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Environmental Quality
March 8, 2018
CERTIFIED MAIL 70171450 0000 3937 2878
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Grace C. Knowles
116 W Clement St
Wallace, NC 28466
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T .1304
Alvin C. Knowles Farm 31-520/ Mears Branch Farm 31-3 50
Permit No. AWS310520/ AWS310350
Duplin County
Dear Ms. Grace Knowles:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
secreoary
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
On December 18, 2017 staff from the Wilmington Regional Office (WIRO) of the Division of Water
Resources (DWR) visited and inspected the permitted waste management system of the Mears Branch
Farm. Also on December 22, 2017, staff from WIRO of DWR visited and inspected the permitted waste
management system of the Alvin Knowles Farm. Attempts made to contact were met with no response.
Enclosed are your copies of these inspections for both facilities. Please keep in your farm records for
future compliance inspections.
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
you, in order to address any noncompliance issues indicated on your inspection and prevent violations from
occurring.
If you Have any questions concerning this, please contact me at [phone].
SiPidPoweli,
D Environmental Specialist
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
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127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
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Water Resources
Environmental Quality
March 8, 2018
CERTIFIED MAIL 7017 t450 0000 3937 2878
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Ms. Grace C. Knowles
116 W Clement St
Wallace, NC 28466
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T .1304
Alvin C. Knowles Farm 31-5201 Mears Branch Farm 31-350
Permit No. AWS310520/ AWS310350
Duplin County
Dear Ms. Grace Knowles:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretrnv
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
On December 18, 2017 staff from the Wilmington Regional Office (WIRO) of the Division of Water
Resources (DWR) visited and inspected the permitted waste management system of the Mears Branch
Farm. Also on December 22, 2017, staff from W1RO of DWR visited and inspected the permitted waste
management system of the Alvin Knowles Farm. Attempts shade to contact were met with no response.
Enclosed are your copies of these inspections for both facilities. Please ]seep in your farm records for
future compliance inspections.
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
you, in order to address any noncompliance issues indicated on your inspection and prevent violations from
occurring.
If you have any questions concerning this, please contact me at [phone].
SincoPowell,
D sd Environmental Specialist
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
910-796-7386

Enclosure: AWS310520 2017 Inspection
AWS310350 2017 Inspection
DWR Wilmington Animal Files 31-350
DWR Wilmington Animal Files 31-520
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
November 23, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL - #70151520 0000 7838 4214
RETURNRECEIPT REQUESTED
Grace Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace, NC 28466-2008
Dear Grace Knowles:
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
RECEIVEDINCDENR/M
NOV 2 9 2016
Water Quality Regional
Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of
15A NCAC 2T A 105(c)(2)
Farm # 31-0350
Duplin County
Enforcement File No. PC-2016-0071
This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Grace Knowles in the amount of $180.00, and
$123.00 in investigative costs, for a total of $303.00, This penalty amount is in addition to the overdue
annual administering and compliance fees owed to the Division of Water Resources (DWR) in the amount
of $360.00. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty.
This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation provided by the Secretary of the
Department of Environment Quality. Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement
action, including an additional penalty.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty;
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not
include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any
continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of:
Miressa.Garoma
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
OR
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
Water Quality Regional operations Section
1636 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919 707 9129

Assessment of civil penalty
Grace Knowles
Enforcement # PC-2016-0071
Page 2 of 4
2, Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below, as
they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is
not the""' r procedure: for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the
factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your
right to anyadministrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are in
dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be
remitted, 'and submit it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below. In determining
whether,a,remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the violator;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator has been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in
writing. The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you
of their decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding
the case status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee).
Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original
remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil
Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (30)
days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit
the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the following
address:
Miressa Garoma
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Assessment of civil penalty
Grace Knowles
Enforcement # PC-2016-0071
Page 3 of 4
You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of
this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed
by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original,
one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS §150B-23.2) is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission.
You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or
the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of
Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
DEQ
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced
by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the
Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Payment of Overdue Fees
In addition to the civil penalty amount stated above, you are still responsible for paying the overdue
administering and compliance fees owed to the DWR Mardless of which option you chose from
above. According to our records, you owe the following overdue administering and compliance fees to
date:
Invoice Number
Due Date
Outstanding Fee ($
2015PR006064
8/6/2015
180
2016PR006096
8/5/2016
180
Please remit payment made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in the
amount of $360.00. Please mail this payment in a separate check to-:
Division of Water Resources
Budget Office
Attn: Teresa Revis
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

Assessment of civil penalty
Grace Knowles
Enforcement # PC-2016-0071
Page 4 of 4
Failure to pay these overdue administering and compliance fees within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
letter will result additional civil penalties for continuing violations. Each day of a continuing violation may.
be considered a separate violation subject to a $25,000.00 per violation per day penalty.
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period
of this assessment. if you have any questions, please contact Miressa D. Garoma at [phone].
Sincerely,
/onLgaard, Chief
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
ATTACHMENTS
cc: Jim Greg nso Wilmington WQROS.Regional,Supervisor_w/_attachmentsI
File # PC-2016-0071 w/ attachments
WQROS Central Files w/ attachments
Duplin County Health Department

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF DUPLIN
IN THE MATTER OF
GRACE KNOWLES
FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANIMAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
GENERAL PERMIT AWG100000
AND 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e)(2)
NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FILE NO. PC-2016-0071
FINDING AND DECISION
AND ASSESSMENT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES
Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality
and the Director of the Division of Water Resources (DWR), I, Jon Risgaard, Chief of the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section of the DWR, make the following:
I. FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. Grace Knowles owns and operates Mears Branch Farm, a Swine animal feeding operation in
Duplin County.
B. Grace Knowles was issued Certificate of Coverage AWS310350 under General Permit
AWG100000 for Mears Branch Farm on October 1, 2014, effective upon issuance, with an
expiration date of September 30, 2019.
C. 15A NCAC 2T A 105(e)(2) states in part that "An annual fee for administering and compliance
monitoring shall be charged in each year of the term of every renewable permit according to
the schedule in G.S. 143-215.3D(a). Annual fees must be paid for any facility operating on an
expired permit that has not been rescinded or revoked by the Division. Permittees shalt be
billed annually by the Division."
D. The following table provides a history of unpaid invoices sent by DWR Budget Office to
Grace Knowles for the annual administering and compliance fees of said Permit:
Invoice Number
Due Date
Outstanding Fee $
2015PR006064
8/6/2015
180
2016PR006096
8/5/2016
180
E. On September 21, 2016, a Notice of Violation (NOV)/ Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOI) was
issued to Grace Knowles, citing 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e)(2) for failure to pay the annual
administering and compliance fee within thirty days of being billed by DWR.
F. The NOV/NOI was sent by certified mail, return receipt requested and received on September
24, 2016.

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G. As of the date of this civil penalty enforcement, the above -referenced invoices have not been
paid.
H. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $123.00
Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following:
H. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
A. Grace Knowles is a "person" within the meaning of N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to
N.C.G.S.143-212(4).
B. Grace Knowles violated 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e)(2) by failing to pay the annual administering
and compliance fee within thirty days of being billed by the Division
C. N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2) provides that a civil penalty of not more than $25,000.00 may be
assessed against a person who fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by N.C.G.S.
143-215.1, or who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or
requirements of a permit required by N.C.G.S. 143-215.1.
D. N.C.G.S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and N.C.G.S. 143B-282.I (b)(8) provides that the reasonable costs
of any investigation, inspection or monitoring survey may be assessed against a person who
violates any regulations, standards, or limitations adopted by the Environmental Management
Commission or violates any terms or conditions of any permit issued pursuant to N.C.G.S.
143-215.1, or special order or other document issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.2.
E. The Chief of the Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Division of Water Resources,
pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality
and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, has the authority to assess civil penalties
in this matter.
Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following:
Ill. DECISION:
Accordingly, Grace Knowles is hereby assessed a civil penalty of:
$ tUUc' Ile
$123.00
$ 3v3 .
For the violation of 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e)(2) by failing to pay the annual
administering and compliance fee for 2015 and 2016.
TOTAL CNIL PENALTY which is
authorized by N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A.
Enforcement costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
percent of the maximum penalty

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b),
which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4)• The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental`Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
IV. NOTICE:
I reserve the right to assess civil penalties and investigative costs for any continuing violations occurring
after the assessment period indicated above. Each day of a continuing violation maybe considered a separate
violation subject to a maximum $25,000.00 per day penalty. Civil penalties and investigative cost may be
assessed for any other rules and statutes for which penalties have not yet been assessed.
V. TRANSMITTAL:
These Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision shall be transmitted to Grace Knowles, in
accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-215.6(A)(d).
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uality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: Grace Knowles
County: Dunlin
Case Number: PC-2016-0071
Permit Number: AWS310350
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
None.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
To date, the permittees has failed to pay the following overdue annual administering and
compliance fees:
Invoice Number
Due Date
OutstanLna Fee $
2015PR006064
81612015
180
2016PR006096
81512016
180
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Unknown.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The total overdue annual administering and compliance fees are $360.00.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
By not paying the annual administering and compliance fees, the permittees saved a total of $360.00.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The circumstances that resulted in the failure to pay the annual administering and compliance fees during
their original billing cycle are negligible. However, the permittees were issued a Notice of Violations
(NOV) for failure to pay the overdue fees. Therefore, failure to pay the overdue fees after receipt of the
NOV is both wild and intentional.
7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
January 2015 — NOD for failure to pay annual fee far 2014
September 2016 — NOV — for failure to pay annual fee far 2015 & 2016
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$123.00
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JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION RE UEST
APS Case Number: PC-2016-0071 County: Duplin
Assessed Party: Grace Knowles
Permit No.: AWS310350 Amount assessed: $303.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver ought to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation o Facts"
form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in determining your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty
assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. By law [NCGS 133-215.6A(f)] remission of a civil penalty may be granted when one
or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why
the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-2 82. 1 (b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are
included in the attached penalty matrix and/or listed in the civil penalty assessment
document),
(b) the violator promotly abated continuing environmental dama a resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent
future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or something you could not prevent or prepare for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penal , will prevent payment for the remainingnecessary_
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you
from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:
\Rem req.

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF DUPLIN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
GRACE KNOWLES
PERMIT NO. AWS310350
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. PC-2016-0071
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S303.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources, dated, November 23, 2016, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned finther understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources
within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a
remission request will be allowed after thirty (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the
day of
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Signature
2016

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
September 21, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Grace Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace, NC28466-2008
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secnerary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Dzrwlor
RECE{VEDIMCDEHR/M
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Water Quality Regional
Operations Section
Wilmington Regiona! Office
Subject: Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce
Mears Branch Farm
Permit Number: AWS310350
Duplin County
Dear Permittee,
You are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have an animal waste management system
permit pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1 and Section 402 of the Clean Water Act, you have been found to be
in violation of your permit. It is both a condition of your permit and required by Rule 15A NCAC 2T
.0105(e) (2) to pay the annual administering and compliance fee within thirty (30) days of being billed by
the Division of Water Resources (Division). The Division sent you a Notice of Deficiency by a letter dated
July 8, 2016. As of this date, our records indicate that the above -referenced permit issued to your facility
has overdue fees.
The follow' g invoices are outstanding:
Invoice Number
Due Date
OutstamEn Fee $
2015PR006064
8/6/2015
180
2016PR006069
8/5/2016
180
Be advised that this office is considering recommending assessment of civil penalties to the
Director of the Division of Water Resources if you fail to pay the appropriate fee as requested within thirty
(30) days of this Notice of Violation. The Division has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more
than $25,000 per day per violation against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the
terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A- Therefore, it is
imperative that you submit the appropriate fee as requested within thirty (30) days of this Notice of
Violation.
Please remit the payment, made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ), in the above amount. Please include Permit Number on your check and mail this
payment to:
Division of Water Resources — Budget Office
Attn: Teresa Revis
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone. [phone]
-contd-
state of North Carolina I &mronmeotal Quality I water ResaiaceslWater Quality Regional operations
1636 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
9199076464

Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the
responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statue or permitting
requirements. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact the Animal Feeding
Operations Program staff at [phone] or [phone].
Sincerely,
Debra J. Watts, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations, and
Ground Water Protection Branch
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
WQROS Central File (Permit No. AWS310350)

Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
July 8, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Grace Knowles
Mears Branch Farm.
It 6 W Clement St
Wallace, NC28466-2008
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
RECEIVEDiNCDENRIDWR
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Water Quality Regional
operations Section
Wilmington Regional oK'ce
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Mears Branch Farm
Permit Number AWS310350
Duplin County
Dear Permittee,
Dirmlor
As of this date, our records indicate that the above -referenced permit issued to your facility has
overdue fees. It is both a condition of your permit and required by Rule 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e) (2) to pay
the annual administering and compliance fee within thirty (30) days of being billed by this Division.
The following. invoices are outstanding:
Invoice Number
Due Date .
Outstanding Fee ($}
2015PR006064
8/6/2015
180
Failure to pay the fee accordingly may result in the Division initiating enforcement actions, to
include the assessment of civil penalties. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a
recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water Resources who may issue
a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person"
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under
authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. Therefore, it is imperative that you submit the appropriate fee as requested
within thirty (30) days of this Notice of Deficiency.
Please remit the payment, made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ), in the above amount. Please include Permit Number on your check and mail this
payment to:
Division of Water Resources — Budget Office
Attn: Teresa Revis
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]
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1636 Mail service Center I Rnleig]4 North Cool na 27699-1636
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If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Animal Feeding Operations
Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
Debra J. Watts, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operation, and
Ground Water Protection Branch
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
WQROS Central File (Permit No AWS310350)

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Grace Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace, NC28466-2008
Dear Permittee,
January 27, 2015
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
' ECII
FEB 12 2o15
BY: �� ( to ' co
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Mears Branch Farm
Permit Number: AWS310350
Duplin County
As of this date, our records indicate that the above -referenced permit issued to your facility has
overdue fees. It is both a condition of your permit and required by Rule 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e) (2) to
pay the annual administering and compliance fee within thirty (30) days of being billed by the Division of
Water Resources (Division).
The following invoices are outstanding:
Invoice Number
Due Date
Outstanding Fee $)
2013PR006372
8/9/2013
180
2014PR005533
8/9/2014
180
Failure to pay the fee accordingly may result in the Division initiating enforcement actions, to
include the assessment of civil penalties. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a
recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water Resources who may
issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any
"person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit
under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. Therefore, it is imperative that you submit the appropriate fee as
requested within thirty (30) days of this Notice of Deficiency.
Please remit the payment, made payable -to the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (NCDENR), in the above amount. Please include. Permit Number on your check and
mail this payment to:
Division of Water Resources — Budget Office
Attn: Teresa Revis
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]
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If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations
Branch staff at [phone]. - - -` —
Sincerely,
Debra J. Watts, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations, and
Ground Water Protection Branch
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
WQROS Central File (Permit No AWS310350)

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PLAN OF ACTION(Poa) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
Facility Number: 31-350 County: Dupiin
Facility Name: Mears Branch
Certified Operator Name: 'Mike Knowles Operator Number:
AWA 180091
1. Current liquid levels) in inches as measured from the current liquid level in the lagoon to the
lowest point on the top of the dam for lagoons without spillways; and from the current liquid level
in the lagoon to the bottom of the spillway for lagoons with spillways.
Lagoon Name11D:
Spillway(Y or N):
Level(inches):
Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2 Lagoon 3 Lagoon 4 Lagoon 5
Lag 1
N
15
2. Check all applicable items
Liquid level is within the designed structural freeboard elevations of one or more structures.
Five and 30 day Plans of Action are attached. Hydraulic and agronomic balances are
within acceptable ranges.
X Liquid level is within the 25 year 24 hour storm elevations for one or more structures. A
30 day Plan of Action is attached. Agronomic balance is within acceptable range.
Waste is to be pumped and hauled to off site locations. Bolume and PAN content of waste
to be pumped and hauled is reflected in section III tables. Included within this plan is a list
of the proposed sites with related facility numbers, number of acres and receiving crop
information. Contact and secure approval from the DWQ prior to transfer of waste to a site
not covered in the facility's CAWMP.
Operation will be partially or fully depopulated.
'Attach a complete schedule with corresponding animal units and dates fro depopulation
*if animals are to be moved to another permitted facility, provide facility number, lagoon
freeboard levels and herd population for the receiving facility
3. Earliest possible date to begin land application of waste:
719/2013
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the Information listed above and Included within the
attached Plan of Action, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, the information is
accurate and correct.
Grace Knowles Phone:
Facility Owne Manager (p ' t)
Date:
Faci ity er/Manager (signature)
910-281-0225
7/812013

II. TOTAL POUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD ANDIOR 25 YR.124
HR. STORM STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE STRUCTURES FOR FACILITY
1. Structure ID: lagoon 1
line m =
399.8 lb PAN
2. Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
3. Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
4. Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
5. Structure ID:
Gne m =
-lb PAN
6. Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
n.lines 1+2+3+4+5+g_ 399.8lbPAN
III: TOTAL PAN BALANCE REMAINING FOR AVAILABLE CROPS DURING 30 DAY DRAW DOWN
PERIOD. DO NOT LIST FIELDS TO WHICH PAN CANNOT BE APPLIED DURING THIS 30 DAY PERIOD.
o. tract # p. field # q. crop r. acres s. remaining MR t. TOTAL PAN u. appilcation window'
2 PAN balance BALANCE FOR
(lblacre) FIELD (Ibs.)
column r x s
Knowles 1&3 Bermuda 8.22 260.48 2141.0 March-SeDt
State current croD endina aaDlicatiion date or next croD aoolication beainnina date for available
receiving crops during 30 day draw down period.
v. Total PAN available for all fields (sum of column t) = 2141.0 Ib. PAN
IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
w. Total PAN to be land applied (line n from section II) 399.8 lb. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00

x. Crop's remaining PAN balance (line v from section 111) = 2141.0 lb. PAN
y. Overall PAN balance (w - x) _ 4741 lb. PAN
Line y must show as a deficit- If line y does not show as a deficit, list course of action here including pump and
haul, depopulation, herd reduction, etc. For pump & haul and herd reduction options, recalculate new PAN
based on new information. if new fields are to be included as an option for lowering lagoon level, add these
fields to the PAN balance table and recalculate the overall PAN balance. If animal waste is to be hauled to
another permitted facility, provide information regarding the herd population and lagoon freeboard levels at the
receiving facility.
Irrigation onto existing spray fields will continue as weather and held conditions permit. Additional land is
available for pumping if needed. Waste analysis have been taken but are not available online. Total rainfall
amounts from June 1st through July 2nd are 27.8".
PoA (30 Day) 2121l00

0
PLAN OF ACTION (PoA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
30 DAY DRAW DOWN PERIOD
I. TOTAL PAN TO BE LAND APPLIED PER WASTE STRUCTURE
1. Structure Namelldentifier (ID): La oon 1
2. Current liquid volume in 25 yr./24 hr. storm storage & structural freeboard
a. current liquid level according to marker
15.0 inches
b. designed 25 yr.124 hr. storm & structural freeboard
19.0 inches
c. line b - line a (inches in red zone) =
4.0 inches
d. top of dike surface area according to design
(area at below structural freeboard elevation)
65000 ft
e.' line d12 x line d x 7.48 gallonslfe
162067 gallons
3. Projected volume of waste liquid produced during draw down period
f. temporary storage period according to structural design 180 days
g. volume of waste produced according to structural design 80705.5 fe
h. current herd # 2448 certified herd # 244B
actual waste produced = current herd # x line g
certified herd #
i. volume of wash water according to structural design
j. excess rainfall over evaporation according to design
k. (lines h + i + j) x 7.48 x 30 days/line f=
4. Total PAN to be land applied during draw down period
I. current waste analysis dated 12/13/2012
m. ((lines e + k)11000) x line I =
REPEAT SECTION I FOR EACH WASTE STRUCTURE ON SITE.
(Click on the next Structure tab shown below)
PoA (30 Day) 2/21100
80706 ft'
fts
37�916.7 fts
147882 gallons
1.29 Ibs11000 gal.
399.8 lbs. PAN

O(� Vq A 7, R Michael F. Easley, Governor� Q� William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
co 7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
W.-Klimek; P:E-Director
Division of Water Duality
August 7, 2003
Alvin Knowles
116. West Clement Street
Wallace, NC 28466
Subject: Rescission of Notice of Violation 1
Issuance of Notice of Deficiency
Mears Branch Farm
Facility # 31-350
Duplin County
Dear Alvin Knowles:
Thank you for your recent submittal of the information requested in our letter dated April 15,
2003. We greatly appreciate the effort that you made in compiling this information and sending
it to our Wilmington Regional Office by the date required. We also appreciate the fact that you
reported the problem with high freeboard to our staff as required by your permit and worked with
our staff to manage the problem once it occurred.
Upon review and consideration of the information submitted, the Wilmington Regional Office has
determined that no further compliance/enforcement actions will be taken by the Division for
these high freeboards.
Also, based on your actions to properly operate your facility, the Division of Water Quality
hereby rescinds the Notice of Violation that was issued to you on April 15, 2003 and replaces it
with this Notice of Deficiency.
In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range.
These methods include, but are not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional
application sites, updating your cropping systems, adding additional and/or more flexible
application equipment, and maintaining the lagoon levels at the lowest allowable and appropriate
levels throughout the year. Our staff looks forward to continuing to work with you and your
Technical Specialist to evaluate and implement any needed changes to your system.
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Inadequate Freeboard
Alvin Knowles
August 7, 2003 - -
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Thank you again for your cooperation. if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact the staff of our Wilmington Regional Office at 910-395-3900.
Sincerely,
Rick Shiver
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
CC: Kraig Westerbeek, Murphy -Brown, LLC
Billy Houston, Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Patrick Fussell, DSWC
Wilmington Files 31-350
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Central Files

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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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walopl� Division of Water Quality
April 16, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Alvin Knowles
116 W Clement St
Wallace NC 28466
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Request for Information
Inadequate Freeboard
Mears Branch Farm
#31-350
DupIin County
Dear Sir or Madam:
On March 23, 2003, a representative of your animal operation informed the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) that there was inadequate freeboard in the lagoon(s) serving this facility.
This lack of adequate freeboard is in non-compliance with the Certificate of Coverage
issued to this facility on August 11, 1999. In addition to this Notice of Violation (NOV), this
non-compliance is subject to an appropriate enforcement action by DWQ. This action can
consist of one or more of the following: a civil or criminal enforcement action; an injunction;
and/or a requirement to apply for coverage under an individual permit. The action chosen will
be based on complete evaluation of all factors that resulted in the inadequate freeboard; the
actions taken to restore the needed freeboard; and the actions being proposed to prevent the
problem from reoccurring.
To assist us in our review, please provide the Wilmington Regional Office with an
evaluation of the reasons for the freeboard violation(s) and a strategy to prevent future freeboard
violation(s). This evaluation and strategy must include but is not limited to the following:
Current Freeboard level(s)
Freeboard level records in the lagoon(s) for the past 12 months up to the date of submittal
Spraying records for the past 12 months up to the date of submittal
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Rainfall records for the past 12 months for this site up to the date of submittal (if
available)
Cropping system and PAN specified in the CAWMP. If the cropping system was not in
compliance with the facility's CAWMP, provide details of the cropping system in place
for the past 12 months.
A summary of actions taken to restore the needed freeboard in the lagoon(s) including but
not limited to removal of animals from the site, delay of restocking of animals, pumping
and hauling waste to another site (specify site), securing additional irrigation equipment,
and securing additional spray sites.
A description of water conservation measures in use at the facility and the date(s)
installed.
If the lagoon level(s) are still in violation of the facility's CAWMP and Permit, provide
an updated Plan of Action as to how the facility will return to compliance.
Provide a detailed description of the actions taken or proposed to be taken to insure that
there are no further freeboard violations at this facility.
This information must be received by the Wilmington Regional Office at the following
address no later than 10 days following receipt of this letter.
Division of Water Quality
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-2845
Once this information is received and evaluated by the DWQ staff, a determination will
be made as to the appropriate compliance/enforcement actions to be taken. Each case will be
evaluated on its own merit. The efforts by the owner/producer to notify DWQ of the problem,
efforts made to resolve the problem once identified, and efforts proposed to prevent future
problems will be positive factors in this determination.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you either the responsibility or
liability for this non-compliance or future cases of non-compliance. If you have any questions
regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact our Wilmington Regional Office Staff at
[phone].
Sincerely,
01
Ian W. Klimek P.
Director
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Central Files

Facility Number j
Date of Visit: Time:
Not O erational Q Below Threshold
Permitted 0 Certified [3 Conditionally Certified [3 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold:
Farm Name: _ An—dr-4 �chL �County: �tK
Owner Name: 1r�[�IA Phone No:
Mailing Address:
Facility Contact: Title: Phone No:
Onsite Representative: W��I Integrator —
Certified Operator: Operator Certification Number:
Location of Farm:
❑ Swine ❑ Poultry ❑ Cattle ❑ Horse Latitude 0 ' " Longitude ' 4
Design " Current Design "` Current Design Current
Swine, Ga achy P,o ulation Poultry Ca aeity P.o ulation Cattle Ca aci 77A
❑ Wean to Feeder ❑ Layer ;EmDairy
Feeder to Finish ❑ Non -La er ❑ Non -Dairy
❑ Farrow to Wean ..
❑ Farrow to Feeder ❑ Other
❑ Farrow to Finish Total Design Capacity.
❑ Gilts
❑ Boars Total SSLW
IMMNumbeISO,lLagoons ❑Subsurface Drains Present ❑ Lagoon Area ❑ Spray Field Area
Holding Solid Traps ❑ No Li uid Waste Management S stem
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes X No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes P5No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ]t No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ❑ Yes 24No
Struu ture 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
identifier:
Freeboard (inches): C4
05103101 Continued

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Facility Number: 3 — Date of Inspection
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion,
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement?
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
Waste ADDiication
❑ Yes 9No
Cl Yes PSNo
❑ Yes [&No
91 Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes D.NO
10.
Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
® No
11.
is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload
❑ Yes
KNo
12.
1❑/ -
Crop type _ IJ1Lc ���14! �7.11�1 QU�3 fi
13.
Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)?
❑ Yes
N[No
14.
a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
[ZNo
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
❑ No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
❑ No
15.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
Yes
❑ No
16.
is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
® No
Reauired Records & Documents
17.
Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available?
❑ Yes
[ANO
18.
Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
❑ Yes
U.No
19.
Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
[ .es
❑ No
20,
Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
[X[No
21.
Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
❑ Yes
E�No
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application) ❑ Yes ® No
23, Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes %No
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ Yes 15�No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑ Yes t@ No
0 No violations or deficiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further correspondence about this visit.
Comments. referto ` ueWon # Eg lama YE9 answers andlorxan recommendations or an other�commen
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Odor issues
26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge atlor below ❑ Yes �No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes JgNo.
28. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ❑ Yes Q3 Vo
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29_ is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? ❑ Yes KNo
30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) ❑ Yes IF] No
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? ❑ Yes jallo
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover? ❑ Yes O.No.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
p William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
j r Alan.W. Klimek; P. £., Director
_ Division of Water Quality
r '
May 1, 2003
Alvin Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace NC 28466
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310350
Mears Branch Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
Dear Alvin Knowles:
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 AWGI00000. 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 wonting with
all interested parties on the development of a new version of the Non -Discharge General Permit.
In accordance with your application received on January 16, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of
Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Alvin
Knowles, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000- The issuance of this COC
supersedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS310350 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 Mears Branch Farm, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than an annual average of 2448 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as specified in
the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or
Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary,
they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a
rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 1, 2004. Pursuant to this COC, you
are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property. AM
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Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current MRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 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 teens and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWNW may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at [phone] ext. 502.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000)
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 AWS310350
NDPU Files

11 ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION AN
Producer: ALVIN KNOWLES
Location: 116 W CLEMENT STREET
WALLACE NC 28466
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 2448.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.-
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2448 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 4651.2 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2448 hogs.x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 5630.4 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time
and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
1267
Z1
GOA
BH
6.5
325
4.55
1478.75
I
APR-SEP
1267
I_zi
I
1G3
I
150 I4.55
1227.5
SEP-APR
1267
Z2
GOA
BH
6.5
I
1325 1
14.55 11478.75
APR-SEP
1267
`Z2
SG
1
I
150
14.55 1227.5
SEP-APR
1267
Z3
GOA
BH
6.5
I
1325 1
13.67 11192.7-5
APR-SEP
1267
SG
1
I
1.50 1
13.67 1183.5
SEP-APR
1267
Z4
GOA
BH
6.5
I 1
1325 1
14.11 11335.75
APR-SEP
1267
�Z4
SG
1
I
150
14.11
1205.5
SEP-APR
END
I
TOTAL16330
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL10
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small -
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
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overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BH
SG
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
TONS
AC
50
50
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
*A
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
LBS AW N USED
_ACRES
16.88
6330
0
0
16.88
6330
* BALANCE
-699.6
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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'ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION _AN
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 905.76 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 4528.8
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 15.096 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 36.2304 acres
of land. Please be aware -that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25e depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop..
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATIONCAN
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
1267
1267
1267
1267
1267
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
Z1
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
Z2
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
Z3
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
Z4
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
`Z1
SG
.5
*1
1267
7Z2
SG
.5
*1
1267
SG
.5
*1
1267
7Z4
SG
.5
*1
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 160.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid..
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
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WASTE UTILIZATION _,AN
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.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner'of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than ld tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips'are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
S. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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WASTE UTILIZATION Lw
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
1.6. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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. C WASTE- UTILIZATION LN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: ALVIN KNOWLES
(Please print)
Signature: .- Date: 7 . p�
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)ANGIE B. QUINN
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency): PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 28349
at:�iSignature.ny Date: 3
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Alvin Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace NC 28466
Dear Alvin Knowles:
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AUG 16 1999
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 11, 1999
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310350
Mears Branch Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County .
In accordance with your application received on September 18, 1998, we are forwarding this Certificate
of Coverage (COC) issued to Alvin Knowles, 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 Mears Branch Farm, located in Duplin County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than 2448 Feeder to Finish and the application to land as specified in the
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. 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.
Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This request
shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Certificate of Coverage AWS310350
Mears Branch Farm
Page 2
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff
may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at [phone] ext. 502.
Since ,
�C Kerr T. Stevens
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Duplin County Health Department
`Wilm-ington=Regional=Offices Water-Quality=Section,
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File
NDPU Files

LEGEND
IRRIGATIO`�:J DESIGN
ALVIN Kl\?,�_OWLES
o
SPRINKLER LOCATION
0
PUMP LOCATION
6"
6" PVC MAIN LINE
3"
3" PVC LATERAL LINE
2"
?" PVC LATERAL LINE
VALVE
�Z BUFFER
•
THRUST BLOCKING
NOTES:
1) THRUST SLOaaNG SHALL
AND OTHER R SPECIAL FtT"ITNOS
2) WADUJM PIPE SHALL BE !
3- AND 2- PVC PR 160 (SDR 26)
COVER.
3) THIS MAP HAS BEEN PREPAI
OWNER AND Wlrii MFASUREM
THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE
4) ALL WRWXLERS ARE ON 80
Fa.

Narrative of Irrigation System Operation
Describe the operation of the system in the space provided below or on a similar sheet most convenient to the designer/supplier. Include procedures such as start-
up, shut -down, winterization and regular maintenance of all equipment.
Accordintothe data furnished by NR!Q S, Murphy Family Farms, and the Owner this is an operation that contains 2 building
with a capacity of 2448_Feeder to Finish animals. The annual plant available nitrogen CI AN) produced by this particular
operation will be 5170.4 pounds.
This system is designed to effectively wet 16.88 acres of land. As usual, more land will be receiving water but is not counted
in the total "wetted acres". The system contains 3290 LF of 6 inch PVC (SDR 21 2320 LF of 3 inch PVC (SDR 2 and 5380
LF of 2 inch PVC SDR 26 with 115 s rinklers. There are 4 se arate zones from these sprinklers.
Care should be taken when starting the pmp unit to allow all lines to fill slowly so as to allow the air to escape from the lines.
After this process, the valve should be slowly opened to obtain the desired system pressure. Failure to allow the entra ed air
to escape before Wening the valve completely may cause damage to the system.
All regular and seasonal maintenance should be performed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Pumps should be
drained prior to freezing temperatures.

TOTAL DYNAMIC HEAD:
(calculations)
Fl = [.2083(100}1.852( Q 1.652 }( L )].433
c D 4.8656 100
Fl = Friction Loss
Q = Gallons Per Minute
D = Pipe Size
L = Length of Line
c = Pipe Coefficient
Mainline Calculations
6" Main
2" Lateral
3" Lateral
F1= [.2083(150)1.ss2(380.81.ss2 }(1140 )].433
64.M56 100
[11.031.433
4.78 psi loss
100 1.852 40.81.02 240
Fl = [.2083(150) (24s656 )(1p0)]•433
(7.781.433
3.37 psi loss
Fl = [.20$3(100 )1.952/ 95.21B52 }( 260 )1.433
150 34.8656 100
_ [5.631.433
2.44 psi loss

TOTAL DYNAMIC HEAD FOR THE COMPLETE SYSTEM:
55 psi (spk pressure)
55 x 2.31 —
127.05'
Mainline and Lateral Loss =
24.44'
Elevation Within Field =
5'
Suction Lift =
8'
Fitting Loss =
5'
5 % Factor =
8.47'
Total Dynamic Head (TDH) =
177.96' 77.06 psi
— Head at Pump =
169.96' 73.59psi

BRAKE HORSEPOWER
(Calculations)
BHP = Q x TDH
3960 x EFF
BHP = Brake Horse Power (hp)
Q = Flow (gpm)
TDH = Total Dynamic Head (ft)
EFF = Efficiency of Pump
BHP t 421.6 x 177.96
3960 x .7
BHP = 27. 08 hp

VELOCITY:
(calculations)
V = Q x .408
D2
Q = Flow Rate (gpm)
V = Velocity (ft/sec)
D = Diameter Of Pipe (in)
For 6" Line
V = 421.6 x .408
62
V — 4.78 ft/sec
For 2" Line V = 4.16 ft/sec
For 3" Line V = 4.32 ft/sec

TABLE 3 - Solid Set Irrigation Gun Settings
Make, Model and Type of Equipment. Senninger 7025 1-1 "m w/ 114" Nozzle, 30HP Electric Motor w/Phase Converter, Berkeley B3Z PL Pump
Field No. (1)
and
Line No. (2)
Number of
Hydrants
Wetted
Diameter
(feet)
Hydrant Spacing (ft)
Along Between
Pipeline Pipelines
Application
Rate
(inthr)
OPERATING PARAMETERS
Nozzle Operating Operating
Diameter Pressure @ Time a
(inches) Gun (psi) Hydrant (hr)
Wetted
Acres
Zone 1
31
133
80
80
.20
1/4
55
2.5
4.55
Zone 2
31
133
80
80
.20
114
55
2.5
4.55
Zone 3
25
133
80
80
.20
114
55
2.5
3.67
Zone 4
28
133
80
80
.20
114
55
2.5
4.11
Total
16.88
attached map.
(2) Show separate entries for each pipeline with hydrants in each field.

TABLE 4 - Irrigation System Specifications
Traveling
Irrigation Gun
Solid Set
Irrigation
Flow Rate of Sprinkler (gpm)
NIA
13.6
Operating Pressure at Pump (psi)
74
Design Precipitation Rate (in/hr)
.20
Hose Length (feet)
NIA
Type of Speed Compensation
NIA
Pump Type (PTO, Engine, Electric)
Electric
Pump Power Requirement (hp)
28
TABLE 5 - Thrust Block Specifications (1)
Designer may provide thrust block details on separate sheet.
LOCATION
THRUST BLOCK
AREA (sq. ft.)
2" Line
3" Line
4" Line
6" Line
90' Bend
.65
1.39
2.30
4.92
Dead End
.46
.98
1.60
3.48
Tee
.46
.98
1.60
3.48
45' Bend
.35
.75
1.20
2.67'
Ground Entry
86 j
1.81
2.90
6.40
SeeField ice Technical Wide, Section IV, Practice Code -DD.
(2) It is recommended that ground entry blocking be approximately 25 % to 33 % more than
that required for 90' ells.
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
Certif ed Mail # Z 41.�221333
Return Receipt Requested
Mr. Alvin Knowles
Mears Branch
116 West Clement Street
Wallace, NC 28466
Dear Mr. Knowles:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
September 7, 1999
Subject: Tree on Inner Dike Wall
• • Mears Branch
"Facility Number: 31-350
Duplin County
On August 10, 1999, I inspected your animal operation and the lagoon serving this facility.
It was observed that a red maple tree has become established on the inner wall of the lagoon dike. .
Trees are not permitted on the structure unless they were present at construction in some cases.
You were instructed to contact Murphy Family Farms or the local district office for
assistance prior to removing. It is my understanding that Murphy has instructed you to cut down
the tree and apply 2,4-D herbicide to the stump. This is not a long-term solution and I would
recommend cutting the roots along the base of the stump and remove the entire tree minus the
roots. Care should be taken to keep from disturbing the clay liner to any large degree. All areas
around the repair should be leveled to the original slope and vegetated. Other options may exist
and may be utilized, but the integrity of the wall structure must be taken into account. Feel free to
examine other options if you wish.
If you need assistance with addressing these items, please contact your service company or
the Duplin County Soil & Water district office. If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please feel free to contact Stoney Mathis or I at [phone].
In the event that this tree is not removed, it may become a Notice of Violation and can
carry the assessment of a civil penalty. You must notify this office in writing within fifteen (15)
working days of the receipt of this notice, what actions are being taken to correct this problem.
Failure to do so may result in the facility losing its permitted status and being required to obtain
an individual non discharge permit.
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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
and Natural Resources has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day
per violation.
Sincerely,
Dean A. Hunkele
Environmental Specialist
cc: Harold Jones, Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation
Kraig Westerbeek, Murphy Family Farms
Non -Discharge Operations Branch
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Alvin Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace NC 28466
Dear Alvin Knowles:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 31-350
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. IRRl, IRR2, DRY1, DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2,
SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
Iiability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincere a
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
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Revised April 20, 1999
JUSTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION
Facility Number �- 3 �vd Operation is flagged for a wettable
Farm Name: e,r acre determination due to failure of
On -Site Representative: Part I/ eligibility item(s) F1 F2 F3 F4
Inspector/Reviewer's Name:l2
Date of site visit: 0-1 o —
Date of most recent WUP:
Annual farm PAN deficit: ��� pounds
Operation not required to secure WA
determination at this time based on
exemption E1 ® E3 E4
Operation pended for wettable acre
determination based on P1 P2 P3
Irrigation System(s).- circle #: 1. hard -hose traveler, 2. center -pivot system; 3. linear -move system;
4. stationary sprinkler system w/permanent pipe; 5. stationary sprinkler system w/portable pipe;
6. stationary gun system w/permanent pipe; 7. stationary gun system wlportable pipe
PART 1. WA Determination Exemptions (Eligibility failure, Part 11, overrides Part I exemption.)
E1 Adequate irrigation design, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete
and signed by an I or PE.
E2 Adequate D, and D2/D3 irrigation operating parameter sheets, including map
depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by an I or PE.
E3 Adequate D, irrigation operating parameter sheet, including map depicting
wettable acres, is complete and signed by a WUP.
E4 75% rule exemption as verified in Part 111. (NOTE:75 %exemption cannot be
applied to farms that fail the eligibility checklist in Part 11. Complete eligibility
checklist, Part II - F1 F2 F3, before completing computational table in Part III).
PART 11. 75% Rule. Eligibility Checklist and Documentation of WA Determination
Requirements. WA Determination requiredbecause- operation. fails one of the eligibility
requirements listed below:
_F1 Lack of acreage_whichTesulted in=ermpplicationmf�vastewater,(PAN) owspray _
fields) accord ingtofarm'sdasttwo years:DfirrigationTecords
F2 Unclear, -illegible, -or lack of -information/map.
F3 Obvious feld-limitations -(numerousA itches;dailuredo:deductlequired
bufferlsetback�acreage;-or25%':of -total _acreageddentifiedan CAWMP. includes
small; irregularly-shaped.fields=fields:less-than-5mcres for travelers -or -le_ ssthan
2 acresforstationary-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 111.

Revised April 20, 1999
Facility Number -
Part III. Field by Field Determination of 75% Exemption Rule for WA Determination
TRACT
FIELD
TYPE OF
TOTAL
CAWMP
FIELD
COMMENTS3
NUMBER
NUMBER',2
IRRIGATION
I
ACRES
ACRES
%
SYSTEM
FIELD NUMbl=H' - nydrant, pull, zone, or.pointnumders maybe used In place of field numbers depending on CAWMP
and type of irrigation system. • If pulls, etc. cross morefhan one field, inspector/reviewer 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 on map.
COMMENTS'- back-up gelds with CAWMP acreage�exceeding75% of its total.acres and having Teceived less than 50%
Of its annual PAN as documented in the farm's..previous-two years' (1997 & 1998) of irrigation Tecords, cannot serve as the
sole basis -for requiring a WA Determination. hack -up fields Tmust,be-noted in the -comment section -and must be accessible
by irrigation system.
Part IV. Pending WA Determinations -
Pi Plan: lacks. following -information:
P2 Plan revision may:satisfy-75% rule based on adequate overall PAN deficit -and by
adjusting all field -acreage -.to below 75% use rate
P3 Other (ie(in process of installing new irrigation system):

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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION i..,AN
Producer:
Location:
Telephone:
Type Operation:
Number of Animals:
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE:
APPLICATION METHOD:
ALVIN KNOWLES
116 W CLEMENT STREET
WALLACE NC 28466
910-285-4846
Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
2448.00 hogs
Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
Irrigation
SEP 0 7 1999
31 3So
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be.
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre -per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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S. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients'and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2448 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 4651.2 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2448 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hags/year = 5630.4 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time
and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be -grown, soil type and surface application.
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING'PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
6.5
N
TIME
1267
Z1
GOA
BH
325
4.55
1478.75
I
APR-SEP
1267
zi
F I
IIG
I1
150
I
14.55 1227.5
SEP-APR
1267
Z2
GOA
BH
6.5
325
I I
1
14.55 11478.75
APR-SEP
1267
�Z2
SG
1
I
150
14.55 1227-9
SEP-APR
1267
Z3
GOA
BH
6.5
325
I 1
1
13.67 11192.75
APR-SEP
1267
'Z3
SG
1
I
150
13.67 1183.5
SEP-APR
1267
Z4
GOA
BH
6.5
325
I 1
1
14.11 11335.75
APR-SEP
1267
MZ4
SG
1
I
1
150
1 14.11
1205.5
SEP-APR
END
I
TOTAL16330
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan -
only addresses nitrogen.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION x BAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
-USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL 10
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields -where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May).. Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION 1:,AN
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
50
50
BH
SG
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
TONS
AC
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
LBS AW N USED
_ACRES
16.88
6330
0
0
16.88
6330
* BALANCE
-699.6
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION t•AN
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached.map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 905.76 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately'4528.8
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 15.096 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 36.2304 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25o depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
1267
Zl
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
1267
1267
Z2
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
Z3
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
Z4
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
1267
1267
1267
'Z1
SG
.5
*1
SG
.5
*1
SG
.5
*1
-Z4
SG
.5
*1
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
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WASTE UTILIZATION I_"
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner 'of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or -
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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WASTE UTILIZATION 1---LN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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WASTE UTILIZATION F—sN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION _"AN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: ALVIN KNOWLES
(Please print)
Signature: I Date : Q� .7 p�
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)ANGIE B. QUINN
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency): PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 28349
Signature vim- Date: 3 f
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.,
AUX 2 5 -119.
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Director
NORTH CARouMA DEPARTMENT of
Etwi ioNMENT AND NATuRAL RESouRCES
August 21, 1998
CERTIFIED MAIL
_RETURNRECE PT REQUESTED
Alvin Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace NC 28466
Farm Number: 31 - 350
Dear Alvin Knowles:
You are hereby notified that Mears Branch Farm, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.10C, must
apply for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your
farm has sixty (60) days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In
accordance with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any
owner or operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department
SHALL NOT OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must
be returned within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required
may also subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is
operated following the due date of the application.
The attached application has been partially completed using information listed in your Animal
Waste Management Plan Certification Form. If any of the general or operation information listed is
incorrect please make corrections as noted on the application before returning the application package.
The signed original application, one copy of the signed application, two copies of a general location
map, and two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to complete the
application package. The completed package should be sent to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call at [phone] extension or Dave
Holsinger with the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone].
ZSinely,
for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Permit File (w/o encl.)
Wilmington Regional Office (w/o encl.)
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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" State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality RECEIVED
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form WA,'EgQ�r;4ii1Y81=C+1QN
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Operatigns 1 8
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the. Dwisic.i: Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. Ifa'1
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not Ieave
any question unanswered.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility Name: Mears Branch Farm
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Alvin Knowles
1.3 Mailing address: 116 W Clement St
Ci!v, State: Wallace i IC
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-285-4846
Zip: 28466
1.4 County where facility is located: Duplin
1.5 Facility Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a
copy of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): Farm location: Farm is located 8 miles west of
Wallace on NC 41 highway. South side of 41 highway.
OR: Take Hwy 41 south from Wallace. Farm is approx. 1.7 miles from SR 1100 on south east side (left).
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
1.7 Lessee's I Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Murphy Family Farms „
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 0I/01/89
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: _31 (county number); 350 (facility number).
2.2 Operation.Description_: Swine operation
Fee&er to Finish
2448- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? yes: R no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum num ear for which the waste management structures were designed.
1X2e of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Otter Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98
Page I of 4 31 - 350

3.
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system)Je-i-s� 4Q ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP);
2.4 Number o lagoo torage ponds (circle which is applicable):
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES o NO (please circle one)
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, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
6E;Dor NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited?_Y
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited?
REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signlna your initials in tl�P space provided next to each
item.
Applicants Initials
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit
application for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation,
injection, etc.)
3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications.
3.3.10 A site schematic.
13.11 Emergency Action Plan.
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.13 Oder Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
{ that may be applicable to your facility.
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
add itional,components with your submittal.
FORM: AWO-GE 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 31- 350

Facility Number: 31 -350 �SEa
Facility Name: Mears Branch Farm Non.0�sc�,
.aka P� I.
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION: �9
1, A Lk / 0 I /1/ /Ic j (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for /1/%� PO a eg A" (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by'me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Signature
Date
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
(Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowiedge. i understand that if all required parts ofthis
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 31 - 350

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (IM)
Adievtilk Regional WQ Supavisor
59 Woodfin Place
Asbevft, NC 29WI
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery Mama
Bunaombe Madison
Barite
McDowell
Caldwell
Mitchell
Cberokee
Palk
Clay
Rutherford
uraham
Swain
Haywood
Transylvania
Henderson
Jackson
Yancey
Fayemvine Regional WQ Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayeaeville, NC 28301
[phone]
Fax (910) 49"707
Wwhiegm Regional WQ Snpexviaar
943 Washington Square Man
Waslmgton, NC 27889
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Beaufort
Jonas
Baite . -
Camden
Lenoir
Martin
chowan
Craven ..
Pamlico
PaKpotank
Currituci
P9dinans
M
Pitt
Oates
Tyree
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washhwton
Hatford
Wayne
Hyde
Mooresville Regional WQ Supervisor
919 North Main Sued
Mooresville, NC 29115
[phone]
Fax [phone]OW
Raleigh WQ S
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 5714700
Fax[phone]
Chadram Nash
Durham N rtbampton
Edgecambe Orange
PnMklin Per
cklmvdle Vance
Halifax ware
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LAC wilsan
Wilmmgtan Region. WQ Sqwvbm
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson Moore - Alexander Unwi r Bnnwwick New Hanover
Bladcn Richmond Cobat=us Meckhwburg cfflem Oaslow
0, nbaland Robeson Catawba Rowan Columbus Pender
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Montgomery hake -
Vrwston-Salem Regional WQ Supervisor
585 waugbtmm Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
(910) 771-46D?
Fax [phone]
Alamancc lkoddngham
Allegbany Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
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FORM: AWO-GE 5/2&198 Page 4 d4

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer:
Location:
Telephone:
Type Operation:
Number of Animals:
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE:
APPLICATION METHOD:
ALVIN KNOWLES
116 W CLEMENT STREET
WALLACE NC 28466
910-285-4846
1P R E r7i\17D Al
Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
2448.00 hogs
Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
Irrigation
S F P 1 U I-)08
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in -the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. 'Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
2448 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 4651.2 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
2448 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 5630.4 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time
and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
1267
Z1
GOA
BH
6.5
325
4.55
1478.75
I
APR-SEP
1267
I_zi
1
ISG
11
ISO
1 14.55
1227.5
SEP-APR
1267
Z2
GOA
BH
6.5
T
1
1325
1 14.55
11478.75
APR-SEP
1267
-Z2
SG
1
I
150
14.55
1227.5
SEP-APR
1267
Z3
GOA
BH
6.5
I
1325
1 13.67
11192.75
APR--SEP
1267
'Z3
SG
1
I
150
13.67
1183.5
SEP-APR
1267
Z4
GOA
BH
6.5
.75
I
1325
1 14.11
11335
APR-SEP
1267
�Z4
SG
1
I
I
150
1 14.11
1205.5
SEP-APR
END
I
TOTAL16330
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land_
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL10
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May)• Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BH
SG
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
TONS
AC
50
50
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
_ACRES_
16.88
0
16.88
*** BALANCE
LBS AW N USED
6330
0
6330
1 -699.6 1
-------------------
*** "This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 905.76 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 4528.8
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 15.096 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 36.2304 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25o depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
if surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
1267
Zl
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
Z2
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
Z3
GOA
BH
_50
*1.0
1267
Z4
GOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
SG
.5
*1
1267
SG
.5
*1
1267
SG
_5
*1
1267
"Z4
SG
.5
*1
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
S. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
5. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
B. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative -crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Naive of Farm:
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: ALVIN KNOWLES
(Please print)
Signature: ! Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Pearson Preparing Plan: (Please print)ANGIE B. QUINN
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency): PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 28349
Signature--- Date: .3 7
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 21, 1998'
Alvin Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace NC 28466
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Application No. AWS310350
Additional Information Request
Mears Branch Farm
Animal Waste Operation
Duplin County
Dear Alvin Knowles:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application.
Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by January
20, I999:
Please submit lagoon capacity documentation (design, as -built calculations, etc.). Be sure to
include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be
applicable.
2. Please submit an Operation and Maintenance Plan, an Emergency Action Plan, an Insect Control
Checklist, an Odor Control Checklist and a Mortality Management Checklist.
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. The
information requested by this letter, must be submitted on or before January 20, 1999 or the Division will return
your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to
be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a
violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the
Environmental Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 502.
S' rely,
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Sue Homewood
Environmental Engineer
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality
Permit File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 'telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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RECEIVED
WATER QUALITY SECT10N
vjAN 12 1999
FAMILY FARMS
Non -Discharge Permitting
August 14, 1996
Mr. Mike Sugg
District Conservationist
USDA - National Resources Conservation Service
PO Box 277
Kenansville, NC 28349
RE: Alvin Knowles - 1200 Finishing (New Lagoon for Certification)
Dear Mr. Sugg:
Enclosed for your review is the completed Animal Waste Management Plan for the
above referenced swine farm. Specific items included in this package are as follows:
- Location Map
- ASCS Tract Map
- Soils Investigation Report
- Lagoon Design Spreadsheet
- Operation & Maintenance Plan for Lagoon
- Construction Specifications for Lagoon
- Site Seeding Requirements
- Site Plan with Construction Details
Murphy Family Farms will be developing the Nutrient Utilization Plan for this farm,
which will be submitted with the final certification.
Please contact me at [phone], ext. 4529 if you have any questions concerning
this package.
Sincerely,
Dave Elkin
Assistant Engineer
DE:tbh
Enclosures
cc: File
Alvin Knowles, (complete package)
Post Office Box 759, Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458, [phone], FAX [phone]

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Operator: __---___=�____—_--_—_—_=—_—===;A`�_~FN KNOWLES #1
County: =Dupfn
08/08/96
Dist.to nearest residence (other than owner):
1500 ft.
sows (farrow to finish):===
sows (farrow to feeder): eder)>
head (finishing only):====_ _----____—____=
1196
-sows (farrow to wean):===__
head (wean to feeder):===__ _--__—___---_____>
Ave. Live Weight for other operations (lbs.) = >
Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft.):=>
Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft./lb.) _ _ = _ _ _ >
1.0
25Year — 24 Hour Rainfall (in.)===___=__===>
7.5
Rainfall in excess of evaporation (in.) = = = = = >
7.0
Will lagoon be designed as as irregular shape? (Y/N) Y
Is drain tile required to lower WT? (Y/N) = = _ _ _ _ _ _ > N
Drainage area of buildings & lots (sq. ft.)=> 9600.0
Volume of wash water (gallons/day)====______>
Temporary storage period (days)_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ >
180
Freeboard (ft.):________________________:
1.3
Side slopes (inside lagoon): ________________>
3.0 : 1
Inside top length (ft.):____________________>
300.0
Inside topwidth (ft.):==_________=-_______=:
145.0
Top of dike elevation
104.0
Bottom of lagoon elevation ft): = = — — = _ _ _ = = =>
93.0
Seasonal high water table(SHWT) elev. ft):=>
99.0
Total required volume: = = = = = = = = = = = = 265052 cu. ft
**TOTAL VOL O.K. **
Actual design volume:=====_ ======= 278617 cu. ft.
105.12%
Stop pumping el. (> or = to 99.0 ft.SHWT)>
99.7
(> or = to 99.0 ft. Min.)
Required minimum treatment volume: 161460 cu. ft.
**TRMT. VOL O.K.**
Volume at stop pumping elevation: 169617 cu. ft.
105.05%
Start pumping elev.:===--______________ 101.8
Volume at start pumping elevation: 243571 cu. ft.
Actual volume less 25yr-24hr rain: 245429 cu. ft.
NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate:
Req. volume to be pumped: = = = = > 70405 cu. ft. **TEMP. VOL O. K.**
Actual volume to be pumped: = = > 73954 cu. ft. 105.04%
25 Yr. Storm Storage: Required = 33188 cu. ft. **STORM STOR. O.K.**
Actual = 35046 cu. ft. 105.60%
Storm Storage:
Top =
102.70
(Top of dike — Freeboard)
Bottom =
101.80
(Start Pump)
Storm Storage Volume by Prismoidal Method
Dims: >>
Length
Width
Top:
29220
137.20 Area at top = 40090 cu. ft.
Midsection:
289.50
134.50 Area at midsection = 38938 cu. ft.
Bottom:
286.80
131.80 Area at bottom = 37800 cu. ft.
Volume = 35046 cu. ft.

PROJECT: ALVIN KNO..r.ES #1 (FILE: ST-VL-CK.WK3)
AEP NO.: SHEET: 1
DESIGNED BY: DATE: 08/08/96
CHECKED BY: DATE:
LOCA-nON / DESCRIPTION:
STAGE --
AREA --
VOLUME MODEL
ELEVATION
AREA
INCR. VOL.
CUMUL. VOL.
93.0
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19,620
94.0
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21,315
20,468
20,468
95.0
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23,079
22,197
42,665
96.0
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24,911
23,995
66,660
97.0
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26,811
25,861
92,521
98.0
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28,779
27,795
120,316
99.0
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30,815
29,797
150,113
100.0
0
32,919
31,867
181,980
101.0
0
35,092
34,006
215,985
102-0
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37,333
36,213
25Z 198
103.0
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39,642
38,488
290,685
104.0
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40,831
331,516
END PUMP=== > 99.70 FT
START PUMP = = 4 > 101.80 1 FT
FREEBOARD = _ _ > 102.70 FT
172,419 CU FT
244,955 C U FT
279,139 CU FT
172,419
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Operator: ALVIN KNOVi _.."S #1
County: Dupliin
Date: 08/08/96
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
1500.0 feet
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0 sows (farrow to finish)
x 1417 lbs. =
0 lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder)
x 522 lbs. —
0 lbs
1196 head (finishing only).
x 135 lbs. =
161,460 lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean)
x 433 lbs.
0 lbs
0 head (wean to feeder)
x 30 lbs. =
0 lbs
Describe other:
0 lbs;
161,460 lbs
Total verage Live Weight =
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 161,460 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 161,460 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet)------------------------
300.0
Inside top width (feet)----------------------
145.0
Top of dike elevation (feet)-----------------
104.0
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) — — — -- — — — — — — —
93.0
Freeboard (feet)------------------------
1.3
Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------
3.0: 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 292 2 137.2 . 9.7
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH *WIDTH =
2922 137.2
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
. - 234.0 79.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
263.1 108.1
40,090 (AREA OF TOP)
18,486 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
113,764 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
40,090 113,764 18,486 1.6
Total Designed Volume Available 278617 Cubic Feet

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
300.0 145.0 43,500 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
9,600 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 53,100 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW
Volume = 161460 lbs. ALW / 135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day * 180 days
Volume = 294934- gals. or 39430 cubic feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0 gallons / day * 0 days storage / 7.48 gallons per CF
Volume = 0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
0 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 30,975 cubic feet
5D. Volume of 25 year — 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 33,188 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 39,430 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 30,975 cubic feet
5D. 33,188 cubic feet
TOTAL 103,592 cubic feet

6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period===================
180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation= = = = = == = = = = >
7.0 inches
25 year — 24 hour rainfall=================>
7.5 inches
Freeboard===========================
1.3 feet
Side slopes= ================= ========
3.0 . 1
Inside top length========================
300.0 feet
Inside top width========================
145.0 feet
Top of dike elevation=====================:
104.0 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================
93.0 feet.
Total required volume==—==================
265,052 cu. ft.
Actual design volume_____________________
278,617 cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===>
99.0 feet
Stop pumping elev.======================
99.7 feet
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev. = = = == = = = = = >
99.0 feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el. =>
99.0 feet
Required minimum treatment volume= >
161,460 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation = _ _ _ _ _ _ = _ _ _ _ >
169,617 cu. ft.
Start pumping elev.========______________
101.8feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.— 24 hr. rainfall==>
245,429 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation=====__=___>
243,571 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped=====_______===-
70,405 cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped =====____=>
73,954 cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.6 Teeeet,
7. DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE: DATE: 8%l9� �M C �11%
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN SEAL
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COMMENTS: Laqoon has been designed as an irregular shape.
Length and width used in the spreadsheet represent equivalent tiE,;�
surface area to actual design to fully account for rainfall capture.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
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FOUNDATION PREPARATION:
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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 settlement is not readily detectible.
NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER
SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION. The embankment of the lagoon shall be
installed using the more impervious materials.from the required
excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for
settlement. Dikes over 15 feet in height and with an impoundment
capacity of 10 acre-feet or more fall under the jurisdiction of the NC
Dam Safety Law. The height is defined as the difference in elevation
from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the dike.
Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
LINER: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.6 ft.
-------------------------------------------------
NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTACHED SOILS
INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL IS
ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER
IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOILS REPORT.
When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be over -
excavated below finish grade to the specified depth as measured
perpendicular to the finish grade. The foundation shall be backfilled
as specified to grade with a SCS approved material (ie - CL,SC,CH).
REFER TO THE SOILS INVESTIGATION INFORMATION IN THE PLANS FOR SPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONS.

SHEET 2 OF 2
Soil liner material shall come from an approved borrow area. The
minimum water content of the liner material shall be optimum moisture
content which relates to that moisture content when the soil is kneaded
in the hand it will form a bail which does not readily separate. Water
shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture content
during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner
material shall not be less than optimum water content during placement.
The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet
for efficient use of hauling equipment and proper compaction. Proper
compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and
compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM D698 Dry Unit
Weight of the liner material. When smooth or hard, the previous lift
shall be scarified and moistened as needed before placement of the next
lift.
The single most important factor affecting the overall compacted perme-
ability of a clay liner, other than the type of clay used for the
liner, is the efficient construction processing of the compacted liner.
The sequence of equipment use and the routing of equipment in an estab-
lished pattern helps assure uniformity in the whole placement and
compaction process. For most clay soils, a tamping or sheepsfoot
roller is the preferable type of compaction equipment.
The soil liner shall be protected from the discharge of waste outlet
pipes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator(rocks)
or using flexible outlets on waste pipes.
Alternatives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant.
When these are specified, additional construction specifications are -
included with this Construction Specification.
CUTOFF TRENCH:
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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 the
trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as
SC, CL, or CH.

SHEET 1 OF 2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) and
180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned
fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary
due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount
of fresh water added to the system.
The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for:
(1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also
included is storage for the 25 year - 24 hour storm for the location.
The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be
fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess
rainfall will vary from year to year. The 25 year rainfall will not
be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage
volume must always be available.
A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from
building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed at the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
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 101.8 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -
out when the fluid level reaches elevation 99.7 . This temporary
storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 70405 cubic feet or
526627 gallons.
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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.
8. 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.

SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
----------------------
AREA TO BE SEEDED: 2.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS:
120.0 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
60.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
120.0 LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15
16.0 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 8 LBS./ACRE
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
20.0 LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE
SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
80.0 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
LBS.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
2000.0 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
4.0 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
200.0 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.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Alvin Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace NC 28466
Dear Alvin Knowles:
December 21, 1998
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Application No. AWS310350
Additional Information Request
Mears Branch Farm
Animal Waste Operation
Duplin County
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application.
Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by January
20, 1999:
I. Please submit lagoon capacity documentation (design, as -built calculations, etc.). Be sure to
include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be
applicable.
2. Please submit an Operation and Maintenance Plan, an Emergency Action Plan, an Insect Control
Checklist, an Odor Control Checklist and a Mortality Management Checklist.
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_ The
information requested by this letter. must be submitted on or before January 20, 1999 or the Division will return
your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to
be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a
violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the
Environmental Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 502.
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Srely,
Sue Homewood
Environmental Engineer
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality
Permit File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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WATER QU1UN SEC110N
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN qAH 12 i999
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is e ' l Perrncttmg
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are -
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
mainfain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as Iong as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the Iagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does not leave -room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action. `
The routine maintenance of a Iagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common bermudrass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand.. The amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-I0, or
equivalent: '
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon -water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes --- look for:
I . separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface ---look for:
r I . 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 Iack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewaIl, 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 darn 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 f04170per operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, Ioose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your pumping
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon :is at its low level. This will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is not the time
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your lagoon'is full,
your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should con sider`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:
y 1. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during of 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 Iagoon rises excessively, you may
have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. FilI new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
` waste loading begins, taking care not to erode fining br 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' I wing 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 Iagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full Iagoon
liquid volume. This seeding should occour at least two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of
lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid
pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
-7: - A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate
biological activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended
if these conditions occur for prolonged'periods, especially during the warm
season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
=' y lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are
optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained
and recharged each day, also work well.

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

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

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

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System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's .charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates, and application rates
change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular,
pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued 'use,
nozzle wear results in an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the
discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the
design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the
application uniformity. For example, operating the system .with excessive pressure
results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the
sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged
intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating
below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application
uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to
ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every
three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at
several locations in the application area. Any number of containers can be used to
collect flow and determine the 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 perpendicular to the direction
of pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both
sides of the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all
nonuniformity of the, application. On a windless day, variation between containers
of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should contact your irrigation
dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
'Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual

• V.
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) [phone]
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) [phone]
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) (910)296-21 20
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) [phone]
COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES) [phone]
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters
or leave you property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every
effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
take.
1 . Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may ore may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwo.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam. .
b, Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed
to flowing leaks -possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all
seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
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2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone = -. After
hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942, Your phone call should. include: your
name, facility number, telephone number, the details of the incident from' item 2
above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of
the spill, weather and wind conditions.. The corrective measures that have been
under taken, and the seriousness of the sitution.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
cK Instruct EMS to contact local Helath Department.
d. Contact CEs, phone number - , local SWCD office phone number - -, and local
NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - -.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain you
problem to them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you.
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize off -
site damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. Contractors Address
c. Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.) �`
a. Name: yh M.1
b. Phone:
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste managment plan to
keep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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lnsect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause
BMPs to Control Insects.. Site Specific Practices
!
Llquld Systems
Flush Gutters • Accumulation of solids
Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed.
Remove bridging 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 Vegetative • Decaying vegetation
AT Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Growth
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
Dry Systems
Feeders • Feed Spillage Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g,,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage.
Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter).
Feed Storage • Accumulations of feed residues Reduce moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of feed storage
areas by insuring drainage away from site
and/or providing adequate containment (e:g.,
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain produc(s).
O inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
needed.
AMIC - November 11, 1996, Page I

Source Cause
Animal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes O
and feed wastage
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes p
Systems
a
O
BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Eliminate low areas that trap mdisture along
fences 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.c., inspect for and
remove or break up accumulated solids as
needed).
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter) wher6 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.
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Departmcm of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University,
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7613.
AM1C - November 1 1, 1996, Page 2

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0 U 0 . Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Cdntrol. Chedkiist
WCO a
lil SaurceEF _ Cause : IBMPs to Minimize Odor . Site Specific Practices
stem • Swine production - !
Vegetative or wooded buffers;
CC 77)
❑
'Recommended best management practices;
Goad judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure -covered animals
Dry.floors
Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors
'Slotted floors;
Waterers located over slotted floors;
Feeders at high end of solid floors;
❑
Scrape manure buildup from floors;'
❑
Underfloor ventilation for.dryi.Rg
Manure collection pits Urine;
R
Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge,
• Partial microbial decomposition or scrape;.
❑ Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans
• Volatile gases;
Fan maintenance;
Dust
Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces
• Dust
mshdown between groups of animals;
❑
Feed additives;
❑
Feeder covers;
Feed delivery' downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks
• Agitation of recycled lagoon
❑
Flush tank covers;
liquid while tanks are filling
❑
Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
• Agitation during wastewater
❑
Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
Pit recharge points
• Agitation of recycled lagoon
❑
Extend recharge lines to near bottom of pits
liquid while pits are filling
with anti -siphon vents i
Lift stations
• Agitation during sump tank
❑
Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection • .Agitation during wastewater ❑ Box covers
or junction boxes conveyance
AMOC -November 11, 1446, Page 3

Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Oddr Site Specific Practices
End of drainpipes at • Agitation during wastewater Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions; Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
• Biological mixing; : r Correct.tagoon startup procedures
Agitation: 0 Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
g Minimum agitation when.pumping;
❑ Mechanical aeration;
Cl Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler • High pressure agitation; Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
nozzles + Wind drift ❑ Minimum recommended operating pressure;
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
❑ Pump from second=stage lagoon
Storage tank or basin • Partial microbial decomposition; ❑ Bottom or midlevel loading;
surface + Mixing while filling; ❑ Tank covers;
• Agitation when emptying ❑ Basin surface mats of solids;
❑
,Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface
+ Partial microbial decomposition',
❑
Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
• Mixing while filling;
levcl�.
• Agitation when emptying
❑
Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge
• Agitation when spreading;
❑
Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
spreader outlets
. Volatile gas emissions
❑.
Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
Volatile gas emissions while.."
❑
Soil injection of slurry/sludges
slurry or sludge on field
drying
❑
Soil incorporation within 48 hrs.;
surfaces
❑
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
• Carcass decomposition
Properdisposition *of carcasses A i
Dead animal disposal
• Carcass decomposition
❑
Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits;
pits
❑
Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators
• . Incomplete combustion
❑
Sccondary stack burners
AMOC • November 11,-1996, Page 4

Source Cause BMPs to Minimize. Odor Site Specific Practices
Standing water around & Improper drainage; Grade and landscape such that water drains
facilities . Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked onto • Poorly maintained acce'ss'roads Farm access road maintenance
public roads from farm
access
Additional Information ;
Available From
Swine Manure Management ; 0200 RuleBMP Packet
NCSU, County Extension Center
'Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; EBAE Fact Sheet
NCSU - BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment ; EBAE 128-88
NCSU - BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Treatment ; EBAE 129-89
NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; EBAE 103-83
NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Appl!cation Equipment ; EBAE Fact Sheet
NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
NCSU - Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program ; NPPC Manual
NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor ; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
NCSU Agri Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies ; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Florida Cooperative Extension
AMOC -November 11, 1996, Page 5

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 must beat least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
Renderin at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. I06-168.7
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❑ 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)
December 18, 1996

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

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 1, 1999
Alvin Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace NC 28466
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Application No. AWS310350
Additional Information Request
Mears Branch Farm
Animal Waste Operation
Duplin County
Dear Alvin Knowles:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application. Additional
information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by March 31, 1999:
The lagoon capacity documentation that was submitted with your permit application was for a lagoon with
a desibn capacity of 1196 feeder to finish swine. However, your permit application and Waste Utilization
Plan were developed for 2448 feeder to finish swine. Please clarify the number of animals on this site and
either provide addition lagoon capacity documentation, or revise your WUP to reflect the lagoon capacity
documentation as submitted.
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. The information requested by this letter,
must be submitted on or before March 31, 1999 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance with
15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of
North Carolina General Statute 143-2 t5.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental
Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 502.
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality
Permit File
Own tf4D to 0(1n (YLJ
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P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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Environmental Engineer
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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NAME: �|vin Know|es
ADDRESS: 110 C|ement
Wa||ace, NC
TYPE AND SIZE 2-122�
0F 0PE�A�ION Murp� y 1 0ppin8
CLA5S
�
O2S/8NED B� C|aodia �tev�:soo
DAT� J/2.....
/89
�PPRO�ED BY
D*T�
PERMANEmT STORAGE
. 2448 Hogs� x 135 (1:s per ho3
TEMP8RARY STO!d:�GE
33048o |bs of anima� x 1'35 cu. ft. o� was:e'per day
per 1000 |hs of anima| wt. x 180 days
RAINFALL LES3 EVAFO�ATION
7" X 71444 sq' ft' surface area Per 12^Per
RAINFALL - %5 YR. l DAY STORM
71444 sq. ft. nf surface area per 12" per ft.
TOTAL STORAG-'E NEEDED
TOTAL STORAGE AYAlLA8LE
AMOUNT OF FILL DIKE
Pad inciudes (33'*205'*16"> times two houses PAD
22960 cu. ft.
CUT TO FILL RATIO
1'3: 1-
TOTAL
SETTLEMENT 10%
TOTAL AMOUNT OF FILL
TOTAL EXCAVATION
FA8E 2
330480 Cu Ft
80��07 Cu Ft
41676 Cu Ft
44653 i--:u Ft
4971115 '-:u Ft
1�412 Cu Yds
504500 Cu Ft
1S685 Cu Yds
71400
Cu
Ft
252065
Cu
Ft
---------
323465
Cu
Ft
32347
Cu
Ft
---------
355812
Cu
Ft
13178
Cu
Yds
450790 Cu Ft
16696 Cu Yds
PLEASE NOTE: PAD = 205` + 100' LOADING RAMP + WIDTH
WIDTH = (55*2) + 60' between houses + 5' on each side'
Loading ramp is about 40 feet in length and -can be
longer as extra dirt permits' This could make the
ramp anywhere from a 6:1 slope to a 10:1.

JAME: Alvin Knowles .
OPERATION AND nAI,TEN*mCE
his lagoon /s dss,gnsd for waste treatment with minimum o6o.-
^r.tro|- The vime required for tne p/annec f|uig le -el to H
eached may vary due to soil conditions, flushing ooerations, and
he amount of fresn water added to too sysvem'
und app|icai'on of waste water .s rec'gnized as an accepta.ie
-stood of disposal' Irrigaiion by using center pivot, gun, `-
rav/er is We preFarreo and most eff/c/ent method `u `1ispo/e o�-
`ne cffiner't from the lagoon. Care sbm/|d be taken wnen app/v;n3
'aste to prevent damage to the crops and to prevent runoff from
/.e fie|gs'
`.e fo||ovihg itzmE are to be carried out:
|
' Begin pump -out of the iagoon whck fluid level roaches invert
y the outlet pipes or at a pre-0etermineJ e|evatior'.
' Stop pumo-out before the |a3omu depth /s less Man 6 feet
eep or at a pre -determined depth. (This prevents the loss cf
avorab|e bacteria)
� Me recommended amount to app|y psr irrigation is one irc|/,
tno maximum recommended application rate is 0'5 inch per hour.
' It is recommended that the treatment lagoon be precharg*t to
./2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during beOinninS
4ages of the operation' Precharging reduces the concentration of
.he initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors.
jo|ids should be covered with water at all times.
:' Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas around the lagoon
iwd buildings mowed. `
1' Repair any eroded areas and establish in vegetation.
'. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
,o|iutants into waters of the United States' The Department of
latura| Resources and Community Development (DNRCD), Wastewater
lana3ement Section, has the responsibility for enforcing this
]' All surface water is to be diverted from the lagoon to an
idequate and stable outlet.

i`•.i l'. M E. a! v i n Knowles
APPROXIMATE NITROGEN { N PHOSPHORUS THAT WILL BE PRODUCED r
NITROGEN (N ) 1 T 4 457 „ : TONS Or STORED
WASTE
.,.!-5 .
PHOSPHORUS (i:.) 5 c'a::- , "I t..:S
" _ _ESTIMAJED THAT APPROXIMATELY —5OF THE NITROGEN WILL
AV h T LAE;;LE FOR USE AS FERTILIZER
FHE FOLLOWING AMOUNT CAN OE APPLIED ON THE LAND
IF APPLIED AT THE BATE OF 200 LIB:.. PER. AGRE ._I3Z CROPLAND OR FESCUE
218.07 ACRES WILL BE NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE EFFLUENT.
IF APPLIED AT THE RATE OF 400 LBS PER ACRE ON COASTAL BERMLiD.-^-..
109.04 ACRES, WILL BE NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE EFFLUENT.
BEFORE ANY EFFLUENT IS APPLIED TO THE LAND IT SHOULD i BE Ar- AL`. FD
TO DETERMINE THE EXACT NUTRIENT CONTENT. THE NC:DA LABORATORY
IN RALEIGH IS MAKING SOME TEST ON A LIMITED BASIS YOU SHOULD
CONTACT
AGRONOMIC SERVICES DIVISION
NCDA , GLUE R I OGE ROAD CENTER
RALEIGH N.C. Z 611
PHONE: '_/ 1 9-. f 3 _;-26F5
WHEN APPLYING THE EFFLUENT TO CROPLAND IT SHOULD BE DISK AND
COVER CROP SEEDED OR A ROW CROP PLANTED TO PREVENT EROSION
SOME OF THE EFFLUENT QOULD BE USED FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES
DURING THE GROWING SEASON.
115 AC OF LAND AVAILABLE FOR APPLICATION OF EFFLUENT
AC OF CORN WILL UTILIZE 0 LBS , OF NITROGEN
AC OF FESCUE WILL UTILIZE 0 LBS , OF NITROGEN
1 15AC: OF BERMUDA WILL UTILIZE 46000 LBS . OF -NITROGEN
BEGIN PUMPING THE EFFLUENT WHEN Marls on Cross bar- or -
THE FLUID LEVEL REACHES 54.5 feet EIevatio
------------------------------
DO NOT LOWER THE FLUID ANY 3 feet lower than pipe
LOWER THAN or 50.5
------------------------------
THE EFFLUENT SHOULD BE APPLIED AT A RATE THAT WILL NOT CAUSE ANY
RUNOFF ONTO SURROUNDING AREAS OR LEACHING INTO THE GROUND WATER
RECOMMENDED APPPL I C:AT I ON RATE IS 0.5 INCHES PER HOUR AND THE
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED APPLICATION AMOUNT IS 1 INCH PER I RRGAT 1011`;!
NOTE: For the total operation of Charles and Alvin Knowles, 1155
acres of Coastal Bermuda will be needed. The total ,;per-_.
at i on consists of 7,376 topping hogs (4-1224 Murphy and
4-•60 Missouri houses).

. .
v�)E: � 4|vin Know|p- PAGF-
P + �RE� OF S['-TOM + 4 X A��� UF �lDSEC�IO�v]
/OLU�E = --------- ------ -------------------------------------------
6.0 27
DEPTH C L L \ W L
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6 27
10'0 [ 325 X 2O0 - 265 X 140 + 4 X 295 X z70]
'OLU�� = --------- -------------�---------- ------------------------
6'0 2T
10.0 [ 302700]�
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6.0 27
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504500.0
�OLUME = ---------
'OLU�� = 18685'2 CU.YDS'
711444.0 sq.ft'
463553.8 cu. ft' needed
�lDE SI PES 3:1

SEEDING SPEC! F ICATI
RE?-; TO BE S-.:.E :.: !=_ l,'
- _;''. BALER i; i. . W L r_ A . `... -= F A,'J
(Y) ct h 15 - d"Ne 15
GQ i^ �
30 LB . !-:j.._. ED OEP -_DA ��:�-;F,;'-���� f�p� 1- Jots
50 LB . LIr.;HiU LED TIRMUDA GRASS
VERT ALL. WATER TO A STABLE OUTLET
H NEAREST RESIDENCE IS _ - OO FT.
. B . M . 50.0 ELEVATION
ESCR I PT I ON ON NAIL APPROX. 251
FEET EAST 1=1F C: 3+00 IN TREE.
VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE ;;-;EAD CAREFULLY
-HE LAGOON AND THE AREA AROUND THE HOG HOUSES OUST DE SEEDED WITH
ETHER A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT GRASS, DEFEND I: NG ON THE TIME OF THE
-E=AR, WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE TIME THE BUILDINGS ARE COM-
-LETED AND READY FOR USE. -(WE RECOMMEND THAT THE LAGOON AREA, SIDE
:LOPES, DRAINS AND ETC.. AS WELL AS THE SIDE SILOPE'= OF THE PAD BE
?EEDED WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER CONSTRUCTION. THE SOIL WILL
OT DRY OUT AS MUCH IF SEEDED WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME WHICH WILL
'ESULT IN A MUCH BETTER STAND OF GRASS.)

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
Alvin Knowles
Mears Branch Farm
110 W Clement St
Wallace NC 28466
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Mears Branch Farm
Facility ID#: 31-350
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Knowles:
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 91gn33-0026.
Si2Preston
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A.Howard, Jr., erector
Division of Water Quality
Enclosure
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REGISTRATION FORM FOR ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATION Jg0V1993
Department 'of Environment, Health and Natural Res ces:
Division of Environmental Management WATRQU
Water Quality Section �
Pl.Innin .
If the animal waste management system for your feedlot o tion
is designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of cat f '. 1`7�
horses, 250 swine, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are served
by a liquid waste system, then this form must be filled out and
mailed by December 31, 1993 pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 (c) in
order to be deemed permitted by DEM. Please print clearly.
Farm Name: Mears Branch Farm
110 W Clement St.
Wallace, NC 28466
Duplin County 919-285-4846
Owners) Name: %- -
Manager (s ) Name: `
Lessee Name:
Farm Location (Be as specific a possible: road n m ,
directi n, ilepost/, etc.) : —c:� . P
Latitude/Longitude if known: QBSP # 23-47-3--14
Design capacity of animal waste mana yentystem. SNumber pnd
type of confined animal(s):
Average animal population on the rm ,(N er
animal(s) raised): ' 4 4 F
of
Year Production Began: AS CS Tract No.: �� r
Type of Wastle j4an}gement System Used:. _�
Acres Available for Land Application of Waste: - -
Owner(s) Signature(s): Date:
v Date:
(Bob Bitbrey, Serviceman)

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 9, 1993
Alvin Knowles
110 West Clement Street
Wallace NC 28466
Dear Mr. Knowles:
This is to inform you that your completed registration form required by the recently
modified nondischarge rule has been received by the Division of Environmental Management
(DEM), Water Quality Section.
On December 10, 1992 the Environmental Management Commission adopted a water
quality rule which governs animal waste management systems. The goal of the rule is for
animal operations to be managed such that animal waste is not discharged to surface waters
of the state. The rule allows animal waste systems to be "deemed permitted" if certain
minimum criteria are met (15A NCAC 2H .0217). By submitting this registration you have
met one of the criteria for being deemed permitted.
We would like to remind you that existing feedlots which meet the size thresholds
listed in the rule, and any new or expanded feedlots constructed between February 1, 1993
and December 31, 1993 must submit a signed certification form to DEM by December 31.,
1997. New or expanded feedlots constructed after December 31, 1993 must obtain signed
certification before animals are stocked on- the farm. Certification of an approved animal
waste management plan can be obtained after the Soil and Water Conservation Commission
adopts rules later this year.
We appreciate you providing us with this information. If you have any question about
the new nondischarge rule, please contact David Harding at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section
P.O. Box 29535, Rdeigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE: 1995
Time: 1-3`4 S-
Farm Name/Own(
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On Site Representative: Phone:
Physical Address/Locadon: JV 4
Type of Operation: Swine Poultry Cattle
Design Capacity: _ 0'I -4 _ Number of Animals on Site:
DEMyCertification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW
Latitude: 3 `f ° Y`f ' ! J. a " Longitude: *-7-cb ' O :4 ' 30.14)' Elevation: - Feet
Circle Yes or No
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
(approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches) Ye or No Actual Freeboard:`' 3 Ft. Inches
Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes o No Was any erosion observed? Yes ore
Is adequate land available for spray? or No Is the cover crop adequate? 6 or No
Crop(s) being utilized: �C
Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria?. 200 Feet from Dwellings? 1�or No
100 Feet from Wells? Yes or No
Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or No
Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes or No
Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other
similar man-made devices? Yes � If,Yes, Please Explain.
Does the facility maintain adequate waste management records (volumes of manure, land applied,
spray irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop)? Yes or No
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