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HomeMy WebLinkAbout670086_HISTORICAL_20171231NORTH CAROLINA Department of Environmental Qual MCDENR North Caroiina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly LEaves Perdue Governor CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mobley, Lori Lori M obley Nursery-' 1821 Cypress Creek Rd Wallace, NC 284667296 Dear Permittee, Division of Water Quality Goleen I -I, Sullins Director March 10, 2011 Subject: Notice of Violation Lori Mobki.; Nursery Permit Number A 5670086 Onslow 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 Datc Outstanding Fee ($) 2010PR010634 11/5/2010 12/5/2010 60 Please be reminded that the table above covers onh, the most recent invoice sent to you. Please also include payments. for invoices sent in the previous years 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 (525,000) 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. 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 Phone: (919) 807-6321 1636 Mail Service Center. Raieiih, Nonh Camlina 27599-1636 '_ocation: 272& Capita{ 6ivt.. Raieinh. North Cana 27604 Friona: 913-733-3221 1 FA/Y: 914-715-05M Customer cervire: 1-a7 7.623.6746 nternee: wwvi nowazeraualiiy.urc - �aua! uanurtu;va3u 5.-".��: �7Bnv= -cc�cn=Tniav:.� jam:. �4�;Y`Cl``]f.ID MAR 1;4 20il BY: -cowd.- Q11t Nol-thCarolina �i 7ak4u .714il. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact J. R. Joshi at (919) 715-6698 or at java.joshiGncdenr.gov. cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section_ APS Central File (Permit No AWS67M'*,6) R n Sincerely: Keith Larick. Supervisor Animal Feeding Operation Unix h NCDENR North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Beverly Eaves Perdue Governor CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mobley, Lori Lori Mobley Nursery 1821 Cypress Creek Rd Wallace, NC 28466 Dear Permittee, Division of Water Quality Coleen H. Sullins Director June 28, 2010 Subject: Notice of Violation Lori Mobley Nursery Permit Number AWS6 rvvov Onslow 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 Outstandin Fee (S) 2008PR000331 1/11/2008 2/10/2008 60.00 Please be reminded that the table above covers the period between Years 2006 and 2009. Please also include payments for invoices that you received in 2010 and any other year for which the annual 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. 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 1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636 Location: 2728 Capital Bivd., Raleigh. North Carolina 27604 On-, Phone: 919.733.32211 FAX: 919.715-05881 Customer Service: 1-877-623.6748 Noi-th Carolina Internet: wwuv.ncvateraualiry.org � 1�,�f'�� /`lI , An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action EmWoyer N �/ u i f If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact J. R. Joshi at (919) 715-6698 or at jaya.joshi@ncdenr.gov. Sincerely, Keith Larick, Supervisor Animal Feeding Operation Unit cc: ��ilmingtomRegional Office, Aquifer Protection Section APS Central File (Permit No AWS670086) C0-7-a8(0 1 RECEIVED / DENR / DWQ PRODUCER: Lori Mobley Nursery Agtji#Pr Prntertian SpOon LOCATION: 470 - A Hewitt Road, Richlands, NC 28574 APR 0 $ 2009 TELEPHONE: (910) 285-8574 TYPE OPERATION: Wean - Feeder C IV�D NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2600 APR X 4 2009 (Design Capacity) �Y. The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the- fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. 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 DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Page 1 u;N WASTE UT1L1Z�4TION y « ' PRODUCER: Lod Mobley Nursery LOCATION: 470 - A Hewitt Road, Richlands, NC 28574 TELEPHONE: (910) 285-8574 TYPE OPERATION: Wean - Feeder NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2600 (Design Capacity) The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. 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 DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential -for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or.disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Page 1 10. {11VASTr.�UTILIZATI'ON`P �" N .. w! r.. .. ....;....t-Kss:r^r '_.,a:• x.,sr-_.c._ '�.�, yx-�eti.:..•ance..a-,�v�..z.M: .u.:__�.,x-'�_c-s_c. ..w,:�.. r..s- -�, a.f,�:t' u:_.d,�. . i". ��':.,_i r - Amount of Waste Produced Eer Ypar (gallons, ft, tons- etr,.) 2,600 animals X = (tons) wastelanimallyear = Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 2,600 animals X gAa lbs. PAN/animal/year Guide Std. 633) 1,092 (tons) wastelyear. 1,248 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. Tech Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and surface application: Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Type Per Acre Utilized ADDlication Total L5.611 1,437.56 *This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for, & muSt he based on realistic yield Mectation. NOTE. The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 'h Wes.. 1L1 TKO � N u'. r" i rGt ,�-..l �. ASTE�IT ZA N pLA .�! _xrs" `tea•.� ..� ram_•• Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate Iand [see Required Specification 2]) Tract . Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of See footnote for Table 1. Ype Per Acre* ftilized Application Totals from above Tables Acres Lbs. N Utilized Table 1 5.61 1,438 Table 2 0.00 - Total 5.61 1,438 Amount of N Produced 1,248 Surplus or Deficit 190 The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at ronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over plication of nutrient or other elements. Page 3 } s -c ,r Wi4STE UT1L��4Tl4N�PLAH a '....... See attached map showing the fields to he used for the utilization of waste water. Field Soil Type Application of Waste by Irrigation Crop Application Application No. Rate In/Hr Amount In.) 1 BaB Bermuda 1 Small Grain 0.6 1 THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY. Your facility is designed for M days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every fi MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation *see lagoon design. Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. Narrative of operation: This plan shows that there are 7.5 acres in field 1 and that 5.61 acres are wetted by the irrigation system that is being used. The plan shows that the crops will be grazed, however, the producer may cut it for hay if so desired. Page 4 4 at + .',i'i'- .�-"23 'T^�Y.'f 'SS _ _n•"__'i'." .trt ..p. •...�.\4^ Y� r'N+."a"1'Y �'T'1M.�r. .Yw�'�•�, .f.`�.f ' + f 4-OM .....sue,.: -s4i:.. 0�=!•C•. :.i:i'»`�--�W^xlr �:: ra F x rx (k f.�9..�:4'w REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. 2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land. 3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other nutrients. 4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strip). 5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field. 6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.) 7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. Page 5 Y � rW P x � us v^r z t s� r � ✓ 5 ,«r y _ tea. r1:WASTEUTfLIZ�ATIONF?LiN���Tj���y�L REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. 10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. 11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1. 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 12 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. 1 b Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that courses 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. Page 6 ;f�IVASTEUTILZAtTi41V PLAN,I'�z. .'dsrr.asn�i._ N"P REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge. 18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be Kept on site. 20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste during the crop season. 21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 22 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations, Page 7 :,rj,. Gw'""' r::+^c;�F n�;.a'- __-:.i. _ —__ _e::rr _ s-sl�.:'�:.iS,nl"-::-+x+.-�7;, K'•:wa_ -0 TASTE UTlLI� E R1 �. LIn1T�i�i 43 : iT :I 8DON PLAN AGREEMEN Narrie:tafl=eE. Lorii-Moble Nurse Ct:=rvI1reement f:i✓ j.Undeistand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and ai`enance-procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the saamed atia�e: I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the � Gs e--treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new %;:'cep tificafion to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the :new: -animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of 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 rfice:.:and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will be 'available for review by DEM upon request. Name of Facility Owner: Lori Mobley (Please print) n Date: CU Sig '•::�Name of Manager (If different from owner): : Signature: Date: Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print} Kraig A. Westerbeek Affiliation: Murphy Family Farms Address (Agency): P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Signature: Date: Page 8 Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current MRCS 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 change application must be submitted to the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership. If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional --information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact Michelle Barnett at (919) 733-5083 ext. 544. Sincerely, U for Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000) cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's) Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section Onslow County Health Department Onslow County Soil -and Water Conservation District Permit File AWS670096 NDPU Files Michael F, Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director Division of Water Quality May 1, 2003 Lori & Gerald Mobley Lori Mobley Nursery 1778 Cypress Creek Road Wallace NC 28466 Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS670086 Lori Mobley Nursery Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Onslow County Dear Lori & Gerald Mobley: On April 28, 2003, the North Carolina General Assembly ratified Senate Bill 733 which directs the Division of Water Quality (Division) to extend the expiration date of the Swine Waste Operation�General Permit AWG100000. Therefore, the General Permit has been re -issued by the Division to extend the expiration date to October 1, 2004. During the period of this extension the Division will be working with all interested parties on the development of a new version of the Non -Discharge General Permit. In accordance with your application received on March 10, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Lori & Gerald Mobley, 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 AWS670086 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 Lori Mobley Nursery, located in Onslow County, with an animal capacity of no greater than an annual average of 2600. Wean to Feeder swine and the application to land as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessaty, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 1, 2004. Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals. If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization PIan 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. ViW Non -Discharge Permitting Unit 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, INC 27699-1617 Customer Service Center An Equal Opportunity Action Employer Internet h1tpVh2o.enr.state,nc.us/ndpu Telephone (919) 733-5083 Fax (919)715-6048 Telephone 1-877-623-6748 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper I PRODUCER: Lori Mobley Nursery LOCATION: 470 - A Hewitt Road, Richlands, NC 28574 TELEPHONE: (910) 285-8574 TYPE OPERATION: Wean - Feeder NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2600 (Design Capacity) The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. 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 DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Page 1 �- ;f: '�,�` iSr�1' #a ��°.r,,r ; ,»., ��t�.'�3 � �1� o � !S'��""�e ��,�s "'�rG��.�'., ^ Via. i�S�,t�',i4i'.�F:3&, s'�',: ,.0 6 '(d \ t3,,(✓-e.. kvesA^ dA r , fi._ F F� :cs...;s�ixa PRODUCER: Lori Mobley Nursery LOCATION: 470 - A Hewitt Road, Richlands, NC 28574 TELEPHONE: (910) 285-8574 TYPE OPERATION: Wean - Feeder NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2600 (Design Capacity) The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. 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 DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Page 1 Amount of Waste Produced Per (gallons, ft. tons. etc.) 2,600 animals X PA2 (tons) waste/animal/year = 1,092 (tons) waste/year. Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 2,600 animals X 4,4$ lbs. PAN/animal/year 1,248 lbs. PANlyear. (PAN from N.C. Guide Std. 633) Tech Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and surface application: Table 9: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Tvoe Per Acre Utilized Aoolication Total 1 5.611 1,437.56 1 *This N Is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for N must be based gn rga_US& yjg[d gpectation. NOTE: The applicator Is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning In 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers In some eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 3` WS U I IZA ION P �G Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached) (Required only If operator does not own adequate land (see Required Specification 21) Tract . Field Soll Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of �.(ype Per Acre* Itilized Application_ See footnote for Table 1. Totals from above Tables Acres Lbs. N Utilized Table 1 5.61 1,438 Table 2 0.00 - Total 5.61 1,438 Amount of N Produced 1,248 Surplus or Deficit 190 NOTE., The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrient or other elements. Page 3 �1r�r �.o-.•crrXa 7}a{ a • a'- - •a.,t i i"t xn•r, s^ s -r,. i"i���3�iuti xk aA+{ See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. Application of Waste by Irrigation Field Soil Type Crop Application Application No. Rate In1Hr Amount In. 1 BaB Bermuda / Small Grain 0.6 THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY. Your facility is designed for M days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every IQ MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation *Spp, laaonn design. Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. !Narrative of operation: This plan shows that there are 7.5 acres in field 1 and that 5.61 acres are wetted by the irri ation s stem that is being used. The Ian shows that the cro s will be grazed, however, the producer may cut it for hay if so desired. Page 4 r::e, e',��.R�,q� 'a�rx"r'.'ajL�a.t°i�D ?�3�'f ;� �;n•.,-r.,. .r a 7 ,�.�. -�.ri� , � b: � � � K °,�4 ���� r j ti s� arii.� gr�r�,r REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. 2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there Is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land. 3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other nutrients. 4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strip). 5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should not be applied when there Is danger of drift from the irrigation field. 6 When animal waste Is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.) 7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies. 8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. Page 5 1. `. R�F�S , 1 ® .^ ji >�•�t•7"'. Pik 19. ;k ,.�.d' y1 �(a 4. REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops In such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. 10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. 11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following, The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner. 14 Waste shall be applied In a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that courses 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. Page 6 REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge. 18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should. be Inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site. 20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste during the crop season. 21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the. maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 22 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. Page 7 hs'� as rrr +r"' r .:i y r ,^:.r+++wr rc++!..,, .•„rr,T� ,w a -q cee+.r�j a t -� w r•.+,, a;.....� r ' 111 ASTIE�U�TiLI� '.4 QI 'PL N s 1L�� 'r ti �..,rs.,«4.i a.f.w S:S.e 41;W- i. ul;.eu+wa uinE S'�'.�ey ..,"" ' ;, LS4 t•..at+ Name of Farm: Lori Mobley Nursery Owner/ Manager Agreement I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the 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 DEM upon request. Name of Facility Owner: Lori Mottle (please print) Signature:9:��La Date: 1 �-- — a ` — CC: Name of Manager (If different from owner): Signature: Date: Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Kraig A. Westerbeek Affiliation: Murphy Family Farms Address (Agency): P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Signature: Date: ` D_� - cc Page 8 `F Wfi Michael F. Easley, Governor 9Q '' William G. Ross Jr., Secretary 7 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E, Director p Division of Water Quality . J July 21, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL # 7001 1140 0002 1285 2758 RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Lori & Gerald Mobley 1778 Cypress Creek Road Wallace, NC 28466 Subject: Inadequate Freeboard No Further Action Lori Mobley Nursery Facility # 67-86 Onslow County Dear Lori & Gerald Mobley - Thank you for your recent submittal of the information requested in our letter dated April 15, 2003. The Wilmington Regional Office has determined that no further enforcement actions will be taken by the Division for the inadequate freeboard. However, upon review and consideration of the information submitted, the Wilmington Regional Office has determined that an NOV is appropriate due to unsatisfactory operation and maintenance of the waste treatment system. In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range. These methods include, but are not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional application sites, updating your cropping systems, adding additional and/or more flexible application equipment, and maintaining the lagoon levels at the lowest allowable and appropriate levels throughout the year. Our staff looks forward to continuing to work with you and your Technical Specialist to evaluate and implement any needed changes to your system. NNW AMEN Customer Service: Mailing Address: Telephone: (919) 733-5083 Location: 1 800 623-7748 1617 Mail Service Center Fax: (919) 733-0059 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 State Courier #52-01-01 Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled 1 10% post -consumer paper http:1/h2o.enr.state.nc.us Inadequate Freeboard !� Lori & Gerald Mobley July 21, 2003 Page 2 Thank you again for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the staff of our Wilmington Regional Office at 910-395-3900. Sincerely, Rick Shiver Water Quality Regional Supervisor CC: Donna Card, Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District Kraig Westerbeek, Murphy -Brown, LLC Patrick Fussell, DSWC Wilmington Files 67-86 Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit Central Files iCC Ln w I U S Eru 'Ln Postage S 1 . ru a3 ra Certifted Fee rU Retum Recelpt Fee {Endorsement Required) Posirnark Hem C3 C3 Rastrfcted De1h Fee %rr p (Endors Required) 0 71otet Postage & Fees $ i rq r3 C3 Street Apt. N. or AO Box Na S C3 Cr Mate 2fA#. C. Z?4 6 PS Forp" :rr 2001 o��� WA 114Rp� co r April 16, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Lori & Gerald Mobley 1778 Cypress Creek Road Wallace NC 28466 SUBJECT: Notice of Violation Request for Information Inadequate Freeboard Lori Mobley Nursery #67-86 Onslow County Dear Sir or Madam: Michael F. Easley Governor . William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Department of Environment and Natural Resources Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director Division of Water Quality On March 6, 2003, a representative of your animal operation informed the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that there was inadequate freeboard in the lagoon(s) serving this facility. This lack of adequate freeboard is in non-compliance with the Certificate of Coverage issued to this facility on January 31, 2001. In addition to this Notice of Violation (NOV), this non-compliance is subject to an appropriate enforcement action by DWQ. This action can consist of one or more of the following: a civil or criminal enforcement action; an injunction; and/or a requirement to apply for coverage under an individual permit. The action chosen will be based on complete evaluation of all factors that resulted in- the inadequate freeboard; the actions taken to restore the needed freeboard; and the actions being proposed to prevent the problem from reoccurring. To assist us in our review, please provide the Wilmington Regional Office with an evaluation of the reasons for the freeboard violation(s) and a strategy to prevent future freeboard violation(s). This evaluation and strategy must include but is not limited to the following: Current Freeboard level(s) Freeboard level records in the lagoon(s) for the past 12 months up to the date of submittal Spraying records for the past 12 months up to the date of submittal Customer Service: Mailing Address: Telephone (919) 733-5083 Location: 1-877-623-6748 1617 Mail Service Center Fax (919) 733-0059 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 State Courier #52-01.01 Raleigh, NC 27699.1617 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled / 10% post -consumer paper http://h2o. enr. state.na us Inadequate Freeboard Page 2 Rainfall records for the past 12 months for this site up to the date of submittal (if available) Cropping system and PAN specified in the CAWMP. If the cropping system was not in compliance with the facility's CAWMP, provide details of the cropping system in place for the past 12 months. A summary of actions taken to restore the needed freeboard in the lagoon(s) including but not limited to removal of animals from the site, delay of restocking of animals, pumping and hauling waste to another site (specify site), securing additional irrigation equipment, and securing additional spray sites. A description of water conservation measures in use at the facility and the date(s) installed. If the lagoon level(s) are still in violation of the facility's CAWMP and Permit, provide an updated Plan of Action as to how the facility will return to compliance. Provide a detailed description of the actions taken or proposed to be taken to insure that there are no further freeboard violations at this facility. This information must be received by the Wilmington Regional Office at the following address no later than 10 days following receipt of this letter. Division of Water Quality 127 Cardinal Drive Extension Wilmington, NC 28405-2845 Once this information is received and evaluated by the DWQ staff, a determination will be made as to the appropriate compliance/enforcement actions to be taken. Each case will be evaluated on its own merit. The efforts by the owner/producer to notify DWQ of the problem, efforts made to resolve the problem once identified, and efforts proposed to prevent future problems will be positive factors in this determination. Nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you either the responsibility or liability for this non-compliance or future cases of non-compliance. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact our Wilmington Regional Office Staff at (910) 395-3900. Sincerely, Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director cc: Wilmington Regional Office Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit Central Files State of North Carolina Department of Environments and Natural Resources JqN 2 4 no Division of Water Quality [BY: Michael F. Easley, Governor- - Sherri Evans -Stanton, Acting Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director January 19, 2001 Lori & Gerald Mobley Lori Mobley Nursery 1778 Cypress Creek Road Wallace NC 28466 r "r .. __ NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Subject: Application No. AWS670086 Additional Information Request Lori Mobley Nursery Animal Waste Operation Onslow County Dear Gerald Mobley: The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application. Additional information is required before we can continue our review, Please address the following by February 18, 2001: Please provide a clearer map that identifies (outlines or highlights) and shows the acreage for each field to be used for waste application. Please note that all WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist. Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information should be signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter must be submitted on or before February 18, 2001 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit. Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental Management Commission. If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at (919) 733-5083, extension 363 J ntist od-scharge Permitting Unit cc: Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Permit File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-604B An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper uwU NON DISCHARGE $R PAGE 02 f=' New Erpaaded E�dng - r? General Permit Review Shut rr` Lor Fac. No•_ Farm Name: �10� l rse� Date. I 1 L General Information: .Start Date • f Z 0 1 S trAddress V- Physical Location Cwciude map) 0Im Narbe QUA ;L -Date Lagoons I Houses Sited: � 5r� ^ r V-0w=Name & Signature p-Manager's Name and Sigx ar= NIA 2 Cati,fication Daze Certified • I r 5 Site Map IL Operation Info (�fte Cs,�cs 5yrazdsbee! ): O A imal ��, and *r, 2�©C7 W e4p. +o FceAcr Yearly volume of,wastt Yeaziy PAN '�d-Lead RegBireszrals�acres ❑-Ylelds cbecked RYE emstfag na; Land App. Map acrragek WUP IuigazioB Paramc:crs WA ' OV;VP signed Date:tZ 24 Gbp-Erase agreement N!A NRCS Req. Spas ILLRW Review: 0-Sift EveluatYon NIA Date.-_ M-Wetlands NIA -Lagoon Volume Check %Sludge Storage NIA ROMP n Dan NUA FAP %l sn-4 Oder and Mortality C�cYlist� �::� �-HB 15 RcquimmcatS NIA ' IV. Other. XPublic Response WAtasting on rae one recriv I -Regional Response (check this if the RO has no probi=) Compliance!C %ifiraden Problems (Site Imps & Coarsp/F.ni Summary eaclosed.) r Done minor probles s that do not require an individual serious problems that require as Individual permit Comments: No Adeie sloeaAe, In Dan Veen'. do c9p- w Aj✓ A, ov eraelf' PAAI. AMD State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources �Cp-aTE Division of Water Quality EB 0 13 2001 Michael F. Easley, Governor William G. Ross Jr., Secretary Bye-- ----�' Kerr T. Stevens, Director Lori & Gerald Mobley Lori Mobley Nursery 1778 Cypress Creek Road Wallace NC 28466 Dear Gerald Mobley: IT4 I �_NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES January 31, 2001 Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS670086 Lori Mobley Nursery Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and Application System Onslow County In accordance with your application received on January 16, 2001, we are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Lori & GeraId Mobley, 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 Lori Mobley Nursery, located in Onslow County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 2600 Wean to Feeder and the application to land as specified in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals. Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief. Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division. 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Certificate of Coverage AWS670086 Lori Mobley Nursery Page 2 This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership. GL- If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding. The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff may be reached at (910) 395-3900. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact JR Joshi at (919) 733-5083 ext. 363. Sincerely, err T. Stevens cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's) Onslow County Health Department LWilmington Regional=Q'ffce,WWater_Q.uality-Section Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District Permit File NDPU Files E t�t�� �3 vH'a�� �'a�rrt.-T 1 ace �rrxcrm ..ur_,rd, s�rs^_zv y " :5�. 4^- ' ;'' i 'E 4 'Y i"Y:.. f: 1 1 i rxu WA►STEUTI:L17�4TIO.N .PLAN: 2,600 animals X OA2 (tons) waste/animal/year = 1,092 (tons) waste/year. Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 2,600 animals X Q,4$ lbs. PAN/animal/year = 1,248 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. Guide Std. 633) Tech Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and surface application: Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Tvoe Per Acre Utilized ADDIICation Total 1 5.611 1,437.56 I *This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N must be, based on realistic yield expectation. NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 I State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources�� Division of Water Quality -oc�� Non -Discharge Permit Application Form �Q (THIS FORM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) General Permit - Existing Animal Waste Operations o rr'j 'ay The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the DLvision. 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. L GENERAL INFORMATION: I.1 Facility Name: Lori Mobley Nursery 1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Lori & Gerald Mobley 1.3 Mailing address: 1778 Cypress Creek Road City, State: Wallace NC Zip: 28466 Telephone Number (include area code):.910-285-8574 0H)_455-4773 (F)__ 1.4 County where facility is located: Onslow 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): 1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): 1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which ype is listed): Murphy Family Farms _T 1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable): 2. OPERATION INFORMATION: 2.1 Facility No.: 67_ (county number); _86 (facility number). 2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation Wean to Feeder 2600- Certified Design Capacity Is the above information correct? 71 yes; 0 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 7I7/99 Page 1 of 4 67 - 86 2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application system): --------- Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 5.5 2.4 Number of lagoons/ storage ponds (circle which is applicable): 1 2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 1 Oq' of any of the application fields? YES (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�r dards, etc.) (Swine Only) NO (please circle one) What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? __ CR5 What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? kcn 57 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; 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 the facility was certified but should be added to the 4 CAVVMP for peruaitting purposes: 3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility. 3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.) 3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application. 3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field. 3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field. 3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP. 3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field. 3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP, 3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications. 3.3. IQ A site schematic. 3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan. 3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted. 3.3. l3 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. l6 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 7/7199 Page 2 of 4 67 - 86 Facility Number: 67 - 86 Facility Name: Lori Mobley Nursery 4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION: I, t��^2_+r Q_Q _ _ fy_1C1U-e_4 (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that this application for Lot'" �]�2�. �lhf�-2✓�} (Facility name listed in question I.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 me as incomplete. Signature Date l ` 5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner) (Manager's name listed in question t.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: (919) 733-5083 FAX NUMBER: (919) 733-0719 FORM: AWO-GE 7/7/99 Page 3 of 4 67 - 86 DIVISION OF Fi ATER QUALrIrY REGIONAL OFFICES (1/99) ,i.sb v - Reps —, wQ Su�cvissr S wow P3st --- t sb=yiilc, NC 25301 CE29) 251.6208 Avcy l' 2= S3 'L' C-o=dl C :f1z=•i= 3=i= McDowe11 Caldwell ha:b=U C� C-- 0;--- Poll: Clay Rt tbl--i d CCL,--- 5srrn Hzywood izryiva=ix JL-i= 943 %' r ,� um Sqr : W-Z WuLingtoa, NC 27M9 C25ZJ 94&-5481 - u (,2�5; 9175-33716 Biaufart macs 3----d= I =air . CrsXi= Mar-. Chow xa P:mli= G-Ivm Paz�u�sir Ds= Pig' rTa* s C.�e fircf-d Grzy0c F:y�s�•i:�e R_�..�a? ++'Q 5L�►ss Moc-���c R:g�_� wQ Sr, �-tscr M2S.^. 5..� (910) 4,-C-1S41 5r=-1699 (510)=rs4-07G7 F= (704) 66 31ad� Ri�� Cio=ems .tfs.^':-y C-_mb=: zzd Rob=-= Crrba RDWEM irl�s'w Sze=I.e --,I WQ S�.� ;x SE5 Grz t�vz 5 Trri^ra_ 5a? NC :-71 r(-r (�36 71—�.�5D3 FL : irr 1 -LE= i !.Sj= $ D�vk:.s0a rr i�g Dxvi _ w ice. Gruff Rr]-p R_si=zl 39M H== Dr. r�sI=gh, NC 27611 (919) 57I-47W Fix (919) 733-70'i 2 Chz:'srn rush FrRmk3ia� 227, C z::I, .Y,l I}_: V:.��`.:�sa 0f3 rrrii=-+ -+ : NC 2840t3945 (310) :?5-3900 . =u (910) _5G2 Br^—_s-wic Na :-rev- Cry Crszivw C :ice -is s'=Ij-- Di. a Pzge 4 of 4 ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR NEW OR EXPANDED FEEDLOTS Please return the completed form to the Division of Environmental Management at the address on the reverse side,of.this' form. 4- Name of farm (Please print): Hewitt Nursery Address: 470 Hewett Road Richlands. NC 28524 a Phone No.: County: Sampson Farm location: Latitude and Longitude: 340 45' 567 7r 39' 37(required). Also, please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified. Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.): Swine Design capacity (number of animals): 2600 Nursery Average size of operation (12 month population avg.): 2600 - — - Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres): Jr Technical Specialist Certification As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 617.0005, I certify that the new or expanded animal waste management system as installed for the farm named above has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, construction, operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005, The following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria have been verified by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adequate quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party); access or ownership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. Name of Technical Specialist (Please print): M. Kevin Weston Affiliation: Murphy Family Farms, Inc Address (Agency): P. O. Box 759/ Rose Hill, NC 26458 Phone No. (910) 289-2111 Signature: ,�1, I Date: Owner/Manager Agreement I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any additional expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state either through a man- made conveyance or through runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. Name of Land Owner (Please Print; Lincoln Hewitt, Signature: Name of Manager, if different from owner (Please Print): Signature: Date: Dote: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification (if the approved plan is changed) to be submitted to the Division of Environmental Management within 60 days of a title transfer. DEM USE ONLY: ACNEW# State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director ADDENDUM CONDITIONS ANDIOR EXCEPTIONS TO CERTIFICATION - ` r- -- . Hewitt Nursery Address: 470 Hewitt Rd. Richlands, NC 72574 _— County: onslaw Name of Land Owner (print): Signature (Land Owner): <! , Lincoln Hewitt Name of Technical Specialist Certifying (print): M. Kevin Weston Signature (Techiu::;;ui 51pecialisi;: �'% T ,�••� Date: i� i7 S All statements below that are i:ddalled by a technical specialist apply to the amched certifcadon: 14l. The irrigation system has not been installed or evaluated concerning nozzle size, spray pattern, spacing, pipe size, etc. It is the respons.biii.ty of the producer to obtain and operate the system with the proper components and to supply the required maintenance to assure that no rLtnoff of polluuu,Ls u�,�iirs during op,- adon ar,u applie-j By S z7f" (month/day/year) the producer should have an irrigation specialist, possibly the dealer where the system was purchased, prepare an operation and maintenance plan for the irrigation system so that the producer knows how to operate the equipment to meet the non -discharge requirements. The waste management plan for this operation is based on yields higher than what is now recommended by NRCS; however, these yields are obtainable under high levels of management and the farmer has supporting documentation to justify higher nitrogen application rates. All of the permanent vegetation required by the waste management plan has not been established as of the date of this certification. The producer agrees to establish the vegetation by z 7 T (month/day/year), and to provide a temporary small grain crop in case some pumping is required prior to the establishment of the permanent vegetation - The landowner is responsible for notifying DEM in writing that the stated worK that has a compliance date has been completed. This notification must be received by DEM within 15 days of the compliance date(s) listed above. Please send verification of the properly completed work to: DEM Planning Branch, P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, N.C. 27626. certaddn.doc revised: 6-15-95 P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh. North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 un- st is iced fled iger j a r k's of Ex- iue- out, e a O S O \ G \, A \ ti iy at twilight on damp ground. In bad weather -)e "timber they may forage in leaf litter and along the the sand- shore. Woodcock probe the soil for worms doodle or and insects with their strong, sensitive bill. c flight pat- The male woodcock takes no part in the in- ve and dif- cubation or rearing the young. After mating, enter. Both the female makes a depression in the ground ,mouflaged that is lined with leaves. She lays three or four 3 inches in well camouflaged eggs that are then in- "'w. r rii i:r'Sv,�a� t� a`'*1f ■tA� L:: �,rL�/'1�+ONPLAN .�.-54 ��'.u►c-��m=°i '°.:,., PRODUCER: Lori Mobley Nursery LOCATION: 470 - A Hewitt Road, Richlands, NC 28574 TELEPHONE: (910) 285-8574`°�opy TYPE OPERATION: Wean - Feeder NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2600 (Design Capacity) The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface andlor groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. Do not apply waste on saturated solis, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Page 1 Ys.'�..i•MJ%+II � � +� i ,� , h� ?�i �4 „• � � dE �a PRODUCER: Lori Mobley Nursery LOCATION: 470 - A Hewitt Road, Richlands, NC 28574 TELEPHONE: (910) 285-8574 TYPE OPERATION: Wean - Feeder NUMBER OF ANIMALS: 2600 (Design Capacity) The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per year. 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 DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems. The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis. This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission. Page 1 2,600 animals X 4.,.42 (tons) waste/animal/year = Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year 2,600 animals X 0-0 lbs. PAN/animal/year = Guide Std. 633) 1,092 (tons) waste/year. 1,248 lbs. PAN/year. (PAN from N.C. Tech Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown and surface application: Table 9: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Tvoe Per Acre Utilized Aonlication Total 1 5.611 1,437.56 1 *This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realjstic yield Mectation. NOTE. The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE (Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached) (Required only if operator does not own adequate land [see Required Specification 2]) . Tract . Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of �. .- Itilized Application " See footnote for Table 1. Totals from above Tables Acres Lbs. N Utilized Table 1 5.61 1,438 Table 2 0.00 - Total 5.61 1,436 Amount of N Produced 1,248 Surplus or Deficit 190 NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrient or other elements. Page 3 ,H WASTE l! 1�(LATION P►N n0 � �: .c o See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water. Application of Waste by Irrigation Field Soil Type Crop Application Application No. Rate In/Hr Amount In. 1 BaB Bermuda 1 Small Grain 0.6 1 THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION, HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY. Your facility is designed for IN days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every ti MONTHS. In no instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed Elevation .`see lagoon design. Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste. Narrative of operation: This plan shows that there are 7.5 acres in field 1 and that 5.61 acres are wetted by the irrigation system that is being used. The plan shows that the crops will be grazed, however, the producer may cut it for hay if so desired. ^ Page 4 s MOM `M WAST 11TI LIZAT11 NffMffM=J` 3 . �E REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of 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. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other nutrients. 4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strip). 5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field. 6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.) 7 Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen. Page 5 REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered. 10 Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy. 11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than swine waste from facilittes sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips). 12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells. 13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by the landowner. 14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways. 15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that courses 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. Page 6 REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 17 A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced as necessary to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge. 18 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion. 19 Waste handling structures, piping pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks and spills. A regular'maintenance checklist should be kept on site. 20 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it should only be applied pre -plant with no further applications animal waste during the crop season. 21 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds. 22 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years. 23 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations. Page 7 kT' I LI° �F `'T10.WRoW, r a� a� _ ,. ��a.:.,TIF...•+ .:a....«+r.�r..;.w-.�a�r a,�...-tirJm,.,-NrF, aaaacw.. "ac' ..trr.ara.�r.d:c.�n.7an�,'.1F. i,.'�,�:�wu i:,T;:i�'IFR.-C;1�FW !Name of Farm: Lori Mobley Nursery Owner/ Manager Agreement I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management (DEM) before the 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 DEM upon request. Name of Facility Owner: Lori Mobley (Please print) Signature: Q Date: Name of Manager (if different from owner): Signature: Date: iir� "oZt co Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) Kraig A. Westerbeek Affiliation: Murphy Family Farms Address (Agency): P.O. Box 759 Rose Hill, NC 28458 Signature: Date: Page 8 r, o r"► V�A0lok'lel V1 "cs'e System Calibration ogG- Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation), conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates change .1,. over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular, pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use, nozzle wear results in an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter. You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the application uniformity. For example, operating the system with excessive pressure results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application uniformity. For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at several locations in the application area. Any number of containers can be used to collect flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because they already have a graduated scale from which to read the application amount without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets, jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measuring. For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling guns, sprinklers should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction of pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both sides of the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all nonuniformity of the application. On a windless day, variation between containers of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should contact your irrigation dealer or technical specialist for assistance. *Reprinted for Certification Training for Operations of Animal Waste Management Systems Manual 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 1 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 1 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 fertilized each year, if needed, to maintain a vigorous stand. The amount of fertilized applied should be based on a soils test, but in the event that it is not practical to obtain a soils test each year, the lagoon embankment and surrounding areas should be fertilized with 800 pounds per acre of 10-10-10, or equivalent. Brush and trees on the embankment must be controlled. This may be done by mowing, spraying, grazing, chopping, or a combination of these practices. This should be done at least once a year and possibly twice in years that weather conditions are favorable for heavy vegetative growth. NOTE: If vegetation is controlled by spraying, the herbicide must not be allowed to enter the lagoon water. Such chemicals could harm the bacteria in the 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 2 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. 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 for this 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 or another means of slowing the incoming water to avoid erosion of the lining. 4. When possible, begin loading new lagoons in the spring to maximize bacterial establishment (due to warmer weather). 5. It is recommended that a new lagoon be seeded with sludge from a healthy working swine lagoon in the amount of 0.25 percent of the full lagoon liquid volume. This seeding should 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 1 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 surface and as far away from the drainpipe inlets as possible. • Prevent additions of bedding materials, long-stemmed forage or vegetation, molded feed, plastic syringes, or other foreign materials into the lagoon. • Frequently remove solids from catch basins at end of confinement houses or wherever they are installed. • Maintain strict vegetation, rodent, and varmint control near lagoon edges. • Do not allow trees or large bushes to grow on lagoon dam or embankment. • Remove sludge from the lagoon either when the sludge storage capacity is full or before it fills 50 percent of the permanent storage volume. • If animal production is to be terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a closure plan to eliminate the possibility of a pollutant discharge. Sludge Removal: Rate of lagoon sludge buildup can be reduced by: 5 • proper lagoon sizing, • mechanical solids separation of flushed waste, • gravity settling of flushed waste solids in an appropriately designed basin, or • minimizing feed wastage and spillage. Lagoon sludge that is removed annually rather than stored long term will: • have more nutrients, • have more odor, and • require more land to properly use the nutrients. Removal techniques: • Hire a custom applicator. • Mix the sludge and lagoon liquid with a chopper - agitator impeller pump through large - bore sprinkler irrigation system onto nearby cropland; and soil incorporate. • Dewater the upper part of lagoon by irrigation onto nearby cropland or forageland; mix remaining sludge; pump into liquid sludge applicator; haul and spread onto cropland or forageland; and soil incorporate. • Dewater the upper part of 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. 6 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-- 3cls_ 3900 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) Gb - ';0zl_0 NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) to - a+5ro COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) a+ 43 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. D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators - action include: a) Stop recycle pump. b) Stop Irrigation pump. c) Make sure siphon occurs. d) Stop all 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. 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? 3. Contact appropriate agencies. a. During normal business hours call your DWQ regional office; Phone #, After hours, emergency number: (919) 733-3942. Your phone call should include: your name, facility number, telephone number, the details of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of the 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. 5. 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: (910)289_2111 6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.) Name: Kraiq Westerbeek Phone: (910) 289 - 2111 Implement procedures as advised by DWQ 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. (J 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 (-)Maintain vegetative control along banks of Vegetative Growth lagoons and other Impoundment's to prevent accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along waters 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 () Reduce moisture accumulation within and around residues immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by Insuring drainage away from site and/or providing adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain products). (} Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed. Animal Holding Accumulation of animal { } Eliminate low area that trap moisture along fences Areas wastes and feed wastage 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 (i.e. Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated solids as needed). MIC -- November 11, 1996 10 Dry Manure Handling Accumulations of animal () Remove splllage 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 1 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. (Landowner Signature) For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Sox 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613, AM IC -- November 11, 1996 11 SWINE FARM WASTE MANAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST Source Cause BMP's to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices Farmstead Swine production (✓)Vegetative or wooded buffers: (-")Recommended best management practices; (V)Good judgment and common sense Animal body Dirty manure (}Dry floors surfaces covered animals Floor surfaces Wet manure -covered (V)Slotted floors; floors (V)Waterers located over slotted floors; (✓)Feeders at high end of solid floors; (✓)Scrape manure buildup from floors; ( )Underfloor ventilation for drying Manure collection Urine (✓)Frequent manure removal by flush, pit pits recharge or scrape Partial microbial ( )Underfloor ventilation decomposition Ventilation Volatile gases (-)Fan maintenance; exhaust fans Dust (✓)Efficient 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 Agitation 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 (✓)Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind nozzles Wind draft (-)Minimum recommended operation pressure (✓)Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface ( )Pump from second -stage lagoon AMOC — November 11, 1996 12 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 Agitation when emptying ( )Remove settled solids regularly Manure, slurry or Agitation when spreading ( )Soil injection of slurry/sludges sludge spreader Volatile gas emissions ( )Wash residual manure from spreader after use outlets ( )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 1 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: Pit Recharge —Lagoon Treatment:EBAE128-88NCSU-BAE Swine Production Facility Manure Man agement:Underfloor Fluse-Lagoon Treatment 129-88NCSU-SAE Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE103-83NCSU-BAE Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU-BAE Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PJH-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; PR0101, Florida Cooperative Extension 1995 Conference Proceedings The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. The landowner / integrator agrees to use sound judgment in applying odor control measures as practical. l certify the aforementioned odor control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me. Q (Landowner Signature) 13 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. (✓ ) 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) 14 Ilk 'P, Ll LAGOON SITE SOILS INVESTIGATIOth,.. PROJECT: L/�,GOLHI /�I,��,rT I�, COUNTY: FIELD INVESTIGATION Br. k" W DATE: •/ z r/yr SITE SKETCH au /6 V' ' � f i W �5 1 ' d ti BORING DEPTH SCALE WT BORING NUMBER AND PROFILE 3wt Sq oP 6-9r amf w„rLc n /F� Z faro z'- 7 y+wr fAy®Y ��Ay BORING / SAMPLING METHOD:SIGNATURE: =HEWITT County: = =--====--===--=—=_.======= = = = = = =DU P Li N 011tW95 Dist.to nearest residence (other than owner): 1500 ft. sows (farrow to finish) :—== ====--=_ ======—: sows (farrow to feeder): eder): head (fin ishingonfy):=T—__ sows (farrow to wean) : = = — _ _ ______-- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ head (wean to feeder):==== — Ave. Live Weight for other operations(lbs.)=: Storage volume for sludge accum. (cu. ft): Treatment Volume (rein. 1 cu. ftflb.)=======:_• 25Year — 24 Hour Rainfall Rainfall in excess of evaporation Drainage area of buildings & lots (sq. ft.)-=:=• Volume of wash water (gallons/day)==========:: Temporary storage period (days)==----_--_—_—_. Freeboard Side slopes (inside lagoon):--===========--= _ Inside top length- Insidetop width (ft.):==---------------=-=—r Top of dike elevation Bottom of lagoon elevation (ft):===_=______:� Seasonal nigh water table(SHW ) efev.(ft):=> Total required volume:-==== ____ -_= 127256 cu A(-fijai design volu!ne.====__ __- --_= 144861 cu Stop pumping el.(:=• or = to 99.0 ft.SHWT):_• (:--• or to 98.5 ft-Min.) Required minimum treatment volume: 78000 cu Volume at ;top pumping elevation: 90974 cu Start pumping elev.:========--===--=_—_=_= Volume at start pumping elevation: 129157 cu. ft. Actual volume Iess 25yr-24hr rain: 129236 cu. ft. NOTE: Verify that temp. storage is adequate. Req. volume to be pumped :==== • 33631 cu. ft. Actual volume to be pumped:== 38183 cu. ft- 1.0 7.5 7.0 0.0 0.0 180 1.0 3.0 : 1 200.0 125.0 103.0 92.5 99.0 **TOTAL VOL OX" 113.83% **TRMT. VOL O-K.** 116.63% "STORM STOR. D.K.w* �T� • **TEMP. VOL O.I.** 113.53% Operator:HEWITT County: DUPLIH Date: 01/03/95 Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 1500.0 feet 1.. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW) 0 sows (farrow to finish) x 1417 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 sows (farrow to feeder) x 522 lbs. = 0 lbs 0 head (finishing only) x 135 lbs. - 0 The 0 sows (farrow to wean) x 433 lbs. = 0 lbs 2600 head (wean to feeder) x 30 lbs. = 78000 The Describe other : 0 Total Average Live Weight = 2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON Volume = 78000 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW Volume = 78000 cubic feet 3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION Volume = 0.0 cubic feet 4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME Inside top length ( feet) ----------------------- 200.0 Inside top width ( feet) ----------------------- 125.0 Top of dike elevation (feet)----------------- 103.0 Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------ 92.5 Freeboard ( feet) ------------------------------ 110 Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------- 3.0 : 1 Total design volume using prismoidal formula SS/ENDI SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH 3.0 3.0 3.0 3. 0 194.0 119.0 AREA OF TOP LENGTH * WIDTH = 194.0 119.0 AREA OF BOTTOM LENGTH * WIDTH 137.0 62.0 23086 (AREA OF TOP) 8494 (AREA OF BOTTOM) 78000 The DEPTH 9.5 AREA OF MIDSECTION LENGTH WIDTH * 4 165.5 90.5 59911 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4) CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) * DEPTH/6 23086.0 59911.0 8494.0 1.6 Total Designed Volume Available = 144861 CU. FT. 5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED DRAINAGE AREA: Lagoon (top of dike) Length * Width = 200.0 125.0 25000.0 square feet Buildings (roof and lot water) 0.0 square feet Describe this area. TOTAL DA 25000.0 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 1.37 Volume = 78000 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days Volume = 142460 gals. or 19048.1 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 = 0.0 gallons/day +► 180 days storage/7.48 gallons per CF Volume = 0.0 cubic feet 5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount. 180 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot Volume = 14583.3 cubic feet 5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm x • Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA Volume = 15625.0 cubic feet TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE 5A. 19048 cubic feet 5B. 0 cubic feet 5C. 14563 cubic feet 5D. 15625 cubic feet TOTAL 49256 cubic feet G. SUMMARY Temporary storage period____________________> 180 days Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========> 7.0 inches 25 year - 24 hour rainfall=====_____________> 7.5 inches Freeboard======----=====--====----=====---==> 1.0 feet Side slopes====----------------------------=> 3.0 . 1 Inside top length=====---=====---=====---===> 200.0 feet Inside top width=====--===--================> 125.0 feet Top of dike elevation=======================> 103.0 feet Bottom of lagoon elevation==================> 92.5 feet Total required volume=======================> 127256 cu. ft. Actual design volume========================> 144861 cu. ft. Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===> 99.0 feet Stop pumping elev.=_________________________> 99.4 feet Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.==========> 99.0 feet Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el. => 98.5 feet Required minimum treatment volume===========> 78000 cu. ft. Volume at stop pumping elevation============> 90974 cu. ft. Start pumping 101.3 feet Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==> 129236 cu. ft. Volume at start pumping elevation===========> 129157 cu. ft. Required volume to be pumped================> 33631 cu. ft. Actual volume planned to be pumped==========> 38183 cu. ft. Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.5 feet 7, DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY: � DATE: 11�-�q� DATE: NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN! COMMENTS: �nc,n 1 Ur L 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 mayk`"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. 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 101.3 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump - out when the fluid level reaches elevation 99.4 . This temporary storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 33631 cubic feet or 251563 gallons. SHEET 2 OF 2 4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3 inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details. 5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to thek- 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. SHEET 1 OF 2 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS ---------------------------------------------------------- FOUNDATION PREPARATION: ------------------------ x.. 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 elevations shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over, 6 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent they are suitable, excavated materials can be used as fill. The fill shall be brought up in approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9 inches in thickness when loose and prior to compaction. Each layer will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and spreading equipment or standard tamping roller or other 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 dike. Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive erosion and sedimentation. LINER: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.5 ft. ------------------------------------------------- NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE 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�f-content during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner materiel 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: A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when shown on a typical cross section in the plans. The final depth of the cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foundation materials. VEGETATION: All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded to the planned type -of vegetation as soon as possible after construc- tion according to the seeding specifications. Topsoil should be placed an 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 the will be removed to a minimum of 10 feet beyond the outside toe of slope of the dike. The tile trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as SC, CL, or CH. SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------- AREA TO BE SEEDED: 2.0 ACRES USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS: k- 120.0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS AT 60 LBS. /ACRE (BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS) SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30 FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 30 60.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE) 0.0 LBS. 'PENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE (SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1) SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15 0.0 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT B LBS. /ACRE (SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS) SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31 0.0 LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30 60.0 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. •` �A` e'4 % �����,��#spy RR�'�o�a� *.�k��� �r,�' •. �°'�'. r j � � s �'��`�•_ ` ,� ��� Trek 'j ` 4,,, ' -4' �E iy s,e 6 � t ?�,�t`.�. ��vga"}r F ^E'a • fir•. �__. _ '� � � •,� fix I'�f 1 M: � � J � a" i�ti w Owl"" ;- � � P`t .w t b b A�y�� 1 �ix%•i�'�� w��®'��'rev'ii"•.:~ "'`�'i� . a :.,°"�s �y�„r�' ;;` r'°k� F ��� 1 � F = *F»?'dty: �a4"+ dr .,'*•,�,. ::.4 �.��"`� S. � ��)' �' . g +b � yv� � . � �.i �^�Jp�� �[b t' ,� , ` L� ,�• �� � b�,' � } ���I � '.a%,,p�C E'i � �P ,. w+[�ry '", J- �- e Ir ..` • • b ,. 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PAN;anirnallyear = Guide Std. 633) 1,092 (tons) waste/year, 1,248 Ibs, PAN/year, (PAN from N,C. TecYi 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 an the crop to be grown and surface application: Table 9: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of # No. Tvpe Per Acre Utilized Agolication T450 1 BaB Bermuda (G) 206.251 5.61 1157 March - Oct. T450 -1 BaB Small Grain 50 5.61 281 Sept - April Total 5.61 '1,43T.56 'This N is from animal waste only. if nutrients from other sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N MU$t-be.,.�.�s..�.�1._��r�alt,�t��xL�_ex�.�G_t�t�Qtts NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties of North Caroline to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients_ This plan only addresses Nitrogen. Page 2 State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Lori & Gerald Mobley Lori Mobley Nursery 1778'Cypress Creek Road Wallace NC 28466 . Farm Number: 67 - 86 Dear Lori & Gerald Mobley: JAN 0 2 2001 WIM December 20, 2000 I iffl:!WA • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ANd NATURAL RESOURCES You are hereby notified that Lori Mobley Nursery, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.10C, must apply for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm has sixty (60) days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department SHALL NOT OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must be returned within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required may also subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated following the due date of the application. The attached application has been partially completed using information listed in your Animal Waste Management Plan Certification Form. If any of the general or operation information listed is incorrect please make corrections as noted on the application before returning the application package. The signed original application, one copy of the signed application, two copies of a general location map, and two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to complete the application package. The completed package should be sent to the following address: North Carolina Division of Water Quality Water Quality Section Non -Discharge Permitting Unit 1617Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call Theresa Nartea at (919)733-5083 extension 375 or Stoney Matthis with the Wilmington Regional Office at (910) 395-3900. 5' erely,..�. -- G� for Kerr T. Stevens cc: Permit File (w/o encl.) Wilmington Regional Office (w/o encl.) 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environs and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary -- Kerr T. Stevens, Director CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Lincoln Hewitt Hewitt Nursery 470 Hewitt Rd Richlands NC 28524 Dear Lincoln Hewitt: RECEIVED 4 • B 0 3 2000 CDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES January 24, 2000 Subject: Conditional Approval Animal Waste Management System Facility Number 67-86 Onslow County Our records indicate that your facility was conditionally certified in order to fulfill the requirements of completion of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan Certification. This letter is to inform you of your unresolved conditional approval status. Any facility receiving a conditional approval must notify Division of Water Quality (DWQ) in writing within 15 days after the date that the work needed to resolve the conditional certification has been completed. Any failure to notify DWQ as required, subjects the owner to an enforcement action. As of December 6, 1999, we have no record of any information from you, advising us of the status of your conditional approval. Therefore, please fill out the attached form and have your technical specialist and landowner sign the form in the appropriate areas. The completed form must be submitted to this office on or before 45 days of receipt of this letter. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to provide DWQ with proper notification of your conditional certification status or possible failure to comply with the requirement to develop and implement a certified animal waste management plan by December 31, 1997. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (919) 733-5083 extension 571. Sincerely, Sonya L. Avant Environmental Engineer cc: Wilmington Regional Office Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Arlirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10%a post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality`' �--Y James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Bill Holman, Secretary Kerr T. Stevens, Director Lincoln Hewitt Hewitt Nursery 470 Hewitt Rd Richlands NC 28524 Dear Lincoln Hewitt: .BAN 3 20 BY: CDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES December 30, 1999 Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping Animal Waste Management System Facility Number 67-86 Onslow County This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers. Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRR1, IRR2, DRY], DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2, SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an appropriate enforcement action. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting requirement. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the DWQ staff at (919) 733-5083 ext. 571. Sincerely, Kerr T. Stevens, Director Division of Water Quality cc: Wilmington Regional Office Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919.715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper E2ECEIVED JAN 11 1999 BY:�—� HEWITT NURSERY 470 HEWITT ROAD RICHLANDS, N.C. 28574 AIV/ O�,c4 5h"uerr Tti,.S rs the Lefker yo(4 ae-quftFc-e7 443- r 7-Ac [fiver q pP1,'CA4;On odq,0 yncorrecT Reccjro5. FhAuG 5erIT ya14 These eopg5 oV- ftie Qeu:iej uo-rSpel A110 rhAy yhuv 1-kG a�cr %l0A{;ea�ian OF 4-�'G wiAIercovrr crop, -r'v re%IS,re_ nu oA-her 1A C- OcnT AS ti,:y w: MI ,C>-r acr—Ur F M kAue- PlAnnea 7U (4po /4 no-r her SPray 1:'tako -r 1,t pa,-NiD; nq -rkA'r WAS Po'u nE) WA!) r,n AreRS rt,p+�r I�,qo S..,A�1 ✓ci rca o� L�r+ro PRn . Y 5ence A-hty% KA,,t 3roAt u[3 VF,t growr.j) YU cter Proper G�r1�tnAge /hurph� L'A,-,:Iy JcAf-5Are Sf,'II wurK;v%q ^^+� on my wRS1C .,"AnAgCrr,enr p,Art, 2 C IQ.,c neeD Arvi PWKcr Tn Format;o^ p►eAse co,Nt-AGTvne. FORM IRR-2 Tract # Field Size (acres) = (A) Farm Owner Owner's Address Owner's Phone # Lagoon Irrigation Fields Record One Form for Each Field per Crop Cycle j Field # c{I, q 1 n _ct , Facility Number Irrigation Operator ; ` 4, f-� : C• Irrigation Operator's Address Operator's Phone # Z From Waste Utilization Plan Crop Type 3 11 P r- tnz Recommended PAN Loading + (1} (2) (3) (4) (8) (9) ! (10) t11) - Date mm/tldlyr InigaGon Waste Analysis PAN' {Ib11000 gal) - PAN Applied �f lavgy 1000 Nitrogen Balance' $bla r 3 Start Time End Time Total Minutes 0 or S rinklers pp sling Flow hate (gallmin) Total Volume (gallons) (6) " (5) ■ (d) Volurne per Acre (galracre) Sri (A) ii- w.' 7if1�^Qi (. zbA u 1~ i C'is iC lJ 1- .11 It -el (Z: r> i IiZ1,10?i a;iD I �5� 1�.? aC7 3 u ck u y 1SS f 6OU ►i �(o •��l fa l Crap Cycle Totalsj ] X r Owner's Signature, Operators Signature �To,- Certified Operator (Print) _ L ; y1t o i_ r', - ���; _ Operator's Certification'No. _ 1( ;? L(, ' NCQA Waste Anaylysis or Equivalent or NRCS Estimate, Technical Guide Section 633. ty Enter the value received by subtracting column (10) from (B). Continue subtracting column (10) from column (11) following each irrigation event. FORM IRR-2 Tract # Field Size (acres) = (A) Farm Owner Owner's Address Owners Phone # Lagoon Irrigation Fields Record One Form for Each Field per Crop Cycle Field # r>Lv� t �,•�� ;c Facility Number I Q a y 1, Irrigation Operator Irrigation Operator's Address A r,h C i �,a r\ t v- Operator's Phone # From Waste Utilization Plan Crop Type Recommended PAN Loading ` Y C f f1 /� oblaere);(B) � {s) (2) (3) (5) (6) m (8) (9) no) t11) Dale mmradryr rrrigar:on Waste Analysis PAN' pbrl ooD ga!} 'PAN Applied (Ibracre) - g( 1 . [s1 1 DOD r Nitrogen.Balance? , -,{ielauey start T.-me End Time Total Minutes (3) - (2) of sprinkler = oprradng Ftow Rate {g ar! Total Voh,me (gallons) (6) % (s) _ (4) Volume per Acre (gal/acre) . r7) (A) n t b i ',D7N =;•''vD tkil tci -t t y F,: %4 -7^moo Lr"7!r3 1:¢�t 1y(o• �.r • �� .4C cola :o � 5- ��;�� •�� 1 Li b <-, Lti aaa alCl o I 1 L-k `00 '5 4 4; l .1 f / I Crop Cycle Totals Owner's Signature_,_-.<- /� Operator's Signature ��r �'' _���� Certified Operator (Print) /, , , �._1! �1, �t i Operator's Certification No. s - l NCDA Waste Anaylysis or Equivalent or MRCS Estimate, Technical Guide Section 633. z Enter the value received by subtracting column (10) from (8). Continue subtracting column (10) from column (11) following each irrigation event. State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary December 30, 1998 e Mr. Lincoln Hewitt Hewitt Nursery 470 Hewitt Road Richlands, NC 28524 A • • NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ANO NAruRAL RESOURCES Subject: Notice of Violation Hewitt Nursery Farm Number: 67-86 Onlsow County Dear Mr. Hewitt: You are hereby notified that Hewitt Nursery, which has been permitted to have a nondischarge permit for an animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H .0217 and G.S 143.215.1, has been found to be in violation of its permit. On September 16, 1998, Mr. David Holsinger of the Wilmington Office of the Division of Water Quality inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. Records indicate that approximately 150 pounds of nitrogen was applied above the Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) limits specified in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) for the small grain over seed. It was also found that the irrigation record forms were not being kept correctly and you were requested several times to submit revised records to this office for review. These records have not been received. In addition, it was observed that the application of an excessive amount of waste onto the spray field resulted in substantial long term ponding in several areas. The Division of Water Quality will may proceed to revoke Hewitt Nursery's permit unless the following conditions are completed: 1. Immediately eliminate the discharge of wastewater and/or list actions to correct the noted violation. 2. Make any and all modifications needed to ensure there will be no future discharges. 127 North Cardinal Dr., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone 910-395-3900 FAX 910-350-2004 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Mr. Lincoln Hewitt Page 2 To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within seven (7) days. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status, requiring a new certified waste management plan and certification form for the facility to be submitted, and/or being required to obtain an individual non discharge permit for the facility. Failure to comply with the above conditions will cause the existing animal waste management system serving your animal operation to be considered in operation without a permit as required by North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. Please be advised that this assessment does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for this violation or any past or future violations. When all required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing. If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either Mr. David Holsinger, of our Wilmington Office at (910)-395-3900 or Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733- 5083, ext. 581. Sincerely, Rick Shiver Water Quality Regional attachments cc: William Norris, Onslow County Soil and Water Conservation Dr. Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms DWQ Operations Branch File Wilmington Files SAW QSIDAVEHI0NSL0M67-86.NOV -` l Z 153 115 255 US Postal Service Receipt for Certified Mail No Insurance Coverage Provided. Do not use for InterntionaLmatl S e reverse Sent ZIP Code Postage $ Certified Fee Spedal Dethrery Fee Restrided Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing to Whore & Date Dekvered fie0.en tiece�t to Wham, Dare, & AddressM tl ST MIAL Postage &Fees $ Postmark or D - Wilmington, NC 284.11 UPS NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION 5/5/98 Lincoln Hewitt 470 Hewitt Road Richlands, NC 28524 Notice of Referral: General Statute (G.S.) 143-215.10E - Violations Requiring Immediate Notification Farm Name/Facility Number. Hewitt Nursery/67-86 Onslow County Dear Mr. Hewitt; As required by G.S. 143-215.10E - Violations Requiring Immediate Notification, which states in part: (a) Any employee of a State agency or unit of local government lawfully on the premises and engaged in activities relating to the animal operation who observes any of the following violations shall immediately notify the owner or operator of the animal operation and the Division: (4) Overspraying animal waste either in excess of the limits set out in the animal waste management plan or where runoff enters the waters of the State. As required, I have informed the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) that as indicated by the irrigation records, the subject facility has applied nitrogen in excess of it's Waste Utilization Plan. If 1 can be of any further assistance to you, please feel free to contact me at 252-808-2808, ext. 214. Sincerely a�"� (In� John M. Fitzgerald Environmental Specialist II C: Onslow SWCD +D.V Q,nW A �`10 Garth Boyd Carroll Pierce DSWC - W RO 01 :?�711217 151-8 Hwy. 24. MOREHEAD CITY, NC 28557 PHONE 252.8oe-2808 FAX 232-247-3330 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/[O% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Facility Number ��-H�i �l Date of Inspection Time of Inspection � 24 hr. (hh:mm) p Registered E Certified p Applied for Permit p Permitted In Not 0pets Iona Date Last Operated: Farm Name: Hans:itt.N.ursery........................................................................................... County: Onslow WIRO OwnerName: Lin.cola.................................. Rewitt......................................................... Phone No: 9111-9.7.8-.3605 .......................................................... Facility Contact: Uacoln..............................................................Title: 0miaer ................................................ Phone No..................................................... Mailing Address: AM.Hc.w.i1LEW.................................................................................. Rialands.-AC ...................................................... 28524 .............. Onsite Representative: Lima[n.kkwitt..........................................................................Integrator: Marphy-FamiLY.Earms...................................... Certified Operator: Linuln.1.............................. 11twilt ............................................... Operator Certification Number: l6$.t6.............................. Location of Farm: Latitude ®• ®' ©" Longitude © • f ,;$r; esinr.:e :y:,, -'urren €E::--: .'. } < ? R8.3. e , gi.�gi' t t. OFF ( ) ) .i ,....} , .lsy PB i.�T' .ii..,i§A.i: €f E£: �lESIEf: 1�d�i7§.;f3 i Fad § ' E��eP. Z. $3 71 Y#3 S E{1.7 i.6£IEPSf P t a£�.:. Swme f Population Poultry E Capac{tyt,Fopulahon Cattle{�E esi n E Current, g f 1 1 Ft . <<. �.::'.3i )�f� " ia:if}df: �§E 8f.1� 74 I{£ f Capacity' Population" Capacity {.:F-,= n '.3j}•t., s•,i+{.�{v...i�-1i� d.$i:;',c",} e ,( , =.f{,F' ..eFF..E�, a o ee er li{ [3 ayer; Xcan ee er to mis ij.P f] Non -Layer ;�}i ❑ Non -Dairy a; arrow to Wean- '}sus f- EE •.. p arrow to ee er E3 el, dP i 11 ia> EY;; e ¢ !$€ €�7E D.2ad E d f.., .- a ! gt E p Farrow to Finish V �;,i, "7�-:, � ;FEE,t t,� E 7 `7 �.Total�Design�Capae�ty�' 60 '. 1 Ct1E P{pi © Gilts T' ' Boars 78,00 p f t E dl!. ? Else �6�, tairr'Ei fi`..'I,lp@t�„eP' 7..t r 31;,tt t,,7 iau - . 1. .. ..... .... .. ...... ... 3t. y i€aTotal PL,r.�P;€;: , °,Numeber(�7ofLalgoo}ns3lHoldmFgPon[jds{(�=� ❑ Subsurface Drams resen d Lagoon Area p SPrBY tie tea�i, o Liquid Waste Management s em emen 9 g Y g� }. ! General 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ., 4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require maintenance/improvement? 6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? 7/25/97 p Yes N No p Yes ® No p Yes p No p Yes p No p Yes p No p Yes ® No p Yes Ig No p Yes ® No p Yes H No p Yes ® No act i y urn er: 67_86 Date of Inspection I MUM 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? Structures a oons Holdin Ponds Flush Pits etc. 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Identifier: ................................... ........ Freeboard (ft): 2.5 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) 13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? Waste Application 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) Structure 5 15. Crop type ...... Co=a13ermuda Grass ............................... Ryg ......................... ..................................................................... 16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? 19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? 21. Did Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? 22. Does record keeping need improvement? For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only 23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? 24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? 25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit? q .. •o•vio ions. or ciencies•were.na a unrtg rs visit.. You will.receive ntrfurther., . 90 e'sodpderie� abvu� t�iis Y sit:: . p Yes H No p Yes ® No Structure 6 p Yes ® No p Yes ® No ® Yes p No p Yes N No ® Yes p No R Yes p No p Yes ®No p Yes N No p Yes ®No p Yes ®No R Yes p No p Yes ®No p Yes H No R Yes p No p Yes p No Reviewer/Inspector Name Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: State of North Carolina Department of Environm and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality pE� yl James B. Hunt, Jr., Governo Wayne McDevitt, Secretary Steve W. Tedder, Chairman Lincoln Hewitt Hewitt Nursery 470 Hewitt Rd Richlands NC 28524 Dear Mr. Hewitt: [LTI.WMAI 4 ;W*AJ !J E N R Subject: Classification of Animal Waste Management Systems Facility: Hewitt Nursery Facility ID #: 67-86 County: Onslow Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on Agricultural Waste, was enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 21, 1996. This bill requires that a certified operator be designated as the Operator in Charge (OIC) by January 1, 1997, for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more swine, 100 or more confined cattle, 75 or more horses, 1,000 or more sheep, or 30,000 or more confined poultry with a liquid animal waste management system. Our records indicate that your facility is registered with the Division of Water Quality and meets the requirements for designating an OIC. A training and certification program is available for animal waste management system operators. For information on the training programs please contact your local Cooperative Extension Agent. Operator certifications are issued by the Water Pollution Control Systems Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC). For information on the certification process, please contact the Technical Assistance and Certification Unit at (919) 733-0026. The type of training and certification required for the operator of each system is based on the nature of the wastes to be treated and the treatment process(es) primarily used to treat the animal waste. There are two types of animal waste management systems, type A and type B. Type A animal waste management systems are generally used to treat waste generated by monogastric animals which produce a low -fiber waste. Type B animal waste management systems are generally used to treat waste generated by ruminants and other animals which produce a high -fiber waste. The type of training and certification an operator receives should 'correspond with the type of system(s) they intend to operate. For more information on the classification of your system please contact the Technical Assistance and Certification Unit. As the owner of an animal operation with an animal waste management system, you must designate an Operator in Charge and must submit the enclosed designation form to the WPCSOCC. If you do not intend to operate your animal waste management system yourself, you must designate an employee or engage a contract operator to be the Operator in Charge. The person designated as the Operator in Charge, whether yourself or another person, must possess a currently valid certificate of the appropriate type. Sincerely, 1).'X• 74'i ' Joseph B. McMinn, Supervisor Technical Assistance and Certification Unit cd/AW OIC Designation Enclosure cc: Wilmington Regional Office Water Quality Files P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-0026 Fax 919-733-1338 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper - V �r � wwr• Y �qWA�. State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources Wilmington Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Water Quality Jonathan B. Howes Governor Secretary July 29, 1997 Lincoln Hewitt Hewitt Nursery 470 Hewitt Road Richlands, NC 28574 Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY Hewitt Nursery Facility Number: 67-86 Onslow County Dear Mr. Hewitt: On July 24, 1997 Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality, inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed that some erosion of the clay liner has occurred on the lagoon. Large cuts were observed in various sections of the inner dike wall of the lagoon. It is our concern that some of these gullies may become deep enough to cut through the liner material and sacrifice the integrity of the structure. As discussed at the time of the inspection, the cuts should be filled with a suitable clay material, compacted and reseeded with an appropriate vegetative cover. In addition, any bare spots on the lagoon wall should be reseeded with an appropriate vegetative cover. We. suggest that you contact your service company, local NRCS or Soil and Water Distridt office for any assistance they may be able to provide to correct the situation. To remain a deemed permitted facility, you must notify this office in writing within fourteen (14) days of the receipt of this notice, what actions will be taken to comply with your waste management plan. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status, requiring it to obtain an individual non discharge permit. 127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone 910-395-3900 • Fax 910-350-20o4 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Lincoln Hewitt July 29, 1997 Page 2. Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Rules to discharge wastewater to the surface waters of the State without a permit and/or to fail to follow a certified waste management plan. The Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per violation. When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing at the address below. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call David Holsinger, Andy Helminger or Brian Wrenn at 910-395-3900. Sincerely, Brian L. Wrenn Environmental Specialist cc: Billy Houston, County Soil and Water Conservation Sandra Weitzel, NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms Operations Branch — Wilmington Files PM '-4.21 C 5 6 3 6 7 us Postal service Receipt for certmea Man No Insurance Coverage Provided. Do not use for International Mail S_ee reverse to S e um r oe to IP C e Postage $ Certified Fee } . Special Delivery Fee ResWclsd Delivery Fee Return Receipt Showing to 1 Whom 6 D eyed - C �Da, Rehr to 9 Posta p $ CO CEIVED AUG 111997 BY: Dear Mr. Wrenn: I received your letter of deficiency on Saturday 8-2-97. I have discussed some of the problems with Onslow County Soil & Water Office in Jacksonville. I have a suitable clay material, for inner dikes, grass seed, and topsoil for the bare spots on the outer dikes of the lagoon. Actions have been taken to comply with the up dating of my waste management plan and to correct the deficiencies of my facility. Sincerely, Lincoln Hewitt Hewitt Nursery State of North Carolina Department of Environment, '� EIVE Health and Natural Resources' JVL 22 T997 Division of Water Quality t 1 James B. Hunt, Jr.; Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director July 17,1997 MEMORANDUM TO: Fayetteville Regional Water Quality Supervisor Wilmington Regional Water Quality Supervisor FROM: Sue Homewood SUBJECT: Notification of Facility Number Change L4 .!174 EHNR The following changes have been made to the Animal Operations Database. Please make appropriate changes in your files. Facility number 82.637 was incorrectly registered in Sampson County. The facility is actually located in Onslow County and has been assigned a new facility number of 67-86. If you have any comments or questions please feel free to call me at (919) 733-5083 ext 502. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919.715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Afrirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10%a post -consumer paper