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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James S. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 27, 1996
Ruth Askew
Ruth F. Askew Farm
Rt 2 Box 87
Conway NC 27820
JAN 21997
DEHNR RALEIGH
REGIONAL OU ICE
Subject: Removal of Registration
Facility Number 66-4
Northampton County
Dear Mr./Mrs. Askew:
1Z1
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
Pouh
34,000
If you have questions regarding this Ietter or the status of your operation please call Sue Homewood of our staff at
[phone] ext 502.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Raleigh Water Qaality Regional.Office
Northampton Soil and Water C6hservatibn District
Facility File
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
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman
December 5,1996
Ruth Askew
Ruth F. Askew Farm
Rt 2 Box 87
Conway NC 27820
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Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Ruth F. Askew Farm
Facility ID #: 66-4
Northampton' County
Dear Ms, Askew:
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 O1C.
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,
/qe�
FOR
Steve W. Tedder
Enclosures
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Water Quality Files,
Water Pollution Control System Voice 919-733-0026 FAX [phone]
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Facility No. 4Z,
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE: ? - 2 y , 1995
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Farm Name/Owner:
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Type of Operation. Swine Poultry Cattle
Design Capacity: / k6100 Number of Animals on Site:
DEM Certification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW_
Latitude—_j( " 2 3 Longitude: %Z' 0 Elevation: Feet
Circle Yes or No
Does the .Anirnal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of I Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
(approximately I Foot + 7 inches) Yes or No r1/ ' Actual Freeboard: ~Inches
Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes of Was any erosion observed? Yes or�
Is adequate land available for spray'.? )e or No Is the cover crop adequate? e r No
Crop(s) being utilized:s
Does the facility meet SCS minitnum setback cri.terial 240 Feet from Dwellings? or No
104 Feet from Wells? Q or No
.ate arimal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or I C
animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet or a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes ori
animal -waste discharged into waters of the state by znan-made ditch, flusbing systew, or other
-similar man-made deviceO Yes u0 If Yr -.S, Please Explain.
".ai acs Inc facility trtaimain adequate waste mariagernertt Tecords (volumes of nianure, .land appliccL
spray irrigated on specific acreage with cover crap)` Ye or No
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Use Attachments if Needed.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 • •
Raleigh Regional Office
James B. Hunt, w , Secrnor
etary C
Jonathan B. Howes, Secreta C
Boyce A. Hudson, Regional Manager
Division of Environmental Management
September 27, 1995
Ms. Ruth Askew
Route 2, Box 87
Conway, North Carolina 27820
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ruth Askew Poultry Operation
SR 1541 Northampton County
Dear Ms. Askew:
On August 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 efforts
to determine potential problems associated with waste collection
and disposal systems at confined animal operations.
Mr. Towell's site visit determined that wastewater (runoff)
from your facility was not discharging to the surface waters of the
state, nor were any manmade conveyances (for the purpose of
willfully discharging wastewater) observed. As a result, your
facility was found to be in compliance during this visit.
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 the surface waters
of the State are subject to the assessment of civil penalties 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 the opportunity to remind
you that while your poultry operation does not meet the criteria
for certification, you are required to maintain records of the
amount of litter removed and the location of where it is applied
by the poultry operation. Waste should be applied at no greater
than agronomic rates and if at any time litter is to be stockpiled,
it must be located at a minimum of 100 feet from any perennial
stream or other surface waters as determined by your local Soil and
Water Conservation District. If third party applicators are used
records must contain their address and phone numbers.
3800 Barrett Drnre, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Ruth Askew
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The Raleigh Regional Office appreciates your cooperation in
this matter. If you have any questions regarding this inspection
please call Buster Towell at [phone].
Sincerely,
Judy E. Garrett
Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Northampton County Health Department
Northampton Soil and Water Conservation District
Pat Hooper--DSWC, WARO
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources Jdakk �WA
Raleigh Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., , Secrnoretary ID C"
Jonathan B. Howes, Secreta C
Boyce A• Hudson, Regional Manager
Division of Environmental Management
September 27, 1995
Ms. Ruth Askew
Route 2, Box 87
Conway, North Carolina 27820
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Ruth Askew Poultry Operation
SR 1541 Northampton County
Dear Ms. Askew:
On August 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 efforts
to determine potential problems associated with waste collection
and disposal systems at confined animal operations.
Mr. Towell's site visit determined that wastewater (runoff)
from your facility was not discharging to the surface waters of the
state, nor were any manmade conveyances (for the purpose of
willfully discharging wastewater) observed. As a result, your
facility was found to be in compliance during this visit.
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 the surface waters
of the State are subject to the assessment of civil penalties 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 the opportunity to remind
you that while your poultry operation does not meet the criteria
for certification, you are required to maintain records of, the
amount of litter removed and the location of where it is applied
by the poultry operation. Waste should be applied at no greater
than agronomic rates and if at any time litter is to be stockpiled,
it must be located at a minimum of 100 feet from any perennial
stream or other surface waters as determined by your local Soil and
Water Conservation District. If third party applicators are used
records must contain their address and phone numbers.
3800 Barrett Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, North Carolina 27609 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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:i'
Ruth Askew
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The Raleigh Regional Office appreciates your cooperation in
this matter. If you have any questions regarding this inspection
please call Buster Towell at [phone].
Sincerely,
Jud
Y E. Ga ett
o� Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Northampton County Health Department
Northampton Soil and Water Conservation District
Pat Hooper--DSWC, WARO
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