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NORTH CAROLI A DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
April 9, 2007
Lennon Hickman
1674 Veachs Mill Road
Warsaw, North Carolina 28398
Subject: Hog Odor Complaint
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Murphy - Brown, LLC (No. 2029)
Feeder to Finish — Design 10,310
Veachs Mill Road
Warsaw, North Carolina
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Hickman:
The Wilmington Regional Office (WiRO) of the Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has
received and reviewed your recent complaint regarding swine odors from the subject animal
operation.
The details of the animal odor rule, 15A NCAC 21) .1800, "Control of Odors" were
discussed with you on April 3, 2007 at your home located near Warsaw. A copy of the rule,
associated odor brochure, and objectionable animal odor logbook forms were issued to you
at that time.
The rule sets guidelines that livestock operations must meet if they use liquid waste
management systems, such as lagoons and spray fields. In addition, these facilities must
contain at least 250 hogs, 100 cattle, 75 horses, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 chickens or turkeys.
Hog farms account for most of the animal operations that meet these size thresholds and use
liquid waste systems. The rules do not apply to smaller facilities or those with dry litter
operations, which include most poultry farms.
DAQ currently uses a numerical scale to classify or define the intensity of animal
odors because there is no scientific equipment available that is capable of sampling and
measuring odor. The scale ranges from 0 to 5-_ No odor is assigned an intensity of 0, a very
faint odor is assigned an intensity of 1, a faint odor is assigned an intensity of 2, an easily
noticeable odor is assigned an intensity of 3, a strong odor is assigned an intensity of 4, and a
very strong odor is assigned intensity of 5. The nature, frequency, and pervasiveness of an
odor are also a part of the determination process.
WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
127 CARDINAL DRIVE EXTENSION, WILMINGTON, NC 28405
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DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
Mr. Lennon Hickman
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No hog odors were observed at your home on April 3, 2007 during a South wind. A
second odor observation was conducted at your home at 11:00 am on April 5, 2007 under a
NE wind and no hog odors were observed at your home. This observation was conducted in
a group setting (three people). On each date (04/03/07 and 04/05/07) an odor (swine) with a
maximum intensity of 1 (very faint) could be observed downwind of the suspect hog farm for
a short distance before dissipating. The results of the observations did not document a
violation of the odor regulation.
The suspect farm was inspected on April 3, 2007 and found to be operating in
compliance with 2D .1800. This information was discussed with you at your home after the
inspection was completed. As previously advised, no objectionable odors associated with the
farm were observed beyond the boundary of the animal operation, and the management
practices listed in 2D .1802 (c) (1) through (5) were being complied with as required.
Chester Cobb of the Division of Water Quality was also present during the inspection. You
will probably be advised of the results of Mr. Cobb's investigation by letter.
It is my understanding that this farm monitors the wind conditions and time of waste
application. Mid day applications are scheduled when possible (not windy) and no weekend
spraying is conducted unless it is an emergency (water level too high in lagoon). The
management practices associated with pit flushing (discharge practices) are also monitored
and changes addressed if necessary.
The goal of the animal odor rule is to control objectionable odors from animal
operations, not to eliminate all odors from these facilities. The rule is a first step toward
dealing with such problems. Hopefully, the rule will help reduce and ultimately resolve the
odor problem as more efficient and economically feasible control systems are developed and
implemented in the future.
This office would also like to advise you that in general the odors associated with hog
farms increase in intensity during seasonal changes. The increase is more dramatic during
the spring. A process called lagoon turnover is responsible for this situation. This process
(lagoon turnover) is a natural occurrence that can increase odorous emissions for short
periods of time during seasonal changes (normally four to eight weeks during the spring).
This process or activity cannot be addressed through management practices or through
controls. The intensity of the odors associated with this activity will decrease when the
temperature in the lagoon water column stabilizes as the ambient temperature becomes
consistently warmer. Basically, this stabilization stops the turnover activity and the odor
releases or emissions associated with it.
WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
127 CARDINAL DRIVE EXTENSION, WILMINGTON, NC 26405
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DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
Mr. Lennon Hickman
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Please be advised that this farm is currently applying microbial products (biological
additives) in the lagoon and the barn waste discharge and holding system (pits) as a voluntary
control measure to reduce odors. Currently, this is considered BACT (Best Available
Control Technology) for hog farms odors by this office. The product is designed to reduce
solids in the waste treatment process. The product, when successful, will result in a
reduction of odors; however, it will not eliminate odors from the farm.
The staff appreciates your continuing patience in this matter. This office has received
numerous complaints on approximately eighty farms since the odor rule was adopted. We
are responding to these cases as fairly and quickly as practical. This office will continue to
monitor your complaint through periodic odor observations and provide assistance when
possible
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions about the issues
addressed in this letter.
Sincerely,
Terry McCall
Environmental Specialist
Wilmington Regional Office
Enclosures
cc: CF
WiRO
Gary Saunders
Chester Cobb-'
WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
127 CARDINAL DRIVE EXTENSION, WILMINGTON, NC 28405
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF AIR QUALITY
April 9, 2007
Gregg Carr
Environmental Resources Specialist
Murphy -Brown, LLC
NC Highway 24/50
Warsaw, NC 28398
Subject: Air Quality Compliance Inspection
Section .1800, " Control of Odors"
Facility No. 31-740
Murphy - Brown, LLC (No. 2029)
Feeder to Finish — Design 10,310
Veachs Mill Road
Warsaw, North Carolina
Duplin County
Dear Mr. Carr:
An inspection of the subject farm was conducted on April 3, 2007 in response to an
odor complaint. A copy of the animal odor regulation (Section. 1800, "Control of Odors")
was issued to you and discussed.
The farm was operating in compliance with 2D .1800 during the inspection. The
inspection revealed that the management practices listed in 2D .1802 (c) (1) through (5) have
been implemented as required. No objectionable odors were observed offsite (beyond the
boundaries of the farm) during the inspection.
The farm uses microbial products (biological additives) in the liquid waste treatment
process. The Wilmington Regional Office considers the use of biological additives as
BACT (Best Available Control Technology) for odor control at this time. This office thanks
Murphy - Brown, LLC, for implementing this control measure on a voluntary basis.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions about the issues
addressed in this letter.
Sincerely,,)�
Terry McCall
Environmental Specialist
Wilmington Regional Office
Enclosures
cc: CF, WiRO, Gary Saunders, Chester Cobb
WILMINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
127 CARDINAL DRIVE EXTENSION. WILMINGTON, NC 2a405
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1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Structure ❑ Application Field ❑ Other
a. Was the conveyance man-made?
b. Did the discharge reach waters of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State
other than from a discharge?
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Facility Number: — Date of Inspection
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (structural plus storm storage plus heavy rainfall) less than adequate?
a. If yes, is waste level into the structural freeboard?
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(ie/ large trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA NE
through a waste management or closure plan? /
If any of questions 4-6 were answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ONE
8. Do any of the stuctures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA �NE
(Not applicable to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA XNE
maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA NE
maintenance/improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA JLJ NE
❑ Excessive Ponding El Hydraulic Overload El Frozen Ground ❑ Heavy Metals (Cu, Zn, etc.) //
❑ PAN ❑ PAN > 10% or 10 lbs ❑ Total Phosphorus ❑ Failure to Incorporate Manure/Sludge into Bare Soil
❑ Outside of Acceptable Crop Window ❑ Evidence of Wind Drift ❑ Application Outside of Area
12. Crop type(s)
13. Soil type(s)
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the CAWMP?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ Yes
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination ? ❑ yes
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes
❑ No ❑ NA gNE
PNo ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ No ❑ NAP NE
❑ No ❑ NA ZNE
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA 10 NE
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Facility Number: — Date of Inspection
Required Records & Documents
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage & Permit readily available? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA /� NE
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? If yes, check ElYes ElNo ❑ NA #NE
the appropriate box. ❑ WUp ❑ Checklists ❑ Design ❑Maps ❑Other
21. Does record keeping need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA �NE
❑ Waste Application ❑ Weekly Freeboard ❑ Waste Analysis ❑ Soil Analysis ❑ Waste Transfers ❑ Annual Certification
❑ Rainfall ❑ Stocking ❑ Crop Yield ❑ 120 Minute Inspections ❑ Monthly and 1" Rain Inspections ❑ Weather Code
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
23. if selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equipment?
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorus loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
Other Issues
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the permit or CAWMP?
29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document
and report the mortality rates that were higher than normal?
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern?
If yes, contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately
31. Did the facility fail to notify the regional office of emergency situations as required by
General Permit? (ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with an on -site representative?
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
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