200001_PERMIT INFORMATION_20171231

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North Carolina Department of Environment and' Natural Resources
Pat McCrory
Govemor
J Randolph Shields
Notla Farms
115 Dairy Farm Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
Dear J Randolph Shields:
John E. Skvada, III
Secretary
October 1, 2014
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWC200001
Notla Farms
Cattle Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Cherokee County
In accordance with your renewal request, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to J Randolph Shields, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management
system in accordance with General Permit AWG200000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for Notla Farms, located in Cherokee County, with an animal capacity of no greater than
the following annual averages:
Dairy Calf: Dry Cow: Beef Brood Cow:
Dairy Heifer: Beef Stocker Calf: Other:
Milk Cow: 200 Beef Feeder:
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2019, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWC200001 that was previously issued to this facility. Pursuant to this
COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and
limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system
for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be
established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified designs capacity or
increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to
the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or
number of animals.
Please read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit carefully. Please pay careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeper forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keeping forms.
If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site-specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed.
1636 Mad Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Phone: [phone]Internet htt0M+ww.ncdenr.c�y
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The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per NRCS standards a 100 -foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any
lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C.including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition II.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You
may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Morristown, TN National
Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at: htt_p://www.weather, ovg /mrx/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Asheville Regional Office. The Regional Office staff
may be reached at 828-296-4500. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General
Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Thomas A. Reeder
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit AWG200000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Cherokee County Health Department
Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWC200001)
AFO Notebooks

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins
Govemor Director
October 1, 2009
J Randolph Shields
Notla Farts
115 Dairy Farm Rd
Murphy, NC 28906
Dee Freeman
Secretary
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWC200001
Notla Farms
Cattle Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Cherokee County
Dear J Randolph Shields:
In accordance with your renewal request, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to J Randolph Shields, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management
system in accordance with General Permit AWG200000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the Notla Farms, located in Cherokee County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than the following annual averages:
Dairy Calf: Dry Cow: Beef Brood Cow:
Dairy Heifer: Beef Stocker Calf: Other:
Milk Cow: 200 Beef Feeder:
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2014, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWC200001 that was previously issued to this facility. Pursuant to this
COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and
limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system
for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be
established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or
increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to
the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or
number of animals.
Please carefully r�^this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Please pgy careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this .hermit. Record keening forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keeping forms.
1636 Marl Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 2728 Capibl Btvd., Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Sen ice: 1-877-623-6748 � Carolina
Internet: wana_naraterquality.org ���r�� //�
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If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site-specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per 15A NCAC 2T .0105(h) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 -foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, then an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Unit for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition 11.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You
may find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Morristown, TN National
Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at: www.5rh.no­gov/—rxl
This facility is located in a county covered by our Ashevm� Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information
concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosure (General Permit AWG200000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Asheville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Cherokee County Health Department
Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District
APS Central Files (Permit No. AWC200001)
AFO Notebooks

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
(Amended)
Name of Farm: Notla Farms
Owner:
Randolph Shields Date
Manager. 03
hnny Sh' ds to
Technical SpecialistQjz
:
John Curtis NRCS Michael Stiles
Cherokee Co. SWCD

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Producer: Notla Farms
Location:_ 7 stiles south of Murphy on U5 74/64
C,Y Y
Telephone: 704-&-4di'-9355
Type Operation: Dairy Operation
Number of Animals: 200 head
(Design Capacity)
Storage Structure(s): Waste Storage Pond
Application Method(s): LiquidSlurry
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
You must have the animal waste analyzed to determine nutrient. content
as close to the time of application as practical and at least within
50 days of the date of application before each application cycle.
Soil nutrients in all fields where waste will be applied must be
analyzed at least annually so that all plant nutrients can be balanced
for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Soil test and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years.
Several' factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Lime must be
applied to application fields as recommended by soil test to
maintain the plant uptake of nutrients.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at
greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special
prZ,_qcaut.ions,(see. Required Specification No -4} waste- 3nay-be---
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year.
RECEIVED I DENR 1 DWQ
Aquifer Protection Section
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4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is a violation
of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
.0200 regulations.
5. Wind conditions at the time of field application of waste
should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of nutrients for
to reduce the potential for pollution,
applied to a growing crop. otherwise
earlier than 30 days prior to planting
forages breaking dormancy. injecting
incorporating the waste below the soil
nutrients and reduce odor problems.
crop production and
the waste should be
apply waste no
a crop or prior to
or otherwise
surface will conserve
7. Zinc and copper levels in the soils in all fields where
waste is applied shall be monitored and alternative
application fields shall be used when these metals approach
excess levels.
This plan is based on waste application by a honey wagon for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you
choose to alter the method of application in the future, you need to
revise this plan. Nutrient levels for various waste application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for a liquid slurry system in North Carolina.
Actual acreage requirements shall be based on waste analysis reports
from storage structures in your waste management system. Attached you
will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and
transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
Your holding pond structure is designed for 84 days of temporary
storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of
once every 3 months. In no instance should the volume of waste being
stored in'your structure be higher than the maximum storage marker
except in the event of a 25 year, 24 hour storm.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
-_.. report -for assistance- in determining the --amount per—acre t -o -apply and __
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
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Amended
The waste management system which is covered by this waste utilization
plan shall be operated only by persons which hold a valid certificate
as an operator in charge of an animal waste management system- Mr.
Johnny Shields has taken the training, passed the test, and will be
the certificated operator.
This waste utilization plan, i; carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2E .0217 (the .0200 rules) adopted by the
Water Quality Commission.
ESTIMATE OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN
FROM LIQUID SLURRY
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year
200 animals X 14 gallons of waste/animal/day X 365 days
=1,022,000 gallons of waste per year
200 animals X 7 gallons of excess water/animal/day X 365 days
=511,000 gallons of excess water per year
1022220_00 gallons of waste / year + 512000 gallons of excess water 55.911/ yea:
2,620.453 Total gallons of waste water per year / 1000
= 2620 1000 gallon units per year.
5.0 Total N lbs. per 1000 gallons X 2620 (Plant nutrient
availability coefficient for
appropriate application method)
= . 131100 Plant Available Nitrogen
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year from waste water.
2620 1000 Callon units per year X4 5__0-_–.--lbsPAN-/_1O0D_gal-l.ons -of—wast=e
- n, inn lbs. PAN/year. .
(Source of estimated or actual total nitrogen per 1000 gallons)
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Total animal waste and waste water slurry generated
in one year is approximately
1,533,000 gallons
1j,' on _ lbs. PAN per year from liquid waste slurry
13,1QOTotal lbs. PAN.per year
Applying the above amount of waste as calculated above is a big
job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner.
Values used above are based on analysis of waste
from similar livestock operations in North
Carolina (source: USDA-N"RCS FOTG Practice
Standard 633 -Waste Utilization). Actual
nutrient content of the waste from this system
may vary from these values. Waste analysis
should be made of the actual waste as soon as
possible after significant waste accumulates in
the storage structure(s).
The applicator is cautioned that P and .K may
be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. In the future, regulations may
x-equire farmers in some parts of North
Carolina to have a nutrient management plan
that addresses all nutrients_ This plan only
addresses nitrogen.
ed)
Total N lbs. per gallon is based upon a book value not an actual waste
- sample. - The original WUP was written using an actual waste sample analysis
This : iaanendment is due to the NCDENR request that if there is not enough samples
available that the WUP be ammended or rewrote using book values not actual waste analysis
(source: USDA MRCS F OTG Practice Standard 633 -Waste utilization)
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The holding pond at your operation will accumulate sludge. This
sludge must be removed periodically and land applied at agronomic
rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require
precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or
other elements.
Your operation will produce approximately 10,742 pounds of plant
available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the sludge that will need to
be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Be aware that additional acres of land,
as well as special equipment, may be needed when you remove this
sludge.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying forage plants under
stress condition. Nitrate poisoning may occur in livestock.
Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
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WASTE APPLICATION TABLES
The crop fields shown in the Waste Application Tables that follow
are available for waste application. It will not be necessary and
may not be desirable to apply waste to each of these fields in any
given year.
The Lbs. of Nitrogen Per Acre shown in the tables are estimated
annual nitrogen (N) requirements of the crop to be grown based on
the potential productivity of the soil and assuming no double
cropping.
The Recommended Lbs. of N to be Applied per acre indicates the
Nitrogen that can be reasonably applied to the crop and'used by the
crop in a timely manner using animal waste alone. It will not be
practical to meet all the nutrient needs of some crops with animal
waste. Supplemental applications of commercial fertilizer may be
required during the growing season in order to meet all crop
nutrient needs. It is assumed that for certain row crops only a
fraction of the total annual nitrogen requirement can be applied
using animal waste.
The landowner shall record the actual waste application volume made
on each field on the Department of Water Quality Waste Application
Record Form.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in the field
application tables:
C
NITROG
EN
CROP
CROP
PRODUCTIN
REQUIRE
M'T
CODE
UNITS
LBS_/UN
IT
CS
CORN - SILAGE_
TONS
11.0
H
HAY, COOL SEASON, NOT GRAZED
TONS
45
PCs
PASTURE, COOL SEASON
AUM
13.34
C

The following legend explains the soil codes which represent the
specific soil types that are f ound in the fields which are
available for animal waste application:
SOIL
CODE
310D
SOIL
TYPE
Junaluska/Tsai i B-15%
COMMENTS REGARDING SUITA31LIT
OF SOILS FOR WASTE APPLICATIO
310E
Junaluska/Tasli 1-5-30%
244D
Brasstown 8-I5%
45A
Arquaka 0-2%
Avoid during wet seasons
233A
Dillard 0-5%
85A
Rosman 0-4%
382D
Junaluska-Brass town 8-15%
382E
Junaluska/Brastowra 15-30%
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AMENDMENTS TO NOTLA FARMS WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION THAT WAS LEFT OFF THE ORIGINAL
WASTE MGT. PLAN OR CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE SINCE.
1. ON MAP I THERE ARE AREAS OUTLINED IN GREEN. FIELDS, 34,35,36,37
THESE AREAS ARE NOW CLEARED AND ARE BEING GRAZED WITH
FESCUE.
2.ON MAP 2 THERE ARE FIELDS THAT HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN
PRODUCTION BUT WERE NOT SHOWN ON THE ORIGINAL WASTE MGT
PLAN. FIELDS 29,30,31,32,33
3.ON BOTH MAPS THERE ARE FIELDS THAT ARE BEING GRAZED WITH
BARELY FOR A COOL SEASON GRASS. THESE WERE ALSO LEFT OFF OF
THE ORIGINAL PLAN.
FIELDS -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 11 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 15 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 16A -PRODUCES CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 16B-PRODUCS CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 18 -PRODUCES CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 22 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARELY MAY ALSO BE USED FOR CORN
FIELD 23 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 29 --GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 30 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
4.THE FIELDS THAT ARE BEING GRAZED WITH BARLEY IS WHERE THE
WASTE IS BEING APPLIED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS SINCE IT IS
CONSIDERED AN ACTIVE GROWING CROP.
5. WITH THIS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE TOTAL FIELD ACRES
EQUALS 215.9.
6. THE REALISTIC YEILD EXPECTATIONS FOR THE COOL SEASON GRASSES
WERE FROM NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE AND
LOCAL SOIL SURVEYS.
RANDOLPH SHIELDS OWNER
JOHNNY SHIELDS OPERATER
- IOHN-CURTIS-NRCS 4 MICHAEL: STII" AG -COST SHARE TECH.

Table 1: WASTE APPLICATION FIELDS OWNED BY PRODUCER
soil Lbs. N Loads N Left
Tract Field Type Crop Usable Required Waste to
No. No. Code Code Acres Per field Per Field ao-Dlv
371
1
310D
H
6
900
43
369
371
2
310D
H
4.3
645
30
264
371
5 P
sphate
levels are
to high
for any waste
371
8a
+osphatelevels
are to high
for any waste
371
Bb Phosphate
levels are
to high
for any waste
371
8c Phosphate
levels are
to high
for any waste
371
10
45A
P
2.2
330
16
135
371
11
382E
H
18.3
2745
126
1125
371
12
382E
H
4
600
28
246
371
13
382E
H
13.4
2010
94
824
371
14.
382E
H
9.3
1395
65
572
371
15
242D
C
5.5
1100
62
338
371
16A
310E
C
15.7
3140_
175
966
371
16B
242E
C
5.8
1160
65
357
371
17
242E
P
17.4
2610
125
1070
371
18
2441D
C
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a
596
371
19
85A
P
8.9
1335
64
547
371
21
85A
P
16
2400
112
984
371
22
233B
C
10.4
2080
117
639
371
23
242D
C
5.3
1060
52
426
371
24
310E
H
6.3
945
44
387
371
25
310E
H
18.4
2760
128
1131
371
26
310E
H
4.3
645
29
264
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Waste Utilization
Plan
Ammendment to Table 1:
WASTE APPLICATION FIELDS OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract
field No.
Soil Type Crop Code Usable AcreLbs. N Req
Loads
Left to apply
371
1
31 OD
H 6
900
43
369
371
2
310D
H 4.3
645
30
264
371
5
Phosphate levels are too high for any waste
371
8a
Phosphate levels are too high for any waste
371
8b
Phosphate levels are too high for any waste
371
8C
Phosphate levels are too high for any waste
371
10
45A
P 2.2
330
16
135
371
11
382E
H 18.3
2745
126
1125
371
12
382E
H 4
600
28
246
371
13
382E
H 13.4
2010
94
824
371
14
382E
H 9.3
1395
65
572
371
15
242D
C 5.5 1
1100
62
338
371
16A
310E
PC i 15.7
3140
175
966
371
16B
242E
PC ? 5.8
1160
65
357
371
17
242E
P 17.4
2610
125
1070
371
18
244D
PC 4
600
28
246
371
19
85A
P 8.9
1335
64
547
371
21
85A
P 16
2400
112
984
371
22
233B
PC 10.4
2080
117
639
371
23
242D
C y- 5.3
1060
52
426
371
24
310E
H 6.3
945
44
387
371
25
310E
H 18.4
2760
128
1131
371
26 '
310E
H 4.3
645
29
264
371
27
382E
H 6.5
975
44
399
371
28
310E
C 1.3
195
9
80
371
29A
342D
P * 0.8
120
6
49
371
29B
310E
P 4.6
690
32
281
371
30
233B
P ? 4.9
735
34
299
371
31
85A
P 4.8
720
34
293
371
32
3101=
P 2.7
405
19
165
371
33
131 D
P 2.3
345
16
141
371
34
310E
PC 3
450
21
183
371
35
382F
P 4
600
28
244
371
36
382F
P 4.5
675
32
275
371
37
382F
P 1
150
7
61
Totals for Table 1:
215.9
34,520
1,685
13,360
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See �jaimendment- to WUP Table 1
1 The useable acreage represents the total acreage of the Meld
minus the required buffer areas which border streams or
residential areas. Actual total acres in the fields listed may,
and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
2 This N is from animal waste only. if nutrients from other
sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be
accounted for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation.
Table 3 presents a summary of all nitrogen requirements and the
total nitrogen to be applied using animal waste for all fields
which are available for waste application.
TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF WASTE APPLICATION ',)Amended)
TOTAL CROP
RECOMMENDED
SUPPLEMENT
AL
ACRES
NITROGEN
LBS. N TO
OR
RE S I DUAL
USEABLE
REQUIREMENT
BE APPLIED
LBS. OF N
IN POUNDS
USING WASTE
REQUIRED
FROM TABLE 1
~ 215.9
34,520 520
13,360
21,160
FROM TABLE lA
--
FROM TABLE 2
-FROM . TABLE 2A
FROM TABLE 213
-
TOTAL ALL TABLE
215.9
34,520
13,360
21,160

This summary indicates that only
annual nitrogen requirements can
listed for the fields available
livestock operation.
about 37 percent of the total
be provided for the crops as
using animal waste produced on this
1. 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 which reaches surface water is prohibited.
Illegal discharges are subject to the assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day
by the Division of Water Quality for every day the discharge continues.
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3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for
realistic crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate
conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the
rate of application for other nutrients. Actual yields may be used in lieu of realistic
yield tables at the discretion of the planner_
4. Animal waste"s ' hall be applied to land eroding less -than 5 tons -per acre per. year._
Animal waste ay be applied to land that has a Resource Management System
(RMS) or an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If a RMS or ACS is used
the soil loss shall be no greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter
strips will be used where runoff leaves the field. These filter strips will be in
addition to `Buffers" required by DWQ.
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application.
Waste should not be applied when the wind is blowing or any other condition exists
which may cause a danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not
occur during a season prone to flooding.
10

REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 conditions conducive to odor or flies and provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when
the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the
crop is not damaged by burning or smothering of the plant. This is an important
consideration where swine, poultry or other ammonia rich waste is being surface
applied. Surface broadcast solids or slurries may damage crops if leaf surfaces are
matted. Generally waste should be applied such that no more than 20 to 25 percent
of the leaf area is covered. This should not normally be a concern where diluted,
low nutrient waste is irrigated or surface broadcast from a liquids holding structure.
Where crops are severely damaged due to waste application, the plants cannot
assimilate the nutrients and discharge of pollutants to surface waters is likely to
occur. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on
soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils
should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up
released nutrients. On soils with a high potential for leaching, multiple application
at lower rates should be used. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop
production & reduce the potential for pollution, the waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop on bare soil, or forages breaking
dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients.
11. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
13. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-
ways.
14. 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 wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways
which discharge directly into water courses. If animal waste is to be applied on
other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates and in a manner
that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
15. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks,
etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
11

REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
16. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed
areas (lagooniholding pond embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). if needed,
special vegetation shall be provided for these areas and 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/holding pond areas should be ltept mowed and accessible. Lagoon/holding
pond berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion,
leakage, or discharge.
17. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing an "approved closure plan" which will
eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion_
18. 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.
19. Aaimal 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 preplant with no further applications
of animal waste during the crop season.
20. Highly visible permanent 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.
21. 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 element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and
alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels.
Soil pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and
waste analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years_ Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application
records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
22. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets NC regulations. North
Carolina General Statute 106-403 requires that dead animals be disposed of within
24 hours in a manner approved by the state veterinarian.
12

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Notla Farms
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above_ I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25 -year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on-site at the farm office
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
I (we) understand that I (we) must own or have access to irrigation
or other equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in
this Waste Utilization Plan. The equipment must be available at
the appropriate time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon,
holding pond, tank, or other unroofed storage structure in a 25
year, 24 hour storm event. I (we) also certify that the waste will
be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate
times and at rates that no run-off occurs.
Name of Facility 6r: Johnny Shields_
{Please print)�
Signature: Date:
Name of Mana r (If different from owner) :
Signature:
Date:
Name of Technical Specialist, (Please print)_
Affiliation: t -t S��- yetis
Address (Agency) : Yo Ile
Signature
Date: �! / �J

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
(Amended)
Name of Farm: Notla Farms
Owner-.—
Randolph
wner: Randolph Shields
Manager:
Johnny Shields
Date
Date
Technical Specialist: ------
John Curtis NRCS Michael Stiles
Cherokee Co. SWCD

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
The holding pond at your operation will accumulate sludge. This sludge must be
removed periodically and land applied at agronomic rates. The sludge will be
nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements.
Your operation will produce approximately 13,100 pounds of plant available
nitrogen (PAN) per year in the sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic
basis. This figure is- PAN when broadcasting the sludge. Be aware that
additional acres of land, as well as special equipment, may be needed when you
remove this sludge.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying forage plants under stress
condition. Nitrate poisoning may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for
nitrate levels is recommended.
Windows of Application
Waste is applied to active growing crops.
Fescue/ Barley ----- waste is applied from March 10th to April 30th just as the crops
begin good spring growth. Due to the weather this time can change but it is usually in
March or April.
Fescue----- waste is applied also on the fields that are use for hay production. The
application usually takes place March and April or September and October just after the
hay has been harvested and begins with new growth.
Barley ----waste is applied on cool season grass used for grazing during October and
November. Application takes place in fall or winter months whenever dry weather
allows application.
Com ------waste is applied to corn fields when there is an active growing cover crop in
March and April or just after harvest in September and October, when the cover crop is
starting its growth

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Dairy Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead • Dairy production O Vegetative or wooded buffers
❑ Recommended best management practices
M Good judgment and common sense
Paved lots or barn • Wet manure -covered O Scrape or flush daily
alley surfaces surfaces
O Promote drying with proper ventilation
❑ Routine checks and maintenance on waterers,
hydrants, pipes, stock tanks
Bedded areas • Urine C3 Promote drying with proper ventilation
• Partial microbial ❑ Replace wet or manure -covered bedding l
decomposition
Manure dry stacks • Partial microbial ❑ Provide liquid drainage for stored manure
decomposition
Storage tank or basin • Partial microbial ❑ Bottom or mid-level loading
surface decomposition ❑ Tank covers
• Mixing while filling ❑ Basin surface mats of solids
• Agitation when emptying ❑ Minimize lot runoff and liquid additions
❑ Agitate only prior to manure removal
❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin • Partial microbial O liquid drainage from settled solids
surfaces decomposition ❑ Remove solids regularly
• Mixing while filling
• Agitation when empty
Manure, slurry, or • Agitation when spread
sludge spreader • Volatile gas emissions
outlets
❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges
❑ Wash residual manure from spreader after use
0 Proven biological additives or oxidants

Dairy Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source
Cause
BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Uncovered manure,
• Volatile gas emissions while
0
Soil injection of slurry/sludges
slurry, or sludge on
drying
O
Soil incorporation within 48 hours
field surfaces
A
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
0
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Flush tanks
• Agitation of recycled lagoon
0
Flush tank covers
liquid while tanks are filling
0
Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Outside drain
• Agitation during wastewater
0
Box covers
collection or
conveyance
jAction boxes
Lift stations
• Agitation during sump tank
0
Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
End of drainpipes at
• Agitation during wastewater
0
Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon
conveyance
lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emission 0 Proper lagoon liquid capacity
• Biological mixing 0 Correct lagoon startup procedures
• Agitation 17 Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
O Minimum agitation when pumping
D Mechanical aeration
0 Proven biological additives

Source
Cause
Dairy Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
BMPs to Minimize Odor
Irrigation sprinkler • High pressure agitation C1 Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind
nozzles . Wind drift O Minimum recommended operating procedure
0 Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
O Pump from second -stage lagoon
O Flush residual manure from pipes at end of
slurry/sludge pumpings
Dead animals • Carcass decomposition %- Proper disposition of carcasses
Standing water • Improper drainage C3 Grade and landscape such that water drains away
around facilities • Microbial decomposition of from facilities
organic matter
Mud tracked onto • Poorly maintained access Farm access road maintenance
public roads from roads
farm access
Practices
Additional Information: Available From:
Cattle Manure Management; .0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU, County Extension Center
Dairy Educational Unit Manure Management System—Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory; EBAE 209-95 NCSU—BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSU—BAE
Management of Dairy Wastewater; EBAE 106-83 NCSU—BAE
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU—BAE
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PR0107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
FM

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Systems
Flush gutters • Accumulation of solids 0 Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed
0 Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and pits • Crusted solids 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 to 8 inches
over more than 30 percent of surface
)excessive vegetative • Decaying vegetation 13 Maintain vegetative control along banks of
growth lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter along
water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
Dry Systems
Feeders Feed spillage 0 Design, operate, and maintain feed systems
(e.g., bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage
0 Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7- to 10 -
day interval during summer; 15- to 30 -day interval
during winter)

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
-Source Cause
BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Feed storage Accumulations of feed ❑
Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
residues
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
ensuring drainage is away from site and/or
providing adequate containment (e.g., covered bin
for brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
products)
❑
Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed
Animal holding Accumulations of animal ❑
Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences
areas wastes 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 break up
accumulated solids as needed) `
Dry manure • Accumulations of animal ❑
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g.,
handling systems wastes
7- to 10 -day interval during summer; 15- to 30 -day
interval during winter) where manure is loaded for
land application or disposal
❑
Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles
❑
inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure
handling areas as needed
For more information contact:
Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7613.

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. Michael F_ Easley, Governor
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William G. Boss Jr., Secretary
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
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Division of Water Quality
November 24, 2004
J.Randolph Shields
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Notla Farms
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115 Dairy Farm Road
Murphy NC 28906U1
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Subject Certificate of Coverage No. AWC2600011
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Notla Farms'
Cattle Waste Collection, Treatment, 'Storage/
and Application System
Cherokee County - -
— -
Dear J.Randolph Shields:
In accordance with your application received on November 10, 2004, we are hereby forwarding to you
this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to J.Randolph Shields, authorizing the operation of the subject
animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General
Permit AWG200000. The issuance of this COC supersedes and terminates your previous COC Number
AWC200001 which expired October 1, 2004.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the Notla Farms, located in Cherokee County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than an annual average of 200 dairy cows and the application to land as specified in the facility's
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009. Pursuant to this COC,
you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Since this is a revised State
General Permit, it contains new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained in the
previous State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record keepin#;
and monitoring conditions in this permit.
If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed_
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with al l applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Nom•` Carolina
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Phone [phone] Customer Service Utl(Pflll-#
Intemet: http://Uo.enr.state.nc.us 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax [phone]
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Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terns and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Asheville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information
concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact J. R. Joshi at 715-6698.
Sincerely,
_a
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit AWG200000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Asheville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Cherokee County Health Department
Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File AWC200001
APS Central Files

=oF vtiI TFRO i Michael F_ E ey, Governor
YWiffiam G. Ross Jr_, Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
a Alan W. Klimek, P_E., Director
Division of Water Quality
May 23, 2003
J. Randolph Shields
Notla Farms
115 Dairy Farm Road
Murphy NC 28906
I
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWC200001
' Notla Farms
i
JUN— 420M Cattle Waste Collection, Treatment, Storage
and Application System
t7HTER+O�j , s l Cherokee County
ASSE F.E��!Fil Cry C'
Dear J. Randolph Shields:
In accordance with your application received on April 12, 1999, we are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to J.Randolph Shields, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment,
storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit AWG200000. This approval shall consist
of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management of animal waste from the Notla
Farms Farm, located in Cherokee County, with an animal capacity of no greater than annual average of 200
Dairy and the application to land as specified in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWNIP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until October 1, 2004. Pursuant to this COC, you are
authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as specified in the
General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the
required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste
production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as
provided above) will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual
increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation of future
samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is inaccurate you will
need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable laws,
rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate under this
permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit documentation
to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking of the facility.
Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon or any
wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit or the
CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-215.6A through
143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the General
Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to the
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If any parts, requirements, or Ations contained in this COC are unacceole, you have the right to apply for
an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this process. Unless such a
request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be finaland binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Asheville Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality
Staff may be reached at [phone]. if you need additional information concerning this COC or the General'
Permit, please contact J. R. Joshi at [phone] ext. 363.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit AWG200000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Ash Regional- Office, Water Quality Section
Cherokee County Hea th Department
Cherokee County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File AWC200001
NDPU Files

Amended
The waste -management system which is covered by this waste utilization_
plan shall be operated only by persons which hold a valid certificate
as an operator M charge of an animal Waste management system. Mr.
ilo!u ny Shields has taken the training, passed the test, and will be
the certificated operator.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NC.AC 2H .0217 (the .0200 rules) adopted by the
Water Quality Commission.
ESTLMATE OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN
FROM LIOLTD SLURRY
Amount of Waste produced Per Year
200 animals X 14 gallons of waste/animal/day X 365 days
=1 022,000 gallons of waste per year
200 animals X 7 gallons of excess water/animal/day X 365 days
= 533,ODD gallons of excess water per year
10222 gallons of waste / year OF 511000 gallons of excess .water 55.9"/ ye;
2,620.453 Total gallons of waste water per year / 1000
= 2620 1000 gallon units per year.
570 Total N lbs. per 1 000 gallons X 2620 (Plant nutrient
availability coefficient for
appropriate application method
= 13'1U Plant Available Nitrogen
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year from waste water
2620 1000 gallon vxi±ts per year X �.-Cl lbs. PAN/1000 gallons of waste
- ,1f1(-1 lbs- PAN/year.
(Source of esd=0 or actual total aitrogen per 1000 gallons)
3

Total animal waste and waste water slurry generated
in one year is approximately
1,533,000_ gallons
1:3,1 no _ lbs. Pa?v per year from 1_culid waste S!'Lrr�T
13,SQOTotal lbs. PA .per year
Applying the above amount of waste as call cul aLed above i s a big
job. You should plan time and have appropriate eoulpment to apply
the waste in a timely manner. - -
Values Used above are baser on analysis of wase
from similar livestock operations in North
Carolina (source: USDA -N -RCS FOTG Practice
Standard 533 -waste Utilization) . Actual
nutrient co: -tent o the Waste f r omi t h I S Sy5_e-al
may vary from these values. Waste analysis
should be made of the actual waste as soon as
possible after significant waste accumulates in
the storage structure(s).
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may
be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. In the future, regulations may
require fasters in some parts of North
Carolina to have a nutrient management plan
that addresses all nutrients_ This plan Only
addresses nitrogen.
ed)
Total N lbs. per gallon is based upon a book value not an actual waste
sample. The original WUP was written using an actual waste sample analysi
This .iamendment is due to the NCDENR request that if there is not enough samples
available that the WUP be ammended or rewrote using book values not actual waste analysi
(source: -USDA NRCS FOTG Practice Standard 633 -Waste Utilization)
4

AMENDMENTS TO NOTLA FARMS WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION THAT WAS LEFT OFF THE ORIGINAL
WASTE MGT_ PLAN OR CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE SINCE.
LON MAP 1 THERE ARE AREAS OUTLINED IN GREEN. FIELDS, 34,35,36,37
THESE AREAS ARE NOW CLEARED AND ARE BEING GRAZED WITH
FESCUE.
2.ON MAP 2 THERE ARE FIELDS THAT HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN
PRODUCTION BUT WERE NOT SHOWN ON THE ORIGINAL WASTE MGT
PLAN. FIELDS 29,30,31,32,33
3. ON BOTH MAPS THERE ARE FIELDS THAT ARE BEING GRAZED WITH
BARELY FOR A COOL SEASON GRASS. THESE WERE ALSO LEFT OFF OF
THE ORIGINAL PLAN.
FIELDS -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD I I -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 15 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 16A -PRODUCES CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 16B-PRODUCS CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 18 -PRODUCES CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 22 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARELY MAY ALSO BE USED FOR CORN
FIELD 23 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 29 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 30 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
4.THE FIELDS THAT ARE BEING GRAZED WITH BARLEY IS WHERE THE
WASTE IS BEING APPLIED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS SINCE IT IS
CONSIDERED AN ACTIVE GROWING CROP.
5. WITH THIS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE TOTAL FIELD ACRES
EQUALS 215.9.
6. THE REALISTIC YEILD EXPECTATIONS FOR THE COOL SEASON GRASSES
WERE FROM NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE AND
LOCAL SOIL SURVEYS.
RANDOLPH 9HIET DS OWNER JOANNY SHMLDS WgiaTER
, Ar'z�
HN CURTIS NRCS MICHAEL STILES AG -COST SHARE TECH.

Totals for Table 1:_ 1 215# 34,5201 1,6851 13,3601
Waste Utilization
Plan
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Ammendment to Table 1: WASTE APPLICATION FIELDS OWNED BY PRODUCER
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Tract Wield No. ISO
Type Crop CodelUsable Ac Lbs. N Req ,Loads
WN Left to apply
37-11
1 1310D
I H 6 1
900
43
369 I
371J.
2 1310D
H 4.3 1
. 645
30 1
264
3711
5
Phosphate levels are too high for any waste
1
371 L
Phosphate levels are too high for any waste
1
3711
8b 113hosphate
levels are too high for any waste
3711
8c lPhosphate
levels are too high for any waste 1
I
I 1
3711
10 1
45A
P 1 2.2
330
16' 1
135 1
3711
11
382E
1 H 1 18.3 1
2745 1
126
1125
3711
12
382E
H 1 4
600
28 1
246 I
3711
13 1
382E
H 1 13.4
2010
94
824 1
3711
14 1
382E
I H 9.3 1
1395 1
65 1
572
371
15--F
24 DD
I C 5.5 1
1100 162
338
371
16A I
310E
1 PC 15.7 I
3140
175
966
371
16B
242E
PC 1 5.8 I
1160
65 1
357
371
17 1
242E
1 P 17.4
2610
125 1
1070
371
18
244D
1 PC I 4 1
600
28 1
246
3711
19
85A
I P 1 8.9
1335
64 I
547
3711
21
85A
P 1
2400 1
112
984
3711
22 1
233B
PC 10.4
2080
117
639 1
3711
23 I
242D
C 5.3
1060
52
426 1
3711
24 I
310E
H 6.3
945
44
387
3711
25 1
310E
H 18.4 I
2760
128
1131
371
26 1
310E
H 4.3
645
29
264
3711
27
382E
H I 6.5 I
975
44
399
3711
28 1
310E
C 1.3 1
195
9 1
80
3711
29A
342D I
P 0.8
120
6 I
49
3711
29B
310E
P 4.6 I
690
32 1
281 1
3711
30
233B
P 4.9 1
735 I
34 1
299 1
371
31
85A
P 4.8
720
34 I
293
3711
32
310E
P 1 2.7
405
19 I
165 1
3711
33 1
131D
P 1 2.3
345 1
16 I
'141
3711
34 1
310E I
PC 1 3
450 I
21
183
371
35 1
382F I
P 1 4
600
28
244
3711
36
382E I
P 1 4.5
675
32
275 1
371
37
3821= I
P 1 I
150
7
61 1
Totals for Table 1:_ 1 215# 34,5201 1,6851 13,3601

Producer: Notla Farms
Location: 7 miles south of Murphy on IIS 74/64
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Dairy Operation _
Number of Animals: 200 head
(Design Capacity)
Storage Structure(s): Waste Storage Pond It
Application Method(s) : Licluid Slurry
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a r"
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be us ed
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for t.1 -le crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient_
You must have the animal waste analyzed to determine nutrient content
as close to the time of application as practical and at least within
60 days of the date of application before each application cycle_
Soil nutrients in all fields where waste will be applied must be
analyzed at least annually so that all plant nutrients can be balanced
for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Soil test and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Lime must be
applied to application fields as recommended by soil test to
maintain the plant uptake of nutrients.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at
greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special
precautions, (see Required Specification No. 4) waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year.
1

4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is a violation
of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
.0200 regulations.
5. Wind conditions at the time of field application of waste
should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
5. To maximize the value of nutrients for
to reduce the potential for pollution,
applied to a growing crop. Otherwise
earlier than 30 days prior to planting
forages breaking dormancy. Injecting
incorporating the waste below the soil
nutrients and reduce odor problems.
crop production and
the waste should be
apply waste no
a crop or prior to
or otherwise
surface will conserve
7. Zinc and copper levels in the soils in all fields where
waste is applied shall be monitored and alternative
application fields shall be used when these metals approach
excess levels.
This plan is based on waste application by a honey wagon for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If�you
choose to alter the method of application in the future, you need to
revise this plan. Nutrient levels for various waste application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for a liquid slurry system in North Carolina.
Actual acreage requirements shall be based on waste analysis reports
from storage structures in your waste management system. Attached you
will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and
transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
Your holding pond structure is designed for 84 days of temporary
storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of
once every 3 months. In no instance should the volume of waste being
stored in -your structure be higher than the maximum storage marker
except in the event of a 25 year, 24 hour storm.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
04

Original
The waste management system which is covered by this waste utilization
plan shall be operated only by persons which hold a valid certificate
as an operator in charge of an animal waste management system. Mr.
Johnny Shields has taker_ the training, passed the test, and will be
the certificated operator.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 (the .0200 rules) adopted by the
Water Quality Commission.
ESTIMATE OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN
FROM LIQUID SLURRY
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year
200 animals X 14 gallons of waste/animal/day X 365 days
=1,022,000 gallons of waste per year
200 animals X 7 gallons of excess water/animal/day X 365 days
511,000 gallons of excess water per year
1,02200.0 gallons of waste / year + 511000 gallons of excess water 55.511/ yeas
= 2,620.453 Total gallons of waste water per year / 1000
= 2620 1000 gallon units per year.
4.1 *Total N lbs, per 1000 gallons X 2620 (Plant nutrient
availability coefficient for
appropriate application method)
= 10,742 Plant Available Nitrogen
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year from waste water.
2620 1000 gallon units per year X 4.1 lbs. PAN/1000 gallons of waste
= 10, 742 lbs. PAN/year. .
Waste analysis from holding pond 2/26/97
(Source of estimated or actual total nitrogen per 1000 gallons)
3

Total animal waste and waste water slurry generated
in one year is approximately
1,533,000 gallons
10,742 lbs. PAN per year From liquid waste slurry
= 10,742 Total lbs. PAN per year
Applying the above amount of waste as calculated above is a big
job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner.
Values used above are based on analysis of waste
from similar livestock operations in North
Carolina (source: USDA-NRCS FOTG Practice
Standard 533 -Waste Utilization). Actual
nutrient content of the waste from this system
may vary from these values. Waste analysis
should be trade of the actual waste as soon as
possible after significant waste accumulates in
the storage structure(s).
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may
be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. In the future, regulations may
require faxmers in some parts of North
Carolina to have a nutrient management plan
that addresses all nutrients. This plan only
addresses nitrogen.
4

The holding pond at your operation will accumulate sludge. This
sludge must be removed periodically and land applied at agronomic
rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require
precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or
other elements.
Your operation will produce approximately 10,742 pounds of plant
available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the sludge that will need to
be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Be aware that additional acres of land,
as well as special equipment, may be needed when you remove this
sludge.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying forage plants under
stress condition. Nitrate poisoning may occur in livestock.
Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
5

WASTE APPLICATION TABLES
The crop fields shown in the Waste Application Tables that follow
are available for waste application. It will not be necessary and
may not be desirable to apply waste to each of these fields in any
given year.
The Lbs. of Nitrogen Per Acre shown in the tables are estimated
annual nitrogen (N) requirements of the crop to be grown based on
the potential productivity of the soil and assuming no double
cropping.
The Recommended Lbs. of N to be Applied per acre indicates the
Nitrogen that can be reasonably applied to the crop and used by the
crop in a timely manner using animal waste alone. It will not be
practical to meet all the nutrient needs of some crops with animal
waste. Supplemental applications of commercial fertilizer may be
required during the growing season in order to meet all crop
nutrient needs. It is assumed that for certain row crops only a
fraction of the total annual nitrogen requirement can be applied
using animal waste.
The landowner shall record the actual waste application volume made
on each field on the Department of Water Quality Waste Application
Record Form.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in the field
application tables:
6
NITROG
EN
CROP
CROP
PRODUCTIN
REQUIRE
M'T
CODE
UNITS
LBS./UN
IT
CS
CORN - SILAGE
TONS
11.0
H
HAY, COOL SEASON, NOT GRAZED
TONS
45
PCS-
PASTURE, COOL SEASON
AUM
13.34
6

The following legend explains the soil codes which represent the
specific soil types that are found in the fields which are
available for animal waste application:
SOIL
CODE
310D
SOIL
TYPE
Junaluska/Tsali 8-15%
COMMENTS REGARDING SUITABILIT
OF SOILS FOR WASTE APPLICATIO
310E
Junaluska/Tasli 15-30%
244D
Brasstown 8-15%
45A
Arquaka 0-2%
Avoid during wet seasons
233A
Dillard 0-5%
85A
Rosman 0-4%
382D
Junaluska-Brasstown B-15
362E
Junaluska/Brastown 15-30%
7

Table 1: WASTE APPLICATION FIELDS OWNED BY PRODUCER
soil Lbs. N Loads N Left
'tract Field Type Crop Usable Required Waste to
No. No. Code Code Acres Per fief d Per Field anoly
371
1
310D
H
6
900
43
369
371
2
310D
H
4.3
645
30
264
371
5 Phosphate
levels are
to high
for any waste
371
8a Phosphate
levels
are to high
for any waste
371
8b Phosphate
levels are
to high
for any waste
371
8c Phosphate
levels are
to high
for any waste
371
10
45A
P
2.2
330
16
135
371
11
382E
H
18.3
2745
126
1125
371
12
382E
H
4
600
28
246
371
13
382E
H
13.4
2010
94
824
371
14
382E
H
9.3
1395
65
572
371
15
242D
C
5.5
1100
62
338
373
16A
310E
C
15.7
3140
175
966
371
16B
242E
C
5.8
1160
65
357
371
17
242E
P
17.4
2610
125
1070
371
18
244D
C
11,4 !*�9
—i - `g
596
371
19
85A
P
8.9
1335
64
547
371
21
85A
P
16
2400
112
984
371
22
233B
C
10.4
2080
117
639
371
23
242D
C
5.3
1060
52
426
371
24
310E
H
6.3
945
44
387
371
25
310E
H
18.4
2760
128
1131
371
26
310E
H
4.3
645
29
264
0

371
27
382E
H
6.5
975
44
399
371 28 310E C
TOTALS THIS
-
TABLE :1 1
tq5--i s
5.7 32,3
c$�q,
5 N
492
12,131_
1 The useable acreage represents the total acreage of the field
minus the required buffer areas which border streams or
residential areas. Actual total acres in the fields listed may,
and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
2 This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other
sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be
accounted for. N mast be based on realistic yield expectation.
Table 3 presents a summary of all nitrogen requirements and the
total nitrogen to be applied using animal waste for all fields
which are available for waste application.
TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF WASTE APPLICATION
9
TOTAL CROP
RECOMMENDED
SUPPLEMENT
PZ
ACRES
NITROGEN
LBS. N TO
OR
RESIDUAL
USEABLE
REQUIREMENT
BE APPLIED
LBS. OF N
IN POUNDS
USING WASTE
REQUIRED
FROM TABLE 1
111.6
18,575
6862
11713
FROM TABLE lA
84.1
13,800
5269
8531
FROM TABLE 2
FROM TABLE 2A
FROM TABLE 2B
39 3 7 5
TOTAL ALL TABLE
195.7
12,131
20,244
9

Waste
Utilization Pian
Ammendment to Table 1: WASTE APPLICATION FIELDS OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract
Field No.
Soft TypeiCrop
Code ,Usable -"Lbs.
N kegi
Loads W
N Left to ty
371
1
310D
H 6 ✓!Sc
900
43
369
1
2 1310D
H 4.3 1 ti
645 !�
30
264
371
5
Phosphate levels are too high for any
waste
371
Ba
Phosphate levels are too high for anI
waste
371
8b
Phosphate levels are too hie for any waste
1
8c
Phosphate levels are too hi .for
y waste
371
10
45A
P 2.2 VKp
330 ✓
16
135
17tT11
11
382E
F 18.3 S
2745
126
1125
12
382E
H 4 ✓
600
28
246
371
13
382E
H 1 13.4-1
2010
94
824
371
14
382E
H 9.3
1395
65
572
371
15
242D I
C 5.5 q2f
P 1100
62
338
371
16A
310E
PC 15.7 ,
3140 ✓
175
956
371
168
242E
PC 5.8
1160
65
357
371
17
242E
P 17.4 -�cv
2610 r
125
1070
371
18
244D
PC 4
600
28
246
371
19
85A
P 8.9
1335
64
547
371
21
BSA
P 16
2400
112
9B4
371
22
2338
PC 10.4 ✓
-o 2080 ✓
117
639
371
23
242D
C 5.3
1060
52
426
371
24
310E
H 6.3
945 ✓I
44
367
371
25
310E
H 18.4
j 2760
128
1131
371
26
310E
H 4.3
645 .i
29
264
371
27
382E
H 6.5
975
44
399
371
28
310E
C 1.3
Ko 195
9
371
29A
342D
P 0.8
120 ✓
6
371
29B
310E
P 4.6
690
32
3711
30
233B
P 4.9
735 ..
34
3711
31
85A
P 4.8 ✓
720 *r
34
371
32
310E
P --2.7-.7-405
19
371
33
131 D
P 2.3 7
T 345
16
371
34
310E
P 3
156 450 ✓
21
371
35
382F
4
l 600 ✓
28
371
36
382F
P 4.5
675 ✓
32
371
37
382F
P 1�Q�
150
7
Totals for Table 1:
215.9
34 520'1,685

AMENDMENTS TO NOTLA FARMS WASTE UTILIZATION PLA '/ '� i 710N
Noma iyn9
THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION THAT WAS LEFT OFF THE ORIGINAL ��a , p�
WASTE MGT. PLAN OR CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE SINCE,tG;�
LON MAP 1 THERE ARE AREAS OUTLINED IN GREEN. FIELDS, 34,35,36,37
THESE AREAS ARE NOW CLEARED AND ARE BEING GRAZED WITH
FESCUE.
ZON MAP 2 THERE ARE FIELDS THAT HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN
PRODUCTION BUT WERE NOT SHOWN ON THE ORIGINAL WASTE MGT
PLAN. FIELDS 29,30,31,32,33
3.ON BOTH MAPS THERE ARE FIELDS THAT ARE BEING GRAZED WITH
BARELY FOR A COOL SEASON GRASS. THESE WERE ALSO LEFT OFF OF
THE ORIGINAL PLAN.
viki4
Vw
FIELD 11-
-GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
6000*'
FIELD 15
-GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 16A -PRODUCES CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 16B-PRODUCS CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 18
-PRODUCES CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 22
-GRAZED FESCUE AND BARELY MAY ALSO BE USED FOR CORN
FIELD 23
-GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 29
-GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
0
FIELD 30 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
4.THE FIELDS THAT ARE BEING GRAZED WITH BARLEY IS WHERE THE
WASTE IS BEING APPLIED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS SINCE IT IS
CONSIDERED AN ACTIVE GROWING CROP.
5. WITH THIS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE TOTAL FIELD ACRES
EQUALS 215.9.
,6. THE REALISTIC YEILD EXPECTATIONS FOR THE COOL SEASON GRASSES
WERE FROM NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE AND i
LOCAL SOIL SURVEYS.
• F• all I •
K.D. COOK MRCS
'fir �i1ts
vtb �- joc uAI "VA.
Ai� P, JI(j
,
IELD ERATER
MICHAEL STILES AG -COST SHARE TECH.
0

DRAFT
ISSUE: Under what condition's can a facility's records be used to determine the total
pounds of PAIN generated in lieu of the NRCS standards?
RESPONSE: Current N RCS standards provide P AN, production design values based on
statewide averages. Factors such as, but not limited to, age and class of animal, genetics and
diet, treatment lagoon sizing, staging and removal may cause each facility to deviate from the
standards average. -To verify a facility's PAN production requires collection of waste analysis
data and actual volumes applied over an extended period of time. These values must be
documented. The records must be representative of the type and size of operation in current -use.
The minimum criteria which must be met if the records are to be deemed reliable and
useable for determining PAN amounts are:
1. Recommended standard procedures for collecting the waste samples to be analyzed must
be followed.
2. The samples must be analyzed either at the NCDA Waste Analysis Laboratory or at a
private certified lab. The analysis reports must be available.
3. Records of annual volumes of lagoon liquid applied must be available.
4. A minimum of 3 nears of records of both nutrient concentrations and annual liquid
volumes must be used to determine the farm averages. A minimum of three samples (one
per quarter with seasonal variation) must be collected annually for analysis. For dairys
with waste storage ponds the minimum annual sample number is two.
5. Extreme sample analysis values should not be used to determine the averages. From the
standards database based on 1403 data points, one statistical standard deviation from the
mean deviates 48% for swine lagoon liquid nitrogen. -Therefore, any value used to
calculate the 3 -year farm average N concentration that lies outside of the range of the
mean - or — 48% should not be used to calculate the farm average.
If, at a minimum, these criteria have been met for the most recent 3 -year period, then the
waste utilization plan may be revised indicating a change in the total PAN on farm as determined
from site specific data.
05/13/99

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
VI?
1 � •
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA Di=PARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NAxuRAL Rl=souRCES
May 17, 1999
Notla Farms
115 Dairy Farm Road
Murphy NC 28906
Attn: J. Randolph Shields
_(Vol,1
5[2-1 -1 '1 nt.e- par I'p"' Subject: Application No. AWC200001
3 Lets finc 3 Lt-" r Additional Information Request
&r r-A-wkt_ Ind to Notla Farms
rA r1, $ � Animal Waste Operation
Cherokee County
Dear J. Randolph Shields:
The Non-Dischara ermitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application. Additional
information is quir before we can continue our review. Please address the following by lune 16, 1999:
lease provide waste storage pond capacity documentation (design, as -built calculations, etc.). Be sore to
include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable.
Please provide copies of your Mortality Management Checklist_
In your Waste UtilizaIo (WUP) the acreage for held #28 is listed as 8 acres. On the map provided,
lr Held g28 shows only .3 a es. Please clarify this. I may simply be looking at the wrong field — a map
with the appropriate I ighlighted could be helpful. If the WUP acreage is an error, please contact your
technical specialist to revise it.
Please contact your technical specialist and provide the source from which the yields for the cool season
pasture were taken. These seem to be higher than currently recommended.
5. Please contact your technical specialist and have pplication win ows or the crops in your WUP added to
your plan.
The Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) rate in the WUP was generated using a waste analysis of the storage
pond. Guidance is currently being developed which lists recommendations for establishing PAN rates with
waste analyses. Draft of this guidance (enclosed) recommends that an average PAN production rate be
calculated using representative waste samples, at least two per year for dairies, over a three ypff pen.od. It
is necessary to take these samples at different tunes of the year to retlect seasona variations to PA n_
addition, waste storage pond slurry application volume records must be supplied for the same three year -
period. Please submit additional information to support the PAN production rate as listed in the current
WUP or revise the WUP to show average "book" values for PAN production at this facility.
Please note that all WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical
specialist. Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All
information should be signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information
requested by this letter must be submitted on or before June 16, 1999 or the Division will return your application as
incomplete in accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215. t and will subject you to the enforcement authority, of the Environmental
Management Commission. J F _R�; 410 .
V�j � (� 5 J 6OAl-
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 364_
Sincerely,
Dianne Thomas
Soil Scientist
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
cc: Asheville Regional Office, Water Quality
Permit File

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment •
and Natural Resources A I
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Govemor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary NCDENR
Kerr T. Stevens, Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL REsoURCES
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Animal Waste 1•Ianacrerrlent Plan Certificati EVENED
iPleaie leve or Drint alkinfomi.ltion drat doei not reuuire,i Si°Ti;tt�l
llxxistinz )r `env, or Expanded (please circle one)
b*Pe-S1 Information: R 1 r y�ffi'r- TY SEMN
Name of Farrn:
Owner(s) `ainie: hone o:
Mailing Address: �
Farm LOC__z:io Z. Count`: Farm is located In:
Latltud2 and ! On°iiiide: 1 lnles rawr: l
Please atiach a cipy of a county road neap with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road
narttes.
G L�17jQ L Z1' rSQ ✓ z" s.I I IJ�Ci
Onerntion Descrindon:
T.pe of Swine NO- ofAabnais
D wean to ::,--der
Peedc, to Finish
:1 Farrow to 'Wean
•D l-•.rrro- to Feeder
•D Farrow to Finish
0 Gilts
_-1 Boars
Type of Pottlm-
:1 Layer
J Pullets
NO. of animals
Type nr ;rr; Ie :Va. ar aninials
i�air_v ?1.7
Orher Type of Livesiock: - Nifinner of Animals:
_psnc�n�:.Qperatson Q17
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Pre:�crrs flew?r.;C'auac r.: :-s�ilduranci De'iOr. C DaCrt1. :. Toral.Desrgn
Acreage available for Applica n: 1 �� 7 - Required Acreage: 1 7
Number of LantionsStorage Ponds): Total Capacity: E �.r 549 Cubic i.et
are subsurface drains preseni,on the ia.*:n: or `.O (please circle one)
If ITS: are subsurface drains present in die area of the LAG 00N or SPRAY FIELD (please circle one)
�nxxxxx,.--Y . n--k-;.K*---- ---x ;. -*k------ --- AAA.4. -**x � ..-KKxx�r*rinA­ %*�*i.,% R
Ownerl 1lana-er ATreement
I Oxen ve:-ifv that all the above information is correct and will be updated unan changsn�l. I fv.et understand the operation
and maintenance procedures established in the approved aninial waste manapernem plan for the fare nanied above and twill
implement these procedures. I (we) 1,moxv that anv -expansion to the existing design capacity of the «'ante treatment and
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storage s stent or construction of new facilities gill reuuire •a nety certification to be submitted to the Division of
Enyirunmental'Management before the ricw animals are stocked. i (eve) understand that there trust be no discharge of
animal -aste from the storage or application system to sure -ace waters of the state either directly tfrroush a mail -made
conveyance or from a storm event less severe than the 25 -year. 24-hour storm and There must not be run-off from die
anplicatiun of animal waste. I (%ve) understand that run-off of pollutanrs from lounging and heavy use areas must be
minimiz?d using technic_.[ standards developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Ser-.ic,. The approved plan will be
filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. I (we) know that anv modification
must br approved by a technical specialist and submitted to the Soil and Nater Conser- ation District prior to
impierntmmtion. A change in land owmrsitip requires written notification to DEM or a Dew certification (if the approved
plan is changed) within 50 days pf a title transaer. -
Name of L -=rd Owner
e: J . I cl„ •c l 1`' Date: U
REGE1,M"tila0., (tr :� til ow JCS
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OCT §i ire: Date:
A%VC -- AU 97 1
'ATER QUALM SEG 0
t,,m- isoh?r9B Branch

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Technical Specialist Certification
L As a technical specialist designated by the vortil Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 1,;A
`'CAC 6F .0005. 1 cervi fy that the animal waste management sti•stem for the farm named above has an animal Waste
management pian that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental 4lan3eernent
(DEM) as specified in 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and the USDA-Iiatural Resources Conser-ation Ser= -ice (MRCS) andlor the
North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.031; and 15"A NCAC 6F .0001_
.000. The following elements are included in the plan as applicable. While each cate2orr designates a technical specialist
-ho mai• sign each certification (SD. Sl. WUP, RC. 1). the technical specialist should only cc. -UN parts for which theti• are
Eechnic-Ov competent.
II. Certification of Design
A) Collection. Stora. Treatment System
Chet; rite appropriate box
facility without retrofit (SD or WC P)
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C, %% G`;�,,;t' i
s��f�rrf'•',
5torase volume is adequate for operation capacity: storage c:tnahilitt- consistent with waste utilization
rcquiremems_
.New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures. such as but not limited to collection systems. lagoons and pontis.
have been desismed�to meet or exceed the minimum standwds and specifications.
�qchnical Specialist (Please Print):_ _ r�� �• .�ir�ar. _ _ _
1 n2LA '- T)iOJ ;,)IJ )r >zii- = m;z�r, ' Date Work Completed: �39
Ancy}: J:�Ft�r si b`C Zt,� 1 Phone ;tio.
Dat--: / 7
AE)ulicaftn S
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers): adequate amount of land for Waite utilization: chosen crop is
suitable for waste mana2ernent: hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
iNarne of Technical Specialist (Please Print): /gt" . r1 d/
Affiliation itsaA-. 14 c-5 _ Date Work Completed: 5-bk/47
Addre;
SiLmat
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots
Check the approprime box
- Facilites without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does aot contain any exterior lots.
Phone No.: W3 7 -GN/ 7
Date: 9//4
J Facility with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and hea%-v use areas have been desicyned in
`��t�trnelllll!!i accordance with technical standards developed by NRCS.
GAR
oechnical Specialist (Please Print):-- — �'�� L•�1•� - _
Q tt i iota/uL aeydk - Li,<VIC. C 11114
_ - - Dat., Wore t�mnlzt...d:
idr Qencv): _ :;,1 {It L� .nIG G� ll Phone �iq.:
-wt 1. 1997 L

D). Agolication and Handling Equipment
Chec..( the approprirrre box
I%Existing or e-andinb fa pithy with vistingwasig lyl2licadon a ui Wren (WU? or 1)
Animal waste application equipment seecitted in the plan has been either field calibrated or e:•aivated in
accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as necessary to acconunodate the
waste management plan_ (existing application equipment can coyer the area required by the plan at rates not to
exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates. a schedule for timing of applications has begin
established: required buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are c ntained as part of -
the p Lan).
J New. vumnded, nr esisfina f ciiity without e-i-rinv «'a tea lication a Ui Ment fnr ray imigntion. (1)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apniti :waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management pian: (proposed application equipme^t can cover the ares required by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates a schedule for timing of
applications has been established: required buffers can be maintained_ Laiiarttion and adjustment guidance are
contained as part of dee plan).
New_ e-vanded. or existing facility without e:jstinzwaste anriication euuirntent for land preat ine not using
spr iv irrigation. (WUP or 1)
Anianal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been selected to apply :waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan: (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates. a schedule for timing of
applications has been established: required buffers can be maintained: calibration and adjustment guidance are
-contained as'part of the plan).
Name -of Technical Specialist (Please Print): d- �ew�
Affiliation C1tA - tii� c s Date Work Comoleied: /G
Address (
Signature
hone No.:. g37-L►V/ 7
ate:_ 5'1Z*10,7
E) Odor_Control. Insect Control. 'Mortalityyianagernent and EmerQenev .action Pian (SD
St. WUP. RC or 1)
The waste management pian for this facility includes a Waste ylanagemem Odor Control Checklist. an Insect
Control Checf;list. a Mortality N-lanagement Checklist and an Emeraencti action Plan. Sources of both odors and
insects have been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to 4linimize Odors and Best
Management Practices to Control Insects have been selected and included in the waste manaUetnent plan. Both the
MottaliryManagement Plan and the Emergency Action Plan are compfe a and can be implemented b_v this facility.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): % � Ai7l� r" d i1Y e C_
Affiliation s Date Work Completed: 9
Address (Agencv): ya4y,,!!L, !:? kj & ;Lr _ nt—AI /r-_ _Phone No.: fi22=IkV.-2
Sienat
Date:
F) Written Notice of New or ExRanding Swine Farm_
The foIlotiving signature block is only to be used for new or expanding $Nvine fauns that begin construction after June
21, 1996. If tete facility was built before Jun? 21. 1996, when was it constructed or last
expanded
I (eye) certifv that I (we) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining property owners and all property owners
-bo own property located across a public road- street- or highway from this ne:v or e7pandina swine [arta. The notice was
in compliance with the requirements of NCGS 106-305. A copy of tete notice and a list of the property owners notified is
utaclted.
Name of Land Owner:
5ienature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Date:
Si_nature: Date:
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III. Certification of Installation
A+��n]lelctia�er5;e. Treatment Installatiort
ye1L. ernanded or retrofitted facility (Sl)
,animal waste storage and treatment structures. such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds. have been installed.
in accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existin; facilities without retrofits, no cerrif ca on Is trecessarz'.
`tame of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed:
Address (Aeencv):
Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
B) LandADplication Site (W P)
Check rite appropriare box
The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
J Conditional approval: all required land as specified in the plan is cleared for planting: the cropping system
as specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the owner has committed to establish the
vegetation as specified in the plan by (monthldavlvear); the proposed cover crop is
appropriate for compliance with the wasteublizadon plan.
Zi Also check this box if appropriate
if the cropping system as specified in the pian can not be established on newly cleared land within 30 days
of this certification, the owner has committed to establish an inte -rop for erosion control:
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed:
Address(Agency Y - Phone ivo_:_oY-k3?--fy/Z
Signature: Date:
This following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III. B
above has been checked.
I (we) certify that I (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste utilization plan.
and if appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control. and will submit to DEM a verification of completion
from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar dad's following Elie ,.late specified in the conditional certification. I (eve)
realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an
tnforcemem action from DEM.
Name of Land Owner:
Signa=e:_ _ - -
Name of 'Manager (if different from owner):
Date:
Signature: Date:
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C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC)
F;itility %vith exterior lets
tilcdic is to minimize dte run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have beta insual€ed as specifitd
in the plan.
For jaciliries without exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
affiliation Date Work Completed:
.-address (:agency):
Phone bio.:
Signature: Date:
D) Apolication and Handlin4 Equipment Installation (WUP or 1)
Check rite propriare block-
YJ
lockYJ Animal waste application and handling equipnitnt specified in the pian is c:: site and read: for use:
calibration and adqusunent materials have been provided to the owners and are tont: ined as part of tate plan.
D Aninial waste application and liandlin2 equipment spetiFwd in tht plan hats not btzn installed but the owner
has proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a signed contract: equipment specified in
the contract agrees with die requirements of the plan: required buffers can be maintained: calibration and
adjustnhent guidance have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plate_
D Conditional approval: Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has
been ptucbased and will be on site and installed by (monthkiavlvear): there is adequate
storaee to hold the waste until the equipment is installed and until the waste can be land applied in
accordance with the cropping system contained in the plan: and calibration and adjustnient guidance have
been provided to the owners and are contained as pram of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): /7/ • /"i� G&/w_ r ,t,e _,.,
AffiIiation.le"ecs - - Date Work Completed: 9 lir ,0r
Address (Agency): i%T�� (Phone `o.:
Signature: Date:
The following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III D
above has been checked.
I (we) certifti• that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling equipment as
specified in my (our) wast-- management plan and will submit to DEM a verification of delivery and installation
from a Technical 5oeciaiist within 1; calendar days followiw! the date speLlIhed to the conditional certiticadon. I
(we.) realize that failure to submit this verification is a •.iolation of the waste management plan and will subject me
(us) to an enforcement action from DELI.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature:
Date:
Name of -Manager (if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
E) Odor Control. Insect Control and Mortality Management (SD. SI. WUP.-RC or I)
Methods to control odors and insects as specified in the Plass have been installed and are operational. Toe
mortality management system as specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational.
varve of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
affiliation Date Work Completed:
.address (agency):
SiUn:lture:
a%VC -- August 1. 1997
Phone vo.:
Date:

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RECEIVED
Producer: Notla Farms MTERf?UAiiMSECTION
Location: 7 miles south of Murphy on IIS 74/64 MQ 7 0 2000
Telephone: [phone] NSWNMhMP Pmwdtft
Type Operation: DairN
Number of Animals: 2C
(Design Capacity)
Storage Structure (s) :_
Application Method(s):
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
You must have the animal waste analyzed to determine nutrient content
as close to the time of application as practical and at least within
60 days of the date of application before each application cycle.
Soil nutrients in all fields where waste will be applied must be
analyzed at least annually so that all plant nutrients can be balanced
for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Soil .test and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
I. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Lime must be
applied to application fields as recommended by soil test to
maintain the plant uptake of nutrients.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at
greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special
precautions, (see Required Specification No. 4) waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year.
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4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is a violation
of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
.0200 regulations.
S. Wind conditions at the time of field application of waste
should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of nutrients for
to reduce the potential for pollution,
applied to a growing crop. Otherwise
earlier than 30 days prior to planting
forages breaking dormancy. Injecting
incorporating the waste below the soil
nutrients and reduce odor problems.
crop production and
the waste should be
apply waste no
a crop or prior to
or otherwise
surface will conserve
7. Zinc and copper levels in the soils in all fields where
waste is applied shall be monitored and alternative
application fields shall be used when these metals approach
excess levels.
This plan is based on waste application by a honey wagon for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you
choose to alter the method of application in the future, you need to
revise this plan. Nutrient levels for various waste application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for a liquid slurry system in North Carolina.
Actual acreage requirements shall be based on waste analysis reports
from storage structures in your waste management system. Attached you
will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and
transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
Your holding pond structure is designed for 84 days of temporary
storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of
once every 3 months. In no instance should the volume of waste being
stored in -your structure be higher than the maximum storage marker
except in the event of a 25 year, 24 hour storm.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for -assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
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The waste�'mamagement system which is covered by this waste utilization
plan shall be operated only by persons which hold a valid certificate
as an operator in charge of an animal waste management system. Mr.
Johnny Shields has taken the training, passed the test, and will be
the certificated operator.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 (the .0200 rules) adopted by the
Water Quality Commission.
ESTIMATE OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN
FROM LIQUID SLURRY
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year
200 animals X 14 gallons of waste/animal/day X 365 days i
=1,022,000 Gallons of waste per year
200 animals X 7 gallons of excess water/animal/day X 365 days
=511,000 gallons of excess water per year
1022000 gallons of waste / year + 551000 gallons of excess water 55.911/ year
= 2,620.453_ Total gallons of waste water per year / 1000
2620 1000 gallon units per year.
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5.p _.Total N lbs. per 1000 gallons X 2620 (Plant nutrient
s
availability coefficient for
appropriate application method)
_ 13110) Plant Available Nitrogen
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year from waste water.
2620 1000 gallon units per year X �cj--Q_ lbs. PAN/1000 gallons of waste
13 � ina lbs. PAN/year. .
(Sou= of estim'aud or actual tom) nitrogen per iDDO gallons) 9
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Total animal waste and waste water slurry generated
in one year is approximately
1,533, 000 gallons
lbs. PAN per year
13,=To al
from liquid waste slurry
lbs. PAN -per year
Applying the above amount of waste as calculated above is a big
job. You should pla _lime and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner.
Values used above are based on analysis of waste
from similar livestock operations in North
Carolina (source: USDA -MRCS FOTG Practice
Standard 633-Waste'Utilization). Actual
nutrient content of the waste from this system
may vary from these values. Waste analysis
should be made of the actual waste as soon as
possible after significant waste accumulates in
the storage structure(s).
The applicator is cautioned that P and R may
be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North
Carolina to have a nutrient management plan
that addresses all nutrients. This plan only
addresses nitrogen.
ed)
Total N lbs. per gallon is based upon a book value not an actual waste
sample. The original WUP was written using ars actual waste sample analysis.
This oamendment is due to the NCDENR request that if there is not enough samples
available that the WUP be ammended or rewrote using book values not actual waste analysis.
(source: USDA NRCS FOTG Practice Standard 633 -Waste Utilization)
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
The holding pond at your operation will accumulate sludge. This sludge must be
removed periodically and land applied at agronomic rates. The sludge will be
nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures W prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements.
Your operation will produce approximately 13,100 pounds of plant available
nitrogen (PAN) per year in the sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic
basis. This figure is PAN when broadcasting the sludge. Be aware that
additional acres of land, as well as special equipment, may be needed when you
remove this sludge.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying forage plants under stress
condition. Nitrate poisoning may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for
nitrate levels is recommended.
Windows of Application
Waste is applied to active growing crops. 2
Fescurley --- waste is applied during spring months just as the crops begin
good spring growth. Due to the weather this time can change but it is usually in
March or April.
Fescue ---- waste is applied also on the fields that are used for hay production.
lice plication usually takes place in the summer or fall months just after the
hay has been harvested and begins with new growth.
Barley----- waste is applied on cool season grass used for grazing during winter
months. Application takes place in fall or winter months whenever dry weather
allows application.
Com waste is applied to cornfields when there is an active growing cover
crop in spring or just after harvest in August or September, when the cover crop
is starting its growth.

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WASTE APPLICATION TABLES
The crop fields shown in the Waste Application Tables that follow
are available for waste application. It will not be necessary and
may not be desirable to apply waste to each of these fields in any
given year.
The Lbs. of Nitrogen Per Acre shown in the tables are estimated
annual nitrogen (N) requirements of the crop to be grown based on
the potential productivity of the soil and assuming no double
cropping.
The Recommended Lbs. of N to be Applied per acre indicates the
Nitrogen that can be reasonably applied to the crop and used by the
crop in a timely manner using animal waste alone. It will not be
practical to meet all the nutrient needs of some crops with animal
waste. Supplemental applications of commercial fertilizer may be
required during the growing season in order to meet all crop
nutrient needs. It is assumed that for certain row crops only a
fraction of the total annual nitrogen requirement can be applied
using animal waste.
The landowner shall record the actual waste application volume made
on each field on the Department of Water Quality waste Application
Record Form.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in the field
application tables:
C
NITROG
EN
CROP
CROP
PRODUCT'N
REQUIRE
MIT
CODE
UNITS
LBS,/UN
IT
CS
CORN - SILAGE
TONS
11.0
H
HAY, COOL SEASON, NOT GRAZED
TONS
45
PCS
PASTURE, COOL SEASON
AUM
13.34
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The following legend explains the soil codes which represent the
specific soil types that are found in the fields which are
available for animal waste application:
SOIL
CODE
SOIL
TYPE
COMENTS REGARDING SUITABILITI
OF SOILS FOR WASTE APPLICATIO
310D
Junaluska/Tsali 8-15%
310E
Junaluska/Tasli 15-30%
244D
Brasstown B-15%
45A
Arquaka 0-2%
Avoid during wet seasons
233A
Dillard 0-5%
85A
Rosman 0-4$
382D
Junaluska-Brasstown 8-15%-
382E
Junaluska/Brastown 15-30%
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AMENDMENTS TO NOTLA FARMS WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
THE FOLLOWING IS INFORMATION THAT WAS LEFT OFF THE ORIGINAL
WASTE MGT. PLAN OR CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN MADE SINCE,
LON MAP I THERE ARE AREAS OUTLINED IN GREEN. FIELDS, 34,35,36,37
THESE AREAS ARE NOW CLEARED AND ARE BEING GRAZED WITH
FESCUE.
2.ON MAP 2 THERE ARE FIELDS THAT HAVE ALWAYS BEEN IN
PRODUCTION BUT WERE NOT SHOWN ON THE ORIGINAL WASTE MGT
PLAN. FIELDS 29,30,31,32,33
3.ON BOTH MAPS THERE ARE FIELDS THAT ARE BEING GRAZED WITH
BARELY FOR A COOL SEA -SON GRASS. THESE WERE ALSO LEFT OFF OF
THE ORIGINAL PLAN.
.FIELDS -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 11, -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 15 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 16A -PRODUCES CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 16B-PRODUCS CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 18 -PRODUCES CORN THEN IS GRAZED ON BARLEY
FIELD 22 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARELY MAY ALSO BE USED FOR CORN
FIELD 23 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 29 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
FIELD 30 -GRAZED FESCUE AND BARLEY
4.THE FIELDS THAT ARE BEING GRAZED WITH BARLEY IS WHERE THE
WASTE IS BEING APPLIED DURING THE WINTER MONTHS SINCE IT IS
CONSIDERED AN ACTIVE GROWING CROP.
5. WITH THIS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THE TOTAL FIELD ACRES
EQUALS 215.9.
6. THE REALISTIC YEILD EXPECTATIONS FOR THE COOL SEASON GRASSES
WERE FROM NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATTYE EXTENSION SERVICE AND
LOCAL SOIL SURVEYS.
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Waste Utilization
Plan
Ammendment to Table
1: WASTE APPLICATION FIELDS OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop Code
Usable Acre Lbs. N Reqi Loads VY
N Left to apply
371
1
310D
H
6
900 i6`
43
.369
371
2
310D
H
4.3
645 f
30
264
371
5
Phosphate levels are too high for any waste
371
8a
Phosphate levels are too high for any waste
371
8b
Phosphate levels are too high for any waste
371
8c
Phosphate levels are too high for any waste
371
10
45A
P
2.2
330 P
16
135
371
11
382E
H
18.3
2745 ,;P
126
1125
3711
12
382E
H
4
600 ,+
28
246
371
13
382E
H
13.4
2010
94
824
371
14
382E
H Ok-1,
1 9.3
1395 ,:,
65
572
371
15
242D
C e!
5.5
1100 „0
62
338
371
16A
310E
PC.,
15.7
3140 ,,3
175
966
371
16B
242E
PC,
'Je5.8
1160.,x,
65
357
371
17
242E
PAS
17.4
2610,5o
125
1070
371
18
244D
PC
4
600 ,,,�
28
246
371
19
85A
P
8.9
1335 , z)
64
547
371
21
85A
P
16
24001,
112
984
371
22
2338
PC
10.4
2080 z,^.
117
639
371
23
242D
C
5.3
1060 ,
52
426
371
24
310E
H
6.3
945 i c o
44
387
371
25
310E
H
18.4
2760 ,
128
1131
371
26
310E
H
4.3
645 tto
29
264
371
27
382E
H
6.5
975 10
44
399
371
28
310E
C
1.3
195 ,co
9
80
371
29A
342D
P
0.8
120 ,t0
6
49
371
29B
310E
P
4.6
690 12
32
281
371
30
233B
P
4.9
735 ca
34
299
371
31
85A
P
4.8
720 j63
34
293
371
32
310E
P
2.7
405 4t�J
19
165
371
33
131 D
P
2.3
345 Et'D
16
141
371
34
310E
-PC.
3
450 ,
21
183
371
35
382F
P
4
600
28
244
371
36
382F
P
4.5
675 t4,
32
275
371
37
382F
P
1
150 i<u
7
61
Totals for Table 1:
215.9 1
34,520
1,6851
13,360

See _Immendment- to WUP Table 1
1 The useable acreage represents the total acreage of the field
minus the required buffer areas which border streams or
residential areas. Actual total acres in the fields listed may,
and most likely will -be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
2 This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other
sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, .they must be
accounted for. N =st be based on realistic yield expectation.
Table 3 presents a summary of all nitrogen requirements and the
total nitrogen to be applied using animal waste. for all fields
which are available for waste application.
TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF WASTE APPLICATION ; "Amended)
TOTAL CROP
RECOMMENDED
SUPPLEMENT
AL
ACRES
NITROGEN
LBS. N TO
OR
RES I DUAL
USEABLE
REQUIR7
BE APPLIED
LBS. OF N
IN POUNDS
USING WASTE
REQUIRED
.FROM TABLE 1
215.9
34,520
13,360
21,160
FROM TABLE lA
---
- . -
rFROM TABLE 2
FROM. TABLE 2A
FROM TABLE 2B
TOTAL ALL TABLE
215A 9
- 34-,520 1
13,360
21,160.

This summary indicates that only
annual nitrogen requirements can
listed for the fields available
livestock operation.
2.
about 37 percent of the total
be provided for the crops as
using animal waste produced on this
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 which reaches surface water is prohibited.
Illegal discharges are subject to the assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day
by the Division of Water Quality for every day the discharge continues.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for
realistic crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate
conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the
rate of application for other nutrients. Actual yields may be used in lieu of realistic
yield tables at the discretion of the planner.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year.
Animal waste may be applied to Iand that has a Resource Management System
(RMS) or an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If a RMS or ACS is used
the soil loss shall be no greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter
strips will be used where runoff leaves the field. These filter strips will be in
addition to "Buffers" required by DWQ.
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application.
Waste should not be applied when the wind is blowing or any other condition exists
which may cause a danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not
occur during a season prone to flooding.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 conditions conducive to odor or flies and provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when
the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste snail be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the
crop is not damaged by burning or smothering of the plant. This is an important
consideration where swine, poultry or other ammonia rich waste is being surface
applied. Surface broadcast solids or slurries may damage crops if leaf surfaces are
matted. Generally waste should be applied such that no more than 20 to 25 percent
of the leaf area is covered. This should not normally be a concern where diluted,
low nutrient waste is irrigated or surface broadcast from a liquids holding structure.
Where crops are severely damaged due to waste application, the plants cannot
assimilate the nutrients and discharge of pollutants to surface waters is likely to
occur. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on
soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils
should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up
released nutrients. On soils with a high potential for leaching, multiple application
at lower rates should be used. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop
production & reduce the potential for pollution, the waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop on bare soil, or forages breaking
dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients.
11. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
13. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-
ways.
14. 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 wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways
which discharge directly into water courses. If animal waste is to be applied on
other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates and in a manner
that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
15. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks,
etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
16. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed
areas (lagoon/holding pond embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed,
special vegetation shall be provided for these areas and 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/holding pond areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon/holding
pond berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion,
leakage, or discharge.
17. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing an "approved closure plan" which will
eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
18. 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.
19. 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 prepiant with no further applications
of animal waste during the crop season.
20. Highly visible permanent 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.
21. 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 element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and
alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels -
Soil pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and
waste analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application
records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
22A5ead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets NC regulations. North
Carolina General Statute 106-403 requires that dead animals be disposed of within
24 hours in a manner approved by the state veterinarian.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Faxen: Notla Farms
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25 --year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on-site at the farm office
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon. request.
I (we) understand that I (we) must own or have access to irrigation
or other equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in
this Waste Utilization Plan. The equipment must be available at
the appropriate time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon,
holding pond, tank, or other unroofed storage structure in a 25
year, 24 hour storm event. I (we) also certify that the waste will
be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate
times and at rates that no run-off occurs.
Name of Facility 6wr: Johnny Shields
(Please print)
Signature: Date:
Name of Mana r(If different from owner):
- Signature:
Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print)_ � '�✓� L
Affiliation:
Address (Agency): Ya J 444t, .., �_ S,..�
Signature
Date: !2W�F2 \

Dairy Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Uncovered manure, • Volatile gas emissions while ❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges
slurry, or sludge on drying ❑ Soil incorporation within 48 hours
field surfaces Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants
ush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid while tanks are filling
❑ Flush tank covers
❑ Extend fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Outside drain • Agitation during wastewater ❑ Box covers
collection or conveyance
junction boxes
Lift stations • Agitation during sump tank ❑ Sump tank covers
filling and drawdown
End of drainpipes at • Agitation during wastewater ❑ Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces • Volatile gas emission ❑ Proper lagoon liquid capacity
• Biological mixing ❑ Correct lagoon startup procedures
• Agitation ❑ Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio
❑ Minimum agitation when pumping
❑ Mechanical aeration
❑ Proven biological additives

Dairy Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead • Dairy
❑ Vegetative or wooded buffers
❑ Recommended best management practices
❑ Good judgment and common sense
Paved lots or barn • Wet manure -covered ❑ Scrape or flush daily
alley surfaces surfaces ❑ Promote drying with proper ventilation
❑ Routine checks and maintenance on waterers,
hydrants, pipes, stock tanks
Bedded areas Urine ❑ Promote drying with proper ventilation
• Partial microbial
❑
Replace wet or manure -covered bedding
decomposition
Manure dry stacks • Partial microbial
❑
Provide liquid drainage for stored manure
decomposition
Storage tank or basin • Partial microbial
❑
Bottom or mid-level loading
surface decomposition
❑
Tank covers
• Mixing while filling
[]
Basin surface mats of solids
• Agitation when emptying
❑
Minimize lot runoff and liquid additions
❑
Agitate only prior to manure removal
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin • Partial microbial ❑ Liquid drainage from settled solids
surfaces decomposition ❑ Remove solids regularly
Manure, slurry, or
sludge spreader
outlets
• Mixing while filling
• Agitation when emptying
• Agitation when spreading
• Volatile gas emissions
❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges
❑ Wash residual manure from spreader atter use
❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants

Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at Ieast 300 feet from any flowing
stream orpubiic body of water.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S.'106-168.7 -
❑ Complete incineration
❑ to 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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December I8, 1996

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l-''�. • United States sod
Department of Conservation 115 Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina 28906
ii Agriculture Service
I
1 NOTLA FARMS - Waste and Washwa:ter Storage
^- Cherokee County, North Carolina
Daniel Gilbert
February 4, 1988
200 Head @ 1100#
(200)(1100) = 220,000#
Waste Produced
(220000)(1.37 ft.3/da ) = 301.4 ft.3/day
1000;'.
f 90 Day Storage
(301.4 ft.3/day)(90 day) = 27126 ft.3
Washvrater for Cows . . . (1 gal. /cow) (200 cows)(2 milking/day) = 400 gal./day
I
400 gal./day - _ (53.3 ft.3/day)(90 day) = 4800 ft.3
7.5 gal./ft.3
Milkhouse Floor, Pipeline, Tank and Milker Washwater
( 300 -gal. /-day) (,90 day) = 3600 ft.3
7.5 gal./ft.3
Total Waste and hwater Volume Required
27126
4800
+ 36OO 7.5 gal.
35526 ft.3 X ft.3 - = 26 gal a
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Department of Conservation 115 Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Agriculture Service
NOTLA FARMS - Rainfall and Total Volume Required
Cherokee County, North Carolina
Daniel Gilbert
February 4, 1988
25 Year, 24 Hour Rainfall for this area = 6"
90 Day Excess Rainfall for worst 3 months = 6"
12"
Runoff from all surrounding areas is to be diverted into the creek. Runoff
from all barns and sheds except two (2) will also be diverted.
Therefore, rainfall accumulations on the pond surface and the two (2)
contributing barns must be added.
12"x [30x 160 + 25 x 70 + 80 x 1701
= 201150 ft.3 Rainwater and Runoff Volume
Waste and Washwater Volume = 35526
Rainwater and Runoff Volume -20150 7.5 gal.= 55676 ft.3 x ft.3 = 417570.0 gal.
Total Volume Required = 55676 ft. 3 = 4171570 gallons —.3ofl �3
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Department of Conservation 115 Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Agriculture Service
NQTLA FARMS - Waste Management System for Dairy Operation
Cherokee County, North Carolina
Daniel Gilbert
February 4, 1988
This system, designed for a 200 cow dairy herd, will provide 90 day storage
for waste and wastewater from the milk room, milking parlor, and free stall
areas. The milk room and milking parlor will be washed down twice daily
and the free stall areas scraped once daily.
Estimate of Cubic Feet Storage Needed
See DESIGN pages 1 & 2
25 Year, 24 Hour Rainfall Event
We must also provide available storage for the 25 year, 24 hour rainfall event
during this 90 --day period. For this area of Cherokee County, this value is
approximately 6.0 inches.
Planning for the pond to be emptied and effluent spread at least eveiy 90 days,
the storage pond must have available storage for the excess rainfall volume for
the worst 90 days during the year. Assuming Cherokee County to be approximately
similar to Buncombe County with regard to rainfall and evaporation volumes,
we can expect approximately 6.0 inches of excess rainfall from mid-November to
mid-February (from "Weather and Climates in North Carolina").
Therefore, a total storage volume for 12.0 inches (6.b" + 6.011) must be provided
for rainfall which would fall on the surface of the storage pond. See DESIGN
CALCULATIONS page 2.
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WDepartment of conservation 115 Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina 28905
/1 Agriculture Service
NOTLA FARMS. - Waste Management System for Dairy Operation
Cherokee County, North Carolina
Daniel Gilbert
February 4, 1988
Assuming a waste storage pond 801 x 170' x 7.51 deep including 1.01 freeboard,
the total depth for the rectangular excavation would be 7.5'. Inside slopes
are 2:1 and outside slopes are 3:1, the volume will be given by:
See DESIGN page 3
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(; Department of Conservation 115 Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Agriculture Service
NOTLA FARMS - Available Volume
Cherokee County, North Carolina
Daniel Gilbert
February 4, 1988
The total depth, including excess rainfall and freeboard will be 7.5 feet.
Top dimensions will be 80 feet by 170 feet (see diagram). Calculated inside
slopes will be 2:1, however, the west side of the constructed holding pond will
have an inside slopes of 1.5:1. This will decrease the available volume slightly
but not significantly because extra length has been added. Outside slopes will
be 3:1.
The volume equation:
V = LWD + ZD2 [4/3 ZD - L -- Wj
Where V = Volume
L = Length
W = Width
D = Depth
Z = Side Slopes (Inside)
Volume at 7.5 feet
V = (170)(80)(7.5) + 2 (7.5)2 4/3(2)(7.5) - 170 - 801
V = 102,000 + 2(7.5)2 L--23QI
V = 76125 ft.3 Total available storage volume including
freeboard, 25 year, 24 hour storm, 90 day
excess rainfall, waste, and washwater.
Volume at 6.5 feet
V = (170- 4)(80 - 4)(6.5) + 2(6.5)2 (4/3 (2)(6.5) - 166 - 761
V = 82,004 + 2(6.5)2(- 224)
V = 63019 ft. 3 Available storage volume for 25 year, 24 hour
storm, 90 day excess rainfall, waste and washwater.
Volume at 5.5 feet
V = (170 - 8)(80
- 8)
(5.5)
+ 2(5.5)2
[4/3 (2) (5.5)
-'162 - 721
V = 64,152 + 2(5.5)2(-
219)
V = 50882 ft.3 Available storage for waste and wastewater.
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NOTLA FARMS.
Cherokee County, North Carolina
Daniel Gilbert
February 4, 1988
High water elevation has been determined to be
at elevation 97.92.
- 7.5' for Dam Elevation
-- 1.0' for Slope of Drain Pipe
- 8.5' for Honey Wagon Height
80.92' Elevation of Concrete Goading Pad at Drain Outlet
If this elevation at outlet can't be attained, the top of the dam elevation
must be increased accordingly which will allow storage water to back up into
the feedlot. This will ensure proper management.
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NOTLA FARMS - Waste Management System for Dairy Operation
Cherokee County, North Carolina
Daniel Gilbert
February 4, 1988
System to include the following components:
No. Item Amount
1 Holding Pond 1
2 Inlet Ramp and Freestall Area 1
3 Outlet Pipe and Support
4 Fencing 300 ft.
5 Vegetation 1 Acre
6 Maintenance
7 Spreading and Maintenance Plan
8 Bill of Materials and Cost Estimate
9 Location Map
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NOTLA FARMS - Waste Management System for Dairy Operation
Cherokee County,
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SPECIFICATIONS
No. 1 Holding Pond
Because of the limited area caused by the creek the north and south sides
of the holding pond will have inside widths of 60 and 100 feet. Respectively,
inside slopes of the north, east, and south sides will be two to one and outside
slopes will be at least three to one. The inside slope of the west side will be
1.5 to one and the support wall for the push --off ramp will remain after pond
construction. The existing concrete pad below the push -off ramp will remain to
provide a waste management alternative in the surmner months. Access to this pad
will be provided. The top width of the embankment will be at least eight feet.
All slopes are to be smooth and regular. Any large rocks are to be removed.
All surface water except that from two barns will be diverted. A permanent normal
water marker will be installed clearly showing the 5.5 depth level at elevation
95.5 feet. The normal water marker will be marked on the outlet control pipe.
The bottom of the holding pond shall have a one (1) percent grade from beneath
the inlet ramp to the inlet end of the outlet pipe. The inlet end of the outlet
pipe will be recessed one (1) foot below floor level. (See Diagram)
No. 2 Inlet Rame and Freestall Area
An inlet ramp presently exists which will be used to convey waste from the
freestall area into the holding pond. The freestall areas have a six (6) inch
concrete bottom and the ramp has approximately two (2) feet in height. This
ramp is eight (8) feet wide. The fresh manure will be scraped from the freestall
area into the holding pond daily. Manure with excess bedding or with long hay
or straw should be prevented from entering the holding pond. Extra bedding
wasted on days when stalls are bedded should be removed if possible. Calf pack
manure should be well mixed with more liquid manure before entering the holding
pond.
Some frozen manure can be tolerated; however, large pieces and/or quantities
that exceed a quarter of the daily production should not be pushed into the holding
Pond. Washwater from the milk room and milking parlor will outlet into the holding
pond. Additional water will be needed in the summer when drying of manure occurs.
Always have an alternate handling. method for those days when manure is frozen or
too dry.
O The Sol Conservation Service
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^ United States soil
Department of Conservation 115 Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Agriculture Service
NOTLA FARMS - Waste Management System for Dairy Operation
Cherokee County, North Carolina
Daniel Gilbert
February 4, 1988
No. 3 Outlet Pipe and Support
Approximately 120 feet of 12 inch Schedule 40 PVC pipe is to be installed
as an outlet pipe. It shall be recessed below the storage pond bottom one (1)
foot and located at the lowest point in the storage pond to permit maximum
removal of manure. There should be a four feet by four feet by four inches
concrete apron around inlet end of outlet pipe.
Slope the discharge pipe to provide more head for faster unloading. This
slope becomes increasingly important as the manure is removed and the storage
head decreases. The pipes outlet shall be two (2) feet below the bottom of
the storage pond, a grade of one percent (1%). The elevation of the inlet end
of the outlet pipe shall be 89.4. Landowner plans to provide at least two flow
control methods. The operating valve, used routinely during emptying to start
and stop flow, is located at the extreme end of the outlet pipe and at least
two (2) feet deep in the dam to prevent freezing. This valve shall be twelve
(12) inches in size to prevent clogging. The other shall be a "pull out" type
pipe located on the inlet end of the outlet pipe. A three (3) foot wide walkway
shall be built from the inside slope and extend outward for accessibility and
operation of this "cut off" method. It shall be constructed of pressure treated
211x611 for the deck with 411x411 pressure treated posts for bent supports.
The outlet pipe and operating valve must be supported 8.5 feet or more above
the loading platform to clear the manure spreader._ Extend the pipe about 30 feet
beyond the intersection of the dam, and support it with two or more columns.
Provide a concrete parking platform for the spreader and good surface drainage
around the unloading area. This parking platform shall be of reinforced concrete
six (6) inches thick and ten (10) feet wide and twenty (20) feet long. Use
No. 4 re -bars spaced on two (2) foot centers in both directions with concrete
mesh wire.
Be sure to get good compaction beneath and around both sides of the outlet
pipe. This will reduce stress on the pipe and eliminate bowing of the pipe
when the dam fill material settles and allow for rodding out if clogging should
ever occur. Also, use caution when fitting PVC pipe to metal valve and be sure
quality adaptors and gaskets are used.
4DThe SOO Conservation SBrviCS
Is en epency of the
beparfinent of Agriculture

United States soil
F Department of Conservation 115 Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Agriculture service
NOTLA FARMS - Waste Management System for Dairy Operation
Cherokee County, North Carolina
Daniel Gilbert
February 4, 1988
_: No. 4 Fencing
Landowner will provide a minimum of 300 feet of Fencing for protection
of the waste storage pond. Construct a four (4) strand barbed wire fence using
12. gauge wire with four (4) point. barbs. Use black locust or treated pine
posts of at least three (3) inches in diameter and a minimum length of 6' feet.
Use nine (9) gauge galvanized staples with a minimum length of 1" for soft and
1 inch for hardwood. All corner, gate, or end posts should have a minimum of six
(6) inches. Posts shall have a minimum spacing of eight (8) feet on centers.
j All corners shall be braced from both directions. (see diagram)
No. 5 VeEetation
Embankment, borrow areas, diversions, and piping areas are to be limed,
fertilized, seeded, and mulched. The following rates per 1,000 square feet
will be applied or use soil test:
100 lbs. Lime
25 lbs. Fertilizer 10-10-10
1-2 lbs. Tall Fescue
2 bales Straw or Hay Mulch
Anchor mulch by disking or by crawling over the entire mulched area
with a tractor with cleated tracks.
No. 6 Maintenance
Solids may need to be removed from.the holding -pond every few years. This
may be accomplished by flushing.
Maintain grass by mowing at least twice annually and applying lime and
fertilizer according to soil test.
Consideration should be given to the amount of time it will take to empty
the storage pond when full, with equipment discussed in this plan. A 1,200 gallon
spreader truck has. a volume of J60,cubic feet. This storage pond for 90 -day wash -
water and waste has a volume of 55,676 cubic feet. So, 55,676 cubic feet total
volume divided by 160 cubic feet per load equals approximately 348 loads. The
amount of time required to spread this waste will depend on your.. situation, hauling
distance, slope of land, etc.
Never allow waste to accumulate above the 5.5 foot depth marker. Land
application of waste should be carefully planned in the fall of each year in order
to provide the maximum storage volume possible through winter months. Waste
application immediately prior to tillage operations will significantly reduce
odors and provide for maximum nutrient transfer to crops.
The soil on which the waste will be spread are Junaluska, Srasstown and
Junaluska-Tsali soils with slopes up to 25% on some pastureland. They are deep,
moderately well to well drained soils on footslopes and terraces and lend them-
selves well to land applications of waste. Care should be taken to spread at a
moderate rate on the steeper areas.
.. OThe SGO Conservation Service
Es an agency of the
Department of Agricutture

f� United States soil
' Department of Conservation 115 Peachtree Street, Murphy, North Carolina 28906
Agriculture Service
NOTLA FARMS -- Waste Management System for Dairy Operation
Cherokee County, North Carolina
Daniel Gilbert
February 4, 1988
No. 7 Spreading and Maintenance Plan
The owner or operator shall be responsible for operating and maintaining
the system. The waste storage pond is designed to hold. 90 days of waste
and washwater from the 200 cow dairy herd operation. The operator will need
to schedule emptying the pond periodically to prevent spreading during incle-
ment weather and to prevent overflow of the storage pond. There are approxi-
mately 51 acres of corn and 100 acres of pastureland and hayland available to
apply the waste. This amount of cropland and pastureland or hayland is more
than adequate to provide satisfactory spreading of this waste. Additional
disposal area is available, if required. Landowner plans to spread waste with
a spreader truck.
Consideration should be given to the timing of spreading, preferrably
during a dry period. Use soil test and spread waste uniformly over the entire
area as needed.
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Producer: Notla Farms
Location:_ 7 miles south of Murphy on US 74/64
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Dairy Operation_
Number of Animals: 200 head
(Design Capacity)
Storage Structure(s): Waste Storage Pond_
Application Method (s) : Liquid Slurry
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization pian uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
You must have the animal waste analyzed to determine nutrient content
as close to the time of application as practical and at least within
50 days of the date of application before each application cycle.
Soil nutrients in all fields where waste will be applied must be
analyzed at least annually so that all plant nutrients can be balanced
for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Soil test and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Lime must be
applied to application fields as recommended by soil test to
maintain the plant uptake of nutrients.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at
greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special
precautions, (see Required Specification No. 4) waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year.
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4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface is frozen_ Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is a violation
of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
.0200 regulations.
5. Wind conditions at the time of field application of waste
should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of nutrients for
to reduce the potential for pollution,
applied to a growing crop. otherwise
earlier than 30 days prior to planting
forages breaking dormancy. Injecting
incorporating the waste below the soil
nutrients and reduce odor problems.
crop production and
the waste should be
apply waste no
a crop or prior to
or otherwise
surface will conserve
7. zinc and copper levels in the soils in all fields where
waste is applied shall be monitored and alternative
application fields shall be used when these metals approach
excess levels.
This plan is based on waste application by a honey wagon for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you
choose to alter the method of application in the future, you need to
revise this plan. Nutrient levels for various waste application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for a liquid slurry system in North Carolina.
Actual acreage requirements shall be based on waste analysis reports
from storage structures in your waste management system. Attached you
will find information on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and
transfer of waste samples to the lab for analysis.
Your holding pond structure is designed for 84 days of temporary
storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the average of
once every 3 months. In no instance should the volume of waste being
stored in your structure be higher than the maximum storage marker
except in the event of a 25 year, 24 hour storm.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount per acre to apply and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
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The waste management system which is covered by this waste utilization
plan shall be operated only by persons which hold a valid certificate
as an operator in charge of an animal waste management system. Mr.
Johnny Shields has taken the training, passed the test, and will be
the certificated operator.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 (the .0200 rules) adopted by the
Water Quality Commission.
ESTIMATE OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN
FROM LIQUID_ SLURRY
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year
200 animals X 14 gallons of waste/animal/day X 365 days
=1,022,000 gallons of waste per year
200 animals X 7 gallons of excess water/animal/day X 365 days
=511,000 gall ons of excess water per year
1022000 gallons of waste / year + 511000 gallons of excess water 55.911/ year
= 2,620.453 Total gallons of waste water per year / 1000
= 2620 1000 gallon units per year.
4.1 *Total N lbs. per 1000 gallons X 2620 (Plant nutrient
availability coefficient for
appropriate application method)
I0, 742 Plant Available Nitrogen
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year from waste water.
2620 1000 gallon units per year X 4.1 lbs. PAN/1000 gallons of waste
* = 10, 742 lbs _ PAN/year. .
Waste analysis from holding pond 2/26/97
(Source of estimated or actual total nitrogen per 1000 gallons)
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Total animal waste and waste water slurry generated
in one year is approximately
1,533,000_ gallons
10,742 lbs. PAN per year from liquid waste slurry
= 10,742 Total lbs. PAN per year
Applying the above amount of waste as calculated above is a big
job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner.
Values used above are based on analysis of waste
from similar livestock operations in North
Carolina (source: USDA-NRCS FOTG Practice
Standard 633 -Waste Utilization). Actual
nutrient content of the waste from this system
may vary from these values. Waste analysis
should be made of the actual waste as soon as
possible after significant waste accumulates in
the storage structure (s) .
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may
be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. In the future, regulations may
require farmers in some parts of North
Carolina to have a nutrient management plan
that addresses all nutrients. This plan only
addresses nitrogen.
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The holding pond at your operation will accumulate sludge. This
sludge must: be removed periodically and land applied at agronomic
rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require
precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or
other elements.
Your operation will produce approximately 10,742 pounds of plant
available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the sludge that will need to
be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Be aware that additional acres of land,
as well as special equipment, may be needed when you remove this
sludge.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying forage plants under
stress condition. Nitrate poisoning may occur in livestock.
Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
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WASTE APPLICATION TABLES
The crop fields shown in the Waste Application Tables that follow
are available for waste application. It will not be necessary and
may not be desirable to apply waste to each of these fields in any
given year.
The Lbs. of Nitrogen Per Acre shown in the tables are estimated
annual nitrogen (N) requirements of the crop to be grown based on
the potential productivity of the soil and assuming no.double
cropping.
The Recommended Lbs. of N to be Applied per acre indicates the
Nitrogen that can be reasonably applied to the crop and used by the
crop in a timely manner using animal waste alone. It will not be
practical to meet all the nutrient needs of some crops with animal
waste. Supplemental applications of commercial fertilizer may be
required during the growing season in order to meet all crop
nutrient needs. It is assumed that for certain row crops only a
fraction of the total annual nitrogen requirement can be applied
using animal waste.
The landowner shall record the actual waste application volume made
on each field on the Department of Water Quality waste Application
Record Form. .
The following legend explains the crop codes used in the field
application tables:
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NITROG
EN
CROP
CROP
PRODUCT'N
REQUIRE
M'T
CODE
UNITS
LBS./UN
IT
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CORN - SILAGE
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HAY, COOL SEASON, NOT GRAZED
TONS
45
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PASTURE, COOL SEASON
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13.34
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The following legend explains the soil codes which represent the
specific soil types that are found in the fields which are
available for animal waste application:
SOIL
CODE
SOIL
TYPE
COMMENTS REGARDING SUITABILIT'
OF SOILS FOR WASTE APPLICATIO
310D
Junaluska/Tsali 8-15%
310E
Junaluska/Tasli 15-30%
244D
Brasstown B-15%
45A
Arquaka 0-2%
Avoid during wet seasons
233A
Dillard 0-5%
85A
Rosman 0-4%
382D
Junaluska-Brasstown 8-15%
382E
Junaluska/Brastown 15-30%

Table I: WASTE APPLICATION FIELDS OWNED BY PRODUCER
Soil Lbs. N Loads N Left
Tract Field Type Crop Usable Required Waste to
No. No_ Code Cade Acres Per H Pld per Fit -18 annly
371
1
310D
H
6
900
43
369
371
2
310D
H
4.3
645
30
264
371
5 P
sphate
levels are
to high
for any waste
371
Sa
+osphatelevels
are to higb
for any waste
371
8b P
sphate
levels are
to high
for any waste
371
8c Phosphate
levels are
to high
for any waste
371
10
45A
P
2.2
330
16
135
371
11
382E
H
18.3
2745
126
1125
371
12
382E
H
4
600
28
246
371
13
382E
H
13.4
2010
94
824
371
14
382E
H
9.3
1395
65
572
371
15
242D
C
5.5
1100
62
338
371
16A
310E
C
15.7
3140
175
966
371
16B
242E
C
5.8
1160
65
357
371
17
242E
P
17.4
2610
125
1070
371
18
244D
C
9.7
1940
109
596
371
19
85A
P
8.9
1335
64
547
371
21
85A
P
16
2400
112
984
371
22
23313
C
10.4
2080
117
639
371
23
242D
C
5.3
1060
52
426
371
24
310E
H
6.3
945
44
387
371
25
310E
H
18.4
2760
128
1131
371
26
310E
H -
4.3
645
29
264
M

371
27
382E
H
6.5
975
44
399
371
28
310E
C
8
1500
88
492
TOTALS THIS TABLE :1 15.7
32,315
N •
12,131
1 The useable acreage represents the total acreage of the field
minus the required buffer areas which border streams or
residential areas. Actual total acres in the fields listed may,
and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
2 This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other
sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be
accounted for. N must be based on realistic yield expectation.
Table 3 presents a summary of all nitrogen requirements and the
total nitrogen to be applied using animal waste for all fields
which are available for waste application.
TABLE 3: SUMMARY OF WASTE APPLICATION
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TOTAL CROP
RECOMMENDED
SUPPLEMENT
AL
ACRES
NITROGEN
LBS. N TO
OR
RESIDUAL
USEABLE
REQUIREMENT
BE APPLIED
LBS. OF N
IN POUNDS
USING WASTE
REQUIRED
FROM TABLE 1
111.5
181575
6862
11713
FROM TABLE lA
84.1
13,800
5269
8531
FROM TABLE 2
FROM TABLE 2A
FROM TABLE 2B
TOTAL ALL TABLES
195.7
32,275
12,131
20,244
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This summary indicates that only
annual nitrogen requirements can
listed for the fields available
livestock operation.
about 37 percent of the total
be provided for the crops as
using animal waste produced on this
1. 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 which reaches surface water is prohibited.
Illegal discharges are subject to the assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day
by the Division of Water Quality for every day the discharge continues.
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3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for
realistic crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate
conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the
rate of application for other nutrients. Actual yields may be used in lieu of realistic
yield tables at the discretion of the planner.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year.
Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System
(RMS) or an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If a RMS or ACS is used
the soil loss shall be no greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter
strips will be used where runoff leaves the field. These filter strips will be in
addition to "Buffers" required by DWQ.
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application.
Waste should not be applied when the wind is blowing or any other condition exists
which may cause a danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not
occur during a season prone to flooding.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 conditions conducive to odor or flies and provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when
the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the
crop is not damaged by burning or smothering of the plant. This is an important
consideration where swine, poultry or other ammonia rich waste is being surface
applied. Surface broadcast solids or slurries may damage crops if leaf surfaces are
matted. Generally waste should be applied such that no more than 20 to 25 percent
of the leaf area is covered. This should not normally be a concern where diluted,
low nutrient waste is irrigated or surface broadcast from a liquids holding structure.
Where crops are severely damaged due to waste application, the plants cannot
assimilate the nutrients and discharge of pollutants to surface waters is likely to
occur. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on
soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils
should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up
released nutrients. On soils with a high potential for leaching, multiple application
at lower rates should be used. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop
production & reduce the potential for pollution, the waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop on bare soil, or forages breaking
dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients.
11. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
13. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-
ways.
14. 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 wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on_grassed waterways
which discharge directly into water courses. If animal waste -is to be.applied on
other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates and in a manner
that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
15. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks,
etc., shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
16. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed
areas (lagoon/holding pond embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed,
special vegetation shall be provided for these areas and 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/holding pond areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon/holding
pond berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion,
leakage, or discharge.
17. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing an "approved closure plan" which will
eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
18. 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.
19. 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 preplant with no further applications
of animal waste during the crop season.
20. Highly visible permanent 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.
21. 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 element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and
alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels.
Soil pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and
waste analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste
application records shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application
records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
22. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets NC regulations. North
Carolina General Statute 106-403 requires that dead animals be disposed of within
24 hours in a manner approved by the state veterinarian.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Notla Farms
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25 -year, 24-hour
storm. The approved plan will be filed on-site at the farm office
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
I (we) understand that I (we) must own or have access to irrigation
or other equipment, to land apply the animal waste described in
this Waste Utilization Plan. The equipment must be available at
the appropriate time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon,
holding pond, tank, or other unroofed storage structure in a 25
year, 24 hour storm event. I (we) also certify that the waste will
be applied on the land according to this plan at the appropriate
times and at rates that no run-off occurs.
Name of Facility Johnny Shields
(Please print)
Signature: Date:
Name of Mana /r (If different from owner):
Signature: Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print)_J�-Rf �� R- .G lx (�
Affiliation:
Address (Agency) = Y0 4 'e' a,
Signature
Date: !ZWi2 - -�
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Animal Waste Vlanaggment Plan Certification
(Ptease tvt:e or print all infOrrtiatit)n that doe; no[ require a si•snmurei
E_Nistino r New ..: or Expanded ' ' (please circle one)
1� Information:
Name of Farm: FaciliMIN-0: ZU j
O"Lner(S) game: T ! "L , tUd; " Phone--
Mailina "address: Zarr6G�l3r� t4S � Nfu�Q�'r , i„'G 0 o�,,
Farm Location- Count- Farm is located in: 52W6r-
Latitude and Loasmude: / Integrator:
Please auac h a copy of a county road map wi€h location identified and describe below (Be specific: road
names. directions. milepost. etc.): /D LcS & r?4
1.1
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ODeration Description:
Typeojsivine iVo_ of:lrtimals
D Wean to Feder
Q Ftederto Finish
:1 Farrow to Wean -
D Farrow to f=eeder _
D Farrow to Finish
D Gilts
0 Boars
Type of Poirlrn"
• Laver
7 Pullets
rVo- of Animals
Tvpe nr :rale No. o(.Animals
Y!rD,-tir-; _ ZOj
D Beef
Other Type of Livestock: Nurnntrtr of Animals:
MLPre:roits De�r2n=Envac�r.. .�cldiriall Desipii:Lavaca v- Ioral:Desi?n C��naci�.
Acreage available for Applica " n: _ _ 1157-7 Required Acreage:_ _� �! , 7
Number of Lasoons storage Pon Total Capacity:_ 549 Cubit Flet {ftp)
Are subsurface drain resent o� n [he farm: `LS ur ;1n lease circle ung
p Ip )
If YES: are subsurface drains present in the area of the LAGOON or SPRAY FIELD (please circle one)
ft !tae wf1 Kssw ww zie is Ji TeµW*is This i[rrse n.s ix MsixwYix is :�f%wft 14 iw �eris se aiwas si is si . si ac.s fi Tto !!w si A Aar s4 rk Ak i, is W.
Owner / i-,,lana;er A-reement
1 (we) verify that all die above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I ( -e) understand the operation
and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan tLit the farm named above and will
implement these procedures" i (we) know that any expansion to [he exisLing design capacity of die waste treatment and
storage systenl or canstructiem of new facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of
Environmental %ianaaement before [lie new animals are stocked. I (we) understand that there must be no dtscharze of
animal waste from the storage or application system to surface -aters of the state zither directly through a main-nnade
conveyance or from a storm event less severe than the 2; -rear. 24-hour storm and there must not be run-off from the
application of animal waste. I (we) understand that run-off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be
minimiLtd using technical standards developed by die Natural Resources Conservation Ser- icy. The approved Alan will be -
filed a( the fartin and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District. I (eye) know gnat ant• modification
must be approved by a technical specialist and submitted to the Soil and Nater Conservation District prior to
implementation. A change in land ownership requires written notification t[) DELI or a new certification (if the approved
plan is changed) within 60 daysif a title transfer.
Name of Land Owner : b
Si -nature: J � ju •e - s Date: g 4�1
Name of tlar� ('tf ra OW
Si -nature: Date:
atis-C: -- AuLu& 1. 1997

Technical Specialist Certification
I. As a technical specialist desisnated by the Ncirth Carolina Soil and Water Consen•atien Commission pursuant to 1_ A
NCAC 6F .0005. 1 certify that the animal waste management system for the faun named above Itas an animal u•a5te
nianaeement plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Environmental NlattaQement
(DEMI) as specified in 15A NCAC 2H-0311 and the USDA -Natural Resources Consem-ation Service WRCS) and/or the
North Carolina Soil and Water Consmation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H-0317 and 15A NCAC 6F .OWI -
.0005. The following elements are included in the pian as applicable. While each category designates a technical specialist
who may sign each certification (SD. Si. WUP. RC. I). the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they are
te.:hnically competent.
H. Certificatioiz of Design
A) Collection_ Storage. Treatment SvStem
Cheri rile aoproprinre box
�' E-'65Ei to facility without retrofit (SD or WUP)
J
`�111%lilisit
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Affi
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CIO:
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Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity: storage canahility consistent u-ith wtste utilization
requirements.
New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
.animal waste storage and treatment structures. such as but not limited to collection systents. layoona and ponds.
have been designed -to meet or exceed die minimum standards and specifications.
chnical Specialist (Please Print):
ate Work Completed:
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers): adequate amount of land for waste utilization; chosen crop is
suitable for waste management: hydraulic and nutrient loading rates.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): ZZ, ,) dleeAye__ _
Atfiliaiion c.S Date Work Completed: ebbkj!q Z
Address (,
Shmaturz:
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots
Check (lie appropriare box
J
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021%dr
SY
ifrrertttttl-
Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.
Phone \rp_: fs$ 7--&,Y/ 7
Date: 9//44 7
Facility with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been designed in
accordance with technical standards developed by NRC§.
oRlechnical Specialist (Please
to
Print): VOL"
Date Work Comrileted: .,/14
ne yo.: -764)ZSr- 3
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D). Aa plication and Handling E uinnient
Ctee.0 rite appropriate box
.iX E-istins or e-undlna facility with exiging -,istc :tnolicatinti eclui�rnep (tt'Lp or l)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or e•:aluated in
accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the
waste management plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to
expend either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates. a schedule for timing of applications has been
established: required buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance ar- c.,ntained as part of
the plan).
_1 New. expanded. nr ezisting fagility tvitholn Lxisiincr «asie amlication e4uir+ment for zvrav irriaxinn. (I)
Aninial waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply :waste as nzcessary to
accommodate the waste management plan-. (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the
plan at rates not to a :peed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates: a schedule for timing of
applications has been established: required buffers can be maintained: calibration and adiusunent guidance are
contained as part of die plan).
�ew. expanded- or estSttng facility :without t.+.istina -isle application euuir night for land .nresdins not using
spray iirrigati+m. (WUP or 1)
Aninizil waste application equipment speciti4d in the pian has been selected to appl< waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management piaci: (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the
plan at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates: a schedule for timing of
applications bas been established: required buffers can be maintained. calibration and adiustment guidance are
contained as part of the plan).
Name.of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed: �9l/Vf7 _
Address (
Signature
Phone No.: x'32 -k W 2
Date:_ _
E) Odor Control. Insect Control. tMortality tManaoernent and Emergeencv Action Plan (SD
SI. WUP. RC or I)
The waste management plan for this facility includes a Waste Management Odor Control Checklist. an Insect
Control ChecklisL a Nluri.aiity Management Checklist and an Emergency .action Plan- Sources of both odors and
insects have been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best
`lanagemem Practices to Control insects have been selected and included in the waste management plan. Both the
Ntoixality Manaeement Plan and the Emergency .action Plan are comple a and can be implemented by this facility.
frame of Tech nicaE Specialist (Please Print):_ #. �/�'l' e Mteze!-
affiliation S Date Work Completed: cl
Address (Aend): yn4 UalLA,& d
_--- _Phone No.: �
Si�,nm
F) Written Notice of New or Ecnandin, Swine Farm
The follovving signature block is only to be used for new or evanding swine farms that begin construction after June
1. 1996. if the facility was built before Jun? 31, 1996, when was it constructed or Inst
expanded
I (%ve) certify that I (-e) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining property owners and all property owners
-bo ow -n property located across a public road. sLr!!tt, or highway from this new or e -handing sn-ine farm. The notice was
in compliance with the requirements of NCGS 106-305. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners notified is
attached.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
�+ame of Manager (if difttrent from owner):
Signature: Date:
A NVC -- A u,u5t 1. l9vt i ?

III. Certification of Installation
A) Collection. StoraRe._Treatment Installation
New. expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures. such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds. have been installed
in accordance with the approved plant to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofts, no certification is ntecessarn_
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): _ ._Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
B) Land _Ap1lication Site (WUP)
Clreck the appropriate box
J The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
J Conditional Approval: all required land as specified in the plan is cleared for planting: the cropping syste:n
as specified in the waste utilization plan has not been established and the owner has committed to establish the
vegetation as- specified in the plan by (monrhldav/vear): the proposed cover crop is
appropriate for compliance with the wasteu tiliza Lion plan.
D Also check this box if appropriate
if the cropping system as specified in the plan can not be established on newly cleared land within 30 days
of this certification. the owner has committed to establish an interim crop for erosion control:
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation
Address (Agency):
S i2nature:
Work Completed:
Phone No.:
Date:
This following signature block is only to be used when the box for conditional approval in III. B
above has been checked.
I (we) certify that l (we) have committed to establish the cropping system as specified in my (our) waste utilization plan
and if appropriate to establish the interim crop for erosion control. and will submit to DENT a verification of completion
from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified in the conditional certification. I (we)
realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste management plan and will subject me (us) to an
enforcement action from DE -I.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: _ _ _ _ _ _ Date:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature: _ _ _ Date:
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Cj Runorr Controls.rrom Exterior Lots (RC)
Fu ility %with exterior lots '
Nledtvds to minimize rile run off of pollutants Irom lounging and heavy uie 1rcas have begin inimlled as specified
in the plan.
For facilities without exterior lots. no cerrifrcation is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed.
Address (Agencv):, _ _ _ _ _ Phone No.:.
Signature: Date:
D) Apoiication and Handlinz Eguioment Installation (W'UP or I)
Check the appropriure bfoc.t
J Animal caste application and handlins equipment specified in the pian is e:: site and ready for use:
calibration and adjustment materials have been provided to the o,,vners and arc c:umained as part of the plan.
J Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in tho plan has not been installed but ilte o«unt:r
has proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a sisaed contract: equipment specified in
the contract agrees with the requirements of the plan: required buffers can be maintained: calibration and
adjustnient guidance have been provided to the ou--nzrs and ue contained as part of the pian.
D Conditional approval: Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has
been purcbased and will be on site and installed by (monthhlavIyear): there is adequate
storage to hold the waste until the equipment is installed and until the waste can be land applied in
accordance with the cropping system contained in the plan: and calibration and adjustment guidance have
been provided to the owners and are contained as parr of the plait.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date `York Completed:
Address (Agency): Phone No.:.
Signature:
Date:
The following signature block is only to be used tivhen the box for conditional approval in III D
above has been checked.
I (eve) certify that I (we) have committed to purchase the animal waste application and handling equipment as
specified in my (our) waste manasement plant and will submit to DEN4 a verification of deliver,: and installation
from a Technical Specialist within 15 calendar days following the date specified in the conditional certification. I
(we) realize that failure to submit this verification is a violation of the waste mana2emznt plan and will subject me
(us) to an enforcement action troch DELI.
`ame of Land Owner:
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different front owner):
Signature:
Date:
Date:
E) Odor Control. insect Control and Mortality Management (SD. SI. WUP. RC or Il
Llethods to control odors :tad insects as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operational. The
mortality management system as specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational.
Narne of Technical Specialist (Please: Print):
Affiliation Date Work Comnleted:
Address (AJencv):
Six nature:
_ %V C -- august 1. 1997
Phone No.:
Date:

Please return the completed form to the Division of Water Quality at the follo.ving address:
Department of Environment, Health, and -Natural Resources
Division Of Nater Qualitv
Nater Quality Section, Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, i\IC 27626-0535
Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along with the complete .animal Waste
Management Plan to the local Soil and Water Conservation District Office and to keep a copy
in your files with your Animal Waste -Management Plan.
AWC -- Awztst I. 1997 6

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NOTLA FARMS
RANDOLPH SHIELDS
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ 704-251-6208
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 704-837-2421
SWCD 704-837-6928
NRCS 704-837-6417
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation
are leaking, overflowing, or running off site. 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: Runoff from 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 action include:
a. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
b. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D: Leakage from flush systems action include:
a. Stop all flows in the house.
b. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as
opposed to flowing leaks. Possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all
seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump back to 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 [phone]_ After hours,
emergency number: 919- 733-3942. Your phone call should include:
your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the 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 leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS
Phone number 704-837-2421.
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number 704-837-2421, local SWCD office phone
number 704-837-6928, and local NRCS office for advice/technical
assistance phone number 704-837-6417.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
NOTLA FARMS DAIRY FARM
RANDOLPH SHIELDS, OWNER/OPERATOR
CHEROKEE County, North Carolina
Designed for a herd size of 200 HOLSTEINS animals
In Cooperation with
CHEROKEE Soil and Water Conservation District
U.S.D.A. Natural Resources Conservation Service
Cost Share Funding provided through the
N.C. Agricultural Cost Share Program
September 9, 1997
1

2. CONTAMINATED LIQUID COLLECTION AND PIPING SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
The CONTAMINATED LIQUID COLLECTION AND PIPING SYSTEM consists of
I precast concrete drop boxes with install PVC pipes. The
structure collects with the existing milkroom outlet pipe �and
flows to the Liquid Waste Holding Pond. }
An animal guard will be installed in the pipe at the holding pond
outlet end.
MAINTENANCE
Inspect the concrete components of the CONTAMINATED LIQUID
COLLECTION AND PIPING SYSTEM for cracks or other damage, and make
repairs or replace as needed. Inspect the drop structures
seasonally and remove accumulated solids. Annually inspect the
pipe coating, and clean and recoat as needed.
In periods of cold and subfreezing temperatures, inspect the pipe
for accumulation of ice by CAREFULLY removing the cap of the
cleanout. Caution: If liquids have accumulated in the pipe
above the cleanout, the force of these liquids tends to "blow"
the cap of the cleanout off during removal. Remove any ice
manually or by melting with hot water.
RANDOLPH SHIELDS
CHEROKEE County, N.C.
4
DAIRY Farm
September 9, 1997

3. CONTAMINATED LIQUID WASTE HOLDING POND
OVERVIEW
The CONTAMINATED LIQUID WASTE HOLDING POND is designed to store
the average feedlot runoff and waste water from the milk barn for
a 90 days period. Additional storage space is included to
contain the twenty-five (25) year, twenty-four (24) hour storm
runoff from the feedlot. The CONTAMINATED LIQUID WASTE HOLDING
POND consists of an earthen dam, clay liner, concrete splash
block curbing for discharging contaminated water into the holding
pond and serving as an agitation pad.
OPERATION
The service life of the CONTAMINATED LIQUID WASTE HOLDING POND
will be determined by the level of management for the entire
system. How effectively the lot is scraped and your ability to
time the scraping of the lot before each storm event will
determine the amount of solids which reach the CONTAMINATED
LIQUID WASTE HOLDING POND . Once the solids have reached the
CONTAMINATED LIQUID WASTE HOLDING POND, how effectively the waste
is agitated will determine the amount of solids which remain in
the CONTAMINATED LIQUID WASTE HOLDING POND.
Over time it is expected that some solids will accumulate in the
CONTAMINATED LIQUID WASTE HOLDING POND. The accumulated solids
should not reduce the usable capacity of the CONTAMINATED LIQUID
WASTE HOLDING POND to a point which requires removal of the
solids for many years IF adequate lot scraping and waste
agitation is maintained. In contrast, poor management will
result in the rapid accumulation of solids which will reduce the
usable capacity of the CONTAMINATED LIQUID WASTE HOLDING POND to
the point that some form of dredging will be required. If a
large volume of solid waste is allowed to wash from the lot
and/or if inadequate agitation is performed, this dredging
operation could be required in a very short period of time.
If at any point in the future the usable capacity of the
CONTAMINATED LIQUID WASTE HOLDING POND becomes reduced to the
point that solids must be removed, the removal of these solids
will be at your expense. This would be part of the maintenance
of your system and cannot be cost shared.
MAINTENANCE
The concrete of the CONTAMINATED LIQUID WASTE HOLDING POND should
be inspected periodically for major cracks. Vegetation on the
dam should be inspected periodically and reseeded as needed to
maintain a vigorous stand. The dam should be mowed at least
annually to prevent woody growth. Mowing operations must take
place only when the soil of the dam is dry, and vegetation should
not be mowed to a height of less than four(4) inches at any time.
See CRITICAL AREA PLANTING for further maintenance requirements.
Any evidence of sloughing or seepage should be reported to the
CHEROKEE Soil & Water Conservation District office.
RANDOLPH SHIELDS
CHEROKEE County, N.C.
6i
DAIRY Farm
September 9, 1997

3. AGITATION SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
The Agitation System consist of a tractor powered agitator.
The initial step in each land application operation is to
properly agitate the waste in the Holding Pond. For irrigation,
the gate valve controlling agitation will be closed and the
irrigation mainline valve will be opened. The gun will already
be at one of the hydrants, the other will be plugged. This gun
can operate a maximum of under ideal dry conditions. The
irrigation mainline valve must be closed to change the gun
location. For filling spreaders, the agitation will remain on-
going while the filler valve is opened.
MAINTENANCE
Soil test the fields annually. Vegetation in the fields should
be inspected periodically and reseeded as needed to insure a
vigorous stand. Fields may also need to be limed and fertilized
annually. It is essential that neither vehicles nor livestock be
allowed to create travel lanes within the fields. The fields
should be mowed at least annually to prevent woody growth. The
fields may be control grazed or mowed for hay. Grazing and
mowing operations must take place only when the soils are dry,
and vegetation should not be grazed or mowed to a height of less
than four (4) inches. See CRITICAL AREA PLANTING for further
maintenance requirements.
RANDOLPH SHIELDS
CHEROKEE County, N. C.
6
DAIRY Farm
September 9, 1997

4. LIVESTOCK EXCLUSION
OVERVIEW /
LIVESTOCK, EXCLUSION will be installed at locations as indicated
on plan maps. LIVESTOCK EXCLUSION will be installed according to
NRCS standard 382 (Fencing).
MAINTENANCE
Inspect the LIVESTOCK EXCLUSION periodically for mechanical
damage or rot. If fencing wire becomes loose, re --tighten to
original specifications. If fence posts are rotted or damaged in
any way, replace damaged posts with a post which meets the
original specifications.
5. CRITICAL AREA PLANTING
OVERVIEW
Any areas of exposed soil which will not be covered by a
structure shall be'seeded to permanent vegetation. CRITICAL AREA
PLANTING applies to the VEGETATED DIVERSION and Dam.
MAINTENANCE
Soil samples should be taken at least once per year. Fertilizer
and lime should be applied at the rates recommended as a result
of the soil test. Fertilizer and lime should be applied either
during September -October or February -March. Vegetation should be
inspected periodically and reseeded as needed to insure a
vigorous stand. It is essential that neither vehicles nor
livestock be allowed to use any area that has been treated with
CRITICAL AREA PLANTING as a travel lane. All CRITICAL AREA
PLANTING should be mowed at least annually to prevent woody
growth. Mowing operations must take place only when the soil is
dry and vegetation should not be mowed to a height of less than
four (4) inches at any time. Do not mow cool season grasses
during periods when plants are showing signs of drought stress.
RANDOLPH SHIELDS
CHEROKEE County, N.C.
7
DAIRY Farm
September 9, 1997

GENERAL COMIENTS
PESTICIDE USE
Extreme care should be exercised with the use of all herbicides
so that desirable vegetation, especially that of the VEGETATED
DIVERSION and dam, is not adversely affected. It is a violation
of law to use any pesticide in a manner not permitted by its
labeling. To protect yourself, never apply any pesticide in a
manner or for a purpose other than as instructed on the label or
in labeling accompanying the pesticide product that you purchase.
Do not ignore the instructions for use of protective clothing and
devices and for storage and disposal of pesticide wastes,
including containers.
REPAIRS
Notify the CHEROKEE Soil and Water conservation District if
repairs or major modifications are required for any of the
components of this Waste Management System.
RANDOLPH SHIELDS
CHEROKEE County, N.C.
8
DAIRY Farm
September 9, 1997