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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary 1DEEHNFZ
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman December 5, 1996
Larry Matthews
Larry Matthews Farm
Rt 4 Box 424
Siler City NC 27344
Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Larry Matthews Farm
Facility ID #: 19-22
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Matthews:
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on
Agricultural Waste, was enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 21, 1996. This bill
requires that a certified operator be designated as the Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997, for each animal
waste management system that serves 250 or more swine, 100 or more confined cattle, 75 or more horses,
1,000 or more sheep, or 30,000 or more confined poultry with a liquid animal waste management system. Our
records indicate that your facility is registered with the Division of Water Quality and meets the requirements
for designating an OIC.
A training and certification program is not yet available for animal waste management systems involving
cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry. Owners and operators of these systems will be issued temporary animal waste
management certificates by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC). The temporary certificates will expire December 31, 1997, and will not be renewed. To obtain
a permanent certification, you will be required to complete ten hours of training and pass an examination by
December 31, 1997. A training and certification program for operators of animal waste management systems
involving cattle, sheep, horses, and poultry is now being developed and should be available by the spring of
1997. The type of training and certification required for the operator of each system will be based on the nature
of the wastes to be treated and the treatment process(es) primarily used to treat the animal waste.
As the owner of an animal operation with an animal waste management system, you must designate an
Operator in Charge and must submit the enclosed designation form to the WPCSOCC. If you do not intend to
operate your animal waste management system yourself, you must designate an employee or engage a contract
operator to be the Operator in Charge. The person designated as the Operator in Charge, whether yourself or
another person, must complete the enclosed application form for temporary certification as an animal waste
management system operator. Both the designation form and the application form must be completed and
returned by December 31, 1996.
If you have questions about the new requirements for animal waste management system operators, please call
Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt at 9191733-0026.
Sincerely,
A
FOR
Steve W. Tedder
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
December 29, 1995
Mr. Larry Matthews
10264 Pleasant Hill Church Road
Siler City, NC 27344
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Matthews Cattle Operation
Farm No. 19-22
Chatham County
Dear Mr. Matthews:
on November 16, 1995, Mr. Ted Cashion from this office conducted a
compliance inspection of the subject facility. This inspection is a part of the
Division's efforts to determine potential problems associated with waste disposal
systems.
Mr. Cashion's site visit determined that wastewater from this facility was
not discharging to the surface waters of the State. No manmade pipes, ditches,
or other prohibited conveyances (for the purpose of willfully discharging
wastewater) were observed. This pasture operation appeared well operated,
however, we recommend that the feeding area be rotated to prevent denuded areas
from forming and possibly causing water quality problems.
Effective wastewater treatment and facility stewardship are a
responsibility of all animal facility operators. The Division of Environmental
Management is required to enforce water quality regulations in order to protect
the natural resources of the State.
This office also reminds you that, if not already accomplished, an approved
animal waste managementplan must be incorporated by December 1997. This plan
must be certified by a designated technical specialist or a professional
engineer. For a listing.of certified technical specialists or assistance with
your waste management plan you should contact your local Soil and Water
Conservation District.
The Raleigh Regional Office appreciates your cooperation in this matter.
If you have any questions regarding your inspection please call Mr. Cashion at
919-571-4700.
Sincerely,
4�,�
J y Garrett
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
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Chatham County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facilities Assessment Unit .
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ANIMAL FEII]LOT OPERATIONS SYM VISITATION RECORD
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Type of Operation: Swine Poultry Cattle
Design Capacity: Number of Animals on Site.
DENT Cer ification Dumber: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW
Latitude: Longitude: Elevation: Feet
Circle Yes or No
Does rhe Animal Taste Lagoon have sufficienr freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
(approxirnarely I Foot +7 inches) Yes or No Actual Freeboard: _ _ Fr. Inches
Was any seepage observed from rhe lagoou(s)? Yes or No Was any erosion observed? Yes or No
Is adequate land available for spray'? Yes or No is the cover crop adequate? Yes or No
Crop(s) being utiliztd:
Does tate facility, meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings? Yes or No
] 00 Feet from Wells? Yes or No
ie animal waste stockpiled within 100 Fect of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or No
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arlitnai waste land applied or spray irrigared.within 25 Feet of a USGS IYtap Bltke Line'? Yes or No
ania.al waste discharged into waters of the state by than -made ditch, flushing systena. or other
man-made devices? Yes or No if Yts. Please Explain.
'k �� tnc fat--ility maintain adequate waste CO2agemGnt .reX�ords (volumes of manure, land applied.
spray irrigated on spcci eage wt Oaver crop)'? Yes or No
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