description: Swine operation y Feeder to Finish 5832 - Certified Design Capacity Is the above information correct? t v i yes; Flno. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals 0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy +0'Needer to Finish- 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef 0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey 0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow) 0 Farrow to Finish (# sow) Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals. 3. Acreage cleared and available for application: 150.00 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): 133.8 4. Number of Lagoons: ; Total Capacity.$ Cubic Feet (0) Number of Storage Ponds: 0 ; Total Capacity: Cubic Feet (ft3) 5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains? YES or (please circle one) 6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon? YES or O (please circle one IV. _APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION: 1, I\GLMJ h t Q pArl _ _ (Land Owner's name listed in question II.2), attest that this application for nigp�i\.3 1"14 l�t.s; lfn (Farm name listed in question_ il.1) has been reviewed by me and is curate and6c6plete 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. (] J1 II;; Signature �Y�,_� pl �t5 JdY- ith ` Date �— 31' . !n V . MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner) I, (Manager's name listed in question II.6), attest that this application for (Farm name listed in question II,1) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package will be returned as incomplete. Signature Date THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS, SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: 'w NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY WATER QUALITY SECTION PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT POST OFFICE BOX 29535 RALEIGiI, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 733-5083 FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 2 of 3 i'ti• ' Irll � ucc '� � •y • y . !b7 ,t to _� 7Sb0•. `• MAI .a J 7I41 17]7 ° O iIl! 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Ia W , �OAO6 iryOwH AS Of AA.L 1• 199a C ` O U N T� FTC% V� 1,j ;1N., U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SCS - CPA - 161, b. SOIL COINSERVATION SERVICEW 2 -8f. CONSERVATION PLAN MAP OW66r, pn Operator County oil State -/V Date-2 Approximate acres Approximate scale ..,XFc. Cooperating with -Dyp" Conservation District Plan identification Photo number isted by L 1—z ss USDA Soil ConservationService U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE r SOIL MAP LEGEND Randy L. Thigpen - Thigpen, Randy L. Map Soil name symbol AuB jAutryville loamy fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes FoA lForeston loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes PAGE 1 OF 1 06/21/95 11 C2..� ' F• rr W } � i NONTECHNICAL SOILS DESCRIPTION REPORT Randy L. Thigpen - Thigpen, Randy L. Map Soil name and description Symbol AuB Autryville loamy fine sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes These nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, well drained soils are on uplands. They formed in loamy f marine sediments. The surface and subsurface layers are sandy and range from 20 to 40 inches thick. The subsoil is loamy. Permeability is moderately rapid and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is within a depth of 4.0 to 6.0 feet. FoA Foreston loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes These nearly level, very deep, moderately well drained soils are on uplands. They formed in sandy and loamy marine sediments. They have a sandy surface layer and a loamy subsoil. Permeability is moderately rapid and f shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is within a depth of 2.0 to 3.5 feet. t 5 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE NC-CPA-1 Rev. 11-9 CONSERVATION PLAN MAP LEGEND Name— Randy Thigpen Address P.O. Box 748 Beulaville, NC Zip 28518 T#6668 la 3.30 Coastal Hay 2a 7.86 Coastal Hay 3a 7.00 Coastal Hay 4a 2.00 Coastal Hay 5 5.6 Otherland T#5241 1 29.28 Cropland 2 9.88 Cropland 3 20.22 Cropland 4 33.14 Cropland 5 10.95 Cropland 6 23.61 Cropland Y 'BO Form Boundary . Field or Land Use Boundary Field Acreage. 320 Ac. Field Nuaber Private Road - — — — — — — Public Rood Buildings, houses Perennial Stream Intermittent Stream . — - - ------ veglialive waterway [XISTIXG PLANNED Fence When existing fences are combined with other symbols. They may be shown as follows; Fence along both sides of food - N h v t I Fence along one side of ditch Fence to be removed. Ditch to be removed Terrace" - 1-2 Diversion" D-1 D-2 go The dais represent blocks; the arrows represent spills Drainag ' ditch- (opea drain) Tile Drai" Do& and ReservOlf. Field Border. Firebreak F F — — Spring and Trough. Excavated Holding Pit, Lagoon Woier Control SlFuclure - Field or land use boundary and field number may be shown in red. Water features may be shown in blue. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE Kenanaville CONSERVATION PLAN Page 2 of 3 09/05/95 (910)296-2122 Client: Thigpen, Randy L. Randy L. Thigpen Assisted By: jll LAND UNITS I PLANNED 1 APPLIED ------------------- I------------------------- TRACT I FIELD J AMOUNT I MONTHI I ----------------------I YEAR J AMOUNT I DATE I PLANNED CONSERVATION TREATMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I I I I 1 I I SLTU 6668 ISa I 5.6Ac1 I I I I Hog Operation 6668 I I ISa 1 I 1.4Ac1 I 03 1 I 1993 1 I I 1.4Ac103/25/19931 Critical area planting I J I I I Establish a sod of common bermuda grass, seed unhulled seed I 1 I i I J 1 at the rate of 20 lbs. per acre. 1 ! ! I I I See Job Sheet Ill. 6668 I I 15a I I I.ONo1 I 08 1 1 1993 1 I 1.ONo112/09/19931 Waste treatment lagoon ' I I I ! I J J Construct animal waste treatment lagoon for the biological J I I 1 1 1 1 treatment of animal waste. Construct according to'SCS 1 I J I J I ! standards and specifications. I I I I I I ! IJAY 6668 Ila, 2a, 3a,J 20.2AcI I I 1 1 f4a I I I I I I 6668 I I Ila I I 3.3Ac1 I D5 1 I 1995 1 1 1 1 1 Nutrient management 12a J 7.9Ac1 05 1 1995 1 1 1 Apply fertilizer and/or animal waste in accordance with the 13a I 7.0Ac1 05 1 1995 I I 1 attached nutrient management recommendations. 14a I 2.OAc1 05 1 1995 I I I 6668 I I Ila i I 3.3Ac1 I 02 1 1993 1 3.3AcI06/21/19951 Pasture and hayland management 12a I 7.9AcI 02 1 1993 1 7.9Ac106/21/19951 Mow hayland at proper cutting height and time for the hay 13a I 7.0Ac1 02 1 1993 1 7.OAcI06/21/19951 species. Maintain hayland in good cover with seed mixture 14a I 2.0AcI 02 1 1993 1 I 1 1 which suits drainage limitations of the soil. Lime and 1 I I I 1 I 1 fertilize by soil test. See Job Sheet 102. 6668 Ila I 3.3Ac1 02 1 1993 1 3.3Ac103/25/19931 Pasture and hayland planting 12a I 7.9Ac1 02 1 1993 1 7.9Ac103/25/19931 Disk and prepare firm seed bed, lime and fertilize according 13a I 7.0Ac1 02 1 1993 1 7.OAc103/25/19931 to a soil test and sprig with coastal bermuda at the rate of 14a I 2.0Ac1 02 1 1593 1 2.OAC103/25/19931 10 to 12 bushels per acre if set in rows or 25 bushels per I I I I I I I acre if broadcast. I 1 1 I I I 1 See Job Sheet 101. 6668 Ila I 3.3Ac1 05 1 1993 1 3.3AcIOS/10/19931 Waste utilization 12a I 7.9Ac1 D5 1 1993 1 7.9Ac105/10/19931 Utilize swine waste by pumping lagoon effluent on cropland' -or 13a I 7.0AcI 05 1 1993 1 7.OAc105/10/19931 grassland. Waste should be analyzed for nutient content and 14a J 2.OAcI 05 1 1993 1 2.OAcI05/10/19931 fields should be soil tested. Waste should be applied at a ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I I I I I I I rate determined by the waste analysis and the soil test. I I I I I I I PAST 5241 11, 2, 3, 4,1 127.OAcI J I 1 I 15, 6 1 I I I 1 I I I I I I I ! U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE `_.i ` .: Page 3 of 3 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE 09/05/9! Kenansville (910)296-212 CONSERVATION PLAN Client: Thigpen, Randy L. Randy L. Thigpen Assisted By: j11 LAND UNITS I PLANNED APPLIED ------------------- TRACT I FIELD I i------------------------- AMOUNT I MONTNI I----------------------1 YEAR I AMOUNT I DATE I PLANNED CONSERVATION TREATMENT % ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5241 11 I 29.3Ac1 03 1 1993 1 29.3Ac106/21/19951 conservation cropping sequence i 12 1 9.9Ac1 03 1 1993 1 9.9Ac106/21/19951 Follow a continuous cropping system of conventionally planted 13 20.2Ac1 03 1 1993 1 20.2Ac106/21/19951 row crops. 14 1 33.1Ac1 03 1 1993 1 33.1Ac106/21/19951 See Job Sheet 110. 15 1 10.9Ac1 03 1 1993 1 10.9Ac106/21/19951 16 1 23.6Ac1 03 1 1993 1 23.6Ac106/21/19951 I I 5241 I1 1 I 29.3Ac1 I 03 1 I 1995 1 I I I I Nutrient management 12 1 9.9Ac1 03 1 1995 1 1 I Apply fertilizer and/or animal waste in accordance with the 13 I 20.2Ac1 03 1 1995 1 I 1 attached nutrient management recommendations. 14 1 33.1Ac1 03 1 1995 1 I 1 15 I 10.9Ac1 03 1 1995 1 I I 16 1 23.6Ac1 03 1 1995 1 1 I I I 5241 11 1 I 29.3Ac1 I 03 1 I 1993 1 29.3Ac105/10/19931 Waste utilization § 12 1 9.9Ac1 03 1 1993 1 9.9Ac105/10/19931 Utilize swine waste by pumping lagoon effluent on cropland or 13 1 20.2Ac1 03 1 1993 1 20.2Ac105/10/19931 grassland. Waste should be analyzed for nutient content and 14 1 33.1Ac1 03 1 1993 1 33.1Ac105/10/19931 fields should be soil tested. Waste should be applied at a IS I 10.9Ac1 03 1 1993 1 10.9Ac105/21/19951 rate determined by the waste analysis and the soil test. 16 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23.6Ac1 03 1 1993 1 23.6Ac105/21/19951 i V WASTE UTILIZATION PLA,_,/ June 21, 1995 PRODUCER: Randy Thigpen LOCATION: PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 TELEPHONE: 910-298-3989 TYPE OPERATION: Feeder to Finish Swine NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 5832 hogs design capacity The waste from your animal facility must, be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses, nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infilit ration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre- cautions, waste may be applied to landl�eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, -or when the surface is frozen'.'; Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters'which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be -considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution,' the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage require. meets should be based on the waste analysis eport from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling terchniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. PAGE 1 �. WASTE UTILIZATION PLA1.,_) PAGE 2 AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR '(gallons, ft3, tons, etc.) 5832 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 11080.8 tons AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR 5832 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 13413.6 lbs. PAN/year Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner. The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application. TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER LBS ** * LBS TRACT FIELD SOIL CROP YIELD AW N COMM N ACRES AW N APPLICATION TIME CODE PER AC PER AC USED 6668 1 AuB bh 5.5 275 0 2.3 632.5 April - Sept 6668 2A AuB bh 5.5 275 0 7.86 2161.5 April - Sept 6668 3A AuB bh 5.5 275 0 7 1925 April - Sept TOTAL 17.16 4719 - Indicates that this field is being overseeded. NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of NC -to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. WASTE ;UTIL'IZATION PLAN. TABLE 2: ACRES WITH_AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (agreement with adjacent:landowners,must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land.- see required specification 2_. ) PAGE 3 TRACT 5241 FIELD 1 SOIL TYPE AuB CROP CODE c YIELD 75 LBS AW N PER AC 93.75 COMM N PER AC ** ACRES * LBS AW N USED APPLICATION TIME 0 28.99 2717.81 March - June 5241 2 AuB c 75, 93.75 0 9.88 926.25 March - June 5241 3 NoB c 100 125 0 20.22 2527.5 March -- June 5241 4 FoA c 120 150 0 16.57 2485.5 March - June 5241 4 AuB c 75 93.75 0 16 1500' March - June 5241 5 AuB c 75 93.75 0 8 750 March - June' 5241 6 AuB c 75 93.75 0 17 1593.75 March - June TOTAL 116.6 12500.8 Indicates that this field is being overseeded. * Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to overseeding. ** lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied. The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above: LBS' N CROP CODE CROP l'. UNITS PER'UNIT bh Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay tons 50 c Corn bushels 1.25 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN, PAGE 4 TOTALS -FROM TABLES 1 AND 2 ACRES TABLE 1 17.16 TABLE 2 116.66 TOTAL 133.82 AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED *** DEFICIT LBS AW N USED 4719 12500.81 17219.81 13413.6 µ-3806.2125 *** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N produced. Acres shown in each of the preceding tables 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 will be more than the acres shown in the tables. NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 4548.96 pounds of plant available.nitrogen per year in the sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when broadcasting -he sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land,.as well Special equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge. ;ee attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of caste water. APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION he irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of he soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. his rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, oil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application nount should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the Dil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen ?plied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop. WASTE UTILIZATION PLA:.__,/ PAGE 5 Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and -the -temporary storage must be removed on the average' bf._ once Every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your'structure be within 1.7 feet of the top of the dike. 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 Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. NARRATIVE OF OPERATION: lhcL4 DU P1`.T �� {�Dl v�w�4�.�t�� o fi%ail JN. t.14�,42�-rxl n n.Av Low a (Sc- A 14aa(2 _ 4)a n,, fl . 4-1� e [, r-j., d-., rb i.,1,. n-Ll d f`koi n, 4 P 1 t- i<'_ f. -KY _ a r, 4 O A01`� G4 l` h G.- !p_� 4r -e-. Cc)u�+- �, �3 c10._ C �- rann � h r 1`�'u� W rr �i 4 lY�r�. WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN` PAGE 6 Plans and 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 assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Environmental Management for every day the discharge continues. 2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either has owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer does not owri_ adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her 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 Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land. 3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,.. available moisture, historical data, 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 be no greater than 10 tons per acre per 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. (See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter'Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers). 5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should not be applied when the wind is blowing. 6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to~ flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina') in the NRCS Technical Reference - Environment file for guidance. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur:' in order to control conditions conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application. WASTE UTILIZATION 'PLA,� 8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated.soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.' 9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in• such a manner that no more than 20.to'25 percent of the leaf area is covered.. 10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with.a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these -soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting'of a crop on bare soil. 11. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to surface water. This distance may be reduced for waters that are not perennial provided adequate vegetative filter strips are present. (See Standard 393 - Filter Straps) 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 &scharged into surface wasters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge into water courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application causes no runoff or;drift from the site. 16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system. 17. Lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures must maintain a maximum operating level to provide adequate storage for a 25-year, 24--'_'_our storm event in addition to one (1) foot mandatory freeboard. 18. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berths, 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 mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge. PAGE 7 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAT, PAGE 8 19. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or ` terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and imple- menting a "closure plan" which, will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 20. 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. PUMPING AGREEMENT This Igreement, made this day of lun ; 1993, between Mabel Weeks and Randy T iiggpen, does grant pumping r g ts. to Randy Thigpen for the purpose of pumping waste from the lagoon from Randy Thigpen's"hog farm to Mabel,Weeks' adjoining farm of 130 cleared acres, This Vill be done in accordance with state and county guidelines. The time and location of pumping will.be determined by Eddie Brinson or lessee. The time -of this agreement will .last for 15 years. abe s Randy L. ThigVbn North Carolina County a N to y Publi for/said County State, do hereby certify t at ,¢,v .�• Gar/ personally appeared before me this day and acknowledged the/'due execution of the foregoing instrument. W Hess my hand and official seal, this the2.' day of 19 �. �.. ...... Notary Pub i�' _ _ My commission expires North Carolina County Z, a Notary ubl c f r said County an State, o re y certify t at personally appeared before me this day an ac now ge t e e execution of the foregoing instrument. Witness my hand and official seal, this the ,j d day'of S I YID _ �► 19�3 r-_ ,t, . � •' i r!f % ///'/J,.//f jf/\/��� (may otary Pu c };y commission• expires �- w 19. WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN-'/ PAGE 9 NAME OF FARM: I OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25 year, 24 hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on-site'at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request. I (we) understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization 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 that no runoff occurs. NAME OF FACILITY OWNER: Randy Thigpen SIGNATURE :Tw�'DATE: 01 NAME OF MANAGER (if different from owner): please print SIGNATURE: DATE: NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Johnny L. Lanier AFFILIATION: Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District ADDRESS (AGENCY): P. O. Box 277 Kenansville NC 283,9 S IGNATURE : —Yj..,,-�iQ,,,�; _ DATE: { "A.N L WA. TE MANAG__.JENT PLAN f;:ERTIFICATIOh,__-DR EXISTING FEEDLOTS Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Management, at -the address on the reverse side of this form. L Name of farin (Please print) s Mailing Address: Pp. Bn$ _ Phone No.: 21 b - 9 k - a ci K County (of farm): Farm location: Latitude and Longitude- o 52, .12 LP ' M`r (required). Also, please attach' a copy of a county road map with location identified. Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.) _S 2., Design capacity (number of animals) _g '} -~ Average size of operation (12 month population avg.):_ ,S s 3___ Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres),` Technical Specialist Certification As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the existing animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste management plan that meets the operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA - Soil Conservation'service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001 - .0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria have been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); adequate quantity and amount of land for waste utilization. (or use of third party); access or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications; application rates; Ioading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less Severe than the 25 - year, 24 - hour storm. - When checked, see reverse side of form for conditions/exceptions. s Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Affiliation (Agency): Address (Agency): Signature: -;14. 9/J-1-T,3 MICHAEL E. SUGG USDA, NAT. RES. CONS. SERV. PO BOX 277 KENANSVILLE NC f./ TELEPHONE 910-296-2121 Owner/Manager Agreement I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management -plan for the farm named above and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or through runoff from a storm event less severe that the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. Name of d Ow er. lease Print ' Signature: x Date: ez /= 9 s T^T Name of Manag r, if erent from owner (Please print): Signature: Date: Note: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) within 60 days of a title transfer. DEM; USE ONLY: ACE## All statements checked apply -to this certificatii:, , 2 •V11kL7 iV vJ.:�l\lli'1\.L1 FiV4\ i Flr . y ✓ The installed irrigation system has not been evaluated concerning nozzle size, spray pattern, spacing, pump size, pipe size, etc. It is the responsibility of the producer to operate the system with the propel components and to supply the required maintenance to assure that no runoff occurs. The producer is encouraged to have an irrigation specialist, possibly the dealer where the system was purchased, prepare an operation and maintenance plan for the irrigation system so that the producer knows how to operate the equipment to meet the non -discharge requirements: t The waste management.plan' for this operation is based upon yields higher than what is now recommended by MRCS; . however, these yields $re obtainable under high levels of management. This increase in projected yields is necessary since the MRCS plan prepared for this operation at the time -.of construction was based upon these higher yields and the producer oHowed NRCS guidelines when building this operation. "' Because of limited acres for land application, and because the original NRCS waste utilization plan did not require additional acres for buffers and irrigation inefficiency, it may be necessary for the producer to operate half sprinklers, on solid set systems, along field edges and ditches. Also for traveling irrigation systems, a pull directly adjacent to the ditch with only a 180 degree pumping radius may be needed to irrigate the entire field. Extreme caution should be exercised whin applying waste close to ditches and wetlands to avoid any discharge. CERTIFICATION FOR EXISTING FEEDLOTS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION OF APPROVED ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR EXISTING ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SERVING FEEDLOTS REQUIREMENTSIPURPOSE In order to be deemed permitted by the Division of Environmental Management (DEM), the owner of any existing animal waste management system constructed and operational before January 1, 1994 which is designed to serve greater than or equal to the animal populations listed below is required to submit a signed certification form to DEM before January 1, 1998. Pasture operations are exempt from the requirement to be certified. 100 head of cattle 75 horses 250 swine 4 1,000 sheep i 30,000 birds with a liquid waste system The certification must be signed by the owner of the f2edlot (and manager if different from.the owner) and by any technical specialist"; designated by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The technical specialist must verify that all applicable operation and maintenance standards and specifications can be met. Existing systems are not required to meet design, and construction standards and specifications. Although the actual number of animals on the facility may vary from time to time, the design capacity of the waste handling system should be used to determine if a farm is subject to the certification requirement. For example, if the waste system for a feedlot is designed to handle 300 hogs but the average population will be 200 hogs, then the waste management system requires a certification. This certification is required by regulations governing animal waste management systems adopted by the Environmental Management Commission (EMC) on December 10, 1992 (Ti tle.ISA NCAC 2H .0217). CERTIFICATION FORM On the reverse side of this page is the certification form which must be submitted to DEM before January 1, 1998. Assistance in completing the form can be obtained from one of the local agricultural agencies such as the Soil and Water Conservation District, the USDA -Soil Conservation Service, or the N.C.. Cooperative Extension Service. The Completed form should be sent to: Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management ` Water Quality Section, Planning Branch P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 ' i• IiII1 A '� ]t9l �.; F array �. . 4 o p ► tlml S �3 � . ti \ V lLif ✓ ¢ ] V tlsl Im ' O 4 � im I t . - `\ T 1 tui 41 s a Al lzu to oowon.� r C e ri tltP zs an , IMI i/ lag y ll]i \✓• \�•' ! ' 1 .`• '7. M-11Im ` sl cm66 i f yf =1 tul fr � w...a � � trlr VJI uy BEFORE BEGINNING EXCAVATION ly5 S w ] ] LANDOWNER IS ADVISED T{p CONTACT UK+ \O ._ ULOCOTO ASSURE THAT UNDERGROUND lrtl III s y loll g UTILITIES ARE NOT DESTROYED 1/1. 1-800-6J2-4449 4f Vlf �� 9 •1� (� PAPUWV t�J IF ' 14 lyp tut 1lll To 11090" +W \ 1.ni .S-•!. l� �11•0 . uu lWl lIIi 1- ti • 1B7 � • t Im l8!im t , O 4*we l�S y 1!� au s LI o llll l� 7 1.1. 111➢ C.4w. fvA, 1} 11lQ 1 ` If17 41 LM r 11 IlQ2 tan Cd.;; F t i� Ch d. till LIM r + , 4'• lily LM l 4-llli. 13 111 i 7 » try llll i1 {J J nu }1 Rr.rw�Ia,w M1�� Zr � - llll X tZll' ] to . \.] , �o of lo• ; it .4 lll! F lll. � !8 LLL so lflt r tilt � ltlt Y' ltll J �l ISM � ?.i LM- - 1 RJR 1_ llil e*�r z 1lAl - Im ti 1 . •� Ift4 un '1Qi / li4l. -141f Im-"a 1t11 1f1Z 1II1 JAZZ Il2i ' ll - un�.-Jul a �, Liz, J t137r v fti l♦od '�J , Ll l � - I ; au 1� lw C+y.... --�- �4 4�-• LM - zw lll . U29 - I AY < / , c...I. ' z UM • LM - Lef : a i iuj l,lt l ur v � TO COt+4TY l4lAp Nliµl�$ to MAf l MIMS CI*T SIATf MAMI.Eb Ca ull"O-AM NOI-STSTFAI ROADS. ACA "m SHOWN ON ft0KI'rA 1 110AOS SHOWN I,, OF 1994 I United Sta*-�s Natural Resources —! P. O. Box 277 Department of Conservation Kenansville, NC 28349, Agriculture Service Telephone 910-296-2121 September 19, 1995 Mr. Randy Thigpen P. O. Box 748 Beulaville, NC 28518 Dear Mr. Thigpen: Enclosed is your animal waste management plan certification for the 5832 head finishing swine operation on your farm. This certification is required by the Division of Environmental Management in order for your operation to be "deemed permitted" by the state. TO COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS, YOU MUST MAIL THE CERTIFICATION FORM AND A COPY OF A COUNTY ROAD MAP ONLY, TO THE ADDRESS ON THE BACK OF THE FORM. FAILURE TO MAIL THE FORM TO THE DEM BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 1997 WILL RESULT IN YOUR OPERATION NOT BEING DEEMED PERMITTED BY THE STATE. You should read your entire plan very carefully -- all of the narrative information as well as the fields that will receive the waste. Notice the crops to be grown, the months to apply the waste, the yield required, and the amount of nitrogen to be applied. Also pay particular attention to the twenty specifications at the back of the plan. This plan is a contract which you have signed indicating how you plan to manage your swine operation to comply with state laws. When DEM checks your operation, they will evaluate if you are following this plan (contract). If you are not, they may issue you a notice of violation and assess penalties for the non compliance. The plan should always be available at the farm -- not at an offsite location. If you want to change your plan, please contact us and we will assist you in revising the plan so that it will still meet state criteria. Also if 'you change the number of animals on the farm or buy or sell a swine operation, you should be sure that you have properly notified the DEM to avoid any possibilities of a violation. Please be aware that this plan is only a written outline of how you plan to manage you animal waste in order to comply with state laws. In order to actually comply with the laws, you must implement the plan and manage your operation according to the plan to avoid having a discharge. This management will involve pumping the lagoon at the right times at the proper rates and amounts. You will need to plan ahead to be sure that you have enough storage in the lagoon to carry you through the months when your crops are not actively growing. I also recommend that you get waste samples each season before you start pumping so you will know the nitrogen concentration of the waste and then can calculate the gallons of lagoon effluent needed to supply the nitrogen demands of your crop. When you get your waste analysis, we will help you calculate rates if you desire. When you apply waste to your crops, I recommend that you keep a log of the day you pump, hours pumped, the fields that you irrigate, the crop receiving the waste, the nitrogen concentration of your lagoon effluent, and the yield you actually harvest on each field that receives animal waste. This information will help you and others know that you are following The Natural Resources Coascrvution Service, funnerly the Soil Conservation Service. is an agency of the United States Deparuncnt of Agriculture AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER United St:kEs Natural Resources P. O. Box 277 Department of Conservation Kenansville, 'NC 28349 Agriculture Service Telephone 910-296-2121 your waste management plan. Included with your waste plan are some field worksheets that can be used to record information concerning waste applications. You are not required to use these forms but they are provided for your use if you choose. If you have any questions about your plan, please contact us and we will try to answer your questions. Please remember that this office is not regulatory and will not determine violations, penalties, etc. We are a technical agency with the expertise to help you comply with the state law. At times, DEM may ask us to help them interpret your plan and you may even want us to assist you in explaining your plan to DEM if they visit your farm. We will provide this service to you upon request. Our primary goal is to encourage and educate producers to properly manage animal waste. We hope this plan helps you accomplish 'this task. Sincerely, Michael E. Sugg District Conservationist enclosures The Natural Resources Conservation Service, fonnerly the Soil Gaiiscrvulion service, is an agency of tha United States Department of Agriculture AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PnT1T Pr-ffh r Are the houses adequate to:pr6perlyAcollect:and discharge the: waste to a storage' facility? YES - NO - STORAGE AND TREATMENT Did NRCS Design Waste Treatment Lagoon? AYES NRCS Design Capacity (number of animals) Has Operation been Expanded without NRCS assistance? YESr :...,,,ENO IF YES, what is. current design capacity? animals Dimensions (L x W x D) of lagoon NO What is present design capacity Dimensions (L x W x D) of. lagoon Does existing waste storage structure meet NRCS standards for a lagoon? —AYES i NO Does structure have at least 60 days temporary storage, 24 hour - 25 year storm storage, and I foot of freeboard. _1 YES Number of Days of Storage NO MRCS cannot provide assistance unless landowner is willing to increase storage capacity. Assess Seepage Potential of Existing Waste Storage Structure? Soils similar to SP.6o 9. High seepage potential Solis similar to Sld soils Medium Seepage potential Soils similar to SC soils Low Seepage Potential .Soils similar to CL or CH soils 4----Very Low Seepage Potential animals Where seepage is a high or medium risk, NRCS will advise landowner of potential seepage and recommend and offer a more detailed investigation at the landowners request. Is there any evidence of seepage? YES �-�NO If yes then NRCS cannot certify operation until seepage is corrected. I i 5� r rrl A mr/11T A ATY\ 7! A 'KY A !�-L'N A -ON r 1 t1,�rLll_.�"A A AVl\ Does producer have access to adequate irrigation equipment? t----VFS Type 0 ' ~ Available from: O w, e _„- % pry NO Cannot certify until irrigation is available Total acres available for land application of waste / Type of crop to be grown for waste application ao Has crop actually been planted now? '--'YES NO Cannot certify until crop is planted? Are any minimum separation buffers required from perennial streams, houses, wells, etc. YTS Describe NO Can an approved waste plan be written for this operation? NO Operation cannot be certified until a plan can be developed NOTES Sta. B_S. H.I. F.S./RR Elev. r- 5 PRODUCER CERTM ICATION 'OF IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT ,certify that I (of n, have access to) the (pry ) following irrigation equipment: TYPE IRRIGATION AND SIZE AVAILABLE FROM CJnp 4 1121 rnyz/ _ (cs r c�t'cyuipm ) I further certify that, through the arrangements I have made concerning irrigation equipment, I will be able to irrigate as necessary according to my waste management plan. Signature Date 9S" (producer) PRODUCER CERTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PLANT GRASS FOR IRRIGATION f j hd V 2 Diary t 4 I•,y t1i j certify that I rvAU�aRi-the specified grasses (producer} as outlined in my waste management plan at the next available seeding date. If this seeding date is in excess of b months from the date I stock animals, then I will provide a temporary cover of small grain if needed for irrigation. rV i Signature �,,, Date —i — — — ­,L WASTE UTILIZATION PL. 1 PAGE 1 PRODIJCER : LOCATION: TELEPHONE: Randy Thigpen PO Box 748 Beulaville 910-298-3989 June 21, 1995 NC 28518 TYPE OPERATION: Feeder to Finish Swine NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 5832 hogs design capacity The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infilitration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre- cautions; waste may be applied to 1and'eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,.or when the surface is frozen`. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems":-.._ The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage require- ments should be based on the waste analysis eport from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling terchniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements. for compliance with 15A NCAC 2I4.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. WASTE UTILIZATION PLA PAGE 2 AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.) i 5832- hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 11080.8 tons AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR 5832 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 13413.6 lbs. PAN/year Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan.time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner. The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application. TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER LBS ** * LBS TRACT FIELD SOIL CROP YIELD AW N COMM N ACRES AW N APPLICATION TIME CODE PER AC PER AC USED 6668 1 AuB bh 5.5 275 0 2.3 632.5 April - Sept 6668 2A AuB bh 5.5 275 0 7.86 2161.5 April - Sept % 6668 3A AuB bh 5.5 275 0 7 1925 April - Sept TOTAL 17.16 4719 -- Indicates that this field is being overseeded. NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. WASTE UTIL'TZATION FL:` J `, PAGE 3 - - -- TABLE 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (agreement with adjacent'landowners.must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate -- land.-see required specification 2..) TRACT 5241 FIELD Z SOIL TYPE AuB CROP CODE c YIELD 75 LBS AW N PER AC 93.75 COMM N PER AC ** ACRES * LBS AW-N USED APPLICATION TIME 0 28.99 2717.81 March - June 5241 2 AuB c 75 93.75 0 9.88 926.25 March - June 5241 3 NoB c 100 1.25 0 20.22 2527.5 March - June 5241 4 FoA c 120 150 0 16.57 248$.5 March - June 5241 4 AuB c 75 93.75 0 16 1500 March - June 5241 5 AuB c 75 93.75 0 8 750 March - June 5241 6 AuB c 75 93.75 0 17 1593.75 March - June - TOTAL 116.6 12500.8 Indicates that this field is being overseeded. * Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to overseeding. ** lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied. The following legend explains the crop codes used in table6-1 and 2 above: 1 LBS N CROP CODE CROP UNITS PER UNIT bh Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay tons 50 c Corn bushels` 1.25 I WASTE UTILIZATION PLA,_ PAGE 4 TABLE 1 TABLE 2 TOTAL TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2 ACRES 1 LBS AW N USED 17.16 1 4719 116.66 133.82 AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED *** DEFICIT 12500.81 17219.81 13413.6 -3806.2125 *** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N produced. Acres shown in each of the preceding tables 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 will be more than the acres shown in the tables. NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 4548.96 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge. See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. 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. WASTE UTILIZATION PLt PAGE 5 Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and ,the temporary storage must be removed on the average'of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure be within 1.7 feet of the top of the dike. 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 Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. NARRATIVE OF OPERATION: /*h asa Due s•�� ��r Qz � i� ��� cJ+n. '�c1 n�,n� 0 [Se- A 14roan JMl A i,A ,I -J.,. 4M, n.A AA1. CI-8 d f--W - n,4'1-1) q-two 4 . l 1 r- t i e s."w t-rt fir:' 3L4_ A v f ' j Chtg�-'CN b V r... q cs� 1�,, esr�• J 4 WASTE UTILIZATION P:�l PAGE 6 Plans and 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 assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Environmental Management for every day the discharge continues. 2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either has owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her 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 Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land. 3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, 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 be no greater than 10 tons per acre per 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. (See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter'Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers). 5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking.after waste application. Waste should not be applied when the wind is blowing. 6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When appl'led 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" in the NRCS Technical Reference - Environment file 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 conditions conducive to odor or, flies and to provide uniformity of application. WASTE UTILIZATION'P' N PAGE 7 8. - Animal waste shall not be,applied to saturated.soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. 9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that no more than 20 to 25 percent of the leaf area is covered. 10. Waste nutrients shall,not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil. 11. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to surface water. This distance may be reduced for waters that are not perennial provided adequate vegetative filter strips a, are present. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips) 12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells: t 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 d_Lscharged into surface.wasters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge.into water courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application causes no runoff or drift from the site. 16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system. 17. Lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures must maintain a maximum operating level to provide adequate storage for a 25-year, 24-1hour storm event in addition to one (1) 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. Vegetatioii••such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge. I WASTE UTILIZATION PI PAGE 8 19.- If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and imple- menting a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 20. 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. �... PUMPING AGREEMENT -'µ: This �greement, made - this �� day of TVy�,Q �� 1993, bdtween Mabel Weeks and Randy Tf g en, does grant pumping rig to Randy Thigpen for the purpose -of pumping waste from the lagoon from Randy . Thigpen's:hog farm to Mabel Weeks' adjoining farm of 130 cleared acres. This'vill be done in accordance with state and county guidelines. The time and.locatiori.of'pumping will be determined by Eddie Brinson or lessee. The time -of this agreement will last for 15 years. a e s Randy L. Thig n North Carolina 01 V County � r a N to y Publi for said. County -,iYM State, do hereby certify tRat _ z.v�� �UV,-,/ r� personally appeared before me this day an accnow e ged-t a due ex�on of the foregoing instrument. W Hess my hand and official seal, this the ;z day of .v3 , 19. Notary Pub c.,,. '. My commission expires North Carolina County a Notary A bl c f r said County an State, o re y certify t5at 4,'Pl, 1 A O I personally appeared before me this day and ac now ged the e execut on of the -foregoing instrument. Witness my hand and official seal, this the ,j d day of; 19.13 _&Motary Pu c My-' _!?mMission` expires 19 WASTE UTILIZATION PL _i PAGE 9 NAME. OF FARM: OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25 year, 24 hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on --site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request. I (we) understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization 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 that no runoff occurs. NAME OF FACILITY OWNER: Randy Thigpen SIGNATURE :TQ DATE : 6 NAME OF MANAGER (if different from owner) : please print k SIGNATURE: DATE: NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Johnny L. Lanier AFFILIATION: Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District ADDRESS (AGENCY): P. O. Box 277 Kenansville NC 28349 S I GNATURE : DATE: 1, % .a ) 9 g� Operator:Randy Thigpen County: Duplin Date: .08/03/93 ,.Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 2000 feet 1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT 0 Sows (farrow to finish) X 1417 lbs. = 0 0 Sows (farrow to feeder) X 522 lbs.. = 0 2160 Head (finishing only) X 135 lbs. - 291600 0 Sows (farrow to wean) X 433 lbs. _ 0 0 Head (wean to feeder) X 30 lbs. = 0 TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 291600 2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT --VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume = :.291600 lbs. SSLW X Treatment Volume CF/lb. SSLW Treatment Volume CF/lb. SSLW= 1.0 CF/lb. SSLW Volume = 291600 cubic feet 3. STORAGE VOLUME.FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATTON SLUDGE NOT COMPUTED AT LANDOWNER Volume = 0 cubic feet REQUEST. SLUDGE TO BE BE REMOVED AS NEEDED. 4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME Inside top: length 155 feet ; width 295 feet Top of dike at elevation 60.00 feet Freeboard 1.0 feet Side slopes 2.5:1(insi&e) Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation 59.00 feet Bottom of lagoon at elevation 44.00 feet Seasonal high water table elevation 50.$0 feet Total design volume using prismoidal formula: SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/END2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 150.'0. 290.0 15.00 AREA OF TOP LENGTH X WIDTH 150 290 AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH X WIDTH = 75 215 AREA OF MIDSECTION 43500 (Area of Top) 16125 (Area of Bottom) LENGTH X WIDTH X 4 113 253 113625 (Area of Midsection..X4 4) CU. FT. = (Area top+(4XArea Midsection)+Area Bottom) X Depth/6 43500 113625 16125 3 VOL. OF LAGOON A`I' TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = 433125 CU. FT. .5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED Drainage Area: Lagoon (top of dike) Length X Width = 155 295 45725 Square Feet Buildings (roof and lot water) Length X Width = 0 0 0 Square Feet TOTAL DA 45725 Square Feet Design temporary storage to be 1$0 days. A. Volume of waste produced Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.001136 Volume = 291600 Lbs. SSLW X CF of waste/lb/day X 180 Volume = 71384 Cubic feet B. 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 Gallons/day X 180 days storage/7'.48 gallons per CF Volume = 0 Cubic,feet C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount. 180 days excess rainfall = 7.10 inches Volume = 7.0 Inches X DA / 12 inches per foot Volume = 26672.917 Cubic feet D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot X DA Volume = 28578 Cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 71384 Cubic feet 5B. 0 Cubic feet 5C. 26673 Cubic feet 5D. 28578 Cubic feet TOTAL 126G35 Cubic feet 6. SUMMARY Total required volume = 418235 Cubic feet Total design volume avail.= 433125 Cubic feet Min. reqrd. trtmnt. vol. plus sludge accum.= 291600 Cu. Ft. At elev. (55-5'0'')Ft; Voles 293993 Cubic feet (end pumping) Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm = 404547 Cu. Ft. At elev. 8.30 Ft; Vol= 403211 Cubic feet (start pumping) Seasonal high water table elevation isto.S0 Feet, which must be lower than the elevation of top of treatment volume 55.50 DESIGNS BY: APPROVED BY: DAXE NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN ADDITIONAL NOTES: SCS DOES NOT CERTIFY THAT EXCAVATION AND FILL VOLUMES ARE ._._-- ---- - - -- --- • •- � CORRECT BEFORE BEGINNING EXCAVATION LANDOWNER IS ADVISED TO CONTACT UL0C0 TO ASSURETHAT UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ARE NOT DESTROYED 1-K00-632-4949 SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS ----------------------- AREA TO BE SEEDED: 2.5 ACRES USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED: 150.0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS @ 60 LBS. PER ACRE (BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR MOIST SOIL CONDITIONS) SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 30 150.0 LBS. "PENSACOLA" BAHIA GRASS @ 60 LBS. PER ACRE (SEE FOOTNOTE NUMBER 1) SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 30 20.0 LBS, HULLED BERMUDA GRASS @ 8 LBS. PER ACRE, (SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS) SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31 75.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN @ 30 LBS. PER ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE) 100.0 LBS. RYE GRASS @ 40 LBS. PER ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION) SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO MARCH`30 LBS. APPLY THE FOLLOWING: 2500 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS. PER ACRE) 5.0 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS PER ACRE) 250 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES PER ACRE) ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE ALL DISTURBED AREAS IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTHMOVING 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 BAHIA GRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8 LBS. PER ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED. SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS ---------------------------------------------------------- rCLEARING: All trees and brush shall be removed from the construction area before any excavating or fill is started. Stumps will be removed within the area of the foundation of the embankment and fill areas and all excavated areas. All stumps and roots exceeding one (1) inch in diameter shall be removed to a minimum depth of one (1) foot. Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The foundation area shall be loosened thoroughly before placement of embankment material. Lagoon site (and pad site if needed) to be stripped of topsoil (311) and stockpiled for use on dike and pad slopes (2-3"). The topsoiling quantity is in excess of amounts specified on page one (1). C&t-off Trench: -------------- A cut-off trench (when specified) shall be installed as shown in A. the plans. Construction: ------------ Construction of excavated and earthfill areas shall be performed to the neat lines and grades as planned. Deviations from this will require prior approval of the SCS. Earthfill shall be placed in max. of b" lifts and not placed in standing water. Compaction shall be performed by the construction equipment or sheeps-foot roller during placement. The embankment.,of the lagoon shall be installed using the more impervious materials. Construction of fill heights shall include ten (10) percent for settlement. To protect against seepage, when areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will need to be excavated a minimum of one (1) foot below grade and backfilled and compacted with a SCS approved material (i.e.-CL,SC,CH). Refer to the soil investigation information in the plans for special considerations. Precautions should be taken during construction to prevent excessive erosion and sedimentation. vegetation: All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construction according to seeding specifications sheet. S- OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) with minimum odor control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be reached (permanent + temporary storage) may vary due to flushing operations and the amount of fresh water to be added to the system. The designed 6 months temporary storage is an estimated volume based on : 1) waste from animals; 2) excess rainfall after evaporation; and 3) the largest 24 hour (one day) rainfall,that occurs on the average of once every 25 years. The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year. This estimate is based on 7 inches of excess rainfall which is equal to or exceeds the highest 6 months excess in a year. The average annual excess rainfall is approximately 8 inches. Therefore, an average of 8 inches of excess rainfall will need to be pumped each 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 on the elevation to begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed on this elevation to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established to stop pumping to maintain minimum treatment depth (6 feet). Pumping can be started or stopped any time between these two elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit (weather, soils, crop, and equipment 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 runoff from the field or damage to crops. The following items are to be carried out: 1. It is strongly recommended tha 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 pre - charging is completed, 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 B) before land application. 3. Begin pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches eleva- tion 58.30 as marked by permanent markers. Stop pump -out when the fluid level reaches elevation 55.50 or before fluid depth is less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable bacteria), The d-esign temporary storage, less 25 year 7 storm is 98057 cubic feet or 733463 gallons. As stated`. before, this volume will vary considerably from year to year. 4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.4 inches per hour. 5. Keep vegetation on 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. 8. Keep a minimum of 100 feet cropland buffer or 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around waste utilization fields, particularly adjacent to ponds, lakes, streams, open ditches, etc. Do not pump within 300 feet of a residence or within 100 feet of a well. 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. NOTES: ~ United States Soil P. 0• Box 277 ille y- t Department of Conservation Kettasisv, NC 28349 r ' Agriculture Service Telephone 919-296-21.21 WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY SITE EVALUATION 0 GENERAL INFORAZATION NAME T L , E v1 LOCATION_4T ro &, /Vo r f� a+ TELEPHONE j- Q — SIZE OF OPERATION 1 iQb Toaps ad� o V%� LOCATION DATA DISTANCE FROM NEAREST RESIDENCE NOT OWNED 13Y PRODUCER Qb h NUMBER OF HOUSES WITHIN 2000 FEET OF SITE I IS SITE WITHIN 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN? YES NO ✓ IS SITE AT LEAST 100 FEET FROM A "BLUE LINE' PERENNIAL STREAM? YES'_ NO IS SITE WITHIN 1 MILE ZONING JURISDICTION OF A MUNICIPALITY? YES NO if yes, landowner should consult with local zoning board about required permits WETLANDS WILL SITE INVOLVE CLEARING WOODLAND OR ANY NON CROPLAND ? YES NO ►/ IF YES, HAS PRODUCER COMPLETED AN AD-1026 FORM? YES NO DOES NON WETLAND NEED TO BE MEASURED BY REGISTERED SURVEYOR PRIOR TO APPROVING WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN YES NO IF WETLANDS ARE INVOLVED, IT IS TIM RESPONSIBILITY OF TILE PRODUCER TO CONTACT TIIE US ARMY CORP-OF ENGINEERS AND THE NC DIVISIQN'OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. NO WETLANDS SHOULD BE ALTERED UNTIL PRODUCER RECEIVES WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM SCS, US ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS AND NC DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. WASTE NLANAGENIENT -- VALID ONLY IF WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN ATTACHED DOES PRODUCER OWN ENOUGH LAND TO PROPERLY LAND APPLY WASTE? YES NO ✓ IF NO, DOES PRODUCER HAVE ACCESS TO MORE LAND? YES ✓ NO SEE ATTACHED PLAIN FOR SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS SOIL -INVESTIGATION -- VAL-ID ONLY IF SOIL INVESTIGATION SHEET ATTACHED'` IS SOIL SUITABLE FOR LAGOON? IS A CLAY LINER REQUIRED? IF YES, IS CLAY AVAILABLE ONSITE? IS A CORE TRENCH REQUIRED? YES ✓ NO. YE5 NO�� YES NO QUESTIONABLE YES ,,, NO SITE APPROVED YES_I_ NO CONDITIONAL COMMFINTSAa5 AC-(-_r_�f4 u r.d �a,n.tn.�3.v D 4 $ o r. In: c �cv"'� APPROVAL BASED ON SCS STANDARDS VALID FOR 60DAYS FROM DATE SIGNED. THIS APPROVAL SUBJECT TOCHANGEBASED ON CIIANGES IN NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LEGISLATION. r o 5ai Coi�ae�iva�'Sjn .IkE,ca 0 FEET FROM RESIDENCE AT TI E OF DESIGN. 1s an agency o! the Department of Agriculture SIGNATURE DATE ;•:',••.•..1C5-ENG-538 U. S-DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Rev. 5-70 SOIL CONSERVATIOf! SERVICE ` SOIL INVESTIGATION TO DETERMINE SUITABILITY OF -PROPOSED POND SITE CROPLAND-ACRESWATERSHED AREA MEASUREMENT'S ... . •. . SKETCH OF •.•. •r r SHOWING WHERE BORINGS WERE MADE.. ■:■■■■ ■■■■■l�■■■■■■■■■■■■® Elm son MEMO ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ arm 21 ©i����©IY�1010f�1m1®I®I®I01®ImlmlQ�l�11���1©[© �■E®1■I■■i®!■1■■I■I■I■��11■I■I■I■I■f■1■�■f ■I■ 1■■!mil■i■!■I�� � ■I®I■!■I■!■1■I■�■I■�■�■I■I■1■ ��1�■�■[■! [■�il�l■I■[■[■[■ ■[■ ■ �I■I■I■I■ =MIMI I IN imimimilimi IN MINIM I 1*11NI ! f l I■ II IC !ICI ION ■I I I I I I! III I I■I ■I I■[■I I■I■ � I®�l���l ��I�: ►ml�l�C�l ■ � ■ ■f ■ � �I� I ■l�f :s- r s �� US Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION NC -CPA 16 4-92 Land User/Owner-RaYN� T _ �e v� County_ flu 0 ► �^ Location/Tract & Field NumberTL& b 9 lui�a� i 1 --Acreage Q ' repared by_ Date Brief Description of Planned Practice/RMS/Project Measure: D To D -3 s Environmental Factors and Resources to Identify..and Evaluate J 1. Is wetland included in the planning area: (References: NCPM; 190-GM 410:26; Hydric soils list; Classification of Wetlands_ and Deepwater Habitats of the U.S.; National Wetlands Inventory Maps; NFSAM. No i I Yes - If yes, 2. -- Identify types present --- Attach environmental evaluation showing what effect planned assistance will have on wetland and how this° assistance is within policy -- Have needed permits (LAMA, DEM, Corps, etc.) been obtained by the landuser? ---- Make sure no planned practices will put the landowner in violation of Swampbuster Endangered and/or threatened species: 410._22; Technical Guide Section I-i(13) ✓/ No Yes (References: 190-GM and Section I-vii --- Identify species whose range and habitat needs indicate they might occur in planning area -- Identify on map any designated critical habitat .3.. Is. a designated natural or scenic area included: in the, planning area, or will planned actions impact on an adjacent natural or scenic area? (References: 190-GM 410.23 and .24). No Yes. - It yes.,. encourage- landuser, to: consult With: c.onqerne&, agencies,.,, societies, and- individuals., to, arrive- at mutuallyr satisfactory land- use: and, treatment:., Do,es: the- planning; area, include. the 10.q;-year., f1Q!GJd:. pla-in,?, (References :: HUD.- Flood: Plladn, maps): Np xes — If yes:,, Is. the. assiste.cl, action: likely:- to.. have: significant adverse- -effects-. on; - existing: natural and; ben e f ic. i al va-lues:- in; the. flood. p3_ai-n?,- Is. there, a. przIctical al-Lternative, outside: thie, flood. Has; the,- flood., p-Tain, been: used' for agricultural product on-. for at least. 3, of-, the.. -last 5,.. yea.rs:?-- Is an; archaeolog-ical or. historical site.- located: in- the. plann-ing,.- area..?.- (,References:. NCPMI. 420-GM; 4.01.;- National- Register- of, Historic- Places), Yes. If" yes.,, have, steps., been!. taken to ensure- the. protection of this area->- 4re: there any prime:,,, unique:,. or, 1-ocally- important farmlands; in the operating, unit?' (References: 31.0.-GM). No, Yes. — If yes..,. identify., on., a, soils map.: or- legend.. Wil�_ the; act -ion; result-_ in.. sQdbus:t--inq?,.­ No. Yes. Will. the: action. result in. swampbusting?., NO Yes, - Is there- a pqtential: for- controversy?- From. whom?. No. Yes., 10. Are permits required?/Should the person contact permit agencies?, No `'~ Yes J When an environmental factor or resource is identified on the site, the user will refer to the appropriate reference for policy and document the appropriate action in the notes portion of this form. NOTES, DOCUMENTATION, FOLLOW-UP i✓e PGwI rr, t1.� O� � tiV : ✓a-+v.-v�l" � �l� d- N0.1..ru l •R � 5��� �S Manure frorn Pits _ �' PSkM 1 LIVESTOCK WASTE SAMPLING, ANALYSIS, AND CALCULATION OF LAND APPLICATION RATES I. SAMPLE COLLECTION A. Liquid Manure Slurry 1. Under -slotted -floor pit a. Use a length of 1/2" conduit open on one end and that can be easily sealed on the other end (e.g., by placing one's thumb over the end of the conduit). b. With both ends of the conduit open, extend -it into the manure to the pit floor. c. Seal the upper end of 'the conduit trapping the manure that has entered"the lower end, remove and empty into a bucket or container. c. Collect samples from at least 5 locations or at least enbugh for a total of 1 quart of slurry. e. Thoroughly mi.x this slurry and empty approximately 1/2 pint into sampie container. 2. Exterior storage basin or tank a. Make sure the manure has been well mixed or homogenized with a liquid manure chopper -agitator. pump or propeller agitator. b. Take samples from approximately 5 locations in the pit, from .the agitator pump, or from the manure spreader and place.in a bucket. c. Thoroughly mix and empty 1/2 pint into sample container. II. SAMPLE PREPARATION AND TRANSFER A. Place the sample for analysis into a flexible or expandable container that can be sealed. The container should be rinsed clean with water and free of any residues but should not be chlorinated or treated in any other way. Dry litter may also be placed in a sealed plastic bag such as a freezer. bag. B. The sample should- be refrigerated, iced or cooled, if possible, or trans- ferred to the lab immediately. C. Eland -delivery is the most reliable way of sample transfer, but it can also be mailed. D. If mailed, sample container should first be protected with a packing materia', such as newspaper; then boxed or packaged with wrapping paper and taped. E. The NCDA Plant Analysis Lab provides this service -for a nominal fee of -$3-per sample which, should be forwarded along with the sample. IYLF P3WCD l l' Address: N. C. Department of Agriculture - Plant Analysis Lab Agronomic Division Blue Ridge Road Center Raleigh, NC 27611 Ph: (919) 733-2655 Attn: Dr' Ray Campbell |` F. Request that as u minimum the following analyses be. performed: ^ l' Total nitrogen TKN\ ' ' � 2' Ammonia ni±rugen NH2H\ ' 3' Total phosphorus TP) . 4' Potassium /K\.' 5� Dry litter -samples should also include a total'"sOl�l d� /T�analvsiy' G. Other analyses performed at no extra cost by NCDA'include trace mineral.s. / '` Laquun Liquid- 1. SAMPLE COLLECTION B. Lagoon Liquid PSWCD 2 1. Collect approximately 112 pint of recycled lagoon liquid from he inflow pipe to the flush tanks. 2. From lagoon a. Place a small bottle (112 pint or less) on the end of a 10-15 foot long pole. b. Extend the bottle 10-15 feet away from the bank edge.. c:Brush away any floating scum or debris so'it-Ai not collected with sample. d. Submerge the bottle within 1 foot of the liquid surface. e. Repeat at approximately 5 locations around the lagoon, place into a bucket, thoroughly mix, and empty 1 pint into sample container. 3. From a multi --stage lagoon system collect sample from lagoon that is going to be irrigated from. II. SAMPLE PREPARATION AND TRANSFER A. Place the sample for analysis into a flexible or expandable container that can be sealed.. The container should be rinsed clean with water and free" of any residues but should not. be chlorinated or treated -in any other way.. Dry litter may also be placed in a sealed plastic bag such as a freezer bag. B. The sample should be refrigerated, iced or cooled, if possible, or trans- ferred to the lab immediately. C. Rand -delivery is the most reliable way of sample transfer, but it can also be mailed. D. If mailed, sample container should first be protected with a packing material such as newspaper, then boxed or packaged with wrapping paper and taped. E. The NCDA Plant Analysis -Lab provides this service for a nominal fee of $:4 per sample which should be forwarded along with the sample. 1. Address: N. C. Department of Agriculture Plant Analysis Lab Agronomic Division Blue Ridge Road Center Raleigh, NC 2?611 - Ph: (919) ; 33-2655 Attn: Dr. R,.y Campbell ` ^ - .` p,',WCD 2 ' ` F. Request that as a minimum the following analyses be performed: � - l. Total nitrogen TKN\ ' 2' Ammonia nitrogen MH3N\ . 3' Total phosphorus TP} 4. Potassium (K) ' S. Dry litter samples should also include a total solids (T3) analysis' G. Other analyses performed at no extra cost by NCDA include trace minerals. ` U. S. Department of Agriculture NC=EHG-34 Soil Conservation.Service September 1980 File Codb: 210 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR DAMS Landowner ��� `fir` e County Community or Group No. Conservation Plan No. Estimated Depth of Water to Top of Dam I Ft, Length of Flood Pool Ft. Date of Field Hazard Investigation_- Evaluation by reach of flood plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect from sudden dam failure. Est. Elev. Tst.-Elevation Kind of . :Improvements: of Breach Reach: Length: Width: Slope: Land Use Improvements Above :Floodwater Above. Flood Plain: Flood Plain Ft. Ft. Ft. Ft. 3 Describe potential for loss of life and damage to existing or probable future downstream improvements from a sudden breachne R j$ 0! QPP 0o?)_ _f & Hazard Classification of Dam 0) b, c) (see NEM-Part 520.21) Dam Classification 0 II, 111, IV, V) M name title Concurred 13 name title N NOTE: 1. Instructions on reverse side. 2. Attach additional sheets as needed. Date Date = .4,I.NSTRUCTIONS f All dams built with technical assistance from the Soil Conservation Service must have a hazard classification assigned by the person responsible for approving the design. Most farm ponds, except in borderline cases, can be classified. after a complete field investigation without assuming failure and making breach studies. This data sheet is to be used for recording the information obtained through field studies and for documenting the hazard classification. Where there is a possibility for loss of life or major property damage from a dam failure, an approved breach routing procedure is to be used. (Consult with the area engineer.) Hazard classifications of -dams are made by evaluating the possibility for loss of life and the extent of damage that would result if the dam should suddenly breach --that is --a section of the dam be suddenly and completely washed out. It is to be assumed that a wall of water will be released equal to the height of the dam. This flood wave will be reduced in height as it moves down the flood plain. The wave height (depth of flooding) should be evaluated for a sufficient distance downstream until the estimated flood level will not cause significant damage to improvements, such as homes, buildings, roads, utilities, reservoirs, etc.. The breach flood level will be reduced depending on the valley -storage, slope, and openess of the flood plain; however, in a narrow steep valley. 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 a judgment estimate made of the flood wave height at all .critical points downstream, Should there be any questions about the hazard classification for a dam, the area engineer should be consulted before making design commitments. 0UADRANGLE[l­' NORTH CARol.lN,'­ nl!pl S TE' _! �j Co. D E P A kl­ M E� N­f OF "1 1 E I " NTLk,;-_ 1AINU SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC SFJ4 KENANSVILLE 15' OUADRAUrLE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - Of 2 6 747 2 370 000 FEET 248 7 '45' 2 900O.E 4 .4 OujivVS S701?r I.;, KA4 z "X. 21DO 7.0 c e —20 9EY T 20 A A Li . . . . . . . .... V= 24 2io M 7% Z Imes C,� T K pTr 71 N M� . S, ;Cern p Ljna,q Cc ,Cem 41. 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V' If A n?, tigG'a'nce-6rporation? 9d lisi c larli you ,&L d1ord,o 1.��ted.,.o' ,AD th t,,0l,p9t,,P _�q,cp c 9,, ...,7.l,026A._,.a !ppliao e with HELC and WC provisions? kl S.- '_Ws_a_HEL_C * e�x_effil5fi6fi_bFe_n any _f a- _r ti-s- "I i kt&d 6n­ X D---- 10 2 70� V 6 -re; eause tote 7faults . landlord refuses to comply? �, . V -.1 9. List here or attach a list of affiliated persons with farming interests. See reve explanation, Enter "None", if applicable. ublvibni 3TOV., �_i -Mi If items 7 or 8 are answered "YES", circle the applicable farm number on AD-1 026A. During either the crop year entered in item 3 above, or, the term of a requested USDA-loant­----, 10. Will you plant or produce:-pin,agricultural commodity on -land forwhichta highly YES NO Jartd detennination.has-not -been made?-. _4 11. Will you plant or produce an agricultural commodity on any land that is or was a wet ! area on which planting was made possible by draining, dredging, filling,.or leveling or any- othef--0,,. means after December 23, 1985? 12. Will you, or have you since November 28, 1990, made possible the planting of any crop, - past6re, agricultural commodity,,or other such crop by: (a) converting any wet areas by draining, dredging, filling, leveling, or any other mean.,;, or, (b) improving or modifying a drainage system? 13. Will you convert any wet areas for fish production,, (reel, vineyards, shrubs, gilding,..,.,., constr&tton,* or other' n-6�-a 041blidirf use? u se?" "YES" for anyone of these items, sign and date -in item"i4-beldWe%-:Iirc'16"the applic6i6 -Jf answers to iterns.10, 11. tract number on AD-1026A• or list in item�12'6n A6-"1026A,,'-AS09'vAl'ref6r this AD-1026 12' are: S detbrmin'ation is complete. "2.' 1 13"_ to SCS for a determination. DONOTsig�'�'ini m"16'ui'htilSC- "NO" for all of these items or SCS determinations are complete,. complete item 16'. t. I hereby certify ihjhhi'ib6 . vejrf6,rmaf . i6n, and the information on attached AD- 6WAci*6orrect to'the`.best of My 7 14. Sig t rw6f, *n owl e'a d III ProducProducer,.n! bate IV Date Sioriatbid of ASd9 Representative 15. Referral To SCS Enter a; :if.& CS determination is needed because ­-(cdiipto! 'byAscs)1' iiemlO, 11. 12, or 13. NU tt=:I.cijetore-s 1 !1;1jj111J1117!jL i Ining. in -,item.i rj,-- Head - AIJ-1926; AppendiX. I`here6jbedify that the Ii&3viM6rmWat"on,-and ihe'information oii'hilached AD-1026A's', Is'frua and cbrrec to the tiest of my knowledge and belief. It is my responsibility ofile ane operation(s). In signing this form, I also certify that I have received and will comply with the compliance requirements on AD-1026 Appendix. 16. Signature of Producer 18110- 17 -0.4 lqol scs COPY Ems'°'• United States Department of Agriculture -------------- August 19, 1991 Soil Conservation Service Mr. Randy Thigpen Sox 748 Beulaville, NC 2B-51B Dear Mr-. Thigpen: P. 7. Box 277 le"ertansvi 1 i e, NC 28349 Telephone 919-296--21 r 1 --------------------------- Enclosed is your wetland determination for the area you requested to clear on farm 7732, tract 6663. Part of this area is a vietland and should not be cleared. The wetland area is delineated and labelled as "W". The other area labelled with "NW" is non wetland and can be cleared. I Have enclosed an application fore for a Converted Wetland for - Non -Agricultural Use determination. This determination is available if the area will not have any fill aiaterial placed in the wetland area and all the excavation will be to+:en nut the wetland area. To receive this determination, complete this form and send it back- to me_ 1 will then review it and try to grant the CWNA determination. If you do not need to clear the small wetland area in order to complete your plans, then this form does not need to be submitted. you can just wore;: around the wetland area. Please be aware that even if thr= C14NA deterfrtination -is granted., you will still need to get approval from the US Army Corp of Engineers and the NC Division o� Environmental r''Eanageme-nt . Again, if you do not alter the wetland area,, no additional permits are required to work in the non -wetland area. If you do not agree with this determination, you have the;%right to appeal. To appeal send me a brit-_-F letter explaining why You believe this determination is incorrect. Please be specific and include tract nUfiber-s and _fare; numbers.. 'Send tf;e letter- to `�t,e address ,its the- letterhead. The letter- should be received t o my i iDfflce within 45 days o-r VtDL'.r receipt of ti)is Metter. Please COntaCt= Me ]-} YGAA have any Z4-kA StflQrlS. SirlC REI--p] V t District Conservationist OThe Sol Conaervatlon Service 19 en agency of the Aepartmant of Agriculture U.S.D.A. SCS-CPA-025 1. Name a d'Add ess of Person Z. Data of Repuost• Soil CCr:servalion Service [J��e 91l R� '1`-C rJ � 3. my HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND • CONSERVATION DETERMINATION��? �J a, .tame of USDA Agency or Person l+equestinq De[emhination S. Farm No, and Trail Na. f� `z- .: . SECTION I - HIGHLY ERODIBLE LANO -3. Is soil survey now available for making a highly erodible land determination? Yes No FIELD NO.(sl TOTAL +lC: 7 "Mll° 7. Are there hiably erodible soil man units on this larm? Yes fE3, No 3. List highly erodible fields that, according to ASCS records, were used to produce an agricultural commodity in any crop year during t 981-1985. 3. List highly erodible fields that have been or will be converted for the production of agricultural comrnodtles and. ac c rdng to ASCS records, were not used for nis purposb in any crop year during 1981-1985: and were not enrolled in a USDA set -aside or diversion orooram- 'o.s !!icnry 'rouble Land determinaion was comeleted in the: O lice Feld ❑ s x: xr'r'>` ariv SECTION If - WETLAND HELD NOdsl TOTAL ACn 11. Are Mere hydri, ,Ts on this :arm? Yes No "°' `ah t2. Wedands (W), including abandoned wetlands, or Farmed Wedands (FM or Farmed Wedands Pasture (FWP). Wetands may be farmed under natural conditions. Farmed Wedands and Farmed Wedands Pasture may be ♦�@R/� farmed.and maintained in the same manner as [hey were prior to December 23, 1985, as long as they are not abandoned. 13. Prior Converted Cropland (PC). Wetlands that were convened prior to December 23. 1985_ The use, management, ' drainage, and alteration of prior convened cropland (PC) are not subject to the wedand conservation provisions unless The area reverts to wedand as a result of abandonment 14. Artificial Wedands (AW). Artificial wetlands indudes irrigation -induced wetlands. These wetlands are not subject to the wedand conserva don provisions. - - Unimal Effect Wedands (MW). These wetlands are to be farmed according to the minimaf-effect agreement signed t the time the minimal -effect determination was made. 16. Mitigation Wedands (MIW). Wetlands on which a person is actively mitigating a frequently cropped area or a wetland converted between December 23. 1985 and November 28. 1990, 17. Restoration with Violadon (RVW-year). A restored wedand that was in violation as a result of conversion after November 28. 1990. or the planting of an agricultural commodity or forage crop. 18. Restoration without Violation (RSW). A restored wedand converted between December 23, t985 and November 28. 1990. on which an agricultural commodity has not been planted. 19. Replacement Wetlands (RPW). Wedands which are converted for purposes other than to increase production, where the wetland values are being replaced at a second site._ 20. Good Faith Wedands (GFW+year). Wetlands on which ASCS has determined a violation to be in good faith and the wedand has been restored. r 21. Converted Wedands (CM. Wetlands converted aher December 23. 1985 and prior to November 28. 1990. In any year that an agricultural commodity is planted on these Converted Wedands, you will be ineligible for USDA benefits. 22- Converted Wedand (CW*year). Wetlands converted after November 28. 1990. You will be ineligible for USDA Program benefits until this wetland is restored. 23, Converted Wedand Non -Agricultural use (CWNA). Wedands that are converted for trees. fish production, shrubs, Cranberries. vineyards or building and road construction. 24. Converted Wedand Technical Error (C 11TE). Wedands that were converted as a result of incorrect determination by SCS. . ca. , ne prannea ar[era t,on measures on wetlands in fields are considored maintenance and are in compliance With FSA. 25. The planned alteration measures on wetands in fields cte 4- S Id '' are not considered to be maintenance and if installed will cause the area to become a Convened Wedand (CW). See item 22 forinformatron on CW+year. 27. The wedand determination was completed in the office ❑ fie and was delivered mails CIO the person on f i 28. Remarks. t ` 29. l eerr* char the above -detrrnination is correct and adequate for use in derernuning 30. Sig nar@ of SCS Disaiet Conservationist 31. Date iliaibiliry for USDA Program benefru, and that %wrtland lrvdroloty. h)tlrie JOLLr, and A _r hvdrophytic Wee,ation wudcr normal CrrCumsrances exist on all arras aurlined tWerfanrts, Farmed Wrda. rfr. and Fanned Wrframdt Part4rr.m(�.��J �- r As sistsne• ■nd programs or th• Soil Cans*rvsrioat S+rvics avairsbre wirheuf -nard in rae.. r�rin:n� r.+r.+. United States Soif P. D. Box 277 Department of Conservation Agriculture Service Kenansville, NC 28349 Telephone 919-296-2121 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- r _ [� t k"t ► Dear ii 1 i { Enclosed is your copy of a wetland determination for tract(O�_ on which you indicated your intent to clear some land. The attached map has been delineated to show the area(s) in question. Each area to be cleared has been identified with a symbol to denote its classification. Below is an explanation of the various symbols that may pertain to your map. W - Wetland - Area is a wetland and should not be cleared if you wish to remain eligible for USDA programs.., W - Wetland that can be Farmed - Area was cleared and drained prior to 12/23/85 and area can be farmed as long as no additional drainage is installed. ` Existing drainage, as shown on map, can be maintained. +_ NW - Non wetland — Area is non wetland and can be cleared and planted without violating Farm Bill. NW -,Non wetland - Area has hydric soils but is non wetland due to hydrology modification prior to 12/23/85. May need to check with the US 'Army Corp of Engineers or i the NC DEM to determine if: additional permits are necessary. CW - Converted Wetland - Area was cleared after 12/23/85. Can be used for grass production but cannot be used for annual crop production without losing eligibility for USDA programs. CW _ - Converted Wetland after 11/28/90 - Area was cleared after 11/28/9e and is a converted wetland. Clearing constitutes a violation of the 1990 Farm Bill. In order to regain eligibility for USDA programs, area must be restored. Consult with the SCS about an approved restoration plan before beginning any restoration. I have tried to make this determination as fairly as possible. However if you believe this determination is incorrect, you have the right to appeal. To appeal send me a brief letter explaining why you believe this determination is incorrect. Send the letter to the address on the letterhead. This letter should be received within 45 days of your receipt of this letter. Sincerely, lr. OThe Sod conservation Servico is an agency of the Michael E. Sugg Department of Agficunure District Conservationist USDA SCS• - A-02E Soil Conservation Service HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND CONSERVATION DETERMINATION L J N me and Address of P n A !] 4. Name of USDA Agency or Person Requesting Determination . * � . Farm RCTInN I - Ftlnpl-v FROnIRLE LAND No. and Tract No. 2. Date of Request /'r / � O st/ 3. my vk k S669 FIELD NO.W .TOTAL ACRES I 6. Is soil survey now available for making a highly erodible land deters tion? YeS No ❑ 7. Are there hi hl erodible soil map units on this farm? Ye No ❑ 8. List highly erodible fields that, according to ASCS records, were used to produce an agricultural commodity in any crop year during 1981-1985. 9. List highly erodible fields that have been or will be converted for the production of agricultural commodities 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. 10. This Highly Erodible Land determination was completed in the: Office Field ❑ SECTION 11- WETI AND FIELD NO.(s) TOTAL ACRES ` es No ❑ 11. Are there h dric soils on this farm? Yes-Er" 12. Wetlands (W), including abandoned wetlands, or Farmed Wetlands (FW) or Farmed Wetlands Pasture (FWP). Wetlands may be farmed under natural conditions. Farmed Wetlands and Farmed Wetlands Pasture may be farmed and maintained in the same manner as they were prior to December 23, 1985, as tong as they are not abandoned. 13. 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 unless the area reverts to wetland as a result of abandonment. 14. Artificial Wetlands (AW). Artificial wetlands includes irrigation -induced wetlands. These wetlands are not subject to the wetland conservation provisions. 15. Minimal Effect Wetlands (MW). These wetlands are to be farmed according to the minimat-effect agreement signed at the time the minimal -effect determination was made. t 16. Mitigation Wetlands (MIW). Wetlands on which a person is actively mitigating a frequently cropped area or a wetland converted between December 23, 1985 and November 28. 1990. 17. Restoration with Violation (RVW-year). A restored wetland that was in violation as a result of conversion after November 26, 1990, or the planting of an agricultural commodity or forage crop. 18. 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. 19. Replacement Wetlands (RPW). Wetlands which are converted for purposes other than to increase production, where the wetland values are being replaced at a second site. 20. Good Faith Wetlands (GFW+year). Wetlands on which ASCS has determined a violation to be in good faith and the wetland has been restored. 21. Converted Wetlands (CW). Wetlands converted after December 23, 1985 and prior to November 28, 1990. In any year that an agricultural commodity is planted on these Converted Wetlands, you will be ineligible for USDA benefits. 22. Converted Wetland (CW+year). Wetlands converted after November 28, 1990. You will be ineligible for USDA program benefits until this wetland is restored. 23. Converted Wetland Non -Agricultural use (CWNA). Wetlands that are converted for trees, fish production, shrubs, cranberries, vineyards or building and road construction. 24. Converted Wetland Technical Error (CWTE). Wetlands that were converted as a result of incorrect determination by SCS. 25. The planned alteration measures on wetlands in fields _ _ _ _ are considered maintenance and are in compliance with FSA. 26. The planned alteration measures on wetlands in fields are not considered to be maintenance and if - installed will cause the area to become a Converted Wetland (CW). See item 22 for information on CW+year, 27. The wetland determination was completed in the office field and was delivered❑ mail to the person on - r 28. Remarks. ✓ J `� /' ��=� � �� � %� f�-Qr.•r� ��lro {�� � PU �1�[���._.t i 29. 1 certify that the above determination is correct and adequate for use in determining 1;7/10 Lure o CS,Dislri ervationist eligibility far USDA program benefits, and that wetland hydrology', hydric soils, and hydrophytic vegetation under normal circumstances exist on all areas outlined as ' a Wetlands. Farmed Wetlands. and Formed Wetlands Pasture. �"' lt'_ .._ _ , %iz?___ Asslstance and programs of the Sal! Conservation Service available wlthoat regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, or hand! Scs c')hy it - MiR4 4-R mu wti)arj dj44mc,+iLln dn of (d )TV-4 A-9 Ar +kr5- I-S. my, �6j 0P-fl-d+;d11, Your +*ne-t would b-( apptviiCa-[-,J, �n k Y4tv ir- A" � wA Ate. u o. n Tl 'some NC-ENG-24 8 /72 (formerly NC-100) NAME Request, for Engineering Assistance U.S. Department of Agriculture Soli conservation Service NORK UNIT TYPE OF JOB Drainage: 0. D. Tile Pump Group Farm Pond: Stock Water Irrigation Fishing & Recreation Impounded Excavated Irrigation Terracing Striperopping Grassed Waterways Lagoon Other / WORK TO BE CHARGED TO CO-1 lZ REAP Watershed- RC&Dj_ TYPE OF ASSISTANCE REgJESTED 1. Needs and feasibility ;. Layout Assistance 2. Survey Assistance 6. Constr. Supervision 3. Design 7. Final Check _ I:. Design Approval 8. Other Estimated job class: I II III I❑ V DATE ASSISTANCE REQUESTED REMARKS Ila J/ — (District Cons ery 'st) DATE: APPROVED: ,,,ft,%�Mm",,,� .nL It7z (Area Conservationist) NAME: R a r, d, I. i p e n ADDRESS a BeulavIlle, NC TYPE AND SIZE 3-1224 OF OPERATION Toppino C-L A ss IV DESIGNED BY A4,7 DATE T 56. th- I Cu Ft b c. a r i rn i7i. .1"', wa.s t 1­"p�--- -f s-1-craSe n,,-i- c—,mp-fed qt- land owne.,,j jeepej-- ro W;l1 JDP— remdved OS needed. Th,r e, are. no Li f I zz Prose-t ci YLA �'-s COAS-trlilcm safe. PAGE .176�-'.- CU F'.- M' ` PAGE 3 ' ~� ' `-� NAE: Randy^Thi8pen ' OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE This lagoon is designed for waste treatment with minimum odor . co*ntro / . The t } me requ ) red for the p | annsd f } u i d f eve | to be .. reached may v0y due to soil conditions, flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system. ` Land ;pp |ication of waste water is recognized as an acceptable � method of disposal. IrriSation by using canter pivot, 3un,s"AhAwr ; traveler is the preferred and most efficient method to dispose of the effluent from the <aSoon. Care should be taken when applying ' waste to prevent damage to the crops and to prevent runoff from ) the fieids. TV* fo||owir3 items are to be carried ont: 1. De3/n pump -out of tne !agoon when fluid |pvc| reaches invert of t\,n out/et pipes 01 no a Pro -6*term/nod e!e*ati:n' MwWo 2' Stoo oumo-out bcforp the |acl000 �|oth is less than 6 feet deep or at a pre-dvtirmin,d depth ' /Fnia pze'+:ts the /oss of favorab|o oacteria) C/w*.=10 S. The reconme,uad ~�ount to apply Pir i'r.Sation is one inch, and max imum recomme»ocd apn/icat ion ,pto in 0'3 i^ch per hour. 0. 1t �s recomme`'dsc that t.'^a t'',atsent 1n3oon be precharged to 1/2 its capacity oo prevent a,cpp�iYe :uors duri:q beg innin9 sta3es ^j the o^m'a�|o/`pr'/n^a'g inq rccvcec one concentration o.r . the initi:/ yaw�c on cup 'S php 1«g^o^ t nc�ci/� rcoocing odo's. Sol ids `50:'d 50 r^Vead W:t, wa^`r z7 c'! t'mv� 5' Keep ve3etat/oo hr Row nknen`� and o,,as nr"u:d the 1a800n � � an! buif^ioqs moueJ. �' Repair any e~odeJ areas aP6 ,stnv.isn .n vp3etatjon' 7. The Clean Water Act of 1?77 v,o,/'|,'bv the dischar3e of pollutants into waters of the United Svitcs. The Department of Environment' Heo,th, and N/tura! Resn..rr,v, Kastawater Maramment Sect .o,., has tr.e r+snopsib.1 ity f^r enforcina.this law. ` S. A|| ourf:ce watep 's to i'` d'vn'teo f�oc' thc lagoon to =: adecuats �nd 5:nn:n u:ilet. CERTIFZCAT13N: I hprcL'/ 6ertiry tm urssrct,v vro oprrL t.m, a:u ':a/otaoancc rclu.,c`xo &ts sthtud ^:.'vr' F"rU" /.a.-,. [ ,,dp':tu:'1 how mp:y � :cre�.`'c r*qcired /'. .` �W. to iin' ,vy/' /he Was he and U1" tho 1apoco may have to ,, nm''oej 2 oc no�v tinps a /ear. Tnis ` dcsi2n "as hpcn e:|/'ain..d to me n'.o i xy,we with a:| orovisioos ' �tate.: in ,k, dprir,' ' `/.° ,,rP'r t�n| :|`^r'' ,re no r0 �`6e"', � . °. . , �6'` ra-r oP r this "oprav/on. Y ucuy'zcAod that com:i u`/ce '~ilh �w` dar'Sz DOER NOT pre:aot . wow,vAp rron suing my /.o.4n:e of n:i;,.,.ce or other renso"s' � � ` NAME; Rarrdy Thigpen PAGE 4 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL NITROGEN (N) AND PHOSPHORUS (P) PRODUCTION TONS OF WASTE STORED: 7=8 BEFORE ANY EFFLUENT IS APPLIED TO THE LAND IT SHOULD BE ANALYZED TO DETERMINE THE EXACT NUTRIENT CONTENT. THE NCDA LABORATORY IN RALEI13H PERFORMS WASTE ANALYSES. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AGRONOMIC: SERVICES DIVISION NCOA, BLUE RIDGE ROAD CENTER RALEIGH N.C. 27611 r. _ _ 2655 WHEN APPLYING THE EFFLUENT TO CROPLAND IT SHOULD BE DISK AND A COVER CROP SEEDED i R A F,ON CROP P PLANTED NTED TO PREVENT EROSION. SOME OF THE EFFLUENT COULD 4-- USED FOR IRRIGATION lFiF"OSG DURING THE GROWING SEASON. LAND REQUIREMENTS QUIREM"-it TS FOR WASTE r.'PPLICA ION 3612 capacity Feeder to Fi0in operation: Land Aval wand Requirn,� 0.0 26,4 ec . of coastal be muda9rass--grazm zo.r-) ._.1 . _ nc. cf coastal .rerwudagrrass--hay Required0 saw Farrow to Fmder operation: I:>I 0,0 ao . : r - : a._ i:a i G2r":i:tir.`',agra ss--` razed {_+ 0.0 ac . oV coastal berriur a5r-ass--hay 0 0.0 ac . of fescue --grazed ERROR percent of land r eq ed is ava i t air I 0 sow Var-ritw to Finish operation Land Ava i i . Land Required U 0.0 ac. _ . s: r o i ar, d planted to corn 0 0.0 ac. -, coastal bermuda2 ass --grazed ac . of :01 t =_ S ber: udasr-ass--hay ERROR percpnv of land reuui�e6 is avmjsatli� BEGIN DUMPING THE EFFLUENT NET-: Ii-1- �.� _t_ _%,'1,r. c:- IE: i._ - ,C ._:o _:tom out i =t ,pipe ------------------------------ DO NOT LOWER IfE FLUID X=' THE E EFFLUENT SHL;{_!:._.= BE A?Fn3ED AT A Rk E YHA i WILL NOT MCAUSE ANY �r l.0 F . ON 1 - _ ��_!-- ..1. F:, , is . i` OPGAS 0 L .-fy.CH l�'�r_. Z N i t_ f HE GROUND WR YER RE _ _EMmE 1iDED . . ~ P- - • '4 .1_ : 4_ N WOVE ! S 0.5 INCH49 PER N:+_rUR AND THE MA; j!jUM REC&MMENDTO APP.. 1 C:!!ON AMUC.NT !S I INCH PER IRRGATIO NA1,4E. Randy Thigrien SEEDING SPECIFICATICiNG AREA TO BE SEEDED APFI-Y THE Ui:-,I', THE SEED lyll"FURE 1i"I1 I. (:A -FED (YC, X CL_�f S-4LI, PJL, '741th -Q 4-a e t -ij W-e— fil e- of ree W. 5 A(--'. 1500�-) L13S. w = FERTILIZER 10 TC,041S DCILCI."1.(.-3lC.- LIMPSTONNE 500 1A!--E-`-3 SMALL. GRAIN STF-(AW 2!5(", L "S GG-jiC. Cif.!-( G� CIVI'l tii,:3 A,-:2 5 W) !J!"': ..!!j'_i L- Q PAG.E 5 f Pi-E f C. LY A r� P. j �L -H F S F IA! '.t I !D" ni A — i ., T 1 -1 E-.: N 3, C Al F T NAM'Randy Thigpcn PAGE 6 ' DEPTH [AREA UF TOP + AREA OF + 4 X AREA OF MIDSECTION] -------------------------------------------------- ' 6.0 27 ^ DEPTH [ L X W + L X W + 4 X L X W I .' VOLUME = --------- --------------------------------------- 6 27 #7/ 10.0 [ 220 X 240 + 170 X 190 + 4 X 195 X 215] 6.0 2T 10.0 [ 2528�0] VOLUM::7 = --------- -------- 6.0 27 421333.3 CU, F�, ` | ' VOLUME = �5604.9 CU,YJ�, ` 7441Z�.1 cu. ft' �,eeded ~.` c .4_�_tp?q f��W ti! I #!T::. I P..] TL. L J -1 -F T T] -1 i FT H I i i I , : I - 1 IA � I I .. 1— .. _.; :I- , 111, 7 —7 -H :3 ;7fir- �_: II:¢_- 4 JLI 4. a _1 { .i.-{--k-- Hi 7 a. . . . . . . .. J, -1 1.7 --- --- IT Sea F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . fio Pd p -s 4 . . . . . . 3.0 t ac pad d . . . . . . . . as re" I A Al -M "r. s de' 4 d,,, v i r'Z 10 !J1 W-0 1 around pad 6=( E: I c v a I 'o r. i dr,_U4' 1. Top D.'ke 60.0 'o sto;iallt CfQy ItAck r; Jess Tenp 5,for711c 'AAA. Gytr;r_� ",o'ril bo 110, , o'd -io.i leT P.-Pf des r till: (i,,e ;pe,.-rq sto,-�c - 55.0 . . . 'e, a 'T . v-, onsa,la m r 6 0,0 - 63.4 b, _,2c A —1- 9 1 100:' D r 1 01, J,01 U. S. Department of Agriculture NC-ENG-34 Soil Conservation Service September 1980 File Code: 210 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR DAMS Landowner Parid,/ . 7A','Q4,,_ County I,,; Community or Group No., Conservation Plan No.- Estimated Depth of Water to Top of .Dam' 9. D. Ft. Length 'of Flood Pool Ft. Date of Field Hazard Investigation %/S/q D. Evaluation by -reach of flood plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect from sudden dam failure. _ Est. Elev.:Est.., Elevation Kind of :Improvements: of=Breach Reach: Length: Wi.dth: Slope: Land Use. Improvements Above :Floodwater Above 'Flood Plain: .Flood Plain Ft. Ft. % Ft. Ft: 1 2 3 . Describe potential for loss of life and damage to existing or probable future downstream improvements from a. sudden breach j d-r Hazard Classification of Dam ((9, b, c).(see NEM-Part 520.21) Dam Classification (I, II, III, IV, V) _ By j5 /YIV name oC.' r- :itle] Concurred BWE-Svy Y name title NOTE: 1. Instructions on reverse side. 2. Attach additional sheets as needed. Date /— ?-- ?I Date WAS'_ E' •UTI L1ZATION PLAN -- producer— T i-,joen _ County d/, '„ Address _e�h� �1.7� 1`!L _ Kind of Operation o Type. of Waste Facility Your animal waste management facility has been designed for a given storage capaciy . When the waste reaches the designed level, it 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 amount of .commercial -fertilizer required for the crops on 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 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 your waste a utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an ` environmentally safe manner. Always'apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates and leaching potental. Waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils or on land when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result 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. Injecting the waste or disking 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. Acreage requirements may be more or less based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. The design of your waste management facility is based on the following: Amount of Waste Produced Per Year: 36 7 2- animals x waste /animal/yr = 6 �77 A-vi total waste 1 produced. " rage 1 ` =Amount o N tro en V.3zmdu- 'etl Per, Year: animals x lbs N/animal/yr = % D�� total •'N r Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You.• shoAd plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the wastd.in a timely manner, Your facility is designed for days of storage. Therefore, it will need to be pumped every /p` - months. The Following acreage for waste application will be needed based on the crop to be grown and surface application: Field soil Crop Realistic Lba. M Acres Lbs, M Monch of Type Yield ner Ac. �rj utilized Application TOTAL L Surpitn or DeNcit-- �i Narrative of Operation i- Call the Soil and Water Conservation District Office after you receive waste analysis report to obtain the amount per acre to apply and'the irrigation application rate prior to applying waste. Prepared by - Nam ...� Concurred in by Producer (Copy to producer end copy to case file) �-1-&i Title Date h ' Date } State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary November 13, 1996 Randy Thigpen Thigpen's Pig Pens PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation Facility: Thigpen's Pig Pens Facility ID#: 31-34 Duplin County Dear Mr. Thigpen: Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly, requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H .0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty. If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office. Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 919/733-0026. Sincerely, A. reston Howard, Jr., P. ., ector Division of Water Quality Enclosure cc: Wilmington Regional Office Water Quality Files P.O. Box 27687, F14 WFAX 919-715-3060 Raleigh, North Carolina 2761 1 7687 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-715-4100 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR EX&ING FEED 4 Sf P 2 1995 Please return the completed form to the Division'of Environmental Management at the address on the reverse side of this form. WATER QUlrl Name of farm (Please print) : Rand., TI, : c e e Tjz 5Q a h P � $ : ," _ i:H Mailing Address:. P.D.Pb. 13a�, �4� B�rllnn`li� A1G.3f�,S't $ Phone No.: 91 b - � g re - a g -i _ County (of farm): Farm location: Latitude and Longitude: - a 52" A"7 ?a qS' a !r (required). Also, please attach a copy of a county road map with location i endfied. Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.) : S Design capacity (number of animals) : S 9 3 � Average size of operation (12 month population avg.): SS Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres) _ _ Technical Specialist Certification SEP 2 71995 As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation fir to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the existing animal waste management system for e above has an animal waste management plan that meets the operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA - Soil Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 211.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001 - .0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria have been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); adequate quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party); access or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25 - year, 24 - hour storm. When checked, see reverse side of form for conditions/exceptions. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): MICHAEL E. SUGG Affiliation (Agency): USDA, NAT. RES. CONS. SERV. Address (Agency): PO BOX 277 KENANSVILLE NC Signature: . £. TELEPHONE 910-296-2121 Owner/Manager Agreement I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or through runoff from a storm event less severe that the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. Name of 1,and O er. (Please Print): Raa,iA ; c0e� -- Signature•x Date: - /- Sr Name of Manag6r, if dffferent from owner (Please print): Signature: Date: Mote: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) within 60 days of a title transfer. DEM USE ONLY: ACE# F1 31- 31 Ngov70go r .5 r IIl! 1i711 1IL 1 1} ilb0' •r V e usl snl ` y O au C` OGN rru l � .1 •' a to Co.,rc/n r u 1711 r/ Jnl ]231 •� ` lffi ,1 - 7 ,!T _ , `./•fir' ]IllIm $� ` IZIt flMwr -to Yr IZII ILL4 BEFORE BEGINNING EXCAVATION ,y1 '• yr- LANDOWNER IS ADVISED TO CONTACT mm � J. � ••s y z ULOCO TO ASSURE THAT UNDERGROUND - >ffi . 111 lxll y n1■ = �v UTILITIES ARE NOT DESTROYED 1-800-632-4949 G 1M.5 u17 if ,� 11 I�i III! •� .I 1711 ... Si. 'y rs'• Pa 1 •� nu 1 lril IJ TO NO-0 S. * 1H1 f w 14 AMA TFf ,� F1i.S Is s • IIII ' '+ 1su _?tom la1 , �_ Y `} llil 1Lti . f 1 .. 12% 5 Y IM3 IrilJAM 1 1lfzS 4�. 1w_ au j J I w 4 n 1lli 1!]7 1 All" 1M1 C-d+ fah y� Ill! 1 y der! 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IVY0. c� o u 12 15C4��5 �avN110V�1993j� REGISTRATION FORM FOR ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS- c Department of Environment, Health and Natural Reso '~.ces.�_, ,;�;;, Division of Environmental Management Water Quality Section , c If the animal waste management system for your feedlot operation is designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of cattle, 75 horses, 250 swine, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are served by a liquid waste system, then this form must be filled out and mailed by December 31, 1993 pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 (c) in order to be deemed permitted by DEM. Please print clearly. Farm Name: Th i A Dx. n Mailing Address: County: Owners) Name: Manager (s) Name: Lessee Name: Farm Location (Be as specific as possible: road names, directions milepost, etc.) : _q D1i141 .5cui� o� B.4,1au;h- on . -utl"Jk Lx1rit.I Latitude/Longitude if known: Design capacity of animal waste manag4pment system (Number and type of confined animal (s)) : �� d o Average animal population on the farm (Number and type of animal (s) raised) Year Production Began: ASCS Tract No.: Type of Waste Management System Used: <4 Acres -'Ava-flab-le..for-Land _'Application of Waste: 'Iso Owner (s) Signature (s) : DATE:'- DATE - State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources 4. Division of Environmentai Management James S. Hunt, Jr„ Governcr Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary-- A. Freston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director February 17, 1994 Randy Thigpen PO Box 748 Beulaville NC 28518 Dear Mr. Thigpen: This is to inform you that your completed registration form required by the recently modified nondischarge rule has been received by the Division of Environmental Management (DEW, Water Quality Section. On December 10, 1992 the Environmental Management Commission adopted a water quality rule which governs animal waste management systems. The goal of the rule is for animal operations to be managed such that animal waste is not discharged to surface waters of the state. The rule allows animal waste systems to be "deemed permitted" if certain minimum criteria are met (15A NCAC 2H .0217). By submitting this registration you have met one of the criteria for being deemed permitted. We would like to remind you that existing feedlots which meet the size thresholds listed in the rule, and any new or expanded feedlots constructed between February 1, 1993 and December 31, 1993 must submit a signed certification form (copy enclosed) to DEM by December 31,1997. New or expanded feedlots constructed after December 31, 1993 must obtain signed certification before animals are stocked on the faun. Certification of an approved animal waste management plan can be obtained after the Soil and Water Conservation Commission adopts rules later this year. We appreciate you providing us with this information. If you have any question about the new nondischarge rule, please contact David Harding at (919) 733-5083. enc: Sincerely, jl/Steve Tedder, Chief -n Water Quality Section P.O. Box 29535, Rdeigh, North Carolina 27626.0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733 2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer W% recycied/ 10% post -consumer paper