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ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT
NCDETIR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
Aquifer Protection Section
February 17, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
CM# 7009 2250 0000 9252 2890
L.L. Murphrey Company
Holloman Farm
39 Vandiford-Thomas Road
Farmville, North Carolina 27828
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Holloman Farm #40-55
AWS400055
Greene County
NOD-2010-PC- 0197
Dear U—Murphrey Company:
On February 8, 2010, during a telephone conversation with staff of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Aquifer
Protection Section (APS), Mr. Keith Walston reported a high freeboard level (18 inches) in the primary lagoon.
As a result of this incident, you are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge permit for the
subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC Section .1300, you have been found to be in violation of
your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG100000 that you
are covered to operate under, as follows:
Deficiency 1:
Failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in accordance with the facility's Certified Animal Waste
Management Plan in accordance with Condition V. 2. of Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG 100000
On February 8, 2010 a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 18 inches of freeboard at the primary lagoon. A
level of 19 inches is the maximum level allowed by your permit and Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Internet: WWW.ncwaterquality.nre
943 Washington Square Mall Phone: 252-946-6481
Washington, NC 27889 i:AX • 252-946-9215
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Holloman Farm
Required Corrective Action for Deficiency 1:
A 30 Day Plan of Action (POA) was submitted to DWQ within 2 days of the high freeboard occurrence. Take all
necessary additional steps to insure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2 of your permit.
You are required to take any necessary action to correct the above violations on or before March 8, 2010 and to
provide a written response to this Notice within 30 days of receipt of this letter indicating that freeboard is at a
compliant level. Please include in your response all corrective actions already taken and a schedule for completion of
any corrective actions not addressed.
If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Marlene Salyer at (252)-948-3846 or me at (252)948-
3939.
Sincerely,
David May
Regional Aquifer Protection Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: Keith Larick CAFO Unit
Gre ne County Soil and Water Conservation District
N DSWC-WaRO
aRO Compliance Animal Files
mds Files
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Washington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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NCDENR
NORTH C-,AROLINA DMF-AR'1'MENT OF
ENVIRONMENT ANO NATURAL„ RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 3, 1999
Mr. Jake Barrow
Holloman Farm
Rt. 1, Box 242
Farmville, North Carolina 27828
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
Holloman Farm
Facility No. 40-55
Greene County
Dear Mr. Barrow:
On June 22, 1998, 1 conducted an Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection at
the Holloman Farm in Greene County. A copy of the inspection report is
attached for your review.
In general, this inspection included verifying that: (1) the farm has a Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and the General Permit; (2) the farm
is complying with requirements of the State Rules 15 NCAC 2H.0217, Senate Bill
1217, the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the General Permit; (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; (5)
there are no signs of seepage, erosion, and/or runoff. The following deficiencies
were observed during the inspection.
➢ Overapplication of animal waste in excess of the Plant Available Nitrogen Rate
set our in your CAWMP for the receiving crop(s) was noted in the irrigation
records (IRR-1 & IRR-2).
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889
Telephone 2521946-6481 FAX 252/975-3716
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
it
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Holloman Farm
Facility No. 40-55
February 3, 1999
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, please contact your Technical
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.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during the inspection. Should
you have further questions or comments regarding this inspection, do not
hesitate to call at (252) 946-6481, ext. 321.
Sincerely,
• Lt�.�Ll1c�-�
Daphne B. Cullom
Environmental Specialist
cc: Greene County SWCD Office
Mike Regans, Greene County NCCES Office
DSWC-WaRO
Compliance Group
WaRO
Facility Number Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
p Registered E Certified p Applied for Permit E Permitted In Not Operationa Date Last Operated:
Farm Name: Hallawa.n..EarmL.................................................. .......................................... County: Greene WaRO
Owner Name: ................................................... L..L..Musphxey..Hog..Co.................... Phone No: .753 53.61.........
FacilityContact: ...............................................................................Title:............................................................... Phone No:....................................................
MailingAddress: RU.Box.Z41.......................................................................................... Farm.yjUNC ........................................................ 17828 ..............
Onsite Representative: .................................... Integrator: LL.Marp1mey..C:ampany..................................
Certified Operator: Jake ........................................ Raizo............................................. Operator Certification Number: U61.1.............................
Location of Farm:
Latitude a t 44 Longitude • ° 66
13 Wean to Feeder
13 Feeder to Finish
® Farrow to Wean
[3 Farrow to ee er
p Farrow to Finish
13 Gilts
p Boars
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? 13 Yes ® No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes p No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) 0 Yes p No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? p Yes ® No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require p Yes N No
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? p Yes ® No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? p Yes ® No
7/25/97
Facility Number: 40-55 Date of Inspection b-22598
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
c.onunura on oacx
AV
❑ Yes ® No
Structures (LatroonsMold inL, Ponds. Flush Pits. etc.
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
❑ Yes
® No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Stnicture 4
Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier:
Freeboard(fi).............1.,............................................._............_..................................................._................................................................................
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
❑ Yes
®No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
❑ Yes
® No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
®No
(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?
❑ Yes
CO No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
® Yes
❑ No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type ......G�sstal>��znau a.alas................................ Ryr.......................... ......................................................................................................................
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 Iack 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?
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only'
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
No violations or deficiencies were noted during this'visit. ; You .will rece'ive:no further •
'correspondence about this visit.
❑ Yes ®No
❑ Yes ®No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ®No
❑ Yes ®No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes N No
❑ Yes ® No
Comments (refer to question #): Explain any YES answers and/or any recommendations or any othef comments.
Use drawings of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages'as necessary)"
12. Vegetation along the inside of the lagoon dike wall needs to be removed.
14. Overapplication on rye deducted from Coastal Bermuda nitrogen balances on the respective fields (1-3A, 4, 5A, 6A).
2. Soil Analysis 11/97. Waste Analysis 10/97, 4-6-98.
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Reviewer/Inspector Name Daphne B. Cullom
Reviewer/Insnector
Date: (�,_a� ~Ct8
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NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
Aquifer Protection Section
February 17, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
CM# 7009 2250 0000 9252 2890
L.L. Murphrey Company
Holloman Farm
39 Vandiford-Thomas Road
Farmville, North Carolina 27828
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Holloman Farm 440-55
AWS400055
Greene County
NOD-2010-PC- 0197
Dear L.L.Murphrey Company:
On February 8, 2010, during a telephone conversation with staff of the NC Division of Water Quality (DWQ) Aquifer
Protection Section (APS), Mr. Keith Walston reported a high freeboard level (18 inches) in the primary lagoon.
As a result of this incident, you are hereby notified that, having been permitted to have a non -discharge permit for the
subject animal waste disposal system pursuant to 15A NCAC Section .1300, you have been found to be in violation of
your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the Swine Waste System General Permit No. AWG100000 that you
are covered to operate under, as follows:
Deficiency 1:
Failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in accordance with the facility's Certified Animal Waste
Management Plan in accordance with Condition V. 2. of Swine Waste System General Permit No. A WG 100000
On February 8, 2010 a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 18 inches of freeboard at the primary lagoon. A
level of 19 inches is the maximum level allowed by your permit and Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Intemet' www.newateranality.org
943 Washington Square Mall Phone: 252-946-6481
Washington, NC 27889 FAX- 252.946-9215
NorthCarolina
naturally
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer — 50% Recycled/10% Post Consumer Paper
Con[. Page Two
February 17, 2010
Holloman Farm
Required Corrective Action for Deficiency 1:
A 30 Day Plan of Action (POA) was submitted to DWQ within 2 days of the high freeboard occurrence. Take all
necessary additional steps to insure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2 of your permit.
You are required to take any necessary action to correct the above violations on or before March 8, 2010 and to
provide a written response to this Notice within 30 days of receipt of this letter indicating that freeboard is at a
compliant level. Please include in your response all corrective actions already taken and a schedule for completion of
any corrective actions not addressed.
If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Marlene Salyer at (252)-948-3846 or me at (252)948-
3939.
Sincerely,
David May
Regional Aquifer Protection Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: Keith Larick CAFO Unit
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
NC SWC-WaRO
W O Compliance Animal Files
ds Files
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Washington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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NCDENR
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ENVImc)mme T ANo NATURAL RESOURCKS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 3, 1999
Mr. Jake Barrow
Holloman Farm
Rt. 1, Box 242
Farmville, North Carolina 27828
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
Holloman Farm
Facility No. 40-55
Greene County
Dear Mr. Barrow:
On June 22, 1998, i conducted an Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection at
the Holloman Farm in Greene County. A copy of the inspection report is
attached for your review.
In general, this inspection included verifying that: (1) the farm has a Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and the General Permit; (2) the farm
is complying with requirements of the State Rules 15 NCAC 2H.0217, Senate Bill
1217, the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the General Permit; (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; (5)
there are no signs of seepage, erosion, and/or runoff. The following deficiencies
were observed during the inspection.
➢ Overapplication of animal waste in excess of the Plant Available Nitrogen Rate
set our in your CAWMP for the receiving crop(s) was noted in the irrigation
records (1RR-1 & IRR-2).
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889
Telephone 252/946-6481 FAX 252/975-3716
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Page Two
Holioman Farm
Facility No. 40-55
February 3, 1999
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, please contact your Technical
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.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during the inspection. Should
you have further questions or comments regarding this inspection, do not
hesitate to call at (252) 946-6481, ext. 321.
Sincerely,
Daphne B. Cullom
Environmental Specialist
cc: Greene County SWCD Office
Mike Regans, Greene County NCCES Office
DSWC-WaRO
Compliance Group
WaRO
cc Itspection,
16 Kounne p c.ompiainr p rouow-up or uwy inspection p rouow-up of u�wt, review p vtner
Facility Number Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
p Registered 0 Certified p Applied for Permit Permitted JZ3 Not OperaUana Date Last Operated:
FarmName: Hnlloman.F.arja............................................................................................ County: Greene WaRO
Owner Name: ............................................ ...... L..L..MurW.ey.Hog.Co................... Phone No:751-53.61 ....................................................................
FacilityContact......................................Title:............................................................... Phone No:....................................................
MailingAddress: RtJ,Box.Z4Z.......................................................................................... EarmY.ille.HC........................................................ 2782R ..............
Onsite Representative: Briam.Sh:arldeford,.Balm.Barrom.................................... Integrator: L.L.Murphrey..Ccempatny..................................
Certified Operator:Jake......................................... Rarr.ow ............................................. Operator Certification Number: 16611,.............................
Location of Farm:
Latitude =•L�' 66 Longitude • 4 "
esign t.:'c urren 3 �r a , es�gn , g urren , >; esign urren ;
"p
16 Kounne p c.ompiainr p rouow-up or uwy inspection p rouow-up of u�wt, review p vtner
Facility Number Date of Inspection
Time of Inspection 24 hr. (hh:mm)
p Registered 0 Certified p Applied for Permit Permitted JZ3 Not OperaUana Date Last Operated:
FarmName: Hnlloman.F.arja............................................................................................ County: Greene WaRO
Owner Name: ............................................ ...... L..L..MurW.ey.Hog.Co................... Phone No:751-53.61 ....................................................................
FacilityContact......................................Title:............................................................... Phone No:....................................................
MailingAddress: RtJ,Box.Z4Z.......................................................................................... EarmY.ille.HC........................................................ 2782R ..............
Onsite Representative: Briam.Sh:arldeford,.Balm.Barrom.................................... Integrator: L.L.Murphrey..Ccempatny..................................
Certified Operator:Jake......................................... Rarr.ow ............................................. Operator Certification Number: 16611,.............................
Location of Farm:
Latitude =•L�' 66 Longitude • 4 "
esign t.:'c urren 3 �r a , es�gn , g urren , >; esign urren ;
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Swtneu t� Ctapac�ty
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Number of � *'6bns'PHolding Ponds
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p Feeder to tins
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p arrow to ee er
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p Guts
p Boars
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? p Yes ® No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes ®No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes p No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? 13 Yes ® No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require p Yes ® No
maintenance/improvement?
6. is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? 0 Yes ® No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? p Yes ® No
7/25/97
Facility Number: 40-55 Date of Inspection 6-22-98
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (La2oons.Holdinp- Ponds, Flush Pits, etc.)
9. is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4
Identifier:
Freeboard(fi) ...........�.......................................................... ........................
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
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?
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
a..ununueu u3 uurx
. .ti
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
Structure 5 Structure 6
❑ Yes ®No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
® Yes ❑ No
15. Crop type ......GaasWJ3=ujA..Cxt•.... ........ ................... .1t,Yg......................... ........................................................................................................... ......... .
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?
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Onlv
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
No violations 'or' deficiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further
correspondence about this:visit.-
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ®No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ®No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
Comments (refer to question #): Explain any YES answers and/or any recommendations or any other comments.
Use drawings of facility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary):
12. Vegetation along the inside of the lagoon dike wall needs to be removed. f
14. Overapplication on rye deducted from Coastal Bermuda nitrogen balances on the respective fields (1-3A, 4, 5A, 6A).
2. Soil Analysis 11/97. Waste Analysis 10197, 4-6-98,
Reviewer/Inspector Name Daphne H. Cullom
ReviewerMsoector Sienatu
Date: (,, _a —q8