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HomeMy WebLinkAbout310264_HISTORICAL_20171231NUH I H UAHULINA Department of Environmental Qual Water Resources ENVIRON11-74TAL QUALITY February 17, 2017 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT RFOUESTED 7013 2630 0002 0760 9190 Enviro Tech Farms Inc. PO Box 1139 Wallace, NC 28466-1139 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY NOD-2017-PC-0024 Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T .1304 Cornfed 1 31-264, Permit No. AWS310264 Duplin County Dear Enviro Tech Farms Inc.: ROY COOPER Governor MICHAEL S. REGAN secrelary S. JAY ZIMMERMAN Director Upon review of requested irrigation records by the Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office (WIRO), it was determined that this facility was not in compliance in regards to land applying in accordance with Condition fl. 22. of the Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG100000. We wish to thank Mr. Linton for cooperating and sending the requested irrigation records. As a result of this correspondence, you are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non - discharge permit for the subject animal waste management system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T .1304, you have been found to be in violation of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and the Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG100000 as follows: Deficiency 1: Failure in land applying accordance with Condition I1. 22. of the Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG 100000: Land application of waste is prohibited during precipitation events. The Permittee shall consider pending weather conditions in making the decision to land apply waste and shall document the weather conditions at the time of land application on forms supplied by or approved by the Division. Land application of waste shall cease within four (4) hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system including a hurricane, tropical storm, or tropical depression for the county in which the permitted facility is located. Watches and warnings are posted on the National Weather Service's website located at: www.weatheneov. More detailed website information can be found on page 2 of the Certificate of Nothing Compares State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I water Resources 512 N. Salisbury Street 1 1612 Mail Service Center I Raleigh NC 27699-1612 919 1107 6464 Page 2 of 2 Coverage. Watch and warning information can also be obtained by calling the local National Weather Service Office that serves the respective county, which can be found on Page 2 of the Certificate of Coverage. The Director may require any permittee to install, operate and maintain devices on all irrigation pumps/equipment designed to automatically stop irrigation activities during precipitation. This decision will be based on the facility's compliance history for irrigation events. Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office (WIRO) received records of pumping events that this facility was not in compliance in regards to land applying in accordance with Condition U. 22. of the Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG100000. Required Corrective Action for Deficiency 1: Please provide to our office, a description of the corrective action you will take to resolve this issue. You are required to provide a written response to this Notice by March 31, 2017. Please include in your response all corrective actions already taken and a schedule for completion of any corrective actions not addressed. You may wish to contact your County Soil & Water Conservation District Office, County Extension office, a qualified technical specialist, and/or a professional engineer for any assistance they may be able to provide. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact me at (910) 796-7386. Sincerely, Jim Gregional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ cc: WORDS CAFO Unit Billy Houston, Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Kraig Westerbeek, Murphy Brown LLC DWQ Wilmington Animal Files 31-264 G:\WQ1Shared\ANIMALS\DUPLM016\31-264 NOD ' MURPHYnn r VENTURES March 17, 2017 Jim Gregson, Regional Supervisor Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Dear Mr. Gregson, This letter is in response to the Notice of Deficiency received on March 6, 2017 NOD-2017-PC-0024 by the Cornfed 1 Farm, facility number 31-264 and located in Duplin County. I am representing the ownership of the facility in this matter. In an effort to avoid this type of deficiency in the future we have ensured that all field personnel have smart phones. The field personnel have the National Weather Service APP installed. We believe this will enhance the communication of warnings from the service to the personnel. During times of severe weather office staff will monitor conditions and pass on warnings as they become available. If you have any question or concerns, please contact me at 910-285-1357. Sincerely, AJ Linton Environmental Manager alinton@murfam.com RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR MAR 2 3 2017 Water Quality Regional Operations Section Wilmington Regional Office MURPHYCc�c! VENTU RES 5752 US Highway 117 - Wallace, NC 28466 - Phone: (910) 285-1005 FAX: (910) 285-6142 0 u- ,a c o %ru g gvgb�ats v �, S N O Postage E fL Certified Fee M Realm RecelPt Fee piclomemens Required Postmark Here O p Restricted Delivery Fee (Endorsement RequirecO m .0 ru Total Postage & Fees r=I A,/ r or PO Box No. p re PS Form 3800, August 2006 See Reverse for Instructions J eUi1�92 BDG?e�v; 'C 1W.= FORM IRR-2 Tract # Field Size (acres) = (A) Farm Owner Owner's Address Owner's Phone # Lagoon Liquid Irrigation Fields Record One Form for Each Field per Crop Cycle /7 6134 Field # F 1 8.4 Envirotech Farms Inc PO Box 1139 Wallace INC 28466 910-285-1005 Facility Number 31 - 264 Irrigation Operator Jerry Kennedy Irrigation Operator's 331 Kennedy Ln Address Pink Hill INC 28572 Operator's Phone # 252-568-2678 From Waste Utilization Plan Crop Type Bermuda Recommended PAN 275 Loading (lb/acre) = (B) (11 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) Date (mm/dd/yr) Irri ation Waste Analysis PAN' (lb/1000 gal) PAN Applied (lb/acre) (8) x (9) 1000 Nitrogen Balance" (lb/acre) (B) - 00) Start Time End Time Total Minutes (3) - (2) # of Sprinklers Operating Flow Rate (gal/min) Total Volume (gallons) (6) x (5) x (4) Volume per Acre (gal/acre) (7) / (A) B= 2 3/11/2016 12:00 5:30 m 330 1 255 85800 10214.28 1.56 15.93 259.07 3/12/2016 8:00am 11:30an 210 1 255 55650 6625.00 1.56 10.34 248.73 3/15/2016 1 lam 5 m 360 1 255 91800 10928.57 1.56 17.05 231.68 3/16/2016 12 m 4 m 240 1 255 61200 7285.71 1.56 11.37 220.31 3/17/2016 8am 5 m 540 1 255 137700 16392.86 1.56 25.57 194.74 9/1/201611am 3:15 m 255 1 255 65025 7741.07 1.53 11.84 182.90 9/7/2016 8am 2:15 m 375 1 255 95625 11383.93 1.53 17.42 165.48 Crop Cycle Totals) b9zuuu( 109.52I Owner's Signature Operator's Signature Certified Operator (Print) Jerry Kennedy Operator's Certification No. 17235 NCDA Waste Anaylsis or Equivalent or NRCS Estimate, Technical Guide Section 633. 'Enter the value received by subtracting column ( 10 ) from ( B ). Continue subtracting column ( 10 ) from ( 11 ) following each irrigation event. PAN Available 2310 1 3/ 26y -. WASTE UTILIZ3ATION=PL�AIV PRODUCER: Cornfed Nursery 1 - Murphy Farms, LLC LOCATION: 565 Tapp Farm Rd. Pink Hill, NC 28572 TELEPHONE: 919-289-2111 RECEIVED / DENR / Uvv4 Protection Sectlo� TYPE OPERATION: Wean -Feeder OR NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2808 (Design Capacity) The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 day Coo 1@45ofilE4Dcting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. APR 02 ZU09 The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is baseRTA"t pica nu rl--iienf content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Page 1 T Amount of Waste Produced Per Year (gallons, ft, tons etc.) 2,808 animals X 0.42 (tons) waste/animal/year = Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 2,808 animals X 0.48 lbs. PAN/animal/year = Guide Std. 633) 1,179 (tons) waste/year. 1,348 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. Tech 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 and surface application: Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Tvoe Per Acre Utilized Application T6134 1 1 JCrB2 Bermuda (H) 275 6.771 1861.75 March - Sept **OPTIONAL** -1 Cr82 Small Grain 50 6.77 338.5 Sept - April AERWAY ACRES subfield 1 CrB2 Bermuda (H) 275 1.63 448.25 March - Sept subfield 1 CrB2 Small Grain 50 1.63 81.5 Sept - April 0 Total 6.77 1,861.75 *This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation. NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 (" - _ _ VfIAS]TE UTILIZATLON �L"AN= r Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see Required Specification 2]) Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of ' See footnote for Table 1. Totals from above Tables Acres Lbs. N Table 1 Table 2 Total Amount of N Surplus or Del 1F7 NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrient or other elements. Page 3 See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. Field Soil Type No Application of Waste by Irrigation Crop Application Application Rate (In/Hr) Amount (In.) THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY. Your facility is designed for . 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6 MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation 'see lagoon design. Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. Narrative of operation: This plan is is ootional. Grower has the option of u the The overseedina of small listed as Page 4 WASTE UTILIZAThO;N PLAN k' REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. 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. 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). 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. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.) Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies. 8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the Csurface is frozen. Page 5 I C WASTE [L`IZ!A1 f91 PLAN _ - � `a REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. 10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. 11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner. 14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands .provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist'. Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that 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. Page 6 REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge. 18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site. 20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct ' human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications 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 soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. Page 7 _ � `_�.. � Ul%ASTE�UTILIZk�TI;ON=PL4N= WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT Name of Farm: Cornfed 1 Owner/ Manager Agreement I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request. Name of Facility Owner: Murphy Farms, LLC (Please print) \\ Signature: Date: Name of Manager (If di t from owner): - encL ( Signature: /�z, ,1(� (N� Date: Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Toni W. King Affiliation: Murphy - Brown Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Signature: Q� 1� ` Y Date: 2A k 5 D Page 8 W ATF9 ��w� —i o .� EnviroTech Farms, Inc. Comfed I PO Box 759 Rose Hill NC 28448 Dear EnviroTech Farms, Inc. : Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director Division of Water Quality May 1, 2003 Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310264 Comfed I Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Duplin County On April 28, 2003, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified Senate Bill 733 which directs the Division of Water Quality (Division) to extend the expiration date *of the Swine Waste Operation General Permit AWG100000. Therefore, the General Permit has been re -issued by the Division to extend the expiration date to October 1, 2004. During the period of this extension the Division will be working with all interested parties on the develdpment of a new version of the Non -Discharge General Permit. In accordance with your application received on February 13, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to EnviroTech Farms, Inc. , authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit AWGI00000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS310264 which expired on April 30, 2003. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management of animal waste from the Comfed I, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no greater than an annual average of 2808 Wean to Feeder swine and the application to land as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 1, 2004. Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the. system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals. If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed. The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Pemvttee from the obligation to comply with all applicable laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC toA1Fate under this permit convev anv propertv rights in either real or personal nronertv. NZb' ENR Non -Discharge Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Customer Service Center An Equal Opportunity Action Employer Internet http://h2o.enr.state.nc.usrndpu Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919)715-6048 Telephone 1-877-623-6748 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper N 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 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 including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief. If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration. This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at (919) 733-5083 ext. 502. Sincerely, for Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000) cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's) Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Duplin County Health Department Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Permit File AWS310264 NDPU Files 4 PRODUCER: Cornfed Nursery 1 - Murphy Farms, LLC LOCATION: 565 Tapp Farm Rd. Pink Hill, NC 28572 TELEPHONE: 919-289-2111 TYPE OPERATION: Wean - Feeder NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2808 (Design Capacity) The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Page 1 r r 2,808 animals X 4.42 (tons) waste/animal/year = Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 2,808 animals X DAa lbs. PAN/animal/year = Guide Std. 633) 1,179 (tons) waste/year. 1,348 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. Tech 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 and surface application: Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Type Per Acre Utilized Application iota) 1 6.771 1,361.751 *This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic yield mnectation NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see Required Specification 2]) Tract Field Soil Crop . Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of * See footnote for Table 1. Totals from above Tables Acres Lbs. N Table 1 ']Ul,348 Table 2 Total Amount of N ProducedSurplus or Deficit Utilized NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrient or other elements. Page 3 :n«g. :enyx, s'. .c>r. x.�.xa:.<:::s::.�un::«,<:.«:¢<n:.:r•sy-<._ ..�.,.:e-a:.^:r u e,.mice:e.:'. 'u �,:E:::1'.:S.g>:.a`iiCm.:.gr ��.. Ks9' 'RAW e , : �. `v��'.�-�>:.�'�a��� .�h ➢ Ss�.������tw�.��u.� kwb�':�'�'�' y� '���ar••>��.�����,` F'a ,�>`v,.2: See attached map showing the Fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. Application of Waste by Irrigation Field Soil Type Crop Application Application No. Rate (INHr) Amount (In.) THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY. Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6 MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation 'see lagoon design. Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. Narrative of operation: This plan is written for "wetted" acres. The overseeding of small grain Page 4 REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. 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. 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). 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. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.) Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. Page 5 LP,- l KF M T i.�e�-y , REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. 10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. 11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner. 14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that 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. Page 6 REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge. 18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site. 20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications 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 soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. Page 7 Name of Farm: Cornfed 1 Owner/ Manager Agreement I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be available for review by DEM upon request. Name of Facility Owner: Murphy Farms, LLC (Please print) Signa Date: _*L - 0 Z Name of Manager (If different from owner): Signature: k,� ,ems e g.. yn�— Date: p Z Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Toni W. King Affiliation: Murphy - Brown Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Signature: Date: a- (— S Page 8 I..c wA Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources -� Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director Division of Water Quality February 20, 2002 EnviroTech Farms, Inc. Comfed I 1049 Sand Ridge Road Pink Hill NC 28572 Attn: Jeffrey B. Turner Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310264 Comfed I Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Duplin County Dear Jeffrey B. Turner: In accordance with your application received on September 17, 2001, we are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to EnviroTech Farms, Inc. , authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management of animal waste from the Comfed I, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 2808 Wean to Feeder and the application to land as specified in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals. Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143- 215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief. Non -Discharge Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 DENR Customer Service Center An Equal Opportunity Action Employer Internet httpJ/h2o.enr.nc.s4ate.us/ndpu Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919) 716-6048 Telephone 1 800 623-7748 50% recycJed/10% post -consumer paper A NLDENR Upon notification bye Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This request shall be made withiri 30 days of notification by the Division. This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at (919) 733-5083 ext. 502. Sincer y ,�_ Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D. cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's) Duplin County Health Department eWilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Water Quality Central Files NDPU Files State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director December 17. 2001 ENVIROTECH FARMS, INC. (JEFFREY B. TURNER) ATTN: JEFFREY B. TURNER CORNFEDI 1049 SAND RIDGE ROAD PINK HILL NC 28572 Dear Jeffrey B. Turner: 0 NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES NAR OS 2002 Subject: Application No. AWS310264 Additional Information Request Comfed I Animal Waste Operation Duplin County The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a full review of the subject application. However, based on the results of the Supervisor review (Ms. Sue Homewood) we will need additional information is before we can issue your permit Please address the following by January 16, 2002: 1. Please correct your Animal Waste Management Plan Certification form's "OPERATION DESCRIPTION" of 2.808 Wean to Feeder to match your current Waste Utilization Plan's (WUP) animal number/types of: 2,600 Wean to Feeder. Both the Animal Y't:aste Management Plan Certification form and the WUP must match. Please note that all WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist. 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: NCDENR-Non Discharge Permitting Unit (attn: Theresa Nartea) 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 The information requested by this letter, must be submitted on or before January 16, 2002 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. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh NC 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu/ Application No. 31-0264 Cornfed I Page 2 If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at (919) 733-5083, extension 375. Sincerely, Theresa Nartea Soil Scientist Non -Discharge Permitting Unit cc:, Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Permit File •:09711J2001 08:28 919-733-0059 NON -DISCHARGE COMP PAGE 02 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Non -Discharge Permit Application Form (THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) General Permit - Existing Animal Waste Operations The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division- Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections that are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best ssiple I D leave any question unanswered. UE 1. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1.1 Facility Name: SEA 17 zuUl 1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Murphy Family Farms hl' n•" '`u t 1 r JtU I ION 1.3 Meiling address: p013ox 421 City, State: -iak Hill NC Zip: 28572 Telephone Number (include area code): 210-289-2111 (MFF office) 1.4 County where facility is located: 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): fast of Leon On North side of SR 1705 approx. 0.4 mile 1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner;: 1.7 Lessee's I Integrators name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Mumby Family Farms 1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable): 2- OPERATION INFOR,i1ATION: 2.1 Facility No.: 31 (county number); 264 (facility number). 2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation wean to Feeder 2808- Certified Design Capacity Is the above information correct? Oyes; Ono. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the waste management structures were designed. Type of Swine No. of Animal Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals c• Wean to Feeder o Laver C Dairy o Feeder to Finish o Non -Layer u Beef 0 Farrow to Wean (Ii sow) o Turkey ^ Farrow to Feeder (0 sow) o 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- 264 i Q�ill!2001 00:28 919-733-0059 NON -DISCHARGE COMP PAGE 03 2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application system), !�Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): (P 2.4 Number of lagoons/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable): 1 2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES or (please circle one i 2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or NO please circle one) 2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act cardsetc.) (Swine Only) YES r h0 (please circle one) What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? I —I 13 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. A ices � 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. Some of these components may not have been required at the time the facility was certified but should be added to the CA 14'MP for permitting purposes: 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 [arid application field. 3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP. 3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field. 3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP. 3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications. 3.3.I0 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 determinavons, of hazard classifications that may be applicable to your facility. 33.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan. If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this fist, please include the additional components with your submittal. FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 31- 264 ,. 3o,:11,'2001 08:28 919-733-0059 NON -DISCHARGE COMP PAGE 04 Facility Number: 31 - 264 FacilityName: Cornfed 1 4. APPLICANT'S C.ERT CATION: 1, ro \-P-a J r-'S - - 1 (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that ttus application for Qiorn T£ _ �']s,�xf„t _(Facility name listed in question 1.1) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best o my knowledge. 1 understand that if all required parts question obis application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package wili be returned to me as incomplete. Signarure 5. Date `1 - 13 - O l (complete Only if diffetent from the Land Owner) (Manager's name listed It. question 1.6), attest that this application for (FaciGly name listed in question 1.1) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand (hat 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 1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699.1617 TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 733-5083 FAX NUMBER: (919) 715-6048 FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 31.264 0 PY/U ANIHAL WASTE HANAGEHENT PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR NEW OR EXPANDED FEEDLOTS Please return the completed form to the Divlsi.on of Environmental Management at the addrean on the reverse aide of thin form. Name of farm (please print) Address• _743 Tano Phone No.: County: Dy,�} i n Farm location: Latitude and Longitude:, 0-11"'1 ,Z t-42 " (required) . Also, Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified. Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.): Swine Design capacity (number of. animals): 2ROR Nnrsery Average size of operation (12 month population avg.); Average acreage needed. for land application of waste (acres): ' Technical specialistcertification• _�:�: '�-__�=n= - As a -technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to. 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that -the new or expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named above has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction, operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria have -been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adequate quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party); access or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. Name of Technical Specialist (please Print): M. Kevin Weston Affiliation: Murphy Farms Inc. Address (Agency) :.P.O. Box 759 Rose H111 NC ne NO.(910)-289-2111 Ext.592 Signature: i11, ,{i.»- 1 Date: � Z4 9 ...........a.�...�....� _..............��.. Owner/Hanager Agreement I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan Eor.the farm named above and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any' additional expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the. new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state either through a man-made conveyance or through runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. flame of Land own r (Please r'nt):-Murpjhy Farms Inc Signature: _ //h_ ii/i ,di yes Date: � 9 _ Name of Haaaoer, if dif Eerent from owner (Please print): Signacure: Date: Note: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer. DEM USE ONLY:ACNEWH 'EC O O� u.. Rt d '> A a+ > U,c o.� 3w a.Sx a or., 0 N S 0 w C O U N T Y Notification of Change of Ownership Animal Waste Management Facility (Please type or print all information that does not require a signature) In accordance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(H)(xii) this form is official notification to the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) of the transfer of ownership of an Animal Waste Management Facility. This form must be submitted to DEM no later'than 60 days following the transfer of ownership. Name of Farm: Cornfed Nursery 1 Facility No: 31-264 Previous Owner(s) Name Wendy Murphy Crumpler Phone No: 252-568-2457 New Owner(s) Name: Envio Tech Farms, Inc. Phone No: 252-5684727 Mailing Address: Farm Location: 1049 Sand Ridge Rd., Pink Hill, NC 28572 Fourteen Digit Hydroligic Unit: Latitude and Longitude: 35 01' 40" / 77 46' 47" County: Duplin Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and described below (Be specific: road names, directions, milepost, etc.): Take NC 111 N from Beauliville about 3.0 miles, turn rt. On SR1700. Then make immediate left hand turn on SR1732 and go 4.1 miles to stop sign. Turn rt. On SR1705 and go 0.3 miles to farm entrance on the left. Operation Descri tIow Type of Swine No. of Animals Q Wean to Feeder 2808 D Feeder to Finish 0 Farrow to Wean F-1 . Farrow to Feeder 0 Farrow to Finish ' Gilts Q Boars Type of Poultry No. of Animals Q Layer 0 Pullets Type of Cattle No. of Animals Q Dairy 0 Beef Acreage Available for Application: 6.77 Required Acreage: 6.77 Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds: 1 Total Capacity: Cubic Feet (ft3) f 1MfYf#flff f }1f}ff }fHff#f #flflfflff}1H1f lrtthf*Mf fMf}11111f}1f f}1111f }11111f#f##'Yf4ffHYff 1ff Yf llflfflflf 1f ff111111f11f f111f fff*H 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 run-off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical standards developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The approved plan will be fled at the farts and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. 1 (we) know that any modification must be approved by a technical specialist and submitted to the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. A change in land ownership requires written notification to DEM or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) within 60 days of a title transfer. Name of New Land Owner: Enviro Tech Farms, Inc. 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You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity. For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measuring. For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers should be located along a transect pgrpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance. 'Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual M00202041512 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN Proper lagoon 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 a thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means that at the first sign of plant growth in the later winter / early spring, irrigation according to a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land in 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 irrigated 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 stone is a violation of state law and subject to penalty action. The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following: Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam. Fescue or common bennudagrass are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized 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 leas once a year and possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable or 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 M00202041513 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 or 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 dverall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of 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 M00202041514 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 overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the lagoon from the surrounding land. Lagoon Operation Startup: 1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil surfaces to avoid erosion. 2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes. 3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining. 4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather). 5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid volume. This seeding should occur 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. 1*100202041515 • 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. Management: • 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 level. (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. Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than 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: 5 1400202041516 1 • 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 rpust 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 wilt 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 phosphors, 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. M00202041517 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. M00202041518 MURPHY F 1 n N c, I N C. Emergency Action Plan Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Emergency Management Services (EMS) Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Cooperative Extension Service (CES) 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 your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take. Stop the release of wastes and contain. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below: o Lagoon overflow — possible solutions are: a) Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam. b) Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate. c) Stop all flow to the lagoon immediately. d) Call a pumping contractor. e) Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon. 3 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 caused the runoff. Leakage from the waste pipes and/or sprinklers — actions include: a) Stop recycle pump. b) Stop irrigation pump. c) Make sure no siphon occurs. d) Stop all flow in the house(s), flush systems, or solid separators. c—� Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks — possible actions: 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. G:VS0140011Fornns and Po0ces%ennergency action plan.doc 5/10101 c) Have a professional evaluate the condition of the sidewalls and the lagoon bottom as soon as possible. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. a) Did the waste reach 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? 2. Activate Environmental Emergency Contact Plan (attached) 3. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you. 4. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems with release of wastes from happening again. i Fam l Empiroyee I EMSIISO ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCY ACTION CONTACT MURPH Y PLAN F 0.N M115, IN C_ JIII Farm Manager j LNM Land Technician LNM Maintenance li.�—�� Team Heavy .�Laade� Equipment � ,\ 111 Manager LNM Director i + Murphy -Brown i Environmental ! and Government i Affairs Group Regulatory _�-- j------ ... Smith Field Agency �----- ej Foods, Inc. G?1S014007iFohrs and Policieslemergendy action pian.ddc Si 10/01 INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices (Liquid Systems) Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from gutters as designed. () Remove bddging of accumulated solids at discharge Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6-8 Inches over more than 30% of surface. Excessive Decaying vegetation ()Maintain vegetative control along banks of Vegetative Growth lagoons and other Impoundment's 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. ( ) Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day interval during summer, 16-30 day interval during winter). Feed Storage Accumulation of feed () Reduce moisture accumulation within and around residues immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by insudng drainage away from site and/or providing r adequate containment (e.g.. covered bin for brewers grain and similar high moisture grain products). () Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed. Animal Holding Accumulation of animal () Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences Areas wastes and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and disturbance by animals is minimal. () Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes (i.e. Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as needed). MIC — November 11, 1996 M00202041521 Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal () Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day Systems wastes interval during summer, 15-30 days interval during winter) where manure is loaded for land application or disposal. () Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles () Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling areas as needed. 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. 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 M00202041522 11 SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices Farmstead Swine production (v)Vegetative or wooded buffers: (✓)Recommended best management practices; - - (-')Good judgment and common sense Animal body Dirty manure ( )Dry floors surfaces covered animals Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered (v)Slotted floors; floors (-1)Waterers located over slotted floors; (-')Feeders at high end of solid floors; (v)Scrape manure buildup from floors; ( )Underfloor ventilation for drying Manure collection Urine (v)Frequent manure removal by flush, pit pits recharge or scrape Partial microbial ( )Underfloor ventilation decomposition Ventilation Volatile gases (-')Fan maintenance; exhaust fans Dust (,')Efficient air movement Indoor surfaces Dust (✓)Washdown between groups of animals ( )Feed additives; ( )Feeder covers; ( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers Flush Tanks Agitation of recycled ( )Flush tank covers lagoon liquid while tanks ( )Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks are filling with anti -siphon vents Flush alleys Agitation during waste ( )Underfloor flush with underfloor water conveyance ventilation r Pit recharge Agitation of recycled ( )Extend recharge lines to near bottom of points lagoon liquid while pits pits with anti -siphon vents are filling , Lift stations Agitation during sump ( )Sump tank covers tank filling and drawdown Outside drain Agitation during waste ( )Box Covers collection or water conveyance junction boxes End of drain Agitation during waste ( )Extend discharge point of pipes pipes at lagoon water underneath lagoon liquid level Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions (V)Proper lagoon liquid capacity Biological mixing (V)Correct lagoon startup procedures Agitation ( )Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio (-')Minimum agitation when pumping ( )Mechanical aeration ( )Proven biological additives Irrigation sprinkler - High pressure agitation (.')Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind nozzles Wind draft (-)Minimum recommended operation pressure (✓)Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface ( )Pump from second -stage lagoon AMOC — November 11, 1996 12 M00202041523 Storage tank or Partial microbial ( )Bottom or midlevel loading basin surface decomposition Mixing while ( )Tank covers filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids ( )Proven biological additives or oxidants Settling basin Partial microbial decom- ( )Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid surface position Mixing while filling level Agitation when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly Manure, slurry or Agitation when spreading ( )Soil Injection of siunyistuages sludge spreader volatile gas emissions ( )Wash residual manure from spreader after use outlets ( )Proven biological additives or oxidants Dead animals Carcass decomposition ( )Proper disposition of carcasses Dead animal Carcass decomposition ( )Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits disposal pits ( )Proper location / construction of disposal pits Incinerators Incomplete combustion ( )Secondary stack burners Standing water improper drainage ()Farm access road maintenance around facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities organic matter Manure tracked Poorly maintained access ()Farm access road maintenance onto public roads 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 TreatmentEBAE128-88NCSU-BAE Swine Production Facility Manure ManagementUnderfioor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatinent and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equiomem EBAE Fad Sheet NCSU-BAE Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSUSwine Extension Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc Options for Managing Odor, a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management Odors and Flies; PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension 1995 Conference Proceedings 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 Management Practices have been reviewed with me. M00202041524 13 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 will be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream 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) 14 M00202041525 Operator:SHADOW1 County: DUPLIN Date: 05/05/94 Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 0.0 feet 1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW) 0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 sows (far -row to feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs 2608 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 84240 lbs Describe other- : Total Average Live Weight = 84240 lbs ?. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume = 84240 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW Volume = BA240 cubic feet 3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION Volume = 42120.0 cubic feet TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME Inside top length (feet) 200.0 Inside top width (feet)--------''------- 155.0 Top of dike elevation (feet)— 92.0 Bottom of lagoon elevation ('Feet)--------- 79.0 Freeboard (feet)--------,--_ 1.0 Side slopes (inside lagoon)---- ' 3.0 1 Total design volume using prismoidal formula SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIOE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 194.0 149.0 12.0 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 194.0 149.0 AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH-= 122.0 77.0 AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 28906 (AREA OF TOP) 9394 (AREA OF BOTTOM) 158.0 113.0 71416 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6 28906.0 71416.0 9394.0 2.0 Total Designed Volume Available = 219432 CU. FT. 5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) Length * Width = 200.0 155.0 31000.0 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) 0.0 square feet Describe this area. TOTAL DA 31000.0 square feet Design temporary storage period to be 180 days. 3A. Volume of waste produced Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37 Volume = 84240 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days Volume = 153878 gals. or 20572.0 cubic feet ;B. Volume of wash water This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume of fresh water- used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate the lagoon water are accounted for in,5A. Volume = 561.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.48 gallons Volume = 13500.0 cubic feet per CF C. 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 = 18083.3 cubic feet 5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA Volume = 19375.0 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 20572 cubic feet 5B. 13500 cubic feet 5C. 18083 cubic feet 5D. 19375 cubic feet TOTAL 71530 cubic feet 5. SUMMARY Temporary storage period=�__—__—_) 180 days Y Rainfall in excess of evaporation ----=) 7.0 inches 25 year - 24 hour rainfall--=-__--__—__) 7.5 inches Freeboard===-----__________ —) 1.0 feet Side slopes-- _ __-_ _-) 3.0 : 1 Inside top length-====---- _ __) 200.0 feet Inside top width---=—____—___—_— —_) 155.0 feet Top of dike elevation====_--) 92.0 feet Bottom of lagoon elevation----- '' _ 70 feet Total required volume===- ---_ q _—_-) ) 197890 cu. ft. Actual design volume= _—_—__--_—_) 219432 cu. ft. Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)—) 0.0 feet Stop pumping elev.=-� ---- _— _—_) 87.5 feet Must be ) or = to the SH,fT elev.====_=_) 0.0 feet Must be ) or = to min. req. treatment el.=) 85.0 feet Required minimum treatment volume-=----____) 126360 cu. ft. Volume at stop pumping elevation= = —) 130352 cu. ft. Start pumping 90.2 feet Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==) 200057 cu. ft. Volume at start pumping elevation====-___) 196960 cu. ft. Required volume to be pumped-==-- --__) 52155 cu. ft. Actual volume planned to be pumped=====_) 66608 cu. ft. Min. thickness of soil liner when required���> -feet /(�pA1.9 DESIGNED BY: y/�-A*--��"'- APPROVED BY: DATE: U�/// 9 DATE: /4)/94- NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN COMMENTS SHEET 1 OF 2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) and 180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount of fresh water added to the system. The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for: (1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also included is storage for the 25 year — 24 hour storm for the location. The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess rainfall will vary from year to year. The 25 year rainfall will not be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage volume must always be available. A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed at the elevation to begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth. Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without runoff or leaching. Land application of waste water is recpgnized as an acceptable method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set, center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation_ Care should be taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops. The following items are to be carried out: 1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre — charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during start—up. Pre —charging reduces the concentration of the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete, flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not be used for flushing after initial filling. 2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment) before land application. 3. Begin temporary storage pump —out of the lagoon when fluid level reaches the elevation 90.2 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump — out when the fluid level reaches elevation 87.5 . This temporary storage, less 25 yr— 24 hr• storm, contains 52155 cubic feet or 390122 gallons. SHEET 2 OF 2 4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3 inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further- details. 5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed to maintain a vigorous stand. 6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and establish in vegetation. 7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable outlets. B. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a residence or within 100 feet of a well. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right—of—ways. 9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ— mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law_ M I SHEET 1 OF 2 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS FOUNDATION PREPARATION: The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be cleared of trees, logs, stumps, roots, brush, boulders,sod and rubbish. Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The topsoil from the lagoon and pad area should be stripped and stockpiled for use on the dike and pad areas. After stripping, the foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be thoroughly loosened prior - to placing the first lift of fill material to get a good bond. EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT: The completed excavation and earthfill shall conform to the lines, grades, and elevations shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over 6 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent they are suitable, excavated materials can be used as fill. The fill shall be brought up in approximately,horizontal layers not to exceed 9 inches in thickness when loose and prior to compaction. Each layer will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and spreading equipment or standard tamping roller or other equivalent method. Compaction will be considered adequate when fill material is observed to consolidate to the point that settlemen��is not readily detectible. NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACPENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION. The embankment of the lagoon shall be installed using the more impervious materials from the required excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 per -cent for settlement. Dikes over 15 feet in height and with an impoundment capacity of 10 acre—feet or more fall under the jurisdiction of the NC Dam Safety Law. The height is defined a's the difference in elevation from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the dike. Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive erosion and sedimentation. LINER: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.9 ft. NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTACHED SOILS INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL IS ENCOUNTERED *DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOILS REPORT. When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be over — excavated below finish grade to the specified depth as measured perpendicular to the finish grade. The foundation shall be backfilled as specified to grade with a SCS approved material (ie — CL,SC,CH). REFER TO THE SOILS INVESTIGATION INFORMATION IN THE PLANS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS. SHEET 2 OF 2 Soil liner material shall come from an approved borrow area. The minimum water content of the liner• material shall be optimum moisture content which relates to that moisture content when the soil is kneaded in the hand it will form a ball which does not readily separate. Water shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper- moisture content during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner material shall not be less than optimum water content during placement. The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet for efficient use of hauling equipment and proper• compaction. Proper compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM 0698 Dry Unit Weight of the liner material. When smooth or hard, the previous lift shall be scarified and moistened as needed bef-or•e placement of tile next lift. The single most important factor affecting the overall compacted perme— ability of a clay liner, other than the type of clay used for the liner, is the efficient construction processing of the compacted liner. The sequence of equipment use and the routing of equipment in an estab— lished pattern helps assure uniformity in the whole placement and compaction process. For• most clay soils, a tamping or sheepsfoot roller is the preferable type of compaction equipment. The soil liner shall be protected from the discharge of waste outlet pipes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator(rocks) or using flexible outlets on waste pipes Alternatives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant. When these are specified, additional construction specifications are included with this Construction Specification. CUTOFF TRENCH: A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when shown on a typical cross section in the plans. The final depth of the cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foundation materials. VEGETATION: All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construc— tion according to the seeding specifications. Topsoil should be placed on areas of the dike -and pad to be seeded. Temporary seeding or mulch shall be used if the recommended permanent vegetation is out of season dates for seeding. Permanent vegetation should be established as soon as possible during the next period of approved seeding dates. REMOVAL OF EXISTING TILE DRAINS When tile drains are encountered, the tile will be removed to a minimum of 10 feet beyond the outside toe of slope of the dike. The tile trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as SC, CL, or CH. SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS AREA TO BE SEEDED: 1.5 ACRES USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS: 0.0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE (BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS) SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30 FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 30 45.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE) 90.0 LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE (SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1) SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15 12.0 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 8 LBS./ACRE (SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS) SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31 0.0 LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30 0.0 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION) SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30 LBS. ,' APPLY THE FOLLOWING: if 1500.0 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE) 3.0 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE) 150.0 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE) ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE ALL DISTURBED AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED. APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING. 1. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON BERMUDA GRASS., WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8 LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED. 311ADOW NURSERY 2GO-0 page 1 frojei_t: SHADUWI 41 J .iun 13 14:02:00 1994 Site Volume Table: Arijusl_ed Cut Piil Kel. ------____-- ilethod Site: SHADOWI Stratum: VOLC; EG fG 6396.86 5659. 38 rf .�•.4=' (C1 Grid ---------------------------------- ----------- Total Volumes Grid cell size: 2.16 by 2.16 Original drawing scale: 50.00 ft/in Project: SHADOWI Drawing: CLAYLINER Number: Location: Bid Date: Engineer: Owner: Estimator: Prepared by: using SITEWORK BASIC Date: 04/25/94 Time: 11:30:00 Final surface: Proposed Initial surface: Existing Tight Volumes Expansion M Expanded Volumes Cut : 1676.80 -10.00 1509.12 Fill : 28.03 0.00 28.03 Difference 1648.77 Net Export 1481.09 All volumes are in cubic yards. I ADDRESS: CHECKED BY: JES DATE: 07/17/98 COUNTY: DUPLIN SHEET 1 OF 2 Emergency Action Plan Using this outline as guidance, you should develop a specific emergency action plan for your waste handling system.. This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off the site. You should NOT wait until wastes reach surface water or leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be available to all employees at the facility, as accidents, leaks, and breaks could happen at any time. Your plan should follow this format: 1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested responses to problems are listed below: A. Lagoon overflow —possible solutions are: add soil to berm to temporarily increase elevation of dam —any permanent alteration of the dam should be approved by a qualified professional engineer or qualified technical specialist pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate stop all additional flow to the lagoon (waters) --hold waste in house if possible call a pumping contractor make sure no surface water is entering lagoon NOTE: The above listed activities should be started when your lagoon level has exceeded .the temporary storage level. B. Runoff from waste application field —actions include: immediately stop waste application create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the waste on the field incorporate waste to reduce further runoff C. Leakage from the waste distribution system: pipes and sprinklers —actions include: — stop recycle (flushing system) pump — stop irrigation pump — close valves to eliminate further discharge — separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow flush system, houses, solids separators —actions include: — stop recycle (flushing system) pump — stop irrigation pump — make sure no siphon effect has been created — separate pipes to create an air gap and stop flow D. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often these are seepage as opposed to flowing leaks —possible action*: dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage; put in a submersible pump, and pump back into lagoon if holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and compact with a clayey soil other holes may be likewise temporarily plugged with clay soil Mumhv Familv Farms Fnoineerino P.O. Box759. Rose Hill NC 28458 (910) 289-2111 ADDRESS: CHECKED BY: JES DATE: 07/17/98 COUNTY: DUPLIN SHEET 2 OF 2 *Lagoon problems require the consultation of an individual experienced in the design and construction of lagoons for permanent repair measures. 2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. A. Did the waste reach any surface water? B. Approximately how much was released and for what duration? C. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage? 3. Contact appropriate agencies. A. During normal business hours, call your DWQ regional office, at 910-395-3900 after hours, emergency number: 910-733-3942. Your phone call should include: your name, name and exact location of facility, telephone number, the details of incident from item 2 above, and the location or direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions, what corrective measures have been undertaken, and the seriousness of the situation. B. If spill leaves, or is likely to leave, property or enters surface waters, call - local emergency management service (EMS) at 910-296-2160. C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department D. Contact local Soil and Water Conservation District Natural Resources Conservation Service office at 910-296-2121 for advice/technical assistance. The Extension Service can be reached 910-296-2143 for advice/technical assistance. E. Contact Murphy Family Farms Land and Nutrient Management Department at 910- 289-2111 for advice/technical assistance. 4. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems with release of wastes from happening again. DUPLIN COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE PO BOX 458, KENANSVILLE, NC 28349 910— 296— 2143 DUPLIN COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE PO BOX 277, KENANSVILLE, NC 28349 910-296-2121 DUPLIN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PO BOX 909, KENANSVILLE, NC 28349 910-296-2160 DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY 127 CARDINAL DRIVE EXT WILMINGTON, NC 28405 — 3845 910-395-3900 Murphy Family Farms Engineering r.v. oux /0>1 nvac f .� roam ono_oi I surfaces Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist • Swine production Vogetallvti or wooded buffers; ❑ Recommended best management practices; Ei" Oood7udgment and common sense COS • Ulny 11IMMIG•wr"l . muu.... u. . 'J .. • Wet manuro•covered floors Slotted floors; to/ located oversloned floors; ❑ Feeders at high end of solid floors; ❑ Scrape manure buildup from floors;* ❑ Underfloorventilatlon for drying Pits Urine; F Frequent manure removal by flush, pit rechai Partial microbial decomposition or scrape; 0 Underfloor ventilation Fan maintenance; t fans Volatile gases; Dust e Efficient air movement Wathdowwn between groups of animals; • Dust 0 Feed additives; ❑ Feedercovers; C3/Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers • Agitation of recycled lagoon liquid while tanks are filling ❑ ❑ Flush tank coven; Extend rill lines to near bottom of tanks with anti•siphon vents d fl (lush with underfloor ventilation Flush -alleys • Agitation during wastewater ❑ Un er oor conveyance la Pit recharge points liquid while pits are rifling n with antExtend i siphon vents cliarge ines to near bottom of pits Lift stations • Agilation'during sump tank Cl Sump lank covers filling and drawdown Outside,drain collection Agitation during wastewater ❑ Box covers or junction boxes conveyance AMOC • November 11, 1996, Page 3 le SpeclfiS Fracl I Prac Source End of dralnpipt lagoon Lagoon surfaces nonJes Storage surface at wastewater conveyance • Volatile gas cmissl • Biological mixing; • Agitation High pressure Agitation; . Wind drift or basin rantat nuquuiu, -.,.,.... r. • Mixing while filling; Agitation when emptying surface Manure, slurry or s spreader outlets • rw ttat 1111VA VI., u­ ... r--• • Mixing while filling; • Agitation when emptying • Agitation when spreading; • Volatile gas emissions Uncovered manure, Volatile gas slurry or sludge on field drying surfaces 'pits c lagoon liquid level t� Proper lagoon liquid capacity; al-"'Cooect lagoon startup procedures; ❑ Minimum surfaca area -to -volume ratio; p/Minimum agitation when.pumping; ❑ Mechanical aeration; ❑ Proven biological additives Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind; Cl Minimum recommended operating pressure; Pump Intake near lagoon liquid surface; ❑ Pump from second -stage lagoon ❑ Bonomormidlevel loading; ❑ Tank covers; ❑ Basin surface mats of solids; ❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants ❑ Extend draidpipe outlets underneath liquid level;,, ❑ Remove settled solids regularly ❑ Soil injection of slurry/stuugcs; ❑ Wash residual manure from spreader after use; ❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants ❑ Soil infection of slurry/sludges ❑ Soil incorporation within 4It hrs.; ❑ Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying; ❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants COY Proper disposition of carcasses ❑ Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits; ❑ Proper location/consirucilonofdisposalpits ❑ Secondary stack burners AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 4 to Soeci0c Source Cause Standing water around • Improper drainage; facilities . Microbial decomposition of organic matter away from facilities Manure tracked onto Poorly maintained access roads Farm access road maintenance public roads from farm access water Available From : Additional Information : NCSU, County Extension Center Swine Manure Management ; 0200 RuleBMP Packet NCSU - BAE 'Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; EBAB Fact Sheet NCSU • BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge •Lagoon Treatment; nt; BNCSU - BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon TreatrnentEBAE 129-88 NCSU - BAE Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; EBAB 103.83 NCSU - BAE Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment ; EBAB Fact Sheet NCSU • Swine Extension Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings ; PIH•33 NC Pork Producers Assoc Environmental Assurance Program ; NPPC Manual NCSU Agri Communications Options for Managing Odor ; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force Florida Coo erative Extension Nuisance Concerns In Animal Manure Management: Odors and Files ; PROW,1995 Conference Proceedings P m AMOC • November 11. 1996, Page 5 Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices 9' Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from uners as designed, 2/'Remove bridging of accumulated solids at Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids V Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where pest breeding Is apparent to minimize the crusting ofsollds to a depth of no more than 6 8 Inches over more than 30% ofsurface. Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation Malnlaln vegetative control along banks of Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative maner along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter. Feeders Feed Spillage 63' Design, operate end maintain feed systems (e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation ofdecaying wastage, GK Clean up spillage on a routine basis (c.g,, 7. 10 day Interval during summer; 15.30 day interval dnrina wlnteA. )' Storage V 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). y 0 Inspect for and remove or breakup accumulated solids In filter strips around feed storage as needed, AMIC - November 11, 1996, Page I Z Aud '9661 111 jogwanoN • bINY 6J96•S69U'ON '4slolga "dgs�anlu� atetS gullagZ) WOK'CI9L Xo8'ASolowotua jo Iuawvodoa'aDinJos uo�suotzg anhe»doo_�yt toetuoo uopeuuolul aow god papaou s9 G osg SUllpugq anuaw puo sopd> ools punon sdlils Ja4U ul "Isom palolnwnoog do xeojq jo anowoI pug joj loodsul 0 'sopd>lools anuaw punon osoulWp olanbopu god opinad 0 'Igsodslp 10 uollgaliddo pugl Joj papsol $l anugw?io4M (jolulM Sullnp Ignialul AUP 0E•SI Isouswns SalInp Ign.tolul,(gp 01 L''S-o) slsgq oullna a uo o9ollids onowab 0 su spllos polglnwnooa do Vojq Jo onowa pug jo) loodstq ,0,1) sols mjo suopglnwn000 oiiwluiw of saote Sulplo4lgwlug puno.a sdl.ls 1011U pua SMoi oouol ulglulgw 0 'louqulw $1 slgwlug 6q oouggjmslp Ptro solulnum000 alsaM ao4m suopaool Jotpo pug soouod suolu ounlslow du 1910 saga MoI 01gulMIS 0 71aosul louluDo of rawa satS¢M I¢W osglsgM pool pug osnuo swatsXS RN ti4 reoiy SuIPIoH Igwluy ooinos a O ivior-tallty Management Methods (check which method(s) are being implemented) ❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after knowledgae of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body of water. Gi Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G-S. 106-169.7 So>�s Ar snE t AulrlRt_ Cou rt 13Y rR?� ❑' 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) a December 19, 1996 { e�_ .�t ' dap• ;.. 3 f y ' 1 ! I t L�•t1 1 " t , I , { �♦ 5 •�T If '� , IT rk 4 1 ,4 \ • S 1 • 5N 1 r t r 11' , State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Murphy Family Farms Cornfed I PO Box 421 Pink Hill NC 28572 Farm Number: 31 - 264 Dear Murphy Family Farms: /0 1 � -v j`uu0 NCDENR December 13, 2000 J NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF _. ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES --- You are hereby notified that Cornfed I, 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 sieved 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 1617Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call Theresa Nartea at (919)733-5083 extension 375 or Stoney Matthis with the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. S' erely, for Kerr T. Stevens cc: Permit File (w/o encl.) Wilmington Regional Office (w/o encl.) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Revised April 20, 1999 JUSTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION Facility Number e_3 � Farm Name:- On -Site Representative: Inspector/Reviewer's Name:��2� Date of site visit: \ _ \ `� 9� Date of most recent WUP: — Operation is flagged for a wettable acre determination due to failure of c� / Part 11 eligibility item(s) F1 F2 F3 F4 `� Operation not required to secure wA determination at this tim based on exemption E1 E2. E3 E4 Operation pended for wettable acre . determination based on P1 P2 P3 Annual farm PAN deficit: �� pounds _. .. Irrigation System(s) - circle t 1. hard -hose traveler, 2I. center:pivot system; linear -move system; 4. stationary sprinkler system w1pernanent 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 DZ/D, 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, iincludin _ ma wettable acres, is complete and signed by a WLIP. g P depicting E4 75% rule exemption as verified in Part III. (NOTE:75 % exemption cannot be applied to farms that fail the eligibility checklist in Part 11. Complete eligibility checklist, Part 11- F1 F2 F3, before completing computational table in Part 111). PART 11. 75% Rule. Eligibility Checklist and Documentation of WA Determination Requirements. WA Determination.required.because-operation fails Dne of the. eligibility - -- - requirements listedbelow: F1 Lack -of acreage mhich Tesulted in mver-mppliC2tion-Zf-WaSteWater(PAN) onspray. field (s) a ccordingloiarm'sdast two _years :of-.imgation-xe cords. . _F2 Unclear,illegible,-or lack of information/map. F3 Obvious_iieldiimitations(numerous3Jitches;failurefo:deduct7equired buffer/setbackacreage;mr25%`oftotalacreageddentified:in-r,AWMP. ineludes small,-irregulariy-shaped fields = fieldsaess-than-5 acres fortravelers orJessfhan 2 acres 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. Facility Number Part III. Field by Field Determination of 75'1 Pyamnf;r . D-i- 4 -IA/A n Revised April 20, 1999 TRACT NUMBER place FIELD NUMBER" - 'TYPE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM - --•-- TOTAL ACRES ... r..V.. MUM CAWMP ACRES WWA UcLennrnation FIELD % COMMENTS' FIELD NUMBER' - hydrant mull-7nne nrnnini m. i c l I ti ..__� :_ r -- -• - ......- ...ay v_ �seO in Nmce or neio numbers depending on CAWMP and type of irrieation system. If pulls. etc. crossTnorethan one field, inspectodreviewer will have to combine fields to calculate 75% field by field determination for exemption; -otherwise operation will be subject to WA determination. FIELD NUMBER' -must be clearly delineated onwiap. COMMENTS' -back-up fields with CAWMP acreagemxceeding75% 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 irrioation-records,-cannot serve-asthe..,sole basiS-forTequiring a WA Determination:Back-upfields must benoted in the-commentzectionand must be accessible by irrigation system. Part IV. Pending WA Determinations - _.P1 Plan lacks: following information: _ P2 Plan revision may:satisfy75% rule based on adequate overall PAN deficit and by adjusting all fiieldacreageto below 75%, use rate P3 Other (ielin process of installing new irrigation system): State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Murphy Family Farms Comfed I PO Box 421 Pink Hill NC 28572 Dear Murphy Family Farms: r .�1— 7 �.�� k NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES December 30, 1999 Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping Animal Waste Management System Facility Number 31-264 Duplin County This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers. Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRRI, IRR2, DRYI, DRY2, DRY3, SLURl, SLUR2, SLDI, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an appropriate enforcement action. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting requirement. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the DWQ staff at (919) 733-5083 ext. 571. Sincerely, t� 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 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity AMrmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper ,'. MAR-e7-98 06:14 PM MFF LNM REG OFC 910 289 6442 P.02 be MURPtHY i• M I l► , A R M March 3, 199s. Brain Wrenn Division of Water Quality - NCDENR 127 N. Cardinal Dr. Wilmington, NC 28405 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCIES for Comfed 1 (31-264) and Cornfcd 2 (31-263) Dear Mr, Wrenn: In response to your February I Ith farm visits and subsequent letters, the following actions have taken place: Waste applications records recorded by the irrigator on IRR-I's and IRR-2's were copied from the Murphy Family Farms LNM Office and mailed to each Cornfed office to be placed in their filebox. This had been thought to have already taken place, and the irrigator has been instructed to take responsibility for ensuring on -site records are current If you have any further questions, call me at 910-289-6439, ext. 4589. Sin el �e John B z] Land & Nutrient Manager Research / Training Specialist cc: Cornfed, Garth Boyd 11:YT Post Office Box 759, Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458, (910) 289-2111, PAX (91W 289.6400 Plan Amendment to Include S&WCC Chronic Rainfall Practices and Standards through March 31, 2000 1 If this facility can comply with its existing pernit and CAWMP it must do so. 2 Temporary Addition of New Sprayfields (') (Check appropiate boxes.) - [--] A. acres of cropland.- tist-Cop type used:- 0 B. acres of hardwood woodland @ 100 lbs PAN / acre added. 0 C. acres -of pine woodland added @ 60 lbs PAN / acre added. 3 Summer Perennial Grass (Check appropriate box.) 0 A Application window extended for B. An additional 50 lbs of PAN applied to 6.77 acres of perennial grass until first killing frost acres of perennial grass prior to killing frost 4 PAN application Increased for Small Grains & Winter Grasses to be harvested. (Check appropriate box.) A PAN application increased up to 200 Ibs per acre for 6.77 acres of small grains or winter grasses to be harvested. B. PAN application increased up to 150 lbs per acre for acres of overseeded summer perennial included in 3.B. 5 Waste Analysis (Check appropriate box.) 0 A Prior to December 1st, 1999 the calculation of PAN will be based on a 35% reduction of the last analysis taken prior to the first 25 year 24 hour storm event (Current waste analysis must be used after Dec. 1st.) B. Use current waste analysis to determine PAN. 6 Reouired - Maximum Nitrogen Utilization Measures for Small Grains and Winter Grasses. A Use of higher seeding rates. B. Timely harvest of forage to increase yield, and c. Irrigation during periods of warmer weather. 7 Required - Irrigation Management Techniques to Reduce Runoff and Ponding Potential. _ A Making frequent, light irrigation applications, and B. Not irrigation immediately before predicted rainfall. 8 The owner/ manager is required to manage the movement of animals to and from the facility to minimize environmental impacts, ensure compliance with the facility's permit and amended CAWMP, and avoid discharge to surface waters. 9 Authorization to use the additional practices included in the amendment expires if a facility discharges to surface waters. Any discharge is a violation and may result in an enforcement action. 10 The owner/ operatoris required to keep records of all waste applications. 11 This revision must include a map or sketch of new land application areas. - Facility Number 31-264 Cornfed 1 Facility Name Wendy MwphyCrumpler Kraig Weste ek Facility Owne / A Manage (PRI Technical „ ' t me (PF Facility er/ Manager S17"ture echnic I Specialist Signature Date 11/16/99 /ate 11/16/99 This document must be filed at the SWCD office and be attached to the facilities CAWMP and be available for inspection at the facility (') New temporary spayfields must meet applicable buffer and setback requirements. Waste must not be applied to wetlands. iyy • FEI%13-98 01:41 PM MFF LNM REG OFC 910 289 6442 P.01 RECEIVED FEB 1 71998 IBY:--__ — P.O. Box 759 . Rose FAX # °1 Lq) 133 - 99 i 9 TO YN -- tOI RECEIVED fe, 16 1998 WATER QUALITY SECTION Non -Discharge Compliance Ed • Fax: 914299-6442 DATE FROM: Land and Nutrient Management COMMENTS ">fiXM YOU SHOULD RECEIVE COVERSHEET. IF YOU HAVI PLEASE CALL 910-289-6439. REGFAX xnu�anaerr��x.00c ES INCLUDING THIS ( PROBLEMS WITH THIS FAX 31-24� ernes m ao N a U 0 0 Form IRR-2 Trade Field Sin (sues) = (A) Farm Owner Owner's Address Owner's Phone S Lagoon Liquid Irrigation Field Record One Form for Each Field Per Crop Cycle Facility Nundw trdgateon Operator Irrigation Operators Address operatics Phone # 2 ,gig (.`/3 d From Animal Waste Managemerlt Plan Crop Type C ofSf4( EXRecornmended �.n�d a AN Loading ao=) P(B) 1 T Q 21 f31 rat vc. .�, tat 1r lol Ini afion (g) (1a1 p1) Date StartTime (mn*kVyr) Qw.min) S'/--97 -47 g:oo s-5�9-f 00 -G'47 •do End Time (hrinin) 7:00 7. 0 0 7.100 Total Minutes (3) - (2) 6Go '7a o 660 C of Sprinklers Operating i I Flow Rate (galhnin) aaS as S Total Volume (goons) (4) a (5) • (6) Jy8 5�o J6� o� Volume Per Acre (Wac) (O (A) at•f 7SO a� 00o a -7 o Waste Anal s r PAN Qbr1000 gap 2, f 2,1 1 PAN Applied (Woe) I(e) a (e)I * 1.� 56.7 9 Nitrogen Balance (g� (jp) /07,$ 557. Owner's Signature Certified Operator (Prim) &.cup &.yule louts i ' Operator's Signature Operator Certification # • See yaw animal Waste management plan for samprng ft"uency. At a midmum. waste analysis is required within 60 days of lend appication event. Enter the value received by sudrac ing wham (10) from (0). Conlirn,e subtracting Cdurrrn 110) Rom Cdumn (111 rolowing each application avant r_ State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Division of Water Quality February 17, 1998 Certified Mail # Z 312 650 272 Return Receipt Requested John Bizic Murphy Family Farms PO Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 A NCDENR NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: SECOND NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Cornfed I Facility Number: 31-264 Duplin County Dear Mr. Bizic: On February 11, 1998, staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected you animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed that there were inadequate waste application records on site. Inadequate waste application records is a violations of your certified animal waste management plan, and subsequent infractions may result in a Notice of Violation and include a civil penalty. NRCS-USDA standards specify that waste application records be kept to log actual application rates. These records should include the application date and time, where the waste was applied, how much was applied, and an up to date waste analysis. 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 seven (7) days of the receipt of this notice, what actions will be taken to comply with your waste management plan. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status, requiring it to obtain an individual non discharge permit. 127 North Cardinal Dr., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone 910-395-3900 FAX 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Z 312 650 272 bS Postal Service Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided. Do not use for Inte Rational Mail See reverse Semi 6 Num ce, State, 8 P } r Ve Postage 3a Certified Fee g Spada] Delivery Fee Restdcted DaUwry Fee , Retum Receipt ShmmMg to V hom .\ !J R D 11 Posta 4 n r' John Bizic February 17, 1998 Page 2. Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes to discharge wastewater to the surface waters of the State without a permit. The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per violation. When the required 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 Henninger or Brian Wrenn at 910-395-3900. Sincerely, Brian L. Wrenn Environmental Specialist cc: Harold Jones, County Soil and Water Conservation Sandra Weitzel, NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation Dr. Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms Operations Branch Wilmington Files S:IWQSIBRL4 WIDEF1DUPLIM31-264-2.DEF RECEIVED OCT 0 8 1997 BY: FAMILY FARMS MURPHY FAMILY FARMS P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 October 6, 1997 NCDEHNR - Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Ext. Wilmington, NC 28405-3845 RE: Notice of Deficiency for Facility Number 31-264 Dear DWQ: In response to your August 13, 1997 visit to the Cornfed I Farm, the following actions are planned or completed: 1. The coastal bermuda crop will be overseeded in October with winter rye. This will be harvested and sprayed and reevaluated in the spring. 2. Lagoon banks are scheduled to be mowed in October with a side -arm bushhog. If you have any questions please contact John Bizic or' Kraig Westerbeek at 910-289- 6439. Sincerely, John Bizic Land and Nutrient Manager Cc: Garth Boyd Billy Houston, County Soil and Water Conservation Sandra Weitzel, NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation Post Office Box 759, Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458, (910) 289-2111, FAX (910) 289-6400 1' '-•� ,^StIJt • �A 5� ffi State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional office James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Water Quality Wayne McDevitt Governor Secretary August 14, 1997 Murphy Family Farms Comfed I PO Box 421 Pink Hill, NC 28572 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Consfed I Facility Number: 31-264 Duplin County Dear Murphy Family Farms: On August 13, 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 It was observed that the coastal bermuda crop has been overgrown with weeds which makes keeping an accurate nitrogen balance difficult. USDA-NRCS guidelines require waste to be applied to the crops designated in the waste utilization plan. These crops should have an established nitrogen fertilization rate based on the Realistic Yield Expedition (R.Y.E) for the particular soil type. Because the freeboard in the lagoon is more than adequate, a winter small grain cover crop should be planted in September and the coastal bermuda crop should be cleaned of weeds and resprigged the following spring. In addition, the walls of the lagoon should be mowed, and an accurate map of the spray fields should be kept on site. 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 main 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. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3945 a Telephone 910-395-3900 a Fax 910.350-2004 An Equal Oppomnity Affirmative mative Action Employer A4 i Z 312639 848 US Postal Service Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided. n, ..nt ... fnr International Mail /See reverse) to reef 6 Dar ost Offi ZP Oe C Postage $ .32 Certified Fee Special Delivery Fee Restricted Delivery Fee Retum Receipt Whom d D d / V PW Date, 6 's 0 V TOTA ge 8 i Postal 0 at 97 �0 Cornfed I August 14, 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 Hehninger 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 Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms Operations Branch Wilmington Files ►1l State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Water Quality Wayne McDevitt Governor Secretary .� g , UP-1 I. -. 1 a I C.I •.7 Murphy Family Fars Cornfed I PO Box 421 Pink Hill, NC 28572 August 14, 1997 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Cornfed I Facility Number: 31-264 Duplin County Dear Murphy Family Fars: On August 13, 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 It was observed that the coastal bermuda crop has been overgrown with weeds which makes keeping an accurate nitrogen balance difficult. USDA-NRCS guidelines require waste to be applied to the crops designated in the waste utilization plan. These crops should have an established nitrogen fertilization rate based on the Realistic Yield Expectation (R.Y.E) for the particular soil type. Because the freeboard in the lagoon is more than adequate, a winter small grain cover crop should be planted in September and the coastal beruda crop should be cleared of weeds and resprigged the following spring. In addition, the walls of the lagoon should be mowed, and an accurate map of the spray fields should be kept on site. 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. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Cornfed I August 14, 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 Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms Operations Branch Wilmington Files State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary 1D� H N R A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director April 3, 1997 Murphy Family Farms Cornfed I 743 Tapp Farm Rd Pink Hill NC 28572 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Designation of Operator in Charge Comfed I Facility Number 31--264 Duplin County Dear Sir: You were notified by letter dated November 12, 1996, that you were required to designate a certified animal waste management system operator as Operator in Charge for the subject facility by January 1, 1997. Enclosed with that letter was an Operator in Charge Designation Form for your facility. Our records indicate that this completed Form has not yet been returned to our office. For your convenience we are sending.you another Operator in Charge Designation Form for your facility. Please return this completed Form to this office as soon as possible but in no case later than April 25, 1997. This office maintains a list of certified operators in your area if you need assistance in locating a certified operator. Please note that failure to designate an Operator in Charge of your animal waste management system, is a violation of N.C.G.S. 90A-47.2 and you will be assessed a civil penalty unless an appropriately certified operator is designated. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving you of the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for your failure to designate an appropriate Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997. If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact our Technical Assistance and Certification Group at (919)733-0026. Sincerely, ryry W. pt-70' for Steve W. Tedder, Chief Water Quality Section bb/awdesletl cc: Wilmington Regional Office Facility File Enclosure P.O. Box 29535, y. FAX 919-733-2496 Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 N��C An Equal FAX Action Employer Telephone 919-733-7015 50% recycles/10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary November 12, 1996 Murphy Family Farms Cornfed I 743 Tapp Farm Rd Pink Hill NC 28572 SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation Facility: Cornfed I Facility ID#: 31-264 Duplin County Dear Farm Owner: Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly, requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which 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 919n33-0026. Sincerely, A. ArestonJr., P ctor Division of Water Quality Enclosure cc: Wilmington Regional Office Water Quality Files P.O. Box 27687, N�FAX 919-715-3060 Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative motive Action Employer Voice 919-715-4100 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper MAY 9. 2 1995 M M U P Yr-i Y F A M I L Y F A R M S May 18, 1995 Mr. Michael F. Williams Environmental Specialist II DEHNR-DEM Water Quality Section Wilmington, NC 28405 RE: Cornfed I Swine Nursery Dear Mike: I am writing to recap and follow up the events of 5/4/95 at the above referenced farm. You, Ed Beck, Garth Boyd and I arrived at the site at approx. 10:15 am. Already present on site were other Murphy Farms personnel with a trackhoe, in the process of digging out a terra cotta drain tile (tile #1) that had been found in the dike of the lagoon on the northwest side. This tile was dug back to the inside top of the dike. A pit had been dug the morning before, where effluent had been found breaking out of the surface of the ground, to prevent further discharge. The effluent had been pumped out of the containment pit onto an adjacent wheat field. An irrigation pump and traveling gun were also running continuing to pump down the lagoon. INVESTIGATIVE ACTION: Fresh water was poured into tile #1 and was determined to be connected to the pit. The location of the pit and the incoming drain tile (tile #2) was not in alignment with tile #1 found in the lagoon, so tile #2 was dug up to determine how they were connected and to find out if there were any other tile lines which would present cause for concern. It was found that tile #1 teed into tile #2, which continued on toward the northeast corner of the lagoon. Enough digging was done to determine that tile #2 did not enter the lagoon, however it does run under the dike along the east side. Tile #2 was then dug into on the outside southeast corner of the lagoon dike to determine its location on that side. Next we dug on the south side of the lagoon in line with tile #1 and found where it came out on that side. There had been no leakage on the south side. When all the tiles had been found, You, Ed Beck, Steve Wall and I walked down to the creek. Some effluent had reached Panther Creek, but it appeared that the discharge was minimal. Post Office Box 759, Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458, (910) 289-2111, FAX (910) 289-6400 CORRECTIVE ACTION: After all drainage tiles had been dug into and located they were plugged with 4000 psi pea gravel concrete. A wet mix was used so that it would flow down the tile for some distance. Once the concrete was placed, all holes were filled with clay. Attached is a copy of the Waste Utilization Plan for the farm in case the one that I faxed to you on Friday 5/5 was not clear. I would like to thank you and Ed for your quick response to our call. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at (910) 289- 2111, ext. 4717. Sincerely yours: MURPHY FAMILY FARMS J'Aeo J. Neal Tucker, P.E. cc: Garth Boyd Reef Ivey Jim Ludes Pat Barrow r • • WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN Owners name --:Wendy Murphy (Cornfedfl) County:Duplin Mail Address -:PO Box 280, Rose Hill, NC 28458 Type of production unit ---- :Wean -Feeder Number of animal units-----: 2600 Type of waste facility ----- :Anaerobic Lagoon Temporary storage period---: 180 days Method of application ------ :Irrigation Amount of animal waste produced-----------------: 1098 tons/year Amount of plant available N produced by animals-: 1248 lbs./year Commercial N to apply on planned acreage--------: 0 lbs./year Your animal waste utilization plan has been specifically developed for your swine operation. The plan is based on the soil types, crops to be grown, and method of application for your particular operation. The waste must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or ground water. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle and annual soil tests are encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the -needs oofmthe=crop-to-be_grown--and==the-nutrient=content--of=the-- = waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates and leaching potential. Waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils or on land when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in`runoff to surface waters. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or -.-not =_mor_e-than=30_-days--pr-ior ,to= -plantings- Sol=ncorporation--- of waste will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. r Page 2 The acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Annual acreage requirements may be more or less based on the waste analysis report for your waste management facility. YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: Tract Field Soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month to No. No. Type Code /Acre /Unit Used Apply T6134 1 CrB2 K N/A 100.00 3.0 300 S-APRIL T6134 1 CrB2 B 4.8 50.00 6.0 1440 MAR-OCT ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ------ Total 9.0 1740 Available Nitrogen (includes commercial) 1248 Surplus Or Deficit -492 Crop codes: Crop -unit A=Barley-bu. B=Bermudagrass(graze)-tons C=Bermudagrass(hay)-tons D=Corn(grain)-bu. E=Corn(silage)-tons F=Cotton-lbs. lint G=Fescue(graze)-tons H=Fescue(hay)-tons I=Oats-bu. J=Rye-bu. K=Small grain(graze)-acre L=Small grain(hay)-acre M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt. W=Wheat-bu. Y=Fescue(pasture)-tons Z=Bermudagrass(pasture)-tons Page 3 If more commercial fertilizer is used than shown in this plan, then additional acres of land may be needed. A three to fifteen feet wide permanent grass filter strip should be seeded along all ditches in fields that receive animal waste. Additional comments: Prepared by: s Title: L M Date:1I-q'� Concurred in by: Date: Producer I understand that I must own or have access to equipment, —� -primarily-irrigation---equipment,-to=rand==apply=the-animal=waste. described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs. rodu r Date: 9"5°� Technical Specialist:,, Date: "n j4h. 4 'A 0 �­ T.t U R PAY F A M I L Y F A R M S May 4, 1995 Mr. Jim Bushardt Environmental Engineer II DEHNR-DEM 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405 Dear Jim: • I wanted to confirm my conversation with you on May 3rd concerning Murphy Family Farms contract grower at Cornfed 1 Nursery. This grower had a certified waste utilization plan approved on August 26, 1994. The farm is a 2,800 animal nursery with a small one -stage lagoon. It is located at 743 Tapp Farm Road in Pink Hill, NC. Late on the afternoon of May 2nd the manager of the farm was visually inspecting the lagoon as she does every day when she noticed that the water level was down from her inspection the day before. Because of a suspended recycle pump installation on the 27th of April and our service person's visual inspection on the 29th we know that there was nothing unusual about the level in the lagoon at those times. Late in the evening of the May 2nd we were able to confirm that there was some leakage from the lagoon. We took steps on May 3rd in the early morning to stop the leakage that was taking place into Panther Creek which runs into a wooded wetlands area approximately one mile from the lagoon. In digging a containment pit we broke into tile from a covered drainage ditch that runs near the lagoon. The tile was the conveyance for the lagoon effluent and further effluent was prevented from entering the creek because of the containment pit which was pumped continuously onto adjacent wheat fields using a spray gun and reels. We know that the leakage into the ditch and subsequently into the creek was stopped because our contamination pit broke into the ditch. By the middle of the day on May 3rd it was clear that the only seepage continuing to take • place was from the residual material in the ground. We believe that the integrity of the liner for the lagoon was compromised due to the proximity of the tile ditch. The lagoon Post Office Box 759, Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458, (910) 289-2111, FAX (910) 289-6400 'Ar Ai Al. IS IT ti, CIP '77 7t - aw Ol 'IT .4 KAI UN OPT; N.- ..... .... t 40' Mr. Jim Bushardt DEHNR-DEM • Re: Comfed 1 May 4, 1995 Page 2 was new and had not filled with enough effluent to require pumping as of this date. Therefore we do not believe that very much effluent was able to get out of the lagoon and into the surface waters. We have taken water samples above the entry point into Panther Creek, below the entry point, and further down into the woodlands area. While there is an aroma at the closer locations, it has disappeared and there appears to be merely discoloration in the surface water the fiirther into the wetlands we proceed. We do not believe that there is any potential for ground water pollution. We appreciate your sending individuals to meet with us on the 4th to review the site. As we obtain more information, we will make it available to either you or them verbally and in writing. Again, thank you for your help. Sincerely yours, • MURPHYFAMILYFARMS J. Neal Tucker. P.E. h1"C117 0 A27rHAL WASTE HANAGMMM PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR NEW OR EXPANDED FEEDLOTS Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Hanagement at the address on the reverse aide of thin form. Name of farm (Please print) Address: 743 Taoo 7D Phone No.: County: Farm location: Latitude and Longitude:„ �,�„n1 �rt'42'! (required) . Also, UZ Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified. ^� Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.): Swine Design capacity (number of animals): 2808 Nuraery / Average size of operation (12 month population avg.): Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres): Technical specialist Certification aaaaaa=a=== =aaa=====aaa==aaa:aa=a===sans As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina soil and -water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the new or expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named above has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction, operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria- have -been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or - equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adequate quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party); access or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): M. Kevin Weston Affiliation: Murphy Farms Inc. Address (Agency): P.O. Box 759 Rose H111 NC ne No. Signature: .f.- Date: =a=a- =sansvan=aa=aaa=a=vaaaavavaaavvavv=a=vvaaaaaavaa=avaavaaaa==sans Owner/Ha¢agar Agreement I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for.the farm named above and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any additional expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state either through a man-made conveyance or through runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. - .. Name of Land Ownpr_(Please Name of Hanagsr, if different from owner (Please print) Signature- Date: Note: A change in land ownership -requires notification or a new certification - - (if the approved .plan is -changed) to be submitted to -the Division of Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer. DEM USE ONLY:ACNEW# A10001.5 a 31-aW .592 flid 3 ^ � �' a '. L :'r :fir • y}� POST OFFICE BOX 759 • ROSE HILL, NORTH CAROLINA 28458 (919)289-2111 August 8, 1994 Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management Water Quality Section, Planning Branch P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Attn: Mr. Steve Tedder, Chief Re: Murphy Farms, Inc.- CORNFED I Swine Facility Certification Duplin County, NC Dear Mr. Tedder: Enclosed is the certification form for the above referenced swine farm. The area required for spray irrigation of lagoon effluent has not been sprigged. By this letter, the Owner certifies that the area required for spray irrigation will be sprigged or planted with the crops as called for in the Waste Utilization Plan within- 180 days of the stocking date of the farm. The lagoon effluent will be applied with the owners reel type irrigation equipment. Name of Technical Specialist: M. Kevin Weston Signature: 'W, /1�.�,� Date: 4/z4/9y Name of Land owner: Murphy Farms, Inc. Signature: �n Date: 8 � 9� cc: Murphy Farms, Inc. DEC-04-97 03:12 PM MFF LNM REG OFC 910 289 6442 P.01 MMPHY' FARMS INTEROFFICE CORRESPONDENCE TO: Dixie Murphy FROM: Kevin Weston A� REF: CORNFED I DATE: August 8, 1994 Attached is the final Certification and waste utilization plan for the above referenced farm. If you have any questions, please call me at ext. 592. Pool -IN Fax Note 7B71 Te R r 7n t C4 CCMA tl DEC-04-97 03:13 PM MFF LNM REG OFC 910 289 6442 P.02 r POST OFFICE BOX 759 • ROSE HILL, NORTH CAROLINA 29458 (019) 280.2111 Augumt 8, 1994 Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management Water Quality section, Planning Branch P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 Attn: Mr. Steve Tedder, Chief Re: Murphy Farms, Inc.- CORNFED I Swine Facility Certification Duplin County, NC Dear Mr. Tedder! Enclosed is the certifioation form for the above referenced swine farm. The area required for spray irrigation of lagoon effluent has not been sprigged. By thin letter, the owner certifies that the area required for spray irrigation will be sprigged or planted with the crops as called for in the Waste Utilization Plan within 180 days of the stocking date of the farm. The lagoon effluent will be applied with the owners reel type irrigation equipment. Name of Technigal Specialist: M. Kevin Weston Signature:- �yj � ��� Date- aG y Name of Land owner: Murphy Farms, Inc. Date: cc: Murphy Farms, DEC-04-97 03:19 PM MFF LNM REG OFC 910 289 6442 P.03 ANrNAL HASTE HXNACiZ " PLAN CURTrFrcATroN FOR NRW OR BZPAND$D YERDLOTs Please Xott(rn the Completed form to the Division of dxRnviroameatal Nanapam.at as the adoss on the reverse side of this form. Name of farm (please print): f'n rnf ad T Address: 741 Tann x^ _ rnone NO_+ Farm location: l,atieude end Gan ituda: CouAn ntyT� 11 Pleas e attach a co y� "-+(requ ired). Also, py of a county road map With location identified. Type of operation (*wine, layer, dairy, etc.):.. Swine Design capacity (number of onimals),pi I Nursery Average size of operation'(12 month population av Average acreage for land a a.)+ g needed pplieation of ++note (eaten), r.Ya..-a.r specialistcertcationr....r.rYvaagr-vvvy---nave........ ervvramrra Teohnioel specialist certification As a technical Specialist designated by the North Carolina sail and Hetac Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I.cartify that the now or expanded animal waste management System me installed tar the farm named above ham an animal waste management plan that meats the design, construction, aperntion ana maintenartca Standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA -soil Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Sail and Water conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following siements and their corresponding minimum criteria have -been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers), liners or equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage asperity, adequate quantity and amount of land for wasEe'utilization (or use of third party); access or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of apPlicationsi application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge Of pollutants from stormwater runoff events leas severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. Name of Toohaical specialist (please Print):M. Kevin Weston Affiliation: Mur h wa s Inc, Address (Agen-�cyy):'.0. yan- / ose H 1 no No. - Ext.592 signaturs;2t�^ Z`�y anaeermem.es... r..---m--------mow .� Date._.* .- •n.m.m.ma.....nmee� ■...e..err....... Owasr/Nnnaaor Agreement I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures eetablichod in the approved animal Wash& management plan for.the farm named above and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any additional expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and Storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Divlaian of Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that Shore must be no discharge of animal waste tram this system to surface waters of the state either through a man-made conveyance or through runoff from a storm event less severe then the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local soil and Water conservation District. Name of Land Own r (Please r nt),_i�yhy Fa-�g Inr. Signature, Da Name of M4n&9or, if di ferent from owns (please print), Im Signature, }Inca: A change in lwners and ohl re Dote, (if tho approved P quires notification or a new certification plan is changed) to be snhmittad to the Division of Environma"Al Management within 6o days of a title transfer. M24 USE ONLY,ACH WN DEC-04-97 03:13 PM MFF LNM REG OFC 910 289 6442 P.04 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN Owners name --:Wendy Murphy (Cornfeapi) County:Duplin Mail Address-:pO BOX 280, Rose Hill, NC 28458 Type of production unit ---- :Wean -Feeder Number of animal units-----: 2600 Type of waste facility ----- :Anaerobic Lagoon Temporary storage period---: 180 days Method of application ------ ;Irrigation Amount of animal waste produced---------------- 1098 tons/year Amount of plant available N produced by animals-: 124a lbs./year commercial N to apply on planned acreage--------; 0 lbs./year Your animal waste utilization plan has been specifically developed for your swine operation. The plan is based on the soil types, crops to be grown, and method of application for your particular operation. The waste must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or ground water. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle and annual soil tests are encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates and leaching potential. Waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils or on land when the surface is frozen. Rither of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maxlynize the value of nutrients for crop production and to raduca the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or not more than 30 days prior to planting. soil incorporation Of waste will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. DEC-04-97 03:14 PM MFF LNM REG OFC 910 289 6442 P_05 Page 2 The acres needed to apply the animal Waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Annual acreage requirements may be more or less based on the waste analysis report for your Waste management facility, YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING - Tract Field soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month to No. No. Type Code /Aore /Unit Used Apply T6134 1 CrB2 K NtA 100.00 3.0 300 S-APRIL T6134 1 CrB2 B 4.8 50.00 6.0 1440 MAR-OCT Total -9.0 Available Nitrogen (includes commercial) Surplus Or Deficit Crop codes- Crop -unit A=Barley-bu. B=Bermudagrase(graze)-tons C-Bermudagrass(hay)-tons D-Corn(grain)-bu. E=Corn(silage)-tone F-Cotton-lbs. lint G=Fescue(graze)-tons H-Fescue(hay)-tons - 1740 1248 -492 I=Oats-bu. J-Rye-bu. K-Small grain(graze)-acre L=small grain(hay)-acre m-sorghum(grain)-cwt. W-Wheat-bu. Y-Fescue(paeture)-tons Z=Bermudagrass(pasture)-tons DEC-04-97 03:14 PM MFF LNM REG OFC 910 2e9 6442 P.06 Page 3 If more commercial fertilizer is used than shown in this plan, then additional acres of land may be needed. A three to fifteen feet wide permanent grass filter strip should be seeded along all ditches in fields that receive animal waste. Additional commentas -------------------- Prepared by: Title- r-JK 1 Date.. concurred in by: Date- -producer I understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon in a 25-year 1-day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs. Technical Specialists �, ,� �,..� Date: _r '�Yi'` �y! � � fir. J _{;._r �+,i•ti J f � • e r • yJ jj((�11, F s t I' ` S ' �c !l ! 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