110558_PERMIT INFORMATION_20171231

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North Carolina Department of Environm(
Pat McCrory
Governor
April 11, 2014
Mr. Matt Buchanan
WNC Ag Center Horse Complex
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
1301 Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
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Division of Water FResourm
John E. Skva a, III
APR 15 2014 Sec etary
Water ouarrty Regional operations
Asheville Reabnal pica
Subject: Permit No. AWI110558
WNC Ag Center Horse Complex
Animal Waste Operation
Buncombe County
Dear Mr. Buchanan, %
In accordance with your permit application received on February 27, 2014, we are forwarding herewith
Permit No. AW1110559, dated March 28, 2014 to the WNC Ag Center Horse Complex authorizing the operation
of an animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2019, and shall be subject to the
conditions and limitations as specified therein. Please pay particular attention to the monitoring requirements in
this permit. Failure to establish an adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required operational
information will result in future compliance problems. Any increase in volume or increase in stocked animals
above the.listed values in this permit will require a modification to this permit and shall be completed prior to
actual increase in either flow or number of animals.
If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacceptable, the Permittee has the
right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit.
This request shall be in the form of a written petition, conforming to Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General
Statutes, and filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-
6714. Unless such demands are made, this permit shall be final and binding.
The issuance of this Permit does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all
applicable laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, or federal) nor convey any property rights in either
real or personal property.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this Permit may result in
revocation of this Permit or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean
Water Act, and 40 CFR 122.4 1, including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under this Permit after the expiration date of this Permit, an
application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This Permit is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted
to the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
1636 Mail Service center, Raleigh, North CarDlina 27699-1636
Phone: 9 1 M07-6464 1 Internet: http:/lwww.ncdenr.ciov/
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This facility is located in a county covered by our Asheville Regional Office. The Regional Office Water
Quality Regional Operations Section Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information
concerning this Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Branch staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Thoma . Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Buncombe County Health Department
Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AW1110558)
AFO Notebooks

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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
ANIMAL WASTE OPERATION PERMIT
In accordance with the provisions of Article 21 of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as
amended, and other applicable Laws, Rules, and Regulations
PERMISSION IS HEREBY GRANTED TO
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Buncombe County
FOR THE
operation of an animal waste management system for the ANC Ag Center Horse Complex, consisting of a solids
storage and handling facility, and all necessary appurtenances to serve a maximum animal head per year of
874 horses with no discharge of wastes to the surface waters, pursuant to the application received February 27,
2014, and in conformity with the project plan, specifications, and other supporting data subsequently filed and
approved by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this permit.
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until March 31, 2019, and shall be subject to the
following specified conditions and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The animal waste collection, treatment, and storage system permitted under this permit shall be
effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to prevent the discharge of
pollutants to surface waters, wetlands, or ditches. If the Buncombe County facility is in
compliance with this permit and unintentionally discharges as a result of a storm event greater
than the 25 -year, 24-hour storm, the facility will not be considered to be in violation of this
permit.
2. A violation of this permit may result in the Permittee having to take immediate or long term
corrective action(s) as required by the Division of Water Resources (Division). These actions
may include modifying the waste management plan, or reducing the number of animals from the
facility.
3. This facility may not be expanded above the capacity shown in this permit until a new permit
reflecting the expansion has been issued.

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4. A copy of this permit, waste removal agreements, and certification forms shall be readily
available at the livestock facility (stored at places such as the livestock facility, office,
outbuildings, etc.) where animal waste management activities are being conducted for the life of
this permit. These documents shall be kept in good condition and records shall be maintained in
an orderly fashion.
5. The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between wastewater treatment or storage units and any wells that supply water to a
public water system, or any other well that supplies water for human consumption, and
b) 50 feet between wastewater treatment or storage units and property lines_
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The collection, treatment, and storage facilities shall be maintained at all times and properly
operated.
2. Domestic and/or industrial wastewater from showers, toilets, sinks, etc. shall not be discharged
into the animal waste collection, treatment, and storage system.
3. Disposal of dead animals shall be done in accordance with the North Carolina Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Veterinary Division's regulations.
4. All uncontaminated runoff from the surrounding property and buildings shall be diverted away
from the animal waste storage structures to prevent any unnecessary addition to the waste in the
structures.
5. All treatment units shall be kept free of foreign debris including, but not limited to, tires, bottles,
light bulbs, gloves, syringes or any other solid waste.
6. At all times, the facility must have a legal agreement with an appropriately permitted third party
or manure hauler to transport and accept the animal waste generated at this facility.
M. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of waste stored and
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following
information
a. Amount of waste generated per event,
b. The dates and amounts of solid waste removed from the site, and
c. The name and address and permit number of the party responsible for removal of solid waste.
2. NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services must provide the waste analysis to the
third party applicator or the manure hauler who has responsibility to meet all other requirements
including application at agronomic rates, soil testing, field evaluations, etc.
3. This Permit allows for the distribution of up to four cubic yards of manure per visit, with a
maximum of ten (l 0) cubic yards per year, to individuals for personal use. The Permittee must
provide the recipient(s) with information on the nutrient content of the manure. The Permittee
must inform the recipient(s) of his/her responsibilities to properly manage the land application of
manure. Record keeping is not required for the distribution of manure to individuals for personal
use.

4. The Permittee or their designee shall inspect the waste collection, treatment, and storage
structures and runoff control measures. These inspections shall be conducted at a frequency to
insure proper operation but at a minimum frequency of monthly and as well as after all storm
events. For example, structures should be inspected for evidence of erosion, leakage, damage by
animals or discharge. The Permittee shall keep an inspection log or summary including at least
the date and time of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repairs, or corrective
actions taken by the Permittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained by the Permittee for a
period of five years from the date of the inspection and shall be made available upon request to
the Division or other permitting authority.
5. Any major structural repairs must have written documentation from a professional engineer
certifying proper design and installation. However, if a piece of equipment is being replaced
with a piece of equipment of the identical specifications, no technical specialist approval is
necessary [i.e. piping, reels, valves, pumps (if the GPM capacity is not being increased or
decreased), etc.].
6. All records, including maintenance, repair and disposal records, shall be maintained on site and
in chronological and legible form for a minimum of three years by the Permittee. These records
shall be maintained on forms provided by the Division and shall be readily available for
inspection.
7. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Division, shall be provided.
7. Regional Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the Asheville Regional Office, telephone number
[phone] as soon as possible, but in no case more than 24 hours following first knowledge
of the occurrence of any of the following events:
a. Failure of any component of the animal waste collection, treatment, and storage system
resulting in a discharge to surface waters.
b. Any failure of the animal waste treatment and disposal program that renders the facility
incapable of adequately receiving, treating or storing the animal waste and/or sludge.
C. A spill or discharge from a vehicle or piping system transporting animal waste or sludge
which results in, or may result in, a discharge to surface waters or an event that poses a
serious threat to surface waters.
d. Any deterioration or leak in a storage unit that poses an immediate threat to the
environment.
Any discharge that bypasses a treatment unit resulting in a discharge to surface waters or
that poses a serious threat to the environment.
For any emergency which requires immediate reporting after normal business hours,
please contact the Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368.
The Permittee shall also file a written report to the appropriate Division's Regional Office of the
occurrence within five calendar days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This report
shall outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to correct the problem and to ensure that
the problem does not recur. The requirement to file a written report may not be waived by the
Division's Regional Office.

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V. INSPECTIONS
The Permittee shall allow any authorized representative of Department, upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents as may be required by law and in accordance with reasonable
and appropriate biosecurity measures, to:
a. Enter the Permittee's premises where the regulated Facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this Permit;
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this Permit;
c. Inspect, at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipment), practices, or operations regulated or required under this Permit; and,
d. Sample or monitor, at reasonable times, for the purpose of assuring permit compliance, any
substances or parameters at any location.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surface waters or ground waters resulting from the operation of this program.
2. The Groundwater Compliance Boundary is established by 15A NCAC 2L and 15A NCAC 02T
.011.1(c). An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance
Boundary is subject to the requirements of 15A NCAC 2L and the Division in addition to the
penalty provisions applicable under the NCGS.
3. Should the Division have good reason to believe that any activities conducted pursuant to this
permit may cause or contribute any waste, directly or indirectly, to be intermixed with the waters
of the State, the Division may require any monitoring (including but not limited to groundwater,
surface water, animal waste, sludge, soil and plant tissue) necessary to determine the source,
quantity, quality, and effect of any waste upon the waters of the State. Such monitoring,
including its scope, frequency, duration and any sampling, testing, and reporting systems, shall
meet all applicable Environmental Management Commission requirements. "Good Reason" may
be based on the findings of a related Federal, State, Commission, or DENR authorized study or
report, or other evidence showing that violations of State water quality standards or other
applicable environmental standards have occurred or may occur.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute 143 -215.6A -6C and may include the requirement to obtain additional treatment or storage
units and/or addition of land application, and/or the modification of the animal waste
management system.
5. The issuance of this permit does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all
applicable statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances (local, state, and federal).
6. If animal housing ceases, the Permittce is responsible for developing, implementing and
completing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution,
erosion, and the potential for injury. Closure shall include notifying the Division.
The annual permit fee shall be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by
the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly constitutes grounds for revocation of this permit.
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8. Failure of the Permittee to maintain, in full force and effect agreements that are required in the
permit application and shall constitute grounds for revocation of this permit.
9. This permit is effective only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in this
permit for NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
10. The issuance of this Permit does not prohibit the Division from reopening and modifying the
Permit, revoking and reissuing the Permit, or terminating the Permit as allowed by the
appropriate laws, rules, and regulations.
11- This permit is not automatically transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must be
submitted to the Division accompanied by an application fee, documentation from the parties
involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will
be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
12. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall request its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities
described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such
conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
VIL PENALTEES
1 _ Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this Permit and/or applicable state
law; may subject the Permittee to an enforcement action by the Division including but not limited
to the modification of the animal waste management system, civil penalties, criminal penalties,
and injunctive relief.
2. The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this Permit. Any Permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of state law and is grounds for enforcement action; for Permit coverage
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of Permit coverage renewal
application.
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action to claim that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the permitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
conditions of this Permit.
Permit issued this tate 11 th day of April, 2014
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
for Tho . Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number AW1110558
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North Carolin]a Departmeht of Environment and Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Govemor
John E. Skvada, III
.Secretary
April 11, 2014
Mr. Matt Buchanan
WNC Ag Center Horse Complex
WC. Department of Agriculture and.Consumer Services
1-301 Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
Subject Permit No-AW1 11055.9
WNC Ag Center'Horse Complex
Animal, Waft Operation
Buncombe'CoUnty
Eiew Mr. Buchanan,
In accordance with your permit application received on February 27 2014, we arefidr.warding herewith
PermitNo. AW111 0558, dated March 28 2oi4toibe°WNCAgC'ei3ter'HomComple�K,Outhodiing-ffieoperation
of.an aminal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application systeffi in accordance with this. Permit
This permit shall be effective from the daft of issuance until March 31, 2019,.add shall be subject to the.
conditions and limitations as'spectfied.therein. Please pay particular attention'to the monitoring requirements: in
this' permit. Failure to establish an adequate, syktem for collecting. and faiinlififing the required o
'peration;d
information will result in future compliaince problems. Any increase in volume or increase'.in',stotked animal
this permit hal 'b� completed or
above the listed values in this �permit will require a modification to isp it and shall COMPI prior to.
actual, increase in either. flow. or number of aniinals.
-If any parts, requirements or limitations contained in this permit are unacoeptqble, the Permittee has the
'right to request an adjudicatory hearing upon written request within 30 days following receipt of this permit.
This request shall be in'the form of 4-wfitteh petition, conforming to Chapter 150B -of the North Carolina General
Stiartes, and filed with,the,Oiffice of Administrative Hearings at 6714 Mail Service'Cente;r, Weigh, -NC 27699-
6714. Uidess such demands are made,. this permit shall be final and binding:
The. issuance of this Permit does not excuse the Permittee from the. obligation to comply. with an
applicable laws, rules, -standards, and ordinances Oocal,.swe, or federal) nor conyeyafiy property rights in either
r* or personal property.
Please be advised OW any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this Permit may resuft. in
:revocation o1fibis Permit or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143--215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Ciean
W I ater-Act, and 40 CFR 122.41, including civil penalties, criminal -penalties, and injunctive -relief.
if you wish to continue the activity permitted:,under this Permit, after the exp4tion'date of this Permit, an
:application for renewal
must be -Med at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This Permit is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be'S-ubifi d
to th6 Divigon pfior to amarne chan& or. change, in ownership.
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This facility is located in a county covered by our Asheville RegionalOffice. The Regional Office Water
QualityRegional Operations Section Staff may be reached at [phone]. if you treed additional information
concerning this Permit please contact the Animal Feeding Operations. Branch staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Th . Reeder, Director
Division of Water Resources
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Buncombe County Health Department
Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWI110558)
tMO Notebooks
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RALEIGH
ANIMAL WASTE:OPERATION PERMIT
In -accordance with the provisions of Artielell of Chapter 143, General Statutes of North Carolina as '-
amended and other. applicable Laws; Rules, and Regulations
PERNIISSIONIS HEREBY -GRANTED TO
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Buncombe County
FOR THE
operation of an animal waste management system for the WNC Ag Center Horse Complex, consisting.of a solids
storage and handling facility, and all necessary appurtenances to serve a maximum animal head.per• year of-
-- -874 homers with�no'discharge of Wastes to the'surface waters, pursuant to the application r�eceive&February 27,, _
2014, and inconformity witb the,p oject plan, speoifrcations, and other supporting data-subsequently.ftied and
approved bythe Department of Environment and Natural Resources and considered a part of this; permit.
:This permit shall.be effective'from. the. date of issuance until March 31, 2419, and:shall,be subject to.the
:followingspecified,conditions and limitations:
L PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The animal waste collection, treatment, and storage system permitted underthis permit shali.be
effectively maintained'and operated as a non -discharge, system to prevent tiie.disCharge.of
pollutants to surface waters, wetlands, or ditches. If the Buncombe. County ficility is�in
compliance with this•permit and unintentionally discharges as a result of a storm event'greaW
than the 25 year, 24-hour storm, the -facility will pot be considered to ,be in violation. of this
permit. .
2. A violation of this permit may result.in the Permittee having to take immediate'or_long,term
corrective action(s) asrequired ;by the Division of Water Resources (Division). These actions
may include modifying the Waste manageriment plan, or reducing the number of -animal's from the
facility.
3. `This" facilitymay not be expanded above the capacity shown in this perrniiuntil a new.pertrtit
reflecting the.expa3nsion has been -issued.
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4. A copy of this permit, waste removal agreements, and certification forms shall be readily
available at the livestock:facility (stored at places.such as the.livestock facility,.office,
outbuildings, etc.) where animal waste managernen#.activities are being'conducted for the life of
this permit. These documents -shall be kept in good condition and records shall be maintained in
an orderly fashion.
The following buffers shall be maintained:
a) 100 feet between wastewater treatment or storage units and any wells that supply water to a
public water system, or any other well that supplies water for human consumption, and
b) 50 feet between wastewater treatment or storage units.and property lines.
II. OPERATION AND N AINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. The collection, treatment, and storage facilities shall be maintained at all times and properly
operated.
2_ Domestic and/or industrial wastewater from showers,. toilets, sinks, etc. shall not be discharged
into the animal waste collection, treatment, and storage.system.
3. Disposal of dead animals shall be done in accordance with -the North Carolina Department -of
Agriculture and ,:Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Veterinary'Division's regulations.
4. All uncontaminated runoff from -the surrounding property and buildings shall be diverted away
from the animal waste storage structures to prevent any unnecessary addition to the waste in the
structures.
5. All treatment units shall be kept free of foreign debris including, but not limited to, tires, bottles,
lightbulbs, gloves,. syringes or any other solid waste.
6. At all times, the,facility must have a legal agreement with an appropriately permitted third party
or manure hauler to transport and accept the animal waste generated at this facility.
IIL MONrrORI NG AND REPORTING RE UIItEMENTS
1. Adequate records shall be maintained by the Permittee tracking the amount of waste stored and
disposed. These records shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following
information
a. Amount of waste generated per event,
b. The dates and -amounts of solid waste removed from the site, and
c. The name and address and permit.number of the party responsible for removal of solid waste.
2. NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services must provide the waste analysis to the
third party applicator or the manure hauler who has responsibility to meet, all other requirements
including application at agronomic rates, soil testing, field evaluations, etc.
3. This Permit allows for the distribution of up to four cubic yards of manure per visit, with a
maxinium of ten (10) cubic yards per year, to individuals for personal use. The Permittee crust
provide the recipient(s) with information on the.nutrient content of the`mtanure. The -Permittee
must inform the recipients) of his/her responsibilities. to properly manage the land application of
manure. Record:keeping is�not.required fnt-'the distribution of manure to individuals for personal
use.

4. The Permit= or their designee : shall inspect the waste collection alrnent,Odstdrage
structures and runoff• control' measures. These inspections shall be coiiductid at a frequency to
insure proper,operation but ata minimum ftequ'dincy-of m. onthly and aswell a&a&Tall sioM
everft. For example, structures should be inspected for evidence of erosion, leakagi!6 "damage by
animal or discharge. TheTerm.ittee "I keep an inspection
ion log or summincluding at,least.
the Aaie and.time,of inspection, observations made, and any maintenance, repai!si-oveon-ective'
actions taken by the-Perinittee. This log of inspections shall be maintained bythe'PeriniU66for. a
period.of five years from the date of the inspection and. shall he made available upon request .to
the Division or other permitting authority.
5. Any major structural repairs must have written documentation from a professional engineer
certifying proper design and installation. However, if a piece of eqpipihent is being replaced
*ith-A piece of equipment of the identical specificidons, no technical spec*list appynyal, is
necessary (i.e. piping,reels,-valves; pump
s (ifthc GPI capacity is nof.being increased or
decreard), etc].
G. All records, including maintenance, repair and disposal records, Shall be maintained on -site and
in°chronological and,legible form1or a minimum of three years by * Permittee. These ii=cirds
shall be maintained on.forms.provided by the'Division an4shall,be readily available for
mspection.
7. Any groundwater quality monitoring, as deemed necessary by the Myision, §h" be,i)rovidedL
7. Regional Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to,the. Asheville Regional Officei telephone number
(828) 2964500 as soon its possible, but in 66 case more than'24 hours following frst knowledge
of thie occurrence of any of the following events:
Failure of any component of the animal waste collection, treatment, and storage system
result mg.iti a discharge to -surface waters.
Any f disposal renders iy
failure of the waste treatment and sal pro- &Wm' that" thetacili
incapi�4 ofad6pi�'ie'l-y receiving, '-`h'=6'hg' or daring'th6 animal waste - and/bir. sludge.,
C. Aspill or diFhiwgr., ft9p a vehicle or piping system transporfing anima) waste or sludge
which results in, or, miJy"result in, a. h6r
dise ge to surface waters,or-an event thai.poKs a
serious threat to surl%i6 -waters.
d. Any deterioration or, ldak'in a storage unit that poses an immediate threat to the
environment
C. Any discharge that.bypasses a treatment unit resulting in a discharge to surface waters,or
that poses a serious threat to the environment
For any emergency which.requim immediate, reporting aftek normal' business how -s,
please contact theDIvisi6'0'f EmergencyMannement, at 1400-8$"30.
-T' rq_?.,ermittzeshall als;o'ffle a written.report.tO the -appropriate-Divisi6r s Regional Office of the
oreuireitcewithin fiVecal days iffillowing, first knowledge of the occurrence. '..This repon,
,shaffouilim the actions ializa or proposed to, betaken io correct,* problean and t6eiisurethat:
'the probigm does not � Tbere 'remeuttoBe-awrittehreport not be waived .by the
_rIeCW _qui
'DiVisidn's,Regionifl,dffi&_e.

V. INSPECTIONS
The Permittee shall allow any authorized representative of Department, upon the presentation of
credentials and other documents as may be require_ d by law and in accordance with reasonable
and appropriate, biosecurity measures, to:
a. Enter the Permittee's -premises where the regulated Facility or activity is located or
conducted, or where records must be kept under the conditions of this Permit,•
b. Have access to and copy, at reasonable times, any records that must be kept under the
conditions of this Permit;
c. Inspect, at reasonable times any facilities, equipment (including monitoring and control
equipmerit);practices, or operations regulated or required under this Permit; and,
d: Sample or monitor, at reasonable times, for the purpose of assuring permit compliance, any
substances or parameters at any location.
VI. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The issuance of this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the responsibility for damages to
surtace waters orground waters resulting from the operation of this program.
2. The Groundwater Compliance Boundary is established by 15A NCAC 2L and .15A NCAC 02T
.011 1(c). An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond the Compliance
Boundary is.subject to the requirements of 15A NCAC 2L and the Division in addition to the
penalty provisions applicable under the NCGS.
3. Should the Division have good.reason to believe that.any activities conducted pursuant -to this
permit may cause or contribute any waste, directly or indirectly, to be intermixed with the waters
of the State, the Division may require any monitoring (including but not limited to groundwater,
surface water; animal waste, sludge, soil and plant tissue) necessary to determine the source,
quantity, quality, and effect of any waste upon the waters of the State. Such monitoring,
including its scope, frequency, duration and any sampling, testing, and reporting systems, shall
meet all applicable Environmental Management Commission requirements. "Good Reaso0,may
be. based on the. findings :of a related Federal, State, Commission, or DENR authorized study or
report, or other evidence showing that violations of State water quality standards or other
applicable environmental standards have occurred or may occur.
4. Failure to abide by the conditions andlimitations contained in this permit may subject the
Permittee to an enforcement action by the.Division in accordance with North Carolina General
Statute 143 -215.6A -6C and may include the requirement to obtain additional treatment or storage
units and/or addition of land application, and/or the modification of the animal waste
managemenUsystem.
5. The issuance of this permit does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all
applicable statutes, -rules, regulations, or ordinances (local, state, and federal).
b. If animal housing ceases, the Permittee is responsible.for developing, implementing and
completing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the possibilityof an illegal discharge, pollution,.
erosion, and the potential for. injury. Closure; shall include notifying the Division.
7. The annual permit fee shall be paid by the Perinittee within thirty (30) days after being billed by
the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly constitutes grounds for revocation of this permit.
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8. -Failure of the -Permittee to maintain, in full force and effect agreements that are required in the
permit.applicatiori and shall constitute grounds for revocation of this permit_.
9, This permit is effective .only with respect to the nature and volume of wastes described in this
permit for NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
10. The issuance of this Permit does not prohibit the Division from reopening and modifying the
Permit, revoking and reissuing the Permit, or terminating the Permit as allowed by tine
appropriate laws, rules, and regulations.
11. This permit is not automatically transferable. In the event there is a desire for the facilities to
change ownership, or there is a name change of the Permittee, a formal permit request must W
submitted to the Division accompanied,by an application fee, documentation from the parties
involved, and other supporting materials as may be appropriate. The approval of this request will
be considered on its merits and may or may not be approved.
12. The Permittee, at least six (6) months prior to the expiration of this permit, shall iequest its
extension. Upon receipt of the request, the Commission will review the adequacy of the facilities
described therein, and if warranted, will extend the permit for such period of time and under such
conditions and limitations as it may deem appropriate.
VIL PENALTIES
1. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in' this Perthit°and/or applicable state
law; may subject.the Permittee"to an enforcement action by the Division including but not limited
to the modification of the animal waste management system, civil penalties; criminal penalties,
and injunctive relief.
2. The Permittee must comply with all conditions of this Permit. Any Permit noncompliance
constitutes a violation of state law and is grounds for enforcement action; for Permit,covetage
termination, revocation and reissuance, or modification; or denial of Permit coverage renewal
application.
It shall not be a defense for a Permittee in an enforcement action to claim.that it would have been
necessary to halt or reduce the peranitted activity in order to maintain compliance with the
conditions of this Permit.
Permit issued this the 1.1 th day of April, 2014
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Lo -r Th Reeder, Director
'Division of ater'Resources
By Au*oriiy of the Environmental Management Commission
Permit Number AW1110558

V.,
State f N rth a Ae-i
S e o o C rolina r
Department of Environment and Natural Resources ce"AY ?.
Division of Water Resources ..­
Animal Feeding Operations Permit Application Foran Af yohr
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) a
State Individual Permit - Existing Animal Waste Operations #20
I. GENERAL INFORMATION: /i* SW401f
n
1.1 Facility name: Western North Carolina Agricultural Center Horst Complex
1.2 Print Land Owner's naive: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services pp i, r / N lDVI
F��� �! �U �Qt ��EY �F iJV 6r��
1.3 Mailing address: 1341 Fanning Bridge Rd.
City, State: Fletcher, NC Zip: 28732 F' 3 w 7 7C.i4
Telephone number (include area code).. ( 82$) 687 - 14I4 ftlet Quality Regicpal
1.4 Physical address: 1301 Fanning Bridge Rd. Operafio,-15 S8ction
City, State. Fletcher, NC Zip: 28732
Telephone number (include area code). ( 828) 687 - 1414 RECEIVED
1.5 County where facility is located: Buncombe >Division of water Resources
1.6 Facility location (directions from nearest major highway, using SR numbers for state roads): MA i 2014
1.7 Farm Manager's name (if different from. Land Owner): Matt Buchanan I
1.8 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if ap�pllic�a�ble; circle which type is listed): n/a Water Qua€€ty Regional Operations
1.9 Facility's original start-up date: lYX Date(s) of facility expansion(s) (if aprlicable4kSville Regional Office
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility number:
2.2 Operation Description:
Please enter the Design Capacity of the system
waste management structures were designed.
ape of Swine No. of Animals
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Finish
❑ Farrow to Wean (# sow)
❑ Farrow to Feeder (4 sow)
❑ Farrow to Finish (9 sow)
❑ Wean to Finish (# sow)
❑ Gilts
❑ Boar/Stud
1l Other Type of Livestock on the farm: Horses
FORM: AWO-STATE-I-E 1110106
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the
Tyre of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
❑ Layer ❑ Beef Brood Cow
❑ Non -Layer ❑ Beef Feeder
❑ Turkey ❑ Beef Stocker Caif
❑ Turkey Poults ❑ Dairy Calf
❑ Dairy Heifer
❑ Dry Cow
❑ Milk Cow
No. of Animals: 874
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ricultural
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and Consumer Services

2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): n/a Required Acreage (as listed in the CAWMP): n/a
2.4 Number of lagoons: 0 Total Capacity (cubic feet): Required Capacity (cubic feet):
Number of Storage Ponds: 0 Total Capacity (cubic feet): Required Capacity (cubic feet):
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES or NO (circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the waste management system? YES o NO (circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (YES or NO (circle one)
2.8 Brief description of treatment process: Manure and bedding
are surface scra d and delivered to third
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST:
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item
A13DliCantS Initials
3.1 One completed and signed original and two copies of the application for State Individual Permit
- Animal Waste Operations;
3.2 Three copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and f
field locations where animal waste is land applied and a county road map with the location of f [`
the facility indicated;
3.3 Three copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a permit application for
animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components. Some of these components may not have been required at the time
the facility was certified but should be added to the C4WMP for permitting purposes:
3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) produced and
utilized by the facility
3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation, injection, etc.)
3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field
3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP
3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP
3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications
3.3.10 A site schematic
3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.); please be sure to include any site
evaluations, wetland deterritinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable to your facility
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the additional components with your
submittal. (Composting, waste transfers, etc.)
FORM: AWO-STATE-I-E 1./10106 Page 2 of 5

4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION(:
I, &cZA g GS 4 V '. f ; rc, 1'a Nf} / (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for %vj V C. (NQpi uj 6'a !Ak L— U r"k-k _(Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to me as incomvlete.
Signature
Date
5. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I,
(Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS UNIT
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27699-1636
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-STATE-I-E 1/10106 Page 3 of 5

6. SURFACE WATER CL ASSMCATION:
This form must be completed by the appropriate DWR regional office and included M a part of the
project submittal information. -
Ittil MUMONS TO NC PROFESMNALS:
The class cation ofthe downslope surizce waters (the surface waters that any ovmfkm from the fr deity vvuuld flaw toward) in
which this soul waste management system will be operated must be determined by floe appropriate DWR regional office.
Theref e, you are requIIed, prior to submittal of the application paces to submit this form, with items l through 6
completed, do the appropriate Division of Watar Resources Regional Aquifer Fmtec tion Supervisor (see page 6 of U!). Al a
minimum, you must inchrde an 8.5" by 11 a copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute USGS Topographic Map which kbovn the
location of this anuria] waste application sysdm and the downslope sarfate waters in wbxh they will be lmd •ldenrify the
closest downslope surface waters an the attach map a>py_ Once the regional office has completed the classification,
reincorporate tires completed page and the topographic map into the complete application form and submit the
application package.
6.1 Farm Name: Western North Carolina Agicahrnai Center Horse Camalex
62 Nano & complft address of engineering firm -
Telephone number: ( )
6.3 Name of keest dovnLdope surface waters: Kimsey Creels
6.4 County(m) where the saimal vvaate management &1. bftm and surface wa tem. acre located Btcg
65 Map name and data: Skvland. NC 1991_
6.6 NC Professiona?s Seal (If appropriate), Signature, and Date:
TO: REGIONAL AQUIFER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR
Please provide me with the classification of the watershed where this animal waste nnnagmmt facility will be or has been
consumed or field loafed, as identified on the attached map segment(s):
Name of surface wateis:ate+ Geek
C:lassdiicad(m (as established by the Envuvu mental MMMgeMCW Cvrnmissioir):. "(—� waters
Proposed clashtion, if applicable:
SignabM of regional offloe pmonnel
(All attachments must be signed)
FORM: AW'O-STATFA-E 1/10/06
Page 4 of 5

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICES (9/05)
Asheville Regional APS Supervisor
2090 U.S. Highway 70
Swannanoa, NC 28778
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Avery
Macon
Buncombe
Madison
Burke
McDowell
Caldwell
Mitchell
Cherokee
Polk
Clay
Rutherford
Graham
Swain
Haywood
Transylvania
Henderson
Yancey
Jackson
Duplin
Fayetteville Regional APS Supervisor
225 Green Street, Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5094
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Washington Regional APS Supervisor
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Beaufort Jones
Berge
Lenoir
Camden
Martin
Chowan
Pamlico
Craven
Pasquotank
Currituck
Perquimans
Dare
Pitt
Gates
Tyrell
Greene
Washington
Hertford
Wayne
Hyde
Duplin
Mooresville Regional APS Supervisor
610 East Center Avenue
Mooresville, NC 28115
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Raleigh Regional APS Supervisor
1628 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1628
(919) 7914200
Fax [phone]
Chatham
Nash
Durham
Northampton
Edgecombe
Orange
Franklin
Person
Granville
Vance
Halifax
Wake
Johnston
Warren
Lee
Wilson
Wilmington Region APS Supervisor
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405-3845
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Anson
Moore
Alexander
Lincoln
Brunswick New Hanover
Bladen
Richmond
Cabanas
Mecklenburg
Carteret Onslow
Cumberland
Robeson
Catawba
Rowan
Columbus Pender
Harnett
Sampson
Cleveland
Stanly
Duplin
Hoke
Scotland
Gaston
Union
Montgomery
Iredeil
Winston-Salem Regional APS Supervisor
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
[phone]
Fax [phone]
Alamance
Rockingham
Aileghany
Randolph
Ashe
Stokes
Caswell
Surry
Davidson
Watauga
Davie
Wilkes
Forsyth
Yadkin
Guilford
FORM: AWO-STATE-I-E 1/10/06 Page 5 of 5

Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste UdUzation
02-25-2014
This plan has been prepared for:
WNCAgrk7dtural Center
WNC Agricultrual Center
1301 Funning Bridge Rd
Fletcher, NC 28732
[phone]
This plan has been developed by:
Joseph Hudyncia
NCDA&CS DSi3WC
585 Waughtown St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
[phone]
Developer signature
Type of Plan: Nutrient Management with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance
procedures established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal
waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I have read and understand the
Required Specifications concerning animal waste management that are included with
this plan.
Signature (owner) Date
Signatiue Onager or producer)
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices
adopted by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By: Z Z5
1.2tv Ll
Sp 'alist si
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the
following source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
Ul
WNC Ag Center Horse Complex waste generated 1,764.00 tons/year by a 874 animal
Horse Unpaved Stable Manure operation.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
6174
Incorporated
9262
Injected
NIA
Irrigated
NIA
Max. Avail.
PAN (lbs) *
Actual PAN
Applied (lbs)
PAN Surplus/
Deficit (lbs)
Actual Quantity
Applied (Tons)
Surplus/Deficit
(Tons)
Year 1
9,262
0
9,262
0.00
1,764.00
This plan includes a User Defined Source to determine the total pounds of PAN in lieu
of NRCS Standard values. Refer to North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service publication AG -439-42
entitled "Soil Facts: Use of On -Farm Records for Modifying a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan" for
guidance on using on-farm records to develop a User Defined Source.
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Note: Insource ID, S means standard source, U means user defined source.
* Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this source.
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Narrative
There are approximately 36 horse events per year at the Ag Center. Horse show season runs from March
through early October. Events are typically held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Some events, The
facility has stall space for a maximum of approximately 874 horses. The facility has 6 horse barns with
stalls as well as approximately 200 portable stalls.
Attachment included entitled 'Waste Utilization Calculations for Horse Complex' developed by Jeff
Young, PE dated November 30,2012. Volume and concentration numbers from these calculations were
used in development of the Plan in the NC Nutrient Management Software. Waste volume and nutrient
concentration for horse manue production were obtained from the NRCS 633 Waste Utilization Standard
(now part of the NRCS 590 Standard). Bedding quantity was obtained from WNC Ag Center records.
The plan projects annual waste volume of 165,560 cubic feet (approximately 1,764 tons).
The WNC Ag Center is a busy and high profile public venue. Waste material is kept contained in bins or
barns and the grounds are constantly kept clean. Containment prevents any runoff during precipitation
events.
See also, attached 'Operation and Maintenance Plan for Nutrient Management' for O&M and
record-keeping plan.
Bedding and waste are scraped and carried to nearby outdoor cement storage bins that are 10'x20'x4' and
enclosed on three sides and the bottom. After horses leave the complex (typically Sunday), bedding and
waste are scraped to the center of the barns. This material remains inside the barns until staff load it on
trucks to go directly to third party receivers (starting typically on Monday). During clean-out operations
the 7 outdoor, tempoiary.storage bins are emptied and loaded to the trucks as well. Trucks are covered
with a tarp during transport. In the rare occasion that the outdoor temporary storage bins become full
during an event staff will load the material onto trucks and transport to third party during the event.
All of the animal waste and bedding generated at the facility are moved off site through third -party
agreements where it is utilized as a carbon, bedding or nutrient resource.
In the infrequent case of animal mortality on site, animals are taken to the nearby NCDA Diagnostic Lab
for assessment and disposal.
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WNC Agricultural Curter
1301 Fanning Bridge Road
Flelxher, North Carolina 28732
WASTE UTILIZATION CALCULATIONS FOR HORSE COMPLEX
Primed by: Jeffrey L. Yom, PE
NCDABCS Dmw of soul and wwar cormervatkm
November 30, 2012
Capacity_ 603 Permanent Stalls
+ 271 Porde Stalls
874 Total Stalls
6`home eves per
Home Manure Production — 29 lbs/day/horse
= (874 horses)x(29 lbs/day/horse)x(3 daystevent)x(1 ton/2,000 lbs)
= 38 tonstevent
OR
= (874 homes)x(1,000 Ibs/horse)x(0.83 tf/dayll000 Ibs)x(3 days/event)
= 2,172 €f /event
Bedding
= (874 horses)x(25 lbs beddinglhome/event)x(1 ton/2,D00 lbs)
= 11 tons/event
OR
= (874 horses)x(25 lbs beddingthoryelevent)x(1 fig lbs)
= 2,428 le/event
Fisting Storage Capacity
= [(1U feei)x(20 feet)x(4 feet)]/bin x 7 bins
= 5,600 ft'
!Maximum Waste Volume per Event
= (38 tons) + (11 tons)
= 49 tans
.OR
= (2,172 ft) + (2,428 ft)
= 4,S0 fe t 5,6W fts OK
Annual Waste Volume
= (36 events)x(49 tonslevent)
=1,764 tons/year
OR
= (36 events)x(4,600 iflevent)
=165,560 ft'
Plant Available Nitrogen (PAIN) per Waste Analysis
3.5 RmIton
Annual PAN Generated = (1,764 tnns/year)x(3.5 bftn) _ C'i741l

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
FOR
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
Landownerluser.' WNC Agricultural Center Horse Complex `Dater 02CZ012014
Address:'l 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732
There are approximately 36 horse events per year at the Ag Center. Horse show
season runs from March through early October. Events are typically held on
Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The facility currently has stall space for a
maximum of approximately 800 horses.
This Plan addresses essential elements of proper operation and maintenance of
the animal waste management system at the WNC Agricultural Center horse
facility. The facility has a plan to operate in a manner that protects soil and water
resources. Waste and used bedding are contained in bins or barns on site.
Areas around bams and storage bins are. kept clean at all times. All of the
animal waste and bedding generated at the facility are moved off site through
third -party agreements where it is utilized as a carbon and nutrient resource.
This practice requires following a regular operation and maintenance plan to
maintain satisfactory performance. The following are some requirements that are
essential in implementation of a sound operation and maintenance program.
Operation and Maintenance
1. There should be periodic waste plan review to determine if adjustments or
modifications to the plan are needed or as necessary when operational
changes occur. Revisions must be approved by a certified nutrient s
management specialist.
2. All areas in and around the horse barns are kept dean during all events.
Used bedding and manure are transferred to cement storage bins (total of
7 measuring 10'x20'x4' each in size). Manure and used bedding are
protected from any leakage or spillage.
3. Bedding and manure material remaining in the stalls will be scraped and
piled and will remain covered in the bams until it is loaded on trucks and
transported off site.
4. Bin storage is typically adequate for a given event. For the rare occasion
that bins become full, the farm will transfer material to trucks and deliver to
third party during an event to ensure adequate storage space on site.
5. Material is delivered to a third party receiver as soon is logistically possible
after each event_ Material is covered with a tarp during transport.

Transport does not occur during rain events unless it is absolutely
essential.
6. Bedding and manure is promptly removed to prevent establishment of
insect pests and development of odors
7. Contracts are established with a third -party who will properly manage the
bedding material and manure they receive from the WNC Ag Center.
8. Maintaining records to document plan implementation. As applicable,
records include:
• The producer shall have a written agreement with the third party
applicator that they are receiving the material and will manage it
property.
• Keep a record of the name, address and phone number of all third
party applicators you have agreements with.
• Quantity of material (cubic feet) removed from site, along with record of
date and recipient.
• Periodic waste analysis of material from NCDA Agronomic Division
Lab. Sampling and waste analysis every 120 days is recommended.
Results are to be made available'to third party -recipients.
• Daily records for all precipitation events. Events greater than 1" of
rainfall in a 24 hour period will require an inspection of the waste
storage system to insure integrity of storage structures, that nutrient -
containing material is contained and that there are no negative impacts
to surface or ground water.
Records should be maintained for a period of fire years.
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
I. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during
operation or land application. Any discharge of waste that reaches surface
water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer
either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate land on which to
properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to
properly dispose of the waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an
agreement with a landowner, who is within a reasonable proximity,
allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application: It is the
responsibility of the owner of the waste production facility to secure an
update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application,
receiving crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs
for realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical
data, climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of applications for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre
per year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per
acre per year but less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter
strips are installed where runoff leaves the field (see USDA, MRCS Field
Office Technical Guide Standard 393 Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste
application. Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift
from the land application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste
will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is
applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be
broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone
to flooding (see "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance).
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7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration
rate such that runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a
method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No
ponding should occur in order to control odor and flies.
S. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall
events, or when the soil surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner
that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit
growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be
considered.
10. Nutrients from waste shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring
planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste/nutrient
Ioading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable
winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not
be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages
brealdng dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shaII comply with
the following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is
applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least
50 feet from any residential property boundary and canal. Animal waste,
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October i, 1995,
shall not be applied closer that 25 feet to perennial waters.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other
than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and
public right-of-ways.
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15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways,
or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be
applied to prior converted cropland provided the fields have been
approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist". Animal
waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly
into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be
applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift
from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets,
sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management
system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all
disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). Areas
shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as
trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc., are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and
accessible. Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for
evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. if animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the
owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan"
which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution, and
erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected
on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular
maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other
crops for direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on
crops for direct human consumption, it should only be applied pre -plant
with no further applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom
elevations of the temporary storage (pumping -volume) of all waste
treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level
between the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum
storage volume for waste storage ponds.
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22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested
at least annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen
shall be the rate -determining nutrient, unless other -restrictions require
waste to be applied based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower
application rate than a nitrogen based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the
soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when
these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted and
maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five
(5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
EMERGENCY
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This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running offsite. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all
employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible.
Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a_ Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam_
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B. Runofffrom waste application field -actions include:
a Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
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a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
a- Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage, put
in a submersible pump, and pump back to the lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes
and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a.professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom
as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?.
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters? -
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office,
Phone "JSbQ After hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your phone call
should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details ofthe incident from item
2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or direction of movement of the spill,
weather and wind conditions_ The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill Ieaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS phone number 10
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number$X,&556�Rlocal S WCD office phone numberg?J-,2�and
local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number#-2s�ey16 X 3
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem
to them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
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5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off-site
damage.
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b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.
a. Name:
b. Phone:
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify
the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to keep
-problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours aft knowledge of
the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public
body of water.
❑ Rendering at a rendering plant licensed. under G.S. 106-168.7.
❑ Complete incineration
❑ In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture.
Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would make
possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or
animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be attached)
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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Insects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Svstems
Flush Clutters • Accumulation of Solids C1 Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to
remove accumulated solids from gutters as designed;
O Remove bridging of accumulated solids at discharge
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids O Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting
of solids to a depth of no more than 6 - 8 inches
over more than 30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative • Decaying vegetation O Maintain vegetative control along banks of lagoons
Growth and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of
decaying vegetative matter along waters edge on
impoundment's perimeter.
Feeders • Feed Spillage d Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
1 o decaying,jrtage.
rW C can up sat ge on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during
Feed Storage • Accumulation of feed residues
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Nf Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
01 brewer's in and similar high moisture grain
Witpr and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.

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Source- Cause RMPs to Minimize Insects Site Specific Practices
Animal Holding Areas • Accumulations of animal wastes Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences
and feed wastage and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
© Maintain fence rows and filter strips around
animal holding areas to minimize accumulations
of wastes (i.e. inspect for and remove or breakup
s ccumulated solids as needed.
Dry Manure Handling • Accumulations of animal wastes CV Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7-10 day
Systems interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
0 RAW4adequate drainage around manure
stoc kpi les.
Inspect for an remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure
handling areas as needed.
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
27695-7613
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WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL CENTER
HORSE COMPLEX
1301 FANNING BRIDGE ROAD
FLETCHER, NC 28732
OVERVIEW
The Asheville Horse Complex hosts 70+ events annually. In total more than 7,000
horses pass through the facility each year. Six barns provide a total of 6,000 stalls for these
events. It is estimated that 400,000 lbs. of used bedding material is generated annually and must
be properly disposed.
Show participants use stalls provided by the Horse Complex during events. Participants
buy from show organizers high quality packaged shavings and on occasion news print and spread
them in assigned stalls. During events, manure is removed as needed by participants to manure
storage areas located along sides of barns. After shows, the stalls are thoroughly cleaned and the
used bedding is loaded on trucks and hauled to a farm site where it is further used as bedding for
dairy cattle before disposal. During clean out and loading, the bedding is never piled and
exposed to rainfall and runoff. The receiving farm is responsible for proper disposal of the
bedding material after further use (see attached copy of agreement with farm).
Manure in storage areas along barns is loaded weekly and moved to an area where it is
piled for composting_ Citizens in the area then obtain the composted material at no charge and
utilize it on their land. Citizens receiving the free composted bedding and manure are
responsible for proper utilization and disposal on their property.
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The bedding waste generated by the Horse Complex is very low in nutrient content (see
attached Waste Analysis Report). Due to minimum usage at the Horse Facility, it can be further
used as a bedding material for cattle and other animals. It is also suitable for use as a carbon
source in a composting operation. The small amount of nutrients in the bedding material can
also be used in crop production but the major advantage to land application is improved soil
structure due to addition of organic matter. A copy of a representative analysis of the bedding
material is provided to the farm receiving the material A copy of a representative analysis of
the composted waste is also available for citizens receiving the free composted product.
Since the bedding material is loaded directly from the barn and delivered to the receiving
farm, there is no risk of rainfall moving water soluble nutrients or debris to storm water. Special

effort is made during loading to avoid spillage of bedding near storm drains. An accounting of
the loads of bedding material delivered to the receiving farm is maintained.
In order to protect manure storage areas from rainfall, a tarpaulin or plastic cover will be
provided at each storage area. After each event, the storage areas will be covered as needed to
protect the waste product from significant rainfall that could move water soluble nutrients and/or
debris into storm water. Manure storage areas are constructed with concrete floors and block
walls to form a U-shaped or L-shaped area for easy access in loading. Grass buffers are
maintained around the storage areas where possible to further reduce movement of nutrients and
debris with storm water.
The compost storage area is located on well drained soil with adequate grass and/or
riparian buffers around it to protect surface waters from runoff.
Several horse washing facilities are located in the Horse Complex. They consist of a
concrete pad on which animals are prepared for show. Wash water from these facilities drains
into the municipal waste treatment system or settling areas where suspended solids are removed
before the water enters the storm drain. Users of these facilities will be instructed no to wash
manure into the drain system. The staff will remove droppings in these areas to manure storage
areas as required.
Gutters have been installed on all buildings at the Horse Complex. This greatly reduces
runoff from areas of intensive traffic. Dirt roads and paths will be maintained to avoid surface
water accumulation and movement of sediment and debris to storm drains. Grass buffers are
maintained along intensive use areas such as riding arenas to minimize movement of sediment
and nutrients.
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As funding becomes available, consideration will be given to paving access roads around
the horse barns. This will further reduce sediment loading of storm water_ Consideration will
also be given to covering waste loading areas at ends of.bams. If tarpaulins are not adequate,
consideration will be given to constructing permanent covers for temporary waste storage areas
along barns. Construction of a covered composting storage area will be considered to protect
composting materials from rainfall and further reduce risk of nutrient and debris movement in
surface water.

KEY EILE-MENTS OF WASIE MANAGEMENI
1) Waste bedding will be removed from stalls after each event and loaded for transfer to a
receiving facility.
2) Manure removed from stalls by participants will be stored in containment areas along
sides of horse barns until weekly removal to composting area_
3) Droppings will be removed from. wash areas to manure storage areas as required.
4) Manure storage areas will be equipped with plastic or tarpaulins and covered after horse
events as necessary to protect manure and bedding from rainfall until removed to
composting area.
S) The receiving farm will be responsible for further use and -ultimate disposal of the waste
product according to standard waste management practices. A copy of a representative
waste analysis report will be provided to the receiving farm to facilitate proper disposal.
G) Citizens receiving the composted manure will be responsible for further use and ultimate
disposal. Information on nutrient content of this material will be available to citizens
who receive the material to facilitate proper use on their property.
7) Adequate grass and/or riparian buffers will be maintained around the composting area to
avoid movement of nutrients and debris to surface waters.
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Agronomist
Agronomic Division
North Carolina Department of Agriculture &
Consumer Services
Signed: 4 �J. — .=rim99'7
William A. Edmondson Date
Manager
Western North Carolina Horse Complex
North Carolina Department of Agriculture &
Consumer Services

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Bedding Waste Disposal Agreement
between
Tap Root Farm
Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, . 28732
Mike Corn, Manager
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Dat
and
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
Horse Complex
1301 Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, N.C. 28732
William A. Edmondson, Manager
Date
Tap Root Farm Agrees to receive bedding waste as available from the Western
North Carolina Horse Facility. By taking receipt of this material, the farm manager
acknowledges responsibility for proper utilization and/or disposal of this material
according to recommended waste management practices.
Western North Carolina Horse Complex agrees to deliver used bedding to Tap Root
Farm and deposit it for storage and use at the designated site.

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Junes A. Graham XM4 &rvlinu
Commissioner
>epar#mien# of Nrirul#ure
Pitrision of rheting
January 2, 1998
To: Weldon Denny, Louis Johnson, Mark Chamblee
From: Bill Edmondson faz
Subject: Waste Management Plan
William A. Edmondson
Manager
Here is a copy of the WNC Agricultural Center's Waste Management Plan on
handling of the manure and bedding from horse stalls and livestock barn.
It was mailed to Forrest Westall,Dept. of Environment Health and Natural
Resources,Water Quality Div„ 59 Woodfin Place, Asheville, NC 28801
If you have any questions, please let me know.
WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Read, Fletcher Noah Carolina, 28732 - [phone] M06"—"
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Actinn, Frnn,...ra.

Bedding Waste Disposal Agreement
between
Tap Root Farm
Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher,)7. 28732
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Mike Core, Manager
Dat
and
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
Horse Complex
1301 Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, N.C. 28732
William A. Edmondson, Manager
Ia-31-2Z
Date
Tap Root Farm Agrees to receive bedding waste as available from the Western
North Carolina Horse Facility. By taking receipt of this material, the farm manager
acknowledges responsibility for proper utilization and/or disposal of this material
according to recommended waste management practices.
Western North Carolina Horse Complex agrees to deliver used bedding to Tap Root
Farm and deposit it for storage and use at the designated site.

James A. Graham
Commissioner
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Department of �Srirulture
Pihi$ian of c--- tts
December 31, 1997
Memorandum
To: Mr. Forrest Westall
From: William A. Edmondson` -
Subject: Waste Management Plan
William A. Edmondson
Manager
Here is the Waste Manag4ppent Plan for the WNC Agricultural Center at 1301
Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher, NC 28732. It was prepared by Dr. Ray
Campbell, Chief-Plant/Waste/Solution Advisory Section, NC Dept. of
Agriculture and Consumer Services.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
WNC Agricultural Center, 1301 Fanning Bridge Road, Fletcher North Carolina, 28732 - [phone] `'^'"""
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Emolover

Bedding Waste Disposal Agreement
between
Tap Root Farm
Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, N.C. 28732
Mike Corn, Manager
Date
and
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
Horse Complex
1301 Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, N.C. 28732
William A. Edmondson, Manager
Date
Tap Root Farm Agrees to receive bedding waste as available from the Western
North Carolina Horse Facility. By taping receipt of this material, the farm manager
acknowledges responsibility for proper utilization and/or disposal of this material
according to recommended waste management practices.
Western North Carolina Horse Complex agrees to deliver used bedding to Tap Root
Farm and deposit it for storage and use at the designated site.