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CORRESPONDENCE
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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
May 17, 2000
D.J. Hopper
4171 Cedar Creek Rd.
Fayetteville NC 28301
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NORTH CAROLMA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURGE5
Subject: Rating of Potential Risk
Inactive Waste Lagoons and Storage Ponds
D.J. Hopper Farms
Facility Number 26-41
Cumberland County
Dear D.J. Hopper;
During the 1999 session, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law directing the North
Carolina Department of Environment of Natural Resources (DENR) to develop an inventory and
ranking of all inactive lagoons and storage ponds in the State. In order to meet this directive, a
representative of DENR has recently evaluated the inactive lagoon(s) and/or storage pond(s) on your
property. Inactive lagoons and storage ponds were defined by the Statute as structures which were
previously used to store animal waste but have not received waste for at least one year.
The information collected on your property is contained in the attached field data sheets. Using
this field data, staff ranked your inactive waste structures as high, medium or low according to its
potential risk for polluting surface and/or groundwater. Your waste structure(s) was ranked as
follows:
Structure Number Surface Area (Acres) Rankin!;
1 1.302 Medium
2 0,356 Medium
This ranking is based in part on the conditions existing on the day of the site visit. Changes in
these conditions or the collection and evaluation of additional data may modify the ranking of your
waste structure(s) in the future.
Information on your facility along with over 1000 others contained in the inventory has been
provided to the General Assembly. During this year's session, the General Assembly will consider
additional requirements for future management of these structures which may include requiring
proper closure of inactive lagoons and storage ponds according to current or alternative standards.
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Rating of Potential Risk
Inactive Waste Lagoons and Storage Ponds
Animal Waste Management System
Page 2
Regardless of their ranking, owners of all waste lagoons and storage ponds have certain
management responsibilities. These include. taking appropriate actions to eliminate current
discharges, prevent future discharges and to insure the stability of their structures. Staff of the
Division of Water Quality will be in contact with owners of all inactive structures that have been
determined to pose a serious environmental risk, based on its ranking and/or additional field data
collected by the Department.
All liquids and waste removed from these structures must be land applied at a rate not to exceed
the agronomic needs of the receiving crops. Any major modifications made to the dike walls or
structure must be done in accordance with current standards and under the direction of a technical
specialist designated for structural design. Your local Soil and Water Conservation District is an
excellent source for information and guidance related to proper waste application practices, structure
operation and maintenance, and other related animal waste management standards and/or
requirements.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility and liability for
any past or future discharges from your lagoon(s) and/or storage pond(s) or for any violations of
surface water or groundwater quality standards.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this process. If you have questions concerning
your inactive structures, please contact the staff of either in the Division of Water Quality or the
Division of Soil and Water Conservation in the Fayetteville Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
aul Raw s
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District Office
Facility File

Facility Number 26 — 41 Lagoon Number Q�...,.,.,, Lagoon Identifier I.n.ativ..lg4R.n..Q1........................
0 Active Q Inactive Latitude 34 58 20
Waste Last Added...0,71-`�4........................................... Longitude itude 78 46 03
Determined by: ® Owner ❑ Estimated By GPS or Map? ® GPS ❑ Map 4
GPS file number: JF012416B
Surface Area (acres): 1.,30.2.....................
Embankment Height (feet): grQW.nd..lau. l...
Distance to Stream: 0 <250 feet •0 250 feet - 1000 feet 0 >1000 feet
By measurement or Map? []Field Measurement ®Map
Down gradient well within 250 feet? O Yes *No
Intervening Stream? 0 Yes Or No
Distance to WS or HOW (miles): Q < 5 O 5 - 10 . O > 10
Overtopping from Outside Waters? O Yes *No O Unknown
Spillway O Yes O No , Adequate Marker O Yes O No
Freeboard & Storm Storage Requirement (inches):
�.1
Inspection date 1-24-2000
appearance of O Sludge Near Surface
lagoon Ilquid 0 Lagoon Liquid Dark, Discolored
0 Lagoon Liquid Clear
0 Lagoon Empty Freeboard (Inches): 6
embankment condition 0 Poorly Built, Large Trees, Erosion, Burrows, Slumping, Seepage, Tile Drains, Etc.
0 Construction Specification Unknown But Dam Appears in Good Condition
0 Constructed and Maintained to Current NRCS Standards
outside drainage Q Poorly Maintained Diversions or Large Drainage Area not Addressed in Design
0 Has Drainage Area Which is Addressed in Lagoon Design
O No Drainage Area or Diversions Well Maintained
liner status 0 High. Potential for Leaking, No Liner, Sandy Soil, Rock Outcrops Present, Etc.
0 No Liner, Soil Appears to Have Low Permeability
0 Meets NRCS Liner Requirements
Iication equipment fall to make contact
and/or Sprayfield O Yes *No O Unknown with representative O Yes 0 No
unavailable
comments Groundhog burrows noted on lagoon walls.

Facility Number '26 — 41 Lagoon Number Q Lagoon Identifier lnaCtiYa..legs?CiR..Q�,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
O Active a Inactive
Waste Last Added.-..-94...........................................
Determined by: 9 Owner ❑ Estimated
Surface Area (acres): Q,
Embankment Height (feet): groUnd..l.uQ.l...
Latitude 34 851 S
Longitude 78 4fi 03
By GPS or Map? IN GPS ❑ Map
GPS file number: F012416B
Distance to Stream: O <250 feet d 250 feet - 1000 feet O >1000 feet
By measurement or Map? ❑ Field Measurement ® Map
Down gradient well within 250 feet? O Yes O No
Intervening Stream? O YesO No
Distance to WS or HQW (miles): O < 5 O 5 - 10 -O > 10
Overtopping from Outside Waters? O Yes ©No O Unknown
Spillway O Yes O No Adequate Marker O Yes O No
Freeboard & Storm Storage Requirement (inches):
7
Inspection date 01-24-2000
appearance of O Sludge Near Surface
lagoon liquid O Lagoon Liquid Dark, Discolored
(*Lagoon Liquid Clear
O Lagoon Empty
Freeboard (Inches): 6
embankment condition 6 Poorly Built, Large Trees, Erosion, Burrows, Slumping, Seepage, Tile Drains, Etc.
-O Construction Specification Unknown But Dam Appears in Good Condition
O Constructed and Maintained to Current NRCS Standards
outside drainage O Poorly Maintained Diversions or Large Drainage Area not Addressed in Design
O Has Drainage Area Which is Addressed in Lagoon Design
O No Drainage Area or Diversions Well Maintained
liner status Q High Potential for Leaking, No Liner, Sandy Soil, Rock Outcrops Present, Etc.
O No Liner, Soil Appears to Have Low Permeability
O Meets NRCS Liner Requirements
cation equipment fail to make contact
and/or Sprayf laid O Yes © No O Unknown with representative O Yes OQ NO
unavailable
comments Groundhog burrows noted in lagoon walls.

Type of Visit O Compliance Inspection O Operation Review O. Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit © Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
Facility Number 26 41
Ej Permitted Q Certified [3Conditionally Certified ® Registered Date of Visit I-24-2D04
110 Not Operational 0 Below Threshold Date bast Operated or Above Threshold: { 1 4............
Farm Name: U..L.H0vPrtt:1rems........................... .... ..... County: CambcrIa d.................................... FRO............
OwnerName: I? L........................................... Hopper ........................................................ Phone No: 483.-09.64 ...................................................................
Facility Contact: 1?„1...H(lpt cr....................................................Title: QW11gr ................................................ Phone No:....................................................
Mailing Address: 417.1.Uedar.Crkek.Rd................................ ............. ..:I...........I........... F.iy.eU.Q.yU1r,...N.0 ............................................ 2 . 41..............
Onsite Representative: D.L.Hopper................................................................................ Integrator:......................................................................................
Location of Farm:
N.S .�lapxu ...nni�rs.r�at.a . tt>us to.. f;�uui�ak.FlaiaX...................................................................................................................................................
® Swine Poultry ❑,Cattle, .❑'Horse :; ,- '...,
Design %Current Design Current Design Current
S sae Ca ace Population Fault
try
acit , Po ulation: Cattle Ca act .;':Po ulation
❑ Layer? ❑ Dairy
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Finish .
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
® Farrow to Finish
120
0
❑ Gilts
❑ Boars
er of Lagoons �g
2
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Discharges $ Stream Impacts
1. 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 Water of the State'? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed, whaCis the estimated flow in gal/min?
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
3. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway
Waste Collection & Treatment
Please see attached Lagoon Field Data Sheets
120
170,040
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
n/a
❑ Yes ® No
® Yes ❑ No
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Reviewer/ins ector Name ScottFalrcloth;4 r G
P . _. ..... ,.. e pTrent Allen x . 3 t.. .:.: , 7g : m.
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:
Printed on: 5/12/2000

Mate of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
.Division of xv aLer QuaiiLy
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 15, 1997
D.J. Hopper
D.J. Hopper Farms
Rt 5 Box 181-B
tu)cMillk: ,NC :S.30i
Subject:
Dear D.J. Hopper:
Removal of Reaisaauon
Facility Number 25-41
Ciur�aer.ano "U;4y
mH �EII°EnD
n r 18 1997
FAMUTIMILLE
This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that your facility no longer be registered as an active 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 510,000 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 liquid 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 [phone] ext 502.
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Cumberland Soil and Water Conservatibn,District
Facility File
Sincerely,
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A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., RE„ Director
D.J. Hopper
D.J. Hopper Farms
Rt 5 Box 181-B
Fayettville NC 28301
Dear Mr. Hopper;
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April 3, 1997 R E C E I
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APR 0 7 1997
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Designation of Operator in Charge
D.J. Hopper Farms -
Facility Number 26--41
Cumberland 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
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
D.J. Hopper
D.J. Hopper Farms
Rt 5 Box 181-B
Fayettville NC 28301
IDEHNR
November 13, 1996
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: D.J. Hopper Farms
Facility ID#: 26-41
Cumberland County
Dear Mr. Hopper:
NOV 19 1996
FAYt I z-ViLLE
Prf.%, ()PF10E
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,
Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., D rector
Division of Water Quality
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
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Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary C rl
Andrew McCall, Regional Manager
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
September 6, 1995
D.J. Hopper Farms
ATTN: Mr. D.J. Hopper
Rt. 5, Box 181 B
Fayetteville, NC 28301
SUBJECT: Compliance inspection
Cumberland County
Dear Mr, Hopper:
On July 28, 1995, an inspection of your animal operation was performed by the
Fayetteville Regional Office (FRO). Please find enclosed a copy of our Compliance
Inspection Report for your information. It is the opinion of this office that this facility is
in compliance with 15A NCAC 2H, Part.0217, and that Animal Waste Management is being
properly performed.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me
at [phone].
Sincerely,
n
Ricky Revels
Environmental Technician IV
RR/bs
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Site Requires Immediate Attention: e s
Facility No. � - 4�
DMSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
ANIMAL FEEDLOT OPERATIONS SITE VISITATION RECORD
DATE: 146 Z S , 1995
Time:
Farm Nae/Owner: S . m
'.Mailing Address: R4 s B r X � s'/ ,B
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County: Cad _
Integrator: Phone:
On Site Representative: �• �. 1� ✓ Phone: /y 4183 — O %*�
Physical Address/Location: I • .5 � fc S A/ 7ia -vim _ C ,10 ,v Crer,< X - Rood$ o y_„e C .53
Type of Operation: Swine ✓ Poultry Cattle
Design Capacity: UN KN...3 a Number of Animals on Site: 7
DEM Certification Number: ACE DEM Certification Number: ACNEW
Latitude: 3 Y° 5 b` l l Longitude: 7 8° j�_5'_t,,p
Circle Yes or No
Does the Animal Waste Lagoon have sufficient freeboard of 1 Foot + 25 year 24 hour storm event
(approximately I Foot + 7 inches) Yes or ® Actual Freeboard: / Ft. D Inches
,Was any seepage observed from the lagoon(s)? Yes or<& Was any erosion ob ed? Yes or�
Is adequate land available for spray? a or No Is the cover crop adequate? e . r No
Crop(s) being utilized: i�g Are- /W1 We. -/-
Does the facility meet SCS minimum setback criteria? 200 Feet from Dwellings? @or No
100 Feet from Wells? (�r No
Is the animal waste stockpiled within 100 Feet of USGS Blue Line Stream? Yes or�n
Is animal waste land applied or spray irrigated within 25 Feet of a USGS Map Blue Line: Yes od�?
Is animal waste discharged into water of the state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other
similar man-made devices? Yes o� 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&�
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i State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, AIFWXA
Health and Natural Resources • •
Fayetteville Regional Office
James B, Hunt, Jr., Governor ED F
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary C
Andrew McCall, Regional Manager
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
March 6, 1995
D.J. Hopper
Route 5, Box 181B
Fayetteville, NC 28301
SUBJECT: Compliance Inspection
Hopper Hog Farm
Hwy 53
Cumberland County
Dear Mr. Hopper:
On March 3, 1995, an inspection of your animal operation was performed by the
Fayetteville Regional Office (FRO). Please find enclosed a copy of our Compliance Inspection
Report for your information. It is the opinion of this office that this facility is in compliance
with 15A NCAC 2H, Part .0217, and that Animal Waste Management is being properly
performed.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, feel free to contact me at (910) 486-
1541.
Sincerely,
Rom. R�
Ricky Revels
Environmental Technician
RRlzlt
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Fayetteville Regional Office
Animal operation Compliance Inspection Form
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D DJ.Hopper Hopper I IMarcht3,�R1945e Farm No.
Mailing Address
Route 5, Box 181B
Fayetteville, NC 28301
All questions answered negatively will be discussed in sufficient detail in
the Comments Section to enable the deemed Permittee to perform the appropriate
corrections:
SECTION I
Animal Operation type:
Horses, cattle, swine, poultry, or sheep
SECTION II Y N Comments
1. Does the number and type of animal meet or
exceed (.0217) criteria? (Cattle (100 head),
horses (75), swine (250), sheep (1,000), and
poultry (30,000 birds with liquid waste
system)] _ c —
2. Does this facility meet criteria for Animal
Operation NGISTRATION? x —
3. Are animals confined fed or maintained in this
facility for a 12-month period? x —
4. Does this facility have a CERTIFIED ANIMAL WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN?-
5. Does this facility maintain waste management
records (volumes of manure, land applied,
spray irrigated on specific acreage with
specific cover crop)? ni—a

0
Administration and Program Management Y N Comments
6. Does this facility meet the SCS mimimum
setback criteria for neighboring houses,
wells, etc.
SECTION III
Field Site Management
Y N Comments
1. Is animal waste stockpiled or lagoon
construction within 100 ft; of USGS Map
Map Slue Line Stream?_
2. Is animal waste land applied or spray
irrigated within 25 ft. of a USGS Map
Slue Line Stream?
3. Does the facility have adequate acreage on
which to apply the waste?
4. Does the land application site have cover
crop in accordance with the CERTIFICATION _PLAN?
_xx
5. Is animal waste discharged into waters of the
state by man-made ditch, flushing system, or
other similar man-made devices?
6. Does the animal waste management at this
farm adhere to Beat Management Practices (BMP)
of the approved CERTIFICATION?
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7. floes animal waste lagoon have sufficient
freeboard? How much? (Approx. 1-2 ft.)
8. Is the general condition of this animal facility,
including management and operation, satisfactory?
�x
SECTION IV
The D.J. Hopper Hog Farm is an existing non -expanding
operation that must
obtain a waste management system as specified in the 15A NCAC 2H .0217H(viii)
by December 31, 1997.