360003_PERMIT FILE_20171231

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresvil!e Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Mack Cloninger
236 Mariposa Rd.
Stanly, NC 28164
Dear Mr. Cloninger:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 13, 1997
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site
Inspection Report
Cloninger Dairy, Facility ##: 36-3
Gaston County, NC
A site inspection of your facility was conducted on August 11, 1997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of
this Office. In general, the facility was in good shape. Please continue working with the certified
technician to have your farm plan implemented by the December 31, 1997 deadline.
Any further correspondence related to the subject inspection will be sent under separate
cover. Also, please be advised that North Carolina General Statutes provide for penalties of up to
$10,000 per day per violation as well as criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws
and regulations. If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex G eason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Gaston County SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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919 North Main Street, N%)CAn
FAX [phone]
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Routine O Cum laint O Follow -u2 of DWQ inspection O Follow-up of DSWC review O Other
Date of Inspection
Facility Number �j
Time of Inspection .' S 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours
Farm Status:Registered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex -.1.25 for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Review
8 Certified ❑ Permitted or Inspection includes travel and processing)
❑ Not Operational Date Last Operated: ............ ....._.....»........................ _../.......... ......... __.... . _.._ ...._ ...._......_........
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Land Owner Name:.. �. laa..l�............5.r Phone No: ..._..........
Facility Conctact:............_........._...................»..... .........%..�. Title: _.. ..... .................. ._..... ....._ . Phone No: ..___............. _........
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Onsite Representative: ..,cic 1 ........... Integrator: . . ...... ...... . ..... _...... ....».......... _...... ....__
Certified O erator: . ../ y._ ......__........ . Operator Certiication Number: . .......... ................ ...... ..
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Latitude C�' �' 't Longitude • 4 U6.
Type of Operation and Design Capacity
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❑ Wean to Feeder '10 Laver Da' C %
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Number of Lagoonsf/`Holding Ponds° ❑ Subsurface Drains Present d.
❑ Lagoon Area
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Spray Field Area x
General
I. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
2. 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 Surface %Vater? (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)
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
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6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes t5No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes 4No
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes PZ40
Sjrvctupes (Lagoons and/or Holding Ponds) /)/A
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? �" ❑ Yes ❑ No
Freeboard (ft): Structure I - Structure 2 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 ❑ No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
(If any of questions 9-I2 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
❑ No
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Is there physical evidence of over application?
❑ Yes
❑ No
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15.
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Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
❑ Yes
❑ No
17.
Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
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18.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
%No
19.
Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
1jLNo
24.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
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21.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
b,No
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22.
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
❑ No
23.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
❑ No
24.
Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ No
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Mack Cloninger
Cloninger Dairy
236 Mariposa Rd.
Stanley NC 28164
Dear Mack Cloninger:
March 5, 1999
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Removal of Registration
Cloninger Dairy
Facility Number 36-3
Gaston County
This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that your facility no longer be registered as an animal waste
management system per the terms of 15A NCAC 2H .0217. The information you provided us indicated that your
operation's animal population does not exceed the number set forth by 15A NCAC 2H .0217, and therefore does not
require registration for a certified animal waste management plan.
Under 15A NCAC 2H.0217, your facility is deemed permitted if waste is properly managed and does not
reach the surface waters of the state. Any system determined to have an adverse impact on water duality may be
required to obtain a waste management pian or an individual permit. You are reminded that a discharge of wastes to
the surface waters of the state will subject you to a civil penalty up to $10,000 per day.
Should you decide to increase the number of animals housed at your facility beyond the threshold limits
listed below, you will be required to receive approval from the Division of Water Quality prior to stocking animals
to that level. Threshold numbers of animals are as follows:
Swine
250
Confined Cattle
100
Horses
75
Sheep
1,000
Poultry with a liquid wastes stem
30,000
If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sonya Avant of our
staff at [phone] ext 571.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Mooresville Water Quality Regional Office
Gaston Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
David Beattie
Beattie Dairy
525 Absber Road
Bessemer City NC 28016
Dear David Beattie:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
February 11, 1998
N.C. ntrrYr. 0
& NATURAL KFScIt'f:c:li.'i
FES 25 1998
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Subject: Request for Status Update .
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
Beattie Dairy
Facility Number: 36-1
Gaston County
In accordance with State Regulations (15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E)) adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission on February 1, 1993, the owner of the subject facility was required to submit a
Certification Form for the facility's animal waste management system by December 31, 1997.
This letter is to advise you that this office has no record of having received the required,Cenificat.ion for
the subject facility. Please provide this office with an explanation as to why this Certification was not
submitted as required. This explanation must be received within 30 days following the receipt of this letter.
Any existing facility owner which did not submit the required certification by the deadline is no longer
deemed permitted to operate their animal waste management system. Therefore, if the certification was not
submitted as required and the facility is still in operation, this facility is being operated without a valid
permit. N.C.G.S. 143-215.6(b) allows the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources to take appropriate enforcement actions for this violation for as long as the violation continues.
As per Senate Bill 1217, which was ratified on June 21,1996, the Environmental Management
Commission (EMC) may enter into a special agreement with facilities that did not meet the December 31,
1997 deadline. These special agreements can only be issued to facility owners which signed up for assistance
with their local Soil and Water Conservation District Office by September 1, 1996 and which can
demonstrate that they made a good faith effort to meet the December 31, 1997 deadline. The special
agreement, if issued, would contain a specific schedule for the facility to follow to develop and/or implement
an approved animal waste management plan. Attached is an application for a special agreement between the
EMC and the subject facility. If you can demonstrate that this facility can meet the conditions for a special
agreement, you may send this request along with your explanation as to why the plan has not been developed
and implemented. This request would also be due within 30 days from receipt of this letter.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Also attached is a form (Form RR 2198) that must be filled out if the facility is no longer in operation or is
below the threshold established in15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(A). Facilities which maintain the number of animals
below certain thresholds are not required to be certified. These thresholds are:
100 head of cattle
75 horses
250 swine
1000 sheep
30,000 birds with a liquid system
Please submit this form if the subject facility is not operating or is below the threshold limit established in 15A
NCAC 21-1,0217(a)(1)(A).
Please submit all responses to this matter to the following address:
Attn: Shannon Langley
Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh NC 27626-0535
Once your response is received, it will be evaluated in detail along with any supporting information that
you may wish to submit. Following this review, you will be advised of the results of the review and of any
additional actions that must be taken to bring your facility into compliance.
Please be advised that nothine in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with the requirement to develop and implement a certified animal waste
management plan by December 31, 1997. Please also be advised that the submittal of a request for a special
agreement does not assure that one will be issued. Each facility will be reviewed on a case by case basis and
appropriate actions will be taken to bring each facility into compliance.
Thank you for your immediate attention to this issue. If you have any questions concerning this matter,
please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Shannon Langley of our staff at [phone] ext. 581.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard,
cc: Facility File — Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
DWQ Regional Office
Shannon Langley
Central Files
P.O. Boa 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626.0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 22, 1998
Mack Cloninger
MR �236 Mariposa Rd.
Stanley, NC 28164
Subject: State Register
Cloninger Dairy, Facility #: 36-3
Gaston, NC
Dear Mr. Cloninger:
3n It was brought to my attention that you are considering to bring your operation
below the threshold of 100 cows or suspending your diary operation altogether. If this is
the case, would you please fill out the enclosed form and forward it to the address
found at the bottom. Please send it to the attention of Sue Homewood.Finally, curbing
needs to be installed on the paved lot(s). The suspension or the reduction in the number
`? of animals must be verified by a state agent ( Water Quality, Soil and Water, or an Ag.
Extension). Your prompt response to this matter would be greatly appreciated.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact me at [phone].
AJ
Sincerely,
Alan Johnson
Environmental Specialist II
918 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 281 15
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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Site Requires Immediate Attention:
Facility No.y9.h A"_6
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL. FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE: I73-4=- . 1995
Fane Name/Owns
Mailing Address:
County: Integrator: _ _ _ Phone:
C -ICK-)
On Site Representative: �. C2`K,,QZ- Phone: —ZqM
Physical .Address/Location: Y4
Type of Operation: Swine_Poultryzcattle_Design Capacity: Number of Animals on Site: V5C
Latitude: Longitude: Elevation: Feet
Circle Yes or No
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
i
(approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches) es i' No Actual Freeboard:!LFt. Inches
Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes o& Was any erosion observed? Yes of No
Is adequate land available for spray? Sor No Is the cover crop adequate? Q or No
Crop(s) being utilized: �_�_,
Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings? Y�e or No
100 Feet from Wells? Gr No
Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or&O
Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes ore
Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other
similar man-made devices? Yes or(!�E) 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 i�
Additional Comments:
Inspector Name 3�_
cc: Facility Assessment Unit
Signature

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Mack Cloninger
236 Mariposa Rd.
Stanly, NC 28164
Dear Mr. Cloninger:
IDEEHNF;Z
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 13, 1997
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site
Inspection Report
Cloninger Dairy, Facility #: 36-3
Gaston County, NC
A site inspection of your facility was conducted on August 11, 1997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of
this Office. In general, the facility was in good shape. Please continue working with the certified
technician to have your farm plan implemented by the December 31, 1997 deadline.
Any further correspondence related to the subject inspection will be sent under separate
cover. Also, please be advised that North Carolina General Statutes provide for penalties of up to
$10,000 per day per violation as well as criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws
and regulations. If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex G eason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Gaston County SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
AJ
919 North Main Street, %f ;6 FAX [phone]Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 C An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman - December 5, 1996
Mack Cloninger
Cloninger Dairy
236 Mariposa Rd.
Stanley NC 28164
Dear Mr. Cloninger:
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N.C. DR?T. OF
ENVIRONMENT, Ht; \LTK
&► NATURAL ItKSOU Z(MS
DEC 17 1996
Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Cloninger Dairy
Facility ID #: 36-3 DIVISION Or ENVIDOHLtEVAl "H O'.1ENT
Gaston County MOOREKLE REOIORAI. OFFICE
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on
Agricultural Waste, was enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 21, 1996. This bill
requires that a certified operator be designated as the Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997, for each animal
waste management system that serves 250 or more swine, 100 or more confined cattle, 75 or more horses,
1,000 or more sheep, or 30,000 or more confined poultry with a liquid animal waste management system. Our
records indicate that your facility is registered with the Division of Water Quality and meets the requirements
far designating an OIC.
A training and certification program is not yet available for animal waste management systems involving
cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry. Owners and operators of these systems will be issued temporary animal waste
management certificates by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC). The temporary certificates will expire December 31, 1997, and will not be renewed. To obtain
a permanent certification, you will be required to complete ten hours of training and pass an examination by
December 31, 1997. A training and certification program for operators of animal waste management systems
involving cattle, sheep, horses, and poultry is now being developed and should be available by the spring of
1997. The type of training and certification required for the operator of each system will be based on the nature
of the wastes to be treated and the treatment process(es) primarily used to treat the animal waste.
As the owner of an animal operation with an animal waste management system, you must designate an
Operator in Charge and must submit the enclosed designation form to the WPCSOCC. If you do not intend to
operate your animal waste management system yourself, you must designate an employee or engage a contract
operator to be the Operator in Charge. The person designated as the Operator in Charge, whether yourself or
another person, must complete the enclosed application form for temporary certification as an animal waste
management system operator. Both the designation form and the application form must be completed and
returned by December 31, 1996.
If you have questions about the new requirements for animal waste management system operators, please call
Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt at 9191733-0026.
Sincerely,
(fA-r_�k
FOR
Steve W. Tedder
Enclosures
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�DWQAIt>iimal Feedlot OperationSlte Ilaspection.
HK Routine 0 Complaint 0 Follow-uof DWQ inspection 0 Follow-up of DSWC review 0 Other
Date of Inspection
Facility Number
Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours
Farm Status: Registered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex:1.25 for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Review
Certified ❑ Permitted or Inspection includes travel andprocessing).
❑ Not//Operational Date Last Operated: .... ......................................................._.. .......»....
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Onsite Representative:.. lk........... a2Gck Pf.................... ...... _...... Integrator .......... _...... ....... ........ ......... »....................»»...........Xow.}_.Y........ _............ Operator Certification Number.. ............................ ..... ..Certiied Operator: ...... Cl� �
Location of Farms
Latitude �•` �« Longitude �• �4 46
Type of Operation and Design Capacity
„'4k aDesign �Curent' 'Design Current y Design z CurrenE `
Swine' Poult Ca aci Po ulation
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Wean to Feeder �If'I❑ Layer Dai O
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Farrow to Feeder %,T DesignCapxeify 3
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1E] Lagoon Area , ,;::l
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1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? Yes ❑ No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes JANo
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 gm/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 $ENo
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? [:]Yes UZ40
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes %2No
maintenance/improvement?
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Latitude �•` �« Longitude �• �4 46
Type of Operation and Design Capacity
„'4k aDesign �Curent' 'Design Current y Design z CurrenE `
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x :- r.Ca acf Po ulation .. !�Y;...:.CaR`aci :°Po ulationkCattte
Wean to Feeder �If'I❑ Layer Dai O
Feeder to Finish ❑ Non La er 10 Non Da
Farrow to Wean
Farrow to Feeder %,T DesignCapxeify 3
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1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? Yes ❑ No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes JANo
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 gm/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 $ENo
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? [:]Yes UZ40
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes %2No
maintenance/improvement?
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Is there a lack of available waste application" equipment?
❑ Yes 13S4o
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
j!.No
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7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
❑ Yes
XNo
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
❑ Yes
P:�o
PSA
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Freeboard (fl): Structure 1 Structure 2 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
❑ No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ 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?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Walte ARplication �%14
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
❑ Yes
❑ No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type...J�l i..4f ... 1 ?. ,..... 1.�4.Lr-_T'e.............................�-'
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
❑ Yes
❑ No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
bglNo
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
)!�No
19.
Is there a lack of available waste application" equipment?
❑ Yes 13S4o
20.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
RNo
2I.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
9No
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FflCilities Only W%A
22.
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
❑ No
23.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
[--]Yes
❑ No
24.
Does record keeping need improvement?
[:]Yes
❑ No
Comments` (refer to questton #) ,Ezplam any YES answers and/ot,any recommendations or any'other comments:
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Farm M
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County:
Site Requires Immediate Attention:
Facility No -9k.
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE: ��- 1995
Timel;�
On Site Representative: WC. L1; Phone: l `ill
PhysicalAddress/Location:
Type of Operation: Swine_Poultry.ZCattle_Design Capacit a-__�Number of Animals on SiteA5C
Latitude:
Longitude:
Circle Yes or No
Elevation: Feet
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
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(approximately I Foot + 7 inches) es i' No Actual Freeboard:!LFt. Z Inches
Was any seepage observed from the lagoon (s)? Yes o& Was any erosion observed? Yes or r10
Is adequate land available for spray? (&r No Is the cover crop adequate? � or No
Crop(s) being utilized: rl�
Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings? I'e or No
100 Feet from Wells? eSss r No
Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes o&
Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes ore
Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other
similar man-made devices? Yes or( O 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�
Additional Comments:
Inspector Name Signature
cc: Facility Assessment Unit

State of North Carolina bj
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Mooresville Regional Office
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]aures B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N R
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
September 15, 1997
Mack Cloninger
236 Mariposa Rd.
Stanley, NC 28164
Subject: Certification/Notice of Violations
Cloninger Dairy, Facility #:36-3
CIoninger
Dear Mr. Gaston County, NC:
The deadline for the certified waste management plan to be implemented is December 31, 1997,
and there will be no extension of the deadline. With this in mind, this letter will touch on some of the
general components and issues that are of concern during an inspection.
As a certified, or soon to be certified, farm your files at a minimum must contain the following
information, and need to be available for review during the inspection:
Certification forms
Site diagram - showing fencing, streams, buffer zones
Waste application records/forms
Maps of acreage and irrigated fields
Waste utilization plan
Waste and soil analysis records
Emergency action plan and mortality & odor control checklist
Regarding waste application records, all information should be recorded. This includes (but is
not limited to) the field used, total minutes waste was applied (if required), the amount of waste irrigated/
hauled, the amount of nitrogen applied and the crop nitrogen balance. The crops and fields that are being
utilized for waste application must be specified in the certified waste management plan. For those
facilities that grow hay, the date when the hay is harvested should be recorded. If you feel the plan does
not allow you the flexibility you need, contact a technical specialist to have the farm plan modified.
For lagoons/storage ponds, remember that a freeboard of 12 inches plus an additional 5 - 9
inches (depending on location) for a 25 year/24 hour rain event must be maintained from the top of the
storage pond/lagoon. If there is an emergency spillway/pipe, then the level must be maintained to
compensate for a 25 yr/24 hr storm. A pumping marker must also be installed. This may be a pipe or
other structure that is already in the lagoon. Whatever the marker is, it must be prominently Identifled.
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The question often comes up as to what warrants a Notice of Violation (NOV). An NOV may
be issued for the following instances, among others:
a) inadequate freeboard,
b) inadequate land for waste application,
c) application on an unapproved crop/acreage,
d) discharge of waste from lagoon/facility,
e) excessive vegetation on the sideslopes of a lagoon/pond, or
f) other minor deficiencies.
Examples of a deficiency would be the waste or soil analysis forms not being up to date or the
application records not being filled out properly.
Please note, failure to submit the certification form by December 31, 1997, does not exclude you
from the responsibility of maintaining your storage pond/lagoon levels and waste application records.
Also, please be advised that North Carolina General Statutes provide for penalties of up to $10,000 per
day per violation as well as criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws and regulations.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Alan Johnson or me
at [phone].
cc: Gaston SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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Sincerely,
D. iKex-'G4eMo1j
Water Qualitoegional Supervisor