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William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
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Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
February 14, 2003
Parks Helms
Parks Helms Farm
6601 Morgan Mill Road
Monroe NC 28110
Subject: Permit Application AWS900028
Facility Number 90 - 28
Parks Helms Farm
Union County
Dear Parks Helms:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your permit application submitted on December 20, 2000. A site
inspection conducted by the Division of Water Quality indicated that your operation's animal population does not
exceed the number set forth by §143-215.1013(1), and therefore does not require coverage under the Swine
Waste Operation General Permit,
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 and a permit from the Division of Water Quality prior to any
construction and/or 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 Sue Homewood of
our staff at [phone] ext 502.
cc: MooresvilleWater Quality Regional Office
Union Soil and Water Conservation District
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit - Facility File
Central Files AWS900028
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Parks Hehns
Parks Helms Farm
6601 Morgan Mill Road
Monroe NC 28110
Dear Parks Helms:
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Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Parks Heins Farm
Facility Number 90-28
Union County
A letter dated January 15, 1999 was sent to advise you about concerns associated with Certified Animal
Waste Management Plans and the method by which the irrigated acres within the plans were calculated. Only
the acres that are wetted can be credited in the waste management plan as receiving waste application. Any
acreage within the plan that can not be reached by waste application equipment can not be used as part of your
plan.
An evaluation by Alan Johnson on 3/31/99 was made to review the actual number of acres at your facility
that receive animal waste during land application. The evaluation of your facility has yielded one of the
following two results as indicated by the box marked with an "X"..
Category 1:
❑ ' The evaluation of your facility could not be completed due to a lack of information. Please
contact your Technical Specialist to assist in providing Alan Johnson the necessary
information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre
determination. Please submit this information to Alan Johnson, at 919 North Main Street,
Mooresville, NC 28115, within in 90 days of the receipt of this letter. If you have any
questions please contact Alan Johnson at [phone]. If within 90 days you are
unable to provide Alan Johnson with the information you are automatically required
to complete a Wettable Acre Determination as described by Category 2 below, within
180 days of receipt of this letter.
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Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
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Category 2:
Your facility has been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
as a facility that may have overestimated the number of acres actually receiving animal
waste. Therefore, some or all of your fields may be exceeding the allowable loading rates
set in,your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to resolve this issue, please contact a designated Technical Specialist to have him
or her conduct a Wettable Acre Determination for your facility. The Technical Specialist must
be one that has been approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to conduct
Wettable Acre Determinations. Many Technical Specialist with the N.C. Cooperative Extension
Service, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation
Service, and the Division of Soil and Water Conservation have received this special
designation. You may also contact a private Technical Specialist who has received this
designation, or a Professional Engineer.
All needed modifications to your Animal Waste Management System must be made and
the Wettable Acres Determination Certification must be returned to DWQ within the next
180 days. If the needed modifications are not made and if the form is not returned within the
required time, DWQ will be forced to take appropriate enforcement actions to bring this facility
into compliance. These actions may include civil penalty assessments, permit revocation,
and/or injunctive relief.
Once a Wettable Acre Determination has been completed, a copy of the attached Wettable
Acre Determination Certification must be submitted to the address listed on the form. Please
note that both the owner and the Technical Specialist must sign the certification. A copy.of all
the Wettable Acre Determination documentation that applies to your Waste Utilization Plan
must be kept at your facility. DWQ and the Division of Soil & Water Conservation Staff will
review all documentation during their annual visit of your facility. An additional copy must by
kept on file at the local Soil & Water Conservation District Office. Please note that if you install
or modify your irrigation system, a designated Irrigation Specialist or a Professional Engineer
must also sign the Wettable Acre Determination Certification.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Sonya Avant of our
Central Office staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Union County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File

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
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT, REQUESTED
Parks Helms
Parks Helms Farm
6601 Morgan Mill Road
Monroe NC 28110
Farm Number: 90 - 28
Dear Parks Helms:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
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October 23, 2000
You are hereby notified that Parks Helms Farm, in accordance with G.S. 143-215,1 OC, must apply for coverage
under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm has sixty (60) days to submit the
attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance with Chapter 626 of 1995.Session Laws (Regular
Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the
Department SHALL NOT OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must be
returned within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required may also subject your
facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated following the due date of the
application.
The attached application has been partially completed using information listed in your Animal Waste Management
Plan Certification Form. If any of the general or operation information listed is incorrect please make corrections as noted on
the application before returning the application package. The signed original application, one copy of the signed application,
two copies of a general location map, and two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to
complete the application package. The completed package should be sent to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
1617MaiI Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call Theresa Nartea at [phone] extension 375 or Alan
Johnson with the Mooresville Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Permit File (w/o encI.)
Mooresville Regional Office (w/o encl.)
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 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
Park Helms
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Dear Mr. Helms:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 7, 1997
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site
Inspection Report
Park Helms Farm, Facility #: 90- 28
Union County, NC
A site inspection of your facility was conducted on August 5, 1997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of
this Office. The facility was in good shape. However, for all waste applications the volume of waste
applied and the crop nitrogen balance must be recorded.
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,
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D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Union County SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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Date of Inspection
Facility Number Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Total Time (in fraction of hours
Farm Status: ❑ Registered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex:1.25 for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Review
❑ Certified ❑ Permitted I or Inspection includes travel andprocessing)
❑ Not Operational Date Last
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Type of Operation and Design Capacity
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�� tf Number:of Lagoons I Holding Ponds h' ❑ Subsurface Drains Present
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1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes JkNo
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? ❑ 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 gat/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 )KNo
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes O No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require - ❑ Yes 1!Wo
4/30/97 maintenance/improvement? Continued on back

Facility Number: .............—............
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes �ZNo
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes *0
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes KINo
Sqr,ucturej (Lagoons and/or Bolding 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
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10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes allo
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes JD No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes PZ'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? AYes ❑ No
'Waste ADDUCat
14.
Is there physical evidence of over application?
❑ Yes
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(If in excess of WMP, or runoff, ntering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15,
Crop type dL�� . ct � , .4s........ ........................................... .................................................
16.
Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
❑ Yes
;M 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
J No
20.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
PNo
21.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
❑ Yes
,!-No
For
22.
Certified FagUities Only
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
QVNo
23.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
RNo
24.
Does record keeping need improvement?
)Q Yes
❑ No
Comments (refer to question #): Explain any YES answers and/or any recommendations or any other comments.:
Use.drawings of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary)
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 6, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Parks Helm
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Subject: Notice of Violation
DWQ Animal Waste Operations
Site Inspection Report
Helms Farm, Facility #: 90-28
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Helms:
Mr, Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on
March 31, 1999. This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation due to the inadequate
freeboard in the lagoon. Specifically, the liquid level in the lagoon had encroached into the
25 yr.124 hr. storm event storage area. This is a violation of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1. Also, a list of_the crops and the PAN required were not available. Please see the
attached report for more comments.
It is requested that you submit a written response to this office by April 21, 1999
indicating the actions taken to correct the problems noted above. Please address the
response to Mr. Johnson.
In addition to the above, during many of Mr. Johnson's inspections he has noted that
some farms are often missing one or more components of the farm plan that should be
available for review. The items below must be available for review during the inspection.
• Certification forms.
• Site Diagram: Fencing, buffer zones, feed areas.
• Waste Application records with accompanying waste analysis.
• Maps of acreage and irrigated fields.
• Waste Utilization plan: Tract/field number, usable/wettable acres (not
necessarily total acreage), list of crops, PAN required, and amount of waste
produced by livestock.
• Waste and Soil analysis info: Should have 3 years of data.
It is suggested that this be maintained in a single folder.
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Emergency Action Plan must be posted.
Insect, Odor Control, and Mortality Checklists that have been completed.
Certified Operator renewal card.
Failure to have the above components could result in a Notice of Violation or other
enforcement actions. Also remember that waste applications should be applied during
the time the crop can utilize the nutrients in the waste. In general waste should be
applied no earlier than 30 days prior to planting,
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Union SWCD
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator

Request of Information for Mandatory Wettable Acres Determination
Your facility 9U �L d has been tentatively fla_aed for a mandatory Wettable Acres Determination.
The basis of this requirement is due to a lack of available information to exempt your facility from this process. in an effort to
promote flexibility, we are granting your facility a fourteen(14) day window of opportunity to provide our office with the information
indicated below. We suggest that you contact your Service Company, local NRCS, Extension, or Soil and Water District office for
any assistance they may be able to provide. Upon further review of this information, your facility may be exempted from this
process. in the event, that a technical specialist cannot provide you with this information in the allotted time frame, notification by the
technical specialist will need to be made to establish an alternative schedule. If you, or the technical specialist have any questions
concerning this notice, please contact me.
Address: 4fink c i1
c/o NC DWQ
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Map/Diagram
Phone:
Fax:
Due Date:
Minimum requirements -- clear, le;ibie map or diagram showing labeled hydrants, pulls/zones, and related coverage area
(lengths.etc.). It must include design restrictions such as well locations, streams, wetlands, property boundaries, ditches, etc.
Locations of hog houses & ]agoon(s) must be included. Tract and field numbers corresponding to waste plan must be included. An
updated aerial photo, if available, may be useful.
.�2. Calculations
Irrigation calculations (D-2 or equivalent) to back the related coverage area shown on the map/diagram. A D-I irrigation parameter
worksheet or equivalent is required and D-3, D-4 worksheets are recommended. Without doing a s}'stem calibration like will be
required in a full wetted acres determination, then 90% of the published throw (diameter) based on operating pressure must be used
for calculating acreage of pulls or spray zones -- in the case of stationary systems.
3. Updated Waste Plan (must be based on effective wetted acres)
This Waste Utilization Plan option can be by fields or pulls/zones. Suggest indicating somewhere on plan that it is based on effective
wetted acreage. All fields listed in plan must be reachable with available irrigation equipment or under contract with a third party
applicator. Use of this option requires above calculations to be provided. Acreage claimed in waste plan using this option does not
have to meet the 75% criteria. The updated plan must still generate a nitrogen deficit.
4. Updated Waste Plan (reduction of acreage)
This Waste Utilization Plan option must label the fields by spray pull -zone or credit the acreage of each field as less than 75% of the
total acreage in the respective field. All fields must be reachable with available irrigation equipment or under contract with a third
party applicator. The updated plan must still generate a nitrogen deficit. A D-I irrigation parameter worksheet is required and'D-2,
D-3, D-4 worksheets are recommended.
Note: All documents must be signed by WUP technical specialist, Irrigation Specialist, or Professional Engineer.

Draft - Revised January 20, 1999
JUSTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION
Facility Number U - d (Operation is flagged for a wettable
Farm Name: 2 acre determination due to failure of
On -Site Representative: cf /5 w. Part 11 eligibility item(s) F1 F2 F3 F4
Inspector/Reviewer's Name: uychs��
Date of site visit:
Date of most recent WUP:
Operation not required to secure WA
determination at this time based on
exemption El E2 E3 E4
Annual farm PAN deficit:
pounds
Irrigation System(s) - circle #: 1. hard -hose traveler, 2. center -pivot system; 3. linear -move system;
4. stationary sprinkler system wlpermanent pipe; 5. stationary sprinkler system w/portable pipe;
6. stationary gun system w/permanent pipe; 7. stationary gun system wlportable pipe
PART 1. WA Determination Exemptions (Eligibility failure, Part 11, overrides Part l exemption.)
El Adequate irrigation design, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete
and signed by an I or PC.
E2 Adequate D, an�D3 irrigation operating parameter sheets, including map
depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by an 1 or PE.
E3 Adequate D, irrigation operating parameter sheet, including map depicting
wettable acres, is complete and signed by a WUP.
E4 75% rule exemption as verified in Part Ill. (NOTE: 75 % exemption cannot be
applied to farms that fail the eligibility checklist in Part II. Complete eligibility
checklist, Part II - F1 F2 F3, before completing computational table in Part Ill)_
PART H. 75% Rule Eligibility Checklist and Documentation of WA Determination.
Requirements, WA Determination required because operation fails one of the eligibility
requirements listed below: 1
F9 Lack of acreage which resulted in over application of wastewater (PAN) on spray
field(s) according to farm's last two years of irrigation records.
F2 Unclear, illegible, or lack of information/map
F3 Obvious field limitations (numerous ditches; failure to deduct required
buffer/setback acreage; or 25% of total acreage identified in CAWMP includes
small, irregularly shaped fields - fields less than 5 acres for travelers or less than
2 acres for stationary sprinklers).
�F4 WA determination required because CAWMP credits field(s)'s acreage in excess
of 75% of the respective field's total acreage as noted in table in Part 111.

Draft - Revised January 20, 199c
Facility Number
Part Ill. Field by Field Determination of 75% Exemption Rule for WA Determination
TRACT
NUMBER
FIELD
NUMBER'S
TYPE OF
IRRIGATION
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TOTAL
ACRES
CAWMP
ACRES
FIELD
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FIELD NUMBER' - hydrant pull zone or point numbers may be used in place of field numbers
depending on CAWMP
and type of irrigation system. if pulls, etc. cross more than one field, inspector/reviewer will have to combine fields to
calculate 75% field by field determination for exemption if possible', otherwise operation will be subject to WA
determination.
FIELD NUMBER' - must be clearly delineated on map.
COMMENTS-'- back-up fields with CAWMP acreage exceeding 75% of its total acres and having received less than 50%
of its annual PAN as documented in the farm's previous two years' (1997 & 1998) of irrigation records, cannot serve as the
sole basis for requiring a WA Determination. Back-up fields must be noted in the comment section and must be accessible
by irrigation system.

'�J`JAMES By HUNT JR
} GOVERNOR
=`a- BILL'HOLMAN
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
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June 23, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
Return Receipt Requested
Parks Helms
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Subject: Notice of Violation
Improper Pump Mark Setting
Helms Farm, Facility #: 90-28
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Helms:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office visited your facility on June 20, 2000. A
Notice of Violation is being issued for failing to have a properly set pump marker in
the lagoon and inadequate freeboard (< 18 inches). Failure to follow your certified
farm plan is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215'. 1OC and North
Carolina Administrative Code 15A 2H .0217 (d).
Mr. Johnson initially conducted a site inspection of your facility on May 4,
2000. A Notice of Deficiency was issued for an improperly set pump marker (see
enclosed letter). It was requested that you submit a written by May 23, 2000
indicating the actions taken to correct the problem. As of June 19, 2000, no response
had been received.
The farm plan requires that there be, at a minimum, 18 inches of freeboard.
This includes 12 inches of structural freeboard plus 6 inches of freeboard to store the
rainfall of a 25-yr.124-hr. storm event. The marker needs to be reset immediately.
Please submit a written response to this office by July 15, 2000 indicating the
actions taken to correct the problem noted above. Please address the response to'Mr.
Johnson.
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Mr. P. Helms
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely, n
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Union SWCD
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator
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MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
JAMES B. HUNT JR.
May 9, 2000
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Parks Helms
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
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Monroe, NC 29110
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Subject: Notice of Deficiency
DWQ Animal Waste Operations
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Site Inspection Report
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Dear Mr. Helms:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on May 4,
2000. In general the facility and files appeared to be in good condition. However, the pump
marker in your wastewater lagoon needs to be reset. Although the water level in the lagoon
was below the start pumping marl:, it was within 12 inches of the top of the lagoon. The farm
plan requires that there be, at a minimum, 1S inches of freeboard. This includes 12 inches of
_
structural freeboard plus 6 inches of freeboard to store the rainfall of a 25-yr.124-hr. storm
event. The marker needs to be reset immediately.
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It is requested that you submit a written response to this office by May 23, 2000
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indicating the actions taken to correct the problem noted above. Please address,the
response to Mr. Johnson.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely, r
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
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MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QU AL.YTY SECTION
JAMES'B. HUNT JR.
May 9, 2000
GDVERNQR
Parks Helms
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 29110
' 'BILL HOLMAN
-SEcRrTARY
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
DWQ Animal Waste Operations
Site Inspection Report
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Helms Farm, Facility #: 90-28
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Union County, NC
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Dear Mr. Helms:
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Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on May 4,
2000. In general the facility and files appeared to be in good condition. However, the pump
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marker in your wastewater lagoon needs to be reset. Although the water level in the lagoon
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was below the start pumping marl;, it was within 12 inches of the top of the lagoon. The farm
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plan requires that there be, at a minimum, 38 inches of freeboard. This includes 12 inches of
structural freeboard plus 6 inches of freeboard to store the rainfall of a 25-yr.124-hr. storm
event. The marker needs to be reset immediately.
It is requested that you submit a written response to this office by May 23, 2000
_
indicating the actions taken to correct the problem noted above. Please address.the
response to Mr. Johnson.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
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Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E,
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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WATER QUALITY SECTION
March 9, 2001
Parks Helm
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Subject: Notice of Deficiency
Parks Helm Farm, Facility # 90-28
Site Inspection Report
Union County, NC -
Dear Mr. Helm:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on March 6,
2001. This letter is being issued as a Notice of Deficiency for failing to perform the annual soil
analysis for 2000. Enclosed please find the inspection report, which should be self-explanatory.
It is Mr. Johnson's understanding that the facility will cease operations in the next couple
of months. Enclosed please find a Request For Removal form to be completed and returned at
the appropriate time. A final visit will be made to confirm that the facility is no longer in use.
However, until operations are ceased all records and files need to be complete and in order.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
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Sincerely,
D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Customer Service
1 800 623-7748
Mooresville Regional Office, 919 North Main Sires , Mooresville, NC 28115 PHONE [phone]
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Type of Visit aCompliance Inspection p Operation Review .O Lagoon Evaluation"
Reason for Visit aRoutine O Complaint O Follow up 0 Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
Facility Number i Date Or Visit: `�`—`�'� Time: /3i 4
0 Not Operational 0 Below Threshold
© Permitted ,®, Certified ©`Conditiojnally Certified 0 Registered
Farm Name: 7�ci r-4 5?.......� I 1 ........... 1F-s 1`:► .,.
Owner Name:................` C.L......... ... .1.....................
Facility Contact:
Title:
Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: ............ ............
Countv :.............. .4..L'3.:±:1......................... ....................
Phone No:
Phone No:
MailingAddress: ....... ... .fl..........� � .�CGl............ ................................... ...----.I ........................
Onsite Representative: ............__..f�C,c�C�...........l..l�=;F,G.......-----.................. Integrator:.............. ........ _
Certified Operator :.G�CS �j Operator Certification Number:
........... ............. ........... ................. ...
Location of Farm:
,Swine ❑ Poultry ❑ Cattle ❑ Morse Latitude �• �� Longitude �• ��•
Design Current Design Current Design Current
Swine Capacity Population Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population
❑ Wean to Feeder 10 Layer I I ❑ Dairy
❑ Feeder to Finish JE1 Non -Layer I ❑ Non -Dairy
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder ❑ Other
❑ Farrow to Finish Total Design Capacity
❑ Gilts
❑ Boars Total SSLW
Number of Lagoons' ❑ Subsurface Drains Present. ID Lagoon Area 10 Spray Field Area
Holding Ponds / Solid Traps ❑ No Liquid Waste Management System
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
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Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. if discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. lydischarge is observed, did it reach Water or the State'? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharssc is observed. what is the estimated nONV in Ualhnin?
d. Does discharge bypass a latoon system? (if tics, notify DWQ)
Yes ❑ No.
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? S-Yes ❑ No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes 9LNo
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Facility Number: — Date of Inspection
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway l'Yes ❑ No
Structure 1 Structure 2 " Structure 3' Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier:
Freeboard(inches): ............ ��............. ...... ..................... .................................... ..... ...._........................ ......_............. ................ ..... ........... ..................
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, ❑ Yes &No
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan? ❑ Yes [ No
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? [:]Yes No
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes No
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings? ❑ Yes No
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes No
11. Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Yes allo
12. Crop type ' ---V e.
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13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes Z'No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes P No
I6. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment? ❑ Yes EkNo
17.Ar6Tock outcrops present?
❑ Yes
❑ No
s there a water supply well within 250 feet of the sprayfield boundary?.. ❑ Unknown
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ On -site ❑ Off -site
Re
aired Records & Documents
19,
Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available?
❑ Yes
El No
20.
Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
❑ Yes
[QWo
21.
Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soi le reports)
Yes
4jRNo
22.
Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
& No
23.
Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
❑ Yes
r® No
24.
Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
❑ Yes
® No
25.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
❑ Yes
01 No
26.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
®-No
27,
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
® No
Odor Issues
28.
Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below
❑ Yes
❑ No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
29.
Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours?
❑ Yes
21 No
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Facility Number: -= Date of Inspection .printed on:_l/'17/2001.—
30. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (Le. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ' ❑ Yes ❑ No
roads, building structure,'and/or public property)---..-_-
_.-..31. Is the land -application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? ❑ Yes [�No
32. Were any major maintenance problems.with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.)- - - ❑ Yes No
33. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? ❑ Yes ❑ No
34. I?o the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanenthemporary cover? ❑ Yes ❑ No
flO No violations or deficiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further correspondence about this visit
Reviewer/Inspector Name ::: -
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Reviewer/Inspector Signature: �, r. 1. ` Date: /c z�'
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Facility Number Lagoon Number_- .W W .. Lagoon Identifier
O Active O Inactive Latitude.
0 0 0 Longitude 0 El
6y GPS or Map? ❑ GPS ❑ Map GPS file number:
35. Surface Area (acres):
36. Embankment Height (feet):
37. Distance to Stream:
38. Water supply well within 250 ft of the lagoon?
❑ On -site ❑ Off -site
O less than 300 ft O 300 ft - 1 000 ft O greater than 1000 ft
O Yes Q No
39. Distance to WS or HOW (miles):,.,
O < 5
O 5 - 10 O > 10
40. Overtopping from Outside Waters? %
11
p Yes
Q No
O Unknown
41. Constructed before 1993 NRCS Standards?
42. No verification or
O Yes
Q No
O Unknown
of adherence to 1993 subsequent
NRCS Standards? 1
O Yes
. O No
•Q Unknown
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43. Was groundwater encountered during construction?
Q Yes
Q No
O Unknown
44. Depth to Groundwater:
O Unknown
45. Spillway? � � •
.� O Yes O No
46. Adequate Marker?
O Yes O No
47. Immediate threat to the integrity of the structure? O Yes Q No
48. Freeboard & Storm Storage Requirement (inches):

Parks Helms Farm
6601 Morgan Mill Road
Monroe, NC 28110
Home Phone [phone]
July 14, 2000
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
919 North Main Street
Mooresville, NC 28115
Alan Johnson,
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The pump marker in question has been relocated. Furthermore, the water level has lowered.
If questions still remain, please call after August 1, due to my being out of town.
Sincerely,
Parks Helms

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'-'JAMES 13. HUNT JR.'. ,
GOVERNOR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
June 23, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
Return Receipt Requested
Parks Helms
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Subject: Notice of Violation
Improper Pump Mark Setting.
Helms Farm, Facility #: 90-28
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Helms:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office visited your facility on June 20, 2000. A
Notice of Violation is being issued for failing to have a properly set pump marker in
the lagoon and inadequate freeboard (< 18 inches). Failure to follow your certified
farm plan is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.10C and North
Carolina Administrative Code 15A 2H ,0217 (d).
Mr. Johnson initially conducted a site inspection of your facility on May 4,
2000. A Notice of Deficiency was issued for an improperly set pump marker (see
enclosed letter). It was requested that you submit a written by May 23, 2000
indicating the actions taken to correct the problem. As of June 19, 2000, no response
had been received.
The farm plan requires that there be, at a minimum, 18 inches of freeboard.
This includes 12 inches of structural freeboard plus 6 inches of freeboard to store the
rainfall of a 25-yr.124-hr. storm event. The marker needs to be reset immediately.
Please submit a written response to this office by July 15, 2000 indicating the
actions taken to correct the problem noted above. Please address the response to Mr.
Johnson.
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Johnson or me at [phone].
cc: Union SWCD
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator
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D. Rex Gleason, P. E. +
Water Quality Regional Supervisor

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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!r' E DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
JAMES'S.-HUNT JR.
May 9, 2000
GoveRµOR
Parks Helms
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
'$ILL HOLMAN
'SECRETARY
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Subject: Notice of Deficiency
DWQ Animal Waste Operations
Site inspection Report
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Helms Farm, Facility #: 90-28
Union County, NC
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Dear Mr. Helms:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on May 4.
2000. In general the facility and files appeared to be in good condition. However, the pump
marker in your wastewater lagoon needs to be reset. Although the water level in the lagoon
was below the start pumping mark, it was within 12 inches of the top of the lagoon. The farm
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plan requires that there be, at a minimum, 18 inches of freeboard. This includes 12 inches of
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structural freeboard plus 6 inches of freeboard to store the rainfall of a 25-yr. 24-hr. storm
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event. The marker needs to be reset immediately.
It is requested that you submit a written response to this office by May 23, 2000
indicating the actions taken to correct the problem noted above. Please address -the
response to Mr. Johnson.
-
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely, I
..
D.'Rex Gleason, P. E.
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Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION
May 9, 2000
Parks Helms
.•,r 6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
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Subject: Notice of Deficiency
DWQ Animal Waste Operations
Site Inspection Report
Helms Farm, Facility #: 90-28
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Helms:
Mr, Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on May 4,
2000. in general the facility and files appeared to be in good condition. However, the pump
marker in your wastewater lagoon needs to be reset. Although the water level in the lagoon
was below.the start pumping mark, it was within 12 inches of the top of the lagoon. The farm -
plan requires that there be, at a minimum,18 inches of freeboard. This includes 12 inches of
structural freeboard plus 6 inches of freeboard to store the rainfall of a 25-yr./24-hr. storm
event. The marker needs to be reset immediately.
It is requested that you submit a written response to this office by May 23, 2000
indicating the actions taken to correct the problem noted above. Please address the
response to Mr. Johnson.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
cc: Union SWCD
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator
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Sincerely,
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D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
9I9 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOOREHVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28115
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Subject: Notice of Deficiency
DWQ Animal Waste Operations
Site Inspection Report
Helms Farm, Facility #: 90-28
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Helms:
Mr, Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on May 4,
2000. in general the facility and files appeared to be in good condition. However, the pump
marker in your wastewater lagoon needs to be reset. Although the water level in the lagoon
was below.the start pumping mark, it was within 12 inches of the top of the lagoon. The farm -
plan requires that there be, at a minimum,18 inches of freeboard. This includes 12 inches of
structural freeboard plus 6 inches of freeboard to store the rainfall of a 25-yr./24-hr. storm
event. The marker needs to be reset immediately.
It is requested that you submit a written response to this office by May 23, 2000
indicating the actions taken to correct the problem noted above. Please address the
response to Mr. Johnson.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr.
Johnson or me at [phone].
cc: Union SWCD
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator
File
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Sincerely,
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D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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'Number :o"Lagoons i�.i Subsurface Drains i'resent Lagoot: Area � Sprav Field- Ares
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Hoiding•Ponds / Solid Traps i 1 Nc :,iauid Waste. Management System
liitictta^rte� h Stream impact;
I. is an+' dischar�t observed iron: am' part a the onerat;=L Yes An No
D� scnan on.Linatec a:. ? agoor. Fieid Other
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c•. Ii discharnr is ohscrvcC.. d« _ . _i.cr. ";'ate- o" the State :' (1h vcs, nod v DWQ) D Yes .] No
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"No
Sin;cturu, StruCtur:'
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Structure 6
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Facility Nurn er: Dair of Insfwction
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan:' ,
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement?
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
Waste . lication
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenancelimprovement?
1 1. Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN
12. Crop type
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13. Du the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certif ed Animal Waste lvlanagcment Plan (CAWMP)?
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
Required Records & Dneument5
17, Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available?
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP. checklists, design, maps, etc.)
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompiiance of the Certified AWMP?
0: N,iJ •yiolal=itiris.oi- deficiencies -were noted di►•ring �his:visit- • Y:oir :Wiil•i-eeeiye rio further • : • ; •
. ' . � cor'resoonde� c' e. about. tktis visit_ _
❑ Yes " \ No
❑ Yes P�No
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.Yes ❑ No
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❑ Yes W No
❑ Yes 11� No
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JK Yes ❑ No
Comments (refer Eo,guestiori #).-.Explainany'YES answers and/or any recommendations or_any other comments.
Use drawings of facility to better explain'situattons (use additional pages as necessary)
❑ Yes A No
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Reviewer/Inspector Signature: �, �/1- ' R _ — Date;
3/23/99

Facility Number: — Dute of inspection
Odor Issues
26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below [:]Yes 0
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ❑ Yes )&,No
28. is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ❑ Yeso
roads, building structure, and/or public property) IT
29. Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? ❑ Yes '�'No
30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) ❑ Yes Q,�o
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? ❑ Yes ,2.No
32..Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover? ❑ Yes EIVo
3/23/99

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
Parks Helms
Parks Helms Farm
6601 Morgan Mill Road
Monroe NC 28110
Dear Parks Helms:
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NORTH CAROL-INA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999 lrvt N'� nEt'T` V
>ART��R
JAN I X 2000
4VISION OF rAVIAMEpTAt AAlYAAT
"00RESVltif IEGIBNAt aF 1�F
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordd eeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 90-28
Union County
This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you
must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen
from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers.
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRR1, IRR2, DRYS, DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2,
SLDI, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County. Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincere ,
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Mooresville Regional Office
Union County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
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NORTH C`.AROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
April 6, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Parks Helm
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Subject: Notice of Violation
DWQ Animal Waste Operations
Site Inspection Report
Helms Farm, Facility #: 90-28
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Helms:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on
March 31, 1999. This report is being issued as a Notice of Violation due to the inadequate
freeboard in the lagoon. Specifically, the liquid level in the lagoon had encroached into the
25 yr./24 hr. storm event storage area. This is a violation of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.1. Also, a list of.the crops and the PAN required were not available. Please see the
attached report for more comments.
It is requested that you submit a written response to this office by April 21, 1999
indicating the actions taken to correct the problems noted above. Please address the
response to Mr. Johnson.
In addition to the above, during many of Mr. Johnson's inspections he has noted that
some farms are often missing one or more components of the farm plan that should be
available for review. The items below must be available for review during the inspection.
• Certification forms.
• Site Diagram: Fencing, buffer zones, feed areas.
• Waste Application records with accompanying waste analysis.
• Maps of acreage and irrigated fields.
• Waste Utilization plan: Tract/field number, usable/wettable acres (not
necessarily total acreage), list of crops, PAN required, and amount of waste
produced by livestock.
• Waste and Soil analysis info: Should have 3 years of data.
It is suggested that this be maintained in a single folder.
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Emergency Action Plan must be posted.
Insect, Odor Control, and Mortality Checklists that have been completed.
Certified Operator renewal card.
Failure to have the above components could result in a Notice of Violation or other
enforcement actions. Also remember that waste applications should be applied during
the time the crop can utilize the nutrients in the waste. In general waste should be
applied no earlier than 30 days prior to planting.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
/?,,.-
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D. Rex Gleason, P. E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Union SWCD
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator

Request of Information for Mandatory NN"ettable Acres Determination
Your facility 9() 2Z has been tentatively flagged for a mandatory Wettable Acres Determination.
The basis of this requirement is due to a lack of available information to exempt your facility from this process. In an effort to
promote flexibility, we are granting your facility a fourteen(14) day window of opportunity to provide our office with the information
indicated below. We suggest that you contact your Service Company, local MRCS, Extension, or Soil and Water District office for
any assistance they may be able to provide. Upon further review of this information, your facility may be exempted from this
process. In the event, that a technical specialist cannot provide you ,vith this information in the allotted time frame, notification by the
technical specialist will need to be made to establish an alternative schedule. If you, or the technical specialist have any questions
concerning this notice, please contact me.
Address: #faek-
c/o NC DWQ
2CIL �
Map/Diagram
Phone: _
Fax:
Due Date:
Minimum requirements -- clear, legible map or diagram showing labeled hvdrants, pulls/zones, and related coverage area
(len-ths.etc.). It must include design restrictions such as well locations, streams, wetlands, property boundaries, ditches, etc.
Locations of hog houses & lagoon(s) must be included. Tract and field numbers corresponding to waste plan must be included. An
updated aerial photo, if available, may be useful.
.,,�2. Calculations
Irrigation calculations (D-2 or equivalent) to back the related coverage area shown on the map/diagram. A D-1 irrigation parameter
worksheet or equivalent is required and D-3, D-4 worksheets are recommended. Without doing a system calibration like will be
required in a full wetted acres determination, then 94% of the published throw (diameter) based on operating, pressure must be used
for calculating acreage of pulls or spray zones -- in the case of stationary systems.
3. Updated Waste Plan (must be based on effective wetted acres)
This Waste Utilization Plan option can be by fields or pulls/zones. Suggest indicating somewhere on plan that it is based on effective
wetted acreage. All fields listed in plan must be reachable with available irrigation equipment or under contract with a third party
applicator. Use of this option requires above calculations to be provided. Acreage claimed in waste plan using this option does not
have to meet the 75% criteria. The updated plan must still generate a nitrogen deficit.
4. Updated Waste Plan (reduction of acreage)
This Waste Utilization Plan option must label the fields by spray pull°zone or credit the acreage of each field as less than 75% of the
total acreage in the respective field. Ail fields must be reachable with available irrigation equipment or under contract with a third
party applicator. The updated plan must still generate a nitrogen deficit. A D-1 irrigation parameter worksheet is required and-D-2,
D-3, D4 worksheets are recommended.
Note: All documents must be signed by WUP technical specialist, irrigation Specialist, or Professional Engineer.

Facility Number Date of lTlSpel'tlon
'Cimc ofinspection � 24 hr. (hh:mm)
p Permitted M Certified p Conditionally Certified p Registered p of pera loua Date Last Operated:
I+arrn Name: P.arks.Helms.h:arta...................................................................................... Count.-: Union MRO
Owner Name: Parks ...................................... Helms.......................................................... Phone No:.704.JS34bS8........ ......................................
Facility Contact: ................................................................................l'itle:................. ........................ Phone No:
Mailing Address: fiWl.bUEgan.Mil.1.Road................................................................... M0.0r.0c..NC ........................................................... 1811.Q ..............
Onsite Representative: PAlt'.ks.Helms............................................................................... Integrator:.......................................................................................
Certified Operator:WAlter..P................................ Helms................................................ Operator Certification Number:lfi662.............................
Location of Farm:
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Dischar�cs & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes p No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon 17 Spray Field l7 Other
a, If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made'? p Yes p No
b. if discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State`? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p 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) Cl Yes p No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ® Yes p No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? p Yes ® No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? p Spillway p Yes ®No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier: ................................................................................................. ,...................................
Freeboard(inches): ................1.2...................................................................................................................................................................................................
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, l7 Yes ® No
seepage, etc.)
3/23/99 Continued on back

Facility Number: 90-28 Pale of Inspection
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
S. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste stntctures require maintenance/improvement?
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
Waste Afplication
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
11. is there evidence of over application? p Excessive Ponding p PAN
12. Crop type Coastal Bermuda (Graze) Fescue (Graze) Small Grain Overseed
p Yes ® No
® Yes p No
® Yes p No
p Yes ® No
p Yes ® No
Yes ® No
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)'? p Yes ® No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application'? p Yes p No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination? ® Yes p No
c) Does this facility lack adequate documentation to make a determination of adequate acreage?
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
16. is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
Required Records ,& Documents
17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available'?
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available'?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
19. Does record keeping need improvement'? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
21, Did the facility tail to have a actively certified operator in charge'?
22, Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
23, Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
0. - No.violations:or .deficien.cies.were.n'oted :during. this .visit.: You: will ;receive no further.:.: .
. .eQf Kpb,6dence. Obirti this:visit::::::: :::::::::::::.::.: :
p Yes M No
p Yes N No
p Yes ® No
p Yes N No
® Yes p No
p Yes ® No
p Yes ® No
p Yes ® No
p Yes R No
(3 Yes ® No
p Yes U No
Some of the .waste,application.dates did not have the'accompanying wa"ste analysis records:
4� �11 ci awe 41{�,��b1e tt.r�xi.�.µ, ic,reA..
Soil test showed that -lime should,b pie plied.
Discliarge,from wasted , prior. to discharge to lagoon. Pit overflowed. Spill was minimal,
_ -
h� Discharge,pipe from nurseryrneeds to be fixed. There is( )apparently a small.,crackahat allows,waste'to leak from pipe. This occurs
in. a "natural' area. However, the waste doesn't appear to reach the•strean-�L '
Better NRSC map is. needed.
j$) List of of crops receiving waste applications is needed. t
Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:

3l23199
act ity Number: i>.ilc c„" lnSTIC"tion
Odor Issues
26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below ^'Yes p No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27. .Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? p Yes OINo
2S. is thcre anY evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e, residue an neighboring, vegetation, asphalt, p Yes �No
roads. huildin, structure_ andior public property)
29, is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon'' ❑ Yes y� No
30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or /C.
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) p Yes $,No
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? p Yes �No
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover? ep.s p No
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Draft - Revised January 20, 1999
JUSTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION FOR MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION
Facility Number L' - 2 b /Operation is flagged for a wettable
Farm Name: acre determination due to failure of
On -Site Representative: cr /5 Part 11 eligibility item(s) F1 F2 F3 F4
Ins pectorlReviewer's Name: u`rws�7
Date of site visit:_
Date of most recent WUP:% _ e /(A` d
Operation not required to secure WA
determination at this time based on
exemption E1 E2 E3 E4
Annual farm PAN deficit: pounds
Irrigation System(s) - circle #: 1. hard -hose traveler, 2. center -pivot system; 3. linear -move system;
4. stationary sprinkler system wlpermanent pipe; 5. stationary sprinkler system wlportable pipe;
B. stationary gun system wlpermanent pipe; 7. stationary gun system wlportable pipe
PART [. WA Determination Exemptions (Eligibility failure, Part 11, overrides Part I exemption.)
E1 Adequate irrigation design, including map depicting wettable acres, is complete
and signed by an I or PE.
E2 Adequate D, and D 1D3 irrigation operating parameter sheets, inclup
depicting wettable acres, is complete and signed by an I or PE.
E3 Adequate D, irrigation operating parameter sheet, including map depicting
wettable acres, is complete and signed by a WUP.
E4 75% rule exemption as verified in Part Ill. (NOTE: 75 % exemption cannot be
applied to farms that fail the eligibility checklist in Part 11. Complete eligibility
checklist, Part Il - F1 F2 F3, before completing computational table in Part 111).
PART [1. 75% Rule Eligibility Checklist and Documentation of WA Determination.
Requirements. WA Determination required because operation fails one of the eligibility
requirements listed below: e
F1 Lack of acreage which resulted in over application of wastewater (PAN) on spray
field(s) according to farm's last two years of irrigation records.
F2 Unclear, illegible, or lack of information/map
F3 Obvious field limitations (numerous ditches; failure to deduct required
buffer/setback acreage; or 25% of total acreage identified in CAWMP includes
small, irregularly shaped fields - fields less than 5 acres for travelers or less than
/ 2 acres for stationary sprinklers).
{ F4 WA determination required because CAWMP credits field's acres
q (s a in excess) 9
of 75% of the respective field's total acreage as noted in table in Part 111.

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Draft - Rcvised January 20, 299,
Facility Number -
Part Ill. Field by Field Determination of 75% Exemption Rule for WA Determination ,,
TRACT
NUMBER
FIELD
NUMBER1,2
TYPE OF
IRRIGATION
SYSTEM
TOTAL
ACRES
CAWMP
ACRES
FIELD
%
COMMENTS'
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FIELD NUMEREFZ - hydrant. null. lone nr nnint mimhPrs may he used in nlacP of fieirf numhPrG riPnPnrlinn nn ('AWMP
and type of irrigation system. If pulls, etc. cross more than one field, inspector/reviewer will have to combine fields to
calculate 75% field by field determination for exemption if possible; otherwise operation will be subject to WA
determination.
FIELD NUMBER' - must be clearly delineated on map.
COMMENTS' - back-up fields with CAWMP acreage exceeding 75% of its total acres and having received less than 50%
of its annual PAN as documented in the farm's previous two years' (1997 & 1998) of irrigation records, cannot serve as the
sole basis for requiring a WA Determination. Back-up fields must be noted in the comment section and must be accessible
by irrigation system.

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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
NCDENR
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
November 24, 1998
JAMES B. BUNT JR. '
GOVERNOR
Parks Helms
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Subject: Site Inspection
'-, SECRETARY Ltr,:1yY!'
Parks Helms Farm, Facility #: "90-28 -
'"`'
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Helms:
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/Iagoon 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 perTnit. 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 gown 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 gain 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 h itroaen (M Application 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.
• , r Fescue/Orehardgass: Apply one-half (1/2) of the N in mid -February to March and one-
half (1/2) in mid -August to September.
• Bermuda grass: Establishing: 30 to 401bs N/ac at planting and 30 to 601bs 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
cuttmg.
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 atree 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
cc: Union SWCD
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator

County
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Owner
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Manager
Address
Location
Certified
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Phone Number
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Backup Certified Operator
Comments
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Date inactivated or closed
M Swine p Poultry p Cattle p Sheep p Horses p Goats p None
Design Capacity
Total 200 Swine
SSLW 104,400 Farrow to Feeder

,. Latitude
Longitude
p Request to be removed p Removal Confirmation Recieved
Higher Yields
Vegetation
Acreage
Other
Comments
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Regional DWQ Staff Date Record Exported to Permits Database

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•I_ JAME9 B. HUNT
GOVERNOR
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
July 20, 1998
Parks Helms
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Subject: Animal Operation Site Inspection
Parks Helms Farm, Facility #: 90-28
Union County, NC
Dear Mr. Helms:
Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on
July 16, 1998. The facility was in good shape. However, the list of crops in your
waste utilization plan must be revised to include millet and ryegrass. Please contact
your technical specialist to properly reset your pumping marker.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact
Mr. Johnson or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
4-14.
D. Rex Gleason, P.E.
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
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Non -Discharge Compliance Unit
Regional Coordinator
91 9 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 261 15
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Facility Number Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Applied for Permit ©Permitted Opera erational Date Last Operated; ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Farm Name �Lr C / ...................
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FacilityContact:.............................................................................. Title:........... ................. ...... Phone No:
Mailing Address:... .. f.......0.C'�rC,,,F,t........C�/�,1.....%� lr.................
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Onsite Representative:.......... rr,,.,.6.......... lle,. .r. l.. ..... Integrator:. ................ .................................... .....................................................................
Certified Operator;...... C- 5-.................... A�/A j.......................................... Operator Certification Number,,.A..6-6..Z..........
Location of Farm:
....... d. ..... .[............. ... .... ?............ f.r.. ...... .. S?t................... ..... .......................... �
........�.?...........LC�........................................................................................................................
Latitude �* ©` =" Longitude ®• =1 11
x Design `Cu..rienE
Design Current= `" Design" ' ; Current ,'
�f 8wme ` 5 i •Capacity Population '
Poultry ? :'_ Capacity Population Cattle . .,Capacity `Population:
❑ Wean to Feeder
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❑ Layer
I
airy
❑ Feeder to Finish
[] Nan -Layer
❑Non Dairy
❑ Farrow to Wean
_JELFarrow
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❑ Other
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❑ Farrow to Finish
Total eSign Capacity;
❑ Gilts
[I Boars
Total?SSLW ,
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Number of La oohs / Holdtn Ponds "
❑Subsurface Drains Present
❑ Lagoon Area
❑ Spray Field Area
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❑ NWaste Management System Li nid
,
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
zo
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes
[;KNo
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
❑ Yes
❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ)
❑ Yes
❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in 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
�No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
❑ Yes
XNO
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
❑ Yes
$�No
maintenance/improvement?
'
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
1KNo
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
❑ Yes
O(No
7/25197
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=� Facility Number: —
$. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (I-.arpoonsMolding_Ponds, Flush Pits, etc.)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
Identifier: �7
Freeboard(ft):....... FrS,.A:.$,* ...................................................................................................................
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
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?
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
❑ Yes ljj� No
❑ Yes ISNo
Structure. 5 - Structure 6
............................. ............ I................
15. Crop type ..................... ,�f`.ir�.—.............. ............................................................
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?
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Onli
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
13,No.violationsor.deftciencies.were,noted,dtiringthis: visit: Y,ou.willreceive•Roltirth:er-
etirrespQt dehto about. this'. ..1.. _
❑ Yes] No
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes ANo
ClYes E
❑ Yes ­KNo
❑ Yes Wo
O` Yes XNo
❑ Yes RNo .
❑ Yes ANo
❑ Yes A§Jqo
❑ Yes 14 No
❑ Yes )� No
❑ Yes )qNo
❑ Yes XNo
7I25/97
ReviewerlInspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: 00Date:

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Parks Helms
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Dear Mr. Helms:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
September 15, 1997
Subject: Certification/Notice of Violations
Parks Helms Farm, Facility #: 90-28
Union County, NC
The deadline for the certified waste management plan to be implemented is December 31, 1997,
and there will be no extension of the deadline. With this in mind, this letter will touch on some of the
general components and issues that are of concern during an inspection.
As a certified, or soon to be certified, farm your files at a minimum must contain the following
information, and need to be available for review during the inspection:
Certification forms
Site diagram - showing fencing, streams, buffer zones
Waste application records/forms
Maps of acreage and irrigated fields
Waste utilization plan
Waste and soil analysis records
Emergency action plan and mortality & odor control checklist
Regarding waste application records, all information should be recorded. This includes (but is
not limited to) the field used, total minutes waste was applied (if required), the amount of waste irrigated/
hauled, the amount of nitrogen applied and the crop nitrogen balance. The crops and fields that are being
utilized for waste application must be specified in the certified waste management plan. For those
facilities that grow hay, the date when the hay is harvested should be recorded. If you feel the plan does
not allow you the flexibility you need, contact a technical specialist to have the farm plan modified.
For lagoons/storage ponds, remember that a freeboard of 12 inches plus an additional 5 - 9
inches (depending on location) for a 25 year/24 hour rain event must be maintained from the top of the
storage pond/lagoon. If there is an emergency spillway/pipe, then the level must be maintained to
compensate for a 25 yr/24 hr storm. A pumping marker must also be installed. This may be a pipe or
other structure that is already in the lagoon. Whatever the marker is, it must be prominently identified.
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The question often comes up as to what warrants a Notice of Violation (NOV). An NOV may
be issued for the following instances, among others:
a) inadequate freeboard,
b) inadequate land for waste application,
c) application on an unapproved crop/acreage,
d) discharge of waste from lagoon/facility,
e) excessive vegetation on the sideslopes of a lagoon/pond, or
f) other minor deficiencies.
Examples of a deficiency would be the waste or soil analysis forms not being up to date or the
application records not being filled out properly.
Please note, failure to submit the certification form by December 31, 1997, does not exclude you
from the responsibility of maintaining your storage pond/lagoon levels and waste application records.
Also, please be advised that North Carolina General Statutes provide for penalties of up to $10,000 per
day per violation as well as criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws and regulations.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Alan Johnson or me
at [phone].
cc: Union SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
MI
Sincerely,
1
D. Rex Gleaso . E.
Water Quality egional Supervisor

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Park Helms
6601 Morgan Mill Rd.
Monroe, NC 28110
Dear Mr. Helms:
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 7, 1997
Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site
Inspection Report
Park Helms Farm, Facility #: 90- 28
Union County, NC
A site inspection of your facility was conducted on August 5, 1997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of
this Office. The facility was in good shape. However, for all waste applications the volume of waste
applied and the crop nitrogen balance must be recorded.
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: Union County SWCD
Facility Assessment Unit
Regional Coordinator
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Routine O Complaint O Follow-up of 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:l .25 for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Revie►v
❑ Certified ❑ Permitted or Inspection includes travel andprocessing)
❑ Not Oj_perational / Date Last Operated:.....................................................................................................................................................
Farm Name :.... .,�!-ccrlC......... Ae-107�`....... ivy! .................. .............. Caunty:.. h i O�'1.......�.................., ...... .....
LandOwner Name:...Ce r—� ..... .......................................... Phone .........................................
Facility Conctact:.............................`.,......................................................d.........................
Tit
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Mailing Address:..a.�Q ......tJ1 1 .... ��,1.. .....f. lQ 1. e...............................................Ti ..`.U.....
OnsiteRepresentative:...? ar LC .......:............ T.Gs............................... Integrator:.......................................................................................
Certified Operator: ...... P r.kAn.......................I �................................... Operator Certification Number:..li�P...C,�e...........
Location of Farm:
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Latitude • 4 44 Longitude 6 t*
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1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes Aio
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ",ONO
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water'? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in 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 XNo
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes )gNo
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes 151�!o
4/30/97 maintenance/improvement?
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Facility Number:................ ...............
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes �TNo
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes (XNo
8. Arc there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes No
Structures {I^agoons and/or Holding,Pends)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) Iess 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 Jallo
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes A No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes Wo
(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? Ayes ❑ No
Taste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes Rio
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff ntering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type ..
C•l2".t�- .... ................ ....... ....................... ...... :................... .......... ..........
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ❑ Yes rM No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ;UNo
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? [:]Yes t;No
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? ❑ Yes RNo
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ Yes JQNo
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes nNo
For Certified Facilities Only
22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes [Vlo
23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑ Yes ,LNo
24. Does record keeping need improvement? gYes ❑ No
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water. Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Parks Helms
Parks Helms Farm
6601 Morgan Mill Road
Monroe NC 28110
Dear Mr. Helms:
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April 3, 1997 moo=tcr s
APR 7 1997
OIVIMN OFTAt i"ANACIMEr T
PUZ'IEMLE M-AAL OFFICI:
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Designation of Operator in Charge
Parks Helms Farm
Facility Number 90--28
Union County
You were notified by letter dated November 12, 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 for your
facility. Our records indicate that this completed Form has not yet been returned to our office.
For your convenience we are sending you another Operator in Charge Designation Form for your
facility. Please return this completed Form to this office as soon as possible but in no case later
than April 25, 1997. This office maintains a list of certified operators in your area if you need
assistance in locating a certified operator.
Please note that failure to designate an Operator in Charge of your animal waste management
system, is a violation of N.C.G.S. 90A-47.2 and you will be assessed a civil penalty unless an
appropriately certified operator is designated. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be
taken as absolving you of the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for your
failure to designate an appropriate Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact our Technical Assistance and
Certification Group at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Steve W. Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Jaynes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
Parks Helms
Parks Helms Farm
6601 Morgan Mill Road
Monroe NC 28110
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Parks Helms Farm
Facility ID#: 90-28
Union County
Dear Mr. Helms:
a H N
N.G DEPT. OF
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH,
& NATURAL RESOU�,C;FS
NOV 19 1996
DIVISIar}
modtwidt Rwavkl flc'tiCE
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study
Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly,
requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more
swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a
designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an
Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be
submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a
certified operator for your animal waste management system is a Violation of 15A NCAC 211
.0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty.
If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please
contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office.
Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for
the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996. .
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please
call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 91gn33-0026.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P E. D' ctor
Division of Water Quality
Enclosure
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Site Requires Immediate Attention:
Facility No.0 -2^
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SrM VISITATION RECORD
DATE: x\ ,1995
Time:. a:
Fann Name/Owns
Mailing Address:
County;
Integrator. Phone:
On Site Representative: Phone: :7�'�--1
Physical Address/Location: '-14N, 3
Type of Operation: Swine -\/-- Poultry _ Cattle
Design Capacity: W�sNumber of Animals on Site:
-
DEM Certification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW
Latitude: Longittide: — Elevation: _--__--_Feet
Circle Yes or No
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of I Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
(approximate] I Foot + 7 inches) (&or No Actual Freeboard: - Ft. inches
Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes oo Was any erosion observed? Yes or ho
Is adequate land available for spray? Yes or No Is the cover crop adequate? Yes or No
Crop(s) being utilized: -
Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings?(Z�gor No
100 Feet from Wells? or No
Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Lime Stream? Yes orQ
Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 ,Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes MS)
)
Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other
similar man-made devices? Yes 001 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: _
Q�e�% 1
Inspector Name
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