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HomeMy WebLinkAbout900057_PERMIT FILE_20171231State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr„ Governor Alan Thomas 7229 Lonnie Little Rd. Marshville, NC 28103 Dear Mr. Thomas: E)P.HNF;Z DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY August 20, 1997 Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site Inspection Report Rolling Hills Dairy, Facility #: 90-57 Union County, NC A site inspection of your facility was conducted on August 14, 1997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office. A closure plan must be developed by your technical specialist once you have moved to your new facility. In general, the plan will required that all waste be removed from the storage ponds and applied at agronomic rates to an actively growing crop. The ponds can then be restored as fish ponds, filled in, or the dams can be breached. As discussed, animals can still be kept at the site as long as they are maintained in a pasture situation and are not confined. 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, ��� FAX 704-663-6040 Mooresville, North Carolina 28115 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 704-663-1699 50% recycled/104o post -consumer paper ❑ DSWC Animal Feedlot Operation ie Revw r - DWQ 'Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection P <�` Routine O Complaint Q Follow-ue of DW2 inspection O Follow-up of DSWC review O Other Facility Number Date of Inspection ,s 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 and processing) ❑ Not Operational Date Last Operated: ....... .......... FarmName: ........... ��....................... County:........ 1<.t!.f.:l i vd.............................. _........ _.......... Alan .Q. 5 Land Owner Name:.... .....!:)......�.... .. .. l:!�i�..........................................._ Phone No: ai-.._..T.�.7.�`..�...........`1...�.... �J�.�..,.. FacilityConctact:.................................................................................. Title:................................................ Phone No:.......................................................... Mailing Address: -...... ........../ . .........................a ] o 3 .............. OnsiteRepresentative: ..... ..................... .......................................... ......... Integrator: Certified Operator: ...*aCr.-a........... ,�............................................... Operator Certification Number: Location of Farm: ... t ......:,rt �. i, ..t 1.......p .. .f3, ...1...7..-7..... 5 >` .?r:kt ?.` {a. r..... ........ �,.... fi............. e.�......n. ra J* ........ _�... �........... ... ........... 0.� � .... �s� f�................. ....... _........ ......................................... ..... ....... � Latitude ' 4 6= Longitude • 4 6. Type of Operation and Design Capacity k,.^ as..,� .^ Y�o r Design Current ; ;� Design Current ': DesrgnCurrent Swrne (Cattlex ... ,.- .k<. Ca aci Po uiatian Poultry. a Ca acrty Po elation ,n, b`Ca acl Po ulatio ❑ Wean to Feeder 410 Layer Fa Da'3 ❑ Feeder to Finish ❑ Non -La er : ❑ Nan-Dai Farrow to Wean¢` Farrow to Feeder i Design Capac�iy, Farrow to Finish; ToSSLVV�� ! 76 fi 3 0 Other " �ktal Number of LiagoonsI Holding Panels�� ❑ Subsurface Drams Present g, rea Lagoon A`10Spray Field Area ION`, Gener 1 1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? 2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray field ❑ Other a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface 'Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min? d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? 4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require 4/30/97 maintenance/improvement? Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes WNo ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ;5No ❑ Yes '[ZNo ❑ Yes No Continued on hack Facility Number: ............... —............... 6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes jl�No r' 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes No 8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? Yes ❑ No Struchires fLa}oons and/ar Holding Ponds) 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes kNo Freeboard (ft): Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6 ......'4.. .. .... ... ........... _._... ......... ............................ 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes 'ANo 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes ❑ No 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? AYes ❑ No (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) 13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? -Yes ❑ No Waste Application 10�_ 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes No (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type .... ............. _........................... ............. _..... .................... ...... ........................ ........ ............. ........... .. ...... ,.............. ........ .. lb. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ❑ Yes ❑ No 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ❑ No 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? [:]Yes ❑ No I9. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment? ❑ Yes VNo 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ Yes J.No 2I. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes KNo For Certified Facilities my A1114 22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes ❑ No 23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑ Yes ❑ No 24. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No 'Comments, refer to estion ' Ek laud an YES answers and/or:an recommendations or an other coriunents ( qu P Y . . Y y Use diawrngs of facility to better explarn situations: use additiona[ pages as necessary) F , ; � /ea ►! 1144,5 rS -.� �7Ce� rr,Ce,55 /710vi)la f� C-- neu% �ir'� J a M. Reviewer/Inspector Nameso Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date: �~ cc: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, tgctility Assessment Unit 4/30/97 Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Water Quality James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Wayne McDevitt, Secretary A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director December 15, 1997 Alan Thomas Rolling Hills Dairy 7229 Lonnie Little Rd. Marsh v ille NC 25103 Subject: Dear Alan Thomas: N.C. n,_p-I; c} Dec is 19974 01Y1;•�iS i}� �l1;ri. Ri'yr !ri �l rRt74u�.aFAT wicE Removal of Registration Facility Number 90-57 IOn �__3U .-: This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that your facility no longer be registered as an active animal waste management s}stern 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 $10,000 per day. Should you decide to increase the number of animals housed at your facility beyond the threshold limits listed below, you will be required to obtain a certified animal waste management plan prior to stocking animals to that level. Threshold numbers of animals that require certified animal waste management plans are as follows: Swine 250 Confined Cattle 100 Horses 75 Sheep 1,000 Poultry with a liouid waste system 30.000 If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sue Homewood of our staff at (919) 733-5083 ext 502. -P,sz cc: '11 r6resville Watec_Qua ityaRc&nal-Office'? Union Soil and Water Conservation District Facility File Sincerely, A. Preston. Howard, Jr., P.E. P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626.OS35 Telephone 919.733-5083 Fax 919.715-6043 An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/10 % post -consumer paper State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Mooresville Regional Office James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor Alan Thomas 7229 Lonnie Little Rd. Marshviile, NC 28103 Dear Mr. Thomas: L� ,�EHNR DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY August 20, 1997 Subject: DWQ Animal Waste Operations Site Inspection Report Rolling Hills Dairy, Facility ##: 90-57 Union County, NC A site inspection of your facility was conducted on August 14, 1997 by Mr. Alan Johnson of this Office. A closure plan must be developed by your technical specialist once you have moved to your new facility. In general, the plan will required that all waste be removed from the storage ponds and applied at agronomic rates to an actively growing crop. The ponds can then be restored as fish ponds, filled in, or the dams can be breached. As discussed, animals can still be kept at the site as long as they are maintained in a pasture situation and are not confined. 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 Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Voice 704-663-1699 5T16 recycled/ 10°b post -consumer paper r x ❑ DSWC AnlmaI Feedlot Operation Revlew Ae,t, DWQ Animal Feedlot Operatlon�SlteInspection A':"� r.'� .> ";�, :� _ - �" x?�. , s� ..ax - r >' y,. a r �;.... { .3 '"'.;�-, (tontine 0 Complaint 0 Follow-up of DWQ inspection 0 Follow-up of DSWC review 0 Other Facility Number } Jr Date of Inspection Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm) Total Time (in fraction of hours Farm Status: Registered ❑ Applied for Permit (ex:1.25 for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Review ❑ Certified ❑ Permitted or Inspection includes travel and processing) ❑ Not Operational �D/atte Last Operated: ..... .......................... ........................ ............ . . ................. ................. ...... ....... ............. perated:.................................................................................................................................................. Farm Name:........ f� �1lfsZ ......11l. l/ .... .1 !' ..... _......_...-- .... County:........; Zn_i[]s1.... ..._...................... _........ ...... _ . Land Owner Nante:....J.G! 1.........d.11�t./5....................................... Phone No:.... '.c�.,?rc.....r..i�Gt. ...... Facility Conetact:.........................................................................._.. Title: �................... _............. _..... _. Phone Rio:.... _.... .....d........ ..... Mailing Address: ........2.z 1........,c�1........r/.......!..--........ �.kTr/rE�... _...... ................................. a..4..j0.. Onsite Representative: Integrator: Certified Operator: * (aa ,. .......................... Operator Certification Number: Location of Farm: .._F.x�taa......�a1 .. ��..�a.......�...........�.C.�,....,1...7� .:.�.[.�a.T:k�?.!�,. i... .................�r3..1...7.r� ........ V ......nar�n. ...,..t,G.......C��)......i......L.�P...............C1��......f................................................................................ Latitude 0 6 " Longitude • 6 Qf' Type of Operation and Design Capacity Design Current ,! Design° Current y Design Current'` Swine . �' Point Cattle„ , , �.. .._a�.Ca aci . Po ulation rY,..Ca achy'^Po ulatianCa act Po ulation"- ❑ Wean to Feeder 10 La er , AR Da' 3 ❑ Feeder to Finish El Non -La er' ❑ Non -Dairy El Farrow to Wean311 ..,,.. r Farrow to Feeder Total£DesignCapacity !. Farrow to Finisht� � TotalSSLW G��� ❑ Other fi 7c; tx. �,^, ,",.4%r. �• .°�.-`tom 3° `� ,a. "'.�,� - .�,a1�:t' ',�i. : aK'. i?`'.€UQ ',. ,;';3. .•'? ,Number of Lagoons /Holding P�ands ❑ Subsurface Drams Present ❑ Lagoon Area ❑Spray Field Area 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. Hoes discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) 3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? 4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? 5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require 4/30/97 maintenance/improvement? ,Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes WNo ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes J+Io ❑ Yes 9No r ❑ Yes No Continued on back Facility Number: 6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes No 7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑ Yes No $. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? Yes ❑ No d. St a (Lagoons and r IfQldina. Ponds) 9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Yes kNo Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 . Structure 6 '4 ...... _.....dZ....-.. _........ .......... ............................ ... ....... _._............. ............................ 10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes 'ANo 11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes ❑ No 12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? `0 Yes ❑ No (If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ) 13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? -Yes ❑ No Waste Application V#_ 14. Is there physical evidence of over application? ❑ Yes 4 No (If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ) 15. Crop type ... ............. _....................................... ........ .......................... ......................................... ..,........... ............ .... ....... ......... 16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? ❑ Yes ❑ No 17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ❑ No 18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No 19. Is there a lack of available waste. application equipment? ❑ Yes VNo 20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ❑ Yes jKNo 21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes KNo For —Certified ):acilitles Qn1v A%/1 22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available? ❑ Yes ❑ No 23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑'Yes ❑ No 24. Does record keeping need improvement? ❑ Yes ❑ No 1,4glnvo --i'3 !R C'ws :u Reviewer/Inspector Name ``M Reviewer/Inspector Signature: 0.2 Date: A — cc: Division of Water Quality, Water Quality Section, &dility Assessment Unit 4/30/97 State of North Carolina Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources Division of Environmental Management James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor DMSION OF WATER QUALITY September 15, 1997 Alan Thomas 7229 Lonnie Little Rd. Marshville, NC 28103 Subject: Certification/Notice of Violations Rolling Hills Dairy, Facility #: 90-57 Union County, NC Dear Mr. Thomas: 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 W%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, Aex?'�as Water Quali egional Supervisor cc: Union SWCD 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 Steve W. Tedder, Chairman December 5,1996 Alan Thomas Rolling Hills Dairy 7229 Lonnie Little Rd. Marshville NC 28103 Dear Mr. Thomas: IDEHNR Subject: Operator In Charge Designation Facility: Rolling Hills Dairy Facility ID #: 90-57 Union County N.C. DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT, HRAUM. & NATURAL RESOUi+CES DEC 17 199E DIVISIOD OF EHYi �:._ ..:"i.:.A=1nifEt,IENT 6t116ilESYILLE CE6iCtiAE OFFICE Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on Agricultural Waste, was enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 21, 1996. This bill requires that a certified operator be designated as the Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997, for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more swine, 100 or more confined cattle, 75 or more horses, 1,000 or more sheep, or 30,000 or more confined poultry with a liquid animal waste management system. Our records indicate that your facility is registered with the Division of Water Quality and meets the requirements for designating an OIC. A training and certification program is not yet available for animal waste management systems involving cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry. Owners and operators of these systems will be issued temporary animal waste management certificates by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission (WPCSOCC). The temporary certificates will expire December 31, 1997, and will not be renewed. To obtain a permanent certification, you will be required to complete ten hours of training and pass an examination by December 31, 1997. A training and certification program for operators of animal waste management systems involving cattle, sheep, horses, and poultry is now being developed and should be available by the spring of 1997. The type of training and certification required for the operator of each system will be based on the nature of the wastes to be treated and the treatment process(es) primarily used to treat the animal waste. As the owner of an animal operation with an animal waste management system, you must designate an Operator in Charge and must submit the enclosed designation form to the WPCSOCC. If you do not intend to operate your animal waste management system yourself, you must designate an employee or engage a contract operator to be the Operator in Charge. The person designated as the Operator in Charge, whether yourself or another person, must complete the enclosed application form for temporary certification as an animal waste management system operator. Both the designation form and the application form must be completed and returned by December 31, 1996. If you have questions about the new requirements for animal waste management system operators, please call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt at 919/733-0026. Sincerely, FOR Steve . Tedder. Enclosures cc: Mooresville Regional Office Water Quality Files 4X5C.Water Pollution Control System W " Voice 919-733-0026 FAX 919-733-1338 Operators Certification Commission VAn Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer P.O. Box 29535 Raleigh, NC 27626-0535 50% recycled/10% post -consumer paper Site Requires Immediate Attention: _ Facility No.ft a DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD DATE: ` 9', 1995 Time: —IL. 30 Farm Name/Owner: M 2 A A d 'T-1+0M h_ 5 Mailing Address: 7 2 2 9 Ind ^l i E MARS 14y) LL c, .,,1 c_ Z � 1 v3 County: U &I ) o ,r,/ Integrators Phone: v q 16 3 H On Site Representative: /1-7 M'01y _Phone: ✓ 2,4-5 Physical Address/Location: Type of Operation: Swine_Poultry_CattleZDesign Capacity: Number of Animals on Site: 13 9- Latitude: 3S° 1 D ' DS " Longitude: g6 ° /$ ' ,S9 " Elevation: Feet Circle Yes or No Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of i Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event (approximately 1 Foot + 7 inches) Yes or o Actual Freeboard:y Ft. G _Inches Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes or io Was any erosion observed? "es or E Is adequate land available for spray? es r No Is the cover cop adequate? Yes or No Crop(s) being utilized: n � � r Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings? &r No 100 Feet from Wells? DYesr No Is the animal waste, stockpiled within 100 eet 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#oer 0 Is animal waste discharged into waters of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, similar man-made devices? Yes o •No If Yes, Please Explain. Does the facility maintain adequate waste management records (volumes of manure, land applied, spray irrigated on specific acreage with cover crop)? Yes or No Additional Comments: Inspector Name . 6��10 96U— G#9FA 1 C_ Signature cc: Facility Facility Assessment Unit o�