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NORTH CAROLINA
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ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT

WA 7F9pG Michael F. Easley, Governor
AWilliam G. Ross Jr., Secretary
�] t— North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
0 Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Aquifer Protection Section
August 11, 2004
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
7003 3110 0002 0578 6613
Mr.George Lang
160 US Hwy. 158 W
Gatesville, NC 27938
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Animal Feedlot Operation Compliance Inspection
George Lang Farm
Facility No. 37-03
Gates County
Dear Mr. Lang:
This letter is to notify you that the subject facility is in violation of its Certified Animal Waste Management Plan, General
Permit, Title 15A North Carolina Administrative Code, Subchapter 2H, Section .0217(d) and N.C.G.S. 143-215.1.
On June 16, 2004, Scott Vinson from the Washington Regional Office of the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) conducted
an Animal Feedlot Operation Compliance Inspection at George Lang Farm in Gates County. A copy of the inspection
report is attached for your review. In general, the Compliance Inspection was to determine if: (1) the farm has a Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP); (2) the farm is complying with requirements 'of the State Rules 15 NCAC
2H.0217, Senate Bill 1217, and the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan; (3) the farm operation's waste management
system is being operated properly under the direction of a Certified Operator; (4) the required records are being kept; and
that (5) there are no signs of seepage, erosion, and/or runoff. The following violations were observed during the inspection:
There were applications on the corn crop in June and July of 2003 that did not have a current waste analysis. In
accordance with condition Ill, item 4 of your General Permit, an analysis of animal waste shall be conducted as close to
the time of application as practical and at least within 60 days (before or after) of date of application. The analysis shall
include the following parameters: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, zinc and Copper:
It is very important as the owner and/or the Operator in Charge that these aforementioned violations and any other problems
that may arise be resolved, as soon as possible. For additional assistance, please contact your Technical Specialist.
You are requested to respond in writing within ten (10) days of receipt of this Notice, outlining the corrective actions that
have been undertaken and/or have been planned to address these violations and any further actions taken to prevent future
violations of this nature from occurring. Your explanation will be reviewed and if an enforcement action- is still deemed
appropriate, your explanation will be forwarded to the Director with the enforcement package for his consideration. Please
be advised that this letter does not prevent the Division of Water Quality from taking enforcement actions for past or future
violations.
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North Caroline Division of Water Quality Washington Regional Office Phone [phone] Customer Service
Internet: h2o.enr.state.ne.us 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone]
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Notice of Violation
August 11, 2004
George tang Farm
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance. if you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact me at
252-946-6481, ext. 335 or Scott Vinson at ext. 208.
Sincerely,
Willie Hardison
Regional Supervisor
Aquifer Protection Section
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Type of Visit O Compliance Inspection O Operation Review O Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit O Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
Facility Number 37 3 Date of Visit: 6/16/2004 Tinie: 11:45
Q Not O erational Q .Below Threshold
® Permitted ® Certified © Conditionally Certified 13 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold
Farm Name: GeoASP.Lfl.Qg.F rM......................... .. ......... County: Qalca .................................................. WARQ........
Owner Name: Guirgo................................... LalAI;,.J.r.................................
Mailing Address:
Phone No: 25.2-3,57-10.7.7...........................................................
G.a l g syil l.C. N.0........................................................ 1.7.93.8 .............
FacilityContact: ..............................................................................Title:................................................................ Phone No:
Onsite Representative: („ ? ,, '... ............................................... integrator: lYlllxi?11y..11AcltYn..:....A..............
Certified Operator: Gtrarge..L.............................. Lang.k ............................................ Operator Certification Nuniber:1,93.6A .............................
Location of Farm:
® Swine ❑ Poultry ❑ Cattle ❑ Horse Latitude 36 • 27 L li5 « Longitude 76 0. 42 9 30 «
Design Current
Design Current
Design Current
Swine Capacity Population
Poultry
Capacity Population Cattle
Capacity Population
® Wean to Feeder
7000
6000
JE3 Layer
❑ Dairy
❑ Feeder to Finish
❑ Non -Layer
❑ Non -Dairy
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Other
❑ Farrow to Finish
Total Design Capacity
7,000
❑ Gilts
Total SSLW
210,000
❑ Boars
Number of Lagoons
Discharges & Stream ]fninacts
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, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ® No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ® No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ❑ Yes ® No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Stnicture 5 Structure 6
Identifier: .....................................................................................................................................................................................
Freeboard (inches): 34
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/Facility Number: 37-3
Date of Inspection 6/1612004
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (iel trees, severe erosion,
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan? .
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement?
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
11. Is there evidence of over application? If yes, check the appropriate box below:
❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload ❑ Frozen Ground ❑ Copper and/or Zinc
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
12. Crop type Cotton Corn, Soybeans, Wheat
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes ® No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
Odor Issues
17. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
18. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours?
19. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt,
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
20. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional
Air Quality representative immediately.
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
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Facility Number: 37Date of Inspection 61I612004
Required .Records & Documents
21.
Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available?
❑ Yes
N No
22.
Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
❑ Yes
N No
23.
Does record keeping need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
N Yes
❑ No
❑ Waste Application ❑ Freeboard ❑ Waste Analysis ❑ Soil Sampling
24.
Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes
N No
25.
Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
❑ Yes
N No
26.
Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(icl discharge, freeboard problems, over application) -
❑ Yes
N No
27.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
❑ Yes
N No
28.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
N No
29.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
N No
NPDES Permitted Facilities
30.
Is the facility covered under a NPDES Permit? (If no, skip questions 31-35)
❑ Yes
N No
31.
If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain rainbreakers on irrigation equipment?
❑ Yes
❑ No
32.
Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
❑ Yes
❑ No
33.
Did the facility fail to conduct an annual sludge survey?
❑ Yes
❑ No
34.
Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
❑ No
35.
Does record keeping for NPDES required forms need improvement? If yes, check the appropriate box below.
❑ Yes
❑ No
❑ Stocking Form ❑ Crop Yieid Form []Rainfall ❑ Inspection After 1" Rain
❑ 120 Minute Inspections ❑ Annual Certification Form
❑
No violations or deficiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further correspondence about this visit.
12112103

160 US Hwy 158 W
Gatesville, NC 27938
Aug. 28, 2004
DWQ
Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Dear Mr. Willie Hardison,
I am writing in response to your letter dated Aug. 11,2004,
referencing a violation on my farm- Facility No. 37-03;
said violation being application on my corn crop in June and July
of 2003 with no current waste analysis.
During this time my father was in the hospital.
The doctors gave us little hope for his recovery, and I
spent every minute possible at the hospital. I regretfully
admit that during this time I forgot to pull a waste analysis.
Thankfully, Dad has recovered and my frame of mind has
greatly improved. I continue to do a better job now and
in the future.
Sincerely,
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5 EP 8 2004
WASFiINGIQN' RE iO UfFIGE
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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
KcrrT. Stevens, Dircelor
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
October 12, 1999
Mr. George Lang
George Lang Farm
160 US HWY 158 West
Gatesville, North Carolina 27938
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
George Lang Farm
Facility No. # 37-3
Gates County
Dear Mr. Lang:
Enclosed please find a copy of the Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection (as it is
viewed in DWQ database) conducted at the referenced facility by the Division of Water
Quality from the�,Washington Regional Office. Please read this inspection and keep it
Y with all other [14cbjucnts pertaining to your animal operation for future inspections.
In general, this inspection included verifying that: (1) the farm is complying with
requirements of the State Rules 15 NCAC 2H.0217, Senate Bill 1217, the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan and/or General Permit; (2) determine whether the waste
utilization plan is based on total or actual wetted acres; (3) the farm operation's waste
management system is being operated properly under the direction of a Certified Operator;
4 the required records are bein ► kept; 5) there are no signs of seepage,erosion and/or
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runoff. The following deficiencies were observed during the inspection(s).
(p There were visual signs of a spill from one of tile houses onto the ground. The spill
resulted from feed spills in the house causing the lines to clog. The wastewater did not
reach surface water. It is advised to develop a plan to evaluate the houses more often to
prevent any other spill.
W Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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(p Rainwater is ponding between the houses and there are signs of erosion along the
backside of the house. It is advised to consult with your Technical Specialist for
guidance on how to improve the stormwater diversion area.
(p In accordance with condition Ili, item 4 of your General Permit, an analysis of animal
waste shall be conducted as close to the time of application as practical and at least
within 60 days (before or after) of date of application. The analysis shall include the
following parameters: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Zinc and Copper.
(p During the inspection, the lagoon level was recorded at approximately 16 inches.
Please be advised that in accordance to the General Permit, you will be required to
maintained freeboard levels that equals the design criteria of your structural freeboard
(12") plus your 24 hour, 25 year storm.
It is very- important as the owner and the Operator in Charge that you resolve these
aforementioned deficiencies and any other problems that may arise, as soon as possible.
For additional assistance, contact your Technician Specialist. Nothing in this Letter should
be taken as absolving this facility of the responsibility and liability of any violations that
have resulted or may result from these deficiencies. Failure to comply with your Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan and General Permit could result in civil penalty
assessment and/or revocation of your General Permit.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during the inspection. If you have any
questions, please contact me at 252/946-6481, ext. 318 or your Technical Specialist.
Sincerely,
491 til.
Ly . Hardison
Environmental Specialist
Cc: Gates SWCD Office
DSWC-WaRO (w/out attachments)
Compliance Group (w/out attachments)
WQ Central Files
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Farm Naine: Gege.L,arxg..Fariu..............................................................
OwnerName: Geafrge................................... Lang ............................................................ Phone No: 252-35.7.-1117.2.... ............................................. .........
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Mailing Address:.1.G1l.US.Rwy..1-5K.West...................................................................... Gattsville.N.0 ........................................................ 27938 ..............
Opsite Representative: ..................................................... InteKralor:.W.itlJxaxns.Eaxnts..a�.11[C,.ir>t»..............................
Certified Operator:G.eA.rge-L.............................. Lang..Ir............................................. Operator Certification Number-.193. 8............................
Location offarm:
Latitude Longitude ©• ®4 .
Swine Capacity Population
®W can to T ee d er
7000
p Feeder to Finish
13 Farrow to can
Farrow to ee er
0 Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
Boars
Design Current DesignCurrent
Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity- Population-°'
❑ Layer ❑ Dairy
p Non -Layer [3 on- airy
❑ Other
Total Design Capacity 7,000
Total SSLW , 210,000
Number of Lagoons I cF3Substirtacel)raiiisilreseii!]IC3Lagooii7irea JC3 Spray Field AreaOr
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Molding,Ponds'ISolid Trap s ❑ o tquf rite anagement ystern „�
Mscharf:es & Streanf Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes gi No
Discharge originated at: El Lagoon [3 Spray Field ❑Other
a. il'di.scharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ® No
b. II'dischargc is observed, did I[ 1'C1e11 WiltCl' O1 tllc State? (ll yCS, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ® No
c. lfdischarge is ohservecl, what is the estimated flow in gamin".
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (]fyes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ® No
-2. Is there evidence of past dischafe from any part of the operation? ® Yes p No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes R No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? O Spillway ® Yes ❑ No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Stl'CIC'tnre 3 Structure 4 SIRICtUre a Structure 6
Identifier: ......................................... I ............... I ............ .............. I.....................
Freeboard(inclfes):.... ....... ....1.6................ ................................... .................................... .................................... .................................... ....................................
S. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, 17 Yes I+a No

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6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement?
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
11. Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN
12. Crop type Corn, wheat Cotton, wheat Soybeans, wheat
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)?
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
15. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
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Required Records & Documents
11. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit readily available?
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
25, Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
d•' No.vitil•atioits•or: Ae*ficien-&e's.were noted Apring. tlYis .visit.'' 'au` will ye-ive na fitrtlter.
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eases,the.houses .Mr. Lang handles the waste.
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iillspi houses,jlmes have clogged and caused small,spills through foundation,Tans; ,Waste ponded on ground'
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IV.2'& 34 1Dtd not reach surfacd.waters.
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pump as"soon as possible ,
n' needs to`be'routinely•r'" ' oved and continue addressing vegetation otr'dike wall:
ithouses are washing away and/or ponding water. Need to-addi•ess these areas so that the foundations are not
Reviewer/Inspector Name Lyn B €Har�dtson x` Entered by-Ann,Tyn'dall .
Reviewei-Auspector Signature: Date: -19

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Odor Issues
26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below ❑ Yes ® No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
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27, Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? ; . ❑ Yes ® No ;
28. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, ❑ Yes ® No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29. Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? []Yes ® No
30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) ❑ Yes ®:No
31. Do the animals feed storage bins tail to have appropriate cover? p Yes ® No
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover? p Yes ® No
Address' the'weeds}behind houses*1-3.and consult with your technical specialist for guidance on the stormwater diversion area and AL
egetation'nffor this r`ea�ta�act?as`a'Eiuffer. .' ..
Factlity'ts,not ermttted.`Be in;r6cordin freeboard levels now to prepare for the requirement.
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Continue to work oniotr;dike wall; 7rt stotwater diversion area..
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