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Home My WebLink About640054_PERMIT FILE_20171231State 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 July 11, 1997 John Rich Rich Brothers Hog Farm Rt 1 Box 369-B Castalia NC 27816 AdIMmddMMmdft [DEHNR JUL 15 � RtCII�NAL Oif1L'�. Subject: —Removal of Registration Facility Number 64-54 Nash County Dear John Rich: 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 Po try 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. 4'R cc:_ .Raleigh Water Quiltt Regional. -Office Nash 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/10 % post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Raleigh Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary [DaHNF;Z DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY June 9, 1997 Mr. John Rich 8047 Lancaster Store Road Castalia, North Carolina 27816 Subject:Compliance Evaluation Inspection Facility # 64-54 Rich Brothers Hog Farm Nash County Dear Mr. Rich: On June 4, 1997, 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 compliance with the State's animal waste nondischarge rules. The inspection determined that your animal operation was not discharging wastewater into waters of the State and that the waste lagoon had the required amount of freeboard. As a result of the inspection the facility was found to be in compliance with the State's animal nondischarge regulations. 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 31, 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 office. The Raleigh Regional Office appreciates your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions regarding this inspection please call Mr. Buster Towell at (919) 571-4700. Sincerely dy arrett Water Quality Section 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 3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101, . FAX 919-571-4718 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 N&PICAnEqual Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-571-4700 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Facility Number Date of Inspection - y s Time of Inspection 2 3 24 hr. (hh:mm) Total Time (in fraction of hours Farm Status: Registered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex:.I.25 for I hr 15 min)) Spent on Review ❑ Certfed ❑ Permitted or Inspection includes travel andprocessing). of Operational Date Last Operated:. r t.. �......... 1.� g.7................................................................. Farm Name:...¢': C rO. s/.....,(.. 6... %�''`- ..................... County:... p�d�...................................I ....................... Land Owner Name: ..... ...................................................................... Phone No:....1..�.1..`��......jr� .�.......................... Facility Conctact:...........s......!......:"L.......................................... Title: ....... Phone No: �f. �h - Mailing Address:.. .. ..L.. K} ►!. .0 1S.7 .Sl.�!� .. .... ...............`2".'..!.! d..`...` ...........�.,............... ........................... OnsiteRepresentative: ..... Integrator:...( re Certified Operator:.............................................................................................. Operator Certification Number: t- Location of Farm: .> K_ I L t ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ F00 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Latitude �•�� s� Longitude �• �� 64 !Qeneral 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray field ❑ Other a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water'? (If yes, notify DWQ) c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? 4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require 4/30/97 maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes P�o ❑ Yes 4Q1V0 ❑ Yes 0"No ❑ Yes No ❑ Yes No ❑ Yes No - ❑ Yes No ❑ Yes "" Continued on back G Facility No,mber:.. ....(..—.......�... 6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? Struchires (Lagoons andlor Holding Ponds) 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 ......... A....Q._ . ............................ 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? Structure 4 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes L�No Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ld' O ❑ Yes ❑ No Structure 5 Structure 6 13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? Waste Application 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type .( S7 r4 .............. I ... .................. ............................ ............. ................................. .............................................. 16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? 17. Does the facility have a lack.of adequate acreage for land application? 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? 19, Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? 21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? CertifiedFQr il' 22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? 23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? 24, Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ Yes 0_90 ❑ Yeses ❑ Yes 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes to — ❑ Yes ,❑.,,No ❑ l� Yes fzw ❑ Yes E No ❑ Yes No ❑ Yes l No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments (refei to questions#) Explainariy YES 'answers imd/cir.any recommendations oany other comments <. 11se'drawings of facility to better explain situations: (use aclditional'pages'as necessary)` rv4'C4 / -( "4qs 4"sew 40 t^ l n-erL M . �h e� 11•q-Cl C1-0 a, Q 5-,'4 e__++. ass t� 4-b-Y4, I-g,� k 't` Li ,i S 4b !'j Reviewer/Inspector Named Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: cc: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, Facility Assessment Unit 4/30/97 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Raleigh Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary DIVISION OF WATER April 28, 1997 Mr. Eddie Wise 8733 Tipps Lane Westover, Maryland 21871 A19NAA [:)aHNFZ Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection Facility # 64-54 Wise'Duroc Farm Nash County Dear Mr. Wise: On April 25, 1997, 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 compliance with the State's animal waste nondischarge rules. The inspection determined that the Swine operation was not discharging wastewater into waters of the State and that the waste lagoon had the required amount of freeboard. As a result of the inspection the facility was found to be in compliance with the State's animal nondischarge regulations. Effective wastewater treatment and facility maintenance are an important responsibility of all animal waste producers. The Division of Water Quality has the responsibility 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 the assessment of civil penalties and may also result in the loss of deemed permitted ,status,- requ•i.-ring-- mmediate.s-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 31, 1997. This plan must be Certified by a designated technical specialist or a professional engineer. For a listing of certified technical;speciaiists or assistance with your waste management plan you should contact your local Soil and Water Conservation District office. 3800 Barrett drive, Suite 101, ft FAX 919-571-4718 Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 NZ ; C An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-571-4700 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper ,i r Mr. Eddie Wise Page 2 The General Assembly recently passed Senate Bill 1217 which will require all animal waste management systems to designate an "Operator. in Charge". It shall be the responsibility of this individual to oversee the operation and maintenance of the animal waste management system and to have control over waste application activities. Currently classes are being held for operators of swine facilities. and training is being developed specifically to address dairy and liquid poultry operations. For more information please call either your local Soil and Water Conservation District or Cooperative Extension Service Office. The Raleigh Regional Office appreciates your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions regarding this inspection please call Mr. Buster Towell at (919) 571-4700. Sincerely, Judy Garrett Water Quality Section 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 :. ❑ DSW Animale lot Operation Review... e Q Animal. Feedlot Operation Site Inspection ffiRoutine 13 Complaint 0 State employee call [3 Follow-up of DWQ inspection [3 Follow-up of DSWC review Date of Inspection - Facility Number Time of Inspection t Use 24 hr. time .--�� ...—. __ _...._ .... �._ Total Time (in hours) Spent oaReVlex Farm Status: M»—W or Inspection (includes travel and processing) Farm Name; is PalzD G AAT County: Owner Name: C �D . .L{G.�? G Phone No: ILO 6 15-1� // �d . —. Mailing Address: ? �e`s .., e -- — �'`¢ 5' atve e Onsite representative: 01 Ll 4d? a ___ Integrator: Certified Operator Name: Location of Farm: Latitude Longitude �• �� of O erational Date Last Operated: +} �1"!r!� Type of Operation and Design Capacity r Number ai° goons Hoid�ng Poads 0 Subsurface Drains Present ti Lagoon Area Spray Field Area General I . Are there any buffets that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes No 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes E No a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made'? ❑ Yes No b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ffNo c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? Of yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes 0-9 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes r rNo 4. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes VNo 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes maintenance/improvement? Continued on back 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge (if inspection after I/l/97)? 8. • Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? Structures (Lanons and/or Holdin? Ponds) 9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate? Freeboard (ft): Lagoon I 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 maintenance/improvement? (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes No ❑ Yes 1" "" ❑ Yes 2<0 Lagoon 4 13. Do any of the structures lack adquate markers to identify start and stop pumping levels? Waste Agn! cation 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 CC.99.�1: �� J GIr ! - ......... 16. Do the active crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan?/ OOP4Hn y4_1/_ 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 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 ❑ Yes 21 a ❑ Yes 'a 0res ❑ No ❑ Yes Q'No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes 2-lqo-- ❑ Yes //Io El Yes E<O ❑ Yes ❑ No Cl Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No Comments (refer io question #} fExglainanyYES a savers andloranyreomendn ory�atfier coriiinenfs � $� iise drawings of facility -to better expl to siivatid s (use addittonai. pag`eslas Y ecess.I�Jiry) g�,o. x.me�` +..eeLYm:.S/M�.�.�".f{X / G ' I • J % C114 �YV� h�`/ 7`Y sir K/Jf� �t� f El., _ �� j V f UGt✓Y D,,JY! /r. G OI o[ F`�'✓ w �C �iC S W V " �� n,y� f'��''�� 'K K S I `r�� le c/o re- rs/v vA' rnC,I b Re,,iewer/lnspector Name Revi«eri7nspecror Signature: C Date: js�- -Z-91 cc: Division of JP liter Qualin', Water Ouuliry Section, Facllir- .-assessment Unit l 1/1.1/96 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary November 13, 1996 John Rich Rich Brothers Hog Farm Rt 1 Box 369-B Castalia NC 27816 SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation Facility: Rich Brothers Hog Farm Facility ID#: 64-54 Nash County Dear Mr. Rich: 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 919n33-0026. Sincerely, A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director Division of Water Quality Enclosure cc: Raleigh Regional Office Water Quality Files P.O. Box 27687, MC Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 7687 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fr Voice 919-715-4100 �!'�'�,�? ..� 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper JUL-14-199S 15: 26 FROM DEM WATER QUALITY SECTION TO RF.C7 P.02/02 Site Requires immediate Ai-Centlir?n Facility No. 6!{ -�� DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD DATE: 2 , 1995 Time: Farm Name/Owner: Mailing Address: 13 i4 f County: -- Integrator. Phone: On Site Representative: Phone: Physical Address/Location: d r rni 5�i4n2 Type of Operation: Swine �_ Poultry Cattle Design Capacity:- 2d_-� Number ofAr3imals on Site: DEM Certification, Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: A Ladmde: YO Longitude:_ ZC7 Elevation: 2Zd Feet Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficienrfreeboard of 1 Fooz + 25 year 24 hour storm event (approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches) or No Actual Freeboard: L. Inches Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes ore) Was any erosion observed? Yes or Is adequate land available for spray? Oe or No Is the cover crop adequate? 00jr No Crop(s) being utilized: Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings? e .or No 100 Feet from Wells? Y s r No -_�e animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet,of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes orto a imal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 F=t of a liSGS' Map Blue Line'? Yes or6 animal waste discharged into waters of the state by inan-made ditch, flushing systems., or other flar man-made devices? Ives or Oo if Yes. Please Explain_ .!f>cy trtc Facility waintain adequate waste nimagerncrit .Tecords (volumes of ruaaure, land applied. spray irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop)'? Yes or � - Additional Comments: `_' �'�19'?�r� w�7 �' v�✓BLS r�-n. �.P �� i �, �� {. t „_ Signa=e cc: Faciiiry Assessment Unit 111-1ve-1_ . Use Attachments if Needed. TOTAt_. P, a2 • - State of North Carolina Department of Environment, XVI-IWA Health and Natural Resources 4 Raleigh Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., , Secretary ecr or Lary � C � � F1 Jonathan B. Howes, Secrets G DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT October 9, 1995 Mr. John Rich Rich Brothers Hog Farm Rt. 1, Box 369-B Castalia NC, 27816 Subject: Compliance Inspection Hog Operation SR 1324 Nash County Dear Mr. Rich: On August 23, 1995, Mr. Danny Smith 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. Smith'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. As a result, your facility was found to be in compliance during this visit. However, it was noted that your lagoon receives stormwater off the tops of your containment building. This should be correct in order to reduce the volume of waste that you are required to manage. 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 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 3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 Telephone 919-571-4700 FAX 919-571-4718 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 60% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper w d. ' Water Conservation District. Mr. Rich Page -2- The Raleigh Regional Office appreciates your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions regarding your inspection please call Danny Smith at (919) 571-4700. Sincerely, Judy E. Garrett Water Quality Supervisor /ds H:\anicpl6 cc: Nash County Health Department Nash County Soil and Water Conservation District Steve Sennett - Regional Coordinator, Division of Soil and Water Conservation