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HomeMy WebLinkAbout420015_PERMIT FILE_20171231State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Raleigh Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr- Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ATIMW,A EDEHNR Division of Water Quality February 10, 1997 Mr. Billy Carter P.O. Box 361 Scotland Neck, North Carolina 27874 Subject: Notice of Deficiency DBA Carter Farms Facility # 42-15 Halifax County Dear Mr. Carter: On January 14, 1997, Mr. Buster Towell from the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance inspection of the subject animal facility. This inspection is a part of the Division's effort to determine compliance to the State's Animal Waste Management Regulations. Mr., Towell's site visit determined that wastewater from your facility was not discharging to the surface waters of the state, nor were any manmade pipes, ditches, or other prohibited conveyances (for the purpose of willfully discharging wastewater) observed. However, as a result of the inspection, the following deficiencies were observed: The land application field located just above the swine houses, and consisting of approximately 1 acre showed signs of past runoff of wastewater to the adjacent swamp which is considered waters of the State. It is apparent that this small field has been the only land application site utilized at this facility for some time. While there were no animals on site during this inspection, the facility originally had 1400 animals registered with the Division. The 1 acre field is clearly not adequate for land application of waste from the registered number of animals. In addition to continued facility waste management, these deficiencies must be immediately addressed to help prevent the possibility of an illegal discharge, The Raleigh Regional Office will require a written response to the aforementioned issues within 30 days of receipt of this letter. You should specifically address how you plan to correct this problem and submit a schedule (with dates) stating when these management deficiencies will be corrected. 3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101, FAX 919-571-4718 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 NQ C An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-571-4700 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper DBA Carter Farms Page 2 Effective wastewater treatment and facility stewardship are a responsibility of all animal facilities. The Division of Water Quality is required to enforce water quality regulations in order to protect the natural resources of the State. Accordingly, illegal discharges to surface waters of the State are subject to civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day, and may also result in the loss of deemed permitted status, requiring immediate submission of a waste management plan. This office would also like to remind you that you are required to either have an approved animal waste management plan by December 1997, or you may choose to submit a closure plan for this facility. 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 Buster Towell at (919) 571-4700. Sincerely, V'— Qa� Kenneth Schuster, P.E. Regional Supervisor cc: Halifax County Health Department Mr. Wayne Short, Fishing Creek Soil and Water Conservation District ( Halifax ) Mr. Steve Bennett, Regional Coordinator,DSWC--RRO DWQ Compliance Group RRO Files El bSWC Animal Feedlot Qpera#ion Review. / r D,D.WQ� Animal Feedlot Operation Site : Inspedtton •` Y .ny, t S.£,yF .ai B �„��; •sy,.s,' - '"i,?• ,ya§} F ..x '� , �.y V•� �,,.. p` Date .:of ,.Inspection Time of Inspection h Facility Number,, 5 r �:. T .:• d ��Ilse 24 � hr time... Farm Status: ......... ........................ .......................... :.................... outine []Complaint ❑ Follow-u pp Farm Name:.. ..D.. ....C? -- • - ...t`:. ... .� ............. ..._... County: ( L..`. F64"... ............... ............. ......... _ `! q.' Owner Name:..............G!q 7 _. Phane No: !f — D., .e. �/ ... �....................................._.._....__...................................... ..................... ............. MailingAddress:......... ............................................ ........................... ...................................... .......... ............... .._ ................ ..... _ Onsite representative M12- � ?' . .. 5>r°_ g C!_ -. �' /`� ( -3 .............. ......................._..........................................._....._ Inte rator ....i CertifiedOperator Name: .......... ............ _................ ........ _...._............... _............ ..._...... .................. ................. ............................................................ Location of Farm: Latitude 0 9 At Longitude �' �A ti ❑ Not O erai ional Date Last Operated: _.il C b '.... 1 / �v Type of Operation and Design Capacity n1 o %c)DSS' n, <-, 4 e— to Finish xrN u m tie Lave ' a er ❑ Non -Laver ❑ Other Type of I-NestockP ' of LagaonslHoldingPan�ds� r$ ' m Nt,mber� �� ❑ Suhsur#ace Drains Present �� '��� � � ,�� �� ��� X�, hrx f ��� f ` �� ❑ Lagoon Area ❑Spray `,Field Area &a- es5�,.�u:"*1 General 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) c. If discharge is observed, what is the.estimated flow in gallmin? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? 4. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ❑Yes ❑ Yes No ❑ Yes No es ❑ No El0 Yes No ` es ❑ No Continued on back 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge (if inspection after 1/1/97)? ❑ Yes ❑ No 7 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes ❑ No Structures (Laaoons and/or Folding Ponds) 9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No Freeboard (ft): Lagoon 1 _ Lagoon 2 r Lagoon 3 Lagoon 4 --`---�-.. ........................�.f..K .4._.....................................•...................................... 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes �Cb 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWO) 13. Do any of the structures lack adquate markers to identify start and stop pumping levels? IJ Yes ❑ No Waste Application 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? Yes ❑ No - (if in excess of WIMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, DWQ) 15. Lnotify Crop type i.. .C.r ......�? �:..... !y r �..:4:�....� c� ipca.�" 17.. ... �r 16. Do the active crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan? n Pig`' ❑ Yes ❑ No 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes [ to 18. Does the cover crop need improvement? es ❑ No 19. Is there a lack of available irrigation equipment? ❑ Yes ❑ No For Certified Facilities Only 11 c r I0q. . 20. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes ❑ No 21. Does the facility fail to comply with the Animal Waste Management Plan in any way? ❑ Yes ❑ No 22. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No 23. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ Yes ❑ No 24. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with owner or operator in charge? ❑ Yes ❑ No .� ,I �'=�£',e __'tta aibx ° �- * t`'=,r4 ', RevEewer/inspectorPIN NameF y* v„.. 9 Reviwer/lnspector`Signature. .. - cc: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, Facility Assessment Unit 11/14/96 Site Requires Immediate Attention � _ Facility Number: SITE VISITATION RECORD DATE: 7� 7,,41 � , 1995 Owner: r Farm Name: County: f f Agent Visiting Site: Phone - Operator: . t%„ �fkl- 7� __ _ Phone: On Site Representative: �� r� Phone: Physical Address: + 1 i 12_ � '�Z r„, Ics, „�7gtof eaS4o4 i f(Pry Mailing Address: #__ n pox . ..� ��� � Al e e�< IV. 6P 7L 7A Type of Operation: Swine Poultry Cattle Design Capacity: 411- -_ Latitude: 77 0 777 - 43 Type of Inspection: Ground ✓ Number of Animals on Site: Longitude: ?� " Aerial Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste I..agoon have sufficient freeboard of l Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event (approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches) Yes or Actual Freeboard: - Feet Inches For facilities with more than one lagoon, please address the other lagoons' freeboard under the comments section. Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)r No Was there erosion of the dam?: Yes or Is adequate land available for land application? Yes or No Is the cover crop adequate? Yes or No .bo �A CrT k"vim Fax to (919) 715-3559 SignaTtm� of Agent ' D C Anima! Feedlot Operation YRevilew .e. . =" Animal -Feedlot ;Operation Site ��lnspection 4 -- • � ,�_-"' [ � ',!Srk7 .r-r..3.!^;wz -�' .�* ,. - r, w:":f5`z.�'�'.s,r�. x 4; ��� y a a �^ ,�' � g�,k. � s :', '„�'t z � f .&.. �°'r FaCl�t�y Number'..Cate of :Inspection ^Time o4� Inspection. �': ..: O Use24 hr ,time: Routine ❑ Farm Status: _.•�..•.....-•...-.•.-....•••••.•..••.•• ❑Cam Taint Fallow - u Farm Name: _..1�. _1 .. �'�,,` .... .... _ County: �`._ . ....... ._.._....... .._ .......•....... _ Owner Name: _ 'At----Z%L'_��� _.. � � . _...._ Phone No: .6. ZW Mailing Address: _ �... 6 d_ � (_ ycj f%j ne-ciIC ... L -7 �.1 �....� .... _.. _ PIV_rp_xfV, Onsite re resentative: tL k....L-CW...._ ...__..._..._ Integrator: _....,. •. Certified Operator Name: .._.... •........ ... Location of Farm:b Latitude Longitude date Last Operated: _...._ ...... ..... .... .. ........ ...... ��.. _ __ ...... ... 10'Not Operational Type of Operation and Design Capacity x r, :>� a� x,p� '' : , -x tr~ xtS.w117e-xis. ..� y';',NUrribeT sN Number .Y„ __Numiier Poulfr... Cat.#Ie Mom: _. Wea rrto Feeder>� Laver Dair' = n` Ureeder to Finish D /� +S f11 Non Laver Beef kf Y" � ,+.-, h aqf - e s X'a v n 'L'b�c +„>�'.a" ,t} '� 3• n,l a.!. xgw. . '71 Farrow to Finish 13 Other Type of LNestock r :S� tR a s s Number, of agoons lHnld�ng Ponds ❑ Subsurface Drains Presents n r a� ro � ,c';�"-e as - �s r alp � a t i ins *^r'�. r• s§�n �---- ' •. . ..... .......... _ -.. .. .. - ... -.-_- .. ,. ' K` �fr� �4 ��g,•" ❑ Lagoon Area... ❑Spray Field Area' General 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? 4. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ Yes ;iNo No El Yes ❑ Yes No ❑ Yes b - es ❑ Yes ❑ Yes Zb Continued on back i 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge (if inspection after 1/1197)? [.�'Y ❑ No 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? p f S' r G " 7 ❑ Yes ❑ Iva Structures (Lagoons andlor Holding . ROndS] 9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate? Freeboard (ft): Lagoon 1 Lagoon 2 Lagoon 3 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? 12. Do any of the structures need maintenancelimprovement? (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an Immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWO) ❑ Yes �dTb �..• Lagoon 4 .._ 13. Do any of the structures lack adquate markers to identify start and stop pumping levels? Waste Application 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWD) f 15. Crop type _._.... �.....__. 16. Do the active crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan? wo 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? 18. Does the cover crop need improvement? 19. Is there a lack of available irrigation equipment? For Certified Facilities t7nl 20. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? 21. Does the facility fail to comply with the Animal Waste Management Plan in any way? 22. Does record keeping need improvement? 23. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? 24. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewfinspection with owner or operator in charge? ❑ Yes ldi ' El Yes ❑ Yes �N%lo Yes ❑ No es ❑ No - ❑ Yes ❑ No es ❑ No �Yes❑ No ❑ Yes . ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ % El yes ❑% ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No Reviewer/Inspector Name k. Re`V1wer7lnspei;tar Signature.:.1��; Date ... �" cc: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, Facility Assessment Unit 11/14/96 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director W.L. Carter Jr DBA Carter Farms PO Box 361 Scotland Neck NC 27874 Dear W.L. Carter Jr: 4 C) E—=—� July 11, 1997 Ld' JUL 1 5 iq�o,l ?P. REGIOiVRLAOFFICE Subject: Removal of Registration Facility Number 42-15 Halifax County This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that your facility no longer be registered as an animal waste management system per the terms of 15A NCAC 2H .0217. The information you provided us indicated that your operation's animal population does not exceed the number set forth by 15A NCAC 2H .0217, and therefore does not require registration for a certified animal waste management plan. Under 15A NCAC 2H .0217, your facility is deemed permitted if waste is properly managed and does not reach the surface waters of the state. Any system determined to have an adverse impact on water quality may be required to obtain a waste management plan or an individual permit. You are reminded that a discharge of wastes to the surface waters of the state will subject you to a civil penalty up to $10,000 per day. Should you decide to increase the number of animals housed at your facility beyond the threshold limits listed below, you will be required to obtain a certified animal waste management plan prior to stocking animals to that level. Threshold numbers of animals which require certified animal waste management plans are as follows: Swine 250 Confined Cattle 100 Horses 75 Sheep 1,000 Poulu with a liquid wastes tem 30,000 If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sue Homewood of our staff at (919) 733-5083 ext 502. NOT cc5' Raleigh-Water-Quality-Regioni- ffic'e Halifax Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File Sincerely, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715.6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/1.0% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. 'Howes, Secretary November 13, 1996 W.L. Carter Jr DBA Carter Farms PO Box 361 Scotland Neck NC 27874 SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation Facility: DBA Carter Farms Facility ID#: 42-15 Halifax County Dear Mr. Carter Jr: 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. Sin26hiow:ard, Jr., A ., erector Division of Water Quality Enclosure cc: Raleigh Regional Office Water Quality Files P.O. Box 27687, � Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 r�C An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-715-4100 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper i State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Raleigh Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Boyce A. Hudson, Regional Manager DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT August 14, 1995 Mr. Billy Carter P. O. Box 351 Scotland Neck, North Carolina 27874 Subject: Management Deficiency Notification Swine Operation State Road 1117 Halifax County Dear Mr. Carter: On August 9, 1995, Mr. Buster Towell from the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance inspection of the subject animal facility. This inspection is part of the Division's efforts to determine potential problems associated with liquid waste disposal systems. Mr. Towell's site visit determined that wastewater from your facility was not discharging to the surface waters of the state. In addition, no manmade pipes, ditches, or other prohibited conveyances (for the purpose of willfully discharging wastewater) were observed. However, as a result of the inspection, the following deficiencies were observed: -One of your lagoons has very little freeboard, less than 12 inches in some areas. This problem should receive prompt attention in order to prevent a future discharge or a lagoon breach. Properly managed lagoons in your area should have at least 19 inches of freeboard In addition to continued waste facility management, this deficiency must be immediately addressed to help prevent the possibility of an illegal discharge to the surface waters of the State. The Raleigh Regional office will require a written response to the aforementioned issue within 30 days of receipt of this letter. You should specifically address how you plan to correct this problem and submit a schedule (with dates) stating when this management deficiency will be corrected. Effective wastewater treatment and facility stewardship are a responsibility of all animal facilities. The Division of Environmental Management is required to enforce water quality regulations in order to protect the natural resources of the State. 3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 Telephone 919-571-4700 FAX 919-571-4718 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer W% recycled/ I Q% post -consumer paper Carter Hog Farm Management Deficiency Notification Page 2 Accordingly, illegal discharges of wastewater to surface waters of the State are subject to the assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day, and may also result in the loss of deemed permitted status, requiring immediate submission of a waste management plan. This office would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that you are required to have an approved animal waste management plan 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 Buster Towell at (919) 571-4700. Sincerely, Kenneth Schuster, P. E. Regional Supervisor /ds H:\animdn cc: Halifax County Health Department Halifax County Soil and Water Conservation District Steve Bennett - Regional Coordinator, Division of Soil and Water Conservation . State of. North Carolina r'' r Department of Environment, Health and, -Natural Resources 0�. ,. Raleigh Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B:-Howes,.Secretary Boyce A. Hudson, Regional Manager DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. tea...., August..14`.,_ 1995 Mr.,. Billy Carter. ; P.. O. Box- 36,1 Scotland Neck North Carolina: 27 Subject: Management Deficiency Notification Swine -Operation State, Road'', T 117 '•,>„ Halifax County 'F�= Dear Mr. Carter: On August 9, 1995, Mr. Buster Towell from the- Raleigh Regional Office conducted. a- compliance Inspection of the subject,, animal facility. This inspection. is.. part of the Division''s. efforts to ,dete'rmine..p' tential. problems associated with liquid waste disposal systems.. x. _. ._ .. _ r Mr. . Towell.' s s ite visit determined that wastewater from facility was,'not discharging to the surface waters,.of. the state., ,In add" tion,t', ;no° manmade pipes, di`tches:,, or other prohib ted convteyances(=fore the purpose, of wiF1l fully. d`scharging".wastewaters)��� were. observed. 134 M ,� .S ti .4V• Y However., as a result of.'. the inspection,t the' following` _ y1 deftciencies> were observed,: -One of.your lagoons has very little -freeboard, less than 12, ,• inches_';�,in some . areas This,:,problem should `c -reeive, prmpt, ::ws • attentibn in order. to - prevent y a,future-di-schargia - or a o lagoon= - breach. Properly managed' lagoons' in your area"'shou-ld' hawe` at least. 1:9 inches. of_ freeboard In ad'dItion, to continued-• waste facility °management,; '.'addressed' to help' prevent'`r:the�u deficiency" must be immediately'j possibility of an illegal discharge: to the surf ace-.wate'rst. of �th�e Y:����;, qL"'._•, State. The ,Raleigh Regional Office will require a„ -'written response+';;* to the aforementioned issue within 30 days of receipt _'of- thfsL,-N letter. You should specifically address how you 'plan' to:' co=tact =r`' _ . this problem. and submit a schedule ("with dates) stating when. this,.y`; ' management deficiency will be corrected. Effective wastewater treatment and facility stewardship are a.�" responsibility of all animal facilities. The Division- Environmental Management is required to enforce water quality regulations in order to protect the natura-1 resources�" of the-,S°tate 3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101. Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 Telephone 919-571-4700 FAX 919-571-4718 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50%recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Carter Hog Farm Management Deficiency Notification Page 2 Accordingly, illegal discharges of wastewater to surface waters of the State are subject to the assessment of civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day, and may also result in the loss of deemed permitted status, requiring immediate submission of a waste management plan. This office would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that you are required to have an approved animal waste management plan 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 Buster Towell at (919) 571-4700. Sincerely, Kenneth Schuster, P. E. Regional Supervisor /ds H:\animdn cc: Halifax County Health Department Halifax County Soil and Water Conservation District Steve Bennett - Regional Coordinator, Division of Soil and Water Conservation 1 DEN WATER QUALITY SECT I uN TO iS:_2e FROM RPO P.02/O2 Integrator. Site Requires immediate Attennor Facility No. YZ - /S 11 l D VISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT lVr 5 ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPEPATIONS SITE VISITATION. RECORD YY DATE: `� , .1995 Time: ° o Farm Narne/Owner: Mailing Address: U U D x. 5� / --c�ri ftn. �-�,� •i , G i �s-i Phone: On Site Representarive: /t/ Phone: Physical Address/Location: 3 Type of Operation: Swine / Poultry Cattle Design Capacity: o D Number of Animals on Site: DEM Certification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW, Latitude: 3 4' - 12_ ' 2�-P Longitude:-) 7 " 2 % Elevation: _____Feet Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have svfficietit freeboard of I Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event (approx mateiv 1 Foot f 7 inches) 49br No Actual Freeboard: ;L_1_/Ft. Inches Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes or1Q Was any erosion observed? Yes No Is adequate laud available for spray'? Yes or No 7 Is the cover crop adequate? Yes or No C (s) bein Utilized:S�-c, scti., ear dC..Jh Tie ��i� Qkr�h yy�'S ; Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria'? 200 Feet from Dwellings?(,& or No 100 Feet from Wells? (Q or No ^r animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes orf '. a ijma1 waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes ofE0 anim-al waste discharged into waters of the state by roan -made ditch, fiusbing systeM, or other ;irri,a_r man-made cievices? Yes earl it Yes. Please Explain. 7-h{ cs trlc ta*JlitY maintain adequate waste mattagerncut Tecords (volumes of nianure, land applied sprty irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop 0 Yes Adeiirinnal ('nmTYmenLK- cc: Facility Assessment Unit _ l Signature Use Attachments if Needed r Tt_1TFL P.02 1 Site Requixes Immediate Aitenrion _ 4 Facility plumber: SITE VISITATION RECORD DATE: r 7 , 1995 Owner: Farm Name; County: r��l fill - Agent Visiting Sire: Phone: -21`—le % Operator: l's��?�,r" „ Phone: On Site Representative: e� ? �' r' Phone: Physical Address: . _p s-i Mailing Address: G Bo X 3 _ c,afi%i nle e �� „ - 0_ 7 7 Type of Operation: Swine Poultry Cattle Design Capacity: Number of Animals on Site: Latitude: . 7° 2.7 3 Longitude: Type of Inspection.- Ground -�_ Aerial Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of .1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event, (approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches)- Yes or Actual Freeboard: Feet Inches For facilities with more than one lagoon, please address the other lagoons' freeboard under the comments section_ Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s) r No Was there erosion of the dam?: Yca or Is adequate land available for land applic$tion? Yes or No Is the cover crop adequate? Yes or No Fax to (919) 715-3559 SignaTn4 of Agent I IUL-2-1995 iS ?o FROM DEI'j WATER DUAL I TY SECTION TO Site Requires immediate A:tenni r! Facility No. ��7- i0 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT' TV L 5. ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SrM VISITATION RECORD �Y DATE: , .1995 Time: o a F== Narne/Oww Mailing Address: U 1J o y S tv [ -•c.-w t i n c -• �� _ �i 4� i i Y County: �3�.' r 0 Integrator. _-- - - Phone: On Site Reuresentarive: Phone: Physical Addr,ess/Locadon: 512 � 3 �., S C Td %/e,. Type of Operation: Swine Poultry Cattle Design Capacity: . ! �l 0.2 rt Number of Animals on Site: DENT Certification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW Latitude: 3 !v • Z 2-0 Longitude:? 7 2 7 ,. Elevation: Feet Circle Yes or No Does the .Animal Wasce Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event (approximately 1 Foot •+ 7 inches) 49br No Actual Freeboard: 3- U Fc. Inches Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes OT1 Was any erosion observed? Yes DN() Is adequate land available for spray? Yes or No 7 Is the cover crop adequate? Yes or No Cmp(s) being utilized:._ A t,/ so,, c !2 - _f-j jK • Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criterial 200 Feet from Dwellings? or No 100 Feet f m Wells? ((Q or No ^.r a_rimal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or& a;umal waste lard applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes of� T; antral waste discharged into waters of the state by inan-made ditch, flushing system, or other ,irni;a_r man-made detirices? Yes ur49 if Yes. Please Expiairi_ )s ,cs ma r:icility waincain adequate waste auiagemcat records (volumes of n=ure, i3nd appiicd. spray .irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop.)'' Yes Additional Comments: I LACisv-� dwIV tl14 1 4 i � r-`:As v��,�..d, sue, �0"-,L, 0F ,�r6,: INN, II��rr �1( -0 L W C�ryy, c� I([L ,j ,. e� S1?r f? n� ri %3 0l T s3 ! %.r f �'r ►� f < : it •�, Signature cc: Facility Assessment Unit Use Attachments if Needed- TOTFL P-02 ,p, Facility Number: SITE VISITATION RECORD DATE: ?` 71 - , 1995 Owner: kZ Farm Name; County: .r Agent Visiting Site: 1al� J� f -.c phone. Operator: .l Fhone: On Site Representative: �' �i Phone: Physical Address: :L:f �} .�: °�:'/�„1n;�_' �r� . 5ouf� �r�-o� � ffP � � vv C Mailing Address: G Box . 6 -- c,�.�(a d dg �<,.. A/ 0 ,Q 7f� 21 Type of Operation: Swine Poultry Cattle Design Capacity: , ;= : _ . Number of Animals on Site: y� Latitude =o Z? ' , 3 Longitude: - -, c i' Type of Inspcctlon: Ground �� Aerial Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event (approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches)- Yes or Actual Freeboard: Feet Inches For facilities with more than one lagoon, please address the other lagoons' freeboard under the comments stecion. Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)(S;�r No Was there erosion of the dam?: Yes or 'P Is adequate land available for land application? Yes or No Is the cover crop adequate? 'Yes or No Additional Cor=ents:/ � / � �a.�_S", r� �a/.•-- lJ var yp /aim f rlr �.. w t � TSc . — ., �. 1-1 r 4_.. ->— . -",y�f a-:..:W"�es�.�t�•-w.k�„T r �-- c..�7� �"-� lec..s. %y .�, , �7" . ' Fax to (919) 71.5-3559 "—� Signa?e4 of Agent r ' FROM : CARTER FARMS PHONE NO. : 919 826 0870 P01 CARTER FARMS P. O. Box 361 Scotland Neck NC 27874 F A X C 0 V E R S H E E T TO: rZ 1 V COMMENTSC �•�� p Lrc c' TOTAL NUMBER. OP PAGES INCLUDING C13VER PAGE f7l 1 FROM : CARTER FARMS PHONE NO. : 919 B26 0870 P02 �.0 W. t, "BILLY" CAF1rER, Ji OWNCR MANAGER Rr, t box 397 1 ND NECK. N, C. 27�'a r 9nq HoM '826-37,og„ September 19, 1995 K n w1h Schuster, P.E. Department of Envimnnwtt, Health and Natural Rmnu=s nale*h Regions! Offices 3800 Barlett Drive, Suite 101 Raleigh, N.C_ 27609 Dear Mr. Schuster, P.E.: I wire you in response to your letter of August 21, 1995 emearnins an abandoned hog fmility beta qpW to me. 'Ellis facility has been closed for over seven years and contains no waste to ba eottowrwd with I will however, as soon as I can Bnd the services of a back hoe close any oudet8 dmt would allow any waste to esa" if any %we present Beyond this plant I am at a loss to correct a situation that does not ernrtt. As abated m your letter there is no waste present now and with the f Watity being closed there will not be any fiudw waste produced. i fully recogrdw my responstbilitie$ of stewardship and always avoid anything that would adversely a&ct the place that my f m&y and I live and try to make a living. I would like to further state that I undwstand the rights of entry auto try fu:lity jive n to your ngency by law_ For many reasons, not the least being exposure to disease, I request that you infozm me upon your entry that you am going to enter my property. this is rwt meant to impede yotu entry in any way but only ao that I know the c4et31mstance of your entry. We have a small operation, but this operation. is as meanuWU to us vn makhS a kvitlg as the large facility is to those involved. I hope thin Letter answers your queatinm in this matter. �/r , Jr. Wi Wetyne Short FROM : CARTER FARMS PHONE NO. 919 e26 0em P01 CARTER FARMS P. 0. Box 361 ScOCland Neck, NC 27874 August lk 1995 Kenneth Schuster, P.E. Dapattment of Environment, Health and Natural R esounoes Rakigh Regional Office Dow Mr. Schuster, F.E. In msponse to your Ire W of August 19,1995 l would like to report to you that the freeboard wu 19 (ninebam) inaheR nr more in all la®oonL We have a budild up of sohda in one lagoon that we do not have a means of pumping. It is any plan to have a coMMetCW company ptunp the solids down in this lagoon wh m crop6 aic harvesW and a cover crop as planted. i have also been told by another party that some problem was found at smother site owned by me that has not been occupied with hogs for some seven years- To date I have not been notified by yow agmcy1 gmcifically as to these problems. I look to heating hero you in this nvmff- cc: Wayne mu tt District Cmumm ionist s t State of North Carolina ` Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources • Raleigh Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor C) � H N R Jonathan B. Howes,, Secretary Boyce A. Hudson, Regional Manager Division of Environmental Management August 21, 1995 Mr. Billy Carter P.O. Box 361 Scotland Neck, North Carolina 27874 Subject: Management Deficiency Notification Urquhart Swine Farm Hwy. 561 Halifax County Dear Mr. Carter: On July 24, 1995, Mr. Buster Towell from the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance inspection of the subject animal facility . This inspection is part of the Division' s effort to determine potential problems associated with liquid waste disposal systems. Mr. Towell's site visit determined that this facility had been abandoned and that one lagoon was completely dry. The other lagoon had a ditch that allowed wastewater to discharge into the adjacent swamp. While no discharge was observed on the day of the inspection it was evident that past discharges had occurred from this operation. As the landowner of this facility it is your responsibility to correct the deficiencies noted above. The Raleigh Regional Office will require a written response to the aforementioned issue within 30 days of the receipt of this letter. You should specifically address how you plan to correct these problems and submit a -schedule (with dates) stating when these deficiencies will be corrected. Effective wastewater treatment and facility stewardship are a responsibility of all animal facilities. The Division of Environmental Management is required to enforce water quality regulations in order to protect the natural resources of the State. Accordingly , illegal discharges'of wastewater to surface waters of the State are subject to civil. penalties of up to $10,000 per day', and may also result in the loss of deemed permitted status, requiring immediate submission of a waste management plan. 3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 Telephone 919-571-4700 FAX 919-571-4718 An Equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Billy Carter Urquhart Farm Page 2 This office would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that if you plan to repopulate this site, you will need an approved animal waste management plan. This plan must be certified by a designated technical specialist or a professional engineer. Since this site has been abandoned for a while, you may want to consider permanently closing this site. For assistance with either option, you may contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District. The Raleigh regional Office appreciates your cooperation in this matter. If you have questions regarding your inspection please call Buster Towell at (919)! 571-4700. Sincerely, Kenneth Schus er, P.E. Regional Supervisor cc: Halifax County Health Department Fishing Creek Soil and Water Conservation District (Halifax) Steve Bennett- Division of Soil and Water Conservation (RRO) •`- KL-14-1995 15: 2e FROM DEM WPTER QLAL I TY SECTION TO 1✓V { 1 _gyp Site Requires fmrnediate A nendon- .l - i� Facility No. Gj DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD DATE:._ . 7 ` Z G/ , 1995 Time: Farm Name/Owner: L fit r . 4, Mailing Address: _ Z/ l b L 6� 2 e1 004'/e-l'9 197 _ AV"ft Z 7 G d Y County: Integrator: Phone-. On Site Representative: __. _ _ — __-- — Phone: Physical Addressa ocadon: ��o / ✓ �i Z Type of Operation: Swine Poultry Cattle Design Capacity: Number of Animals on Site: _ 4r,y„,d..,ri DEM Certification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW Ladtude: 3 6 1 Longitude: _22. Elevation: —Feet Feet Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have suffcieur freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event (approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches) 'e or ZV Actual Freeboard: Inches . Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)'. e - r No Was any erosion observed? Yes or - Ts adequate land available for spray'? Yes r N Is the cover crop adequate? Yes � Crap(s) being utilized: V! 0 Ligon. d_ �2✓ A . 1-19-b_) e- Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria"? 200 Feet from Dwellieor No 100 Feet from Wells?No _^eanimal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of I-ISGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or& ardmal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes or >�o animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or uther •,imilar man -matte devices? ,e or No If Y--s. Please Explain. 711,cs mu f.-icility maintain adequate waste niatla.geTricat records (volumes of ruanuze, land applied - spray irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop)? Yes or No Additional Comments: D 14 rues nt__ _ of v4or 1w _ noqA 1 — o­6� �-�° ., 7'h, s s��'4�C f.�_ns _b �el" cc-. Facility Assessment Unit Use Attachments if Needed TOTAL P.a2 ' UI I,,,,I\i-i I -LU1 4� I 1%1 II W,;[ f` Site Requires ImmcdiaLe Attention Faciltry Number: - SITE VISITATION RECORD DATE, i �r� , 1995 .. I fawner: _ �Iij Farm. Name: County: Agent Visiting Site: Phone: -- Operator: r���.�, Phone: On Site Representative: _ , !��h„ ^�Phone: Physical Address:--wZ:�..:.- -_ Ir ��-.1j�:.� - Mailing Address: _tror,� _ `�`�-c._,•�-:�r�l�: /�f-�' �7 6- - - Type of Operation: Swine ✓ Poultry Cattle Design Capacity: Y ^ i Number of Animals on Site: Latitude: -77, o 31 ' a& " Longitude: Type of Inspection: Ground 1! Aerial Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 225 year 24 hour storm event (apprmdmately l Foot + 7 inches) 'Yes orQ �o Actual Freeboard: 0 Feet Q Inches s�.r For facilities with more than one lagoon, please address the other lagoons' freeboard under cite comments section. Was any seepage observed frflm the lagoan(s)? e`z)or No Was there erosion of the dam?: Yes or(o) Is adequate land available for land application? Ye�oitlo Is the cover crop adequate? Ye�f (* Fax to (919) 715-3559 Signature of Agent Site Requires Immediate Attention SITE VISITATION RECORD DATE: r7- ! - , 1995 Owner: `�1�v Farm Name: county....-L. Agent Visiting Site: ! 4- �,r ' tiI't.�o.. P F,,,-y Facillry Number; Phone: .583 - ?-q 8 I _ Operator: LLc.^.._ .....�..... Phone: On Site Representative: �In,,� _ _ phone: —" Physical Address: ft•. 5' f Z ,�. IP _ �/) a 1 ' i fo-- _.. Mailing Address: IV C. D7 G Type of Operation: Swine � Poultry Cattle Design Capacity: cr ^' Number of Animals on Site: rS :� G' ^���� Latitude: 77 d 31—' a& Longitude: 3,6... 0 Type of Inspection; Ground L-� Aerial Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event (approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches) Yes or Actual Freeboard: C-2 Feet � o Inches For facilities with more than one lagoon, please address the other lagoons' freeboard under the com .ments section. Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)?.,Yes?or No Was there erosion of the darn?: Yes ort a � Is adequate land available for land application? ilOWNo Is the cover crop adequate? Ye l4- Additinnal Cnmrni-ntc- 7_ �n �� ^'h 4 ,-A C r Le- i5�7'� ✓l Ira l..n rr rt � � y 5rC... ��r' �,,, t�'llF�f7-^��f�R�,'�/`.r, r_!,?�"�C�r•��_�.rl lYr7ir'U'V+ �•�•"� /L�. �t.��'i/. - E ,�, ,.1r �+J frJ C' +' --- i? (�. / (" �^ •.... `�" i� S ,1 'N :;�`�� /<' y I . ` '! lam. �' • 1 n L - — - 1 Fax to (919) 715-3559 Signature of Agent