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NORTH CAROLINA
Deparbm®nt of Environmental Qua!
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MEMORANDUM
TO: Regional Supervisors
FROM: Shannon Langley
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
March 9, 1998
SUBJECT: Operator in Charge assessment remission requests
RECEIVEUr%
MAR 13 1998
E� ERGpCE
Please find attached copies of remission requests for animal waste facilities in your region that
were assessed for failing to designate a certified operator. The Director has indicated that he
intends to consider these requests during an upcoming scheduled meeting with Non -Discharge
Branch staff as opposed to the Directors Enforcement Conference (due to the number of cases to
be considered). Please review the attached requests and forward your recommendations with
regard to the requests to me by December 20,1998.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and as always, if you have any questions, please call
me at 733-5083, ext. 581.
ATTACHMENT
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626.0535 Telephone 919-733.5083 Fax 919-715-6048
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MURPHY
FAM I L Y FARMS
November 26, 1997
Mr. Steve Tedder
Water Quality Section Chief 1 DWQ
P.O. Box 29535 COPY
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Dear Mr, Tedder:
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DEC 9 1997
VISA I Ern QUALITY
SECTION
Rr*wrr--IV;:D
DEC 11 1991,
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Non -Discharge Branch—
This Letter is in response to the Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violation of N.C.G.S. 90 A-47.2 and 15A NCAC 8F.0201, Case #: OV 97-
090.
The Griffin Outdoor Farm, Facility # 82-483, was a small outdoor herd of less
than 750 sows with no lagoon and was permanently depopulated in February of 1994.
The site of the original outdoor farm was developed into spray£ eld for our Tomahawk
Finishing farm in 1996.
Your letter states that notices were mailed in November 1996 and April 1997, but
we received no letters advising to submit this information to your office until the N.O.V.
dated October 31, 1997.
We try to operate in compliance with all regulations, and have nothing to hide.
Please reconsider your decision to issue a N.O.V. in this matter.
Sincerely,
John Bizi
Land and Nutrient Manager
Murphy Family Farms
cc: Garth Boyd, Richard Whisnant
Post Office Box 759, Rose Hill, North Carolina 28458, (910) 289-2111, FAX (910) 289-6400
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Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation District
Charlie Rose Agri -Expo Center
121 East Mountain Drive, Suite 229 - Fayetteville, NC 28306-3422 D y�
Telephone; (910) 484-8479 �1���i]]]��n�I r -JkJ
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P, ' 1 1997
Mr. -.Steve Tedder
Water Quality Section Chief
-`Division of Water Quality
P. Q. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
Dear Mr. Tedder:
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This letter is to verify that T was on "Folly Hog Farm",
facility number 26-036, on November 20, 1996 and the farm
was empty of hogs at that time and has been empty ever
since. T have been on the farm several times since this
date, and the farm was still empty. However, the owners do
plan to restock sometime within the next year.
One of the owners, Mr. -Johnny Carter and his daughter have
completed the course and are certified wastewater treatment
operators, but through miscommunication with the other
owners of this farm, and the fact that they were out of
hogs, failed to submit the COC form.
Mr. Carter would like for all future correspondence to be
directed to him at: Johnny A. Carter
Route 48, Box 417F
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Fvyou very much.
mpson
District Technician
Farm owners' signatures:
John B. Smith, Jr.�
Johnny A. Carter
CONSERVATION - DEVELOPMENT - SELF-GOVERNMENT
Audra KnA=5
Johnson Swine
7233 Lana dad
Lindan, NC 23356
aze ! OV 97-014
Mr. stave W. `raWar
Natar ',quality Section Chiaf
Division of yagar Quality
2.0. 3oN 29535
Ralaigh, North Carolina 27625-0535
Dear Hr. Steve V. Taddar,
This latter is in raferan`.y to Case 1 OV 97-714 tha Johnson
awina Farm. My name is ?,u: ra Pope and my Mjer was Harald
Sig mons, .opener and operator of Simmons Farms. On July 30, 1993
my father Massed away and my husband and I inheritad the farm.
At the time of pry father's death he had sold all of his hogs
and ;las no longer in the business of hog production.
Several months after my father's death any step dad, 4arshall
Johnson, leased the operation from me an3 had about 30 sows.
Four months after As began his hog operation, my :;pother,
Marshall's wife, was diagnosed with cancer. He began to sell
his hogs down and in .a couple of months sold out, to have more
time to taka care of any mother.
Since that time there have not baen any hogs in any of the hog
houses. This farm does not operate an animal operation or
associated animal waste management system in Cumberland County,
therefore a Certified operator is not required. We do not intend
to ever establish another hog operation on this property. He
have built our family home on this property and have no
intensions of having an animal opertion mist there.
If you have any more questions I can be reached at (910) 433-
0974.
;�i cerely,
�1
Audra Simmons Pope
RECEIVED DG��
"7 DEC
. arc r 1997
WATER QUALITY SECTION WA f EF? QUALM y
Non-D+schargO Branch SECTION
Mr. Shannon Langley
DEHNR-DWQ
Water Quality Section
Compliance Group
P.Q. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Mr. Langley,
November 25, 1997
I recently talked with you about a fine notice that I received on farm facility number
82-662. This number does not apply to any farm. The farm that is in operation goes by
the name of Cripple Creek Farms, Ben and Bryan King, facility number 82-299.
Please let me know as soon as all matters are handled concerning this farm. If you have
any questions, please feel free to call me.
Thank You,
Bryan D. King
Home: (910) 592-4062
UEC 1997
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COPY
REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OF REGISTRATION
The following farm does not meet the 2H'.0200 registration requirements. Please inactivate this
facility on the registration database.
Facility Number: Iz - iso
Farm Name: __ _ F
Owner: .n ! 44 a— I
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Mailing Address: rl r % .
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County: �SA _ 5bA)
This Operation is:
pasture only (no confinement)
dry litter poultry operation
out of business/no animals on site
closed out per NRCS standards
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below the threshold (less than 250 -swine, 100 -confined cattle, 75 -horses, 1000 -sheep or
30,000 -poultry with a liquid animal waste management system)
Comments:
I am fully,aware that should I decide to increase the number of animals beyond the threshold limit
or the operation meets the 2H .0200 registration requirements for any reason, I am required to
notify the Division of Water Quality prior to stocking animals.
Signature: -Wa-p— '
Please return completed Form to:
DEHNR DWQ
Water Quality Section
Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
Date: // - !Z- - ` 'I
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRON1IENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
COUNTY OF
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADNIENISTRAME HEARING AND
PERMIT NO. Fes• -7 _ ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE N0.
Havin, been assessed cavil penalties totalingD� for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality
dated, j �' _ , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
This the '7 day of
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SIGNATURE
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ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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Division of Water Quality
P. O. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF �_, /Q S �/
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST } ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PERMIT NO. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO.
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling S C1 v for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division 'of Water Quality
dated, % -4the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
This the _ �/� day of 19.�%
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE
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Mr. Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Section Chief/DWQ
P. O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC. 27626
Dear sir,
November 17, 1997.
I am Mr. Pao Xiong recently bought the Say Lee Farm. When Mr. Say
Lee ownes it, he may not designate an operator in charge of the waste
management system.
Now, the Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality had issued a notice of violation against Mr.
Say Lee the owner then for failing to designate an operator in charge
of the waste system..
After I bought the farm from Mr. Lee, he did not tell me that there is a
form of operator in charge designation to be filled with the
WPCSOCC. And I did not do that. However, I do follow the laws just
like other farmers do. No violations occur in my farm. I did go through
and pass the waste management training course. My certificate
number is 21550.
Mr. Lee was gone and I, the new owner, received the notice. I did call
Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083 ext. 581 to see how am I
going to do with this notice. He said I should responsible for the
notice, but I may fill the waiver of right form and write to explain to you
why.
As a new biginner of 5 children, 'I really can not afford it. Therefore,
please reconsider this assessed civil penalty. I appreciate your help.
Thank you.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST
PERMIT NO.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
ADNIL 1ISTRATIVE HEARING AND
STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. G 1:' -
Havin; been assessed civil penalties totaling _ SC 'C for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division 'of Nater Quality
dated, C -F, Ci , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
This theday of "`-�� , 19�
SIGNATURE--'
ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE
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ANINTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(OPERATOR 2j CHARGE
DESXCrNATI.ON FORM
ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
Facility ID Number: C u. — r --'C,, I County: f7 ti'
OPERATOR IN CHARGE,'. X! C
�Home Mailing Address. e-'( -2
City rt'Ze r -C N State Zip 2- -. y'
Certificate ' i�� Social SecurityZ � 56 7-:.5--
Work Phone '2)6 --6 ' �' 6- Horne .1"hone 5,r,?&€-
Signature cccL�~ter- - Date 1� /`� . C�
OWNER Or- X1011 r,
Mailing. Address.KTkA`% CitycL'K"���1.'
State Ali' Zip Zg"r3'- Telephone] r -2,66 c`3<:,6
Signature i �.- Date
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Please Mail to:
WPCSOCC
Division of Water Quality
P. 0. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27625-0535
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
MurphyfFamilytFarms
Griffin Outdoor Farm
Rt 1 Box 95-D
Harrells NC 28444
Dear MurphyEFamily&arms
January 15, 1998
RECEE4�cD
I g N 7 0 1998
FAYETT'EVIL.LE
REG. OFFICE
, A4. fie
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Removal of Registration
Facility Number 82-483
Sampson County
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 $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 and implement a certified animal waste management plan and notify the Division
of Water Quality 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 wastes tem 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 cxt 502.
47.
cc:Fayetfville Water -Quality Regions! Office
Sampson Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 Fax 919-715-6048
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State of North Carolina
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
October 31, 1997
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Attn: Wendell Murphy
Griffin Outdoor Farm
Rt 1 Box 95-D
Harrells NC 28444
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RECEIVED
Im 1 4 1991
FAYETTEVILLE
REG. OFFICE
Subject: Notice of Violation and Assessment of Civil
Penalty for Violation of N.C.G.S. 90 A-47.2 and
15A NCAC 817.0201
Griffin Outdoor Farm
Facility #: 82-483
Sampson County
Case #: OV 97-090
Dear Wendell Murphy:
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and a notice of a civil penalty assessed against
Murphy Family Farms in the amount of $500.00. This assessment is based upon the following
facts:
Murphy Family Farms operates an animal operation and associated animal waste
management system in Sampson County.
As of January 1, 1997, in accordance with N.C.G.S. 90 A-47.2 and 15A NCAC 8F.0201
a certified operator in responsible charge is required to operate the subject animal waste
"management system.
In accordance with 15A NCAC 8F .0201(a), the owner of each animal operation having
an animal waste management system must submit a letter to the Certification Commission,
Division of Water Quality (DWQ), Technical Assistance and Certification Group, which
designates an Operator in Charge with the appropriate type of certification. This letter
must be signed by the owner and the certified operator and be submitted to the
Certification Commission by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date.
In November, 1996 and April, 1997, DWQ mailed notices to all animal waste management
facilities who had not designated an operator with the DWQ.
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Murphy Family Farms failed to designate an appropriately certified wastewater treatment
operator in responsible charge of the subject animal waste management system, in
accordance with 15A NCAC 8F .0201(a).
Based upon the above facts, I conclude as a matter of law that Murphy Family Farms
violated or failed to act in accordance with -the requirements of N.C.G.S. 90 A-47.2 and 15A
NCAC 8F.0201. A civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per day may be assessed against a
person who is required but fails to designate an appropriately certified wastewater treatment
operator as required by N.C.G.S. 90 A-47.5 and 15A NCAC 8F.0500.
Based upon the above facts and conclusions of law, I hereby assess Murphy Family Farms
a $500.00 civil penalty for this violation of N.C.G.S. 90 A-47.2 and 15A NCAC 8F.0201
pursuant to the authority delegated to me by N.C.G.S. 90 A-47.2 and 15A NCAC 8F.0201.
Please find attached another Operator in Charge designation form. Please complete this
form and return it to:
WPCSOCC
Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If the aforementioned operator designation form is not at the above address within 30 days
of your receipt of this notice, you will be subject to further civil penalties of up to $1,000 for each
day that the operator in charge designation is not submitted. You may contact DWQ's Training
and Certification Group at (919) 733-0026 for information about designating a certified operator.
Within thirty -days receipt of this notice, you must do one of the following:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made directly to the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (do not include waiver form). Payment of the penalty will not foreclose
enforcement action for any continuing or new violation(s). Please submit payment
to the attention of.-
Mr.
f:
Mr. Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Section Chief
Division of Water Quality
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
or
2. Submit a written request for remission or mitigation including a detailed
justification for such request:
A request for remission or mitigation is limited to consideration of the
reasonableness of the amount of the penalty and is not the proper procedure for
contesting the accuracy of any of the statements contained in the assessment letter.
Because a remission request forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such
a request must be accompanied by a waiver of your right to an administrative
hearing and a stipulation that there are no factual or legal issues in dispute. You
must execute and return to this office the attached waiver and stipulation form and a
detailed statement which you believe establishes whether:
(a) one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in G. S. 14313-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied to the detriment of the petitioner;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting
from the violation;
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(d) the violator had been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining
necessary remedial actions.
Please submit this information to the attention of:
,%-Ir. Stere W. Tedder
Water Quality Section Chief/DWQ
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
OR
3. Submit a written request for an administrative hearing:
If you wish to contest any portion of the civil penalty assessment, you must request
an administrative hearing. This request must be in the form of a written petition to
the Office of Administrative Hearings and must conform to Chapter 150B of the
North Carolina General Statutes. You must:
File your original petition with the:
Office of Administrative Hearings
P.O. Drawer 27447
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611-7447
and
Mail or hand -deliver a Copy of the petition to:
Mr. Richard Whisnant
Office of General Counsel
NCDENR
Post Office Box 27687
Raleigh, NC 27611
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty days, as evidenced by a date
stamp (not a postmark) indicating when we received your response, will result in this matter being
referred to the Attorney General's Office with a request to initiate a civil action to collect the
penalty. Please be advised that additional assessments may be levied for future violations which
occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Shannon Langley at (919) 733-5083,
extension 581.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
COUNTY OF
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
PERMIT NO. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO.
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling __ — _— _ for
violation(s) as set forth in the assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality
dated, , the undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil
penalties, does hereby waive the right to an administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and
does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the assessment document.
This the day of '19—.
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
ANT AL WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
QPERATOR IN CHARGE
DESZCrNATION FORM
ANIMAL WASTE MANAGEMENT'SYSTEM:
Facility ID Number: County:
OPERATOR IN CHARGE
Home Mailing Address.
City State Zip
Certiticate'T Social Security T
Work Phone Horne Phone
Signature _ Date
OWNER
Mailing. Address. City
State Zip Telephone#
Signature Date
Please Mail to: WPCSOCC
Division of Water Quality
P. 0. Box 29535
Raleigh, N.C. 27626-0535
119 Routine O Complaint O Follow-up of DWQ inspection O Follow-up of DSWC review O Other
Facility Number
�j Firneofluspection
ate of Inspection
2 J ado 24 hr. (hh:mm)
Farm Status: ❑ Registered ❑ Applied for Permit
❑ Certified ❑ Permitted
Total Thne (in fraction of hours
(ex:L25 for 1 hr 15 min)) Spent on Review
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Not
Operational Date Last Operated: .................................
Farm Name: ............. 7..N...fx%!�....11u..!tP F....'lF............................
Land Owner Name:..._.K. ...........krhr .....,rtf�...........
Facility Conctact:........,f�.. ...._... Title: ...................
Mailing Address:
Onsite Representative: ............��
Certified Operator: ........................
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Location of Farm:
County: ........
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Phone No: .........1.. -%.. //�...............
Phone No:
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............................ Operator Certification Number:.......... e � ............
Latitude =* =' = ` Longitude =• =1 ={f
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 KNo
❑ Yes ;K No
❑ Yes JR No
❑ Yes 9No
❑ Yes ISNo
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes ,UNO
Continued on back
Facility Number:....s�,..—.....l.�
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (Lgoaut _and/orJlolding Qndsl
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Freeboard (ft): Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3
.............! .. ............ -............ ...........................
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
Structure 4
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
Immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
3Ya5(g Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
❑ Yes ONo
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes No
❑ Yes ❑ No
Structure 5 Structure 6
15. Crop type........................................................................................................................................................................................
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative?
For Certitled 1(± cp ilitigs Only
22. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
23. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
24. Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes 8 No
❑ Yes KNo
❑ Yes O,No
❑ Yes JR No
❑ Yes ,M No
[--]Yes 45 No
❑ Yes Pt No
❑ Yes P9 No
❑ Yes A No
❑ Yes RNO
❑ Yes �KNo
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
Comments {referto question°#)Explain apy YES answers' ixnnd/or'any recommendations or any other comments "
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Murphy Family Farms
Griffin Outdoor Farm
Rt 1. Box 95-D
Harrells NC 28444
Dear Sir:
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SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Designation of Operator in Charge
Griffin Outdoor Farm
Facility Number 82--483
Sampson 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 (919)733-0026.
Sincerely, M�
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
Murphy Family Farms
Griffin Outdoor Farm
Rt 1 Box 95-D
Harrells NC 28444
November 12, 1996
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Griffin Outdoor Farm
Facility ID#: 82-483
Sampson County
Dear Farm Owner:
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NOV 12 1996
ENV. MANAGEMENT
FAYETTEVILLE BEG. OFFICE
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 9191733-0026.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., irector
Division of Water Quality
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