310245_HISTORICAL_20171231

NUH I H UAHULINA
Department of Environmental Qual

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
RECEIVED IDENR/DWQ
Producer: JAMES "DAVID" ELSTON AquftprmechonSecfi00
APR O i 2009
Location: 5421 S HWY 50
WALLACE NC 28466
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 2880.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
APR 0 6 2009
The waste from your animal facility must be land im�pplied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface w�eCr...and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should e sed
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but'less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior'to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2880 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 5472 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2880 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 6624 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is d big job. You should plan time
and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
7704
1
FOA
FP
3.0
150
5.5
825
I
SEP-APR
END
BH I5.5 1275 I 118 14950 I EP
SG I1 ISO I 118 1900
I SEP
3
TOTAL16675
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED 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
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or.
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
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n
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:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BH
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
TONS
50
FP
TALL FESCUE -PASTURE
TONS
50
SG
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
50
UU *110 i4
TABLE 2
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
LBS AW N USED
_ACRES
23.5
6675
0
0
23.5
6675
*** BALANCE 1 -51 I
-------------------
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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*** 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 may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1065.6 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5328
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 17.76 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 42.624 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
7704
1
FOA
FP
.50
*1.0
7704
2
AUB
BH
.5
*1
1704
'2
SG
.5
*1
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in 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
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REQUIRED 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.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
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, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
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 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.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50,feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, -
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
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 and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) 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 NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: JAMES "DAVID" ELSTON
(Please print)
Signature: v�V Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)ANGIE B. QUINN
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency): PO BOX 277
RENANSVILLE NC 28349
ignatu e: Date: , i—)z-qr7
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Storage tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition
surface Mixing while filling
Agitation when emptying
() Bottom or midlevel loading
O Tank covers
(1 Basin surface mats of solids
1 1 Proven biological additives or oxidants
netting resin surface Partial micobial decomposition (1 Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
Mixing while filling level
Agitation when emptying () Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading ( ) Soil injection of slurry/sludges
spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions ( ) Wash residual manure from spreader after use
( 1 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying ( ) Soil infection of slurry/sludges
or sludge on field surfaces 1 1 Soil incorporation within 48 hours
( I Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
( ) Prg�en biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition Proper disposition of carcasses
Uead animal disposal Carcass decomposition () Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
pits (1 Proper location/construction of disposal pits
incinerators Incomplete combustion ( ) SecyBdary stack burners
Standing water around
facilities
Improper drainage
Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
( rGrade and landscape such that water drains
away from facilities
Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads ( arm access road maintenance
roads from farm access
Additional Information:
Available From:
Swine Manure Management; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet
NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet
NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88
NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Fluse--Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88
NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet -
NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual
NC Pork Produces Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
NCSU Agri Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PR0107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Florida Cooperative Extension
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices have been reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
AMOC--November 11, 1996

I, hereby give you, Dau"I Elsfa"
(landowne (producer)
permission to apply the lagoon.effluent from your operation
on .�,$* acres of my land (see attached map showing the
field(s) to be used for the waste disposal). This
permission is granted for the life of the proposed swine
operation.
I have not and will not give permission to anyone else to
apply their lagoon effluent or litter to the fields and
tracts listed below.
Tract(s) Number
-1'1 b`i
Field(s) Number
The lagoon effluent is to be applied in a manner that will
not cause a problem with the nutrients leaching out of the
soil and into ground and surface water (lakes, streams, and
drainage ditches).
The application of the waste will be timed in a manner so
that it will not inconvenience the existing farming
operations.
(landowneer) (date)

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleco H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007 TT r
David Elston
C Fi
Elston Farms JUN ? 6 2007
5421 S Hwy 50
Wallace, NC 28466-7478
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310245
Elston Farms
Animal Waste Management System
Duplin County
Dear David Elston:
In accordance with your application received on 4-Jan-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to David Elston, 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 Elston Farms, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 2880 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 your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pav
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of.the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0111(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary.. Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to 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 AWS310245

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
rNorth
Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
1
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 11, 2006
MR. DAVID ELSTON
ELSTON FARMS
5421 S Hwy 50
WALLACE, NC 28466
Subject: Phosphorus Loss Assessment Tool
Elston Farms
Permit Number NCA231245
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Elston:
APR 12 40%
The Division's records show that a completed PLAT Form has NOT been submitted for this facility. An
extension from the due date of July 9, 2005 was requested and ample time has been allowed for submittal. If
our records are in error please resubmit the completed PLAT Form for this farm. If the PLAT Form has not
been submitted, please do so by May 15, 2006.
Condition I.6 of your NPDES Permit states: "If prior to the expiration date of this permit either the state or
federal government establishes Phosphorus loss standards that are applicable to land application activities at a
facility operating under this permit, the Permittee must conduct an evaluation of the facility and its CAWMP
under the requirements of the Phosphorus loss standards to determine the facility's ability to comply with the
standards. This evaluation must be documented on forms supplied or approved by the Division and must be
submitted to the Division. This evaluation must be completed by existing facilities within six (6) months of
receiving notification from the Division.
The method of evaluation is the Phosphorous Loss Assessment Tool (PLAT) developed by NC State University
and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. PLAT addresses four potential loss pathways: leaching,
erosion, runoff and direct movement of waste over the surface. Each field must be individually evaluated and
rated as either low, medium, high or very high according to its Phosphorus loss potential. The ratings for your
farm must be reported to DWQ using the attached certification form. The PLAT forms must be kept as records
on your farm for future reference.
Please be advised that this notice does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement
actions for any past or future violation. Furthermore, the Division of Water Quality has the authority to levy a
civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 per day per violation.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact Duane Leith at [phone]
or contact the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone]. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Duane Leith
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: Wfmington:Regional'Of 1CC A P S
Facility File 31-245
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center
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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM�Y:__
a,I S --
Cer;,ticateofCoveregeorPermit Nttmber eou,:ty 1s N Year 2 _l1l�.7�,,' ._.._...._ tt
00
:5F17� rArYrS
F::...:q� Name (as shown on Certificate of Cover ge or Permi: )_,F-_
�A J, .: `` ` 0+J Certification H ...
op;. ator in Charge for this Facility _.. ... _.. _..._... �._ —
Lai,.: application of animal waste as allowed by thw auove per mit oecu, red during the past calendar year
YES NO. If NO, skip Pats 1 and Part a and l,roceed to the ccrtifieation. Also, if animal
I waft
was generated but not land applied, please attach an cxplunutiun on hu, v the animal waste was handled.
1 . I i • Faeility Information: ; 'f
1. total number of application Fields t7 or Pulls . (please c6cck the ul,propriate box) in the Certified *l
,Vaste Management Plan (C41 w). _.�...;__. 'fotal Us,;able Acres approved in the CA
NN NO
2 :'oial number of Fields Vc3 $tills 0 (please check the appropriate luox) on which land application
xurred d theyear. t'otul Acres on whict, waste was applied . �3 ,
_l_---
3. : otal pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) :.ppiied during th:: year for all application sites:
a: l pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen t P: , N) Aiuwcd to be lam t applied annually by the CAW and
.of pcnnit'�
5. r(stimated amount of total tt> s ute, litter and process wastewater s.,id or given to other persons and n
if site daring the year. _... .... :uns _ .,r galls.., .. (please check lire appropriate box)
6. ,annual average number of ai�imals.by type at this facility ,luring tr.; previous year:
AM
G.,, i � - .,I , by.5
7. Largest and smallest nunber;ofanim_als by typ of ti:is facility at a. iv one time during the previous y .
r.argust }W;Sk:.vh- ;3005
Smallest PLO 7
(,Thane number are fOilirifo,uational purposes only since the only permit,limit on the number of trtpls
Lit the facility is the anAWi a ; rage numbers) 7(A,u !7l r� 1 /� r✓►15 _
S. Facility's Integrator if $pplidOle r� m t Litn r
Part u.- Facility Status -
IF"! I lE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS --NO", PLEA':1: PROVIDE A WRITTEN
Dt,s ,RwriON As'I'O WHY THE FACILITY WAS NUT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NO
Cl,NIPLIANCE, AND EXPLAt$ CORRECTIVE. At" I -ION :'AKEN k..R PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN
BRING THIS FAci 1TY iiAciq 1Nm COMPLIANT E.
1. Only animal waste
the past calendar!
AFACF 3-14-03
this facility was :,pplicd to the permitted sites during VYes 0 No

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2. Ite facility was operated in Wh a Way thus ill was no direct ru, .%)ff Of waste from
✓Yes No
a;e facility (including the 11011M., lagoons/stwag(: ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
11
3. 7-here was no dischargo, of Waite to surface water from this facility Lluring the past
'-;(yes NO
��ulendaryear.
4. There was no freeboaid violation in any lagoons .d StOrhg-.'ponds :a this facility during Z yes 140
cite past calendar year.
5. 'rhere was no PAN arinticag I to any fields01 Crops atthis facility greeter than the L.q Yes I No
levels specified in this facil s CAWW during the past calendar year.
aq4i l; was calibrated at least.pnicc during
6. All land application I . the past calendar year. iL-fYcs No
""w
7. Sludge accumulatioti ig all I= did not exceed theyolume for which do lailiclon F.1 yes No
was designed or reduct; Is minimum trCAtment volume lu ICU than the volume
owt,
tor which the lagoofil%las dqjWd. -7--
8. A copy of the Annua4 Sto Survey Form for thig facility is attached to this Certification.
Yes F; No
9. Annual soils analysis were *formed on each fic;j receix inganim.il waste during the ?j'Yes 14t
past calendar you.
10- ,oil pH was llnainitar d i4ill ified in the pvrniit during th%- past calendar Year'? [(,rYes 3 Nk
ped
11. All required monitorW# and was performed in w:cordwwnv: with the facility's Lki'ycs J N4
permit during the past Ue year.
12. All operations and m",te. requirements in tile permit were c�ntpiliied with.during Wcs INL
the past calendar yW,.4*, in 44 case of a deviatiuit, prior authofin6on was received
from the Division of W �er lity.
13. Crops as specified in Cq were maintain during the past calendar year on all byes P Nk
sites receiving artimal qwps grown wet a . wet novod in 4l;cordanzc, with
tile facility's permit
14. All buffer requireme'. . as c the permit and the cAWMP for t1t s &Ohty were LVj Yes 10
insintainexiduring ing the past calendar year.
I certify under penalty Of w *s document ana all tkitchuldlillts were preptardo Under my direction or
supervision in accordance{ A `t;y*s.tcm designed to assure that elLialificd personnelproperlY gather and
evaluate the information submi Based on My inqLlifV of the PCMOfl vr pemns %*bo manage the sync M, of
persons directly res si far gathering the in!'ounatiun, the inibirmation submitted is, to the !�t. of
.
my knowledge and befit,.and complete. I eel aware that there am significant penalties
Submitting &RISUinfor i uding the possibility of A.liuti and iml�risomwwent for knowing violatio
Permittee Name.4 T4:
of print
AFA CF 3-1"3 2

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1 f•pendil 1. 1 y>c,roit kludge Surve) fora'
, 1mm "anti. � r U'+�"?!dantificotiunl.umtter sW �� �,��.,_ . _._ �-.--� ----�• ��
21a;;4un !.',eralicztion_ � .. -- ZZZ14
;'}�r-y.,,nis!In. m;l L1l'asl::Smt:h[S„�4ea.� d�P_kS;ala.._."QlCL-
1) Dirt cf ........ •_—.
�letl;,+C:'fm,,; - Used for Mensarement of'
a U:>:,,,ln from the iaQUO figm,� s,u f:,_ ... : g ufine stud-c i.lycr;
r .-,.e n+m the lagoof ;a �te�at% t ; • x• un (sot!} of the lagoon:
b. Ui:r :
sludgeudgG I,Jr Ins ' mreau•ement with "ire aamp!u
F I at•..:nr. SL't1ti: Ala{yyinQ dlmC05loh i!,f i•d:. :! ^ao!c); ._j�-•.�(8Vm)
Pr.,- > Si.eleh of tY.e (aguon On a S`p+,ra!:. ,: ;ivt dimenrona, And eStWpte surtbr( CrCa 1
t: !':;; n:pc : •„trbc� of iamp!ing points:
a. t.r•;. thAn ! 53IIL-W, ilia
I;. t: :: ,.etch sno diratnsions, ievelo, a .•:'v.
.I;r.�,mina::;narOfSarnp!inQpauusrmctkC r
; �; .,.::• al cu c : an Ir eerily mDtGlxd )
ID , :cith nfat:taum of1-0.
W t�•ft jim the sane nulber of intcr&Wia.,s rm me
intcrsecdon p,dnla on R.e lagoon iM s<, Ilia dab
::•..!g: wrv.•y t,nd retard d:e,t on' >r.::. •,C:•.ey DazaSheat-'!Apl.truLx 21
I At the um; of we sluogc survey, ai.wo neaaui4 . c :.: .u„4a from :he btnx!muni Li%wil Le ei ,
tc ;!., !%, :.. ,, [. iy..;d :.evel (measure rt t!m I:tF;: ,.r.
"ape pole); .,r._�
DOVSvl, t' a CN.xjCe from the Muitntlie ,.l•.} :"i
i.:�<: iU the Mi.;:Mum Liquid L a'+c: 2..: T2.
tuse !ago! n marag,Gment plan or ot!::r tafac•„
. , •: (7rys
�L-•.`.
oli:er.ra h,:+r. the present uqui•: a .:>.:
s•, e! to the Mi:.i:num Liquid Lew i
is hc)ow the Maximum Liquid Las Cl'•.
Utentd •nmus tom !, stataning rho pttscn! i
., •c!
,. Re, = I- wt :hC A!, apr. SuMy uata:il,c.,
f:cm the prewnt l!quid surfa.e lc.r.
:.. '!;c it:: ,: . t•.:r,.r„a�rrngo for ail tb.c r.::,otr
::::,: points):
". ^4:.t' !;,.n, Ine Survey'lain 'ihrc' tilt
, argc from the p:wlt liquid ntrface ie%c;
G'
1•. rL<• t• :•„ tt,e sludge isyer (average fee z,; ill,
•,c%,urcmcrr points):
n.. Kc. .•:a :: `-n t`,a >.udks Sdrvey Cam Shcx; r:; ..
rta;p; d:itkn.•sc of the audit ia,%eF- ��ff 214
t'tC ti:•clnets of the existinty L.i: u:d '
' Zone, (Item "+! minus Item KY ... M�
to ltµrrzd Fy
,', •:. I:'^,r."mess :9t:le feel.delv�hC ,em,:..�
._ai ;zaua: plan es5. ,^• ,
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Appendix 2. Sludge Survey patY Sheet'
Leg n 1 ntificatio : /
Sludge Sutvoy . Sht
Compictod>ay. � •� t ��
Pnnt Name Signature
(A) ! (B)—�— (c) (C) minus(B) 7
Grid
Point s
NO. Joistance from liquid surface Oistanoa from liquid surface Thickness of sludge
t to top of alud _ to la oon bottom jsoil _ la er
—_._ L^
_ f t. & in, Ft, t ha Ft. & in k Ft. 'tens F 8 A. f=t. tenthsj__
and gyrfespondine siudie IRUC0
Sludne Sunwti e_Jta Skeet.
See Appendix 4 fur cnnversion¢onl inches ro tenths� fuor
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HARD HOSE AND CABLE TOW
IRRIGATION
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CalWratbn DSystwft
ateSheet F y _
HoseTravesarlrr 2
Irrigation System 7�.Ferm No.
Land Owner
DATE: 2-�
•f.aljgns: Gun Nbdal
s. Manutaaure��rs/��Sp��ettc/�y1f�t �
Noule Dial�G' a
Wetted diameter
ft
pressure (Gun)�
Effective Spacing ft
Diameter ?.. * -in
(Reel) �--�
Flow _GPM
Hose Size: Lengtn -- R) / 16)
b. Spacing between collection containers (diameter
C. Number of gauges -
d. Start of Irrigation event
wetted diameter (R)
gouge spacing (tU
00 Z l
s. End of Irrigation event)V• /
f. Duration (e-d) 'Jl�— min
g. Travel distance feet
h. Operate the system, collect data. t
and record on the worksheeSp'l page 8- I
..Jflls�Lfw/ i
i, sum of all catches rlclles
Average catch (i/number or gauges) Inches
Distance travt+ed (ft)
Average travel speed - ^vil�
j•
k.
Time (min)) / �{
I. Sum of all deviations from the average catch�!�+
m. Average deviation from average catch IZZ
n. Uniformity coefficient
(m) %
interpret the calibration date and make naeeuary adjustrilants.
Io �•� (hr
e �V nr
For
vaveN.vs «ith proper overlap and operated in tight wind, an application uniformity Coefficient greeter
than 65 is common.
uniformity
between TD to 85 Is In the "good' range and is acceptetke for waAawater
Generally, an application urriformKy below TO is considered urtecWQtab1s fp wastewater ifrfgatiefl ulklg
travelers. If the computed Ur Is less than 70, system adjustments we required. Contact year irrlgatiOrt de
or Certified Technical Specialist for assistance.

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Field CehUration Proceduios
for Animal Wasttwpaty, Applladlun Equipment
ELTON'S FARM
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Calibration Data (ContinueM
Gauge
No.
Distance
from Center
(feet) _
Lt
10
L2
30
L3
L4
Z
L5
p
p
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L6
L
L7
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a�s
LB
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LI0
RI
R2
R3
R4
2
R5
R6
li p
R7
130
RB
1.19?
R9 --
R10
'AL-SOUC valua;
nr_ r au values as portrive
Volume
Collected
Overlap
AdjuUment
Corrected
Volume
Deviation
from Average'
(inches)
(inches)
(ina ws)
(inches)
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Ain
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IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
Irrigation System Calibration Data Sheet fur HarCH/ow Traveler Irrigation Systern
io�'
DATE:05 Land Owner J,�(. rZd... r/_**rMi;t No. JL245 _ 11
a Manufacturers'
]]r��SpYpecOicaUons: Gun Modcl (��Qn I Qs S�e ._ _._.,.__._ ++y K ,
Pei
iunrzie Did. L_(.L____Jri Pressure (Gun)____., (Re
Wetted diameto f.f_-i_ It Effective Spacing i� r pR flow _ GPM
Hose Size. t enytn g4lD.ft Diameter _1 • ___. in
6 Sfracrng betvvHar collection containers (diameter
c. wetted diameter M!
Number of gauges = —�- gauge spacing , ret
,
d. Stan of Irrigationr. evcrjV • Z
a. Eftd of Ifrigat•o,,. evl.L- ern�,t'�%' 2,
t. Duration(e-d) ...j..min
g. Travel dlslama -. feet
_.._#t) / 16) _ --._...ft
h. Operate Ute $)Stem ceilect data,
and record on Ine workssneet on page P.
i. Sum or ail C:Ito ". y197 inches
j. Average catch (/number of gauges]
Distance ttaveied ift}
k Average travel Speed =-----'"
-__,Z�_
/03 -t 9
Time (min) 11 t w
i I. Sum of ail oeviatiOns from tt,e average caytch ^ s �I o /ffCO.,,,
'. in. Average neviaiion from average catch • n-1 .
n. Uniformity cuefticienl
'71
_ u) - Zq(m) x roc 7LD/ma
interpret the cahorili data and make necessary ad}ustrnents.
Fix travaiers with proper overlap and operated in ngN. wind, 6n application uniformity Coefficient greater
than 85 is cornninn
�._...,.. Application uni!orntdy between 70 to 85 is in the ' gaod" range and is acceptable for wastewater application.
s j Generatiy, an application uniformity below 70 -s considered unacceptable for wastewater arigats sing
tfaveleis. If the computed U, is lass than 70. syscern ndjustenents are required Contact your irrigation dealer
or Certified Technical Spmialist for assistance.
�.i
N
vim. �%�-

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FIei0I�al�bration ihoceouras
for Alnimal Wastewater Application equipr watt
111I
Oalibration Data (continued)
J
cogs Distance Volume Overlap Corrected Deviation
Plo. from Center Collected Adjustrtlont V*kMw from Average*
(feet) (incl 5) (inches) (inches) (inches,
L2 f&
L.3 � __— t w -.03
L4 41—
LS
L6 AQ
tti •11v�� 11p1�4- 0 r �Z
-�
L8
L9
_
L700
R2 .L • ---- ��7
R3 5�61/�� • a�Q�f
R6 Z3
R7 ---- -�� •-
R8 -- ♦ r�i�7j
R9 -- -"
�/ S -
R,0
•Absolute value: 071
, 2O
vest all values BY Pusitive- "°'"^'--'' • I
La, k;
Avn fl • I r 1• L t 1 1 L t. f:: Y
noWCu�n—_.•••� 0 f• p O ^. G 4 0 o p o u� 0 0 0--.—"•�'^T
pfyipn Y V W I
I
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i
i 70'
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3 I I C� Michael F. Easley, Governor
fU' William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
NorthCarolin2a Departnrent of Environment and Natural Resources
July 28, 2005
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
RECEIPT # 7002 2410 0003 0274 6563
David Elston
Elston Farms
5421 S Hwy 50
Wallace, NC 28466
RE: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Facility # 31-245
Duplin County
Dear David Elston:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
AUG 0 4 cuua
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your sludge survey information on April
20, 2004. With your results, you requested that a sludge survey for the lagoon at Elston Farms
not be required until 2007. Due to the amount of treatment volume available, DWQ agrees that a
sludge survey is not needed until 2007. The 2007 sludge survey must be performed by
December 31, 2007, and the results are to be submitted with the Annual Certification Form that
will be due on March 1, 2008.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please call me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Keith Larick
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: File# 31-245
Chester Cobb, Wilmington Regional Office
N�am`nCazo' a
dvatural�
Aquifer Protection Section 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Phone [phone] Customer Service
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David Elston
Elston Farms
5421 S Hwy 50
Wallace NC 28466
Dear David Elston:
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
April 9, 2003
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA231245
Elston Farms
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
On March 14, 2003, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued an NPDES General
-- Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued to enable swine facilities in North -Carolina -to -
obtain coverage under a single permit that addresses both State and Federal requirements.
In accordance with your application received on February 27, 2003, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to David Elston, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with NPDES General
Permit NCA200000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and terminates your COC Number
AWS310245 to operate under State Non -Discharge Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including: but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the Elston Farms, located in DuplinCounty, with an animal capacity of no greater
than an annual average of 2880 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as specified in the
facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to
Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary, they may
be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4
gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 1, 2007. Pursuant to this COC, you are
authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed General Permit. Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current State general permit. Enclosed for your convenience is,a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record keeping
and monitoring conditions in this hermit. The Devices to Automaticallv StoD Irrigation Events Form
must be returned to the Division of Water Quality no later than 120 des following receipt of the
Certificate of Coverage. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned
to the Division of Water Quality by no later than March 1st of each year.
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current MRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of -the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 including civil penalties, criminal
penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to.a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual NPDES Permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at [phone] ext. 502.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
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 NCA231245
Permit File AWS310245
NDPU Files

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer: JAMES DAVID ELSTON
Location: 5421 S HWY 50
WALLACE NC 28466
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 2880.00 hogs
.(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon�G
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
Htt9
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied,, rjlaw%'w
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water andor
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2880 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 5472 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2880 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 6624 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.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
I
TOTAL10
- - Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e.
interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ - Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
appilcation may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations
may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This
plan only addresses nitrogen.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN .
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED 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
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
7704
P1A
AUB
BH
5.5
275
0
2.32
638
+APR -
SAY
7704
-PlA
SG
1
50
0
2.32 116
+SEP-
APR
7704
P1B
AUB
BH
5.5
275
0
3.98 1094.5
+APR-
SEP
7704
-P1B
SG
1
50
0
3.98 199
1
+SEP-
APR
7704
P2A
AUB
BH
5.5
275
0
2.37 651.75
+APR-
SEP
7704
-P2A
SG
1
50
0
2.37 118.5
+SEP-
APR
7704
P211
AUB
BH
5.5
275
0
3.48 957
1
+APR-
SEP
7704
1 -P211
SG
1
50
0
3.48 174
+SEP-
APR
7704
P3A
AUB
BH
5.5
275
0
2.98 819.5
+APR-
SEP
7704
-P3A
I
JSG
11
150
10
12.98 1149
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
+SEP-
APR
7704
P3B AUB
BH
5.5
275
0
2.95
811.25
+APR-
SEP
7704
-P3B
SG
1
50
0
2.95
147.5
+SEP-
APR
7704
P4A AUB
BH
5.5
275
0
3.27
899.25
+APR-
SEP
7704
-P4A
SG
1
50
0
3.27
163.5
+SEP-
APR
7704
P411 AUB
BH
5.5
275
0
2.25
618.75
+APR-
SEP
7704
-P411
SG
1
50
0
2.25
112.5
+SEP-
APR
END
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ - Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
application may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
** 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:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BH
SG
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
TONS
AC
50
50
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
**
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
_ACRES
0
LBS AW N USED
0
23.6
7670
23.6
7670
* BALANCE
-1046
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
*** 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 may, and most likely will be, more than
the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1065.6 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5328
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 17.76 acres of land. If you apply the,., -sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 42.624 acres -
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
jApplication
RatelApplic. Amount
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
(in/hr)
(inches)
7704
P1A
AUB
BH
.5
*1
7704
P1B
AUB
I BH
.5
*1
7704
P2A
AUB
I BH
.5
I *1
7704
I P2B
AUB
_BH
I .5
I *1
7704
I P3A I
AUB
I BH
I .5
*1
7704
P3B
AUB
BH
.5
*1
7704
I P4A I
AUB
I BH
I .5
*1
7704
I P4B I
AUB
BH
I .5
I *1
7704
I -PlA I
I SG
.5
I *1
7704
I -P1B
I SG
I .5
( *1
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7704
1
-P2A
SG
1
.5
11
*1
7704
I -P2B
SG
.5
*1
7704
-P3A
I SG
I .5
*1
7704
-P3B
I SG
I .5
*1
7704
-P4A
SG
.5
*1
7704
I -P4B
SG
I .5
I *1
* This is the maximum
application
amount allowed
for the soil
assuming the amount
of nitrogen
allowed for the
crop is not over
applied. In many situations,
the application
amount shown cannot
be applied because
of the nitrogen limitation.
The maximum
application amount
shown can be
applied under
optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6.00 months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be -stored
in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one
foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED 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.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization,'or available land.
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, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
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 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.
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WASTE UTILIZATION . PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN. • •'
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping; pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained:Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:ELSTON FARM
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) 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 NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: JAMES DAVID ELSTON
(Please print)
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner)
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)JOHNNY L. LANIER
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency): PO BOX 219
RENANSVILLE NC 28349
Signature:` J ar-- Date: %
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CAWh1P Wetleble Aae ' Traveling Gun Campulabaul Wmlabee 2-20.99 y,
Hard Hose Traveling Gun System
COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
7,-720Y
1. Farm Number (Identification) Field Number (Identification) /
2. Irrigation System Designation _Existing Imgation System New/ Expanded Irrigation System
3. Number of Travel Lanes # Interior Lanes 1 ex # Exterior Lanes - ;? s rfeet] Length of pull(LI)
# Interior Lanes A_ # Exterior Lanes ,,/& jfeet] Length of pull(L2)
# Interior Lanes m # Exterior Lanes 3 i s [feet] Length of pull(I.3)
4. Wetted Diameter Y0 [feet] From field data sheet �)
5. Spacing 9/0 Hydrant Spacing [feet] (as percent of wetted diameter]
6. Hydrant Layout /Multiple Hydrants _Single Hydrant _Excessively spaced Hydrants
7. Read the irrigated area per travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate table and column
based on pattern, spacing, and travel lane location.
Travel Lane Length (LI) _ Interior or Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
, y3 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table > l% 70 Column i—
/. (� R (b) Acres middle portion of pull (L1)
{Pull Length32S[feet] X Wetted Width.225- [feet]) / 43,560
,,,2 1 (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table FF 90 Column k
•31 _ Total acres for Travel Lane Lend h (LI) (Sum: a + b + c)
Travel Lane Length (L2) Interior or LL_Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
y (a) Acres start end of pull from Table t ,� go Column
3' 311 (b) AcreT middle portion of pull (L1)
{Pull Length6!!t& [feet] X Wetted Width X15 [feet]) / 43,560
�a 1 ;c) Acres t'op end of pull from Table EE go Column Z� _
3. q Total acres for Travel Lane Length (L2) (Sum: a + b - c)
Travel Lane Length (1.3) c20.. Interior or Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table t7 g S Column /3
(b) Acres middle portion ofpull (L1)
{Pull Length3 7,5 [feet) X Wetted Widtha/0 [feet]) / 43,560
,/9 (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table U gS Column t
a, Total acres for Travel Lane Length (1-3) (Sum: a = b + c)
S. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage -value per travel pull by the number of pulls of each category in the
field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
.9, 2 7- (a) Acres per Travel Lane Length (L1) X Iy,= Lanes = 2. 3 Acres
31 9 8' (b) Acres per Travel Lane Length (L2) X _L_L_ f Lanes = 3. 5 X Acres
3) (c) Acres per Travel Lane Length (1-3) X 1 Lanes _ 2. 'S 9 Acres
R, 67 Total CANN'MP «'ettable Acres for field (Sum: 8a + 8b + 8c)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by:

CAWMP Wettable Ac
Traveling Gun C=pAjliwl W=6h=/ 2.2o-99
Hard Hose Traveling Gun System
' l COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
I T 77o y
1. Farm Number (Identification) Field Number (Identification) /— — /
2. Irrigation System Designation _&_Existing Irrigation System New/ Ezpanded Irrigation System
3. Number of Travel Lanes Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes Meet] Length of pull(LI)
g_ # Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes 5 0 ;t (feet] Length of pull(L2)
3_ # Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes 4 9 Co [feet] Length of pull(L3)
4. Wetted Diameter ;k y 0 [feet] From field data sheet
5. Spacing / 0 Hydrant Spacing [feet] ge C o [as percent of wetted diameter]
6. Hydrant Layout J, Multiple Hydrants _Single Hydrant _Excessively spaced Hydrants
7. Read the irrigated area per travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate table and column
based on pattern, spacing, and travel lane location.
Travel Lane Length (LI) 2L Interior or _Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
3) (a) Acres start end of pull from Table 1r I Fr Column i3
Q (b) Acres middle portion of pull (LI)
(Pull Lengthb05 [feet] X Wetted W"idtho?/0 [feet]) / 43,560
l4 (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Er e5 co
lumn F
3• q9 Total acres for Travel Lane Length (LI) (Sum: a + b + c)
Travel Lane Length (L2) i_ o Interior or _Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
,3 '1 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table tF 8"S Column
.2�L _ (b) Acres middle portion of pull (L1)
{Pull Length 0 2 [feet] X Wetted Width d ro [feet]) / 43,560
/9 (c) Acres s`op end of pull from Table I Z ` kY Column
a • R g --
Total acres for Travel Lane Length (L2) (Sum: a - b - c)
Travel Lane Length (13) 1 Interior or _Exterior (I ane/Hydrant)
) (a) Acres start end of pull from Table IF7 $S Column
(b1 Acres middle portion ofpull (LI)
{Pull Lengthl:q_4_ [feet] X Wetted Width /0 [feet]) / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Tabled 2 BS Column t
�?• 9 5 Total acres for Travel Lane Length (U) (Sum: a - b + c)
S. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per travel pull by the number of pulls of each category in the
field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
3, `t g (a) Acres per Travel Lane Length (L1) X �21-9 Lanes Acres
:. q (b) Acres per Travel Lane Length (L2) X r Lanes = 2, i Acres
fq_
P . 9S" (c) Acres per Travel Lane Length (L3) X 3b = Lanes = ._ Acres
q, y 1 Total CANN'AIP «ettable Acres for field (Sum: 8a y 8b + 8c)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: �fyl ..� I, �� Date: /s: 0 /

r
CAWMP Wett:6le Aa< Traveling Gunc m.",. l WM td a,2-70-99�.
Hard Hose Traveling Gun System _
COMPUTATIONAL WORKSIIEET
�7j0y
1. Farm Number (Identification) / — ,5 . Field Number (Identification)
2. Irrigation System Designation h Existing Irrigation System New/ Expanded Irrigation System
3. Number of Travel Lanes #Interior Lanes fig_ #Exterior Lanes 5/D [feet] Length of pull(LI)
# Interior Lanes 4-b_ # Exterior Lanes y y I [feet] Length of pull(L2)
# Interior Lanes # Exterior Lanes _[feet] Length of pull(L3)
4. Wetted Diameter Q y 0 [feet] From field data sheet
5. Spacing D/ 0 Hydrant Spacing [feet] $t [as percent of wetted diameter]
6. Hydrant Layout %( Multiple Hydrants _Single Hydrant _Excessively spaced Hydrants
7. Read the irrigated area per travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate table and column
based on pattern, spacing, and travel lane location. .
Travel Lane Length (L1) _ Interior or _qg Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
4 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table FE 10 Column
/z� (b) Acres middle portion of pull (LI)
{Pull Lengths O [feet] X Wetted Width 2.2,5' [feet]} / 43,560
,a 1 (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Ef ID Column rc
a l Total acres for Travel Lane Length (LI) (Sum: a + b + c)
Travel Lane Length (L,2) _ Interior or Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table E E 9 o Column _
(b) Acres middle portion of pull (L1)
{Pull Length Lff [feet] X Wetted Width /6D [feet]) / 43,560
, # q !c) Acres �-op end of pull from Table t E 9 D Column _ _ t _
2 S Total acres for Travel Lane Length (L2) (Sum: a - b + c)
Travel Lane Length (13) _ Interior or _Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
(a) Acres start end of pul'. from Table Column
(b) Acres middle portion of pull (L1)
{Pull Length_-_ [feet] X Wetted Width [feet)} / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Column
Total acres for Travel Lane Length (L3) (Sum: a + b + c)
S. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per travel pull by the number of pulls of each category in the
field. Sum all of these and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
3 a , (a) Acres per Travel Lane Length (L1) Xr- Lanes = 3. Acres
Acres per Travel Lane Length (1-2) X 14A_ # Lanes = �, S_ Acres
(c) Acres per Travel Lane Length (L3) X = Lanes = Acres
5,5Total CAWIN-IP Wettable Acres for field (Sum: 8a + 8b . 8c)
Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: Date:

'HARD HOSE TRAVELER
Multiple worksheets may lx needed) 1 _
"'IRRIGATION SYSTEM
'Hard Hose Traveling Gufi System ,
r r
'COMPUTATIONAL" WORKSHEET
r_
1. Farm number (identification) 31-O V S Field number (identification)
2. Irrigation system designation _ Existing irrigation system _ New/expanded irrigation system
3. Number of travel lanes # Interior lanes f b # Exterior lanes 430 feet] Length of pull(L1)
# Interior lanes P go. # Exterior lanes 33 90 [feet] Length of pull(L2)
# Interior lanes P 8 b # Exterior lanes 'lea & [feet] Length of pull(B)
4. Wetted diameter _ [feet] from Field Data Worksheet
5. Spacing Hydrant spacing [feet] [as a percentage of wetted diameter]
6. Hydrant layout _ Multiple hydrants _ Single hydrant _ Excessively spaced hydrants
7. Read the irrigated area per travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate table and column
based on pattern, spacing, and travel lane location.
Travel lane length (L, _ Interior or " Exterior (lane/hydrant)
y tt (a) Acres start end of pull from Table IF y 0 Column B
0, 31 (b) Acres middle portion of pull (LI)
[Pull length 113 0 [feet] X Wetted width D155 [feet]} / 43,560
l I (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table FF I Column E
eZF--b Total acres for travel lane length (M) (Sum: a + b + c)
Travel lane length (L, _ Interior or Eaa Exterior (lane/hydrant)
i4 (a) Acres'3tart end of pull from Table Ef SO Column !}
b 2L (b) Acres middle portion of pull (1-2)
[Pull length3 Q [feet] X Wetted width;P s [feet][ / 43,560
(c) Acres stop end of pull from Table f'F 90 Column C
4D Total acres for travel lane length (L2) (Sum: a + b.+ c)
Travel lane length (L) _ Interior orF84xterior (lane/hydrant)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table rt 0 Column
7. 3D (b) Acres middle portion of pull (1-3)
]Pull lengtht(L [feet] X Wetted width,,;) y [feet][ / 43,560
1 (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table EE 90 Column E
?� Total acres for travel lane length (L3) (Sum: a + b + c)
8. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per travel pull by the number of pulls of each
category in the field. Add all of these, and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
1, rG& (a) Acres per travel lane length (Ll) X # Lanes = Acres
4 0 (b) Acres per travel lane length (L2) X # Lanes = Acres
y (c) Acres per travel lane length (L3) X # Lanes = Acres
u4Total CAWDIP wettable acres for field (Sum: 8a + 8b + 80
Wettable .acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: ; Date: S�41-2 1
Signature f technical specialist
IS

Wulri
P Worksheets may be needed) _ HARD. HOSE TRAVELER
_ IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Hard Hose Traveling Gun System
COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
_ r-poy
I. Farm number (identification) / — `15 Field number (identification)
2. Irrigation system designation _ Existing irrigation system _ New/expanded irrigation system
3. Number of travel lanes # Interior lanes 5 # Exterior lanes SSS feet] Length of pull(Ll)
# Interior lanes # Exterior lanes S3S [feet] Length of pull(L2)
# Interior lanes P 7a # Exterior lanes 337 [feet] Length of pull(L3)
4. Wetted diameter A40 [feet] from Field Data Worksheet
5. Spacing L�1/ 0 Hydrant spacing [feet] £'9 ,4) [as a percentage of wetted diameter]
6. Hydrant layout >, titultiple hydrants _ Single hydrant _ Excessively spaced hydrants
7. Read the irrigated area per travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate table and column
based on pattern, spacing, and travel lane location.
Travel lane length (L) _ Interior or Exterior (lane/hydrant)
. H � (a) Acres start end of pull from Table t E90 Column b
3, D2- (b) Acres middle portion of pull (Ll)
[Pull length•5 95 [feet] X Wetted width VS [feet][ / 43,560
7 I (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table CE,70 Column t
60 Total acres for travel lane length (LI) (Sum: a + b + c)
Travel lane length (L, _ Interior orExterior (lane/hydrant)
,14 3 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table t F S 0 Column
7I7 (b) Acres middle portion of pull (L2)
]Pull length635 [feet] X Wetted widthX-; [feet][ / 43,560
I (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table E 50 Column f
Total acres for travel lane length (1-2) (Sum: a + b + c)
Travel lane length (L) _ Interior of la Exterior (lane/hvdrant)
4' 3 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table F f 0 Column P
/ 90 (b) Acres middle portion of pull (1-3)
]Pull length3&7 [feet] X Wetted width,;S [feet]] / 43,560
,,2 ] (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table i` F 5 0 Column E
e�, 5 gTotal acres for travel lane length (L3) (Sum: a + b + c)
8. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per travel pull by the number of pulls of each
category in the field. Add all of these, and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field.
3• (a) Acres per travel lane length (Ll) X # Lanes = Acres
? . y (b) Acres per travel lane length (1-2) X # Lanes = Acres
/(c) Acres per travel lane length (L3) X # Lanes = Acres
Total CAW`iP wettable acres for field (Sum: 8a + 8b + 8c)
Wettable -Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by:� Date: S/ala1
Signature f technical specialist
is

David Elston Farm
Facility # 31-245
wettable acre footprint
2.4 ac. 340 ft. p8a p8b 426 ft 2.84 ac.
2.54 ac. 367 ft. p7a
p6 535 ft. 3.4 ac.
585 ft. 3.66 ac.
325 ft. 2.32 ac. p1a
375 ft. 2.37 ac. p2a
p7b 430 ft, 2.86 ac.
p1 b 646 ft. 3.98 ac.
p2b 605 ft. 3.48 ac.
502 tt 2 98 ac. pia p3b 496 ft. 2.95yac.
ft. 3.27 ac. p43 p4b 441 ft. 2.25
510 T- 7704 mom
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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number N LA �3 11 q5 County rr Year 200 j
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) �5 ju n F.rms 31— 1 yS
Operator in Charge for this Facility o c'v, d r [5+C ,' Certification # ) 7 q 7 n
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 II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I : Facility Information: �
1. Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls hPlease check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls Ev (please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: 6 Total Acres on which waste was applied (�(, 1
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
-7 0, �,
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit: 7670
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken
off site during the year 0 tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
a197
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year.
Largest 2 9 9 X
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average num rs) jj /
8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: r,j- e m , i. w\ 54� % nol a rol
Part H: Facilitv Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during CvYes ❑ No
the past calendar year. �--;. EG E " V al-0'
FEB 9.
AFACF 3-14-03 1 b iLu

2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from Ev Yes ❑ No
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past Vyes ❑ No
calendar year. /
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during F Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the Yes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year. �/
6. All land application equi roent Was alibra�d at least once, during the past calendar year. ❑ Yes 2 No
I bt CO.. �7leted HPr l d4ti
7. Sludge accumulation n all lagoons didv not exceed the volume for which the lagoon �� ❑ Yes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Fo for this facility is attached to this Certification- ❑
Yes �✓1 11 be. Lor plef-ed by 4pr,I aYf6, . 1 No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received -
from the Division of Water Quality. i2t, 5 {es h o A
13. Crops as specified in the CAWNP were maintained during the past calendar year on all
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
sre'rYes ❑ No
EL!es 11 No
Ves ❑ No
C Yes L1C No
P-1y,es ❑ No
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were 5:/Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
`I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel property gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
,1Ao es tJa ,,u� ElS fo., — 0WAj--er - o
Permittee Name and Title (type or
AFACF 3-14-03 2
�-25oy

Signature of Permittee
Date
cb& 2-z5-0
Aignature of Operator in Charge Date
(if different from Permittee)
AFACF 3-14-03 3

-Slu _ Mattagement & Closure Procedures for Anaerobic Lagoons http:;/www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/eztensionlmanure/sludgi surve..-
Appendix 1. Lagoon Sludge Survey Form '' ff
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number2`T5 �
B. Lagoon Identification !�
C. Person(s) Taking Measurements Snx
D. Date of Measurements
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of: SUN 15
10�4
a. Distance from the lagoon 1�d s ace to I� top of the sludge layer: NbnD*h,7 UA(/rySEC70
nce fn;.
b. Distance from the lagoon l!quid urfac to the bottom (soil) of the lagoon:
niypea "�cle
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if
a direct measurement with "core sampler":
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): I. 53 (acres)
(Draw a sketch of the lagoon'on a separate sheet, list dimensions, and calculate surface
area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than. 1.33 acres: Use 8 points q5. 0
b. If more than 1.33 acres, 1. 55 acres x 6 = Ili• with maximum of 24.
a. s
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform grid that has the same number of
' intersections as the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the intersection
points on the lagoon grid so that data recorded at each can be easily matched.)
N. Conduct sludge'survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet" (Appendix 2).
I. At the time of the sludge survey, also measure the distance fwrtr e Maximunt Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gauge p e):
1. Determine the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to tale Minimum Liquid Level
(use lagoon management plan or other lagoon records): �..
K. Calculate the distance from the present liquid surface level to the Minimum, Liquid Level . / lF
(Item l minus Item I, assuming the present liquid level is below the Maximum Liquid
Level):
L. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance front the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points): 17 .15
M- record from the Sludge.Survey Data Sheet the distance from the pre nt li uid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement poitn`s):
N. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer: 5f ,
0. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M minus Item K): 4/�2. 53
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ludge Management &Closure Procedures for Anaerobic Lagoons http://u ww.bae.ncsu.edulprograms/extension/manurei'sludge-surve...
(Note: If It O is less than 4 feet, a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N.C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to the Sludge Volume Worksheet if you desire to calculate sludge volume for a
rectangular -shaped lagoon with uniform side slopes.
Completed by: (Print Name)
(Signature)_ .Lx r—�'j—
Date:
�3
.Appendix 2. Sludge Survey Data Sheet*
Sludge Survey Data Sheet 6 -,ZX//
Lagoon Identification:
Completed by: (Print Name) ature) _Date:CA I —=
Grid Distance from liquid Distance from squid surface Thickness of slu a la er
Point surface to top of sludge to lagoon bottom (sod)
Ft. 8 in Ft. (tenths) Ft. 8 in Ft. (tenths) ': Ft 8 in. Ft (tenthei
s)
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9 of 12'� .02116/2004 03:27 PM

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer: JAMES DAVID ELSTON Z�ft
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Location: 5421 S HWY 50
WALLACE NC 28466
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 2880.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
S. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production_
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan_ Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2880 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 5472 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2880 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 6624 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.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
IFIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
I
TOTAL10
- - Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e.
interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ - Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
appilcation may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and R may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations
may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This
plan only addresses nitrogen.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED 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
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* L•BS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPL•IC
METH
N
TIME
7704
P1A
AUB
BH
5.5
275
0
2.32
638
+A PR-
o PAY
�SG Il 150 0 12.32 1116
+SEP-
APR
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5.5
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7704
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1
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0
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+SEP-
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`1704
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5.5
275
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3.48
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+APR-
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1
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0
3.48
174
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+SEP-
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7704
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7704
P311 AUB
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5.5
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2.95
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-P311
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50
0
2.95
147.5
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+SEP-
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7704
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BH
5.5
275
0
3.27
899.25
+APR-
SEP
7704
-P4A
SG
1
50
0
163.5
13.27
+SEP-
APR
7704
P411 AUB
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5.5
275
0
2.25
618.75
+APR-
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7704
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1
50
0
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j112.5
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Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ - Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
application may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. Ir_ fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting,small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fail.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* 1bs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitroger_
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CODE
BH I HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
SG SMALL GRAIN OJERSEEDED
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
ACRES
LBS AW N USED
0
—
0
23.'0
7670
23.6
7670
*** BALANCE -1046
-------------------
TONS 150
AC 50
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
*** This number must be less than or equal to o 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
t
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual
acres in the fields listed may, and most otal
likely will be, more than
the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
-rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
sludge.
approximately 1065.E pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
o you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5328
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
Will need 17.76 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 42.624 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 251 depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
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 o-
rate re limited by initial ponding occurs. This
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
the nitrogen needs of the crop. nitrogen applied exceed
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
properly ir
that an irrigation system is installed to y rigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
T
Tract
( I
l Field l
Soil Type
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l crop
(Application
l (in/hr)
RatelApplic. Amount
( (inches)
7704
I P1A l
AUB
l BH
I
l .5
I
I *1
7704
l P1B l
I I
AUB
l BH
I
I .5
I
l *1
I
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l P2A l
AUB
I BH
i .5
I *1
i7704 I
P22 l
AUB
l BH
( .5
I *1
7704 (
I
P3A I
I
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l BH
I
j .5
I
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7704 l
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l BH
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l .5
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AUB
l BH
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* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6.00 months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored
in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one
foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
IL is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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
THIS PLAN WAS WRITTEN ON AN WETTABLE ACRE FOOTPRINT_
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state bv_
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
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, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients_
?. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
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 the crop is not covered with waste to a death that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients_ Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from anv residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October i, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges 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.
15. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
1_7. 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.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vea_etables
and other crops for direct human consumption.. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the too and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:ELSTON FARM
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) 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 NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: JAMES DAVID ELSTON
(Please print) )
Signature: l I,n,m an r Date: 711(,16 t
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)JOHNNY L. LANIER
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency): PO BOX 219
KENANSVILLE NC 28349
Signature: Date: 2/ 6 /
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CAWW Wettable Acre Trwiing Cu Compuialiu,ul Warksheet. 2-20.99
Hard Hose Traveling Gun System
COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
7;:? y
1. Farm Number (Identification) —9 y s, Field Number (Identification)
2. Irrigation System DesignationExisting Irrigation System New/ Expanded Irrigation System
J. Number of Travel Lanes # Interior Lanes / ok Exterior Lanes 3 [feet] Length of pull(L1)
4 Interior Lanes Lb m Exterior Lanes V&, feet] Length of pull(L2)
"Interior Lanes a 9 Exterior Lanes 3 Safeet] Length of pull(L3)
4. Wetted Diameter 2 V0 [feet] From field data sheet
5. Spacing /0 Hydrant Spacing feet 8 p g � y p [feet] [as percent of wetted diameter]
6. Hydrant Layout x Multiple Hydrants _Single Hydrant _Excessively spaced Hydrants
7. Read the irrigated area per travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate table and column
based on pattern, spacing, and travel lane location.
Travel Lane Length (LI) _ Interior or Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
, -/3 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table /= C- 9'0 Column g_
l.lo R (b) Acres middle portion of pull (L1)
(Pull Length3a5 [feet] X Wetted Width,22S [feet]} / 43,560
,:2 1 (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table FF 90 Column k
Total acres for Travel Lane Length (LI) (Sum: a + b c)
Travel Lane Length (L2) _ Interior or jL-Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
y (a) Acres start end of pull from Table , E S 0 Column g
,7 4' . (b) Acre: middle ?portion of pull (L 1)
{Pull Length6Ll L [feet] X Wetted %Vidth %1 [feet]} ! A3,560
( ;c) acres r op erid of pull from Table EC' 90 Coiurrn _ k�- _
3,1( Total acres for Travel Lane Length (L2) (Sum: a _ b _ c)
Travel Lane Length (13) crx Interior or Ex-ior!L3ne, iyaa .t)
? % (a) Acres start end of pul! from Table t7 Coiu= k
LR/ (b) Acres middle portion of pull (L1)
{Pull Length3 7Sfile:] X VVe_,ed Widtha/0 [feet]} 14 550
,/g (c) Acres stop end UI plat Tom iainle .1 C - COlurnn E
a, Total acres for Travel Lane Length (1-3) (Sum: a - b = c)
5. AIuILIpIC' the tabulated Irrigated 2:.C--age Value per ii av e1 pnl't OF then Twei o Du! s of 2ach caie_oCy In I[t�
held. Sum 211 ofthese and i.^15 :s the rota! i„ioated acreage for the ile16.
(a) Acre; per Travel Lane Length (L1) X _Ln = Lanes = 2. 3 2 Acres
3, ° (b) Acre; per Travel La,e Length (L2) X / � Lanes = 3. Acres
3 (c) Acres per Travel Lane Length (L3) X {� = Lanes = �?. � % Acres
R �7 Total C WNIP «`ettable Acres for field (Sum: 8a = 8b = 8c)
I
We table Acre Computational R orksheet Completed by: J —� D a t i' u
v

CAArMP `V.q ble A=e TnvClms Gun C—Wul+-W W-IrzEtict- 2-20-99
Hard Hose Traveling Gun System
COMPUTATION WORKSHEET
T 770V
1. Farm Number (Identification) Field Number (Identification)-
2. Irrigation System Designation Existing Irrigation System New/ Expanded Irrigation System
3. Number of Travel Lanes ;k_ Interior Lanes ,-; Exterior Lanes �feet] Length of pull(LI)
2 n Interior Lanes " Exterior Lanes _[feet] Length of pull(L2)
13 h Interior Lanes 4 Exterior Lanes (a [feet] Length of pull(L3 )
4. Wetted Diameter d S 0 [feet) From field data sheet
5. Spacing P10 Hydrant Spacing [feet] Ze �; [as percent of wetted diameter]
6. Hydrant Layout _Multiple Hydrants _Single Hydrant _Excessively spaced Hydrants
T Read the irrigated area per travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate table and column
based on pattern, spacing, and travel lane location.
Travel Lane Length (Li) ,9k,, Interior or _Exterior (Lane/H;.drant)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table Column
(b) Acres middle portion of pull (L I)
(Pull Length! '� [feet] X Wetted width ,:�%� [feet]) / 43,560
14 (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table F: $.5 Column
N Total acres for Travel Lane Length (Li) (Sum: a _ b ; c)
Travel Lane Length (L2) t p. Interior or _Exterior (LaneiHydrani)
(a) Acres start end of pull from Table 3 Column
.L L`,;.. _ fb) Acre: middle portion ofpO (Ll)
(Pull Length { ; [feet] X Wetted %7Vidih a. to [feet]) %43,560
err ;c) .4cres ,:'op e-id of pull from Table l f 9'Y Colutru: _ _ E _
,? $ Tota. acres for Travel Lane Length (L2) (Sum: a _ b - c)
Travel Lane Length (I:3� i Interior or a-ef�vdrar-1
_ ,mot_ Ek:eri�r,"L a�,, ;�,�:.,
(a) Acres start end o`pull from Table Syr F Coiums
^, 317 (b) cres rruddi po�-Lion of pull (L1)
{Pull Lenmh�✓ free°] `\'eiceC `�'iut [i i]] -J,5 60
9 (c) acres stop end ofpu;; rpm Table G i B- Column
5 Total acres for Travel Lane Length (L3) (Sum: a _ b = c)
8- Mulltiph- the tabulated irnRated acreage value per ii a:'el nluli C_'.the numbe. c pulis o� each cate2onv to tr
Field- Sum all of thc3c and this is the total inig°ted acreapIOC
mz n e.Q.
(a) Acres per Travel Lane Lenzth (L,I) X �2_= Lanes = 3 u8 Acres
• - (b) Acres fer Travel Lane Length (L2) .l" ? Lanes = 2, Acres
(c) Acres per Travel Lane Length (L3) X Y '� = Lanes = .2 Acres
C7, t Total C WMP «`ettable Acres for field (Sum: 8a -= 8b = 8c)
W-_Uabie Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by: ,1 r� i ___1_ Date_ 7 lc —

L7.7+11P tVe:table A,
Tmucling GunC�nnpulalionA WorksheM 2-?o-99
Hard Hose Traveling Gun System
l COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
I !77 c y
1. Farm Number (Identification) / — 71/ S . Field Number (Identification) /
T Irrigation System Designation Existing Irrigation System New/ Expanded Irrigation System
3. Number of Travel Lanes n Interior Lanes 4_ ; Exterior Lanes 51D [feet] Length of pull(LI)
Interior Lanes �t .. ; Exterior Lanes +/V 1 [feet) Length ofpull(L2)
Interior Lanes 9 Exterior Lanes _[feet] Length of pull(L3)
4. Wetted Diameter [feet] From field data sheet
5. Spacing
6. Hydrant Layout
7
�21 G' Hydrant Spacing [feet] [as percent of wetted diameter]
Multiple Hydrants _Single Hydrant _Excessively spaced Hydrants
Read the irrigated area per travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate table and column
based on pattern, spacing, and travel lane location.
Travel Lane Length (L1) _ Interior or +�- a Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
4 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table t : 4 G Column
/n? (b) acres middle portion of pull (LI)
{Pull Leng h iJ [feet] X Wetted Width 2245' [feet]) i 43,560
,0 1 (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table EE'n Column E
Total acres for Travel Lane Length (LI) (Sum: a _ b c)
Travel Lane Length (L2) _ Interior or _Exterior (Lane/Hydrant)
.p. 9 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table E 9 D Column_
I, g;;: -��) Acre: middle portion ofpu!l (L1)
(Pull Length e u / [fee[] X Wetted Width 160 feet [ ]} 143.560
l tj •;c) Acres :-op end of pull from Table t C- y u Coiumm _
_ Tota; acres for Travel Lane Length 2
Travel Lane Length (11:3) Interior or _Exterior (LanePriydrara)
(a) Acres start end ofpul! from Table Coiurr
ui
O Acres middle potion of pull t 1)
(Pull Len 1h—[feet] X `t.ttWidth:
- e�=eet]}/-3.550
(c) ACC SiOp endUr [f
pui! frorn Ta'nle
Cp!umr.
Total acres for Travel Lane Length (L3) (Sum: a _ b _ cl
e- I�ILltl vi}' the tabulated iir ngat�d acieage S'aI�1.. " ii aY pull r•--- -
Pei el p, I bS life number o: pulic of each cat'gory in I ne
held. Surn all of these and this is the total :iTi 2ated 2ci'aEe for The ilei4.
rt � /
(a) Acres per Travel Lane Length (LI) 1i �; G - Lanes
ems. d (b) Acres per Travel Lane Length (I 2) X 'lam r Lanes
(c) Acres per Travel Lane Length (L3)
Lanes =
2 t J Acres
2. d $ acres
5jS Total CANTINNiP «'ettable Acres for field (Sum: 8a L 8b = 8c)
Wertable Acre. Computational Worksheet Completed by:
�t
Acres
Date: �% iL D

Facility # 31-245
wettable acre footprint
T- 7704
F- 1
325 ft. 2.32 ac. p 1a
375 ft. 2 37 ac. p2a
p1 b 646 ft. 3.98 ac.
p2b 605 ft. 3.48 ac.
502 ft. 2.9B ac Pia p3b 496 ft. 2.95 ac.
ft. 3.27 ac. p4a p` b
510 441 ft. 2.25 ac.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
DAVID ELSTON
5421 S Hwy 50
WALLACE NC 28466
Dear David Elston:
31- 2-45
NCDENR
Tr�Dlr�CEIVL_ NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
JJLL ��L�' 1l. d v ! ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
APR 2 7 2001 April 19, 2001
BY:
Subject: Notice of Violation and Revocation for Nonpayment
Elston Farms
Permit Number: AWS310245
Duplin County
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 OG. all animal operations who receive an animal
waste management system permit will be charged in each year of the term an annual permit fee. Annual permit fees are
billed following the issuance of the permit and then annually thereafter on the anniversary of that date. Your animal waste.
management system permit was issued on 1/11 /1999.
Your annual permit fee for the period of 1/11/2001 - 1/10/2002 is SL50.00. Your payment was due 3. L5i2001.
Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit.
pursuant to 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c) (4). and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, the subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required annual
Animal Waste Management System Permit fee for your animal operation is received within that time. Operation of an
animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and is
subject to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to S 10,000 per day. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions, please contact Fran McPherson at [phone] est. 210.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Non -Discharge Branch Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Wilmington Regional Office
Duplin County Health Department
Permit File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment A
and Natural Resources la
RECEIVED
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govern r AUG 0 7 2000 NCDENR
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 1, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
David Elston
Elston Farms
5421 S Hwy 50
Wallace NC 28466
Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Elston Farms
Facility Number 31-245
Duplin County
Dear David Elston:
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 2/16/99 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 Greer McVicker the necessary
information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre
determination. Please submit this information to Greer McVicker, 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 Greer McVicker at [phone]. If within 90 days
you are unable to provide Greer McVicker 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.
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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 [phone] 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
Division of Water Quality JAN 0 6 2000
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
David Elston
Elston Farms
5421 S Hwy 50
Wallace NC 28466
Dear David Elston:
`� "
CDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 31-245
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
froth all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers.
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRR1, IRR2, DRY1, DRY2, DRY3, SLURI, 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 [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
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, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Revised January 22, 1999
JUSTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR/MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION
Facility Number 31 - ZUS Operation is'flagged for a wettable
Farm Name: bgj Fl,,l,,, gs, acre determination due to f
On -Site Representative: Do id F.I SA,- Part 11 eligibility item(s) F F2 F4
Inspector/Reviewer's Name:
Date of site visit: 74)Gm
Date of most recent WUP: It I 17
Operation not required to secure WA
determination at this time based on
exemption E1 E2 E3 E4
Annual farm PAN deficit: 6Sl� 51 pounds
Irrigation System(s) - circle 1. hard -hose trave , 2. center -pivot system; 3. linear -move system;
4. stationary sprinkler system w/permanent pipe; 5. stationary sprinkler system w/portable pipe;
6. stationary gun system w/permanent pipe; 7. stationary gun system w/portable pipe
PART I. WA Determination Exemptions (Eligibility failure, Part II, 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 D2/D3 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 Il. 75% Rule Eligibility Checklist and Documentation of WA Determination
Requirements. WA Determination required because operation fails one of the eligibility
requirements listed below:
F1 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.
_V 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).
_✓ F4 WA determination required because CAWMP credits field(s)'s acreage in excess
of 75% of the respective field's total acreage as noted in table in Part III.

Revised Januan• 22, 1999
Facility Number
Part III. Field by Field Determination of 75% Exemption Rule for WA Determination
TRACT
NUMBER
FIELD
NUMBER'-'
TYPE OF
IRRIGATION
SYSTEM
TOTAL
ACRES
CAWMP
ACRES
FIELD
%
COMMENTS'
�[
z
o
Z_ ?
-7('y
i
�
Z
•� .•��n -I iyw d1 u, Puu, lone, or point numbers maybe 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' (1997 & 1998) 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.

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e
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. _.

Lagoon Dike Inspection Report' ©�
n
Name of Farm/Facility Fj S o.. r�
Location of Farm/Facility P�� �!0 S C
Owner's Name, Address FI S `fa
and Telephone Number
RUC
Date of Inspection qk /43 Names of Inspectors
p
Structural Height, Feet t' I� Freeboard, Feet
Lagoon Surface Area, Acres �G�c 9�X /� Top Width, Feet ,
Upstream Slope,xH:IV 1 ; / Downstream Slope, xH:1V l
Embankment Sliding? Yes No
(Check One, Describe if Yes)
Seepage? Yes_No- A)o Go
(Check One, Describe if Yes) AA � n , � I I I
Erosion? Yes No
(Check One, Describe if Yes)
Condition of
Vegetative Cover
(Grass, Trees)
Did Dike Overtop?
yd,6, C oVC�- ejl�_�
1 I �—
Follow-Up Inspection Needed?
Yes L No If Yes, Depth of Overtopping, Feet
Yes \ No
Engineering Study Needed? Yes V- No
Is Dam Jurisdictional to the Dam Safety Law of 1967?
Other Comments
.vim ee--
Yes No

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11/12/97 10:32 V9102962122 USDA MRCS
001
3I-2-gS
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producers JAMS "DAVID" ELSTON
Location: 5421 S HWY 50
WALLACE NC 28466
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: 8xisting Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 2880.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE, Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION M6TRODs irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields.where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
waste should be analyzed before each application cycle_ Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1_ Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutriente and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc_)
2880 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 5472 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED Pffii YEAR
2880 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 6624 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.
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
DETERMINING PHASE
CROP
CODE
YIELD
LBS
AW N
PER AC
Comm N
PER
AC
**
ACRES
* LBS
AW N
USED
-----
or
-'------
APPLY
RE5ID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
FP
1
150
5.5
7704
1
FOA
3.0
825
SEP-APR
I I I I
I APR-SEP
7704 2 SG 1 50 18 SEP
I SEP-NOV
END
2
TOTAL16675
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2. ACRES WITH NOTARIZED 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
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END .
indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches_ Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to out the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, ie late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
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11/12/97 10:35 09102962122 USDA MRCS
14005
ANIMAL. WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
overseeding.
* The 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:
VY UVVM `-•"+�
BH HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
FP TALL FESCUE -PASTURE
SG SMALL GRAIN OVSRSEEDED
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
W i5'1'"l AtiLL
ACRES_
TABLE 1 23.5
TABLE 2 I 0
TOTAL 23.5
**
1 6675
-51 1
-------------------
UNITS
TONS
PER
50
TONS
50
AC
50
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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Ia 006
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
*** 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 may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1065.6 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
if you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5328
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 17.76 acres of land. if you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 42.624 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 251k depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. .This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
if surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANnmL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
7704
7704
1
FOA
PP
.50
*1.0
2
AUB
BH
.5
*1
7704
2
SG
.5
*1
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in 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
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discharge of waste which reaches surface water is pronibiten.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. if the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. it is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a.change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for,,realistic crop•�yields,.based on soil type,
available ._moisture,Piistozical:.`.data,.:cltnatic conditions,. and
level of management; unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of applicatl6h1 fdr othek!:'fiutrii iMs.
4.
Animal waste shall be applied to land
eroding less than 5 tons
land ,that is eroding
acre; per year
where; runoff: leaves
tTJ.p)c......
S. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. when applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
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 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.
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PASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REOUIRSD SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50.feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1996),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist'_ Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plane which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20_ Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21'. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
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 and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) 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 NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: JAMES nVAVID" ELSTON
(F2eaze print)
Signature: i. U6Date:
Name of Manager
(If different from owner):_
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please pxint)ANGIE B. QUINN
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CON99RVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency): PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 28349
Signatu a
Date:
Page: 11

State of North Carolina
,,,--,.-.,,Department of Environment RECEIVED •a
a. ,and Natural Resources
x . Division of Water Quality JAN 12 1999
A-
•James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor By;____
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A Preston• Howard, Jr., P.E., Director NCDENR
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ' '
-. - - - ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
: ianuary. i 1, 1999
David Elston -
Elston Farms
5421 S Hwy 50,
- f_Wallace"•NC28466 Y.-
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Subject."Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310245 -
Elston Farms
;Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
- Storage and Application System :
_ Dup1m County _ _
Deat David Elston:
In accordance with your'applicatiod ieceived 'on Septembef 21, 1998, we aze forwazdmg ;thus r
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to David Elston, authorizing the operation of the'subject animal =">`
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in'accordance' with`Geneial Permit ^'
AWG100000.. This approval shall consist of theoperationof this system including, but not limited to,
}' the maria`ement of animal waste from'the Elston`Farns located in Du lin C6im g p ty, with an animal
capacity of no greater than 2880 Feeder to Finish and the application to land as specified in the Certified
"Animal Waste MahagementPlad'(CAWMP). , ; . _ a; ,• The COC shall be effective from`the date of issuance until April 30, 2003.' Pursuant to this COC,
you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions'and limitations
as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to =
surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and
operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than
the certified design capacity of increase of number of stocked animals above the niunber authorized by
this _COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to
L 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
-Pernut or the,CAWMP_ may -result in the revocation'of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NC_ GS
u� �143f215.6A through'143-215'6C including"civil penaltties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief u ='
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Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply,fotits renewal , This
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If any parts, requirements; or limitations contained in this COC,are,unacceptable, you have the
right to apply'for an individual non -discharge permit, by contacting ;the' engineer -listed below for
information on this process...Unless such a?equest is"made witluri 30 days, this COC shall be final and _
binding.
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Division of Water Quality $EP 2 1 1948
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) nsni a o
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Operatiofisl ng
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1-1 Facility Name: Elston Farms
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: David Elston
1-3 Mailing address: 5421 S Hwy 50
City, State: Wallace NC Zip: 28466
Telephone Number (include area code): 285-2580
1.4 County where facility is located: Duplin
1.5 Facility Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a
copy of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): Hw 53 E from 140 L on HW 50 N farm is . ]-mile
north of Pin Hook crossroads on right( East)
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed):
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 12/17/93
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 31 (county number); _245 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation
Fe—eTer to Finish .
2880- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? 0 yes; =no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the waste managementstructures were designed.
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 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98
Page 1 of 4 31 - 245

2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 28 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 22.1
2.4 Number of lagoons/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable):
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES or (please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
YES or NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? y—) �-
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited?
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
— 3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit
application for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
-3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
-3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation,
injection, etc.)
—3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
-3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
—3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
--3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
—3.3.9 The required NRCSStandard specifications.
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_3.3.10 A site schematic.
3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan.
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal.
Applic
cats�ants Initials
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FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 31 - 245

Facility Number: 31 - 245
Facility Name: Elston Farms
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
1, Paw 7. r- &-L Vnw (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for G�S�eri F�i�1.lS (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
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 b turned to me as incomplete. l{ q/
Signature v C� Date 9—'// — < S
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
(Managers name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question. 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
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SEP 21 199a
Not,usc'n.tgo Pal m"'ro
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 31 - 245

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1N Department of Conservation
Agriculture Service
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OPERATOR:t`bn-Dsc;;arS�Fe,;;,fifry;�
Please review the attached plan and specifications carefully. Retain
this -plan for your use and records. It is strongly recommended that you,
your contractor, and Soil Conservation Service personnel are in agreement
as to how the waste lagoon is to be constructed. The Soil Conservation
Service personnel will meet with all concerned parties and walk over the
site to explain all flags and markings. It is important that everyone
understand what is expected so that final construction meets plans and
specification and the job can be certified for payment (if cost -sharing
is involved).
The pad dimensions and grades are the best estimate. The BUILDER or
CONTRACTOR is RESPONSIBLE for final layout and design of'the pads. The
Soil Conservation Service personnel will assist in a limited capacity,
as its major concern is the proper design and construction of the waste
treatment lagoon.
The actual amount of material required for pads and dam may vary from the
estimates. The design will attempt to balance cuts and fills as close as
possible. If additional material is required after construction is complete
on the lagoon, the contractor and owner will negotiate on the price and
location of borrow area.
NOTE: Design Requirement: na gay 3 cu.ft. = D 3 5 cu.yds.
Estimate of Excavation: cu.ft. = 17 &s8 cu.yds.
Estimate of Pad 6 Dike: cu.ft.'= /A, / o D u.yds.
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BEFORE BEGINNING EXCAVATION SCS DOES NOT CERTIFY
LANDOWNER IS ADVISED TO CONTACT — - THAT EXCAVATION AND
ULOCO TO ASSURE THAT UNDERGROUND FILL. VOLUMES ARE
UTILITIES ARE NOT DESTROYED _ CORRECT
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Operator:David Elston
County: Duplin
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
Date: 09/24/93
91p.0 feet
0
sows
-(farrow to finish)
x
1417
lbs.
= 0
lbs
0
sows
(farrow to feeder)
x
522
lbs.
= 0
lbs
2880
head
(finishing only)
x
135
lbs.
= 388800
lbs
0
sows
(farrow to wean)
x
4133
lbs.
= 0
lbs
.:0
head
(wean to feeder)
x
30
lbs.
= 0
lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 388800 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 388800 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW-
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. SSLW= 1 CF/lb. SSLW
Volume = 388800 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feeNo Sludge computed at landowner's request.
Sludge to be removed as needed.
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length 69&?U' et ; Inside top width .0WF
Top of dike at elevation 99MEVeet
Freeboard Meet ; Side slopes : 1 (Inside lagoon)
Total design lagoon liquid level at elevation Meet
Bottom of lagoon elevation Meet
Seasonal°high water table elevation eet
tow
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 452.2 137.2 14.70
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
452.2 137.2 62042 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
364.0 49.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
408.1 93.1
17836 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
151976 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)

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CU. FT. _ (AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) * DEPTH/6
62041.8 151976.4 17836.0 2.5
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL = U.-FT.

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
460.0 145.0 66700.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TOTAL DA 66700.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 388800 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 95178 cubic feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 38908.3 cubic feet

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA /
Volume = 41687.5 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A.
95178
cubic
feet
5B.
0
cubic
feet
5C.
38908
cubic
feet
5D.
41688
cubic
feet
TOTAL
175774
cubic
feet
6. SUMMARY
Total required
volume
Total design volume avail.
Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 8800tcubic fe
At elev. ifteet ; Volume is 3 }G9 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 452-M.5 ubic feet
At elev. Feet ; Volume is caP-5=6 ubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal hi h water tabl�Je, elevation 4, 8 feet
7. DESIGNED BY: .i ✓ R- ���Gc W, APPROVED BY: 0
DATE: l `olc/-%� DATE: IJ-V--cJJ(Jv
SCS DOES NOT CERTIFY
THAT EXCAVATION AND
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN FILL VOLUMES ARE
CORRECT
COMMENTS:

U. S. Department of AgricL !re NC-ENG-34
Soil.Conservation Service September 1980
File Code: 210
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR DAMSt�
Landowner 5 1 C "� County O
Community or Group.No. Conservation Plan Now.
Estimated Depth of Water to Top.of Dam (OFt. Length of Flood Pool Ft.
Date of Field Hazard Investigation g 7
Evaluation by -reach of flood plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect
from sudden dam failure.
T.:.Est..-E.ev:. ; st. evation
Kind, of Improvements::.*. of Breach
Reach: Length: Width. Slope: Land Use Improvements Above Floodwater Above
flood Plain: Flood Plain
Ft.. Ft. % Ft_ Ft.
2
3
Describe potential for loss of life and damage to. existing or probable future downstream
improvementse P from a sudden breathn z, n ¢'+ -Fm m d)aa 112,4 -
Sjrea4 aihA .Ib00 ft Flaw. r m A ait rllyl 12bJ&r' T'60A Cr_106"_
Hazard Classification of Dam 0 b, c) (see NEM-Part 520.21)
Dam Classification (I, II, II IV, V)
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Concurred By namme — (title)
NOTE: 1. Instructions on reverse side.
2. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Date Co — / — 9 a2
Date m- ?/- 7-7

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
CLEARING:
All trees and brush shall be removed from the construction area -�
before any excavating or fill is started. Stumps will be
removed within the area of the foundation of the embankment and
fill areas and all excavated areas. All stumps and roots exceeding
one (1) inch in diameter shall be removed to a minimum depth of
one (1) foot. Satisfactory disposition will be made of all
debris. The foundation area shall be loosened thoroughly before
placement of embankment material. Lagoon site (and pad site if
needed) to be stripped of topsoil (311) and stockpiled for use on dike
and pad slopes (2-311). The topsoiling quantity is in excess of
amounts specified on page one (1).
Cut-off Trench:
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A cut-off trench (when specified) shall be installed as shown in
the plans.
Construction:
Construction of excavated and earthfill areas shall be performed
to the neat lines and grades as planned. Deviations from this will
require prior approval of the SCS. Earthfill shall be placed in
max. of 6" 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) perFent for settlement. To
protect against seepage, when areas of unsuitable material are
encountered ht ems'"wi"1+1Frieedto be ex ac vated a, min-imum?" "`
fnater,'1.SSzCH) 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.

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 excessiin 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 45.30 as marked by permanent markers. Stop pump -out
when the fluid level reaches elevation 42.90 or before
fluid depth is less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of
favorable bacteria). The design temporary storage, less 25 year
storm is 140795 cubic feet or 1053146 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:

SEEDING RECOMMENDATIONS
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AREA TO BE SEEDED: 4.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED:
240.0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS @ 60 LBS. PER ACRE
(REST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR MOIST SOIL COND- TIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 15 TO NOVEMBER 30
240.0 LBS. "PENSACOLA" BAHIA GRASS @ 60 LBS. PER ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NUMBER 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 30
32.0 LBS. HULLED BERMUDA GRASS @ 8 LBS. PER ACRE
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31.
120.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN @ 30 LBS. PER ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
160.0 LBS. RYE GRASS @ 40 LBS. PER ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
LBS.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
4000 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS. PER ACRE)
8.0 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS PER ACRE)
400 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.

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Manure -from Pits
PSWCD 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...placi.ng 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 orcontainer.
c.. Collect samples.from at least 5 locations=oi- at least enough
for a total of 1 quart of slurry.
e. Thoroughly mix this slurry and empty approximately'l/2-pint
into sample 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.
IL. 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. Hand -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
$3 per sample which should be forwarded along with the sample..

PSwCD 1
1. Address: N. C. Department of Agriculture' ,
Plant Analysis Lab
Agronomic Division
Blue Ridge Road Center
Raleigh, NC 27611
Ph: [phone]
Attn: Dr. Ray Campbell
V.F. Request that as a minimum the following analyses be. performed,. 1. Total nitrogen (TKN)
2' Ammonia°ni.trogen. .(NH3N) .'
3 Total phosphorus (TP
q .Potassium (K);
'5:'. Dry litter samples should also include a total solids (TS) analysis.
6:- Other analyses performed at no extra cost by NCDA include trace minerals.

L'Aguun :Liquid
PSWCD 2
I. SAMPLE COLLECTION
B. Lagoon Liquid
1. Collect approximately 1/2 pint of recycled lagoon .,liquid from the
inflow pipe to the flush tanks.
2. From lagoon
a. Place `a small bottle (1/2 pint or less) on the:end of a 10=15
foot long pole.
b. Extend the bottle 10-15 feet away from wthe.bank'edge..
c Brush -away -.any floating'. scum or.debris`-so it,i"s 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 refrigqrated, iced or cooled, if possible, or trans-
ferred to the lab immediately.
C. Hand -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
$A 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 27611
[phone]
^. L Dr. .1 Campbell

PSWCD 2.
F. Request that as a minimum the following analyses be performed:
1. Total nitrogen (TKN)
2. Ammonia nitrogen ((NH N) .
3. Total phosphorus (TPi
4. Potassium (K)
5. Dry litter samples should also include a total soli'ds (TS) analysis.
G. Other analyses performed at no extra cost,_by NCDA include trace minerals.
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_c�AD-11 026 (06-07,",)
I - %D STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ­ ' Form Approved - OMB No. 0560-0004
ERODIBLE LAND CONSERVATION (HELC) AND WETLAND
CONSERVATION (WC) CERTIFICATION
6 o2 61 7'.
Name of Producer
2. Identification Number
3. Crop Year
vV
YES
NO,
4. Do the attached AD-1026 (s).list all your fanning interests by �:pqnty,, and show current
20
-.6y ----SCSARfis?- fii& onyinir­436ifnbi ASi7S ii�e-bW f6re completing this form.
+5...'tA.ref,y6u:nov ,:applyn�.i4:r,or,dO!Youhave:afFmHA-.insured:or',-g"uarant6dd I
y
-D'-o'-you nfia�Vte-'a)c�r'o�p- insurance -contract "issued 'drttinsuidd,!?y ihiefedeftif-Cf6p
Insurance Gorpoiation?
ondion,�any-farm�kisted on AD,1026A%.thatqwill,(notTt)o;-jm�.compliance with
HELC aria -WC vriiviiiims3 J-
8.-,� Has a flFLC, exemption, been approved on any "sjisteq.6AD101215AL because - the
,net
AaAdi. id refuses to comply...
'
9. List,here or:attacha list, of- attiliated persons with fanning interests. See reverse -for -an-'
explanation- Enter "None'; - if applicable.
If items 7 or 8 are answered "YES", circle the applicable farm number on AD-1026A. i_ -------
During eitherthe crop year entered in item 3 above, or the term of a requested USDA loan: —
10. Will you plant orp-ro*tluce'an%a'g'riculmratc&rfirtfoditY-dii'laiid-fdiWlii6h-'i�hiihly erodible;
YES
NO
----- - —land-determinationhas-not-been-made9----_,---"--,-.-----.-------..-.M--,---_-,-.. ...............
V_
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 other -
means after December 23, 1985?
V
12. Will you, orhave you since November 28,195.0, made possible the planting of any_Crop­
pasture, agricultural commodity, or othersuch by: (a) converting any wet areas by
draining, dredging, filling,leveling,or any oth6r-means, or,(b) improving, modifying, or. -
maintaining, an existing drainage system?
areas'tor fish.pr ion, trees, vineyards, shrubs, building
13. Will you,convert any wet coon,
? construction, or other non-agricultural us?v —r77 7 pro
I
V
If answers to itemse applicable tract
t "YES" for any one of these items, sign and date in item 14 belaw. .i I- ' ,�.- 1-numberon Circle h AD-1026A, or list tract number in item .12 on AD-1026A.. ASCS,will refer this AD-1026
10, 11; 12, Or : CS for a determination. DO NOT sign in item 16 until SCS determination is complete.
"NO" for all of these items or SCS determinations are complete, complete item 16.
I hereby c��((ly h f theabove information, and the information on attached AD-,10-26A's, is true and. correct to the best of my
14. Signature Of k vi a %ea� . ef,.
Producer E.1_17
:, ,ate Referred `-signature of SCS Representative
15. Referral To SCS Enter a 4 if SCS determination is needed because R
(Coinpleiedby'ASCS) 'Yes"is answered in item 10, 11, 12, or. 1 /2 IL
NOTE: Before signing in item 16, Read AD-11 026 Appendix.
I hereby certify that the above information, and the information on attached AD-.1,026A's, is.(rue and correct fothe best of my
knowledge and belief. it is my responsibility to file a new AD-1626 in the event there are any changes in my farming
operation(s). In signing this form, I also certify that I have received and will comply with the compliance requirements on
:= of
AD-1026 Appendix.
16.
FWDmate
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17. Remarks:
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1. STATE:NORTH CAROLINA 37 2. COLUTY:DUFLIN 061 3. CROP YEAR:93 4. ID N0. 243-ii-9027
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5. PRODUCER WE d ADDRESS TELEPHONE 6. COL1NTY OFFICE NAME 6 ADDRESS -1ELEPHONE
JAMES DAVID USTON — "" "' -(9i9) 285-25M DU LIN COUM AECS OFFICE (9i.9) 296-2193
RR 2 BOX 279AD PDX 248
WALLACE, NC 284E694i6 KENANSVILLE NC 28349-0248
FARFIIK INTEREST (Completed loy Producer)
7. Circle each tract
for which
a 'YES' answer applies to the tract for'Items 10,
li, Q, OR 13 '
on AD-1026. (OP =
Operator,
OW = Owner, 00 = Owner -Operator).
FARM OP/ TRACT
CR%IAND
OM PHOTO/GRID '
-SCS DETETiMINATIONS-
ND .OW/ : NO
i0. it.,
00
PET. 027
A027 Wetland
8523 OW 71868
2.5
JA,h'ES DAVID ELS"TON L09/ik
N N
N
12. You are recorded as a tenant or sharecropper on the farm numbers listed belcra.
Please specify the tracts that apply to you by completirr3 items (a) and (b).
(a) Circle 'YES' or 'NO' in the 'FARMING INTEREST' column beside each tract number below to indicate whether ,you have a
farmin.3 interest in the tract. The HELC and U, provision will apply to all land in which you have a farmin�a interest.
(b) If
any 'YES'
answer to
questions i0,if,12,or 01
on AD-1026 applies to your land
listed below, circle
the
applicable
tract In
the 'Tract No' column.
FARM
TRACT
FARMING CROFLAHU OWHET
PHOTO/GRID
-SrS DETERMIPATIONS-
NO
NO
INTEREST
8. 9. i0. H .
HEL 027 A027 Wetland
H55
7794
NO-
i.2 ALgEnT.ELSTO+d
M14/ k
N NN Y
2,55
7795 .
NO -YES
5.4 MiERT ELSTON
Mf`•'ik
1! N
13. MULTIPLE CIMITY INTEREST: (CONTROL COUNTY: NONE )
OTHER COUNTIES F, STATES
NONE
SIN

�L`lti'ED
SEP 2 1 1998
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN h'an-D1sc0arye Fa rplh n�
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
stateiaw and subject to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common bermudagrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes ---look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

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

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

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

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

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

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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer:
Location:
Telephone:
Type Operation:
Number of Animals:
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE:
APPLICATION METHOD:
JAMES "DAVID" ELSTON
5421 S HWY 50
WALLACE NC 28466
910-285-2580
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ISEP 2 1 i998
Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
2880.00 hogs
Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
Irrigation
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The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a,
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1: Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2880 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 5472 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2880 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 6624 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.
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
7704
1
FOA
FP
3.0
150
5.5
825
I
SEP-APR
4 2
BH 5.5 275
I
SG 1 50
I
I
JAPR-SEP
18 1 9 0 o M.,
TOTAL1667S
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED 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
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
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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:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BH
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
TONS
50
FP
TALL FESCUE -PASTURE
TONS
50
SG
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
50
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
**
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE LBS AW N USED
ACRES
23.5 6675
0 0
23.5 6675
* BALANCE -51
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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*** 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 may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1065.6 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5328
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 17.76 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 42.624 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 251 depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
7704
1
FOA
FP
.50
*1.0
7704
2
AUB
BH
.5
*1
7704
2
SG
.5
*1
* This is the -maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in 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
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REQUIRED 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.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
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, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
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 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.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied.closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers; toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
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 and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) 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 NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: JAMES "DAVID" ELSTON
(Please print)
Signature: g (��yyr�l Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)ANGIE B. QUINN
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency): PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 28349 ^ �7
Signatu e: Date:
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD)
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES)
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters
or leave you property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every
effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1 . Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may ore may not be
possible.. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwo.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil tp berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed
to flowing leaks -possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all
seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
1

i,
t
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone - -. After
hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your phone call should include: your
name, facility number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2
above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of
the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been
under taken, and the seriousness of the sitution.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Helath Department.
d. Contact CEs, phone number - , local SWCD office phone number - -, and local
NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - -.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain you
problem to them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize off -
site damage.
a
b
c
Contractors Name:
Contractors Address:
Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Name:
b. Phone:
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste managment plan to
keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
2

MORTALITY. MANAGEMENT METHODS
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
( ) Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours
after knowledge of the death. The burial be at least 300 feet from
any flowing steam or public body of water.
/Rendering
at a rendering plant licensed under G. S. 106-168.7
( ) Complete incineration
(. ) 'in the case of dead poultry only, placing in a,disposal pit of a size and
design approved by the Department of -Agriculture.
( ) Any method which in the professional opinion of the State
Veterinarian would make possible the salvage of part of a dead
animal's value without endangering human or animal health. (Written
approval of the. State Veterinarian must be attached)

C7z1VE:D
Source
SWINE FARM WA
Cause
Farmstead Swine pr
AGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
BMP's to Minimize Odor I On-j: SCi,a;90 PLSrte&ecific Practices
1 getative or wooded buffers;
1 Yriecommended best management
( Z� p//ra�dices;
acdl judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces Dirty manure -covered animals
LYbry loors
Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered floors
( lotted floors;
aterers located over slotted floors;
1 I Fe rs at high end of solid floors;
a manure buildup from floors;
(cra
floor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits Urine
( requent manure removal by flush,pit
r arge,or scrape
Parital micorbial decomposition
( nderfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans
Volatile gases;
( arymaintenance;
Dust
( ffic' nt air movement
Indoor surfaces
Dust
( ashdown between groups of animals
O Feed. additives;
O Feeder covers;
`
(1 Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush tanks
Agitation of recycled lagoon
() Flush tank covers
liquid whiles tanks are filling
(1 Extend fill lines to near bottom of
tank3 with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during wastewater
( nderfloor flush with underfloor
conveyanance
ventilation
Pit recharge points
Agitation of recycled lagoon
O Extendrechard lines to near bottom of
-
liquid while pits are filling
pits with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations --
Agitation during sump tank filling
O Sump tank covers- - - - - - -
and drawdown
Outside drain collection
Agitation during wastewater
(1 Box covers
or junction boxes
conveyance
End of drainpipes at lagoon
Agitation during wastewater
I) Extend discharge point of pipes -
underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions
( o r lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing
agoon startup procedures
Agitation
surface area -to -volume ratio
Zinimum
agitation when pumping
(1 Mechanical aeration
() Prove biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler nozzles High pressure agitation
(14h to on dry days with little or no wind
Wind draft
( 1iryrnum recommended operation pressure
('t'I'ump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( ) Pump from second -stage lagoon
AMOC--November 11, 1996

Storage tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition
( I Bottom or midlevel loading
surface Mixing while filling
( ) Tank covers
Agitation when emptying
1 1 Basin surface mats of solids
( 1 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface Partial micobial decomposition
( I Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
Mixing while filling
level
Agitation when emptying
( I Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading
( I Soil injection of slurry/sludges
spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions
( I Wash residual manure from spreader after use
( 1 Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying
( I Soil infection of slurry/sludges
or sludge on field surfaces
( I Soil incorporation within 48 hours
11 Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
( I Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition
P
W Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal Carcass decomposition
( I Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
pits
( I Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion
( ) Sac sry stack burners
Standing water around Improper drainage
( Grade and landscape such that water drains
facilities Microbial decomposition of
away from facilities
organic matter ,\
/
Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads
OKarm access road maintenance
roads from farm access
Additional Information:
Available From:
Swine Manure Management; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet
NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE
Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge --Lagoon
Treatment; EBAE 128-88 NCSU-BAE
Swine Production facility Manure Management: Underfloor Fluse--Lagoon
Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU-BAE
_ Lagoon Desig.and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE
Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
NC Pork Produces Assoc
NCSU Agri Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PR0107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
The issues checked ( . ) pertain to this operation. The landownerintegrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices have been reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
AMOC--November 11, 1996

If ,
INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor - Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems) ,
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids (WFlush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
soilds from gutters as designed.
( ) Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids hlAaintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation ( dmtain vegetative control along banks of
Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage ( ) Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the _accumulation
of decaying wastage.
(I Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulations of feed residues ( ) Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
' products). '
(1 Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed. _
Animal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes ( ) Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
and feed wastage - and other locations where waste accumulates and
and disturbance by animals is minimal.
( ) Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
AMIC--November 11, 1996

Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes 1 ) Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
( I Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles.
I) Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
ae wlt
(Farm Name)
(Facility Number)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
27695-7613.
AMIC--November 11. 1996

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Management Plan
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General Information:
,Name of Farm: F 1 ct'bY% Farm S Facility No: 3) -,2_46
Owner(s) Name: n06V: 1 F %Ato h Phone No:91D - 9BS--.1n0
Mailing Address: S4261 S Hrto SD 0a11ate K L 1%466
Farm Location: Fourteen Digit Hydrologic Unit: _p'A0300011 DDD 10
Latitude and Longitude: 1? 40 . � �l 7 r1 ° 4� a A, County: �1. n
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific:
road names, directions, milepost, etc.): On N(_ SO htzv. Wo%. O. 4 mi )ex No,-4l
°f Pi 1, Kook
Operation Description:
Type of Swine No of Animals Type of Poultry No of Animals Type of r-u No of Animals
Wean to Feeder ❑ Layer ❑ Dairy
LYteeder to Finish a A 8l . Pullets ❑ Beef
O Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish Other Type of Livestock: Number of Annals:
Acreage Available for Application: ag Required Acreage:
Number of Lagoons/Storage Ponds: I Total Capacity: Sl, S 0 4 3 Cubic Feet (0)
Are subsurface drains present on the farm: YES or NO (please circle one)
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Owner/Manager Agreement
I(we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and maintenance -
procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement these procedures. I (we)
know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a
new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) understand that there
must be no discharge of animal waste from the storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made
conveyance or from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm and there must not be runoff from the application of animal
waste. I (we) understand that nmoff of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical standards developed by
the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District. I (we) know that modification must be approved by a technical specialist and submitted to the Soil and Water Conservation
District prior to implementation. A change in land ownership requires written notification to DEM or a new certification (if the approved plan is
changed) within 60 days of a title transfer.
Name ofLansWwner: ST"et OdVil Icir-fon �C�CI\i1C11
Name of I
Signature:
(if different from owner): 06 •
Date:
AWC — April 24, 1996
FACILITIES ASSESSMENT UNIT
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Technical Specialist Certification
I. As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A
NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste
management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management (DEM) as
specified in 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and the USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) and/or the North Carolina
Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following
elements are included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical specialist who may sign each
certification (SD, SI, WUP, RC,I) the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they are technically competent.
II. Certification of Design
A) Collection. Storage. Treatment System
Check the appropriate box
(y Existing facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; storage capability consistent with waste utilization requirements.
() New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems ,lagoons and ponds, have
been designed to -meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print) Billy W. Houston
Affiliation: Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District
Address(Agency): P.O. Box 277 Kenansville, NC 28349-0277 Phone No: 910-296-2120
Signature: Date:/211 9 9
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B) Land Application Site (WUP)
The plan provides for minimum separation (buffers); adequate amount of land for waste utilization; chosen crop is
suitable for waste management; hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print): Billy W. Houston
Affiliation: Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 277 Kenansville, NC 28349-0277 . Phone No: 910-296-2120
Signature: Date: R
U
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots
Check the appropriate box
(� Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.
O Facility with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been designed in accordance
with technical standards developed by NRCS.
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print): Billy W. Houston
Affiliation: Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 277 Kenansville, NC 28349-0277 Phone No.: 910-296-2120
Signature: Q - Date: 91
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D) Application and Handling Egu gment
Check the Appropriate box
(..y Fxisting facility with existing waste application equipment (WUP or 1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or evaluated in accordance
with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the waste management
plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the
specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates, a schedule for timing of application has been established; required buffers
can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the plan).
() New or expanded facility' or existing facility without existing waste application equipment (1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at
rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of applications has
been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the
plan).
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Billy W. Houston
Affiliation: Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District
Address(Agency): P.O. Box 277 Kenansville, NC 28349-0277 Phone No: 910-296-2120
Signature: Date: 9 1
u
III. Certification of Installation
A) Collection Storage, Treatment Installation
New, expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds, have been installed in
accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofits, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Speciatist(Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
AWC—April24,1996

.-B) Land Aouliration Site OM, '
Check the appropriate box -
(� The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
() Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plan is cleared for planting; the cropping system as
specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the owner has committed to established the
vegetation as specified in the plan by (month/day/year); the proposed cover crop is appropriate for
compliance with the waste utilization plan.
() Also check this box if appropriate
if the cropping system as specified in the plan can not be established on newly cleared land within 30 days of
this certification, the owner has committed to establish an interim crop for erosion control;
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Billy W. Houston
Affiliation: Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District
Address(Agency): P.O. Box 277 Kenansville, NC 28349-0277 Phone No.: 910-296-2120
Signature: - Date: 9
This following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in IILB above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste utilization plan, and if
appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to DEM a verification of completion from a
Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specifed in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that
failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action
from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manger (if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC)
Facility with exterior lots
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been installed as specified in
the plan.
For facilities without exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
AWC — April 24, 1996

'D) Aoolication and Handling E( )ment Installation ("W or 1)
Check the appropriate block -
(yam Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready for use; calibration and
adjustment materials have been provided to the owner: and are contained as part of the plan.
() Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been installed but the owner has
proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a signed contract; equipment specified in the contract
agrees with the requirements of the plan; required buffers can be maintained, calibration and adjustment guidance have
been provided to the owners and are contained as pan of the plan.
() Conditional approval: Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has been purchased
and will be on site and installed by (month/day/year); there is adequate storage to
hold the waste until the equipment is installed and until the waste can be land applied in accordance with cropping
system contained in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are
contained as pan of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Billy W. Houston
Affiliation: Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District
Address(Agency): P.O. Box 277 Kenansville, NC 28349-0277 Phone No.: 910-296-2120
Signature: A& rw
Date: 2 q-
The following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in HI D above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling equipment as specified in my
(our) waste management plan and will submit to DEM a verification of delivery and installation from a Technical Specialist
within 15 calendar days following the date specified in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this
verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Management at the following address:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
P.O. BOX 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along with the complete Animal Waste Management Plan to the
local Soil and Water Conservation District Office and to keep a copy in your files with your Animal Waste Management
Plan.
AWC — April 24, 1996

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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER p1oVrO\51`
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
7704
1
FOA
FP
3.0
150
5.5
825
I
'
SEP-APR
7704 2 AUB BH 5.5 275 18 4950
I APR-SEP
7704 "2 1 SG 1 50 18 900
I SEP -4g67
/bo. _
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TOTAL16675
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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Producer:
Location:
Telephone:
Type Operation:
Number of Animals:
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE:
APPL_CATION METHOD:
31- 2 q�--
JAMES "DAVID" ELSTON
5421 S HWY 50
WALLACE NC 28466
910-285-2580
Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
2880.00 hogs
Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields -where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop tc be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2880 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 5472 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2880 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 6624 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.
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
7704
1
FOA
FP
3.0
150
5_5
825
I
SEP-APR
n Vtr
I
18 I4950
APR-SEP
'7704 12 ISG 1 1 50 I 18 IS 0
3
' TOTALI6675
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED 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
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL 10
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
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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:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BH
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
TONS
50
FP
TALL FESCUE -PASTURE
TONS
50
SG
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
50
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
**
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
ACRES_
23.5
LBS AW N USED
6675
0
0
23.5
6675
* BALANCE
-51
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
*** 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 may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1065.E pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5328
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 17.76 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 42.624 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 251 depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil -types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ,ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
*** 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 may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1065.E pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5328
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 17.76 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 42.624 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 252depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to'ensure
" that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
7704
1
FOA
FP
.50
*1.0
7704
2
AUB
BH
.5
*1
7704
'2
SG
.5
*1
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in 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
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REQUIRED 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.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of "
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
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, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that --runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
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 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.
Page: 8

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October i, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
Page: 9

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
Page: 10

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
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 and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) 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 NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: JAMES "DAVID" ELSTON
(Please print) g_ aw //x�,��,[[ I �j
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)ANGIE B. QUINN
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address.(Agency): PO BOX 277
RENANSVILLE NC 28349
Signatu e: Date:
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 7, 1998
David Elston
Elston Farms
5421 S Hwy 50
Wallace NC 28466
Dear David Elston:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Application No. 31-0245
Additional Information Request
Elston Farms
Animal Waste Operation
Duplin County
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject
application. Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address and submit
the following information by January 6, 1999:
1. Application window for small grains on Page 3 of your waste utilization plan was revised by a
Division of Soil and Water Conservation technician. Such a change revision should also be
acknowledged by the landowner. Please initial the change on page 2 and submit a copy of that page.
2. The field map submitted with your waste utilization plan does not specify how many total acres
present in Tract Fields I and 2. Please note on the map the acreage information and submit a copy of
the map.
Please note that all revisions or amendments made to the waste utilization plan (WUP) or a
portion thereof are required to be signed and dated by both the landowner and the Technical
Specialist before they are submitted for review.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All
information should be signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The
information requested by this letter must be submitted on or before January 6, 1999 or the Division will return
your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to
be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is
a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the .
Environmental Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 363.
Sincerely,,
L/
Soil Scientist
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
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Permit File
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RE EIPT REQUESTED
DaviT Elston
Elston Farms
5421 S Hwy 50
Wallace NC 28466
Farm Number: 31 - 245
Dear David Elston:
July 31, 1998
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NORTH CARouNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NRURAL RESOURCES
You are hereby notified that Elston Farms, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 OC, must apply for
coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter„ your farm has
sixty (60) days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance
with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or
operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department SHALL NOT
OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must be returned
within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required may also
subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated
following the due date of the application.
The attached application has been partially completed using information 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
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call Sue Homewood at [phone]
extension 502 or Dave Holsinger with the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone].
S' rely��
for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Water Quality Wayne McDevitt
Governor
Secretary
October 20, 1997
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Return Receipt Requested
David Elston
Elston Farm
5421 NC Hwy. 50 South
Wallace, NC 28466
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Elston Farm
Facility Number: 31-245
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Elston:
On October 17, 1997 Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality,
inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed that crops which
are not designated in the certified animal waste management plan are planted in the spray fields.
USDA-NRCS guidelines require that all crops to be grown in the spray fields be designated in the
waste utilization plan.The appropriate crops as designated by the certified plan should be planted in the spray
fields or the certified plan should be amended to include the crops being grown. Waste application to these
spray Meds should be discontinued until the situation can be corrected. In addition, as was discussed at the
time of the inspection, the low areas in the spray fields should be repaired to prevent excess ponding during
waste application. Erosion areas on the inner wall of the lagoon should be filled with a suitable clay
material, compacted and reseeded with an appropriate vegetative cover. We suggest that you contact your
service company, local NRCS or Soil and Water District office for any assistance they may be able to
provide to correct the situation.
To remain a deemed permitted facility, you must notify this office in writing within fourteen (14) days
of the receipt of this notice, what actions will be taken to comply with your waste management plan. Failure
to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status, requiring it to obtain an individual non
discharge permit.
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David Elston
October 20, 1997
Page 2.
Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Rules to discharge wastewater
to the surface waters of the State without a permit and/or to fail to follow a certified waste management plan.
The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources has the authority to levy a civil penalty of
not more than $10,000 per day per violation.
When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing at the address
below. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call David Holsinger, Andy Helminger or
Brian Wrenn at 910-395-3900.
Sincerely,
Brian L. Wrenn.
Environmental Specialist
cc: Billy Houston, County Soil and Water Conservation
Sandra Weitzel, NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation
Bryan Spell, Dogwood Farms
Operations Branch
Wihnington Files

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
David Elston
Elston Farms
5421 S Hwy 50
Wallace NC 28466
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Elston Farms
Facility ID#: 31-245
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Elston:
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study
Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly,
requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more
swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a
designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an
Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be
submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a
certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H
.0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty.
If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please
contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office.
Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for
the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please
call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 919/733-0026.
Sincerely
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosure
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Water Quality Files
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Water Quality Section
If the animal waste management system for your feedlot op`p tionr/lisE"t
designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of ca -
horses, 250 swine, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are sery y
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: I—Istojo 'Fc(rrc,,
Mailing Address: ���I Sou+h 14!:'5k�
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county:j)uAliN Phone
Owner(s) Name: Q6wt1) Cl.S
Manager (s) Name: DajiO (:Z- I s
Lessee Name:
Farm Location (Be as specific as possible: road n mes direction
milepost, etc.) : L ,f �{rtT�d w5t I (�i•Nl oo k O(Croat
Latitude/Longitude if known:
Design capacity of animal waste man�4emen system (Number and type
of confined animal (s)) : RS t i N is. i n/
Average animI ppopulation on the farm (Number and type of animals)
raised) : FO�U Rl IS N
Year Production .Began: 2 93 ASCS Tract No.:, % 9 / g V
Type of Waste Management System Used: & e-1 A U
Acres Available for Land pplication of Waste: .
Owner(s) Signature(s): DATE:/1-/"7-9:
- DATE:

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural ResourcSs
Division of Envircnmentcl Mcnagement
Jcmes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 17, 1994
David Elston
5421 South Hwy. 50
Wallace NC 28466
Dear Mr. Elston:
This is to inform you that your completed registration form required by the recently
modified nondischarge rule has been received by the Division of Environmental Management
(DEM), Water Quality Section.
On December 10, 1992 the Environmental Management Commission adopted a water
quality rule which governs animal waste management systems. The goal of the rule is for
animal operations to be managed such that animal waste is not discharged to surface waters
of the state. The rule allows animal waste systems to be "deemed permitted" if certain
minimum criteria are met (15A NCAC 2H .0217). By submitting this registration you have
met one of the criteria for being deemed permitted.
We would like to remind you that existing feedlots which meet the size thresholds
listed in the rule, and any new or expanded feedlots constructed between February 1, 1993
and December 31, 1993 must submit a signed certification form (copy enclosed) to DEM by
December 31, 1997. New or expanded feedlots constructed after December 31, 1993 must
obtain signed certification before animals are stocked on the farm. Certification of an
approved animal waste management plan can be obtained after the Soil and Water
Conservation Commission adopts rules later this year.
We appreciate you providing us with this information. If you have any question about
the new nondischarge rule, please contact David Harding at [phone].
,Sincerely,
Steve Tedder, Chief
enc: Water Quality Section
P.O. Box 29535. Rdeigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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