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1 State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,'
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Lonnie Dennis
16351 A Swaringer Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Dear Mr. Dennis:
[DEHNR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 26, 1997
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site
Inspection Report
Dennis Farm, Facility #:84-22
Stanly County, NC
A site inspection of your facility was conducted on June 20, 1997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of this
Office. Mr. Johnson was informed by Jody Dennis that the dairy is no longer operational. A Request
of Removal form was left for you to fill out and send to Sue Homewood at the central office in
Raleigh. The address can be found at the bottom of the form. Be aware that should the facility house
more than 99 cows (beef or dairy), the operation is required to obtain a certified farm plan and have a
designated certified operator.
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, ;* FAX [phone]
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❑ DSWC Animal:.Feedlot Operation Review
®-DWQ `A finial Feedlot Operation Site -Inspection
outine O Complaint O Follow-up of DWQ inspection Q Follow-uof DSWC review Q Other
Date of Inspection 61 • 21-1-1'
Facility Number Z Z
Time of Inspection r 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours �--�---^�
Farm Status: (9 -Registered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex:.1.25 for I hr .I5 min)) Spent on Review L._! ___-_.i
❑ Certified ❑ Permitted I or Inspection includes travel andprocessing)
of Operational Date Last Operated:......_...1'...C. 7
Farm Name: ...........i lQfzk j.. ........ klk.lu. .......� ..r! h ............................
Land Owner Name:... '
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Certified Operator:. k!......................................................................................................... Operator Certification Number:.........................................
Location of Farm:
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Latitude • 4 64 Longitude ' 4 6.
General r— -
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
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/tnin?
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?
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❑ Yes No
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❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
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❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
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Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
' 6.
Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
9No
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
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(Lageons andlor 11olding
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
9.
Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
❑ Yes
10
❑ No
Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
Structure 6
10.
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Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
........................
❑ Yes
0No
11.
Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
❑ Yes
javo
12.
Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
[�'No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
Immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13.
Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Waste -Application 1/ A
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
24.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
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21.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
❑ Yes
R -No
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22.
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
❑ No
23.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
❑ No
24.
Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ No
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment T?�WA
and Natural Resources •
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary NCDENR
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NA;.L F7 �L f50URCES
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April 27, 1998tc�?G�-"�rq� 3rtz
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Lonnie Dennis
Lonnie Dennis Farm
1635I A Swaringen Road
Norwood NC 28128
Dear Lonnie Dennis:
APR 30 1998
Glat�;I 1 CF V4AF!I11 FA1 ru"14. LENT
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Subject: Removal of RegistrattlOn
Facility Number 84-22
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 ISA 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 a certified animal waste management plan and contact the Division of
Water Quality prior to stocking animals. Threshold numbers of animals that require certified animal waste
management plans are as follows:
Swine
250
Confined Cattle
100
Horses
75
Sheep
1,000
Poultry with a liquid wastes stem
30,000
If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sonya Avant of our
staff at [phone] ext 571.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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Stanly Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
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REQUST FOR REMOVAL OF REGISTRATION
The foilowing farm does not meet the 2H .0200 registration requirements. Please inactivate this
facility on the registration database.
facility Number.`
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Farm Name: QI
Owner:
Mailing Address:
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County.
This Operation is:
pasture only (no confinement)
dry litter poultry operation
out ofbusinesshto animals on site
closed out per MRCS standards
belav� the—th [tshoid�iecs�a�1SQ �winc.-1 Oil_ con�ac�a4t1eJ5_L}o[scs`L00=the_or
30,000 --poultry Witt a liquid animal waste mmupment qz ci) .
Comments:
I atn fully aware that should the number of 3aim2ls increase beyond the threshold limit or the
operation meets the 2H .0200 registration rcquiremetnts for any reason. I will be required to
notify and re register with the Division of Water QuaEity.
Date: -4&, S
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Please return ecrn_nletcci form to; D •DWQ
Watar Quality section
corVtiance Group
P.O. Boz 29535-
Raleigh,
9535Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 22, 1998
Lonnie Dennis
16351 A Swaringer Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Subject: State Register
L. Dennis Farm, Facility #: 49-87
Stanly, NC
Dear Mr. Dennis:
Because you are no longer operating your dairy it should be removed from the
state register. A request from the owner is required to remove the facility from the list. By
remaining on the list, it is designated as being in operation and above the threshold limit
of 100 animals or has been placed on the list due to environmental concerns. In either
case, the facility is subject to an inspection.
Please fill out the enclosed form and forward to Sue Homewood at the address on
the bottom of the sheet. Your prompt attention on this matter would be greatly
appreciated.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
me at [phone].
AJ
Sincerely, 7
AIan Johnson
Environmental Specialist II
919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 26115
PHONE [phone]. FAX [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Lonnie Dennis
16351 Swaringer Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Dear Mr. Dennis:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 5, 1998
Subject: Operator -in -Charge Certification
NCGS 90A-47.2
L. Dennis,Farm, Facility #: 84-22
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].
cc: Stanly SWCD
Regional Coordinator
AJ
SincereIy,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E. -
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
919 Ncr+h Main Street,��� FAX [phone]
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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
Lonnie Dennis
16351-A Swaringen Road
Norwood NC 28128
Dear Mr. Dennis:
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November 6, 1997
Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
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NOV 10 1997
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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.
Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
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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,
)"t-1 -#. X°14. -
Joseph B. McMinn, Supervisor
Technical Assistance and Certification Unit
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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
Lonnie Dennis
16351 A Swaringer Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Dear Mr. Dennis:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
June 26, 1997
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site
Inspection Report
Dennis Farm, Facility #:84-22
Stanly County, NC
A site inspection of your facility was conducted on June 20, 1997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of this
Office. Mr. Johnson was informed by Jody Dennis that the dairy is no longer operational. A Request
of Removal form was left for you to fill out and send to Sue Homewood at the central office in
Raleigh. The address can be found at the bottom of the form. Be aware that should the facility house
more than 99 cows (beef or dairy), the operation is required to obtain a certified farm plan and have a
designated certified operator.
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, �`�� FAX [phone]
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Date of Inspection
Facility Number ZZ
Time of Inspection RM24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours
Farm Status: & Registered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex:1.25 for f hr 15 min)) Spent on Review
❑ Certified ❑ Permitted _ /or Inspection(includes travel andprocessing)
of Operational Date Last Operated ....... ..... r I?1Y .... ...! .,L....x`' ............II..........................................................
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Facility Conctact: ............................................ Title:................ . Phone No:
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Onsite Representative: .............pen
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Operator Certification Number:..........................................
Location of Farm:
Latitude Longitude
General �� % 07t �k 5i �f eSS
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
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 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
4/34/97 maintenance/improvement?
c�- cods
❑ Yes Pko
❑ Yes RNo
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes
[:]No
❑ Yes
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❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Yes
❑ No
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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?
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
❑ Yes o
KYes ❑ No
9 Yes ❑ No
Structures
(Ijagoons and/or Iloldigg Ponds)
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9. Is
storage capacity (freeb and plus storm storage) less than adequate?
❑ Yes
Io
Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
Structure 6
c�.......... ............ .._............. ............................ .............. _............ ............................
............................
10.
Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
❑ Yes
KNo
11.
Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
❑ Yes
gWo
12.
Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
[:]Yes
P)No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13.
Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Waste Application
14.
Is there physical evid ce 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 �- o
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ Yes [6No
For -Certified FaSilitif
22. Does the facility f=thv�/ac5 ofthe Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes [:]No
23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑ Yes ❑ No
24. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments {refer to question #) Ezplairt ariy YES :answers' andlor any recommendations or any other corriments A ,
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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
Lonnie Dennis
16351 Swaringer Rd.
Norwood, NC 28128
Dear Mr. Dennis:
AM I
[DEHNR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
September 15, 1997
Subject: Certification/Notice of Violations
L. Dennis Farm, Facility #: 84-22
Stanly 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 Iimited 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/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. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Stanly SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Wafer Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Lonnie Dennis
Lonnie Dennis Farm
16351 A Suirangus Road
Norwood . NC 28128
Dear Mr. Dennis:
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SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
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Designation of Operator in Charge
Lonnie Dennis Farm
Facility Number 84-22
Stanly County
You were notified by letter dated December 5, 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
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Facility File
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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
Lonnie Dennis
Lonnie Dennis Farm
16351 A Suirangus Road
Norwood NC 28128
Dear Mr. Dennis:
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Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility. Lonnie Dennis Farm
Facility ID #: 84-22
Stanly County
N.G. DEPT'. OF
ENVI ON;r7 EN T,
& NATURAL Rls'SUU"cl, s
DEC 17 1996
DIVISION OF EIIVIR011MENTAI i1AnAGRIENT
MUUIIESVIlEE 111310111. 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.
I€ you have questions about the new requirements for animal waste management system operators, please call
Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt at 919n33-0026.
Sincerely,
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FOR Steve W. Tedder
Enclosures
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Water Quality Files
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Water Pollution Control System Valce 919-733-0026 FAX [phone]
Operators Certification Commission Vfr Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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