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NUM I H UAHULINA
Department of Environmental Qual

WaterResources
ONVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
James Brice
James Eddie Brice Farm
1312 Briccs Store Rd
Rose Hill, NC28458-8732
Dear Permittec,
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
July 8, 2016 RECEIVEQ/NcoENR/DWR
JUL 14 2016
Water QualitY Regional
Operations Section
Wjlrnjllgton Regionat C)tfice
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
James Eddie Brice Farm
Permit Number AWS310427
Duplin County
Director
As of this date, our records indicate that the abovc-referenced permit issued to your facility has
overdue fees. It is both a condition of your permit and required by Rule 15A NCAC 2T .0 1 05(e) (2) to pay
the annual administering and compliance fee within thirty (30) days of being billed by this Division,
The followin-a invoices are outstandinw.
Invoice Number
Due Date
Outstanding Fii]
2015PROO2707
5/7/2015
180
Failure to pay the fee accordingly may result in the Division initiating enforcement actions, to
include the assessment of civil penalties. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a
recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water Resources who may issue
a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person"
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under
authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. Therefore, it is imperative that you submit the appropriate fee as requested
within thirty (30) days of this Notice of Deficiency.
Please remit the payment, made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ), in the above amount. Please include Permit Number on your check and mail this
payment to:
Division of Water Resources — Budget Offlce
Attn: Teresa Revis
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]
-coned.-
State of North Carolina I Envimninental Quality I Water Rtsourcesiwater Quality Regional Operations
1636 Mail sci vice Ccnwr I Rdli;igli,NoitliCO401ilid27699-1636
919SO76464

If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Animal Feeding Operations
Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
DeTra J. Watts, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operation, and
Ground Water Protection Branch
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
WQROS Central File (Permit No AWS310427)

NC �'w
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Govemor
James Eddie Brice
James Eddie Brice Farm
725 Old Camp Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
Dear James Eddie Brice:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
May 14, 2015
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310427
James'Eddie Brice Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
In accordance with your Notification of Change of Ownership received May 10, 2015, we are hereby
forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to James Eddie Brice, authorizing the
operation of ' the subject animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit
AWG 100000,
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system incl uding, 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 James Eddie Brice Farm, located in Duplin County, with a swine animal capacity of
no greater than the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish: 1800 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 AWS310427 dated October 1, 2014. 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 vermit. Record -keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continu� to use the sarne record keeping forms.
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.
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
P h one: 9 19-8 0 7-6464 � I n tern et: hftp://www. ncwate r. org
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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.
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 COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance witli 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 11.22 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 Storrn Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You
may find detailed walch/warning information for your county by calling the Newport/Morehead City, NC
National Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at:
http://www.weather.gov/mbx/
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 [phone].
Sincerely,
jt,' � G�uk
for S. Jay Zirninerinan, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit AWG 100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
diml, Fiiiiigt ff�gional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Duplin County Health Department
Duplin Cou�ty Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWS310427)
Murphy -Brown LLC

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PLAN OF ACTION(Poa) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES V00000
Facility Number: 31-427
County: Duplin
Facility Name: Gary Usher
Certified Operator Name: Gary Usher Operator Number:
1 - Current liquid level(s) in inches as measured from the current liquid level in the lagoon to the
lowest point on the top of the dam for lagoons without spillways; and from the current liquid level
in the lagoon to the -bottom of the spillway for lagoons with spillways.
Lagoon Name/ID
Spillway(Y or N):
Level(inches):
Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2 Lagoon 3 Lagoon 4 Lagoon 5
GU
N
17
2. Check all applicable items
Liquid level is withIn the designed structural freeboard elevations of one or more structures.
Five and 30 day Plans of Action are attached. Hydraulic and agronomic balances are
within acceptable ranges.
X Liquid level is within the 25 year 24 hour storm elevations for one or more structures. A
30 day Plan of Actlon is attached. Agronomic balance is within acceptable range.
Waste is to be pumped and hauled to off site locations. Volume and PAN content of waste
to be pumped and hauled is reflected in section III tables. Included within this plan is a list
of the proposed sites with related facility numbers, number of acres and receiving crop
information, Contact and secure approval from the IDWQ prior to transfer of waste to a site
not covered in the lacility's CAWMP.
Operation wil I be partially or fully depopulated.
*Attach a complete schedule with corresponding animal units and dates fro depopulation
*if animals are to be moved to another permitted facility, provide facility number, lagoon
freeboard levels and herd population for the receiving facility
3. Earliest possible date to begin land application of waste:
I hereby certify that I have reviewed the information listed above and Included within the
attached Plan of Action, and to the beat of my knowledge and ability, the Information Is
accurate and correct.
Greer Moore for:
Gary Usher Phone:
Facility Owner/Manager (print)
Gary Usher Date -
Facility Owner/Manager (signature)
910-289-5048
7/4/2013

PLAN OF ACTION (PoA) FOR HIGH FREEBOARD AT ANIMAL FACILITIES
30 DAY DRAW DOWN PERIOD
1. TOTAL PAN TO BE LAND APPLIED PER WASTE STRUCTURE
1. Structure Name/Identifier (ID): Igary Usher I
2. Current liquid volume in 25 yr./24 hr. storm storage & structural freeboard
a. current liqu[d level according to marker 17. inches
b. designed 25 yr./24 hr. storm & structural freeboard 19. inches
c. line b - line a (inches in red zone) = 2.0 inches
d. top of dike surface area according to design
(area at below structural freeboard elevation) 62466]fe
e. line c/12 x line d x 7.48 gal Ions/ft3 77874 gal lor s
3. Projected volume of waste liquid produced during draw down period
f . temporary storage period according to structural design 180] days
g. volume of waste produced according to structural design 59342� ft3
h. current herd # certified herd #
actual waste produced = current herd # x line g
certified herd #
j. volume of wash water according to structural design
j. excess rainfall over evaporation according to design
k. (lines h + i + j) x 7.48 x 30 days/line f=
4. Total PAN to be land applied during draw down period
1. current waste analysis dated 1 6/4/2
m. ((I ines e + k)/1 000) x I ine I =
REPEAT SECTION I FOR EACH WASTE STRUCTURE ON SITE.
(Click on the next Structure tab shown below)
59342 ft 3
ft 3
3643 ft'
119407 gallons
1 11.87� lbs/1 000 gal.
368.9 lbs. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21/00

11. TOTAL POUNDS OF PAN STORED WITHIN STRUCTURAL FREEBOARD AND/011 25 YRJ24
HR. STORM STORAGE ELEVATIONS IN ALL WASTE STRUCTURES FOR FACILITY
1.
Structure ID: Gary Usher
line rn =
368.9 lb PAN
2.
Structure ID:
line rn =
lb PAN
3.
Structure ID:
line m =
lb PAN
4.
Structure 10:
line rin =
lb PAN
5.
Structure ID:
line rn =
lb PAN
S.
Structure ID:
line rn =
lb PAN
n. lines I + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 = 368.9 lb PAN
Ill. TOTAL PAN BALANCE REMAINING FOR AVAILABLE CROPS DURING 30 DAY DRAW DOWN
PERIOD. DO NOT LIST FIELDS TO WHICH PAN CANNOT BE APPLIED DURING THIS 30 DAY PERIOD.
o. tract #
p. field #
q. crop
r. acres
s. remaining IRR.
2 PAN balance
(lblacre)
t. TOTAL PAN
BALANCE FOR
FIELD (lbs.)
column r x a
u. application window'
Pull 1
BP
4.06
136-00
544.0
Parch -Sept
P012
BP
5.15
175.00
901.3
March -Sept
F5
Soybeans
21.90
140.00
3066.0
April -August
'State current crop ending application dale or next crop application beginning date for available
receiving crops during 30 day draw down period.
v. Total PAN available for all f lelds (sum of col um n t) 4511.3 lb. PAN
IV. FACILITY'S PoA OVERALL PAN BALANCE
w. Total PAN to be land applied (line n from section 11) = 368.9 lb. PAN
PoA (30 Day) 2/21 /00

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x. Crop's remaining PAN balance (line v from section 111) 4511.3 lb. PAN
y. Overall PAN balance (w - x) = - -4142 lb. PAN
Line y m ust show as a def icit. If I ine y does n ot show as a def icil, I ist cou rse of action here incl ud Ing pu rn p and
haul, depopulation, herd reduction, etc, For pump & haul and herd reduction options, recalculate new PAN
based on new information, If new fields are to be included as an option for lowering lagoon level, add these
fields to the PAN balance table and recalculate the overall PAN balance. If animal waste is to be hauled to
another permitted facility, provide information regarding the herd population and lagoon freeboard levels at the
receiving facility.
jProducer will notify DWQ as soon as lagoon is back in compliance 19"
Thank you,
Greer Moore- TS
PoA (30 Day) 2J21 /00

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
PRODUCER: Gary Us�,er Farm
LOCATION: 1312 Brice's Store Rd
Rose Hill. NC 28458
TELEPHONE: [phone]
TYPE OPERATION. Feeder - Fin;sh
NUMBER OF ANIMALS. 1800
jDe-siV Carimity)
The waste from your animal. fac-114 murt �-e 12nd applied at a specified rate to prevent pollLtior,
of surface andfor groundwater. The plan', nutrients in the animal waste shouid be used to
reduce the amount of commercial ferJ11zer required for the crops in the fields where tne waste is
to be applied. This waste utilization pian uses r1trDgen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be
analyzed before each applicabon cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all
plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be 9(own.
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 a.oplied tin an onvironrnental!y safe
manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grovin and the nutrient
.content of the waste. Do rot app!y more nitrogen than the crop can UtiliZe. Soil types are
important as they have clifferent ilfiltrBlion ra..es, leachlng potentia's, cation exonange
capacities, and available water hold 1r.g capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied tc land
erodirg at greater thar-, 5 tons per ncre per year, With special precakons, waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 Lans per year. Do not apply waste on saturated scils, when it
is raining, or when the eurface Is irozf,-n. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to
sorface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind condItIons should also be
considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nuthents for
crop production and to red"e the po-ential for poNtion, the waste should be applied 10 �i
growing crop or applied to bare groend not more Lhan 30 days prior to planting. Injectirg the
waste or diskinu will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The estimated acres needed to applV the animal waste Is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Ac,-eage requirements should be based on the wasta analysis report from
your waste management facility. Attach.ed ycu will find Inform, ation on oroper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples ' to the lab for arialys is.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, rreets the requIrements for complIance with 15A NCAG
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental %lanagernent Commissior.
APR 0 8 2009
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9102033130
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
-ELQgUgell Pei, YeaLL9ji1'&'!wi. it OLw� Sic
-L WL
1,V10 arimais X wat;tf,3/a!Pi-n-,l/-year = 3,42U (tons) was toil ea:
cocecl ',*3cr Year
i , of Pla nt Ave1abie N it(ogen (PAN) Prac
1,60D anirnals X 2.31 lbs. 4,140 lbs. PVVyear- 1,PAPJ fro-n N.S1
`e TD&
Sirl. 6331�
';,-1,,1ng tiie above amount ot waste is a �-I:j jot) Y.)u should plan time and have appropt-1,Me
----,Jcm9nE to ai)Dly the waste in a *jniely maorer
'T-,=, lo'lloviing acreage will be neeced for waste application base-c on tre crop to t)e grown and
suefac6 application:
70ble 1., ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract,\_ Field Soil Crcp Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
I �Lt
0 V �s�Y No. -� Tvve Per A(;re Ulilized ADolleation
JR—"
3A U11
.5
5115,
978.51March-Se
t
'173
33 1
N f�f-\
Be.,rr&j L
4,CIC
I
15niall-GrOO
60
9.15
457.5
5eot - April -
Total
16
"7h;s N ;s from animal was IQ only. ff ri ii Wen M from other sources such as commat c;al fetlilizer are
applied, thoy must be accounted (ui. V n
Ik.71 be baseyf on regl­istic vlvfd exl2wtal;gn.
NOTE., 'rho applicator is cautioned rhat P and K may be uver applied while moviing the N
requirements. Segfiin)rg -'n 1906 the Ccastal Zone Managualent Act will require farmers in sama
eastern cutirlies of North Caroline to have a nutrient management phin that addmssos all miln-'enfs.
This plan only addresses Nifrogen.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Tabta 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Roquir9d only If a peratuT does not own adequate 12nd [see
Required Spocitication 2j)
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No. Tvoe Per Acrew U11lized Application
T2207
5
NoB
soyoeans i 140
21.91
3067.4
1 A;)r!I -August
T2207
5
NoB
Corn 125'
21.91
2738.75)Aorl
- July
OPTIONAL WINTER CROPS",
12207
5
NoB
Wheat
NO-
21.91
2629.21
Seot - Ap� 71-
�T22
5
INOB
Grain (OS,)--
501
21.91.
10955lSe,,)t - April
—'$mall
* See fuotriote for 7able 1.
I o1al 21.911 7313-751
2
Totals from Rocve Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Uti&ed
Tawe 1 9,15 2,0 -,9
Tabh� 2 21 91 2,739 1
Total L 3� 8, 4,757
Amoutit of N Produced 4,1401
13urij!wi or Deficit
NOTE. The Wa3te UtilizaVon Plon must conta)n provfs�bns (or perfudic land applic3tion ot slvdpe at
agronarnic rates. rho s?udge will he rundera rich and will require procautionary measvres to pmeywit over
appikatior? ofnuirlentur afheraleinenf&
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WA§-rE-QTLL1ZAT
Natile of FV(M: Gary Usher Form,
Qwner I MaoagerAgreemeijr
I (we) undem'Land and wil? fcl:ow Pod implement the spouftations and the operation and
maintenance Procedures establisled in the approved enimal waste utilizition pian for the
fann named above, I (w�!) knnv .ha. any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage syslern or corist;'uctfon of now taciliVes will reqU14 a new
certificafloti to be submiltud to tl-,e DIVIsion of Enviro-)mcnt Management �DEM) before tr)c-
new animals are stocked. I tme'j a M. understand *,hat there must be no disc�-,orge of
anima; waste from thIs systefri to surface waters of the slate from a storm evert: less
severe tnan Me 25-year, 24-hour storri. I he approved p:an will be filed on -site at tne fw-m
offiae and at Ilia offic�e o' the local Soil and Water Conservation District ard will be
avallablvi for review by OEM upon request,
Niame of Facilly 0-.,vner. Gar-v uker
I
'Rease
Signalure.. X"t
Name of Marager Of differeii' �rori ovonei-):
SiCnaiLIFU
Nlarrie cf Techn,cal Spe:Aallqi� (Pebse prinr�,
Aff i lation, Murphy - Brown
Add:es5 (Agenaft P,O, Box 856
Warsaw. NC 28398
Date:
ToN.W. King.
Signature: D21e..
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Name of Facility: ___ � ��e r*-% Facility Nurriber:_a]
Owner(s) Name: GINY-LA k � A r=,� Y- Phone No.G 393)
Mailing Address:
slow
Wettable Acres
LY= ajW� 06
By signing this form, the facility owner and Technical Specialist acknowledge the completion of the
Wettable Acres Determination. All necessary Wettable Acre Determination Field Data Sheets and
calculations were completed to conduct a Wettable Acre Determination. The facility's Waste
Utilization Plan has been amended as necessary to reflect actual wetted acreage. A copy of all
worksheets, calculations, an� other Wettable Acres Determination documents, along with the
applicable Waste Utilization Plan and Wettable Acre Determination Certification will be filed with
the local Soil and Water Conservation District. A copy will also be kept on site with the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan. Any future modifications must be approved by a technical
specialist and filed with the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. If any
modifications to the existin- irrigation system or any new irrigation equipment was required to
adequately address the waste management needs of this fa�ility, an Irrigation Specialist or
Professional Engineer has certified the design and installation below.
Owner N
Owner
Technical Specialist Name:
Date:7,, "-OX
Technical Specialist Signature: Date: 4`A-C)�L
0 (.5 —
If assisted by an Irrigation Specialist or Protessional Engineer please read and sign below:
Animal waste application equipment has been designed or modified to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste manacyement plan and accordin- to NRCS Standards. Animal waste
application equipment has been installed according, to NRCS Standards and is ready for use.
h-rigation SpecWist/PE Name:
hTigation Specialist/PE Signature: —Date:
Submit this form to:
Attn- Sonya Avant
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleio,h, NC 27699-1617
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G-4zlf \J's �\ ey- N� (,-,
Irrigated Acreage Determination Procedures
for Wastewater Application Equipment
Hard Hose Traveling Gun System
FIELD DATA WORKSHEET*
1. Make and model number f-�4 (�) -S'
2. Hose length CN60' [feet] and hose inside diameter (ID) tinchl
3� G un ma ke and model mim be r G" � S C)
U
4. Gun nozzle size k.02 [inch], ring orifice, — taper bore orifice
5. Gun arc angle — (degrees]
6. Travel lane spacing a--10 [feet]. Indicate whether uniform or random.
Number of exteriQr hydrants Number of interior hydrants
7. Gun wetted diameter [feet]. — measured or based on gun chart.
8. Gun pressure — [psi] — observed at working gauge,
determined from gun charts, _ calculated (show calculations)
**9. Operating pressure at hose reel _ [psi]. observed at working gauge or
provided by owner.
**10. Supply line size [inc hj (from pump to last hydrant)
**11. Supply line length feet (maximum pumping distance)
**12. Supply line type — PVC or aluminum
**13. Pump make and model n umber
-;QC� [gpmJ
**14. Pump capacity ,
**15. Engine make and model number
or
**16. Electric motor horsepower and rpm — [lip) _ [rpm]
Note: It is strongly recommended that you field determine wetted diameter and operating
pressure at the reel and gun.
Locate each hydrant on a copy of the map. Indicate the start and stop of the sprinkler cart
for each travel lane and show the distance traveled. Show the location of the supply line.
Irrigated acres are determined by the travel lane.
Optional data, furnlish where possible.
Information furnished by
and/or
Signature of owner or facility representative Signature of technical spedabst
V-,
Printed namelof owner or facility representative Printed name of technical specialtst
Date 'i- A — 0;�' Date '-k - L\ - (Z� --)-
*** Only the person or people collecting the data should sign the Field Data Worksheet.
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COMPUTATIONAL WORKSHEET
HARD HOSF FRAVELER
MRIGAJ ION SYS'I'MI
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3. Nuillhur ()I lr�wcl LOWS 0 Inicrior Lines It Iverior hoes fedl keli�tll of I
0 1111 c f k 1 r I �i I i es 4 F'x I e f i0f I " I I It, S I.-OlIgth (if pull(I.2)
P I I I t c I i or. I ") t I es 11 1: X I C 1-i Of 1; 111 C% 1� 01 LtAlglll 01 111ill(L.
Wulte�l 11i"wider a'I fcc I I 1'ro I I I Fi el Ll I ), it a Wor k %I le v t
S. Spil C i rig D��O- Ily(Irailt spacilig jl'('Ctj 0 las a p(.1-centage of, wetied (liallieterl
6. 11 Yd rill I t I a Yo Ll t NILIllil.)IC Sitiglv hv(Irant __ 1-'xcessivc1v spatx(l liw1ratits
7. RQacl the irrigatecl awa per travel pull for Ilie gj\'r(�n welte(l Otailleter froll) III(- appropi iLitV table aixt colkillill
hasect oil pattelli, -spadlig, aml travel little local'tol),
Travel lalle lelIgHt (L) I n terior or _ Fx ter i o r (I a I ic/ It v(I r,.i ot) EF)
(;I) Acres slart encl (if pull fron) 'I'able Coli-ifiln
(1)) ACIVS 111MC11C 1)(A'0011 01' (Ril 1 0 11
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category in the fiel(J. A(M all of these, and this is the total irrigated acreage for the fielcl.
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Total CAWMP wettalife acres for field (Sism: 8d + 81.v + 8c)
Wettable Acre COMPLAtational. Worksheet Completed by.
Date.
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PRODUCER: Gary Usher Farm
LOCATION: 1312 Brice's Store Rd
Rose Hill, NC 28458
TELEPHONE: [phone]
TYPE OPERATION: Feeder - Finish
NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 1800
(Design Capacity)
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to
reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste
should be'analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged
so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land
eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be
ap p I ied to land e rodi n g at u p to 10 ton s per yea r. Do not apply waste o n satu rated so ils, when
it 'is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to
surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be
considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for
crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a
growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the
waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. -
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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1,800 animals X JA (tons) waste/animal/year =
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
1,800 animals X ZI lbs. PAN/animal/year
Guide Std. 633)
3,420 (tons) waste/year.
4,140 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C.
Tech
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and
surface application:
Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No. Type Per Acre Utilized Appilcation
*This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are
applied, they must be accounted for. N MUsi be based on reaaticyfeld Mel2tation,
NOTE., The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some
eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients.
This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacont landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see
Required Specification 21)
Tract Field Sol] Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No. Type Per Acre* Utilized Application
T2207
5
NoB
Soybeans
140
21.91
3067.4
April - August
T2207
5
NoB
lCorn
125
21.191
2738.75
April -July
OPTIONAL WINTER CROPS"
T2207
6
NoB
Wheat
120
21.911
2629.2
Sept- April
T2207
5
NoB
Small Grain (OS)
50
21.91
1095.5
Sept -April
* See footnote for Table 1.
Total
Totals from above Tables
I___ 21.911 2,738.75 1
Acres Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 1 9.15 1,630
Table 2 21.91 2,739
Total 31106 4,369
Amount of N Produced 4,140
Surplus or Deficit (229)
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over
applica flon of nutrient or other elements.
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See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field Soil Type Crop Application Application
No. Rate (In/Hr) Amount (In.)
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Fescue
0.4
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Fescue
0.4
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5
NoB
Row Crops
0.4
.5-1.0
THIS TABLE IS NOT N EEDED I F WASTE IS NOT BEI N G AP PLI ED BY IRRIGATI ON, H OWEVER A SIMI LAR TABLE WILL
BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 MONTHS, In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation *see lagoon design.
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil
and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the
waste.
Narrative of operation: Grower has a pumping agreement with adjecent land owner. It will
be up for renewal Dec. 2002. Winter cover crops for field 5 are optional.
The acres shown are "wetted" acres.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an
agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of
an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the
use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to
secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation,
increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level
of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be appl led to I and that is erod ing at 5 or more ton s, but less the n 10 tons per acre per
year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG
Standard 393 - Filter Strip),
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland,
the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season
prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff
does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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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 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potential for leaching, Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste
shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following:
The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a
component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal
waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995). shall not be
applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12 An imal waste shall n ot be appl ied closer than 100 feet to well s.
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 d[scharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc.,
are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed
and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of
erosion, leakage or discharge.
18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct
human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste
during the crop season.
21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the
tempora�y storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be
managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to
mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept
for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23
Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations,
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Name of Farm: Gary Usher Farm
Owner/ Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the
farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new
certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the
now animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of
animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less
severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm
office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be
available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Gary Usher
(Please prfnt)
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please prino Ton! W. King
Affiliation: Murphy - Brown
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Signature: Date:
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ANINLAI WASTE UTILIZA.TION AGREEMENT
(Needed only ifadditional land has to be leased, etc.)
1, tfe',L C,-.bkL),s StZ,herebygive &r%4 N-Sker -- permission to
apply animal waste from his Waste Utilization 4stem on :)0. 0 acres of my land for
the duration of time shown below.
I understand that this waste contains nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium� and other trace
elements and when properly applied should not harm my land Or Crops. I also understand
that the use of waste will reduce my need for commercial fertilizer.
Adjacent Landowner:
Waste Producer:
Technical Representative:
SWCD Representative:
Term of Agreement: 7ilt -7
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION AGREEMEN
(Needed only if a UdXonal Ian d has to be leased, etc.)
1, , hereby give
permission to apply animal waste from his Waste Utilization System on acres
of my land for the duration of time shown below.
I understand that this waste contains nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, and other
trace elements and when properly applied should not harm my land or crops. I also
understand that the use of waste will reduce my needed for commercial fertilizer.
Adjacent Landowner:
Waste Producer:
Technical Representative:
SWCD Representative:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Date:
Term of Agreement, 1 19- to 20
(Minimum of'ren Years on Cost Shared Items)
(See Required Specifica tfon No, 2)
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
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Gary Usher
Gary Usher Farm
1312 Brices Store Rd
Rose Hill NC 28458
Dear Gary Usher:
William (3+,Ross ir+, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Ft95ources
Alan W, Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
.May 1, 2003
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310427
Gary Usher Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
On April 28, 2003, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified Senate Bill 733 which directs the
Division of Water Quality (Division) to extend the expiration date of the Swine Waste Operation General
Permit AWG100000. Therefore, the General Permit has been re -issued by the Division to extend the
expiration date to October 1, 2004. During the period of this extension the Division will be working with
all interested parties on the development of a new version of the Non -Discharge General Permit.
In accordance with your application received on February 6, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of
Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Gary
Usher, 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
supercedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS310427 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 Gary Usher Farm, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than an annual average of 1800 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 havea 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.
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Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee. mus�t 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 NCOS 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 narne/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, Please contact Sue Homewood at [phone] ext. 502.
Sincerely,
-�Zde /-
for Alan W. Klimek, RE.
Enclosures (General Permit AWG 100000)
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
Pen -nit File AWS310427
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Type Operation: Jj:i Y)% SW, r-%,
Number of Ax�mals: '&Z0
(Design Capacity)
Me waste Brom your animal -facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animil waste should
be used to reduce the amount of comm rcial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields
where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the lim�g
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.
S everal factors are important in implementing your waste urilizatioa plan in order to
maxiu:dze the fertilizer value of the waste and to en=e that it is applied in an
environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
oxw-Nn and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop
can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different hL61tration rates, leaching
potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding cap acities. Normally�
waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With
sp ecial P recautions, waste may be applied to land ero ding at up to 10 tons per acre per
year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is rahiing, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not
allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift
and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value ofnutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for Pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or
applied to bare ground not more than 3 0 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
ne 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
rep ort from your waste management facility. Attached you willfindinformationou
p rop er sarap ling techniques, p rep aration, and transfer of waste sanVIes to the lab for
aaalvsis.
This waste utilization plan,- if carried out, meets the requirements for comp�ance with 15A
NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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AMgUnt of V-Vaste E[oduCed Per -year (gallons. ft- tons, etc.)
1,800 animals X 12 (tons) wastelanimal/year 3,420 (tons) waste/year.
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
1,800 animals X 2,3 lbs. PAN/animal/year 4,140 lbs. PANJyear. (PAN from N.C.
Guide Std. 633) Tech
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a firrely manner
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and
surface application:
Table 1. ACRES OWNE[Y BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres L bs. N Month of
# No. Tvpe Per Acre Utilized Application
I AA FUR -MMM
*This N is from animai waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are
applied, they must be accountod for. N mW be based Da realls& VWJJ 02�2eatdfiDm
NOTE. The applicafor is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meefing the N
requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some
eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses am nutrients.
This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
Page 2

Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see
Required Specification 2])
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# No. Type Per Acre* Utilized Application
T2207
5
NoB
Soybeans
140
21.91
3067.4
April - August
T2207
5
NoB
Corn
125
21.91
2738.75
April - July
OPTIONAL WINTER CROPS"
T2207
5
NoB
Wheat
120
21.911
2629.2
Sept - April
T2207
5
NoE
Small Grain (OS)
50
21.91
1095.5
Sept - April
* See footnote for Table 1.
Total 1 21.911 2,738.75 1
Totals from above Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 1 9.15 2,019
Table 2 2 El. 91 2,739
Total 31.06 4,757
Amount of N Produced 4,140
Surplus or Deficit (617)
NOTE. The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over
application of nutrient or other elements.
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Name of Farm: Gary Usher Farm
Owner / Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the
farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new
certification to be submitted to (he Division of Environment Management (OEM) before the
new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of
animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a storm event less
severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm
office and at the office of the local SoR and Water Conservation District and w�ll be
available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Gary Usher
(Please print)
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature -
Date:
r,
Name of Technical Specialist: (Pleaseprint) Toni W. King
Affiliation: Murphy - Brown
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 856
Warsaw, NC 28398
Sig Date:
_qature:
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Table 2: ACRES WnH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEME
(Agmmant with adiwant landowner must be ar=hed)
(Required only if operator does not own
adequate land (see Required Specifcation 21)
Tract Field Son Crop Lb& N Acres Lbs. N montk of
# NO. Tvpe Per Ac. * Utilized Aimlication
6��M�
VV n-MR-cm-
WIM
* Seefootmotefor Table 1.
Totals from above Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Utfli7ed
Table I
Table 2
Total
Amount OfN
Surplus c(,r-D'e
9.0
1 t-0 5 !"� - o C)
2-0-0
z Soo & 0
-Z9. 0
q I 50.bc�
Aduced
Dr
41 4 0 go
7\0,00
JV0 27: Th e Was te Udliza don Pla n m u st c on ta in P ro v is io n s for P erio dic Ian d
application of sludge at agronomic rates. Y7te sludge will be nutrient rich and will
require prec4u tionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other
elem en rs. I
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REQUaBD SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runog drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation orland
C?
application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is proldbited-
2. There must be dom=entation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has
arL agr"ment for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. Ifthe
producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement witlL a landowner who is widlirt a reasonable
pro)cimity, allowing bfin/her the use of the land for w=e application. It is the
resp onsability of the owner of the fiteflity to s==e an update of the Waste Utilization
Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of arim-ab�
method of utff=tion, or available land.
:3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen -needs for realszdc
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical 6ta, climatic conditions,
and level of rnanagerneur, unless there are regubations that restrict the rate of
application for other nutlients. I
4. Azdmal waste shall be applied to Land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year.
Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less thin 10 tons
per acre per year providing grass filter strips are histalIed. where nmGfflexves the field.
(See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5. Odors can be reduc-.d by injecting the waste or disk:in g after waste application- Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation fielct.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flo oding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tMed
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not
occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and CRmate in North
Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does no t occur offifte or to surface waters and in a method which does not
cause drift from the site during application- No ponding should occur ia orderto
control,odor orflies.
8. Amimal waste shall not be app Led to saturated soils, during rain -fall events, or when the
sufface is frozen.
M0020212085i

MQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9. Animzl waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the
crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for
salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall, or winter for spring planted crops on soils
with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrietat loading rates on these soils should
be held to a miniroum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up releasecL
nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 3 0 days prior to planting of the crop
or forages brealdug dorniancy,
1 L 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 co=ponent of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from my residential
property boundary and from any perennial st:ream. or river (other than an irrigation
ditch or canal. Aninial waste other than. swine waste from facilities sited on or after
October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial watem (See
Standard 393 - Filter St#s).
12. A n ima I waste shall. not b e applied closer than 10 0 feet to wells.
13 . Anirn a I waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other tl= those
owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other prop ercy and public right-of-
ways.
15. Animn 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
wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical
specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on gxassed waterways that discharge
directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a mann er that causes no ruaoff or dxift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdo,,Nu facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc.,
shall not be discharged into the animal waste manag=ent system
M0020212nR-49

REQUIRED SPECEFICATIONS
(continued)
I S. If an;ma I production at the facility is to b e susp ended or terminated, the owner is
ible f
responm or obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliainate the
p ossability of an Megal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be ftLVected an a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A reguLax maintenance check& should
be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for
direct burnan conaunption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct
human consumption it should only be applied preplant with no flu-ffier applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
2 1. I-Eghly visible n=k= shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations ofthe
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumpings]:Lz
be rnnn aged to maintain the liquid level b etween tile ma ers. Amarkeru-Mbe
required to max-k the ma.,draum, storage vohnne for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 69 days of udlization and soil shall be tested at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Niltrogen shall be the rate-
determir�g element Zmc and copper levels in, the soils shall be monitored and
alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH
shall be adjusted for apdmum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records
shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste
sha-U be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals wiU be disposed of in a mariner that meets North Carolina regulations.
Ann n,3n e) 4 %A^ - -

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WASIE ILMIZATION P—L-6X AaUEMM
Mame of Far7n: _ C:),�(L�
OwnerlManager Agreement
I (we) understand and wM follow and implement the specification and the opaation and
. tenance procedures established in the approved anirnal waste utilization Phn for the
fa= named above, I (we) Imow that any expansion to the wdsting desip capacky ofthe
waste treatment and storage system or construction ofnew facilities will reqah a.new
certification to be submitted to the Dhdsion ofRavironment Management (DEM) befbre
the new gnirnnl are stocked. I (we) also understand that there rmist be no dLwJ=ye of
animal waste from this system to surface wasters of the state from a storm evmt less
severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storuL The approved plan wffi be filed ort-.-iire at the
fa= office and at the offfce of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and wM be
available for review by DEM upon request.
Naxne of Facility Owner
(Prz=c print)
Sizaarure:
Naxne of Manager(If 4erent from owner):
Signarure:
Name of Technical Specialim (Pleaseprint)
Aj�ation:
Address (Agency): ?-C�
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Date -
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Subject: [Fwd: Gary Usher 31-4271
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 16:46:38 -0400
From: Stonewall Mathis <[e-mail]>
To: tking@murphyfarr�s.com
I
Hey Toni
I am trying this a second time.
Stoney
Subject: Gary Usher 31-427
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 15:28:23 -0400
From: Stonewall Mathis <StonewaII.Mathis@ncma!l.net>
To: chester cobb <[e-mail]>
CC: Patrick Fussell <Patrick. Fussel I @ncmail.net>, toniking@murphybrownllc
Chester,
Patrick called just a minute ago. He said that he had heard that you
had made contact with Gary Usher and might be going out to do the
inspection at this farm soon. The waste plan is calling for fescue on
some fields. However there is a mixture of common bermuda, coastal
bermuda, and crabgrass With no fescue observed said Patrick. T also
noted when I inspected the,.farm on 10/30/01 that the farmer needed to
seed fescue on areas designated for fescue which have no fescue. I just
called Toni King with Murphy -Brown and she said that she is currently
reviewing the plan. She says that she is going to speak to Mr. Usher
and see if he wants to leave plan as fescue or switch to bermuda in the
plan. I am sending you this email to make you aware of the situation.
Let me know what you find out. Tn any case, the farmer's crop in the
field needs to match the crop in the waste plan. We may need to issue a
violation letter if the farmer is not in compliance with his plan.
Stoney
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Subject: [Fwd: Gary Usher 31-427i
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 16:46:38 -0400
From: Stonewall Mathis <[e-mail]>
To: [e-mail]
Hey Toni
T am trying this a second time.
Stoney
Subject: Gary Usher 31-427
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 15:28:23 -0400
From: Stonewall Mathis <[e-mail]>
To: chester cobb <[e-mail]>
CC: Patrick Fussell <Patrick.Fussell@ncmail, net>, toniking@murphybrownllc
Chester,
Patrick called just a minute ago. He said that he had heard that you
had made contact with Gary Usher and might be going out to do the
inspection at this farm soon. The waste plan is calling for fescue on
some fields. However there is a mixture of common bermuda, coastal
bermuda, and crabgrass with nb fescue observed said Patrick. T also
noted when I inspected the farm on 10/30/01 that the farmer needed to
seed fescue on areas designated for fescue which have no fescue. I just
called Toni King with Murphy -Brown and she said that she is currently
reviewing the plan. She says that she is going to speak to Mr. Usher
and see if he wants to leave plan as fescue or switch to bermuda in the
plan. I am sending you this email to make you aware of the situation.
Let me know what you find out. Tn any case, the farmer's crop in the
field needs to match the crop in the waste plan. We may need to issue a
violation letter if the farmer is not in compliance with his plan.
Stoney
Stonewall Mathis <StonewaII.MathisCdncrnail.net>
I of2 6/17/2002 4:05 PM

Re: [Fwd: Gary Usher 31-4271
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Gary Usher 31-4271
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 10:01:28 -0400
From: [e-mail]
To: Stonewall Mathis <Stonewall, [e-mail]>
The waste utilization plan has been revised to show bermuda in these two
fields. If you have any questions, please advise.
I of 1 6/17/2002 4:05 PM

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Grower: Gary Usher D z Designed By: JNT
Address: 1312 Brices Store Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 2844b��H.,.dvvl-%� Date: 04/13/02
Coun�Z: Duplin Sheet 1 of 7
A14AEROSIC WASTE LAGOON DESIGN
FARM IbIfflaMATION
Farm Population:
Nursery: -------------------
Finishing: -------------------
Farrow to weanling: -------------------
Farrow to feeder: -------------------
Farrow to flnish: -------------------
Boa rs: -------------------
Storage Period: -------------------
25 Yr. / 24 Hr Storm Event -------------------
"Heavy Rain" Factor Not Applicable
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation -------------------
Additional Water Usage: -------------------
Additional Drainage Area: -------------------
LAGOON INFQRMATION
Is Lagoon Designed as an Irregular Shape?
(Y/N) ------------ y
Does Operator Want Emergency Spillway?
(Y/N) ------------ N
Is This Design for an Existing Farm?
(Y/N) ------------ y
Is Drain Tile Req'd to Lower SHVM.
(Y/N) ------------ y
Seasonal High Water Table Elev: -------------------
Freeboard: -------------------
Emergency Spillway Flow Depth: Not Applicable
Side Slopes; ---- I --------------
Top of Dike Elevation:
Finished Bottom Elevation:
Start Pump Elevation:
Stop Pump Elevation:
Press ALT-C to Download
contour areas see sheet 2 of 7...
-------------- Depth
-------------- 10.30 Ft.
-------------- 20.04 In.
-------------- 51.6 In,
0
1800 Hd.
0
0
0
0
180 Days
7.S In.
7.5 In.
7.0 In.
0
0
93.00 Ft.
1.0 Ft.
0.3 Ft.
3 :1 (H:V)
0.0
0.0
97.70 Ft.
87.40 Ft.
96-03 Ft.
93.40 Ft.
ILAGOON VOLUME
VOL,
DESIGN VOLUMES
0/6 REQ'D.
—BIMIRED
Storm Stor =
39041
(Cu.Ft.)
39,469
(CuXt.)
101.10%
Temporary =
134765
(Cu.Ft.)
141,251
(Cu.Ft.)
104.81%
Permanent =
243000
(CuXt.)
255,294
(CuXt.)
105.06%
Total Volume =
416,806
(Cu.Ft.)
436,014
(Cu.Ft.)
104.61%
Min. Requ�red Llner Thickness
Lagoon Surface Area. (Inside TOD)
1.5 Ft.
62,466 S.F.
Murphy -Brown, LLC Engineertng P.O. Box 856, Warsaw, NC 28398 [phone]

Grower: Gary Us -her Designed By: INT
Address: 1312 Brices Store Rd. Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC. 28458 Date-. 04/13/02
County: Duplin Sheet 2 of 7
Z 11111111111101101AU �I I - .-; k
LAGOON STAGE
-AREA VOLUMM
Contour
Elevation (Fr.)
Area (SF)
Incr, Vol. LCu.-Fr)
87.40
35,243
88.00
36,618
21,558
89.00
38,969
37,794
90.00
41,392
40,181
91.00
43,886
42,639
92.00
46,454
45,170
93-00
49,093
47,774
94.00
51,805
50,449
95.00
54,589
53,197
96.00
57,445
56,017
97.00
60,373
58,909
97.70
62r466
42,994
Cumul. Vol. (Cu.-U)
21,558
59,352
99,532
142,171
187,341
235,115
285,564
338,761
394,778
453,687
496,680
These volumes were calculated usinci the vertical averaae end area method.
TOTAL REQD VOL
416,806
CF
CUMULAIIVE VOL.
ZONE VOL.
104.61%
END PUMP = = =
93-40
FT
255t294 CIF TR'MT
255,294
105.06%
START PUMP = =
96.03
IFT
396,545 CF TEMP
141,251
104.81%
MAX STORAGE =
96.70
IFT
436,014 CF STORM
39,469
- 101-10%
Murphy-Srown, LLC Enginesting P.O. Box 856,Warsaw, NG 28399 [phone]

Grower: Gary Usher DesIgned By: JNT
Address: 1312 Brices Store Rd. Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date: 04/13/02
Countv: Duplin Sheet 3 of 7
i L LuaLux
eermanent Storage:
Required Treatment Volume:
1�7nlmal Type Capaci�y ALW (cu.ft.Ilb) Total
Nursery
0
30
1.00
0
Finishing
1,800
135
1.00
243FOOO
Farrow to weanling
0
433
100
=1
0
Farrow to feeder
0
522
_--
1.00
0
Farrow to finish
0
1,417
1.010
0
Boa rs
0
400
1.00
0
Total Required Treatment Volume (cu. ft.)= 243,000
Sludge Storage Volume:
Animal Type Capad A IW— *__(qu.ft. jib) Tota
Nursery
0
30
6.00
0
Finishing
1,800
135
0.00
0
Farrow to weanllng
0
433
0.00
0
Farrow to feeder
0
522
0.00
0
Farrow to flnish
0
1,417
0.00
0
Boars
0.1
400
0.000 _1_
H
Total Required Sludge Storage Volume (cu. ft.)=
Tmporary S&2rage Volume;
Manure Production:
0
JA—nim--al Type Capacify* Sto. Period ./day) = Total
N u rsery
0
180
0.30
0
Finishing
1,800
180
1.37
443,880
Farrow to weanling
0
180
4.39
0
Farrow to feeder
0
180
5.30
IFarrow to finish
180
14.3B
0
1 Boars
-0
18P
4.(M�
0
Total Manure Production (galls.)=
Total Manure Production (cu.ft.)=
Excess Fresh Water:
443,880
59,342
'Animal Type Capacity Sto. Period ./clay) = Total
Nursery
0
180
0.20
0
FinIshing
1,800
180
0.90
291,600
Farrow to weanring
0
180
2.90
0
Farrow to feeder
0
180
310
0
Farrow to finish
0
180
9.50
0
Boars
0
180
2.70
() I
Total Fresh Water Excess (galls.)=
Total Fresh Water Excess (cu.ft.)=
291,600
38,984
P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458
10) 289-2111

Grower: Gary Usher Designed By: INT
Address: 1312 BrIces Store Rd. Checked BY: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date: 04/13/02
County: DuPlIn Sheet 4 of 7 1
Rainfall in Excess of Evaporation:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surface Area + Additional Drainage Area) * Rainfall / 121n./ft
Vol.= (62466 sq.ft. + 0 sq-ft-) * 7 in. /12 In./ft.
Total Required Volume for Rainfall In Excess of Evap. (cu.ft.)= 36,439
Storm Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'l Drainage Area) * 25Yr./24Hr. Storm(ln) / 121n./ft.
Vol.= (62466 sq.ft + 0 sq.ft.) * 7.5 in. /12 In./ft.
Total Required Volume for 2SYr.-24Hr. Storm Event (cu.ft)= 39,041
"Heavy Rain" Storage:
Vol.=(Lagoon Surf. Area + Addt'l Drainage Area) * "Heavy Rain" Factor (in) / 121n./ft-
Vol.= (62466 sq-ft + 0 sci-ft-) * 7.5 In. /12 in./ft.
Total Required Volume for "Heavy Rain" (cu.ft.) = 0
(for Extended Periods of Chronic Rainfall)
Additional Water Storage:
No Additional Water Storage Is Required
Total Required Storm Storage
(25 Yr. / 24 Hr. Storm + "Heavy Rain")
Total Required Temporary Storage
(Manure Prod. + Excess Fr. Water + Rainfall Excess)
Total Required Permanent Storage
(Treatment + Sludge)
TOTAL REQUIRED VOLUME = 416806 (CU.Fr.)
39,041 (CU.Fr)
134,765 (CU.FT)
243,000 (CU.Fr)
Mutphy Family Forms
Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458
10) 289-2111

Grower- Gary Usher Designed By: JNT
Address: 1312 BrIces Store Rd. Checked By: DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date: 04/13102
County: Duplln Sheet 5 of 7
I'll -3 if] -ur-1
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Top of Dike Elevation -------------------
97.70
Fr.
Emergency Spillway Crest Elevation -------------------
Not
Applicable
Top of 25 yr/24 hr Storm Storage -------------------
96.70
Fr.
Top of "Heavy Rain" Storage -------------------
Not
Applicable
Start Pump Elevation -------------------
96.03
Fr.
End P6mp Elevation -------------------
93.40
Fr.
Top of Sludge Storage -------------------
Not
Applicable
Seasonal High Watertable Elev. -------------------
93,00
FT.
Finished Bottom Elevation -------------------
67.40
FT.
Inside Top Length -------------------
Not
Applicable
Inside Top Width -------------------
Not
Applicable
Side Slopes -------------------
3:1
H:V
Lagoon Surface Area -------------------
62,466
SF
Min. Liner Thickness (if required) -------------------
1.5
Fr.
Freeboard Depth -------------------
1.00
FT.
Temporary Storage Period -------------------
180
Days
Zone Depjhfi:
TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME = 436014 (CU.FT.)
Treatment / Sludge Storage Zone Depth ----------- 6. o Fr.
Temporary Storage Zone Depth ----------- 2.6 FT.
Freeboard / Storm Storage Zone Depth ----------- 1. 7 Fr.
Total Lagoon Depth ----------- 10.3 FT.
Murphy
P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC
[phone]

Grower: Gary Usher Design JNT
Address: 1312 Brices Store Rd. Checke DSE
Rose Hill, NC 28458 Date: 04/13/02
Countv: DuDlin Sheet 6 of 7
STRT PMP EL.= 96.03
END PMP EL. = 93.40
I Mytphy Family Fanns Engineenng
ZONE ELEVATIONS
-70
TOP OF DIKE ELEV = 97.1f
TOP OF STORM ELEV = 96.70
TOP OF TEMP STORAGE ELEV = 96.03
TOP OF TREAT ELEV 93-40
FINISHED BOTrOM ELEV 87.40
P.O. Box'759, Rose Hill NC 28458
SHVVT 93.00
[phone]

Grower: Gary Usher
Address: 1312 BrIces Store Rd.
Rose HIII, NC 28458
Designed By
Checked By:
Date:
Sheet 7 of 7
This Ilvestock waste treatment lagoon Is designed In accordance with the North Carolina
Natural Resources Conservation Service PRACTICE STANDARD 359- WASTE TREATMENT
LAGOON, revised prior to June, 1996.
Emergency Spillway:
An Emergency Spillway is not required.
PIRWAITAIA
Subsurface drain tile will be installed adjacent to the lagoon as shown on the site
drawing, The tile Is belng Installed to keep the seasonal high water table adjacent
to the lagoon at or below the stop pump elevation.
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NOTE: See attached Wap .1. , 6 1*
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DATE: '�'11�310 2-
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COMMENTS: The lagoon has been designed as an irregular shape.
Actual contour areas taken from the lagoon design are used to calculate
the surface area and storage volume characteristics of the lagoon.
ThIsNproach insures that rainfall capture on the lagoon is fully
accounted for and that storage volumes calculated represent actual
conditions regardless of the shape,
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04/13/02
Murphy Family Farms EngIneering P.O. Box 759, Rose Hill NC 28458 [phone]

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Animal Waste i'vlanacrement Plan Certificaticr . il 51
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Pleuie (vot or Drill( 'III inrormation Wtnc dne,; njit reuuire a sivia(t N
FF7 i r �-, or'".., New- O'r Exeand'ed please circle one)
General TnFormation:
Narne ol'Farm: Go,(L', N"O:
Own.,%:,(s) Name: C314,C-�—,N P h o ae XoiS 10
-M n. i Uri a Ad d re ss: !aE�M- C-e- n C-
Farrn Locarion: Councv Farm is tocatedin:
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L aci cude -�= d L o ri zi cude: --I'L '-V'g -Co�' Ince,2 raco r- Yy� jF-F7-
Please- acca-ch a copy o�a cogniv r�adl map wich locaEion idencifted and describe below (Be soeciCtc: road
reon asc: 4;
n ame s, dire c do ns, m ilepos (� etc.): k kr��-z jPc�,( 15, ke-s-lm k t-A. -CrAr�C-r-
Oneration Descriotion:
T�Vpe 01swine , so. of.-kninlals
::, %Ve= cu
z1-.-gz:der E0 Finish 1%ss
Z F=*,v to Wean
Faz-�-L)w to F.-taer
roz-7-ow to Finish
Gi; LS
71ype of Poultry
:1 Laver
Z Pullecs
NO. Of.-Ildinals
Other Tvpe oi�Livesrock:
�(Can Id NO. OfAfiblials
Z Dairy
:1 Beet'
X., i i , i�! r qf A i t im a ts:
7
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Ac:ezvt Avallable for Aapilcacicn: —RequircdAcrezge:
Numbc: a C L-azoons / Storage Ponds: Toad CzDac�v-r:A49
AWK - Cubic (ft-,
�Axn- subsurt'acz drains present on Lte farm, ITS or (ple2sa circle one)
If I -ES. -%re subsurfac-. drains ;nseac in the area of die LAGOON or SPRAY FIELD (ple=e cLc'.-. one)
0 ,vn e r a n a-er An reement
I (wd i ve -`t%, Lhac al I the above Wormatfon is corre.-t au d %vi It be u vdated upon ctma6u,- I We) unddrs=d (he Opemdon
=d Mai n Ct nance pracedurts esubiished in the appro ved = imal was cz manaaemenc p tin CL�r the Carn nartied above and I
irzloLemenc these procedures. I (wej IN,now diac any expansion to the existing design cap-C.-tv of the waste creatalent and
56.0ra,-2t system or COLISIMCdOn of new facilities wid require a new c.-�jjcadua to bc: submicted to the Division of
.=,-Lv--,;nrnenE.a[ Management bexre the new animals are stocked. I twe:) understzad Lh,-c cte:.- must be no dischosge of
'Ulirr urf -S 0 Lhd (ace e;tbxr directIv through a man-made
-z-F wasce from Lhe storave or appticadon system to 5 ac.- watt. f S -
convevancz or from a scorm event less severe (ban the 25-year. 2 —1hour storm and the:-. inusc not be run-off from the
agpLicau;on of animal waste. r (we) undc!rstand d2ac mn-off of patlu=Ls from lounging and hea%7 usd areas must be
m inir-. iz e d usin a wchui=1 s=d-,,ds develoced by the. Nacural Reso urcz!s Corlser%,adu n Senice. The aooruved 91an %vi It be
tiled at tbe fx= and at the ocltc.- of the local Soil and Wace.- Cunse:---adon DiSCrfCC. I (w�-) Liow LL( any Modification
atust ct approved by a tc-.�aical specialist and submitted to L�-a Soil and Water Consem-adon Disuict prior to
izi p It.-ic n cz Lion. A cb=-ze in [and ownership requirts v.-ri cce n no dilcado n co DEM or a ae�v caruification (if the app roved
P lan is c b anstd) wi thin 66 days of a dEle transfen
Narne of Land Owner : �ksvCY-
Signarure-
LNarr,e of Manager(ediff.e.-vic from owner):
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Si -nature:
D w-1-4
Date:
ANVC -- .-kLigust 1, t997
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Technical Specialist Certification
L ks a technical s pecitki ist desi gnated by the Nforth Carol ina Soil and Water Conswation CornmaflOn Pursuant to 15A
NCAC 6F CC03. I cercify that the animal waste martagerndnE. System for Elle farm narned above -has an animal wut,
management plan that rne.�ts or excettis standards and specifications of the Division of E.qvimnaicaml. Nianagernent
(DEM) as scm-cified in 15A LNCAC 2H.0217 and the USDA -Natural Resources Conservation S!rviCt (,NRCS) and/Or the
North C=fina. Soil and Water COnStNadon Commission Pursuant to 15A NCCAC 2H.0217 and IJA NCAC 6F .0001.
.0003. Tht! to [lowing e iernents art includcd in the plan as ap p I icable. Wh i Ic each cate zory desiputes a technicll sPecialLst
who mav si iz n each certification (5 0. S 1, WUP, RC, 1), the Ecchnic:a 3 pecWist should'orify cenIfy Parts for which they ase
cechnic3lly competenc.
II. Certification of Desig, n
A) Collection. -Storaee.Treitment System
Check the aupropriate box
Z! Existing raciliLy wichiiuc re(rof"it (SD or%VUP)
Storage volurne bi adequate for operation capacity-, storage capubility consis= widi waste udlization
ruwuirements.
7d"*' New. expanded or re�roritted Lacilicy (SD)
Animal waste swraze and treacrnenc structures. such as buc noc limiced to coltecLioft s�srgrns. lkwons. and ponds.
have bee n desi g a ed to ateet or ex c et d the rn i a im um s =LLuds and s pe ciften E io ns.
Na m e o f T ech ni cal Sp eci alist (P [ease Prin c) - - eAt__-r%j c.
IF -A
�L, Date W09
Addr-ess(Agency):-, One I
Si2rlavur�-: e'J . ir/(00�j ce:
B) Land ApoLic—ation Site (NY") A
Land
i ze plan pro v i ae s to r =i n Lm um se;= do n s (b u ffct rs) ade q ua cc arno u at c f for N
sukible fOr waste mar-age-nient: hydmulic and nutrient loading rates.
Narne of Technical Specialist (Please Princ): V,
8 Dace Work Comoleted:
Addresas (,Iae
P h a
macur, Date:
Q R u no f VE2BkmL� fr(
Check tire hppropficire bo.r
Facfl!rvwicboLzL,-xr!nnrIw (SDurWUP0rRQ
I LiEs facility tioes not contain any "cerior Lots.
I'*
cboi,en crop is
Fzicilicv wich excedor lots ' (RC)
,', Ir! Lhods ED Miniinize the run off of po[lu=Ls rm rn Lou ngin S and heavy use areas have be:n designed in
accordance with cdchnical standards developed by L11MC.S.
Narne of Technical Specialist
Ad
Addr�ss (Agge
S i cu re:
AWC -- AU -ust 1, 1
Print): , - \
E)ace Work Cornpleted:_2ZQ/12
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D). A v r) I i ca tion a nd Handling Eq ui pme n t
Check the vpropriare har
-7d"� EAS i,�, d ng nr e-xvianding. fadlity -idi e-xisting wnsce-ayol 1calinn =Ui[ !Mt!nt (WU-? or()
Animal wasti: applicadun equipment speciatd in the Plan has been eitiler cie'd calibrated or evaluated in
accordance with existing design charts and tables and Ls able to apply waste as nc,..,ssary to accomModace Lhe
wasce management plan: (exiscing applicacion equipment can cover th� uca requhd by the plan at races DOE to
exc etd either the spec;'flied hydraulic or nuLrie n t loadin g rates. a schedule for Liming of app kadons has bee D.
established-. required buffers can be Enainmined and calForadon and adjustment guidance ue contained as part of
the p tan).
:J ZL:- -0. vanded-or e,� ilting rZgfli tv M LbOtH ed S d n 9 wutu col icating jgui�m-vn I rhr �Criv irri vilig-n, (1)
Azimal waste appUcation equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary Eo
accommodate the waste management plan: (proposed applicadon equipment = cove., the arca required ky the
plan at rates not to vtc.aed eidier the specified hydraulic or hutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of
applications has been established: required buffers can be maiaWned: calibration and adjustment guidance are
conWned as pan of the plan).
JXLikil FicillEv WiLhgur gy:istina, wn-rag: agl2ileitilin egWirmeog (hr land irrandin"ot using
2r.rav irri-tarlorr, (WUP or 1)
Animal waste application equipmenc speci6ed in the plan has been selecctd to apply %zte as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan: (proposed application equipment L= tovv, the =a required by the
plan at races not to ctczmd either the specified hYdrautic or nutrient loading rates, a schedule for titning ot
aopticaclons has been established; re, ed buffers can bv maintained, calibration :ad Idjusmient suid=cd are
co'ncaincd as part ce L�e plan). . . -.4
Name of Technical Specialist
Af fi 11 a c -.* o r-, rv\47—�
Addr--ss (Aze
E)
. Idsect Cort
itv Manacerne
Dace Wor� Comple!ed:
-*N"o.:
e Waste man gemcnt ;Ian for this facilicv includes a Waste Managemenc Odor ConEml Cheeklist., In Insect.
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atrol, ChIckli t, a—Monalitv ZMana!zement Che-0:1ist =d an Emerzenev kc,-�un ?�aa. Sources o(bcth adors =a
Lnsecc.s have be n valuaced with respect to this sice and BesL Manag=enc Fmc-U'c.-S ca-AlnialiZe Odors and Best
Nfanagement Pmcdc.-s to Control Insects have been selected and included in w=te management plan. Both the
-% 10 rcal i Cy Mznage me a c ? Ian and the EmA rz t: nc V . kc ti 0 a P I an ane co m P I C! Cc and Can be imp ierneated b y this racill Cy.
Name of Technfcal Specialist
AfrMuaon
- 'd
%E1 'ress
Si�!nav'Lre-
Oace Work Curnplar--d:
Phone -No.
F) W ri rted Notice od -Nesv or Exoandi n iz S %,0 n e F arm
The fo lio�, ' a si-natur4block is ordy to be used for new or expanding s%vfne farms that beagin corutructfonafte� June
21, 1996. the facilit buf It be to re June 2 1, 1996, when -,v=s 1 t co rLstructad or last
expand 19 ?(,0
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I (vve) C :-dfy�hacl( � have attempted to conracc by c-,ri�fied ma-il all adjoining propemy owners and all property owners
wz-1 W
wbo OU-n property Located across a pt3blic road. screer- or big hwky fro rn this new or expandial suine (=. The notice w-as
in co rn p I i=ce wi Lb the mquirt. mencs of i�rCGS 106-805. A co p y' o C Ute nocice acid a lisc Of L�c property owners notified is
a. t m C
Name of Land Owner:
Si-natur-e: Date:
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Name o I N ran a-er (if d(fferant from owner):
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Si -nature: Date:
A, N V C - - A ug Lzs t 1. 19,17
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Ill. Certification of InstallatiO 71
-10 Collection. Storage. Treatment Tnstallation
New, emamnkdU or-retroftued faci ILIV (S 1)
Anim:31 waste storaSe and Lreatmem structures. such as but not limiEed to ligouns ind ponds. have been inscalLed
irt accordance with the approvdd plan EO meet or exce-ed Lbe minimum scandards and specifications.
For existing facilities with o u t retrof-Irs, n o certificatio n fs n ecessary.
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,.N'am e o f Tech n ical 5 p ecialis t (Please Pri n c): LAe& I
Affiliation 827ab&m 57�uM%L>4- FPvZr,&,, Date W�� k, I't
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Address (A0,ency):?-r-%1La- '751, z I
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Si:2nacure:
B) Land Aoglic3tion Site (NVLP) AL TO 010
Check the prf . are box
Thipeperopping, system is in place on all land as specified in che animal %zsce management plan.
Z Conditional Approval: all required land as specift,*d in the gian is c1damVer planting: Ehe cropping system
as specified in Lhe was�e uti-liziciort plan has not been estabtished and Ebe o%"—,-- �= ccmmicced to establish the
vegetation as scec:.�*ed in chi! plan by (rnonLh/day/y,-,—,,!; Lfte proposed cover crcp is
appropriate for com7liance with the wasteudlizacion plan.
Zi Also check this box, if appropriate
if the cropping systanzi as spcc�rw d in Lhe plan can not be establis hed on.7e,.%rly cleared land widiln 30 days
of this ce-L"fic,-tion. the owner has co mmi cted co escab I ish an in (erim crop ;cr emsion control:
;nt
Na-me of Technical Specialist (PI r.
Affiliatio n VN-\ -F 7—
ace Work Compleed:
Address (Age,, a N,,',o.: 7--4%rn - I i
nat.0
47�a Z2 40
This fol na signa block is onlv to be used -,Yhen the box for conditional approval in EL B
vi t r?
above hilbeen check d.
I Ove) C Vnify chat I (we) haVe commiacd to es Lab [is h the cropping sys ze m as specified in " Our) wasce udliz:dOn P [an.
Irld if aA pro 9 riate to establi�h Lbe interint cro p �br cros f on, cotl= L and wi It submic Eo DENI a verification of comple LiO n
frV m a/-1 ectin ical Specialistlwi Nn LJ ulendx days Fo I lowiag the LLace specified in the Lond' dvrial certiflcatiun. I (we)
mal iz� that fa-aure to submit t�fs verificado n is a violaEio n o ( the was cc management pian and will SubjeCt me (us) to in
enforcemenc action from DENI.
Narrie of L:nnd Owner:
Signature: Date:
Z7 --
'N'=e of.,Nlanarer (if dift",-rertc from owmer):
Signature: Date:
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C) R ti n n rr Con tro is rrorn Ex teriar Ln ts (RQ
Eacilkv wi(h exmior locs
N (%: Lhod-i, tv at in intize die run o (f of pot I u tan cs frum loua-e i n g and beavv use
lr,:as ha-'-d been in.
in, Lhe plan. itlilk!d as 3pt:CjrLed
Forfacilides without e.rrerlor lots, no cerrif-ication is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please PrinO:
Af fili ar—; o n 'Date Work Comolmd:
Address (Agency): Phon.&.Xo.:--
S ienac:ure —Da(e:
D) A t) o I ication and Hnndlin�, Ecuip men t Instal I atio n (WUP or I)
Check rl,,� a
Rpedpriare block-
-!T' Animal wzsce application and handling equipmenc specified in the plan is an ske and read�y for use;
. callbratiou and giustrrient maEarials have been providea to the owners and = conained as part of the plan.
Zi Animal waste appRcacion and handling equipmcric specif-ted in the plan has no(hem iwaallcd but Lbe. owner
has proposed lc3jing or third party appiicaLion and has Provided a signed cantracc equipment specified in
the contract aerm widh �ht! requiremenEs. of the plan: required buffers = be maia=ined: calibration and
adi u s tm enc s u idance bave been p ro v i ded to Lh t: a wn ers an d are co a min ad as Part o f the 9 tan.
Conditional approval: Animal waste applicadon, and handling quipatenc specirted, in the plan has
beA.n purc,�ased znd will be on site and insWled bF (rnonWdlaylyear), therit is adequate
storage to hold Lae waste until the equipment, is insmiled and undt Uge was:t = be land applied in
accoidance with Lne =pping system con'Mined in Llic plan; and calibrdoa 2nd 1djusmient. guidance have
be-.n provided to -6"n owners and are cAtained as parc of Lhe plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please
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Address
Si-nacure:
7h e f o I I o,.vyn,.-
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above h2-s een check
1 (wc) fy that I (%Yc
spe—cifted n my (our) wq
jf�o rn a. dchmic3l-Spec
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(we) realize that ELilurc
(us) to un e.n.p7orcemenc c
"s'arne of Land Owner:
Dace Work Cora;le,.-,-'-
Dare:--,e �2
block is only to be used %Yhen the box for conditional approval in III D
have cornmicted to purc1nase the ardmal waste act)licadort Lad handling equipmenc. as
cc rnanagemenr p I an and wil E sub mi c co D E M a vent tiudon, oe ddl.ivery �ftd i nstallacio a
it wichia 15 calendar days followinz che dace specified in Lhe conditional c.-ruflcad0n- I
sub mi c chis ven ficadon is a viol acio n o f the waste manage.mc-It pian and will subject me
�Qn rtorn DE.M.
Sil7nature: Date:
N am e o f -N I an age r (if diffe.renc fro rn o wner):
Si-nacure: Date:
E) Odor Control. Insect Control and Mor-tglity -Nfanagement (SD. ST. LTYL-'P, RC or 1)
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metrlc(�s to control odm znd insects as specified in the Plan haN-e be--n last; led and are cper-icional.
MO ct=' i C-Y m anaszemenc system as speci fled in the Pt an has also betn installed and is oce-ndomil.
N, ame o f Techrgcnl Specialist (Ple �� -C S`re�
Aft-11jar-ion Date Work Corqleled:
Addr--ss (Ag
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Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division Of Water Quality
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
-P.O. Box 29535
Ral.eigh, NC 27626-0535
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1 n Yo ur fl] es wi th you r An! mal Waste Man agemen t PI an.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environr FR—ffC—EIVED
and Natural Resources
SEP 0 7 2001
Michael F. Easley, Governoll BY:
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
CERTEFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Gary Usher
Gary Usher Farm
1312 Brices Store Rd
Rose Hill NC 28458
Dear Gary Usher:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROL-INA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATuRAL RE50URCES
September 4, 2001
Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Gary Usher Farm
Facility Number 31-427
Duplin County
A letter dated January 15, 1999 was sent to advise you about concerns associated with Certified Animal
Waste Management Plans and the method by which the irrigated acres within the plans were calculated. Only
the acres that are wetted can be credited in the waste management plan as receiving waste application. Any
acreage within the plan that can not be reached by waste apphcafion equipment can not be used as part of your
plan.
An evaluation by Patrick Fussell on 6/7/01 was made to review the actual number of acres at your facility
that receive animal waste during land application. The evaluation of your facility has yielded one of the
following two results as indicated by the box marked with an "X".
Category I -
The evaluation of your facility could not be completed due to a lack of information. Please
contact your Technical Specialist to assist in providing Patrick Fussell the necessary
information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre
cletermination. Please submit this information to Patrick Fussell, at 127 Cardinal Drive
Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405-3845, within in 90 days of the receipt of this letter. If you
have any questions please contact Patrick Fussell at (9 10) 395-3900. If with! n 90 days
you are unable to provide Patrick Fussell with the Information you are automatically
required to complete a Wettable Acre Determination as described by Category 2
below, within 180 days of receipt of this letter.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Notification for Wettable Acre Deterrrftation
Animal Waste Management System
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Category 2:
Your facility has been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
as a facility that may have overestimated the number of acres actually receiving animal
waste. Therefore, some or all of your fields may be exceeding the allowable loading rates
set in your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to resolve this issue, please contact a designated Technical Specialist to have him
or her conduct a Wettable Acre Determination for your facility. The Technical Specialist must
be one that has been approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to conduct
Wettable Acre Determinations. Many Technical Specialist with the N.C. Cooperative Extension
Service, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation
Service, and the Division of Soil and Water Conservation have received this special
designation. You may also contact a private Technical Specialist who has received this
designation, or a Professional Engineer.
All needed modifications to your Animal Waste Management System must be made and
the Wettable Acres Determination Certification must be returned to DWO within the next
180 days. If the needed modifications are not made and if the form is not returned within the
required time, DWQ will be forced to take appropriate enforcement actions to bring this facility
into compliance. These actions may include civil penafty assessments, permit revocation,
and/or injunctive relief.
Once a Wettable Acre Determination has been completed, a copy of the attached Wettable
Acre Determination Certification must be submitted to the address listed on the form. Please
note that both the owner and the Technical Specialist must sign the certification. A copy of all
the Wettable Acre Determination documentation that applies to your Waste Utilization Plan
must be kept at your facility. DWO and the Division of Soil & Water Conservation Staff will
review all documentation during their annual visit of your facility. An additional copy must by
kept on f 1 le at th e local Soil & W ater Conservation District Office. Please note that if you i nstall
or modify your irrigation system, a designated Irrigation Specialist or a Professional Engineer
must also sign the Wettable Acre Determination Certification.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as"removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Sonya Avant of our
Central Office staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
JGo J. Thorpe, h.D.
cc. Wilmington Regional Office
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
Murphy Family Farms

State of North Carolina
Department of Enviromnent
and Natural Resources
Wilmirqton Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
June 29, 2001
Gary Usher Farm
1312 Brices Store Road
Rose Hill, NC 28458
SUBJECT: Notice of Corrective Action
Gary Usher Farm, facility number 31-427
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Usher:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
EWRONM EN T AN D N OCURAL REscxi R ces
On June 7, 2 00 1, an operation review was conducted on the Gary Usher Farm, facility number
31-427, in Duplin County. This review, undertaken in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 OD, was
one of two routine site visits scheduled for all subject animal operations in 2001. Staff from the
Division of Water Quality will conduct a separate compliance inspection.
During the operation review, the following items were noted for corrective action:
0 It was noted that the irrigation system for the Gary Usher Farm, facility number 31-427 is
connected with the J.E. Brice Farm, facility number 31-119. These two separate facilities
are located adjacent to one another and operate under separate general permits from the
Division of Water Quality. The facilities are combined under one Animal Waste
Management Plan. Animal waste can be applied to any spray field, designated in the
Animal Waste Management Plan to receive such waste, from any waste lagoon within the
boundaries of both facilities. Because of this connected irrigation system, these separate
facilities are, in reality, one facility which should be pennitted as such. Please contact a
Technical Specialist to assist you in combining the two facilities under one pennit and
submit this inforination. to the Division of Water Quality, Permitting Section. Duplin Soil
and Water Conservation District can provide you with assistance (910-296-2120).
A final copy of the operation review report is enclosed for your information. Site findings and
recommended corrective actions as discussed are noted in the comment sections.
127 Cardinal Drive Ext., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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June 29, 2001
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On behalf of the Division of Soil and Water Conservation, I appreciate your cooperation with
this operation review. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 910-395-3900 ext. 334, if you have
any questions, concerns, or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Gibson Patrick Fussell
Environmental Specialist II
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
Cc: Duplin Soil and Water Conservation District
Carroll Pierce, Div. of Soil and Water
Pat Hooper, Div. of Soil and Water
Stoney Mathis, Div. of Water Quality
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Gary Usher
Gary Usher Farm
1312 Brices Store Rd
Rose Hill NC 28458
Dear Gary Usher:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMEwr OF,
ENVIRONMERT AND NATLIRAL RE50URCES
December 30, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 31-427
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 fertifizers.
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRRI, IRR2, DRYI, DRY2, DRY3, SLURI, SLUR2,
SLD I, 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.
Plme be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
0
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-SO83 Fax 919-71S-6048
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General Permit Review Sheet
Farm NoL_ Yarm Name-;
F
I , General Information:
A2r-Farm
JX-Furn Number and Slardng Date
Z�Dwrler sa=
-ET-Address
,M-Physical Lovaftn (include rnap)
,U-'Manager'S Name
Er-1 ntegral or's Name
);rsile Map
11. Opuraflon Toro (Calcs Spreadsheet);
,O'Ar�mal capacity and lyrc..
-2-Yeafl%. volume of waste
.0-YtaTly PAN.
O-Land Rquirement�
6
111.W.MP Revivw;
,6-Sitv Ev8duafion
,Or-L.aVoon Dc5ign or Evaluatiori
,V?.L?,id od Crop Requirements
0 -lmigali on De s ig" or EvO u ati on
[3-SB 1217 RequiremeM5
18'. Other:
M-Pvblic Pesponse
O,Compliance/Certificaftn Pmbleffis
O-Pegion:al Response

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources IVED
Division of Water Quality RECE
CE'
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govern r MAY 11 1999
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Y.
Kerr T. Stevens, Director BY: --------- = ----
May 5,1999
Gary Usher
Gary Usher Farm
1312 Brices Store Rd
Rose Hill NC 28458
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATLIRAL RESOLIRr-es
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310427
Gary Usher Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
Dear Gary Usher:
In accordance with your application received on February 15, 1999, we are forwarding this Certificate of
Coverage (COC) issued to Gary Usher, 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 Gary Usher Farm, located in DU plin County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than 1800 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 [phone] FAX[phone]
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Certificate of Coverage AWS310427
Gary Usher Farm
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If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff
may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact Sue Homewood at [phone] ext. 502.
7 ly�
T. Stevens
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ce's)
Duplin County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File
NDPU Files

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM XM Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN OPJGINAL)
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.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 FacilityName: GaryUsher
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: GaryUsher
1.3 Mailingaddress: 1312 Brices Store Rd
City,State: RoscHill NC Zip: 28458
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-289-3931
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): On north side of SR 1-102,-ap2roximately 0.25 miles
east of intersection with SR I 10 1. Farm is facility on site that's closest to state road.
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
1.7 Lessee's I Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): MuMhy Family Farms — .-
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 01/01189
1.9 Datc(s) of Facility Exponsion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 31 (county number); ___j27 (facility number).
2.2 Operation DcWc_riFdTn7 Swine operation
Feeae to Finish
1800- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? =Yes; F-Ino. if no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum numFe—r for which the waste management structures were designed.
lype of Swine
0 Wean to Feeder
0 Feeder to Finish
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow)
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
No. of Animals IyRe of Poultry No. of Animals
0 Layer
Other Type of Livestock on the farm:
0 Non -Layer
0 Turkey
Type orCattle No. of Animals
0 Dairy
O.Beef
No. oREG P IVED
FEB 15 1"9
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Non0sftrgO COmPll"06 E"f'
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3.
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 29 Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 29
2.4 Number o<�9) storage ponds (circle which is applicable):
YES o<
2.5 Are subsurface drai ns present w ithin 100' of any of the application fields? r �Please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES o p lease circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NFQ-Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
(YES)or NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? L-0
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? ok rd LD
REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials irt 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 CA WMP, 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 W`UP.
3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the W`UP-
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.
Applicants Initials
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 31-427

Facility Number: 31 - 427
Facility Name: Gary Usher
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
1,
(Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for Us Vzc e, 'A CL�r vy--j (Facility name listed in question 1. 1)
has been reviewed by me and is aceLfrate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be %krned to me as incomplete.
Signature
Date
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
(Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for . .(Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and cumplete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if al [- requ ircd 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 MATEPIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER.. [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 31-427

DMSION OF WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OMCES (1/98)
Asbayflie Regional WQ Supervisor
59 Woodfin Plaw
AsbeviDe, NC 28901
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery
Ma- - n
Buncombe
Madison
Burkc
McDowell
Caldwell
Mitchell
Cherokee
Polk
Clay
Rutb�,-"rd
ch aham.
swain '
Haywood
Transylvania
Henderson
Yancey
Jadwn
Fayeneville Regional WQ Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
(910) 48&1341
Fax (910) 48"707
Anson
Moore
Bladen
Richmond
Cumberland.
Robeson
Harnett
Sampson
Hake
Scotiand
Montgomery
Winstoo-Salern Regional WQ Supervisor
583 Waughtown Street -
Winston-Salem NC 27107
(910)7714600
Fax [phone]
Ala cc Rocidugham
AlleXhany Rmdolpb
Asbe
Stakes
Caswell
Surly
Davidson
Watauga
Davit
Wi.1kes
Forsyth
yawn
Cluil,ford
Washington Regional WQ SupwAsm
943 WashUmPzi Square Mall
Washington, NC 77989'
(919) 946" 1
Fax [phone]
Bmfort jams
Berfie. Lenoir
ChDwan
Pamlico
Craven
Pasquotank
COMM&
perwbm"
Dare
Pitt
ciates
Tyrr-U
Gnme
Washington
Hertford
Wayne
Hyde
Mooresville Regional WQ Supervisor
9 19 North Main Saw
Moomsville, NC 29115
[phone]
Fax [phone]D40
R"gb R4onal WQ S%wviuw
39M Bzz Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27611
(919)5714700
Fax [phone]
chatha
Nash
Durham
Nortbampton
FASecombe
Orange
Franklin
Person
Gmvffle
Vance
Halifax
Wilm
Johnston
Warrm
Lee
Wilson
Wilmington Region. WQ Supervisor
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
WUming� NC 2")5-3945
(910) 395-390D
Fax [phone]
Alexatida
Lincoln Brunswick New Hanover
Cabarrus
MeMenburg Carteret onslow
Catawba
Rowan Columbus Peoder
Cleveland
Stanly Dztplin
Gastan
iredell
Union
40
FORM: AWO-G-E S/28S8 Page 4 of 4

Animal Waste N-Managernent Plan . CeRELEIVED
_4*�= i?tezic tyre or crincan in rorm.ition d..-LE does not rcuuirc I ILW.
I- . . ). .-_ ' 1 . 41,
Exoanded ase circle one)
Genernl Information:
NL ame c [_ Farm: G (;4,,
Own.-7(s) Na.,ne:
-MaiHnst Address:
2sy� Lem
ON
WATER QUALITY SECTION
on-Olm"rW. 0WI*U Eff.q
_?hoa! N ok� A �Q
Farrn Loccrion: Couniv Fa =L is located in:
a [a
Latitude and Lonsicude:3L4 _'-11 J CY1 I mto r: y
Pleas d7ac: amch al copy OL'a C rop-d m-ap widi location identified and describe bc!o%v (Be speciCtc: road
r." b M% oel.N -, k I
One:-adon Descriotion:
TVFe ofswinz M. of.An."Irals
Z' %Ty"e='i'EQ
!�'Fetder to FnLsh
M Far -ow to We=
F'2=z'— co 1--tt'je-
cc 'z­.-.�sh
T:Vpe (�f
:1 Laver
:) puir.ets
OfIrer
........ .....
N
No. of.4n."Ir-"Is
X0.0f.411finals
Cain.
A= a c -2 A,,ra�, 1 =--' le f o r A � o I icz- --'c a: C) Rt-zu=d A==Lye:
449 M Cubic.%!, (!L.-
Nu = b t :' C if 7— 7c=l canac'nr: qj
Axe S 4, �: S urftc drallis prt!elt Cn tt:! f-�'= YES 0 r .0 (p Ecase circ �e one)
If YESZ: =e subsurfac! d.mins cnsanc in rh-=.a or che LAG OOLN cr SPRAY FEELD
.............
0,.vner- / Mana,�rer Agreement
I Ove., Va.-: f-�r L"at al L the abov-. ulfornnar_`on is currec t ru­d wil I be undzte,_, ucon C�-_n gj[j.j. E (w.- ur,.&-3=d the operac-lo n
3�nd prace--lures az=�,Iistedin aie approved anima-1 wasm manafftment plan P:-= =ed above and '-vi'l
iraplcrne.= Lhese: Proc!'!=.�S' I (-.Wei know that any ex--ansitin to rhe existing design capa,ty u( Eht wasm u--atmenc WML
SCOMId 5'-'scdrn� or constracuun of atry UcitiLies will rcquim a new cz-:-4ficadun to c- st:bm-av-1 w Ehe Division uC
tL)c!<e
lv�mmmenLal Mannatment we rt.­v animals azc s d. I (..ve) unde�5=.d Lhzc al= be 3o dischar3d cc
was'.d ftum & Storage or applic--dun SyScL-.,m Eo 5tLr,ac!t wacc.­s of Lbd jmtt tn'_�d: air.­4y ;Lmugh a Man-made
can--'e-.-znc;t or from a scorn d"M icss uvem than the- 23-yean 2 —hour storm =d ther-1 a-mz = 'Ce run-off from tilt:
or animal wasca. I (tve) urdlers=d tLac run-off oC pallutants firum [Cun-6vi ar-d hez'q ust =--Is rnusE be
mini:-.;ztd usimt ccchuic:�l =rd-,ts de-i6ice-1 by che- Nacura-1 R:isa=cz!s CorLsen­zdon Sen-kz- 7ne -_,f-vnjt-cd plan will be
t-lied at ti-n! and at Cte o(&--= of ±.- local Soil and Wacer Conseraden DiSUiCL I (.'V4' �=C%v L't any modiricadcr,
rnusc, bt appt�oved by a Erc-'n-ical spccialist and submiLtmd Eo cl�_:! Soil and Watt., C'jasen-a_F:Cft Diswfcc Prior LO
L-i p i;: =teantati c; n. A chan3c in lizd iowncrs�Lip requires wricten no c!f` cadon Cu DEN ( or a r ev (if the approved
P (= is c bzn gcd) wid:in 60 dkvs c C a cide trnnsfer.
-.N'a rn e o f L an d 0 %v n er : (Do"( -4 _Lk.!SV'C'e
sign=ru-re: st44
LN a rn e o r -",, Enna-ert
diffenac from, owner):
Daca:
A%VC 1. 19-�7

Technical Specialist Certification
I. ks a technical specialist desivateJ kv Lht: North, Czmliaa SoU and Water Cons.-%-.jEjun CornmiJislcrt Purs=t to 15A
LNCAC 6F .0005. 1 cm*(v that the animal wasEe manalzement syscm fOr thc firm mzmed a�ove has an animal wa,,,,
manazeme-ic plan that mcets or cxc:!.-ds standLuds and specificacions Of the MyWan of Envimamental Managdment
(DEN-1) 3-s specified in 15A XCAC 2K0217 and Lhe USDA-Natuml Rdsourcvs Conser.-adan Servic'. UNRCS) andlor Lht:
Nor-th Camfina Soil and Watc�.� Conseradon Comztisskcn pufsuant. LO 15A NCAC 2EO2[7 and IjA NCAC 6F .0Wl.
.000:5. 7 he fo llowing elements ar.- inc!uded in Lhe plan as app licab le. While each czmgor� desigr:ms a (Ichnic3l spec:Wjs c
whO mav Sig a eac h C.-mificadon (SD. SL WUP, PC. I), Ehe technicnI Spec Wist should 0 nfy c.-- &-y para for which they are
technic.-.11V ccmpetenc.
11. Certification of Desig, n
A) Ce I I ecti o n, S to raze. Tren tme n t 5 Yste rn
Check rizz acorapriare box
Z' E.*�ciscin!z-Eacilicv%vich(iucre!roFt (SDor%VUP)
Scora,ze volumt: Ls aoequam for operation capacii�-, storage capubility c-onsisLent midl wasze ucilizaLier,
New. exnanded or remormed flacilicv (SD)
%nL-izl waste stumv! and ent structurm such as buc noc limiced to coilec.--lon sys=s. LZccas and ponds.
hAva been de -signed co mer, or excev! the mini.-num smnL[:-xLLs =d spe,-ifitmdons.
Name of Technicod Specialist (PT.ea.Sa PrLnc): k CARO,
�V-AL "M Of-elL
21:
Date W04k
4L
Add:es-s (Ae!.'ICY "l L j
MAL
B) I -and Anolfcation Sfte (WTj-P)
L
"j4 R C�Osem crup is
Pian pro vides or miairmum sepradons (bu!L-.-s)-. ade-uam amoum Of IV.6 ro
suita-ble for waste mump--mmu h;dmulic and nutritmc loading rates.
L "a,
,4 me of Technical Specialist (Pllea-ce Princ):
AI"f, 111, i a d; 0 . Z. - DaCeNvorkComole.,!d:
Ad-d—s- (-%cr e A/C
S i
C) RunofP'C� from
Cireck, rhe hpproptlarebar
F-L! -!-t'07 10 (SD Or WUP Or RQ
tlfCV WiChQUE M ts
I Ilizi fac i I i v; do es no C ca r. tai.,j anv e -, te ria r EC tS
Facilicv with exie�or lors 4RC)
N te,-hods to cninimiz.- the run off o f pollu= LS f-ra m 10 U neing and heavy Used '-r!:Zs �X,-c �=I d'"isred in
acccrdance wiLh technicol s=duds dave!oped by NRCS.
LN am e a f Te ch n i cal S p ecialist
_eaC
AdL!.--zss (Ac, _V6
VC A L
Plinc): Y—\g—o"t " I
-D Lice Work Con,
DIC!
3

D). Apoligntion and Handlin-,Equipnent
CltecA: ate ctapropriare box
q 11 Q aE ejol, ndi nil Fid licy %Vi 1h exiui n Q WIS re-i't WJ i�,W in 13 ea-ui-ri.m en t (WIU.? Of
Aniaiai waste application equipment specified in the plan has bcai ekiwr fle'd callbrawd Of Mluated in
accordance with i!:-,isdn1 desfen cham and ubles and is able to appT,
%v=ce U nc:.,.*Ssu.v to accommodate tht
wasze managemenc plan: ("isting application equipmenc can cover Lb� artz, r-.,.�uimd by the plan U races not to
"I
exc,.*!d either cbe scic-Hiad hydraulic or nuLrmni loading races. a schedule for �cjjnj
of applic2dons h2s betn
established: nquind.buffers can be tnain=incd and calibradon. and adjus=erlL guiLu-cc.- = conuined as part of
the P I an).
�:av- kvi!;hOw'!�fgirig %%nvn! acrerligition eguirmen; for q"rlv im,'1160n, (1)
Animal waste appticadon equipmenc specificd in the pL=fi has been designeLf Eo ir-ply %,.-Ute as necessary to
accommodate & wast.- =naaemenc plan: (propost:d application equipme;c cwi cov"Crlhe =1 required b; the
pLZa ac ratees not to vc,---d either the speciflied h�-draulic or hucridnt tonding mtes; :, schedule for timing or"
applications has be.-n zsmblished: required buffers = be mairttained. c:libradan aad idjuanent suidanc.- are
CunuLined as pan of the plan).
;�p _N'd.m. exnanded, or a racil i (V Wi Lba U f t- isin a Msce an r liga linn egg', fhrlind iort:ding- na g3i n gr
Sr'n1v irm"milln, RUP or 1)
wasm applic:don c;uipmenc spe,-ilid-j in LLe. plan has been Co ;kr.Piv %-=4 as necessary to
accn=%o�L= me wuzd rnanaecamenc. plan: (Proposed appilcadon equipmer-C can =v.- the zr.-:: m-;uimd b.; the
pi -an ac races noc to either the specified hydraulic or nutrient tuadiag mresr: I scht-luld for dMing of
applications b2s been esmblisbdd, req ' d bufft!n c= be maintained: ca.'Harsdun idjus=enc zuid=-ct. are
cc nmined as par; oC thhe 21u). 7 -�117
Nan, e of Technical Spec:alfst
A-f *1 &:. E. �-- -- o r, rv\47-�
Address (Azen,,A�
E) Odor Control. TrisectControl. 'L\,
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wasa: inar. ;�an [or this facility frcludes a Vv"asre Cdcr C--Ia=i Cht-&HSL 2.n Iczecz
L a N-Coralicy Manaze.-nc.-it Chcc.17LT is : ar L! 2-,% Zrnergenc-� A%:--,'Qn ?I —n,. Sourc!s of boa Odors and
i v;z1ta,--d with respect to this sice ;Lrd 8 es: 4 UnagQrnenc ts N
?L"I'SD 1, izt Odcrs and Bev
-Manaztzient Pmcdces co Control Insects have beir. selec:ed ,r:d include-' in t1me w=! Plan. Both the
ch a .
N I o nal i cy N fanae c me : E P 11ar, and chd E . -gc ncy AC -"' 0 a P lan we co rn p I e I-- and c= i=:- it Me Md by is f cl I i (7 -
IName of Technical Specialisi. (Pleas ?.-in L1\ V% e \L
A.fflML,dcn MJ�-� Dace Work Coraolerzl:
A d d r, A Se
ess Phone
F) '%V H C-L e No ti ce o 9 New -o r Ex 13 a nd 1 rt z S %,tj n e F a rM
The fo I I u % s i,-nn tur b loc k is o r�v to be used to r n ew o r expand irt- s-.Yfne farnru th=c bea.-m cons truc-10 ft 2fter Jun4!
21, 1996. th e facility w,,c b uil t befo re June Z 1. 1996, when �vas I c ca nstructed or ljst
expand 97(o
vn
I (Vve) c :-,1f:V L"at I (W�j have au--mpted to conmct by cer-URed a -.all a-11 adjoining prore-':F Ovittra and;'11 PMPMY 0% a"S
wLa c --,. prcpe-r,)r locamd ac:oss i public road- =CtL Or b."St-Ma", ft-c nj this ne'-V Or V,.;&nt!iw,r farm. Tht: notict was
in cc rr.- liancz with the of SCOS 106-305. A cop7 0 ( L!:c accice and a list of Ltzcr,�e:�e cwnen notified is
Narne of Land Owner:
Sig-n a cure: Date:
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LN a rn e o f N I a n a-e r (if d i ff.-.-Eric fro m o �vner):
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S i - ri a c u r e:
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M. Cert�fzcation of Installation
Collection. Storage -.Treatment Installation
ELe %V - e.� 0-a nd d d or cc Ero ri [red fac -, I i C V (S 1)
An'- =1 wzsce szorage and crzatment struc cures. sucti as bu t r cc Urn iced to lalcuris 2r.d ponds. have beert jML,111ad
in zxcordance MLh uh-C approved plan to meet or emcced Lhe minirnurn sundards Zr.d scdCiFiCaLlOns.
Fo r existing facilides witli o u t rerroftz, n o certificado n is necissary.
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Nam e o f T ech n ical S p ecialist (Pteas,! P rin 0: -A - LI'r-- & i - 7-oC
MfIllatio b6l U14
t1f:t Date W lei 9
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Address (Azency) So]& '751� g2sp- �iLL, h4t. I&VO_ orteN a
B) L:and Agglicadon Site
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CIzEC-%'- fit :;propnwe ov,
' �'67hn .- c: a o
. pirq sys-cern is in place on all land as speci-flied in che artiru-I �;-Eza martagement plian.
=1 ConditIonal -kDoroy2l: all required land as specified in Lhe plan Lhe mippinasyst,=
as r, L4e ;.-as:e UC-INzaclon p 1= t1as r, 0 c bm-1 astab Lis-'ed and Lt,. has commiae-I to estab lish the
v--zt=t:,cn as s:ec:.--ed in the plan by L".. Oroocs.-d cove., C.—'o is
c==Unc.- -with tzhe waste utill zicio n Plan.
At -so check this box if appropriace
if dhe =ooLne sysca:n as specifled in c� e p [an can no c be estab iis,�ed cn ::t-.vlv C!em--d laid within 30 da vs
o f dtis c.=" iication. the o %�ner has cocizii cted cc ezub lish an ince 4ra C=? �Cr --nision concrol:
",i"=e of Technical Spedalist
A-.-- --.-I 1�; a: f or!-\ Nr'�
Address (A.
S i a .7. a 1 U re I
W 0 C c' rn; 1 V! d:
This foil �vingff signat re block is only to be used when the box for condidorial approval in IU- B
abo've h& been checkid
t!-,at I (we) b+! COMrrI.'t'.-J EO ts L-tb J is 11 the croppin ir s ys ceni as sp e-cified in ny (our) wasce udlizatio n P las-
and if aA pro pr;-sce to e=,b I# Lte inumni cro p fo r eros i on concro E =d vill su braic Eu DENI z' veiFication of Completion
M, ec!:r.!=1 Ej cakndar dlys follo-ing the d-ate speciried in the c,.,r.4dfjn—"' Certificillon. I (we)
re:!lizV-' Me (U to a1r:
t.tac fail= to subr-ic this ve-ic'i.caticn is i viulacion of the wzsta caaaagemenc plan =d'vill subjec* S)
cnforc%!--ie:,.c iczon froci DE,%L
N' am e of Land 0 wner:
Signarure:
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ne of -Mana-er (if differem from, cw-
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Signature: Dau:
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Q R ti n n ff Co rt trols rrom Exterior Lo ts (R C)
Facilicv wich Lverior Inci
A, (,:# hods to minimiz.- dic run off o f pot luEan Ls front lou ngi a a and heavy use x-,zs ha-m bctn immlled As sperzi rtetj
in Lhe plan.
Forfacifirfes wfthotit e.verior lots, no Cer,'ificarion is nicessai:---
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliar-;on Data NVOCk Con, Olvad:
Addres.s (Aszency): Non.- No.:-
Sienamr,-- D ""..:
D) Agolicarion and HandlingEouloment Instnilation (WLPorl)
Check rite cc prfare block -
An Lmal vmsie applica,-Ion and handling equipmeac specifie-J in il�e pl:a is on site and ready for me:
L--Libra�cn and 4us=m mmerials bave be:m Pro%id4tJ Eo rlit ou-nt�s anti zr, con=ned as P,= ofthe plan.
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Animal u=,e ace! iczdon ind handling equ i patant spc---;. Red in dit: plan h:ii mit Ntz immiled but dia owner
h2s pro;aiad le�;Ing or th� parEy ap'plication and has provided a signed coaunct. equipment specifidd in
L60 commcc agm.-S Wit-4 the requircaldnLs of th-- plan. mquircd buff-A-3 c-,, bt mainadned. L-alibracion and
adjus:nnea', guidu=z hv;g been provided to the owners and are cont:-Ened as;ar, oC L�-- p[an.
Conditional aCOrOval: Animal wuta application and handilig ent";
.;nnc spvc;ited in the pLn has
bet-1 pur--taied "Id w;a-'be on sice and ins"41ed b!e Lht-�z is adequate
szorm!e to hold che w---6a una'l dhe evLdumenz Ls ins:, —Tied and un.:H' Lt.- wzvu- k land applied in
c
accoLn= W-Lh Lne =. pirtz symm concdned in Lhe plaza; and milibm-aca 2=1 adiumient guidanc: have
teen p mvided to the -=� are r.;(hLd ned as par, o f Uht p [an.
Name of Technical SoecWlsz 0:
ry-,\-V V:, �� �O
Address
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Th e fo I I a %N-'y'n!z si
above has een chi
Work cornole,!d:
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block- i5 onlv to be u-sed when the box for conditional approval In M D
(we) Cit. L� at I Ovel ha vc cc m-miaed to purchase the ard rnal was ce app N'cztka Lid handling cmip raeric as
m manamment plan and will, sLbmic Eo DEM a ven'N=dca of .!iv d i la
sce-- ;e,.! r. my (Cur) W nsml Lion
f�a m a I e C h.--; C, 31, S p e,.-* -1 i 5: wi ij�i a 15 C31e:-,d�jr d ays; fa E 10 wi n g the date 5 p eci r, ed In ftt- cc adl do nal c.-:'d fleadO 12- 1
(%ve) r-Cal 1 z -z Cftac fidl L, rz- 0 submi C Ods venficado a is a vio lacia n o f the Waste 01M ard %vill Subjr-t Me
(us) to asi e7--,?Crc.,menc &om DE.M.
'*,'arne of Land 0%,Yne::
Signature: Dan:
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Narne of Manager (Y diffemat ftom owner)-
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Si,MaCure:
Date:
1E) 0 d o r- C o n tro i. I nsec r Co n tro I nil! d Nto rta I i ty N In n c -,ern en r (SID. S I 1�7--T- R C 0 r T)
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e-21CdS CO c-.nc.zci CdCr-, and insects as soccified in the Plan have been irmJIeu, and =, opemcional. 7r';!
mon-,licy ma=agemenc as specified in the Plan has 21so been irmalled and is ccer.doma.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please
WC61C camoleted:
P h 2 t
AWC -- Au','A,-t 1, 1997, 1 5

Ple=se return the completed form to the Division or Nvater. Quality at the rolloning address:
Dep artm en t o f Envi ro n m en t, H e al th, and N atu ral Resources
Division Of Water Quality
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
T.O. Box 29535
Ralelah, -L4C:27626-0535
Please also remember to submit a copy,of this form along with the complete Animal Waste
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Nlana-errient Plan to the local Soil and Water Conservadon District Ofrice and to keep a
COPY
1 n yo ur�C I es NvI th your A nimal Waste tManagern en t PI an.
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Producer-. 6n,"I ( Icic- a%qcjs'
Location: \--�) k:�, lar'll LeS
Telephone: (A 10) ;Lg,- — -�'q -�' %
T%p e Operation: n'% d5k-,', Y-sz:�,
Numbe.- of Amimals: NC�0
(Design Czraciry)
RECEIVED
FEB 15 1"9
WATER ]QUALITY SEr-T'ON
Non_Dlscharp compliance Enf-
The waste from your mhalfacilitymuA be land applied at a speciLed rate to prevent
poUution of 5uiface and/or groundwater. 'fhe plant,nutrients in the Animal waste should
be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertili= required for the crops in the fields
where the waste is to be applied- This waste utilization plan Uses niLrogen. as the lir�g
nut:rient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are
strongly eucouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realisticyields of the
crop to be 2rown.
S everal factors are i:mp ortant in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
mamnli= the fertilizer value of the waste and to en=e that it is applied in an
environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on, the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient ccnteat ofthe waste. Do -not apply more aitrocen than the crop
canutilize. Soil types are important as they have differenT bifiltration rates, leaching
potendals, cation exchange capacities, and available warer holding capacities. Normally
wasre shall not be au
. plied to �nd eroding at greater than :5 tons per a'cre per year. W-kh
sp ecial precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons p er acre per
year. Do zo t apply waste on saturated soils, when it is rafilill - or whea the sur5ce is
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frozen- Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not
allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift
and dowwoind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the p ocential for pollution, the waste �hould be applied to a growing crop or
applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to pLmr-ing. Injecting the waste or
disking conserve autrieuts and reduce odor problems.
The estimated acres needed to apply the anima waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. Acrea,,e requirements should be based on the waste analysis
reporc from - your waste managemem[t facility. Attached you will find information on
proper san3piing techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for
analysis.
This was -cc uriLization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for covapEance with 15A
XCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Eaviroamental Management Commission.

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A n7cunt of Waste Produced Per Year(gallow, f?, tons, Itc.)
I lzcg-,� animal XLI-��?�%,,mstelanimal/year =2-4-20 �tlxl) waste./year.
Amo-unt of Plant Available Yhrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
KOO�� X� -.3-lbs. PAN/animal/year = ±I-'-4_OIbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N. C. Tech.
Gade Std. 633)
Appbrhzg the above amouat ofwaste is a bigjoh. You should plan time and have
appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timelymann en
The folkwiag acreage wM be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown
and surLce application:
Table 1: ACRIES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
.;z
rr No. Tvne Per Ac- Utilized Amlication.
=�WWW�W�IGTWM
* YWis IV isfrom animal waste only. Ifnutrientsfrom other sources such as comnu=W
jerriLLzer- are applied, they must be, acco untedfor. IV must be based an realistic Vield
N07-E.- The applicaror is cautioned that P and K maybe aver applied whde meeting the N
requireirzen4L Beginning in 1996 Ilze Coastal Zone Management Act wig requirefo7nen in
some eastern counties ofNarth Carolina IA have a nuzy-jent muzmagementplan that a&&esses
allnuz;-ienis- 77tis plan only addresses Nitrogem
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Table 2: ACPES WnH AGREENIENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with ai�=nt landowner must be attached)
(ReVired only if cper=r does not own
a&-qtm Land [see Required Specification 21)
T.ract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# NO. Tvue Per Ac. * TAilized AnUcation
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1 No 5
1.-404 10 ~ S
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Totals from above Tables
Acres
Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 1
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Table 2
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Total
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Amount ofN d d
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Surplus
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IVOTE: ne Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisionsforpe7iodic land
application of slu dge at agron omic rates. 2-h e slu dge will b e n utrien I rich an d will
require precautionary measures to prevent over application oynutrients or other
elements.
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See attached map showing thefields to be usedfor the utilization of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field Soil Type Crop Application Application
No. Rate fTn/Hr) Amnimt tTn )
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i TABLE is NCT NEEI)ED IF WASTE ISNOT REWO APF= BY M-1UGAMN, E0V&—VM A MC-1 R TABLE WILL
BE NEEDED FOP. DRY OR SLURRY.
Your Bacility is designed forlSOdays of temporalstorage and the temporny Storage
nrust be removed on the average of once evei. MONTHS. In no insvince should
the vol=e of waste beiar,
,,, ftored m your structure exceed Elevation 4 -Se k 2�&Wr,
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (fonnerly Soil Conservation
Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste
aualysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper
application rate prior to applying the waste.
Narrative of operation: L= Lu�-( CL Lt k A
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REQM-ED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runof� drift, mamnade
conveyances, direct application, or direct disciharge 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. Ifthe
producer does not own adequate Lmd to properly dispose of waste, helshe sW
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable
prm�imiry, allowia-, him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the
'bility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization
responsa
PLan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of Animal.;
method of utilization, or available land.
3. Anima waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, clinntic conditions,
and level of manna-ement, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of
application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less thLan 5 tons per acre per year.
Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons
per acre per year providing grass filter strips are ins-talled where runoff leaves the field-
(S ee FOTG Standard 3 93 - Filter Strip).
5 - 0 do rs can be reduced by injecting the wa.—,te o- r diskin after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation Held.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it Will be sail
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland- When applied to coaservationtilled
crop s or grassland, the waste may b e bro adcast p rovided the app Hcation do es not
occur during a season prone to flooding. (See 'Veather 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 offisite or to surface waters and ia a method which does not
cause drift from the site during application. No pondiag should occur in order to
control. odor or ffies.
8. AxdnW waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozea.

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REQUMED SPECIFICATTONIS
(continued)
9. Animql 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. Ile potential for
salt damage from animal waste should also be considered-
10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied fa 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 3 0 days prior to planting ofthe crop
or forages breaking dormancy.
I I - Any new swine facility sited on or after Octob er 1, 19 9 5 shall comply with the
following: The outer perimeter of the land area on -Co which waste is applied from a
lago on that is a comp onent of a swine f= shall b e at least 5 0 feet from any residmtial
prop erry boundary and from any p erennial stream or river (other than an itrigation
dirch or canal. Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after
0 ctober 1, 19 9 5), shall not b e applied clo ser than 2 5 feet to p erennial waters. (See
Standard -393 - Filter Strips).
12. Anima I waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet ofdweflings other than those
owned by the landm%mer.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach otheAr property and public Tizht-of-
ways.
15. An irna I waste shall not be discharged into sur&ce waters, drainageways, or wetlands
by a discharge orbvover-spraying. Animal waste maybe applied to prior converted
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wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical
specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on giassed waterways that discharge
directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
aeionomic rates in a manner that causes no =ofF or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, shiks, etc.,
shall not be discharg
ged into the'animal waste management system

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REQUMD SPECfFICATIONS
(continued)
1 S. If an imal production at the facility is to b e susp ended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a " clo sure plan" %vhich will eliminate the
p 'biliry of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion-
ossi
P7. Waste handling structures, pipin& pumps, reels, etc., should be in;pected ou a regalar
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 vezetables and other crops fbr
direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct
human consumption it should only be applied preplant with no fimher applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
2 1. 11ighly visible tnarkers shall be installed to m2 the top and bottom elviations ofthe
te=orary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. 1�=ing shin
be minazed to maintain the liquid level between the ma:rkers. A markr. will be
required to mark the mwdmum, storage volume for wa--,..e storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 69 days of udlizatioa and soil shall be terted at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen sl�all be the rate-
determmmg element. Zinc and copper levels ia the soi-Is shall be monhored and
alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH
sliail. be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. SoE andwaste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste applicatiou records
shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste applicat:ioa records for all other waste
shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead aninuds wiU be disposed of in a mann er that meets North Carolina regulations.
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WAS M UTM17AnQN J!LAN AGREEMENT
Name ofFann.
04�7erl&fanqger Agreement
I (we) understand and wM follow and implement the specification and tht opemdon and
main enance procedures established in the approvedanim-al waste uE=r:m pLmhr the
fa= named above. I (we) know that my expansion to the wdstiag desi_m capac�y of the
w=e treatment and storage P
. ystem or construction ofnew facilities wM r.-q= amew
cerzification to be submitted to the Dbrision ofEnvironment Mmiagement (DB, � before
the aew animal are szockecl. I (we) also understand that thereTm7 be no d5c�-,e of
anirnql waste from this system to sudace wasters of the state from a stor= -= less
severe Than the 25-year, 24-hour storm- The approved plan will be iffed cn-=c it the
farm office and at the ofEce of the local Soil and Water Conservation Dis--Lc-. r-d wM be
available for review by DEM up on request.
Na=e of Facility Ovne-.
(P!e=e
Si=. anLre:.,!L, VL",).,e: ::,z; ZI-7
Name of Manager(If 4erent from owner):
Simature:
Date:
Name of Technical Sp eci�- (Ple=e print) Y2zz�, t�
AIRliation:
Ad dress (Agency): C�
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ANMAL WA5TE UTILMATION AGREEMENT
(Yeeded only if additional land has to be leased, etc.)
Lc'—Lias 54, hereby give &!Z,
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apply a-nimal waste from his Waste Utilization qstem, on X-�.O acres ofmyland for
the duration of time shown below.
I understand that this waste contains nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium� and other trace
elements and when properly applied should not harm my land Or crops. I also understand
that the use of waste will reduce my need for commercial fertilizer.
Adjacent Landowner: &I. C _Date:_�I
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Waste Producer:_��, PL,/C2.( f, ate: 41115 7—
Technical Representative-.
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Term of Agreement: M /1 19 to 11 20 0 oP
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RECEIVO
System Calibration f EB 15 1999
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on a "r% I Gl'% %4-1 96kpnoe Ent
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates anNapop Rcffion 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 desion 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 [east once every
-chree years is recommended. Caiibration involves collecting and measuring flow B-L
several locations in the application area. Any number off containers can be used -Lo
col;ect flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because
they already have a graduated scale from which to read the application amount
withou-L having to per -form additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets,
jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided
the liqVid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measurino.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly
throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling
guns, sprinkiers 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.
*Repriated for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual

OPERATION & MALVIT-NANCE PLAN
Pro r lagroon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
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important to mana,,e levels so that you do not have problems duriner extended rainy and
wet periods.
Maximum storage capacity should ba available in the lag;oon for periods when the
r=iving crop is d orman t (such a's %;interdme for berm udagrass) or when d=e are
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extended rainy spells such as the thunderstorm season in the summertime. TTds means
2iat at the first sims of plant gro tD 0
g wth in the later winter/early spring, irrigation a---rding- to
2. f= waste management plan should be done whenever the land is dry enough to
recz1ve lagoon liquid. This will make storag
.,e spac.- available in the lagoon for future wet
Periods. Iff the late summer/early fall the lagoon should be pumped down to the low
r=rker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
Maimain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as -Ion a, as the weather and waste
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utilization plan will allow it
Waiting until the lagoon has reached its maximum storage capacity before stardna, to
irrigate does not leave room for storin- excess water durinc, extended We. Deriods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation of
state law and subjec-ft to penalty action.
neroutine mainL-nance of a lagoon Lrivolves the following:
Maintenance of a vemative coverfor the dam.
Fescu-_ or common berm udagrass am the most common vezetadve
covers. The vegetation should be ferdlizad each year, irneededl to
maintain a viaorous stand. The amount of applied should be
based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not mraRcal to obtain
a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas
should be fe.,dHzed %;idi 8DO pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or
eCUiValerlt.
Brush and trms on the embankment must be controlled. Ibis may be
done by mowinor,- spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combinadon of
these practices. This should be done at least once a year and
possilbly twict in years that weather condidons are favorable for
heavy vegetative growth.
NOTE: If ve-etation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter
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the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bactexia.in the lagoon that are treating
the waste.
Maintenance insp,,--dons of the entire lagoon should be made during the initial fffiffig of
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the la�goon and at least month.1y and afL-r major rainfall and storm events. Items to be'
checked should include, as a minimum, the following:
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Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes —look fon
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1. separation ofjoints
2. �Cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or minerals
4. overall condition of pipes

Lagoon surface —look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
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Embankment —look for:
L settlement, cracking, or , Juo" holes
2. side slope stability —slumps or bulges
wet or darffp area on the back slope
4. erosion dut to lack of ve,-,etation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent dama.,ge
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. fn= waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good s=d of veaetation wiU reduct the potentialdamage caused by wave action. If
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wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewa.11, baffles in'the.laggoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakenina of the dam., If your laaoon has
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any of these features, you should caE an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to pro,,ace a temporary -ft if there is a th=t
of a waste- dischz:,ge. However, a pe.rmancent solution should I;e reviewed by the
technical e.—Derr- Any dioaina, into a lagoon darn with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking withootendally serious con -sequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate Lechnical expert.
Tmunsfer Pun, ps--heck for prqper operation of-
recyc4n- pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pupp operatiori. An unusually loud or grindinga
noise, or F_ large an, ount. of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be insp--ted and ooerated frequently enough so that you.
are not completely 'surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your-purnping
system mmntenance at a time when yo�r laggoon is at its low level. 7his will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. Ravine, a nearly full lagoon is not,the time
to think about switching, repairing , or borrowing purnps. Prob��Iy, if your lagoon is full,
your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintairiing an inventory of spare
paM or pumps.
Surfice- water diversion features are design�A to carry all surface I
drainage waters (such as rainfbll runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets,
and par�ing 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 vegitation
2. diversion canacity
3. ridae berm ficight
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Idendf i-,d problerns should be corr--red pro!nptly. It is advisable to inspect your sys=n
during pr immediwely following a heavy rain, If tachnic�d assis:ance is needed to
detcr=e propc solutions, consult with appropriate expe.-Ts.
You should r=rd the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
=ord. the leve! again 4 tio 6 hours aftxer the rain (assumes: there is no pumping). This wM
give you an idea of how much ypur lagoon level vrM rise with a cern& rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your raim5all, for this to work). Knowing this should help in
pl"nincr h-ription applications and storage. 1:f your 1,agoon rLsw ex=sively, you razy
have an iaflow problem from a mx.'-kc.- water diversion or there may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land-
1-agoon 6pezration
Startup:
1. Immediately after car-rxuction establish a completz sod cover on bam soil,
su,'a= to avoid m.sion.
2.'. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at leasr half full of wate.- before
,.�-,_s. loadin- beg -ins, takina care not to a. -ode lining or bL?ik slopes.
ZP CP
3. Dmadnni= into the lazoon should have a flexiblz pi�:)-_ ext--ider on th_-
end or the 10h)e to discharge. near the borrorn of the' fnaoon durin- initial
n 1-n z or another means of slowin the inr-on-dn warer to avoid wosion or
tnt i1=01
4: 'When possfible, beg�n loadina new lagoons in the mrmo- to rzm=m=-_
ba-z-em-lal. establishment (duz to wariner weather).
5. It;-, ��ecommended that. a new lagoon be seeded with sludo, e from a hwJ±hy
7'
wo:rmg swine. lagoon in the amount of 0 -2:5 pe-r=-it of the ful lagoon
liouid volume. This s=dinm should oc=ur- at least two wetlz prior -to the
adduion of wz=wat--.
6. Mz.itain a pe:iodic ch—.1- on the lagoon liquid DF, If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of
lagoon liquid vol=c until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum 4goon Eacd
.PH is betw=a 7.5 and B.O.
7. A dark color, lark of bubbling and exczssive odor signals hiadaquate
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bioloc,;cal activity. Consultation -;,ith a t--hnical is r=mm=ded
if th­_ conditions occur for prolonged periods, during the w=
season.
The more frequently and regularly that wrastewater is added to a lagoon, the bettr--the
lagoon wiU function, Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon severg times &-ily am
optimum for tre=--it. Pit richarge systems, in which one or more buildings are drained
and redix3ed cach day, also work welft.

Manageme=
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.,acd= mater consez-vajdon—minimi= buildin- water usage and
spillage from lealdn-g-waterers, broken pipes and washdown ffirough
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proper maintenance and water conservanon.
M�c feed wasmge and spiUa,-
,e by Imeping fe�ders adjusted. This
;;iU rrduc-- the amount of solids enterma the lagoon
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Mainmin lagoon liquid level between the per==t storage level and
the full temloorary s7x,-2,-e level.
Place visible markers or stakes on the.1agoon bank to show the
minimum liquid level and the maximum liqtdd. lever (Figure 2-1).
S= irrig2r:n- at the e2z-ffest possible date in the sizing based on
nutrient requireme.-its and soil moisnim so th='temporary storage
v,ill be mzxunL=' for the summer thuzid-�=rm S=on. Similarly,
i=dgcrate in the late summer/early fall, to provide m?--dmum lagoon
smraee for the wint=.
7h,- luoon liquid lavel shouLd never b-. close.- th,--,-,, 1 foot to tht low=-,
Douit of the C*ZM or --mbankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lower th= the permz.7--nt storage
unless vou are 7e.-novinc, slud-e.
Lomm float pump inmkes approximately 18 inches undermeath the Equid
sL"--'ic.- and is M'r- awav fro�n the drainiolm inlets as Dossible.
Pmvent additions of bedding materials, long-sm.-Mmed forage- or-vegezatiaa,
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molded fead, plasdc syn.inges, or other foreign matt-zials into the,lagoon-
Fmquently remove solids from catch basins at end of confin=ent hou= or-
whereve.- they are iri=L ed.
M--Jintain strict ve-ecation, rc>dent� and varmint control near lagoon edg=
Do not allow �= or large bushes to grow an lagoon dam or. crnbankm--nt
Remove sludge from the lagpon either when the sludge storage capacity is
full or before it fills 50 pr=rit of the permanent stora.,ge volume.
If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for
cbmining and implementing a closure plan to eliminam the possibOy of a.
poUu=t discharge.
Sludge.Removal:
Rate of lagc>on sludge buildup can be reduced by:

Proper lagoon sizing,
machaniml solids =ararion of flushed waste,
gmviry settling of fl
tished waste solids in an appropriamly designed basin, or
mminumna feed. xzmge and
Lagoon sludae that is removed amnually rather than stored Iona tf---m %ill:
have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require more land to oropedy use the nutir-ar-s.
Removalleem-daues:
Mitre a custorn applicator
Mix the sludae and lagoon q Irwi a chou=-agitator impe-Iler
jumo throuch larat-bore SVU cration sy=n, onto nearby =olznd;
and soil incorDorat--
Dewat-r the uppe-7 par, of'Iag
L goon by irrigation onm nt_­�v croplmd or
fdragrelland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludze applia= r.,- haul
and nread onto crcniand or forageland; and soil incorpoma=
Dewater the upper pzr. of lagc>on by irrigarion onto nearby crapiL-Id or
foraecland; d:-=z-- sludge from lagoon with draglint or sludgeba7_t; D=M
Ln area besidt mo_,00n to re�ve the sludcre so that Ecuids can dmin back
ir-ro Iazoon; 21TIow sludge to dewate_—, haul and s-oread with manure mrzad=
onto cropland or foz-ageland; and soil incorporam.
Regz�xfless of the meth4 you mur. have the sludge material arialyzed for wastz
consume:irs just as You would Your 12-a ne sludge will ccnmin diff=.r
goon water.
nutrient aud meml values from the Humid. The armlication. or the sludae to fields -�U-be�
limited by thes-- nutrients as well as a-1y previous wasm applic-a-ions to &,F-- field and =o-
requirem=L Wzste application ra= �� be discussed in' d-latail in Chapmr 3.
When rrmovin- sludge, you must 21so pay attention to the liner to prevent damag-. Clos.0
attention by the pumper or drag-lin.- operator will ensure thar the ligoon liner re==*
L If you s-- soil mate:ial or the synthedc liner maLe-rial beEng disturbed, you s�iould
stop the acziviry immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge mn be
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removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be =aired as soon as
possible.
Sludge itmoved from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and -heavy metal =tmit
than licuid. B=use of this it should probably be applied to lznd with low phosphorus
and me�nl levels. as indicated by a soil test, and inco-rporated to redum the chance- or'
crosion- Note tl�ar if the sludge is arrolied to fields with ve7. high soil -ter, phosphorm" it
should. be applied only at rams equal -to the crop -removal of phosphorus. As wiih oth=-
wastes, always have, your lagoon sludge a
analyzed for its nutrient value.
T"he application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application sit --
Ex= precaution should be used to obs—erve the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the conczrn of nmighbors.
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passible Cmises or Lagoon Failure
Lagoon fafluresTasult in the unplanned discharge of wastewamr from the strucmr-. Types
of Ibilures: include lealmge through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the
dam. Assumin- proper design and coasmuctian, the owner has the responsibiliry for
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ensuring strucn= safety. Item; which may lead to lagwn failures inclu&'
Modification of the lagoon struc=rL--an examp e e plac==t of 2- p#m
in the dam without design and constraction. (Consultan ex=rin
Prop=
lagoon design before placing any pipes in dams.)
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Lagoon liquid levels —high levels.am a. safety rish
Failm-e to inspect and maintain the dam.
Ex=s surfkce w=.— flowing into the lagoon.
Liner integ:iry—protect from inlerpipe scauxhig, damage during sludge
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=oval, or rapture frorn lowering la.,cgoon liquid level bellow groundwat=
table.
NOTE: If lagoon water is 21lowed to over -top the dana, the movinic, wa.=Will soon call e
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gullies to forta in the dam. Once this dzma,,,e starts, it caa quickly. cat, -- a large discharge
of w2-=war--- and possible dam f�Z--ure.

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN'
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF �VATER QUALITY (DW(2) 5;:Is--�Fco
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) -I() L e, — 2. � �C &.-�
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCU) C-C-1 kt\1 7- q un - a I Z tz
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)
COOPERATIVE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES) Z5 Lo - a)
This plan will be impfemented 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 thar this does riot happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location forbil- employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should
Take.
1 Stop the release of wastes. Depending an the situation, this -may ore may na-lbe
possible. SuggesTed responses to some possible problems are listed balwo.
A. Lacoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. 'dd sail to berm to increase elevation odam.
b. Pump warLes to fields at an accepzable rate.
c. Szop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping comraczar.
e. rViake sure no surtace water is ente.ring lagoon.
E. Runc-11 from was-ce application field-aczions include: .
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a Temporary diversion to contain was7te.
c. Incorporate waste'ro reduce runoff -
d. �valuaze and elimins-Le the reason (s) that cause the runoff.
e. =valuaTe the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers-acton include:
a. Stop recycie pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leeks prior to restarting pumps.
0. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure siphon occurs.
d. S to P a 11 f lows in th e h a us e, f I us h sys-ze ms, a r so lid sepa rators .
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon, Often this is seepage as opposed
to flowing' leaks -possible action: I
a. Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankmerit-to catch all
seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. 14' holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compacT with a clay Type soil.
c. Have a pro fessiona I eval uate th e con d ition of -the side walls and- I agoon-
bottom as soon as possible.
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2. Assess The extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste- reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any dam, age notes, such as employee iniury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
a. Does the spIll have the potential To reach surface waters?
f. Could a iauture rain event cause the spill -to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either an or off, the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Carr,—,,Gt appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DMI regional office; Phone - -. After
hours, emergency number: 9 19-733-3942. Your phone call should include-. your
name, faciflry number, telephone number, the derails 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 corre--n.ve measures that -have been
under taker., and the seriousness of the sitution.
b. If spill lacves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c.. Instruc-, EMS to contact local Helath Department.
d. Contac-. CEs, phone number - , local SWCD offnce phone number - -, and local
NRCS o—ilica for advice/technical assistance phone number - -.
4. If none of t'ne above works call 911 or the Sheriff's Department and explain you
problem to 7.."Ieenn and ask the person to contect, the proper agencies for you.
5. Conmac-, the --onTrEiCtOrof your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize afff-
sire damage.
a. Con—,,ac-.c.-s Name:
b. Ccntrac-m.-s Address:
C. Cc ntra c-,c 7s Ph c n e: ( So 1-c�) 5rn-I I k
6. Conte= -the -Lechnical specialiv who certified -the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: - \ 4Z \_'N "-4L_
b. Phone: (ctiz:;) 2.§1, -2_\� %
7. Implement prccedures as -advised by DWQ and 'rechnical assistance agencies To
rectify The darnage, repair the system, and reassess the waste managment plan -to
keep problems with release Of Wastes from happening again.
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INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
3ource
Cause
SMP's -to Minimize Cdor site specitic 1prac�dces
(Uquid Systornsl
lush Cluarrant
Accumulation of solids
11rFush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove cccumulatad
soildz from ourTars as designed.
Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
igoons and Pits
C.,ustod Solids
jZ'hAisintain lagoons. set-Jing beirins and
Pits whors page breeding is apparent to
rninimix& the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 'inches over more than
30% of surface.
Cossival Vegetative
Doovvinq vegetation
WMaintain vegetative control &long banks of
Owth
lagoons and ath err impour-odments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative marrer
along water's edge art impoundmem's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
dars F�erec Spillage Design. operate anc maim.ain lood tvstams
bunkers and zroughst to minimize the accumultdon
of decaying wastage.
CJoan up soMage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-70 day
Interval during summer. 15-30 day interval during winter).
i Storage Ao---nWatians of food residues I Reduce maisWro ac-c-u-muladon within and arourd
immediate perimeter of food storage areas by
insuring drainage away Irom site a ndler providing
adequare containment (e.g., covered Nn for
brewer's grain and simtsar high maisrure grain
products].
Inspecz. for and remove or break uo savimulated
solids in filter stripe around fead storage as needed,
al H oldin g Are" Ac=j—.Astions at snirrW waste* Erwrilinato low *ran that trao moisture aieng fsnc=
and food wairuge and other locations where waste accumulates and
and diswirbarica by arimais is rninimai.
Maintai n f a nc: a rd w a a nd fil t a r stri p z a round "mol
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
rLs. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
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Dry Manure Haindling Aocurnulatians of Arifnal wanes 3 Remove sP Wage an a routine basis (e.g. 7- 10 day
Syrtarns into rval du ri n Gr surnirner, I S-3 0 d zyv intervW during
wimorl where manure is loaded for land appAcnion
or disposal.
I Pftvide for adequate drainago around rnanure nockpiduL.
Irmp ecr far and ranur. & or break up ac=mvArted
In -M to r ztH pas around nockpil es and manure hwcWM
era" aA needocL
I he issues checkoff parmin to tiis operaddri. The landownerlintegrar r agrees to use sound judgmem in.applying
nsecr control measures as pracdcal.
cerffy the aforemerrdoned insect- control Besr Manaclemenr Pracrdess have been reviewed virth me.
Signarure)
rn a re Inf o nrnado rl cc -th 0 Coa P era d" Exta nsi on S aMcra, 0 a p a rcTm rit o f Emarnology, Box 7 613.. North C"ns S u= U ni"rzfry, Ral ei gh, NC
iSS-7613.
IC-Novembe. 11, 1996
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SWINE FARM WA=E MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKUST
Source Cause JBIVIP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Pracdces
Farmstead
Swins production
(4 agetamwo or wooded butlerv,
_7Racommended best management
(/racraDC
Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surf"as
Dirry menurr-coveried animals
DrV floors
Roar surfaces
Wet nurture-coverad floors
f4ormd floors:
I aterars located ever sJorted floarr;
Pe-od rs at Ngh and at solid floorr.
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(.(Scr:a manure buildup from floors:
Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits
Urine
4Fequ a n r manu re rarno val by fl ust4 p! I
racharge.or scrape
Pirital micor�inl deconv*sWon Und ortloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans Volatile geses; F maintenance;
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Dugt I 6;11ant air movement
Indoor surfaces Duv. (:7��ashdown between groups of animalt.
Food addwver.-
Foocar covers;
I Feed d alive ry do wnspour menders to
fe-ecer covers
-lush tanks Agitation of racyclad lagoon I Flush tank covers
ricuid whiles tanks are fjWjn j E=and fill Unar to near bottorn of
tanks with anti-si'Phan vorms
lush alloys A;�tadon 4urin; wastewater Un-darfloor flush whh und*rhoor
convoyanance ventilation
r recharge pairrm AG�tscian of racydsd lagoon H Ext and rachard lines to near barrom at
liquid while pits are flUing pits with and -siphon vents
't stations AOtation during surm uok fMnq Sump tank covers
and drawdown
tride drain caUactiort AgiLirdon during wastewater Box covers
junerdan boxes conveyance
f of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wastewater Extend dixchar�ga point of pipirg
undorneath lagoon litivid level
can surfaces VolctUe gas emissions P op a r I a q a a n 1I quid can acity
Biological rni)dng YCarrect lagoon stamp procedures
Aghation ( ) Mrimurn surfaca area-co-volurna ratio
VKniirnurn agization when pumpirta
( ) Macnanical aeration
I j Provvn biological additives
ition sprinkler no=ea High Pressure a;jtation With ga t a a rt c ry al a ys with Ift a or no wi nd
Wind draft k�&Urjmum recornmendod operation Pr**wre
(41'ft'rrrp intaka near lagoon liQuid surface
( ) P0na f ram second -=age lagoon
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S tora go tank or basin partial rnicrobial decomposition C I sattom or rr"ovv4 loading
surface h4xing whiis filling ( ) Tank covers
Agitation when emptying ( ) Samin surfacie mars of solids
C ) Provert bialoaici!d addirives at oxidants
Sartling hazin surface Partial rnicoWal decomparition ( I Extend draic*pa oulats underneath liquid
IX�n g w H a f Orin v level
4ACitsdon when emptying ( I Remove corded solids regWarly
Aanura. siurry or sludge Agitation when spreading ( I Soil injection of slurryisludges
preader oudats Vointom got onlisaians ( J Waxh residual m4nura from spreader after uxe
( ) Proven biological additives or ciddantx
Incoverad manure, slurry
Voiadia gas "atians whiie drying
Sa infection of sturry/sJudges
r sludge on field surfaces
Sail in=rporntion within 48 hours
S P read in th�in uni f a rm 14 vets t or tool d dqing
I Proven biciogic-ol adcIttives at *36dantx
sad animals
CLI—cass decomposition
I Proper disposition of carcitssies
sad animal cl'mposal
Ciu-cass decomposition
) Complete covering of carcasses in borial pits
.s
) Proper localdon/concrruction of disposal pits
.ineratots
Irizzmalate cormiustion
) Secondary xtack burners
.5nding water around
Im--mmer draina;a
wrG r;7d a ; n d I and sca p e such the t we t or drains
Aties
Kz=bial decomposition of
away from facilities
organic matter
nure tracked onto public
P 0 cry rn di nrained access roads
7 At
Form access road maintonance
da from farm access
litional Information- Available Frwrm-
:no Manure Managemenit; 0200 Aula/BMP Packer NCSLLCcurJtY E=rwon Canter
no Production Form Potential Uor sources and Remedies, ESAE Fa= Shaer NCSU-BAE
no P.mduc-jon FacHity Manure Managerneric Pit Racharv—Lagoon Trarist:ment; ESAE 128-88 NCSLLALAE
n a Is rod u cri a n Fo cirity Manu to Me no g a m &= Undarfl oar Ruse—Lo go an Tre atrna nT; E3A E I = -88 NC:SLWIAE
� a n 0 a s i g a nd Mono C*rn ant fa r Live stock Manure Treatment a nd S to to g **. EB A E 10 3-8 3 NCSLLUE
; to d a n a f Manure a nd West a warar A ppllcan� art Equipmo= EBA E Feet S hes z NCSLLRAE
:to 111 n g 0 d orx from S wi no SuU4 ncr, PIH-33 NCSLLS wine E=anzian
*orwrnontal As=urainc Progem, NPP�� Manuel N C Park Prod u cas Asso a
ms for Managing Odor. a ration from the S wine Odor Task Force NCSU A0 C=rVw,i=8 ons
inea Concoms in AriTmisl M-onury Managemorm Odors and Rios; PRO1 07, 1995 Conference Proosedingt Flotida Coaperiscive E=onvion
issues checked ( ) Pertain to this operation. The landownerfintegrator agrees to use sound judgment in 2PPiying
control measures as pra-mical.
"ify the aforemertrioned odor control Be= Managment Practices have been reviewed with me.
owner
-Novernbar 11. 13-915

MORTALITY MANAGEMENT METHODS
(check which method(s) ;are being implemented)
Burial three fear beneath -the surf -ace of The ground wiThin 24 hours
after knowled�e of -rhe death. The 1�urial be at least 300 feet from
any flowing steam or public body of water.
*O"K
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G. S, 106-168.7
) Complete incineration
) In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of asize and
Pesign approved by the Dopertrnen-r o-f Agriculture.
) Any method which in the professional opinion of the State
Vererirarian would make possible -rhe saiv*ge. of part of a dead
animal's value wi-thout endangering hurnan or animal health. JWrften
approval of the State Veterinarian mus-r be attanhed)

LAGOON SITE SOILS INVESTIGATION
PROJECT: COUNTY:
FIELD INVEST(GATION BY: DATE:
SITE SKETCH
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DEPTH
SCALE
WT
BORING NUMBER AND PROFILE
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BORING SAMPLING METHOD: SIGNATIJRE:
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Operator: USHER
County:==
08/06/96
Dist.to nearest residence (other than owner):
1500 ft
sows (farrow to finish):===
sows 'farrow to feed er): eder): >
head finishing only):===
1800
sows -farrow to
head wean to fe=r�'— —
Ave. Live Weight for other operations (lbs.) = >
Storage volu me for slu d g e accu m. (cu. ft.): = >
Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft.flb.) = = = = = = = >
1.0
25 Year — 24 Hour Rainfall (in.)===== = === == =>
7.5
Rainfall in excgss of evaporation (in.)=====>
7.0
Will lagoon be designed as as irregular shape? (YIN) Y
Is drain tile required to lower WT? (Y/N) ========> Y
Drainag e area of bu lid ing s & lots (sq. ft.) = > 14400.0
Volume of wash water (gallons/day) = = = = = == = = = >
Temporary storage period (days)=============>
180
Freeboard
1.3
Side slopes (inside lagoon): >
3.0: 1
Inside top length (ft.):=== >
2720
Inside topwidth
230.0
Top of dike elevation
97.7
Bottom of lagoon elevation ft): >
87.4
Seasonal high water table(S HVVT) elev. ft):=>
93.0
Total r red volume: = = = = = 395336 cu. fL
**TOTALVOLO.K**
Actu al e�eusiig n vo lum e: = = = = = 418900 cu. ft.
105,96%
Stop pumping el.(> or to 93.0 fLSHWT)>
93.4
(> or to 93.4 fL Min.)
Required minimum treatment volume: 243000 cu-ft.
**TRMT. VOL O.K**
olume at stoo ourrinino elevation: - 255593 cu. ft.
105.18%
Start pumping 95.5
Volume at start pumping elevation: 367238 cu.fL
Actual volume less 25yr-24hr rain: 370800 cu. fL
NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate:
Req. vo lume to be pump ed: = = = = > 104236 cu. ft **TEMP. VOL O.K**
Actual volume to be purriped:==> 111645 cu. ft. 107.11%
25 Yr. Storm Storage: Required = 48100 cu. fL **STORM STOR. O.K.**
Actual = 51662 cu. ft. 107.40%
Storm Storage:
Top = 96.40 (Top of dike — Freeboard)
Bottom = 95.50 (Start Pump)
Storm Storage Volume by Prismoidal Method
Dims: > > Length Width -
Top: 264.20 22220 Area at top 58705 cu.ft.
Midsection: 261.50 219.50 Area at midsectilon 57399 cu.ft.
Bottom: 258.80 216-80 Area at bottom, = 56108 cu. ft.
Volume = 51662 cu. ft. 4

Operator: GARY USHER
County:
Duplin
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): -
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT.JALW)
0 sows (farrow to finish)
x
1417 lbs.
0 sows farrow to feeder)
x
522 lbs.
1800 head -finishing only)
x
135 lbs.
0 sows farrow to wean)
1wean
x
433lbs.
0 head to feeder)
x
30lbs.
Describe other:
Total Average Live Weigfit =
2. MINIMUM'13EQUlRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Date: 08/06/96
1500. 0 feet
0 lbs
0 lbs
243,000 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
243,000 lbs
Volume = 243, 000 lbs. ALW x Treatm ent Volu me(CF)/l b. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 243,000 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2720
Inside top width (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2:30.0
Top of dike elevation (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
97.7
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - -
87.4
Freeboard (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1.3
Side slopes (inside lagoon) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3.0 :1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 264.2 2222 9.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH
264.2 2222
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH
210.2 168.2
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
237.2 195.2
58,705 (AREA OF TOP) 4
35,356 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
185,206 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
58,705 1 185,206 35,356 1 1.5
Total Designed Volume Available 418900 Cubic Feet
A

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length *Wdth
272-0 230.0 62,560 square feet
Buildings (roof and lotwater)
14,400 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 76,960 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW
Vo lu rn e = 243000 lbs. ALW / 135 lbs. ALW * 1. 37 g al/d ay * 180 days
Volume = 443880 gals. or 59342 cubic feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0 gallons / day * 0 days storage / 7.48 gallons per CF
Volume= 0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount
0 days excess rainfall 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 44,893 cubic feet
5D. Volume of 25 year — 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume 48,1100 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 59,342 cubic feet
513. 0 cubic feet
5C. 44,81a3 cubic feet
5D. 48,1100 cubic feet
TOTAL 152,336 cubic feet

1A 0 � 01 LVA I A --.YA
Temporary storage period==================:
Rainfall in excess of evaporation = = = = = = = = = = = >
25 year — 24 hour rainfall=======
Freeboard= = = = = = = = == = = = = =
Side slopes= == === ====== ==
Inside top length — — — — — —
Inside top width = = = = = == ==== ======
Top of dike elevation=====================:
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================
Total required volume= = = == = = = = = = == = = = = = = ==
Actual design volume======= = ====== = === ===
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT) >
Stop pumping
Mustbe > or = tothe SHWT elev.==========>
Mu st b e > or = to m in. req. treatment el. = >
Required minimum treatment volume===========>
Volume at stop pumping elevation= =>
Start pumping elev.=== ===== == ======
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.— 24 hr. rainfall >
Volume at start pumping elevation= >
Required volume to be pumped= = = = =:
Actual volume planned to be pumped= = >
Min thickness of soil linerWhion required==
180 days
7.0 inches
7.5 inches
1.3 feet
3.0: 1
27P-O feet
23a 0 feet
97.7 feet
87.4 feet
395,336 cu. ft
418,900 cu. ft.
93.0 feet
93.4 feet
93.0 feet
93.4 feet
243,000 cu. ft
255,593 cu. ft.
95.5 feet
370,800 cu. ft.
367,238 cu. ft
104,236 cu. ft
111, 645 cu. ft.
1 5 fpAt
7. DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
I A
DATE:
DATE: 2/�4014�1
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE LIT]ILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS: Laqoon has been desiqned as an
CAR Z
MW 4
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SEAL
14985
Length and width used in the spreadsheet reeresent 9 * No.:QAL
quivalent . 111!ftf�
surface area to actual design to fully account for rainfall capture.
Subsurface draintile will be installed adjacent to the lagoon as shown .
on the site drawing. The file Is being installed to keep the seasonaLhigh
water table adjacent to the lagoon at or below the S102 PuM2 elevation,

PROJECT:
GARYUSHER
FLE, ST-VL-CK29
AEP NO.:
SHEET:
DESIGNED BY:
DATE.
08/05/96
CHECKED BY;
DA M'
LOCATION / DESCMPTION;
STAGE
AREA
VOLUME MODEL
ELEVATION
AREA
INCR. VOL.
CUMUL. VOL.
87.4
0
35,243
88.0
0
36,618
21.558
21,558
89.0
0
38,969
37,794
59,352
90.0
0
41,392
40,181
99,532
91.0
0
43,886
42,639
14Z171
92.0
0
46,454
45,170
187,341
93.0
0
49,093
47,774
235,115
94.0
0
51,805
50,449
285,564
95.0
0
54,589
63,197
338,761
96.0
0
57,445
56,017
394,778
97.0
0,
60,373
58,909
453,687
97.7
0
62,466
42,994
496,680
END PUMP > 9
Fr 25
CU FT
255,294 CF
START PUMP >
95.
Fr' 366,7 9
6-�
CU FT
L 111,475 CF
FREEBOARD >
96.
FT 418,
CU FT
51,572 CF

SHEET I OF 2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
------------------------------
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) and
180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned
fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary
due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount
of fresh water added to -the system.
The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for:
(1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also
included is storage for the 25 year - 24 hour storm for the location.
The volu'le. of waste generated from a given number of animals will be
fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess
rainfall will vary from year to year. The 25 year rainfall will not
be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage
volume must always be available.
A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from
building-(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed at the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker 'must be installed at this elevation
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, sails, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, g-uns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1., It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be'§jre-
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete,
flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not
be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin temporary storage pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level
reaches the elevation 95.5 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -
out when the fluid level reaches elevation 93.4 . This temporary
storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 104236 cubic feet or
779682 gallons.

SHEET 2 OF 2
4. The recommended 'maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
S. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around
waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will
not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a
residence or within 100 feet of a well. Waste shall be applied in a
manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.
A

SHEET 1 OF 2
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
----------------------------------------------------------
FOUNDATION PREPARATION:
-----------------------
The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be
cleared of trees, logs, stumps, roots, brush, boulders,sod and rubbish.
Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The topsoil from
the lagoon and pad area should be stripped and stockpiled for use on
the-dike.,and pad areas. After stripping, the foundation area of the
lagoon embankment and building pad shall be thoroughly loosened prior
to placing the first lift of fill material to get a good bond.
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT:
-----------------------------------
The completed excavation and earthfill shall conform to the lines,
grades, �pd elevations shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall
be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over
6 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent
they are suitable, excavated materials can be used as fill. The fill
shall be brought up in approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9
inches in thickness when loose and prior to compaction. Each layer
will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and spreading
equipment or standard tamping roller or other equivalentmethod.
Compaction will be considered adequate when fill material is observed
to consolidate to the point that settlement is not readily detectible.
NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER
SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION. The embankment of the lagoon shall be
installed using the more impervious materials from the required
excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for
settlement. Dikes over 15 feet in height and with an impoundment
capacity of 10 acre-feet or more fall under the jurisdiction of the NC
Dam Safety Law. The height is defined as the difference in elevation
from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the dike.
Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
LINER: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.5 ft.
------ -------------------------------------------------
NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTAtHED SOILS
INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL IS
ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER
IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOILS REPORT.
When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be over -
excavated below finish grade to the specified depth as measured
perpendicular to the finish grade. The foundation shall be backfilled
as specified to grade with a SCS approved material (ie - CL,SC,CH).
REFER To THE SOILS INVESTIGATION INFORMATION IN THE PLANS FOR SPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONS.

SHEET 2 OF 2
soil liner material shall come from an approved borrow area. The
minimum water content of the liner material shall be optimum moisture
content which relates to that moisture content when the soil is kneaded
in the hand it will form a ball which does not readily separate. Water
shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture content
during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner
material shall not be le�;s than optimum water content during placement.
The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet
for efficient,use of hauling equipment and proper compaction. Proper
compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and
compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM D698 Dry Unit
Weight oethe liner material. When smooth or hard, the previous lift
shall be scarified and moistened as needed before placement of the next
lift.
The single most important factor affecting the overall compacted perme-
ability of a clay liner, other than the type of clay used for the
liner, is the efficient construction processing of the compacted liner.
The sequence of equipment use and the routing of equipment in an estab-
lished pAtern helps assure uniformity in the whole placement and
compaction process. For most clay soils, a tamping or sheepsfoot
roller is the preferable type of compaction equipment.
The soil liner shall be protected from the discharge of waste outlet
pipes. This can be done by using some type of enercjy dissipator(rocks)
or using flexible outlets on waste pipes.
Alternatives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant.
When these are specified, -additional construction specifications are
included with this Construction Specification.
CUTOFF TRENCH:
--------------
A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when
shown on a typical cross section in the plans. The final depth of the
cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foufid-a-tion
materials.
VEGETATION*
---------- :
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded
to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construc-
tion according to the seeding specifications. Topsoil should be placed
on areas of the dike and pad to be seeded.. Temporary seeding or mulch
shall be used if the recommended permanent vegetation is out of season
dates for seeding. Permanent vegetation,should be established as soon
as possible during the next period of,approved seeding dates.
REMOVAL OF EXISTING TILE DRAINS
------------------------------- -
When tile drains are encountered, the tile will be removed to a minimum
of 10 feet beyond the outside toe of slope of the dike. The tile
trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as
SC, CL, or CH.

SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
----------------------
AREA TO BE SEEDED: 2.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS:
120. 0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30
FEBRUARY I TO MARCH 30
@0.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE) I
120.0 LBS. 'PENSACOLA/ BAHIA GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15
16.0 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 8 LBS./ACRE
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
20.0 LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE
SEEDING DATES: UANUARY 1 TO MiRCH 30
80.0 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER I TO MARCH 30
LBS.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
2000.0 LBS. OF 10-10-10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
4.0 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
200.0 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. --SHAPE
ALL DISTURBED AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED.
APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH
SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER
OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH
ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
I. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON
BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8
LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER
UNTIL BAHIAGRASS. IS ESTABLISHED.
4

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, PIMP&
Health and Natural Resources 0
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE, Director E)aHNFZ
April 3,1997
Gary Usher
Gary Usher
1312 Brices Store Rd
Rose Hill NC 28458
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Designation of Operator in Charge
Gary Usher
Facility Number 31--427
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Usher:
You were notified by letter dated November 12, 1996, that'you were required to designate a
certified animal waste management system operator as Operator in Charge for the subject facility by
January 1, 1997. Enclosed with that letter was an Operator in Charge Designation Form for your
facility. Our records indicate that this completed Form has not yet been returned to our office.
For your convenience we are sending you another Operator in Charge Designation Form for your
facility. Please return this completed Form to this office as soon as possible but in no case later
than April 25, 1997. This office maintains a list of certified operators in your area if you need
assistance in locating a certified operator.
Please note that failure to designate an Operator in Charge of your animal waste management
system, is a violation of N.C.G.S. 90A-47.2 and you will be assessed a civil penalty unless an
appropriately certified operator is designated. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be
taken as absolving you of the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for your
failure to designate an appropriate Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact our Technical Assistance and
Certification Group at [phone].
Sincerely,
'N.
for Steve W. Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section
bb/awdeslet 1
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Facility File
Enclosure
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Producer. 6�rl VF4LA-�'. -
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Telephone: C-'�)' 10) — -'sq3 �
Type Operation: Jj:i ri%,
Number of Animals: \'ZOO
(Design Capacity)
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in. the animal waste should
b e used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields
where the waste is to be applied. This waste udlization. plan uses nitrogea as the limiting
nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual sod tests are
strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields ofthe
crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
rna?dMiz the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an
environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on theneeds of the crop to be
-=own and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop
can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching
potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. NonmaUy
waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With
special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per
year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surfice is
frozen- Either of these conditions may result in =off to surface waters which is not
allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift
and downwind odor problems. To maxirnize the value ofnutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or
applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
-ne estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutricat content
for this typ e o f facility. Acreage requirements should b e b ased on the waste anabsis
report from your waste management facility. Attached you will find infonnation on
proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for
analysis.
Ms waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A
NCA C 2H. 02 17 adop ted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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Amount of Waste ProducedPer Year�valloW, _f?, to=, etc-2
I 000z�l animal Xft*?�waste/animoyear --34-40 jamr) waste/year.
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
�'�-0--�'—als3q.3lbs-PAN/adn=Vyear=.!�-t-'4—Olbs.PAN/Year. (PANfroinN.C.TeclL
Giide Std. 633)
Appb
ying the above amount ofwaste is a bigjob. You should plan time and have
appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be groAm
and surface application:
Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Sod Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month Of
-U
rr No. Tvae Per Ac. Utilized Avolication
* Y7t is N is fro m an intal waste o n ly. rf n u frients from oth er s o, urces su ch as co mmff cW
fe rtdlwr are app lied, th ey nwst b e acco u ntedfo r. N must b e b as ed o n rearm fie zi e
,�Xgecrariom
IV07-E.- The applicator is cautioned that P and K maybe over app.Ued while nwering the N
requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone ManagenwnrAct will requirefwvwn in
so nw eastern Co Unties of lVorth Caro Una to h ave a nutrien f n=n agenie, nt Plan th at ad&essej
allnu,a-ients. Viisplan only addresses Nitrogen.
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Table 2: ACRES VOTM AGREENM-NT OR LONG TERM LEAR
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only if operator does not own
adecp=e land (see Required Specification 21)
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N month Of
# No. Tvae Per Ac. * Utiked Amlication
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Totals from above Tables
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Udaed
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NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisionsforperiodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. Me sludge will be nutrient rich and will
require precautionary measures to prevent over applir-adon ofnutrients or other
elemenm I
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See attached map showing th efields to be usedfor the utilization of wate water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field Soil Type Crop ApplicatiorL Application
No.. Rate (jqLJ-1Ar Arnoimt (Tn.)
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ELI Lrow
TELLS TABLE LS NOT NEEDED IMAM IS KarBEINGAMMD BY nMOATION, HOWEVER A55MARTAR1ZWML
BE 1-=ED FOIL DRY I= OR SLURRY.
Your facility is designed for)SOdays of temporary storage and the tenTorary storage
== be removed on the average of once every _LA MONTHS. In no instance should
the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation 1156? � 0.0,mor, 09,E;,v,
C all the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation
Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste
analysis report for asssistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper
application rate pfior to applying the waste,
Narrative of operation:
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall, not reach surface waters of the state by ruriof� drift, maom de
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land
application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is proldbited.
2. There must be documentation in the designfolder that the producer eMer owns or hu
an agreement for use of adequate land on which to prop erly apply the waste. If the
producer does not own adequate land to property dispose ofwaste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a lando,"mer who is within a reasonable
prox:imity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the
resp onsibility 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 nimals
method of utilization, or available land.
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.3 Animal waste shaR be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen ne- or realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions,
and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of
application for other nutrients. 6
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year.
Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons
per acre per year providing grass filter =ips are lastalled where nmoff leaves the field.
(See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste appEcation. Waste
should not be apphed,.Nhen 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
ocQur during a season prone to flooding. (See 'Weather and Climate in North
Carolina" for gul' ance. .1
7. Liquid waste shall be appfied at rates not to exceed the soil imfiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offshe or to surface waters and in a method which does not
cause drift from the site during application. No ponding shoujd occur in order to
control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall riot be applied to saturated sods, during rahm events, or when the
surface is frozen.
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REQUIRED SPECMCAUO-NS
(continued)
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a mann er that the
crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inju-bit growth. The potential for
salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils
with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should
be held to a yni-6nlm and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released
nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting ofthe crop
or forages brealemg dormancy.
11. Any new swine facilky 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 coroponent of a swine farm shall, be at least 50 feet from myresidential
property boundary and from any perennial =eam or river (other than an inigation
ditch or canal. Animal waste other than swine wastefrom, facilities sited on or after
Oct ob er 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to p erennial waters. (See
Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. A ni rnal waste shall not be applied closer than 2 00 fe et 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 wed=ds
by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted
wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical
specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge
directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sh*s, etc.,
sha-U not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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REQUIRED SPECMCATIONS
(continued)
IS. If an 'mal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
'ble f
responst or obtaining and implementing a "closure plaW' which will ellroinate the
p ibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion-
ossi
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected an 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 conmimption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct
human consumption it should only be applied preplant with no flu-ther applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
2 1. I-Iighly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations ofthe
temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall
be managed to maintain the liquid level between the mnrkers. A marker will be
required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested withfil 69 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied- Nitrogen shallbe the rate
determining element. Zmc and copper levels in. the soils shall be monitored and
alternative crop sites shalt be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH
shall be adiusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil andwaste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records
shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste
shall be maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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WASTE IMIZLUON PLAN AGREE �
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0�merlMawger.4greement
I (we) understand and wM follow and implement the specification and the opm-'aim an&
maintenance procedures estabUshed in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the
farm nam d above. I (we) ]mow that any expansion to the misting design capacity ofthe
waste treatment and storage system or construction ofnew facilities wM require &.new
certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEK bdore
tbLe new animni are stocked- I (we) also understand that there rrni be no dischne of
ani-mil waste from this system to surface wasters of the state from a storm event less
severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storni. The approved plan wffl be filed on -she at the
farm, office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and wM be
available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner.
(Please pnnt)
nat.:
Name of Manage rent from owner):
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Signarure:
Name of Technical Spedalist- (PIe=eprfnt)
AfElliarion:
Address (Agency): C�
Signa
Date:
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION AGREEMENT
(Needed only ifadditional land has to be leased, etc.)
i, 6w, L C, IALzjs StZ , hereby give &,-4 4skgy r- pernussion to
apply animal waste from his Waste Utilization 4stem on --t>. o acres of my Ind for
the duration of time shown below.
I understand that this waste contains nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, and other trace
elements and when properly applied should not harm my land or crops. I also understand
that the use of waste will reduce my need for commercial fertilizer.
Adjacent Landowner: �Date:
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Waste Producer:
Pate: —A/ //I Z
Technical Representative:'�;7�_ Dat
SWCD Representative:
Date:
Term of Agreement: 19 to 1J11 20 0 �-Z
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Sys -rem 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 ps 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 fbr 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
throughoLrr the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling
guns, sprinklers should be loc�ted 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 applicat i ion. 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.
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OPERATION & MAVTENANCE PLAN
Proper lagoon liquid management should be a year-round priority. It is especially
important to mz�age levels so that you do not have problems during, extended rainy and
CP
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 meazis
.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 stor-age space available in the lagoon for future wet
periods. In the late summer/early fall thm lagoon should be pumped down to the low
niarker (see Figure 2-1) to allow for winter storage. Every effort should be made to
nzaintain the lagoon close to the minimum liquid level as -long as the weather and waste
Ufflization plan will allow it.
Waiting until the la000n has reached its maximum storage capacity before starting to
43
irrigate does not leave room for storino, excess water during extended wet periods.
Overflow from the lagoon for any reason except a 25-year, 24-hour storm is a violation Of
state law and subjea to penalty action.
The routine maintenance of a lagoon involves the following:
Maintenance of a veaetative cover for the dam.
Fescue or common berrnudagrass axe the most common vegetative
covers. The vegetation should be ferdlized each year, if -needed, to
maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of ferdEzer applied should ba
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, grazzing, chopping, or a combination of
these PraZcf ,nThis should be done at lust once a year and
possibly 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 laaoon that are treating
the waste, 0
Nfaint=mce 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 fo.Uowing:
0
Waste Inlet Pipes, Recycling Pipes, and Overflow Pipes —look for:
'separation of joints
2. cracks or breaks
3. accumulation of salts or n-Linerals
4. overall condition of pipes
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Lagoon surface —look for:
I. undesiz�able vemecative growth
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2. floadng or lodged debris
F-mbankment—look for:
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settlement, crackin , or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability —slumps or bulges
I wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack of vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewaUs, 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 weak=ing of the darn.� If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriam expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary -fix if there is a ffi=t
of a waste dischar-e. However, a permanent solution should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking withpotentially 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
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Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
0
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need or repair or
replacement
NOTE: Purnping symms should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that you,
are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your -pumping
system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will allow some
safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly ftw lagoon is not the time
to think about switching, repaining , or borrowing pumps. Probably, if y9ur lagoon is full,
your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an inventory of spare
parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion feaftires are designed to carry all surface
drainage waters (such as rainfaU runoff, roof drainage, gutter ouflets�
and parking lotrunofY) 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
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Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your Sys=
during or =rnediately following a heavy rain. If technica.1 assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consWt with appropriata experm.
You should =ord the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
=c-ord- the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This wM
eve You an idea of how much your Lagoon level will rise with a certain raffif-Z amount
(you must also be recording your rainf22 for this to work). Knowing this should bell) in
hInning =gation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises exc=sively, you Miy
have an inflow problem from a Surface water diversion or them may be seepage into the
lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
stutup-.
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water befo=
waste loading begins, takine, care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
-.1 Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible ripe exte. der on the
end ot the pipe to discharge near the bottom of th; laggoon during initial
Mina, or another me= of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of
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the linincr
4. When possilble, begin loading new higoons in the spring, to maxin�-
bacterial establishment (due. to warmer weather). 0
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
worldng swine lagoon in tht amount of 0. 2:5 percent of the full. lagoon
liauid volume. This seeding should occour- at least two weeks prior to the
adiiition of wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic checl,- on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below
7.0, add agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic fest of
lagoon liquid volume until the pET ri= above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquirl
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 speciadst is recommended
if these conditions occur for prolonged periods, espezially during the warm
Season.
I,DaWW.
The more. frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, th a bem= the
lagoon will function, Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily a=
optimurn for trea=ent. Pit recharge systerns, in which one or more buildings arc drained.
and recharged each day, also work wefl.
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Pracdce water conserva:ion—minimize building water usage and
spillage from leaking,waxerers, broken pipes and washdown through
proper maintenance and water conservarion.
Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This
will reduce the amount of solids entering the lagoon
Maintain lagoon liquid level between the pern=ent stiorage level and
the full temporary starage level.
Place visible mark= 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 recuirements and soil moismm so th='ter�porary storage
will be maXimized for the summer thundw=rm season. Similarly,
irrigam in the 1= summer/early fall to provide maximum lagoon
storage for the winter.
The lagoon liquid level shouLd never ba closer than I foot to the low=
point of the dam or -embankment.
Do not pump the lagoon liquid level lowerthat the pezmanent storage
level unless you are rem ing slud-e.
ov , CP
Locate float pump intakes approximately IS inches underneath the lizuid
surz:=- and as far away j�rom the drainpipe inlets as possible.
Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-st=med forage or-vegetadon,
molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign matmials into the1agoon.
Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement hou= or -
wherever they am irLs�lled.
Maintain strict vegetation, roden4 and varmint control near lagoon edgm
Do not allow tr= or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embaakmmt
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
obtainin-, and implementina a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a.
pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduccd by:
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proper lagoon si=ng,
mechar�cal solids =aration of flushcd waste,
g�aviry settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
Lagoon slud-e that is removed annually rather than stored long term Will:
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have more nutrients,
have more odor, and
require more land to properly use the nutrierits.
Removal tw1inicum,
Mre a custom applicator.
Mix the sludge and 12,voon liquid with a chopper�agitator impeller
pump through large -bore sprinkier irrigation system onto nearby crc�plznd;
and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upperoart of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator, haul
g 4�
and spread onro crouland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or
foraveland; dri8ae siudae from lag�on with d'.ra_Sim'e or sludge barup; berm
an area beside lagoon to receive the slud ge so that liquids can drai� back
into lagoon; allow sludge to dewater, haul and spreaa with manure =rnader
onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material armlyzed for waste
la
constituents jur, as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain diff�rent
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 ap
plica:ions to that field and aro-
nquiremenL Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3.
Wh= i= ovina sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage. Clow
attention by the pum= or drag,-Ue operator wiH exisure that the lagoon liner remains
intacL If you sm soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you should
stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are su= that the sludge can be
r=oved without liner injury. If the liner is dama�ged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and -heavy metal content
tl= 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
erosiorL 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 otha-
wastes, always have- your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The auplication of sludge %U increase the amount of odor at the waste application sitc-
Ex= p
,=d n should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
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could - the concern of neighbors.
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Passible Cmxses of Lagoon F"ure
Lagoon failuresTesult in the unpLmned discharge: of wasmwaw from the structure, Types
of tdlures include leakage through the bottom or sides, overtopping, and breach of the
dam. Assuming proper design and construction, the owner has the responsibility for-
=suring structure safety. Items which may lead to lagoon failures include:
Modification of the lagoon structure —an example is the plac=ent of 2. pipe
in the d= without proper design apd con -on. (Consult -an expert in
lagoon design befom placing any pipes in dams.)
Lagoon liquid levels —high levels. are a saf6Ay fLS4
Failure to inspect and mainmin the dam.
Ex=s surface water flowing into the lagoon.
Liner integrity —protect from inler pipe scouring, darnage. during sludge
0
removal, or rupmm from lowering lagoon liquid level below groundwater
table.
NOTE: If lacroon water is allowed to overtop the dam, the moving water -will soon
cau e
,mullies to form in the dam. Once this damage smrts, it ran quickly. cause a largr, disch=ge
'N o waMwater and possible darn fzilure.
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EMERGENCY ACTIONPLAN'
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (IDWQ) ���
EMERGENCY MANAGEMNET SERVICES (EMS) (L-ItCY)
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) L Lo - P_ k 7_ L-1
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) _�CJ%L":)
COOPERA71VE EXTERSION SERVICE (CES) ccozz'l
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
efforr to ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible
location for all'employees at the faclillry. The following are some action items you should
take.
Sto P th e releas a of wastes . D e p e n d in g a n th e situatio n, this may o re may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed belwo.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
a. Runoft' 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 ail 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 embankmenrto 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 eva luate th e con dition of -th e sid e walls, and. lagoon -
bottom as soon as possible.
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2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste. reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal busine�s hours call your DWC1 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.- ln=uct EMS to contact local Helath Department.
d. Contact, CE-s, phone number - , local SWCD office phone number - -, and local
NRCS office for adviceltechnical assiszance 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.
S. Contacz the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize off -
site damage.
a. Contractors Name:
b. ConTractors Address:
c. Contrac-mrs Phone:
61 Contact the Technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Na m e: ��fj�ga k
b. Phone: LC%kQ��
7. Implement procedures as *advised by OWQ 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.
IF -A
M00202i20867

iNSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source
Cause
BMP'S TO Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
rUquid Systems)
Flush Gu%Tors
Accumulation at NOWAS
(4 Flush system is doxi9nod and Operated
sufficiandy to remove accumuiaod
saiWa from gurrers as designed.
Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits
Crusted Solids
Maintain lagoons. zarding basins and
pits where poet brooding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of SoNds to a depth
of no more than 6-8 inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excavviv* Vegotod"
Decaying vegetation
WMaintain vegetative conTraJ along banks of
G ro Wth
lagoons and other impoundments To prevent
accrumuiation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge an impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
1-eaders Feed Spillage I ) Design. operate ano maintain feed systems (e.g—
bunkers and troughs) To rriinimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
Clean up spillage an a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Into rva i d u ring summ a r, 15-3 0 d ay 1 nterva I d u ring wintar).
sad Storage A=muladons of feed residues Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or pravicUng
adequate containmerrt covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
Products).
I ) Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around food storage as needed.
nimal Holding Areas Accumulations of animal w4mes Eliminate low area that trap moiszurs along fenoss
and fW wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
and dimrbanca by animals is minimal.
C ) Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(i.a. inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
sorids as needed).
C—Noverriber 11, 1996
M00202120868

Dry Manure Handling Accunwistiams of animal W@:"Gs Remove spiilsga an a routine basis Je.g. 7.10 day
Syvorns interval during surravver, I S-30 days intervai during
winter) where rrunnure is loaded for 1wW application
or disposal.
Provide for adequate drainage around nunure ctockp5ae-
Inxpecr for and ranx" or break up @acurnqAgt@d waxm
In A to r strip as around gtodepiles and manLjry hwKIUM
ani�" as needed.
The issues chocked ( ) pertain to this operat6n. The landownerfintegrazor agrees to use sound Judgmern; in -applying
insect control measures as practical.
I carffy the aforernerttioned insect control Besr Managemertr Practices have been reviewed wM me.
owner SignaTure)
For more infornudon cc, itac 'the COOPetative WaWan Service, Deparcwant of Entomofogy, 04X 7613..North Carolina StM UniversitV, Raja! gh, NC
27696-7613.
AMIC—Novembe. 11, 1996
W1
M00202i2O869

SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKUST
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site SpecWjc Practices
Fermstanid Swine production &I 'agetativa or wooded buffer*,'
�Raaornmandad bazt management
/ra:06s;
Go
judgment and eommon sense
Anirnal body surfaces
Dirty manure -covered anirnalls
DrV floors
floors
floors.
Floor surfaces
Wet manut&-covered
Slorted
aterart located over siatted floors;
ars at Ngh and of solid floorv:
(4 Scra4pa manure buildup from floors;
I Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits
Urine,
(4-Fr equ an t ma nu re removal b y fl ush, p! t
facharge.or scraps
Padcal micarNial decomposition
Underfloor ventilation
Ve ntV ad a n exh aust farts
Volsole gases;
F n maintenance;
17
Dust
C E;Icient air movement
Indoor surfaces
Dust
X—
fdWachdown between groups of animals
Food additives;
Fecoar covers;
JZ"d delivery downspout extenders to
food or covers
Flush tanks Agiration of recyclad lagoon Flu" tank covers
liquid whlies tanks are filling Extend fill lines To near barrom of
tanks with an*xiphon vents
Flush all,eys Aoitarjon during wastewater Underfloor flush with undertioar
compoyanance ventilation
Pit recharge pairms Agitation of recycled lagoon ( ) Emand rachard lines to noarbartorn,of
liquid wNle pits are filling pits with anti -siphon vants
Lift stations A"tion during sump tank filling Sump tank covers
,end drowdown
Outside drain coaaction Agitato n d u ring wasiowats r Box covers
or Junction boxes co"ance .
-nd of drainpipes at lagoon AOUtion during wastewater
I ) Extend discharge point of pipes
underneath lagoon liquid level
.a000n surfaces Volatiie gas emissions
(.f P oper lagoon liquid capacity
siologicai rrmng
Carrect lagoon startup procedures
Agitation
Minimum surface area-tQ-vziume ratio
(-,(Knimurn agitation when pumping
Machar�cal aeration
Proven biological additives
igation sprinkler noxcies, High pressure 02itAtion
Virrigate on dry da Y% with little cr no wind
Wind draft
k�mrirn.n, recommended operation proswre
wlp,urm intake near lagoon liquid surface
( ) Pump from second-slage lagoon
'10C—November 11, 1996
M00202i20870

S to rage tank or basin pardal microbial decomposition ( J Bottom or rr"evel loading
surlace Mixing whils filling ( ) TerLk covers
Agitation whan amptying ( ) asain surface mats of solids
( ) Proven biological additives at oxidants
Settling basin surface Partial nicobiall decompovicion ( J Extend drainipips outlets underneath liquid
moing While filling level
Agitation when empt�ing Remove settled solid# r&gW*dy
Manure. slurry or sludge
Agitation When Spfeading
Sail Injection of siurry/sludges
spreader outlets
Volatilo gas emissions
Wash residual marrurs from spreader after use
Proven biological additives or aiddantz
Uncovored marturs, rJurrV
V434 a 61 a gas a missil ons whil 9 d ryi n g
Sa infection of slurrylsludge*
or sludge an field surfaces
Soil incorporation within 48 hours
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
Proven biological additives or a4dants
Dead onimats
C4rzass decomposition
Proper disposidan of carcasses
Dead animal dispo"
Carce$$ decomposition
Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
;Ditx
Proper location/construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incompleze combustion I Secondary stock burners
Standing water around Imprtiper drainage (FGrade and landscape vuoh th" water drains
�acifitias Wicrobial decomposition of away from facilities
OrgarilL Matter
d4
Manure tracked onro public Poorly maintained access roads (;Torm access road maintermnat
-oads from term access
,dditicnal Intormarion: Available From,
; wine Manure Managernert= 0200 Rut*/BMP Packet NCSU-Caunw Extansion Center
w i n a Prod u c t! o n F a Im Po tandal Od or S oureas and Remadi es, ES A E Fe at S he a r
NCSU-BAE
wine Production Facility Manure Managemarit: Pit Ftecharge—La goo n Trearmenr, E13AE 128-88
NCSU4LkE
w i no P ro du ctio n. Fo airy Manure Management: Und erficar Flu s a-4-a goo n Treatmerrr. EEIA E 12.9 -28
NCSU-�
a g a o n D exi g and Mona game nt f or Uve stock Manure Treartm a nt and S to re go; EBA E 10 3-8 3
NCSU-aAE
afibration of Manure and Wastewater Application EqWpnwrM ERAE Fact Shoat
NCSU-SAE
�nrrolflnq Odors from Swine BL"ngs: PIH-33
NCS"wine Exteriision
ivironmental Assuranc Progran NPPC Manual
NC Park Produo" Assoc
3 ti a n a f o r Me n agJ nq Od c r. a report f rem the S wine Odor Task Force
NCSU Agd C4mmUrications
?i Be noa Cono ems 1 n A nimal Manure Me n a gament: Odors and Fli es; PR 0 10 7. 19 9 5 Ca nf a ranc a Proceedings
Florida Cooporedw Extension
ie issues checked ( I pertain to this operation. The land o wnerAntegrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying
or control measures as practical.
ercify the aforemerrdoned odor control Best Managment Practices have been reviewed with me.
hdowner Signature)
)C—Novernber J 1. 1996
M00202120871

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

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 13,1996
Gary Usher
Gary Usher
1312 Brices Store Rd
Rose Hill NC 28458
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Gary Usher
Facility ID#: 31-427
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Usher:
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 i s 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.
S erely
ine 2
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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REGISTRATION FORM FOR ANIMAL FEEDLOT 01PERAT
Department of Environment, Health and Natural
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
P1
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If the animal waste management system for your feedlot operation is designed td-
more th an or eq u al to 100 In ead of cattle, 75 horses, 250 swi n e, 1, 000 s h eep, or 30, Obb'��
birds that are served by a liquid waste system, then this form must be filled out and
mailed by December 31, 1993 pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H. 0217 (c) in order to be deemed
permitted by DEM. Please print clearly.
Farm Name:
Mailing Adress:
wDCounty:
Owner(s) Name:
Manager(s) Name:
Lessee Name:
Gary Usher
Farm Location (Be as specific as possible: road names, direction, milepost, etc.):
Latitude/Lo n g itude if Known: 23 - 035 - 05 - 18 - 0
Design capacity of animal waste management system (Number and type of confined
animal(s)): Z &6 e-4 cO 6 e�4 T-�
-56J- t4Q �; E: 7- :!1 a
Average animal population on the farm (Number and type of animal(s) raised):
-/2 1�zkt- / Sao
Year Production Began: -- f?' ASCS Tract No.: n73
Type of Waste Management System Used: ;*Z 40 --5,!�-T
Acres Available for Land Appl
Owner(s) Signature(s):
31 - H
Waste:
DATE:
DATE;

State of North Carolina
Depqrtment of Environment,
Health and Natural Pesou'rces A&4
Dlvlsfcn of Environmental Management
Jcmes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ID FE M F1
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 22, 1993
Gary Usher
RL I Box 72
Rose Hill NC 28458
Dear Mr. Usher,
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 Ue to remind you that existing feedlots which meet the size thresholds listed
in the rule, and any new or expanded feedlots constructed between February 1, 1993 and
December 31, 1993 must submit a signed certification form to DEM by December 31, 1997.
New or expanded feedlots constructed after December 31, 1993 must obtain signed certification
before animals are stocked on the form. 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 youi providing us with this information. If you have any question about
the new nondischarge rule, please contact David Harding at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section
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