310351_HISTORICAL_20171231

NUH I H UAHULINA
Department of Environmental Qual

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PLAN OF ACTION(Poa) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
Facility Number: 31-351 County: Duplin
Facility Name:
Iron Mine
Certified Operator Name: Glenn Knowles Operator Number: AWA18760
1. Current liquid level(s) in incites as measured from the current liquid level in the lagoon to the
lowest point on the top of the dam for lagoons without spillways; and from the current liquid level
in the lagoon to the bottom of the spillway for lagoons with spillways.
Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2 Lagoon 3 Lagoon 4 Lagoon 5
Lagoon Name/ID: 2317 2318
Spillway(Y or N): N N
Level(inches): 13 13
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 DWO 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: 71.812013
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.
Charles Knowles Phone: [phone]
Facility Owner/Manager (print)
op
ate: 7/312013
Facility OwnerlManager (signature)

II. TOTAL POUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD ANDIOR 25 YRJ24
HR. STORM STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE STRUCTURES FOR FACILITY
1.
Structure ID: 2317
line m =
218.7 lb PAN
2.
Structure ID: 2318
line m =
258.7 lb PAN
3.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
4.
Structure ID:
line m =
Ib PAN
5.
Structure ID:
line rn =
lb PAN
6.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
n. lines 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 477.4 lb, PAN
III. TOTAL PAN BALANCE REMAINING FOR AVAILABLE CROPS DURING 30 DAY DRAW DOWN
PERIOD_ DO NOT LIST FIELDS TO WHICH PAN CANNOT BE APPLIED DURING THIS 30 DAY PERIOD.
O. tract #
p. field #
q. crop
r. acres
s. remaining IRR
2 PAN balance
(Iblacre)
it. TOTAL PAN
BALANCE FOR
FIELD Qbs.)
column r x s
u. application window$
T1267
9,10
Bermuda
14.26
200.00
2852.0
March -Oct
T1267
10A
Bermuda
4.13
200.00
826.0
March -Oct
T1268
2
Bermuda
4.65
200.00
930.0
March -Oct
'State current crop ending application date or next crop application beginning date for available
receiving crops during 30 day draw down period.
v. Total PAN available for all fields (sum of column t) = 4608.0 lb. PAN
IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
w. Total PAN to be land applied (line n from section II) = . 477.4 lb. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21100

x. Crop's remaining PAN balance (line v from section Ill) = 4608.0 lb. PAN
y, Overall PAN balance (w - x) = -4131 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 field conditions permit. Additional land is
available for pumping if needed. All soil is Norfolk. A new waste sample has been delivered to NCDA, producer
is waiting for the analysis results.
PoA (30 Day) 2121100

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): 12317
2. Current liquid volume in 25 yr.124 hr. storm storage & structural freeboard
a. current liquid level according to marker
b. designed 25 yr.124 hr. storm & structural freeboard
c. line b - line a (inches in red zone) =
d. top of dike surface area according to design
(area at below structural freeboard elevation)
e. line c112 x line d x 7.48 gallonslf
3. Projected volume of waste liquid produced during draw down period
13.0 inches
19.0 inches
6.0 inches
3900Q ft,
145860 gallons
f. temporary storage period according to structural design 180 days
g, volume of waste produced according to structural design 39430 ft'
h, current herd # 598 certified herd # 1196
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 dayslline f=
4. Total PAN to be land applied during draw down period
I. current waste analysis dated 1 12/13/2013
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) 2/21/00
19715 ft'
©P
22750 ft'
52940 gallons
1.10 Ibs11000 gal.
218.7 lbs. PAN

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II. TOTAL POUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD AND/OR 25 YR.124
HR. STORM STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE
STRUCTURES FOR FACILITY
1, Structure ID: 2317
line m =
218.7 lb PAN
2. Structure ID: 2318
line m =
258.7 lb PAN
3. Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
4. Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
5. Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
6. Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
n. lines 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 477.4 lb PAN
III. TOTAL PAN BALANCE REMAINING FOR AVAILABLE CROPS DURING 30 DAY DRAW DOWN
PERIOD. DO NOT LIST FIELDS TO WHICH PAN CANNOT BE APPLIED DURING THIS 30 DAY PERIOD.
o. tract #
p. field #
q. crop
r. acres
s. remaining IRR
2 PAN balance
(Iblacre)
t. TOTAL PAN
BALANCE FOR
FIELD (lbs.)
column r x s
u. application window
T1267
9,10
Bermuda
14.26
200.00
2852.0
March -Oct
T1267
10A
Bermuda
4.13
200.00
826.0
March -Oct
T1268
2
Bermuda
4.65
200.00
930.0
March -Oct
'State current crop ending application date or next crop application beginning date for available
receiving crops during 30 day draw down period.
v. Total PAN available for all fields (sum of column Q = 4608.0 lb. PAN
IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
w. Total PAN to be land applied (line n from section II) = 477.4 lb. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2121100

FI-d6 y Number.
_I
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vision of Waterjquality,
'Q Divtsiomof Soil and Water Conservation
0 UtHer•`Agency _
Type of Visit _,pol;ompliance Inspection 0 Operation Review 0 Structure Evaluation 0 Technical Assistance
Reason for Visit �outine 0 Complaint 0 Follow up 0 Referral 0 Emergency 0 Other ❑ Denied Access
Date of Visit: Arrival Time: eparture Time: County Regiold 1eAr_
Farm Name: Owner Email:
Owner Name:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Phone:
Facility Contact: Title: Phone No:
Onsite Representative: ��Li' ! /'ii9i' Integrator:
Certified Operator: Operator Certification Number:
Back-up Operator:
Location of Farm:
Back-up Certification Number:
Latitude: = o = 6 Longitude: = ° 0 1 =
11
Design Current Design 'Current Design ^=Currerit w
Swine Capacity Population w Wet Poultry Capacity, Population,.Cattle Capacity P p 1u ati©n
❑ Wean to Finish ❑ Layer
❑ Wean to Feeder " ❑ Non -Layer
❑ Feeder to Finish".
= ElFarrow to Wean spry Poultry_ `Y.
❑ Farrow to Feeder
7` ❑ Farrow to Finish "'
I'; L! Gilts
Other
Elother
❑ Layers
❑ Non -Layers
❑ Pullets
❑ Turkeys
❑ Turkey Poults
❑ Other
I
L=�
Discharges & Stream Imoacts
1. is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Structure ❑ Application Field ❑ Other
a. Was the conveyance man-made?
❑ Dairy Cow
❑ Dairy Calf
❑ Dairy Heifer
❑ Dry Cow
❑ Non -Dairy
❑ Beef Stocker
❑ Beef Feeder
❑ Beef Brood Cowl
Numbero
b. Did the discharge reach waters of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State
other than from a discharge?
❑ Yes,, o ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes P-No
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes f2'No
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes ,;�No
❑ Yes jallo
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes .2 No
❑ NA ❑ NE
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Facility Number: jDate of Insection: '
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Wa to Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (structural plus storm storage plus heavy rainfall) less than adequate?
❑ Yes
0No
❑ NA
❑ NE
a. if yes, is waste level into the structural freeboard?
❑ Yes
Z No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
Structure 5
Structure 6
Identifier:
Spillway?:
Designed Freeboard (in):
Observed Freeboard (in):
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
❑ Yes
�No
❑ NA
❑ NE
(i.e., large trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
❑ Yes
RTNo
❑ NA
❑ NE
waste management or closure plan?
If any of questions 4-6 were answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat,
notify DWQ
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
❑ Yes
;3''No
❑ NA
❑ NE
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?
[:]Yes
�No
❑ NA
❑ NE
(not applicable to roofed pits, dry stacks, and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
❑ Yes
P�r1Vo
❑ NA
❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
Waste Apnlication
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need ❑ Yes [:�'No ❑ NA ❑ NE
maintenance or improvement? T
11. Is there evidence of incorrect land application? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Yes jo No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Heavy Metals (Cu, Zn, etc.)
❑ PAN ❑ PAN > 10% or 10 lbs. ❑ Total Phosphorus ❑ Failure to Incorporate Manure/Sludge into Bare Soil
❑ Outside of Acceptable Crop Window ❑ Evidence of Wind Drift ❑ Application Outside of Approved Area
12. Crop Type(s):
13. Soil Type(s)
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the CAWMP? ❑ Yes A�fNo ❑ NA ❑ NE
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ Yes ,E� No ❑ NA ❑ NE
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable ❑ Yes J[2� No ❑ NA ❑ NE
acres determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
ETNo
❑ NA
❑ NE
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
L'No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Required Records & Documents
19. Did the facility fail to have the Certificate of Coverage & Permit readily available?
❑ Yes
L'No
❑ NA
❑ NE
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? If yes, check
❑ Yes
E ` o
❑ NA
❑ NE
the appropriate box.
[] WUP [:]Checklists [:)Design ❑ Maps ❑ Lease Agreements
❑ Other:
21. Does record keeping need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Yes
�- o
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Waste Application ❑ Weekly Freeboard ❑ Waste Analysis ❑ Soil Analysis
❑ Waste Transfers
❑ Weather Code
❑ Rainfall ❑ Stocking ❑ Crop Yield ❑ 120 Minute Inspections ❑ Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections ❑ Sludge Survey
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑ Yes
E? No
❑ NA
❑ NE
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equipment?
❑ Yes
0 No
❑ NA
❑ NE
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Facili Number: - Date of Inspection:
24-. I)id• tht facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑ Yes L;�No
❑ NA ❑ NE
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check
❑ Yes ,E�JrNo
❑ NA ❑ NE
the appropriate box(es) below.
❑ Failure to complete annual sludge survey [:]Failure to develop a POA for sludge
levels
❑ Non -compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
❑ Yes7, La"No
❑ NA ❑ NE
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorus loss assessments (PLAT) certification?
❑ Yes 0 No
❑ NA ❑ NE
Other Issues
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals with 24 hours and/or document
❑ Yes No
❑ NA ❑ NE
and report mortality rates that were higher than normal?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern?
❑ Yes�;allo
❑ NA ❑ NE
If yes, contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify the Regional Office of emergency situations as required by the
❑ Yes P.-Ko
❑ NA ❑ NE
permit? (i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Yes No
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Application Field ❑ Lagoon/storage Pond ❑ Other:
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the permit or CAWMP?
❑ Yes ;2'No
❑ NA ❑ NE
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with an on -site representative?
0 Yes ;2rNo
❑ NA ❑ NE
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by the same agency?
❑ Yes No
❑ NA ❑ NE
Comments (refer to question 4): Explain any YES answers and/or any additional recommendations or any other comments.
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Reviewer/Inspector Name:
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
Page 3 of 3
Phone:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007'=;T--:TED
Charles F Knowles
Iron Mine Farm J U N �; 6 2007
189 Powell Page Rd
Wallace, NC 28466-8177 BY;
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310351
Iron Mine Farm
Animal Waste Management System
Duplin County
Dear Charles F Knowles:
In accordance with your application received on 22-Jan-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Charles F Knowles, authorizing the operation of the subject
animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the Iron Mine Farm, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 3648 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition 111.19 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pav
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation «.
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules,. standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any "property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.... •r : i
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0111(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910-395-3900. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Duplin County Health Department
Duphn County Soil and Water Conservation District
Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS310351

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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Charles Knowles y
144 Knowler Lane
Windsor, NC 27983
Re: Request for Information
Sludge Survey Report
Iron Mine Farm
NCA231351
Duplin County
Dear Charles Knowles:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Your Animal Waste Management General NPDES Permit contains a condition
that addresses the sludge survey requirement for the lagoon(s) at your animal
feeding operation.
Your NPDES Permit Number NCA231351 Condition I11.16, on page 10 states:
"All facilities, which are issued a COC to operate under this permit, shall conduct
a survey of the sludge accumulation in all lagoons within one (1) year of receiving
the COC and every year thereafter. This survey shall include but not be limited to
a sketch showing the depth of sludge in the various locations within each lagoon.
This survey shall be submitted as part of the facility's annual report in the year it
was conducted..."
Our records indicate that the Division has not received the sludge survey results
for the year 2005 from your facility and your facility had not previously exempted
based on prior surveys. The form was due March 1, 2006. To avoid possible
enforcement action for a violation of your permit, please submit the results within
thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter to the following address:
Miressa D. Garoma
Division of Water Quality
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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Elarles Knowles
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Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you
the responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State
Statue or permitting requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact
me at 910-796-7215.
Yours Very Truly,
Charles F. Stehman, PH.D, P.G.
Environmental Regional Supervisor II
cc: Paul Sherman
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ANIMATE UTILIZATION PLAN
wrtoliws
Producer:
Location:
Telephone:
Type Operation:
Number of Animals:
(Design capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE:
APPLICATION METHOD:
CHARLES KNOWLES
189 POWELL PAGE RD
WALLACE NC 28466
910-532-2320
RECEE82006
ED
DEC 2
Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
3648.00 hogs
Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater: The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to redur_P the amnunt of commercial fertilizer required fnr the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan use4 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, ledc:hing potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3_ Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
5.� Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same'.
The estimated acres needed to apply —the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based "on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. -2.n some cases you may want to have punt
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 arried 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.)
3648 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hags/year = 6931.2 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
3648 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year 834R0.4 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
}*
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE.
AW N
PER
ACRES.
PER AC
AC
-----
or
APPLY
RESID.
METH
N
1267
9,10
NOA
BH
6.1
305
14.26
I
* LBS
AW N
USED
APPLIC
TIME
4349.3
APR
1267
-9,10
Sc
1
1
160
114.261855.6
SEP-APR
1267
1 0X__j NOA
BH
6.1
1259.65
I
1305 1
J4.13
i)Pf
1267
-l0A
SG
I
I
160
14.13
1247.8
SEP-APR
1268
2 NOA
6.1
JBH
I
1305 1
14.65
11418.25
/kkPi �
OG�
1268
- SG
I
160
4.65
1-2 _
I
1279
SEP-APR
I I END
TOTAL18409.6.
- Indicates that this field is being o0.verseeded (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 addreaaea nitrogen.
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TABLE zs 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
T114E
END
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (�.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage ust 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 'belni 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 cdnsider 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.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total rnquiripd 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
Sc
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS--HAY
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
TONS
AC
50
60
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
_ACRES
.23.04
LBS AW N USED
8409.6
0
0
23.04
8409.6
* BALANCE
-19.2
*** This number must be less than or equal to D 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 produoc
approximately 1349.76,pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 ears, you will have approximately 6748.8
pounds of PAN to utilize. As:g`ping you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass-hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 22.496 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125-pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 53.9904 acres
of land. Please be -aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, -water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
1267
10A
NOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
�,10
NOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
-10A
SG
.5
*1
1267
~9,10
SG
.5
*1
1268
Z
NOA
BH
.50-
*1.0
1268
-2
SG
.5
*1
* This is the maximum applica ion amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nit agen 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 Oe applied under optimum soil
conditions..
Your facility is designed for 186.00 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 volttme of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm..
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
,._� report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Mr. Knowles is allowed to spray 60 lbs/N/AC on an overseed small grain in
is coastal fields, as long as he removes the crop. He cannot graze the
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
u,
ovcrceaded small grain. If the overseeded small grain is grazed, the plan is
not valid.
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Michael F. Fasley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
April 21, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL 7005-0390-0001-3199-9178
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Charles Knowles
144 Knowler Lane
Windsor, NC 27983
Re: Request for Information
Sludge Survey Report
Iron Mine Farm
NCA231351
Duplin County
Dear Charles Knowles:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Your Animal Waste Management General NPDES Permit contains a condition
that addresses the sludge survey requirement for the lagoon(s) at your animal
feeding operation.
Your NPDES Permit Number NCA231351 Condition II1.16, on page 10 states:
"All facilities, which are issued a COC to operate under this permit, shall conduct
a survey of the sludge accumulation in all lagoons within one (1) year of receiving
the COC and every year thereafter. This survey shall include but not be limited to
a sketch showing the depth of sludge in the various locations within each lagoon.
This survey shall be submitted as part of the facility's annual report in the year it
was conducted..."
Our records indicate that the Division has not received the sludge survey results
for the year 2005 from your facility and your facility had not previously exempted
based on prior surveys. The form was due March 1, 2006. To avoid possible
enforcement action for a violation of your permit, please submit the results within
thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter to the following address:
Miressa D. Garoma
Division of Water Quality
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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Charles KmAles
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Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you
the responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State
Statue or permitting requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter; please do not hesitate to contact
me at 910-796-7215.
Yours Very Truly,
Charles F. Stehman, PH.D, P.G.
Environmental Regional Supervisor II
cc: Paul Sherman
WIRO File

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Murphy-BrownLLC
April 12, 2004
Murphy -Brown, LLC
Rose Hill Division
Contract Growers
Dear EMILY P KNOWLES,
P.O. Box 759
Rose Hill, NC 2FA58
910-289-2111
910-289-6 4; 8 Fax
If your faun is currently covered by an NPDES permit, as a requirement of your permit, you
should have completed an annual certification form that summarized the environmental activities
on your farm for 2003. If you are not under an NPDES permit, ignore this letter. You will recall
that one of the questions on this annual certification form asked for your annual animal
population average. In a series of grower meetings that many of you attended, we committed to
provide you with your annual average inventories on or around the anniversary date of your
permit. Your annual average inventory, based on the information in our tracking system for
groups closed from 4-24-03 through 4-5-04 is as follows:
Facility Name Facility No. Permitted Head Actual Average
EMILY P KNOWLES 031-0351 3648 3377.6
If you did not provide the annual inventory average to DENR in your annual report, you should
forward this correspondence to them by the end of the month. They should be sent to the
following address:
NCDENR
Division of Water -Quality
Permitting Unit
Attn. Keith Larsck —
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27626-1617
In addition, a copy of this correspondence should be kept with your environmental files.
If there are any questions or concerns regarding either the information contained in this letter, or
other environmental issues, please feel free to call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Kraig Westerbeek
Director of Environmental Compliance

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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
~ Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number 231 351 County b uyi Year 2003
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) Iron /Y1_ii1L_ dr►M�_
Operator in Charge for this Facility _� Aa r f c 5 r. K►)oj l e,s Certification
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
l/ YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I : Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields Q'or Pulls O (please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Aniinal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): H _ Total Useable Acres approved in the CAW 4P
23.o�f
2. Total number of Fields El/or Pulls ❑ {please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: Total Acres on which waste was applied 2 3. i>/
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
.5..3.2 - /
4. Total pounds of PIant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be Iand applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit: X ;�� 67`f
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken
off site during the year tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest _ 7
Smallest_ // L
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers) /I
S. Facility's Integrator if applicable:.-�OI+y-$roulrt
T—
Part H: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLLANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
AFACF 3-14-03 1

f
4. I received a NOD after I reported my freeboard to DWQ as I was required to.
6_ The system was calibrated in 2004.
7. A sludge survey will be performed by April 24 2004.
8. See 7 above
9_ A soil sample was taken during 2003 but it did not come back for 10 weeks
which was after the first of the year.
12. The NOD addressed in question 4 makes this a no answer_

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Duality
April 9, 2003
Charles Knowles
Iron Mine Farm
189 Powell Page Road
Wallace NC 28466
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA231351
Iron Mine Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
Dear Charles Knowles:
On March 14, 2003, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued an NPDES General
Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued -to enable swinefacilities in North Carolina to
obtain coverage under a single permit that addresses both State and Federal requirements.
In accordance with your application received on January 8, 2003, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Charles Knowles, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with NPDES General
Permit NCA200000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and terminates your COC Number
AWS310351 to operate under State Non Discharge Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the Iron Mine Farm, located in DuplinCounty, with an animal capacity of no greater
than an annual average of 3648 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as specified in the
facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to
Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary, they may
be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4
gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 1, 2007. Pursuant to this COC, you are
authorized and required to operate. the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC:--An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed General Permit. Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current State general permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please nay careful attention to the record keening
and monitoring conditions in this permit. The Devices to Automatically Stop Irrigation Events_ Form
must be returned to the Division of Water Quality no later than 120 days following recut of the
Certificate of Coverage. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned
to the Division of Water Quality by no later than March 1st of each year.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 including civil penalties, criminal
penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to_continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual NPDES Permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality.Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at [phone] ext. 502.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Duplin County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File NCA231351
Permit File AWS31035I
NDPU Files

Inadequate Freeboard
Page 2
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
Iiability 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,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Director
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Central Files

W a r�Rp.A
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
fl Wan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
April 16, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL.
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Charles Knowles
189 Powell Page Road
Wallace NC 28466
SUBJECT_: Notice of Violation
Request for Information
Inadequate Freeboard
Iron Mine Farm
#31-351
Duplin County
Dear Sir or Madam:
On March 21, 2003, a representative of your animal operation informed the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) that there was inadequate freeboard in the Iagoon(s) serving this facility.
This lack of adequate freeboard is in non-compliance with the Certificate of Coverage
issued to this facility on August 17, 1998. 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 I2 months up to the date of submittal
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUTRED SPECIFICATIONS
16
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 tho 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 aplied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Wasteay be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but le1pthan 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 consetvation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at/rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth_ The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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REQUIRED SPE IFICATZONS
lo. waste nutrients shall not bo 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 io 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 a applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than thos owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied i 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
thoy 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 an
site.
ZO_ 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 storaye (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 wit in 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least nnually 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...
_N
23. Dead animals -will be disposed of ip a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations. ��
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WASTE_ UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:IRON MINE 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
(ie) 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: can S KNOWLES
(Please print)
signature# &6r.4 41 Date: / / If
Name of Manager of different from owner) :
Signature:
Date:
Name of person Preparing Plan: (Please print)G. PATRICK FUSSELL
Affiliation:DUPLIN BOIL AND WAVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120 'N
Address (Agency): PO BOX 277
KENANSVTLLE NC '28349
Signature: Date:
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Animal Waste Management Systems
NPDES Short Form B — Existing Facility
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on Me with the Division. Please review the
information for completeness and make any corrections that are appropriate. If a question has not been
completed by the Division, please answer it to the best of your ability. Do not leave any question unanswered.
Facility Number: Facility Number: 31 - 35l or Permit Number: NCA231351
2 Facility Name: Iron Mine Farm
3 Landowner's name (trust match the name on the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan): Charles Knowles
4 Landowners Mailing address: 189 Powell Page Road
City, State: Wallace NC . Zip: 28466
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-532-2320
5 County where facility is located: Duplin
6 Farm Manager's name (if different from Landowner):
7 Farm Managees telephone number (include area code).
Submit a copy of the most recent Waste Utilization Plan for this fttdllty with this application. The Waste
Utilization Plan must be signed by the owner and a technical specialist.
1 attest that this application has hem 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. Note:
In accordance with NC General Statutes 143-215.6A and 143-215.613, any person who knowingly makes any false
statement, representation, or certification in wjy application shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdomcanor which may
include a fine not to exceed $10,000 as well as civil penalties up to $25,000 per violation. (18 U.S.C. Section 1001
provides a punishment by a fine of not more than $10,000 or imprisonment of not more than 5 years, or both for a
similar offense-)
Printed Name of Signing Official (Landowner, or if multiple Landowners, all landowners should sign. If
l.andowiter is a corporation, signature should be by a principal executive officer of the corporation):
Name:? rT /* 1� s �. a ---- Title: W /V
Signature: (a Nte: .) — 2 — 2� 4
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO TI IE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
IKON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
IItALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
TELEPHONE NUM1lER: (919) 733-SM FAX NUMBER: [phone]
NPDES SHORT FORM D - Existing

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer: CHARLES KNOWLES
Location: 189 POWELL PAGE RD-
WALLACE NC 28466
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation; Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 3648.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility moist 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 rAdure the amount of commercial fertilizer rPgtjired for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan usA 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'n-an 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 wh.ich'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 basedlI'on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. sin some cases you may want to have punt
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so an 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 arried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OP WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
3649 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year - 6931.2 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
3648 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year 83-Q0.4 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
9,10
NOA
BH
6.1
305
14.26
4349.3
I
AF R-- k
1267
1-9,101
1267
10A NOA
1267
10A
1268
2
NOA
1268
`2
6.1
�BH
I
1305
SG
1
1
160
BH
6.1
3Q5
I
SG
1
I
160
Q/L . LC.i
14.26 855.6
SEP-APR
1259.65
4.13
vE•PC
4.13
247.8
SBP-APR
4. 65
11418.25
� �
4.65
1279
SEP-APR
END .....
I
TOTAL18409.6.
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
**
* LSS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
-----
or
------
APPLY
RESID_
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
i _ TOTAL 10
- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals rollow summer annuals.
.-''
In interplanted fields ( e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage ust be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage_ Wherle 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 tray). 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 beii nutilized. 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 cdnsider 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.
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.ri
* Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
+� lips AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crap codes used in-tablos 1 and 2 above;
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BH
SG
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
TONS
AC
50
60
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
*-A
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
_ACRES
.23.04
LBS AW N USED
8409.6
D
O
23.04
8409.6
+� BALANCE
-19.2
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
1
*** This number must ba 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 haste 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 cicmcnta. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1349.76 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 ears, you will have approximately 6748.8
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 22.496 acres of land. if you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you Will need 53.9904 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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amounte 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
I (in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
1267
10A
NOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
9,10
NOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
-10A
SG
.5
*1
1267
-9,10
SG
.5
*1
1268
2
NOA
BH
.50,
*1.0
1268
-2
SG
.5
*1
* This is the maximum applica ion amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nit gen 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 unaer optimum soil
conditions..._.
Your facility is designed for 186.00 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 vpltme.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 2'5 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.
NARRATI9S a OPERATION
Mr. Knowles is allowed to spray 60 lbs/N/AC on an overseed small grain in
in coastal fields, as long as he removes the crop.. He cannot graze the
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overacedcd small grain. If the ovorseeded small grain is grazed, the plan is
not valid.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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REQUIRED flMrFICATIONS �o j
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the otatc by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct applicatio or ;tn
direct discharge during operation or land application. 'Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is proh' ``ted. emu' 'may
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that t `�
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste, if the produce�' '�'`'d�g�
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she�sfiall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her thG uco 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 ap lied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste ay be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but le 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 orb conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to consettation 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.
�.- S. 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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REOLIIRED APLCIFICATIONS
1o. 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 a applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other'than thos owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied i 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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RRQUIRED 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 markersishall 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 wit in 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least nnually 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..,.
t
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEXENT
Name of Farm:IRON MINE 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
diachaxge 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: CHARY, s KNOWL88
(Please prinej
signatures � �r� Date:
name of Manager(If different from owner):
signature: Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plant (please print)Q. PATRICK FUSSELL
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WAVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910--296-2120 `,
Address (Agency): PO BOX 277
RENANSVILLE NC 29349
! r'1,
Signature: � Date:
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
July 24, 2003
Charles Knowles
189 Powell Page Road
Wallace, NC 28466
Subject: Rescission of Notice of Violation
Issuance of Notice of Deficiency
Iron Mine Farm
Facility # 31-351
Duplin County
Dear Charles Knowles:
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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
Charles Knowles
July 24, 2003
Page 2
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 31-351
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Central Files

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Charles Knowles
Iron Mine Fann
189 Powell Page Road
Wallace NC 28466
Dear Charles 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 31-351
Duplin County
This Ietter 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 sludgesfresiduals, and commercial fertilizers.
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRR1, IRR2, DRYI, DRY2, DRY3, SLURI, SLUR2,
SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerel
r
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Revised April 20, 1999
JUSTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION
Facility Number- 3Sl Operation is flagged fora wettable
Farm Name:c acre determination due to failure of
On -Site Representative: Part 11 eligibility item(s) F1 F2 F3 F4
Inspector/Reviewer's Name: k�
Date of site visit: �?— 14
va-- t t--r-(
Date of most recent WUP:
V Operation not required to secure WA
' determination at this time based on
exemption (1 E2 E3 E4
Operation pended for wettable acre
determination based on P1 P2 P3
Anneal farm PAN deficit: pounds
Irrigation System(s) - circle #: 1. hard -hose traveler, 2. center -pivot system; 3. linear -move system;
4rtationary sprinkler system wlpermanent pipe; 5. stationary sprinkler system wlportable pipe;
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.)
El Adequate irrigation design, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete
and signed by an I or PE.
E2 Adequate D, and D)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 Ill. (NOTE:75 % exemption cannot be
applied to farms that fail the eligibility checklist in Part II. Complete eligibility
checklist, Part II - F9 F2 F3, before completing computational table in Part lil).
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 ofacreage which Tesuitedinrover:appiicationmfwastewater_(PAN) onmpray.
fiield(s)eccordingiofarm'slast -two .years:Df.Tmgafionzecords.-.
F2 Unclear, -illegible, or lack of information/map.
F3 Obvious -field -limitations -(numerousiJitches;failureio:deductTequired:.._
bufferlsetbackmcreage;-or25% of#otal_acreageddentifiedjrMAWMP.:includes
small ;-irregularly-shaped.fields - fields -less -than 5mcresfortravelers-or less -than
2 acres -for.-stationary-sprinklers).
F4 WA determination required because CAWMP creditsfeld(s)'s acreage in excess
of 75% of the respective field's total acreage as noted in table in Part III

Revised Apiil 20, 1999
Facility Number -
Part III. Field by Field Determination of 75% Exemption Rule for WA Determination
FIELD NUMBER' - Hydrant, pull,zone, or.point numbers may be used in place of field numbers depending on CAWMP
and type of irrigation system. If pulls, etc. cross more -than one field, inspector/reviewer will have to combine fields to
calculate 75% field by field determination for exemption; -otherwise a operation will be subject to WA determination.
FIELD NUMBER= - must be clearly delineated on map.
COMMENTS'- back-up fields with CAWMP acreage -exceeding =75% of its total.acres and having received less than 50%
of its annual PAN as documented in the farrn's previous two years' (1997 & 1998) of irrigation records,- cannot serve -as the
sole basis for requiring a WA Determination.: -Back-up fields-must-benoted in the -comment section and must be accessible
by irrigation system_
Part IV. Pending WA Determinations
P1 Plan 1acks.following -information:
P2 Plan -revision may--satisfy-75% rule based on adequate overall PAN deficit -and by
adjusting all field:acreagefo below 75% use rate
e
3 Other (iel� in process Ff installing new irrigation system):

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment RECEfVEU
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality JUL 16 1998
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor BY:
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
July 15,1998
Charles Knowles
Iron Mine Farm
189 Powell Page Rd
Wallace NC 28466
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROUNA oE�rMElvr OF
EtwiRoNmEwr AND NAniRAL RESOURCES
Subject: Application No. 31-0351
Additional Information Request
Iron Mine Farm
Animal Waste Operation
Duplin County
Dear Charles 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 August 14, 1998:
1) . Alternate waste application methods for small grain overseed. Per the Sixth Guidance Memo for
Technical Specialists dated August 18, 1997, the allowable nitrogen application rate for any small
grain overseed is 50 pounds per acre above the normal application rate. Your Waste Utilization
Plan dated July 7,1998, states that 60 pounds of nitrogen per acre is being applied by irrigation
methods. Please provide documentation that alternative application methods to reduce application
rates to required levels have been considered.
All revisions / amendments are required to be signed and dated by both the landowner and the Technical
Specialist before they are submitted for review. Please reference the subject permit application number when
providing the requested information. All information should be signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my
attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter, must be submitted on or before or the
Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 211.0200 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 364.
Sincerely,
Brian E. Mondschein
Environmental Technician
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality
Permit File #31-351
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment 7BY:
CEIVE
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality N 0 4 1998
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Direct
May 29, 1998
CERTIFIED MAIL
REM Rl\T RECEIPT REQUESTED
Charles Knowles
Iron Mine Farm
189 Powell Page Rd
Wallace NC 28466
Farm Number: 31 - 351
Dear Charles Knowles:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NAruRAL RF_souRGEs
You are hereby notified that Iron Mine Farm, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.10C, must apply
for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this latter, your farm
has sixty f60) days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance
with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or
operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department SHALL NOT
OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must be returned
within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required may also
subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated
following the due date of the application.
The attached application has been partially completed using information listed in your Animal
Waste Management Plan Certification Form. If any of the general or operation information listed is
incorrect please make corrections as noted on the application before returning the application package.
The signed original application, one copy of the signed application, two copies of a general location
map, and two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to complete the
application package. The completed package should be sent to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call Sue Homewood at [phone]
extension 502 or Dave Holsinger with the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincer ,
yr 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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Facility Number 31 351 Date of Inspection 1/21/98
Time of Inspection 1445 24 hr. (hh:mm)
0 Registered ® Certified ❑ Applied for Permit 13 Permitted JE3 Not O erational Date Last Operated:
Farm Name: ltslzt_Minor_Fa7rm.....---................... --.......... _............ ........................... County: Duplia............. .......... ....................... . WAG..--.....
Owner Name: C11arIgS................................... 1 uQ�tJes�..........-.. .. _ .. ... Phone No: 9�Q-S �- 4_. ... ,..........
Facility Contact: CharIPs_Ktw1es.......... 66................. ....Title: Q.w.t.ex................. .... Phone No:.................
MailingAddress: 1822.S1welUa,gt.d........................................................................... R'.a1 R&C.AC.......................................................... 2R4.66 .. I ..........
Onsfte Representative: .. Integrator: MurphyEamUyElarms ..........................
Certified Operator:.Charles.f........ 6..................... M03Y.IeS......... _.......... ......... ............. Operator Certification Number:18..761.................... ........
Location of Farm:
Latitude 34 • 44 20 Longitude 713 ' 07 I7
Design Current
- Design Current
Design. Current
Swine Capacity Population
Poultry
.'Cap:Wty 'Population -Cattle
Capacity Population
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Layer
;
❑ Dairy
® Feeder to Finish
3648
JE1 Non -Layer I
Non -Dairy
Lj Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
❑ Other
Farrow to Finish
r . Total Design Capacity
3,648
Li Gilts
-
`Total SSLW
492,480
oars
Number of Lagoons / Holding Ponds �? _? ® Subsurface Drains Present ®Lagoon Area 10 Spray Field Area
❑ No Liquid Waste Management System
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ❑ 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 Surface Water? (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
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ❑ No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ❑ No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes ❑ No
maintenance/improvement?
6_ Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes ❑ No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes ❑ No
7/25197 Continued ott back

lFacility Number. 31-351
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Structures agoons,Holding Ponds, Flush Pits. etc.)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ® Yes ❑ No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier:.......tla>.l�lin�...........molrrs.�ltj KzAt�S:ziti.....- .......................
Freeboard(ft):.............. 11.08--- ••....................... l...ft2.............. ... ..... ..... LOA............. ...._........ .......... ......... _......... ........ ......._.......... ......... ...........................
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type.............................................................................................................................................................................._
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
17. � Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
19. Is there a hack of available waste application equipment?
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Onl
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
No:vioiations or. deficiencies.were noted during this visit -You- wiH receive no further.: :
. • : • ;correspondence about this visit: • : - :
done for freeboard. Due to lack of adequate storage a Notice of Referral will be sent to DWQ-WiRO.
spoke with Mr. Knowles by phone after doing the review to let him know of the review and the results.
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
7/25/97
Reviewer/Inspector Name 'John M Fitz erald
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Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:
Farilitv NsimhPr- 11-14.1 rlotp of lncrartinn r 117'11GR

❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency
® Division of Water Quality
19 Routine Q Complaint O Follow-uF of DWO inspection O Follow-up of DSWC review O Other I
Date of Insp\ction i 161%
Facility Number 3
Time of Inspection 0.4 24 hr. (hh:mm)
11 Registered PkCertified [3 Applied for Permit [3 Permitted [] Not Opera Date Last Operated:
FarmName: ........ I."R....... M-1.......... r�nr...................... ..................... County:....­uT........................................ .......................
Owner Name:.........[ .�.45.h.41s]u� Phone No:
Z....................................... .................
FacilityContact: ...................................:.......................................... Title:................................................................ Phone No:...................................................
Mailing Address:... rl.... pAi.7S 0.L..... . .... W.98aGe. Nc- ......... Z8!i{ G.........
.....:.................................................................................................
Onsite Representative...... C11mcLs ..........]�.w . ................................................ Integrator: ....mu................................... I ............ I ...............
Certified Operator:........................................................ .. Operator Certification Number;...--.M_v.l.............
Location of Farm:
.....................
.................................................................................................................................. .. .......................................... .
Latitude �'.� �« Longitude �• ����
Destgn " Current
3Gapacity°•Papulatio
❑ Wean to Feeder
($ Feeder to Finish
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
❑ Soars
Number of Lagoons 1 Holding Ponds Z jEA Subsurface Drains Present {1p Lagoon Area J❑ Spray Field Area
r r '- « ❑ No Liquid Waste Management System
_N Y
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
19 No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
151 No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon' ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
❑ Yes
§0 No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ)
❑ Yes
P No
c. If discharge is observed, what"is the estimated flow in gal/min?
41
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
❑ Yes
QU No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
PQ No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
❑ Yes
JA No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than Iagoons/holding ponds) require
Yes
® No
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
%-No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
❑ Yes
P No
7/25/97
Continued
on back

Facility Number: —
9. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? Yes No
Structures (Lagoons,tlolding Ponds, Flush Pits, etc.)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes No
Structure 1 Structure ? Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
Structure 6
Identifier: J).k.................. ........ ....... ......... ............ .............................. ..... ...................................
...................................
Freeboard(ft): ................(1............. ................ ...............................................................................................................I...........................
10-
Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
0 Yes
® No
11.
Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed'?
[:]Yes
® No
12.
Do any of the structures need maimcnancelimprovement?
W Yes
❑ No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses
an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
r
13.
Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
❑ Yes
(3 No
Waste Application
14.
Is there physical evidence of over application'?
❑ Yes
® No
(If in excess of W or runoff entering waters of the State. notify DWQ)
15.
IMPS�,
Crop type VTR. ..�Q sl c,.......................... ................5!�ll.... .................................................................................................
16.
Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
❑ Yes
[A No
17.
Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
[A No
18.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
W No
19.
Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
® No
20.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
❑ No
21.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
a
❑ Yes
N No
22.
Does record keeping need improvement? T
C4 Yes
❑ No
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only
23.
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
No
24.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
❑ No
25.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit'?
❑ Yes
❑ No
0 No.violations or deficiencies were -noted -during this:visit..Yo'U.W'i11 receive no further
correspondence ahou' t this:visit:
Coniments;(refer to question f): Explain any YES answers and/or any recommendations.or any other comments f 4
Use;drawimgs:of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessarv).
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t� .
7/25l97
Reviewer/Inspector Name; M u r
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: ,�, A Date: 4110.11;'

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Routine 0 Complaint 0 Follow-up of DWQ inspection 0 Follow-up of DSWC review 0 Other
Facility Number Date of Inspection L.7/3LA2
Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours
Farm Status- U Registered [I Applied for Permit (ex:1.25 for I hr 15 min)) Spent on Review
D Certified G Permitted I or Inspection (includes travel and processiug)
0 Not Operational Date Last Operated:
Farm Name: . ........... County:
Land Owner . ..... Phone No: ... . .... . . .... . .....
Facility Conctact: Title: _.2W.A.V .. . ..... __ Phone No: . . ......
Mailing Address: _J3&__f?QVfj . ...... ........ .-MM4 -------
Onsite Representative: ........ .... . . .... Integrator: _._.AWrt)4 . . ...... . ..... . ............... . .......... . ....
Certified Operator:
...... . ....... ........ ... Operator Certification
Location of Farm:
0 EKSM
1 T. I - .. ......... . ..
Latitude 0 _11 Longitude 0 714
F0
Type Of Operation and Design Capacity
k
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act wTopulatU
* WQ -" i­
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s
ftSwine
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El Wean to Feeder
IQ La 10 Dairy
Feeder to Finish
eg]Q Non­!,ayE LEINon-RLry
i Q Farrow to Wean
LFarrow to Feeder
act
Pam
ILLFarrow to Finish
.., . .........
t Tote
0 Other
Number of Lagoons;! Iialdtttg
Ponds Subsurface Drains Present
A 10 Spray Field field ......... .......
CdLagoonArea '-N�l
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: [I Lagoon [I Spray field 0 Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water`? (if yes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
4/30/97 maintenance/improvement?
0 Yes JA No
0 Yes KNo
❑ Yes RNo
❑ Yes Ff No
[I Yes
ED No
❑ Yes
RNo
❑ Yes
No
Yes
❑ No
Continued on back

Facility Number:... 31.._ —....
;_.. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (lagoons apd/or Holding Ponds)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 o(d
.z I.�.... .....i� �...... �_....?:_.... .
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
Structure 4
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
❑ Yes NJ No
❑ Yes JpNo
JO Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes CUNo
Structure 5 Structure 6
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type .............
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
K Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
For Certified Facilities Only
22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
24. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes 91 No
❑ Yes IgNo
Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes [51 No
❑ Yes R No
❑ Yes 1z No
❑ Yes Ij No
Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes 5PNo
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes JE5 No
❑ Yes P[ No
® Yes ❑ No
Continents ,(refer to.'questian'#):Explain"any YES answers and/or any recommendations or any other comments
Use drawings{of facihty to Better explain situations:' (use additional pages as necessary} `
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Reviewer/Inspector NameF
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
a
Date:
cc: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, Facility Assessment Unit 4/30/97

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
August 17, 1998
Charles Knowles
Iron Mine Farm
189 Powell Page Rd
Wallace NC 28466
4 •
NCDENR
NORTH CARouNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVERONMENT AND NATURAL REsOURCEs
RECEIVE® AUG 2 1 1998
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310351
Iron Mine Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
Dear Charles Knowles:
In accordance with your application received on July 9, 1998, we are forwarding this Certificate
of Coverage (COC) issued to Charles 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 Iron Mine Farm, located in Duplin County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than 3648 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.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A namelownership change application must be
submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the
right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Certificate of Coverage AWS310351
Iron Mine Farm
Page 2
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be
submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the
right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and
binding.
The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water
Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this
COC or the General Permit, please contact Brian Mondschein at [phone] eat. 364..
Sincerely,
r
,/A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Duplin County Health Department
,--Wilming Regional,Office,Water'Quahty Section
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality ` ,�F C Ei V e D
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form L.r„ ,
(THIS FORM MA Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) „J,
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Ope tions.
1998
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file%with,the Division. Please
`-'•.zll'rrn�. n.
review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility Name: Iron Mine Farm
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Charles Knowles
1.3 Mailing address: 189 Powell Page Rd
City, State: Wallace NC
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-532-2320
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 Iocated on South side of N.C.
41, 8 miles west of Wallace NC
Take Hwy 41 south from Wallace. Farm is 1.7 miles from SR 1100 on southeast side (left).
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
1.7 Lessee's 1 Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Murphy Family Farms
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 01/01/89
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: _31 (county number); 351 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation
Femme er to Finish
3648- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? yes; no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the waste management structures were designed.
Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
Wean to Feeder Layer Dairy
Feeder to Finish Non -Layer Beef
Farrow to Wean (# sow) Turkey
Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 1 of 4 31 - 351

2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 23.83 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 23.83
2.4 Number of lagoons/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable):_
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within l 00' of any of the application fields? YES or O (please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
or NO (please circle one)
n What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? —9
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? 8 Re�S�m
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your hiitials in the space provided neat to each
item.
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy,of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit
application for animal waste operations. -
The CAWMP must include the following components:
3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation,
injection, etc.)
3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications.
3.3.10 A site schematic.
3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan.
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best manage inent practices noted.
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal.
Applicants Initials
e_ 'f,
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 31 - 351

Facility Number: 31 - 351
Facility Name: Iron Mine Farm
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I, (AAR-le-5 (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for - Rd In I AL e 17Al2m (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and compete 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 wil�bZerFtu ed to me as co 1 e.
Signature � . Date
--
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION. (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I,
(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 knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (1/98)
Asheville Regional WQ Supervisor
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery
Macon
Buncombe
Madison
Burke
McDowell
Caldwell
Mitchell
Cherokee
Polk
Clay
Rutherford
Graham
Swain
Haywood
Transylvania
Henderson
Yancey
Jackson
Fayetteville Regional WQ Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson
Moore
Bladen
Richmond
Cumberland
Robeson
Harnett -
Sampson
Hoke
Scotland
Montgomery
Winston-Salem Regional WQ Supervisor
f0[ jt7..,,..1. •.... .. C•.aor
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alamance
Rockingham
Alleghany
Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
Caswell
Surry
Davidson
Watauga
Davie
Wilkes
Forsyth
Yadkin
Guilford
Washington Regional WQ Supervisor
943 Washington Square Mali
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Beaufort Jones
Bertie
Lenoir
Camden
Martin
Chowan
Pamlico
Craven
Pasquotank
Currituck
Perquimans
Dare
Pitt
Gates
Tyrell
Greene
Washington
Hertford
Wayne
Hyde
Mooresville Regional WQ Supervisor
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alexander
Lincoln
Cabarrus
Mecklenburg
Catawba
Rowan
Cleveland
Stanly
Gaston
Union
Iredell
Raleigh Regional WQ Supervisor
3800 Barren Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919) 5714700
Fax [phone]
Chatham
Nash
Durham
Northampton
Edgecombe
Orange
Franklin
Person
Granville
Vance
Halifax
Wake
Johnston
Warren
Lee
Wilson
Wilmington Region. WQ Supervisor
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Brunswick New Hanover
Carteret Onslow
Columbus Pender
Du iin .
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN ECEIVED
'JUL 91998
Producer CHARLES KNOWLES iscs ��,a Pen72j nq
Location: 189 POWELL PAGE RD
WALLACE NC 28466
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 3648.00 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 use` 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.)
3648 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 6931.2 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
3648 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 8390.4 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
4349.3
1267
9,10
NOA
BH
611
305
14.26
I
APR-SEP
1267
9, 10I
1
J
I�SG
I
160
i
114.261855.SEP-APR
1267
10A
BH
4.13
1259.651
]4NOA
16.1
1305
APR-SEP
1267
-10A
i
SG
1
I
160 1
14.13 1247.8
SEP-APR
1268
2
INOA
JBH
I
16.1
1305 1
14.65 11418.25
APR-SEP
1268
'-2
-
SG
1
I
160 1
14.65 1279
SEP-APR
END
. I
TOTAL'i $40.9 _6::
- • - Indicates 'that this - f ield is. being oyerseeded (i.e.- interplanted}_
or winter annuals follow.summer annuals..'`
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while'meet•ing the N requirements- In the future,•regu.lations 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
ALI0
-- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields ( e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage ust be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Whei�'e 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
berniudagrass.' This loss of -stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen--be.ing- utilized. . Rather than
_.. cutting ,small grain , for_. hay •,or silage _just befor.ewheading__.as.
is the! normal. situation,.. you are encouraged to,-6cut- 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`mawed to --a
height of -about two inches before drilling for best result.
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** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BH
SG
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS--HAY
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
TONS
AC
50
60
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
1
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
LBS AW N USED
_ACRES
\23.04
8409.6
0
0
23.04 w _
8409.6
* BALANCE
-19.2
**
*** 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 1349.76 pounds of. ant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 ears, you will have approximately 6748.8
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 22.496 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of-125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 53.9904 acres
of land. Please be -aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on your
sludge.waste analysis, soil.types, realistic yields, and application_
methods.
APPLICATION OF -WASTE BY IRRIGATION '
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding.occurs. This
rate is limited by.initial soil moisture.content, soilstructure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids.. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holdinq 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
10A
NOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
9,10
NOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
SG
.5
*1
1267
9,10
SG
1
.5
*1
�1268
2
NOA
BH-`
.50
*1.0
1268
-2
SG
.5
*1
* This is the maximum applica ion amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nit ogen.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,.23 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres -shown in Tables 1 and 2. 'Failure. -to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown-:in.the tables, -may
make this plan invalid.
�. Call your technical specialist after you receive the,waste.analysis-'
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Mr. Knowles is allowed to spray 60 lbs/N/AC on an overseed small grain in
,,,his coastal fields, as long as he removes the crop. He cannot graze the
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overseeded small grain. If the overseeded small grain is grazed, the plan is
not valid.
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r 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 ap�lied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste ay be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons,.but le� 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 r
cropland. When applied to conservation tiiled 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 . dr-ift from- - -
the site during application. No ponding should occur An 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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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 thos owned by the landowner.
14.. Waste shall be applied i 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". Ahimal_'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.
ib. 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
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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 markersiishall 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 wi`�j in 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least in
at crop sites where waste
products are applied. w 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
wastd.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 -animal.s,7wil1 be disposed of in a manner, that'"meets North _
Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:IRON MINE FARM
Owner/Manages 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 thi-s,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.
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Name of Facility Owner: CHAR4S KNOWLES
(Please print) "MI-2/N.
Signature: �e-(,��lG� Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date: -
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)G. PATRICK FUSSELL
Affiliation:DUPLIN.SOIL AND WATER -CONSERVATION DISTRICT'. Y
Phone- No. 910=2.96=2120- " \
Address -(Agency).- PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC `28349
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Signature: -Date :
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PHONE NUMBERS Y."EUi-IOj4
DIVISIOi OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) (910)dI 5-396,68)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) [phone]
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) (91%10)296 2,1.20it,nq
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 beiwo.
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 applicatrpn 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 flawing 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. bid 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.
ct 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 9.11 or the Sheriff's Department and explain you
problem to them and ask the pers�n to contact the proper agencies for you.
N
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:
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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SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source ` Cause BMP' to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead Swine production ( VpAtative or wooded buffers;
{ = ecommended best management
actices;
( Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces
Dirty manure -covered animals
(Arylrs
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered floors
( KI.dfloors;
( located over slotted floors;
{ } Fers at high end of solid floors;
( cr a manure buildup from floors;
( nderfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits
Urine
{ equent manure removal by flush,pit
re rge,or scrape
Parital micorbial decomposition
I nderf or ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans
Volatile gases;
a aintenance;
Dust
( ffic' nt air movement
'
Indoor surfaces
Dust
� ashdown 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 whiles tanks are filling
(} Extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during wastewater
{ nderfloor flush with underfloor
conveyanance
ventilation
Pit recharge points
Agitation of recycled lagoon
O Extend rechard lines to near bottom of
liquid while pits are filling
pits with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations
Agitation during sump tank filling
(I Sump tank covers
and drawdown
Outside drain collection Agitation during wastewater (').Box cover's
or junction boxes conveyance / 4
End of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater
olextend discharge point of pipes
underneath lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions
lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing
'Proper
ul< lagoon startup procedures
Agitation
jjjorrect
m surface area -to -volume ratio
( iimum agitation when pumping
{) Mechanical aeration
{ } Proven biological additives
irrigation sprinkler nozzles High pressure agitation
Ir igat n dry days with little or no wind
Wind draft
mum recommended operation pressure
( Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
() Pump from second -stage lagoon
AMOC--November 11, 1996

Storage tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition
() Bottom or midlevel loading
surface Mixing while filling
{ } Tank covers
Agitation when emptying
q) Basin surface mats of solids
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surface Partial micobial decomposition
() Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
Mixing while filling
level
Agitation when emptying
O Remote settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading
"co - ction of slurry/sludges
spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions
( ash residual manure from spreader after use
f) Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying ( so infection of slurrytsludges
or sludge on field surfaces
NZhcorporation within 48 hours
frtproad in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
() Proven logical additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition
(hPKper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal disposal Carcass decomposition
{) Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
pits
O Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion
{ } Second stack burners
Standing water around Improper drainage
rade and landscape such that water drains
facilities Microbial decomposition of
away from facilities
organic matter .
- /
Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads
arm access road maintenance
roads from farm access
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Additional Information:
Available From:
Swine Manure Management; 0200 RuleIBMP 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 Ruse —Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 129-88 NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Desig and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSU-BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment;
EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33
NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual
NC Pork Produces Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor -Task Force �\ NCSU Agri Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure M agement: Odors and Flies; PR0107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
The issues checked ( pertain to this operation.
The landowneefintegrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices have been reviewed with me.
/ (La/n�d_owner Signature)
AMOC--November 11, 1996

INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids
Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
s ' s from gutters as designed.
emove bridging of accumulated solids at
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids (k4aintain 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°�surface.
Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation (Ool��intain 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 O 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 { I Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
(] Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Animal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes
and feed wastage
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() Eliminate low area that {rap moisture along fences
and other locations where waste accumulates and
and disturbanbe by animals is minimal.
(] Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.e. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).

Dry Manure HandliAg
Systems
Accumulations of animal wastes
I) Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
() Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles.
O Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
in filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked (1�j' pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
insect control measures as practical.
i certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me.
(Landowrler'Signature)
S� `
RbN A IN (a. F—QRm
(Farm Name)
31- 351
(Facility Number)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology. Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
27695-7613.
AMIC--November 11, 1996

OPERATION & MAINT>CNANCE PLAN
k
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
important to manage levels so that you do not have problems during extended rainy and
wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should be available in the lagoon for periods when the
receiving crop is dormant (such as wintertime for bermudagrass) or when there are
extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. This means
that at the first signs of plant growth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation according -to
a farm waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
receive lagoon liquid. This will make storage space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
marker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
maintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as long as the weather and waste
utilization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
irrigate does not leave room for storing excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subject to penalty action. `
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a vegetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common bermud rass are the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation sho Id be fertilized each year, if needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. he amount of fertilizer applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should. be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
equivalent.
Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be
done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of
these practices. This should be done_at least once.a year and
possibly twice in years that weather c9nditions are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of
the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes ---look for:
1. separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overalI condition of pipes

Lagoon surface ---look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment ---look for:
1. settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability ---slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam. If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons, You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is -a threat
of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a Iagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert.
Transfer Pumps ---check fol\proper operation of:
I. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you
are not completely "surprised" by equipment° failure. You should perform your pumping
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its Iow 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 Iagoon is full also. You should consi& ,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:
I. adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during dt immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before
waste loading begins, taking care not to erode lining 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 lagoon
liquid volume. This seeding should occour at least two weeks prior to the
addition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic`check on the Iagoon 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 prolongedperiods, especially during the warm
season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are
optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained
and recharged each day, also work well.

Practice water conservation ---minimize building water usage and
.` spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservation.
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 Iagoon
storage for the winter -
The lagoon liquid level sliould never be closer than i foot to the lowest
point of the dam or embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon li44d 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.
Prequently_remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, 'and varmint control near lagoon edges.
Do not allow trees or -large bushes to grow,on lagoon dam or embankment.
Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is
full or'before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a
pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:

proper lagoon sizing,
mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques:
Hire a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid -with a chopper -agitator impeller
pump through large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland;
and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul
and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of 14goon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; dredge sludge, f m lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm
an area beside lagoon to reca ve the sludge so that Iiquids can drain back
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader
-onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from -the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement.. Waste application -rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention --to the liner to prevent damage. Close
attention. by the pumper or drag -line operator, Will ensure, that the lagoon liner remains
intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner mate�lal 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.
SIudge removed from the Iagoon 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
�y should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other
wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.

Poss6ht- 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
darn. Assurning 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 darn.
Excess surface water flowing into. the Iagoon.
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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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.
( P 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)
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�AME: Char }es Know|es
PAGE
2
ADDRESS:
[YPE AND SIZE 2-1224
'
�F OPERATION �� Murphy Toppin8
CLASS III
DESIGNED BY Johnny Lanier
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DATE
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.
�PPROVED BY
/)ATE
=ERMAMENT STORAGE
2448 Hogs x 135 |bs per
hog 1 Cu Ft per /b.
330480
Cu
Ft
TEMPORARY STORAGE
330480 }bs of anima} x 1.35 cu' ft'
of waste per day
80307
Cu
Ft
per 1000 |bs of animal wt.
x 180`days
�""AINFALL LESS EVAPORATION
1" X ~ 71588 sq. ft' surface area
per.12^per. ft
41760
Cu
Ft
;,AINFALL - 25 YR. 1DAY STORM
''5" X 71588 sq. ft' of surface
area per 12" per ft.
44743
Cu
Ft
`
OTAL STORAGE NEEDED
497289
Cu
Ft
18418
Cu
Yds
TOTA�
/
STORAGE AVAILABLE
504500
.
Cu._
Fti
'
18685
Cu.
Yds
AMOUNT OF FILL DIKE
113400
Cu
Ft
`ad inc |udes (33 X'205 x i8") times 2
houses PAD
179288
Cu
Ft
19200 cu ft.
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TOTAL
292688
Cu
Ft
' SETTLEMENT 10%
29269
Cu
Ft
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TOTAL OF' FILL
321957
Cu
Ft
11924
Cu
Yds
�\
�iUT TO FILL RATIO
TOTAL EXCAVATION
456660
Cu
Ft
1'4: 1
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16913
Cu
Yds
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NAME: Charles Kn'nw l es
•» i_iPERAT I ON AND MAINTENANCE
PAGE '.
This lagoon is designed for- waste treatment with minimum odor
c,ontr-c- l . The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached may vary due to so i l conditions, flushing operations,, and
the amount of fresh water added to the system.
.and application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Irrigation by using center- pivot, gun, or-
travl er is the pr efer-r ed aroostd roost efficient method to dispose of
the effluent from the l aquon . Care should be tak:en when applying
waste to prevent damage to the crops and to prevent runoff from
t-hre f i e f d s.
i"I-Ee fo I I ow i rig i terns are to be Carr- i ed out:
Be g i n pump -cut of the I ag-jorE when f I u i -i I eve I reaches i nvert
.::--F the outlet pipes or at a pre -determined elevation.
Step pump -out t�efore the l agoorE depth is less than 6 feet
.Jeep or- at a pre -determined. depth. (This prevents the loss of
Favorab I e bacter- i a)
t
The recommended amount to apply pe - irrigation is one inch,
and ma:: i mum recommended app I i cat i on rat is O.E. inch per hour.
r. It i s recommended- that the treatment lagoon be precharged to
1/2 its capacity to.prevent excessive odors during beginning
:stages of the operation. Pr-echarging reduces the concentration of
the initial waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors.
.z3oI ids should be covered with water- at al I times.
Keep vegetation on the embankmerit and areas around the lagoon
:and buildings mowed.
Repair" any eroded areas and establish in Vegetat i can.
T. Thy C I can Water Act 'of 1977 prohibits the dicharge of
IIutants irEto waters of the United States. The Department of
'IaturaI Resources and Community DeveIopEment (DNRCD), Wastewater
'-lanagement Section, has the respons i b i I i ty for; enforc i rEg this
law.
All surface water is to be diverted from the lagoon to an
.adequate and stable outlet.
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NAME; , . bbar- i es Know I es
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APPROXIMATE NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS THAT WILL BE PRODUCED PER
YEAR
WITRIDGEN (N)174457.15LBS TONS OF WASTE STORED
E45. 3TONS
PHOSPHORUS (P) 5088? . 34 LBS
IT IS ESTIMATED THAT APPROXIMATELY 25 % OF THE NITROGEN WILL BE
AVAILABLE FOR USE AS FERTILIZER
THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT CAN BE APPLIED ON THE LAND
4=614 -29 LBS.
117 .APPLIED AT THE RATE OF 200 LBS PER ACRE ON CROPLAND OR FESCUE
1 C .; ►7 ACRES WILL BE NEEDED TO TAKE CARE OF THE EFFLUENT.
IF APPLIED AT THE RATE OF 400 LBS PER ACRE ON COASTAL BERMUDA
109.04 ACRES WILL DE NEEDED Ti � TAKE CARE OF THE EFFLUENT.
BEFORE ANY EFFLUENT IS APPLIED TO THE LAND IT SHOULD BE ANALYZED
TO DETERMINE THE EXACT NUTRIENT CONTENT. . THE NCDA LABORATORY
IN RALELGH IS MAKING SOME 'PEST ON A LIMITED BASIS. YOU SHOULD
CONTACT
AGRONOMIC: SERVICES. DIVISION
NCDA, BLUE RIDGE ROAD CENTER
RALEIGH N.C. 27611
PHONE: [phone] ,
WHEN APPLYING THE EFFLUENT TO CROPLAND ; T SHOULD BV DISK AND A
COVER CROP SEEDED OR -A ROW CROP PLANTED TO PREVENT EROSION
0ME OF THE EFFLUENT COULD BE USED FOR IRRIGATION PURPOSES
DURING THE GROWING SEASON.
115 AC: OF LAND AVAILABLE FOR APPLICATION OF EFFLUENT
AC OF CORN WILL UTILIZE G LOS. OF NITROGEN
AC OF FESCUE WILL UTILIZE C LOS, OF NITROGEN
115AC OF BERMUDA WILL UTILIZE 4600P LBS. OF NITROGEN
SEGIN PUMPING THE EFFLUENT WHEN Bottom of outlyt pipe
HE FLUID LEVEL REACHES E l e v 53.0
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DO NOT LOWER THE FLUID ANY O f t. b e low, o u t l e t pipe
AWER THAN Elev. 50 . G '
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;HE EFFLUENT SHOULD DE APPLIED AT A RATE THAT WILL NOT CAUSE ANY
?UNOFF ONTO SURROUNDING AREAS OR LEACHING INTO THE GROUND WATER
!ECOMMENDED APPPLICATION RATE IS 0.5 INCHES PER HOUR AND THE
1A\I&M RECOMMENDED APPLICATION AMOUNT IS 1 INCH PER IRRGATION
date: For the total operation of Charles and Alvin Knowles, 115
acres of Coastal Bermuda will be needed. The total operation
consists of 7376 topping hog (4-1 24 Murphy and 4-620 Missouri
V houses).

f'.IAMEa Chat-les F-,n,-wIes
SEEDING SPECIFIC ATI►uiNS
AREA TO BE SEEDED
APPLY THE FOLLF-1W I NG
JSE THE SEED MIXTURE
INDICATED
( )
�.5 AC:.
"'500 LBS. = M FERTILIZER
F TONS DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE
250 BALES SMALL GRAIN STRAW
125 LBS. FESCUE GRASS
87.5 LBS. OATS
125 LBS. I:,AH I A GRASS
10 LBS. WEEPING LOVE GRASS .
30 LBS. HULLED BERMUDA GRASS
0 'LBS. UNHULLED BERMUDA GRASS
DIVERT ALL WATER TO A STABLE OUTLET
THE NEAREST RESIDENCE IS 1200 FT.
T.B.M. 50 ELEVATION
DESCRIPTION 1 ft. cuff ground in 12" pine tree
northeast of sta. A+404
VERY IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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rHE LAGOON AND THE AREA AROUND THE HOG HOUSES MUST BE SEEDED WITH
ITHER A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT GRASS, DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF THE
YEAR, WITHIN THIRTY (:�0) DAYS FROM THE TIME THE BUILDINGS ARE COM—
'=LETED AND READY FOR USE. (WE RECOMMD THAHAT THE LAGOON AREA, SIDE
_,LOPES, DRAINS AND ETC.. AS WELL AS THE SIDE SLOPES OF THE PAD BE
SEEDED WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS AFTER CONSTRUCTION. THE SOIL WILL
,`JOT.DRY OUT AS MUCH IF SEEDED WITHIN THIS TIME FRAME WHICH WILL
::ESU�IN A MUCH BETTER STAND OF GRASS.)
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NAME:
Charles Knowles
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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, eta.)
3648 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 6931.2 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
3648 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 8390.4 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
1268
2
NOA
BH
6.1
305
4.65
1418.25
I
APR-SEP
1268
SG
1-2
1
1
11
150
1267
10,9
NOA
BH
6.1
I
1305
1267
10,9
SG
1
I
150
1267
10A
NOA
BH
6.1
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1305
1267
"10A
SG
1
I
150
1267
11
NOA
6.1
JBH
I
1305
1267
-11
SG
1
I
150
END
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4.65 1232.5
SEP-NOV
14.32 4367.6
APR-SEP
14.32 716
SEP-NOV
4.13 11259.65
APR-SEP
4.13 1206.5
SEP--NOV
0.73 1222.65
APR-SEP
0.73 136.5
SEP-NOV
TOTAL18459.65
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
TOTALI0
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.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
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
23.83
8459.65
0
0
23.83
8459.65
* BALANCE
-69.25
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1349.76 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 6748.8
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 22.496 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 53.9904 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
1267
10,9
NOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
10A
NOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
11
NOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
�10,9
SG
.5
*1
1267
'l0A
SG
.5
*1
1267
-11
SG
.5
*1
1268
2
NOA
BH
.50
*1.0
1268
-2
SG
.5
*1
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
This waste plan was written based on an irrigation design by Floyd Adams,
who is a Professional Engineer.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal'waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
a rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a'swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,.
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops -for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where -waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:IRON MINE 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: CHARLES KNOWLES
(Please print)
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)G. PATRICK FUSSELL
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency): PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE NC 28349
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Signature: �E Dater Z
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Mitchell and Associates, Inc:----------�----------
128 N. Harding Street • Greenville, North Carolina 27858 • 919 - 752 - 4077 • Fax: 919 - 752- 7380
February 6, 1996
Mr. Scott McLendon
Regulatory Biologist
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Wilmington Regulatory Field Office
Post Office Box 1890
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402-1890
Dear Mr. McLendon,
This correspondence is in reference to Corps of Engineers Action ID
199600031, and referencing our December 29, 1996 meeting on Lone Pine
Farm, located on the south side of S.R. 1 129, near the intersection of S.R.
1102, near the community of Harrells, Duplin County, North Carolina. In
addition to yourself and I, Mr. Jeff Richter, Enforcement Officer, U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, and Mr. Manley Davis Carr, R.L.S., were also present at
the meeting.
Upon detailed onsite evaluation conducted by myself and members of my staff,
and examination of documents provided by Messrs. Willie Spruill and Robert
Freese, Soil Scientists, Natural Resources Conservation Service, it was our
understanding that approximately 11.22 acres of Section 404 Jurisdictional
wetlands existed on the property, of which, approximately 4.09 acres has been
impacted by mechanized land clearing.
It was our further understanding that Lone Pine Farm would agree to remove
the existing wind rows located in wetlands, and resume no further impacts,
including seeding, to areas subject to Department of the Army jurisdiction, and
in respect to the aforemention conditions, no further enforcement actions
would be undertaken on behalf of the Corps of Engineers.
The promptness with which this matter was brought to a resolution is greatly
appreciated by my client and myself. Thank you for your time and effort in

bringing this enforcement action to an expedient conclusion. If you have any
additional questions or comments, please feel free to call.
Sincerely,
Gary A. Mitchell
President, Mitchell &- Associates
Copies furnished:
United States Attorney
Eastern District of North Carolina
310 New Bern Avenue
Suite 800, Federal Building
Raleigh, North Carolina 2 7 611
U.S. Fish &- Wildlife Service
Fish &- Wildlife Enhancement
Post Office Box 33726
Raleigh, North Carolina 27636-3726
Mr. Randy Cheek
National Marine Fisheries
Habitat Conservation Division
Pivers Island, Beaufort, North Carolina 28516

Mr. Thomas Welborn, Chief
Wetlands Section
Wetlands, Ocean &z Watershed Branch, Region 1V
Environmental Protection Agency
345 Courtland Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30365
Regional Director
National MArine Fisheries Service, NOAA
9721 Executive Center Drive N
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33702-2449
State Property Office
North Carolina Department of Administartion
116 West Jones Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
Mr. Dan Sams
Division of Land Resources
Land Quality Section
North Carolina Department of Environment, Health
and Natural Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Mr. Jim Gregson
Division of Environmental Management
North Carolina Department of Environment,
Health & Natural Resources
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Mr. Larry Knowles
Pig Pen Products
1091 Cornwallis Road
Teachey, North Carolina 28464

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Charles Knowles
Iron Mine Farm
189 Powell Page Rd
Wallace NC 28466
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November 13, 1996
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Iron Mine Farm
Facility ID#: 31-351
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 919/733-0026.
Sincerely,
How'ard,
A. re 1:on Jr., erector
Division of Water Quality
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REGISTRATION FORM FOR ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATTONB�rp`,j
Department of Environment, Health and Natural-.Resources(-_U "'
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If the animal waste management system for your feedlo" c��op rat.' -oh'
is designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of,�=}'75
horses, 250 swine, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are served
by a liquid waste system, then this form must be filled out and
mailed by December 31, 1993 pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 (c) in
order to be deemed permitted by DEM. Please print clearly.
Farm Name: Iron Mine Farm
Route 1 Box 123
Wallace, NC 28466
Duplin County 919-532-2320
Owner(s) Name:
Manager(s) Name:
Lessee Name:
Farm Location (Be as specific possible:
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Latitude/Longitude if known: QBSP # 24-047-03-14
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Design capacity of animal wastee4TVy ent ystem (Number and
type of confined animal(s): '
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Average animal population on the farm
animal(s) raised) : _-12 44 4 r-
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Year Production Began: j 17 1 ASCS Tract No.: -1742 G r
Ty a of Waste Man ag t System Used: -
Acres Available for Land Applications of Waste: �`SJ
Owners) Signature(s):/�UI
Date:
Date: -
(Bob Bilbreyr Serviceman)
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Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 • a
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor D � PI
Jonathan B. Howes,, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 9, 1993
Charles Knowles
RL 1, Box 123
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
V .. Water Quality Section
P.O..Box 29535, Rdeigh, North Carorina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Operator: --___--=__---. —=___--_--_ _ _ _ _ _ =harles , -. ,owles
County: =Duplin
08/08/96
Dist.to nearest'residence (other than owner):
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 (Ibs.)=>
Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft.):=>
Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft./lb.) = = = = = = = > 1.0
25 Year — 24 Hour Rainfall (in.)== ==========> 7.5
Rainfall in excess of evaporation (in.) = = = = = > 7.0
Will lagoon be designed as as irregular shape? (Y/N) N
Is drain tile required to lower WT? (Y/N) = = > Y
Drainage area of buildings & lots (sq. ft.)=> 9600.0
Volume of wash water (gallons/day)====__=___>
Temporary storage period (days)W=====_______>
Freeboard
Side slopes (inside lagoon):=========== =.====>
Inside top length
Inside top width
Top of dike elevation (ft.):===­=
Bottom of lagoon elevation ft): = = = = = = = = = = = >
Seasonal high water table(SHWT) elev. ft):=>
Total required volume: = w = _ _ _ _ _ _ — _ = 259615 cu. ft.
Actual design volume:====__ ___--_= 272491 cu. ft.
Stop pumping el.(>; or = to 10 0 ft.SHWT)>
(> or = to 98. ft.Min.)
Required minimum treatment volume: 161460 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation: 171534 cu. ft.
Start pumping
Volume at start pumping elevation: 241022 cu. ft.
Actual volume less 25yr-24hr, rain: 242116 cu. ft.
NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate:
Req, volume to be pumped: = = = = > 67780 cu. ft.
Actual volume to be pumped: = = > 69488 cu. ft.
25 Yr. Storm Storage: Required = 30375 cu. ft.
Actual = 31.469 cu. ff.
Storm Storage:
Top = 103.30 op of dike — Freeboard)
Bottom = 10240 (Start Pump)
Storm Storage Volume by Prismoidal Method
Dims: > > Length Width
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180
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200.0
195.0
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92.4
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**TRMT. VOL O.K.**
106.24%
**TEMP. VOL O.K.**
10252%-
**STORM STOR. O.K.**
103.60%
Top: 19220 187.20 Area at top = 35980 cu. ft.
Midsection: 189.50 184.50 Area at midsection 34963 cu. ft.
Bottom: 186.80 181.80 Area at bottom = 33960 cu, ft.
Volume = 31469 cu. ft.

Operator: Charles Knowles County: Duplin
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
1. AVERAGE. LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0 sows (farrow to finish)
0 sows (farrow to feeder)
1196 head (finishing only)
0 sows (farrow to wean
0 head (wean to feeder
Describe other :
Date: 08/08/96
feet
x 1417lbs. —
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x 522lbs. =
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x 135lbs. —
161,460lbs
x 4331bs. =
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x 30lbs. —
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-To-tal Average Live Weight = 161,460 Ibs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 161,460 Ibs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. 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) -------------------
Inside top width (feet)-----=------------------
Top of dike elevation (feet) — — —
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) —
Freeboard (feet)---------�--------------
Side slopes (inside lagoon) ------------------
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 192.2
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH = .
192.2 187.2
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
126.8 121.8
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
159.5 154.5
200.0
195.0
104.6
92.4
1.3
3.0 : 1
WIDTH DEPTH
187.2 10.9
35,980 (AREA OF TOP)
15,444 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
98,571 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
_.y 35,980 98,571 15,444 1.8
Total Designed Volume Available 272491 Cubic Feet

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length *Width =
200.0 195.0 39,000 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
9,600 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 48,600 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 f7 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 = 28,350 cubic feet
5D. Volume of 25 year — 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 30,375 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 39,430 cubic feet
5B. 0 cubic feet
5C. 28,350 cubic feet
5D. 30,375 cubic feet
TOTAL 98,155 cubic feet

6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -- 180 days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation = _ _ _ = _ = = _ _ _ > 7.0 inches
25year — 24 hour rainfall__________________> 7.5 inches
Freeboard==—=— __--_______________ 1.3feet
Side slopes=====_______________ _—___= 3.0: 1
Inside top length== = ===== —_—_______—_===: 200.0 feet
Inside top width=====------------------= 195.0 feet
Top of dike elevation====________________ 104.6 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation = _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ = _ _ _ _ = 92.4 feet
Total required volume____________________= 259,615 cu.. ft. *
Actual design volume=___________________= 272,491 cu. ft. *
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT) _> 102.0 feet
Stop pumping elev.______________________ 100.2 feet
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.====______> 102.0 feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=> 98.4 feet
Required minimum treatment volume=====______> 161,460 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation== _________> 171,534 cu, ft.
Start pumping elev. = = _—____---______--- 102.4 feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.— 2*hr. rainfall==> 24Z116 cu.-ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation=====______> 241,022 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped=====_______== 67,780 cu. ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped=====____=> 69,488�
Min. thickness of soil liner when.rrequired==> 1 0
7. DESIGNED BY: 5 APPROVED BY: f
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DATE: DATE: 9 98 041 14
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NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN .wry'
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Subsurface draintile will be.installed adjacent to the lagoon as shown
on the site drawing. The tile is being installed to keep the seasonal high
water table adjacent to the lagoon at or below the stop pump elevation.
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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. 1�
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 102.4 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -
out when the fluid level reaches elevation 100.2 . This temporary
storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 67780 cubic feet or
506992 gallons.

SHEET 2 OF 2
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1).inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per -hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
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.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
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 earthfi11 shall conform to the lines,
grades, and elevations shown on theplans. Earthfill material shall
be free of. material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over
6 inches in diameter, and other objectioDable 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 r'Qller 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 F 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 1.8 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 belowr 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.

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soil liner material shall come from an approved borrow area. The
minimum water content of the liner material shall be optimum moisture
content which relates to that moisture content when the soil is kneaded
in the hand it will form a ball which does not readily separate. water
shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture content
during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner
material shall not be less than optimum water content during placement.
The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet
for efficient use of hauling equipment and proper compaction. Proper
compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and
compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM 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 ynthetic liners and bentonite sealant.
When these are..specified, additi nal 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
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When tile drains are encountered, the the will be removed to a minimum
of 10 feet beyond the outside toe of slope of the dike. The tile
trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as
SC, CL, or CH.

SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
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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.

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