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HomeMy WebLinkAbout640044_PERMIT FILE_20171231June 10, 1997 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Attn: Mr. Kenneth Schuster, P.E. Re: Old Wallace Green/Barham Farm, 48C Facility #,:64.244 Nasfh=County Dear Mr. Schuster: JUN 1 21997 R,,, EIGH ,., G1, - A r. In response to youdetter dated May 12, 1997, i have performed the following actions. 1. Lagoon was agitated and pumped, lowered approximately 6 feet. 2. Have discussed with Shelton Baker, local agent, about amending waste closure plan. We have already planted approximately 30 acres of Sorgum Sudan, and are waiting approval from Mr. Baker to continue with closure plan. Please advise if necessary. Sincerely, Derrill Edwards State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary E E F1 A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Julian Barham Barham Farms 3092 Peachtree Spring Hope, N Dear Julian Barham: June 5, 1997 Subject: Removal of Registration Facility Number 64-44 Nash 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 hoes 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 if Poultry with a liquid wastes stem 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. Sincerely, "CAU. JPraston Howard, Jr., P.E. cc: Raleigh Water Quality Regional Office - Nash Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-9919 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources • Raleigh Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor IDEF—HNFZ Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary Division of Water Quality May 12, 1997 Mr. Derrill Edwards 4119 Sheep Pasture Road Spring Hope, North Carolina 27882 Subject: Notice of Deficiency Old Wallace Green\Barham Farm 48C Facility # 64-44 Nash County Dear Mr. Edwards: On May 9, 1997, Mr. Buster Towell from the Raleigh Regional Office conducted a compliance inspection of the subject animal operation. This inspection is a part of the Division's effort to determine compliance with the State's Animal Waste Management Regulations. Mr. Towell's site visit determined that wastewater from your facility was not actively 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 deficiency was observed: Your'waste lagoon had only 6 inches of freeboard which is less than the amount required. Animal waste lagoons are required to maintain enough freeboard so that no discharge of wastewater will occur to waters of the State during any rainfall event less severe than a 25 year\24 hour storm. Your waste utilization plan states that waste will be applied to wheat. The typical months of application for wheat are from November to April. Your plan should be ammended so that the crop to receive the waste will be able to take up the necessary amount of nitrogen and also insure that no discharge will occur from over application. The above matters should be addressed to prevent the possibility of an illegal discharge. Please respond to this Notice within 30 days of receipt. You should include in your response the actions that you will take to address these deficiencies. 3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101,FAX 919-571-4718 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 N&P An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-571-4700 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Mr. Derrill Edwards Page 2 This office would like to remind you that you are required to submit an approved animal waste management plan by December 31, 1997, or you may choose to submit a closure plan for this facility. These plans must be Certified by a Designated Technical Specialist or a licensed 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 Office. The Raleigh Regional Office appreciates your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions regarding this inspection please call Buster Towell at (919) 571-4700. Sincerely, IL Q -Q Kenneth Schuster, P.E. Regional Supervisor cc: Mr. Patrick Rogers, Nash County Health Department Mr. Terry Best, Nash Soil and Water Conservation District Ms. Margaret O'Keefe, DSWC--RRO DWQ Compliance Group RRO Files NOD\64-44 ❑ DSWC Animal Feedlot Operation Review ----Operation Site Inspection ,.. ��WQ Animal Feedlot _ ,. 13 Routine Q Complaint 0 State employee call Q Follow-up of DWQ inspection [1 Follow-up of DSWC review Date of Inspection — 9-, Y2 1 Facility Number Time of Inspection__[t Use 14 hr. time Farm Status:„_ �_ Total Time (in hours) Spent onRev-iew or Inspection (includes travel and processing) Farm Name: /�i �►-- EJJA, 4,6 Ll '�— County: Owner Name: ! ` J 1,K, j S Phone No: Mailing Address: ! 57 4: 1.L” -� 2_ _jr Oesite representative: _ D j J Integrator: 'Certified Operator Name:._,.. Location of Farm: sj� / Latitude �•���" Longitude �• �• �` Not 0 eratianal Date Last Operated: m .�.=�� .= 55_ Type of Operation and Design Capacity Swine 'Number~ ❑ Wean to Feeder ❑ Feeder to Finish rl Farrow to Wean Farrow to Feeder Farrow to Finisb -Number � I Lagaons olding Ponds: 0 Subsurface Drains Present ;. -_ w:.,. :.. v Field Area . Q La ooe Area � Sora General 1- Are there any bu$ets that need rnaiatenance/improvement? ❑ Yes 2 10 Z. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes f"No a. If discharge is observed, was the convevance man-made? ❑ Yes , o0 b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? Of yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes 2190,- c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gaVrnin? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) [3 YesNo 3. Is there evidence of past discbarge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes 0 4. Was the -e any adverse impacts to the water of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ld No 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require CO] Yes o maintenanceimprovement? Continued on back . 7.. [Ad the utility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge (if inspection after 111197)? 8. A:e there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? Structures f ,a oohs and/or Holding Ponds 9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate? Frccboard (h): Lagoon 1 Lawon 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 smicmres need maintenance!improvement? (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) 13. Do any of the structures lack adquate markers to identify start and stop pumping levels? Waste Apolie nn 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type L�. _ _....__.... »_... ....._,... r t 16. Do'the active crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan? 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? 18. Does the cover crop need improvement? C- C„'-,— +-• e -,—f 3 19. Is there a lack of available irrigation equipment? For Certified Facilities Only 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 review/inspection with owner or operator in charge? Yes ❑ No LJ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No Lagoon 4 ❑ Yes LtSN0 ❑ Yes ET No ❑ Yes ff No Lam! 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Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary tot IL [DEHNF=1 DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT November 6. 1995 Mr. Juilian Barham Route 1, Box 370 Zebulon, North Carolina 27597 Subject: Compliance Inspection Abandoned Swine Operation SR 1919 Nash County Dear Mr. Barham: On October 10, 1995, Mr. Eric Fleek and Mr. Danny Smith 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. On November 2, 1995, Mr. Eric Fleek spoke to Ms Peggy Greene in regards to who was in possession of the land. Ms. Greene informed Mr. Fleek that the land had until very recently been deeded to you. However, Ms. Greene also stated that at the time of deed exchange, she would pay you $100.00 to execute the transfer of ownership. At the time of this letter, the $100.00 has not been paid and therefore, since the ownership of this facility is currently less than clear, you and Ms. Greene are both receiving copies of this letter. During the inspection, the following items were noted that require action to prevent possible environmental impacts: 1. We recommend that the lagoon be satisfactorily closed out to prevent potential environmental impacts, and to protect you from liabilities associated with the lagoon. We recommend that the lagoon be pumped out and sprayed on areas to take up the nutrients. Spraying may continue as long as dry conditions permit (no spraying when raining or when fields are saturated). The wastewater must not be allowed to reach surface waters (i. e. creeks, streams, canals, etc.). After all liquid and sludge has been pumped out, the lagoon may be left intact to serve as a pond, or the dam may be broken to prevent accumulation of stormwater. 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% per -consumer paper