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ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
August 5, 2016
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Mr. John Looper
4695 Petra Mill Road
Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
NOV-2016-11C-0387
Dear Mr. Looper:
PA'!' NiCCRORY
FO L El Governor
DONALD R. VAN DIIR VAART
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T, 1304
B.G. Looper & Sons/Wesley
Facility No. 140003, Permit No. AWG 100000
COC# AWS 140003
Caldwell County
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMM13RMAN
Director
On July 28, 2016, staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (I)WR), Water Quality Regional Operations Section
(WQROS), inspected the B.G, Looper & Sons swine farm and the permitted waste disposal system. We wish to thank
You and Wesley Looper for assisting during the inspection.
As a result of this inspection, YOU are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge permit for
the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T. 1304, you have been found to be in violation of
your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and the Swine Waste System General Permit No.
AWG 100000 as follows:
Violation I:
Failure to apply animal waste at agronornic rates in accordance with your CAWMP and Condition 11. 4. of Swine
Waste System Genera! Permit No, AWG 100000 which states... Land application rates shall be in accordance with the
CAWMP. In no case shall land application rales exceed the agronomic rate of the nutrient of concern for the receiving
crop. In addition, Condition 111.13.g. states in part... Regional Notification: The Permittee shall report by telephone
to the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon as possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours
following first knowledge of the occurrence of any of the following events: An application of waste in excess of the
limits set out in the CA WMP...
On July 28, 2016 the records showed PAN over -application by 7 pounds on one field and by 2 pounds or less, on 3
fields. The Regional office was not notified.
Required Corrective Action for Violation 1:
In the future, animal waste must be applied at agronomic rates as specified in your CAWMP. In the future you must
notify the Division of Water Resources of the occurrence of any reportable events in accordance with your permit.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources
2090 U.S. Hwy.70 I Swannnnoa, North Carolina 28778
929 296 4500

Violation 2:
Failure to conduct calibration of all waste application equipment in accordance with the Permit No. AWG 100000
Section 11.24. which states... All waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated at least once every two
years. The results must be documented on forms provided by, or approved by, the Division.
On July 28, 2016 the records review showed that the application equipment calibration was due by December 31,
2015 but was not conducted.
Required Corrective Action for Violation 2:
The calibration should be completed within 60 days of receipt of this notice. The link to the calibration Forms is as
follows: http://t)ortal.ncdenr.or web/wq/aps/afo/report Click on Reporting Forms on the right, then the Reporting
Forms Link for NC State University Calibration Method and Forms.
The DWR requests that, in addition to the specified corrective action above, please submit the following item within
60 days of receipt of this Notice:
A copy of the calibration records.
Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director
of the Division of Water Resources who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand
($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or
requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the inspection report with additional continents/observations (Inspection Summary
Page 2.) If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Beverly Price or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G., Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
cc: Christine Lawson, DWR Animal Operations Program
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❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 140003 Facility Status: Active
Permit AWS140003
❑ Denied Access
Inpsoction Type: Compliance Inspection
Inactive Or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County:
Caldwell Region:
Asheville
Date of Visit: 07/28/2016 Entry Time: 01:00 pm Ex It Time: 4:00 pm Incident #
Farm Name: B.G. Looper and Sons I Wesley Looper
Owner Email:
Owner: John Looper
Phone:
828-396-9102
Mailing Address: 4695 Petra Mill Rd
Granite Falls NC 286308332
Physical Address: 4673 Petra Mill Rd
Granite Falls NC 28630
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: latitude:
35° 49' 12" Longitude:
81° 21' 31"
From Hwy. 321 N just after crossing Catawba River [urn right on Grace Chapel Rd. Turn
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left on Petra Mill Rd. (SR 1704) Farm is located approx. 1 mile on left.
Question Areas:
Dischrge & Stream Impacts Waste Col, Stor, & Treat
Waste Application
Records and Documents M Other Issues
Certified Operator; John B Looper Operator Certification Number: 17939
Secondary OlC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Wesley Looper Phone : [phone]
On-site representative Wesley 3 Looper Phone : [phone]
Primary Inspector: B verly Price
Inspector Signature: &V 41
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Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
Phone:
Date: ML - -
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Permit: AWS140003 Owner - Facility : John Looper Facility Number: 140003
Inspection Date: 07/28/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Question #7. There appeared to be inactive groundhog holes on the dam of SB#1 (2 holes), SB#2 (2 holes), Lagoon#1 (2 holes).
An active groundhog hole was observed on the dam of Lagoon#2 - the groundhog should be removed and the hole should be
filled in.
There are 2 trees that a technical specialist/engineer should evaluate to determine if they should be removed. If the trees are
better left alone, it should be noted and a letter indicating such should be kept with the WUP. Tree location: Poplar at NE corner
of Lagoon #1; Oak on the toe of the dam of Lagoon#2.
Question #11. PAN over by 7 pounds on 1 field; over by <2 pounds on 3 fields.
Question #24. Equipment calibration was due by December 2015.
Reminder: Soils Analysis - due by the end of 2016.
Waste Analyses:411116 S134 N=8.45 Ib11000 gal.; L2 N=4.91 lb/1000 gal.
3125116 SB1 N=4.75, SB2 N=4.18, S133 N=6.85 L1 N=3.38
9119115 L2 N=3.42
11/20/15 L2 N=1.76
1219115 N=1.47, S133 N=9.08
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Permit: AWS 140003 Owner - Facility: John Looper Facility Number: 140003
Inspection Date: 07/28/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current promotions
Swine
. Swine - Farrow to Finish 260 249
Total Design Capacity: 260
Total SS LW: 368,420
Waste Structures
Disignated Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
Waste Pit
SETTLING BASIN #4
18.00
18.00
Waste Pond
LAGOON #1
2300
34.00
Waste Pond
LAGOON #2
19.00
49.00
Waste Pond
SETTLING BASIN #1
19.00
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Waste Pond
SETTLING BASIN #2
20.00
32.00
Waste Pond
SETTLING BASIN #3
page: 3

Permit: AWS140003 Owner - Facility : John Looper Facility Number: 140003
Inspection Date: 07/28/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream _irp cts
Yes
No Na No
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
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0 ❑
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Discharge originated at:
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Excessive Ponding?
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Structure
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Application Field
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PAN?
0
Other
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0 ❑
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a. Was conveyance man-made?
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❑ ®
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b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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❑ ®
❑
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
❑
❑
❑
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
❑ ®
❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑
■ ❑
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3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the
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0 ❑
❑
State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes
No Na Na
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
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■ ❑
❑
If'yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
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Excessive Ponding?
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5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ large
❑
0 ❑
❑
trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
❑
PAN?
0
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
❑
0 ❑
❑
waste management or closure plan?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
❑
❑ ❑
❑
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
❑
❑
❑
to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
❑
M ❑
❑
maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
Yes No Na No
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
M ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
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Hydraulic Overload?
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Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
PAN?
0
Is PAN > 10%110 lbs.?
❑
Total Phosphorus?
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Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
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Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
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�errnit: AWS140003
Owner - Facility: John Looper Facility Number: 140003
Inspection Date: 07/26/16
Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Application
Yes No Na No
Crop Type 1
Corn (Grain)
Crop Type 2
Small Grain (Wheat, Barley,
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Oats)
Crop Type 3
Fescue (Hay, Pasture)
Crop Type 4
Timothy, Orchard, & Rye
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Grass
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
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Soil Type 1
Ccdorus
S& Type 2
Hibriten very cobbly sandy
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Soil Type 3
Hibriten very cobbly sandy
loam, 8 to 15
Soil Type 4
Yes
No Na No
Soil Type 5
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Soil Type 6
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14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste
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Management Plan(CAWMP)?
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15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
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■ ❑
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16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre
❑
■ ❑
❑
determination?
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17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
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■ ❑
❑
16. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
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0 ❑
❑
Records and Documents
Yes
No Na No
19. DA the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
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0 ❑
❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
❑
0 ❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
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Checklists?
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Design?
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Maps?
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Lease Agreements?
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Other?
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If Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
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■ ❑
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
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Weekly Freeboard?
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Waste Analysis?
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Soil analysis?
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Waste Transfers?
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Weather code?
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Permit: AWS140003 Owner - Facility : John Looper Facility Number: 140003
Inspection Date: 07/28/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents
Yes
No Na Na
Rainfall?
❑
❑
❑
Stocking?
❑
Crop yields?
❑
IN ❑
❑
120 Minute inspections?
❑
Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections
❑
■ ❑
❑
Sludge Survey
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22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑
0 ❑
❑
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment
❑
❑ ®
❑
(NPDES only)?
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24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑
❑ ❑
❑
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the
❑
❑
❑
appropriate box(es) below:
Failure to complete annual sludge survey
❑
0 ❑
❑
Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
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Non-compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
❑
0 ❑
❑
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
❑
■ ❑
❑
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
❑
0 ❑
❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
❑
❑ ®
❑
Other Issues
Yes
No Na No
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document
❑
❑
❑
and report mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes,
❑
IN ❑
❑
contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
❑
■ ❑
❑
(i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility?
[❑
■ ❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field
❑
Lagoon 1 Storage Pond
❑
Other
❑
If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or
❑
0 ❑
❑
CAWM P?
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑
0 ❑
❑
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑
■ ❑
❑
page: 6

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North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. 5uTirts
Governor Director
June 24, 2010
CERTI[HrA) MAIL 7009 1680 0000 7514 7638
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John Looper
4695 Petra Mill Road
Granite halls, North Carolina 28630
Natural Resources
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION NOV-2010-PC-0709
Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2T.1304
B.G. Looper & Sons Facility No. 140003, Permit No. AWS 140003
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Looper,
FIL [- c0ii
Dee Freeman
Secretary
On June 10, 2010 staff of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Aquifer Protection Section (APS), inspected
the 13.G. Looper & Sons Swine Farm and the permitted waste disposal system. We wish to thank you, Wesley and
Dixie for assisting during the inspection.
Asa result of this inspection, you are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge permit for
the subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T. 1304, you have been found to be in violation
of your permit as follows:
Failure to conduct calibration of all waste application equipment in accordance with the Permit No.
AWG200000 Section 11. 24. which states ... All waste application equipment must be tested and calibrated
once in the first two years after issuance of the COC and then at least once every two years thereafter.
On June 10, 2010 the records review showed that the application equipment had not been calibrated since 2005.
Required Corrective Action for Violation:
The calibration should be completed within 30 days of receipt of this notice.
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION — Asheviile Regional Office (ARO)
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanca, NC 28778-8211
Phone: 82B-296.45001 FAX : [phone]
Customer Service: 1-677-623-6748
Internet: w". ri Liality, orq
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Mr. Looper
June 24, 2010
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The Division of Water Quality requests that, in addition to the specified corrective action above, please submit the
following item on or before August 1, 2010:
1. A copy of the calibration records.
You are required to take any necessary action to correct the above violation and to provide a written
response to this Notice within 30days of receipt. Please include in your response all corrective actions already
taken and a schedule for completion of any corrective actions not addressed.
Failure to comply with conditions in a permit may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the
Director of the Division of Water Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five
thousand ($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the inspection report with additional comments/observations (Inspection Summary
Page 2.) If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Beverly Price or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, L.G.
Aquifer Protection Section, Regional Supervisor
cc: ARO APS Files
Keith Larick, AFS Animal Feeding Operations Unit
APS Central Files

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Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and
Division of Water Quality
Coleen H. Sullins
Director
June 24, 2010
Wesley Looper
John Looper
B.G. Looper & Sons
4695 Petra Mill Road
Granite Falls, NC 28630
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
B.G. Looper & Sons
Facility #140003
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Looper;
•
Natural Resources
Dee Freeman
Secretary
During the Fall or Winter of 2009-2010, a representative of your animal operation informed the Division of Water
Quality (DWQ) Asheville Regional Office that there was inadequate freeboard in the waste pond(s) or lagoon(s) serving the
facility. The Animal Waste Management Permit (Section Ill, No. 13) states that the ''Permittee shall report by telephone to
the appropriate Division Regional Office as soon as possible, but in no case more than twenty-four (24) hours following first
knowledge of the,.. failure to maintain storage capacity in a lagoon/storage pond greater than or equal to that required
in..,this General Permit." We appreciate the fact that you reported the problem of high waste level as required by your
permit and have worked with our staff to manage the problem once it occurred,
While we recognize the extraordinary weather conditions existing at the time, the lack of adequate freeboard
reported to our office still represents non-compliance with the Certificate of Coverage issued to your facility. As you are
aware, this non-compliance is subject to appropriate enforcement action by DWQ. The factors that lead to non-compliance,
efforts to notify DWQ of the problem, efforts made to resolve the problem once identified, and efforts proposed to prevent
future problems have all been factors in our decision regarding enforcement. Upon review and consideration of the
information submitted and/or discussed with DWQ staff, the Asheville Regional Office has determined that a Notice of
Deficiency (NOD) is appropriate and that no further compliancelenforcement actions will be taken by the Division for the
high waste levels occurring between October 2009 and March 2010,
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION — Ashevlllo Regional Office (ARO)
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa, NC 28778.8211
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-877623.6748
lnterriet: www,ncwaterqua4V.0rtt
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June 24, 2010
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In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range. This may include,
but is not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional application sites, updating your cropping systems,
adding additional and/or more flexible application equipment, and maintaining the waste pond or lagoon levels at the lowest
allowable and appropriate levels throughout the year. Our staff looks forward to continuing to work with you and your
Technical Specialist to evaluate and implement any needed changes to your system.
Thank you again for your cooperation. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to
contact the Asheville Regional Office at (828) 2964500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, L.G.
Aquifer Protection Section, Regional Supervisor
CC: ARO APS File
Keith Larick, APS -Animal Feeding Operations Unit
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❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 140003 Facility Status: active _ Permit: AWS140QQ2 _ ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: C_(�rrpliance n5pectig4 Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: f Bonne County: Caldwell Region: Asheville
Date of Visit: GUI012010 _ Entry Time: 09:00 AM Exit Time: 40:00 AM Incident #:
Farm Name: P.G. Loope[ and Sons 1 Wesley, Looper Owner Email:
Owner: Phone: [phone]
Mailing Address: _469 -5 -Petra -Mil Rd - _ Granite Falls NC 286308332
Physical Address: 4673 Petra Mill Rd , Granite_F-ally NC_28630.
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant M Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 35°49'12" Longitude: 61"21'31"
From Hwy. 321 N just after crossing Catawba River turn right on Grace Chapel Rd. Turn rt. on Rocky Mount Rd., then immediately left
on Petra Mill Rd. (SR 1704) Farm is located approx. 1 mile on left.
Question Areas:
Discharges & Stream Impacts Waste Collection & Treatment Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator: John B Looper Operator Certification Number: 17939
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Wesley Looper Phone: [phone]
On-site representative Wesley Looper Phone: [phone]
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:
Inspector Signature:"` /')4� Date: t' �' I < <'
Secondary Inspector(s):
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Permit: AWS140003 Owner - Facility: John Looper Facility Number: 140003
Inspection Data: 06/1012010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
#7. 2 groundhog holes on dam of lagoon #1; 1 groundhog hole on dam of lagoon #2. Both appear to be active.
#11. Some fields showed over application of PAN but not more than 10 lbs.
#14. No longer growing tobacco.
#21. Stocking records need to be updated - documented through 6109.
Waste Analyses: 4129110 ALS SBI N=101b/1000 gal.
2118/10 ALS 1-1 N=1.9 Ib11000 gal.; SB -3 ALS N=6.1
1120110 ALS L2 N=2.5 Ib11000 gal.
9123109 SB3 ASW N=5.0 Ib11000 gal.; L1 N=1.6
9129109 SB3 ASW N=5.0 Ib11000 gal.; L1 N=1.6
#24. Calibration is overdue
28. High freeboard was reported in 1128110.
Notice of Deficiency will be issued for high freeboard.
Notice of Violation will be issued for overdue calibration.
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Permit: AWS140003
Inspection Date: 06110/2010
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Owner - Facility: John Looper
Inspection Typo: Compliance Inspection
Facility Number : 140003
Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population
Swine
Swine - Farrow to Finish 260 250
Total Design Capacity: 260
Total SSLW: 368,420
Waste Structures
Typo Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Frooboard
Waste Pit
SETTLING BASIN #4
18.00
18.00
rite Pond
LAGOON #1
23.00
41.00
asto Pond
LAGOON #2
19.00
37.00
Waste Pond
SETTLING BASIN #1
19.00
48.00
Waste Pond
SETTLING BASIN #2
20.00
39.00
Waste Pond
SETTLING BASIN #3
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Permit: AWS140003 Owner -Facility: John Looper Facility Number; 140003
Inspection Date: 06110/2010 Inspection Type; Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
Discharge originated at
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
Other ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) 0000
c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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2. is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
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3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a
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discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes No
NA
NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
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If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
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5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.e./ large trees, severe
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erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ 000
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
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8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits,
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dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
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Cl
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improvement?
Waste Application
Yes No
NA
NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or
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improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding? ❑
Hydraulic Overload? ❑
Frozen Ground? ❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)? ❑
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Permit: AWS140003 Owner • Facility: John Looper
Inspection Date: 06/10/2010 Inspection Typo: Compliance Inspection
Facility Number : 140003
Reason for Visit: Rouline
Waste Application
Yes No NA NE
PAN?
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Is PAN > 10%110 lbs.?
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Total P205?
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Failure to incorporate manurelsludge into bare soil?
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Outside of acceptable crop window?
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Evidence of wind drift?
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Application outside of application area?
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Crop Type 1
Corn (Grain)
Crop Type 2
Small Grain (Wheat,
Barley, Oats)
Crop Type 3
Fescue (Flay, Pasture)
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Appling sandy loam, 2
to 8% slopes
Soil Type 2
Appling sandy loam, 8
to 15% slopes
Soil Type 3
Cecil sandy loam, 2 to
8% slopes, eroded
Soil Type 4
Cecil sandy loam, 8 to
15% slopes, erode
Soil Type 5
Chewacla loam,
occasionally flooded
Soil Type 6
Hibriten very cobbly
sandy loam, 15 to 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management
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Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
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16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
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18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
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Records and Documents
Yes No NA NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
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20. Does the facility fail to have ail components of the CAWMP readily available?
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Permit: AWS140003 Owner - Facility: John Looper
Inspection Date: 06110/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Records and Documents
Facility Number : 140003
Reason for Visit: Routine
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
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Checklists?
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Design?
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Maps?
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Other?
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21. Does record keeping need improvement?
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
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120 Minute inspections?
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Weather code?
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Weekly Freeboard?
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Transfers?
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Rainfall?
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Inspections after > 1 inch rainfall & monthly?
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Waste Analysis?
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Annual soil analysis?
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Crop yields?
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Stocking?
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Annual Certification Form (NPDES only)?
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22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
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23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
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24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
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25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
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26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?
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27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
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Other Issues
Yes
No NA
NE
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
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29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ❑ Cl ❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
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Permit: AWS140003 Owner - Facility: John Looper
Facility Number : 140003
Inspection Date: 06110/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit: Routine
Other Issues
Yes
No
NA
NE
30, At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional Air ❑
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Quality representative immediately.
31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
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32. Did Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
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33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
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November 5, 2004
. Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department or Environmew and Natural Resources
Aquifer Protection Section
CERTIFIED MAIL 7003 1680 0002 1293 6558
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. John B. Looper
B.G. Looper & Sons
4695 Petra Mill Road
Granite Falls, North Carolina 28630
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Compliance Inspection
B.G. Looper & Sons
Facility No. 14-3
Caldwell County
Dear Mr. Looper:
Alan W. Klimek, 11,1:. Director
Division of Watcr Qualily
On November 4, 2004, Bev Price of the Division of Water Quality's Asheville Regional Office conducted a routine
compliance inspection of the waste handling system for the B.G. Looper & Sons Farm. Although the waste
handling system appeared to be in excellent condition, the record keeping system needs improvement.
The waste pond freeboard levels are not being recorded. This is a violation of the General Permit, The waste levels
should be recorded on a weekly basis. Please respond to this office within 15 days of receipt of this notice
indicating what measures you have taken to address this violation.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Bev Price at (828) 296-
4500.
Sincerely,
G. Landon Davidson, P.G.
Regional Aquifer Protection Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Caldwell County - NRCS 120 Hospital Ave., NE Lenoir, NC 28645
Aquifer Protection Section Central Files
Aquifer Protection Section Asheville Regional Office Files
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Internet: h2o.encstate.nc.us
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Reason for Visit) Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Referral O Emergency O Other ❑ Denied Access
L:17acility Number 14 3 Ualc nl' Visit; t ]/4/2004 'I'inie: 8:55am
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® Permitled ® Certified © Conditionally Certilled 0 Registered Date Last Operated oI• Above 'Threshold : ..................
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;flailing Address: 4695.P.Q1rat.h1i11.Rtt!td........................................................................ ............................................... 2%3.0 ..............
Facility, Contact:..............................................................................'I'ille:................................................................ Phone No: ...................................................
OnsiteRepresentative: ........................................................................................................... Integrator:......................................................................................
Certified Operator:j.ujjn.B.................................... 7 p .... Operator Certification Number:,1.79.39.............................
Lineation of Farm:
Petra Mill Rd. and Ichard Dain Rd. Intersection -Grace Chapel Community. JL
® Swine []Poultry ❑ Cattle [:]Horse Latitude 35 •r 49 : 12 Longitude S1 • 21 3I
Design Current .
Design Current
Design Current
Swine capacity population
Poultry .
Capacity population Cattle
Capacity Population
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Layer
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Dairy
❑ Feeder to Finish
10 Non -Layer
❑ Non -Dairy
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Other
® Farrow to Finish 260 1 260 1
Total Design Capacity
260
❑ Gilts
Total SSLW
368,420
❑ Boars
Discharp-es S Stream Impacls
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance ratan -made?
b. Il'discharge is observed, did it reach Water ofthc Stale? (I1`3,cs, notify DWQ)
c. li'diseharge is observed, what is tlic'estintaled flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (Ifyes. notify l: WQ)
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ® No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ® No
1'1'asle Collection & Trmitmcnl
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ❑ Yes ® No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
ldenti f wr: .......Lagaon-#1.............. L.agoora.#f.2....... .... S.olid..Masi.ray?.1..... ... S0.lW.B;1ai1112.... ...S0.Iid,Basia#.4.......................................
Freeboard (inches): 24 60 22 30 21
12112/03 Continued

["a ility Number: 14'-3 • Date of Inspection 1 1 1412 0 0 4 is
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, ❑ Yes N No
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or ❑ Yes N No
closure plan?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes N No
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ® No
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
❑ Yes
® No
elevation markings?
Freeboard levels need to be recorded on a weekly basis.
Waste Application
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10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
® No
11. Is there evidence of over application? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Yes
N No
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN [:]Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Copper and/or Zinc > 30(
12. Crop type corn (grain) barley & wheat (small grain) fescue (grazing & hay)
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)?
❑ Yes
N No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
N No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
N No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
N No
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement? -
❑ Yes
N No
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
N No
Odor issues
17. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge atlor below N Yes ❑ No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
18. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes N No
19. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ❑ Yes N No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
20. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional ❑ Yes N No
Air Quality representative immediately.
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Comments (refer to question #): Explain any YES answers and/or any recommendations or any other comments.
Use drawings of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary): , ❑ Field Copy N Final Notes
17. Pipes discharge above water level near the surface.
23. Soil sampling is scheduled for this fall.
Freeboard levels need to be recorded on a weekly basis.
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Reviewer/Inspector Name ;Bev Price
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: n& Date:
12112103 Continued

racutty tvumder: 14-3 I 0 of Inspection 1 11/4/2004
Rectuir'ed Records & Documents
21. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available? ❑ Yes ® No
22. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ic/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.) ❑ Yes ® No
23. Does record keeping need improvement? if yes, check the.appropriate box below. ® Yes ❑ No
❑ Waste Application ® Freeboard ❑ Waste Analysis ® Soil Sampling
24. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design`? ❑ Yes ® No
25. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge? ❑ Yes ® No
26. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ic/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application) ❑ Yes ® No
27, Did Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ Yes ® No
28.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
® No
29.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
® No
NPDES Permitted Facilities
30.
Is the facility covered under a NPDES Permit? (If no, skip questions 31-35)
❑ Yes
❑ No
31.
If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equipment?
❑ Yes
❑ No
32.
Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑ Yes
❑ No
33.
Did the facility fail to conduct an annual sludge survey?
❑ Yes
❑ No
34.
Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipmcnt?
❑ Yes
❑ No
35.
Does record keeping for NPDES required forms need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Stocking Form ❑ Crop Yield Form ❑ Rainfall ❑ Inspection After 1" Rain
❑ 120 Minute Inspections ❑ Annual Certification Form
No violations or deficiencies were rioted during this visit. You «ill receive no further correspondence about this visit.
Additional'Comnients,and/ar Drawl n s a � a..J ..� .,* ti• � i t�; t.; r. s- Is. -i.°y'
The facility appears well maintained and operated.
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