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Your animal waste management facility has been designed for a
given storage capaciy . When the waste reaches the designed
level, it :.lust be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or ground water. The plant nutrients
in the animal waste should be used to reduce the amount of
commercial fer=i'_izer required for the crops on the fields
where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan
uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be
analyzed before each application cycle and annual soil tests
are encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for
realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste
utilization plan in order to maximize the Artilizer value of
the waste and to ensure :.hat it is applied in an
enviroamenta? ly safe manner. Always apply waste based on the
needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient content of the
:taste. 7o not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
Soil r,.~pes are important as they have different infiltration
rates and leaching potental. Waste shall not be applied to
land eroding a: greater than 5 tons per, acre per year. Do not
apply waste on saturated soils or an land when the surface is
frozen. Ether of these conditions may resul.. in runoff no
surface waters. Wind conditions should also be considered to
avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value
of nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
;or pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or
not more than 30 days prior to planting. injecting the waste
or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The acres needed. ;.o apply the animal waste is based on typical
nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements may be more or less based on the waste analysis
report from your waste management facility.
The design of your :paste management facility is based on zte
Following: �r W pp�r�d
- Solids
will be Cn l lam- on � G lot aaL w, &- /am a.
wi-Nn a rnavr-o- sp °1 eer- Lof runoff' will be. collec-tra in +�as�'C
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Amount Qf_N%troQ_en Produced Per Yea,-_;_
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3o0e.o,'sanimals x 70 lbs N/animal/yr total N
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should
plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply the. waste
a timely manner. You:, facility is designed for lg-0 days of
storage. Therefore, it will need to be pumped eve --y (v
months.
The following acreage for waste application will be needed
based on the crop to be grown and surface application:
Field soil Crop Reelittic Lba. V Acres Lha. M Month of
Type Yield Per Ac. Utilized App{ication
TOTAL 1
Amount of 31 P, ed
Surplus or Oeficit
Narrative of oDeration
Call the Soil and Water Conservation District Office after you
receive waste analysis report to obtain the amount per acre to
apply and the i--igation application rate prior to applying
waste.
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�OF W A TF�p Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
rNorth Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
.� Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 31, 2005 v
CERTIFIED MAIL '# 7002 2410 0003 0274 5665 SEP 7 2005
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Chris Hoffner NC DENR MRO
Hoffner Dairy DWQ -Aquifer Prote
1030 Kerr Mill Road
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Subject: Return of Permit Application Package
Application Number AWC800009
Hoffner Dairy
Animal Waste Operation
Rowan County
Dear Chris Hoffner:
This letter is in reference to your permit application received on August 20, 2004 for the
modification of the subject Animal Waste Operation. In a letter dated March 28, 2005, you were asked
by J R Joshi of the Animal Feeding Operations Unit, to provide additional information (copy of letter
attached). As of today, this information has not been received; therefore, the Division of Water Quality
must return your application as incomplete in accordance with North Carolina General Statute § 143-
215.1.
Please be advised that construction and/or operation of wastewater collection, treatment, and/or
disposal facilities without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute §143-215.1 and
may subject the owner/operator to appropriate enforcement actions in accordance with North Carolina ,
General Statute § 143 -215.6A -6C. Civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation may be assessed
for failure to secure a permit required by North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1.
When you have obtained the requested information that is needed to make your application
package complete, you may submit a new application package.
If you have any questions or comments concerning this matter, please contact J R Joshi at (919)
715-6698 or by e-mail at [e-mail]
Sincerely,
Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
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Mr. Lipe Barrier, Iredell SWCS, 444 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC 28147
APS Central Files (AWC800009)
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Alan Hoffner
Hoffner Dairy
1030 Kerr Mill Road
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
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1 Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G: Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
JAN 1 4 20man W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
January 13, 2003 WATER QUALITY SECTION
Facility Number 80 - 9
Subject: Public Meetings for Draft Renewal of State Non -Discharge Animal Waste Operation General
Permits
Dear Producer:
Your animal waste management facility is scheduled to be issued coverage under the Animal Waste
Operation General Permits in the near future. The Division of Water Quality (Division) staff is currently
in the process of renewing the Animal Waste Operation General Permits and is scheduled to have the
permit reissued by early April 2003. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for
coverage under the reissued permit.
The Division has published a public notice regarding these renewed general permits. A copy of
the draft animal waste operation general permits and fact sheets are available at the website
http://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu/
or by writing or calling:
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
NC Division of Water Quality
1817 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Telephone number: [phone], ext. 574
The Division will be conducting public meetings regarding these renewed permits. The following is a
list of dates, times,,and locations of the public meetings:
February 3, 2003; 7-9 p.m.; Kenansville – James Sprunt Community College
February 4, 2003; 7-9 p.m.; Williamston – Martin Community College (Bldg. 2 Auditorium)
February 6, 2003; 7-9 p.m.; Iredell – Iredell County Center
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the Fact Sheet available at the website and address
listed above.
Cc:—Mooresville Regional -Office; Division°of'1l 5e� Qualtty—
Rowan Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit Application File 80 - 9
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Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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State of North Carolina
Department ,of F.MvIranment
and Nature] Resources
Mooresville R•egnona7 Office
James B. Hunt, Jr_, Governor
William E. -Holman, Seerdary
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Subject:
Dear Mr. Haffner:
NC-D-1ENR
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
October 5, 1999
Notice of Violation
NCGS 143.215.1
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80-9
Rowan County, NC
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection at your facility on September 9,
1999. It was observed that the liquid level of the waste storage pond was above the structural
freeboard. Also, a pumping marker had not yet been installed as required by the certified farm
plan. Both items above are violations of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and North
Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H.0217 (d).
It was requested that a written response be submitted to this office by September 25, 1999,
indicating the actions taken to correct the noted problems. To date, no response has been
received. Please submit a written response by October 12, 1999, and address this information to
the attention of Mr. Johnson.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL. RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
July 6, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
Return Receipt Requested
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Subject: Notice of Violation
DWQ Animal Operation Inspection
NCGS 143-215.10 (c)
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: SO- 9
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility
on June 29, 2000. During the inspection it was observed that your waste pond
required maintenance. This has been noted in previous inspections. Also, a review
of your files revealed that your waste application records were incomplete. The
records indicated that 150,000 gallons of waste were applied in February 1999 and
200,000 gallons were applied in March 2000. The waste utilization plan indicated
that approximately 700,000 gallons of waste should have been applied during that
time period. This letter is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV), as failure to
maintain your waste structures and to provide complete records are violations of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.10 (c) and North Carolina Administrative
Code 15A 2H. 0217 (d).
The following deficiencies were also observed during the inspection:
Old animal bedding was stockpiled. This needs to be removed.
The pump marker was inadequately marked.
The farm plan certification form was not available.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office July 15,
2000 indicating the actions taken to address the noted violations. Please address
your response to the attention of Mr. Johnson. It is also requested that your response
reference the date and subject of the NOV, and the facility number.
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Mr. A. Haffner
Mr. Johnson may revisit your facility to ensure that the appropriate corrections have been
made. Enclosed please a copy of this year's inspection report, which should be self-explanatory.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr
Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely/ason,
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D. Rex GlE.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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cc: Rowan County SWCD
Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Regional Coordinator
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 25, 1997
Subject: Notice of Violation
Designation of Operator in Charge
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80-9
Rowan County, NC
This Notice of Violation (NOV) is being issued for your failure to designate a certified
Operator in Charge for your facility. This is the third notification and second NOV. You were
notified on December 5, 1996 that you were required to designate a certified animal waste
management system operator as Operator in Charge for your facility by January 1, 1997. Because an
operator had not been designated for your facility, on April 3, 1997 an NOV was issued and you
were again asked to designate an Operator in Charge.
For your convenience, enclosed is a form for you to complete and return designating an
Operator in Charge. Please send it to the address located at the bottom of the form.
The failure to designate an Operator in Charge is a violation of NCGS 90A-47.2. and you
can be assessed a civil penalty for this negligence. If you have any questions on this matter, feel free
to contact Mr. Alan Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Barbara 'stian v
Acting Regional Supervisor
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cc: Rowan SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
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NCDE" OF ENV113OWENT
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF'
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE50URCE5
February 20, 2002
FELT 2 2 2002
Alan Hoffner
Hoffner Dairy
1030 Kerr Mill Road „ , ' °', _a +,-,
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
Subject: Removal of Registration
Haffner Dairy
Facility Number 80-9
Rowan County
Dear Alan Hoffner:
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 quality may be
required to obtain a waste management plan 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 $25,000 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 at
[phone] ext. 571 or Steve Lewis [phone] ext. 539.
Sincerely,
.Gregory 7. Thorpe, Ph.D.
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Rowan Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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`Q[� pG Governor
C7 William G. Ross, Jr.,Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
p '< Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
WATER QUALITY SECTION
February 16, 2001
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Subject: Notice of Violation
Inadequate Records/Crop
DWQ Animal Operation Inspection
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80-9
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on February 15, 2001.
Based upon his review of your files, it was noted that the soil analysis for 2000 was not available for review. It was
also noted that the receiving crop (orchard grass) for the animal waste was not included in the waste utilization plan.
Therefore, this letter is being issued as a Notice of Violation. Failure to provide complete records and follow the waste
utilization plan is a violation of North Carolina General Statute I43-215. IOC and North Carolina Administrative Code
15A 2H. 0217 (d). Please note the comments on the enclosed inspection report, which should be self-explanatory.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office by March 28, 2001 indicating the actions
taken to correct the noted violations. Please address your response to the attention of Mr. Johnson. It is requested that
your response reference the date and subject of this NOV, and the facility number.
Be advised that this is the third NOV issued since 1999. This Notice does not prevent the Division of Water
Quality from taking enforcement action for these or any other violations. Be advised that North Carolina General
Statutes provide for penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation for noncompliance with state environmental laws
and regulations, and/or criminal penalties. By copy of this letter to the Division of Soil and Water Conservation and
your local District Soil and Water Conservation, DWQ is referring this facility for technical assistance, if appropriate.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Johnson or me at (704) 663-
1699.
Sincerely,
Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Rowan County SWCD
Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Regional Coordinator
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type of Visit O Compliance Inspection O Operation Review O Lagoon Evaluation
lesson for Visit *Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
Facility Number $0 9 1). of Visit: Time: 1S:1S
Q Not Operational Q Below 'Threshold
0 Permitted ® Certified 0 Conditionally Certified 0 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: .........................
Farm Name: HAffiAftit:.DdtIK3:................................................................................................ Counly f?.1):ti.Il................................................ MRO...........
OwnerName: AlAttx........................................ Rofta ...................................................... Phone No: J7jQ4)..63.7.-.Q2Q .......................................................
FacilityContact: ...............................................................................'1'itle:............................................................... Phone No:....................................................
Mailing Address: J,Q3.0..Kerr..i B1.Road............................................. . ML.U.1ka..NC........................... .. 2,W5. ..............
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OnsiteRepresentative. ALAN ............................................................................................ Integrator:.......................................................................................
Certified Operator:Alaxl........................................ HP.ffjxRr ............................................ Operator Certification Number -2.Q95.$ ............................
Location of Farm: _
rom the intersection of Lyerly (SR 1771) and Kerr Mill Rd. (SR 1770) , travel south 200 yards on Kerr Mill Rd. Dairy is
n the right.
❑ Swine ❑ Poultry ® Cattle ❑ Horse Latitude 35 • 39 36 Longitude 80 • 38 48
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Po elation ° Poultry „ _! ,Ca aci fPo elation Cattle Vis' Ca aci POP uiation ,
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an to Feeder =F C] Layer ® Dairy 300 90
�) to Finish ❑ Non -Layer'; ❑ Non -Dairy
row to Wean
C3 Farrow to Feeder Other rz'�
fill ar r, ) i".r`? �-s. +3� w'i�-�?.Y:��k �= a�'Yii':S'.` �7" •
C]Farrow to Finish r z 1 �'��,� W, n° t`#
• f, , �.�.§..�-�� ;Total Design Capacity 300
❑ Gilts
❑Boars .k�-Ysxi�x,-4'� �Y Jy 'P � K, +':..'•1 .a2�v\ H. a.+'��� w'�..] 420,000 475
1.. - , .:` - h3 . :�. +rx1{'11.1;:. a -r., •� Nw.d.'.Js l.< :s+eJ r
'�' 9`�� to a• e�r•1,,�f14!t tsS �.yy��.� �4. •ru 4♦ :�4
n Niimbei of Lagoons ' � �,z .1 ❑ Subsurface Drains Present ❑ Lagoon Area
Hol Ponds / Solid Tra No Liquid Waste Management System
'�i'i%3F: .rs.....� _1y;::J'�. ?:v'GC•:x•y.",'l+�in:'ti .rt.r: :4;r'-
❑Spray Field Area
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DischarL,es a Stream lmnacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ® No
Discharge uri6inated 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? 1 [f ,yes, notify DWQ) ❑Yes ❑ No
c. Ifdisc:harge 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
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A1acility Number: 80--9
Waste Collection &I T-LLillillent
Date of Inspection 2/15/2001
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ® Spillway
❑ Yes
❑ No
StrtiCtarl: I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
Structure 6
ldentiFier: ...........................................................................................................................................
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1-rcuboard (inched:...............3.0...............................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion,
❑ Yes
® No
seepage, etc.)
h. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan?
E] 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 maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
® No
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
❑ Yes
® No
Waste Application
1,0. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
® No
11, Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload
❑ Yes
® No
12. Crop type Timothy, Orchard, & Rye
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
17. Are rock outcrops present?
❑ Yes
❑ No
18. Is there a water supply well within 250 feet of the sprayfield boundary? ❑ Unknown
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ On-site ❑ Off-site
lterluired Records &_uocuttienis
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?
(iel WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
❑ Yes
® No
21. Does record keeping need improvement? (iet irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
® Yes
❑ No
22. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
® No
23. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
❑ Yes
® No
24. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
❑ Yes
® No
25. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
® No
26. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
❑ No
%7. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑ Yes ® No
'Ant'Anr Issues
28. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge actor below ❑ Yes ❑ No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
29. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes ® No
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Facility Number: 80_9 Date of Inspection 2/15/2001 Printed on: 2/16/2001
30. 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)
31. Is the land application,spray system intake not located near the -liquid surface of the lagoon? ❑ 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.) ❑ Yes ® No
33. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? ❑ Yes ® No
34. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover? ❑ Yes ❑ No
No violations or deficiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further correspondence about this visit.
Co nfs ref r u emilli
�Us�wLtgs o @ e ❑Field Copy [IFinal Notes
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---SLUDGE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE POND. THIS ACCOUNTS FOR THE DIFFICULTY IN MAINTAINING
FREEBOARD LEVELS. AT LEAST 50% OF THE POND APPEARS TO BE FULL OF SLUDGE.
---RECORDS AND FILES NEED TO BE MAINTAINED IN A NEAT AND ORDERLY MANNER.
INCLUDE TRACT #, FIELD #, AND PULL # (IF NEEDED) WHEN COMPLETING THE IRR -2 FORM.
--NO SOIL ANALYSIS FOR 2000. ORCHARD GRASS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE WUP. (NOV)
---STORAGE POND EMBANKMENTS NEED TO HAVE VEGETATION REMOVED (TREES, SHRUBS, BRIARS).
Reviewer/Inspector Name AIAN'dOHNSON "�'` -;
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:
01/01/01

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919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Dear Mr. Johnson,
I am writing in regards to the requested identified needs. The facility number is #: 80-9.
The date of the site inspection was June 29, 2000. Please accept my apology for not
getting back to you sooner. I was involved in a ladder accident and was out of
commission for a while. I wanted to complete the necessary steps before writing.
The items are as follows:
• The excess grass and weeds from the lagoon area have been cleaned away. In
addition some saplings have been removed.
• The soil and water office has been notified of the need for new markers to be put
in. I spoke with Adrian Moon about this issue.
• The piles of dirt have been removed per Mr. Johnson's request.
• A copy of my farm certification form has been requested from the soil and water
office.
If you need any further information or is I can assist in any way please do not hesitate to
call me. My home number is [phone]. Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
GUa,--z
Alan L. Hoffner

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
+I ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
NCDENRDIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
July 6, 2000
GOVERNOR
CERTIFIED MAIL
Return Receipt Requested
BILL HOLMAN
SECRETARY
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
KERR 7'STEVENS
DIRECTOR
Subject: Notice of Violation
DWQ Animal Operation Inspection
NCGS 143-215.10 (c)
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80- 9
Rowan County, NC
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Dear Mr. Hoffner:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility
on June 29, 2000. During the inspection it was observed that your waste pond
required maintenance. This has been noted in previous inspections. Also, a review
of your files revealed that your waste application records were incomplete. The
records indicated that 150,000 gallons of waste were applied in February 1999 and
200,000 gallons were applied in March 2000. The waste utilization plan indicated
that approximately 700,000 gallons of waste should have been applied during that
time period. This letter is being issued as a Notice of Violation (NOV), as failure to
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maintain your waste structures and to provide complete records are violations of
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.10 (c) and North Carolina Administrative
Code 15A 2H. 0217 (d).
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The following deficiencies were also observed during the inspection:
• Old animal bedding was stockpiled. This needs to be removed.
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• The pump marker was inadequately marked.
• The farm plan certification form was not available.
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this Office July 15,
2000 indicating the actions taken to address the noted violations. Please address
your response to the attention of Mr. Johnson. It is also requested that your response
reference the date and subject of the NOV, and the facility number.
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Mr. Johnson may revisit your facility to ensure that the appropriate corrections have been
made. Enclosed please a copy of this year's inspection report, which should be self-explanatory.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely?ason,
D. Rex GlE.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Regional Coordinator
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Number of Lagoons
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Discharges & Stream Impacts
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. If discharge is observed. was the convevence man-made?
b. If discharge is observed. did it reach I: atcr o; the State? (If ycs. notify DWQ)
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�. Were there any adverse imoacu or potential adverse impacts tc the Waters of the State other than from a discharge?
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seepage, etc.) i�
6. Are there structures on-site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan? ❑ Yes No
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immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7.
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&Yes
❑ No
8.
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❑ Yes
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9.
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Yes
❑ No
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❑ Yes
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❑Yes
AL No
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13.
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❑ Yes
2f.No
14.
a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
R No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
❑ No
c) This facility is pended fora wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
❑ No
15.
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❑ Yes
O No
16.
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❑ Yes
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�j Yes
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19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard. waste analysis & soil sample reports)) Yes ❑ No
20. Is facility hot in compliance with'any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes No
'_I. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge? ❑ Yes No
22, rail to notify regional DWQ of emergencv situations as required by General Permit'?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application) ❑ Yes M No
23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/insoec[ion with on-site representative? ❑ Yes J� 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
Odor Issues
26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building—to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below ❑ Yes ❑ No
Iiquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
277. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes ViNo
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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 [he ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) V ❑ Yes No
31. Do [he animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? ❑ 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
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Alan Hoffner
Hoffner Dairy
1030 Kerr Mill Road
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
Dear Alan Hoffner:
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ENVIRONMNAt' REsouRcEs
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December 30, 1999 JAN t`5Q�4t
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 80-9
Rowan County
This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you
must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen
from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers.
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRR1, IRR2, DRY1, DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2,
SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
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Rowan County Soil and Water Conservation District
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Notice of Violation
NCGS 143.215.1
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80-9
Rowan County, NC
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Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection at your facility on September 9,
1999. It was observed that the liquid level of the waste storage pond was above the structural
freeboard. Also, a pumping marker had not yet been installed as required by the certified farm
plan. Both items above are violations of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and North
Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 211.0217 (d).
It was requested that a written response be submitted to this office by September 25, 1999,
indicating the actions taken to correct the noted problems. To date, no response has been
received. Please submit a written response by October 12, 1999, and address this information to
the attention of Mr. Johnson.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. -
Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
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October 5, 1999
Notice of Violation
NCGS 143.215.1
Hoffner Dairy, Facility ##: 80-9
Rowan County, NC
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection at your facility on September 9,
1999. It was observed that the liquid level of the waste storage pond was above the structural
freeboard. Also, a pumping marker had not yet been installed as required by the certified farm
plan. Both items above are violations of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and North
Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 2H.0217 (d).
It was requested that a written response be submitted to this office by September 25, 1999,
indicating the actions taken to correct the noted problems. To date, no response has been
received. Please submit a written response by October 12, 1999, and address this information to
the attention of Mr. Johnson.
If you have any questions concerning this matter; please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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DIVISION OFVATEkQUALITY
October'5, 1999
Ned Herman
Rt. 2 Box 38
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Subject: Notice of Violation
No -Pump Marker
Ned Herman Dairy, Facility #2-2
Alexander County, NC
Dear Mr. Herman:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Officeconducted a site inspection of,your facility -on July
20, 1999. During the inspection it was•observed that a pump marker had not been placed in
the storage pond. The letter was issued as a Notice of Violation for failureto have a
pumping marker installed. This is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1
and Administrative Code 15A 2A 2H.0217 (d).
In addition to the pump marker, it was noted that solids located at the back corner of
the rear free stall needed to be cleared away. It was also requested that you submit a
written response by August 15, 1999, addressing the actions taken regarding the noted
problems. To date, no response has been received. Please provide,this office with a written
response by October 12, 1999, indicating .the actions taken to address these deficiencies.
Please mail .the response to the attention of Mr. Johnson.
If you have any questions concerning thismatter, please do not;hesitate to contact
Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
'Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.'
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr.; Governor
William E. Holman, Secretary
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Subject:
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
NCDEN'R
NORTH CAaOUNA DMOARTNIENT of
ENVFfZONMENT AND NamwtAL RESouRCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
September 10, 1999
Notice of Violation
Animal Operation Site Inspection
NCGS 143.215.1 .
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80-9
Rowan County, NC
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection at your facility on September 9,
1999. It was observed that the liquid level of the waste storage pond was above the structural
freeboard. Also, a pumping marker had not yet been installed as required by the certified farm
plan. Both items above are violations of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and North
Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 211.0217 (d).
It is requested that a written response be submitted to this office by September 25, 1999,
indicating the actions taken to correct the noted problems. It is requested that you address this
information to the attention of Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Johnson also noted that there appeared to be a discrepancy between the amount of waste
applied in August and the current waste level in the storage pond. Your records indicate that
360,000 gallons of waste had been applied. Our data (enclosed) indicates the maximum capacity
of the pond to be 710,000 gallons. The Division of Soil and Water indicates the design capacity
to be 808,000 gallons. Given this, it would seem that the pond should be approximately one-half
full. Also, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA) has no record (see enclosed
report) of receiving any waste samples since February of this year. You may want to recheck
your application records and confer with the NCDA regarding this matter.
During many of Mr. Johnson's inspections he has noted that some farms are often missing one or
more components of the farm plan that should be available for review. The following items must be
available for review during an inspection:
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• Certification forms.
• Site Diagram, which shows fencing, streams, buffer zones, and feed areas.
• Waste Applicationrecords, with accompanying waste analyses.
• Maps of acreage and irrigated fields.
• Waste Utilization plan, tract/field number, usable/wettable acres (not necessarily total
acreage), list of crops, PAN required, and amount of waste produced by livestock.
• Waste and Soil analysis information. Must have three years of data.
'It is suggested that this be. maintained in a single folder.
Emergency Action Plan which must be posted.
• Insect, Odor Control, and Mortality Checklists must be completed.
• -Certified Operator renewal card.
Failure to have the above components available and complete could result in a Notice of
Violation or other enforcement actions. Also, remember that waste applications should be made
during the time the crop.can utilize the nutrients in the waste. In general, waste should be applied no
earlier than 30 days prior to planting.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
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Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator
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D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor

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Farm Name
Rowan Iloffner hairy
Owner Phone Number
Alan Poffner [phone]
Manaeer Lessee
Address Region
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Design Capacity
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Latitude
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Longitude
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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. Docs discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) El Yes ❑ No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ,JRNo
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes rKLNo
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ❑ Yes [;KNo
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier: 12.- Freeboard (inches): ............................................................................................ .
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5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion,
seepage, etc.)
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❑ Yes ONo
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Facility Number: - —
Data of Inspection
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
hamediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
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 level
elevation markings?
Waste ADDlication
❑ Yes KNo
3Q Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes 6No
)ZYes ❑ No
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes] No
1 l . Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Yes ❑ No
12. Crop type �r>L'A'O_ , o vo, S S
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? 'M Yes ❑ No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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?
0.bio viol;al<�gris:or de>Fc�encies wlere note djt<rtng �his;visit; Yoh ;w.i>jl receive no;
Torres• oiidei *e: aN ' f this visit. • - •
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❑ Yes No
❑ Yes 4 No
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Facility Number: — Date of Inspection u
Odor Issues
26. 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?
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 AP 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 4No
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 91 No
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? ❑ Yes Q<No
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe ora permanent/temporary cover? ❑ Yes 01-Q"No
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hurst, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN REMPTREQUESTED
Alan Hoffner
Hoffner Dairy
1030 Kerr Mill Road
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
Dear Alan Hoffner:
MAY 1999
N C D E N R
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
May 27, 1999
Subject: Application No. AWC800009
Additional Information Request
Hoffner Dairy
Animal Waste Operation
Rowan County 1c
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application.
Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following:
1. Most items listed on Page 2 Section 3 (a copy enclosed) of your permit application are missing in your package.
Please send two copies of each of the items listed. Please consult your technical specialist for help in obtaining
any of the items missing at the farm.
Please note that all WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information
should be signed, sealed, and'submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this
letter, must be submitted on or before June 26, 1999 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance
with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a
violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the
Environmental Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 363.
Sincerely,
Rtos
Soil Scientist
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
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Permit File
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Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality A4 f
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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ENVIRONMENT AND NA IJ;4OklS!% rURCES
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April 23, 1999
Alan Hoffner 1999
Hoffner Dairy
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1030 Kerr Mill Road
Mt. Ulla NC 28125`
Subject: Application No. AWC800009
Additional Information Request
Hoffner Dairy
Animal Waste Operation
Rowan County
Dear Alan Hoffner:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application.
Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by May 23, 1999:
1. Most items listed on Page 2 Section 3 (a copy enclosed) of your permit application are missing in your package.
Please send two copies of each of the items listed. Please consult your technical specialist for help in obtaining
any of the items missing at the farm.
Please note that all WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information
should be signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this
letter, must be submitted on or before May 23, 1999 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance
with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a
violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the
Environmental Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 363.
Sincerely,
JR Josh'
Soil S entist
Non- ischarge Permitting Unit
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Permit 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
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RIETURN_ IP REQUESTED
Alan- Ho her
Hoffner Dairy
1030 Kerr Mill Road
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
Farm Number: 80 - 9
Dear Alan Haffner:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT ttJO IJff� IAl'I(�Y�JRCES
April 6, 1999 cv Wry vv"m' ,
APR 12 1999
You are hereby notified that Hoffner Dairy, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 OC, must apply
for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm
has six 60 days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance
with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or
operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department SHALL NOT
OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must be returned
within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required may also
subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated
following the due date of the application.
The attached application has been partially completed using information listed in your Animal
Waste Management Plan Certification Form. If any of the general or operation information listed is
incorrect please make corrections as noted on the application before returning the application package.
The signed original application, one copy of the signed application, two copies of a general location
map, and two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to complete the
application package. The completed package should be sent to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call Dianne Thomas at [phone]
extension 364 or Alan Johnson with the Mooresville Regional Office at [phone].
Sinc y,
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for Kerr T. Stevens
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Mooresville Regional Office (w/o encl.)
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
November 23, 1998
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Subject: Site Inspection
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80.9
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this office has been asked on several occasions about the
appropriate time and proper method to take soil and waste samples. Also, during his
inspections, he has noticed that while the storage capacity may be adequate in the
storage pond/lagoon, in some cases it was not at the level set forth in the waste
utilization plan. Mr. Johnson has also noted that some animal operations using
hay/pasture systems do not appear to be properly managing the hay crop in the waste
application fields. This letter is to highlight some concerns and provide some
general guidance for the animal facilities regarding the management of the storage
pond/lagoon and waste application fields. For more specific/detailed information,
please contact your technical specialist or your local agricultural extension service.
Be advised that should a farm be found violating its farm plan and/or have an
unpermitted discharge, besides facing civil penalties, the facility could be required to
apply for an individual permit. Currently, most farms are operating under a general
permit.
Waste applications
Just as you manage the animals at your facility, proper management of the
waste (lagoon/storage pond level) is important. The waste must be pumped from the
ponds at the correct time and provide for maximum utilization of the nutrients by the
crop. Remember, waste application rates in your farm plan are based on agronomic
principles, and assumes the waste will be applied when the nutrients are required-
(e.g.,
equired(e.g., applying waste to corn at tasseling or bermuda grass in November is of little
use for the uptake of nitrogen). Also, the established application rate assumes that
the previous crop has been removed from the field.
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MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
November 23, 1998
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Subject: Site Inspection
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80.9
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this office has been asked on several occasions about the
appropriate time and proper method to take soil and waste samples. Also, during his
inspections, he has noticed that while the storage capacity may be adequate in the
storage pond/lagoon, in some cases it was not at the level set forth in the waste
utilization plan. Mr. Johnson has also noted that some animal operations using
hay/pasture systems do not appear to be properly managing the hay crop in the waste
application fields. This letter is to highlight some concerns and provide some
general guidance for the animal facilities regarding the management of the storage
pond/lagoon and waste application fields. For more specific/detailed information,
please contact your technical specialist or your local agricultural extension service.
Be advised that should a farm be found violating its farm plan and/or have an
unpermitted discharge, besides facing civil penalties, the facility could be required to
apply for an individual permit. Currently, most farms are operating under a general
permit.
Waste applications
Just as you manage the animals at your facility, proper management of the
waste (lagoon/storage pond level) is important. The waste must be pumped from the
ponds at the correct time and provide for maximum utilization of the nutrients by the
crop. Remember, waste application rates in your farm plan are based on agronomic
principles, and assumes the waste will be applied when the nutrients are required-
(e.g.,
equired(e.g., applying waste to corn at tasseling or bermuda grass in November is of little
use for the uptake of nitrogen). Also, the established application rate assumes that
the previous crop has been removed from the field.
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Grass and small grain crops grown for hay should be harvested in a timely manner. To
maximize nutrient uptake, as indicated in the waste utilization plan, and for highest quality, the
crop should be harvested at early boot stage (generally every 4 to 5 weeks). Small grain for
silage can be harvested in the soft dough stage when direct cut.. Contact your agricultural
extension agent or technical specialist for proper guidance.
General Recommendations for Nitrogen (N Ap2piication for Common Crogs:
• Small Grains: One-third (113) N at planting and remainder in late February or early
March.
• Corn/Sorghum: For facilities that pump and haul, N should be -applied prior to planting.
For those facilities that irrigate, a split application with half at planting and the remainder
when the corn is 18 inches high.
• Fescue/Orchardgrass: Apply one-half (1/2) of the N in mid-February to March and one-
half (1/2) in mid-August to September.
• Bermuda b -ass: Establishing: 30 to 40 lbs N/ac at planting and 30 to 60 lbs N/ac when
runners appear (6 -8 wk. after planting). Maintaining: 50 to 60 lbs N/ac in April and the
remainder of the recommended amount in equal increments in June and July or after each
cutting.
Finally, there have been instances where the amount of waste pumped (as shown in the
waste application records) from the lagoon/storage pond does not appear to agree with the
amount of waste produced by the animals. One would expect on an annual basis that the amount
pumped would be approximately equal to the amount being produced. For example, if a dairy is
generating 453,000 gal/yr in waste, then approximately 453,000 gallons of waste should be
accounted for in the waste application records over a year. However, there may be some
difference due to how low the storage pond was pumped, the number of cows being held in the
facility, or the amount of rainfall.
Soil analysis (FREE)
Fifteen to twenty (15 to 20) soil samples per field (20 acres or less) is desirable. The
samples should be thoroughly mixed and sent in as one sample. -Each sample should be pulled 4
inches deep for pastures and no -till systems and 8 inches deep for conventional tillage systems.
Taking samples during the fall is advisable. The state lab is not as busy at that time and
can provide a more timely turn around with the results. This is also a good time to apply lime if
recommended by the soil test. When liming is necessary, it is important that it be applied as
suggested. Maintaining proper soil pH is as important (if not more so) than fertilizing to
maximize crop production.

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Waste sampleslanalysis ($4/sample)
The state lab now has the capability to conduct analyses and provide the results within
two working days via the internet. Through the US Postal service allow seven days. Take
samples in a timely manner such that waste application rates can be based on the most recent
sample results.
Six to eight (6 to 8) samples should be taken around the edge of the lagoon/storage pond,
approximately 6 feet from the edge and 12 inches below the surface. These can be mixed to
make one sample. The sample should be refrigerated if it is not going to be shipped the same
day. Always mail waste samples in plastic containers.
For farmers who do not have to agitate the lagoon/storage pond prior to application, it is
strongly suggested that waste samples be taken prior to waste application. This will prevent the
pii�a►cer from having to go back and complete the waste application record at a later date.
For farmers who apply waste to hay fields and pastures, it is strongly suggested that
waste samples be taken quarterly if the waste is applied anytime during the growing season.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Johnson
or me at [phone].
cc: Lincoln SWCD
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor

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
Attn: Alan Hoffner
Hoffner Dairy
1030 Kerr Mill Rd
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
Dear Alan Hoffner:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
October 12, 1998
Subject:
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OCT 14 1998
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Special Agreement
Facility Number. 80-9
Hoffner Dairy
Rowan County
Attached for your records is a copy of the signed Special Agreement approved by the
Environmental Management Commission.
The terms and conditions of the Special Agreement are in full effect. If you have any
questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Shannon Langley, of our staff, at (919) 733-
5083, extension 581.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr.,
ATTACHMENTS
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Rowan County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
Central Files
Shannon Langley
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NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
COUNTY OF ROWAN
IN THE MATTER OF
SPECIAL AGREEMENT
FACILITY NUMBER: 80-9
ALAN HOFFNER
Pursuant to provisions of North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.2(a) this
Special Agreement is entered into by Alan Hoffner, hereinafter referred to as "OWNER",
and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State
of North Carolina created by G.S. 143B-282, and hereinafter referred to as the
Commission:
1. "OWNER" and the Commission hereby stipulate the following:
(a) "OWNER" has previously been deemed permitted in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0217 for the operation of an animal waste treatment works, but was
unable to comply with 15A NCAC2H .0217 (a)(1)(E) requiring an approved
animal waste management plan to be submitted by December 31, 1997.
(b) Failure to obtain and implement a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E) is a violation of State Water
Quality Regulations -and "OWNER" is within the jurisdiction of the
Commission as set forth in G.S. Chapter 143, Article 21.
(c) "OWNER" desires to continue to operate the animal waste treatment works as a
Non -Discharge system.
(d) "OWNER" has secured assistance from a certified technical specialist to
develop an animal waste management system which, once certified, will meet or
exceed all applicable guidelines and standards and will be able to comply with
all aspects of the Commissions animal waste general permit.
(e) During the term of this Agreement there will be no increase in Steady State Live
Weight (SSLW) at the facility. Any new construction will be designed to
accommodate only the SSLW for which the facility was registered in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(D).
(e) Since this Special Agreement is by Consent, neither party will file a petition for
a contested case or for judicial review concerning its terms.
(f). Nothing in this Special Agreement shall be taken as absolving or relieving
"OWNER" from any responsibility or liability for discharges of animal waste to
surface waters of the State of North Carolina.
2. "OWNER" desiring to comply with the Permit identified in paragraph 1(a) above,
hereby agrees to do the following:
(a) Undertake all necessary activities in order to obtain and implement a certified
animal waste management plan by September 30, 1998.

Farm Number: 80-9
Special Agreement
Page 2
(b) "OWNER" shall comply with all terms and conditions of the North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the relevant rules promulgated thereunder
except 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E).
(c) No later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the date identified in 2(a) above',
submit to the Director of DWQ written notice of compliance or noncompliance
therewith. in the case of noncompliance, the notice shall include a statement of
the reason(s) for noncompliance, remedial action(s) taken, and a statement
identifying the extent to which subsequent dates or times for accomplishment of
listed activities may be affected.
3. "OWNER" agrees that unless excused under paragraph four (4), "OWNER" will pay
the Director of DWQ, by check payable to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, stipulated penalties according to the following
schedule for failure to meet the deadline set out in paragraph 2(a) above.
Failure to obtain and fully implement a Certified $100.00 for the first seven days
Animal Waste Management Plan by the date past the date identified in 2(a)
identified in 2(a) above: $500.00 for each additional
day,
4. "OWNER" and the Commission agree that stipulated penalties are not due if
"OWNER" satisfies the Division of Water Quality that noncompliance was caused
solely by:
a. An act of God;
b. An act of war;
c. An intentional act or omission of a third party, but this defense shall not be
available if the act or omission is that of an employee or agent of the
defendant or if the act or omission occurs in connection with a contractual
relationship with the "OWNER";
d. An extraordinary event beyond the "OWNER'S" control. Contractor delays or
failure to obtain funding will not be considered as events beyond the
"OWNER's" control; or
e. Any combination of the above causes.
Failure within thirty (30) days of receipt of written demand to pay the penalties, or
challenge them by a contested case petition pursuant to G.S. 15013-23, will be grounds
for a collection action, which the Attorney General is hereby authorized to initiate.
The only issue in such an action will be whether the thirty (30) days has elapsed.
5. This Special Agreement and any terms and conditions contained herein, hereby
supersedes 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E).
6. Noncompliance with the terms of this Special Agreement are subject to enforcement
action in addition to the above stipulated penalties, including injunctive relief
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6(C).

Farm Number: 80-9
Special Agreement
Page 3
7. The "OWNER", upon signature'of this Special Agreement, will be expected to
comply with all schedule dates, terms, and conditions of this document.
8. This Special Agreement shall expire upon owners submittal of a certified animal
waste management plan.
For Hoffner Dairy
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For the North Carolina Envi)onmental Management Commission:
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,aq&-Chairman of the Commission

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Jaynes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Regional Water Quality Supervisor
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APR 13 1998
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SUBJECT: Application for special agreement
Please find attached a copy of application for special agreement for facility number
If you have any questions, please call me at 733-5083, ext. 581.
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of `'Fater Quality
APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL AGREEMENT
(INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR ANLNIAL OPERATIONS REQUESTING A SPECIAL AGREEMENT)
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Applicant (Owner of the Facility):
2. Facility No.:
3. Facility Name:
4. Print or Type Owner's or Signing Official's Name and Title (the person who is
legally responsible for the facility and.its compliance):,
5. Mailins Address:
319—TCity: a State: Zip: (9- 519—
Telephone
elephone No.: ( )
6. County where facility is located:
7. Operation Type (Swine, Poultry, Cattle):T
8. Application Date:
II. ELIGIBILITY FOR A SPECIAL AGREEMENT:
As per Senate Bill 1217 which was ratified on June 21, 1996, the Environmental Management
Commission (EMC) may enter into'a special agreement with an operator who registered by
September 1, 1996 with their local Soil and Water Conservation District office and who makes
a good faith effort to obtain an approved animal waste management plan by December 31,
1997. This special agreement shall set forth a schedule for the operator to follow to obtain an
approved animal waste management plan by a date certain and shall provide that the EMC shall
not issue a notice of violation for failure to have an approved animal waste management plan so
Iona as the operator complies with the special agreement. Op-i-ators who did not register by
September 1, 1996 with their local Soil and Water Conservation District office or who can not
document that they made a good faith effort to obtain an approved animal waste management
plan by December 31, 1997, will not receive a Special Agreement from the EMC. These,
facilities will be subject to civil penalties, criminal penalties, injunctions and all other
enforcement tools available to DWQ.
1. Date facility requested assistance from their local Soil & Water Conservation District
FORM SPAG 119$ fai? b 1998 Page 1 of 4
QUALITY SECTION
Gil -a Compliance Ent

2. Efforts made since February 1, 1993 to develop and implement a certified animal
waste management plan (Use additional sheets if necessary). This summary must
include;
A. All contacts made with technical specialist
= B. Dates and types of plans developed
C. Contracts signed
D. Funds expended
E. Improvements made to the system
F. Animals rernoved and not'retoacked at the facility'
G. Other actions taken
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II. PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR OBTAINING CERTIFICATION
Please list each of the specific things that will be done at your facility to implement a
certified animal waste management plan and the date you will have each activity
completed. This must include a review of the possibility of not restocking animals that
are scheduled to be removed from the facility until such time as a certified plan can be
implemented. Please also list the date on which animals were most recently restocked at
this facility. The EMC reserves the right to deny any proposed schedules that are
excessively long. (Use additional sheets if necessary).
Applicant's Certification:
I, , attest this application for a Special Agreement
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Signature of Owner
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Page 3 of 4
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Please list each of the specific things that will be done at your facility to implement a
certified animal waste management plan and the date you will have each activity
completed. This must include a review of the possibility of not restocking animals that
are scheduled to be removed from the facility until such time as a certified plan can be
implemented. Please also list the date on which animals were most recently restocked at
this facility. The EMC reserves the right to deny any proposed schedules that are
excessively long. (Use additional sheets if necessary).
Applicant's Certification:
I, , attest this application for a Special Agreement
with the FMC has bee viewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my
kno\vledze. i unde—tangfif all required parts of this application are not completed and i ll
this document rem yes mv responsibility and liability for complyingwith all jNorth Carolina
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Signature of Owner
FORM SPAG 1198
Date I— L��
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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 REOUESTED
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
Dear Alan Hoffner:
1 � •
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
N.C. DEPT. CW
b INA:TU: AI.YI"5ilt~u(_L:3
SEP 18 1998
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Subject: Special Agreement
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
Hoffner Dairy
Facility Number: 80-9
Rowan County
As per Senate Bill 1217, which was ratified on June 21, 1996, and your application for
Special Agreement which was received on April 6, 1998, the Environmental Management
Commission (EMC) proposed to enter into a special agreement with Alan Hoffner in order to
allow additional time for Alan Hoffner to obtain and implement a certified animal waste
management plan (CAWMP) for the subject facility. That proposed agreement was received by
you on July 20, 1998 with a response to the Division of Water Quality being due by August 3,
1998. To date, no signed agreement or response to the proposed agreement has been received.
Therefore, the subject facility is being operated without a valid permit and is subject to civil
assessments of up to $10,000.00 per day. If no response is received from you within 14 days of
your receipt of this letter, staff from the Division of Water Quality's regional office will be asked
to perform an inspection of your farm. If you are found to be in operation above the threshold
established by 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(A), an enforcement action will be initiated.
Please find enclosed another copy of the proposed Special Agreement. If you agree to abide
by the dates and terms of the attached schedule, you must sign, date and return the enclosed
documents to the attention of "Shannon Langley" at the letterhead address within fourteen (14)
calendar days of your receipt of this letter. If you have already implemented your CAWMP,
please provide us with a response to Mr. Shannon Langley within fourteen (14) calendar days of
your receipt of this letter.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the
responsibility or liability for failure to comply with all terms and conditions of the North
Carolina General Statutes 143-215.1 and the relevant rules promulgated thereunder. All dates
and conditions of this agreement that are not met shall be subject to civil penalties, criminal
penalties, injunctions and all other enforcement tools available to the Division of Water Quality.
Therefore, in order to avoid such enforcement actions, I urge you to read the Agreement
carefully, make sure you understand your commitments under the Agreement, and contact Mr.
Langley, if you do not understand or are confused about any condition of the agreement.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Shannon Langley at [phone] ext. 581 or Mr. Steve Lewis at [phone] ext. 539.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E.
Uf
Attachment
cc: Facility File — Non -Discharge Compliance/Enforcement Unit
MRO Regional Office
Dewey Botts — Division of Soil and Water
Shannon Langley
Central Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
COUNTY OF ROWAN
11 _MIM8 l 1:19119
SPECIAL AGREEMENT
FACILITY NUMBER: 80-9
FAWAN P510TO-2►I
Pursuant to provisions of North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.2(a) this
Special Agreement is entered into by Alan Hoffner, hereinafter referred to as "OWNER",
and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State
of North Carolina created by G.S. 143B-282, and hereinafter referred to as the
Commission:
1. "OWNER" and the Commission hereby stipulate the following:
(a) "OWNER" has previously been deemed permitted in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H .0217 for the operation of an animal waste treatment works, but was
unable to comply with 15A NCAC2H .0217 (a)(1)(E) requiring an approved
animal waste management plan to be submitted by December 31, 1997.
(b) Failure to obtain and implement a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E) is a violation of State Water
Quality Regulations -and "OWNER" is within the jurisdiction of the
Commission as set forth in G.S. Chapter 143, Article 21.
(c) "OWNER" desires to continue to operate the animal waste treatment works as a
Non -Discharge system.
(d) "OWNER" has secured assistance from a certified technical specialist to
develop an animal waste management system which, once certified, will meet or
exceed all applicable guidelines and standards and will be able to comply with
all aspects of the Commissions animal waste general permit.
(e) During the term of this Agreement there will be no increase in Steady State Live
Weight (SSLW) at the facility. Any new construction will be designed to
accommodate only the SSLW for which the facility was registered in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(D).
(e) Since this Special Agreement is by Consent, neither party will file a petition for
a contested case or for judicial review concerning its terms.
(f). Nothing in this Special Agreement shall be taken as absolving or relieving
"OWNER" from any responsibility or liability for discharges of animal waste to
surface waters of the State of North Carolina.
2. "OWNER" desiring to comply with the Permit identified in paragraph I(a) above,
hereby agrees to do the following:
(a) Undertake all necessary activities in order to obtain and implement a certified
animal waste management plan by September 30, 1998.

Farm Number: 80-9
Special Agreement
Page 2
(b) "OWNER" shall comply with all terms and conditions of the North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the relevant rules promulgated thereunder
except 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E).
(c) No later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the date identified in 2(a) above,
submit to the Director of DWQ written notice of compliance or noncompliance
therewith. In the case of noncompliance, the notice shall include a statement of
the reason(s) for noncompliance, remedial action(s) taken, and a statement
identifying the extent to which subsequent dates or times for accomplishment of
listed activities may be affected.
3. "OWNER" agrees that unless excused under paragraph four (4), "OWNER" will pay
the Director of DWQ, by check payable to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, stipulated penalties according to the following
schedule for failure to meet the deadline set out in paragraph 2(a) above.
Failure to obtain and fully implement a Certified $100.00 for the first seven days
Animal Waste Management Plan by the date past the date identified in 2(a)
identified in 2(a) above: $500.00 for each additional
day
4. "OWNER" and the Commission agree that stipulated penalties are not due if
"OWNER" satisfies the Division of Water Quality that noncompliance was caused
solely by:
a. An act of God;
b. An act of war;
c. An intentional act or omission of a third party, but this defense shall not be
available if the act or omission is that of an employee or agent of the
defendant or if the act or omission occurs in connection with a contractual
relationship with the "OWNER";
d. An extraordinary event beyond the "OWNER'S" control. Contractor delays or
failure to obtain funding will not be considered as events beyond the
"OWNER's" control; or
e. Any combination of the above causes.
Failure within thirty (30) days of receipt of written demand to pay the penalties, or
challenge them by a contested case petition pursuant to G.S. 150B-23, will be grounds
for a collection action, which the Attorney General is hereby authorized to initiate.
The only issue in such an action will be whether the thirty (30) days has elapsed.
5. This Special Agreement and any terms and conditions contained herein, hereby
supersedes 15A NCAC 2H A217(a)(1)(E).
6. Noncompliance with the terms of this Special Agreement are subject to enforcement
action in addition to the above stipulated penalties, including injunctive relief
pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6(C).

Farm Number: 80-9
Special Agreement
Page 3
7. The "OWNER", upon signature of this Special Agreement, will be expected to
comply with all schedule dates, terms, and conditions of this document.
8. This Special Agreement shall expire upon owners submittal of a certified animal
waste management plan.
For Hoffner Dairy
Print Name of Owner
Date
Signature of Owner
For the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission:
Date
Chairman of the Commission

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
July 17, 1998
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT_ REQUESTED
Alan Haffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
Post -4t® Fax Note 7671
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To
From
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Phone #
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Dear Alan Hoffner:
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NCDENR
NORTH CARouNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
N.C. 11hlef' (Ar
JUL 22 1998
Subject: Special Agreement
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
Hoffner Dairy
Facility Number: 80-9
Rowan County
As per Senate Bill 1217, which was ratified on June 21, 1996, and your application for Special
Agreement which was received on April 6, 1998, the Environmental Management Commission
(EMC) hereby proposes to enter into a special agreement with Alan Hoffner in order to allow
additional time for Alan Hoffner to obtain and implement a certified animal waste management
plan (CAWMP) for the subject facility.
Please find enclosed the proposed Special Agreement. If you agree to abide by the dates and
terms of the attached schedule, you must sign, date and return the enclosed documents to the
attention of "Shannon Langley" at the letterhead address within fourteen (14) calendar days of
your receipt of this letter.
If you have already implemented your CAWMP or do not wish to enter into the Special
Agreement, please provide us with a response to Mr. Shannon Langley within fourteen (14)
calendar days of your receipt of this letter.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the
responsibility or liability for failure to comply with all terms and conditions of the North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the relevant rules promulgated thereunder. All dates and
conditions of this agreement that are not met shall be subject to civil penalties, criminal penalties,
injunctions and all other enforcement tools available to the Division of Water Quality.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper

Therefore, in order to avoid such enforcement actions, I urge you to read the Agreement
carefully, make sure you understand your commitments under the Agreement, and contact Mr.
Langley, if you do not understand or are confused about any condition of the agreement.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Shannon Langley at [phone] ext. 571or Ms. Sonya Avant at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr. P.E.
Attachment
cc: Facility File — Non -Discharge Comphance/Enforcement Unit
DWQ Regional Office
Dewey Botts — Division of Soil and Water
Shannon Langley
Central Files

NORTH CAROLINA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
COUNTY OF ROWAN
IN THE MATTER OF
SPECIAL AGREEMENT
FACILITY NUMBER: 80-9
ALAN HOFFNER
Pursuant to provisions of North Carolina General Statutes (G.S.) 143-215.2(a) this
Special Agreement is entered into by Alan Hoffner, hereinafter referred to as "OWNER",
and the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, an agency of the State
of North Carolina created by G.S. 143B-282, and hereinafter referred to as the
Commission:
1. "OWNER" and the Commission hereby stipulate the following:
(a) "OWNER" has previously been deemed permitted in accordance with 15A
NCAC 2H ,0217 for the operation of an animal waste treatment works, but was
unable to comply with 15A NCAC2H .0217 (a)(1)(E) requiring an approved
animal waste management plan to be submitted by December 31, 1997.
(b) Failure to obtain and implement a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan in
accordance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E) is a violation of State Water
Quality Regulations -and "OWNER" is within the jurisdiction of the
Commission as set forth in G.S. Chapter 143, Article 21.
(c) "OWNER" desires to continue to operate the animal waste treatment works as a
Non -Discharge system.
(d) "OWNER" has secured assistance from a certified technical to develop animal
waste management system which, once certified, will meet or exceed all
applicable guidelines and standards and will be able to comply with all aspects
of the Commissions animal waste general permit.
(e) During the term of this Agreement there will be no increase in Steady State Live
Weight (SSLW) at the facility. Any new construction will be designed to
accommodate only the SSLW for which the facility was registered in
accordance with 15A NCAC 21-1.0217(a)(1)(1)).
(e) Since this Special Agreement is by Consent, neither party will file a petition for
a contested case or for judicial review concerning its terms.
(f). Nothing in this Special Agreement shall be taken as absolving or relieving
"OWNER" from any responsibility or liability for discharges of animal waste to
surface waters of the State of North Carolina.
2. "OWNER" desiring to comply with the Permit identified in paragraph 1(a) above,
hereby agrees to do the following:
(a) Undertake all necessary activities in order to obtain and implement a certified
animal waste management plan by September 30, 1998.

Farm Number: 80-9
Special Agreement
Page 2
(b) "OWNER" shall comply with all terms and conditions of the North Carolina
General Statutes 143-215.1 and the relevant rules promulgated thereunder
except 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E).
(c) No later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the date identified in 2(a) above,
submit to the Director of DWQ written notice of compliance or noncompliance
therewith. In the case of noncompliance, the notice shall include a statement of
the reason(s) for noncompliance, remedial action(s) taken, and a statement
identifying the extent to which subsequent dates or times for accomplishment of
listed activities may be affected.
3. "OWNER" agrees that unless excused under paragraph four (4), "OWNER" will pay
the Director of DWQ, by check payable to the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, stipulated penalties according to the following
schedule for failure to meet the deadline set out in paragraph 2(a) above.
Failure to obtain and fully implement a Certified $100.00 for the first seven days
Animal Waste Management Pian by the date past the date identified in 2(a)
identified in 2(a) above: $500.00 for each additional
day
4. "OWNER" and the Commission agree that stipulated penalties are not due if
"OWNER" satisfies the Division of Water Quality that noncompliance was caused
solely by:
a. An act of God;
b. An act of war;
c. An intentional act or omission of a third party, but this defense shall not be
available if the act or omission is that of an employee or agent of the defendant
or if the act or omission occurs in connection with a contractual relationship
with the "OWNER!';
d. An extraordinary event beyond the "OWNER'S" control. Contractor delays or
failure to obtain funding will not be considered as events beyond the
"OWNER's" control; or
e. Any combination of the above causes.
Failure within thirty (30) days of receipt of written demand to pay the penalties, or
challenge them by a contested case petition pursuant to G.S. 15013-23, will be grounds
for a collection action, which the Attorney General is hereby authorized to initiate.
The only issue in such an action will be whether the thirty (30) days has elapsed.
5. This Special Agreement and any terms and conditions contained herein, hereby
supersedes 15A NCAC 2H .0217(a)(1)(E).
6. Noncompliance with the terms of this Special Agreement are subject to enforcement
action in addition to the above stipulated penalties, including injunctive relief pursuant
to G.S. 143-215.6(C).

Farm Number: 80-9
Special Agreement
Page 3
7. The "OWNER", upon signature of this Special Agreement, will be expected to
comply with all schedule dates, terms, and conditions of this document.
8. This Special Agreement shall expire upon owners submittal of a certified animal
waste management plan.
For Hoffner Dairy
Print Name of Owner
Date
Signature of Owner
For the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission:
Date
Chairman of the Commission

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMI~NT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 13, 1998
"Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
r } Mt. Ula, NC 28125
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations
Site Inspection Report
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80-9
Rowan County, NC
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on May
12, 1998, Mr. Johnson noted that the area where silage leachate flowed from the silage
holding area next to the waste storage pond needed to be fenced off to allow for proper
filtration of the leachate. The fence should run from the holding area to the point (low
area) where it intersects with the draw that runs behind the storage pond. Also, in addition
to some trash, the vegetation on the storage pond needs to be cut and removed.
PIease provide this office with a completed copy of your waste application records
by May 25, 1998. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate
to contact Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Rowan SWCD
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator
919 NORTH MAIN STREET. MOOR ESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28116
PHONE [phone] FAX [phone]
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[Uivision of Water Quality
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Date of Inspection L1
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Time of Inspection. LLLcLcZJ 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Registered [3 Certified ' © Applied for Permit [3 Permitted 0 Not Operational - Date Last Operated:..... .............
Farm Name:...........G!�...............!~,.c.> ............................................. County:...........h,CZ ?.�1.h.............,..............................
OwnerName.............i �l�s.! ...,........................................................................... Phone No: ..... CP... ........... .�.........................
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Operator Certification Number....20-7Ee.......
Location of Farm: _
Design ;Current
Design Current x' Design Current
Swine Capacity Population,
Poultry ,-Capacity Population. Cattle '' Capacity; Populafan
❑Wean to Feeder
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Total Design Capacity
❑ Gilts;
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Number of Lagoons /Holding Ponds
❑ Subsurface Drains Present ❑Lagoon Area
❑ Spray Feld Area
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General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes XNo
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes kNo
Discharge originated = ❑ 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 ❑ No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes RNo
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes WNo
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require Yes, ❑ No
mai ntenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes Eft4o
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes )XNo
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• Facility Number:
S. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed''
Structures (Lagoons,tfoldint? Ponds. Flush Pits, etc.)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure 1 Structure 2
Identifier: --------------
Freeboard (ft): .........,;q....
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
Structure 3 Structure 4
❑ Ye No
A Yes ❑ No
Structure 5 Structure 6
.........................................................................................................................
❑ Yes i�-No
Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes 0 No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement'? 1% Yes ❑ No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses
an immediate puhlic health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? jP Yes ❑ No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes 5�N'o
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type ........................ CO V1—\ ....... .i.�. � .�� ............................................
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 19.No
18.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
)ffl No
19.
Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
dNo
20.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
t.No
21.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative'?
❑ Yes
Vj'No
22.
Does record keeping neem improvement'?
❑ Yes
�1 No
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23.
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
ElNo
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AW.'IP? ❑ Yes ❑ No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Q No violations or deficiencies. were noted during this.visit.- Yoa will receive no further
correspondence about this, visit.
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Alan Hoffner
Haffner Dairy
1030 Kerr Mill Rd
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
Dear AIan Hoffner:
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Subject: Request for Status Update
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
Hoffner Dairy
Facility Number: 80-9
Rowan 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 Certification 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
Conunission (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.
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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
Pleasesubmit this form if the subject facility is not operating or is below the threshold limit established in 15A
NCAC 2H.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. Fallowing 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 nothing 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 brine 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,
oxj� L, �'c ,
A. Preston Howard,
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DWQ Regional Office
Shannon Langley
Central Files
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 25, 1997
Subject: Notice of Violation
Designation of Operator in Charge
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80-9
Rowan County, NC
This Notice of Violation (NOV) is being issued for your failure to designate a certified
Operator in Charge for your facility. This is the third notification and second NOV. You were
notified on December 5, 1996 that you were required to designate a certified animal waste
management system operator as Operator in Charge for your facility by January 1, 1997. Because an
operator had not been designated for your facility, on April 3, 1997 an NOV was issued and you
were again asked to designate an Operator in Charge.
For your convenience, enclosed is a form for you to complete and return designating an
Operator in Charge. FIease send it to the address located at the bottom of the form.
The failure to designate an Operator in Charge is a violation of NCGS 90A-47.2. and you
can be assessed a civil penalty for this negligence. If you have any questions on this matter, feel free
to contact Mr. Alan Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Barbara stian
Acting Regional Supervisor
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Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
Mt.'Ulia, NC 28125
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 6, 1997
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site
Inspection Report
Alan Haffner Farm, Facility #: 80-9
Rowan County, NC
Enclosed is a copy of the site inspection report for the inspection conducted on April 30, 1997 by Mr.
Alan Johnson of this Office. The report should be self-explanatory. If problems or deficiencies are
indicated in the report, please take the necessary action to address the problems as soon as possible.
In general, the facility was in good shape. Please continue reducing the level of the lagoon. There
should be at least 18 inches of freeboard between the water level and the top of the lagoon. Also, the
trees on the sides of the lagoon need to be cut..
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 Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
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Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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919 North Main Street,AW
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1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes I�No
2 Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes sawo
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
e. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/=in?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ ❑ Yrs ❑ No
I Is there evidence of past discharge from any pan of the operation? ❑ Yes dINo
4. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes 12-90
S. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes ONO
maintenance/impmvement?
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6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria?
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge (if inspection after 1/1/97)?
❑ Yes &�N'o
❑ Yes j &No
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes MNo
Structures jaeoons and!or Holding Ponce
9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate? D -Yes ❑ No
Freeboard (ft): Lagoon Laeaon 2 Lagoon 3 Lagoon 4
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10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes dKO-
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the strucrures observed? ;}'Yes ❑ No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes i�-No
(Many 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 adquate markers to identify start and stop pumping levels?
95 -Yes
❑ No
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14. Is there physical evidence'of bver application?
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(If in excess of WMP,'or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
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36. Do the active crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan?
❑ Yes
No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
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18. Does the cover crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
U -No
I9. Is there a lack of available irrigation equipment?
❑ Yes
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20. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
❑ No
21. Does the facility fail to comply with the Animal Waste Management Plan in any way?
❑ Yes'
❑ No
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ No
23. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
❑ No
24. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with owner or operator in charge?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Comments (refer to question #): Explain any YES answers and/or.any recommendations or azayather comments. '.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Alan Hoffner
1030 Kerr Mill Rd.
Mt. Ulla, NC 28125
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
September 15, 1997
Subject: Certification/Notice of Violations
Hoffner Dairy, Facility #: 80-9
Rowan 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 identified.
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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/Iagoon 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: Rowan SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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Sincerely,
dterxQualityVgilonal�Supsor

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
Alan Hoffner
Haffner Dairy
1030 Kerr Mill Rd
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
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Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Hoffner Dairy
Facility ID #: 80-9
Rowan County
N.C. nPP: 01,
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DEC 17 1996
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HOU77[SY11lf RIVIUS 1p[ 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
for 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 Bang Huneycutt at 9191733-0026.
Sincerely,
FOR Steve W. Tedder
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Water Quality Files Akkr
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Site Requires Immediate Attention:
Facility No.ALJ�
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE: �' , 1995
Time: IS'/ 5—
Farm Name/Owner: 41 a A 46t fNkTZ
Mailing Address: I b 3 D lCPiy1 Mi G''� i�/I �- ilt Cl -
County: Integrators Phone:
On Site Representative: Lat.,- ) J Phone:
Physical Address/Location:
Type of Operation: SwinePoultry_Cattle l Design Capacity: 3_LNumber of Animals on Site:
Latitude:
Longitude:
Circle Yes or No
Elevation: Feet
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon havesuf�ficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
(approximately I Foot + 7 inches) -(!e _r
J No Actual Freeboard:_�_Ft _ Inches
Was any seepage observed from thr. lag n(s)? Yes or No Was any erosion observed? Yes or No
Is adequate land available for spray? es r No Is the cover crop adequate? Yes or No
Crop(s) being utilized:
Does the facility meet SCS miimm
nusetback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings? es r No
100 Feet from Wells. e5 r No
Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? es r No
Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes br o
Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other
similar man-made devices? Yes o No 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, o _
Additional Comments: �� r�r �,t •.
Inspector Name 5 Signature Lt4N
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr.,,P.E., Director
Alan Haffner
Haffner Dairy
1030 Kerr Mill Rd
Mt. Ulla NC 28125
Dear Mr. Hoffner:
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April 3, 1997 r��t`iRix=NT, HEALTIi;
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APR 7 1997
OIVISM Of 1If1F2M' rN-TA1 VANAEG'fENT
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation It`IiNsSlLE ACWHAi OFf16E
Designation of Operator in Charge
Hoffner Dairy
Facility. Number 80--9
Rowan County
You were notified by letter dated December S, 1996, that you were required to designate a certified animal waste
management system operator as Operator in Charge for the subject facility by January 1, 1997. Enclosed with that
letter was an Operator in Charge Designation Form specifically for your facility, Instructions for Completing
Application for Temporary Certification as an Animal Waste Management System Operator, and an Application for
Temporary Certification as an Animal Waste Management System Operator. Our records indicate that these
completed Forms have not yet been returned to our office.
As was explained in the previous letter, a training and certification program is not yet available for animal waste
management systems involving cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry (with a liquid waste system). Therefore owners of
these systems were allowed to request that they be issued temporary certifications until December 31, 1997.. All that
was required to receive this temporary certification was the completion of the Application Form.
For you convenience, we are sending you additional copies of the Operator in Charge Designation Form specifically
for your facility, Instructions for Completing Application for Temporary Certification as an Animal Waste
Management System Operator, and an Application for Temporary Certification as an Animal Waste Management
System Operator. Please return this completed Form to this office as soon as possible but in no case later than April -
25, 1997. This office maintains a list of certified operators in your area if you need assistance in locating a certified
operator.
Please note that failure to designate an Operator in Charge of your animal waste management system, is a violation
of N.C.G.S. 90A-47.2 and you will be assessed a civil penalty unless an appropriately certified operator is designated.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving you of the responsibility and liability for
any past or future violations for your failure to designate an appropriate Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact our Technical Assistance and Certification Group at
[phone].
Sincerely,
for
Steve W. Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section
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Facility File
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