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HomeMy WebLinkAbout900036_PERMIT FILE_20171231n State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Kenneth Cox 3408 Tom Greene Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Dear Mr. Cox: e�� �EHNR DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY August 13, 1997 Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site Inspection Report Ken Cox Farm, Facility #: 90-36 Union County, NC A site inspection of your facility was conducted on August 12, 1997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office. The facility was in good shape. However, you need to ensure that all forms pertaining to the application of waste are properly filled out. 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 (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Union County SWCD Facility Assessment Unit Regional Coordinator AJ 919 North Main Street, �y�C FAX 704-663-6040 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 An Equal FAX Action Employer Voice 704-663-1699 - _ Ma 50°% recycled/]0°.o post -consumer paper [3 DSWC Animal Feedlot Operation Review DWQ Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection ouhne p Complaint p Follow-up of DWQ in p Facility Number Farm Status: [3 Registered p Applied for Permit Certified p Permitted p of perational I Date Last Operated: Farm Name: Ken Cox Farm ❑' Date of Inspection Z Time of Inspection i/fir lid 24 hr. (hh:mm) County: U.A.io.m................................................. MRO.......... OwnerName: Keauelh................................ Cox............................................................... Phone No: .7.44-7.6.-MR........-----............................................. Facility Contact: ...................................................... .....................Title: . Phone No: Mailing Address: 34118.Tam.C�umelt aa:d................................................................... Iva.xhlw..NC......................................................... 28173 .............. Onsite Representative: Integrator: Certified Operator: Ken.S.. .................................... C.QX .................................................... Operator Certification Number:19246 ............................. Location of Farm: z;sotltl�..ap�xa�,,4._,;RL:ta;nM_ktnug�t.Iadge.-;pgAmil:Uggg,�xaxtxec;Oro ............................... a Latitude ®0®4 ®44 Longitude ®" ®6 ®41 DesignCurrent' Design Current . Design Current w, Capacity Population Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population' [3 can to ee erf; p Layer ® ee er to ums ❑ Non -Layer ❑ arrow to can r., Total Design Capacity E ;Total SSLW ❑ arrow to ee er ❑ Farrow to Finis p Other General 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? 4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? 450 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require 4/30/97 maintenance/improvement? p Yes )4,No ❑ Yes 1a-No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No []Yes '-No p Yes �io ❑ Yes' No Continued on back 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in.responsible charge? Li Yes c,�, No 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? p Yes /�� o . Structures (Lagoons and/or Holding Ponds) 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? p Yes No Freeboard (ft): Structure I Stricture 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6 C................. .................. I .................... ....................................... .........---...--.---.--...---.............................................................................. 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? p Yes XNo 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? p Yes Po 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? p Yes I*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? ya/Yes p No Waste Application l� 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? p Yes Po (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type f i.. ....lrc.�..l� a .T •• Su... �.� . C................................................................................................................. ............ r.. y. 16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? p Yes XNo 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? p Yes �To 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? © Yes P:iJo 19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? p Yes *No 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? Yes liz,No 2I. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? p Yes )No For Certified Facilities Onik 22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? Yes XNo 23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? p Yes ANo 24. Does record keeping need improvement? )KYes p No gReviewer/Inspector Name a�"#t�M:ez'0s5-,I"� "- F Reviewer/Inspector Signature:14 Date: cc: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, Fa il' Assessment Unit 4/30/97 act tty Number: 90_4 Date of Inspection Additional Comments and/or State of North Carolina Department of Environment, 4 Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary Don Simpson 1026 Roanoke Ch. Rd. Monroe, NC 28110 Dear Mr. Simpson: 'TIM WA 1DEHNR DMSION OF WATER QUALITY May 16, 1997 Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site Inspection Report Simpson Turkey/Swine Farm Union County, NC I have enclosed a Request for Removal Form for you to sign and mail to the address listed on the sheet. Please make it to the attention of Sue Homewood. I visited your farm on May 12, 1997 and verified the closure of your swine operation. Upon inspection I noticed that a few of the lagoons need to be pumped. Also, it appears that there may be some seepage from the "bottom" lagoon from which you irrigate. Arry 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 (704) 663- 1699. Sincerely, Alan D.Johnson Environ. Spec. I1, Water Quality AJ IMT 919 North Main Street, �y� FAX 704-663-6040 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 704-663-1699 �TM 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper 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 Kenneth Cox Ken Cox Farm 3408 Tom Greene Road Waxhaw NC 28173 Dear Kenneth Cox: 1 � • AMA g-.O. 44d NCDENR NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF OrFF�*� ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL REIN&i?Ciff- WP EPMRONMENT, HEALTh & NATURAL RESOURCM January 24, 2000 FEB 4 2000 1111310N Of INVIR11MMEATAi MANA&EMENj IIOORESVILLI 1E61ONAL OFF19E Subject: Removal of Registration Ken Cox Farm Facility Number 90-36 Union County This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that your facility no longer be registered as an animal waste management system per'the terms of'15A NCAC 2H .0217. The information you provided us indicated that your operation's animal population does not exceed the number set forth by 15A NCAC 2H .0217, and therefore does not require registration for a certified animal waste management plan. Under 15A NCAC 2H .0217, your facility is deemed permitted if waste is properly managed and does not reach the surface waters of the state. Any system determined to have an adverse impact on water quality may be required to obtain a waste management plan or an individual permit. You are reminded that a discharge of wastes to the surface waters of the state will subject you to a civil penalty up to $25,000 per day. Should you decide to increase the number of animals housed at your facility beyond the threshold limits listed below, you will be required to receive approval from the Division of Water Quality prior to stocking animals to that level. Threshold numbers of animals are as follows: Swine 250 Confined Cattle 100 Horses 75 Sheep 1,000 Poult with a I quid wastes stem 30,000 If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sonya Avant of our staff at (919) 733-5083 ext 571. Sincerely, Kerr T. Stevens P.E. cc: Mooresville Water Quality Regional Office Union Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File 1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycted/10% post -consumer paper �" f t??'' i ' g;s,,< `6E�i?'E: 3r D1VISlOn O��Sorl and;.Wateir3COn5eCVatlon QpCrdtlOnaR('V1CW 36?[#IE.{'I CIE E i3 �E;Ei� Ni i}? ?if¢ 3€'�I21Y �i€.'.3I E;Es�`�! t 3 . i as ...,r 3� " Division 'of Soil acid Water Conservation - Conipliance.lnspectioii j -Division of Water Quality = Compliance Inspection r 'Other Agency Operation Review., i , ...,> , ,.! r,, „` t . �E? 10 Routine O Complaint O Follow-un of DWO inspection O Follow-up of DSWC review O Other I Facility Number Dale. of Inspection !�V "Timer of Inspection j 24 hr. (hh:mm) [] Permitted )A Certified ❑ Conditionally Certified © Registered JE3 Not O ce;ctionfalDatc Last Operated: Farm Name: Kgn..... 4E7�......... Wi.. Count.y:.....t!`i!4.17?.!........................................................ Owner Name:.......:.:ICI ......i?................. Phrrne Nu:....'. 3_................................... .................................. ...................... ...... FacilityContact: ............................................................................... Title............................................................. Phone No:.....................................[.............. Mailing Address: .......�,.��..�.. �l!YI.....U`��t�F4�......R,A........................................................��....f�. .... T K rq- f Onsite Representative: �er .....0 . Integrator ......................... ........................ CO ........ Operator Certification Numbei .......j.C�...1 Certified Operatnr:.,.,. :....'.!'�l� n of Farm: ................................................................... ............................................................................................... ...... . ? Latitude Longitude 3Wine capacity ropuiauon ❑ Wean to Feeder ceder to Finish .44Sd ❑ Farrow to Wean ❑ Farrow to Feeder ❑ Farrow to Finish ❑ Gilts ❑ Boars Design Current Design Current Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population ❑ Layer I 1 10 Dairy ❑ Non -Layer I 1 10 Non -Dairy ❑ Other I I. Total Design Capacity Total SSLW Number of Lagoons ❑ Subsurface Drains Present ❑ Lagoon Area ❑ Spray Field Area Holding Ponds / Solid Traps 10 No Liquid Waste Management System Discharges & Stream ImpacLS 1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation (If yes, notify DWQ)? ❑ Yes 1�rNo Discharge originalcd at: []Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other a. If discharge is observed, was the conv4yance man-made ❑ Yes ❑ No h. I1'dischargc is observed. did it reach: ❑ Surface Waters ❑ Waters ofthe State ❑ Yes ❑ No c. If discharge is observed. what is the estimated flow in gal/tnin? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? ❑ Yes ❑ No 2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes Z No 3. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes GNo Waste Collection & Treatment 4. is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes xNo Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6 Identifier: 1� Freeboard(inches): ..............�1............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1/6/99 Continued on back Facility Number: — Date of Inspection 5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.) 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 top of dike, maximum and minimum liquid level elevation markings? Waste Application 10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement'? 11. Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Ponding ❑ Nitrogen 12. Crop type ............ a..r�...................................................................................... 0 ❑ Yes *0 ❑ Yes 9 No ❑ Yes 9 No ❑ Yes ' &o ❑ Yes ,No ❑ Yes ANo ❑ Yes 9To 13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes 3ZNo 14. Does the facility lack wettable acreage for land application? (footprint) ❑ Yes �2 No 15. Does the receiving crop need improvement'? ❑ Yes �PTNo 16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment'? ❑ Yes )4-No Required Records _& Documents 17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available? ❑ Yes 'PINo 18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? WUP, design, [:]Yes '.No (ie/ checklists, maps, etc.) 19. Does record keeping need improvement'? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports) Yes ❑ No 20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes No 21. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes &•No 22. Fair to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Pertnit?, yam{`' Yes (ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application) El .�No 23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes ,;2 No 24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency'? ❑ Yes JZLNo No.vhAH'tlOnS or deticienicie's .were' noted. during ttii�.visit:.I'.ati �viyl.ree'eive no Mrtiier... •. . ...... eorrespotndence. ... .this .visit... ... . . . . :: ...... .... .......... .. . Comments (refer' to question #): Explain any YES answers and/or any.recommendations or any other,eomments i ;:,j i Use drawings'of fadlityto Better explain -situations. (use additional pages as necessary)i �•t°,�c�S � eAl JSc.c-r'C�, �..G� L.v�-s � c-p��1 G1.4 I O� Y�e.�t�YC .S h�� QC(J.�l'vt pc�:'l� / ,,� Q �h b Quo c,s �. t a nu who s , rin +T G ak i s re.w, i led �- 11,1 y Le rre-- t Y�� -� vvtec - hem pis Reviewer/Inspector Name �14"!9 Uh Reviewer/Inspector Signature: ^ �,� /�y�. Date: , t ;j 4 j 11/6/99 Draft - Revised Iamuary 20, 1999 JUSTIFICATION .& DOCUMENTATION FOR MANDATORY WA DETERMINATION Facility Number y 2 _ 3� Operation is flagged for a wettable Farm Name: e`i C r acre determination due to failure of On -Site Representative: ;ePQ1rdy Part 11 eligibility hem(s) F1 F2 F3 F4 Inspector/Reviewer's Name: - Date of site visit ±/,MXJ _ - _ Operation not required to secure WA determination at this time based on exemption E1 E2 E3 E4 Date of most recentrWUP: Annual farm PAN deficit: Ci pounds ,Irrigation 'System(s) - circle t 3. hard=hose traveler, 2..center--pivot system; 3.-linear-mov_ a system;. 4- stationary sprinkler system w7perrrma rent pipe; 5. stationary spnnkler-system w/portable pipe; 6. stationary'gun system wlpermanent pipe; 7. stationary gun system wlportable pipe PART L WA Determination:Exemptions (Eligibilityfailure, .Part II, overrides Part.l exemption.) El .Adequate irrigation design, including map depicting wAttabie acres, is complete and signed by an I or PE. E2 Adequate D, and D2./D3 irrigation operating parameter sheets, including map depicting wettable .acres, is complete and signed by an .I or. PE. E3 Adequate D, irrigation operating parameter sheet, including map depicting wettable acresjs 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 II - F1 F2 F3, before completing computational table in Part 111). PART'II.75% Rule Eligibility Checklist and Documentation of WA Determination. Requirements. WA Determination required because operation fails one of the eligibility requirements listed below: 1 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 informatiari/map. F3 Obvious field limitations (numerous ditches; failure to deduct required bufferlsetbackacreage; or25% of total acreage identified in CAWMP includes small, irregularly shaped fields - fields Iess than 5 .acres for .travelers or less than 2 acres for -stationary sprinklers). __I//F4 '1lIIA determination :re uired because CAWMP credits fields 's acrea a in excess of 75% of the respective field's total acreage as noted 'in table in:Part Ill. Draft - Revised January 20,1999 Facility Number Part ill. Field by Field Determination .of 75% Exempfion Rule for WA Determination TRACT NUMBER FIELD NUMBER'-2 TYPE OF IRRIGATION SYSTEM TOTAL ACRES CAWMP ACRES FIELD % COMMENTS3 S s� 1 opi arse' p L,v.,., .e r I I I I i I I I I I I I J_ML.0 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'NUMBEW - must.be clearly delineated on map. COMMENTS3 -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. OPERATIONS BRANCH - WO Fax:919-713-6048 Apr 21 '97 14:13 P.02/02 REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF REGISTRATION The following farm does not meet the 214 .0200 registration requirements. Please inactivate this facility on the registration database. Facility Number: Farm Namc: �a Y,r Vtn Owner: Mailing Address: rrall -7 County:�- This Operation is: pasture only (no confinement) dry litter poultry operation out of business/no animals on site closed out per MRCS standards -- below-the-thr�shold_.(t�ts�haa.150�*+1, 1eo=tanfincdsaul�,..J.�horscs�1004_sE�e�_or 30,000-poul[ry witl a liquid anima] waste management syFtem) I am fully aware that should the number of animals increase beyond the threshold limit or the operatiou meets the 21-1 .0200 registration requirements for any reason, I will be required to notify and re register with the Division of Wuter Quality. Signature: LDater Please rcmm cmmpletrd form to: DEHNR-DWQ Waw Quality Section Cumpliance Group P.O. Box 29535 Raleig34 NC 27626-0535 R R-419 7 NCDENR JAMES S. HUNT JR. GaVeRNOR M COEV ITT;." ;:%'S`ECRETARY '#rF'•rK NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL REsouRCEs MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY November 24, 1998 Ken Cox 3408 Tom Greene Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Subject: Site Inspection Ken Cox Farm, Facility #: 90-36 Union County, NC Dear Mr. Cox: Mr. Alan Johnson of this office has been asked on several occasions about the appropriate time and proper method to take soil and waste samples. Also, during his inspections, he has noticed that while the storage capacity may be adequate in the storage pond/lagoon, in some cases it was not at the level set forth in the waste utilization plan. Mr. Johnson has also noted that some animal operations using hay/pasture systems do not appear to be properly managing the hay crop in the waste application fields. This letter is to highlight some concerns and provide some general guidance for the animal facilities regarding the management of the storage pond/lagoon and waste application fields. For more specific/detailed information, please contact your technical specialist or your Iocal agricultural extension service. Be advised that should a farm be found violating its farm plan and/or have an unpermitted discharge, besides facing civil penalties, the facility could be required to apply for an individual permit. Currently, most farms are operating under a general permit. Waste applications Just as you manage the animals at your facility, proper management of the waste (lagoon/storage pond level) is important. The waste must be pumped from the ponds at the correct time and provide for maximum utilization of the nutrients by the crop. Remember, waste application rates in your farm plan are based on agronomic principles, and assumes the waste will be applied when the nutrients are required (e.g., applying waste to corn at tasseling or bermuda grass in November is of little use for the uptake of nitrogen). Also, the established application rate assumes that the previous crop has been removed from the field. 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOORRSVI LLH, NORTH CA ROLL NA 28115 PHONE 704-663-1 629 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST -CONSUMER PAPER Page 2 Grass and small grain crops grown for hay should be harvested in a timely manner. To maximize nutrient uptake, as indicated in the waste utilization plan, and for highest quality, the crop should be harvested at early boot stage (generally every 4 to 5 weeks). Small grain for silage can be harvested in the soft dough stage when direct cut. Contact your agricultural extension agent or technical specialist for proper guidance. General Recornrnendations for Nitrogen {ND 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 com is 18 inches high. • . Fes cu e/Orch ardgrass: 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 40 ibs N/ac at planting and 30 to 60 lbs N/ac when runners appear (6 -8 wk. after planting)_ Maintaining: 50 to 60 lbs N/ac in April and the remainder of the recommended amount in equal increments in June and July or after each cutting. Finally, there have been instances where the amount of waste pumped (as shown in the waste application records) from the lagoon/storage pond does not appear to agree with the amount of waste produced by the animals. One would expect on an annual basis that the amount pumped would be approximately equal to the amount being produced. For example, if a dairy is generating 453,000 gal/yr in waste, then approximately 453,000 gallons of waste should be accounted for in the waste application records over a year. However, there may be some difference due to how low the storage pond was pumped, the number of cows being held in the facility, or the amount of rainfall. Soil analysis (FREE) Fifteen to twenty (15 to 20) soil samples per field (20 acres or less) is desirable. The samples should be thoroughly mixed and sent in as one sample. Each sample should be pulled 4 inches deep for pastures and no -till systems and 8 inches deep for conventional tillage systems. Taking samples during the fall is advisable. The state lab is not as busy at that time and can provide a more timely turn around with the results. This is also a good time to apply lime if recommended by the soil test. When liming is necessary, it is important that it be applied as suggested. Maintaining proper soil pH is as important (if not more so) than fertilizing to maximize crop production. Page 3 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 (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, 1 D. Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Union SWCD Non -Discharge Compliance Unit Regional Coordinator County Eneon Owner jKennetb lCox manager Address Location Certified Farm Name Ken Cox arm 1704-764-3298 Phone Number Lessee 7 0 •' n•, n WIRO i.i.mi. �:w:.�vinnroe r�wy:.511 scam: approx. 3m�: �uu... • ..hough �;nge.=.at,Junctron tii:t:o . • • Greene; l�ci.(SR 1 9):.a�id Yry 52 ..:�a�ce �e ..o..g........ �........... Stare s . . .... . ..V . P.. Certified Operator in Charge Backup Certified Operator Comments Ken S. ox A kX Qpe #,Q , ,: QOW • . Date inactivated or closed . :. Swine p Poultry p Cattle p Sheep p Horses p Goats p None Design Capacity Total 450 Swin-E�:] SSLW 60,750 Feeder to Finish Latitude Longitude S ar at01/01/78 e ee..... 1eaFlill Spec': I' r�.te for . Loudermilk p Request to be removed p Removal Confirmation Recieved Higher Yields Vegetation Acreage Other Comments ' Basin Name. lCatawba Regional DWQ Staff Date Record Exported to Permits Database _'f`e'/ram NCDENR , ' .LAMES B. HUNT JR.: Ken COX -. c ••�. GOVERNOR 3408 Tom Greene Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 f .0 ;,.. _WAYNE:mcDEVITf,':R • SGCRETARY i '�;,, ��r Dear Mr. Cox: NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MOORESVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY July 31, 1998 Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site Inspection Report Ken Cox Farm, Facility #: 90-36 Union County, NC Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office conducted a site inspection of your facility on July 30, 1998. You need to contact your technical specialist to have your pumping marker properly placed in the lagoon. Also, the specialist should be able to give you advice regarding weed control on your lagoon embankment. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Johnson or me at (704) 663-1699. cc. Union SWCD INon -Discharge Compliance Unit Regional Coordinator Sincerely, VP1 D. Rex Gleason, P. E. Water Quality Regional Supervisor 919 NORTH MAIN STREET, MOOREBVILLE� NORTH CAROLINA 2a1 15 PHONE 704-663-1699 FAX 704-663-6040 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER - 50% RECYCLED/10% POST-CONBUMRR PAPER �ya'a� Division of Soil and Water Conservation ❑ Other Agency f Q Division of Water Quality;' Routine of Facility Number I © Registered jVI Certified © Applied for Permit © Permitted [low -up of DSWC review 0 Other Date of Inspection Time of Inspection I / J;4I,VI 24 hr. (hh:mm) © Not Operational Date Last Operated: FarmName; ..............Acen............ a4 .......... %rdYi.......................... ... County: ........ .r.,44............................. ....................... Owner Name: ...................... IK-gfn ............. Zak Phone No: %�'.�.�..�..d.... ........ I...................... Facility Contact:... ..................................... .. Title: ....... Phone No: Mailing Address:....ti.l�...............'C?1........LFf'eP,l.� .....�C7�........... ............... k..h.lX, ! 1................... ...r�.�...3...... OnsiteRepresentative: ........................................................................................................... Integrator: ...................................................................................... Certified Operator:...... vi...........................COX.............. ......... Operator Certification Number,.......: Z . I.nratinn of Farm! .. { 4f y........ / i. .JRJj....... .....K.......... f�... r .w[.}r, ........ _ .....-... ...�.M.L�f.... 4...... .. �� ...wf..T�rl L.n........D...:.h.................... � Latitude ®' ' ®" Longitude ' 4 " General 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes )KNo 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes XNo 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 gaUmin? 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 06 No 4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes P(No S. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes W—No maintenancetimprovement? 6. is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes b No 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes kNo 7/25/97 i3 Facility Number: • 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? 0 Yes lOrNo Structures (LagoonsMolding Ponds. -Flush Pits, etc.) 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? 0 Yes ❑ No Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6 Identifier: ..... ................................... .................................... ................. ................. ................................... ............ ...................... Freeboard(ft): ....... /.....Z 6 .................... .................................... ..................... ....... .................................... ........... .................. ..... .................................... 10. Is. seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes KNo 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes KNO 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? Ayes [I 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? KYes 0 No Waste A'lication 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? 0 Yes 4.No (if in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type .......... .I-ey.i r.1 ....................................................................... ............................................................................................................... 16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? 0 Yes IqNo 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? El Yes Q­11NO 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? 0 Yes �o 19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? 0 Yes )iJ No 20, Does facility .require a follow-up visit by same agency? 0 Yes 9NO 21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? 0 Yes )KNo 22. Does record keeping need improvement? 0 Yes ONo For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only 23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? 0 Yes NVo 24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? El Yes MNo 25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit? El Yes XNo 13 No:vidlatiohs 6r d6ficien'664'e're",ni6tM. during this" visit'. You:will r'e'ce'i've� fi6, ftirtlier'-'. - cotre9060dekc AboOt this: visit: -', I V� ek1170-.1,7 0...7 xed 7125/97 Reviewer/Inspector Name Reviewer/Inspector Signature: 4Z . it)-.1--ze-t�_ - Date: 7-36-2,V__ State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Kenneth Cox 3408 Tom Greene Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Dear Mr. Cox: AIFNWA 1:3EHNR DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY August 1.3, 1997 Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site Inspection Report Ken Cox Farm, Facility #: 90-36 Union County, NC A site inspection of your facility was conducted on August 12, 1997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office. The facility was in good shape. However, you need to ensure that all forms pertaining to the application of waste are properly filled out. 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 $10,000 per day per violation as well as criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws and regulations. If you have any questions concerning this report, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Johnson or me at (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, D. Rex Gleason, Water Quality Regional Supervisor cc: Union County SWCD Facility Assessment Unit Regional Coordinator AJ 919 North Main Street, ;6 FAX 704-663-6040 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115NVf An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 704-663-1699 50% recycled/ 1096 post -consumer paper LELDSWCAnimal FeedlotOperationReviewWQ Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection p on ine p Complaint p Follow-up of DWQ inspection p Follow-up of DSWC review p Other [L Date of Inspection Facility Number Time of Inspection Ud 24 hr. (hh:mm) Farm Status: G Registered p Applied for Permit ■ Certified p Permitted p of perational I Date Last Operated: Farm Name: Ken Cox Farm Owner Name: Kenneth ................................. Cox............................................... Facility Contact: ...............................................................................Title:......... Mailing Address: 34h&.1om.Greane.Rna,d................................................... 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E, €((E s €e$ag'°a l8 �3V.'k a§r$i3 3'�3kii�,�,1 ,E, .9 i €I'i 'aF:>.xs €€ i :, is,s�3E:::ie 1" E Eii¢s¢4F tfc,xi ; ` t'S 4'. �9_�:s�eui�HkEkl9E9i$S�=$•:� i1i�v3a�a�1!?.goons IrHoldEng4Ponds31i�1�CN€=i3lili�ja'�� E:pry;e3s3€Ex��Gk11$ISisia�BI411141aEa�}i........,.>.>.>.>.,.,._...................:.m.......<.„.................<.............. --.,,:,..,.,.,. ►Number �',a p u sur ace Drains Present ❑ agoon Area p pray ofELaie rea �; ��N,d�f�a`'�lkliiC�CI&`u��.�"�i1ii1C:��i,aiEii�'i'i,M. General 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? p Yes XNo 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes XNo Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? © Yes p 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 p 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 -'S&T 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes y No maintenance/improvement? 1� 4/30197 Continued on back 1W'­1vt1T I— ar. Wk 'fC 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? u Yes 'No 8. Ve there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? ❑ Yes No Structures (I 1lgn_ons and/or Holding Ponds) 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes �1'No Freeboard (ft): Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6 .�4...2............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes WNo 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes Po 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes A15No (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? es p No Wa5le Application 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? p Yes )KNo (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type--...Q✓..f 1.... k.-O..ze-ca...TL,a�u.. L�. ty........................................................................................................................................ 16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ❑ YeSX.No 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes )2y�o 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes PNo 19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? ❑ Yes *1No 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ Yes No 21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes dNo For er 'fie cilities Qnly 22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? Yes XNo 23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWI PI ❑ Yes XNo 24. Does record keeping need improvement? )'Yes []No IN Reviewer/Inspector Name '.�.:. ; t �rMINE � ,. .rf: Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: fir? cc: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, Fa il' Assessment Unit 4/30/97 Facility Number: 90_4 Date of Inspection S' F's- �{, 1 ' Additlonal:Comments and/or Dtawtngs t� £,, v u §+^ €� 'R�nN�i a...+:3.,.-,i.'ssi.atl;.t.:.:':'S�?t,;.h;"!'{?fe�&::b:t�3,1�in'z�.1`,:.'C':x��3riA,`:%.,q•Nli, '�',,i.m State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY September 15, 1997 Ken Cox 3408 Tom Greene Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 Subject: Certification/Notice of Violations Ken Cox Farm, Facility #: 90-36 Union County, NC Dear Mr. Cox: 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. P.O. Box, 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-7015 FAX 919-733-2496 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper Page 2 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 (704) 663-1699. Sincerely, � 1 -Y D. Rex Gleaso kL,E. Water Quality eional Supervisor cc: UnionSWCD Facility Assessment Unit Regional Coordinator AJ State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary November 13, 1996 Ken Cox KEN COX FARM 3408 Tom Greene Road Waxhaw NC 28173 SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation Facility: KEN COX FARM Facility ID#: 90-36 Union County Dear Mr. Cox: 1 • � 90 a H N N-C_ DEPT. OF ENV11Z,0NM�,NT, 3IEALTk3, & NATURAL Rr-SOUfiCES NOV 19 1996 DIVISION OF El1V1i'9tl!'=1ir,L "Ay�SE.',EfiT WriESVILLE REGINAL MICE 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 2H .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 919/733-0026. Sincerely, f ` A. Preston Howard, Jr., ., trector Division of Water Quality Enclosure cc: Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Files P.O. Box 27687, NVfrC �Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7687 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 919-715-4100l 50% recycled/ 1 Mo post -consumer paper Site Requires Immediate Attention: — Facility No.3 —3+S DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD DATE:- 1995 Time: ELL, _ Farm Name/Owner:. _ Cc'�C Mailing Address: � County: ' �� Integrator: Phone: On Site Representative;Vecc!,U Phone: Physical AddresslLoc a—il Type of Operation:SwinePoultry_Cattle_Design Capacity -Number of Animals on Site: Latitude: ° ' " Longitude: Circle Yes or No Elevation: Feet Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event I P (approximately I Foot + 7 inches) Yes or No Actual Freeboard: 1Ft. �Inches Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes or 1&o Was any erosion observed? Yes or [&o Is adequate land available for spray? Ye or No Is the cover crop adequate? &or No Crop(s) being utilized: Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings' or No 100 Feet from Wells?(Sor No Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or(No) Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line? Yes oo Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other similar man-made devices? Yes or lRo 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)? %or No Additional Comments: Inspector Name����` cc: Facility Assessment Unit