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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
Andrew McCall, Regional Manager
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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
October 31, 1995
ATTN: Mr. Eugene Holt Smith
Rt. 2, Box 203
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Dear Mr. Smith:
On October 26, 1995, staff from the Fayetteville Regional Office of the Division of
Environmental Management inspected your animal operation. It was observed that the animal
enclosures were located in open earthen -floor pens. Also, these pens were on a sloping flood
plane adjacent to a stream (waters of the state). Not only is there evidence of surface run-off,
seepage and leechage to these waters, but there are objects in the streambed which obviously
were used in your swine operation (plastic, cans, barrels, and etc.).
_ On October 10, 1995, after receiving numerous complaints, your swine operation (site)
was visited. An inspection of the premises was conducted and also photographs were taken.
By chance, you happened to be on site (about 5:00 p.m.). You indicated that by the next
inspection, the operation would either be moved or that remediation of the operation's
deficiencies would at least be underway. A follow-up inspection of the premises was conducted
about 4:30 p.m., on October 27, 1995. It appeared that nothing had been done.
The animal operation needs to be moved away from the stream far enough to prevent
surface "run-off" during times of heavy precipitation. Also, solid objects need to be removed
from the stream and its banks. After removal of the animals, a thorough clean-up of a buffer
zone needs to be accomplished.
To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within 30
dW. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing its deemed permitted status, requiring
a certified waste management plan and certification form for the facility to be submitted prior
to the December 31, 1997 deadline, and being required to obtain an individual non -discharge
permit for the facility.
Wachovia Building, Suite 714, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301-5043 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Eugene Holt Smith
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October 31, 1995
Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statues to discharge
wastewater to the surface waters of the State without a permit. The Division of Environmental
Management has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per
violation.
When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing at
the address below:
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ATTN: D.T. JONES
WACHOVIA BANK BUILDING
225 GREEN STREET - SUITE 714
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301
- If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call Val Jones or Michael
Wicker, at [phone].
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D.T. Jones, Chemist
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cc: Michael Wicker, Water Quality Supervisor
Harnett County Soil and Water Conservation District
Harnett County Health Department