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NUH I H UAHULINA
Department of Environmental Qual

RECEIVED/NMEHR/M
Water Resources
Environmental Quality
CERTIFIED NL4,1L
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Grace Knowles
Alvin C. Knowles Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace, NC28466-2008
Dear Permittee,
FEB 2 0 2018
Water Quality Regional
operations Section
wirnington Regional Office
February 14, 2018
Subi ect: Notice of Deficiency
Alvin C Knowles Farm
Permit Number AWS310520
Duplin County
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretayy
LINDA CULPEPPER
Interim Director
As of this date, our records indicate that the above -referenced permit issued to your facility has
overdue fees. It is botha 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 followiniz invoices are outstanding:
Invoice Number
Due Date
Outstanding Fee
2017PROO4959
7/8/2017
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 pen -nit 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 chec'k and mail this
payment to:
Division of Water Resources — Budget Office
Attn: Teresa Revis
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
1636 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919-707-9129

If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Animal Feeding Operations
Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
Debra J. Watts, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operation, and
Ground Water Protection Branch
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
WQROS Central File (Permit No AWS310520)

WaterResources
ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY
November 23, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL - #7015-1520 0600 7838 4221
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Grace Knowles
Alvin C Knowles Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace, NC 28466-2008
PAT MCCRORY
GDvernor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
secrelaq
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
RECE'VEDINCDENRIDWR
NOV 2 9,2016
Water QualitY Regional
Operat-
Wilm,nWo Ions Section
" Regional Office
SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of
15A NCAC 2T,0105(e)(2)
Farm # 31-0520
Duplin County
Enforcement File No. PC-2016-0072
Dear Grace Knowles:
This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Grace Knowles in the amount of $180,00, and
$123.00 in investigative costs, for a total of $303.00. This penalty amount is in addition to the overdue
annual administering and compliance fees owed to the Division of Water Resources (DAIR) in the amount
of $360.00. Attached is a copy of the assessment document explaining this penalty.
This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation provided by the Secretary of the
Department of Environment Quality. Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement
action, including an additional penalty.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the order of the Department of Environmental Quality (do not
include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any
continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment to the attention of,
Miressa Garoma
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
OR
Stalc of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
Water Quality Regional operation% Section
1636 Mail service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919 ?07 9129

Assessment of civil penalty
Grace Knowles
Enforcement # PC-2016-0072
Page 2 of 4
2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for sucb request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below, as
they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is
not the"p'r6per pr . ocedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the
factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your
right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement'that no factual or legal issues are in
dispute. Please prepare ,a. detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should be
remittcd, and submit. it to the Division of Water Resources at the address listed below. In determining
whether aremission-requist will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1)'whether ' one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the violator;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation;
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator has been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary remedial
actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in
writing, The Director of the Division of Water Resources will review your evidence and inform you
of their decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding
the case status, directions for payment, and provision for ftulher appeal of the penalty to the
Environmental Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee).
Please be advised that the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original
remission request considered by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a
complete and thorough statement in support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of Civil
Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within thirty (3 0)
days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Resources also requests that you complete and submit
the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request," Both forms should be submitted to the following
address-.
Miressa Garoma
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
OR
3. File a petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings.

Assessment of civil penalty
Grace Knowles
Enforcement # PC-2016-0072
Page 3 of 4
You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of
this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through Friday
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The petition may be filed
by facsimile (fax) or electronic mail by an attached file (with restrictions) - provided the signed original,
one (1) copy and a filing fee (if a filing fee is required by NCGS § 150B-23.2) is received in the Office of
Administrative Hearings within seven (7) business days following the faxed or electronic transmission.
You should contact the Office of Administrative Hearings with all questions regarding the filing fee and/or
the details of the filing process. The mailing address and telephone and fax numbers for the Office of
Administrative Hearings are as follows:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6714
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
One (1) copy of the petition must also be served on DEQ as follows:
Sam M. Hayes, General Counsel
DEQ
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice, as evidenced
by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the
Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action.
Payment of Overdue Fees
In addition to the civil penalty amount stated above, you are still responsible for paying the overdue
administering and compliance fees owed to the DWR regardless of which option you chose from
above. According to our records, you owe the following overdue administering and compliance fees to
date:
Invoice Number
Due Date
Outstanding Fee (S)
2015PROO5151
7/5/2015
180
2016PROO4674
7/9/2016
180
Please remit payment made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in the
amount of $360.00. Please mail this payment in a separate check to:
Division of Water Resources
Budget Office
Attn: Teresa Revis
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617

Assessment of civil penalty
Grace Knowles
Enforcement # PC-2016-0072
Page 4 of 4
Failure to pay these overdue administering and compliance fees within thirty (30) days of receipt of this
letter will result additional civil penalties for continuing violations. Each day of a continuing violation may
be considered a separate violation subject to a $25,000.00 per violation per day penalty,
Please be advised that additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period
of this assessment. If you have any questions, please contact Miressa D. Garoma at [phone].
Sincerely,
Jo Ris�ga C�hieff
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources
ATTACHMENTS
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File # PC-2016-0072 w/ attachments
WQROS Central Files w/ attachments
Duplin County Health Department

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF DUPLIN
IN THE MATTER OF
GRACE KNOWLES
FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANIMAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
GENERAL PERMIT AWGIOOOOO
AND 15A NCAC 2T.0105(e)(2)
NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FILE NO. PC-2016-0072
FINDING AND DECISION
AND ASSESSMENT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES
Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality
and the Director of the Division of Water Resources (DWR), I, Jon Risgaard, Chief of the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section of the DWR, make the following:
1. FINDINGS OF FACT:
A. Grace Knowles owns and operates Alvin C Knowles Farm, a Swine animal feeding operation
in Duplin County.
B. Grace Knowles was issued Certificate of Coverage AWS310520 under General Permit
AWGIOOOOO for Alvin C Knowles Farm on October 1, 2014, effective Upon issuance, with
an expiration date of September 30, 2019.
C. 15 A NCAC 2T .0 105 (e)(2) states in part that "An annual fee for administering and comp liance
monitoring shall be charged in each year of the term of every renewable permit according to
the schedule in G.S. 143-215.313(a). Annual fees must be paid for any facility operating on an
expired pernuit that has not been rescinded or revoked by the Division. Permittees shall be
billed annually by the Division."
D. The following table provides a history of unpaid invoices sent by DWR Budget Office to
Grace Knowles for the annual administering and compliance fees of said Permit:
Invoice Number
Due Date
Outstanding Fee
2015PROOSISI
7/5/2015
180
2016PROO4674
7/9/2016
180
E. On September 21, 2016, a Notice of Violation (NOV)/ Notice of Intent to Enforce (NOI) was
issued to Grace Knowles, citing 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e)(2) for failure to pay the annual
administering and compliance fee within thirty days of being billed by DWR.
F. The NOV/NOI was sent by certified mail, return receipt requested and received on September
24,2016.

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G. As of the date of this civil penalty enforcement, the above -referenced invoices have not been
paid.
H. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $123.00
Based upon the above Findings of Fact, I make the following:
11. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
A. Grace Knowles is a "person" within the meaning of N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A pursuant to
N.C.G.S. 143-212(4).
B. Grace Knowles violated 15A NCAC 2T.01 05(e)(2) by failing to pay the annual administering
and compliance fee within thirty days of being billed by the Division
C. N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(a)(2) provides that a civil penalty of -not more than $25,000.00 may be
assessed against a person who fails to apply for or to secure a permit required by N.C.G.S.
143-215.1, or who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or
requirements of a permit required by N.C.G.S. 143-215. 1.
D. N,L;.U.b. 143-215.3(a)(9) and N.C.G.S. 143B-282.I(b)(8) provides that the reasonable costs
of any investigation, inspection or monitoring survey may be assessed against a person who
violates any regulations, standards, or limitations adopted by the Environmental Management
.Commission or violates any terms or conditions of any permit issued pursuant to N.C.G.S.
143-215. 1, or special order or other document issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.2.
E. The Chief of the Water Quality Regional Operations Section, Division of Water Resources,
pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality
and the Director of the Division of Water Resources, has the authority to assess civil penalties
in this matter.
Based upon the above Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, I make the following:
Ill. DECISION:
Accordingly, Grace Knowles is hereby assessed a civil penalty of.
I U a j
$ 00 For the violation of 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e)(2) by failing to pay the annual
administering and compliance fee for 2015 and 2016.
$ ec)ov
TOTAL CrVIL PENALTY which is
authorized by N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A,
$123.00 Enforcement costs
$_ 3 03 _Q() TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
percent of the maximum penalty

Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 143-215.6A(c), in determining the amount of the penalty I have taken into,
account the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law and the factors set forth at N.C.G.S. 143B-282. I (b),
which are:
(1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
IV. NOTICE:
I reserve the right to assess civil penalties and investigative costs for any continuing violations occurring
after the assessment period indicated above. Each day of a continuing violation may be considered a separate
violation subject to a maximum $25,000.00 per day penalty. Civil penalties and investigative cost may be
assessed for any other rules and statutes for which penalties have not yet been assessed.
V. TRANSMITTAL:
These Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision shall be transmitted to Grace Knowles, in
accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-215.6(A)(d).
(Date) Aon Ris�d, Chief
Wa�vrQuafity Regional Operations Section
Division of Water Resources

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
CIVIL PENALTY ASSESSMENT FACTORS
Violator: Grace Knowles
County: Duplin
Case Number: PC-2016-0072
Permit Number., AWS310520
ASSESSMENT FACTORS
1) The degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the public health, or to
private property resulting from the violation;
None.
2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
To date, the permittees hasfailed to pay thefollowing overdue annual administering and
compliancefees:
Invoice Number
Due Date
'Outstandim Fee
2015PROO5151
71512015
180
2016PROO4674
71912016
180
3) The effect on ground or surface water quantity or quality or on air quality;
Unknown.
4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
The total overdue annual administering and compliancefees are $360. 00.
5) The amount of money saved by noncompliance;
By notpaying the annual administering and compliancefees, thepermittees saved a total of $360,00.
6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentionally;
The circumstances that resulted in thefailure topay the annual administering and compliancefees during
their original billing cycle are negligible. However, the permittees were issued a Notice of Violations
(AIOV)forfailure to pay the overduefees. Therefore, failure to pay the overduefees after receipt of the
NOV is both wiltful and intentionaL
7) The prior record of the violator In complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority; and
June 2010 — NO Vforfailure to pay annualfeefor 2008-2009.
September 2016 — NOV —forfailure to -pay annualfeefor 2015 & 2016
8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
$123.00
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STATE OF NORT14 CAROLINA
COUNTY OF DUPLIN
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
GRACE KNOWLES
PERMIT NO. AWS310520
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. PC-2016-0072
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $303.00 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Division of Water Resources dated, November 23, 2016, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalty, does hereby waive the light to an
administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document. The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of
remission of this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Resources
within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice of assessment. No new evidence in support of a
remission request will be allowed after thirty (30) days from the receipt of the notice of assessment.
This the day of 2016
Signature
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REOUEST
APS Case Number: PC-2016-0072 County: Duplin
Assessed Party: Grace Knowles
Permit No.: AWS310520 Amount assessed: $303.00
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil pe ' nalty. You must also complete the
"Reguest For Remission, Waiver offtht to an Administrative Hearing, andStivulation ofFacts "
fon-n to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that you believe
support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in determining your request for
remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five
factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty
assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s)
occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment
document. By law [NCGS 133-215.6A(f)) remission of a civil penalty may be granted when one
or more of the following five factors applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to
your case and provide a detailed explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why
the factor applies (attach additional pages as needed).
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 143B-282. I (b) wer
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitione (the assessment factors are
included in the attachedpenalty matrix andlor listed in the civilpenalty assessment
document);
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent
future occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable�or something you could notprevent orpreparefor);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penal1y will prevent payment for the remaining necess
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you
from performing the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:
\Rem. req.

WaterResourc-es
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
September 21, 2016
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Grace Knowles
Alvin C. Knowles Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace, NC28466-2008
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretapy
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
RECEIVEDINCUENRIDWR !rector
SEP 26 ?016
Water Quality Regionat
Operations Section
'Wilmington Regional Office
Subject. Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent to Enforce
Alvin C Knowles Farm
Permit Number: AWS310520
Duplin County
Dear Permittee,
You are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have an animal waste management system
permit pursuant to NCGS 143-215.1 and Section 402 of the Clean Water Act, you have been found to be
in violation of your permit. It is both a condition of your permit and required by Rule 15A NCAC 2T
.0 1 05(e) (2) to pay the annual administering and compliance fee within thirty (30) days of being billed by
the Division of Water Resources (Division). The Division sent you a Notice of Deficiency by a letter dated
July 8, 2016. As of this date, our records indicate that the above -referenced permit issued to your facility
has overdue fees.
The following invoices are outstanding:
Invoice Number
Due Date
Outstanding Fee
2015PROO5151
7/5/2015
180
2016PROO4674
7/9/2016
180
Be advised that this office is considering recommending assessment of civil penalties to the
Director of the Division of Water Resources if you fail to pay the appropriate fee as requested within thirty
(30) days of this Notice of Violation. The Division has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more
than $25,000 per day per violation against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the
terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. Therefore, it is
imperative that you submit the appropriate fee as requested within thirty (30) days of this Notice of
Violation,
Please remit the payment,. made payable to " the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ), in the above amount, Please include Permit Number on your check and mail this
payment to:
Division of Water Resources — Budget Office
Attn: Teresa Revis
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone. [phone]
-contd.-
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources/Water Qtwlity Regional Operations
1636 Mail service Center I Rakish, North Carolina 27699,1636
9198076464

Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the
responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statue or permitting
requirements. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact the Animal Feeding
Operations Program staff at [phone] or [phone].
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Sincerely,
Debra J. Watts, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations, and
Ground Water Protection Branch
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
WQROS Central File (Permit No. AWS310520)

WaterResources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Grace Knowles
Alvin C. Knowles Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace, NC28466-2008
Dear Pcrmittee,
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
SLerelary
S, JAY ZIMMERMAN
July 8, 2016 RECEIVED/NWENR/M
JUL 14 2016
Water Quality Regional
9perations Section
Wilmington Regional Offte
Subject: Notice of Deflciency
Alvin C Knowles Farm
Permit Number AWS310520
Duplin County
Director
As of this date, our records indicate that the above -referenced permit issued to your facility has
overdue fees. It is both a condition of your permit and required by Rule 15A NCAC 2T .01 05(e) (2) to pay
the annual administering and compliance fee within thirty (30) days of being billed by this Division.
The followina invoices are outstanding:
Invoice Number
Due Date
Outstanding Fee
2015PROO5151
7/5/2015
180
Failure to pay the fee accordingly may result in the Division initiating enforcement actions, to
include the assessment of civi ' I 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-fivc thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person"
who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit under
authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. Therefore, it is imperative that you submit the appropriate fee as requested
within thirty (30) days of this Notice of Deficiency.
Please remit the payment, made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environmental
Quality (NCDEQ), in the above amount. Please include Permit Number on your check and mail this
payment to:
Division of Water Resources — Budget Office
Attn: Teresa Revis
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Phone: [phone]
-con1d.-
State of North Carolina I Environmental (2tality I WWr RcsourcesAVatcr Quality Rcgional operations
1636 Mail scrvicc Ccutcr I RAlu�gh, NOL'th Carolina 27699-1 G36
91 � 807 6464

If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Animal Feeding Operations
Program staff at [phone].
0
Sincerely,
Debra J. Watts, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operation, and
Ground Water Protection Branch
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
WQROS. Central File (Permit No AWS310520)

0� \N A Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
co (&
Alan W. Klimek, P. E.,'Director
Division of Wal er Quality
5
May 1, 2003
Alvin Knowles
Alvin C. Knowles Farm
116 West Clement Street
Wallace NC 28466 -
Sub ect: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS3105210
i
Alvin C. Knowles Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
Dear Alvin Knowles-.
On April 28, 2003, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified Senate Bill 733 which directs the
Division of Water Quality (Division) to extend the expiration date of the Swine Waste Operation General
Permit AWG100000. Therefore, the General Permit has been re-iss.ued by the Division to extend the
expiration date to October 1, 2004. During the period of this extension the Division will be working with
all interested parties on the development of a new version of the Non -Discharge General Permit.
In accordance with your application received on January 16, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of
Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Alvin
Knowles, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. The issuance of this COC
supercedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS310520 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 Alvin C. Knowles Farm, located in Duplin County, with an animal capacity of
no greater than an a nnual a verage of 1196 Feeder to Fini s h swine and the appl i cati on to land as specified
in thelacility'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
specifi�d in the General Permit, the facility's CAWW, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property. A QA
Non -Discharge Pan-nitting Unit
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Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any
lagoon or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions -specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215,6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership chan ge 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 bie'_idaiched at [phone]. If you need additional information conceming
this COC or the General Pen -nit, please contact Sue Homewood at [phone] ext. 502.
Sincerely,
Y
lz:51-
fo r Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit AWGIOOOOO)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Duplin County Health Department
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File AWS310520
NDPU Files

United States Natural Resources Post Office Box 219
Department of Conservation Kenansville, NC 28349-0219
Auriculture Service Phone: [phone]/Fax: [phone]
NC Division Of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
RE: CORRECTED WUP FOR Fac K3 1!75203
Dear Sirs
January 16, 2003
0
cz,
This is a corrected NNW for Fac #31-520. The acres in field number seven(7) have been
corrected to show total wettable acres for this field.
If I May Be Of Further Assistance With Any Issues Pertaining To This Operation Please
Let Me Know.
Sincerely,
84
Billy W. Houston
District Conservation Technician
Attach.

Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
01-16-2003
This plan has been prepared for:
Alvin C Knowles Farm31520
Alvin C. Knowles
116 West Clement St
Wallace, NC 28466
910-285-4846
This plan has been developed by:
Billy W Houston
Duplin Soil & Water
PO Box 219
Kenansville, NC 28349
910-296-2120
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nitrogen Only with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal
waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the
Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with
this plan.
Signature (owner) Date
Signature (manager or producer) Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices
adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By:
Technical Specialist Signature Date
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
S7
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Liquid waste generated 1,108,692 gals/year by
a 1, 196 animal Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid operation. This production
facility has waste storage capacities of approximately 180 days.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
2554
Incorporated
4385
Injected
4830
Irrigated
2776
Actual PAN Applied
(Pounds)
Actual Volume Applied
(Gallons)
Volume Surplus/Deficit
(Gallons)
Year 1
4,875.00
1,947,274
-838
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field.
Realistic Yield estimales are also provided for each crop in the plan. In addition, the Leaching Index for each
field is shown, where available.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Leaching
Index (LI)
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
1267
5
N/A
Norfolk
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
Hybrid Elermudagniss Hay
6.5 Tons
12671
6
N/A
iNorrolk
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
IHybrid
Bermudagrass Hay
6.5 Tons
12671
7
N/A
Norfiblk
Small Gmin Overseed
1.0 Tons
IHybrid
Bermudagrass Hay
6.5 Tons
Ll
Potential Leaching ____ __
Technical Guidance
Low potential to contribute to
None
< 2
soluble nutrient leaching below the
root zone.
>=2 &
Moderate potential to contribute to
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
<= io
soluble nutrient leaching below the
.root zone.
High potential to contribute to
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that
soluble nutrient leaching below the
improve the soils available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency
> 10
root zone.
should be considered. Examples are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients,
Sod -Based Rotations (328), Long -Term. No -Till (778), and edge -of -field practices such
�as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (39 1).
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.

The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acresof
cropland needed to use the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient
requirements, and proper timing of applications to maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by
manure or other by-products, commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be
applied on each field in order to supply the indicated quantity of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced andthe
total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation.
Depending on the requirements of the crop and the nutrient content of the waste, some nutrients will Rely be over or under applied if animal waste is being
utilized. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle and annual soil tests are required if animal waste is being applied. Soil tests should be
used to balance the nutrient application amounts with the realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Nutrient management plans may require that the
application of animal waste be limited so as to prevent over application of phosphorous when excessive levels of this nutrient are detected in a field.
Waste Utilization Table
Year 1
Tract
I Field
Source
I.D.
SoB Series
Total
Acre
Use.
Acres
. Crop
RYE
Amlic.
. Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
P,cq'd
HWA)
Cornin.
Fert
Nutrient
Applied
(1hJAI
Res.
(lbs/A)
Applic.
Mediod
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(am)
Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
lbs/A
10,00
jwl/A
tons
tous
1267
5
S7
Norfolk
3.50
3,501
Striall Grain OverIld
1.0 Tonsl
10/1-3131
so
0
01
Irrig.
SO:
19-97
0
-L222ols-
69.90
0.00
t267
5
S7
Norfolk
3.50
3.501
Hybrid Berrndgra, Hay
C5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
*325
0
0
Irrix
325
12912
0-
454.36
0.00
1267
6
S7
Norfblk
1.50
1.501
Small Grain Overseed
1.0 Tons
1011-3/31
50
0
0
Irtig.
50
19.97
01
29,96
0.00
126 7
6.
S7
. Noffolk
1,501
1,50
1 Hybrid Bermudapm Hay
6.5 Tons
*3/1-10/31
*325
0
0
Irrip-
3251
129,82
0
194.73
0.00
12671
7
--TkW
1 S7
N b
8.001
8.001
Small Grain Overseed
10 Tons,
1011-1131
50
01
Ol
1,*
50
19.9
0
159.78
0.00
12671
71
S7
INorbik
8.001
8.001
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
6,5 Towl
-3/1-10/31
*325
oj
01
1,,iw-
3251
129.82
.1
1,038,55,
0'ni
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Waste Utilization Table
Yenr 1
Tract
Field
Source
, I.D.
Soil Series
Total
Acre
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Applic.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nuthent
Req'd
flbs/A)
Comm.
Fat
Nutnerl
Apphed
(Uyq/A)
Res.
(lbs/A)
Applic.
Mehod,
Manure
PA
Nutrient
Applied
Uquid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
Uquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
1
N
. N
N
—
IWAJ
1000
gal/A
I_Lms
JQQo_pts
tons
Total Applied, 1000 gaRons
1,947.27
Lagoon Liquids
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
1,108.69
Balance, 1000 Puma
-838.58
Total Applied, tons
0.00
Manure Sohds
Total Produced, tons
0.00
1
Balance, tons
0. 00
Notesi 1. In the tract coftwan, symbol — means leased, otherwise, owne(L 2. Symbol * means user catered data.
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The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table.
Infiltration rate varies with soils. If applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you must
apply at a rate that will not result in runoff. This table provides the maximum application rate per hour
that may be applied to each field selected to receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum application
amount that each field may receive in any one application event.
Irrigation Application Factors
Tract
Field
Soil Series
Application Ratr
(inches/hour)
Application Amount
(inches)
1267
5
Norfolk
0.50
0.96
1267
6
Norfolk
0.50
0.96
.1267
7
Norfolk
0.50.
0.961
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimate of the number of acres needed for
sludge utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen
concentrations for each source, the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application
rates shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent. At
clean out� this material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the
priority nutrient is nitrogen but other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting.
Since nutrient levels are generally very high, application of sludge must be carefully applied.
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not
be used for sludge application. If this is not possible., care should be taken not to load effluent application fields
with high amounts of copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface
water moving to streams and lakes, phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels
may also be a concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Crop
Maximum
PA-N Rate
lb/ac
Maximum Sludge
Application Rate
1000 gal/ac
Minimum Acres
5 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard
Corn 120 bu
150
13.16
14.99
29.99
44.98
,Hay 6 ton &Y.E.
300
26.32
7.50
14.99
22.49
1 Soybean 40 bu
160
14,04
14.06
28.11
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The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage
capacity available at the end of each month of the plan. AvailabLe storage capacity is calculated as the
design storage capacity in days minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated. The
start date is a value entered by the user and is deffied as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first
crop in the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design
storage capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage
capacity, this indicates that the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated.
If available storage capacity is negative, the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the
design storage volume of the structure. Either of these situations indicates that the planned application
interval in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the structurds temporary storage capacity.
e Canacitv
Source Name
Swine FEecder.-Finish Lagoon Liquid
Design torage Caect PanL_
Start Date
E9/3 0
180
Plan Year
Month
Available Storage Capacity (Days)
I
1
115
1
2
101
1
3
150
1
4
180
1
5-
ISO
1
6
180
1
7
180
1
8
180
1
9
180
1
to
180
1
11
164
1
12
150
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during
operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that 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
property apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to
properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an
agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the
responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to secure an
update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application,
receiving crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture,
historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless
there are regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre
per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per
acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter
strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field
Office Technical Guide Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift
from the land application fleld.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste
will be'soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone
to flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for
guidance).
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7., Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration
rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a
method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No
ponding should occur in order to control odor and flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall
events, or when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a
manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would
inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should
also be considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring
planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient
loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable
winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not
be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply
with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which
waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall
he at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal.
Animal waste, other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after
October 1, 1995, shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial
waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and
public right-of-ways.
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15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,
or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be
applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been
approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal
waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly
into water courses,, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be
applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
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. H animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan"
which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and
erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be
inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A
regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and
other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is
used on crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied
pre -plant with no further applications of animal waste during the crop
season.
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21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid
level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the
maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested
at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied.
Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions
require waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower
application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in
the soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when
these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and
maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five
(5) yeam
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): 5, 6, 7
Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Moderately Well Drained.
Adaptation: Well -adapted.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. I to Mar. 3 1. Cover sprigs I " to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and wind.
For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a rate of
30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing conditions.
Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced I' to 1.5' in row. For
broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus, potassium
and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in the
establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240 lb/ac N
annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second bay cuts. Reduce N rates
by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization of Pastures and
Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or extension agent for
assistance.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 5, 6, 7
Small Grain: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leachable
In the Coastal Plain, oats and barley should be planted from October 15-October 30; and rye from October
15-Novcrnber 20. For barley, plant 22 seed/drill row foot and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each
week seeding is delayed beyond the optimum time. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate
modifications in the current NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide". Also, increase the initial seeding rate
by at least 10% when planting no -till. Oats should be planted at 2 bushels/acre and rye at 1-1 1/2
bushels/acre. Plant all these small grains at 1- 1 1/2" deep. Adequate depth control is essential. Review the
NCSU Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding
variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply no more than 30 lbs/acre N at
planting. Phosphorus and potash recommended by a soil test can also be applied at this time. The
remaining N should be applied during the months of February -March.
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MCDEHR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT MQUESTED
Knowles, Grace
Alvin C. Knowles Farm
116 W Clement St
Wallace, NC 28466
- Dear Permittee,
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
June 28, 2010
F
Subj ect: Notice of Violation
Alvin C Knowles Farm
Permit Number AWS310520
Dupiin County
Dee Freeman
Secretary
As of this date, our records indicate that the above -referenced permit issued to your facility has
overdue fees. It is both a condition of your permit and required by Rule 15A NCAC 2T .0105(e) (2) to
pay the annual administering and compliance. fee within thirty (30) days of being billed by this Division.
The following invoices are outstanding:
Invoice Number
Invoice Date
Due Date �LOutstanding
Fee
2009PROO6977
7/9/2009
8/8/2009
180.00
2008PROO7393
8/7/2008
9/6/2008
180.00
T_
7— TOTAL
360.00
Please be reminded that the table above covers the period between Years 2006 and 2009. Please
also include payments for invoices that you receivedin 2010 and any other year for which the anuual
fees are still due.
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 Quality 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 Violation.
7JUN 3 0 2010
BY-
1636 Mat Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 27A Capital Blvd., Raleigh. North Carolina 27604 011c�
Phone: [phone] � FAX: [phone] � Customer Service: 1-877-623-6746 North.Cawhna
Irlernet: www.ncwaterCiLiality.org
An Ewl Opportunity � Affirmative Action Employer Naturally

Please remit the payment, made payable to the North Carolina Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (NCDENR), in the above amount, Please include Permit Number on your check and
mail this payment to:
Division of Water Quality — Budget Office
Attn: Fran McPherson
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you';have any.questions concerning this Notice, please contact J. R. Joshi at [phone] or
at [e-mail],
Sincerely,
---W- -.0e
Keith Larick, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operation Unit
cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
APS Central File (Permit No AWS310520)

Animal Waste Management Plan Certification
(Please type or print all information that d= not require a signature)
I ffl-'Z"
(3,eneral InLormation:
Name of Farm: -A L4VIJ F a c i I i t y N o"il ---Zi P
Owner(s) Name:A Lajjx,3 Phone. No: ig>) vss- 49w"
MaiUng Address: j C'L--P-MV)a-7- -'r- W*L'.kc-S Afc-
Farm Locadon: County Farm is located in: V�2!:dj
Fourteen Digit Hydrologic
Latitude and Longitude: 1 C7 Integrator- MupprH 1 4
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific:
road names, directions, milepost, etc.): amn4 z-'r -5g-"j k.-O 4�p �-Ic-
6z> I-g? "". C>0-1 T-0 EAZ,-"
Opgration Description:
Type of Swine No of An&nals
0 V.'=n to Feeder
)I Feeder to Finish
0 "w to Wcan
0 Firrow to Feeder
0 Fmow to Finish
0 GUts
0 Boars
Acreage Available for Application:
7�pe of Fouftry No of Ap &wls
01-ayer
()Puucts
Other Type of LivestocLa
Type of Caule No of An &nals
oDairy
0Becf
Number of Anin�:
Number of Lagoons/Storage Ponds: Total CAPacity: -ZS7 70 cubic Feet (0)
1;C
Are subsurface drains present on the fmm- YES or NO (please circle one)
If YES: are subsurface drains present in the am of the LAGOON or SPRAY F= (please circle one)
Owner/Manager Agreement
l(we) verify that &U the above information'is correct and wiU be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and maintenance
procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the D= named above and will implement these procedures. I (we)
know that any expansion to the. existing design capacity of the waste treatment Lad storage system or construction a f new facifitics will require a
new certirication to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Managcma% berom the new animals are stocked. I (wo) understand that there
must be no discharge of anin�al waste from the storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made
ocavcyance or from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm and there must not be run-off fmm the application or animal
walte. I (---) understand that run-off of pol][utants from lounging and heavy u*c arcas must be minimized using technical standards developed by
the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The approved plan wilI be Mod at the farm and at the office of the local Sail and Water
Conservation District, I (wc) know that modification must be approved by a technical specialist and submitted to the Soil. and Water Conservation
DL%tAct prior to implementation. A change in land ownership requires written acLificaLion to DEM or a new ccrtification (if the approved pLui is
cbznged) within 60 days of a title transfer.
Name of Land Owner: t-vi K
Signature:-),-�-&A�� A�� 14&,
Date:
Name of Manager (if dif®rent-from owner):
Signature: Date:

Technical Specialist Certification
1. As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Corarnission pursuant to 1SA
NCAC 6F OOOS, I certify that the animal waste management system fbr the farm named above has an animal v�a�'
rnanagement plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management (DENO as.
specified in ISA NCAC 2H.OU7 and the USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) ana/or the North Camlin:L I
Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to ISA NCAC 211-0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The fallow'MUg
elements are included in the plan as applicable. While ' each category designates a technical specialist who may sign -each
certification (SD, SI, WUP, RC,r) the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they am technically competent.
IL Certification of Design
M�
A) -C rage, Treatmo_t �Mtem
Qllectign—&L_
Check the appropriate box
Fxisting facility without mArofi (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; storage capabiNty consistent with waste utilization requirements.
New, Manded or wrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems, lagoons and ponds, have
'beea designed to meet or exceed the minimum st3ndards and specifications.
TAA vs Fzvp— T'49 rtenzcx:�rr LA&ncx&.L OsAL4-
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Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print) j CSS
Affiliation: Dam Work &M
Uzi> rk*1 �X feiwb 7*
Address (Agency) F.,O. 150,�c- -75 LL.jc 6wlhone No:
Signature: Date:
B) Land Application Site OMM
The plan provides for mini —um sepamtion (buffers); adKu2u amount of land for waste utRization; cho sea crop is
suitable for waste management; hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): 15lu"
�Nwq�rn4
Affiliation:
Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency):
Phone No:
Signature:
Date:
Q Runoff Qontrots from Exterior Lots
Check the appropriate box
Faciii!Lwithout exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility d6es not contain any exterior lots.
0 Eacility with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize therun off of pollutants from lounging and heavy,use areas have been designed in accordance
with technical standards developed by NRCS.
A UP% 7
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): J, �j j*A L,
Affiliation:
Address (Agency):?. C>, 5 q,
Signature:
AWC - AU"=t
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Date Work CC!nPfMd:-S.5AL
C Z&4 Phone' No.:
Date: J'!',-FA L t.
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'D) Aypligtti�Ln and Handli= Enuipmg9t
CJwck the Appropriate bax
Existing-gr expanding facility with existing wasta application equipmen (WUP or 1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or evaluated in accordance
with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as nec=ary to accommodate the waste management,
plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the
specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates, a schedule for timing of application has been established; required buffers
can be maintained and calibration and Austment guidance are co6tained as part of the plan).
New. exRanded. or existing facility without existing waste ap ent Lor sprayJ11igat Ott (1)
_plicatiop MuipM
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply wage as nec=wy to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can. cover the area muired by the plan at
rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates: a szhedule for timing of applications has
been established; -required buffers can be maintained; calibmtion and adjustment guidance am contained as part of the
pLan)-
New.exogndedor existing facilitX wiftut existing waste-application-SguiRment for land spreading R�t using spray
irription. (YAJP or I)
ArLi=t waste application equipment specified in the plan has been selected to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste mnna ement. plan; (proposed qpplication equipment can cover the Area required by the plan at
rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a khedule for timing of applicaions has
been established: roquired buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the
plan).
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): !FLz,4E>
Affiliation:
Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency):,p or., g3
Phone oF (q
Signature:
Date:
E) Odor Contml, Insect Con"l. Mortality Management and Emergency Action Plan ( — 1. -RC.or 11
SD S_ Y=
The waste management plan for this facility includes a Waste Management Odor Control Checklist, an lased Control
Checklist, a Mortaility Management Checklist and an Emergency Action Plan. Sources of both odors and insects have
been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best Management
Practices to Control Insects have been. selected and included in the waste management plan. Both the Mortality
Manangement Plan and the Emergency Action Plan are complete and can be implemented by"Ifftiiijy,
Name o f Technical Specialist (Please Print): J. jj,5k, IE - S 0
e\
Affiliation: Date Work'Co4 't, t
ML-)P4)+4 S_ E A
Address (Agency):p
A .,dhone No.:
Signature: Date:
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F) Written Uk Lqrw UI-Exondinz 5wine Farm
The following signature block is only to be used for new or expanding swine farms that begin constructioa after June
21, 1996. If the facility was built before June2l, 1996, wben was it constructed or last expanded - I(we)
certify that l(we) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining property owners and all property owners
who own property located across a public road, street or highway from this new or 'expanding swine farm. The notice
was in compliance with the requirements of NCGS 106-805. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners
notified is attached.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
A vy %_ — A U gu' ."t I , � 'j .

.111. Certification of Installation
A) Collection. Stomge. Trmtment ImLallation
New, expanded or rMfitted fa—cilily (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds, have been installed in'
accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retmfits, no certification is necessary.
ffi2m no-�&,nftL� Ii. Fm7- T�W- I -D&It�q - ---
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
04464=
I f�p�%k GARN
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Affiliation:
Date Work CC6
M\\'� File%
arAL
Address(Agency):�.., ne No.: IL49 AA
5:�-A -7 52, Er.0 4 LL, ASC WJV
Signature: Date:
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B) Land Application Site (WUP)
Check the appropriate box
The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the stairnal waste management plan.
Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plan is cleared fbr planting-, the cropping system as
specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the owner has committed to established the
vegetation as specified in the plan by (moath/daylyear); the proposed cover crop is appropriate for
compliance with the waste utilization plan.
Also check this box if appropriate
if the cropping system as specified in the pla:n can not be establish�d on newly cleared land within 30 days of
this certification, the owner has committed to establish an interim crop for erosion control;
Name of Technical Specialist(Please Print):
Affiffation:
Date Work Completed:
Address(Agency):
Phone No.:
Signature:
Date:
4
This following signature block is only to he used when the box for conditional approval in I]LB above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to bstablish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste utilization plan, and if
appropriate to estabUsh the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to DEM a verification of completion from a
Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specifed in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that
failure to submit this verificatioa is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action
from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manger (Lf different from owner)
Signature: Date:
AWC — August 1, 1997 4

-C) Runorf Controls from F-xtexior I.Ats (RQ
Engiliky ��th exterior lots
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have bow installed as specified in
the plan.
For facilities without exterior lots. no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation: Date Work Completed:
Address(Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
D) Application and Handling Equipment Installation (WUP or 1)
Check the appropriate block -
Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is an site and ready for use; calibration and
adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Animal waste appUcation and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been installed but the owner has
proposed leasing or third party applicationand has provided a signed contract; equipment specified in the contract
agrees with the requirements of the plan; required buffers can be maintained, calibmtion and �dju�stment guidance have
been provided to the owners and am contained as part of the plan.
Conditional approval: Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has been pur6hased
and will be on site and installed by . , (mouth/day/year); there is adequate storage to
hold the waste until the equipment is installed and until the waste can be land applied in accordance with cropping
system contained in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are
contained as part of the plan,
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): A
Affiliation: Date Work Completed:
Ad dress(Agency): To.ye�,r
rc�,j tA Phone No.: I'lle>)
Signature- Date:
The following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in M D above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling oquiomeat as specified in my
(our) waste management plan and wW submit to DEM a verification of deliviry and installation from a TwImical Specialist
within 15 calendar days following the date specified in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this
verification is a violatioa of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
2) Odor Control, Imsect Control and Mortality Management (SD.Sl,WUP,RC orI)
Methods to control odors and insects. as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operatio
management system as specified, in the Plan has also been installed and is operational. --A
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): ij V516� �-- 7�0 ctz4g��
Affiliation: Date Work Co I
NFF
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Address (Agency)? 75q. Phone No.
Signature Date- -- TI4,1?7
AWC -- Au0st L, 1997

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Please re6irn'the completed form to the Division of Watei-quality�'bltlhe
following addr�ss:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources,
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
P.O. BOX 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Please aLso remember to submit a copy of this form along N4th the complete Animal Waste Nfariagernent Plm to e
local Soil and Water Conservation District Office and to keep a copy in your riles with your Animal Wasi�'Maiiagem* eint-'
Plan.
AWC - Augu--t 1, 1997

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August 4,1998
N.C. Division Of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Compliance Group
P.O.'Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Subject: Laaoon Closure Form
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Alvin C. Knowles Farm
Facility No.: 31-520
Duptin County
Attached is the Animal Waste Storage Pond and Lagoon Closure Report Form for the
above referenced farm. A copy of this form along with a Lagoon Closure Plan has been
sent to the Wilmington Regional Office.
If you have any questions, please contact me at [phone] ext. 4562.
Sincerely,
M. Kevin Weston
Technical Specialist
cc: File
Alvin C. Knowles
MFF Eng. Dept.
Z AX (9 10) 239-6400
vtose Hill, North Carolina 28458, [phone],

'Aninial Waste Storage Pond and Lacroon Closure Report
(PI=;;.- tvpc: or print all infornlaciull r1hat dcc:s 110c r-cquire a Sirnatur-I
G!tagrnl TmFor-inntion:
L" U rM Facilicv No: Je Z D
.Narne 0 - ALVIM C. kAj6gj;_6j FoQr—.,—
Owmt-(s) Narre- ALVfAI
LVI_Oiling Address: 1/1, l,,[ dL,-m&,r phone
AA: ZZY&& COLUICY: D"PWH
Oneracion Descriotion (rem aining-animals-onk-) -
CI Plc=s-- L-;-eck zhis box itchcre will be. no animals on this farz-,I =tr lazoon cfcsur;:. Ifte". will still ttzairn-als on the Sim
after lazoon ciosu—­ pitze provid: (he following information on zr.-- ardmaij ch:zc wi;jl m-_,ajr_
"_rarion Descriotion:
'!�VFe of 5-wime X6. o.FAttintals
M co
2'/Ft:!dc:- cc Fnis- P&
TV E 0 %14 e
Im=cv o F-1n;st
Tv,-c of Carn't Na. qf.Aidmals
:I Dairy
I B'-;
�,umber of.IdjnaLr._______.:_
WEI the "= rnainizin 3. number of animals rl= c.-e 21H Z2 t7 ch"-tshoid-I Yes 2' N'o M
Type of pouIrr'y NO. of.knintaLf
M Liver
M pullets
Orhv- Trce g,-*-,'
Will cche,- lapons be in ocenicion a: chis Farrn afcer this one closes? Yes E�, --N�o Q
How -many lag�:ons = left ir, use on c1nis fan-ri?:
0- "Ie lwace:, SZd=:C,-I,S SMk-,.f;n the Division
0 L Wal._Iz: Qual!:y S R;!-ziorai Offict'(see map or &ack)
was Cn fdae) for nod. ,-:c Z.,_­ r
.1 0: Cne pencing C',QSU� a,- chis :cnd or lazoon.
-:1,zil -on was :c!e=c 2-1 hours orior to the sz= c-c"ostire which bez= an
7his nc%, _E-L 1 4 (dare).
chat t�:e above inform, adon is co mrcr and comr:7--ce. 1 have followed -_., -;ostLr-, pi= which aneecs
'I a N-RCS szmc _F_,c,dcrs and crt -be subiez: to ea6-r_­- krLic; -)I
re--: a. I realize chat I wil L ...tat zc,.on oer le
0 C che NO rzlh C---o Fin -a Gener_,] S=ues if I fail to pro ce.-_-y c.- ose o u the I'a, -Iroor.
Narne of Land Owner (Ple=e Plr-inc):
Signacure: 569- 1;eL.D,,J N Date:
I he has followed a clasurz plan which aneecs =';_ requirerne-ics sec f-bah in che N7,CS Technical
Guide Scandart 993. The foilowin- items were complemd by the ouvner and,-tnfled by me: all wasce
licuids and siudges haveibecn rerno*ved and land applied = ag onorric race. all inouc oices have 'been
re—noved. all slooes hzve b=ri vabilized as nect-ssary, cnd vezetarion an ail discurbed are=.
Narne of Technical Soedal!5t (Please Princ): - - 'M wv,;
1" 9
Addz-mss (.A.crency), /a, Xv, �,rf eg,& 11,4,, zr-y;, P
ercurn %viumn 1_5 days toNowing compiecion oc arLMal Nvacer storap pona ur i2croon Closure co:
N. C. Division Of Water Quality- Water Qualicy Secdon
compliancL. troup
P.5. Box 29,535
Raleigh. NC 27626-0-435
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LAGOON CLQSLME 1!LAN-
Name of Farm: 6. 4faLu-st AAR-- Facility -ezv
Owmer(s) Niame: C. 1 1 1
Mailing Addresslocation: /g, W.
frewc r —P ho ne No.: Ale) z ef - Yi ye.
This plan describes the closing pocedures for the above referenced farm. The followi",
closure procedures'will be followed in accordancewith the current N-RCS standards.
1. All existinc, pipes that were used to discharge waste from the buildings to the
lagoon shall be capped or removed to eliminate fresh water entry from the buildings.
2. All effluent and sludge shall be pumped from the lagoon and shall be land applied
to crops at agronomic rates based on realistic yield expectations for nitrogen. The effi�ent
and'sludge ihall be analyzed for nitrogen content prior to application. During the removal
process, all sludge remaining on the side slopes shall be washed down and agitated in
with the bottom -;Iud- Z
ge and land applied. There shall be one foot or less of sludge
remaining in the lag dge S an be
goon upon completion. Satisfac,.ory removal of the slu - h
determined by ,risual inspection.
c , er than waste found in the lagoon shall be properly
Ariv fore—m matenal och
disposed of in a permitted landfll facility. Such material cannot be buried on ihe farm as
this practice constitutes the op em.tion of an unpermitted landfill.
4. Any electrical services or devices such as recycle pumps, etc. around the lagoon
which will no lonzer be needed shaU be disconnected at the power source an-d removed.
5. Upon completion of the removal procedures o utlined above, the lagoon maybe
a) filled in with soil
b) left intact and allowed to fill with fresh water for use as a fresh warcr pond
c) breached so that it will no longer impound liquid
If left for use as a pond, the requirements of Conservation Practice Standard 378 (Ponds)
shall be met.If the lagoon embankment is breached, the slopes and bottom of the breach
shall be stable for the soil matenal involved, but the side slopes shall be no geater than
3:1.
6. All disturbed areas shall be fertilized, seeded and mulched before the lagoon
closure can be cemfied.
Estimated amount of effluent/sludge: Yf 3444; jJ- Effluent/sludge analysis:
Total amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)*
The following acreaue mav be used for land application based on the crop to be gown:
Tract(Field Crop
lbs. N/ac.
Acres
lbs. N utilized
7-7Z53? Y&-4-i
/,00
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The tolloWing acreage may be used tor land application based on the crop to be
*
Tract/Fieldg Crop Ibs. N/ac. Acres lbs.'N Uti . zed
Name of Owner.
Signature:__a
Name of Technical specialist: R. iedv,�, a"W'j
Affiliation: BUAVY 7
Address (Agency): Nox 70
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Signature:

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FAMILY FARMS
August 14, 1996.
Mr. Mike Sugg
District Conservationist
USDA - National Resources Conservation Service
PO Box 277
Kenansville, NC 28349
RE: Alvin Knowles - 1200 Finishing (New Lagoon for Certification)
Dear Mr. Sugg:
Enclosed for your review is the completed Animal Waste Management Flan for the
above referenced swine farm. Specific items included in this package are ass follows:
- Location Map
- ASCS Tract Map
- Soils Lnvestigation Report
- Lagoon design Spreadsheet
- Operation & Maintenance Plan for -Lagoon
- Construction Specifications for Lagoon
- Site Seeding Requirements
- Site Plan with Construction Details
Murphy Family Farms will be developing the Nutrient Utilization Plan for this farml
which will be submitted with the final certification.
Please contact me at [phone], ext. 4529 if you have any questions concerning
this package..
Sincerely,
Dave Elkin
Assistant Engineer
DE:tbh
Enclosures
cc.- File
Alvin Knowles, (complete package)
i�dl, Nor-�h Carolina 2845�i, [phone], FAX f.i',"jj Zi9-64''M

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Operator: , ==ALVIN KNOWLES #1
County:==
08108/96
Distto nearest residence (other than owner):
1500 ft.
sows (farrow to finish):=== ------ ========>
sows (farrow to feeder): eder): >
head (finishing only):=====
1196
sows (farrow to wean): = = = =
head (wean to feeder): = = = =
Ave. Live Weight for other operations (lbs.) = >
Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft): = >
Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft/lb.) >
1.0
25 Year — 24 Hour Rainfall
7.5
Rainfall in excess of evaporation (in.)= >
7.0
Will lagoon be designed as as irregular shape? (Y/N) Y
Is drain tile required to lower WT? (Y/N) = =.= = = = = = > N
Drainage area of buildings & lots (sq. ft.) >
9600.0
Volume of wash water (gallons/day) >
Temporary storage period (days) >
180
Freeboard
1.3
Side slopes (inside lagoon): >
3.0 :1
Inside top length
300.0
Inside top width
145.0
Top of dike elevation
104.0
Bottom of lagoon elevation (ft): >
93.0
Seasonal high water table(SHWT) eIev.(fQ:=>
99.0
Total req uired vo lu m e, = = = = 265052 cu. ft **TOTALVOLO.K**
Actual design volume: = = = = 278617 cu. ft 105.120/a
Stop pumping el.(> or = to 99.0 ftSHWT)> 99.7
(> or = to 99.0 ft.Min.)
Required minimum treatment volume: 161460 cu. ft. **TRMT. VOL O.K**
Volume at stop pumping elevation:' 169617 cu. ft. 105-05%
Start pumping 101.8
Volume at start pumping elevation: 243571 cu. ft
Actual volume less 25yr-24hr rain: 245429 cu. ft
NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate:
Req. volume to be pumped: > 70405 cu. fL **TEMP. VOL ' O.K**
Actual volume to be pumped:==> 73%4 cu. ft- 105.04%
25 Yr. Storm Storage: Required = 33168 cu. ft **STORM STOR. O.K**
Actual = 35046 cu. ft 105.60%
Storm Storage:
Top = 10270 (Top of dike — Freeboard)
Bottom = 101.80 (StartPump)
Storm Storage Volume by Prismoidal Method
Dims: > > Length Width
Top: 292-20 137.20 Area at top 40090 cu. ft.
Midsection: 289.50 134.50 Area at midsecton 38938 cu. ft.
Bottom: 266.80 131.80 Area at bottom = 37800 cu.ft
Volume = 35046 cu. ft

PROJECT: ALVIN KNOWLES #1
(FILE- ST-VL-�CKWK3)
AEP NO.:
SHEET.
DESIGNED BY:
DATE-
08/08/98-
CHECKED BY.
DATE.
LOCATION /DESCNFnON:
STAGE
AREA
VOLUME MODEL
ELEVATION
AREA
INCR. VOL.
CUMUL VOL.
93.0
0
19,620
94.0
0
21,315
20,468
20,468
95.0
0
23,079
22,197
42,665
96.0
0
24,911
23,995
66,660
97.0
0
26,811
25,861
92,521
98.0
0
28,779
27,795
120,316
99.0
0
30,815
29,797
150,113
100.0
0
32,919
31,867
181,980
101.0
0
35,092
34,006
215,985
102.0
0
37,333
36,213
25Z 198
103.0
0
39,642
38,488
290,685
104.0
0
42,019
40,831
331,516
END PUMP >1
99.
FT 17Z419
CU FT
172,419 CF
START PUMP
>I
101.
FT 244,9551
CU FT
1 72,536 CF
FREEBOARD
>
102-
FT 279,139]
CU FT
34,184 CF

,Pperator: ALVIN KNOWLES #1 County: Duplin
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
".11. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALM
0 sows �farrow to finish)
x
1417 lbs.
0 sows arrow to feeder)
x
522 lbs.
1196 head inishing only)
x
135 lbs.
0 sows farrow to wean)
ry
x
433 lbs.
0 head wean to feed eo
x
30 lbs.
Describe other:
Total Average Ove Welg�t
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Date:
1500.0 ieet
0 lbs
0 lbs
161,460 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
161,460 lbs
Volume = 161,460 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. ALW = . 1 CF/lb- ALW
Volume 161,460 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
SX.0
Inside top width (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
145.0
Top of dike elevation (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
104.0
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - -
93.0
Freeboard (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1.3
Side slopes (inside lagoon) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3.0:1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.o 292.2 137.2 . 9.7
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH
2922 137.2
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH
234.0 79.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * W10TH * 4
263.1 108.1
40,090 (AREA OF TOP)
18,486 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
113,764 (AREA OF MI DSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
40,090 113,764 18,486 1.6
Total Designed Volume Available 278617 Cubic Feet

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

6.. SUMMARY
Tempor" 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 (SHVVT) = = = >
Stop pumping eIev.======================
Must be > or = to the SHWT eIev.==========>.
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el. >
Required m inimum treatment volume= >
Volume at stop pumping elevation >
Start pumping
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr. — 24 hr. rainfa >
Volume at start pumping elevation= >
Required volume to be pumped==
Actual volume planned to be pumped= >
180 days
7.0 inches
7.5 inches
1.3 feet
3.0: 1
300.0 feet
145.0 feet
104.0 feet
93.0 feet
265,052 cu. ft.
2�8,617 cu. ft
99.0 feet
99.7 feet
99.0 feet
99.0 feet
161,460 cu. ft
169,617 cu. ft
101.8 feet
245,429 cu. ft
243,571 cu. ft
70,405 cu. fL *
73,954 cu. tL *
Min. thickness of soil liner when required= 1.,6 Teet
7. DESIGNED BY: APPROVED
DATE: DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTIUZATION PLAN
COMMENTS:
ned as
Length and width used in the spreadsheet represent equivalent ._4
surface area to actual design to fully account for rainfall capture.
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SHEET 1 OF 2
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
---------------------------------------------------------- -
FOUNDATION PREPARATION:
-----------------------
The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be
cleared of trees, logs, stumps, roots, brush, boulders,sod and rubbish.
Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The topsoil from
the lagoon and pad area should be stripped and stockpiled for use on
the dike and pad areas. After stripping,- the foundation area of the
lagoon embankment and building pad shall be thoroughly loosened prior
to placing the first lift of fill material to get a good bond.
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT:
-----------------------------------
The completed ' excavation and earthfill shall conform to the lines,
grades, and 4levations shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall
be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over
6 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent
they are suitable, excavated materials can be used as fill. The fill
shall be brought up in approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9
inches in thickness when loose and prior to compaction. Each layer
will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and spreading
equipment or standard tamping roller or other equivalent method.
Compaction will be considered adequate when fill material is observed
to consolidate to the point that settlement is not readily detectible.
NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER
SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION. The embankment of the lagoon shall be
installed using the more impervious materials from the required
excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for
settlement. Dikes over 15 feet in height and with an'impoundment
capacity of 10 acre-feet or more fall under the jurisdiction.of the NC
Dam Safety Law. The height is defined as the difference in elevation
from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the di.ke.
Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
LINER: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.6 ft.
------ -------------------------------------------------
NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTACHED SOILS
INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL IS
ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER
IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOI1Z 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 OF
Soil liner material shall come from an approVed borrow area. The
minimum water content of the liner material shall be optimum moisture
content which relates to that moisture content when the soil is kneaded, .
in the hand it will form a ball which does not readily separate. Water
shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture content
during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner
material shall not be less than optimum water content during placement.
The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet
for ef f icient use of hauling equipment and proper compaction. Proper
compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts 'and
compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM D698 Dry Unit"
Weight of the liner material. ' When smooth or hard, the previous lift
shall be scarified and moistened as needed before placement of the next
lift.
The single most important factor affecting the overall compacted perme—
ability of a clay liner, other than the type of clay used for the
liner, is the efficient construction processintj of the compacted liner.
The sequence at equipment use and the routing of equipment in an estab-
,lished pattern helps -assure uniformity in the whole placement and
compaction process. For most clay soils, a tamping or sheepsfoot
roller is the preferable type of compaction equipment.
The soil liner shall be protected from the discharge of waste outlet
pipes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator (rocks)
or using flexible outlets on waste pipes.
Alternatives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant.
When.these are specified,- additional construction specifications are
included with this Construction Specification.
CUTOFF TRENCH:
--------------
A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when
shown on a typical cross section in the plans., The final d ' eRth of'the
cutoff trench shall be determined by observatioh of the foundation
materials.
VEGETATION:
-----------
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded
to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construc-
tion according to the seeding specifications. Topsoil should be placed
on areas of the dike and pad to be seeded. Temporary seeding or mulch
shall be used if the recommended permanent vegetation is out of season
dates for seeding. Permanent vegetation zhould 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.

SHEET 1 OF 2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
------------------------------
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage) - and
180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned
fluid level ' (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary
due to,site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount
of fresh water added to the system.
The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days stor ' age for:
(1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. kiso
included is storage for the 25 year - 24 hour storm for the location.
The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be
fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess
rainfall will vary from year to year. The 25 year rainfall will n6t
be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage
volume must always be available.
A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from
building (s) . If the outlet pipe is not installed at the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation*
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to '1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete,
flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not
be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin temporary storage pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level
reaches the elevation 101.8 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -
out when the fluid level reaches elevation 99.7 . This temporary
storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 70405 cubic feet or
526627 gallons.
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4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate -is 0.:3.��4`,.-_.
inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for '-:further diiails..
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the- ­
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents.and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
8. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around
waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will
not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a
residence or within 100 feet of a well. Waste shall be applied in a
manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.
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AREA TO BE SEEDED:
SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
----------------------
2.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS:
120.0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE I I
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30
FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 30 -
60.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
120.0 LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15
16. 0 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 8 LBS./ACRE
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
20.0 LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE
SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
80.0 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 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.
1. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON
BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA,, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8
LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER
UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED.

State"of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Alvin Knowles
Alvin C. Knowles Farm
116 West Clement Street
Wallace, NC 28466
Dear Alvin Knowles:
:REIC ENVED
IJUL 2 4 7ZON
]BY:
July 19, 2000
IT 00
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT oF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS310520
Alvin C. Knowles Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Duplin County
In accordance with your application received on March 29, 2000, we are forwarding this Certificate of
Coverage (COC) issued to Alvin Knowles, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste
collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit
AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the Alvin C. Knowles Farm, located in Duplin County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than 1196 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 CAW?vT, 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 thenumber authorized by
this COC will require a modification to the CAViMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to
actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
The facility's CAVIMP meets all requirements in place at the time of certification. However, it appears
that the irrigation system onsite may not adequately cover all acreage listed in the Waste Utilization Plan.
The owner should address this inconsistency as soon as possible.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Perrruit
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.
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Certificate of Coverage AWS310520
Alvin C. Knowles Farm
Page 2
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.
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 Don Friday at [phone] ext. 533.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Duplin County Health Department '
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
M
Duplin County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File
NDPU Files

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State of North Carolina WA RECEIVED
Department of Environment and Natural Resources '11:" 0(JAUTy,3Fr,710N
Division of Water Quality 144R 2 9 2o00
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form lv".Dischal-ua rratmifun,
(THIS FORM MA Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Existing Animal Waste Operations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections that are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. 1 Facility Name: Alvin C. Knowles Farm
1.2 Print -Land Owner's name: Alvin Knowles
1.3 Mailing address: 116 West Clement Street
City, State: Wallace NC Zip: 28466
Telephone Number (include area code): [phone]
1.4 County where facility is located: Duplin
1.5 Facility Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a copy
of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): Farm location: Farm is located on South side of NC 41
Hwy. 8 miles west of Wallace NC
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Murphy, Family Farms
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: �C� S -A
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 31 (county number); ___j20 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation
Feeder to Finish
1196- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? [::]yes; E::]no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the waste management structures were designed.
Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
• Wean to Feeder - Layer - Dairy
• Feeder to Finish - Non -Layer - Beef
• Farrow to Wean (# sow) - Turkey
• Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
• Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 1 of 4 31-520

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2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
1', -
system)- 18.67 - Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP)-. -*.-6; U 5')
2.4 Number of lagoons/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable): A
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100'of any of the application fields? YES or please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, N tandards, etc.) (Swine Only)
YE
n or NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? Lo
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were si(ed? (.0
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
Applicants Initials
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations; -I-&-
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components. Some of these components may not
have been required at the time thefacility was certified but should be added to the
CA WMPfor permitting purposes:
3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
33-2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation,
injection, etc.)
3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land applica.tion field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utiiized in the WUP.
3.3.9 The required NRCS. Standard specifications.
3.3. 10 A site schematic.
3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan.
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal.
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 2 of 4 31-520

RECEIVED
WA7Ep ()0kiTySECT1ojV
1441? 2 9 2000
Facility Number: 31 - 520
Facility Name: Alvin C. Knowles Farm
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
U-k e-%� C­ (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for — a k 1,S, % Q - k-41, ('�-O W kC__5 -A Cle — ffacility name listed in question 1. 1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to meas incomplete. , ,
Signature
Date 3 — a3 — cc)
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
(Marager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1. 1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
1617 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1617
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 31-520

ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION,.RLAN.�..'.
Producer: ALVIN KNOWLES
WA 2000
Location: 116 W CLEMENT STREET A/br, 6
WALLACE NC 28466 lga P
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Existing Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 1196.00 hogs
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure'that it is -applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than.the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not -apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN.'
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the -value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. if
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise ' this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the -area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
119G hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 2272.4 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
1196 hogs x 4.6 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 5501.6 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job ' . You should plan time
and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop,to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATIONj.,PLAN..
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE 6c CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
L13S
COMM N
**
* L13S
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER -AC
AC
USED
or
----
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
1267
NOB
BH
�_._l
T0_5
T. _5
1067.5
I
+APR-SEP
1267 —T
-5
SG
I
I
ISO
1267
NOR
BH
6.1-7
1-5
1
1267
SG
1
150
1267
NO13
BH
6.1
16
1305
1267
SG -�l
50
1-6
1
1
.1267
BH
6.1
1-6
INOB
1305
1267
SG
1-6
1
ll
�50
1267
BH
6.1
17
111011
1305
1267
SG
1-7
1
11
150
1267
NOB
6.1.
1-7
113H
1305
1267
SG
1-7
1
11
150
1267
'1
N.011
1
1C
1100
1105
1267
1-7
INOB
lw
155
1110
3.5
175
+SEP-APR
3.5
11067.5
+APR-SEP
3.5
1175
+SEP-APR
1.5
1457.5
+APR-SEP
1.5
1-75
+SEP-APR
1.5
1457.5
+APR- SEP
1.5
175
+SEP-APR
5.0
11525
+APR-SEP
0
15.0
125
+SEP-APR
5.0
11525
+APR-SEP
5.0
1250
+SEP-APR
0 3.0
1315
+MAR - JUN
3.0
1330
+OCT-MAR
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.ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
1267 1 - 7
SEPT 15
DSB 138 1152
I
3.0 1456
+JUN-
TOTAL18201
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
appilcation may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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.ANIMAL -WASTE UTILIZATION�PLAN�
I J
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS- 'CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* _LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
or
-------
'APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL 10
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
+ Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
application may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend past optimum dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height -of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care ' should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the.sea.son (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
.yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending' on.
time small grain, is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to -a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
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WASTE bTILIZATION PLAN,. --
ANIMAL
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N),supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables I and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
50
BH
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
TONS
C
CORN
BUSHELS
1.25,
DSB
DOUBLE CROPPED SOYBEANS
BUSHELS
4
SG
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
so
W
WHEAT
BUSHELS
2
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
WETTABLE
LBS AW N USED
—ACRES
13
8201
0
0
13
8201
BALANCE
-2699.4
This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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A141kAL' WASTE UTILZZATION.'PI�AN
This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order.to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter.strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates'due to equipment limitations. Actual total
acres in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION;
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 442.52 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge ' every 5 years, you will have approximately 2212.6
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per,acre, you
will need 7.37533333333 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrbgen per acre, you will need 17.7008 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25-. depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is I * imited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size,'and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the,acres
shown in Tables I and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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4 TA,
amounts of nitrogen shown in the -tables may make' this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
1267
1267
1267
1267
1267
1267
1267
1267
1267
1267
1267
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
.(inches)
5
NOB
BH
.50
*1.0
NOB
BH
.50
*1.0
NOB.
C
.50
*1.0
NOB
BH
.50
*1.0
SG
.5
*1
SG
.5
*1
NOB
BH
.50
*1.0
SG
.5
*1
SG
.5
*1
NOB
BH
.50
*1.0
NOB
DSIB'
.50
*1.0
1267
1267
1267
1267
NOB
W
.50
*1.0
SG
.5
*1
SG
.5
*1
NOB
BH
.50
*1.0
This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of'nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the appliCation amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and the
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ON
ANIMAL WASTE UTiLlziTl PLAJR P-1:-`
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In nodnistance should thevolume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the'
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables I and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown,ih the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
repoi�t for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
THIS PLAN IS WRITTEN BASED ON TWO YEAR ROTATION.
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WASTE. --.UTILIZATION
:RED 'SPECIFICATIONS,
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances,,direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. -Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose ot waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
G. 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 rtnoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Ani ' mal-waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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-UTILIZATIO
MASTE,­ ,,
t
!LAN,.:
10. Waste nutrients shall not be,applied in fall or ­ winter for
spring planted crops'on soils -with a high poteint ' ial for
le ' aching. Waste nutrient'loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover,crop planted to
take-up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
..onto which waste is applied from a -lagoon that is a component'of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial.waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Strips),
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface wat ' ers,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applie.d on
grassed waterways that discharges directly'into water courses,
and.on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at �
agronomic rates in a manner'that causes no runoff'or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established 'on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees', shrubs, and
other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered
.appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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-'-UTILIZATION, PIAM
_,, , , 1 7, . -
ERED SPECIFICATt6RS_:
18. if animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all.waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utili.zation and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate - determining
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop'production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
.Carolina regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE 'UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION -PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:
Ownerlmanager Agreement
I (we) understand'and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal wast6 utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require,a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on -site at the farm office
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: ALVIN KNOWLES
(Please print)
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)ANGIE B. QUINN
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Phone No. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency): PO BOX 219
Signature:
ILLE NC 28349
Date:
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Animal Waste Management Plan Certific
(Please type or print all information that does not require a sigqttui-_)
(jenerai inrormagon:
Name of Farm: 4 L'V) J V-Pjcw Lr-- S Facility No: -31 ZO
Owner(s)Name:.Auzu-3 Phone, No: W te's- 4M4
Mailing Address: )]CC VA_ C—L,,emELK!E� -:Fr- Ak- 2IF4e
Far,,n Location: County Farm is located in: VL-)RL'1j
Fourteen Digit Hydrologic -Unit:
Latitude and Longitude: ?) 40 44' ef I Integrator:
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific:
road names, directions, milepost, etc.):- F �.y c-J �>r­ -erz i ie)�
4yp �,ic
6?> t.g> "I. 0AJ
ODeration Descrit)don:
Type of Swine No Of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder
,V Feeder to Finish
0 Farrow to Wean
0 Farrow t6 Feeder
0 Farrow to Fin ish
0 Gilts
0 Boars
Acreage Available for Application: te>. (c,
7�pe of Poulfry
OLay-r
opullets
m
Other Type of Livestock:
No of An ima Is
Required Acreage: 15.&
Type of Caule
OD&iry
OBC--f
No of Animals
Number of Animals:
Number of Lagoons/Z?rage.Poads: Total Capacity: 'ZSI Cubic Feet (0)
Art subsurface drains present on the farm: YES or NO (please circle one)
If YES: are subsurface drains present in the area of the LAGOON or SPRAY FIELD (please circle -one)
Owner/Manager Agreement
l(we) verify that all the above information'is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and maintenance.
procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for tho-farm named above and will implement these procedures. [(we)
know that any expansion t6 the existing dcs.ign capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of now facilities will require a
new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked, I (wc) understand that there
must be no discharge of animal'wastr- from the storage or application system to surface waters of the state either directly through a man-madt
conveyance or from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm and there must not be run-off from the appucation of animal
waste. I (we) understand that ruh-off of pollutanLs from loun&g and heavy use areas must be minimized. using technical standards developed by
the: Natural Resources Conservation service. The approved plan will be riled at the farm and atthr-office. of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District. I (we) know that modification must be approved by a technical specialist and submitted to the Soil and Water Conservation
District prior to implementation. A change in land ownership requires written notification to DEM or a new certification (if the approved plan is
changed) within 60 days of a title transf�r.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature:
Name of I
Signature:
(if different from owner):
Lw_
Date:
Date:
AWC -- August 1, 1997

Technical Specialist Certification
As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Cornrr�ssion pursuant to 15A
NCAC 6F .0005, 1 certify that the animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste
management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management (DFM) as
specified in 15A NCAC 2H.02 ' 17 and the USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service. (NRCS) ana/or the North Carolina
Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. Tle following,
elements are included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical specialist who may sign each
certification (SD, S1, WUP, RC,T) the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they are technically competent.
11. Certification of Design
A) Collection, Storage, Treatment Sy§tern
Check the approptiate box
Existing facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; stor-age capability consistent with waste utilization reqLCirements.
New, exvanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to collection systems, lagoons and ponds, have
'been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications. ,�Jvjtl 11 If 111111's�,
TA K AJ4
, ifewnr-it-hmo�-t ts Fcr- T-Ae PjErrtor-rr ALq- r, b,
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print) j
M4Affiliation: Date Work eted
k
Address(Agency) v Shone No: 41
5 9, IS LL, JJ( 6W 4,
Signature:
e4,� Date:
B) Land Application Site MM)
Ile plan provides for nuinimum separation (buffers); adequate amount bf land for waste utilization; Chosen crop is
suitable for waste management; hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Date Work Completed:
Address (A cy): ZT7, Keal)4601 Y-e-, LLC
Phone No:
Z IB3411
Signature: L
Date: 3 -3/3? -7
YA
Q Runoff Qontrols from Exterior Lots
Check the appropriate box
Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility d6es not contain any exterior lots.
Facility with exterior lots (RC)'.
Methods to minimize the'run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have bep;n designed in accordance
with technical standards developed by NR CS.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): J. �j 6�A L� S
Affiliation: Date Work Cairip Ss?tL
Address (Agency):?_ D, F
15q, 77 1
,�,5e ALL) t.1,L Ze Ph ne No.: Cq�A %
Signature: Date:
&
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'Handling
)D) Application and _F,_qk"ment
Check the,4pproprhve box
(4/ Exia!j�r expandinjZJacility with existinL, waste api2lication eguipmerit (WUP or 1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or evaluated in accordance
with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the waste management
plan: (existiag application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed either the
specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates� a schedule for timing of application has been established; required buffers
can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are cohLained as part of the plan).
New, exp or existing facility without existiny—waste ap lication equipment for spra i ati
.-anded.- _p Q_n (I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at
rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates: a schedule for timing of applications has
been established; -required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are -contained as part of the
plan).
New.exnanded.or existinz-facility without existing waste application e. ipment for land sqt��adjnno
qu� � t using sDra
irrigation. (WUP or I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the'plan has been selected to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed qpplication equipment can cover the area required by the plan at
rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading.rates; a schedule for timing of applicaions has
been established: required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the
21an).
Name of Technical Specialist
(P1easd_,`Pdnt):�,', A-PAM"
I
Affiliation 'P,
Rtz
Date Work Completed: 111050 7
Address(Agency):12,.
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Phone No, (q 7,16'—" 1176
Signature:
Date:
E) Odor Control, Insect Control.,�Tor it HaE�tW hlid Emerzency Action Plan f5Q,SI,VyrU.RQ.or n
The waste management pffn for this facility'inciudes a Waste Management Odor Control Checklist, an -Insect Cont'rbl
Checklist, a Mortaility Management Checklist and an Erhergency Action Plan. Sources of both odors and insects have
been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best Management
Practices to Control Insects have been sel6_-ted and included in the waste managernent plan. Both the Mortality
Mauangement Plan and the Emergency Action Plan are coT21ote. and can be im2lemented by. Aiis 'FAtilily,
'AR
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print)L:J.49\�_ $ft
Affiliation: r-POMIL,-f Date Work'Conple
Address (Agency) po, �Ihone No.:
�q, 922�e &_')1c '20se_'�
ature:4_X Date:
Lign (e4
I . /J 7
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F) Written NcAirg nf New or ExUanding Swine Farm it 13 J�
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The following signature block is only to be used for n'ew or expanding swine farms that begin construction after June.
21, 1996. If the facility was built before June2l, 1996, when was it constructed or last expand ' ed . (we)
certify that I(we) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoLaing property owners and ail property owners
who own property located across a public road, street or Wghway from this new or expanding swine farm. The notice
was in compliance with the requirements of NCGS 106-805. A copy of the notice and a list of the. property owners
notified is attached.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
AWC — August 1, 1997 3

Certifkation of Installation
A) Collection, Storaze. Treatment Installation
New, expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds, have been installed in
accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrorits, no certification is necessary.
C612ql r-icjxr1,Dj3 k, Fcrr- T146 ZeTubs=rr L-A(6w-L 4c>9LY - ..111MI,
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): A
Affiliation: pate Work C4
PT#!-
P,� ^A,
5 It: A L
Address (Agency);,,,, mo
51 . ne No.:
�,'j _; rc
A 4 LL' 41
Signature:
Date:
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A L I V -- %"%'
B) Land Applicati n Site'(%W)
� riate box
Ielaepctroopppiug system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in, the plan is cleared for planting; the crQpping system as
specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the own ' er has committed to established the
vegetation as specified in the plan by (month/daylyear); the proposed cover crop is appropriate for
compliance with the waste utilization plan.
Also check this box if appmpriate
if the cropping system as specified in the plan can not be establish�d on newly'cleared land within 30 days of
this certification, the owner has committed to establish an interim crop for erosion coiltrol;
Name of Technical Speciallst(Please Print):
= �rd
Affiliation:
Date Work Completed:
Address(Agency): pj%15�,4 077
.
Phone No.: CLq10) ZA (9 - Zi Zb
. _L
Signature: 3;�t� L
Date: /;k,/ 3-D /9 7
LWA
This following sig—n*-ature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in M.B above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to tstablish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste utilization plan, and if
appropriate to -establish the interim crop for erosion control, and will submit to DEM a verification of completion from a
Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date speciW in the conditional certification. I (we) realize that
failure to submit this verification is a violation of the. waste management plan anO will subject me (us) to an enforcement action
from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manger (if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
AWC — August 1, 1997

.,C,)jRuTio§f ControLl from Exterior Lots (RC)
Facility with exterior lots
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been installed as specified in
the plan.
For facilities Nvithout exterior lots, no cer-fification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation: Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
D) Application and Handling Eguil2ment Ins-tallatio (VirU or I)
Check ihe qppropriate Nock
(-��'-mal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready for use; calibration and
adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been installed but the owner has
proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a signed contract; equipment specified in the contract
agrees with the requirements of the plan; required buffers can be maintained, calibration and adjustment guidance have
been�provicled to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Conditional approval: Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has been purchased
and will be on site and installed by (mouth/day/year); there is adequate storage to
hold the waste until the equipment is installed and until the waste can be land applied in accordance with cropping
system contained in the plan; and calibration and adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are
contained as vart of the vlan.
7-
1 Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):- I
Affiliation: --DUPLIr4 t�ZQ-5 Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency):
�,4 2,7 K�a,.� 0'A U Lk'4;-:7 "J C Phone No. t%5') Z91' -
Signature: Date: 1.2-13019'2
The folloaing signature bYock is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in M D above has been checked.
I (we) certify, that I (we) hive committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling equipment as specified in my
(our) waste management plan and will submit to DEM a verification of delivery and installation from a Technical Specialist
within 15 calendar clays following the date specified in the, conditional certification. I (we) realize that failure to submit this
verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an enforcement action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
E) Odor Control, Insect Control and Mortality Management (SD,S1,VvrUP,RC orI)
Methods to control odors and insects as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operatiowd�%%O�Wlo
management system as specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational.
- '- 0!; �-e " . � /-: "
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation: Date Work Co
NeF ve-V -vms
Address (Agency Phone No.
IJC zM�b
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Signatured, Date. 7
AWC -- Aug#t 1, 1997

Please return the'Completed form to the Division of Water Quality at the
following address:
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section, Compliance Group
P.O. BOX 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along vAth the complete Animal Waste Management Plan to the
local Soil and Water Conservation District Off -ice and to keep a copy in your files with your Animal Waste Management
Plan.
AWC — August 1, 1997 6

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ANIMAL WASTE
Fax-#— (1-1-116-8-
75 N-7 Pus
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WALLkCE NO 28466
910-285-4S46
Existing reeder to Finish Swine
Yumbar of Animals; 1200.00 hogR
(Design Capacity)
STORAGN STRUCTURE: Anaorabic Waste Treatment Lagoou
APPLICATION METHOD; Urigation
The waste from your anital facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of curface water and/or
groundwater.' The plant nutrients in the ani=al waste should be used
to reduce the a=ount of commercial fertilizer requirad for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This wagto utilization plan uges nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
waste v-hDUld 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 environnertally safe manner:
1. Alwaya apply waste based on the needg of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the wazte. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaChing potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5'tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but lose than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it.is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of there conditions
may result in runoff to surface watars, Vhich is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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FRX NO, : 9102962122 Mar. 23 2000 08:4041 P2
AN%HkL WASTE UTILTZATIOX PLAW
S. Wind conditions ahould also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To MaxiniZe the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop cr forages breaking dormanay.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
Thio plan is based an the waste application methnd shown above. if
you choose to change methods in the futurl, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different appl cation methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this typQ of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. in some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made, which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime MUSt be applied to maintain pH in the aptitum. range for specific
crDp production.
This waste utilizatiQn plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A XCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Xanagemant Commission,
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3,, tons, etc.)
1200 h0go X 1.9 tons wasta/hogs/year = 2280 tons
AMOUNT 01P PLANT AVAILA LE NITROGZN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEhR
1200 hogs X 4.6 lbs PAN/hoqs/year - 5520 lbs. PAN/yaar
Applying the above amount or 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, sail type and surface application.
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FROM FAX NO. 9102962122 Mar. 23 2000 09:32AM Pi
CPTiUroki. �OAM S9 17 -%1
FAX TRANSMI T T A L
N PLAN
T2 XLIZATTO
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Pax 0
boui) tol SENLAAL MAWCES ADMOSTRATION
TABLE 1: ACRh;U UNNED 'BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD!
SOIL TYPE & Cuss-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
!COMM N
LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW w
PER AC
AC
USED
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.11
APPLIC
5
METH
N
—3.5
TIME
1267
NOB
B111
_1
T05
1067.5
+APR-SE:P
T 2--6- 7
9
SG
3. ___150
1-
T-
11
1
13.5
1175
+SEP-APR
IZG7
5
Ba-
6.1
305
3.5
I-
INOS
11067.5
+APR-SEP
1267
SG]
1
1
1.511
1
1395
1.175
+SEP-APR
1267
6
NOB
BE
1_
05
1
.1
16.
13
1
[+APR-SFP
1267
SJG_1
1
1.5-
1
1
150
175
+SEP-APR
1267
BH
- 5
457.5
1-6
INOB
11
1305
r I+APR-SEP
1267
--Isr
1.5
1-6
1
1,
175
'+SEP-APR
1267
7_1
NOB
BH
IT
16.1
130.51
15.0-11525
4APR-SEP
1267
7
sa
1
5. 0
.--150
1250
+SEP-APR
1297
13H
6.1
5_�O__j 1525
1-7
INOB
1305
+APR-�EP
fU7
56
0 250
1-7
1
11
I+SEP-APR
1267 —120 5
17
INOB
IC 1200
1�05
13.0_T3,i
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L267
W -1110
3.0
1-7
INOB
1.55
11
1
1
1330-
+OCT-MAR
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FROM FRX NO. : 9102962122 Mar. 23 2000 08:32AM P2
7
SEPT 15
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
DSIB
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3.0
+ITUN-
TOTALIB201
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annualg.
+ Dates shown rerlect optimum uptake periods for nutrients. Waste
appilcatiDa may begin up to thirty(30) dayt prior to planting or
green -up of forages, and extend pact opEimun dates shown if
plant growth, pumping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
NOTE,. The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N roquirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in sorG parts of North Carolina to have.a
nutrient managament plan that addresses all nutrients. "Thia plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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FROM 1: 1 FAX NO. : 91029621'Ln Mar. 23 2000 08:33PiM P3
ANZMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LVASE
(Agreement with adJacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
see required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SDIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YTELD'
LBS
�COMM N
'A,&
* S
DETE10MINING PHASE
CODE
AW K
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
or-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL 17-
Indicate5 that this field is being overseeddd (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals fcl2ow summer annuals.
+ Dates shown reflect optimum uptake periods for nutrienbd. waste
application may begin up to thirty(30) days prior to planting or
green -up of f ' orages, and extend past optilnum dates shown if
]plant growth, punping conditions, and PAN loading rates permit.
in interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermludagrass)p forage must be removed through, grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inchou. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where,small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exeroised not to let small
grain.to reach maturity,, sopecially late in the saason (i.e.
April or Ma"). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and thle will dafinitoly interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen. being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage jua ' t before heading as
is the nornal situation, you are encouraged to out the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to lnterylan� small grain, ttCt iS I*te
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
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FROM-: FAX �10. : 9102962122 Mar. 23 2000 09:33AM P4
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any counarcial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
BE
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-KAY
TONS
so
C
CORN
BUSHELS
1.25
DSB
DOUBLE CROPPED SOYBEANS
BUSHELS
4
sc
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
so
W
WHEAT
BUSHELS
2
TABLE I
TABLE 2
TOTAL
TOTALS FROM TABLES I AND 2
WETTABLE
— ACRES-
13
LBS AW N USED
8201
a
0
13
8201
BALANCE
—2681
This number must be lesm than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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FROM -: FAX No. : 9102962122 Mar. 23 200o o9:40AM P3
AKI�= WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
This nutber must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be thLe
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment lixftitations. Actual total
aCreB in the fields listed may, and most likely will be, more than the
acres shown in the tables.
See attached May BhOWing the fields to be used for the Utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to preven't over application
of nutrients or other alemantB. Your produotion facility will produce
approximately 444 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 2220
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAU to hybrid
bermudagrass -hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will nead 7.4 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you Will need 17-76 acres
of land. Please be aware that these areL only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could va-ry by 25% depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not axceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation sii-ch that runoff'or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, watQr droplet sizej and organic solids. The application amount
chould not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitroon needs of the crop.
if surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
;Lt is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation System is installed to properly irrigate the aQr%5
shown in Tables I and 2, Failuie to apply the recommended rates and
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FROM FOX NO. : 91029G2122 Mar. 23 2000 Oe:41AM P4
ANIXAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application
rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
crop
Application- Rate
(in/hr)
Applic. Amount
(inches)
-5
NOB
BH
650
it-0
1267
NOB
BH
.50
*1.0
1267
NOB
.50
*1.0
1267
7
NOB
BH
.50
*1.0
1-267
_79�_
SG
.5
*1
1267
SG
.3
1267
5
1405
13H
.50
*1.5
1267
SG
.5
*1
1267
6
SG
*1
1267
1267
!267
NOD
BH
.50
*1.0
-7
NOB
DSB
.50
*1-0
NOB
W
_7_5_0
*1.0
1267
-7
BG
.5
*1
�1267
=7
SG
.5
3.
3,261
—'T'—
NOB
j9H
.50
*1.
This is the maximum application amount alloWed for the Soil
ass-uming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is -not 'Over
applied. in many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied becauza at the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be apylied under 'optimum soil -
conditions.
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FROM': FAX NO. : 9102962122 Mar. 23 2000 0e:34AM PS
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Your facility is designed tor 180-00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage musit be removed on the average of onoe every 6.00
months. Tn no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one toot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equiyment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables I and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysia
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
VARRATIVE QF OPERATT
This is a 2-year waste plan. Xr. Knowles must keep his racords on a 2-year
time basis. The amount of PAN has been doubled to show PAN production for 2
years.
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FAx No. : 91029621PP Mar, 23 2000 e9:52AM P1
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZAibbIq PLAN
WASXE UTILIZATION PTdAH_A'G_RUKZjJT
qa.ma'of Farm:ALVIN KNOWLES
ownGrIManager Ayreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste iatilization plan for the farm named aboVe. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage systen or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North carolina Division of Watar Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stQcked. 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 otrice
and at the office of the local soil and Water conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name ot Facility owner: ALVIN XNOWLES
(Please pr±nt) 01
Date.
signature; , aA
Signaturel I Datel.
Name of Person Preparing Plarts (please print)G- PATRICZ ruagaLL
Affiliation:DUPLIN SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Rhona NO. 910-296-2120
Address (Agency)z PO BOX 277
KENANSVILLE VC 28340
signature: Date:
7-7-
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System Calibration
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change
over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear tends
to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in an
increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while decreasing the
wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will
alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application
uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller
droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging
of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines
will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly reduces the
coverage diameter and application uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure
proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every thre6 years is
recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in
the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and
determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a
graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform
additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform
opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily
transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the
application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers
should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out
collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You
should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the applicafion. On a
windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern.
You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance.
*Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual

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

Lagoon surface -- look for:
1. undesirable vegetative growth
2. floating or lodged debris
Embankment -- look for:
1 . settlement, cracking, or "jug" holes
2. side slope stability -- slumps or bulges
3. wet or damp areas on the back slope
4. erosion due to lack or vegetation or as a result of wave action
5. rodent damage
Larger lagoons may be subject to liner damage due to wave action caused by strong
winds. These waves can erode the lagoon sidewalls, thereby weakening the lagoon dam.
A good stand of vegetation will reduce the potential damage caused by wave action. If
wave action causes serious damage to a lagoon sidewall, baffles in the lagoon may be
used to reduce the wave impacts.
Any of these features could lead to erosion and weakening of the dam, If your lagoon has
any of these features, you should call an appropriate expert familiar with design and
construction of waste lagoons. You may need to provide a temporary fix if there is a
threat of a waste discharge. However, a permanent solution'should be reviewed by the
technical expert. Any digging into a lagoon dam with heavy equipment is a serious
undertaking with potentially serious consequences and should not be conducted unless
recommended by an appropriate technical expert. 11*
Transfer Pumps -- check for proper operation of:
1. recycling pumps
2. irrigation pumps
Check for leaks, loose fittings, and overall pump operation. An unusually loud or grinding
noise, or a large amount of vibration, may indicate that the pump is in need of repair or
replacement.
NOTE: Pumping systems should be inspected and operated frequently enough so that
you are not completely "surprised" by equipment failure. You should perform your
pumping system maintenance at a time when your lagoon is at its low level. This will
allow some safety time should major repairs be required. Having a nearly full lagoon is
not the time to think about switching, repairing, or borrowing pumps. Probably, if your
lagoon is full, your neighbor's lagoon is full also. You should consider maintaining an
inventory of spare parts or pumps.
Surface water diversion features are designed to carry all surface drainage
waters (such as rainfall runoff, roof drainage, gutter outlets, and parking lot
runoff) away from your lagoon and other waste treatment or storage
structures. -The only water that should be coming from your lagoon is that
which comes from your flushing (washing) system pipes and the rainfall that
hits the lagoon directly. You should inspect your diversion system for the
following:
1 . adequate vegetation
2. diversion capacity
3. ridge berm height

Identified problems should be corrected promptly. It is advisable to inspect your system
during or immediately following a heavy rain. If technical assistance is needed to
determine proper solutions, consult with appropriate experts.
You should record the level of the lagoon just prior to when rain is predicted, and then
record the level again 4 to 6 hours after the rain (assumes there is no pumping). This will
give you an idea of how much your lagoon level will rise with a certain rainfall amount
(you must also be recording your rainfall forthis to work). Knowing this should help in
planning irrigation applications and storage. If your lagoon rises excessively, you may
have an overflow problem from a surface water diversion or there may be seepage into
the lagoon from the surrounding land.
Lagoon Operation
Startup:
1. Immediately after construction establish a complete sod cover on bare soil
surfaces to avoid erosion.
2. Fill new lagoon design treatment volume at least half full of water before waste
loading begins, taking care not to erode lining or bank slopes.
3. Drainpipes into the lagoon should have a flexible pipe extender on the end of the
pipe to discharge near the bottom of the lagoon during Initial filling Qr another
means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining.
4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial
establishment (due to warmer weather).
5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy
working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid
volume. This seeding should occur at least two weeks prior to the addition of
wastewater.
6. Maintain a periodic check on the lagoon liquid pH. If the pH falls below 7.0, add
agricultural lime at the rate of 1 pound per 1000 cubic feet of lagoon liquid volume
until the pH rises above 7.0. Optimum lagoon liquid pH is between 7.5 and 8.0.
7. A dark color, lack of bubbling, and excessive odor signals inadequate biological
activity. Consultation with a technical specialist is recommended if these
conditions occur for prolonged periods, especially during the warm season.
Loading:
The more frequently and regularly that wastewater is added to a lagoon, the better the
lagoon will function. Flush systems that wash waste into the lagoon several times daily
are optimum for treatment. Pit recharge systems, in which one or more buildings are
drained and recharged each day, also work well.
Practice water conservation --- minimize building water usage and spillage from
leaking waterers, broken pipes and washdown through proper maintenance and water
conservation.

Minimize feed wastage and spillage by keeping feeders adjusted. This will reduce the
amount of solids entering the lagoon.
Management:
• Maintain lagoon liquid level between the permanent storage level and the full
temporary storage level.
• Place visible markers or stakes on the lagoon bank to show the minimum liquid level
and the maximum liquid level. (Figure 2-1).
• Start irrigating at the earliest possible date in the spring based on nutrient
requirements and soil moisture so that temporary storage will be maximized for the
summer thunderstorm season. Similarly, irrigate in the late summer / early fall to
provide maximum lagoon storage for the winter.
• The lagoon liquid level should never be closer than 1 foot to the lowest point of the
dam or embankment.
• Don not pump the lagoon liquid level lower than the permanent storage level unless
you are removing sludge.
• Locate float pump intakes approximately 18 inches underneath the liquid sJurface and
as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible.
• Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded
feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon.
• Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or
wherever they are installed.
• Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges.
• Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment.
• Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or
before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume.
• If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge.
Sludge Removal:
Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by:
• proper lagoon sizing,
• mechanical solids separation of flushed waste,
• gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or
• minimizing feed wastage and spillage.
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Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will:
• have more nutrients,
• have more odor, and
• require more land to properly use the nutrients.
Removal techniques,
0 Hire a custom applicator.
• Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large -
bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix
remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or
forageland; and soil incorporate.
• Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland;
dredge sludge from lagoon with dragline or sludge barge; berm an area beside lagoon
to receive the sludge so that liquids can drain back into lagoon; allow sludge to
dewater; haul and spread with manure spreader onto cropland or forageland; and soil
incorporate.
Regardless of the method, you must have the sludge material analyzed for waste
constituents just as you would your lagoon water. The sludge will contain different
nutrient and metal values from the liquid. The application of the sludge to fields will be
limited by these nutrients as well as any previous waste applications to that field and crop
requirement. Waste application rates will be discussed in detail in Chapter 3,
When removing sludge, you must also pay attention to the liner to prevent damage.
Close attention by the pumper or drag -line operator will ensure that the lagoon liner
remains intact, If you see soil material or the synthetic liner material being disturbed, you
should stop the activity immediately and not resume until you are sure that the sludge can
be removed without liner injury. If the liner is damaged it must be repaired as soon as
possible.
Sludge removed from the lagoon has a much higher phosphorus and heavy metal content
than liquid. Because of this it should probably be applied to land with low phosphorus and
metal levels, as indicated by a soil test, and incorporated to reduce the chance of erosion.
Note that if the sludge is applied to fields with very high soil -test phosphors, it should be
applied only at rates equal to the crop removal of phosphorus. As with other wastes,
always have your lagoon sludge analyzed for its nutrient value.
The application of sludge will increase the amount of odor at the waste application site.
Extra precaution should be used to observe the wind direction and other conditions which
could increase the concern of neighbors.

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

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWQ) (910) 395 - 3900
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) f910) 296 - 2160
SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) (910) 296 - 2120
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) (910) 296 - 2120
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) (910) 296 - 2143
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location
for all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible. Suggested
responses to some possible problems are listed below.
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 flow to the lagoon immediately.
d)
Call a pumping contractor.
e)
Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff
from waste application field -actions Include:
a)
Immediately stop waste application.
b)
Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
C)
Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d)
Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that cause the runoff.
e)
Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers - action include:
a)
Stop recycle pump.
b)
Stop irrigation pump.
C)
Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d)
Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
0. 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 flow in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing leaks -
possible action:
a)
Dig a small sump or ditch from the embankment to catch all seepage, put in a submersible
pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b)
If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
C)
Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and the lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.

2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage notes, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours call your DWO regional office; Phone #, After hours,
emergency number: [phone]. 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 situation.
b. If the spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CE's phone number, local SWCD office phone number and the local NRCS
office for advice / technical assistance phone number.
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem.to
them and ask the person to contact the proper agencies for you. 1.
Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair or problem to minimize offsite damage.
a. Contractors Name: Murphy Family Farms
b. Contractors Address: P.O. Box 759.-Rose-Hill, NC 28458
c . Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: Kraig-Westerbee
b. Phone: [phone]
Implement procedures as advised by DWO and technical assistance agencies to rectify the
damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems
with release of wastes from happening again.

INSECT CONTROL CHECKLIST FOR ANIMAL OPERATIONS
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
(Liquid Systems)
Flush Gutters Accumulation of solids Flush system Is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated
solids from gutters as designed.
Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits Crusted Solids Maintain lagoons, settling basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the crusting of solids to a depth
of no more than 6-8 Inches over more than
30% of surface.
Excessive Decaying vegetation (V)Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Vegetative Growth lagoons and other Impoundment's to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on Impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
Feeders Feed Spillage Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g..
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
interval during summer-, 15-30 day interval during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulation of feed
residues
Animal Holding Accumulation of animal
Areas wastes and feed wastage
MIC — November 11, 1996
Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
Immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
Insuring drainage away from site andlor providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products).
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids In filter strips around feed storage as needed.
Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences
and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals Is minimal,
Maintain fence rows and filter strips around animal
holding areas to minimize accumulations of wastes
(Le. Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
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Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7-10 day
Systems wastes interval during summer, 15-30 days interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
or disposal.
Provide for adequate drainage around manure stockpiles
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated wastes
In filter strips around stockpiles and manure handling
areas as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to use
sound judgment in applying insect control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been
reviewed with me.
(Landowne"r 'Signature)
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box
7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.
AMIC -- November 11, 1996
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SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead Swine production (V)Vegetative or wooded buffers:
(V)Recommended best management
practices;
(,/)Good judgment and common sense
Animal body
Dirty manure
)Dry floors
surfaces
covered animals
Floor surfaces
Wet manure -covered
(V)Slotted floors;
floors
(,,)Waterers located over slotted floors;
(,/)Feeders at high end of solid floors:
(-/)Scraps manure buildup from floors;
( )Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection
Urine
HFrequent manure removal by flush, pit
pits
recharge or scrape
Partial microbial
)Underfloor ventilation
decomposlUon
Ventilation
Volatile gases
(V)Fan maintenance;
exhaust fans
Dust
V)Efficlent air movement
Indoor surfaces
Dust
(,/)Washdown between groups of animals
( )Feed additives,,
( )Feeder covers;
( )Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
Flush Tanks
Agitation of recycled
( )Flush tank covers
lagoon liquid while tanks
( )Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks
are filling
with anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys
Agitation during waste
( )Underfloor flush with underfloor
water conveyance ventilation
Pit recharge
Agftation of recycled
)Extend recharge lines to near bottom of
points
lagoon liquid while pits
pits with anti-slphon vents
are filling
Lift stations Agitation during sump ( )Sump tank covers
tank filling and drawdown
Outside drain Agitation during waste ( )Box Covers
collection or water conveyance
junction boxes
End of drain
Agitation during waste
)Extend discharge point of pipes
pipes at lagoon
water
underneath lagoon liquid level.
Lagoon surfaces
Volatile gas emissions
(V)Proper lagoon liquid capacity
Biological mixing
(v")Correct lagoon startup procedures
Agitation
( )Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
(,?')Minimum agitation when pumping
( )Mechanical aeration
( )Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler
High pressure agitation
(V)Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles
Wind draft
(,,)Minimurn recommended operation pressure
(v')Pump Intake near lagoon liquid surface
( )Pump from second -stage lagoon
AMOC — November 11, 1996
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Storage tank or Partial microbial ( )Bottom or midlevel loading
basin surface decomposition Mixing while ( )Tank covers
filling Agitation when emptying( )Basin surface mats of solids
( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin Partial microbial decom- ( )Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
surface position Mixing while filling level
Agitaflon when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or Agitation when spreading ( )Sol] Injection of slurry/sludges
sludge spreader Volatile gas emissions ( Mash residual manure from spreader after use
ouflets ( )Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition ( )Proper disposition of carcasses
Dead animal Carcass decomposition )Complete covering of carcasses In burial pits
disposal pits )Proper location / construction of disposal pits
Incinerators Incomplete combustion )Secondary stack burners
Standing water improper drainage (-')Farm access road maintenance
around facilities Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic matter
Manure tracked Poorly maintained access (,/)Farm access road maintenance
onto public roads roads
from farm access
Additional Information:
Available From:
Swine Manure Management 0200 Rule / BMP Packet NCSU-County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies, EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management:Plt Recharge —Lagoon Treatment: EBAE1 28-68NCSU-BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE
Calibratlon of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH-33 NCSU-Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program: NPPC Manual NC Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communication
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO101, Florida Cooperative Extension
1995 Conference Proceedings
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner I integrator agrees to
use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical.
I certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management Practices have been reviewed
with me.
(Landown6i Signature)
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MORTALITY MANAGEMENT METHODS
(Check which method(s) are being implemented)
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial will be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
( V ) Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G. S. 106 - 168.7
) Complete incineration
In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture.
Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
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Operator: KNOWLES #1
County: =Duplin
08/08/96
Dist.to nearest residence (other than owner): 1500 ft.
sows �farrow to finish): = = = = — — — — — -- ========>
sows farrow to feeder): eder): = = = =======— = = = = = = = >
head (finishing only):=====
1196
sows (farrow to wean): = = = = =
head (wean to feeder): = = = = = >
Ave. Live Weight for other operations ([bs.) = >
Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft.): = >
Treatment Volume (min. 1 cu. ft./lb.) >
1.0
25 Year — 24 Hour Rainfall
7.5
Rainfall in excess of evaporation (in.)=====>
7.0
Will lagoon be designed as as irregular shape? (Y/N) Y
Is drain tile required to lower WT? (Y/N) = = = = = = = = > N
Drainage area of buildings & lots (sq. ft,)=> 9600.0
Volume of wash water (gallons/day) >
Temporary storage period (days) >
180
Freeboard
1.3
Side slopes (inside lagoon): >
3.0 :1
Inside top length
300.0
Inside top width ft):=
145.0
Top of dike elevation
104.0
Bottom of lagoon elevation ft):=== — — — — — —
93.0
Seasonal high water table(SHWT) elev. ft):=>
99.0
Total required volume: = = = = = 265052 cu.ft.
**TOTAL VOL 0. K.
Actual design volume: = = = = = 278617 cu.ft.
105.12%
Stop pumping el (> or = to 99.0 ft.SHWT)>
99.7
i> or = to 99.0 ft. Min.)
Required minimum treatment volume: 161460 cu. ft.
**TRMT. VOL 0,K.**
Volume at stop pumping elevation. 169617 cu. ft.
105.05%
Start pumping
101.8
Volume at start pumping elevation: 243571 cu.ft.
Actual volume less 25yr-24hr rain: 245429 cu.ft.
NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate:
Req. volume to be pumped: = = = = > 70405 cu.ft.
**TEMP. VOL O.K.**
Actual volume to be pumped:==> 73954 cu. ft.
105.04%
25 Yr. Storm Storage: Required = 33188 cu. ft. **STORM STOR. O.K.**
Actual = 35046 cu. ft.
105.60%
Storm Storage:
Top = 102.70 (Top of dike — Freeboard)
Bottom = 101.80 (Start Pump)
Storm Storage Volume by Prismoidal Method
Dims: > > Length Width
Top: 292.20 137.20 Area at top 40090 cu.ft.
Midsection: 289.50 134.50 Area at midsection 38938 cu.ft.
Bottom: 286.80 131.80 Area at bottom = 37800 cu.ft.
Volume = 35046 cu.ft.

PROJECT:
ALVIN KNOWLES #1
(FILE: ST-VL- -KWK3)
AEP NO.:
SHEET -
DESIGNED BY,
DATE.
08/08/96
CHECKED BY:
DATE:
LOCATION /DESCRIPTION:
STAGE
AREA
VOLUME MODEL
ELEVATION
AREA
INCR. VOL.
CUMUL. VOL.
93.0
0
19,620
94.0
0
21,315
20,468
20,468
95.0
0
23,079
22,197
42,665
96.0
0
24,911
23,995
66,660
97.0
0
26,811
25,861
92,521
98.0
0
28,779
27,795
120,316
99.0
0
30,815
29,797
150,113
100.0
0
32,919
31,867
181,980
101.0
0
35,092
34,006
215,985
102.0
0
37,333
36,213
25Z 198
103.0
0
39,642
38,488
290,685
104.0
0
42,019
40,831
331,516
END PUMP=
= = >1 99.
FT 172,4191
CU FT
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START PUMP = = >
101.
FT 244,9551
CU FT
1 72,536 CF
FREEBOARD >
102-701
FT 279,139]
CU FT
34,184 CF

Operator: ALVIN KNOWLES #1 County: Duplin
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner):
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALM
0 sows
(farrow to finish)
x
1417 lbs.
0 sows
farrow to feeder)
x
522 lbs.
1196 head
finishing only)
x
135 Ibs.
0 sows
farrow to wean)
1wean
x
433 lbs.
0 head
to feeder)
x
30 lbs.
Describe other
Total Average Live Weight =
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Date: 08/08/96
1500.0 feet
0 lbs
0 lbs
161,460 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
0 lbs
161,460 lbs
Volume = 161,460 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 161,460 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- ;- - ---- - 300.0
Inside top width (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 145.0
Top of dike elevation (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 104.0
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - 93.0
Freeboard (feet) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.3
Side slopes (inside lagoon) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3.0: 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 292.2 137.2 - 9.7
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH *WIDTH
2922 137.2
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH
234.0 79.0
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
263.1 108.1
40,090 (AREA OF TOP)
18,486 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
113,764 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. (AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
40,090 113,764 18,486 1.6
Total Designed Volume Available 278617 Cubic Feet

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

6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period= = = = = = = = == = = = = = = = =:
Rainfall in excess of evaporation >
25year — 24 hour
Freeboard===========================
Side slopes==========================
Inside top length=======================:
Inside top width========================
Top of dike elevation=============== ====== �
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================
Total required volume=====================
Actual design volume=====================
Seasonal h igh watertable elevation (SHWT) >
Stop pumping
Must be > or = to the SHWT eIev.==========>
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el. >
Required min !mum treatment volume= >
Volume at stop pumping elevation >
Start pumping eIev.======= ====== ===
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 = >
180 days
7.0 inches
7.5 inches
1.3 feet
3.0: 1
300.0 feet
145. 0 feet
104.0 feet
93,0 feet
265,052 cu. ft.
2�8,617 cu. ft.
99.0 feet
!99.7 feet
99. 0 feet
99.0 feet
161,460 cu. ft.
169,617 cu. ft.
101.8 feet
245,429 cu. ft.
243,571 cu. ft.
70,405 cu. ft. *
73,9514 cu. ft. *
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Min. thickness of soil liner when required= = > 1/ 1 6 feet
APPROVED BY
7. DESIGNED BY:
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DATE: DATE: 1174
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS: Lagoon has been desimed as an irregular shape.
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surface area to actual design to fully account for rainfall capture.
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SHEET 1 OF 2
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
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FOUNDATION PREPARATION:
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The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be
cleared of trees, logs, stumps, roots, brush, boulders,sod and rubbish.
Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The topsoil from
the lagoon and pad area should be stripped and stockpiled for use on
the dike and pad areas. After stripping, the foundation area of the
lagoon embankment and building pad shall be thoroughly loosened prior
to placing the first lift of fill material to get a good bond.
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT:
-----------------------------------
The completed excavation and earthfill shall conform to the lines,
grades, and 4ievations shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall
be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over
6 inches in diameter, and other'objectionable material. To the extent
they are suitable, excavated materials can be used as fill. The fill
shall be brought up in approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9
inches in thickness when loose and prior to compaction. Each layer
will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and spreading
equipment or standard tamping roller or other equivalent method.
Compaction will be considered adequate when fill material is observed
to consolidate to the point that settlement is not readily detectible.
NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER
SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION. The embankment of the lagoon shall be
installed using the more impervious materials from the required
excavations. construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for
settlement. Dikes over 15 feet in height and with an impoundment
capacity of 10 acre-feet or more fall under the jurisdiction of the NC
Dam Safety Law. The height is defined as the difference in elevation
from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the di.ke.
Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
LINER: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.6 ft.
------ -------------------------------------------------
NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTACHED SOILS
INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL IS
ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER
IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOILS REPORT.
When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be over -
excavated below finish grade to the specified depth as measured
perpendicular to the finish grade. The foundation shall be backfilled
as specified to grade with a SCS approved material (ie - CL,SC,CH).
REFER TO THE SOILS INVESTIGATION INFORMATION IN THE PLANS FOR SPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONS.

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

SHEET 1 OF 2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
------------------------------
This lagoon is designed for'waste treatment (permanent storage) and
180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned
fluid level .(permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary
due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount
of fresh water added to the system.
The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for:
(1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also
included is storage for the 25 year - 24 hour storm for the location.
The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be
fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess
rainfall will vary from year to year. The 25 year rainfall will not
be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage
volume must always be available.
A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from
building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed at the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended 'that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to '1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete,
flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. F!7esh water should not
be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin temporary storage pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level
reaches the elevation 101.8 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -
out when the fluid level reaches elevation 99.7 . This temporary
storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 70405 cubic feet or
526627 gallons.
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SHEET 2 OF 2
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
8. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around
waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will
not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a
residence or within 100 feet of a well. Waste shall be applied in a
manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, -Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.

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