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NOHTH CAHULINA Department of Environmental Quaff WA NCDENR . North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Pat McCrory EG E VV Skvarla, III October 20, 2014 Govemor OCT 21 2014 Secretary Jerry M. Rhodes ?I Muddy Creek Farm BY: 2337 E NC 24 Beulaville, NC 28518 Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310388 Muddy Creek Farm Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Duplin County Dear Jerry M. Rhodes: In accordance with your request, we are hereby forwarding to you this corrected Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Jerry M. Rhodes, 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 Muddy Creek Farm, located in Duplin County, with a swine animal capacity of no greater than the following annual averages: Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: 2160 Boar/Stud: Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean: Gilts: Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other: If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unnecessary, 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. This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2019, and shall hereby void Certificate of Coverage Number AWS310388 that was previously issued to this facility. 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 read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit carefully. Please pay careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keeping forms. 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Phone: 9IM07-64641Internet: htti):!lwww.ncdenr.gov! An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer — Made in part by recycled paper If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate you will need to have a new WUP developed. The issuance of this C does not excuse the Petmittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable laws, rules, standards, d 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. 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. Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COG, 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 any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. In accordance with Condition II.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4) hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning, or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Newport/Morehead City, NC National Weather Service office at (252) 223-5737, or by visiting their website at: http://www.weather. og v/mhx/ This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office staff may be reached at 910-796-7215. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at (919) 807-6464. Sincerely, for Thomas A. Reeder Director, Division of Water Resources .Enclosure (General Permit AWG100000) cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs) Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section Duplin County Health Department Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWS310388) AFO Notebooks Murphy -Brown LLC Murphy -Brown, LLC 6/5/2013 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN Grower(s): Farm Name: Jerry Rhodes Muddy Creek County, Duplin Farm Capacity. Farrow to Wean Farrow to Feeder Farrow to Finish Wean to Feeder Wean to Finish Feeder to Finish 2,166 Storage Structure: Storage Period: Application Method: Anaerobic Lagoon > 180 days Irrigation P.O. Box 856 Warsaw NC 2839r8 The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or groundwater_ The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. 1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. 2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. 3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established. 4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DWO regulations. 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. 1 of 8 1 This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. ff 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. 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, fe, tons, etc.) - Capacity ype Waste Produced Per Antinal TOW Farrow to Wean 3212 gaVyr gallyr Farrow to Feeder 4015 gaLlyr gallyr Farrow to Finish 10585 gallyr gallyr Wean to Feeder 223 gal/yr gaVyr Wean to Finish 838 gallyr gallyr 216DI Feeder to Finish 986 galfyr 2,129,760 gal/yr Total 74129, AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs): CaPecilty Type Nttrogen Produced per Anknall Total Farrow to Wean 5.4 lbs/yr Ibslyr Farrow to Feeder 6.5 lbs,y lwyr Farrow to Finish 26 Ib V Ibstyr Wean to Feeder 0.48 IW/yr Ibslyr Wean to Finish 1.96 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr 21601 Feeder to Finish 1 2.3 Ibs/yr 4,968 Ibs/yr Total 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. LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize in the normal growing season. Total Irrigates! Acreage: 23.63 Total N Required 1 st Year. 6173.25 Total N Required 2nd Year. 4NO 25 Average Annual Nitrogen Requir+enw t of Crops: 5,540.75 Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 4,968.00 Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (572.75) The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size, soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this facility. 2of8 Total Ihs N Utlllmd 0 0 118 425.72 0 0 118 734.28 50 328 275 1793 50 358 275 1955.25 This plan does not include commercial fertilizer_ The farm should produce adequate plant available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above. 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 - In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), 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 reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e. April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definatety 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 the 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 cut to a height of about two inches before drilling for best results. CROP CODE LEGEND Crop Code Crop Lbs N utilized / unit yield A Barley 1.6 lbs N / bushel B Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed 50 lbs N / ton C Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay 50 lbs N 1 ton D Com - Grain 1.25 lbs N / bushel E Corn - Silage 12 lbs N / ton F Cotton 0.12 lbs N / lbs lint G Fescue- Grazed 50 lbs N / ton H Fescue - Hay 50 lbs N / ton I Oats 1.3 lbs N / bushel J Rye 2.4 lbs N / bushel K Small Grain - Grazed 50 lbs N / acre L Small Grain - Hay 50 lbs N / acre M Grain Sorghum 2.5 lbs N / cwt N Wheat 2.4 lbs N / bushel O Soybean 4.0 lbs N 1 bushel P Pine Trees 40 lbs N / acre / yr Acres shown in the preceding table 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. 4of8 SLUDGE APPLICATION: The following table describes the annual nftnxfen accumulation rate per animal in the lagoon sludge Farm Specifications P /animal Farm TotaVVr Farrow to Wean 0.84 Farrow to Feeder 1 Farrow to Finish 4.1 Wean to Feeder 0.072 Wean to Finish 0.306 2160 Feeder to Finish 0.36 777.6 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 777.6 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year will accumulate in the lagoon sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above. If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 3888 pounds of plant available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass haytand at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 12 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 31.104 acres of land. Please note that these are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal. 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 property irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid_ "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 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the waste 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 property to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. 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 prior to applying the waste. 5 of 8 Application Rate Guide The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts. soil Application Rate Application Amount Tract Hydrant Type Crop irWhr ' inches 71515 6A Woodington D 0.4 1 71515 7A Woodington D 0.4 1 71515 8A Foreston B 0.5 1 71515 8B Foreston B 0.5 1 6 of 8 Additional Comments. 615/13 - plan updated to reflect corn, wheat and soybean rotation on Pulls 6A & 7A. Aerway may also be used if needed. If additional N is applied, please record it. Option to plant millet / rye on row crop pulls. Millet (hay) rate is 190 Ibs N/ acre and Millet (graze) rate is 142.5 Ibs N/acre. Application windows are May - August. R (hay) rate is 100 Ibs N/acre and R (graze) rate is 75 Ibs Nacre. Windows are Sept: Aprfl. The maximum amount of PAN which may be applied to small grain seeded as a cover crop not for harvest is 30 Ibs N/acre. N application to the next crop must be reduced by the amount applied to the small grain. 7of8 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION Name of Faun: Muddy Creek Owner: Jerry Rhodes Manager: 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 nutrient management plan for the farm named above. Itwe know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new animals are stocked. I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm _ 1 also certify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff. This 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: Signature: efry 4ode s Name of Manager (if different from owner): Signature: Date Name of Technical Specialist: Amy J. Elmore Affiliation: Murphy -Brown, LLC. Address: Signature: 28M H" 24 West, PO Drawer 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Telephone: (910) 293-3434 C- s- f3 8of8 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application_ Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. 2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application, recieving crop type, or available land. 3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients. 4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (See USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 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 land application 6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is applied to conservation tilled crops or 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 and flies. 8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when 1 of 3 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. 10 Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Wastelnubient 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. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the 11 following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal_ Animal waste, other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. 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. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of- 14 ways. 15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site. 16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system. 2of3 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation_ Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge. 18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc_, should be inspected on a 19 regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for 20 direct human consumption_ However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season. Highly visible markers shall be installed to marls the top and bottom elevations of the 21 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. 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- 22 determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shalt be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. 3 of 3 COED North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural ResourcAs Division of Water Quality Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. SuHins Dee Freeman Governor Director Secretary Jerry Rhodes Muddy Creek # 1 2337 E NC 24 Beaulaville, NC 28518 Dear Jerry Rhodes: January 13, 2010 Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310388 Muddy Creek # 1 Animal Waste Management System Duplin County .._ The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on December 1, 2009. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement for the lagoon at the Muddy Creek # 1. Due to the amount of treatment volume available, and the rate of sludge accumulation for the lagoon, DWQ feels that an extension is not appropriate. The next sludge survey for the lagoon at Muddy Creek # 1 should be performed before December 31, 2010. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please call me at (919) 715-6698 if you have any questions. Sincerely, t J.R. Joshi Animal Feeding Operations Unit cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section Permit File AWS310388 JAN 152010 16366 Mail Service, Center, Raleigh, North Caroiina 27699-1636 Lmation: 2726 Oaoital Blvd„ Raieioh, Nortn Oat olina 2760z ?hone: 919-733-32211 "FAX: 919-715-05881 Gustorner Service: 1-877-623-57 U fnte.me'.: www,,nrwatpmuaHv nrn None rthCarolina Naturallil 4n Er,al C'nmm,mity 1 Affirmative Action Emnlnvt - NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION Name of Farm: Muddy Creek Owner: Jerry Rhodes Manager: 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 nutrient management plan for the farm named above. Uwe know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new animals are stocked. Itwe understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarity irrigation equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff. This plan will be Bled 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: Jerry Rhodes Signature: U�� �o�-✓ Name of Manager (if different from owner): Signature: Name of Technical Specialist: Toni W. King Affiliation: Murphy -Brown, LLC. Signature: Address: 2822 Hwy 24 West, PO Drawer 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Telephone: (910) 293-3434 ul 8of8 i 46 Date Date CL O CQ Date NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. 2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. if the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application, recievin4 crop type, or available land. 3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients. 4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (See USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 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 land application field. 6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is applied to conservation tilled crops or 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 and flies. 8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. 1 of 3 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. 10 Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. 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 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. 12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner. 14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site. 16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system. 2of3 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge. 18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of.an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 19 Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site. 20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications 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 nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of fire years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. 3 of 3 Letter Table FMD ---�-�Urphy-Brown, LLC 10/9/2006 ""G 2822 Hwy 24 West P_ O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN G rower(s): Farm Name: Farm Jerry Rhodes Muddy Creek Farrow to Wean Farrow to Feeder Farrow to Finish Wean to Feeder Feeder to Finish 2160 Structure: Storage Period: Application Method: >180 days Irrigation _agoon RECEIVED I DENR I OWQ Aquifer Pmtectinn Secdiorl MAR 2 0 2009 The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner: 1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. 2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. 3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established. 4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DWQ regulations. 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, 1 of 8 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. 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, ff, tons, etc.): Capacity Type Waste Produced per Animal Total Farrow to Wean 3212 galtyr gal/yr Farrow to Feeder 4015 galtyr gal/yr Farrow to Finish 10585 galtyr gal/yr Wean to Feeder 223 gal/yr galtyr 2160 Feeder to Finish 986 gal/yr 2,129,760 gal/yr Total 2,129,760 gal/yr AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (lbs): Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total Farrow to Wean 5.4 Ibs/yr Ibs/yr Farrow to Feeder 6.5 Ibs/yr lbs/yr Farrow to Finish 26 Ibs/yr Ibstyr Wean to Feeder 0.48 Ibs/yr Ibstyr 2160 Feeder to Finish 2.3 Ibs/yr 4,968 Ibs/yr Total 4,968 I bs/yr 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. LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize in the normal growing season. Total Irrigated Acreage: 23.63 Total N-Required 1st Year: 5248.25 Total N Required 2nd Year: 0 Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 5,248.25 Total Nitrogen Produced by Fans: 4,968.00 Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (28025) The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility_ This chart describes the size, soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this facility. 2of8 This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above. 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. In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), 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 reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e. April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definately 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 the 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 cut to a height of about two inches before drilling for best results. CROP CODE LEGEND Crop Code Crop Lbs N utilized / unit yield A Barley 1 A Ibs N / bushel B Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed 50 Ibs N / ton C Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay 50 Ibs N / ton D Com - Grain 1.25 Ibs N 1 bushel E Com - Silage 12 Ibs N / ton F Cotton 0.12 Ibs N / Ibs lint G Fescue- Grazed 50 Ibs N / ton H Fescue - Hay 50 Ibs N / ton I Oats 1.3 Ibs N / bushel J Rye 2.4 Ibs N / bushet K Small Grain - Grazed 50 Ibs N / acre L Small Grain - Hay 50 Ibs N / acre M Grain Sorghum 2.5 Ibs N I cwl N Wheat 2.4 Ibs N / bushel O Soybean 4.0 Ibs N / bushel P Pine Trees 40 lbs N I acre / yr Acres shown in the preceding table 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. 4of8 SLUDGE APPLICATION: The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal in the lagoon sludge Farm S ifications PANT/animal Farm Total/yr Farrow to Wean 0.84 Farrow to Feeder 1 Farrow to Finish 4.1 Wean to Feeder 0.072 2160 Feeder to Finish 0.36 777.6 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 777.6 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year will accumulate in the lagoon sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above. If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 3888 pounds of plant available nitrogen to utilize_ Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 12 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 31.104 acres of land. Please note that these are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the speck application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal. 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 the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. '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 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the waste 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 the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. Gall your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in delermining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste. 5 of 8 Application Rate Guide The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts. Soil Application Rate Application Amount Tract Hydrant Type Crop inlhr * inches _ 71515 6A Noodingtor G 0.4 1 7A ,Noodingtor G 0.4 1 8A Forreston B 0.5 1 8B Forreston B 0.5 1 6of8 Additional Comments: 7of8 Waste Management Plan Changes RECV-aI M JEJ1) JAN 7 0 2006 Facility I . _�__�- Farm This farms Waste Management Plan has made the following changes: ❑ Crop changes 21"W"ted Acres ❑ increased Acreage ❑ Decreased Acreage ❑ Changed Irrigation Design ❑ Change in Farm type ❑ Plan based on 3 Years On Farm Records ❑ Other Comments: j- l9--of Date Murphy -Brown, LLC 1/19/2006 2822 Hwy 24 West P.O. Box 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN Grower(s): Farm Name: Jerry Rhodes Muddy Creek County: Du lin Farm Capacity: Farrow to Wean Farrow to Feeder Farrow to Finish Wean to Feeder Feeder to Finish 2160 Storage Structure: Storage Period: Application Method: Anaerobic Lagoon >180 days Irrigation The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner: 1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. 2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. 3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established. 4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DWQ regulations. 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. 1 of 8 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. 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, W, tons, etc.): Capacity Type Waste Produced per Animal Total Farrow to Wean 3212 gaVyr gaVyr Farrow to Feeder 4015 gaVyr gaVyr Farrow to Finish 10585 gallyr gallyr Wean to Feeder 223 gaVyr gaVyr 2160 Feeder to Finish 986 gaVyr 2,129,760 gaVyr Total 2,129,760 gallyr AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs): Capacity Type Nitrogen Produced per Animal Total Farrow to Wean 5.4 lbslyr lbslyr Farrow to Feeder 6.5 lbslyr lbslyr Farrow to Finish 26 lbslyr lbslyr Wean to Feeder 0.48 lbslyr lbslyr 2160 Feeder to Finish 2.3 lbslyr 4,968 lbslyr Total 4,968 1 bs/yr 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. LAND UTILIZATION SUMMARY The following table describes the nutrient balance and land utilization rate for this facility Note that the Nitrogen Balance for Crops indicates the ratio of the amount of nitrogen produced on this facility to the amount of nitrogen that the crops under irrigation may uptake and utilize in the normal growing season. Total Irrigated Acreage: 25.05 Total N Required 1st Year: 5461.25 Total N Required 2nd Year: 0 Average Annual Nitrogen Requirement of Crops: 5,461.25 Total Nitrogen Produced by Farm: 4,968.00 Nitrogen Balance for Crops: (493.25) The following table describes the specifications of the hydrants and fields that contain the crops designated for utilization of the nitrogen produced on this facility. This chart describes the size, soil characteristics, and uptake rate for each crop in the specified crop rotation schedule for this facility. 2of8 This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above. 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. In interplanted fields ( i_e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), 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 reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e. April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definately 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 the 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 cut to a height of about two inches before drilling for best results. CROP CODE LEGEND Crop Code Crop A Barley B Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed C Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay D Corn - Grain E Corn - Silage F Cotton G Fescue - Grazed H Fescue - Hay I Oats J Rye K Small Grain - Grazed L Small Grain - Hay M Grain Sorghum N Wheat O Soybean P Pine Trees Lbs N utilized 1 unit yield 1.6 Ibs N 1 bushel 50 Ibs N 1 ton 50 Ibs N 1 ton 1.25 Ibs N 1 bushel 12 Ibs N I ton 0.12 Ibs N 1 Ibs lint 50 Ibs N 1 ton 50 Ibs N 1 ton 1.3 Ibs N 1 bushel 2.4 Ibs N 1 bushel 50 Ibs N 1 acre 50 Ibs N 1 acre 2.5 Ibs N 1 cwt 2.4 Ibs N 1 bushel 4.0 Ibs N I bushel 40 Ibs N I acre 1 yr Acres shown in the preceding table 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. 4 of 8 SLUDGE APPLICATION: The following table describes the annual nitrogen accumulation rate per animal in the lagoon sludge Farm Specifications PANT rlanimal Farm Total/ r Farrow to Wean 0.84 Farrow to Feeder 1 Farrow to Finish 4.1 Wean to Feeder 0.072 2160 Feeder to Finish 0.36 777.6 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 777.E pounds of plant available nitrogen per year will accumulate in the lagoon sludge based on the rates of accumulation listed above. If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 3888 pounds of plant available nitrogen to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermuda grass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 12 acreas of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 31.104 acres of land. Please note that these are only estimates of the PAN produced and the land required to utilize that PAN. Actual values may only be determined by sampling the sludge for plant available nitrogen content prior to application Actual utilization rates will vary with soil type, crop, and realistic yield expectations for the specific application fields designated for sludge application at time of removal. 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 pending 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 the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid. '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 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the waste 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 the tables. 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 prior to applying the waste. 5 of 8 Application Rate Guide The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts. Soil Application Rate Application Amount Tract Hydrant Type Crop inlhr * inches 71515 6A Woodingtor G 0.4 1 7A Woodingtor G 0.4 1 8A Forreston B 0.5 1 8B Forreston B 0.5 1 6 of 8 Additional Comments: 7 of 8 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN CERTIFICATION Name of Farm: Muddy Creek Owner: Jerry Rhodes Manager: Owner/Manager Agreement: 1/we understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management plan for the farm named above. Uwe know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new animals are stocked. I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff. This 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: Signature: Jerry Rhodes _ Name of Manager (if different from owner): Signature: Name of Technical Specialist: Dawn Williamson Affiliation: _ Murphy -Brown, LLC. Address: _ 2822 Hwy 24 West, PO Drawer 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 Telephone: (91 D) 293-3434 Signature: Date f H9 - o to Date 8 of 8 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to secure an update of the Nutrient Utilization Plan when there is a' change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application, recievinq crop type, or available land. 3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients. 4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (See USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 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 land application field. 6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is applied to conservation tilled crops or 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 and flies. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. 1 of 3 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) . 9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. 10 Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fail 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 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. 12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner. 14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site. 16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system. 2 of 3 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established. on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge. 18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 19 Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site. 20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications 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 nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen based rate_ Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall- be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years_ Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for a minimum of five years. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. 3 of 3 (Multiple worksheets may be needed) HARD HOSE TRAVELER IRRIGATION SYSTEM Hard Hose Traveling. Gun System COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET 1. Farm number (identification) A JAq ( Field number (identification) 2. Irrigation system designation Existing irrigation system New/expanded irrigation system 3. Number of travel lanes # Interior lanes # Exterior lanes feet] Length of pull(L1) # Interior lanes # Exterior lanes [feet] Length of puH(L2) # Interior lanes # Exterior lanes [feet] Length of pull(I.3) 4. Wetted diameter �7 0 [feet] from Field Data Worksheet S. Spacing 7-4 Hydrant spacing [feet] Z Q _ [as a percentage of wetted diameter] 6. Hydrant layout Multiple hydrants _ Single hydrant Excessively spaced hydrants 7. Read the irrigated area per travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate table and column based on pattern, spacing, and travel lane location. Travel lane length (L, Interior or ✓ Exterior (lane/hydrant) • 53 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table �`��� Column , ! Z (b) Acres middle portion of pull (L1) [Pull length_66 S- feet] X Wetted width Z 70 [feet]) / 43,560 (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table � Column Total acres for travel lane length (U) (Sum: a + b + c) Travel lane length (L, Interior or ✓ Exterior (lane/hydrant) 53 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table Column 5.31, (b) Acres middle portion of pull (L2) A ' (Pulllength $6r[feet] X Wettedwidth Z-70 [feet]) / 43,560 (c) Aces stop end of pull from Table no Column to • 33 Total acres for travel lane length (I.2)- (Sum: a + b + c) Travel lane length (L, Interior or `� Exterior (lane/hydrant) 3 (a) Acres start end of pull from `Fable Column B 5 - 3l, (b) Acres middle portion of pull (L3) 8 [Pull length !6 S[feetl X Wetted width 2-7 ? [feet]) / 43,560 r s�' (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Llc S 5 Column 6 A • LzTotal acres for travel lane length (L3) (Sum: a + b + c) 8. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per travel pull by the number of pulls of each category in the field. Add all of these, and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field. (a) Acres per travel lane length (L1) X # Lanes Acres (b) Acres per travel lane length (L2) X # lanes Acres (c) Acres per travel lane length (13) X # Lanes = Acres Total CAWMP wettable acres for field (Sum: 8a + 8b + 8c) ti Wettable Acre Computational Worksheet Completed by:i--{A_�n� dam- Date: Signature of technical specialist 1s (Multiple worksheets may be needed) HARD NOSE TRAVELER IRRIGATION SYSTEM KI Hard Hose Traveling. Gun System COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET 1. Farm number (identification) Meld number (identification) 2. Irrigation system designation Existing irrigation system New/expanded irrigation system 3. Number of travel lanes # Interior lanes # Exterior lanes feet] Length of pull(Ll) # Interior lanes # Exterior lanes [feet] Length of puIl(L2) # Interior lanes # Exterior lanes [feet] Length of pull(L3) 4. Wetted diameter [feet] from Field Data Worksheet S. Spacing Hydrant spacing [feet] [as a percentage of wetted diameter] 6. Hydrant layout Multiple hydrants Single hydrant Excessively spaced hydrants 7. Read the irrigated area per travel pull for the given wetted diameter from the appropriate table and column based on pattern, spacing, and travel lane location. Travel lane length (L) Interior or ✓ Exterior (lane/hydrant) • la 3 (a) Acres start end of pull from Table Ct85Column Sf (b) Acres middle portion of pull (M) (Pull length [feet] X Wetted width [feet]] / 43,560 3 (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table tl-� -� Column (i—�_ 2-1L Total acres for travel lane length (L1) (Sum: a + b + c) Travel lane length (L) Interior or Exterior (lane/hydrant) (a) Acres start end of pull from Table (b) Acres middle portion of pull (L2) (Pull length . [feet] X Wetted width (c) Ages stop end of pull from Table _ Total acres for travel lane length (L2)* (Sum: a + b + c) Travel lane length (L) Interior or Exterior (iane/hydrant) (a) Acres start end of pull from Table (b) Acres middle portion of pull (L3) s (Pull length [feet] X Wetted width (c) Acres stop end of pull from Table Total acres for travel lane length (L3) (Sum: a + b + c) Column _ [feet]) / 43,560 Column Column [feet]) / 43,560 Column 8. Multiply the tabulated irrigated acreage value per travel pull by the number of pulls of each category in the field. Add all of these, and this is the total irrigated acreage for the field. (a) Acres per travel lane length (L1) X # Lanes = Acres (b) Acres per travel lane length (L2) X # Lanes = Acres (c) Acres per travel lane length (L3) X # Lanes = Acres Total CAVVW wettable acres for field (Sum: 8a + 8b + 80 Wettable Acre Computational Works heet Completed by: dam-- Date: Signature of technical specialist . 15 r Ff5 CAWMP Wettable Acre Traveling Gun Field Bats sheet, 2.'20/99 Hard Hose Traveling Gun System FIELD DATA SHEET * M �0� (410- Ic 1. Make and model number. A 4% A - A S T .1 D 3 � � ;_A) 2. Hose length [feet] and hose inside diameter (ID) 3 l [inch] 3. Gun make and model number 4. Gun node size [inch], 1. _ring orifice, taper bore orifice. 5. Gun arc angle 2-4 [degrees] 6. Travel lane spacing [feet]. Indicate whether uniform, random. Number of exterior hydrants Number of interior hydrants 7. Gun wetted diameter 3 o o [feet]. measured, based on gun chart. 8. Gun pressure T (p.a_ (psil observed at working gauge, determined from gun charts, calculated (show calculations) * *9. Operating pressure at hose reel a [psi]. observed at working gauge, provided by owner. * * 10. Supply line size [inch] (from pump to last hydrant)_ * * 11. Supply line length feet (maximum pumping distance). ** 12. Supply line type PVC, aluminum. * * 13 . Pump make and model number * * 14. Pump capacity, _[gpm]. * * 15. Engine make and model number or * * 16. Electric motor horsepower and rpm [hp] [rpm] Note: It is strongly recommended that operating pressure at the reel and gun wetted diameter be field determined. * Locate each hydrant on a copy of the map. Indicate the start and stop of the sprinkler cart for each travel lane and show distance traveled. Show the location of the supply line. Irrigated acres will be determined by travel lane ** Optional data, furnish where possible. *** Information furnished by . and/or Signature of Owner or Facility Representative Signature of Technical. Specialist Printed Name of Ov6mer or Facility Representative Date Printed name of Technical Specialist Date * * * Only the person or persons collecting the data should sign the data sheet. F 1 f` R� v In x a 7' � J U�`4 r_ t w h m ma) a❑_1 Lau 0(nfii O� WA 9 Michael F. Easley, Governor ?a _ Q William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources co D j r Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director '+ Division of Water Quality May 1, 2003 Jerry Rhodes Muddy Creek Farm 2337 East NC 24 Beulaville NC 28518 Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310388 Muddy Creek Farm Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Duplin County Dear Jerry Rhodes: On April 28, 2003, the North Carolina General. Assembly ratified Senate Bill 733 which directs the Division of Water Quality (Division) to extend the expiration date of the Swine Waste Operation General Permit AWG100000. Therefore, the General Permit has been re -issued by the Division to extend the expiration date to October 1, 2004. During the period of this extension the Division will be working with all interested parties on the development of a new version of the Non -Discharge General Permit. In accordance with your application received on January 28, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Jerry Rhodes, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. The issuance of this COC supersedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS310388 which expired on April 30, 2003. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management of animal waste from the Muddy Creek Farm, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no greater than an annual average of 2160 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 1, 2004. Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals. If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed. The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.A Non -Discharge Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Customer Service Center An Equal Opportunity Action Employer Internet httpJ/h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919)715-6048 Telephone 1-877-623-6748 50% recycled110% post -consumer paper Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking of the facility. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon or any wetted area of a spray field. Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143- 215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief. If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration. This COC is not automatically transferable. A namelownership change application must be submitted to - the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at (919) 733-5083 ext. 502. Sincerely, for Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Enclosures (General Permit AWGI00000) cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's) Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Duplin County Health Department Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Permit File AWS310388 NDPU Files f WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN ------------------------ Producer-----:JERRY RHODES Name of Farm -:MUDDY CREEK Location ----- :2337E NC24 BEULAVZLLE, NC Phone -------- :910 298-3711 Type Operation-------------: Number of Animal-----------: Storage Structure ---------- . Method of application------: Amount of waste produced per Amount of plant available N County: DUPLIN FEED -FIN 2160 Anaerobic Lagoon Irrigation year---------------: 4104 tons/year (PAN) produced/year-: 4968 lbs./year The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner: I. 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 not be applied to land eroding at more 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 in runoff to the surface waters which is not allowed under DWQ regulations. - 5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoild 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. y2 3 -" i .1� J Tbis 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 the 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. T 3 '. YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: Tract Field Soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Lbs. N Month to No. No. Type Code /Acre Unit Acres Used Apply 71515 6 A WOODING. W 55 2.00 396 S-APRIL 71515 6 A WOODING. O 35 4.00 3.6 504 JUN-SEP 71515 7 A WOODING. W 55 2.00 616 S-APRIL 71515 7 A WOODING. O 35 4.00 5.6 784 JUN-SEP 71515 8 A WOODING. W 55 2.00 682 S-APRIL 71515 8 A WOODING. O 35 4.00 6.2 868 JUN-SEP 71515 8 B WOODING. W ' 55 2.00 748 S-APRIL 71515 8 B WOODING. O 35 4.00 6.8 952 JUN-SEP Total 22.2 5550 Available Nitrogen (includes commercial) 4968 Surplus Or Deficit -582 Crop codes: Crop -unit A=Barley-bu. B=Bermudagrass(graze)-tons C=Bermudagrass(hay)-tans D=Corn(grain)-bu. E=Corn(silage)-tons F=Cotton-lbs. lint G=Fescue(graze)-tons H=Fescue (hay) -tons I=Oats-bu. J=Rye-bu. K=Small grain(graze)-acre L=Small grain(hay)-acre M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt. W=Wheat-bu. Y=Fescue(pasture)-tons Z=Bermudagrass(pasture)-tans O=Soybeans-bu. R=Matua(graze)-tons U=Millet(graze)--tons 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 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. 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 drain etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to to let small drain 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. Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay -for nitrate levels is recommended. Acres shown in the 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 field 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 provision 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 778 lbs. of plant available nitrogen per year in the sludge. If you remove sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 3888 lbs. of PAN to utilize. assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, you will need 13 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, you will need 31 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. J 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. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the table may make this plan invalid. The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts. Applic Applic Tract Field soil Rate Amount No. No. Type Crop (in/hr) (inches) 71515 ALL WOODING. ALL 0.35 1.0 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 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or ,z 6 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 the tables. 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 THIS PLAN HAS BEEN AMENDED TO SHOW WETTED ACRES FOR AN EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND TO SHOW REDUCED NITROGEN APPLICATION FOR "HEAT DOUBLE CROPPED WITH SOYBEANS.,_/_y9 ,, age _7 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT Name of Farm: MUDDY CREEK 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 the 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: JERRY RHODES (Please print) Signature:_ lrlDate: a e 9 Name of Man er(If different from owner): Signature: Name of Person Preparing Plan: Howard Hobson (Please print:) Date: Affiliation: Carroll's Foods, Inc. Phone: 910-293-3434 Address: P O Drawer 856 Warsaw, NC 28398 i•al r- LyAra- D. /.Age $ WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS EXHIBIT A-6 NRCS, NC JUNE, 1996 1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation of 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 a notarized 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 a notarized 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, climate conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other nutrients. Actual yields may be used in lieu of realistic yield tables at the discretation of the planner. 4. Animal waste shall be applied on land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at more than 5 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 Strips) 5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste of 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 and flies. 8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. 9. Animal waste should applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. 10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop or forages breaking dormancy. . IT, age 9 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 10/1/95, shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to surface water. This distance may be reduced for waters that are not perennial pro- vided adequate vegetative filter strips are present (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet from wells. 13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by landowner. 14. Waste shall be -applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15. Animals 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 it has been approved as a land applications site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste applied on grassed waterways shall ' be at agronomic rates and 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 shll be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge. 18. If animal production at the facility is 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 permanent 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. Soil tests shall be made every two years and a liquid waste analysis be taken at least twice each year consistent with waste utilization plan. Poultry litter shall be tested prior to application. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. 23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. U lb I M� v Project: .] ERiky Repo s Drawing: _Wa.e1s�A�_� — Location: - Engineer: SEi2Rt+Cc= l " = A_PPzn K. z9 0 Prepared By_ 31- 3 �i) F Murphy -Brown L.c May 12, 2004 NC Department of Environment And Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Non -Discharge Permitting Unit Attu. Paul Sherman 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Dear Mr. Sherman, PO Drawer 856 2822 Hwy. 24 West Warsaw, NC 28398 TeL 910-293-3434 fax: 910-293-6957 i JUN - 8 2004 i j F '3 k - 3$ � As required by NPDES permit number issued to the Edward Brock Farm, facility number 3t286- in Duplin County, a sludge survey was performed on the lagoon on this farm on or around 3/25/2004. Based on the current sludge scoring system, lagoon number 1 had more sludge than is currently recommended. There was an average of 3.12' of sludge, resulting in a sludge score of 3.21'. After reviewing lagoon performance to date, based on lagoon analysis and management issues, it is clear that the lagoon is functioning properly, and that current sludge levels are causing no problems. However, I have decided to schedule mechanical sludge removal on lagoon 1 in 2005. The timing of this activity will be based on the cropping system being used on the receiving: land, and the availability of a contractor to perform the activity. Prior to beginning sludge removal, a more detailed plan will be developed that outlines the nutrient content of the sludge, and the receiving crops and land. In addition, the Wilmington Regional Office will be contacted prior to beginning sludge removal. I have enclosed a copy of the sludge survey form for this lagoon for your review. It is my understanding that this letter satisfies the permit requirement to submit a sludge management plan to the Division for any lagoon with less than 4 feet of sludge free treatment zone. If there are any questions or concerns with our current sludge management plan for this farm, .please feel free to contact me at (910) 296 1052. — Sincerely, Edward Brock! Enc. 31-33-G -;Pr- "e-- I Appendix 1. Lagoon Sludge Survey Form A. farm Permit or DWQ Id e tification Number B. Lagoon Identification C. Person(s) Taking Measurements J� D. Date of Measurements E. MethoduDeviees Used for Measurement of: a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface A the top of the b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a layer: with "core sampler!:.___._ F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): (Draw a sketch of the lagoon on a separate sheet, list dirnensr ns, and G. Estimate number of sampling points: a_ Less than 1.33 acres: Use t b. If more than 133 acres, res x 6 = �_, with maximum of 24 (Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform grid that has the same number of in estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the intersection points on the la; worded at each can be easily matched.) surfice area.) Y .t I JUN - S 2004 j sectirins as the ----- _� an Jgrid so that data'T TING _ H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet" (Appdndix2). 1. At the time of the sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gauge pole): J. Determine the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Minimum Liquid Level (use lagoon management plan or other lagoon records): K. Calculate the distance from the present liquid surface level to the Minimum Liquid Level (item J minus Item 1, assuming the present liquid level is below the Maximum Liquid Level): L. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet -the distance from the present liquid surface level to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points): M. Record fmm the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance fforn the present liquid surface level to the top of the sludge Iayer (average for all the measurement points): N. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the average thickness of the sludge Iayer. O. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M minus Item IQ: (Note: If Item O is less than 4 feet, a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by N.C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ forAore information.) ly6 �f 3.ta 5_�W _<9 P. Proceed to the S dge V0 orq heet if yo re lculat sludge volume for a rectangular. shaped lag th untfo sede ses. /�%f �� Completed by:Ail 'f/' " Date: d� ri t Name tgna ` e 14 Appendix 1. Lagoon Sludge Survey Form A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number B. Lagoon Identification C. Person(s) Taking Measurements D. Date of Measurements E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of a. Distance from the lagoon liquid b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a the top of the sludge with "core sampler': F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): 2.(acres) (Draw a sketch of the lagoon on a separate sheet, list dimensions, and calculate surface G. Estimate number of sampling points: j a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use & DQints 1 b. if more than 1.33 acres, acres x 6 =1,, with maximum of 24. (Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform grid that has the same number of intersections as'Zhe estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the intersection points on the lagoon grid so that data recorded at each can be easily matched.) ! - - - . ---- H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet" (Appendix2}.-- At the time of the sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level.. to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gauge pole): J. Determine the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the Minimum Liquid Level (use lagoon management plan or other lagoon records): K- Calculate the distance from the present liquid surface level to the Minimum Liquid Level �• 5 (Item J minus Item 1, assuming the present liquid level is below the Maximum Liquid Level): L. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level 90 to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points): M. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the distance ffem the present liquid s.irface level % to the top of the sludge Iayer (average for al I the measurement points): / N. Record from the Sludge Survey Data Sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer. O.. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M minus Item K): 1 / (Note. If Item O is less than 4 feet, a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by N.C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for re inf ation.) l! P. Proceed to the Sludue Vol a Worksheet if you shaped lagoon t unifo side sl pes.'j� Completed by: /l Print Name jl I to I late slu ge volume for a rec gular / a5 �� f/ u 14 (Type of Visit QlCompliance Inspection O Operation Review O Lagoon Evaluation Reason for Visit /Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other © Denied Access Facility Number Date of Visit: Time: Q 10 Not Operational C Below Threshold 0 Permitted [3 Certified [3 Conditionally Certified 13 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: .......W ..� .- .. Farm Name: ...... Y.....`'!�4. .! ... �r .............. County: ......pt1.P�..1.......................................................... OwnerName: ..._ .................... ...... ...... . _. .. ......_. _ ._...... Phone No: .....- .� ._ _._.._.. .......... ......... _. Mailing Address: Facility Contact: Title: Phone No: Onsite Representative:... �!5 ..._ �i � ........ ......................_..................—_..._.. Certified Operator: .. . ................... . ......... ............ . .. ...................................................... Operator Certification Number:.......................................... Location of Farm: ❑ Swine ❑ Poultry ❑ Cattle ❑ Horse Latitude • 4 '° Longitude • 4 « Discharges & Stream Impacts I. 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 Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) -❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes 0<o 3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes To Waste Collection & Treatment 4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ❑ Yes /No Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6 Identifier- F Freeboard (inches): 39 12112103 Continued Facility Number: Date of Inspection Required Records & Documents; 21. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available? 22. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? (ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.) 23. Does record keeping need improvement? if yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Waste Application ❑ Freeboard ❑ Waste Analysis ❑ Soil Sampling 24. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? 25. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge? 26. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit? (iel discharge, freeboard problems, over application) 27. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? 28. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? 29. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? NPDES Permitted Facilities 30. Is the facility covered under a NPDES Permit? (If no, skip questions 31-35) 31. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equipment? 32. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? ❑ Yes to ❑ Yes ❑ Yes WO ❑ Yes Vo ElYes �Tp El Yes LZo ❑ Yes ❑ Yes [] N ❑ Yes No ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No 33. Did the facility fail to conduct an annual sludge survey? ❑ Yes ❑ No 34. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment? ❑ Yes ❑ No 35. Does record keeping for NPDES required forms need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Stocking Form ❑ Crop Yield Form ❑ Rainfall ❑ Inspection After I" Rain ❑ 120 Minute Inspections ❑ Annual Certification Form E3 No violations or deficiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further correspondence about this visit. l2/l2103 NOV 10 ' S9 �02: 4SrPM /'V �w+=endmcnt to Include S&WCC Chronic Rainfall Practices and Standards through March 31, T,W i 1. If this facility can camply with its existing pc=3k and CAWW it must do so. 3 1_ Tcmporat•y Addison of New Sprayfidds ((* (Check a� b©c=) D A. armies of croplind. List aop types used: Q S err es of hardwood woodland @ 100 lbs PAIN / as: a added. : }} i n C. �aacs of pint woodland added @ 60 Ibs PAY 1 acre add.-3. ` 3. Stmmer Cam ({heck appropriate box.) 0 A- Application window attended for sa-s of pa=iW glass until first killing frost. IL An 501bs PAN additioaal of applied to act of patnniai grass pricy to killing frost, 4. P Agplicstian In==ed for Small Grains & Wins-- Grasses; to be ha:rT stcd. (Cherie appropriate bmL) PAIN application increasd up to 200 IS pew acre forZz, a acres of small gains or win= grasses to be ISarvcgrCd_ : 0 B. PANL applicatiaa mused up to 150 lbs per sae for =cs of overseedtd summer perennialincluded is 3. B. : "S. Waste Analysis (Chic appropriate boss) : Q A_ Prior to Decanber 12, 1999 the rala4adon of FAN. will be ba_seed on a 3 5% re&ctka of the last analysis taker prior to the first 25 year 24 hour storm event, (Cutrmt waste analysis must be used after Dec.111.) Q B. Use C=Cnt waste analysis to dc_-rminr'PAV 6. Regttired - Maximum irragea Utilization Maasmzs fur Small Gcaias and Wins-r Grasses. A. Usc of hightr 5eding rates, B. Timely harvest of forage to ineersc yield, and C. Isigating during periods of warm= weather. 7. Require ci - krig—adon Management Te.1--piques to R_--duce '32=offand Pending Potcmia(. A. Malang frequent, light kHgatiau applicadous, and B. Not irrigating immediw-_y before prodicmd r aatfalI. S. Th--own= / maaag;~ ss requires to manase the movement of animals io and from the %cRhy to minun;z.. eavir�:zl imp.c:s, ensure ccmpiiance with foe 11,=rffrys pe;=t anct, =—ded CAW -ND, and avoid disch ge to sum Vat='& 9. Atabarz-tion to use he additional prz i= inciu cd in the amendment expires if a i$clity discha.aes to war—s. Azy discharge is a violation and may r=xlr is an cn:brcanent action. 10. Tnt o,4�,mer 1 ope= r rimed to kt:a : c=rds of all was` apliczdorm 11. This region m= include a map = ski ofn_-w land zrz id.ztion arms, i ..� acuity ` 1 ?V1arg= ?vent (PRLN T) Technical sped l -Name (PRLN ri cility vntr 1 Nizuage Sicpamre Tecnnical Spcc:ialist Signae Dam This document must be filed at the SW CD office and be attached to the f3 EUBS CAWNiP and be available for inspection at the facility. (*)4Nc it t=npora-y sprayi al s must me — applicable buffer and s4:ba - requirements. Waste must not be applied to wetlands. 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 Jerry Rhodes Muddy Creek Farm 2337 E NC 24 Beulaville NC 28518 Dear Jerry Rhodes: 117?W'A IT A&4 NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURGEs December 30, 1999 Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping Animal Waste Management System Facility Number 31-388 Duplin County This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers. Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRR1, IRR2, DRY1, DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2, SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an appropriate enforcement action. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting requirement. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the DWQ staff at (919) 733-5083 ext. 571. Sincerel 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 276"-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recyeled/10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Jerry Rhodes Muddy Creek Farm 2337 E NC 24 Beulaville NC 28518 Dear Jerry Rhodes: NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES December 8, 1999 Subject: Conditional Approval Animal Waste Management System Facility Number 31-388 Duplin County Our records indicate that your facility was conditionally certified in order to fulfill the requirements of completion of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan Certification. This letter is to inform you of your unresolved conditional approval status. Any facility receiving a conditional approval must notify Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in writing within 15 days after the date that the work needed to resolve the conditional certification has been completed. Any failure to notify DWQ as required, subjects the owner to an enforcement action. As of December 7, 1999, we have no record of any information from you, advising us of the status of your conditional approval. Therefore, please fill out the attached form and have your technical specialist and landowner sign the form in the appropriate areas. The completed form must be submitted to this office on or before 45 days of receipt of this letter . Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to provide DWQ with proper notification of your conditional certification status or possible failure to comply with the requirement to develop and implement a certified animal waste management plan by December 31, 1997. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (919) 733-5083 extension 571. Sincerely, Sonya L. Avant Environmental Engineer cc: Wilmington Regional Office Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Revised April 20, 1999 JUSTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION Facility Number 31 - 3 S$ Operation is flagged for a wettable Farm Name: acre determination due to failure of On -Site Representative: 9f& fs Part 11 eligibility item(s) F1 F2 F3 F4 Inspector/Reviewer's Name: f j Date of site visit:T Date of most recent WUP: 2 Annual farm PAN deficit: 5 82 pounds Operation not required to secure WA determination at this time based on exemption El E2 E3 _ Operation pended for wettable acre determination based on - P1 P2 P3 Irrigation System(s) - circle #: 1. hard -hose traveler; 2. center -pivot system; 3. linear -move system; 4. stationary sprinkler system w/permanent pipe; 5. stationary sprinkler system w/portable pipe; 6. stationary gun system w/permanent pipe; T. stationary gun system w/portable pipe PART I. WA Determination Exemptions (Eligibility failure, Part 11, overrides Part I exemption.) E1 Adequate irrigation design, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by an I or PE. E2 Adequate D, and D21D3 irrigation operating parameter sheets, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by an I or PE. E3 Adequate D, irrigation operating parameter sheet, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by a WUP. __Z C4 75% rule exemption as verified in Part Ill. (NOTE: 75 % exemption cannot be applied to farms that fail the eligibility checklist in Part IL Complete eligibility checklist, Part II - F1 F2 F3, before completing computational table in Part 111). PART 11. 75% Rule Eligibility Checklist and Documentation of WA Determination Requirements. WA Determination required because operation fails -one of the.eligibility requirements listed below: F1 Lack of acreage which resulted in over.application of wastewater (PAN) on spray field(s) according to farm's last two years of irrigation -records. . F2 . Unclear, illegible, or lack of information/map. F3 Obvious field limitations (numerous ditches; failure to.deduct required buffer/setback acreage; or.25% of total acreage identified in CAWMP includes small, irregularly shaped fields - fields less than 5 acres fortravelers-or less .than 2 acres for stationary sprinklers). F4 WA determination required because CAWMP credits field(s)'s acreage in excess of 75% of the respective field's total acreage as noted in table in Part III. Revised April 20, 1999 Facility Number �?, - 38O, Part III. Field by Field Determination of 75% Exemption Rule for WA Determination TRACT NUMBER FIELD NUMBER'.2 TYPE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM TOTAL ACRES CAWMP ACRES FIELD % COMMENTS' '71 S1 3� C 4 7 `' i I i FIELD NUMBER' - hydrant_ null_ zone_ or point numbers may be used in place of field numbers dPnPndino on CAWMP and type of irrigation system. If pulls, etc. cross more than one field, inspectorfreviewer will have to combine fields to calculate 75% field by field determination for exemption; otherwise operation will be subject to WA determination. FIELD NUMBER2 - must be clearly delineated on map. COMMENTS'- back-up fields with CAWMP acreage exceeding 75% of its total acres and having received less than 50% of its annual PAN as documented in the-farm's previous two years' (1997 & .1998) of irrigation records, cannot serve as the sole basis for requiring a WA Determination. Back-up fields must be noted inthe comment section and must be accessible by irrigation system. Part IV. Pending WA Determinations P1 Plan lacks following information: P2 Plan revision may satisfy 75% rule.based on adequate overall PAN deficit and by adjusting all field acreage to below 75% use rate P3 Other (ielin process of installing new irrigation system): Stafd of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor 1E Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director February 10, 1999 Jerry Rhodes Muddy Creek Farm 2337 E NC 24 Beulaville NC 28518 Dear Jerry Rhodes: CEN D � FEB 11 1999 � NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Application No. 31-0388 Additional Information Request Muddy Creek Farm Animal Waste Operation Duplin County The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application. Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address and submit the following information by March 12, 1999: The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) lists soybeans and wheat in a rotation as available crops for waste application. Please verify if this rotation is followed every year or it follows by a corn crop in alternate years. If corn is part of the rotation, please provide additional table showing nitrogen balance for corn and haft of wheat in one year and soybean and half of wheat in the next year. Also, residual nitrogen left over from the soybean crop in rotation must be accounted for. Nitrogen application rates to the following corn or wheat - crop are required to be reduced by 15-30 lb. (dependent on soil type) to account for the residual nitrogen left by the preceding soybean crop. Please revise your WUP to properly list all application rates with residual nitrogen incorporated into your cropping scheme. You have submitted lagoon calculations that show a total volume of 20640 cu ft in one sheet and 467, 544 cu ft n another sheet. Please clarify how many lagoons are present on your farm and verify the total storage volume available in these lagoons. Please note that all revisions or amendments made to the waste utilization plan (WUP) or a portion thereof are required to be signed and dated by both the landowner and the Technical Specialist before they are submitted for review. Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information should be signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter must be submitted on or before March 12, 1999 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit. Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental Management Commission. If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at (919) 733-5083, extension 363. Sincerely, JtJi Soil Scientist Non -Discharge Permitting Unit cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Permit File P.O. Sox 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources RECEIVED Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary 4� A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Jerry Rhodes Muddy Creek Farm 2337 E NC 24 Beulaville NC 28518 Dear Jerry Rhodes: MAR 15 1999 Dir March 11, 1999 4 0 A• NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310388 Muddy Creek Farm Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Duplin County In accordance with your application received on February 5, 1999, we are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Jerry Rhodes, 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 Muddy Creek Farm, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 2160 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 name/ownership change application must be submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-0719 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Certificate of Coverage AWS310388 Muddy Creek Farm Page 2 If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact JR Joshi at (919) 733-5083 ext. 363. Sincerely, Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's) Duplin County Health Department Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District Permit File- Central Files NDPU Files State of North Carolina Jul" Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality Non -Discharge Permit Application Form (THIS FORM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE ASAN ORIGINAL) General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Operations The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question unanswered. GENERAL INFORMATION: 1.1 Facility Name: _Muddy Creek Farm 1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Jerry Rhodes 1.3 Mailing address: 2337 E NC 24 City, State: Beulaville NC Zip: 28518 Telephone Number (include area code): 910-298-3711 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): Leave Beulaville on NC 24 W. toward Kenansville 2.3 miles to RR 1726 and turn riaht on it then ao 0.5 miles farm is on left. 1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): 1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Carroll's Foods Inc 1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 0 1/0 1/91 1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable): N �A 2. OPERATION INFORMATION: 2.1 Facility No.: _31 (county number); _388 (facility number). 2.2 Operation Descript o� n Swine operation I•eeTr to Finish 2160- Certified Desi Capacity Is the above information correct? yes; F --]no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum num el-rr 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 0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy 0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef 0 Farrow to Wean (4 sow) 0 Turkey 0 Farrow to Feeder (## sow) 0 Farrow to Finish (# sow) Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals: RECEIVED VJATF-R 0JA1_lTY RFrT10N FEB 0 5 1999 Non -Discharge Permitting FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 1 of 4 31 - 388 3. 2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application system): 75.00 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 2.2 , 2A Number o Clagg:o�on3/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable): 1 2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES or NO (please circle one) 2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or O (please circle one) 2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only) V(3-9 or NO (please circle one) What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each item. 3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal Waste Operations; 3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and field locations where animal waste is land applied; 3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application for animal waste operations. The CAWMP must include the following components: 3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility. 3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.) 3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application. 3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field. 3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field. 3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP. 3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field. 3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP. 3.3.9 The required 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 management practices noted. 3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted. 3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your facility. 3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan. If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your submittal. Applic,4rits Initials �A? Ae FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 31 - 388 y Facility Number: 31 - 388 Facility Name: Muddy Creek Farm 4. APPLICANT'S CERT/IFICATION: J_e_ r # - ,v /0 ' le-S (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that this application for —IW�c1� If re e—k 611R.AA (Facility name listed in question 1.1) has been reviewed by me and is accurateand 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 ret d to me as incomplete. Signature Date la? 029 f S. MANA ER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner) (Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this A application for (Facility name listed in question l.1) has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowiedge. 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: (919) 733-5083 FAX NUMBER: (919) 733-0719 RECEIVED V'dATER QuAL11TY SEC 1 ON FEB 0 51999 Non -Discharge Permitting FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 31 - 388 map map map Page 1 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN ------------------------ Producer ----- :JERRY RHODES County: DUPLIN Name of Farm -:MUDDY CREEK Location-------:2337E NC24 BEULAVILLE, NC Phone -------- :910 298-3711 Type Operation-------------: FEED -FIN Number of Animal------------: 2160 Storage Structure----------: Anaerobic Lagoon Method of application------: Irrigation Amount of waste produced per year---------------: 4104 tons/year Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year-: 4968 lbs./year The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be -analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can -be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner: 1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. 2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. 3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more 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 in runoff to the surface waters which is not allowed under DWQ regulations. 5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoild 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. Page 2 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 the 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. State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary November 13, 1996 Jerry Rhodes Muddy Creek Farm 2337 E NC 24 Beulaville NC 28518 SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation Facility: Muddy Creek Farm Facility ID#: 31-388 Duplin County Dear Mr. Rhodes: Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly, requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H .0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty. If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office. Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 919/733-0026. Sincerely, A ar , Jr., E., D' ctor Division of Water Quality Enclosure cc: Wilmington Regional Office Water Quality Files P.O. Box 27687, 7`W14 Raleigh, North Carolina 2761 1-7687 �� An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-715-4100 - 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper RZGIS latA 1GN FORM FOR ANI!,:n., ��.✓LV r CP�R�.":�,Ic Department of Environment, Health and Natural Res6ur' ces Division of Environmental Management f^ - Water Quality Section If the animal waste management system for your feedlot op�'ation is,. - designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of horses, 250 swine, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are serve y a liquid waste system, then this form must be filled out and mailed by Dece=er 31, 1993 pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 (c) wn order to be deemed permitted by DEM. Please print clearly. Farm Name: --- Mai ling Address:- -3-3 s 7 . le_--, 4/-L , -2- ZIP County:, Phone No. GYP-3�/i Owner (s) Name: Manager (s) Name: Lessee Name: /✓ ..1 Farm Location (Be as specific as possible: road names, direction, milepost, etc.) : , Y X, (' e •ti_r},y.r. /� /✓ - 2 •3 ,r, %r n 5 / C Latitude/Longitude if known: Design capacity of animal waste management system (Number and type of confined animal (s)64ss - Average anima?. population on the farm (Number and type of animal (s) raised) - �I�o f Year Production ' Began : ASCS Tract No.: #W76 7a Type of Waste Management System Used: Azoo ¢ Crr� a Acres Available for Land Application Hof Wiaste •-- .Owner (s) Signature (s) : �✓ DATE: 31-3gU 44- il DATE: State of North Carolina low Department of Environment, Health and Natural- Resources 4 • Division or tnvironmentai 1v+anagemenr James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director March 22, 1994 Jerry Rhoden 2337 E. NC 24 Beulaville NC 28518 Dear Mr. Rhoden: This is to inform you that your completed registration form required by the recently :modified nondischarge rule has been received by the Division of Environmental Management (DEM), Water Quality Section. On December 10, 1992 the Environmental Management Commission adopted a water quality rule which governs animal waste management systems. The goal of the rule is for animal operations to be managed such that animal waste is not discharged to surface waters of the state. The rule allows animal waste systems to be "deemed permitted" if certain minimum criteria are met (15A NCAC 2H .0217). By submitting this registration you have met one of the criteria for being deemed permitted. We would like to remind you that existing feedlots which meet the size thresholds listed in the rule, and any new or expanded feedlots constructed between February 1, 1993 and December 31, 1993 must submit a signed certification form (copy enclosed) to DEM by December 31. 1997. New or expanded feedlots constructed after December 31, 1993 must obtain signed certification before animals are stocked on the farm. Certification of an approved animal waste management plan can be obtained after the Soil and Water Conservation Commission adopts rules later this year. We appreciate you providing us with this information. If you have any question about the new nondischarge rule, please contact David Harding at (919) 733-5083. Sincerely, die Steve Tedder, Chief ent: ®® Water Quality Section P.O. Box 29535, Rdeigh, North Carorinc 27626.0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper REG_T_STI;A_TION FORM- FOR ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERAT S Department of Environment, Health and Natural Rourc Division of Environmental Management tw+_iVED Water Quality Section z PL-nnfirg Llran:,� If the animal waste management system for your feedlot o_ - designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of cat , 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. / - z - 3 Farm Name: Mailing Address: a'1/e- County: bzz 41;✓ /3a ,� -Z 54:3 - C_ Owner (s) Name: Manage-r(s) tvame : zr?.z :odr Lessee Name:' Farm Location (Be as specif.c as possible: milepost, etjc.) : ,(e,�rv� 5- L� ���✓ l��re Latitude/Longitude if known: 7 Phone No. road pames, direction, 1e 4- Design capacity of animal waste management^system (Number and type Average animal population on the farm (Number and type of animal (s) raised) : / a Year Production Began:_199/ ASCS Tract No.: Fl�40 Type of Waste Management System Used: ' Acres Available for Land Owner (s) Signature (s) : lication of Waste: zr"fc- e-S —DATE: 3� DATE 17Z6 L-A E Site Requires Immediate Attention: Facility No. DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD 31 DATE: --28` , 1995 Time: 1122�5 Farm Na Mailing County: Integratc On Site Representative: _J, Physical Address/Location: Phone: O?o"" 3 7 /l I_?'c� �_ QnP Y_-�10�.4 , It r Type of Operation: Swine.Poultry Cattle Design Capacity: 0--1(aO Number of Animals on Site:C DEM Certification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW Latitude: ° b' Longitude:_" 0 �r` Elevation: Feet Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event (approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches) Oor No Actual Freeboard:. —Ft. Inches Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes or(9Was any erosion observed? Yes or5 Is adequate land available for spray? Or No Is the cover crop adequate? Yes or No Crop(s) being utilized: Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings?o or No 100 Feet from Wells?(Iydor No Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes o i o Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes oro Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other similar man-made devices? Yes o<3N If Yes; Please Explain. Does the facility maintain adequate waste management records (volumes of manure, land applied, spray irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop)? Yes or No Additional Comments: 7 a 6 ' Inspector Name Signature cc: Facility Assessment Unit Use Attachments if Needed. 'r Page 3 YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: Tract Field Soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Lbs. N Month to No. No. Type Code /Acre Unit Acres Used Apply 71515 6 A WOODING. W 55 2.40 473.8 S-APRIL 71515 6 A WOODING. O 28 4.00 3.6 402.0 JUN-SEP 71515 7 A WOODING. W 55 2.40 733.9 S-APRIL 71515 7 A WOODING O 28 4.00 5.6 622.7 JUN-SEP 71515 8 A WOODING. W 55 2.40 811.8 S-APRIL 71515 8 A WOODING. O 28 4.00 6.2 688.8 JUN-SEP 71515 8 B WOODING W 55 2.40 898.9 S-APRIL 71515 8 B WOODING. O 28 4.00 6.8 762.7 JUN-SEP Total 22.1 5395 Available Nitrogen (includes commercial) 4968 Surplus Or Deficit -427 Crop codes: Crop -unit A=Barley-bu. B=Bermudagrass(graze)-tons C=Bermudagrass(hay)-tans D=Corn(grain)-bu. E=Corn(silage)-tons F=Cotton-lbs. lint G=Fescue(graze)-tons H=Fescue(hay)-tons I=Oats-bu. J=Rye-bu. K=Small grain(graze)-acre L=Small grain(hay)-acre M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt. W=Wheat-bu. Y=Fescue(pasture)-tons Z=Bermudagrass(pasture)-tons O=Soybeans-bu. R=Matua(graze)-tons U=Millet(graze)-tons 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 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. 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 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 Page 4 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. Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended. Acres shown in the 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 field 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 provision 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 778 lbs. of plant available nitrogen per year in the sludge. If you remove sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 3888 lbs. of PAN to utilize. assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, you will need 13 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre, you will need 31 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. Page 5 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. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the table may make this plan invalid. The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts. Applic Applic Tract Field Soil Rate Amount No. No. Type Crop (in/hr) (inches) 71515 ALL WOObING. ALL 0.35 1.0 This is the maximum application assuming the amount of nitrogen applied. In many situations the applied because of the nitrogen application amount shown can be conditions. amount allowed for the soil allowed for the crop is not over application amount shown cannot be limitation. The maximum applied under optimum soil Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 5 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or Page 6 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 the tables. 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 THIS WUP HAS BEEN AMENDED TO SHOW WETTED ACRES FOR AN EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM. Page. 7 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT ---------------------------------- Name of Farm: MUDDY CREEK 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 the 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: JERRY RHODES (Please print) Signature: AlInAj Date: 2 / 9 Name of Man er(If different from owner): Signature: Name of Person Preparing Plan: Howard Hobson (Please print:) Date: Affiliation: Carroll's Foods, Inc. Phone: 910-293-3434 Address: P O Drawer 855 Warsaw, NC 28398 Signature; Date: Page 8 WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS EXHIBIT A-6 NRCS, NC JUNE, 1996 1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation of 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 a notarized 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 a notarized 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, climate conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other nutrients. Actual yields may be used in lieu of realistic yield tables at the discretation of the planner. 4. Animal waste shall be applied on land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at more than 5 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 Strips) 5. odors can be reduced by injecting the waste of 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 and flies. 8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils,' during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. 9. Animal waste should applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. 10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Page 9 11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the followinV: 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 10/1/95, shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to surface water. This distance may be reduced for waters that are not perennial pro- vided adequate vegetative filter strips are present (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet from wells. 13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by landowner. 14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15. Animals 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 it has been approved as a land applications site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste applied on grassed waterways shall be at agronomic rates and 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 shll be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge. 18. If anima-1 production at the facility is 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 permanent 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. Soil tests shall be made every two years and a liquid waste analysis be taken at least twice each year consistent with waste utilization plan. Poultry litter shall be tested prior to application. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. 23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN PHONE NUMBERS DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWO) (910)395-3900 EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) (910)296-21 60 SOiL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) (910)296-2120 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) (910)296-2121 COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES) (910)296-2143 This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking, overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave you property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take. 1 . Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may ore may not be possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwo. A. Lagoon cverflotiv-i;;,,�; ,;G JUIULIUIis are: a. Add soil. to berm to increase elevation of dam. b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate. c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately. d. Call a pumping contractor. e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon. B. Runoff from waste application field -actions include: a. Immediately stop waste application. b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste. c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff. d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff. e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred. C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include: a. Stop recycle pump. b. Stop irrigation pump. c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge. d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps. D. -Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include: a. Stop recycle pump. b. Stop irrigation pump. c. Make sure siphon occurs. d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators. E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -possible action: a. Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon. b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and compact with a clay type soil. c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as soon as possible. 2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages. a. Did the waste reach any surface waters? b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration? c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage? d. Did the spill leave the property? e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters? f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters? g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)? h. How much reached surface waters? 3. Contact appropriate agencies. a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone - -. After hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your phone call should include: your name, facility number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the sitution. b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number. c. Instruct EMS to contact local Helath Department. d. Contact CEs, phone number - , local SWCD office phone number - -, and local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - -. 4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain you problem to them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you. 6. 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: l `q au54oN NRCS `�kC d 8 30 b. Phone: 7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste managment plan to keep problems with release of wastes from happening again. 2 l INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices (Liquid Systems) Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids {WFlush system is designed and operated sufficiently to remove accumulated ids from gutters as designed. { Remove bridging of accumulated solids at discharge Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids aintain lagoons, settling basins and Pits where pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6.9 inches over more than 3t� of surface. Excessive Vegetative Decaying vegetation VWlaintain vegetative control along banks of Growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along water's edge on impoundmeot's perimeter. {Dry Systems) Feeders Feed Spillage (esign, operate and maintain feed systems {e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation ctvdecaying 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 Wfeduce 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 pr ucts)- nspect for and remove or break up accumulated -- -- -- - solids -in filter strips around -feed -storage as -needed. - — — Animal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal wastes { Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and a disturbance by animals is'minimal. aintain 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 AMIC--November 11, jb96 Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal wastes ( 1 Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day Systems interval during summer; 1 5-30 days interval during winter) where manure is loaded for land application or disposal. { j Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles. I 1 Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes in filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling areas as needed. The issues checked ( pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical. I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me. andowner Signature) arm Dame) 1- _3,� (Facility Number) R For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology. Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC . . 27695-7613. AMIC--November 11, 1,996 1W SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL. CHECKLIST Source Cause BMP's to SNinimize Odor Site Specific Practices Farmstead Swine production 3 or wooded buffers; nded best management ment and common sense Animal body surfaces Dirty manure -covered animals ( floors //ry Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered floors (bl'SI tted floors; (►'Waterers located over slotted floors; { J Feeders at high end of solid floors; rape manure buildup from floors; ( ) Underfloor ventilation for drying ` Manure collection pits Urine Frequent manure removal by flush,pit recharge,or scrape Parital micorbial decomposition (j Underfloor ventilation Ventilation exhaust fans Volatile gases; ( a maintenance; Dust I fficient air movement Indoor surfaces, Dust ("'"Washdown between groups of animals geed additives; V{ J F eder covers; Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder covers Flush tanks Agitation of recycled lagoon { j Flush tank covers liquid whiles tanks are filling I J Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with anti -siphon vents Flush alleys Agitation during wastewater OAnderfloor flush with underfloor conveyanance ventilation Pit recharge points Agitation of recycled lagoon { } Extend rechard lines to near bottom of liquid while pits are filling pits with anti -siphon vents Lift stations Agitation during sump tank filling 1 1 Sump tank covers and drawdown Outside drain collection Agitation during wastewater [ 1 Box covers or junction boxes conveyance End of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater { J Extend discharge point of pipes underneath lagoon liquid level Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emissions (- /PProper lagoon liquid capacity Biological mixing (K rrect lagoon startup procedures Agitation {ref inimum surface area -to -volume ratio (1T�+/iinimum agitation when pumping 1 1 Mechanical aeration Proven biological additives Irrigation sprinkler nozzles High pressure agitation WIt --gate on dry days with little or no wind Wind draft {f: inimum recommended operation pressure ('7 Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface (1 Pump from second -stage lagoon AMOC--November 11, 1996 Storage tank or basin Partial microbial decomposition surface Mixing while filling Agitation when emptying () Bottom or midlevel loading f ] Tank covers {) Basin surface mats of solids f ] Proven biological additives or oxidants Settling basin surface Partial micobial decomposition { } Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid Mixing while filling level Agitation when emptying f ] Remove settled solids regularly Manure, slurry or sludge Agitation when spreading I } Soil injection of sfurry/sfudges spreader outlets Volatile gas emissions f,1Wash residual manure from spreader after use (�f/Proven biological additives or oxidants Uncovered manure, slurry Volatile gas emissions while drying { } Soil infection of slurry/sludges or sludge on field surfaces [ ] Soil incorporation within 48 hours (j'Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying [Proven biological additives or oxidants Dead animals Carcass decomposition KProper disposition of carcasses Dead animal disposal Carcass decomposition [ ] Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits pits [ j Proper location/construction of disposal pits Incinerators Incomplete combustion { ] Secondary stack burners Standing water around Improper drainage { "Grade and landscape such that water drains facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities organic matter Manure tracked onto public Poorly maintained access roads {{Farm access road maintenance roads from farm access Additional Information: Available From: Swine Manure Management; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge --Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-88 NCSU-BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Huse —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; ESAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIN-33 NCSU-Swine Extension Environmental Assuranc Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Produces Assoc Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communications Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical. I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Managment Practices have been reviewed with me. ow'� 400e� andowner Signature) C191ak AMOC--November 11, 1996 3/- .3,? if- 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 ny flowing steam or public body of water. �(I)h endering 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. f ) 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) i I I I I I"-1 1 !_!�- _-I I �_ __I I �- I i_I 11 I i_:_I I 1�i �I I I! I I! I I I I I.-__(�_ �- I I �• I i I: �� I I i �I J i__ L. ,_I i. ! LL _ i -1_ t I-ii i E! :�! ! I i l I• I I i i 1_� i !�i i t—I I�i i 1 I I I !� I JI ! I I I I !� ! ul I I i I e i I! I I� �' —I ! i I! i i i I •! —i i -i I—i - _ '_1 ! I I I I I _ i�T-:-I-: �- �•-!__.__.._. _. __.._!_ri i_ _ ._...._ _ I I f I I i� '� i 1 I ? �`-t1 i.L I !__1_t_ _!__ I_i I -1 ( --I-�l- I i f I I i - _I 1_3 I•! i-i- i i- _ iµi r_I ! M' �'� i' I i i i -I I I i i i I I i i I 1 r! 1 !! I i 1 i I! !I .I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I• I :_ !71! i I! I! ! I- i f 3! I 1 I� : I Y �CI,.F✓�I- I .1 !-!I ;1II I"i I 1}I E I1 llil I iI! I( lt,l I if1 1-i11 I it I I'I i {III illjl I �Fo,'�0l,.` r.�� tu neares� resi�er.�e �oLhe/` thao or��,')� feet �EIGHT [� sows �farrow tc finilb lb� lb*' c1�o n�ag (�inishing ooly) x 135 l��' ~ �90@ lbr � suws (�arrow �o wC-'HA '�> lb� & u (�ea/. to fepor) S�ATEWEI��T �. Hl�I Ui�"; Hli Eu EA7�OLUME OF LA���� Yolumsreatnt olu�a�CF)/lb. Trcatment 5-Sl'LW CF/lb, S��W Voluo1bieet R SLU ACCJMDFIL" N� yolume �'0 c:bic [ee\ ' 7OT-iL DE�I�N VOLUME � ' \ ��ee— /�r�~�u�^� I�sid� top Iength �'0 feet` � i�e��1�~/ Tcp yf dike at eIevat ion 47.5 fcet Freeboard e e t ; Side slopes nside la�oun} Total design lagoun liquzd leve I at elvatinn 45'5 fect 8ottotit of lagoun plevation feet SeasonaI high water table ele,ation 42.0 foet Total design volume u s i n q prisffjoidal formula ' SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SlDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH 3.CA 3.0 3'0 3'0 —12'0 � —12'0 10.0 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = —12'0 —12'0 144.0 (AREA OF TOP) AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WlD7H = —72.0 —72'0 5184.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM> AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH * WlDTH * 4 —42.0 —42.N 7056'0 (AAEA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*44REA A17`EA BOTTGM] * DEPTH/6 144.0 7056'CIA 5184. 1'7 i VOLUME OF LAGO�N AT TO7�L DE�IGN LIQUID LEVEL = 2W64 0 CU. FT. ' 6 %C' DRAINA6E AkEA� La�oun <top af di�e� LexgtK + Wzd�h `' 6uildingcr) s�uarp fcet TOTAL �A 'Vi feet Qesi gn te*purary storaqe periu"i Lu be 1.30 da�s' �u��me of waste produceu Ap�ruximate daiodtioo of if; ansre in C;:" SSLW 0'ce,�@L3E, Volume = 21�1LSW0 Lbs. ��S'LW * CIF uf Waste/LL-'/0ay %:0.. days Vnlume = 712�0, cubic [E!et Velume uf wash water This is the amount of fresh water used fur washing floors or ,olume of fresh water used for a flush sysLem' Fih systems that rccircuie the laer are ac�ounted for in 5A. Volume = 0'0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7'48 gallons per CF Volume = 0.0'cub ic feet Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation Use period of time when rainfall euc:�eeds evaporation by largest amount. 180 days excess rainfall = 7'0 inches 1)01ume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot Volume = 0'0 cubic feet 1u' Vuluwe of is year - S4 hour sto,:/ fyivmv = 7'5 inches / 12 inches per Foot * Xt volu°/e = 0'0 cubic 10/AL REOUIRED 1EMPORA6Y 5A' //2/O cubic (e*� 56' 0 CebIc fuct 5C' 0 cukic reei 5D' & cubic fcet TOTAL i1210 cubic [ect �. sUMmA&Y Total required vol`ue 362810 cubic feet Total oosign ,olu*e avail' 20640 cubic Peet Min' reg' treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 291&01 cubic fe t Q elev. 42.1 feet ; Volume is 19236 cubic feet `end pumping) Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 20640 cubic feet At elev. 46.8 feet ; Volume is 20732 cubic feet (start pumping) Seasonal high water table elevation 42.0 feet DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY: ~ �—^�_�� DATE: f / °�� �~**/ DATE� '^~- ^ -/ .' / , NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN unnA[IGN ANO AAi,'TEy*wun ------------------------------ /'.io iagon'^ is designed fop +aste treato'on^ e.to ',/nnmum yd,r wo/`bral' The Line ,equLpqd [o~ the plannM fluid levy! iu Qe rc"ckyJ may Vary due to so,i co`.�i�i�os,rlxs�ing operatim`,, anu toe amount .`V fresh water aaded tu Lhe systen' L«nd application of `ualte water is recognized as an acceptable method uf disposal. M=th^�s uF application isclone solid set, oe`.Ler pivot, guns, and tra,ellng gun `rrigati"o' Care soculd be taNuo when applyxrg wacue to prevent runofF from thp Pield or ja*a&e Cu Crops - low .,]IoWInW iLrel are io we corriud out` 1. 1v is wcro^qIy reccmme:ded that the treltmrnt Iagomn be pre - charged to 1/2 its capanit/ to Prevent excessive odors during ` ata'`o-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration oF the initial wasLe ente"`ing the la;nun thereby reducing odors. Solids should be covered with effluent at all tines. W. !me u0aahed waste utilization plan sha/l be 1311owed. This pion ,acv*mende sampling and testing OF Waste (see Attachme^y B} c'p!ope Lend applicaLiu`. 3' begiz, pump -out of the lagoon when fi"id level reaches eleva- tion 46'S as marked uy permanent maV4erS' Stop pump -out when the Fluid level reaches elevation 42'5 or bef:re fluid depth is less Uhan 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favorable bacteria} ' 4' The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one 1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.4 inch per hour. 5. Keep vegetation oh 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' 6' 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. G_',_:11zr.i't= iiIJ;vi;v�`.''._'.Jf-„ ._.,-:t-_ I :-I-- „.. Gi4 I�ii f, ,'iJ"-�-. 1 i•3i� l.l1t-! ] w:.i�, . , >- t:_ �. .-'_.... i [�. l_� '__ r,j _ , ._. , � i t:� `i� ; .E ri N1 �, ;.a l .... __ �., L. � V ? 1 _ = I. � E i'•: -_ .i ;.31 i{-I'.. 17 1.j _' ll_`.i= i F r. -•4tF E_� L_1.;�.�, _. ._.(�'---`L._' _'rii:..r.,. i ��I4F._.:.:t lz' ,.: �' �.�:.'•r_. .`ffi_,1=:1: F1..=1 _ice i3i__st'!LJIJ a i. i{3:? �� ?'" _ L_i , I' J.[ I ] llti I�'i0;_ 1! .+ L• f �i'.L 1 �E1'tii L DAI-E.=- PP'.:iL 1 TO JL L, i v;'ts i._t'.�;. ;'E C *:i,.li`. LLBS' IPCR iHUR --,ER"FORFESi iE: �S '1 Lv I.�i �` �[ -SF?a� •r •i' .�___. I �i�li'J. ly:=• . 1'i Y c_ t_� F'. F-i.._ ._ _ ; � _ ir= � _ i� .- I �. i r__ S L- ,.. i'- =5E— DIfuG I)Fi i;:7S # Z_MiF i= R 1 TO L 6,SL . LLfi l 1'�'--IC `0 LB ACRE rL'l LP =r'` i _} 6 'i0NS ilE= l)0LI: 3M: T zC i 11, E iE ii+I\i:3/ACRE? :200 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 PALES/ACRE) E?LL 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 S TO 4 INCH SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND F lRil SEE.EDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER u k I i''i I I_AR EAU I �'1-11ENT. f iiDPLY MULCH SECURE W I 1 H A MULCH Fii li---- IO R I NG TOOL OR iiiET T I iNG. 1. PENSACOLA BAH I AG'R(ASS IS SI_GWE R :-0 ESTABLISH THAN COMMON PERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING PAHIFt, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 6 LBS. /ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER UN -(IL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED'. v �hu�es Coun�y�D,/p,�o �durcssuavi�]e, H{ Ty�c o1,Yrodwci�ion unit----�Fee�—Fi,/ facilit, b�� LaVoon io�r an�mal waeL;neJ a�ity. t�e waste ,aa�he� the dys�y»e� 1,evL?l, �� must be l��� �e� at a ��eci�ied rat� �e prev�,`t uo �f surf��e enu/ur ��oun� water' The pl�n� nu�rients mal �aste shuul� �e used tu ,`e�uce �he anoex Df �ommercial fertilizer reguired fnr tf ops oI u fiC,|ds ere t�e �aste is to ��e a��lied' T|�`s �"aste utiliz3. C,: �1ao vs,�s nitrogen as the tin� netr�en�. Waste shouIu be analyze� be�cre a�ch a�pIi�at�on cycle and aonuaI suil test� a`o enccuraged su th�� �I� �l�/`� outri�nts �ae �� baluoce� r�� reu�zsti� yield� �� the crup t" bC- gro"n' factors are imPUrtant in iIemc -mtioour ,vaste u"ii^zatioo �lao �� o~�e� lu maximize ti�� f�rtI�izer �alxv e� th� =asia and to e��ur� txac it �s ap�lied in a,' ' en,iro^ment_:tlsafe manoer. HIwaVs aj_'.ply waste baspd on the tne crorj to be growo a,d thoutrient ntent uf the v,�a�Do not appIy more nitrcf crop can utilize' �uil typ�s are important as they hays different infiltration rates and leaching putential' Waste sha1I not L -e applied to laoLj e-roding at greater t han IS tuns L.er acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils or on land when the surface is frozen. . Either of these conditions may result in -runoff to surface waters. Wihd conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems' To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a yropving crop or nut more than 30 days prior to planting' Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. The acres needed to apply the animal is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. ACrC-age requirements may be more or less based on the waste analysis rap�rt frum your waste management facility. The design of your waste management faci]ity is based oo the ful1owiog: A�oe//t of Waste Pr-oducecj Per Year: �16W animal� x l'9 tons waste/aniwal/yr= 4104 tons tutal was�e �.o'��..t "[ clunt Av�ilab�� �i�,u��n Produ�ed Per Y�ar� ' �ear ' Av�i�a�lc N g the abo,e �.00uot op was�� i� a big jo�' You shcui� pln �ime and hae ��p�upriate �guipme,.t to �pply tf.c waste in a ti�ely mar.^er. Yvur faciiit� is �esi�ned for ��Q days u� s�m`aEjpree, eto be pumped erery 6 noot|.�- lr��t Fiel� Suil C~"p �ial� L�s' N Acres Lbs' n �nnth to 71���0 MA|--JULY l�utal 57.nl 85�0 Availa�le Nitroen 4966 Surplus Or Deficit LdeS: 1=Cereal yrain; 2=CornesC:-ve; 4~Raa Gr' Bermuda �=Ccntrnl Gmud6=Hay1ano ��ermuda �arrative of 3peratJ.on, Cal the Soil and Water Conservatiun District Office after you reoeive waste analysis report to obtain the amount per acre to apply and the irrigation application rate prior to applyinq waste. Prepared by: 9nyNa Comcurred in by: �� *~ Producpr Oa�-e � (Copy to producer and copy to case file) , V CJ -� OU _1 i ....... � I , i JJ I r �` -!_ -;. �• ate' ) o • i I LLJ..Ell a, I' I , - L �-L -1 O , 00 - ------------ ---------'-- '------ - � '_��_._:�------' �---..:_�__..�:�..�»: --- ` �j - •-- T.--��L�I-ice__-' Till 7: 7 77.1 - .... . .. _4 110 i 727 1 4 7 F �77 7� '717 1 74 LI 77 i-11+11- Hid- 9041 qoil (?o4 U. S. Department of Agriculture NC-ENG-34 Soil Conservation Service September 1980 File Code: 210 HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR DAMS Landowner — Community ��Gi �� County Community or Group No. Conservation Plan No. Estimated Depth of Water to Top of Dam Ft, Length of Flood Pool Ft. Date of Field Hazard Investigation 7 Evaluation by reach of flood plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect from sudden dam failure. . Est. Elev.:Est. Elevation Kind of :Improvements: of Breach Reach: Length: width: Slope: Land Use Improvements Above :Floodwater Above Flood Plain: Flood Plain Ft. Ft. % Ft. Ft. 1 2 3 Describe potential for loss of life and damage to existing or probable future downstream improvements from a sudden breach as�.�. -r �,� T Hazard Classification of Dam b,-c) ('see NEM-Part 520.21) Dam Classification II, III, IV, V) By C. tle Concurred By name title NOTE: 1. Instructions on reverse side. 2. Attach additional sheets as needed. Date -7- �z Date B SCS-ENG-538 U. S. 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I■1■I■ MW I■i■i■ i®1■■I■I■I■f■i■!■!■I■I■i■f■I■f■I■ ®l�l■I■I■I il 1■!■I■i■1 ■I■!■I■I■I■1■I■I■I■I■I■ ®I®f■!■1■I®!!■i I■1■I■l�f■I■I■I ■1■■■1■l�■1■ ice® I■1■1■1■t■1■'il MI■I■im,■I■I■1■i■1N1■I■l I ®■ I■ ■ ■I��®1■.■!■ ■1011- El■I■I■I■'■1■N i :.• . �J MMIN [a .' * Dist.Lu nearest residence (other than owner): 5 �ows (-Va,raw to fin!s/'):========�=========,=> � sows Varro* to 7 head ({inishing 216� TU PRINT G so:s (farrow to ALT-P 9 haad (wean to M Storage volume for sludge acrum' (cu. ft.>:=> G&M Pi0A' 11 I:sido tup 476.0 ALT-U 12 inside top 108.0 13 Top of dike at 47.5 TO CLEV"%' 14 2.0 4LT-C 15 Bide clopes:====== 2.5 16 25 Ycar - 24 Hour 7'5 SEEDINS 17 Bottom of lagoon 35.0 SPECS' 18 Total required vclume:=============> 424928 ALT-S 19 Tuial design volume avail':--==> 333708 20 Design end pumping elev.:===================> WASTE 07-Sep-CS 12;34 PM 2 4 Dist'tm nearest residence (other than owner): 5 sows (farrow Lofinish):=�==================> 6 sows (farrow tu 7 head (finishing TO PRINT 8 sous Marrow to wean):======================> ALT-F:' 9 head (wean to 10 Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft.):=> O&M PLAN 11 Inside top 163.0 ALT-O 12 Inside top width:===========================> 135'0 13 Top of dike at elevation:===================> 47.5 TO CLEAR 14 Freeboard:==================================> 2.0 ALT-C 15 Side 2'5 16 25 Year - 24 Hour Rainfal}==================> 7.5 SEEDING 17 Bottom of lagoon olevation:========~========> 35.0 SPECS' V Total required vo1ume:=============> 26589 ��T���|- `'`�/ ALT-S 19 design vo umo avail. Total d i l i] > 133836 -- � | 20 Design and pumping WASTE 07-Sop-8B 12:36 PM / ---- _ OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PLAN 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 violationrof 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 bermudagrass are the most common vegetative covers. The vegetation should be fertilized each year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilizer applied should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent. Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth. NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the Iagoon that are treating the waste. Maintenance inspections of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial filling of the lagoon and at least monthly and after major rainfall and storm events. Items to be checked should include, as a minimum, the following: Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes ---look for: 1. separation of joints 2. cracks or breaks 3_ accumulation of salts or minerals 4. overall condition of pipes Lagoon surface ---look for: I . undesirable vegetative growth 2. floating or lodged debris Embankment ---look for: I. settlernent, 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 S. 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 permarient solution should be reviewed by the technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless recommended by an appropriate technical expert. Transfer Pumps ---check for proper operation of: 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 lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare parts or pumps. Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage structures. The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the following: 1. adequate vegetation 2. diversion capacity 3. ridge berm height Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts. You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount (you must also be recording your rainfall for this to work). Knowing this should help in planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may have an inflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into the lagoon from the surrounding land. Lagoon Operation Startup: I . Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil surfaces to avoid erosion. 2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste loading begins, taking cAre not to erode lining or bank slopes. 3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during initial filling or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining. 4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather). 5_ It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid volume. This seeding should occour at least two weeks prior to the addition of wastewater. 6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon Iiquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0. 7.. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season. Loading: The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained and recharged each day, also work well. Practice water conservation ---minimize building water usage and spillage from leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water conservation. Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon Management: Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full temporary storage level. Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level and the maximum liquid lever (Figure 2-1). Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer/early fall to provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter. The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than I foot to the lowest point of the dam or embankment. Do not pump the lagoon liquid level Iower that the permanent storage level unless you are removing sludge. Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible. Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon. Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or wherever they are installed. Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges. Do not -allow trees or large bushes -to -grow on lagoon- dam or- embankment. _ Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume. If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a closure -plan to eliminate -the possibility of a pollutant discharge. Sludge Removal: Rate of lWon 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 Iiquid with a chopper -agitator impeller pump through large -bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate. Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate. Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil 'incorporate. Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3. When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner remains intact. If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can be removed _without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as possible. SJ.uUge removcC u+:- lagoon ,has a m, uch higher phosphorus and hteavy ,necw content than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion. Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphores, it should be applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other wastes, always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value. The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site. Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which could increase the concern of neighbors. Possible Causes of Lagoon Failure Lagoon failures result in the unplanned discharge of wastewater from the structure. Types of failures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for ensuring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include: Modification of the lagoon structure ---an example is the placement of a pipe in the dam without proper design and construction. (Consult an expert in lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.) Lagoon liquid levels ---high levels are a safety risk. Failure to inspect and maintain the dam. Excess surface water flowing into the lagoon. Liner integrity ---protect from inlet pipe scouring, damage during sludge removal, or rupture from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater table. . NOTE: If lagoon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water will soon cause gullies to form in the dam. Once this damage starts, it can quickly cause a large discharge of wastewater and possible dam failure. System Calibration Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter. You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity. For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measuring. For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance. 'Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual Project: J eRRy_ Roco,=-;s W .Up Drawing: _Ws-r-n0!,pL_ A��- Location: ��A�►K [��KrK Engineer: Owner: 7-E; Z� Rth,-aes Scale: t " = A Pt�t� K. :2-o Prepared By: P7-- --o li 16. If'r�til , ay 4y YN, A, a OPERATION ANIADAS SERIES 1030 REEL RAIN DAILY OPERATION Prior to operating the Reel Rain, go over the pre -operation checklist to verify that the irrigator is ready for use. Pre operation Checklist 4. ;.._-✓Do not operate the Reel ✓Make sure that the jack is ._ Rain at temperatures lowered and locked in .................. below 32" F. If the place. - temperature will drop ✓Make sure that there are below freezing, drain the no obstructions which water or keep the will interfere with the - _ machine in a heated operation of the Reel - ............. building. Rain ✓ Ch k 11 h' Ids D ec a s re . o O not operate unless all ........ shields are in place. ✓ Check all hose connec- lions. Tighten or _-..- connect if necessary. ✓Make sure that the turntable locking pin is in ............. place. (turntable models) . "' ✓Make sure that the water ............... .... supply to the irrigator is 0 ready for operation. ✓Make sure no one is between the Reel Rain and gun cart and all people are a safe distance from the Reel Rain. ✓Make sure that the drum - reel sides are parallel to the hose as laid out. ✓Make sure -that the stabi- lizer legs are lowered and locked ✓ Verify that the brake is disengaged l t r -CHARTS ` NOZZLES How to use this chart For an explanation on how to use the charts see "Using the Charts" chapter 4, page 4-3. 50 P.S.I Ring 86" Ring 97" Ring 1.08" Ring 1.18" Ring 1.26" Ring. 1.34" Ring 1.41" I GPM DIA. GPM DIA. GPM DIA. GPM DIA. GPM DIA. GPM DIA. GPM DIA. o I80 ^ `I 128 280' 165 300' 12110 T 320' 260 ^^ 340' ..1 315 3fi0' 1380 380' 445 395' 110 150 310' 195 330' 247 350' 305 370' 370 390' 445 410' 525 425' 120 157 315' 204 335' 258 360' 1 320 380' 1385 400' 465 420' 545 435' f� APPENDIX ADJUSTMENTS, & CHARTS AMA,DAS SERIES 1030 REEL RAIN CHARTS LANE SET UP (Typical with turntable models) _ I SWIVIL r i t `♦ N N f� - 2300 ft CONIPENSAUNG FOR WIND By using the chart supplied, the allowance for windage can be determined. For example, if a gun has a wet- ted diameter of 200 feet and there is a 10 mph breeze, then the correct Iane spacing would be 120 ft. to 13Oft., or 600-650 of the original diameter. Refer to this chart to determine the necessary allowances for windage: RF'RT. RAIN MA)Mmr TRAVEL LANE sP actNc Sprinkler Perot of wetted ntainrs et u Wetted 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 Di2mdcr Wind Over Wi nd Lip To Wind Up To No Fed 10WIi iOitPH SMPH Wind 200 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 250 125 137 150 162 175 187 200 300 150 165 180 195 210 225 240 350 175 192 210 227 245 262 280 400 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 450 225 248 270 292 315 338 360 500 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 550 275 302 330 358 385 412 440 600 300 330 360 390 420 ----- ---- ® Sk AN ADAS SERIES 1030 REEL RAIN OPERATION Is* in* - � EN i DAILY OPERATION, ENGINE DRIVE c )Engage the desired gear by shifting the gear lever to 1, 2, or 3. d) Engage the speed range by shifting the range lever to L or H. NOTE: The six speed gearbox allows infinitely vari- able hose retrieval speed between .75 FPM and 12.5 FPM. FAST SLCw NK -51: taw w. a .. ............................. .....:.::......aka.-.-Ax..:..-^r_ r Low -1 Low -2 Hiigh -1 Low -3 High -2 High -3 .8to1.6 13to161.95to3 2.5to5.0 25to6 25#o FPM FPM FPM FPM FPM FPM Speed Chart SPEED CHART Mode! 1030 From Serial # A33162> SPEED GEAR RPM SPEED GEAR RPM SPEED GEAR RPM ' .75 L-1 1770 5.00 H-2 2750 9.00 H-3 2590 _ 1.00 L-1 2290 5.25 H-2 289Q _ 9.25 H-3 2660 1.25 L-1 2870 5.50 H-2 3030 9.50 H-3 2730 "= 1.50 L-2 2040 5.75 H-2 3160 9.75 H-3 2810 1.75 L-2 2380 6.00 H-2 3300 10.00 H-3 2880 2.00 H-1 1860 6.25 H-3 1800 10.25 H-3 2950 2.25 H-1 2090 6.50 H-3 1870 10.50 H-3 3020 2.50 H-1 2320 6.75 H-3 1940 10.75 H-3 3100 2.75 L-3 1960 7.00 H-3 2010 11.00 H-3 3170 3.00 L-3 2140 7.25 H-3 2090 11.25 H-3 3240 3.25 L-3 2310 7.50 H-3 2160 11.50 H-3 3310 3.50 H-2 1930 7.75 H-3 2230 11.75 H-3 3380 3.75 H-2 2060 8.00 H-3 2300 12.00 H-3 3450 4.00 H-2 2200 8.25 H-3 2370 12.25 H-3 3530 4.25 H-2 2340 8.50 H-3 2450 12.50 H-3 3600 4.50 H-2 2480 8.75 H-3 2520 4.75 H-2 2610 6-14 i s I N e �. � U.5..0EAARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NC-CPA-1 SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE Rev. 11-91 CONSERVATION PLAN MAP LEGEND Narne Jerry Rhodes _ _ Address .2 zip 2R51a T-71515 1 11.36 Cropland la 5.00 Cropland 2 3.87 Cropland 3 4.98 Cropland 4 9.20 Cropland 5 1.78 Cropland 6 36.46 Cropland T-5364 1 21.79 Cropland 1a 4.00 Qtherland Ivy snviBOLs Form Boundory . Field or land Use Boundary Field Acreege- 320 Ac. Field Number Q Prirofe Road . — — — — Public Road Buildings, houses - J Perennial Stream . Intermittent Stream vegetative Waterway EXISTING PLANNED Fence When existing fences are combined with other symbols, they may be shown as follows' Force along both sides of road - Y A ' Fence clang one side of ditch —�-- ----T! Fence to be removed. Dilch to be removed�3— T-1 terrnce .... - T-2—� Diversion" . al D 2 mx The doss represent blocks; the arrcws represent spills Drainage ditch. (open drain) Tile Drain Dam and Restrvcir. — Field Border. --.--•-- Firebreak-. —f{--F--F-- �`—�� Spring and trough, t I Excavated Holding Pit, Lagoon Water Control f Structtureune- Field or land use boundary and Geld number may be shown in red. Water features maybe shown in blue. t• ti V.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Page 1 of 3 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE 03/19/96 Kenansvllle (910)296-2121 CONSERVATION PLAN Client: Rhodes, Jerry M. Jerry M. Rhodes Assisted By: jll LAND UNITS I PLANNED I APPLIED --------------- 1 ------------------- I------------------------- TRACT I FIELD I AMOUNT I MONTH] I ----------------------I YEAR I AMOUNT I DATE PLANNED CONSERVATION TREATMENT I I I I I I ' --------------- I Crop 5364 11 1 21.8Ac1 I I I I 71515 11, 2, 3, 4,1 67.8Ac1 1 I I 1 15, 6 I I I I I 5364 11 ] 21.8ac1 03 1 1996 1 I I CONSERVATION CROP ROTATION 71515 11 I 11.4ac1 03 1 1996 1 I I Follow a Continuous cropping system of conventionally planted 12 I 3.9ac1 03 1 1996 1 I I row crops. 13 1 5.Oac1 03 1 1996 1 I I See Job Sheet 110. 14 1 9.2ac1 03 1 1996 1 I 1 15 1 1.8ac1 03 11996 1 I 16 1 36.5ac1 03 11996 I I 5364 I I 11 1 I 21.9ac1 03 I f I 1 1996 1 I I COVER AND GREEN MANURE CROP 71515 11 ] 11.4ac1 03 1 1996 1 1 I Seed a winter cover crop of small gain, legumes, or other 12 ] 3.9ac1 03 1 1996 1 I I grasses immediately after crop harvest of low residue 13 ] 5.Oac1 03 1 1996 I I I producing crops such as tobacco, corn silage, sweet 14 1 9.2ac1 03 1 1996 1 I 1 potatoes, etc. Leave the cover crop on the land until 30 15, 1 1.8ac1 03 1 1996 1 I 1 days before succeeding crop is planted. 16 1 36.5ac1 03 1 1996 1 I I See Job Sheet 120. 5364 I ] 11 1 I 21.8no1 03 I f I 1 1996 1 I ] IRRIGATION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER 71515 11 1 11.4no1 03 1 1996 1 I 1 A sprinkler irrigation system will be installed in this 12 1 3.9no1 03 1 1996 1 1 1 field(s). 13 1 5.Ona1 03 1 1996 1 I I 14 1 9.2no1 03 1 1996 1 I 1 IS 1 1.8no1 03 1 1996 I 1 ] Ifi 1 36.5no1 03 1 1996 1 I I 5364 I I 11 1 I 21.8ac1 03 ! I I 1 1996 1 I I 1 IRRIGATION WATER MANAGEMENT 71515 11 I 11.4ac1 03 1 1996 1 t ] A plan will be developed and followed conriolling the rate, 12 I 3.9ac1 03 1 1996 1 1 amount, and timing of irrigation water. 13 I 5.0ac1 03 1996 1 I 14 1 9.2ac] 03 1 1996 1 ] I I5 I 1.8ac] 03 1 1996 1 I I 16 1 36.5ac1 03 1 1996 1 1 I 5364 i I 11 ] I 21.8ac1 03 I I l 11996 I I I I NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT 71515 11 1 11.4ac1 03 1 1996 1 1 ] Apply fertilizer and/or animal waste in accordance with the 12 1 3.9ac1 03 1 1996 1 I I attached nutrient management recommendations_ 13 1 5.0ac1 03 1 1996 1 I I 14 1 9.2ac1 03 1 1996 1 I I 15 1 1.8ac1 03 1 1996 1 I I 16 1 36.5ac1 03 1 1996 1 I 1 5364 I I 11 1 I 21.8ft1 03 I I I 1 1996 1 1 1 Pipeline Q.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE Page 2 of 3 03/19/96 Kenansville (910)296-2121 CONSERVATION PLAN Client: Rhodes, Jerry M. Jerry M. Rhodes Assisted By; ill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LAND UNITS I PLANNED I APPLIED 1 --------------- TRACT I FIELD I AMOUNT I MONTHI YEAR I AMOUNT I DATE I PLANNED CONSERVATION TREATMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 71515 11 I 11.4ftl 03 11996 I I I A pipeline will be installed underground for water and/or 12 I 3.9ftl 03 11996 1 I I livestock waste conveyance_ 13 I S.Oftl 03 11996 1 I I 14 { 9.2ftl 03 1 1996 1 I I IS I 1.8ftl 03 1 1996 I I I 16 1 36.5ftl 03 1 1996 1 { I I I 5364 11 1 I 21.8acl I 03 11996 I 1 I I { I RESIDUE MANAGEMENT, SEASONAL 71515 11 1 11.4ac1 03 1 1996 I I { When sod is used in the rotation, delay plowing sod until 12 1 3.9acl 03 11996 1 I Plate fall or early winter just prior to the row crap year. 13 1 5.Oacl 03 { 1996 1 1 1 Land will be left with a rough surface, delaying disking and 14 1 9.2acl 03 1 1996 1 I I final seedbed preparation until just prior to crop planting. 15 1 1.8acl 03 1 1996 1 1 1 See Job Sheet 128. 16 1 36.5ao1 03 1 1996 1 I I I I 5364 11 1 I 21.8acl I 03 1 I 1996 1 I I 1 1 WASTE UTILIZATION 71515 11 I 11.4acl 03 1 1996 1 1 I Utilize swine waste by pumping lagoon effluent an cropland or 12 1 3.9acl 03 1 1996 1 I I grassland. Waste should be analyzed for nutient Content and 13 I 5.Oacl 03 1 1996 1 I I fields should be soil tested. Waste should be applied at a 14 I 9.2acl 03 1 1996 I I I rate determined by the waste analysis and the soil test. 15 I 1.8acl 03 1 1996 1 I I See Job Sheet 130. 16 1 36.5acl 03 1 1996 1 I I 7:!""'TMENT 'g, OF AGRICULTURE Page 3 of 3 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE 03/19/96 Kenansville (910)295-2121 CONSERVATION PLAN Client: Rhodes, Jerry M. Jerry M. Rhodes Assisted By- jll LAND UNITS I ---------------- PLANNED I APPLIED 1 ------------------------------------------------ TRACT I FIELD I AMOUNT I MONTH YEAR I ---------------------1 AMOUNT I DATE I PLANNED CONSERVATION TREATMENT I I I I I I I ------------------------------------------------- Urban 5364 Ila I 4.0Ac1 I I I I 71515 Ila I I 5.OAc1 I I I I 5364 Ila I I 4.Oac1 I 03 1 I 1993 1 I i 4.Oac103/19/19931 CRITICAL AREA PLANTING 71515 Ila I 5.Oacl 03 1 1993 1 S.OacIO3/19/19931 On the steep eroding area noted on the conservation plan map I I 1 establish a perennial grass, legume, or legume -grass I I I I I I 1 mixture_ I I I I I I I See Job Sheet 111. 5364 Ila I 4.Onol 03 1 1993 1 1.Ono103/19/19931 WASTE TREATMENT LAGOON 71515 Ila I S.Ono1 03 1 1993 1 1.0no103/19/19931 Construct animal waste treatment lagoon for the biological I I I I I I I treatment of animal waste. Construct according to SCS I I ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I I I I I standards and specifications_ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE SOIL MAP LEGEND Jerry M. Rhodes - Rhodes, Jerry M. Map Soil name symbol FOA IForeston loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes WoA 1woodington loamy fine sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes PAGE I OF 1 03/19/96 `?j4A �. s" NONTECHNICAL SOILS DESCRIPTION REPORT r Jerry M. Rhodes - Rhodes, Jerry M. Map I Soil name and description Symbol FoA Foreston loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes These nearly level, very deep, moderately well drained soils are on uplands. They formed in sandy and loamy marine sediments. They have a sandy surface layer and a loamy subsoil. Permeability is moderately rapid and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is within a depth of 2.0 to 3.5 feet. WoA Woodington loamy fine sand, 0 to I percent slopes These nearly level, very deep, poorly drained soils are on flats and in depressions on uplands. They formed in sandy and loamy marine sediments. They have a sandy surface layer and a loamy subsoil. Permeability is j moderately rapid and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is within a depth of 0.5 to 1.0 foot. PRODUCER CERTIFICATION OF IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT I, O, certify that I (own, have access to) the (Producer) foilZin, irrigation equipment: TYPE IRRIGATION AND SIZE '64 of /W AVAILABLE FROM ww& (o of equipment) I further certify that, through the arrangements I have made concerning irrigation equipment, I will be able to irrigate as necessary according to my waste management plan. Signature (producer) Date JAI `!6 PRODUCER CERTIFICATION OF INTENT TO PLANT GRASS FOR - IRRIGATION. , certify that I will plant the specified grasses (producer) as outlined in my waste management plan at the next available seeding date. If this seeding date is in excess of 6 months from the date I stock animals, then I will provide a temporary cover of small grain if needed for irrigation. Signature (producer) Date Al DUL WASTE MANAGF NT PLAN CERTIFTCATTON W EXISTING FEEDLOTS Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Management at -the address on the reverse side of this form. Name of.farm (Please print) : r Mailing Address: Phone No..: - 1 - County (of farm): D D Farm location: Latitude and Longitude: ,_q ° y. r ae " (required). Also, please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified. Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.) Design capacity (number of animals) : ,2 1_14p _ Average size of operation (12 month population avg.): 1 1, Q Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres) Technical Specialist Certification As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil- and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to ISA NCAC'6F .0005, I certify that the existing animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste management plan that meets the operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA - Soil Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC'6F .0001 - .0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria have been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); adequate quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party); access or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25 - year, 24 - hour storm. When checked, see reverse side of Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Affiliation (Agency): Address (Agency) - Signature: IV. olm� 'ILL" 15 L BILLY Ij HOUSTON DUPLIN S & 1-1 CONSER DISTRICT PO BOX 277 KENANSVILLE NC 28349 TELEPHONE 910-296--2120 Owner/Manager Agreement I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked_ I (we) also understand that there must he no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or through runoff from a storm event less severe that the 2-5-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. Name oLaMOwner Print) �xI Date: Name of Ma ger, f different from owner (Please print) - Signature: Date: Note_ A change in land ownership mquires notification or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) within 60 days of a title transfer. DEM USE ONLY: ACE# CONDITIOP#&NW01i-EXCEPTi •'PO C * TCAnON statements checked apply to this certification: - _11ZThe installed irrigation system has not been evaluated concerning nozzle size, spray pattern, spacing, pump size, pipe size, etc. It is the responsibility of the producer to operate the system with the proper components and to supply the -required maintenance to assure that no runoff occurs. The producer is encouraged to have an irrigation specialist, possibly the dealer where the system was purchased, prepare an. operation and maintenance plan for the irrigation system so that the producer knows how to operate the equipment to.meet the non -discharge requirements. The waste management plan for this operation is based upon yields higher than what is now recommended by NRCS; however, these yields are obtainable under high levels of management. This increase in projected yields is necessary since the NRCS plan, prepared for this operation at the time of construction was based upon these higher yields and the producer followed NRCS guidelines when building this operation. Because of limited acres for land application, and because the original NRCS waste utilization plan did not require additional acres for buffers and irrigation inefficiency, it may be necessary for the producer to operate half sprinklers, on solid set systems, along field edges and ditches. Also for traveling irrigation systems, a pull directly adjacent to the ditch with only a 180 degree pumping radius may be needed to irrigate the entire field. Extreme caution should be exercised when applying waste close to ditches and wetlands to avoid any discharge. CERTIFICATION FOR EXISTING FEEDLOTS INSTRUCTIONS FOR CERTIFICATION OF APPROVED ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR EXISTING ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT'SYSTEMS SERVING FEEDLOTS .REQU REMENTSIPURPOSE In order to be deemed permitted by the Division of Environmental Management (DEM), the owner of any existing animal waste management system constructed and operational before January 1, I994 which is designed to serve greater than or equal to the animal populations listed below is required to submit a signed certification form to DEM before January 1, 1998. Pasture operations are exempt from the requirement to be certified. 100 head of cattle 75 horses 250 swine 1,000 sheep 30,000 birds with a liquid waste system The certification must be signed by the owner of the feedlot (and manager if different from the owner) and by any technical specialist designated by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The technical specialist must verify that all applicable operation and maintenance standards and specifications can be met. Existing systems are not required to meet design and construction standards and specifications. Although the actual number of animals on the facility may vary from time to time, the design capacity of the waste handling system should be used to determine if a farm is subject to the certification requirement. For example, if the waste system for a feedlot is designed to handle 300 hogs but the average population will be 200 hogs, then the waste management system requires a certification. This certification is required by regulations governing animal waste' management systems adopted by the EnvironmentaI Management Commission (EMC) on December 10, 1992 (Title 15A NCAC 2H .021.7). CERTIFICATION FORM On the reverse side of this page is the certification form which must be submitted to DEM before January 1, 1998. Assistance in completing the form can be obtained from one of the local agricultural agencies such as the Soil and Water Conservation District, the USDA -Soil Conservation Service, or the N.C.. Cooperative Extension Service. The Completed form should be sent to: Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management Water Quality Section, Planning Branch P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 5 3 —not - 4 t.. A pT 31 4 OeAv Ed m SENDER: v ■Complete items 1 and/or 2 for additional services. I also wish to receive the 4 V ■Complete items 3, 4a, end 4b. •Print your name and address an the reverse of this form so that we can return this following services (for an extra fee): card to you. ■ Attach this form to the front of the mallpiace, or on the back If space does not 1. ❑ Addressee's Address v m permit. ■Writs'Return Receipt Requested"on the mailplece below the article number. 2. E3 Restricted Delivery it r ■The Return Receipt will show to whom the artica was delivered and the date delivered. Consult postmaster for fee. 0 3. Article Addressed to: 4a. Number JJ �^ nArticle � E _ / �� V� A119-4r�r/ �0;10r[.us 4b. Service Type � ❑ Registered 90 W p'Certified w �rYiSio�/ o �jyuii�oNirr�v /�� ❑ Express Mail ❑Insured 9 Q.-A/y ❑ Return Recelpt for Merchandise ❑ COD c a i�/�✓� �%►'f ,Qr�►vui �o.�o,r, �9S3S 7• Date of Delivery 7 x G . :z GIN 5. Received y: (Print Name) 8. Addressee's Address (Only 1f requested and fee Is paid) T 6. Signature.(orA MWyQRR.(E�SON 7 17y ' dl 4 PS For, 3811, December 1994 Domestic Return Receipt .:j ff r T,. o r � , ,• r �I oI �\ > _ �_ _I .�� mI' N aI ;�J��I �I • � �f � I i � $I � ,t: '�� e� -�— �I yr — �IrP •1- ��II 1 fd - R �I � ^I �I �I , �'�k -®.^' �/ � , � + I \ $Ii•� .� 5, �I b �I KI �1 r' -I r � � r O � Y 1 i • iSl � • � , a �,ti rti - ' ' o �J•" � � \ � � - �,I oV••m• s� �•.5 0�^ ;/ �~ —'` 1°�10 �� `� ,+ •'°/•� ^I� �I ,:\:� � N g� ms•i r ml •\ .�.� •SL�a i�ml r"� r•' ( emu• i> O j �` ,Im a -I '�� •y. all ?,o a R� 3ay� � y •,S'. RI •,tt �Y3 � g . of •r• y� . . _ . _ ;•� '..ml !-6 , \ / r' . ax'� _! ' \ � ' — •, �. � � ^ 'gl •, ' �" a �I �. � - - / � �� •� 41 r �,. � ' r^I :�� � ' it - 1 � \ �\ '. � 0 91 �' i ,� ,9'i � / �� tA MAAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR EXISTING FEEDLOTS Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Management at the address on the reverse side of this form. - Name of farm (Please print) Mailing Address: - _ 1 %V) E A) c-ca4 . ,..• • _ A It e_ N (_ ArT 1 T, Phone No.: cim -. - 1 County (of arm): D o , Farm location: Latitude and Longitude: , °9 �o' SG, �o„ (require ). Also, =please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified. Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.) : S. ► h 4 , _ �EC.EI V. r n Design capacity (number of animals) :— -11 1.0 Average size of operation (12 month population avg.): 2 1 10 D Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres) : A y , 7 Technical Specialist Certification As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, ' I certify that the existing animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste management plan that meets the operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA - Soil Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001 - .0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria have been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); adequate quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party); access or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25 - year, 24 - hour storm. When checked, see reverse side of Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Affiliation (Agency): Address (Agency,)-, Signature: 1 / 9 L BILLY W HOUSTON DUPLIN S & 41 CONSER DISTRICT PO BOX 277 KENANSVILLE NC 28349 TELEPHONE 910-296-2120 Owner/Mauager Agreement I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste manage. —rent plan for the farm named above and will implement these procedures. T_ (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must -be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or through runoff from a storm event less severe that the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. Name of La Owner Print �. ` r o d e..S' Signature: Date: Name of Ma ger, f di ferent from owner (Please print): Signature: Date: __„ .• _.., Mote: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification (if the approved plan is ehanged) within 60 days of a title transfer. DEM USE ONLY: ACE# Oeratox:____________________________=======>JERRY RHODES Dist.to nearest residence (other than owner): ft. sows (farrow to finish):====================> sows (farrow _to feeder) `:==__________________> head (finishing only):______________________> 2160 sows (farrow to wean):======================> head (wean to feeder):======================> Ave. Live Weight for other operations(lbs.)=> Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft.):=> Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft./lb.)===_===> 1.0 25 Year - 24 Hour Rainfall (in.)============> 7.5 Rainfall in excess of evaporation (in.)=====> 7.0 Drainage area of buildings & lots (sq. ft.)=> Volume of wash water (gallons/day)==========> Temporary storage period (days)=============> 180 Freeboard(ft.):____________________________> 1.0 Side slopes (inside lagoon):================> 3.0 1 Inside top length (ft.):____________________> 160.2 Inside top width (ft.):_____________________> 415.0 Top of dike elevation (ft.):==--------------> 47.5 Bottom of lagoon elevation (ft.):==_--_-_-__> 35.4 Seasonal high water table(SHWT) elev.(ft.):=> 0.0 Total required volume:=============> 443128 cu. ft. Actual design volume:==============> 508151 cu. ft. Stop pumping el.(> or = to 0.0 ft.SHWT)> 42.7 ft. (> or = to 41.4 ft.Min.) Required minimum treatment volume: 291600 cu. ft. Volume at stop pumping elevation: 292282 cu. ft. Start pumping elev.:________________________> 45.8 ft.- Volume at start pumping elevation: 464837 cu. ft. Actual volume less 25yr-24hr rain: 466608 cu. ft. NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate: Req. volume to be pumped:====> 109984 cu. ft. Actual volume to be pumped;==> 172554 cu. ft. COr4 111_,+a4-;o-4,s To SAD., lqAt,j47 Volo., or► 114,,ddl Creck Fr4i For Me, jel Vrti�lnw� �a+a� Dedign V�i�'Me 5kP,,- ► 00 OeSl. �h -E S 1Vo t C orre mot• nl J1.5 On �-q Owl. ors �� .�-j I C-) J., - ` ` / �er�atur-Jerry R|odes Cuu"ty� Dupl/n Date: 07/08/�1 ' ist~ance tu nearest resideoce �othe'` than dwner>, 1200.0 fe�t . BTEADY S!ATE LI;E WEIGH� 0 sows farrow to finist.i) X 1417 lbs. = Qj lbs 0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs' = 0 lbs ' 216@ hea� (finisbiog mnly) x 13� lbs' = 29160mlbs N sows (farrow to wuan) x 433 lbs. = 0 lb� Q rtead (weao to feeger) x 3 s TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (�3SLW) 916010 lb� MilNI>oUM REOUIRED THEATNLNT oOLUME OF LAGOON ` Vo.1ume = 291600lbs: SSLW x Trei`�m` t Volume(CF SSLW Tre'atment Volume(CF)/lb' SSLW= 1 CF/lb.`SSLW VoIume = 291600 c U b i c feet S-TORAGE VCILUME FOR �LUDGE ACCUMULATION '. Volume 0'0 cubic feet ` ' TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME \ Inside top length 0'0 feet ��side top 0'0 feet ; wid��-~ . Top of dike at elevation 47'5 feet Freeboard 2.0 feet ; Side slopes 3.0 : 1 (Inside lagoon) Totaldesign lagoon liquid level at elevation 45'5-1reet Bottom of lagoon elevation 35.5 feet � Seasonal high water table elevation 42-0 feet !' Total design volume using.prism'oidal formula | / BG/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SG/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH . | 3.0 3.0 -.0 3.0 -12. 0 -12.0 10'0 ' AREA OF TOP ' LENGTH * WIDTH = -12'0 -12.6j 1++~0 (AREA OF TOP) AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH -72.0 -72.0 �184.0 (AREA OF BOTTOM) . ' AREA OF MIDSECTION .. LENGTH * WIDTH * 4 -42.0 -42.0 7056.0 (AREA OF MIDSECTTON * 4) ' ) ` ` CU. FT' = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION, + AREA BOTTOM] * | DEPTH/6 | 144 @ 7056 0 5184 @� ~ ' ' ./ 1 �7� ^ ^ | , ' VOLU|4E OF LAGOON AT TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID U�VEL = 'M0640 . . | CU. FT' . / .. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (toy; of dike) Length * Width = 0.0 0.0 O.0 square fee_t.. Buildings (roof and lot water) Length * Width = 0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet TOTAL DA 0.0 Square feet Design temporary storage period to be 180 days. Volume of waste produced Approximate daily prods_tctiou, of manure in CF/LLA SSLW CA. ILr0136 Volume = E51600 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb,/Day 180 days volt_tme = I1E:10 cubic feet VoiLtme of wash water -this is the amount of fresh water used for washing floor's Or- vols_tme „f fresh water '.(,SE_d for a fls_tsh system. Flush systems that recirculate the lagoun water' are accounted for in 5A. t,ols_tsc = 0.0 gallons/day 180 days stor=agc/e.45 gallons per CF tJoltame = O. Q1 QUbic feet r;. Volume of r'air,fall in excess of evELpc3r'atian Uso period of tistie when rain -call exceeds evaporation by largest Z snOLtML. 1810 Clays excess rainfall = 1.O ir,c-h'es Volume j.5=che per -F oot- VoI _title O- Cll�iiC feet .. ' . ' _ �Voi f 25 year � 24 hour storm �-. ' ' 'Vo-lume = ' 7'5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA Vc�11-Lmp = 0.0 cubic feet , 7nTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE — � '�-- 5A. , 71210 cubic feet `. 5B. 0 cubic feet 5C. 0 cubic feet 5D' 69 cubic feet TOTAL 71210 cubic feet SUMMARY Total required volume 362810 cubic feet Total design volume avail' 20640 cubic feet Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 291600 cubic fe ` At elev42.5 feet ; Volume is 19236 cubic feet (end pumping) Fatal design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 20640 cubic feet ' .� 'At el ev. 46'l� feet ; Volume is 2N732 cubic feet (start pumping) ` ..Seasonal high Water table elevation 4��'0 feet . . l}E�3IGNED � �: APPROVED BY: ~ /l �� " -- - / ` NOTG' _EE ATTACHED WASTE UTILI2ATION PLAN ' _ �Voi f 25 year � 24 hour storm �-. ' ' 'Vo-lume = ' 7'5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA Vc�11-Lmp = 0.0 cubic feet , 7nTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE — � '�-- 5A. , 71210 cubic feet `. 5B. 0 cubic feet 5C. 0 cubic feet 5D' 69 cubic feet TOTAL 71210 cubic feet SUMMARY Total required volume 362810 cubic feet Total design volume avail' 20640 cubic feet Min. req. treatment volume plus sludge accumulation 291600 cubic fe ` At elev42.5 feet ; Volume is 19236 cubic feet (end pumping) Fatal design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 20640 cubic feet ' .� 'At el ev. 46'l� feet ; Volume is 2N732 cubic feet (start pumping) ` ..Seasonal high Water table elevation 4��'0 feet . . l}E�3IGNED � �: APPROVED BY: ~ /l �� " -- - / ` NOTG' _EE ATTACHED WASTE UTILI2ATION PLAN �U . 013: 47.5 K L. h i ., O f_. 1 :� Date: _-_:.-.•__====r=..�.:_�.:-_:_.-_.__==_____ _��._____===?t�9/i>7/B8 4 Dist.to nearest residence (other than owner): 5 sows (farrow to 6 sows (farrow to 7 head (,finishing only) : ====-================ = > 2 160 8 sows (farrow to- 9 heed (wean to 10 Storage volume for sludge =.scum. (cu. ft.):=> 11 Inside top 476, r_} 12 Inside top 108.0 13 Top of dike at elevation: = ==================> 47.5 14 2.0 15 Side slopes:=--=____________________________. 2.5 16 25 Year - 24 Hour Rai of a1 1===- -_=_--=-=w,= _= 7.5 17 Bottom of lagoon elevation :=================> 35.0 18 Total required volume: ============== ,• 424928 19 Total design volume avai 1 .:= =======> 333702 20 Design end pumping 07-Sep--88 12:34 FM P11: U 16-3 0 F' 1 Cnt_rnty;_--- _' Date: --_.......-....._-----_-____-_------------------'•r��9lr-}7l88 4 Dist.to nearest residence (other- than owner): 1 sows (farrow to 6 stews (farrow to 7 head (finishing 8 crows Karrow to 9 head (wean to 10 Storage volume for sludge ac_cum. (cu. ft..) :-. TO PRINT ALT=F' O&M PLAN ALT--D TO CLEAR ALT-C SEEDING SPECS. ALT-S WASTE RE, s R 11 inside top length: ______ __--______________ __:' 163.0 12 inside top aridtlr: ___-_-:_:_:___-:_:____-: _:_-.-.--_:__ __ __--_ 105t,} 13 Top of dike at ei evCat i cln : _-:.- ____=_====-_-___=. 47.5 - -- w. - -- _- - - - - - -- --- --- -- -- _. 2 15 Sid 2.5 17 Bottom of lagoon 35.0 18 Total r"E2C11_;ired Vi}ll.lmfa; =M:.. =m_=_ =--- - —. 2652V =.' Total design volume avail.:========> 1 Mf3- 20 Den ign end pumping ele..,.._= _-_-.-.___ ___-_- _-. 07 --Scup-88 1.2: 36 PM TO PRINT ALT--F, O&M PLAT ALT--0 TO CLEAR AEp__T-C SS:'_f_D I N6 SPECS WASTE Pml- Page 3 i YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING: Tract Field Soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Lbs. N Month to No. No. Type Code /Acre Unit Acres Used Apply 71515 6 A WOODING. W 55 2.00 396 S-APRIL 71515 6 A WOODING. O 35 4.00 3.6 504 JUN-SEP 71515 7 A WOODING. W 55 2.00 616 S-APRIL 71515 7 A WOODING. O 35 4.00 5.-6 784 JUN--SEP 71515 8 A WOODING. W 55 2.00 682 S-APRIL 71515 8 A WOODING. O 35 4.00 6.2 868 JUN-SEP 71515 8 B WOODING. W 55 2.00 748 S-APRIL 71515 8 B WOODING. O 35 4.00 6.8 952 JUN-SEP Total 22.2 5550 Available Nitrogen (includes commercial) 4968 Surplus Or Deficit --582 Crop codes: Crop -unit A=Barley-bu. B=Bermudagrass(graze)-tons C=Bermudagrass(hay)-tons D=Corn(grain)-bu. E=Corn(silage)-tons F=Cotton-lbs. lint G=Fescue(graze)-tons H=Fescue(hay)-tons I=Oats-bu. J=Rye-bu. K=Small grain(graze)-acre L=Small grain(hay)-acre M=Sorghum(grain)-cwt. W=Wheat-bu. Y=Fescue(pasture)-tons Z=Bermudagrass(pasture)-tons O=Soybeans-bu. R=Matua(graze)-tons U=Millet(graze)-tans 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 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. 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 drain etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to to let small drain 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 k .. 1Y� Page 6 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 the tables. 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 THIS PLAN HAS BEEN AMENDED TO SHOW WETTED ACRES FOR AN EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND TO SHOW REDUCED NITROGEN APPLICATION FOR