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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
Michael / Gerald Metcalf / Slater
Countryside Farm
20362-A St. Martins Road
AIbemarle NC 28001
Dear Michael / Gerald Metcalf / Slater:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND f NATSM geDgEESOF
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January 24, 2000
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Subject: Removal of Registration
Countryside Farm
Facility Number 84-4
Stanly County
This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that your facility no longer be registered as an animal waste
management system per the terms of 15A NCAC 2H .0217. The information you provided us indicated that your
operation's animal population does not exceed the number set forth by 15A NCAC 2H .0217, and therefore does not
require registration for a certified animal waste management plan.
Under 15A NCAC 2H .0217, your facility is deemed permitted if waste is properly managed and does not
reach the surface waters of the state. Any system determined to have an adverse impact on water 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 of our
staff at [phone] ext 571.
Sincerely,
+ Kerr T. Stevens P.E.
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Stanly Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
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REQUIEST FOR REMOVAL OF REGISTRATION
The following farm does not meet the 2H .0200 registration requirements. please inactivate this
facility on the registration databa.60.
Facility Number. _
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Owner: C,
Mailing Address
County:
This Operation is:
pasture only (no confinement)
dry litter -poultry operation
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closed out per MRCS standards
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30,000 -poultry with a liquid animal waste managcment system)
Comments:
I am fully aware that should the number of animals increase beyond the threshold limit or the
operation meets the 21-1 .0200 registration requirements for any reason, T will be required to
notify and re -register with tLe Division of dater Quality.
Signature:
Plt:ase return completul form to: DEHNR-DWQ
Wau;r Quality Section
OmVliance Group
P.O. Boz 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
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Date:
RR -4/97

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JAMES B. HUNT JR.
GOVERNOR
-"WAYNE MCDEVITT
,SECRETARY '� -�'r • - •ter
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVIL.L.E REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
November 24, 1998
Mike Metcalf
20362 A St. Martins Rd.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Subject: Site Inspection
Hill Haven Farm
Stanly County, NC
Dear Mr. McSwain:
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., 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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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVIL.L.E REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
November 24, 1998
Mike Metcalf
20362 A St. Martins Rd.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Subject: Site Inspection
Hill Haven Farm
Stanly County, NC
Dear Mr. McSwain:
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., 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 M A,gplication for Common Crops:
• Small Grains: One-third (1/3) 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 raid -August to September.
• Bermuda grass: Establishing: 30 to 40 lbs N/ac at planting a.nd 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
cuttina.
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 samples/analysis ($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
producer 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].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
!� Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISI�haOF WATER QUALITY
May 12, 1998 &
Michael / Gerald Metcalf / Slater MAY 5 199$
Countryside Farm
20362-A St. Martins Road Of
Albemarle NC 28001 L'lt LILCn % _'
SUBJECT: Designation of a Certified Operator in Charge
Countryside Farm
Facility # 84-4
Stanly County _.
Dear Mr. Metcalf / Slater:
North Carolina General Statute 90 A-47.2 requires the owner of 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, to designate a properly certified operator as the
Operator in Charge (OIC). Our records indicate that the OIC you previously
designated is no longer a certified animal waste management system operator.
As the owner of a registered animal operation with an animal waste management
system, you must designate a certified animal waste management system operator as
the Operator in Charge. Enclosed is an Operator in Charge Designation Form
specifically for your facility. Please return this completed form to this office by
June 12, 1998. 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.
If you have any questions regarding the certification of an operator, or need assistance
in locating a certified operator in your area, please . contact
Cindy Dudley with the Technical Assistance and Certification Unit at
[phone] ext. 309.
Sincerely, M�
Joseph B. McMinn, Supervisor
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
cd/Desig. of certified OIC
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 8, 1998
Mike Metcalf
20362 A St. Martins Rd.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Operation Site Inspection
Hill Haven Farm
Stanly County, NC
Dear Mr. Metcalf:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on
May 5, 1998. Based on the observations made during the inspection, this report is
being issued as a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) due to inadequate freeboard in your
lagoon.
In addition to the noted deficiency, Mr. Johnson observed that the vegetation on
the Iagoon embankments and around your solids pit at the rear of the facility needs to
be cut. Also, the crop in the application field needs to be harvested. Finally, samples
must be taken to obtain the nutrient content of the waste in the solids pit.
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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Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Date of lnspectlon
Facility Number
Time of Inspection 24 hr, (hh:mm)
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Latitude �• /7' ' ®" Longitude
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$wrrte .'Capacity Population Poultry ' Capacity Populatio' -Cattle,,'--"':"'Capacity PopuEafton
❑ Wean to Feeder ayer ❑ Dairy
` ❑ Feeder to Finish ❑ Non -Layer 10 Non -Dairy
" ❑ Farrow to Wean
❑Farrow to Feeder ❑ Other F
❑ Farrow to Finish
Total•Destgn Capacity; �d
❑ Gilts
!❑ Boars Total SSLW s 6 d�0
Number of Lagoons 1 Holding Fonds;= ❑Subsurface Drains Present ❑Lagoon Area 113 Spray Feld Area
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General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
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a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gaUrnin?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system'? Of yes, notify DWQ)
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
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❑ Yes KNo
❑ Yes ❑ No
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❑ Yes
11No
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed'?
❑ Yes
kNo
Structures (Lagoons.11olding Ponds, Flush Pits, etc.)
❑ Yes
MNo
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Yes
❑ No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
Structure 5 _ Structure b
Identifier:...................................
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑Yes
..........................................................................................................
Freeboard ft
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❑ Yes
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
❑ Yes
V No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
❑ Yes
;ZNo
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
K Yes
❑ No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses
an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
❑ Yes
X No
Waste ADDlic•ation
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes A No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type ..........&.1�..,c.k.l�:. rr�t1!L.rii....... 9;..�1.. ........................
lb. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management flan (AW,v1P)? ❑ Yes JKNo
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ,..:°o
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? C3 Yes L No
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment'?
❑ Yes
11No
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
ONo
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fait to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
MNo
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes
-,4No
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23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑Yes
$No
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
4�No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
❑ Yes
Q No
0 No violations or deficiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further.
correspondence ahout this:visit.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James E. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Andrew McSwain
20208 B St. Martins Rd.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Dear Mr. McSwain:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 5, 1998
Subject: Operator -in -Charge Certification
NCGS 90A-47.2
Hill Haven Farm
Stanly County, NC
As of January 1, 1998 all facilities must have a certified Operator -In -Charge. A review of
the database does not show this to be the case for your facility. Failure to have a Certified Operator -
in -Charge is a violation of NCGS 90A-47.2.
If you or the designated operator for the facility have not taken and passed the required exam,
an interim certified operator should be obtained. If you have already taken the exam, you may want
to contact Ms. Cindy Dudley of the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification
Commision (WPCSOCC) at 919-733-0026.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Alan
Johnson or me at [phone].
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Regional Coordinator
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D. Rex Gleason, P. E. _
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman
Andrew N. McSwain
20208 Saint Martins Road
Albemarle NC 28001
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Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission
on Agricultural Waste, was ratified by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 21, 1996.
This bill required that a properly certified operator be designated as the Operator in Charge 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.
The deadline for designating an Operator in Charge for animal waste management systems
involving cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry was January 1, 1997. Because a training and
certification program was not yet available for these systems, you were allowed to apply for and
were issued a temporary animal waste management certificate from the Water Pollution Control
System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC). Because you applied for and were
issued a temporary certificate, you were allowed to be designated as the Operator in Charge of an
animal waste management system.
Your temporary certificate expires December 31, 1997, and is not renewable. Our records indicate
that you have not obtained a permanent animal waste management system operator certification. If
you intend to remain the Operator in Charge of the facility for which you were designated, you must
obtain a permanent animal waste management system operator certification of the appropriate type
before your temporary certification expires on December 31, 1997. To obtain a permanent
certification, you must be 18 years of age, complete ten hours of approved training, and pass an
examination. If you do not intend to remain the Operator in Charge, a properly certified animal
waste management system operator must be designated as Operator in Charge of the facility prior to
the expiration of your temporary certification.
This year's final training program for both Type A and Type B animal waste management systems
is scheduled for December 10 and 11, 1997, at the Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh. If you would
like information about this training program, please contact your local cooperative extension agent
or call Dee Ann Cooper at 9191515-6968. For those enrolled in this training and registering with
Ms. Cooper prior to December 1, an exam will be offered at the Hunt Horse Complex on December
11, beginning at 1:00 pm.
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In addition to the training and testing at the Hunt Horse Complex, examinations for permanent
certification will be offered on December 11, 1997, in Williamston, Kenansville, Raleigh
(Wake Tech), Wentworth, Salisbury and Morganton. This examination date will be the last
opportunity to obtain permanent certification before your temporary certification expires. If you
need additional information or have questions concerning the examinations for certification, please
call Beth Buffington at 919/733-0026. For additional information about other training
opportunities, please contact your local cooperative extension agent or call David Crouse at
919/515-7302.
Sincerely,
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Joseph B. McMinn, Supervisor
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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St�te of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
.lames B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Andrew McSwain
20208 B St. Martin Church Rd.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Dear Mr. McSwain:
EDEHNR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
March 31, 1997
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site
Inspection Report
Hill Haven Farm, Facility #: 84-4
Stanly County, NC
Enclosed is a copy of the site inspection report for the inspection conducted on March 25, 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.
The technical specialist needs to pay close attention to the small stream near the rear of the facility
when developing the farm plan. The vegetation on the lagoon needs to be cut as soon as possible.
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
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Type of Operation and Design Capacity
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General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenancelimprovement? ❑ Yes P(No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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 bWo
4. Was there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes KNo
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes I�No
maintenance/improvement? -
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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 I/I/97)?
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (Lagoons and/or Holding Ponds)
9. Is structural freeboard less than adequate?
Frceboard (ft): Lagoon I Lagoon 2
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
Lagoon 3
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
(If'any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adquate markers to identify start and stop pumping levels?
Waste ,pplicatinn 't#
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters Qf the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type
16. Do the active crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan?
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
18. Does the cover crop need improvenient?
19. Is there a lack of available irrigation equipment?
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20. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
21. Does the facility fail to comply with the Animal Waste Management Plan in any way?
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
23. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
24. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with owner or operator in charge?
❑ Yes 04No
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Andrew McSwain
20208 B St. Martins Rd.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Dear Mr. McSwain:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
September 15, 1997
Subject: Certification/Notice of Violations
Hill Haven Farm
Stanly County, NC
The deadline for the certified waste management plan to be implemented is December 31, I997,
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 pondflagoon. 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/lagoon levels and waste application records.
AIso, 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].
Sincerely,
D.x)oVgiog'nal
Water Quality Supervisor
cc: Stanly SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman December 5, 1996
Andrew McSwain
Hill Haven Farms
20208 B St. Martins Road
Albemarle NC 28001
Dear Mr. McSwain:
1DEHNR
N.C. DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMF.�,!T, J4rZ A,1,TH.
& NATURAI. iZ1,.7OUl ICES
DEC 17 1996
Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Hill Haven Farms
Facility ID #: 844 �lYISION OF i1iYlRONN�EdTAL €IAHAGEIdENT
Stanly County 1600RE5YiE1E REGIl31aAL 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.
Enclosures
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Water Quality Files
Water Pollution Control System ' �® `' Volce 919-733-0026 FAX [phone]
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Site requires immediate ade ftn
Fadlily number
SITE VISITATION RECORD
[date: � 1.��_i, 1995
Owner: _ !jl-t ;,t_ Farm Name: e �
County:
Agent Visiting Site: tf �ina.S L _ Fhone: ?&OP-6wt
Operator A9 �IqrSi.�c;,t Phone: b S3-
On,Site Representative: Phone:
Physical Address:
Mailing Address:
Type of Operation
Swine ✓Poultry Cattle
Design Capacity: Number of Animals on Site:
Lattude: 36 Longitude:
Type of lnspec`.ion., _ZGraur d Aerial
Circle Yes or No
Does the animal `Naste L_gcon have suf icient freeboard of 1 Foot,;- 25, 24 zcur stcrn event
iapproximately t Fcct t 7 inches) Yes orNo
A.0:uaal Freehcard.
gest q_ inches
For fac+lilles -Mth more than one lagoon, please address `fie other lagoons fr_bcard under the
comments section.
Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes or No `
1rV2s there erasion of the dam? Yes or � I
Is adecuate land available for 12rd application? or No
Is the cover crop adequate? Yes or :Vo
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Signature of ,Algent
Fax to [phone]