840010_PERMIT FILE_20171231

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office &746ja
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
DNISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 19, 1997
Chester Lowder
6523 Roberts Loop Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site
Inspection Report
Fork L Farm, Facility #: 84-10
Stanly County, NC
Dear Mr. Lowder:
A site inspection of your facilitiy was conducted on June 17, I997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of
this Office. Because the dairy is on the state register, it is required to have a designated certified
operator as of January 1, 1997 and a certified farm plan by December 31, 1997. Since it is no longer
in operation, it should be removed from the state register. A Request for Removal form was left with
Nathan Lowder to be filled out and sent to Sue Homewood at the main office in Raleigh.
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
cc: Stanly County SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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919 North Main Street, P 4 FAX [phone]
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115NAn Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Actlon Employer
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Facility Number /U Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection 1% 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours
Farm Status: Registered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex:1.25 for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Review %
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Title:
Mailing Address: ..-L-S..?3...........
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Location of Farm:
Phone No:....__.. .._....._....._.....„........
Integrator:
Operator Certification Number:
Latitude F— • s « Longitude • 6 64
General
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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
GetsiKe?v%:�
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 gaUmin?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
4/30/97 maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
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Facility Number :.....
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6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes ❑ No
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7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes ❑ No
8.
Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
VYes
❑ No
Structures
[-Lagoons and/or Holding, Ponds) A//,#
9.
Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
Structure 6
10.
Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
❑ Yes
❑ No
11.
Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
❑ Yes
❑ No
12.
Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
lmmediate public health or environments- threat, notify DWQ)
13.
Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Waste Ag..glication 19// *
14.
Is there physical evidence of over application?
❑ Yes
❑ No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15.
Crop type _ .................._.................. .................... .................................... ........... ...... ..... .... _ .....__............ ..........
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
❑ No
18.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ No
19.
Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
❑ No
20.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
❑ No
21,
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
❑ No
For
CertiftedFacililies Only A//�
22.
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
❑ No
23.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
❑ No
24.
Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Comrrients (refer to (gUESt10A t/) Explain anyµXES answers and/or}any recoriimendafions or anyXother cortiinents. r
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Reviewer/Inspector Name
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Chester Lowder
6523 Roberts Loop Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Dear Mr. Lowder:
' A lea
IDEHNR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 19, 1997
Subject: Removal from State Registry
Fork L. Farm, Facility #: 84-10
StanIy County, NC
Your facility is currently on the state register for animal facilities. Those facilities on the
register are required to have a designated certified operator as of January 1, 1997 and a certified
farm plan by December 31, 1997. The facilities are also subject to two operational reviews/
inspections per year.
The Division of Water Quality has confirmed that you dairy is no Ionger in operation and
should be removed from the state register. However, to remove the facility from the register we
must have a request from you. With that in mind, enclosed is a form for you to complete and
forward to Raleigh. The address is on the form. Please send it to the attention of Sue Homewood at
your earliest convenience.
Be advised that North Carolina General Statutes provide for penalties of up to $10,000 per
day per violation as 7, -ll as criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws and
regulations. If you ha ,zany questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Alan Johnson or me at 0) 663-1699.
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Stanly SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
AJ
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919 North Main Street, �C
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 An Equal OpporFAX 704-663-6040
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OPERA7ICNS BRANCH - WO Fax:S19-715-5048 Rpr 21 '97 14:15 P.02/02
REQUEST FOR 9MOVAE OF REGISTRATION
The following farm does not meet the 21-1 .0200 ragi;tradloz requirements. Please inactivate this
f=i?ity on the registration database.
FacM7, Nt nber:
Crwrer:
County:
Tais Operation is:
pasture only (no confinement)
dry li tr coW ry operation
cut of bus:neSsi no ?--±nah ca site
closed out per Ni -RCS standards
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o0c:2tion mc::.:t tLe 2H .4x00 r- v reazcn , I will be
r►odY and re -register with the Division of Water Quality. r
Signature -
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?lc:se return comnletad forth to: 'DIET —DWQ
Wates Quality Section
ConVL-ante Croup
P.O. Boz 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Date:
RR -4/97

State of North Carolina IT
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources •
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 19, 1997
Chester Lowder
6523 Roberts Loop Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Subject: Removal from State Registry
Fork L. Farm, Facility #: 84-10
Stanly County, NC
Dear Mr. Lowder:
Your facility is currently on the state register for animal facilities. Those facilities on the
register are required to have a designated certified operator as of January 1, 1997 and a certified
farm plan by December 31, 1997. The facilities are also subject to two operational reviews/
inspections per year.
The Division of Water Quality has confirmed that you dairy is no longer in operation and
should be removed from the state register. However, to remove the facility from the register we
must have a request from you. With that in mind, enclosed is a form for you to complete and
forward to Raleigh. The address is on the form. Please send it to the attention of Sue Homewood at
your earliest convenience.
Be advised that North Carolina General Statutes provide for penalties of up to $10,000 per
day per violation as well as criminaf penalties for violations of state environmental laws and
regulations. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Alan Johnson or me at (704) 663-I699.
Sincerely,
TZ)
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Enclosure
cc: Stanly SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
AJ
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919 North Main Street, FAX [phone]
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 �f An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 704-663-1699 50% recycled/ 101% post -consumer paper

OPERgTICNS BRRNCN -- WO Fax:�17-715-6048 Apr 21 '97 14:13 P.02/02
REQUST FOR REMOVAL OF REGISTRATION
The folloving farm does not meet the 21-1.0200 rexsgtrat cn requirements. Please inacdvate this
faciliry on the registration database.
Facility Number:
O1'T cr.
County: :
Tais Operation is:
pasture only (no con acmert)
Lry naLltry operation
out ofbusin:ss/no a^.i:nals cn site
closed out per, N -RCS standards
harscs,_�40v_:' zt-2 ar
a0,006 ?ousty :v t+: a liquid a:simal wastc Wawa%twent
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1 ci= i'biil; tlzf slkcl? d *.:'e L:iz:�Der cf a=L=a:s int-zasQ b —,Oad t. e !=asbold ii7r. —, c: iii
operaticn nc=:c- LL-- 2r .O'GG t:-; se ascn, I wilI be : ;wi-ezi o
notify and re-rez_istcr with the Division of Water Quailty.
Signature: k -- - - Date:
Piea.sc return completccl form to: DEKgR-DWQ
Wates Qisaiity 5cc:iaa
anriplimce Croup
P.O. fox 24535
Raieig's, IAC 27626-0535
RR -4/97

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
Chester Lowder
Fork L Farm Inc.
6523 Roberts Loop Rd
Norwood NC 28128
Dear Chester Lowder:
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL REsou%&5gEFT Qfr
January 15, 1998 IMNIRONNIENT, HEAl.Th,
N NATURAL RESOURC28
JAN 20 1998
Subject: Removal of Registration OMM BF EdYlll4d' MINTM V.IItBEMENT
amlE MM WEFacility Number 8 4- 10
Stanly County
This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that your facility no longer be registered as an active 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 15 A 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 $10,000 per day.
Should you decide to increase the number of animals housed at your facility beyond the threshold limits listed
below, you will be required to obtain and implement a certified animal waste management plan and notify the Division
of Water Quality prior to stocking animals to that level. Threshold numbers of animals that require certified animal
waste management plans are as follows:
Swine 250
Confined Cattle 100
Horses 75
Sheep 1,000
Poul= with a liquid waste system 30,000
If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sue Homewood of our staff
at [phone] ext 502.
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cc: t11?Iooresvill'e Water Q01ity.Regional-Office -
Stanly Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] 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
Jimmy Mabry
Rt. #, Box 116
Norwood, NC 28128
Dear Mr. Mabry:
A FIMW'A
IDEHNF;Z
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 25, 1997
Subject: Notice of Violation
Designation of Operator in Charge
Mabry Farm, Facility #: 84-18
Stanly 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 Iocated 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 Christian
Acting Regional Supervisor
enc.
cc: Stanly SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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919 North Main Street,�1`�� FAX [phone]
MooresviEle, North Carolina 28115 NVf An Equal FAX
Action Employer
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F1 I e_�
etrtent Carolina
Department of ronment,
Health
and Natural Resources •
Mooresville Regional Office
James 8, Hunt, Jr., Governor p E H N R
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 19, 1997
Chester Lowder
6523 Roberts Loop Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site
Inspection Report
Fork L Farm, Facility #: 84-10
Staniy County, NC
Dear Mr. Lowder:
A site inspection of your facilitiy was conducted on June 17, I997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of
this Office. Because the dairy is on the state register, it is required to have a designated certified
operator as of January 1, 1997 and a certified farm plan by December 31, 1997. Since it is no longer
in operation, it should be removed from the state register. A Request for Removal form was left with
Nathan Lowder to be filled out and sent to Sue Homewood at the main office in Raleigh.
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
cc: Stanly County SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
AJ
919 North Main Street, IP;6 FAX [phone]
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 �f An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 704-663-1699 50% recycled/ 1 Tla post -consumer paper

toutine O Cum laint O Follow-uof DWQ ins ection O Follow-up of DSWC review O Other
Facility Number / Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours
Farm Status:
Registered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex:1.25 for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Review �]
❑ Certified ❑ Permitted or Inspection includes travel andprocessing)
El Not Operational Date Last Operated:.......... a .,,��.... yL,`�.... .......
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FarmName: »..... FQy -;k) S -------k . ..... i r..i7f1..................................................... County:.......:s h.l.ji..... ........ »»........ _.... ......... ........ »....
Land Owner Name: ....... ls.?.C1.Y................................. Phone No: »......... 7....._f ..� g.... _................ _....... .....
Facility Conctact:.... ........ ...... .»............... ........... .... __......»... Title
y._1 ........ ..... ...... .»...... ....... .... Phone No: .... __.... . .._».....»......
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Mailing Address ......1...»....._ ..... .... ..........
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Onsite Representative: ..... tCi, ...dlcfe!!....»»...._..... ...._ Integrator :.......... ...._............................ ...»......
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Certified Operator: ,.., a 1s1_..............F� o 4! Gi.' !r .»................., Operator Certification Number:
Location of Farm:
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Latitude • 1 1 it Longitude ' 6 64
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ No
❑ Feeder to Finish
❑ No
Farrow to Wean
❑ No
Farrow to Feeder
❑ No
Farrow to Finish
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Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
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❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
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 gal/min?
d. Does discharge b}pass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
4/30/97 maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
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Facility Number:.....k...,-..1...,..
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes ❑ No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes ❑ No
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?Yes ❑ No
Structures aagoons and/or Holding Ponds) /(//,#
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Freeboard (ft): - Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes ❑ No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
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 adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
SVA to UR11calion 1411*
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type ........ _ ......_............ .... ............................................ .... ......_ ..... ..........
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
For Certified-Fagilitis Only 01/*
22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
24. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes [:]No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comrrients (refer to giieshon' Explain 'any` 1 answers and/or any recommendations or anyhother comments aZ.
Use drawings of facility to better explain s2tuations (use additional pages as necessary)
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Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 1 •
Mooresville Regional Office
1-v)n
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor EDF-=HNF;Z
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
September 15, 1997
Chester Lowder
6523 Robert Loop Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Subject: Certification/Notice of Violations
Fork L Farm, Facility #: 84-10
Stanly County, NC
Dear Mr. Lowder:
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,
c) excessive vegetation on the sideslopes of a lagoon/pond, or
f) other minor deficiencies.
Examples of a deficiency would be the waste or soil analysis forms not being up to date or the
application records not being filled out properly.
Please note, failure to submit the certification form by December 31, 1997, does not exclude you
from the responsibility of maintaining your storage pond/lagoon levels and waste application records.
Also, please be advised that North Carolina General Statutes provide for penalties of up to $10,000 per
day per violation as well as criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws and regulations.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Alan Johnson or me
at [phone].
Sincerely,
D.ILigional
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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
Chester Lowder
Fork L Farm Inc.
6523 Roberts Loop
Norwood NC 28128
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Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Fork L Farm Inc.
Facility ID #: 84-10
Stanly County
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DEC 17 1996
DIVISION OF [WRONBUITAL VARAGEHENT_
44DRESVILLE REGIMAL 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 Barry Huneycutt at 9191733-0026.
Sincerely,
FOR Steve W. Tedder
Enclosures
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Files 40.
Water Pollution Control system Voice 919-733-0026 FAX [phone]
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Site Require Immediate Attention:
Facility No.: 8 -10
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE:October 3, 1995
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Farm Name/Owner: Fork L Farm, Inc./W. Chester Lowder
Mailing Address: 6523 Roberts Loop Road, Norwood, North Carolina 28128
County: Stanly Integrator: None Phone:
On Site Representative: None
Phone: [phone]
Physical Address/Location: South of Norwood on Roberts Loop Road right side of Fork Road
Type of Operation: Swine_ Poultry_ Cattle X. Design Capacity: Unknown
Number, of . Axiimals on Site: 400
Latitude: 35° 08' 45"
Longitude: 800 05' 33"
Circle Yes or No
Elevation: N/A Feet
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm
event? (approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches)
es -or -No Actual Freeboard: 2 Ft 6 Inches
Was any seepage observed from the�laagoon(s)? Yes or �Io
Was any erosion observed? Yes o< Nql
Is adequate land available for spray? Ye or No Is the cover crop adequate? Qis or No
Crop(s) being utilized: Soybeans, corn, etc.
Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings? Yes or No
100 Feet from Wells? (Ye or No
Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or No
Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line?
Yes or No
Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, ar
other similar man-made devices? Yes or 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 No*
Additional Comments: *Waste Management Records will be developed by theStanly County Soil
and Water Conservation Sery ce.
Inspector Name: Gon -Tseh Chen Signature:
cc: Facility Assessment Unit