820726_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Qual

Waste Utilization Plan
Producer:
H. Mark Pearson
Name of Farm:
H. Mark Pearson Farm
Location:
806 Walking Stick Trail
Clinton NC 28328
Phone:
910-592-8668
Type of Operation:
Feed -Finish
Number of Animal:
2480
Storage Structure:
Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application:
irrigation
Amount of waste produced per year:
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year:
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County: Sampson
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APR 0 3 2003
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DENR-FAYETTEVILLEREGIONAL 0 CE
4712�fon/year - -'" —
5704 lbs./year
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste
should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the
fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in the implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally
safe manner.
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are
established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils , when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior..to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This, plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same,....
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of.facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which
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H. Mark Pearson Farm
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could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving
waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production. This
waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
Tract No.
Field No.
Pull No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac.
10460
1
BoB
CB -Graze
3.4
50
2.66
452
MAR -SEP
170
10460
1
BoB
SG -OS
1
50
2.66
133
OCT -MAR
50
10460
2
BoB
CB -Graze
3.4
50
0.82
139
MAR -SEP
170
10460
2
BoB
SG -OS
1
50
0.82
41
OCT -MAR
50
10460
3
WaB
CB -Graze
3.4
50
3.10
527
MAR -SEP
170
10460
3
WaB
SG -OS
1
50
3.10
155
OCT -MAR
50
10458
4
NoA
SA
1
110
1.40
154
MAR15-AUG
110
10458
4
NoA
WA
1
100
1.40
140
SEP -MAR
100
10458
5
NoA
SA
1
110
3.04
334 MAR15-AUG
110
10458
5
NoA
WA
1
100
3.04
304
SEP -MAR
100
6232
6
NoA
CB -Graze
4.6
50
4.75
1093
MAR -SEP
230
6232
6
NoA
SG -OS
1
50
4.75
238
OCT -MAR
50
6232
7
NoA
CB -Graze
4.6
50
4.17
959
MAR -SEP
230
6232
7
NoA
SG -OS
1
50
4.17
209
OCT -MAR
50
6232
8
NoA
SA
1
110
4.54
499 MAR15-AUG
110
6232
9
NoA
SA
1
110
3.41
375
MAR15-AUG
110
6232
10
NoA
CB -Graze
4.6
50
1.61
370
MAR -SEP
230
6232
10
NoA
SG -OS
1
50
1.61
81
OCT -MAR
50
Total 29.50 6203 lbs.
Available Nitrogen 5704 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -499 lbs.
Use this table when pull(s) 4, 5, 8 & 9 are planted in Corn
10458
4
NoA
Corn
110
1.25
1.40
193
FEB15-JUN
137.5
10458
4
NoA
WA
1
100
1.40
140
SEP -MAR
100
10458
5
NoA
Corn
110
1.25
3.04
418
FEB15-JUN
137.5
10458
5
NoA
WA
1
100
3.04
304
SEP -MAR
100
6232
8
NoA
Corn
110
1.25
4.54
624
FEB15-JUN
137.5
6232
8
NoA
WA
1
100
4.54
454
SEP -MAR
100
6232
9
NoA
Corn
110
1.25
3.41
469
FEB15-JUN
137.5
6232
9
NoA
WA
1
100
3.41
341
SEP -MAR
100
Total 29.50 705U lbs.
Available Nitrogen 5704 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -1346 lbs.
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipment to apply
the waste in a timely manner.

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The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. In the future,
regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that
addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc. interseeded in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through
grazing, hay and for silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a height of six to nine
inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc. is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach materity,
especially late in the season ( i.e. April or May) Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will
definitely interfere with the stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less
nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is the normal
situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or silage
two to three times during the season, depending on the time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc. is late September or early October . Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two inches before drilling for best
results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning
may occur in livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is recommended.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters strips along
ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving full application rates due to
equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. Th(
sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients or
other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 893 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 4464 lbs_ of PAN to utilize. Assuming yo
apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will neec 15
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs, of nitrogen per acre you will need 36
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that
runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil texture, water
droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed the available water holding capacity

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of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrrigate the acres shown in tables.
Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in ft tables may make this pian
invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate(Whr)
Applic.
Amount
10460
1
BoB
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
10460
1
BoB
SG -OS
0.5
1.0
10460
2
BoB
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
10460
2
BoB
SG -OS
0.5
1.0
10460
3
WaB
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
10460
3
WaB
SG -OS
0.5
1.0
10458
4
NoA
SA
0.5
1.0
10458
4
NoA
WA
0.5
1.0
10458
5
NoA
SA
0.5
1.0
10458
5
NoA
WA
0.5
1.0
6232
6
NoA
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
6232
6
NoA
SG -OS
0.5
1.0
6232
7
NoA
CB -Graze
0.5
1.0
6232
7
NoA
SG -OS
0.5
1.0
6232
8
NoA
SA
0.5
1.0
6232
9
NoA
SA
0.5
1.0
6232
10
NoA
WA
0.5
1.0
10458
4
NoA
Corn
0.4
1.0
10458
4
NoA
WA
0.4
1.0
10458
5
NoA
Corn
0.4
1.0
10458
5
NoA
WA
0.4
1.0
6232
8
NoA
Corn
0.4
1.0
6232
8
NoA
WA
0.4
1.0
6232
9
NoA
Com
0.4
1.0
6232
9
NoA
WA
0.4
1.0

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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the
crop is not over applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the
nitrogen limitations_ The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the
average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operate
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION

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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: H. Mark Pearson Farm
Owner/Manager Agreement H. Mark Pearson
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedurf
established in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I (we) know that any
expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWC
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste fro
this system to the surface waters of the state from a storm event less severe than the 25 -year, 24 hour storm.
The approved plan will be filed on-site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservatic
District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: H. Mark Pearson
Signature: d &01/�
Name of Manager (if different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc. Phone: [phone]
Address: P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Signature:
Date: �6�1
Date:
Date: (Dd o c--

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Depaztmem of Environment and ]Natural Resources
July 1, 2007 ;
Coleen m Sullins, Director
Division of water Quality
H Mark Pearson JUN2 7 2007
H. Mark Pearson Farm
806 Walkingstick Trl
Clinton, NC 28328
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No, AWS820726
H. Mark Pearson Farm
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
Dear H Mark Pearson:
In accordance with your application received on 20 -Feb -07, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to H Mark Pearson, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG 100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the H. Mark Pearson Farm, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of
no greater than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 2480 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for -every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition M.19 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit, Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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Lf your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site-specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T.01 11 (c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 -foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910433-3300. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG 100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS820726

p� W �T �RpG
Michael F. Easley, Governor
pj William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina E"artment of Environment and Natural Resources
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Alan W. Klimek P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
December 1, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUES'T'ED
H Mark Pearson
H. Mark Pearson Farm
806 Walkingstick Trl
Clinton, NC 28328
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring NPDES General Permit
Dear Permittee:
RECEIVED
DEC 0 6 20M
DM—FAYE1r` Vu f RMnM offlM
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation NPDES General Permits, which expire on
July 1, 2007. Due to changes in federal rules, facilities that do not discharge nor propose to discharge may choose whether or not to
retain coverage under an NPDES General Permit. Copies of the draft animal waste operation NPDES general permits and the State
Non -Discharge General Permits are available at hLV:Ilh2o.enr.state.nc.us/aps/afouJdownloads.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
I636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under one of these two types of general permits, you must submit -an application for permit
coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a `Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by Expiring
NPDES General Permit.' The application form must be completed and returned by January 2, 2007. Please note, you must include
two (2) copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation ofNCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
Ted L. Bush, Jr,, Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - 820726
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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORiNt
Certlficate of Coverage or Penril, Number M -A 2-; :- ?,- -,, Cour_ty Year 200
Facility Name (as shorn on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) �i. M,o,c opcxf f0 f}�
Operator in Charge for this Facility fkh, �e�r r��►-Z
Certifcationr 40 17$ll
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
_je-`o YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part 11 and proceed to the certification- Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied; please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I : Faciiity Information:
1. Total number of application Fields or Pulls ✓(please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): 10 Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
Z-9 , 5
2. Total number of Fields or Pulls (please check the appropriate box) on which land application occurred
during the year:
Total Acres on which waste was applied
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
21 01.7
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and
the pen -nit: (p Z_ 0
Estimated -amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other -persons -and taken
off site during the year 0 tons or gallons (please check the appropriate box)
6- Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
cl �
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at anyone time during the previous year:
Largest Zg j 9
Smallest
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only pen -nit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8- Facility's Integrator if applicable: jar lc c.? l-ar r+tiS
Part II: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permi
the past calendar year-
AFACF 3-14-03
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sitesi' 'nT! ED e No
FEB 0 9 2006
DENR - FAYE7iEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE

2.
The facility was operated in such a way 1h3t there was no direct runoff of waste from
tl:e facility (Including the houses, Iagoonsistorage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3.
There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
No
calendar year_
4.
There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
No
the past calendar year.
5.
There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
No
levels specified in this facility's CAWI%4P during the past calendar year.
6.
All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
ye No
T
Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
S.
A copy of the Arulual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
No
9.
Annual soils analysis were perfonned on each field receiving animal waste during the
No
past calendar year.
(9
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year'?Ye
No
11.
All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
No
permit during the past calendar year.
I2_
All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13.
Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all
No
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with -
the facility's permit.
14.
All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
No
maintained during each application of animal "Taste during the past calendar year.
" I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. l am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Penmittee Name and Title (type or print)
Signature ofPerrnittee
Signature of Operator in Charge
(if different from, Pennittee)
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Date
Date

Lagooli Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWO Identification Number
B. Lagoon identification
C. Persbn(s) taking Measurements
D. Date of Measurements
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measuement of,
a, Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer.
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
c. Thickness at the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler'
F- Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at the inside top of bank): t, (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a: Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 acres, acres x 6 = with maximum of 24.
.(using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform 'grid' that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the -grid intersection
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on 'Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
L At the time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid limit to Minimum Liquid Level:
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
Levet Iterni - ftern 1, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level:
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measuement points):
M, Record from the sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
0- Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K)-,
(Note: If item 0 is less than 4 ft., a studoe removal and utilization plan may be required by
N.C. DWQ- See your specific permit or contact DWO for more information.)
P, Proceed to the sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by,Date: 1 7
Print Name Signature

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Completed by: 7 r Date: f —.2 -1 -66
Print Name Signature
(A)
Grid
Point
No.
(B)
Distance from liquid surface
to to of sludge
(C)
Distance from liquid surface
to Ia oon bottom soil
(C) -(B)
Thickness of sludge
la er
Ft. & inches
Feet ftnthsj
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
1 t. & inches
Feet tenths
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2
$, !
3
4
7- 0
5
7.(,
6
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7
2._7
8
6.q
9
7. S
1012
11
13
13
14
15
16',
r;
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
-7,
! (. $
�• %
*All Grid Points and corr_e5tsondin2 sludte_layer thickness must be shown on a sketch_
attached to this Sludge Survev )data Sheet.
See Appendix 6 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet.
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
November 21, 2003
Alan W. Klimek, P- E., Director
Division of Water Quality
H. Mark Pearson ! ;
H. Mark Pearson Farm I N& 2 6 2W {
806 Walking Stick Trail
Clinton, NC 28328
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA282726
Farm Name
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
Dear W. Pearson:
In accordance with your application received on August 13, 2003 and your request to change Pearson
Farms owned by Jason and H. Mark Pearson into individual farms to be permitted separately under Jason
Parson and H. Mark Pearson, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued
to H. Mark Pearson, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage
and land application system in accordance with NPDES General Permit NCA200000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the H. Mark Pearson Farre, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of
no greater than an annual average of 2480 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as specified
in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or
Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary,
they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a
rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until Iuly 1, 2007 and shall hereby void Certificate
of Coverage Number NCA282201 dated April 9, 2003, issued to Jason and H. Mark Pearson with Pearson
Farms. Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with
the conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC.
An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational
information must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the
certified design capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above)
will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase
in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed General Permit. Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current State general permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record keepinz
and monitoring conditions in this permit. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be
completed and returned to the Division of Water Quality by no later than March „1st of each year.
If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is ' necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
Alas
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The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility., ,
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 including civil penalties, criminal
penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual NPDES Permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact Duane Leith at [phone] ext. 370.
Sincerely,
J:5 -
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
ce: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Jason Pearson
Sampson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File NCA282726
NDPU Files

ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number _NC 8-Z!j Z-1 Z (¢ County "�0_MA!QA Year 2005
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)
Operator in Charge for this Facility Her6,er Ma, V, 1>Certification# 11 S
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
�/ YES NO, If NO, skip Part I and Part II and proceed to the certification. Alsojf animal
waste was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was
handled
Part 1 : Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields 0 or Pulls Kplease check the appropriate box) in the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): 10 Total Useable Acres approved in the
CAWMP �� • 5
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls 9(please check the appropriate box) on which land application
-occurred during the year: Total Acres on which waste was applied ZS • ��
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
33_7 -:5.9 S
4. Total pounds of Plant Available' Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP
and the permit: J`-1D`t(
S- Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and
taken off site during the year
tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
ay1y
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest 283 5 -
Smallest D
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: ?9 r e>O-a e far nk
Part 11 Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the
the past calendar year.
AFAGF 3-14-03
1
FEB 2 2 2005
DENR-FAYETIVILl.E REGIONAL OFFICE
N'Yes []No

2.
The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
9" es ❑ No
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3.
There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
©'Yes ❑ No
calendar year.
4.
There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
ISd T e5 ❑ No
the past calendar year.
5.
There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
IYes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year.
6.
All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
OYes ❑ No
7.
Sludge accumulation in all Iagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
Q`Yes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
8.
A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
PAY' es ❑ No
9.
Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
P'Yes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
®'Yes ❑ No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
C'Yes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during E�4es ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAWMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all ('Yes ❑ No
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were b res ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,
or those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information -submitted is, to the best
of my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Permittee Name and Title (type or print)
! Signature of Permittee . - Date
Signature of Operator in Charge Date
(if different from Permittee)
AFACF 3-1403 2

Lagoon Sludge Survey Form z9 Z-7 z (P
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number
B. Lagoon Identificadon M a f 1l__ Pea {r 5 o
C. Person(s) taking Measurements Qr� _ TCA I-- e 5
D, Date of Measurements P d - O *--f
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measuement of:
a_ Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with 'core sampler'
—a -_—
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at the inside top of bank): ^ i , to _ T^ (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a_ Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 points
b. If more than 1.33 acres, - -L&2— acres x 6 = a with maximum of 24.
(using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid' that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid tD'correspond with the data to be recorded [of points of measurement.)
l
H. Conduct sludge survey avid record data on -sludge,5urvey Data Sheet".
I. At the time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): ,
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid limit to Minimum Liquid Level: � • t�
(Determine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
Level: ftem-1 - Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level:
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level !
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measuement points): !' -
M. Record fromthe sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer: _.
0. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K):
(Note: If item 0 is less than 4 ft_, a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N.C_ DWQ: See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information -)r
P. Proceed to the sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by: 4 �S ?e J ef4o"
Print Name
4-7 Date:
Signature
ECEIVE
FEB 2 2 2005
OMR -FAYM-RILLEREGOW OFRk F

Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Completed By: -!J, Lo
Print Name
Lagoon Identification
/ _-ljlu — =
Date: a- :I- - pq
(A)
Grid
Point
No.
(8)
Distance from liquid surface
to top of sludge
M
Distance from liquid surface
to lagoon bottom (soil)
(D)
Thickness of sludge
layer
1
Ft. $ inches Feet (tenths)
Ft. & inches Feet (tenths)
Ft. & inchas Feet (tenths)
1
5"..71
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5.6
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5.3
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3
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4
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5
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1.81
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
7.
All Grid Points and corresponding sludge layer thickness must be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Survey Data Sheet.
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Irizines
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Inches
TanthS of fee!
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2
0-2
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