450002_INSPECTIONS_20171231

13pe of visit: V Uompliance Inspection V Vperation Kevlew V Ntructure Evaluation V I echnical Assistance
Reason for Visit: 4P Routine O Complaint O Follow-up O Referral O Emergency O Other O Denied Access
Date of Visit: Arrival Time: Departure Time:/L.-County:ftl�e�fegion: Ajap
Farm Name: �r _Di�'L�.J Owner Email: �/ �,/I„Si�l�
Owner Name:
' �+ D44 gliL- Phone: 'L CGI tlza r1?7
Mailing Address: iP.1/tki'd4N6 a`1B-73c)—
Physical Address:
Facility Contact: l t ahNSJ� Title: Phone: 49 V -7r?'-785
Onsite Representative: Rl YLta j tj�j Integrator:
Certified Operator: &2[(11 8ajA c JvWSi-0n1 Certification Number:
Back-up Operator:
VA) 8U17& -?2_
Location of Farm:
N
Certification Number:
atx OF -trey
Latitude: o + Af Longitude: 6?2--g1150
Current
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Design Current
❑ NA
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Cattle Ca aCi Pfl
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�Capac
a. Was the conveyance man-made?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Wean to Finish La er
Dairy Cow
Wean to Feeder
Non -La rer
Dairy Calf
❑ NA
Feeder to Finish
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
Dairy Heifer
Farrow to Wean
Design torrent
Dry Cow
❑ Yes-
Farrow to Feeder
Dry P,oultru Ca acity' 1 0 .
-Dairy
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
Farrow to Finish
Lavers
Beef Stocker
❑ NE
Gilts
Non -Lavers
Beef Feeder
[] NA
Boars
Pullets
Beef Brood Cow
r,
Turk -
urkTurke
Turkey Poults
ether
Other.
Discharges and Stream Imnacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
0 No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Discharge originated at: ❑ Structure ❑ Application Field ❑ Other:
a. Was the conveyance man-made?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
b. Did the discharge reach waters of the State? (If yes, notify DW R)
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does the discharge bypass the waste management system? (If yes, notify DWR)
❑ Yes-
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
® No
❑ NA
❑ NE
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the waters
[] Yes
IN No
[] NA
❑ NE
of the State other than from a discharge?
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Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (structural plus storm storage plus heavy rainfall) less than adequate? ❑ Yes ® No ❑ NA ❑ NE
a. If es, is waste level into the structural freeboard? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
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Structur 1 tructure _ Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
lsR+w �
Identifier:
Spillway?:
2 -ObsDesigned Freeboard (in): 12 -
Observed
erved Freeboard (in): 12,
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
D Yes ® No
❑ NA
❑ NE
(i.e., large trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
❑ Yes ® No
D NA
❑ NE
waste management or closure plan?
If any of questions 4-6 were answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWR
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
❑ Yes JQ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?
[:]Yes DQ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
(not applicable to roofed pits, dry stacks, and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
❑ Yes ® No
❑ NA
❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
_Waste Application
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
❑ Yes S No
❑ NA
❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect land application? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Yes ;K No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Heavy Metals
(Cu, Zn, etc.)
❑ PAN ❑ PAN > 10% or 10 lbs. ❑ Total Phosphorus ❑ Failure to Incorporate Manure/Sludge into
Bare Soil
❑ Outside of Acceptable Crop Window ❑ Evidence of Wind Drift ❑ Application
Outside of Approved Area
12. Crop Type(s): CLep�11i 11 isma l &QA"IU -
13. Soil Type(s): -01 &4-6UOQ-4A V_atWVQ.oJ �atti.G�
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the CAWMP? ❑ Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement'? [] Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable ❑ Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
acres determination?
IT Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
Required Records & Documents
❑ Yes X No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes CK No ❑ NA ❑ NE
19. Did the facility fail to have the Certificate of Coverage & Permit readily available? ❑ Yes tK No ❑ NA ❑ NE
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? If yes, check ❑ Yes bA No ❑ NA ❑ NE
the appropriate box.
❑ WUP ❑Checklists ❑ Design ❑ Maps ❑ Lease Agreements ❑Other:
21. Does record keeping need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑ Yes RLNo ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Waste Application ❑ Weekly Freeboard ❑ Waste Analysis ❑ Soil Analysis ❑ Waste Transfers ❑ Weather Code
❑ Rainfall [:]Stocking ❑ Crop Yield ❑ 120 Minute inspections ❑ Monthly and I " Rainfall Inspections ❑ Sludge Survey
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? 0 Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equipment? ❑ Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
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Facili Number: - Date of Inspection: "j
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? ❑Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NB
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes.. check ❑ Yes El No ❑ NA ❑ NE
the appropriate box(es) below.
❑ Failure to complete annual sludge survey ❑Failure to develop a AOA for sludge levels
❑ Non-compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorus loss assessments (PLAT) certification?
Other Issues
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals with 24 hours and/or document
and report mortality rates that were higher than normal?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern?
If yes, contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify the Regional Office of emergency situations as required by the
permit? (i.e., discharge, freeboard problems.. over -application)
31. Do subsurface the drains exist at the facility? If yes, check the appropriate box below
❑ Application Field ❑ Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other:
❑ Yes K No ❑ NA ❑ NE
®Yes; ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
S" COJURO SITS
❑ Yes 14No ❑ NA ❑ NE
[] Yes � No [:]NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes gj No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes K No ❑ NA ❑ NE
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the permit or CA W M P? ❑ Yes j< No [DNA ❑ NE
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with an on-site representative? ❑ Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by the same agency? ❑ Yes No ❑ NA ❑ NE
CoinineW(refer to question ft Explain any YES answers and/or any additional recomtnegdations or anv.other comments:
Usesdravlt iHs 6f facility to better explain situations (tree additional pages as necessary).
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Reviewer/Inspector Name:
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
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Date: —7 Z
2/4/2015

f , PAT MCCRORY
! +� Governor
?. L
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
Water Re-wurces
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALFTY S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
&-erzor
July 6, 2016
Mr. Billy Johnston
Taproot Dairy, LLC
752 Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Subject: Compliance Inspections
Tap Root Dairy
Henderson County
Permit No. NCA345002
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection reports for the inspections conducted on June
15 and the follow up on June 30, 2016.
The inspections were performed to determine compliance with state permits associated with your facility
as well as the April 2015 Environmental Compliance Plan (Plan). issues that were noted as not compliant
in the June 15 inspection were addressed and were noted as compliant in the June 30, 2016 inspection.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection reports for additional observations and comments. If you have
any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Beverly Price
Environmental Senior Specialist
Enclosures
cc: Jeff Young, P.E. NC Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services, Division of Soil and Water
Conservation Western Headquarters 1301 Fanning Bridge Road Fletcher NC 28732
ARO Files
G_\WR\WQ\Henderson\CAFOs\taproot Dairy\CEI16 and Follow Up CEI16.doa
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Rmources
2090 U.S. Hwy.70 I SwmnaDos. North Carolina 28778
8292964500

M Division of Water Resources
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 450002 Facility Status: Acture Permit: NCA345002
Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Inactive Or Closed Date:
Reason for visit: Follow-up County: Henderson Region:
hate of Visit: OWO/2016 EntryTime: 02:00 pm Exit Time: 3:20 pm
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy
Owner. Tap Root Dairy LLC
Incident 0
Owner Email:
Phone:
❑ Denied Access
Asheville
[e-mail]
828-6U4617
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address: 735 Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator.
Location of Farm:
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Latitude: 35° 24'30" Longitude: 82° 31'50"
Question Areas:
M Waste Col, 5tor, & Treat M Records and Documents
Certified Operator: William F Johnston Operator Certification Number: 998381
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
On-site representative Johnston Billy Phone :
Primary Inspector. Beverly Price p Phone: 9' --,96 -rrb
Q�
Inspector Signature: Dale: .7/5 '
Secondary Inspector(s):
G. ca p4 %t rs S a s ��--
Inspection Summary:
The follow up inspection was conducted by Beverly Price and Landon Davidson of the Asheville Regional Office.
Question #'s 7,9,20 and 21 were not compliant during the last inspection. These issues have been addressed and the facility is
now compliant.
Question #8. - The structural freeboard point on the marker was verified by Jeff Young, PE.
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number. 450002
Inspection Date: 06/30/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Waste Structures
Disignated Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start pate Freeboard Freeboard
Waste Pond PRIMARY 12.00
Waste Pond SECONDARY 24.00
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root DairyLLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 06/30/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Waste Collection Storage & Treatment
Yes No Na No
Checklists?
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
1111110
❑
Maps?
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
❑
Other?
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.e_/ large
❑
❑ ❑
E
trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
Waste Analysis?
❑
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
❑
❑ ❑
waste management or closure plan?
Waste Transfers?
❑
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
❑
■ ❑
❑
B. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
❑
N ❑
❑
to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
Stocking?
❑
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
❑
0 ❑
❑
maintenance or improvement?
120 Minute inspections?
❑
Records and Documents
Yes
No Na No
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
❑
❑ ❑
E
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
❑
E ❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below
WUP?
❑
Checklists?
❑
Design?
❑
Maps?
❑
Lease Agreements?
❑
Other?
❑
If Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑
M ❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
❑
Weekly Freeboard?
❑
Waste Analysis?
❑
Soil analysis?
❑
Waste Transfers?
❑
Weather code?
❑
Rainfall?
❑
Stocking?
❑
Crop yields?
❑
120 Minute inspections?
❑
Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections
❑
Sludge Survey
❑
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑
❑ []
M
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment
❑
❑ ❑
M
(NPDES only)?
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑
110
M
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root DairyLLC Facility Number:
450002
Inspection Date: 06/30/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:
Follow-up
Records and Documents
res
No Na Ne
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the
❑
❑ ❑ ■
appropriate box(es) below:
Failure to complete annual sludge survey
❑
Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
❑
Non-compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
❑
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
❑
❑ ❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
❑
❑ 0 M
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Division of Water Resources
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number:
450002 Facility Status:
Active Permit NCA345D02
❑ Denied Access
tnpsection Type:
Compliance Inspection
Inactive Or Closed date:
Reason for Visit:
Routine
County: Henderson Region:
Asheville
Date of Visit:
06115/2016 EntryTime: 10:00 am
Exit Time: 12:00 pm Incident tt
Farm Name:
Taproot Dairy
Owner Email:
[e-mail]
Owner:
Tap Root Dairy LLC
Phone:
828-684-4617
Mailing Address:
752 Buller Bridge Rd
Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address:
735 Butler Bridge Rd
Fletcher NC 28732
Facility Status:
❑ Compliant Not Compliant
Integrator.
Location of Farm:
Latitude: 35° 24'30' Longitude:
82' 31'50-
1'50"On
OnButler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas:
Dischrge & Stream Impacts Waste Col, Stor, & Treat Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator. William F Johnston Operator Certification Number: 998381
Secondary OIC(s):
Onsite Representative(s): Name Title Phone
Primary Inspector:
Inspector Signature:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
Beverly Price 6P
Phone:
Phone:
Date:
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root DairyLLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 06/15/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
The inspection was conducted by Beverly Price and Landon Davidson of the Asheville Regional Office. The inspection was
conducted to determine compliance with the permit and the April 14, 2015 Environmental Compliance Plan.
The following compliance issues were noted during the inspection:
Question #7 — Areas of depression on pond #2 dam and area of depression on pond dam #1— needs to be filled in. Three inch
coupling connector slicking out of the dam — needs to be removed. Two groundhog holes in pond #2 dam.
Question #8 - Recommend review of marker in pond #2 -- start pump mark is in place — need to determine 12 -inch structural
freeboard point.
Question 99 — Silage leachate pump station was inoperable.
Question #20 — Need to locate most current WUP.
Question #21 — Need to document P applications. Need to use most current IRR -2 Forms.
Soils Analyses: March 23, 2015
Waste Analyses: 2/17/16 N=1.21 Pond #1, N=1.06 Pond #2; 10/8115 SSD N=7.80, N=1.08
A follow up inspection will be conducted to address the above issues.
Soils Analysis: 3/23/2015
Waste Analyses: 1018115 SSD N=7.80; Pond #2 N=1.08; 2/17/16 N=1.21 Irrigation Pond #1, N=1.06 Pond #2
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root DairyLLC Facility Number: 450002
inspection Date: 06/15/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current promotions
Cattle
Cattle -Milk Cow 800 562
Total Design Capacity: 800
Total SSLW: 1,120,000
Waste Structures
Disignated Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
Waste Pond
PRIMARY
12.00
12.00
Waste Pond
SECONDARY
24.00
30.00
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root DairyLLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 06/15/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts
Yes
No Na Ne
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑
0 ❑
❑
Discharge originated at:
❑
Excessive Ponding?
Structure
[]
❑
❑
Application Field
❑
❑
PAN?
Other
❑
E ❑
[❑
a. Was conveyance man-made?
❑
❑ m
❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
❑ m
❑
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
❑
0 ❑
❑
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
❑ m
❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑
■ ❑
❑
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the
❑
0 ❑
❑
State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes No Na Me
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
❑
N ❑
❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
Excessive Ponding?
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.e./ large
❑
❑
❑
trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
PAN?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed andlor managed through a
❑
E ❑
[❑
waste management or closure plan?
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
m
❑ ❑
[]
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
❑
0 ❑
❑
to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
❑ ❑
[]
maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
Yes No Na No
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
❑ m ❑ ❑
maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 1011/6110 lbs.?
❑
Total Phosphorus?
C]
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root DairyLLC Facility Number
450002
Inspection Date: 06/15/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:
Routine
Waste Apelication
Yes No Na No
Crop Type 1
Com (Silage)
Crop Type 2
Small Grain (Wheat,
Barley,
Oats)
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Brads«,
Soil Type 2
Comus (Colvard) tine sandy
loam
Soil Type 3
Delanco (Dillard) loam,
9 to
2% slopes
Soil Type 4
Rosman
Soil Type 5
Toxaway silt loam
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste
❑ E ❑
❑
Management Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ ❑
[]
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre
❑ E ❑
❑
determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ E ❑
[]
1 a. is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑ E []
❑
Records and Documents
Yes No Na Ne
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
❑ E ❑
❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
Checklists?
❑
Design?
❑
Maps?
❑
Lease Agreements?
❑
Other?
❑
If Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
E ❑ 0
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
Weekly Freeboard?
❑
Waste Analysis?
❑
Soil analysis?
❑
Waste Transfers?
❑
Weather code?
❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root DairyLLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 06/15/16 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents
Yes
No Na Ne
Rainfall?
❑
0 ❑
❑
Stocking?
❑
Crop yields?
❑
❑
❑
120 Minute inspections?
❑
Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections
❑
❑
❑
Sludge Survey
❑
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑
0 ❑
❑
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment
❑
■ ❑
❑
(NPDES only)?
❑
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑
E ❑
❑
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the
❑
0 ❑
❑
appropriate box(es) below-
elowFailure
Failureto complete annual sludge survey
❑
Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
❑
Non-compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
❑
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
❑
0 [❑
❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PIAT) certification?
❑
E ❑
❑
Other Issues
Yes
No Na N2
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document
❑
0 ❑
❑
and report mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes,
❑
❑
❑
contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
❑
❑
❑
(i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility?
❑
❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field
❑
Lagoon / Storage Pond
❑
Other
❑
If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
CAWMP?
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewlinspection with on-site representative? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? E ❑ ❑ [❑
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Division of Water Resourc
Facility 'umber CQ - O Division of Soil and Rater serration
O Other Agency
Type of Visit: S Compliance Inspection 0 Operation Review O Structure Evaluation O Technical Assistance
Reason for Visit: 0 Routine O Complaint O Follow-up O Referral O Emergency O Other O Denied Access
Date of Visit: i Arrival Time: p; Q(y Departure Time: 0 Cough': rSnN Region: ��
Farm fame: To- I)rtx4IDOi, #r __L -LG Owner Email:
Owner Name: `rn�pf sJSJ�irs1 LLL - -
Mailing Address: / :D J, t5t.e
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Phone: Bab- 7-77-789
rjC a8 73-2,
Physical Address: -73S Buller &4e- +ed - FWJe_r NC. oZ 8 %3,2
Facility Contact: Title: fqrn Phone: $a9 -7%]~79y7
Onsite Representative: pjt��„ Jai„, _ Integrator: NA
Certified Operator: Certification Number: AWS 99 83 $1
Rack -up Operator:
Location of Farm:
Design Current
Swine Capacity Pop.
Wean to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Gilts
Boars
Other
Other
Certification Number:
Latitude: 35..2 S. 30 _ Longitude: 81�. 3 1.5-0
Design Current
Wet Poultry Capacity Pop.
La er
Non -Layer
I lets
Poults
Design Current
Discharges and Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Structure ❑ Application Field ❑ Other:
a. Was the conveyance man-made?
b. Did the discharge reach waters of the State? (If yes, notify DWR)
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
Design Current
Cattle Capacity Pop.
Dairy Cow 6z
Daia Calf
Daig Heifer
Da Cow
Non -Dairy
Beef Stocker
Beef Feeder
Beef Brood Cow
❑ Yes M No ❑ NA ❑ NE
[] Yes
❑ No
[t NA
❑ NE
[:]Yes
❑No
N] NA
❑ NE
d. Does the discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWR) ❑ Yes
❑ No
� NA
❑ NE
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ YesNo
❑ NA
❑ NE
3_ Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the waters ❑ Yes
X No
❑ NA
❑ NE
of the State other than from a discharge?
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Facili Number: - Date of inspection: r
_
64 No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (structural plus storm storage plus heavy rainfall) less than adequate?
❑Yes
�] No
DNA
❑ NE
a. if yes, is waste level into the structural freeboard?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
Structure 5
Structure 6
Identifier: Qf�ry.titit
—4106
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
[� Yes
Spillway?: (J 0
❑ NA
❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
Designed Freeboard (in):
Waste Application
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
❑ Yes
Observed Freeboard (in):
❑ NA
❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
❑ Yes
0 No
❑ NA
❑ NE
(i.e., large trees, severe erosion, seepage. etc.)
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Heavy Metals
(Cu. Zn, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
❑ Yes
64 No
❑ NA
❑ NE
waste management or closure pian?
if any of questions 4-6 were answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental
threat, notify DWR
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
'22 Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?
[:]Yes
[ No
❑ NA]
NE
(not applicable to roofed pits, dry stacks, and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
[� Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
❑ Yes
bfl No
❑ NA
❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect land application? if yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Yes
� No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Heavy Metals
(Cu. Zn, etc.)
❑ PAN ❑ PAN > 10% or 10 lbs. ❑ Total Phosphorus ❑ Failure to Incorporate Manure/Sludge
into
Bare Soil
❑ Outside of Acceptable Crop Window ❑ Evidence of Wind Drift ❑ Application Outside of Approved
Area
12. Crop Type(s): r 5
13. Soil Type(s): S i &jA/B�
t4 etv z
rr..
ar t'ne-
14. Do the receiving crops d er from those designated in the CAWMP?
❑ Yes
Q0 No
❑ NA
❑ NE+
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ Yes
No
❑ NA
❑ NE
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable
❑ Yes
No
❑ NA
❑ NE
acres determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
No
❑ NA
❑ NE
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑Yes
No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Reguired Records & Documents
19. Did the facility fail to have the Certificate of Coverage & Permit readily available?
❑ Yes
[� No
❑ NA
❑ NE
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? If yes, check
PU Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
the appropriate box.
nw+ ttrj JKWOP ❑Checilists ❑Design ❑ Maps ❑ Lease Agreements
❑Other -
ther:21.
2 1.Does record keeping need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below. 3123h5-
0 Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Waste Application ❑ Weekly Freeboard ❑ Waste Analysis ❑ Soil Analysis
❑ Waste Transfers
❑ Weather Code
Rainfall ❑Stocking ❑ Crop Yield ❑ 120 Minute Inspections ❑ Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections ❑ Sludge Survey
22_ Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑ Yes
Ix No
❑ NA
❑ NE
23_ If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equipment'?
❑ Yes
� No
❑ NA
❑ NE
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Faicilky Number: - Date of lns ection:
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste appication equipment as required by the permit? ❑ Yes V9 No
25. is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check ❑ Yes DQ No
the appropriate box(es) below.
❑ Failure to complete annual sludge survey ❑ Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
❑ Non-compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge? ❑ Yes � No
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorus loss assessments (PLAT) certification? ❑ Yes � No
Other Issues
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals with 24 hours and/or document
and report mortality rates that were higher than normal?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern?
If yes, contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify the Regional Office of emergency situations as required by the
permit? (i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Application Field ❑ Lagoon/storage Pond ❑ Other:
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the permit or CAWMP?
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with an on-site representative?
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by the same agency?
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes 5� No ❑ NA ❑ NE
0 Yes M No E] NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes q No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes
F] No
❑ Yes
00 No
Yes
[:]No
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑NA ❑NE
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Reviewer/Inspector Name:
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
Page 3 of 3
Phone:
Date:
21412015

A} Division of Water Resourc
Facility Number � - tf Z 0 Division of Soil and 14'sterWervation
0 Other Agency
Type of Visit: 0 Compliance Inspection Z5 Operation Review 0 Structure Evaluation 0 Technical Assistance
Reason for Visit: 0 Routine 0 Complaint • Follow-up 0 Referral 0 Emergency 0 Other 0 Denied Access
Date of Visit: t! Arrival Time: ,Z:pp Departure Timc:� County: W,jC6,SON Region: R_o
Farm name: ja�rpn j� r�J
Owner Name: I bgiT LLC
Mailing Address:
Physical Address:
Owner Email:
Phone: $9 - 77 - %
Facility Contact: J'060 -An Title: E2rrA ftwlaaw Phone: gag- 777- 7599
Onsite Representative: Integrator: NA _
Certified Operator: t! 36kr S4n n Certification Number: A
Back-up Operator:
Location of Farm:
Swine
Wean to Finish
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Gilts
Other
Other
Certification ,Number:
Latitude: , 1� 3o Longitude: g;L 31. 50
Design Current Design Current
Capacity Pop. Wet Poultry Capacity Pop.
Layer
Non -Layer
Pullets
Poults
Design Current
Discharges and Stream Impacts
1. Is any dischargeobservedfrom any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Structure ❑ Application Field ❑ Other:
a. Was the conveyance man-made?
b. Did the discharge reach waters of the State? (1f yes, notify DWR)
c. What is the estimated voltune that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does the discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWR)
?. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the waters
of the State other than from a discharge?
Design Current
Cattle Capacity Pop.
Dairy Cow
Dairy Calf
Dairy Heifer
Dry Cow
Non -Dai
Beef Stocker
Beef Feeder
Beef Brood Cow
❑ Yes ❑ No 0 NA ❑ NE
❑ Yes
[:]No
❑ NA
❑ NE
[:]Yes
❑No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Page 1 of 3 21412015 Condnaed

Facili Number: - Date of Inspection:
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (structural plus storm storage plus heavy rainfall) less than adequate?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
a. If yes, is waste level into the structural freeboard?
❑ Yes
❑ No
[] NA
❑ NE
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
Structure 5
Structure 6
Identifier:
Spillway?:
Designed Freeboard (in):
Observed Freeboard (in):
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
❑ Yes
❑ No
DNA
0 NE
(i.e., large trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
waste management or closure plan?
If any of questions 4-6 were answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental
threat, notify DWR
7. Do anv of the structures need maintenance or improvement`?
❑ Yes
No
❑ NA
❑ NE
8_ Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
(not applicable to roofed pits, dry stacks, and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
❑ Yes`
No
❑ NA
❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
maintenance or improvement?
11. is there evidence of incorrect land application? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Yes
0 No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Heavy Metals (Cu, Zn, etc_)
❑ PAN ❑ PAN > 10% or 10 lbs_ ❑ Total Phosphorus ❑ Failure to Incorporate Manure/Sludge
into
Bare Soil
❑ Outside of Acceptable Crop Window ❑ Evidence of Wind Drift ❑ Application
Outside of Approved Area
12. Crop Type(s):
13. Soil Type(s):
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the CAWMP?
❑ Yes
[:]No
[] NA
❑ NE
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
acres determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
❑ No
0 NA
❑ NE
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
Required Records & Documents
19. Did the facility fail to have the Certificate of Coverage & Permit readily available?
❑ Yes
0 No
❑ NA
❑ NE
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? If yes, check
El Yes
,nj No
❑ NA
❑ NE
the appropriate box.
❑WUP ❑Checklists E] Design ❑ Maps ❑ Lease Agreements ❑Other.
21. Does record keeping need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ❑Yes i No
❑ Waste Application ❑ Weekly Freeboard ❑ Waste Analysis ❑ Soil Analysis ❑ Waste Transfers
❑ Rainfall [—]Stocking ❑ Crop Yield ❑ 120 Minute Inspections ❑ Monthly and V Rainfall Inspections
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? [::]Yes ❑No
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equipment? [-]Yes ❑No
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ Weather Code
❑ Sludge Survey
❑ NA ❑ NE
❑ NA ❑ NE
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_1K Number: - Date of inspection:-��
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste app ication equipment as required by the permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
25. is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA ❑ NE
the appropriate box(es) below.
❑ Failure to complete annual sludge survey ❑Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
❑ Non-compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
List structure(s) and date of fust survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge? ❑ Yes ❑ No [] NA ❑ NE
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorus loss assessments (PLAT) certification? ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑•NA ❑ NE
Other issues
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals with 24 hours and/or document
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
and report mortality rates that were higher than normal?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern?
❑ Yes
[:]No
❑ NA
❑ NE
If yes, contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify the Regional Office of emergency situations as required by the
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
permit? (i.e., discharge.. freeboard problems, over -application)
3l. Do subsurface the drains exist at the facility? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
❑ Application Field ❑ Lagoon/Storage Pond ❑ Other:
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the permit or CAWMP?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with an on-site representative?
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ NA
❑ NE
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by the same agency?
❑ Yes
1"91 No
0 NA
E] NE
Comments (referAto.question #): ExplstnianyN1,S answers and/or any additional recommendations or�any'other-commence'
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Reviewer/Inspector Signati
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Phone:
Date: o /
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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Pat McCrory
Governor
September 30, 2015
Mr. Billy Johnston
Tap Root Dairy, LLC
752 Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Tap Root Dairy
Henderson County
Permit No. NCA345002
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection report for the inspection conducted on
September 16, 2015.
This inspection was performed to determine compliance with state permits associated with your facility
as well as the April 2015 Environmental Compliance Plan (Plan). Findings related to your facilites
compliance with the Plan were sent to the EPA and USDOJ via email on September 18, 2015.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection reports for additional observations and comments. If you have
any questions, please call me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Ed Williams
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Jeff Young, NC Soil and Water
ARO Files
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Phone: [phone] Internet: httpJAvw.ncwater.org
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0 Division of Water Resources
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number. 450002 Facittty Status:
Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for visit: Routine
Data of Visit 09/1612015 Entry Time: 10:00 am
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy
Active
Exit Time
Permit NCA345002 Denied Access
Inactive Or Closed Date:
County: Henderson Region: Asheville
11:30 am Incident a
Owner Email: [e-mail]
Owner.
Tap Root Dairy LLC Phone: [phone]
Mailing Address:
752 Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address:
735 Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Facility Status:
Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator.
Location of Farm:
Latitude: 35'24'30" Longitude: 82'31'50'
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas:
Disc ne & stream Impacts Waste Col, star, & Treat Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator: William F Johnston Operator Certification Number. 28720
SecondaryOIC(s):
O"Ite Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Johnston Billy Phone
Primary inspector: Edward M Williams Phone:
Inspector Sig nature: Date: '
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
The facility was in compliance with permit #NCA245002.
The pump on the silage teachate collection system was not turned on during the inspection. An engineer with NC Soil and Water
should inspect and sign off on the system to ensure that it can adequately store and pump silage leachate.
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Waste Structures
Disignated Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
Waste Pond PRIMARY 12.00
Waste Pond SECONDARY 24.00
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Permit NCA345002
Owner - Facility :
Tap Root DairyLLC Facility Number:
450002
Inspection Date: 09/16/15
Inpsection Type:
Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:
Routine
Regulated Operations
Design Capacity Current promotions
Cattle
Cattle - Milk Cow
800
598
Total Design Capacity:
800
Total SSLW:
1,120,000
Waste Structures
Disignated Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
Waste Pond PRIMARY 12.00
Waste Pond SECONDARY 24.00
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root DairyLLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: D9/16/15 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts
You
No Na No
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑
i ❑
❑
Discharge originated at:
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
Excessive Ponding?
Structure
❑
❑
❑
Application Field
❑
❑
PAN?
Other
❑
❑
M ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made?
❑
M ❑
❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
M ❑
❑
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
B. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
❑
0 ❑
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
M ❑
❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑
N ❑
❑
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the
❑
M ❑
❑
State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yea
No Na lie
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
❑
M ❑
❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
Excessive Ponding?
❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ large
❑
❑
❑
trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
❑
PAN?
❑
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
❑
M ❑
❑
waste management or closure plan?
❑
Outside of acceptable crap window?
❑
7_ Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
❑
M ❑
❑
B. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
❑
0 ❑
❑
to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
❑
0 ❑
❑
maintenance or improvement?
Waste Application
Yes No No Ne
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance altematives that need
❑ 0 ❑ ❑
maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑ M ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 100/6/10 Ibs.?
❑
Total Phosphorus?
❑
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crap window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number.
450002
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
Inspection Date: 09/16/15 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:
Routine
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
Waste Application
Yes No Na Ne
If yes, check.the appropriate box below.
Crop Type 1
Com (Silage)
WLJ P?
Crop Type 2
Fescue (Hay, Pasture)
Checklists?
Crop Type 3
Design?
Crop Type 4
Maps?
Crop Type 5
Lease Agreements?
Crop Type 6
Other?
Soil Type 1
If Other, please specify
Soil Type 2
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
Soil Type 3
0 ❑ []
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Soil Type 4
Waste Application?
Soil Type 5
Weekly Freeboard?
Soil Type 6
Waste Analysis?
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste
❑ M ❑
❑
Management Plan(CAWMP)?
Waste Transfers?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ ❑
❑
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre
❑ ❑
❑
determination?
Stocking?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ 0 ❑
❑
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
[] 0 ❑
❑
Records and Documents
Yes No Na NO
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
❑
■ ❑ ❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
❑
■ [] ❑
If yes, check.the appropriate box below.
WLJ P?
❑
Checklists?
❑
Design?
❑
Maps?
❑
Lease Agreements?
❑
Other?
❑
If Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑
0 ❑ []
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
❑
Weekly Freeboard?
[]
Waste Analysis?
❑
Soil analysis?
❑
Waste Transfers?
❑
Weather code?
❑
Rainfall?
❑
Stocking?
❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number. 450002
Inspection Date: 09/16/15 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit Routine
Records and Documents
Yes
No Na ke
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document
Crop yields?
❑
❑
and report mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
120 Minute inspections?
❑
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes,
Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections
❑
❑
contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
Sludge Survey
❑
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑
❑
❑
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment
❑
N ❑
❑
(NPDES only)?
N ❑
❑
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑
01111
26. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the
❑
❑
❑
appropriate box(es) below:
Failure to complete annual sludge survey
❑
Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
❑
Non-compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
❑
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
❑
0 ❑
❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
❑
0 ❑
❑
Other Issues
Yes No No -No
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document
❑
0 ❑
❑
and report mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes,
❑
❑
❑
contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
❑
0 ❑
❑
(i.e., discharge, freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility?
❑
N ❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field ❑
Lagoon 1 Storage Pond ❑
Other ❑
If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
CAWMP?
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ' ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
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Findings of compliance inspection: Tap Root Dairy, LLC Environmental Compliance Plan
Date of inspection: 09/16/201610:00 am
Inspectors: Ed Williams and G. Landon Davidson, NCDEQ DWR WQROS - Asheville
The following comments are derived from our inspection and relate to the points of the April 14, 2015
Environmental Compliance Plan (refer to plan for correlating comment).
1) Not applicable with regard to inspection.
2) Mary Louis Corn
3) Taproot had documentation indicating that training had been conducted. The documentation
was in English and Spanish to accommodate all employees. According to the signature page, a
total of 13 employees have signed indicating they have received training (10 Spanish speaking
and 3 English language signatories). DWR has asked Mr. Billy Johnson to supply copies of the
training documentation as we were not able to obtain a copy while onsite.
4) Not applicable with regard to inspection.
5) Taproot has attempted to construct a silage leachate containment and disposal system. At the
time of the inspection, the sump pump for the system was inoperable. Mr. Billy Johnson
indicated the pump switch was off due to mowing and demonstrated that the pump worked.
When the pump was activated, it failed to remove enough leachate in the vault to create
sufficient freeboard to avoid overflow and subsequent discharge. Stained grass was present at
the vault overflow mouth indicating leachate has flowed from the vault. Overall, the
construction of the system (i.e., concrete slope, vault, pump operation, cracks in concrete,
insufficient curbing, etc.) is of poor quality and cannot be guaranteed to prohibit discharge in its
current build (pic 1 and 2 below). DWR recommends Taproot obtain an engineer to review and
verify construction of the system and compliance with this requirement. DWR can conduct a
follow-up inspection once the engineering review is complete.
6) Due to the presence of vegetative growth on the impoundment face, we were unable to verify
compliance with this requirement. DWR recommends that Taproot sufficiently remove
vegetation to allow an unobstructed view of the impoundment face. DWR will then conduct a
follow-up inspection. (pic 3 below).
7) Taproot has indicated that cattle will be moved from areas they believe will be subject to
changes in regard to" WOTUS". DWR can again inspect the facility following full implementation
of WOTUS changes.
8) Facility has installed a system that sufficiently satisfies this requirement.
9) Not applicable with regard to inspection and not due until April 2016.

10) Spray equipment documentation retained onsite and required by DENR permit sufficiently
addresses this requirement.
11) Not applicable with regard to inspection.
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0 Division of Water Quality
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 450002 _ ,T Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC45Q002 ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance irr soection _ _ Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine _ County: Henderson _ . Region: Asheville
Date of Visit: 0512212014 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: Incident #t:
Farm Name: Owner Email: taoroot61Q)aol.c2m
Owner: Tan Root Dairy LLC Phone: B28-684-4617
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address: Z35 Butler Bridgwe Rd Fletcher NC 28732 ,
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm:
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Latitude: 35'24'30" Longitude: 82031'50"
Question Areas:
Dischrge 8 Stream impacts Waste Cal, Star, 8 Treat Waste Application
Records and Documents Other issues
Certified Operator: Operator Certification Number:
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Billy Johnston Phone:
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone:
Inspector Signature: Date:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 05/22/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Structures
Designed Observed
Type identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
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PRIMARY
12.00
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SECONDARY
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 05/22/2014 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Application Yes No NA NE
PAN? ❑
Is PAN > 10%110 lbs.? ❑
Total Phosphorus? 0
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑
Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑
Evidence of wind drift? ❑
Application outside of application area? ❑
Crop Type 1 Cort -N, 1�
Crop Type 2
Crop Type 3 ( L
t
a.
Crop Type: 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management ❑ ❑ ❑
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ ❑ ❑
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ Q ❑ ❑
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? 060 ❑
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ (W ❑ ❑
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ❑ ® ❑ ❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP? ❑
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 05/2212014 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Cl ® ❑ ❑
Discharge originated at:
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
Other ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made? ❑ fo ❑ ❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ a❑ ❑ ❑
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑ QS
❑
❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ @
❑
❑
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than
❑ 0 ❑
❑
from a discharge?
improvement?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment Yes No
NA
NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
❑ ®
❑
❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ large trees, severe ❑ ® ❑ ❑
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ @1 ❑ ❑
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits,
❑
�] ❑
❑
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
❑
go ❑
❑
improvement?
Waste Application
Yes
No NA
NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or
❑
w ❑
❑
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑4
❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding? ❑
Hydraulic Overload? ❑
Frozen Ground? ❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)? ❑
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0
Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Inspection Date: 05/2212014 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Facility Number: 450002
Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents
Yes No NA NE
Checklists? ✓
❑
Design? V
❑
Maps? V
❑
Lease Agreements?
❑
Other?
❑
If Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement? 0500
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?„
❑
Weekly Freeboard?
❑
Waste Analysis?
❑
Soil analysis?� ►t
,' �- 4
❑
Waste Transfers? ��
❑
Weather code? `t'�
❑
a
Rainfall?
❑
Stocking?
❑
Crop yields?
❑
120 Minute inspections?
❑
Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections
❑
Sludge Survey
❑
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑
0190
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
❑
090
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?'' z�
Q
0 ❑ ❑
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the appropriate
❑
❑ ff ❑
box(es) below:
Failure to complete annual sludge survey
❑
Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
❑
Non-compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively cerli ied operator in charge?
05100
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root DairyLLC
Facility Number:
450002
Inspection Date: 0512212014 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Records and Documents
Yes
No
NA
NE
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
❑
090
Other Issues
Yes
No
NA
NE
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report ❑
B
❑
❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional ❑
R1
❑
❑
Air Quality representative immediately.
M Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? (i.e.,
discharge, ❑
(B
❑
❑
freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility?
❑
❑
❑
IRI
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field
❑
Lagoon/Storage Pond
❑
Other
❑
If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
❑
(9❑
❑
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑
(94
❑
❑
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑
91
❑
❑
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Division of Water Resources
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
Other Agency
Faciitty Number. 450002 Facility Stews:
Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit Routine
Date of Visit• 051=014 Entry Time: 10:00 am
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy
Active Permit AWC450002 Denied Access
Inactive Or Closed Date:
County: Henderson Region: Asheville
Exit Time: 12:00 pm Incident 0
Owner Email: [e-mail]
Owner. Tap Root Dairy LLC
Phone: [phone]
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bridge Rd
Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address: 735 Butler Bridgwe Rd
Fletcher NC 28732
Facility Status: Compliant
Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm:
Latitude:
35` 24' 30" Longitude: 82'31'50'
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas:
Dischrge & Stream Impacts
Waste Col, Stor, & Treat
Waste Application
Records and Documents
Other Issues
Certified Operator. Operator Certification Number.
Secondary 01C(s):
On-51te Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Billy Johnston Phone
Primary Inspector. Edward M Williams Phone:
Inspector Signature: Date:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
Mr. Johnston is getting his waste analyzed by James and James. The reporting form is different from the state's and Mr. Johnston
was using incorrect values in his waste application reporting forms. Those forms should be recalculated and resubmitted.
The silage leachate collection system has not been installed yet. The system should be installed ASAP to ensure that leachate
from this years crop is contained.
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Waste Pond PRIMARY 12.00
Waste Pond SECONDARY 24.00 52.00
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Permit: AWC450002
Owner - Facility :
Tap Root DairyLLC
Facility Number:
450002
Inspection Date: 05/22/14
Inpsection Type:
Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit:
Routine
Regulated Operations
Design Capacity
Current promotions
Cattle
Cattle - Milk Cow
1,250
400
Total Design Capacity:
1,250
Total SSLW:
1,750,000
Waste Structures
Disignated
Observed
Type
Identifier Closed Date Start Date
Freeboard
Freeboard
Waste Pond PRIMARY 12.00
Waste Pond SECONDARY 24.00 52.00
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number. 450002
Inspection Date: 05/22/14 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts
Yes
No Na No
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑
0 ❑
❑
Discharge originated at:
Excessive Ponding?
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.e./ large
Structure
❑
❑
trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
Application Field
❑
PAN?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
Other
❑
❑
waste management or closure plan?
a. Was conveyance man-made?
❑
0 [❑
❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
01:11:1
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
■ ❑
❑
to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
M ❑
❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
[❑
M ❑
❑
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the
❑
M ❑
❑
State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection. Storage & Treatment
Yes No No No
10_ Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
❑
M ❑
❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
Excessive Ponding?
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.e./ large
❑
❑
❑
trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
PAN?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
❑
0 ❑
❑
waste management or closure plan?
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
❑
❑
❑
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
❑
■ ❑
❑
to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
❑
❑
❑
maintenance or improvement?
Waste A U tion
Yes No No No
10_ Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need
11000
maintenance or improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑ M ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 10%/10 lbs.?
❑
Total Phosphorus?
❑
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root DairyLLC facility Number:
450002
Inspection Date: 05/22/14 Inppection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit:
Routine
Waste Aaplication
Yes No Naomi
Crop Type 1
Com (Silage)
Crop Type 2
Fescue (Hay, Pasture)
Crop Type 3
Small Grain (Wheat,
Barley,
Oats)
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste
❑ E ❑
❑
Management Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ 0 ❑
❑
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre
❑ E ❑
❑
determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ ❑
❑
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑ 0 ❑
❑
Records and Documents
Yes No Na Ne
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
❑ 0 ❑
❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
❑ 0 ❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below
WUP?
❑
Checklists?
❑
Design?
❑
Maps?
❑
Lease Agreements?
❑
Other?
❑
If Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ M ❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
❑
Weekly Freeboard?
❑
Waste Analysis?
❑
Soil analysis?
❑
Waste Transfers?
❑
Weather code?
❑
Rainfall?
❑
Stocking?
❑
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility : Tap Root DairyLLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 0522/14 Inpsection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit Routine
Records and Documents
Yes
NQ Na he
Crop yields?
❑
❑
and report mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
120 Minute inspections?
❑
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality canoem? If yes,
Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections
❑
❑
contact a regional Air Quality representative immediately.
Sludge Survey
❑
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑
E ❑
❑
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment
❑
❑
❑
(NPDES only)?
❑ ❑
■
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
[❑
■ ❑
❑
25. fs the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the
❑
0 ❑
❑
appropriate box(es) below.
Other
Failure to complete annual sludge survey
❑
If Other, please specify
Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
❑
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Pen -nit or
Non-compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
❑
❑
CAWMP?
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
33. Did the ReviewerAnspector fail to discuss reviewrinspection with on-site representative?
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively oertified operator in charge?
❑
M 0
D
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
❑
M ❑
❑
Other tssues
Yes No Na Ne
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document
❑
❑
❑
and report mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality canoem? If yes,
❑
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30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
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31. Do subsurface file drains exist at the facility?
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32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Pen -nit or
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Charles Wakild, P. E. John E. Skvarla, III
Governor Director Secretary
Aquifer Protection Section
June 3, 2013
Mr. Billy Johnston
Taproot Dairy, LLC
762 Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Taproot Dairy
Facility No.45-2
Henderson County
Permit No. AWC45002
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection form from the inspection conducted
on May 31 2013.
The solids separator area improvements look good and appear to contain potential runoff.
Plans are being drawn up by the Division of Soil and Water to construct a sileage leachate
containment and disposal system.
The waste pond dams should be bush -hogged and trees should be cut down. Once the dam is
cleared, check for groundhog holes and other weaknesses.
When filling out waste application forms, use one form for each field per crop cycle.
Though not required by the permit, we encourage fencing the cows out of the stream adjacent
to Interstate 26. That area can potentially add to bacteria contamination in Cane Creek and the
French Broad River. Volunteers are currently monitoring Cane Creek, the French Broad River
and its tributaries in order to identify bacteria contamination and its sources. As you are aware,
the French Broad River from Mud Creek to NC Highway 146 is on the 2012 303d list of impaired
waters for fecal coliform bacteria contamination.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you
have any questions, please call me at [phone].
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Environmental Specialist
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
North Carolina Dwsion of Water Quality — Asheville Regional Office
2490 U.S. Hghmy 70, Swannanoa. N.C. 28778
Phone [phone]
FAX [phone]
Internet h2o.enrstate.nc.us
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Division of Water Quality
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 450002 facility Status: Active Permit: 6t11LC450002 !J Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: Henderson _ Region: Ashsyylle
Date of Visit: 05131/2013 Entry Time: 10M AM _ Exit Time: 11:30 AM _ Incident #:
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy Owner Email:
Owner: Tap Root Dairy LLC Phone: 82&884-4817
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher -NC 28732_
Physical Address: 735 Butler Bridawe Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 35,24'30" Longitude: 82°31'50"
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas:
Dischrge $ Stream Impacts Waste Col, Stor, & Treat Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator: Operator Certification !dumber:
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representatives): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Billy Johnston Phone:
Primary Inspector: Edward -M illia s Phone:
Inspector Signature: �r Date:
Secondary
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 05/31/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The solids seprator area improvements look good and appear to contain potential runoff.
Plans are being drawn up by the Div. of Soil and Water to construct a silage leachate containment and disposal system.
William Johnston has obtained his Operator in charge certification. Cert.# AWB 998381
For record keeping waste application forms, a new sheet should be started for each new application cycle ie:when working off a new
waste analysis.
The waste pond dams should be bush hogged and trees should be cut down. Once the dam is cleared, check for groundhog holes
and other potential weaknesses.
Though not required by the permit, we encourage fencing the cows out of the stream adjacent to 126. That area can potentially add to
bacteria contamination in Cane Creek and the French Broad River. Volunteers are currently monitoring Cane Creek, tributaries, and
the French Broad River in order to identify bacteria contamination and its sources.
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number; 450002
Inspection Date: 05131=13 inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population
Cattle
Q Cattle - Milk Cow 1,250 660
Total Design Capacity: 1,250
Total SSLW: 1,750,000
Waste Structures
Designed Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
rite Pond PRIMARY 12.00
rite Pond SECONDARY 24.00 36.00
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 05/31/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Cl ■ ❑ ❑
Discharge originated at:
Structure ❑
Application Field Q
Other ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ■ 11 ❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ■ ❑ Cl
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
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3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than
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Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment Yes
No NA
NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
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If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
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5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (LeJ large trees, severe 0 ■ ❑ ❑
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ 0 ❑
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
improvement?
Waste Application
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
Hydraulic Overload?
Frozen Ground?
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
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Yes No NA NE
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19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 05/31/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for visit: Routine
Waste Application
Yes No NA
NE
PAN?
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Is PAN > 10%110 lbs.?
❑
Total Phosphorus?
❑
Failure to incorporate manurelsludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
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Crop Type 1
Com (Silage)
Crop Type 2
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management
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Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
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16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑
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17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
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18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
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Records and Documents
Yes No NA
NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Inspection Date: 0513112013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Records and Documents
Checklists?
Design?
Maps?
Lease Agreements?
Other?
If Other, please specify
Facility Number: 450002
Reason for Visit: Routine
Yes No NA NE
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
Cl
Weekly Freeboard?
❑
Waste Analysis?
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Soil analysis?
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Waste Transfers?
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Weather code?
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Rainfall?
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Stocking?
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Crop yields?
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120 Minute inspections?
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Monthly and V Rainfall Inspections
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Sludge Survey
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22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
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23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
Q ■ ❑ Cl
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑ 000
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the appropriate
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box(es) below:
Failure to complete annual sludge survey
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Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
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Non-compliant sludge levels in any lagoon
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List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
tnspection Date: 05131r2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
f1thar Iccroac Yes No NA NE
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional 0 ■ ❑ ❑
Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fall to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? (i.e., discharge, 0 ■ 0 ❑
freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface file drains exist at the facility? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field
Lagoon / Storage Pond
Other
If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewfinspection with on-site representative?
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
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Division of Water Quality
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 450002 Facility Status: Active Permit: A ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Cornl2lijance Inspection Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: &&tine , County: Henderson __ Region: Asheyille
Date of Visit: 0513x/2012 Entry Time: 02-00 PM Exit Time: 03:30 PM Incident ##:
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy Owner Email: taprooM Qaoll.com_
Owner: Tan Root Dairy LLC Phone: [phone]
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bridge Rd _ _ Fletcher NS 20732
Physical Address: 735 Butler Bddgwe Rd __ _ Fletcher NC 28732
Facility status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm:
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Latitude:35'24'30" Longitude: 82°aj'50"
Question Areas:
Dischrge & Stream Impacts Waste Col, Stor, & Treat Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator:
Secondary OIC(s):
Operator Certification Number:
Onsite Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Billy Johnston Phone:
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone:
Inspector Signature: Date:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 05/30/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Structures
Designed Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
aste Pond PRIMARY 12.00
aste Pond SECONDARY 24.00
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facitity Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 05/30/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
i Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? 0000
Discharge originated at:
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
Other ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made? 001111
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) 131113 ❑
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ) 0000
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? 0000
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
from a discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment Yes No NA NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? 0000
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ targe trees, severe 0000
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management 0000
or closure pian?
i. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
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8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
improvement?
Waste Application Yes No NA NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance altematives that need maintenance or ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding? ❑
Hydraulic overload? ❑
Frozen Ground? ❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)? ❑
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC .
Inspection Date: 05/30/2012 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Facility Number: 450002
Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Application
Yes No
NA
NE
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 10%/10 lbs.?
❑
Total Phosphorus?
❑
Failure to incorporate manurelsludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crap window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
Crop Type 1
Crop Type 2
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management
❑ ❑
❑
❑
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ ❑
❑
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16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ❑
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17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Cl
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18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑ ❑
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❑
Records and Documents
Yes No
NA
NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
❑ ❑
❑
❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee f=reeman
Governor Director Secretary
Aquifer Protection Section
June 26, 2011
Mr. Billy Johnston
Taproot Dairy, LLC
752 Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Taproot Dairy
Facility No.45-2
Henderson County
Permit No. AWC45002
Dear W. Johnston:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection form from the inspection conducted on May 25, 2011.
The following issue should be addressed:
• There is currently no Operator in Charge
This issue has been pointed out in previous inspection letters and Notice of Violation (2010). Failure to designate an
Operator in Charge may result in a future enforcement action and civil penalty.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. If you have any
questions, please call me at (828) 2964500.
ly,
Williams
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Joe Hudyncia, WSRO Soil and Water
Jeff Young, ARO Soil and Water
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AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION — Asheville Regional Office (ARO)
2090 U.S. 70 Highway, Swaiumoe, NC 28778-8211
Phone: 82&296-45001 FAX: [phone]
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❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 450002 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC450002- ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance la2pection Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit Routine County: Henderson Region: Asheville
Date of Visit: 0512512D11 Entry Ttme:09E3Q AM Exit Time: 11:00 AM Incident #:
Farin Name: lagtQot Dairy _ Owner Email: taorootSIOaol.com
Owner. Tao Root Dairy LLC Phone: [phone]
Nailing Address: 752 Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address: 735 Butler Bridgwe Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Facility Status: Q Compliant M Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 35'24'30" Longitude: 82'315tL
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas:
Discharges & Stream Impacts Waste Collection & Treatment © Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator. Operator Certification Number.
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Billy Johnston Phone:
Primary Inspector: Ilia 1.1 s
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Inspector Signature: - -
Secondary Inspector(s).
Inspection Summary:
The facility appeared to be well maintained and the record keeping was in good order.
Phone:
Data:
There currently is no active certified operator for this facility. An operator must be designated ASAP.
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number. 450002
Inspection Date: 05/25/2011 inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population
Cattle
Cattle - Milk Cow 1,250 J730
Total Design Capacity: '1,250
Total SSLW: 1,750,000
Type IdentHier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard
Ste Pond
PRIMARY
12.00
72.00
ste Pond
SECONDARY
24.04
60.00
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Pomalt: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Faculty Number. 450002
Inspection Data: 05252011 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit Routine
Dische es S Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? 0000
Discharge originated at.-
Structure
t:
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
Other ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ) 1101111
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ 0130
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than ❑ ■ ❑ Q
from a discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment Yes No NA NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ large trees, severe ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not property addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ 000
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits,
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dry stacks andlor wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
improvement?
Waste Application
Yes No NA NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or
❑ ■ ❑ Q
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below_
Excessive Ponding?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 05/25/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit Routine
Waste Application
Yes No NA NE
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 10%110 lbs.?
Q
Total Phosphorus?
❑
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
Q
Application outside of application area?
❑
CronT e 1
Com (Silage)
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Crop Type 2 Small Grain (Wheat,
Barley, Oats)
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management
❑ ■ 11
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Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ ■ ❑
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16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination?
Q ■ ❑
❑
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
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18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑ ■ ❑
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Records and Documents
Yes No NA
NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
❑ IN ❑
❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
Q ■ ❑
Q
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
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Permit: AVOC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Inspection Date: 0525/2011 Inspection Type; Compliance Inspection
Records and Documents
Facility Nrunber : 450002
Reason for Visit Routine
Yea No KA NE
Checklists?
U
Design?
❑
Maps?
❑
Lease Agreements?
❑
Other?
❑
tf Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ ■ ❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
❑
Weekly Freeboard?
❑
Waste Analysis?
❑
Soil analysis?
❑
Waste Transfers?
❑
Weather code?
❑
Rainfall?
❑
Stocking?
❑
Crop yields?
❑
420 Minute inspections?
❑
Monthly and t" Rainfall Inspections
❑
Sludge Survey ._- ..- -
❑- -
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑ ■ 110
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
❑ ❑ ■
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24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑ ■ ❑
❑
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the appropriate
❑ ■ ❑
❑
box(es) below:
Failure to complete annual sludge survey
❑
Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
❑
Non-Dompliant sludge levels in any lagoon
❑
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge?
■ ❑ ❑
Q
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Data: 05125/2011 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Other Issues Yes No NA NE
28. Did the facility fail to property dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? (i.e., discharge, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field ❑
Lagoon / Storage Pond ❑
Other ❑
If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewlnspection with on-site representative? 0000
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
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Division of Water Quality
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency 11 ----ii
Facility Number: 450002 _ Facility Status: Active Permit: AWG450DO2 iJ Denied Access
Inspection Type. QomolianM Inspection Inactive or Closed Data:
Reason for Visit: Rot ing County: Region: Asheville
Date of Visit 03139201-0 - Entry Tone: W00 AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM Incident #:
Farm Name: Taoroot Dairy_ . _ _ Owner Email:
Owner. Dairy Phone: 7
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bridge Rd Qgtcher NC 287
Physical Address: j35 Butler Bridawe Rd Fletcher NC 2877ZZ
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant E Not Compliant Integrator
Location of Farm:
On Butter Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas:
Discharges & Stream Impacts
Records and Documents
Certified Operator: William F Johnston
Secondary OIC(s):
Latitude: 35'24'3(}" - - _ Longitude: 82°31'50"
Waste Collection & Treatment Waste Application
Other Issues
Operator Certification Number: 28720
Onsite Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Billy Johnston Phone:
Primary Inspector: Edward M Williams Phone:
Inspector Signature: Date:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
The facility appeared to be well maintained.
The animal waste permit has expired_ There is no recons of any attempt to renew it on file.
The facility failed to have an actively certified operator in charge.
No soils analysis was taken in the last year.
Waste analysis. 12/11/2009 Broadcast N=1.4 lbs/ton
Irr N=3.4 lbs/1 000gal
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 03130/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Structures
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard
Waste Pond PRIMARY 12.00
Waste Pond SECONDARY 24.00 24.00
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Permit: AWC450002 owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 0313012010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1 _ Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Discharge originated at:
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
Other ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made? 0000
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) 0000
c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
■ ❑
❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑
■ ❑
❑
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a
❑
■ ❑
❑
discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes
No NA
NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
❑
■ ❑
❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le_/ large trees, severe ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits, 0000
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
improvement?
Waste Application Yes No NA NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance altematives that need maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding? ❑
Hydraulic Overload? ❑
Froien Ground? ❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)? ❑
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Crop Type 2 Fescue (Hay, Pasture)
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 03/30/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit Routine
Waste Application
Yes No NA NE
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 10%110 lbs.?
❑
Total P205?
❑
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
Crop Type 1
Com (Silage)
Crop Type 2 Fescue (Hay, Pasture)
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management
❑ ■
❑
❑
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ ■
❑
❑
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination?
❑ ■
❑
❑
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ ■
❑
fl
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑ ■
❑
D
Records and Documents
Yes No
NA
NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
■ ❑
❑
❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
❑ ■
❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
❑
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Annual soil analysis?
■
Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Facility Plumber: 450002
Inspection Date: 0313012010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents
Yes No NA NE
Checklists?
❑
Design?
❑
Maps?
❑
Other?
❑
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
❑
120 Minute inspections?
❑
Weather code?
❑
Weekly f=reeboard?
❑
Transfers?
❑
Rainfall?
❑
Inspections after > 1 inch rainfall 8 monthly?
❑
Waste Analysis?
❑
Annual soil analysis?
■
Crop yields?
❑
Stocking?
❑
Annual Certification f=orm (NPDES only)?
❑
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑ 000
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
❑ ❑
■
❑
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑ 0
❑
❑
25_ Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
❑ ❑
■
❑
26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?
■ ❑
❑
❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PIAT) certification?
❑ ❑
■
❑
Other Issues
Yes No
NA
NE
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
❑ E
❑
❑
29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those
❑ ■
❑
❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concem7 If yes, contact a regional Air
❑ ■
❑
❑
Quality representative immediately.
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Permit: AVVC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number. 450002
Inspection Date: 03/3012010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
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31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
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Division of Water Quality
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 4500g2 Facility Status: AcUIM Permit: AWC450002 ! J Denied Access
Inspection Type: COM21ianoe inspectionInactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: (ienderson Region: Asheville
Date of Visit: 03/30/2010 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM _ Incident #:
Farm Name: Taproot Dano _ _ _ Owner Email: taoroot6l Daol.com
Owner. Tap Root Dairy LLC Phone: 82&£84617
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address: 735 Bsdl r Bridgw& Rd_ Fletcher NC 28732
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator.
Location of Farm: Latitude: 3524'30" Longitude: 82°31'50"
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas: I
Discharges & Stream impacts Waste Collection & Treatment Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator: William F Johnston
Secondary OIC(s):
Operator Certification Number 28720
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Billy Johnston Phone:
Primary Inspector: "Edward M Williams Phone:
1.
Inspector Signature: Date:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: AVVC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Rate: 03130/2010 inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard
aste Pond
2 rc
PRIMARY
12.00
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SECONDARY
24.00
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Permit AVVC450002 Owner - Faciitty: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility
Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 03!3012010 Inspection type: Compliance inspection Reason for Visit, Routine
Discha!Bees S Stream Impacts
Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
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Discharge originated at:
Structure
❑
Application Field
❑
Other
❑
a. Was conveyance man-made?
❑ ED ❑ ❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑ 900
c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑ W ❑ ❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ ® ❑ ❑
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a
❑ EB ❑ ❑
discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes No NA NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
❑ 11 ❑ ❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le.1 large tees, severe
❑ M ❑ ❑
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ M ❑ ❑
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
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8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits,
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dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
❑ W ❑ ❑
improvement?
Waste Appllication
Yes No NA NE
10, Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or
❑ 69 ❑ ❑
improvement?
11 _ Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑ o. ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
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Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
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Page: 3

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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Inspection Date: 03/30/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Facility Number: 450002
Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Application
Yea No
NA
NE
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 10%/10 lbs.?
❑
Total P205?
❑
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into ban: soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
Crop Type 1
Crop Type 2
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management
0000
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Doss the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
111100
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ❑
❑
❑
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ ❑
❑
❑
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑ ❑
❑
❑
Records and Documents Zoo i
Yes No
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19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permitadily avail le?
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20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
❑ ❑
❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP? '/
❑
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Permit: AWC450002 owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Faculty Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 03/30/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents
Yes No NA NE
Checklists?
❑
Design?./
❑
Maps? '�
❑
Other
❑
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
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If yes, check the appropriatesbox below.
Waste Application? V/ .i (ZQ 5c�-' OS
❑
120 Minute inspections?
❑
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Weather code? J
❑
Weekly Freeboard?
❑
Transfers?
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Rainfall? J
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Inspections after > 1 inch rainfall & monthly? ✓
❑
Waste Analysis? ✓
❑
Annual soil analysis? 6erer, A- YX&'Vt-
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Crop yields? j
❑
Stocking? ✓
❑
Annual Certification Form (NPDES only)?
❑
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑ @ ❑ ❑
23. if selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
❑ ❑ ® ❑
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑ a ❑ ❑
25. Did the facility tail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
❑ ❑ IN ❑
26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?
0 ❑ ❑ ❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
❑ ❑ ® ❑
Other Issues
Yes No NA NE
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
❑ 99 ❑ ❑
29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those
❑ If ❑ ❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional Air
❑ @ ❑ ❑
Quality representative immediately.
Page: 5
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Inspection Date: 03130/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Other Issues
31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
32. Did ReviewerAnspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
Facility Number: 450002
Reason for Visit: Routine
Yes No NA NE
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Govemor Director Secretary
Mr. Billy Johnston
Taproot Dairy, LLC
752 Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Taproot Dairy
Facility No.45-2
Henderson County
Permit No. AWC45002
Dear Mr. Johnston:
2009.
Aquifer Protection Section
March 27, 2009
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Inspection form from the inspection conducted on March 20,
The following issues should be addressed:
• The irrigation equipment calibration expired in December 2008. A calibration should be performed ASAP.
• There is currently no Operator in Charge
• A system has not been installed to capture and treat the silage leachate. This has been a problem addressed in
several past inspections and NOV's. You should obtain technical assistance immediately to deal with this
ongoing problem.
Please refer to the enclosed inspection report for additional observations and comments. if you have any
questions, please call me at {828} 296-4500.
S' r-bw�'
Ed Williams
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
cc: Joe Hudyncia, WSRO Soil and Water
Jeff Young, ARO Soil and Water
APS Asheville Files
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION — Asheville Regional Office (ARO)
2490 U.S. 70 Highway, Swannanoa. NC 28778-8211
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
Customer Service. 1$77.623.6748
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N Division of Water Quality
Q Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ I:)ther Agency
Facility Number: 450002 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC45Dl002 ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: Hen erson Region: Asheville _
Date of Visit: 03!20/2009 Entry Time: 10:00 AM Exit Time: 11:00 AM Incident #:
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy Owner Email:
Owner. Tap Rooi Dairy LLCM, Phone:
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address:
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Location of Farm:
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Integrator.
Latitude: 35'24'30" Longitude: 82°31'50"
Question Areas:
Discharges & Stream Impacts Waste Collection & Treatment © Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator: William F Johnston
Secondary OIC(s):
Operator Certification Number. 28720
Onsite Representative(s). Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Billy Johnston Phone:
Primary Inspector: Ea
Inspector Signature: Z
Secondary Inspector(s),
Phone:
Date: 7
Page: 1

Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 03/2012009 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
The facility appeared to be maintained properly and the waste application records were in order.
The irrigation equipment calibration expired in December of 2008. A calibration should be performed ASAP.
There is currently no Operator in Charge.
A system has not been installed to capture or treat the silage leachate. This has been a problem addressed in several past
inspections and Notices of Violation. You should obtain technical assistance immediately to deal with this ongoing problem.
Waste analysis:
1/18/2008 Pond#1 LSD Broadcast N=6.8 Ibs/1000 gallons
Pond#2 LSD Broadcast N=3.0 lbs/1000 gallons
1/7/2009 Pond#1 LSD Broadcast N=6.6 lbs/1000 gallons
Pond#2 LSD Irrig N=3.2 lbs/1000 gallons
Soils analysis: 3/6/2008
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Permit AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 03/2012009 Inspection Type: Comptiance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population
Cattle
Cattle - MA Cow 1,250 855
Total Design Capacity: 1,250
Total SSLW: 1,750,000
Waste Structures
Type identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard observed Freeboard
Waste Pond
PRIMARY
12.00
46.00
Waste Pond
SECONDARY
24.00
42.00
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Permit: AVVC450002 Owner - Facility. Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number : 450002
Inspection Date: 03/20/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Vlsit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ Cl
Discharge originated at
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
Other ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ■ Cl ❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) Cl ■ ❑ ❑
c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
■
❑
❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑
■
❑
Cl
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a
❑
■
❑
❑
discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes
No
NA
NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
❑
■
❑
❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ large trees, severe
❑
■
110
erosion, seepage, etc,)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑
■
❑
❑
or dosure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
❑
■
❑
❑
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits,
❑
I■
❑
❑
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
❑
M
❑
❑
improvement?
Waste Application
Yes
No
NA
NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or
❑
M
❑
❑
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑
M
110
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
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Permit: AM450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 03124/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for visit: Routine
Waste Application Yes No NA NE
PAN? ❑
Is PAN > 10%110 lbs.? ❑
Total P245? ❑
Failure to incorporate manure/studge into bare soil? ❑
Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑
Evidence of wind drift? ❑
Application outside of application area? ❑
Crop Type 1
Com (Silage)
Crop Type 2 Small Grain (Wheat,
Barley, Oats)
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Sail Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving trop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below_
WUP? ❑
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•
Permit. AWC450002 owner -f=acility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 03120/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents
Yes No NA NE
Checklists?
❑
Design?
❑
Maps?
❑
Other?
❑
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
❑
120 Minute inspections?
❑
Weather code?
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Weekly Freeboard?
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Transfers?
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Rainfall?
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Inspections after> t inch rainfall 8 monthly?
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Waste Analysis?
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Annual soil analysis?
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Crop yields?
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Stocking?
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Annual Certification Form (NPDDS only)?
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22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDPS
only)? ❑ ❑ ■ ❑
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
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26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
❑ ❑ ■ ❑
Otherissues
Yes No NA NE
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional Air ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Quality representative immediately.
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 0 3/2012 009 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit- Routine
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31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewrinspection with on-site representative?
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
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Taproot
Subject: Taproot
From: Kevin Barnett <[e-mail]>
Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:03:11 -0400
To: Bev Price <[e-mail]>
Wetlands are "defined" and determined in accordance with the US Army Corps of Engineers 1987
Manual for Wetland Delineation.
A wetland has to have 3 characteristics:
1. Hydric soils
2. Hydrophitic plants
3. surface or subsurface hydrology during the growing season.
The method of recognizing wetlands and recording them is through the submission of a map delineating
all of the waters on site to the US Army Corps of Engineers, which the Corps will review and issue a
signed delineation map call a Jurisdictional Determination.
This map defines the Waters of the US on this site for a period of 5 years.
If taproot has a signed jurisdictional determination map dated within the last 5 years, then we (the DWQ)
will accept that as proof of the location of wetlands and waters on the site.
If not, then I have determined that the area is a wetlands as a Water of the State and DOES require
permitting for excavation.
Hope this helps,
Kevin
"The time is always right to do what is right"
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Kevin Barnett - Kevin.BarnettBncmail.net
North Carolina Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
2090 U.S. 70 Highway
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Kevin Barnett <Keyin.Barn ett(a),ncmail.net>
NC DENR - Ashe-61le Regional Office
Division of Water Quality - Water Quality Section
1 of 1 4/9/2008 11:52 AM

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FwArF ,'fIN°�DoV
O .sMichael F. Easley, Governor
Oa pG
William G. (toss Jr., Secretary
rNorth Carolina Department of Fi vimnment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
Aquifer Protection Section
April 9, 2008
Mr. Billy Johnston
Taproot Dairy, LLC
752 Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Subject: Follow-up Compliance Inspection
Taproot Dairy
Facility No.45-2
Henderson County
Permit No. AWC45002
Dear Mr. Johnston:
On April 1, 2008, 1 conducted a follow-up inspection at Taproot Dairy to address the remaining issues
noted in the Notice of Violation (NOV-2008-DV-0084) issued on 2122108:
1) You have indicated that Jeff Young, Technical Specialist with the Division of Soil & Water
will be coming out to the farm to look at the silage leachate and waste pond concems noted
in the NOV.
2) You also indicated in your NOV response that the area referred to as a wetland is in fact not
a wetland according to a study conducted at the site in 2007 and approved by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, and that you planned to drain and fill the area. If Taproot has a signed
Jurisdictional Determination issued by the Corps within the last five years, then we (the
DWQ) will accept that as proof of the location of wetlands and waters on the site. If not,
then the site has been determined to be a wetland and would require a permit for
excavation. Alternatively, you may proceed as noted in the Required Corrective Action For
Violations (#2.) section of the NOV.
3) The discharge of milky colored; foamy wastewater coming from a pipe located below the
silage storage area has been eliminated. It is recommended that you look into an
alternative to gravity flow through an open ditch for moving that wastewater to your holding
pond.
Please notify the Regional Office in writing of resolutions to the above referenced issues.
No `fthCarolina
jil atura!!y
North Carolina Division of Water Quality — Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone]
Aquifer Protection Section FAX [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-5748
Internet h2o.enr.state.nc.us
An Equal Opportunity/Aff native Adm Employer - 50% Regcledll0% Post Consumer Paper

Mr. Johnston
April 9, 2008
Page 2
A copy of the inspection report with additional comments and observations is enclosed. If you have any
questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
cc: Cindy Safrit, Division of Soil & Water, MRO
Jeff Young, Division of Soil & Water, ARO
Kevin Barnett, DWQ, ARO
APS Central Files
APS ARO Files

E Division of Water Quality
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency n
Facility Number: 450002 Facility Status: iv ❑
Permit: AWQ450002 _ _ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Follow-up County: Henderson _ Region: Asheville
Date of Visit: 04101/2008 Entry Time: 01 Z EM Exit Time: 01_; 03 PM Incident #:
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy Owner Email:
Owner: ,Tap Root Dairy LLC
Mailing Address: 752 ButlerBridoe Rd Fletchgr NC 2§Z32
Physical Address:
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm:
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Phone: [phone]
Latitude: 35"24'30" Longitude: 031'
Question Areas:
JJ Discharges & Stream Impacts © Waste Collection & Treatment
Certified Operator: William F Johnston Operator Certification Number: 28720
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name
Title
Phone
24 hour contact name Billy Johnston Phone:
On-site representative Billy Johnston Phone:
On-site representative Billy Johnston Phone:
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price' Phone
Inspector Signature: Date: "�I IOall-
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
This inspection was a follow-up to the compliance inspection conducted on February 8, 2008. A Notice of Violation
(NOV-2008-DV-0084) was issued in conjunction with the inspection.
#2 The foamy/milky colored discharge observed on the 8th has been stopped. The discharge was coming from a pipe connecting the
baby calf milk prep bam. The pipe has been capped and the wastewater is now being routed to the waste holding pond via an open
ditch. Recommend looking at alternative to open ditch for moving wastewater to holding pond.
#3,##7,#8 Mr. Johnston indicated that Jeff Young has been contacted and is scheduled to come out to the farm the first week of April
and assess the silage leachate and holding pond issues noted in the NOV.
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 04/01/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Waste Structures
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard
aste Pend PRIMARY 12.00
�aste Pond SECONDARY 24.00
Discharges & Stream Impacts
Yes
No
NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
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Structure
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c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
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3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a
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Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes
No
NA NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
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If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
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5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.eJ large trees, severe
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erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑
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7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
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8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits, ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
improvement?
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Division of Water Quality
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 450002 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC450002 Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance inspection Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: Henri n Region: A$hevilie
Date of Visit: 0210812008_ - Entry Time: 01:00 PM_ _ Exit Time: Incident #:
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy Owner Email:
Owner: Tap Root Dairy LU; _ _ Phone: [phone]
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bridg2 Rd __ Fletcher
NC 28732 _
Physical Address:
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 35'24'30"
__ Longitude: 82°31'50"
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas:
Discharges $ Stream Impacts Waste Collection 8 Treatment
Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator: William F Johnston Operator Certification Number: 28720
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title
Phone
24 hour contact name Billy Of Bradley Johnston
Phone:
On-site representative Billy Johnston
Phone:
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Phone:
Inspector Signature:
Date:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Inspection Date: 02/08/2006 inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Waste Structures
Facility Number: 450002
Reason for Visit: Routine
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard
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Permit AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Facility Number : 450002
Inspection Date: 02/08/2008 Inspection Type: Compfiance Inspection Reason for Visit Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? It ❑ ❑ ❑
Discharge originated at:
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
Other
a. Was conveyance man-made? M ❑ ❑ ❑
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c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWU) 9 ❑ ❑ ❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? 19000
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a @ ❑ ❑ ❑
discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment Yes No NA NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? 01400
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.e./ large trees, severe 111$011
erosion, seepage, etc.)? t
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ Q ❑ ❑
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? foCl -tt / AJ o "`' 1@ ❑ ❑ ❑
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8. Do any of the s ructu s lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits, 41P ❑ ❑ ❑
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance orI+� ❑ ❑ ❑
improvement? 5,l t
Waste Application WV -4k p a _ �{�Sc�'M�� b�Oc� 5� Inas en',l W ccko - Yes No NA NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenanh"R d LQ 0 ❑ ❑
improvement? 50
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11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? -6m0,4- ❑ 10 Cl ❑
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Excessive Ponding?
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Hydraulic Overload?
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Frozen Ground?
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Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC
Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 02/08/2008 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit. Routine
Waste Application
Yes No NA NE
PAN?
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Is PAN > 10%/10 lbs.?
❑
Total P2O5?
❑
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
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Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
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Crop Type 1
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Crop Type 2
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Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4S
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? P���'�
Crop Type 5
9" 01
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management ❑ it ❑ Q
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
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16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination?
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17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
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18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?10�
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Retards and Documents �L�
Yes
No NA
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19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate Coverage and Pemmif readily available? a�
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20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? P���'�
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Permit: AWC45W02 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number. 450002
Inspection Date: 02/0812008 Inspection Type. Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents
Yes
No NA HE
Checklists? b(�
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Design? �❑
Maps? Q �L
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Other?
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21. Does record keeping need improvement?
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Weekly Freeboard? 0ee,:( evzL
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Transfers?
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Rainfall? D 4
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Waste Analysis? �J�g1 D&- N �.
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Crop yields?OK
Stocking? 01&
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22_ Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
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23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
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24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
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25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
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26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?
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27_ Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
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Other Issues
Yes
No NA NE
28_ Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
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29_ Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those
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mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional Air ❑ D ❑ ❑
Quality representative immediately, r h
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Permit: AWC450002 Owner - Facility: Tap Root Dairy LLC Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 02/0812008 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Other Issues Yes No NA NE
31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
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0 Division of Water Quality
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 450002. Facility Status: Active _ _ Permit: N0345002 „ ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Complisjnce Inspection Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: iignderson Region: Asheville
Date of Visit: 01!24!2007 Entry Time: 01:30 PM Exit Time: 0Y.Va-, Incident #:
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy Owner Email:
owner: Taproot -Dai" L C _ _ -
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address:
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:
Phone: 828-58"617
Location of Farm: Latitude: 35°24'30" Longitude: 82°31'50"
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas:
Discharges & stream Impacts Waste Collection & Treatment Waste Application
Records and Documents Other lssues
Certified Operator: William F Johnston
Secondary OIC(s):
Operator Certification Number: 28720
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Johnston Billy Phone:
On-site representative Bradley Johnston Phone:
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone:
Inspector Signature: Date:
Secondary Inspector(s):
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Permit NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 01/24/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Structures
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Facility Number: 450002
Inspection tate: 01/24/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ ❑ ❑
Discharge originated at:
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
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a. Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ❑ ❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) Cau d rye+ ❑ ❑
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c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters? I f 25-c7
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2. 1s there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation.3a,LAC
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3. Were there any adverse impacts or otential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a 4P ❑ ❑
discharge? �i Ick�.t- 1tar-�-
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment Yes No NA NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ X ❑ ❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? ❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ large trees, severe ❑ IN ❑ ❑
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management 0.000
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improvements _ � ,, , �� tj'e 6W o •za
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10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or ❑ `0 ❑ ❑
improvement?
I 1. Is there evidence of incorrect application? ❑ OQ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding? ❑
Hydraulic Overload? ❑
Frozen Ground? ❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?o1(- ❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Fad IIty: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection date: 01/24/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Application Yes No NA NE
PAN? ❑
Is PAN > 10%110 lbs_? ❑
Total P205? ❑
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil? ❑
Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑
Evidence of wind drift? ❑
Application outside of application area? ❑
Crop Type 1 co" S i 1Qa z
Crop Type 2 Snal l Cj; q i i i&3-e—
Crop Type 3 VeSCU.t Ka h P
Crop Type 4 �J
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management ❑ 9 ❑ ❑
Plan(CAWMP)? I�ret
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? wo Crops ❑. sit ❑ ❑
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ 9) ❑ ❑
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ ❑ ❑
18. Is there a lack of property operating waste application equipment? ❑ ❑ ❑
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit ily available? ❑ ❑ ❑
20. Does the facility fail to have alfcomponents of the CAWMP readily available? ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP? ❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C
Inspection Date: 01/24/2007 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Records and Documents
Checklists?
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Maps? or -
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21. Does record keeping need improvement?
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Ifes, check theappropriate box below.
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120 Minute inspections? 01(_
Facility Number : 450042
Reason for Visit: Routine
Yes No NA NE
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Inspections after > 1 inch rainfall & monthly? Cor- ❑
1iil'i.1D� �D= it '• N= 1.9
Waste Analysis? lb�aDDg
8^°^d Aj='� fo l6��.gn1, / fes.-. N =ii! 3 �S// ❑
ns
07
Annual soil analysis? NDi- Do ❑
Srzr�-�ppfe anaI�S w I no
Crop yields? OK I�S4 S a •plej tu�� �� 'moo (� ❑
stocking?©V ❑
Annual Certification Form (NPOES only)? ❑
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? ❑ og ❑ ❑
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPOES only)? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? i'z Iq ID ❑ ❑ Q
25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit? ❑ ❑ N ❑
26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge? ❑ N ❑ ❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PIAT) certification? ❑ V1 ❑ ❑
Other Issues Yes No NA NlE
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those Q ❑ ❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates? 'DA -1
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional Air ❑] ❑ ❑
Quality representative immediately,
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner. Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 01/2412007 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Other Issues Yes No NA N€
31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? Q Jq 0 Q
32. Did Reviewertinspector fail to discuss reviewfinspection with on-site representative? 0)4 0 D
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? �iL Q ❑ Q
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Division of Water Quality
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 45 002 _ Facility Status: Active Permit NCA -345002 tJ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Op2ratipri§ ftyiewInactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: Henderson _ Region: Ar2heville
Date of Visit: 08103/2006 Entry Time: 1110 AM Exit Time: 0 11, :30 PM Incident #:
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy Owner Email:
Owner: Taproot Dairy L L C Phone: 7
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Briaae Rd _ Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address:
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant E Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 3524'30" _, Longitude: 82031'50"
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas:
Discharges & Stream Impacts Waste Collection & Treatment Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues Technical Assistance
Certified Operator: Operator Certification Number:
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Picone
24 hour contact name Bradley Johnston Phone: [phone]
Primary Inspector: John N Hunt
Inspector Signature:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Phone: [phone]
Ext.238
Date:
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 08/03/2006 Inspection Type: Operations Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
4) Level in pit judged to be about 12 inches. Without paperwork to verify, DWQ contacted for guidance and to make a referral should
that freeboard be inadequate. Subsequently it has been determined it is possible the "designed freeboard is 12 inches". Therefore,
no referral to DWQ needed per this visit.
7) A7two foottrench hasbeen cut from1he solids:pit.to the :liquid storage. holding: pond? iUdder extire-me circumstances further e'roison
of the'channel.-66uld'threaten ttie integnr of, he waEl:�Any modification to a waste st icture must Kayeprior a" pp I'bypiet�yx
certified technical -specialist Wastes were. actively_flowing.in_the trench the day fAfilis-isit.�5fructures overd_ ue_ f_or mowing; need
diveision on�N wall to .better�contain wastes and`minimiie fresh water runoff into the pit. —'
8)'Metal fence past in'NW corner of pit assumed to be a marker. Not set to reflect height of the structure and unclear of significance (if
any) of top insulator. Second insulator from top at about 12" from top of structure. Liquid level currently to this insulator. No marker
noticed for second hole. - _
9)fThe_two.bunkers alimg.twnverside have outlets that will likely discharge nutrient=rich waters in event of runoff: The. -erosion and'
attempts to address the -erosion indicate that this is an ongoing problem.10ne bunker currently empty aril the other mostry empty, but
substantial spilled/spoiled'sllage-accummulated.,D rGctrtarty`.in the area immediately adjacent to the `outfets'.. Slight flow from the'side
of the bank at the -the tirne -of-this visit, but riot discharge to surace.water obsseived: " _._
21) Bradley Johnston was contacted 7/28/2006 to schedule this operation review. Although he indicated he would not be available,
due to inspector's travel and that other reviews were scheduled, Mr. Johnston agreed to leave records for the review. Inspector could
not find records, nor could any of the employees contacted the date of the review.
At the time of this review solid wastes were being loaded into a trailer for Pine Needles, LLC , Pageland S.C. The driver indicated the
material is used for composting.
29) As inspector was leaving he observed calf hutches on E. side of the farm. Upon investigation of the areas he observed a burial
mound approx. 120 feet from a creek. Also, at least six dead calves in various stages of decomposition were observed on top of the
ground in the vicinity. The NCDA Vet's office was contacted 8/3/2006 to inform them of this improper animal disposal.
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy ! ! C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 0810312006 Inspection Type: Operations Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Structures
Type Identifier Ctosed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard
aste Pond
PRIMARY
12.00
12.00
aste Pond
SECONDARY
24.00
40.00
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
inspection Date: 08/0312006 Inspection Type: Operations Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Discharge originated at:
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
Other ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) 1101111
c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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■
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2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
000
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3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a
000
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discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes
No
NA
NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
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■
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❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le./ large trees, severe
❑
■
❑
❑
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑
■
❑
❑
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
■
❑
❑
❑
S. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits,
■
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❑
❑
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
■
❑
❑
❑
improvement?
Waste Application
Yes
No
NA
NE
14. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or
❑
❑
❑
■
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑
❑
❑
■
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
tnspection Date: 08/03/2006 Inspection Type: Operations Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Application Yes No NA NE
PAN? ❑
Is PAN > 10%/101bs.? ❑
Total P205? ❑
Failure to incorporate manurelsludge into bare soil? ❑
Outside of acceptable crop window? ❑
Evidence of wind drift? ❑
Application outside of application area? ❑
Crop Type 1
Crop Type 2
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
16. Did the Facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment? ❑ ❑ ❑ ■
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP? ❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: Oa/0312006 Inspection Type: Operations Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
Checklists? ❑
Design? ❑
Maps? ❑
Other? ❑
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
■ ❑ ❑ ❑
Waste Application?
❑
120 Minute inspections?
❑
Weather code?
❑
Weekly Freeboard?
❑
Transfers?
❑
Rainfall?
❑
Inspections after > 1 inch rainfall & monthly?
❑
Waste Analysis?
❑
Annual soil analysis?
❑
Crop yields?
❑
Stocking?
❑
Annual Certification Form (NPDES only)?
❑
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑
0110
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
❑
❑
❑
■
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑
❑
❑
0
25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
❑
❑
■
❑
26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?
■
❑
❑
❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
❑
❑
❑
■
Other Issues
Yes
No
NA
NE
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
❑
■
❑
❑
29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours andlor document and report those ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional Air ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Quality representative immediately_
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number : 450002
Inspection Date: 08/03/2006 Inspection Type: Operations Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Other Issues Yes No NA' NE
31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWO of emergency situations as required by Permit? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewfinspection with on-site representative? M ❑ ❑ ❑
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ ■ ❑ ❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C
Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 08/03/2006 Inspection Type: Operations Review
Reason for Visit: Routine
Technical Assistance
Needed
Provided
34. Waste plan revision or amendment
p
❑
35_ Waste plan conditional amendment
Q
❑
36. Review or evaluate waste plan w/producer
❑
❑
37. Forms need (list in comment section)
❑
Ii
38. Missing components (list in comments)
❑
❑
39. 2H.0200 re -certification
❑
❑
40. Five & Thirty day Plans of Action (POA)
❑
❑
41. Irrigation record keeping assistance
❑
❑
42. Organizelcomputerization of records
p
❑
43. Sludge evaluation
❑
❑
44. Sludge or Closure pian
❑
Q
45. Sludge removallclosure procedures
❑
❑
46. %Haste structure evaluation
❑
❑
47. Structure needs improvement
❑
❑
48. Operation & maintenance improvements
❑
Cl
49. Marker check/calibration
❑
❑
50. Site evaluation
❑
❑
51. Irrigation calibration
❑
❑
52. Irrigation system design/installation
❑
❑
53. Secure irrigation information (maps, etc.)
❑
❑
54. Operating improvements (pull signs, etc.)
❑
❑
55. Wettable acre determination
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❑
56. Evaluate WAD certification/rechecks
❑
57. Crop evaluation/recommendations
❑
❑
58. Drainage work/evaluation
❑
❑
59. Land shaping, subsoiling, aeration, etc.
❑
❑
60. Runoff control, stormwater diversion, etc.
❑
❑
61. Buffer improvements
❑
❑
62. Field measurements (GPS, surveying, etc.)
❑
❑
63_ Mortality BMPs
❑
❑
64. Waste operator education
❑
❑
65. Operation & maintenance education
❑
❑
66. Record keeping education
❑
❑
67. Croplforage management education
❑
❑
68. Soil and/or waste sampling education
❑
❑
69. PLAT Assessment
❑
❑
70. Other
n
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
inspection Date: 08/0312006 Inspection Type: Operations Review Reason for Visit: Routine
List Improvements made by Operation
Improvement 1
Improvement 2
Improvement 3
Improvement 4
Improvement 5
Improvement 6
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FILE COP
pF W A TF • 4 Michael F. 1;aslcy, Governor
0 William G. Ross3r., Secretary
r North Carolina Department of Environment and Nanaal Resources
p Alan W. Klimek P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Aquifer Protection Section
May 15, 2006
Mr. Billy Johnston
Taproot Dairy, LLC
752 Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Subject: Complaint Investigation
Taproot Dairy
Facility No.45-2
Henderson County
Permit No. NCA345002
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Enclosed please find the inspection report for the complaint investigation I conducted on May 3 & 5,
2006. Although I could not confirm the allegation of drift from your spray irrigation activities, you are
reminded that animal waste shall not be applied in a manner to reach other property and public right-of-
ways. In addition, spray irrigation activities were occurring on May 3 and the waste had not been
incorporated when I returned on May 5. Your permit, Condition 11.6. states that if manure or sludges
are applied on conventionally tilled bare soil, the waste shall be incorporated into the soil within two (2)
days after application on the land.
Please see the enclosed inspection report for additional comments and observations. if you have any
questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (828) 2964500.
Sincerely,
f�lv�
P'11,4t-1.c
Beverly Price
Environmental Specialist
Enclosure
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality — Asheville Regional Office 2090 U.S. Highway 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone [phone]
Aquifer Protection Section FAX [phone]
Customer Service 1-877-623-6748
Internet h2a.enr.state.nc.us
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Division of Water Quality
_n Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 450002 Facility Status: Active Permit: NCA345002 _ ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Cqmpliangg Inspection Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Comet County: Henderson Region: Asheville
Date of Visit: 05/05/2006 Entry Time: 02:00 PM Exit Time: 03:30 PM Incident #: 200801405
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy Owner Email:
Owner: Taproot Dairy L L C Phone: [phone]
Mailing Address: 752 Butter Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732 _
Physical Address:
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Fann: Latitude: 35^,.,24'30" Longitude: 82°31'50"
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad }liver
Question Areas:
W Waste Application Other Issues
Certified Operator: William F Johnston
Secondary OIC(s):
Operator Certification Number. 28720
Onsite Representative(s): Name Title Phone
On-site representative Johnston Billy Phone:
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: 50 6 - Y �o
Inspector Signature: %i,Gti"J'G-Rc-c.c Date: / -Dj
Secondary Inspector(s):
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Permit: NGA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot fairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 05/0512006 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Complaint
Inspection Summary:
Inspection was result of two complaints received by the regional office. The first complaint was received on 513106 alleging odor/drift
and spraying on saturated ground. Second complaint was received on 514106 alleging odor/drift.
The annual waste inspection was conducted on 5/3106. The facility was spray irrigating at that time. The weather conditions were
slightly windy. There did not appear to be spray drift. A second investigation was conducted on 515106. The house and garage
belonging to one of the complaintants was observed for spray drift. The homeowner indicated that manure had drifted from the field
into the house. The house 312 ft.(+) from the spray field did not have noticeble manure on the siding. A garage (155 ft.+ from the
spray field) located between the two houses belonging to the complaintants did not have noticeable manure. Operator was warned
not to spray when potential for drift exists.
(#11) The application that had taken place on Wednesday 513106 had not been disked in by the time of the investigation on Friday
515/06. Operator was reminded that manure must be incorporated into bare soil within 2 days of application.
(#11) There was some ponding due to malfunction of the flapper on the irrigation gun. The operator discovered the problem during a
routine check and fixed the gun.
The Division of Air Quality had also received a complaint concerning odor. 1 informed the Air Quality inspector that I did not think the
odor from the spray irrigation activities was objectionable and I did not indicate a need to notify Air Quality on the inspection form.
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number : 450002
Inspection Date: 05/05/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Complaint
Waste Structures
Type Identifier Ciosed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard
ka ste Pond PRIMARY 12.DD
�aste Pond SECONDARY 24.DD
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C
Inspection Date: 05/05/2006 inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Facility Number: 450002
Reason for Visit: Complaint
Waste Application
Yes
No
NA
NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or
❑
■
❑
❑
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
■
❑
❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
■
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
n
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 10%!10 lbs.?
❑
Total P205?
❑
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
■
Outside of acceptable crop window?
n
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
Crop Type 1
Crop Type 2
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management
❑
■
❑
❑
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑
■
Q
❑
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Permit: NCA345002 owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450D02
Inspection Date: 05/05121X76 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Complaint
Waste Application Yes No NA NE
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ ■ Q ❑
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
18. Is there a lack of property operating waste application equipment? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
Other Issues Yes No NA NE
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? ❑ ■ ❑ Cl
28. Did the Facility fait to property dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those ❑ ■ 110
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concem? If yes, contact a regional Air
Quality representative immediately.
31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
32. Did Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss reviewfinspection with on-site representative?
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
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Division of Water Quality
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation ao Mph Zlo
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 450002 Facility Status: Active_- Permit NCA 5002 Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit Routine County: Henderson Region: Asheville
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Date of Visit: �. Entry Time: 99-3t�- ftll Exit Time: 3;50 Incident #:
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy Owner Email:
Owner. Tal2root D i
Phone: 82"§AA817
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Brid9e Rd _ Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address:
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ❑ Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 35°24'30" Longitude: 82°31'50"
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Question Areas:
Discharges & stream Impacts Waste Collection & Treatment Waste Application
Records and Documents JW Other Issues
Certified Operator: William F Johnston Operator Certification Number: 28720
Secondary OIC(s):
OnSibe Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name Bradley Johnston Phone: [phone]
Primary inspector: Beverly Price Phone:
Inspector signature: Date:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary: G
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number : 450002
Inspection Date: 04/25/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population
Cattle
Q Cattle - Milk Caw 11250 0-0
Total Design Capacity: 1,250
Total SSLW: 1,750,000
Waste Structures
Type Identrter Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard
aste Pond PRIMARY
12.00
rite Pond SECONDARY
24.00
nd t Cul-rl,41 -, Of
C a ,f �,'!1 ham' -f"'/,-�' �L.mL
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Permtt- NCA345002 owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450DD2
Inspection Date: 0412512OD6 inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Peason for Visit-- Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA N£
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ or ❑ ❑
Discharge originated at
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
Other ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made? 131100
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
10
❑
❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑
a
❑
❑
3. Were there anx adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a
❑
❑
❑
discharge? S,
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes
No
NA
NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
❑
11
❑
❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (Le -1 large trees, severe
❑
❑
❑
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑
❑
❑
or closure plan?
1,
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvementt.-OV yoSS �r buy.-�S
❑
❑
❑
B. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits,
❑
41
❑
❑
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
❑
0
❑
❑
improvement?
Waste Application
Yes
No
NA
NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance afterrratives that need maintenance or
❑
000
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑
❑
❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below
Excessive Ponding?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu. Zn, etc)?
❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner- Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C
Facility Number.
450002
Inspection Date: 04/25/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Application
Yes No
NA NE
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 10%110 lbs.?
❑
Total P205?
❑
Failure to incorporate manurelsludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
Crop Type 1 C'n' J ► 145,c
Crop Type 2 5,•4415 �
nnN-A����ag
Crop Type 3 FeR-y -P—
GCrop
CropType 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management
❑ a
n n
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ 0
❑
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination? ❑ a
❑ ❑
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ A
❑ ❑
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑ M
Cl ❑
Records and Documents
Yes No
NA NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
❑ !
n n
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
❑ 0
Cl
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
❑
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facilfty: Taproot Dairy L L C
Inspecdon Dabs: 04/15/2006 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Other Issues
31. Did the facility tail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
32. Did Reviewerllnspector fail to discuss reviewfinspection with on-site representative?
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
Facility Number: 450002
Reason for Vistt: Routine
Yes No NA NE
❑11❑❑
■ ❑ ❑
❑@❑❑
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•
Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 04125=06 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
Checklists? ❑
Design?
Maps?
Other?
21. Does record keeping need improvement?
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
10, p�i�
Waste Application? � -Zslix� I—`�,
&
120 Minute inspections? Zr2r2-2 S rti ^{ i.n 1 o m f
Weather code?
❑
Weekly Freeboard?
t rta�
❑
Transfers?CL1, "t'k �tC��zd
n
Rainfall?
❑
-Inspections after > 1 inch rainfall & monthly?
�� � 5P4-��
�/11a�"W� ante Analysis? NO I1�L5 Q nG}} ��S l tl
Y 4
wASkc ..��prU' w� sK6M-i 14.6
Annual soil analysis?;Iqd �o;IS Analysis 6ctif- nD de�fC-9¢e-d f° ►��� N-'�S�t
Li
Crop yields?
❑
Stocking?
❑
Annual Certification Form (NPDES only)?
❑
22 Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑ goo
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
❑ @
❑ ❑
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑ ❑
❑ 0
�I'Llp, w kt tot calm,a(
❑ 11
0 ❑
25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
26_ Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?
❑ 0
❑ ❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
❑ a
❑ ❑
Other Issues
Yes No
NA NE
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
❑ $
❑ ❑
29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those
❑ @
❑ ❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional Air
❑ ®
❑ ❑
Quality representative immediately.
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0 40
0
E Division of Water Quality
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 460002 Facility Status: Active Permit: NCA345002 ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection _ Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: Henderson Region: Asheville
Date of Visit: 04!132005 Entry Time:10:00 AIVJ Exit Time: O Incident 0:
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy Owner Email:
Owner: Taproot Dairy L L C Phone: 828-6t34-4617
735
Mailing Address: ',%&E Butler Bridge Rd Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address:
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant w Not Compliant Integrator.
y
Location of Farm:
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Latitude: 35°24'30" _ Longitude: 82'31'50"
Question Areas:
® Discharges & stream impacts Waste Collection & Treatment Q Waste Application
® Records and Documents ® Other issues
Certified Operator: F on+7S/6-1 Operator Certification Number.
Secondary OIC(s): J}W 8 2 9 7;2 O
Onsite Representativels): Name Title Phone
FL
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price
Inspector Signature: —
Secondary Inspector(s):
Phone: 82&296-4500
F_xt.4655
Date:
Phone:
Phone:
Inspection Summary:jam f a lam_ Z
cj,,� -fie ,See- � Q'
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Permit NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 04/13/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population
Cattle
Cattle - Milk Cow 1,250 70
Total Design Capacity: 1,250
Total SSLW: 1,750,000
rl Eft ws,
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - FaciIity: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Data: 04/13/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Dischargp,s a Stream Impacts
1. is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Yes No bjA
❑ to ❑
NE
❑
Discharge originated at:
Structure
❑
Application Field
❑
Other
❑
a. Was conveyance man-made?
❑ 000
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the Stale? (if yes. notify DWQ)
❑ ❑ ❑
❑
c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑ ❑ ❑
❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ ❑ ❑
❑
3. Were there any adverse impsjcts r potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a discharge?
jat
93— ❑ ❑
❑
5+
R Treatment
Yes No NA
NE
Wast rollertion Slorao2
4_ Is storage capacity less than adequate?
g/,,./❑ ❑
❑
If yes. is waste level into structural freeboard?
E
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.e./ large trees, severe erosion,
❑ 0,❑
❑
seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
1310/0
❑
closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
❑ 1�r ❑
❑
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits, dry stacks
❑ jar ❑
❑
and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
❑ P-11
❑
improvement?
Yes No NA
NE
Waste A01mcatinn
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or improvement?
❑ ®' ❑
❑ 03-❑
❑
❑
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
_l,�) It yes, check the appropriate box below.
p11���i'
Excessive Ponding?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 10%110 lbs.?
❑
Total P205?
❑
Failure to incorporate manurelsludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
Crop Type 1 Corn 5i /ate �
Crop Type 2 0 ,e*k t
Crop Type 3 415,0� /A�n
Crop Type 4 'Fr.ALk t- `i J
Crop Type 5 j `
I
10 W -V C �v�d x o �i�C4DOA�d
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an(eor� Si T) C"'�A
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Soil Type 6
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Permit: NCA345002
Owner - Facility. Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspectlon Date: 04/13/2005
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Waw Annlicafion
Crop Type 6
Yes No NA NE
Soil Type 1
❑
Soil Type 2
❑
Soil Type 3
❑
Soil Type 4
❑
Soil Type 5
❑
Soil Type 6
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan(CAWMP)?
❑
❑
❑
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑
E�'❑
❑
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination?
❑
Er ❑
❑
17. Does the facility tack adequate acreage for land application?
❑
03"❑
❑
18. Is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
❑
P-❑
❑
Records and Documentsa aT 41 S
Yes
No NA
NE
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0
f-rLr ❑
❑
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Perini eadily available?
❑
Transfers? i)f R
`` �
J � Abt-v
69 20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
❑
gr❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
❑
Checklists?
❑
Design?
❑
Maps?
❑
Other?
❑
t21. Does record keeping need improvement?
Er/❑ Cl 11
If yes, check the appropriate box below. L
Waste Application? ods 1'kz'off- 4'A' 1 n S.G "4Llj i j +"�^�`
❑
,
120 Minute inspections? t5•C-C.Gi Y' CIO L`, A" I -VX
Weather code? }U c�oC w" hf1`
❑
Weekly Freeboard? CIC.
❑
Transfers? i)f R
`` �
J � Abt-v
❑
c.cc
Rainfall? ill R__
1,
Inspections after > 1 inch rainfall & monthly? N tt.A AW tt Jr+ `+^
❑
Waste Analysis? Ao� 8n Sit C-
!l f �D O ` ah -10't
�"
Annual soil anal sisS�ISr7
Crop yields? NU d t doG lt�htnlf 5 b
❑
Stocking? Qj-w-
Annual Certification Form (NPDES only)? f'^e61 Lt' `Ila']
❑
❑
t oCf
C
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? N L44
5,"-23.
2-'0 ❑ ❑
If selected, did the facilityfail to 'nstall and maintain a ainbj�aker on lrri atign a u�pment NPDE onl
spr,�onG 5 u� � ��mKJ g 1Vt io daU44W y)
❑ ❑ �❑
wri1��
aQp°
D�rl
�� i
24. Did the facility fail to call rate waste apli ion equipment as required by the permit? ecd 40 ��tn+t
�' ❑ ❑ ❑
\r
25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
❑ ❑ Er❑
26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?vrlly,
❑ 19r ❑ ❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certificati
w❑ ❑ ❑
ion? l
b Co --A.^ �D{,C 5,,.,,,.pI,eS J did P�-ll T --a> .`Ct
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Permit:: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: 'Taproot Dairy L L C
Inspection Date: D4/1312045 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection
Facility Number : 450002
Reason for Visit: Routine
Mer Issues
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
Yess
090
No NA
NF
❑
29. Did the facility fail to property dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those mortality
❑
®r ❑
❑
rates that exceed normal rates?
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? It yes, contact a regional Air Quality
❑
W❑
❑
representative immediately.
31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
f
�,f
e_,l❑
❑
32. Did Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss reviewiinspection with on-site representative?
❑
2"/ [1
❑
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑
led ❑
❑
►1 � � Is b �i�{bo�4L
30
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N
& caws Sold ,as .e
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Division of Water Quality
❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency,
Facility Number: 450002 Facility Status: Active Permit NCA345002 ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Complianglnspection Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: Henderson Region: Asheville
Date of Visit: 04/13/2005 Entry Time: 10:00AM Exit Time: 11:30 AM Incident #:
Farm Name: Taproot Dpi y Owner Email:
Owner. Taproot Dairy L L C
Mailing Address: 752 Butler Bri a Fletcher NC 28732
Physical Address:
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant j?(Nat Compliant Integrator.
Location of Farm:
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
Phone: [phone]
Latitude: 35°24'30" Longitude: 82°31'50"
Question Areas:
® Discharges & Stream Impacts ® Waste Collection & Treatment ® Waste Application
® Records and Documents ® Other issues
Certified Operator: Operator Certification Number:
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s). Name Title Phone
Primary Inspector: Beverly Price Phone: [phone]
Ext -4655
Inspector Signature: Date:
Secondary inspector(s):
Phone:
Phone:
Inspection Summary:
The inspection consisted of a tour of the facilites, sprayfield and a records review. Records review was conducted on April 28, 2005.
Records were available for off-site removal of solids. Soil analyses were current (8/18/04,11/10/04 & i 1122!04). IRR -1 records were
complete through 4/05. Facility has operator stay with spray irrigation equipment at all times rather than install a rainbreaker on
irrigation equipment
There was some evidence of past run-off from the silage storage area. There were a number of compliance issues relating to
records and documentation. They are as follows: 1.) Need to locate the NPDES General Permit and keep with the records_ 2.)
There were no IRR -2 records and PAN balances were not calculated. 3.) 120 minute inspections need to be documented_ 4.)
Weather codes need to be documented. 5_) Rainfall needs to be documented_ 6.) Waste pond inspections after 1" rainfalYmonthly
need to be documented. 7.) Waste analyses were not available. 8.) Crop yields need to be documented. 9.) Need to
document calibration of waste equipment.
i, &,W, <. (5)
3,cad:
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. Com• ,u. (;"
S Card, �C�-a
7, Co.4. -ZF ts�
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i. 6"'d, 7.
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Elate: 04/13/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population
Cattle
❑ Cattle -Milk Cow 1,250
Total Design Capacity: 1,250
Total SSLW: 1,750,000
Waste Structures
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard
ste Pond PRIMARY 20.00
ste Pond SECONDARY 24.00
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Permit: NCA345002 Owner- Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C
0
Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 04113/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Beason for Visit: Routine
Qi%cha[g s 8 Stream Impacts Yes No NA NF
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
Discharge originated at:
Structure ❑
Application Field ❑
Other ❑
a. Was conveyance man-made? 00011
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ ❑ M ❑
c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
❑
❑ M ❑
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑
■ ❑ ❑
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a discharge?
N
Yes
❑ ❑ ❑
No NA NE
Waste Coltaction_ Storage & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
❑
❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
❑
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.eJ large trees, severe erosion,
❑
■ ❑ ❑
seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on-site that are not property addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
❑
M ❑ ❑
closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
❑
M ❑ ❑
& Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits, dry stacks
❑
M ❑ ❑
and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
❑
0 ❑ ❑
improvement?
Yes
Np Na NE
tllfasfe Annlication
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or improvement?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
❑
0 ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
❑
Hydraulic Overload?
❑
Frozen Ground?
❑
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
❑
PAN?
❑
Is PAN > 10'%110 lbs.?
❑
Total P205?
❑
Failure to incorporate manurelsludge into bare soil?
❑
Outside of acceptable crop window?
❑
Evidence of wind drift?
❑
Application outside of application area?
❑
Crop Type 1
Com (Silage)
Crop Type 2
Small Grain (Wheat,
Barley, Oats)
Crop Type 3
Fescue (Hay, Pasture)
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
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.I
Permit: NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C
Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: D4113/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
❑
Waste Ar2olication
Crop Type 6
Yes No NA
NF
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
❑
Soil Type 3
Maps?
❑
Soil Type 4
Other?
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
■
11110
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan(CAWMP)?
❑ ■ ❑
❑
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
❑ ■ ❑
❑
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination?
❑ ■ ❑
❑
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ ■ ❑
❑
18. Is there a lack of property operating waste application equipment?
❑ ■ ❑
Yes No NA
❑
NF
Records and Documents
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
■ ❑ ❑
❑
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
❑ n ❑
❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below
WUP?
❑
Checklists?
❑
Design?
❑
Maps?
❑
Other?
❑
21, Does record keeping need improvement?
■
11110
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
■
120 Minute inspections?
■
Weather code?
■
Weekly Freeboard?
❑
Transfers?
❑
Rainfall?
■
Inspections after > 1 inch rainfall 8 monthly?
■
Waste Analysis?
■
Annual soil analysis?
❑
Crop yields?
■
Stocking?
❑
Annual Certification Form (NPDES only)?
❑
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑
■ ❑
❑
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
❑
❑ ■
❑
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
❑
■ ❑
❑
25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
❑
❑ ■
❑
26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?
❑
■ ❑
❑
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
❑
■ ❑
❑
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Permit NCA345002 Owner - Facility: Taproot Dairy L L C Facility Number: 450002
Inspection Date: 04/13/2005 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Other,lsslies
28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
Yes No NA
❑ ■ ❑
NF
❑
29. Did the facility fail to property dispose of dead animals within 24 hours andfor document and report those mortality
❑ ■ ❑
❑
rates that exceed normal rates?
30. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? if yes, contact a regional Air Quality
❑ 0 ©
❑
representative immediately.
31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
❑ E ❑
❑
32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewranspection with on-site representative?
❑ 0 ❑
❑
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ ❑ ❑
❑
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Alan W. lGimelt, P.E., Director
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
Division of Water Quality
s
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Mr. Bradley Johnston
208 Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Dear Mr. Bradley:
July 1, 2004
• � F"w2i
N��N
I L E
NCDENR
Nc*m-4 C.*ROuNA DEQiaR-rp, r of
ENVIROMMENT AND NATURAL REsQURCEs
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Tap Root Dairy
Animal Waste Management
Facility Number 45-2
Certificate of Coverage
Henderson County
Attached is the report resulting from the animal waste
system inspection conducted at Tap Root on June 30, 2004 by
Price and I. We appreciate the effort being made at Tap Root
utilizing animal waste as a nutrient/soil conditioner.
System
No. NCA345002
management
Beverly
in
After this date Beverly Price will be your Regional Office contact
with the Division of Water Quality. Beverly may be reached at the letter
head phone number and address. Should you have need to discuss this
report, please do not hesitate to call us at 1-828-296-4500.
Sincerely,
Roy M. Davis
Environmental Engineer
TAP ROOT.04
59 Woodfrn Place, Asheville Nortb Carolina 28801
An Fgnal Opportunity A.ifi motive Action Employer
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Facility Number q5 2 Date of Visit: 6/308004 Time: 9:30AM
O Not Operational O Below Threshold
M Permitted ® Certified 13 Conditionally Certified (] Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: _._.. _.
Farm Name: ....... W - County: HeadstA.. __ w... _ .. . — ARO--.
Owner Name: . . ......... . ..... ... �R�slQl?ai4.L,.L..G...... Phone No:
Mailing Address: ......
Facility Contact: ........................... ....... ........... -......... ----........ Tithe...— ........................ Phone No:
Onsite Representative:.Bradile]:.JabmiaiL....... __.... —.... _.__.......... ._............ ..... Integrator: ----••--- ._ �..W.. __ ._ _T—_•__—_�
Certified Operator:.$iUy,kbmlQz ..--•-•-..... --•--._.__. _........... Operator Certification Number:.AYV1 7T(--.,,,,—.
Location of Farm:
On Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River +
❑ Swine ❑ Poultry M Cattle ❑ Horse
Desi ga C
:'J�V iiie,- -,� .. Ca 8 L'P,o Watton4
'l Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
El Gilts
El —Boars
Latitude F 35 • 24 3U Longitude ®•
1250 1 1012
Tbfid Design Gapaci y 1,250
oial SSLW 1,750,01
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made'?
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes M No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes M No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes M No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ❑ Yes M No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier: ..... Solid s.pond ..... ..... Liquid.goad.—.............. .......
Freeboard (inches): 36 36
12172/03 . Conlinrrtd

Facility Number: 45-2 0 Date of lnspectift 1 ti/30120t14 •
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion,
seepage, etc.)
5. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
3. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement?
�. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
11. Is there evidence of over application? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Copper and/or Zinc
12. Crop type Corn (Silage & Grain)
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes ® No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ® No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ® No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ® No
l 5. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes ® No
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment? ❑ Yes ® No
:)dor Issues
l 7. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below ❑ Yes ® No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
l8. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes ® No
l9. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ❑ Yes ® No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
20. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional ❑ Yes ® No
Air Quality representative immediately.
Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
0
Field Copy ❑ Final Notes
Date: `7 1 1 lb
12/12/03 Continued
❑ Yes
®.No
❑ Yes
® No
❑ Yes
® No
❑ Yes
® No
❑ Yes
IN No
❑ Yes
® No
❑ Yes
® No
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes ® No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ® No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ® No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ® No
l 5. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes ® No
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment? ❑ Yes ® No
:)dor Issues
l 7. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below ❑ Yes ® No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
l8. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes ® No
l9. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ❑ Yes ® No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
20. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional ❑ Yes ® No
Air Quality representative immediately.
Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
0
Field Copy ❑ Final Notes
Date: `7 1 1 lb
12/12/03 Continued

Facility Number: 45-2 *of Inspection frI30/2004 0
Reouired Records & Documents
21. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Pernrit or other Permit readily available?
❑ Yes
® No
22. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ic/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
❑ Yes
® No
23. Does record keeping need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
® Yes
❑ No
❑ Waste Application ❑ Freeboard ® Waste Analysis ® Soil Sampling
24. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
® No
25. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
❑ Yes
® No
26. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
❑ Yes
® No
27. Did ReviewerAnspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
®No
28: Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
® No
29. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
®No
NPDES Permitted Facilities
30. Is the facility covered under a NPDES Permit? (if no, skip questions 31-35)
® Yes
❑ No
31. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equip 1?
❑ Yes
®No
32. Did the facility #ail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑ Yes
❑ No
33. Did the facility fail to conduct an annual sludge survey?
❑ Yes
®No
34. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment? ❑ Yes ❑ No
35. Does record keeping for NPDES required forms need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below. ® Yes ❑ No
® Stocking Form ® Crop Yield Form ® Rainfall ❑ Inspection After 1" Rain
❑ 120 Minute Inspections ® Annual Certification Form
Q No violations or deficiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further correspondence about this visit_
ND N NO
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State of Horth Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
, •
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governer
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
NCDENR
Alan W. Klimek, E.E., Director
Nc*rrH CARou NA DE--AR'fMENT QF
Coleen H. Sullins, Deputy Director
ENVIRONMENT ANP NATURAL Rl- C>URCES
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
September 30, 2003
Mr. Bradley Johnston
Tap Root Dairy, Inc.
205 Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Tap Root Dairy _
Certificate of Coverage NCA345002
Animal Waste Management System
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Attached is the report resulting from my September 23, 2003 inspection of the animal waste
management system serving Tap Root Dairy. Please let Jeff Young know as soon as the animal
waste level in the two ponds is pulled down and we will assist in setting level markers. If you have
not all ready done so as a result of the Division of Soil and Water inspection, please go ahead with
soil and waste sampling_ You need to increase freeboard in both waste ponds. You indicated that
waste removal would begin as soon as the adjacent fields are harvested. This is a priority issue for
Tap Root. Please let me know as soon as waste removal has begun.
I would suggest that you read your Certificate of Coverage to insure that you are aware of
requirements, which you may not be familiar with. Thank you for your time on the 23d. Please do
not hesitate to call me at 828-251-6208 should you need to discuss this inspection report.
incerely,
1
Roy M. Da 's
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
xc: Jeff Young
59 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Type of Visit 0 Compliance inspection p Operation Review p Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit p Routine p Complaint p Follow up p Emergency Notification p Other p Denied Access
Facility Numberi)ate of Visit: 09123/2003 'Time: r 9.00 AM
Not Operational p BellowThreshold
■ Permitted 0 Certified p Conditionally Certified 0 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: ............
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy
County: Heudersm....................................... AR0 ...........
Owner name: Taproot Dairy L. L. C. Phone No: [phone]
Mailing Address: 208.B.utiex.Bridget.aad................................................................... Fletcher...NC .......................................................... 2,8.732.------.......
Facility Contact: ...Rira,dley..Jobmstan.......................................Title:..Co-Wner ....................................... Phone No: ..1-82M79-1190.....---.........
Onsite Representative:..B�ra�dley..Iohnsxpn.................................................................. integrator: ....................... ........................................... ..................
Certified Operator: ---Williamlolimston........................................................................ Operator Certification Number:....- A.IiY.>328720...........
Location of Farm:
❑ Swine p Poultry g Cattle ❑ Horse Latitude © a ®° ®�4 Longitude ® • ©` ®"
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes g No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes p No
b. if discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) Yes ❑ Na
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes g No .
3_ Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? [3 Yes g No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? p Spillway g Yes p No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure S Structure 6
Identifier:
Freeboard (inches): ..............6isU............. ................ 1.8. ....... ........
IN F ^ rRD' eSIgACurrent ,Design Current='K-`" O,0M.11T MesE Current
�v_s`;Capac�i3
wine, PorPulation�PoultrYCapac�EyPoplat�on CattCe-SCapaeiiy;aPup!rlatton, :"
X �
[3 Wean to Feeder 13 Layer 'r. g airy
15 Non Non
ee er to inish ❑ -Layer JE3 -Dairy
Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder Other
,gin t
—#
r s� r
Farrow Finish « �`
to
p w . r Total DesigQt Capac>tty 1,250
p Gilts els i r rr`
as1
x to r;
❑ Boars5 1,7 0,0
�� usuaNmMo EagooQp Lagoon Area n pray �e Area
.
" Holdtng 6ndk-VfiSb Tr_a,'ps 13o >qut este ManagementSystem - =' ^
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes g No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes p No
b. if discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) Yes ❑ Na
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes g No .
3_ Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? [3 Yes g No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? p Spillway g Yes p No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure S Structure 6
Identifier:
Freeboard (inches): ..............6isU............. ................ 1.8. ....... ........

Facility Number: 45-2 • Date al" hispection
i
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, ❑ Yes Ig No
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan? (If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an p Yes ®No
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? p Yes ® No
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement? N Yes p No
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
.0 en On .: 'Expla`ltt` annswers anr aoy ecommendat�ons c rran ` other=catnments.
elevation markings?
N Yes
❑ No
Waste Application
9.Both waste ponds need markers.
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
13 Yes
N No
11. Is there evidence of over application? p Excessive Ponding p PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload
p Yes
Ig No
12. Crop type Corn (Silage & Grain) Small Grain (Wheat. Barley, Fescue (Graze) Fescue (Hay)
Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designate m the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CA WMP)?
p Yes
N No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
M Yes
p No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
p Yes
®No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination? ,
p Yes
M No
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
p Yes
H No
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
® No
Required Records & Documents
17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available?
El Yes
® No
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
❑ Yes
®No
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
® Yes
❑ No
20. is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
p Yes
® No
21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
❑ Yes
® No
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
p Yes
N No
23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
M No
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
N No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
® No
In No violations or deticiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further correspondence about th is visit
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Ilse drawings o%facility to better explain;sit nolul nseadd al astteeessary : i Field Copy ® Final Notes
Both waste ponds need pumping. Pumping is planned as soon as com is harvested.
9. Mow weeds around waste ponds.
9.Both waste ponds need markers.
14. Plans are underway to provide more acreage.
19. Need to make use of form iRR2. Soil and waste analyses should be kept current.
Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:

Technical Assistance Sire Visit Report
Din of Soil and Water Conservation]
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Soil and Water Conservation District
Other...
Facility Dumber 45 - Date: 13103 Time: 1 16:15 j Time On Farm: 8a ARO
Farm Name Taproot Dairy County Henderson
Mailing Address 208 Butler Bridge Road Fletcher NC
Phone: [phone]
28732
Onsite
Representative Bradley Johnson Integrator
T1/pe Of Visit Purpose Of Visit
IM Operation Review
Compliance Inspection (pilot only)
❑ Technical Assistance
❑ Confirmation for Removal
❑ No Animals -Date Last Operated:
❑ Operating below threshold
10 Swine ❑ Poultry ® Cattle ❑ Horse
Wean to Feeder
El Feeder to Finish
El Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
Farrow to Finish
Gilts
Boars
O Routine
O Response to DWQIDENR referral
O Response to DSWCISWCD referral
O Response to complaintilocal referral
O Requested by prod ucertiintegrator
O Follow-up
O Emergency
O Other...
Design Current Design Current
Capacity Population
Layer
Non -Layer
Dairy 1250 1120
Non -Dairy
Other
GENERAL QUESTIONS:
1. Is waste discharging from any part of the operation and reaching surface waters or wetlands? ❑ yes ® no
2. Is there evidence of a past waste discharge from any part of the operation that waste reached ❑ yes ® no
surface waters or wetlands?
3. Does any problem pose an immediate threat to the integrity of the waste structure (large trees, ❑ yes ® no
seepage, severe erosion, etc.)?
4. Is there evidence of nitrogen over application, hydraulic overloading or excessive ponding ❑ yes ® no
requiring DWO notification?
5. Is there evidence of improper dead animal disposal that poses a threat to the environment ❑ yes ® no
and/or public health?
6. Is the waste level within the structural freeboard elevation range for any waste structure? ® yes ❑ no
Structure1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
Identifier Solids WSP Liquid WSP
Level (Inches) L 18
CROP TYPES jGom, Silage hmall grain silage escue-graze I Veswe-hay
5PRAYFIELD
' SOIL TYPES To Ro DeA BaB Co
7. What type of technical assistance does the onsite representative feel is needed? (list in comment section)
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cility Number 45 - 2 Date:
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913103
RAMETER
O No assistance provided/requested
❑ 8. Waste spill leaving site
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Needed
Provided
❑ 9. Waste spill contained on site
25. Waste Plan Revision or Amendment
1:1
El®
10. Level in structural freeboard
26. Waste Plan Conditional Amendment
❑
❑
® 11 _ Level in storm storage
27. Review or Evaluate Waste Plan wlproducer
❑
❑
❑ 12. Waste structure integrity compromised
28. Forms Need (list in comment section)
El
® 13. Waste structure needs maintenance
29. Missing Components (list in comments)
❑
❑
❑ 14. Over application >= 10% 8 10 lbs.
11
El
Over application < 10% or < 10 lbs.
30.2H.0200 re -certification
❑16. Hydraulic overloading
[:116.
31. Five & Thirty day Plans of Action (PoA)
❑
❑
32. Irrigation record keeping assistance
❑
❑
® 17. Deficient irrigation records
® 18.- Late/missing waste analysis
33.Organizelcomputerization of records
❑
❑
❑ 19. Late/missing lagoon level records
34. Sludge Evaluation
❑
❑
❑ 20. Late/missing soils analysis
[121. Crop needs improvement
35. Sludge or Closure Plan
❑
❑
❑ 22. Crop inconsistent with waste plan
36. Sludge removallclosure procedures
®
❑
37. Waste Structure Evaluation
11❑
❑ 23. Irrigation maintenance deficiency
[124. Deficient sprayfield conditions
38. Structure Needs Improvement
❑
❑
39- Operation 8 Maintenance Improvements
❑
❑
40. Marker check/calibration
®
❑
Regulatory Referrals
41. Site evaluation
❑
❑
❑ Referred to DWQ Date:
42. Irrigation Calibration
❑
❑
❑ Referred to NCDA Date:
design/installation
E]
El
El Other...
43. Irrigation system
Date:
44. Secure irrigation information (maps, etc.)
❑
❑
LIST IMPROVEMENTS
45. Operating improvements (pull signs, etc.)
❑
❑
MADE BY OPERATION
46. Wettable Acre Determination
❑
❑
1
47. Evaluate WAD certification/rechecks
❑
❑
48. Crop evaluation/recommendations
❑
❑
2
49. Drainage workievaluation
❑
❑
50. Land shaping, subsoiling, aeration, etc.
51. Runoff control, stormwater diversion, etc.
❑
❑
❑
❑
3
52. Buffer improvements
❑
❑
53. Field measurements(GPS, surveying, etc.)
❑
❑
4.
54. Mortality BMPs
❑
❑
55. Waste operator education (NPDES)
❑
5.
56. Operation 8 maintenance education
❑
❑
57. Record keeping education
El1:1
6
58. Croplforage management education
❑
❑
59. Soil and/or waste sampling education
❑
❑
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IFacility Number 45 - l:, Date: 1 913103 I
COMMENTS:
OTE: Prior to review discussed operation with Bob Carter and Jonathan Wallin with the Henderson Soil & Water
Conservation District. Farm was approved for EQIP contract to build additional storage pond near existing
structures. Existing ponds will serve as settling ponds. Also plans to install underground irrigation line to fields o
ther side of French Broad river. Construction to start on new pond within next couple of weeks according to Mr.
Johnston -
3,10 & 11. Pond #1 waste level within structural freeboard and pond #2 in storm storage. Waste level records complete
ack to Marcie 3, 2003. Pond #2 at 6 inches on 9-1-03 but operation did transfer some waste back to pond #1. Mr. Johnston
elayed that he discussed high levels with Roy Davis with DWQ last week_ DSWC will not refer operation to DWQ due to
mmunication.
0. Need to install markers in accordance with permit.
13 & 36_ Waste ponds need routine mowing to allow for visual inspection. Solids were noted at surface in pond #1 -
peration is no longer using sand bedding.
• New NPDES and Certificate of Coverage is in farm records.
• Last soils report dated 4-8-03 with pH, copper and zinc levels within acceptable range.
17. No IRR2 records were available - need to record and balance waste applications against waste plan. Need to use
seable acres and not total acres (as listed in IRR -1 forms). Do not apply waste to corn after June 30 in accordance with
ste plan (currently as applications on corn into September).
18. Last waste analysis dated 3-10-03 with pond #1 at 0.92 lbs PAN11000 gal. and pond #2 at 1.8 lbs/1000 gal. Need to pull
ew waste samples. June 2003 waste applications not compliant with a current waste anatysis.
8. Operation given Operator -In -Charge designation form to submit to DWQ (operation has no 01C at this time). William
Franklin Johnston, certificate number 28720, will be new OIC.
5. Discussed new NPDES record keeping requirements - need to start keeping herd numbers, waste transfers, crop yield,
Bather codes on IRR -1 forms, and rainfall records. Need to submit rainbreaker form back to DWQ as soon as possible.
Jonathan Wallin with the Henderson Soil & Water Conservation District was on site for operation review.
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TECHNICAL.. SPECIALIST Fat -Hooper
SIGNATURE
Date Entered: h19103 Entered By: at Hooper
3 03/10/03

O Division of Water Quality
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
O Other Agency
Type of Visit O Compliance Inspection O Operation Review Q Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit O Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
FaciliM \umber
Date of Visit: 8l?9R001 Time: 9:t)U Printed en: 8/31/2001
4S 2 1
O Not Operational O Below Threshold
® Permitted ® Certified [3Conditionalh• Certified O Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: .................. .....
Farm Name: County
, _ . Hendcraoit_. ........................ ------ FAQ...--•--....
Owner Name: JaU1CCFfjt.i)r.1.L�.j,.1.. ..... ......... . _._......_ ._..._. Phone No: (22-81-6A4
4617._.....-._........
............................ ........
`failing Address: UB. BtzllgrBt tdg�Raa�d... _ - -- -- ................ .................... U.73.2 ..............
Facility Contact: ............... ........... .........---- .............. ...._........... Title Phone No:
Onsite Representative: Bradjcy.zpid,.llilly.j.QhnS,t=................ Integrator:
Certified Operator:.deffr.0...... _...... ................... yAug..... ......................................... Operator Certification Number:.193.9 ..................
Location of Farm:
Dn Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broad River
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❑ Swine ❑ Poultry ® Cattle ❑ Norse Latitude 35 ' 24 30 Longitude 82 • 3I 50
Design Current
Design Current
Design Current
Swine Capacity Po elation
Poultry
Capacity Population Cattle
Ca acity Po ulatian
❑ Wean to Feeder
JED Layer
® Dairy
1 1000 1 920
❑ Feeder to Finish
❑ Non -Layer
El Non -Dairy
Farrow to Wean
Lj Farrow to Feeder
JE1 Other
Lj Farrow to Finish
Total Design Capacity
1,000
Gilts
Total SSLW
1--11400,0=00
Li Boars
Number of Lagoons ❑ Subsurface Drains Presen# ❑ Lagoon Area I0 Spray Field Area
Holding Ponds / Solid Traps No Liquid Waste Management System
Diseharaes S Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a- If discharge is observed. was the conveyance pian -trade? El Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes. notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/rrrin?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ® Yes ❑ No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ® No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ® Yes ❑ No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure G
Identifier:..........FusttQf.......... ... .... 1Fii.. Pud........ ........... .....................
Freeboard( inches I . ...............12 -.-_......--. ------------ .4.......................... .......................... ..._............................... .....................:............ .........-................-.....-.-
05/0310I Continued

ratility :Number: 45—Z
Date of Inspection 1 8/29/2001 Printed on: 8/31/2001
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion,
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan?
(if any of questions 4fi was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
8. Does any pan of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement?
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes N No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
N Yes ❑ No
N Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes N No
11. Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Yes N No
12. Crop type Corn (Silage & Grain)
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management PIan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes N No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes N No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement? Cl Yes N No
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment? ❑ Yes N No
Required Records & Documents
17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available? ® Yes ❑ No
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.) ❑ Yes ® No
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports) N Yes ❑ No
20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes ® No
21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge? ❑ Yes ® No
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(iel discharge, freeboard problems, over application) N Yes ❑ No
23, Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ Yes ® No
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ Yes ® No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑ Yes ® No
113 No violations or deficiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further correspondence about this visit.
.Comments refer to question Ez Iain-aay YES answers and/or an recommendations or any other comments.
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2. Evidence of a small amount of discharge from the solids pad at the solid separator. Also, a small amount of discharge from the
transfer pipe, from the lift station to the irrigation pond.
4. The irrigation pond needs to be lowered as soon as possible down to the max. liquid level. Informed Mr. Johnston that I was .
required to do a notice of referral to the DWQ for the freeboard violation.
8. Need to repair the leak in the transfer pipe mentioned in question # 2.
9. Max. liquid level markers not visible. Recommended a graduated marker, every 6 inches, with the top of dam and max. liquid level
dicated.
17. Need to have a ca v of the certificate of coverage and general permit with records. Cont. P 3
werlinspector Name Rocky Durbifii
EReviewer/Impector
Signature:Date:
05/03/01 Continued

Facility Number: 45-2 Date of Inspection 8/29/2001 Printed on: 8/31/2001
Odor Issues
26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge atlor below [] Yes ❑ No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes ®No
28. is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ❑ Yes ® No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29. Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? ❑ Yes ® No
30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) ❑ Yes ® No
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? ❑ Yes ® No
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover? ❑ Yes ® No
Addition , orntnents and/or Drawings:
# 19. Waste analysis are not within 60 days of application. Need to update application records since January. Weekly waste pond
A,
levels are required by the general permit.
# 22. Permit requires a call to the DWQ regional office, by the operator, of freeboard violations.
acility needs more storage time for the waste. Mr. Johnston indicated that they are considering construction of an additional
rite storage pond on the other side of the French Broad river.
acilhy may need to consider additional runoff controls on the concrete pad of the separated solids to prevent future discharges
fi-om this area.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
February 8, 2001
Mr. Bradley Johnston
Tap Root Dairy Farm, LLC
Post Office Box 2214
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Dear Mr. Johnston:
A&A
NCE)ENR
Nofrr -I CAROI_.INA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NarUpAL FZESOURCES -
Subject: Tap Root Dairy Farm
Facility Number 45-2
Animal Waste Management System
Henderson County
Attached is the report resulting from my February 7, 2001
inspection of the animal waste management system serving Tap
Root Dairy Farm. Tap Rcot Dairy is doing a good job of making
beneficial use of the animal waste as a nutrient and soil
conditioner. 1 must add that you are also doing a good job with
your record keeping.
As always, please do not hesitate to call me if you need to
discuss matters z elating to animal waste management.
Sincerely,
RoyM. avis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
XC: Jeff Young
TAPROO'T _ 01
54 Woodfin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28$01 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycledl10% post-consamer paper

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of visit p Compliance inspection 0 operation Review p Lagoon Evaluation
[Reason for Visit 0 Routine p Complaint p Follow up p Emergency Notification p Other ❑ Denied Access
Facilitv Number Date of V isit: 2-F-200— Time: 093fl
p of perational p ow res o
Permitted ■ Certified p Conditionally Certified 0 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold. ...........
Farm Name: Taprxiat..Uaury.F.arm....................... ................... ............................ ....... County: Henderson.._.. .._..---.... -- ARG...—
Owner
RG...—Owner Name: Taproat.4.lairTy..Farm...... ............... -....................................................... Phone No:(=�.684:.4.b17............. ..... -......... ....... ............ ...
Facility Contact: .Bradley..tobnat:un................._.._................. Title: .Partner. ........ ............................ _._..... Phone No:
90.._........
Mailing Address: P.ost..Office.Box.2.214.----.._........ ..... ........................................ ....... Fletrttrr.AC............. --...... _. .... _.......... ................ 2.87a...........
Onsite Representative: .Bradley,Ilo nstan...................... ............................... ........ .... Integrator: ........................................................ _...... ........ .........
....
Certified Operator:.Jeff.YAnng............. ......... .... .._.._.....---•- --------............-------- Operator Certification Number:.21M..................... .....
Location of Farm:
p Swine p Poultry R Cattle p Horse Latitude ©a ®6 ®" Longitude • ©6 ®�
5 Desiign Cnrre -H Few
giE Citrrest— - De§rgtt �"Cetrrente�
110-
YcCaaoula#io,'� �`�sPppr� CapacE P�puiatiom
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® au1000 gou
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p1[iingPflRds a -OC-, "T s
Drains rent p goon Area pray ie Area
r 0Subsurface rames
�1� o tllal Waste ManagementWSys em � x
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
c. if discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/miti?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (if yes, notify DWQ) 13 Yes El No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes ®No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? [3 Yes ®No
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Facility Number: 45-2 Date of Inspection
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3
Identifier: ....... SluQy lJ46d
Freeboard (inches): 24 24-36
p Spillway ❑ Yes R No
Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erasion, (3 Yes ® No
seepage, etc-)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan? 13 Yes ® No
(If any of questions 4.6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? p Yes N No
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement? p Yes Ig No
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings? ❑ Yes ® No
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? p Yes R No
11. Is there evidence of over application? p Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Yes ® No
12. Crop type Com (Silage & Grain) Fescue (Hay)
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? p Yes R No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes R No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination? p Yes ® No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ® No
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
17. Are rock outcrops present?
❑ Yes R No
13 Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
18. Is there a water supply well within 250 feet of the sprayfield boundary? R Unknown p Yes p No
❑ On-site ❑ Off-site
Rewired Records & Documents
19. Fail to have Certificate of.Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available? ❑ Yes ® No
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.) ❑ Yes Ig No
21. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
22. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback, criteria in effect at the time of design?
23. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
24. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(id discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
25. Did Reviewer/lnspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
26. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
27. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
Odor Issues
28. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
29- Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours?
E3 Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
p Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
13 Yes ®No
❑ Yes ®No
E3 Yes ®No
E3 Yes p Na
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aci > Number: 45_Z Date of Inspection FM7MM Printed on. 2/7/2001
30. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (Le. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, p Yes g No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
31. Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? p Yes ® No
32. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) p Yes g No
33. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? p Yes g No
34. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover? p Yes p No
■ No vio atioos or deficteucies were noted during this MiL You will receive no further correspondence about Mis visi
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Reviewer/Inspector Name-
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: Q

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Asheville Regional Office
James B. Hint, Jr., Governor
Bill Hohnan, Secretary
Kerr T. Sevens, Director WATER QUALITY SECTION
Division of Water Quality
October 12, 2000
Mr. Billy Johnston
Mr. Bradley Johnston
Tap Root Dairy Farm, LLC
208 Butler Bridge Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Dear Messrs. Johnston:
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NCDENR
NORTH GRdLINA OE-AFrrmENT OF
ENVIRONMENT A&40 NIRURAL 1RCE5
Subject: Tap Root Dairy Farm
Compliance Inspection
Facility Number 45-2
Henderson County
Attached is the report resulting from my October 10, 2000
inspection of the animal waste management system serving Tap Root
Dairy Farm. The system is being well operated and maintained.
Beneficial use is being made of the nutrients and no discharge of
animal waste to surface waters is occurring. I really appreciate the
fine job the Johnston family is doing in operating this system.
In reviewing your records, I notice that the fields receiving
waste were being identified by name or some other descriptive term.
Would you please, in the future, identify the fields in your records
using the number which was used in the Waste Utilization Plan for Tap
Root Dairy Farm. Additionally, if some other form of nitrogen is
applied to a field which is approved for the application of animal
waste in the Tap Root Dairy Farm Waste Utilization Plan, that nitrogen
should be recorded on Form IRR -2 or Form SLD -2 as appropriate.
Again, thanks for the fine job you all are doing_ If you need to
discuss your animal waste management program, please do not hesitate
to call me at 828-251-6208.
Sincerely,
RoyM. avis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
xc : - Bob Carter
Jeff Young
59 Woodiin Place, Asheville North Carolina 28801 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper

IType of Visit p Compliance Inspection p Operation Review p Lagoon Evaluation '
for Visit p Routine p Complaint p Follow up p Emergency Notification p Other 13 Denied Access
Facility Number Date of visit: 14/14/2004 Time: 4930 Printed on: 10/11/2000
p of Operallonal p Below Threshold
0 Permitted p Certified p Conditionally Certified p Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold :.........................
Farm Name: Tap.Roat.Dai4JE~atrm ..... ............................... County: HendersBn..------- .......--•--•---- ARG .... -......
Owner Name- Taproot.DaiUJ.,..J..C........... ......... ......... ................. ... Phone No: (828)-6847.4611
Facility Contact: .H1lly..nor..Rtadleyalahn9toa ..... .................. Title: ................. ......... ............. ......... ............ Phone No: ..... ....... .............. .....................
Mailing Address: 208.8u1lerJ3jddgaRoa�d................................................................... Flstd=...NC............................. ........................ ... 28232 ..............
Onsite Representative: Bift.aUradley.1.0bastan................................................. integrator: ............ ......... ............. ................... ........................
Certified Operator: Jiff Yowug..........................
Location of Farm:
Un Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broadver
Operator Certification Number:21373 .............................
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1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? 13 Yes p No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? 0 Yes ® No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. 1s storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? p Spillway
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
Identifier: ...... Sojds pami.......Wasiewatcz.pond ...........................
Freeboard(inches): .... ......... -24 ............... .............. 22.4 ............... .................................... ..............
Structure 5
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26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge attor below ® Yes p No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? p Yes ® No
28. Is there any evidence of wind drift daring land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, p Yes ® No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29. Is the land application spray system intake not Iocated near the liquid surface of the lagoon? p Yes ® No
30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) E3 Yes ® No
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? p Yes ® No
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanenthemporary cover? E3 Yes p No
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Reason for Visit p Routine p Complaint p Follow up p Emergency Notification p Other p Denied Access
Facility Number Date of Visit: 10/102000 Ti..: 0930 Printed on: 10/19/2000
p Not perationa pe ow res o
0 Permitted p Certified p Conditionally Certified p Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: ••W— -••• •-•
Farm Name: Tag.Ront.Dairy-Faem..................... .................. ................................ County- Hendersna................................. ....... ARQ.__.....
Owner Name: ------- Phone No: �$2$�.bii4-4h17
Facility Contact: Bally.ar.11radleyJahnston........................Title:......... ...... Phone No:....................
Mailing Address: 24$Blotter.$ridgeRnad... ................. ............................................. Eletrher.NC._..._ .... _ .. _------•-••---•-- . 29732—•---•
Onsite Representative:.Billet.afEradley...habuauam.................................................. Integrator: .... ...... _-......... ...... -....................................... ..........
.
Certified 0per9tor:-.Neff_Y01tug................................................. .................... ....... ..... Operator Certification Number: 213.7.3.. ............
Vocation of Farm:
Un Butler Bridge Road immediately east of the French Broadver
p Swine p Poultry ® Cattle p Horse Latitude ©• ®j ®� Longitude ®• ©L ®"
Design Current .-Design Current Design Current
f '. Point = Cattle
Swine Capacity Population r3' Capacity Population Ca
paci#y Population
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
Farrow to can
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Gilts
Boars
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon t3 Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes p No
b. if discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) ©Yes p No
c. If dischar;e is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (1f yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? r3 Yes N No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3
Identifier: ...... SalidixjW...... Wa=waatCz.P011d ........... -..-..........
Freeboard (inches): ...... -...... 24.....- ........ .............. 24 ..... -........ ....... ....................
E3 Spillway p Yes ® No
Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Number of°Lagoons __ 2
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1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon t3 Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes p No
b. if discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) ©Yes p No
c. If dischar;e is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (1f yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? r3 Yes N No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3
Identifier: ...... SalidixjW...... Wa=waatCz.P011d ........... -..-..........
Freeboard (inches): ...... -...... 24.....- ........ .............. 24 ..... -........ ....... ....................
E3 Spillway p Yes ® No
Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6

Facility Number: 45-2 Date of Inspection ® •
Printed on: 10/19/2000
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, D Yes ® No
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan? p Yes ®No
(jr any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7.
Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
p Yes
M No
8.
Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement?
p Yes
M No
9.
Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
p Yes
®No
21.
elevation markings?
p Yes
W No
Waste Application
Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
10.
Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
13 Yes
® No
IL _
Is there evidence of over application? p Excessive Ponding p PAN p Hydraulic Overload
p Yes
®No
12.
Crop type Cam (Silage & Grain) Fescue (Hay)
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
p Yes
13.
Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)?
13 Yes
M No
14.
a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
p Yes
®No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
p Yes
N No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
p Yes
® No
15.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
p Yes
®No
16.
Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
p Yes
M No
Required
Records & Documents,
17.
Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available?
p Yes
W No
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
p Yes
W No
19.
Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
N Yes
p No
20.
Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
p Yes
®No
21.
Did the facility fail to have a actively certified opefator in charge?
p Yes
N No
22.
Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ic/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
p Yes
W No
23.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
p Yes
® Na
24.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
p Yes
®No
25.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
p Yes
®No

I Facility Number- 45— 2 ' Dd!L• of Inspection ® IRW Printed on: 10/19/2000
Odor Issues
25. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below ® Yes p No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? p Yes ® No
28. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, p Yes ® No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29. Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? [3 Yes ® No
30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) p Yes ® No
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? © Yes ® No
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover? p Yes p No

Facility Number 45-2 goon Number 1___- Lagoon Iter S�ids.lag�on
*Active 0Inactive
Waste Last Added 10L.1.QI20D.Q .............................
Determined by: ❑ Owner p Estimated
Surface Area (acres): Q.25 .... ...........
_....
Embankment Height (feet): 2 .......................
Latitude MFqPul
Longitude ®®
By GPS or Map? ffGTT ® Plap
GPS file number:
Distance to Stream: p less than 250 ft p 250 feet - 1000 feet p greater than 1000 ft
By measurement or Map? p Field Measurement ® Map
Down gradient well within 250 feet? O Yes * No
Intervening Stream? *Yes * No
Distance to WS or HQW (miles): 0<5 O5-10 0>10
Overtopping from Outside Waters? O Yes *No O Unknown
Spillway *Yes O No Adequate Marker *Yes O No
Freeboard & Storm Storage Requirement (inches): .1.2....
inspection date 10/10/2000
appearance of * Sludge Near Surface
lagoon liquid O Lagoon Liquid Dark, Discolored
O Lagoon Liquid Clear
O Lagoon Empty Freeboard (inches): 24
condition O Poorly Built, Large Trees, Erosion, Burrows, Slumping, Seepage, Tile Drains, Etc.
O Construction Specification Unknown But Dam Appears in Good Condition
*Constructed and Maintained to Current NRCS Standards
outside drainage O Poorly Maintained Diversions or Large Drainage Area not Addressed in Design
* Has Drainage Area Which is Addressed in Lagoon Design
O No Drainage Area or Diversions Well Maintained
liner status O High Potential for Leaking, No Liner, Sandy Soil, Rock Outcrops Present, Etc.
O No Liner, Soil Appears to Have Low Permeability
* Meets NRCS Liner Requirements
cation equipment fail to make contact
and/or Sprayfi'eld O Yes * No O Unknown with representative O Yes * No
unavailable
comments Solids pond is in active use and represents no threat to the environment.

Facility Number 45 2 goon Number 2--._- Lagoon Itfier Wastewater..pond...._......`.
Active}�
Waste Laast\
Determined by:
d 1Q1.1
[]Owner ❑Estimated
Surface Area (acres): .Q.33 ......................
Embankment Height (feet): .. -6 .............................
Latitude El ni F1
Longitude El FTI FI -1
By GPS or Map? UPS ® Map
GPS file number:
Distance to Stream: 0 less than 250 ft p 250 feet - 1000 feet 0 greater than 1000 ft
By measurement or Map? ❑ Field Measurement 11 Map
Down gradient well within 250 feet? O Yes 0 No
Intervening Stream? O Yes 0 No
Distance to WS or HQW (miles): @<5 05-10 0>10
Overtopping from Outside Waters? O Yes *No O Unknown
Spillway o Yes ®No Adequate Marker *Yes p No
Freeboard & Storm Storage Requirement (inches):.12.................................
inspection date 10/10/2000
appearance of 0 Sludge Near Surface
lagoon liquid O Lagoon Liquid Dark, Discolored
0 Lagoon Liquid Clear
0 Lagoon Empty Freeboard (inches): 24
embankment condition 0 Poorly Built, Large Trees, Erosion, Burrows, Slumping, Seepage, Tile Drains, Etc.
0 Construction Specification Unknown But Dam Appears in Good Condition
*Constructed and Maintained to Current NRCS Standards
outside drainage 0 Poorly Maintained Diversions or Large Drainage Area not Addressed in Design
0 Has Drainage Area Which is Addressed in Lagoon Design
0 No Drainage Area or Diversions Well Maintained
liner status 0 High Potential for Leaking, No Liner, Sandy Soil, Rock Outcrops Present, Etc.
0 No Liner, Soil Appears to Have Low Permeability
0 Meets NRCS Liner Requirements
cation equipment fail to make contact
and/or Sprayfield 0 Yes p No o Unknown with mpresentatirre O Yes p No
unavailable
comments This lagoon is a part of a well operated animal waste management system and
represents no threat to the environment.
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Facility Number date of Visit: 918n000 Time: 9:30 Printed on: 10/192000
p Not Operational p Below Threshold
p Permitted ■ Certified p Conditionally Certified p Registered pate Last Operated or Above Threshold: -• •--- •--
FarmName: TaPraQt.Dair.K.............. ..... ........ _._........ ....................... .... -...................... County: Hendetsam ......... .................... ... ARO............
Owner Name: T.agrrxaf.DairyJ,L..G... ................ -.............................. -- Phone No: 482U fill ................ .....__--
Facility Contact: ............ ........ ...... .................................... ............ Title: .. Phone No;
Mailing Address: 20.13utlex-Bridge Road ......................... .W Eietche= 1!IC-..-------------_---------------
Onsite
----._.... ---
Onsite Representative: Bradly..&.Billy.johnstan...................................................... Integrator:
Certified Operator:Micharl.R........................... Corti................................................... Operator Certification Number:20.14............. —.....
Location of Farm:
13 SvAne p Poultry ® Cattle p horse Latitude ©• ®_ ®� Longitude ®•
- Design. Cdffent
Swine Capacity Population
13 Wean to Feeder
13 Feeder to FtatsIt
Farrow to Wean
13 Farrow to Feeder
13 Farrow to Finish
13 Gilts
Boars
-Current - ;
Design; .- Cuerefit, Pesign
Poultry Capacity Population Cattle -Capacity, Population .: }
p Layer Dairy 1000
13 Non -Layer I I Non-vairy
Other I=
a,
-Total'Desig Capacity 1,000
Total SSL* 1,400,000 3
Nitinber of.Lagoons _. u su ace rams resenE goon Area pray ie res
Holdin " Pds / Solid<Tra r�
g�on� ps o iquid Waste Management System _
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ® Yes p No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon la Spray Field ® Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? M Yes p No
b. if discharge is observed. did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify D WQ) 0 Yes ® No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? 100
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ® Yes p No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? E3 Yes ® No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? E3 Yes ®No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? p Spillway S Yes p No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure S Structure 6
Identifier: _.ltzigatian.SP_ .. P>1Duff YAG ...................... .-.............
Freeboard (inches): ................................ __ ........- .... ..........................
_�

Facility Number: 45_2 + Date of Inspection ® . Printed on.• 10/19/2000
5 ' Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion,
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan?
(if any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/unprovement?
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement?
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid Ievel
elevation markings?
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
11. Is there evidence of over application? p Excessive Ponding p PAN p Hydraulic Overload
p Yes ® No
p Yes ®No
p Yes ®No
® Yes p No
® Yes p No
p Yes ® No
p Yes p No
12. Crop type Corn (Silage & Grain) Small Grain (Silage)
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? p Yes N No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
.c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
Required Records & Documents
17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available?
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
20. is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
Yes ® No
Yes ® No
p Yes ®No
p Yes ® No
p Yes ® No
p Yes p No
® Yes p No
® Yes p No
p Yes N No
p Yes ® No
p Yes p No
E3 Yes ® No
p Yes ® No
a Yes p No
Cf ' Na.V14atioas'ar ddef cienacims w' ere''n-ote'di .during: tit's visit.: Voir will T,eceive n fi khei r
.eorresO66deke. aN DW thisNisit:.::
Cominents�(reier to question #) Eyplaiii sny YES answers at d/a� any recommendations or
outer.c ma m ne ts.
I,se dravrings of facility to better ezplain situations. ase additional pages as necessary
l .There was a discharge fropi a lift station at;the solid s_p`arrato"r; 77te facility was doing construction to move their power
b on center and power to the li$ station was shut n temporarily_ When the free stall barn was flushed the 500 gal. li station
as overtopped and waste er dtscitamed m a nearby.dramage ditchichflaws apprax. 1DDpjt to the rench BroadRiver..4fter
7lPCtiorrmg r. Johnston, lfihe_kf{,Stulron 1 1l�lIS fidlthe maz amourrt.of waste ih� dischargedwould have been around ljUO
cellons rWe followed the ditch down;approx 6U0-�700gft and didngt see evidence of the diseharge. There was ea7--vyegein the
irautage�ditch We notified the owner/ operator [Billy 3ohnston) ofttite discharge and he had forgotten no #o flush because the power
a
as 0 e informed we would(have to record d>sch and S ifytthe DWQ. Mr. Johnston stated at lte would not flush
ore �i��, 'k �„ ',
until #lie power was back�on'fCont. P. 3 �� fir`:•
Reviewer/[nspectorName 4 .lewYaung; "� _ 4

Facility Number: 45_= 1 We of Inspection ® Printed on: 10/19/2000
Odor Issues
26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge atlor below p Yes ❑ No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? p Yes ® No
28. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, p Yes ® No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29_ is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? p Yes ® No
30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) p Yes ® No
31- Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? p Yes ® No
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanenthemporauy cover? r3 Yes 13 No
8. Need to have power back on to the lift station as soon as possible. Recommend'a backup source of power for -the lift station
a.
9. No max. liquid level markers are visible and -.the WUP doesn't state what the max. liquid level is. From last years -inspection I
as told it was the parlor pipe which was submerged.today.
1.8. Need a copy of the certification with tete WUP and other records.
19_ Had the Irr I form and the SLD I form, but not the Irr.H and the SLD II forms. Need waste analysis.also_
25. The operator was applying waste by irrigation to corn today, which.is not within the WUPs window of application. However,
e corn -is green and looks to be actively growing.

of Visit O Compliance Inspection O Operation Review O Lagoon Evaluation
for Visit O Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
Facility Number Date of Visit: Tune: E== Printed on: 7)21=00
Q Not O rational Q Below Threshold
[3 Permitted E3 Certified © Conditionally Certified [3 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: _ ..
Farm Name.
Owner Name:.. --.-._......... Phone No:
o� 9- 6 6 t (
Lt- �7
Facility Contact: __ ___ Title: _.. _.. Phone o:..._
Mailing Address: .1._.. - - -- ._,.__....._......� .$d. ../
Onsite Representative:
Certified Operator:.I� . Operator Certification Number:..
Location of Farm:
© Serine 13 Poultry ❑ Cattle ❑ Morse Latitude ' " Longitude 0 • Du
Dego Current
Cft Potsalation
MAC
Wean to Feeder
Feeder to Finish
_7 e
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder
�-'
Farrow to Finish
Gilts
Boars
Tota[ Design-C#y
Tit S'Sjw
V Subsnrface Drains Present Jp Ug -w Ares J[] Spray FleM Arte
No Liquid waste Management system " _
j t. -'rte, •_,•
Disehatrges & Stream
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. if discharge is observed. did it reach Water of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) Yes ❑ No
c_ If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ❑ No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ❑ Yes ❑ No
c Structure 1 Structure 2 -yam Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier. iL A��.......... LAWrl,. ___ .. _ �._ .....—__...-._...... _ _-_..__.—
Freeboard (inches): +rl � nU — 3

- .:•�-Davwoa PtWA r Cotiserashon z- �an3tev �
.��rvesi ayd 'Gitat�rc�pn
• «. �- ti :. � L'
Q 01ate Aanilii�-1Q�Er8��1J�93eVi � ^'� ��. aC
0 Routine O Complaint O Follow --up of DWQ inspection O Follow -ftp of DSWC review O_Other �
Facility Number 45 2 Date of Inspection 11/16/99
Time of Inspection 13:00 24 hr. (hh:mm)
0 Permitted N Certified ❑ Conditionally Certified 0 Registered 113Not O eraHonai Date Last Operated: ........ ---
Farm Name. TamQn1.1DaiJ............ .—............. County: Headrrsalu-•-•-.................. .. ARIA_ .... -•-••
Owner name: b ire..51l ............................... jab toff.........................---•- .._ ...._._.. Phone No: (Di,'H1 fr....4_6)_7. ....... — - ......_.. ..............
FacilityContact:......-....................................................................... Title: ........... ..-........ ...... .................................. Phone No: ---
Mailing Address: �5�$.Butlt;c.Bri, .IiQattl`_--........�.. - - ._ _ ...._- . Eklchcr—NC.-.---_._._..................................... ZEN ... _........
Onsite Representative: )�ii�y,Dp Rtt-------• - -_—._ _ _�.. Integrator: ._,,.----.......................
Certified Operator: �e R„....__ - G .._._ _ __. ,__ . Operator Certification Number: 42 _ ___....-........
Location of Farm:
...... ............ .................
—
Latitude 35 ' ® 30 K Longitude F 82 F 50
Design Current Design Current Design Current
Swine Capacity Population Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Ca city Po tilation
Wean to Feeder JE3 Layer 1 10 Dairy 1000 1 750
❑ Feeder to Finish JE1 Non -Layer I IE)Non-Dairyl
El Farrow to Wean
Lj Farrow to Feeder Other
LJ Farrow to F=
'Total Design Capacity .C.1,000
ts
Lj Boars Total SSLW j 1,400,000
.Nunibencif-Lagoons . 2 ❑ Subsurface Drains Presept� ❑ 1 at oon Area ❑Spray Heid Area
;Holifing�Fon8s.15olid Traps ❑ No Liquid Waste Management System
Discharges 8 _Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? El Yes ®No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. if discharge is observed. did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ)
El Yes ❑ No
c. if discharge is observed. what is the estimated flow in ealimin?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (if yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes (] No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge fi-om any part of the operation? ® Yes ❑ No
3- Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ® No
«'aste Collection g Treatment
4. is storage capacity (freeboard phis storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ® Yes ❑ No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier: ....... .PasbDff._._.... Tadj r LV'%C1. _.. _- _.. .... .
Freeboard (inches): .._._..---_ 3 .__-._._. Z�........... ... .-.
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, ❑ yes
seepage, etc.)
3123149 Continued
Printed o!

Facility Number: 45-2 Dief Inspection 11!16199
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan? El Yes ® No
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ® Yes ❑ No
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenancelimprovement? El Yes ® No
9. 'Do any stucnaes lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings? ® Yes ❑ No
Waste Anolication
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/inIprovement? ❑ Yes ® No
11. Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN Yes ❑ No
12. Crop type Corn (Silage & Grain) Small Gram (Wheat, Barley, Fescue (Hay)
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes ❑ No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ® No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ® No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ® No
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
® No
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
® No
Reg-uired Records & Documents
17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available?
E] Yes
❑ No
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(iel WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
® Yes
❑ No
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
® Yes
❑ No
20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
® No
21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
❑ Yes
® No
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(id discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
0 Yes
®No
23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
®No
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
®No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
D Yes
® No
. i4o TWatiotQs or de#iciencies-Wietre'noted •during, this visit, : Yota vM "receive no further' - ' ;
correspondence P&eui this :visit. • .
2 Small amount of past discharge from irrigation pipe that was used to pump waste water from the solid separator to the liquid
'SP. Didn't reach surface waters.
4 Parlor water WSP was above .the milk parlor pipe which is the max. liquid elev. according to the operator. Will have to refer
7eration to DWQ far freeboard , ioladon.
7 Vegetation around the WSP needs to be mowed for easy visual inspection.
18,19 No waste utilization plan, certification, application records or waste analysis on site. Need to start sampling waste and
;eping application records according to the WUP.
1�1
gr -.t.-- L+c {-"i -sem--'.-r-x''.. po j^z - -
ReviewerllnspectorName iRo�uir�am s� '. x -;- } t3 F
.
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:
Printed on 11117/99

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32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanenthemporary cover?
El Yes 0 No
# 26 and 32 are N/A
AL
Dat uspection F —11tI6199 •
JFadlityNamher: 45-2
Odor Issues
26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below
E] Yes
E] No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27. Are them any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours?
0 Yes
N No
28. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt,
0 Yes
ED No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29. is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon?
0 Yes
19 No
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30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
i-1
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.)
E Yes
E9 No
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover?
0 Yes
19 No
r
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanenthemporary cover?
El Yes 0 No
Printed on 11117199
# 26 and 32 are N/A
AL
Printed on 11117199

[] Division of Sd Water Conservation - Operation Revi
[]Division of SM"I'd Water Conservation - Compliance Inspe ion
-13'Oivision of Water Quality - Compliance Inspection
ther Agency - Operation Review
Routine 0 Com taint 0 Follo,.v-u of DNVQ inspection 0 Follow• -u of DS%%'C review- 0 Other
Facility Number
Date of Inspection
Time of Intil}cetiort1 Q a 24 hr. (hh:mm)
© PermittedCertilied ©Conditigaally CertiticdRcgistered iN'ot O crational Date last Operated: �S
1kX.........
Farm Name: P 1�4 ,%......�1� �. -.... ).Co Courit�: -- . L�-D E -P-5 0 ........ ............_.
..............�--•-A--•-.......... n ._-. .. A R ... U ••-... ....-..................._.
MprDLEY,
4' 10 vl g t' C pR� N- i �/Owner Name:.... .. tlr`....- i _� ir{%.Y_....cmt4 '1'fione No:
Facilitv Contact:.5. ....7. ''. itle: •....
Ph( -,, No.
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Mailing Address:.....................AA..........
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Onsite Reprcntative:-..��...-��`�%..........E7...!!L�a•!y Integrator :..........................................
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Certified Operator.-_.:. _................................................... Operator Certification Number:._ ._........_.........._........_._...
Location of Farm: 6 U TL do AMZ-7 F::-
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Latitude ©`®' 3 p N Longitude ®• 3v :: tv
Design Current
Swine Capacity Population
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Finish
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
❑ Boars
Design Current Design Current
Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population
❑ Layer I I airy eeoo (]Q
❑ Non -Layer ❑ Non -Dairy
❑ Other
Total Design Capacity 60 Q
Total SSLW -soly-p pDl�
Number of Lagoons ❑Subsurface 1lrains Present ❑ Lagoon Area ❑ 5prar Field Area
Holding Ponds / Solid Traps ❑ No Liquid Waste Managemcnt System
Dischar,es & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation (if yes, notify DWQ)'?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharue is observed, was the conveyance rnan-tnade'!
1). if dischartw is observed. did it reach: ❑ Surface Waters ❑ Waters of the State
c. If discharL-e is observed. what is the estimated floe' in gallinin•?
d- Does discharge bypass a lagoon system?
2_ Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
3. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3
Identifier
Freeboard (inches): .......... .........................�..Q .._..
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Structure 4
❑ Yes �No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ Yes9�00
[]Yes ❑ No
Structure 5 Structure 6
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Facility Number: 46 — t)• Inspection / '11
5. Are there any immediate threats to the int�City of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees. were erosion. ❑ _Y"es �'1�0
seepage, etc.) \
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan? ❑Yes Flo
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify D"'Q)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes'
o
S. Does any pact of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes o
9_ Do any stucwres lack adequate, gauged markers with required top of dike, maximum and minimum
liquid level elevation markings? ❑ Yes XO
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/intprovenient? ❑ Yes o
11. Is there evidence of over application? E]Ponding E]Nitrogen ❑ Yeslo
12. Crop type 1hn,�...
�....A.. --- ......
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CA2WMP)? ❑ Yes o
14. Does the facility lack w abl creage for land apulic io ? (footprint) �°�� 3 O - ❑ Yes ❑ No
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement'. [] Yes �No
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment? ❑ Yes10
Required Records & Documents
17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available? ❑ Yes Io
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.) ❑ Yes )3110
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports) ❑ No
20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yesl0
21. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes >1 T0
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
23. Did Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes
❑ Yes;to
0_ N.o.vlofatiOns O' i def cien6e's .were rioieid during Ais.visii:. You w-ill.reeeive nar Purifier
t-6 resporideivice' abo6t4his visit.; ; :: : ' ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; .. ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Comments (refer to question.#): Explain any YES answers and/or any recommendations or any. other'�orninents.
Use drawings'of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary):, t`: r '%
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Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: j
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NORTH CAVOLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DMSION OF WATER QUALITY
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
November 24, 1998
Mr. Billy Johnston
470 Jeffress Road
Fletcher, North Carolina 28732
Subject: Compliance Inspection
Tap Root Dairy, LLC.
Facility Number 45-2
Henderson County
Dear Mr. Johnston:
Those of you who often have lunch at the Mills River
Restaurant will soon figure out that you have gotten similar
letters so I will go ahead and tell you that I am sending
identical letters to the owners of Tap Root, B&B, Small
Acres, Fullam and Carland Dairies. All of you are doing a
good job of managing the animal waste being generated on
your farms. You have built good systems capable of keeping
animal waste out of streams on your property; you are making
beneficial use of the water and nutrients resulting from
operation of your systems; and the land receiving
water/nutrients is being managed in such a way that it will
continue to serve over the long term.
Given that I have just inspected the animal waste
management system on your farm I will probably not be back
on your place for a few months unless I receive a call from
you or am just in the area. There are a few things that I
would like to encourage all of you to do in preparation for
my next visit. Have a copy of your Waste Utilization Plan
available, know the certification number of your Certified
Operator, test your soil and waste in accordance with your
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and have the results
of those analyses available.
I know how you guys hate messing with paper but you
have done all the hard work, so all I am asking you to do is
tie up a few loose ends. Some of you have done some testing
of your animal waste and soil. If you are not testing the
soil and animal waste in accordance with your Waste
Utilization Plan, you do not know whether you are applying
too much, too little or just the right amount of nutrients.
Principles of good fiscal management make it necessary for
you to do this testing in order to optimize crop production
on the one hand and on the other to insure that you are not
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PNoNE 628-251-6208 FAX [phone]
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Billy Johnston
November 24, 1998
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wasting nutrients through application in excess of crop
needs. If you make it a practice to apply commercial
fertilizers on the same land which receives your animal
waste, then it becomes doubly necessary that you test both
soil and animal waste to insure that you are not buying
unnecessary nutrients. Lastly, if you are applying
nutrients in excess of crop needs then you could be
contaminating groundwater with those nutrients applied in
excess. Nitrates would be the nutrient of primary concern
in this instance.
Attached is a copy of the report resulting from my
recent inspection. I appreciate your time and I enjoyed
meeting all of you. If you need to discuss any facet of
your animal waste management program I encourage you to call
me at 828-251-6208.
Sinc-erely
, /
Roy M. avis
Environmental Engineer
Enclosure
TAPROOTL.98

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Facility Number , Date of Inspection
3
Time of Inspection ®24 hr_ (hh:mm)
M Registered S Certified a Applied for Permit rM Permitted 113 Not Operational I Date last Operated:
Farm Name: .Tag.fiQtxt�ait,L.I�C._-_..�__. _.._....... __...-- ....• County: Henderson ARO
Owner Name: Bij,.PLa#jgy ].Cj Aiy.J ...4ahwit4¢�1 &Mj9mf&e CSi�.-- - Phone No: Bill jZ -8-12J
Li
Facility Contact: . Bilin. �otutszoa . - .w_..............�..Title: Co-stwne .-----_....._ _ Phone No:..
Mailing Address: ...419 e? ..........
Onsite Representative. ..Biil<y1ohnstna------------............... .. Integrator.
Certified Operator. ,. �jft J4.hkAiit4141.
Location of Farm:
Operator Certification Number: ,,,•3$Q.•,_•••,_•_,•__._
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Latitude . K Longitude l K
;z Swine` Capacity" Population
I%signurren IIes�gn _-
Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Pop
olntitin
Layer airy 3
❑ Non -Layer I - any
Other
Total Design Capacity
" 60=
Total SSLW 840,000
Number of Lagoons 1 Holding Ponds 2 10 Subsurface Drains Present p nonArea 13 SpMVVield Area
❑ No Liqui aste M an agement System
General
1. Are there anv buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ®No
2. Is anv discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other
a_ If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes ❑ No
b. if discharge is observed• did it reach Surface Water'? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes 0 No
c. If discharge is obseved, what is the estimated flow in gaVinin?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
4_ Were there anv adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? p Yes ® No
3. Does anv part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require D Yes 111 No
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? p Yes No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? a3 Yes ® No
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there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? p Yes a No
etc#ure�I- �g�r�ns3ie�itiin ; Pljn i:. Flu,n bits_ etc.)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes N No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identif let-: .......... ...............
Freeboard(ft): .__........... a................ .5 ...... ........ - .............. __ _ ....._ .. .._� - .. _. -- -• _.... _ . .
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes ® No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
12. Do any of the structures need maintenancelmaprovement? '
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do anv of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WNW, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type — _-- -w ---- -- --- _ ---
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Pian (AWIVIP)?
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
19_ Is there a lack of available waste application equipmeut?
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Qn1v
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Pfau readily available?
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
❑ Yes W No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes N No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes
N No
p Yes
N No
p Yes
® No
❑ Yes
N ;vo
C) Yes
® No
❑ Yes
N No
N Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
N No
❑ Yes
N No
❑ Yes
p No
3 - _ o violations or deficiencies were notduring t is visit. You will receive no further
:correspondence -about this visit.
Comments (refer to question #): Explain any YES answers and/or any recommendations or any other comments.
Use drawingsof facility_to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary):
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22. Animal waste not aaalvzed.
The plan is for the farm to soon be rimed for 1.100 head of cattle-
Reviewer/Inspector Name Roy avis
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
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Date_
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F J E3 Division of Soi.d Water Conservation 0 Other Aecy Wr
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=Division of Water Quality "" vY,�.
Routine OComblaint O Follow-up of DIVO inspection 0 Follow-up (if DSNVC review 0 Other
Date of Inspection AOO
Facility NumberTimeofInspection ®23 hr. (hh:mf7
RegisteredCertiG [3 Applied for Permit © Permitted 0 Not n crationa! Date Last Operated:
Farm Name: A 00-1 ? County: -.14 E N -b& k S Q"
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Owner Name: _�l l�`�.. �..�. ��� LE y �����....�.. Yhone No: ......................._................................. ....... �.........
_.......
Facility Contact: ....... ..J_fraay....... �`iNS Title. Phone
No:
..........L.1..�.Q�— -
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Mailing Address: at
�O]nsiteRepresentative:..
Cer ifiied Operatort..:...__ _..
Location of Farm: (3 U 7 j_ E
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R kT.) 0 61 A 0,� . Firs # a P— 1 R e7N Oki,
Latitude tj Longitude c'go� •' 0' V`/
Current Desi Curmit -' Design —Current'— ­1
Swrne Capacity Population Poultry :Cap acity 'Population . ' Cattle � Ca dty )piipulation '
❑ Wean to Feeder 10 Layer Dairy o
El Feeder to Finish ❑Non -Layer Non -Dairy
❑ Farrow to Wean
El Farrow to Feeder ❑ Other
❑ Farrow to Finish Total Design Capacity
Gilts
Boars A . Tata! SSLW
wNumber of Lang`THoldi
goons F . Ppnds;� Y ❑ Subsurface Drains Present ❑ Lagoon Area Spray Field Area a"
g ,rr--��
❑ No Liquid Waste Management System
Ge_iaeral
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made) ❑ Yes ' ❑ No
b. if discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? ,(
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ibJ No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? Cl Yes io
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes *0
5, Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ YesXN
o
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes o
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes No
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8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Ye
Structures (La2pans.flolding Ponds Flush Pits etc.
9. Is stora=e capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Structure i Structure ? Structure 3 Structure -4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier: ...........
Freeboard (ft): ..........
.........................................................................................................................
10. Is seepage obse-n-ed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes WN0
I1. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed'? ❑ Yes, -
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes N9<1 o
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses
an irnmediate public health or environmental threat, notify DIVQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate: minimum or maximum liquid level markers" yyesX\10
,\o
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes No
(If in excess of WMP. or runuff enterin tern of the State. no'tji�' jDWQ)
3D o
15. Crop type _-sl .I's W 6. ... .O_ k .I. . L -- .. �1 /................
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16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Flan (AV4',MP)? ❑ Yes p� No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application" ❑ Yeso
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes No
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? ❑ Yes 'o
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? Cl Yes XiNo
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?❑Yes No
22. Does record keeping need improvement? es ❑ No
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
Q No xioNtions or deficiencies. were.noted during this visit. .You.wit] receive no further
correspondence about this: visit:.
❑ Yes i`o
❑ Yes 1KNO
❑ Yes
Comments;( refer to question #): Explain any VES answers and/or any recommendations or any`other eomrnents2,' '. {
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Use�;drawings; of facility to better explain situations. (u'se additional pages as necrs_san ): `
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j' Facilth_� Number : Date of Inspection
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Time of Inspection ® 24 hr. (bh:mm)
M Registered M Certified p Applied for Permit p Permitted In INot OperationalDate Last Operated: .................. _...
Farm Name: .Tap.RontwiryJL.C............................_.................................................. County: Henderson ARO
Owner Name: Bft.BC>!015Y+TidllSl?1 Phone No: -$9.1:1:..) . ........ .................................
Facility Contact: ..Billy:Johnston.............................................. Title: ... C0.11tiner........ ................. ........ ....... Phone No: ..SrB.abni'e....... ........ .... .._.
Mailing Address: ..47..Q .. .g>H:GS9..RR>la........................................................._................. ............................ F.1.4t4�481C..1�C..................---------....................... .... x$732_...........
Onsite Representative: ..Billy Johnston ..................... --._............................................. Integrator:......................................................................................
Certified Operator.,.,))V'_slph�stoA..................
Location of Farm:
Operator Certification Number: ... 2.1.5Q. ....... ........... ......
Latitude ©e ®° ®" Longitude K
,r signCurrefi�;
Poukry i . Capacity': Population Cattle "
Other
Total Design Capacity
Total SSLW
=Numherof Lagoons / Holding Ponds ❑Subsurface rains resen p goon Area JE] Spray tea
t - ❑ No Liquid Waste Management System
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenancelimprovement?
❑ Yes
® No
2. Is any discharge observe[ from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
11 No
Discharge originate[ at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made'?
❑ Yes
❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water'? (lf yes; notify DWQ)
❑ Yes
❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
p Yes
❑ No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
® No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
p Yes
® No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
❑ Yes
® No
maintenance/improvement?
'
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
p Yes
M No
7. Did the facility fail to have a wed operator in responsible charge?
p Yes
® No
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timber. 45_2 Datt o0pection ® •
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes R No
Structures (LaMnsRolding Ponds Flush Pits etc_
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes R No
Struclure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Stnicture .5 Structure 6
Identifier:
Freeboard(fly ................ a................ ................ 5.................
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes No
11. is erosion, or anv other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? p Yes ® No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenancelimprovement? ❑ Yes Ig No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13_ Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? p Yes ® No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? p Yes ig No
(If in excess of WMP_ or runoff entering waters of the State. notify DWQ)
15. Crop type .... ............. ....................................... ............ -........................................ ..............................
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ❑ Yes N No
17. Does the facility• have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes N No
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes ® No
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? ❑ Yes M No
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ Yes R No
21. Did ReviewerAnspector fail to discuss review/mspection with on-site representative? ❑ Yes ® No
22. Does record keeping need improvement? ® Yes ❑ No
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes 14 No
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certiftd AWMP? ❑ Yes X No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
© -.No violations or a ictencies were noted during this visit.- You. will receive no further
:.:correspondence about this visit.
uomments,treier to-Lquesnon;tY :ff)zxpiaui any, w•
xnbiansers anwor ani recommenuanons or an} mts --
other comen' t =x
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Use drawmgs of facility tci befter eaplatn sitieattons: nal "(nse aadihopages.astnecessary)
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22. Animal waste not anaIN7A.
The plan is for the farm to soon be certified for 1.100 head of cattle.
Reviewer/Inspector Name Roy
Reviewerflaspector Signature:
Date:

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
CATTLE WASTE OPERATION GENERAL PERMIT
This permit shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. Holders of
Certificates of Coverage (COC) under this permit shall comply with the following specified conditions
and limitations:
I. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
1. The animal waste collection, treatment, storage and application system permitted under
this permit shall be effectively maintained and operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of pollutants to surface waters, wetlands, or ditches. Application of
waste at agronomic rates to terraces and grassed waterways is acceptable in accordance
with Natural Resources Conservation Service (MRCS) Standards. Facilities which are in
compliance with their CAWMP and this permit, which unintentionally discharge as a
result of a storm event greater than the 25 -year, 24-hour storm, will not be considered to
be in violation of this permit.
2. The CAWMP is hereby incorporated by reference into this general permit. New or
expanding farms are required to be certified prior to the stocking of animals. The
CAWMP must be consistent with all applicable statutes, rules and standards in effect at
the time of siting, design and certification of the facility. Any violation of the CAArW
shall be considered a violation of this general permit and subject to enforcement actions.
A violation of the General Permit may result in the Permittee having to take immediate or
long term corrective action(s) as required by the Division of Water Quality. These
actions may include modifying the CAWMP, ceasing land application of waste, or
removing animals from the farm.
3. The facility may not be expanded above the capacity shown in the COC until a new COC
reflecting the expansion has been issued.
4. A copy of this General Permit, COC, certification forms, lessee and landowner
agreements, and the CAWMP shall be readily available at the farm (stored at places such
as the farm residence, office, outbuildings, etc.) where animal waste management
activities are being conducted for the life of this permit. These documents shall be kept
in good condition and records shall be maintained in an orderly fashion.
S. For all new and expanding operations, no collection or storage facilities may be
constructed in a 100 -year flood plain.
II. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
l . The collection, treatment, and storage facilities, and land application equipment and fields
shall be maintained at all times and properly operated.

2. A vegetative cover shall be maintained on all land application fields and buffers in
accordance with the CAWMP. No waste may be applied upon fields not included in the
CAWMP_
3. Lime must be applied, as needed, to maintain soil pH in the optimum range for crop
production.
4. Land application rates shall be in accordance with the CAWMP. In no case shall land
application rates exceed the Plant Available Nitrogen rate for the receiving crop or result
in runoff during any given application.
5. Application of animal waste onto land which is used to grow crops for direct human
consumption (e.g., strawberries, melons, lettuce, cabbage, apples, etc.) shall not occur
following the planting of the crop or at any time during the growing season, or in the case
of fruit bearing trees, following breaking dormancy. Application of animal wastes shall
not occur within 30 days of the harvesting of fiber and food crops for direct human
consumption that undergo further processing.
6. If manure or sludges are applied on conventionally tilled bare soil, the waste shall be
incorporated into the soil within two (2) days after application on the land. This
requirement does not apply to no -till fields, pasture, or fields where crops are actively
growing.
7. Domestic and/or industrial wastewater from showers, toilets, sinks, etc. shall not be
discharged into the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and application system.
Wash vats required to be connected to the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and
application system by the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance Part II, Section 7, Item 5r
are exempt from this requirement. Washdown of stock trailers, owned by and used to
transport animals to and from this farm only, will be permissible as long as the system
can accommodate the additional volume_ Only those detergents and disinfectants that are
labeled by the manufacturer as readily biodegradable may be utilized.
8. Disposal of dead animals shall be done in accordance with the North Carolina
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDACS) Veterinary Division's
regulations.
9. Unless accounted for in temporary storage volume, all uncontaminated runoff from the
surrounding property and buildings shall be diverted away from the animal waste lagoons
and storage ponds to prevent any unnecessary addition,to the liquid volume in the
structures. Runoff from lounging areas to the waste storage ponds or lagoons shall be
prevented unless approved in the CAWMP.
10. A protective vegetative cover shall be established and maintained on all lagoon/storage
pond embankments (outside toe of embankment to maximum pumping elevation), berms,
pipe runs, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation shall
not be allowed to grow on the lagoon/waste- storage pond embankments. All trees shall
be removed in accordance with good engineering practices. Lagoon/waste storage pond
areas shall be accessible, and vegetation shall be kept mowed.
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l 1. At the time of sludge removal from a lagoon, the sludge must be managed in accordance
with a CAWMP. When removal of sludge from the lagoon is necessary, provisions must
be taken to prevent damage to lagoon dikes and liners.
12. Lagoons/storage ponds shall be kept free of foreign debris including, but not limited to,
tires, bottles, light bulbs, gloves, syringes or any other solid waste.
13. The facility must have one of the following items at all times (a) adequate animal waste
application and handling equipment, (b) a lease, or other written agreement, for the use of
the necessary equipment, (c) a contract with a third party applicator capable of providing
adequate waste application, or (d) a contract for the purchase of the equipment.
Equipment shall be capable of meeting permit condition U (4).
M. MONITORING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
I . An inspection of the waste collection, treatment, and storage structures and runoff control
measures shall be conducted at a frequency to insure proper operation but at least monthly
and after storm events. For example, lagoons, storage ponds, and other structures should
be inspected for evidence of erosion, leakage, damage by -animals or discharge. Any
major - structural repairs (to lagoons or waste storage ponds) must have written
documentation from a technical specialist certifying proper design and installation.
However, if a piece of equipment is being replaced with a piece of equipment of the
identical specifications, no technical specialist approval is necessary [i.e. piping, reels,
valves, pumps (if the GPM capacity is not being increased or decreased), etc.].
2. If not already installed at this facility, -4 waste -level gauge to -monitor -waste levels :shall -be
installed within 60 days of issuance of.the-COC under this general permit.` This gauge
shall have readily visible permanent markings indicating the maximum liquid level at the
top of the temporary liquid storage volume, minimum liquid level at the bottom of the
temporary liquid storage volume, top of the dam elevations. Where storage ponds are
utilized, only a gauge indicating the maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary
liquid storage volume and top of dam elevations need be installed. Caution must be taken
not to damage the integrity of the liner when installing the gauge. Waste lagoon and
storage pond levels shall be recorded weekly on forms supplied or approved by the DWQ.
For level gauges already installed, the gauge shall have at a minimum: readily visible
permanent markings indicating the maximum liquid level at the top of the temporary
liquid storage volume and minimum liquid level at the bottom of the temporary liquid
storage volume.
3. rA representative Standard Soil -Fertility-Analysis,-includipgpH, copper, and zinc,. shall.be
,cconducted..annually on each application field receiving animal waste_ The results of these
tests shall be maintained on file by the Permittee for a minimum of three years and shall
be made available to the DWQ upon request.
4. An -analysi"s of-tN -aminal waste- shall be conducted as close to the time of application as
practical and at least within :6&_days-(before,or_after)_ of -the- date -of application. This
analysis shall include the following parameters:
Nitrogen Zinc
Phosphorous Copper
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S. Records, including land application event(s) and removal of solids to an off-site
location(s) records, shall be maintained by the Permittee in chronological and legible
form for a minimum of three years. These records shall be maintained on forms provided
or approved by the DWQ and shall be readily available for inspection.
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6. Regional Notification:
The Permittee shall report by telephone to the appropriate Regional Office as soon as
possible, but in no case more than 24 hours following first knowledge of the occurrence
of any of the following events:
a. Failure of any component of the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system resulting in a discharge to surface waters.
b. Any failure of the animal waste treatment and disposal system that renders the facility
incapable of adequately receiving, treating or storing the animal waste and/or sludge_
c. A spill or discharge from a vehicle transporting animal waste or sludge to the land
application field which results in, a discharge to surface waters or an event that poses
a serious threat to surface waters.
d. Any deterioration or leak in a lagoon/storage pond that poses an immediate threat to
the environment.
e. Failure to maintain storage capacity in a lagoon/storage greater than or equal to that
required in Condition V (3) of this General Permit.
f. Overapplying animal waste either in excess of the limits set out in the CAWMP or
where runoff enters surface waters.
g. Any discharge that bypasses a lagoon/storage pond resulting in a discharge to surface
waters or that poses a serious threat to the environment.
For any emergency which requires immediate reporting after normal business
hours, please contact the Division of Emergency Management at 1-800-858-0368.
The Permittee shall also file a written report to the appropriate DWQ Regional Office of
the occurrence within 5 calendar days following first knowledge of the occurrence. This
report shall outline the actions taken or proposed to be taken to correct the problem and to
ensure that the problem does not recur. The requirement to file a written report may not
be waived by the DWQ Regional Office.
IV. INSPECTIONS
Any duly authorized officer, employee, or representative of the DWQ may, upon
presentation of credentials and in accordance with reasonable and appropriate biosecurity
measures, enter and inspect any property, premises or place on or related to the collection,
treatment, storage and land application system at any reasonable time for the purpose of
determining compliance with this permit; may inspect and obtain a copy of any records
that must be kept under the terms and conditions of this permit; and may obtain samples
of the animal waste, groundwater, soil, plant tissue, or surface water.
V. GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The issuance of a COC under this permit shall not relieve the Permittee of the
responsibility for damages to surface waters or ground waters resulting from the animal
operation.
2. The Permittee shall designate a certified animal waste management system operator to be
in charge (OIC) of the animal waste management system.;The anirnai-waste-managemenf
rsystem=shall--be operated-by-the,OIC----or a.person.under:the OlC's supervision.
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3. The -maximum waste level in lagoons/storage ponds shall not exceed that specified in the
LCAWMP. At a minimum, maximum waste level for lagoons/storage ponds must not
exceed the level that provides adequate storage to contain the 25 -year, 24-hour storm
event plus an additional I foot of structural freeboard. In addition to the above
requirements, for new and expanding farms with lagoon designs completed after
September 1, 1996, storage must also be provided for the heavy rainfall factor for lagoons
without an outside drainage area.
In the case of lagoons/storage ponds in series that are gravity fed, the 25 -year, 24-hour
storm event and/or the heavy rainfall factor storage requirements for the system may be
designed into the lowest lagoon/storage pond in the system. However, adequate
freeboard must be designed into each of the upper lagoons/storage ponds to allow
sufficient storage to prevent the waste level from raising into the structural freeboard
while the storm water is draining into the lowest lagoon in the system.
4. Should the DWQ have good reason to believe that any activities conducted pursuant to
this permit may cause or contribute any waste, directly or indirectly, to be intermixed
with the waters of the State, the DWQ may require any monitoring (including but not
limited to groundwater, surface water, animal waste, sludge, soil and plant tissue)
necessary to determine the source, quantity, quality, and effect of such waste upon the
waters of the State. Such monitoring, including its scope, frequency, duration and any
sampling, testing, and reporting systems, shall meet all applicable Environmental
Management Commission requirements. "Good Reason" may be based on the findings of
a related Federal, State, Commission or DENR authorized study or report, or other
evidence showing that violations of State water quality standards or other applicable
environmental standards have occurred or may occur.
5. Failure to abide by the conditions and limitations contained in this permit, the facility's
CAWMP and/or any COC issued under this permit may subject the Permittee to an
enforcement action by the DWQ in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes and
may include the requirement to obtain an individual non -discharge permit and/or the
modification of the animal waste management system
6. The issuance of a COC under this permit does not excuse the Permittee from the
obligation to comply with all applicable statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances (local,
state, and federal).
7. If animal production ceases, the Permittee shall close the lagoons/storage ponds in
accordance with Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) lagoon/storage pond
closure standards or develop and implement an animal waste management plan in
accordance with NRCS standards. Closure shall also include notifying the DWQ and
submittal of the Animal Waste Storage Pond and Lagoon Closure Report Form to DWQ-
Water Quality Section- Non -Discharge Branch within 15 days of completion of closure.
S. The annual permit fee' shall be paid by the Permittee within thirty (30) days after being
billed by the Division. Failure to pay the fee accordingly constitutes grounds for
revocation of the COC granting coverage under this General Permit.
9. Failure of the Permittee to maintain, in full force and effect, lessee and landowner
agreements which are required in the CAWMP, shall constitute grounds for revocation of
the COC granting coverage under this General Permit.
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10. This permit allows for the distribution of manure up to 4 cubic yards per visit to
individuals for personal use.
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11. The Groundwater Compliance Boundary for the disposal system constructed after
December 31, 1983, is established at either (1) 250 feet from the waste structures and
from the waste disposal area, or (2) 50 feet within the property boundary, whichever is
closest to the waste structures and the waste disposal area. If this facility was constructed
prior to December 31, 1983, the Compliance Boundary is established at either (1) 500
feet from the waste disposal area, or (2) at the property boundary, whichever is closest to
the waste disposal area. An exceedance of Groundwater Quality Standards at or beyond
the Compliance Boundary is subject to the requirements of 15A NCAC 2L and the
Division in addition to the penalty provisions applicable under the North Carolina
General Statutes.
This General Permit issued the nineteenth day of May, 1998.
NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission
Cattle Waste General Permit Number AWG200000
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13'DS'WC A►�nal Feedlot Operatlon rRevleW�
DWQ Animal Feedlot Dperation Stte Inspection
4.
Q Routine O Complaint Q Follow-up of DWQ inspection WFollow-up of DSWC review O Other
Date of Inspection
Facility Number Lit
Time of Inspection / 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours
Farm Status: ORegistered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex:l 25 for i hr 15 min)) Spent on Review •4
❑ Certified ❑ Permitted or Inspection includes travel and processing)
❑ Not Operational Date Last Operated:
Farm Name: � P• fi T � / Count'•l KSo�
Land Owner Name: .- O ON Phone No: _70 — 6511Z D 577
Facility Conctact:
Title:
Phone No:
rvWling Address: .r aS---j3u 1 L Ek /i/G 2$ -7,3,A
Onsite Representative: F r ---� _.. ._ . �. Integrator:
Certified Operator: r Operator Certification Number—
Location
umber:_....Location of Farm:
�&ctLeri3 MP66- ROAD EAS SOW of FR&_e_u UR, R• 5qMy o 06yc_v1r4E 607-_13 �
Latitude 35._• ®` 30 Longitude ®• 4
Type of Operation and Design Capacity
o Des �,� - t . a n °% � � Mss a` + n-
s Ign Current a DeS7gI1 Lprretw.` �DeSlgit, Cnrret3t s'
Swine 3 Poul y�Y CatHe"
. _� ;�, .„ �FCaaciPo uiakon°n e,� Ca achy -Po elation �... Ca aci , Po ulation
R
❑Wean to FeederFD Laver
❑ Feeder to -Finish Non-La-
0
er T r ❑ Non-
Farrow to Wean a' £ k`r�� r &5:
Farrow to Feeder >V Total Destgn Cgpadty "
- ..,,tF a
r '
Farrow to Finish '' s. r „ .
Total s& W a� h
❑Other 4^r -.`R �:'� ,.awe•"" ^"`" '�.. 4:rr, '� .'�'�'^""��r^-^';:aa`p•"" w ..-e.l.- w.sxr.,�l.. i `A �'. �" ',trw �. ^�Fve_, x.+` � .: °� �" ��i .'
.�?�Number of:Lagoans / Holaing1roilr =45 Subsurface Drams Present 's9
"t - �SY. Y a.z�•' -gin. �' a*i
_ wV„Y� Lagoon Area !;f: Spray Field Area
g
w, e. t:
.���`. ,�, ,.. y.x,.., . .
.3w^r�.. s -'..«,.run ...-.�a`*..e ,�'"".
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenancerimprovement? ❑ Yes Vo
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ?No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray field ❑ Other
a If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, w=hat is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes KNo
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes 4 No
S. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes KNo
maintenanceJimpmvement? n
4130197 Continued on back

1Eneility Number:.
��• Tie o�rly Merkr f s ke_ 644 opr o f r h meant cQI +' n p��e.
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'6. Is facility not in compliance with any Acable setback criteria in effect at the time of JllsgO
❑ Yes
YNO
7_ Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
❑ Yes
�No
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
❑ Yes
�To
5tructure5 ¢ag•_oons sndlor Holding Ponds)
//''
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
❑ Yes
bfNo
Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
Structure 6
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
❑ Yes
�No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
❑ Yes
PfNo
12. Do any of the structures need maintenancelimprovement?
❑ Yes
16No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
1/yes
j�Yes
(((l���
❑ No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
❑ Yes
KNo
(if in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
❑ Yes
a(No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
N�No
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
VNo _
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
ONo
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
Otf-Ta
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
P5 No
For Certified Facilities Only
22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
tkYes
❑ No
23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
X No
24. Does record keeping need improvement?
9/Yes
❑ No
Comments refer to noir p . Y- :.. _
( ques i #l), -Ex lain an YES answers a�rd/or any recoiiimendations or any other corriments.
Use drawings of facility to better}eJFplairisituations (rise additional pages as necessary)
' 1'�
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4
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ria 00,1(
Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:
cc. Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, Facith), Assessment Unit 4/30/97

jig xounne p complaint p Hollow -up of UWQ inspection p follow-up of USWC: review p Uther
Date of Inspection
Facility Number
Time of Inspection 11:29-124 hr. (hh:mm)
Farm. Status: 0 Registered p Applied for Permit
p Certified p Permitted
p Not OperationalDate Last Operated:
Farm Name: Taproot Dairy
(4:1.25 for'i hr -15 miii) ).
or-Inspection.(includes4 a,
County:
Owner Name: Mrs. SX_._._...._------------.. jahUston.................................................... Phone No:
Facility Contact:
Title:
Phone No:
Mailing Address: 208.Bailer.-Bridge.Ruad................................................................... Fletch.e=---N'C-------------------------
Onsite Representative: Tim.Jhhnstan.:ar.AUw_.CJDM.............................................. Integrator: .............. ............................ --................. -.......... .._.___.
Certified Operator:
Location of Farm:
Operator Certification Nam
Latitude ©+ ®u Longitude ®• �®u
pe of Operation Design Current
Swine Capacity Population
p Wean to Feeder
p Feeder toruts
p Farrow to Wean
p Farrow to Feeder
p Farrow to Finis
_ __. _-_
E
p Other
Design Current Design Current.
Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population
pLayer ® airy
p Non -Layer p on- arty
Total Design Capacity 800
Total SSLW 1,120,
Number of Lagoons / Holdin-'Ponds - pSubsurface rams resen p goon tea p pray ie rea
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? p Yes - ® No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? []Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes ® No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes ® No
c. if discharge is observed. what is the estimated flow in gat/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes ®No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? p Yes ® No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require p Yes ® No
m ainten ance/improvement?
4130197 Continued on hack

$ce tty Number: 45_2 _ • .
.6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes ®No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes ® No
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes ® No
Structures (Lagoons and/or Holding Ponds)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ® Yes p No
Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Stricture 5 Structure 6
6+ 0
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes ® No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes Z No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ® No
or any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? ® Yes p No
Waste ARplication
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes Ig No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type ...__Com.(Silagc_&. Grain)........SmaA.Grain�].4. pmt ..
.Bar1cy........................ __................ __..._. _..__ . __ .._ .._..._.�..............
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in iF Anim
utal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? p Yes ®No
17.
Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
In No
18.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
p Yes
Ig No
19.
Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
p Yes
®No
20.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
p Yes
® No
21.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
® No
For
Certified Facilities Only
22.
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
p Yes
p No
23.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
p Yes
❑ No
24.
Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes
p No
IComments{refer to question #) 'Ezplam sny YES answers and/or auy"recommiendations of any otheir comments. W
Use drawings of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary):
Question 9: Pond #�2, solids/push-off pond,- needs to be pumped. It is.at the crest of the emergency spill way. This siiould-be �
addressed as soon as possible. '
Question 13. Ponds -need level.markers as part of certification process..
Comments: Facility is in good order and there appear to be no problems other than pond 42 needing to be pumped. .
Reviewertinspector Name tJoseph7 C!Zimmerman = - _
i.
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:
cc: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, Facility Assessment Unit 4/30/97

p Routine p Complaint 0 Follow-up of DWQ nrspectron p o w -up of VSWL rm°rew p Mer
Facility Number Date of Inspection I
Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
TOW ime (m fraction of hours
Farm Status= (ex:1.25 for I hr 15 min)) Spent on Review
or inspection (includes travel and processingl
Farm Name: j@VMt Da ja.........--_......_.......___...... County: I3egdemQu
Owner Name: S.F. dp toOR _ Phone No:
Mailing Address. 208 Butler Bridge Road Fletcher NC 28732
Onsite Representative: _ _ Integrator.
Certified Operator. rmg-t Yy _,,,_ 0 _ Operator Certification Number.
Location of Farm:
Latitude Longitude
a Not Operational Date Last Operated: •--___ ___ .
Type of Operation and Design Capacity
"s Number
p Wean to Peeder p ar
E3 Feeder to Finish
Farrow to Wean
Fxmw to Feeder
Poattry Number :Cattle
p Layer IM Ualry
p Non -Layer 1 113 Non -Dairy I {q;`:
Other Type of Livestock
L
f Number Lagoons l Holdrag PondsSubsurface
rains
Present
�{T of
•-
J
r a.�,
_/Y' i -.I.H; 2.-- y-4 ,,• .-�. Y_,,:
„� },'.+o-. f C �1[n. F
moon rcaw.•
pray to
Area �.�.
.'- .SrY
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenanceJunprovement? p Yes []No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes p No
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes p No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes E3 No
.c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes p No
4. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other Chart from a discharge? p Yes ONO
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoonslhoWing ponds) require p Yes p No
mainteaaacelimprovement? -
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Site Requires Inunediate Attention:
Facility No.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE: :7_ Jam._, 1995
Time:
Farm Name/Owner: s • E- J -o &Zso,v.
Mailuig Address: 91 2 Oz/ t~ETG ff Ef jjc
County: -
Integrator: Phone:
On Site Representative: _,.., PefA() -9z: 7r,dAl296Z _ T_ ^_ Phone: 7 - - D -7
Physical Address/Location: b 14 T LCA 13 & - &D - f v of Y -7
Type of Operation: Swine Poultry Cattle Y
Design Capacity: CQD Number of Aniunals on Site: 600
DEM Certification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW
Latitude: _' 0 ' 30 " Longitude: f�7- 31 ' SO ' Elevation: ?`050 Feet
_ Circle Yes or No
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of I Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
. (approximately I Foot + 7 inches) IGS":8r No Actual Freeboard: —jL-Ft. — Inches
Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)7 Yes o®Was any erosion observed? Yes oo oD
Is adequate land available for spray? (!5pr No Is the cover crop adequate7 Zes r No
Crop(s) being utilized;
Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings? 6 or No
100 Feet from Wells? 5�br No
Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes o&P
Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of -a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes o
Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other
similar man-made devices? Yes o6l If Yes, Please Explain.
Does the facility maintain adequate waste management records (volumes of manure, land applied,
spray irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop)? Yes or No
Additional Comments:
Inspector Name Signature
cc: Facility Assessment Unit
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ASHEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ANIMAL WASTE LAGOON AND STORAGE POND IMPOUNDMENT INSPECTION FORM
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ANIMAL WASTE LAGOON AND STORAGE POND
]IMPOUNDMENT INSPECTION CHECKLIST
The following conditions or combination of conditions may jeopardize the integrity
of an earthen storage structure and should be cause for concern:
1. Pipes through the dam. All pipes should be free from damage and
in good condition. Liquid stored in the lagoon or pond has a
tendency to travel along pipe. If the pipe was installed without
antiseep collars, internal erosion of the core may be occurring.
Depressions or sinks above the pipe should also be cause for
concern.
OBSERVATIONS:
2.: Irregularities in the earthen darn. A shift in the crest alignment,
slide or bulges in the embankment and any visible cracks are cause
for immediate concern. Any signs of movement of the soil indicates
a possible failure may occur.
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3. Seepage through the dam. Liquid may bubble or percolate along
the downstream toe of the dam or anywhere along the downstream
face if liquid is flowing through the structure. The presence of
standing water or saturated soil on the downstream side of the dam
indicates a possible failure. The presence of soil deposited below a
dam due to internal erosion is cause for immediate concern.
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4. Evidence of liquid over -topping the dam or discharging through
the emergency spillway. The dam could have been damaged by
earlier discharges over the dam.
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5. Storage structures without an emergency spillway. All ponds
and lagoons should have an emergency spillway to provide a stable
outlet in the event of flooding. Liquid should never flow across a
dam.
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6. Saturated soil on the dam. Earthen dams can simply flow away if
the soil becomes saturated to the point where it is runny or spongy.
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7. Sloughing or erosion of the upstream face. Mechanical agitation
and/or rapid draw down of the liquid can damage the structure.
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8. Liquid level within 12 inches of the top of the dam. Most pond
and lagoon designs require a minimum freeboard of 12 inches.
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9. Dams with side slopes steeper than 2:1. As a minimum, earthen
dams should have a side slope sum of 5:1 (example: upstream
slope of dam - 2:1 and downstream slope of dam 3:1).
OBSERVATIONS:
10. Eroding of the top and downstream face of the dam. Earthen
dams should be established with vegetation such as perennial
grasses to stabilize the soil. The dams must be mowed regularly to
- maintain the ground cover and prevent woody plant growth.
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11. Burrows or tunnels in the dam. Burrowing animals such as
ground hogs, badgers and gophers can damage a dam by their
tunneling.
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near earthen dams because of the possibility of overturning or
uprooting, thus creating voids in the dam.
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13. Damage by livestock or equipment. Rills, ruts and trampling of
dams may cause sufficient damage to reduce a dam's structural
integrity.
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