240003_HISTORICAL_20171231

NOHTH CAHOLINA
Department of Environmental Qual
II

Water Resources
ENVM0rQ1ENTAL QUALITY
Craig W Fisher
Fisher Farms
2022 Union Vly Rd
Whiteville, NC 28472
Dear Craig W Fisher:
RECEIVED/NCDENR/DWR
JUN 21 20%
June 17, 2016
Water Quality Regional
Operations Section
Wilmington Regional Office
PAT MCCRORY
Governor
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Secretarn
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240003
Fisher Farms
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Columbus County
Direclor
In accordance with your request to change operation type received June 9, 2016, we are hereby forwarding
to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Craig W Fisher, authorizing the operation of the subject
animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
(CAWMP) for Fisher Farms, located in Columbus County, with a swine animal capacity of no greater than
the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish: Feeder to Finish. Boar/Stud:
Wean to Feeder: Farrow to Wean: Gilts:
Farrow to Finish: Farrow to Feeder: Other: 7200 Gilt/Grower
The special operation type category of Gilt/Grower has an average steady state live weight (SSLW)
of 110.25 pounds/animal when managed on a seven -week cycle. Total average annual SSLW for this
special project is 793,800 pounds, the same as the previously permitted SSLW. The total average
annual SSLW may not be exceeded.
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2019, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWS240003 that was previously issued to this facility. Pursuant to this
COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and
limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system
for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established
for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in
number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP
and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of
animals.
Please read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit carefully. Please pay careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keepin fg orms.
State of North Carolina j Environmental Quality I Water Resources
1636 Mail service Center i Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919 807 6464

If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been, developed., based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon,
storage pond, or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
2I5.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COG shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition II.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You may
find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Wilmington, NC National Weather
Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at: http://www.weather.gov/ilm/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office staff
may be reached at 910-796-7215. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General
Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
.,for S. Jay Zimmerman, P.G.
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit AWG100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Columbus County Health Department
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWS240003)
Prestage Farms Inc

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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
This -plan has been prepared for:
Fisher Swine Farm
Craig Fisher
2146 Union Vally Road
Whiteville, NC 28472
910-642-1890
07-27-2006
This plan has been developed by:
Edward E. Davis
Columbus SWCD
45 Government Complex Road
Suite B
Whiteville, NC 28472
910-642-2196 Ext. 3
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nutrient Management with Manure Only
RECEIVED 1 DENR 1 DWQ
AQUIFI` R_pRf }TVrT10N .SECT!(
MAR 19 2009
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures
established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste utilization plan for
the'farm named above. I have read and understand the Required Specifications concerning animal
waste management that are included -with this plan.
Signs re (owner) Date
Signature (manager or producer) Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of Agriculture -
Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices adopted by the Soil and Water
Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By: � _ r%- � I- 6?6
Technical Specialist Signature Date
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the following
source(s).
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
U3
Fisher Swine Farm Records waste generated 3,998,400 gals/year by a 5,880 animal
Swine Finishing Lagoon Liquid operation. This production facility has waste storage
capacities of approximately 180 days.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
.7038
Incorporated
12087
Injected
13311
Irrigated
7650
Max. Avail.
PAN (lbs) *
Actual PAN
Applied (lbs)
PAN Surplus/
Deficit (Ibs)
Actual Volume
Applied (Gallons)
Volume Surplus/
Deficit (Gallons)
Year 1 .
7,650
8959
-1,309
4,682,616
-684,216
This plan includes a User Defined Source to determine the total pounds of PAN in lieu
of NRCS Standard values. Refer to North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service publication AG-439-42
entitled "Soil Facts-.. Use of On -Farm Records for Modifying a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan" for
guidance on using on -farm records to develop a User Defined Source.
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Note: fi
* Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this source.
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Narrative
This WUP is written by using on farm records for the past three (3) years . Craig has records showing
his application of 453 gallons per head over the past three (3) years. Due to the dry weather over the
past few years, I have figured an additional 50% safety factor into his plan bringing the total gallons per
head to 680. I feel this safety factor will cover Craig's farm in case our area has an above average
rainfall year.
This WUP shows'no overseeding of small grain. If Craig wants to plant a cover crop on the cropland,
and apply waste on it, he can utilize 50 lbs. of nitrogen per acre by doing so. When a cover crop is
planted, and waste is applied on it, an IRR-2 Form will be kept for these applications.
With such an abundance of application area, the landowner may need to use commercial fertilizer.
When commercial fertilizer is used, the landowner will record the amount applied on his IRR-2 Forms.
If there are questions concerning this plan, contact me at the district office.. Respectfully submitted by;
Edward E. Davis, Technical Specialist, Columbus SWCD this 27th day of July, 2006.
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield estimates are
also provided for each crop, as well as the crop's P205 Removal Rate. The Leaching index (LI) and the Phosphorous Loss Assessment
T 001 (PLAT) Rating are also provided for each field, where available.
If field's PLAT Rating is High, any planned manure application is limited to the phosphorous removal rate of the harvested plant
biomass for the crop rotation or multiple years in the crop sequence, Fields with a Very High PLAT Rating should receive no
additional applications of manure. Regardless of the PLAT rating, starter fertilizers may be recommended in accordance with North
Carolina State University guidelines or recommendations. The quantity of P205 applied to each crop is shown in the following table if
dhe field's PLAT rating is High or Very High.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
853
Field
Pull 10
Total.
Acres
1.90
Useable
Acres
L90
Plat
Rating
Low
LI
N/A
Soil Series
Norfolk
Crop Sequence
Corn, Grain
RYE
115 bu.
P205
Removal
(lbslacre)
51
Applied
(lbs/acre)
N/A
853
Put] l lA
4.87
4.871
Low
N/A
Norfolk
Corn, Grain
115 bu.
51
NIA
853
Pull I1B
1.71
1.71
Low
N/A
Norfolk
Corn, Grain
115 bu.
51
NIA
853
Pull 12
4.73
4.73
Low
NIA
Norfolk
Corn, Grain
115 bu.
51
NIA
853
Pull 8
3.90
3.90
Low
NIA
Norfolk
Corn, Grain
115 bu.
51
N/A
853
Pull 9
2.14
2,14
Low
N/A
Norfolk
Corn, Grain
115 bu_
51
NIA
866
Pull 1
3.51
3.51
Low
N/A
Foreston
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
6.0 Tons
74
N/A
866
Pull 2
5.48
5.48
Low
NIA
Foreston
Corn, Grain
120 bu.
53
N/A
866
Pull 3
6.98
6,98
Low
NIA
Foreston
Corn, Grain
120 bu.
53
NIA
866
Pull 4
3.19
3.19
Low
NIA
Foreston
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
6.0 Tons
74
NIA
866
Pull 5
4.11
A.] 1
Low
NIA
Foreston
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
6.0 Tons
74
N/A
866
Pull 6
4.31
4.31
Low
NIA
Lynchburg
Hybrid Bemiudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
68
NIA
866
1 Pull 7
3.12
3.12
Low
N/A
Lynchburg
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
68
N/A
PLAN TOTALS: 49.95 49.95
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PCS Page Page 1 of 2
NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.

�L
eehnicalGurdanc_y -
s
Low potential to conL-ibute to soluble
None
z
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
Moderate potential to contribute to soluble
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
>= 2 &
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
<— 10
t
High potential to contribute to soluble
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve the soils
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency. should be considered. Examples
are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients, Sod -Based Rotations (328), Long -Term No -Till (778),
> 10
and edge -of -field practices such as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (391).
k 4�i f%
rA -.. Sk SS
C'
I
- YyYt-'
SDK 'J",a-"ry
ky, lf"
PiflT Index t
k F
r Iiating�PMrrnagemenRecommendatron
RN
v^�
-- '4: YY S„.ra
J't.
-+. _. - •s -v..
4:F3-'4. -
-+�_ - -,.-
Yi' - 4 31
- :w.--.:z ks= -.: :k"f -. '�- ri aha rT1a. axs_ er1..i
0 - 25
Low
No adjustment needed; N based application
25 - 50
Medium
No adjustment needed; N based application
51 - 100
High
Application limited to crop P removal
> 100
Very High
Starter P application only
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PCS Page Page 2 of 2
NOTE: Symbol • means user entered data.

The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of csopltnd needed to use
the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements, and proper timing of applications to
maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or other by-products,
commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in order to supply the indicated quantit}
of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides
for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation.
Waste [Utilization Table
Year 1
Tract
I Field
Source
ID
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Appiic,
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
(lbs/A)
Comm.
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Res.
(lbs/A)
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
NutrienLA
pplied'
(lbs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(acre)
• Liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
1 Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
853
Pull 10
U3
INorfolk
1.90
1.90
Corn, Grain
115 bu.
*2115-6/30
131
Q
1 0
Irrig.
131
68.47
0.00
130.09
0.00
853
Pull l IA
U3
orfolk
4.87
4.87
Corn, Grain
115 bu.
*2115-6/30
131
0
0
Irrig.
131
68.47
0.00
333.45
0.00
853
Pull l I
U3
Norfolk
L71
1,71
Corn, Grain
115 bu.
*2/15-6/30
131
0
0
Irrig.
131
68.47
0.00
117,08
0.00
853
Pull 12
U3
Norfolk
4.73
4.73
Com, Grain
115 bu.
*2/IS-6/30
131
0
0
Irrig.
131
68,47
0.00
323.86
0,00
853
Pull 8
U3
Norfolk
3.90
3.90
Corn, Grain
115 bu.
*2/15-6/30
131
0
0
Irrig.
131
68.47
0.00
267.03
0.00
853
Pull 9
U3
Norfolk
2.14
7,14
Corn, Grain
115 bu.
*2/15-6/30
131
0
0
brig,
131
68.47
0.00
146.53
0.00
866
Pull I
U3
Foreston
3.51
3.51
Hybrid Berrnudagrass Hay
6.0 Tons
*3/1-10/15
274
0
0
Irrig.
274
143.21
0.00
502.67
0.00
866
Pull 2
U3
Foreston
5.48
5.48
Corn, Grain
120 bu.
*2115-6/30
137
0
0
Irrig,
137
71.61
0.00
392.40
0.00
866
l Pull 3
U3
Foreston
6.98
6.98
Corn, Grain
120 bu.
*2/15.6/30
137
0
0
brig.
137
7 1.6 1
0.00
499,81
0.00
866
Pull 4
U3
Foreston
3.19
3.19
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
6.0 Tons
*311-10115
274
0
0
Irrig.
274
143.21
0.00
456.84
0.00
866
Pull 5 i
U3
Foreston
4,11
4.11
Hybrid Berrnudagrass Hay
6.0 Tons
*3/1-10115
274
0
0
Irrig.
274
143.21
0001
588,60
0.00
866
Pull 6
U3
Lynchburg
4.31
4.31
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/15
238
0
0
brig.
238
124A0
0.00
536.14
0.00
866
Pull 7
U3
Lynchburg
3.12
3.12
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
5.5 Tons
*3/1-10/15
238
0
0
Irrig,
238
124.40
0.00
388.I1
0.00
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Waste Utilization Fable
Year I
Nitrogen
Comm.
Res.
Manure
bquid
Solid
Liquid
Solid
PA
Pert.
(lbs/A)
PA
ManureA
Manure
Manure
Manure
Nutrient
Nutrient
NuuietttA
pplied
Applied
Applied
Applied
Req'd
Applied
pplied
(acre)
(acre)
(Field)
(Field)
(lbs/A)
(lbslA)
(ibs/A)
Source
Total
Use.
Applic.
Applic.
1000
Tract
Field
ID
Soil Series
Acres
Acres
Crop
RYE
Period
N
N
N
Method
N
gallA
Tons
1000 gals
tons
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
4,682.62!^
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
3,998,40_
Balance, 1000 gallons
-684.22
MXi�'� 43'4)
Total Applied, Ions
OAO
Total Produced, tans
6,k" ni
0.00
Balance, tans
d!ij£N 'fix
0.00
Notes: 1. In the tract column, — symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Irrigation Application Factors for each field in this plan are shown in the following table. Infiltration rate varies with soils. If
applying waste nutrients through an irrigation system, you must apply at a rate that will not result in runoff. This table provides the
maximum application rate per hour that may be applied to each field selected to receive wastewater. It also lists the maximum
application arnount that each field may receive in any one application event,
Irrigation Application Factors
Tract
Field
Soil Series
Application Rate
(inches/hour)
Application Amount
(inches)
853
Pull10
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
853
Pull IIA
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
853
Pull IIB
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
853
Pull12
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
853
Pull
Norfolk
0.50
1.0
853
Pull iNorfolk
0.50
1.0
866
Pull I
Foreston
0.50
1.0
866
Pull
Foreston
0.50
1.0
866
Pull
Foreston
0.50
1.0
866
Pull
Foreston
0.50
1.0
866
Pull
Foreston
0.50
1.0
866
Pull
Lynchburg
0.50
1.0
866
Pull?
Lynchburg
0.50
1.0
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The Nutrient Management Recommendations table shown below provides an annual summary of the nutrient management plan
developed for this operation. This table provides a nutrient balance for the listed fields and crops for each year of the plan.
Required nutrients are based on the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements and soil test results. Tile
quantity of nutrient supplied by each source is also identified.
The total quantity of nitrogen applied to each crop should not exceed the required amount. Howevcr, the quantity of other
nutrients applied may exceed their required amounts. This most commonly occurs when manure or other byproducts are utilized
to meet the nitrogen needs of the crop. Nutrient management plans may require that the application of animal waste be limited so
as to prevent over application of phosphorous when excessive levels of this nutrient are detected in a field. In such situations,
additional nitrogen applications from nonorganic sources may be required to supply the recommended amounts of nitrogen.
Nutrient Management Recommendations Test
YEAR
N
(lbs/A)
P205
(lbs/A)
K20
(lbs/A)
Mg
(lbs/A)
Mn
(lbs/A)
Zn
(lbs/A)
Cu
(lbs/A)
Lime
(tons/A)
Tract
Field
853 Pull 10
Req'd Nutrients
131
50
30
0
0
0
0
0
Acres A
P p. Period
1.90 42115-6/30
Su lied Y
PP B
r
:
}
i _
R
"ft
+ '
°��
CROP
Corn, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Serifs
Norfolk
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
115 bu.
01-13-05
Manure
131
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
P Removal
I Rating
51 lbs/ac.
Low
BALANCE
0
-50
-30
0
0
0
0
0
Tract Field
853
Pull 11A
Req'd Nutrients
131
60
30
0
0
0
0
0
Acres A
PP Period
4.87
'2/15-6/30
Su lied $
PP y�
�
�
y
�'1
�
°�W
Y
' rr
ar ;
CROP
Corn, Grain
Starter
0
0
Q
0
0
0
0
4
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Norfolk
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
115 bu.
01-13-05
Manure
131
0
0
0
D
0
0
0
P Removal
Rating
51 Ibs/ac.
,ow
BALANCE
0
-60
-30
0
D
0
0
0
Tract
Field
853
Pull 1113
Req'd Nutrients
131
50
30
0
0
0
0
0
Acres
App. Period
1.71
*2/15.6130
Supplied By:
IRE,E'
CROP
Corn, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert,
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Norfolk
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
IIS bu.
01-13-05
Manure
131
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
P Removal Rating
Tract Field
51 lbs/ac.
853
Low
Pull 12
BALANCE
Retj d Nutrients
0
13l
-50
60
-30
30
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres
App. Period
4-73
42/15-6/30
Supplied By;
CROP
Corn, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0_
0
0
Commercial Fert,
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Norfolk
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Date
115 bu.
01-13-05
Manure
131
0
0
0
0
0
0val
[ERYEample
Rating
51 lbs/ac.
Low
BALANCE
0
-60
-30
0
0
0
0
0
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Nutrient Management Recommendations Test
YEAR
N
(lbs/A)
P205
(lbs/A)
K20
(lbs/A)
Nig
(Ibs/A)
Mn
(lbs/A)
Zrt
(1bs/A)
Cu
(lbs/A)
Lime
(tons/A)
Pratt Field
853
Pull 8
RN'd Nutrients
131
50
30
0
0
0
0
0
Acres
App. Period
3.90
*2115-6/30
Supplied By:
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AW
U.
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CROP
Corn, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Norfolk
Residual
0
0
0
Q
0
0
0
0
RYE
Sample Date
115 bu.
01-13-05
Manure
131
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
P Removal Rating
Tract Field
51 lbs/ac.
853
Low
Pull 9
BALANCE 1
Req'd Nutrients
0
131
-50
50
-30
30
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres
App. Period
2.14
'2115-6130
Supplied By:SIAS
W
--,- •
a`M`
EeE "
s,
CROP
Corn, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Norfolk
Residua]
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE
Sample Date
115bu.
01-13-05
Manure
131
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
P Removal Rating
Tract Field
51 lbs/ac.
866
Low
Pull 1
BALANCE
Req'd Nutrients
0
274
-50
0
-30
0
0
0
0
()1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres App. Period
3.51
*3/l ] D/15
Supplied By:'�
CROP
Hybrid Bermudagrass
Hay
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Foreston
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
.01
0
0
RYE
Sample Date
6.0 Tons
01-13-05
Manure
274
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
P Removal Rating
ft
Tract Field
74 lbs/ac.
866
w
Pull 2
BALANCE
Req'd Nutrients
0
137
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Q
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres
I App. Period
5.48
*2/15-6/30
Supplied By:
Y
P
-
``. *'
CROP
Com, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Foreston
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE
Sample Date
120 bu.
01-13-05
Manure
137
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
PRemoval Rating
Tract Field
53lbs/ac.
866
Low
Pull 3
BALANCE
Req'd Nutrients
0
137
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres
App, Period
6.98
*2/15-6/30
Supplied By:
j0
'` ;6 Y
-
-'
IUm-
CROP
Com, Grain
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Felt.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Foreston
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE
Sample Date
120 bu.
01-13-05
Manure
137
0
0
0
D
0
0
0
P Removal
Rating
53 tbs/ac.
Low
BALANCE
01
D
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Nutrient'Management Recommendations Test
YEAR
Tract Field
1
866 Pull 4
Req'd Nutrients
N
(lbs/A)
274
P2O5
(lbs/A)
0
K2O
(lbs/A)
0
Mg.
(lbs/A)
0
Mn
(lbs/A)
0
Zn
(Ibs!A)
0
Cu
(lbsiA)
0
Litne
(tons/A)
0
Acres App. Period
3.19 '3/1-10/15
Supplied By:�
CROP
Hybrid Bermudagrass
Hay
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Foreston
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
6.D Tons 101-13-05
Manure
274
0
D
0
0
0
0
0
P Removal Rating
Tract Field
74 lbs/ac.
866
Low
Pull 5
BALANCE
Req'd Nutrients
0
274
0
0
0
0
0
D
0
0
0
0
01
0
0
0
Acres App.
Period
4.11
«3/1-10/15
Supplied By:
° -
�
~:.
CROP
Hybrid Bermudagrass
Hay
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
OF
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Foreston
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
6.0Tons
01-13-05
Manure
274
0
0
0
0
01
0
0
P Removal
Rating
74 lbs/ac,
Low
BALANCE
0
01
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tract Field
866
Pull 6
Req'd Nutrients
238
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres
App. Period
4,31
3/1-10/15
Supplied By:
�
,,
- f 9
°z:,
y L
l
ra$$��,,
�0
CROP
Hybrid Bermudagrass
Hay
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Ferix
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Lynchburg
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Bate
5.5 Tons
01-13-05
Manure
238
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
P Removal
Rating
68 lbs/ac.
Low
BALANCE
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tract
Ficld
866
Pull 7
Rcq'd Nutrients
238
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres App. Period
3.12
3/1-10/15
Supplied By:
,, _MMUS
CROP
Hybrid Bermudagrass
Hay
Starterl
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Lynchburg __.
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
S.S Tons
01-13-05
Manure
238
0
D
0
0
0
0
0
P Removal
Rating
68 ibs/ac.
ow
BALANCE
0
0
0
01
0
0
0
0
NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Required Soil Test Values shown in the following table provide a summary of recommended actions that should be taken if soil tests indicate excessive level's of
copper or zinc. Fields that receive manure must have an annual soil analysis for these elements. High levels of zinc and copper can adversely affect plant growth.
Alternative crop sites must be used when the concentration of these metals approach excessive levels. Site life can, be estimated by dividing the amount of copper and
zinc to be applied in lbs/acre by 0.036 and 0.071, respectively and multiplying the result by 0.85. By adding this quantity to the current soil index for copper or zinc, we
can predict life of the site for waste disposal.
In addition to copper and zinc indices, this table also provides a summary of time recommendations for each crop based on the most recent soil sample. Application of
time at recommended rates is necessary to maintain soil pH in the optimum range for crop production.
PPnttirPrl Anil Test Values
Tract
Field
Crop
pH
Lime Recom.
(tons/acre)
Cu-1
Copper Recommendation
Zn4
Zinc Recommendation
853
Pull 10
Corn, Grain
6.2
0.0
36
None
64
None
853
Pull 1 1A
Cam, Grain
6.3
0.0
36
None
b3
None
853
Pull 11B
Corn, Grain
6.2
0.0
36
1 None
1 64
None
853
Pull 12
Corn, Grain
6.3
0.0
36
None
63
None
853
Pull 8
Corn, Grain
6.2
0.0
36
None
64
None
853
Pull 9
Corn, Grain
6.2
0.0
36
None
64
None-
866
Pull 1
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
7.4
0.0
109
None
122
None
866
Pull 2
Com, Grain
7.4
0.0
109
1 None
122
None
866
Pull 3
Corn, Grain
7.4
0.0
109
None
122
None
866
Pull A
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
7.4
0.0
109
None
122
None
866
Pull 5
Hybrid Bermudagrass Hay
7.4
0.0
109
None
122
None
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The following Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization table provides an estimafe.of the number of acres needed for sludge
utilization for the indicated accumulation period. These estimates are based on average nitrogen concentrations for each source,
the number of animals in the facility and the plant available nitrogen application rates shown in the second column.
Lagoon sludge contains nutrients and organic matter remaining after treatment and application of the effluent- At clean out, this
material must be utilized for crop production and applied at agronomic rates. In most cases, the priority nutrient is nitrogen but
other nutrients including phosphorous, copper and zinc can also be limiting. Since nutrient levels are generally very high,
application of sludge must be carefully applied.
Sites must first be evaluated for their suitability for sludge application. Ideally, effluent spray fields should not be used for
sludge application. if this is not possible, care should be taken not to load effluent application fields with high amounts of
copper and zinc so that additional effluent cannot be applied. On sites vulnerable to surface water moving to streams and lakes,
phosphorous is a concern. Soils containing very high phosphorous levels may also be a concern.
Lagoon Sludge Nitrogen Utilization Table
Crop
Maximum
PA-N Rate
lb/ac
Maximum Sludge
Application Rate
1000 gal/ac
Minimum Acres
5 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
10 Years Accumulation
Minimum Acres
15 Years Accumulation
Swine Feeder -Finish Lagoon Sludge - Standard
Corn 120 bu
150
13.16
73.71
147.43
221.14
Hay 6 ton R.Y.E.
300
26.32
36-86
73.71
110-57
Soybean 40 bu
160
14.04
69.11
138.21
207.32
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The Available Waste Storage Capacity table provides an estimate of the number of days of storage capacity available
at the end of each month of the plan. Available storage capacity is calculated as the design storage capacity in days
minus the number of days of net storage volume accumulated. The start date is a value entered by the user and is
defined as the date prior to applying nutrients to the first crop in the plan at which storage volume in the lagoon or
holding pond is equal to zero.
Available storage capacity should be greater than or equal to zero and less than or equal to the design storage
capacity of the facility. If the available storage capacity is greater than the design storage capacity, this indicates that
the plan calls for the application of nutrients that have not yet accumulated. If available storage capacity is negative,
the estimated volume of accumulated waste exceeds the design storage volume of the structure. Either of these
situations indicates that the planned application interval in the waste utilization plan is inconsistent with the
structure's temporary storage capacity.
Available Waste Storage Capacity
Source Name
Fisher Swine Farm Records
Design Storage Capacity (Days)
Start Date
1011
180
Plan Year
Month
Available Storage Capacity (Days)
1
1
58
1
2
70
1
3
102
1
4
135
1
5
178
1
6
180
1
7
180
1
8
180
1
9
173
1
f0
165
1
1.1
135
1
12
104 .
* Available Storage Capacity is calculated as of the end of each month.
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
1, Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation
or land application. Any discharge of waste that reaches surface water is
prohibited.
Z. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns
or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly apply the
waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the
waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an agreement with a landowner, who is
within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the. land for waste
application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to
secure an update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application, receiving
crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for
realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data,
climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that
restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year.
Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but
less than IO tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where
runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field Office 'Technical Guide Standard
393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste application.
Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land
application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is applied to
conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the
application does not occur during a season prone to flooding (see "Weather and
Climate in North Carolina" for guidance).
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such
that runoff does not occur offske or to surface waters and in a method which does
not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor and flies.
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8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or
when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that
the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The
potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted
crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient loading rates on
these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted
to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior
to planting of the crop or forages breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the
following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from
a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any
residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste, other than swine waste
from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall not be applied closer that 25
feet to perennial waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than
those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public
right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or
wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to
prior converted cropland provided the fields have been approved as a land
application site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharge directly into water courses, and on other
grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that
causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks,
etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed
areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as
necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other
woody species, etc., are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon
areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Berms and structures should be
inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate
the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a
regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance
checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops
for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste"is used on crops for
direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant with no further
applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of
the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons.
Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A
marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage
ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the
rate -determining nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied
based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen
based rate. - Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be
- _-----adjusfed anal maintained -for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application
records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5)
years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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Crop Notes
The following crop note applies to field(s): Pull 2, Pull 3
Corn 1: CP, Mineral Soil, low -leachable
In the Coastal Plain, corn is normally planted when soil temperatures reach 52 to SS degrees fahrenheit.
Review the Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high
yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 1-2" deep. PIant
populations should be determined by the hybrid being planted. Increase the seeding rate by 10% when
planting no -till. Phosphorus and potassium recommended by a soil test can be broadcast or banded at
planting. When planting early in cool, wet soil, banded phosphorus will be more available to the young
plants. An accepted practice is to apply 20-30 lbs/acre N and 20-30 lbslacre phosphorus banded as a
starter and one-half the remaining N behind the -planter. The rest of the N should be applied about 30-40
days after emergence. The total amount of N is dependent on soil type. When including a starter in the
fertilizer program, the recommended potassium and any additional phosphorus is normally broadcast at
planting. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing season to monitor the overall nutrient status
of the corn. Timely management of weeds and insects are essential for corn production.
The following crop note applies to field(s): Pull 10, Pull I IA, Pull 11B, Pull 12, Pull 8, Pull 9
Corn: CP, Mineral Soil, medium leaching
In the Coastal Plain, corn is normally planted when soil temperatures reach 52 to 55 degrees fahrenheit.
Review the Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to. select a high
yielding variety with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Plant 1-2" deep. Plant
populations should be determined by the hybrid being planted. Increase the seeding rate by 10% when
planting no -till. Phosphorus and potassium recommended by a soil test can be broadcast or banded at
planting. When planting early in cool, wet soil, banded phosphorus will be more available to the young
plants. An accepted practice -is to apply 20-30 lbslacre N and 20-30 lbslacre phosphorus banded as a
starter and one-half the remaining N behind the planter. The rest of the N should be applied about 3 0-40
days after emergence. The total amount of N is dependent on soil type. When including a starter in the
fertilizer program, the recommended potassium and any additional phosphorus is normally broadcast at
planting. Plant samples can be analyzed during the growing .season to monitor the overall nutrient status
of the corn. Timely management of weeds and insects are essential for corn production.
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The following crop note applies to fieldts): Pull 6, Pull 7
Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Poorly Drained to Somewhat Poorly Drained.
Adaptation: Effective artificial drainage MUST be in place to achieve Realistic Yield Expectations
provided for these soils.
•In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 31. Cover sprigs 1" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced 1' to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance.
The following crop note applies to field(s): Pull 1, Pull 4, Pull 5
Bermudagrass Coastal Plain, Mineral Soil, Poorly Drained to Somewhat Poorly Drained.
Adaptation: Effective artificial drainage MUST be in place to achieve Realistic Yield Expectations
provided for these soils.
In the Coastal Plain, hybrid bermudagrass sprigs can be planted Mar. 1 to Mar. 3 L Cover sprigs I" to 3"
deep (1.5" optimal). Sprigs should be planted quickly after digging and not allowed to dry in sun and
wind. For Coastal and Tifton 78 plant at least 10 bu/ac in 3' rows, spaced 2' to 3' in the row. Generally a
rate of 30 bu/ac is satisfactory to produce full groundcover in one or two years under good growing
conditions. Tifton 44 spreads slowly, so use at least 40 bu/ac in 1.5' to 2' rows spaced V to 1.5' in row.
For broadcast/disked-in sprigs use about 60 bu/ac. Soil test for the amounts of lime, phosphorus,
potassium and micronutrients to apply preplant and for annual maintenance. Apply 60 to 100 lb/ac N in
the establishment year in split applications in April and July. For established stands apply 180 to 240
lb/ac N annually in split applications, usually in April and following the first and second hay cuts.
Reduce N rates by 25% for grazing. Refer to NCSU Technical Bulletin 305 Production and Utilization
of Pastures and Forages in North Carolina for more information or consult your regional agronomist or
extension agent for assistance. .
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Catalina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007 p.�CEIVED
Craig W Fisher
Q��
Fisher Farms JUN
2022 Union Vly Rd
Whiteville, NC 28472 $Y:
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240003
Fisher Farms
Animal Waste Management System
Columbus County
Dear Craig W Fisher:
In accordance with your application received on 7-Dec-06, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Craig W Fisher, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG 100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the Fisher Farms, located in Columbus County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 5880 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder. 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition 111.19 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keening and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0111(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained• between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
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
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910-395-3900. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Columbus County Health Department
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS240003

ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number ,ye' Igaa YO03 count:
Callwn., bu Year 2005 LFEB
��V��
0 22006Facility Name (assho on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)
_..._
Operator in Charge for this Facility CCA,.ps
Certification # A_2 9q.2
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during
the past calendar year /y� YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part II and
proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste was generated but not land
applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I: Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields 0 or Pulls '((please check the
appropriate box) in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP):
3 Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWNIP
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls Lvl (please check the appropriate box)
on which land application occurred during the year: 13 Total
Acres on which waste was applied
3 _ Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year
for all application sites: _ e j 2_1?<D
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied
annually by the CAWMP and the permit: W 1� `K
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or
given to other persons and taken off site during the year
© R tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate
box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the
previous year: L,
7_ Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time
during the previous year:
Largest -6 35 1

Smallest /di- y
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit
limit on the number of animals at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility's Integrator if
Part H: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE
PROVIDE A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS
NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON COMPLIANCE, AND
EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN
TO BRING THIS FACILrrY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE_
1. Only animal to generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites
during E7 Yes ❑ No the past calendar year.
2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of
waste from Yes ❑ No
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application
sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the
past P� Yes ❑ No
calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this
facility during L� Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater
than the 1?" Yes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year.
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past
calendar year. P� Yes ❑ No
T Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the
lagoon LL( Yes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than
the volume

for which the lagoon was designed.
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this
Certification. V Yes ❑ No
9_ Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste
during the V Yes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH wasmaintainedas specified in the permit during the �t calendar
Year? I� Yes ❑ ` No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the
facility's V Yes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied
with during Q' Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was
received
from the Division of Water Quality,
13. Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar
year on all Py"' Yes ❑ No
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance
with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this
facility were P Yes ❑ No
maintained during. each.application of animal waste during the.past calendar
year -
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were
prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed
to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted.. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the
information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate,
and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false
information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing
violations."
Permittee Name and Title (type or print)

Signature of Permittee
Signature of Operator in Charge
(if different from Permittee)
Date
Date

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ identification Number u
B. Lagoon Identification — cc a.
C. Person(s) taking Measurements
D. Date of Measurements
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampier":
61-A
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): 33 —(acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acre: Use 8 points
b. If more than 133 acre, 3.7 acres x 6 = a , with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
1. At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):
. S
J.
Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level:
o?.�
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K.
Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item J — Item 1, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level:
L.
Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points):
.
M.
Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N.
Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
3•
O.
Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M — Item K):
�. S
(Note: If item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N. C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P. Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by- �i melx� � o m � f �t p � -- -- Date: L4 - q -05
Print Name ;Signature
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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION F RMER 1 0 Z005
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number County ,u
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) t r
Operator in Charge for this Facility ' Certification#
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
/_ YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal
waste was generated but not land applied; please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was
handled.
Part I : Facility_ Information:
1. Total number of application Fields 0 or Pulls (please check the appropriate box) in the Certified
_ Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): % 3 Total Useable Acres approved in the
CAWMP_--
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls (please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: Total Acres on which waste was applied
t3: , ` Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
=4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP
and the permit:
5. Estimated amount of total 4anure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and
' 4 taken off site during the year �� tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
a
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest 6 r S4 - -- -
`i Smallest f (S
.. (These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
~~ 8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: e
Part II: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
I . Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during (Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
AFACF 3-14-03 1

2.
The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
M11yes ❑ No
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3.
There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
VYes ❑ No
calendar year.
4.
There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
- 5.
There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
VYes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWNT during the past calendar year.
b.
All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
N(Yes ❑ No
7.
Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
VYes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
s.', •.. Y
for which the lagoon was designed.
'8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification. V Yes ❑ No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the M! YeS ❑ No
past calendar year.
. '.;10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year? VYes ❑ No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's MlYes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during VYes ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all dYes ❑ No
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
Ip
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were N(Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
_ supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
11
Permittet Name and Title (tvoe or
Pr - 4,0ern�c
-0S
Date
Signature of Operator in Charge Date
(if different from Permittee) .
AFACF 3-14-03 2

d, Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number
B. Lagoon Identification
C. Person(s) taking MeasurementsPo
p ic G�
D. Date of Measurements 9—A ,-a-3
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measuement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
5ii n o
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
s
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler"
NA
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at the inside top of bank): r / (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points!
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 acres, _ 1-7 Tacres x 6 = ar with maximum of 24.
(using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on 'Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I. At the time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): ,
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid limit to Minimum Liquid Level: �r 0
(Determine From Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid t
Level: ltemJ - item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level: 1 r
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measuement points):
1
M. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
I
to the lop of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
Record
N. from the sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
COt
Q. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K):
J
(Note: If item O is less than 4 R.. a sludge removat and utilization plan may be required by
N.C. DWQ: See.your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)'
P. Proceed to the sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by: Joss P4+ erSOA Date: �1 a
Print Name Signature
I

e . .
Sludge Survey Data Sheet
t_agoori Identification:
Completed By: D.
/ So j Date:
Print Name Signature
(C) (D)
Grid 10
Point Distance from liquid surface Distance from liquid surface Thickness of sludgy
No. to top of sludge to lagoon bottom (soil) laver
Ft. 8 inches Feet (lenths} Ft. 3 inches Feet (tenths) Ft. 3 inc^ss Feet (tenths)
�111 IN
Pw .
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1
" All Grid Points and corresponding sludge laver thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Surrey Data Sheet. ^
Ccn•:ersion Table =r; m Inches m Tenths of tee:
Ines
Tenths :i feet
f ,ches
T ;nihs of fee!
1
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0.7
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9
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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number JZZN2d yG9.3 County 6Q_1(l,2i i&,,-< Year 200
Facility Name (as.shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)
Operator in Charge for this Facility .I /a , Qe r _ Certification
Land Application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred daring the past calendar year
— Le�f YES NO. If NO, skip Part 1 and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not Iand applied, please attach an explanation on how the'animal waste was handled.
Part_I : Facility Information: r
1. Total number of application Fields 0 or Pulls (please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management PIan (CAWIVIP): / Z Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls (please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: Total Acres on which waste was applied V91 9
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be- land applied. annually by the CAWNIP and
the permit: /��,� 4 7
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken
off site during the year tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest
Smallest ,2 q 3
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers) --
S. Facility's Integrator if applicable: P,F5 f.A e F n7
Part H: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO.BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE. -
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sit-=4uring Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
-
AFACF 3-14-03 1
ikon _

2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
ifs Yes ❑ No +
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3 _ There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
Vyes ❑ Ne
calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
,./
IR Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
/
L2 Yes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWW during the past calendar year.
r 6. All land application equipment was calibrated at Ieast once during the pest calendar year.
le es ❑ No
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
12" Yes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this faclity is attached tothis Certification.
so ve� `ram
VNo
�Zs
w�/�
rr�A;leC� !oy 41`d4-O� 9. Annual soils analysiswere performed on each field receivinganimal waste during the
❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
l"I] No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
P//Yes Yes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
.
I2. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
L�d'Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all
/
LN Yes ❑ No
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit. .
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAV7&2 for this facility were
fy Yes D No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted_ Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information; the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
or
Date
Date
different from Permittee)
AFACF 3-14-03 2

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
CRAIG FISHER
2146 UNION VALLEY RD
WHITEVILLE NC 28472
Dear Craig Fisher:.
1LT1.1;WA
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 23, 2001
Subject: Notice of Violation and Revocation for Nonpayment
Fisher Farms
Permit Number: AWS240003
Columbus County
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.JOG, all animal operations who receive an animal
waste management system permit will be charged in each year of the term an annual permit fee. Annual pen -nit fees are
billed following the issuance of the permit and then annually thereafter on the anniversary of that date. Your animal waste
management system permit was issued on 12/2/ 1997.
Your annual permit fee for the period of 12/2/2000 - 12/1/2001 is $150.00. Your payment was due 3/2/2001.
Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit,
pursuant to 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c) (4). and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, the subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
Animal Waste Management System Permit fee for your animal operation is received within that time. Operation of an
animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and is
subject to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions, please contact Fran McPherson at [phone] ext. 210.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Non -Discharge Branch Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Wilmington Regional Office
Columbus County Health Department
Permit Filcc
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
May 15, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Craig Fisher
Fisher Farms
2146 Union Valley Rd
Whiteville NC 28472
LTZ."t
IT 0 0
A&4;1 2
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
r:
MAY222-'
000
Subject: Status Update Wettable Acre
Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 24-3
Columbus County
Dear Craig Fisher:
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) is hereby requesting a status update concerning the
completion of a Wettable Acre Determination for your subject facility. A letter dated August 27,
1999 was sent to advise you that your facility was required to complete a Wettable Acre
Determination within six months (see attached letter). As of May 10, 2000 DWQ has not
received the facilities Wettable Acre Determination Certification Form. Please submit to DWQ
within 10 days a written explanation as to why a Wettable Acre Deternnation Certification Form
has not been submitted. Please include the necessary information detailing the steps taken to
certify this facility for Wettable Acres.
Please be aware that not submitting this certification within the allotted six months may
result in civil penalty assessments, permit revocation, and/or injunctive relief.
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 me at
[phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
'A"r X. a"J-
Sonya Avant
Environmental Engineer
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File -
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Craig Fisher
Fisher Farms
2146 Union Valley Rd
Whiteviile NC 28472
Dear Craig Fisher:
I ffl?W'A
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NArURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 24-3
Columbus 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. IRRI, IRR2, DRY], DRY2, DRYS, 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 [phone] ext. 571.
Since
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Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc, Wilmington Regional Office
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
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&ESTAb9
Plan Amendment to Include S&WCC Chroni� Rainfall Practices and Standards through March 31., 2000
1. If this facility can comply with its existing 1
2- Temporary Addition of New Sprayfields (t)
[] A. acres of cropland. List crop ty
0 B. acres of hardwood woodland C
0 C. acres of pine woodland added I
3. er Perennial Grass (Check appropris
Y �,�Application window extended for 3
IK B. An additional 50 lbs of PAN applied
mit and CAWMP it roust do so.
Check appropriate boxes-)
s used:
100 N PAN / acre added-
; 60 lhs PAN 1 acre added.
roes of perennial grass until first killing frost.
l�aaes of perass W grass prior to killing frost..
4. PAN Application inansed £err 5m.91 Cagirss dr Winter Grasses to be harvested. (t�cck appropriate box.)
[j A. PAN application increased up to 2001 per acre for of small grains oar wintergrasses to be harvested.
WB. PAN application increased up to 1501 , per ace ages ofoverseeded summer perennial included in 3. B.
5. Waste Analysis (Check appropriate box)
[] A Prior to December 1#, 1999 the calculaiion of PAN will be based on a 35% reduction of the last analysis talon
�.,�for to the fast 25 year 24 hour storm event. (Currmtt waste analysis must be used after Dec. V2
K .)
B. Use cmTent waste analysis to deterrnbt� PAN.
6. Reouirrd - Maximum Nitrogm Utilization Measures for Small Grains and Winter Grasses_
A. Use of higher seeding rates,
B. Timely harvest of forage to increase yi Id, and
C. Irrigating during periods of warmer weer.
7. Required - Irrigation Management Techriigim to Reduce Runoff and Panding Potential.
A. Making frequent, light irrigation appli�atioos, and
B. Not irrigating immediately before predicted rainfall.
8. The owner / manager is required to manage the movement of animals to and from the facility to minimize environrnmW
impacts, ensure compliance with the facility'}s permit and amended CAWMP, and avoid disduirge to surfacewaters.
9. Authm izttion to use the additional practicesl.included in this amendment expires if a facility discharges to surface waters.
Any discharg is a violation and may result 3a an enforcement action.
10. The owner / operator is squired to keep reoecds of all waste applications.
11. This revision must include a map c sketch i,f new land application areas.
FacilityNumberl Y-- 3 — —
LO I . 43 J, L �r
Facility owner I Massager Name (PRINT)
FacilitybtmerrManagrr Signatasre
Date !/ / y - % q -
Facility Name -
. GLEnn OLIFTp4/
Technical Specialist Name (PRINT)
Tc&nicsal Speemlist Sigstan"
Date i t 2! S 9
This document must be filed at the SWCD office and be attached to the facilities CAWMP
and be available for inspection at the facility.
{•) New ternporary sprayfields must meet applicable buffer and setback requirements. Waste trust not be applied to wedarsds.
IIII WIOM

4i- -= State of North Carolina
Department of Environment kv�'W'j
and Natural Resources RECEIVED
SEP 0 3 1999
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
��CDENR
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary BY:
Kerr T. Stevens, Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE5
August 27, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Craig Fisher
Fisher Farms
2146 Union Valley Rd
Whiteville NC 28472
Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Fisher Farms
Facility Number 24-3
Columbus County
Dear Craig Fisher:
A letter dated January 15, 1999 was sent to advise you about concerns associated with Certified Animal
Waste Management Plans and the method by which the irrigated acres within the plans were calculated. Only
the acres that are wetted can be credited in the waste management plan as receiving waste application. Any
acreage within the plan that can not be reached by waste application equipment can not be used as part of your
plan.
An evaluation by Audrey Oxendine on 3/8/99 was made to review the actual number of acres at your
facility that receive animal waste during land application. The evaluation of your facility has yielded one of
the following two results as indicated by the box marked with an "X".
Category 1:
❑ The evaluation of your facility could not be completed due to a lack of information. Please
contact your Technical Specialist to assist in providing Audrey Oxendine the necessary
information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre
determination. Please submit this information to Audrey Oxendine, at 127 Cardinal Drive
Extension, Wilmington, NC 28404, within in 90 days of the receipt of this letter. If you have
any questions please contact Audrey Oxendine at [phone]. If within 90 days you
are unable to provide Audrey Oxendine with the information you are automatically
required to complete a Wettable Acre Determination as described by Category 2
below, within 180 days of receipt of this letter.
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Animal Waste Management System
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Category 2:
Your facility has been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
as a facility that may have overestimated the number of acres actually receiving animal
waste. Therefore, some or all of your fields may be exceeding the allowable loading rates
set in your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to resolve this issue, please contact a designated Technical Specialist to have him
or her conduct a Wettable Acre Determination for your facility. The Technical Specialist must
be one that has been approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to conduct
Wettable Acre Determinations. Many Technical Specialist with the N.C. Cooperative Extension
Service, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation
Service, and the Division of Soil and Water Conservation have received this special
designation. You may also contact a private Technical Specialist who has received this
designation, or a Professional Engineer.
All needed modifications to your Animal Waste Management System must be made and
the Wettable Acres Determination Certification must be returned to DWO within the next
180 days. If the needed modifications are not made and if the form is not returned within the
required time, DWQ will be forced to take appropriate enforcement actions to bring this facility
into compliance. These actions may include civil penalty assessments, permit revocation,
and/or injunctive relief.
Once a Wettable Acre Determination has been completed, a copy of the attached Wettable
Acre Determination Certification must be submitted to the address listed on the form. Please
note that both the owner and the Technical Specialist must sign the certification. A copy of all
the Wettable Acre Determination documentation that applies to your Waste Utilization Plan
must be kept at your facility. DWQ and the Division of Soil & Water Conservation Staff will
review all documentation during their annual visit of your facility. An additional copy must by
kept on file at the local Soil & Water Conservation District Office. Please note that if you install
or modify your irrigation system, a designated Irrigation Specialist or a Professional Engineer
must also sign the Wettable Acre Determination Certification.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Sonya Avant of our
Central Office staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File

State of North Carolina IT I
Department of Environment
and Natural'Resources RECEIVED A4 '0 0
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor JUL 02 1998
M�A 11111111111111116
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Dire
imx CDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT or
ENVIRONMENT AND N.KrURAL RESOURCES
June 26, 1998
Craig Fisher
Fisher Farms
1310 James B White N
Whiteville NC 28472
Subject: Reissuance of Certificate of Coverage
No.AWS240003
Fisher Fauns
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage and
Application System
Columbus County
Dear Craig Fisher:
The Division of Water Quality modified the Swine Waste Operation General Permit originally issued to
this facility on December 2, 1997. In accordance with the issuance of the revised General Permit, we are
forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) to Craig Fisher, 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 Fisher Farms, located in Columbus County, with
an animal capacity of no greater than 5880 Feeder to Finish and the application to land as specified in
the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003, and shall hereby void
COC No AWS240003 dated December 2, 1997. The COC shall hereby incorporate by reference any
specific conditions of the previous COC issued to this facility. The purpose of this COC is to allow
coverage under the revised General Permit. Please review the revised General Permit (enclosed) and pay
particular attention to Condition II.10 regarding tree removal from lagoon embankments, Condition III .1
regarding inspection frequency of the waste treatment, storage and collection system and Condition III.6
regarding notification requirements for system failures, spills and emergencies. 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.
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Certificate of Coverage AWS240003
Fisher Farms
Page 2
Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This
request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be
submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the
right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and
binding.
The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water
Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this
COC or the General Permit, please contact J. R. Joshi at [phone] ext. 363.
Sincerel
/ v A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Columbus County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Craig Fisher
Fisher Farms
1310 James B White N
Whiteville NC 28472
Dear Craig Fisher:
474 je
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December 2, 1997 R JEC E I V IED DEC 0 4 1997
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS240003
Fisher Farms
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage
and Application System
Columbus County
In accordance with your application received on August 28, 1997, we are forwarding this
Certificate of Coverage_ (COC) to Farm No. 24-3, authorizing the operation of an animal waste collection,
treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with the State's General Permit (attached).
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management of
animal waste from the Fisher Farms, located in Columbus County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than 5880 Feeder to Finish and the application to a minimum of 69.7 acres of land as specified in the
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until December 31, 2001. 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.
In accordance with General Statue 143-215.10C, Animal Waste Management Plans shall include
the following components:
- A checklist of odor sources and best management practices to minimize these sources.
- A checklist of insect sources and best management practices to minimize these sources.
- Provisions set forth for acceptable methods of disposing of mortalities.
- Provisions regarding emergency action plans.
Your existing Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must include the above elements, by
December 31, 1998. Documentation of the certification must be available to inspectors onsite. Submittal
of the amended certification statement shall be required upon renewal of your permit coverage in 2001.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General
mit Peror the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC.
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Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This
request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be
submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the
right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and
binding.
The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality
Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact J R Joshi at [phone] ext. 363_
Sincerely,
r
_ZA. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
Y
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Columbus County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Columbus County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File

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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and -Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form / Survey
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Liquid Animal Waste Operations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the +
Division. Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections
which are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by the Division, please r.
complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question unanswered.
b r -y ]RECEIVED DEC 0 f99T
Application Date: cdr a [
3
I. 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
1. One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations; (f w
2. Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is disposed; C W r
3. Two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does
not have a CAWMP, one must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations. C. y1fr
II. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Farm's name: Fisher Farms
2. Print Land Owner's name: Crai Fisher
3. Land Owner's Mailing address: 1310 James B White N
City. Whiteville NC Zip: 28472
Telephone Number: 910-642-1890
4. County where farm is located: Columbus
5. Farm 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): Hwy. 701 South about 2 miles north of Whiteville. take
right on SR 1549(!Qolf Course Rd) Farm is 1.1 miles on left.
6. Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
7. Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): PrestagePrestage Farms^
24-3
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 1 of 3

III. OPERATION INFORMATION:
1. Farm No.: 24-3
2. Operation Description: Swine o eration
Feeder to Finish
5880 - Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? Eayes; E] no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
Tyne of Swine No. of Animals Type of PoulLry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
3. Acreage cleared and available for application: 200.00 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP):
4. Number of Lagoons: I ; Total Capacity: 11115653 Cubic Feet (ft3)
Number of Storage Ponds: ; Total Capacity: ' Cubic Feet (ft3)
5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains? YES or g(please circle one)
6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon? YES or(please circle one)
IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I,
(Land Owner's name listed in question II.2), attest that
this application for ( F,'-.5Xe,r FQ.e m-s (Farm name listed in question II.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
V . MANAGER'S CER
7, a
Date 6' - 9 T CY
CATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I, (Manager's name listed in question II.6), attest that this
application. for (Farm name listed in question II.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
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE SOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 2 of 3

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form / Survey
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Liquid Animal Waste Operations
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY REGIONAL OFFICES (2197)
Asheville Regional WQ Supervisor
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery
Macon
Buncombe _
Madison
Burke
McDowell
Caldwell
Mitchell
Cherokee
Polk
Clay
Rutherford
Graham
Swain
Haywood
Transylvania
Henderson
Yancey
Jackson
Fayetteville Regional WQ Supervisor
Wachovia Building, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Washington Regional WQ Supervisor
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Beaufort Jones
Bertie
Lenoir
Camden
Martin
Chowan
Pamlico
Craven
Pasquotank
Cunituck
Perquimans
Dare
Pitt
Gates
Tysell
Greene
Washington
Herd w
Wayne
Hyde
Mooresville Regional WQ Supervisor
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson
Moore
Alexander
Lincoln
Blades
Richmond
Cabarrus
Mecklenburg
Cumberland
Robeson
Catawba
Rowan
Harnett
Sampson
Cleveland
' Stanly
Hoke
Scotland
Gaston
Union
Montgomery
1s-edeu
Winston-Salem Regional WQ Supervisor
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alamance
Rockingham
Alleghany
Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
Caswell
Surry
Davidson
Watauga
Davie
Wilkes
Forsyth
Yadkin
Guilford
Raleigh Regional WQ Supervisor
3800 Barrett Dr.
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 5714700
Fax [phone]
Chatham
Nash
Durham
Northampton
Edgecombe
Orange
Franklin
Person
Granville
Vance
Halifax
Wake
Johnston
Warnm
Lee
Wilson
Wilmington Regional WQ Supervisor
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3945
[phone] .
Fax [phone]
Brunswick New Hanover
Carteret Onslow
Columbus Pender
Duplin
FORM: AWO-G-E 2/97 Page 3 of 3

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WASTE UTILIZATION! PLAN
Owners name--: V-1 Z ke Z-- County:
Mail Address - : /;�--
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Type of ,product ion unit ----: � e<yts \ !_
Type of waste facility --- -- ���' <� e, �g OdO71
Your animal waste management facility has been designed for a `r,t
given storage capacity. When the waste reaches the designed �-
1eve l, it must be Iand applied -at a specified rate to prevent r1j -�
pollution of surface and/or ground water. The plant nutrients
in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of
commercial fertilizer required for the crops on 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 and annual soil tests
are encouraged so that ail 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 and leaching potential. Waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. Do not
apply waste on saturated soils or on land when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to
surface waters. 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
not more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste
or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical
nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements may be more or less based on the waste analysis
report from your waste management facility.
The design of your waste management facility is based on the
following:
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year:
­3`ggUanimaIs x /i % tons waste/animal/yr=/// Z tons
t tal waste
G

..aount,.of Plant Available Nitrogen Produced Per Year:
Q animals x .a,3 lbs. N/animal/year=-ibs./yr
Available N
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. Your facility is designed for 180 days of
storage. Therefore, it will need to be pumped every 6
months.
Tract Field Soil Crop Yield Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month to
No. No. Type Per Ac. Used Apply
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Ava ble Nitrogen 13SQq
Surplus r Deficit /OD
Narrative of Operation:
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Call the Soil and Water Conservation District Office after you
receive waste analysis report to obtain the amount per acre to
apply and the irrigation application rate prior to applying
waste.
Prepared by.
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Concurred in by:)`
Producer Date
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
August 14, 1997
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Craig Fisher
Fisher Farms
1310 James B White N
Whiteville NC 28472
Farm Number: 24-3
Dear Craig Fisher:
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You are hereby notified that Fisher Farms, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1OC, must apply for
coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm has
thirty (30) dam 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 thirty (30) 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
Permits and Engineering Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any question concerning this letter, please call J R Joshi at [phone] extension
363 or Dave Holsinger with the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone].
Since ly, •
.f-�- A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Permit File (w/o encl.)
Wilmington Regional Office (w/o encl.)
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
Craig Fisher
Fisher Farms
Rt 5 Box 423
Whiteville NC 28472
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Fisher Farms
Facility ID#: 24-3
Columbus County
Dear Mr. Fisher:
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study
Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly,
requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or. more
swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a
designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an
Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be
submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a
certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H
.0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty.
If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please
contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office.
Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for
the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please
call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 919/733-0026.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
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REGIS'TR_y ZON =CRM FOR ANIMAL ireEDJOT OPERATIC
Depar�':ent of Environment, Health and Natural Res
Division 'of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section
If the an0nal waste management system ;or your feedlot operation is
designed to serve more than or equal to i00 head of cattle, 75
horses, 00 swine, 1,000 sheep, a= 30,000 birds that are served by
a liquid waste system, then this form must be filled out and mailed
by Oecemler 31, ? 9a3 pursua_ z mc 15A NCAC Z .0ZI7 (c) in azder to be
deemed permitter. by OEM. Please print clearly.
=ate Name:_`-ishcr Farm—
Mailing Address:+- 5 -60X 4a3
Count`j : r 0h1rnhj1S -- a` - ..._ _?hane No Q - 4
Owner (s) Name: ('fain -I- Q444T B7ELer , .. .
Managers) Name:
Lessee Name: '
------ :arm Location (Be as specific as nossi.ble: road names, direction,
milepost, etc.) 6 5 . A.4T LNZ1R7Aa oF t_1
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Latitude/Longitude if )mown:
Design capacity. of animal waste management system (Number and type
c: confined anima_ (s) ) _ FP�rfpr +,)
Average animal population on the farm (Number and type of nnf,nal (g)
-raised) :
Year Production Began: �I.3 ASC5 Tract Na.:
Type of Waste Management System Used: f3Ci r.njz Zrriaa-�On .
Acres Available for Land Application of Waste:
.Owner(i) Signature (s ) �• DATE' : I I �F ��
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REGISTRATION FORM FOR ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources;.
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Division of Environment -al -Management
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Water
Quality Section .,
If the animal waste management system for y��'1 �.
g y your feedlot operation i
designed to serve more than or equal to 100 head of cattle, 75
horses, 250 swine, 1,000 sheep, or 30,000 birds that are served by
a liquid waste system, then this form must be filled out and mailed
by December 31, 1993 pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 (c) in order to be
deemed permitted by DEM. Please print clearly.
Farm Name: •e.or a (A). FrinrN Tr -Al T
n
Mailing Address:
County:
Owner (s) Nair
Manager(s) N
Lessee Name:
Farm Location (Be as specific as possible: road names, direction,
Latitude/Longitude if known:
Design capacity of animal waste management system (Number and type
of confined animal(s)): �5' e
- Average animal population on the farm (Number and type of animal (s)
raised) : T1��
Year Production Began:: ASCS Tract No.:
Type of Waste Management System Used:
Acres Available for Land Application of Waste:_ /,Jr�iGr
Owner(s) Signature(s): DATE:
DATE:

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Naturar Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 21, 1994
George Frink
Rt 1, Box 150
Whiteville NC 28472
Dear Mr. Frink:
This is to inform you that your completed registration form required by the recently
modified nondischarge rule has been received by the Division of Environmental Management
(DEW, Wager Quality Section.
On December 10, 1992 the Environmental Management Commission adopted a water
quality rule which governs animal waste management systems. The goal of the rule is for animal
operations to be managed such that animal waste is not discharged to surface waters of the state.
The rule allows animal waste systems to be "deemed permitted" if certain minimum criteria are
met (15A NCAC 2H .0217). By submitting this registration you have met one of the criteria for
being deemed permitted.
We would like to remind you that existing feedlots which meet the size thresholds listed
in the rule, and any new or expanded feedlots constructed between February 1, 1993 and
December 31, 1993 must submit a signed certification form (copy enclosed) to DEM by
December 31, 1997. New or expanded feedlots constructed after December 31, 1993 must
obtain signed certification before animals are stocked on the farm. Certification of an
approved animal waste management plan can be obtained after the Soil and Water Conservation
Commission adopts rules later this year.
We appreciate you providing us with this information. If you have any question about
the new nondischarge rule, please contact David Harding at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve Tedder, Chief
enc: Water Quality Section
P.O. Box 29535. Rdelgh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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