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NORTH CARULINA
Department of Environmental Qual

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
'f and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
May 17, 2000
James Jones
Rt 3 Box 504
Snow Hill NC 28580
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Rating of Potential Risk
Inactive Waste Lagoons and Storage Ponds
James Jones Swine Farm
Facility Number 40-106
Greene County
Dear James Jones;
During the 1999 session, the North Carolina General Assembly passed a law directing the North
Carolina Department of Environment of Natural Resources (DENR) to develop an inventory and
ranking of all inactive lagoons and storage ponds in the State. In order to meet this directive, a
representative of DENR has recently evaluated the inactive lagoon(s) and/or storage pond(s) on your
property. Inactive lagoons and storage ponds were defined by the Statute as structures which were
previously used to store animal waste but have not received waste for at least one year.
The information collected on your property is contained in the attached field data sheets. Using
this field data, staff ranked your inactive waste structures as high, medium or low according to its
potential risk for polluting surface and/or groundwater. Your waste structure(s) was ranked as
follows:
Structure Number Surface Area (Acres) Ranking
1 0.51 Medium
This ranking is based in part on the conditions existing on the day of the site visit. Changes in
these conditions or the collection and evaluation of additional data may modify the ranking of your
waste structure(s) in the future.
Information on your facility along with over 1000 others contained in the inventory has been
provided to the General Assembly. During this year's session, the General Assembly will consider
additional requirements for future management of these structures which may include requiring
proper closure of inactive lagoons and storage ponds according to current or alternative standards.
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Rating of Potential Risk
r Inactive Waste Lagoons and Storage Ponds
Animal Waste Management System
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Regardless of their ranking, owners of all waste lagoons and storage ponds have certain
management responsibilities. These include taking appropriate actions to eliminate current
discharges, prevent future discharges and to insure the stability of their structures. Staff of the
Division of Water Quality will be in contact with owners of all inactive structures that have been
determined to pose a serious environmental risk, based on its ranking and/or additional field data
collected by the Department.
All liquids and waste removed from these structures must be land applied at a rate not to exceed
the agronomic needs of the receiving crops. Any major modifications made to the dike walls or
structure must be done in accordance with current standards and under the direction of a technical
specialist designated for structural design. Your local Soil and Water Conservation District is an
excellent source for information and guidance related to proper waste application practices, structure
operation and maintenance, and other related animal waste management standards and/or
requirements.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility and liability for
any past or future discharges from your lagoon(s) and/or storage pond(s) or for any violations of
surface water or groundwater quality standards.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this process. If you have questions concerning
your inactive structures, please contact the staff of either in the Division of Water Quality or the
Division of Soil and Water Conservation in the Washington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerely,
ROGER THORPE FOR
JIM MULLIGAN
Jim Mulligan
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District Office
Facility File

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Type of Visit Q Compliance Inspection Q Operation Review Q Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit © Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
Facility Number 40 106
Permitted [3 Certified U Conditionally Certified © Registered Date of Visit 7J1612000
10 Not O erational Q Below Threshold Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: ItI19S.............
FarmName:........................................................................• County: Gum ............................................... .Y.4'�.tt0.......
OwnerName: J.alb].ea..................................... JQtxea.................................... ....................... Phone No:747-209.4 ...................................................................
Facility Contact: ................................................
Mailing Address: 1Z111 .9%.,5A4.....................
Onsite Representative: .....................................
Location of Farm:
....................Title:............................................................... Phone No:..........
Sn o.Ial1.NG...........................................
........................................................... Integrator: ............................ 4...............
.....................................................................................................................................
N.50.0..............
® Swine ❑ Poultry ❑ Cattle ❑ Horse,
Design Current Design Current Design Current
Swine Canacitv Ponulation . Poultry Car)acity Population Cattle Canacitv Poinulation
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Finish
❑ Farrow to Wean
® Farrow to Feeder
400
0
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
❑ Boars
❑ Layer ❑ Dairy
❑ Non -Layer I 1E] Non -Dairy
❑ Other
Total Design Capacity 400
Total SSLW 208,800
g g
Number of Lagoons 1 Holdin .Ponds Soli Traps
Discharges & Stream Impac
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State`? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ® Yes ❑ No
3. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ® Yes ❑ No
Waste Collection & Treatment
Please see attached Lagoon Field Data Sheets
Reviewer/Inspector Name Martin Mclawhoirn :m . Enternd
all ?:
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:
Printed on: 5/12/2000

.Facility Number 40 — 106 Lagoon Number I,,........,. Lagoon Identifier Be tangular.LagRQC1..................
t0 Active O Inactive
Waste Last Added . 1...L............................................
Determined by: ® Owner ❑ Estimated
Surface Area (acres): Q, j.........................
Embankment Height (feet): 4.............................
Latitude 35 27 00
Longitude F777 48 14
By GPS or Map? IN GPS ❑ Map
GPS file number: 11_021617A
Distance to Stream: 0 <250 feet 0 250 feet - 1000 feet O0 >1000 feet
By measurement or Map? ❑ Field Measurement ® Map
Down gradient well within 250 feet? O Yes *No
Intervening Stream? O Yes 0 No
Distance to WS or HOW (miles): 0 < 5' O 5 - 10 O > 10
Overtopping from Outside Waters? O Yes p No O Unknown
Spillway O Yes O No Adequate Marker O Yes O No
Freeboard & Storm Storage Requirement (inches):
Inspection date 2/16/2000
appearance of 0 Sludge Near Surface
lagoon liquid 0 Lagoon Liquid Dark, Discolored
0 Lagoon Liquid Clear
0 Lagoon Empty Freeboard (inches): 8
embankment condition 0 poorly Built, Large Trees, Erosion, Burrows, Slumping, Seepage, Tile Drains, Etc.
*Construction Specification Unknown But Dam Appears in Good Condition
0 Constructed and Maintained to Current MRCS Standards
outside drainage O Poorly Maintained Diversions or Large Drainage Area -not Addressed in Design
O Has Drainage Area Which is Addressed in Lagoon Design
0 No Drainage Area or Diversions Well Maintained
liner status O High Potential for Leaking, No Liner, Sandy Soil, Rock Outcrops Present, Etc.
p No. Liner, Soil Appears to Have Low Permeability
0 Meets NRCS Liner Requirements
application equipment tail to make contact
and/or Sprayfield O Yes O� No O Unknown with representative O Yes OQ No
unavailable
comments * Mr. Jones gave permission to go on property. He thinks lagoons are closed but
is not sure. Will check with Greene County Soil and Water.
* Water from lagoon possibly overtopped during Hurricane Floyd.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of eater Quality
James B. Hunt', Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
December 15, 1997
James Jones
James Jones Swine Farm
Rt 3 Box -Oa
Snow Hill NC 28580
WASNJNG70F?ECEIN OFFICE
DEC 1 8 1997
Subject: Removal of Registration
Greene County
Dear James Jones:
D. E. M.
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 a certified animal waste management plan prior to stocking animals to that level.
Threshold numbers of animals that require certified animal waste management plans are as follows:
Swine
250
Confined Cattle
100
Horses
75
Sheep
1,000
Poultry with a licuid waste system
30.000
If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sue Homewood of our staff
at [phone] ext 502.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
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Greene Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Certified Operator in Charge Certification #
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Comments
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Design Capacity
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Total 400 Swine
SSLW 208,800 Farrow to Feeder
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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
James Jones
James Jones Swine Farm
Rt 3 Box 504
Snow Hill NC 28580
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Dear Mr. Jones:
RECEIVED
April 3, 1997 WASHINGTON OFFICE
APR 0 7 N97
D. 1- M.
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Designation of Operator in Charge
James Jones Swine Farm
Facility Number 40--106
Greene County
You were notified by letter dated November 12, 1996, that you were required to designate a
certified animal waste management system operator as Operator in Charge for the subject facility by
January 1, 1997. Enclosed with that letter was an Operator in Charge Designation Form for your
facility. Our records indicate that this completed Form has not yet been returned to our office.
For your convenience we are sending you another Operator in Charge Designation Form for your
facility. Please return this completed Form to this office as soon as possible but in no case later
than April 25, 1997. This office maintains a list of certified operators in your area if you need
assistance in locating a certified operator.
Please note that failure to designate an Operator in Charge of your animal waste management
system, is a violation of N.C.G.S. 90A-47.2 and you will be assessed a civil penalty unless an
appropriately certified operator is designated. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be
taken as absolving you of the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for your
failure to designate an appropriate Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997.
If you have questions concerning this matter, please contact our Technical Assistance and
Certification Group at [phone].
Sincerely,
1).
for Steve W. Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section
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Facility File
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan BMowes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
James Jones
James Jones Swine Farm
Rt 3 Box 504
Snow Hill NC 28580
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: James Jones Swine Farm
Facility ID#: 40-106
Greene County
Dear Mr. Jones:
RECEMM
WASHINGTON OFFICE
NOV 1 9 1996
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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 91gn33-0026.
Sin;reston'Howard,
rely,
A. Jr., P.J.,frector
Division of Water Quality
Enclosure
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NATURAL
RESOURCES
CONSERVATION
SERVICE
March 7, 199�
3 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE
SNOW HILL, WC 28580
PHONE: [phone]
RECEIVED
Robert Tankard WASH |C[
Division of Environmental Management
1424 Carolina Avenue �8D�� �4�
Washington, NC 27889 m�n ~ � `
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Dear Mr, Tankard,
Enclosed is a copy of the closure plan for James Jones' swine operation.
I was told by NRCS State Engineer to follow our interim standard on
closures. Please call me if you have any questions or disagree with any
part of this plan. I did the best I could but I am sure that there is
room for improvement. Just let me know. Mr. Jones requested that he be
allowed to keep his copy of the plan at his house rather than at the hog
operation since he no longer keeps an office there. His house is located
right across the street from the entrance to the operation.
Thank you for you assistance.
bt&,kc--
Dede DeBruh|
District Conservationist

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WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR WASTE
UTILIZATION AND CLOSURE OF THE ABANDONED
WASTE STORAGE POND
I. PLAN NARRATIVE
II. WASTE ANALYSIS REPORT & CALCULATIONS
III. WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
IV. NRCG INTERIM CLOSURE STANDARD

CLOSURE FLAN AND NARRATIVE & GUIDELINES
The purpose of this closure plan is to protect the quality of
surface water and ground water- resources, to safeguard the
pub I i c health.
The fo l l ow i ng Items are an integral part of the closure p l a.n.
All devices used to convey surface water" or effluent into the
waste storage pond shall be removed.
All surface water must be diverted away from the waste storage
pond.
All waste or sludge on the ground needs to be dried and land
a.pp l i ed at agrom i c rates or placed in the storage pond to be
agitated and pumped.
4. ..I..he waste storage pond sha I l be agitated and pumped as low as
conventional pumping equipment will allow and the effluent
a.pp I i ed according to attached waste ut i l i za.t; i on p l a.n.
5. The sludge that is left in the bottom and on they sides sha I I be
removed with an emca.va.t r and land a.pp I i ed at agronomic rates
based on waste analysis report or fresh water can be added and
the water- and sludge can be agitated again and pumped on to crops
at; agronomic rates based on waste analysis report.
6. After all the I i qu i d and sludge is removed, contact: Robert Tankard,
OEM representative at :119--946-6481 and Dede DeBruh I , NRCS
representative at 91 9-747--. ;705.
7. After a. site inspection by DEM and/or NRC:S, you have the option of
a.l l ow i ng fresh water- to return and convert the structure back to
a fresh water pond, or the pit may be filled with soil, or it can
be graded and landscaped to eliminate safety hazards.
8. If effluent is app I i ed according to the waste ut i I i at i on Icy I a.n,
the waste storage pond should be pumped dry within 6 months.
Ria. i nfa.I I amounts and access to pumping equipment will be the

major variables in the time frame.
9. The water level in the lagoon shall be kept such that a minimum
of two feet of freeboard exists at all times.
10. If conditions develop in the application of this plan such
that the plan must be changed, contact DEM for approval before
the change has started.

WASTE ANALYSIS REPORT AND CALCULATIONS
Lagoon volume calculations
Top dimensions 175 ' X 100 ' X 10 '
Mid section dimensions 147.5 X 2.5 X 9 = 96,244 cu. ft.
2. 96,244 cu. ft. X 7.4 gals./cu. ft., a 719,903 gals.
3. Attached Waste Analysis Report shows .08 lbs. Nitrogen per 1000
ga.l I ons
719,903 gals X .08 lbs N/1000 gals = 57.5 Or 58 lbs N
There are 7. acres of established fescue avai l ab l e for waste
a.pp l i ca.t i „n. One acre of fescue will ut i l i _e 200 lbs of
Nitrogen. So, there is plenty of fescue to take up the
available nitrogen.
= 26.5 a.c.-••Inches
27,154 ga, I s/ac . "- i nc h
Apply .I." at a time on 7 acres
Minimum 4 applications
Recommend application rate on Aycock _. Exu m s i l s is 0.35 in/hr.

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3 Professional Dr. Suite B
Snow HillNC 285801332
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DM% N P R Ca Mg S Fe Mn Zn Ca B MO
Cl Na Ni Cd Pb
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21.0 36.8 97.9 73.2 37.7 16.4 1.27 0.22 0.34 0.23 0.08
32.7
Nutrients Available for First Crop 1bs/1000 &#Ions
Other Elements lbs/l o0o !U
Waste Code:
AppGcationMeibad N P205 K20 Ca Mg S Fe Mn zn Cu B MO
Cl
Na Ni Cd Pb
ALS
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Irrigation 0.08 0.49 0.78 0.43 0.22 0.10 0.01 T T T T 0.00
0.00
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Producer: Tees
Location: OF`F SP, tzoa i n 6rze-.►e_ COU,4-�. App-ox. + Iz- n 'I'e-s N.
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Telephone:
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Type Operation: SIU 1 rQ e-
Number of AmImals : No An; mo-L
(Design capacity)
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface 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 sail 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 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. 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 cron can utilize. Soil types are important as
they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation
exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities..
Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than
5 tons per acre per year. With special precautions, waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. Do not
apply waste on saturated soils, when it.,is raining, or when the
surface is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff
to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind
odor problems. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop
production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste
should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not
more than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
recuirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. Attached you will find information on
proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste
samples to the lab for analysis.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H.0217. adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
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ATTACH_ I :.v 1 h
�_e-WAS TE-UT I L I ZAT I0N � PLAN,;;
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year(gallons, ftl, tons, etc.)
IJ P, animals X (amt.) waste/animal/year (amt.
waste/year.
N
animals X lbs. PAN/animal/year lbs. PAN/year.
(PAN ront N. C. Tech. Guide Std. 633)
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.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown and surface application:
Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N * Acres Lbs. N Month of
* This N is from animal waste only. Sf nutrients from other
sources such as commercial fertilizer are applied, they must be
accounted for. N must be based on realistic vield expectation._
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applie,`
while meeting the N requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal'
Zone Management Act will require farmers in some eastern counties
of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that addresses
all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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:-.:rWAS•T&� ILI ZATION„PLAN_,
Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
(Required only, Sf operator does not own
adequate land (sae Required Specification 21)
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
# Type Per Ac.* Utilized Application
t
See footnote for Table 2.
Totals from above Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 1 15o
Table 2
Total
Amount of N duced 58
Surplus or Deficit -1U
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for
periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates. The
sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other
elements.
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=ACEMENT A
le
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization
of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
(Field Soil Type Crop Application Applications
No. Rate(In/Hr) Amount(In.)
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TRZS TAxLS IS vOT 81G' = Ir MLSTZ IS NOT ZZ%MQ APPLIZD BY IRRIGATION, IIOWXVrJt A SrHZL1R TAALZ WYLL b
RETOLD FOR DAY LISTLR OR SLURRY.
Your cility is des' ned f d of to nary sto a and
the temp ry s ge must be v on the avera nce every
MQN In no instance the volume of as eing
stored your s cture exce Elevation
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly
Soil Conservation Service) or Soil and Water Conservation District
office after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance
in determining the amount. per acre to apply and the proper
application rate prior to applying the waste.
Nagrative of Oneration:
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
I. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state
by runoff, dr:.ft, manmade conveyances, direct application,
or direct discharge during operation or land application.
Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is
prohibited. Illegal discharges are subject to the
assessment of civil, penalties of $10,000 per day by the
Division of Environmerital Management for every day the
discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design
folder that the producer either owns or has long term
access to adequate land on which to properly apply the
waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to
properly dispose of waste, he shall provide MRCS with a
copy of a written agreement (sample enclosed) with a
landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the
life expectancy of the production facility. It is the
responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an
update of the Waste Utilization, Plan when there is a
change in the operation, increase in the number of
-- animals, method of utilization., or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
Nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil
type, available moisture, historical data, climate
conditions, and level of management, unless there are
regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource
Management System (RMS) or an Alternative Conservation
System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no
greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate
filter strips will be used where runoff leaves the field.
These filter strips will be in addition to "Buffers"
required by DEM. (See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strips
and Standard 390 (Interim) - Riparian Forest Buffers.]
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking
after waste anvl{cation. Waste should not be applied when
the wind is blowing.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally
tilled cropland. When anulied to corservation tilled
crops or grassland, the Waste may be broadcast provided
the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding. (Sze "Weac?zer and Cl=aca in Yortz Carolina" in
the Technical Reference - Envircnment file for guidance.)

aTTACH:IENT
a-� WWASTE- UTILIZAT-ION= PLAN _.
REQUIRED. SPEC1FTCATIONS
fcancinwa?
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the
soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur
offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does
not cause drift from the site during application. No
ponding should occur in order to control conditions
conducive to odor or flies and provide uniformity of
application..
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils,
during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in
such a manner that no more than 20 to 25 percent of the
leaf area is covered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils
should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover
crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of the
crop on bare soil.
11. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to
surface water. This distance may be reduced for waters
that are not perennial provided adequate vegetative filter
strips are present. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other
property and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways or wetlands by a discharge or by over -
spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior converted
wetlands provided they have been approved as a land
application site by a "technical specialist". Animal
waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that
discharge directly into water courses, and only then at 1
agronomic rates provided the application causes no runoff
or drift from the site.
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-WASTE �U...
T1L1ZAT1,0,XmFLAX=m
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
ico.ncw,,.al
15. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged
into the animal waste management system.,
17. Lagoons and other uncovered waste containment structures
must maintain a maximum operating level to provide
adequate storage for a 25-year, 24-hour storm event in
addition to the one (1) toot mandatory freeboard.
18. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments,
berms, pipe runs, etc.). if needed, special vegetation
shall be provided for these areas and shall be fenced, as
necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as
trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited
to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas
should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms and
structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of
erosion, leakage, or discharge.
19. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and
erosion.
20. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc.,
should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent
breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance
checklist should be kept on site.
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1�M``M•*`�^' _4���•�!-�J Y ��•��q...iS fir. �A��YF - �� �����.
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm:- Sarnes Jones _ -swing- ,arrm
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specification
and the operation and maintenance procedures 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
Division of Environment Management'(DEM) before the new animals are
stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of
animal waste from this system to surface wasters of the state from
a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour stoma. The
approved -plan will be filed on -site at the fast office and at the
office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District and will
be available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: so.x...,�s-
(Please print)
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(If different Acm owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: (Please print) De „-Are A. [)�_- P r� h I
Affiliation: US A - N RCS l7t s�,-�ci
Address (Agency) : U5DA_ResoXrce_� ConSe,-,1"-o,1 &rJ;e-2. .
3 e, S, F3 -- -
Sno,o I+i I I NC ,Z8S8D -
Signature: Date:
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ANIM&L WASTE UTILIZATION AGREEMENT
meod.d onlr 1t •ddltlaa" lead bu to be loosed, •to.)
hereby give
permission to apply animal waste from hIs Waste Uti zation System
on 7,7 acres of my land for the duration of time shown below.
I understand that this waste contains nitrogen, phosphorous,
potassium, and other trace elements and when properly applied
should not harm my land or crops. I also understand that the use
of waste will reduce my need for commercial fertilizer.
Adjacent Landowner:_ Date:
Waste Producer: Date:
Technical Representative: Date:
SWCD Representative: Date:
Term of Agreement: MARCA _ ,19-J�to _ MnRcµ [q97. 24�_
(Xdaiuuw of Toe Years as Cost Shared Itass)
(Sao Required Speaitieatiaes''No. 2.)
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Grower.- Jones, James Copies To: County Extension Director
Rt. 3 Box 504 USDA-NRCS-Greene
Snow Hill, NC 28580
WasteAnaiysis a ort U$DANR���ne
Farm: 3 Professional Dr. Suite B
Snow Hill, NC 285801332
1/17/96 Greene County
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Sample ID:
DM% N P K Ca Mg S Fe Mn Zn Cu B Mo Cl Na Ni Cd Pb
21.0 36.8 97.9 73.2 37.7 16.4 1.27 0.22 0.34 0.23 0.08 32.7
Nutrients Avallable.fer.F'irst Crop ft/1000 gaHons 1
Other Elements lbsll004 gaffow
Waste Code:
AIS
App&ationMethodff N P 205 K2 0 Ca Mg S Fe Mn Zn Cu B Mo Cl
Na Ni Cd Pb
Description:
Irrigation �0.08))0.49 0.78 0.43 0.22 0.10 0.0I T T T T 0.00 0.00
0.27 0.00 0.00 0.00
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cause; roduction:or'et pirontnental`' robEems if utilized'a�cordia to' n ommended^ ractices Moxrltor`ntrtrient buildi= with=an annuaFsoa testy. • ° ; t a
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Relative Nitrogen Fertilization Rate
of Forage Species by Month (Piedmont A Coastal Plain)'
Crop
January
February
br
March
April
May
June
Duty
August ISeplarn�—a�ctorNovember
-
pecamber
Relative
% H
Tal Fescue
N'
H'
H'
H'
M
L
L
MI
M
M
L
N
100
Orchardgrass
N
H
H
H
M
L
L
M
M
M
N
L
100
Kenfucky3 bluegrass
N
H
H
H
M
L
L
M
M
M
N
N
65
Fbescuegrass
N
H
H
H
M
M
L
L
L
M
M
L
85
Hybrid Bermudagrass
N
N
L
M
H
H
H
M
M
L
N
N
too
Swilchgrass
N
L
M
H
H
H
H
M
L
L
N
N
70
Flacldgrass
N
L
M
H
H
H
H
M
L
L
L
N
85
Gamagrass
N
N
M
H
H
H
H
M
L
L
N
N
100
Caucasian Sluestem
N
N
L
M
H
H
H
H
M
L
N
N
70
Bahlagrass
- Pearl --- ----
N
- ----
N
--- N ----
L
--- N ----
M
--- N ----
H
--?i ----
H
--- H ----
H
- -- H ---
M-
-- M ..........
---
L
-- IN --...................
-
L
--- ----
N
--- N ----
N
--- N ---
70
---85
Sorghum/sudan Hybrid
N
N
N
N
H
H
H
M
M
L
N
N
f 00
Crabgrass
N
N
N
N
M
H
H
H
M
L
N
N
70
Ea an ye rags
L
M
H
H
M
N
N
N
L
L
L
L
100
Smal Grain
(YAnter rye)
L
M
H
H
L
N
N
N
L
M
M
L
100
' N = Do not apply nitrogen; L = low rate . M = medium rate; H = high rate.
Approximate rates for bermudagrass are L <15 lbs/ac, M < 25 lbs/ac and H 50+ lbs/ac.
= Not adapted except in piedmont and mountains.
Not adapted in most of piedmont or mountains.
While some forage growth may still continue, fertilization at this time may weaken the plants ability to overwinter.
s Between May 15 and August 7 (piedmont) September I (coastal plain) no more than a total of SO lbs PA-N/ac should be applied.

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
North Carolina
Technical Guide
Section"IV
August 1995
INTERIM STANDARD
for
CLOSURE OF ABANDONED WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
AND
WASTE STORAGE PONDS
(No.)
Code 998
DEFINITION:
The safe removal of existing
waste.and'refilling with soil
or fresh water of Abandoned
Waste Treatment Lagoons and
Waste Storage Ponds that are
no longer in use.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this
conservation practice is to
protect the quality of surface
`I water and groundwater
resources, to safeguard the
public health.
CONDITIONS WHERE -PRACTICE
APPLIES:. --
This practice applies to
animal Waste Treatment Lagoons
and Waste Storage Ponds that
are no longer used for their
intended purpose.
D.ELSIGN CRITERIA:
Removal of Inflow Devices.
All devices used to convey.
surface water or effluent into
the lagoon or storage pond
shall be removed and provision
made to divert all inflow of
outside surface water away
from the structure.
Excavated Pits.
Excavated pits that were
previously used for lagoons or
waste storage ponds shall be
agitated and pumped as low as
conventional pumping equipment
will allow and the effluent
applied to cropland or pasture
at agronomic rates for
nitrogen (N) based on testing
of the effluent and a soil
test.
The sludge that is left in the
bottom and on the sides shall
be removed with an excavator
and land applied at agronomic
rates based on testing or
fresh water can be added and
the water and the sludge can
be agitated again and pumped
on to crops at agronomic rates
based on testing. Once all - __
sludge is removed, the owner
has the option of allowing
fresh water to return and
convert the structure back to
a fresh water pond, or if an
adequate amount of soil is
available the pit may be
filled, or it can be graded
and landscaped to eliminate i
safety hazards.
Embankment Structures.
Embankment structures used for
lagoons or waste storage ponds
shall be pumped as low as
conventional pumping will
allow and the effluent applied
to cropland or pasture at
agronomic rates for nitrogen
(N).

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The sludge on the bottom and
sides shall be removed and
land applied at agronomic
rates. The sludge may be
removed by use of an excavator
.or by mixing with water and
irrigating on cropland or
pasture at agronomic rates.
The embankment may be breached
so that it will no longer
impound liquid or the
embankment may be left intact
and allowed to fill with fresh
water for use as irrigation,
fare control, aquaculture, or
wildlife habitat.
If the embankment is breached,
the slopes and bottom of the
breach shall be stable for the
soil material involved, but
the side slopes shall be no
steeper than 3:1.
Vegetation.
All disturbed areas shall be
vegetated in accordance with
Technical Guide Standard 342,
Critical. Area Treatment.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Closure of abandoned lagoons
and storage ponds is -part of a
conservation effort to protect-
the soil, water, air, plant
And animal resources.
August 1995
The proper removal of organics
and nutrients and prevention
of pollutant discharge's to
surface waters is the
responsibility of the owner.
Adequacy of the discharge
quality may be confirmed by
testipg surface waters above..
and below the discharge for
bacteria and other water
quality standards.
Qperation an Maintenance:
A properly decommissioned
waste treatment lagoon or
waste storage pond should
require little or no operation
and maintenance; however, if
it has been converted to
another use, such as
irrigation pit, water for fire
control, or fish pond,
operation and maintenance will
be in accordance with the. -
needs for that practice as set
forth in the Field Office
Technical Guide for that
practice.
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UNITED STATES NATURAL 3 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES SNOW HILL, NC 28580
AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION PHONE: [phone]
SERVICE
March
,lames
A.
Jones.
Fit "-:
5(-)4
Snow
Hi 1.1
NC: 2_5::-- 1
I)r a.r- Mr . J or'ses,
This letter- is i rs regards to a. letter rated November 15, 1995 fr-r,€rs. the
NC Divisic-,r, Er•,vii- nmental Management, (DEM) c I",cerning a risch,a.rge at
your swine operation. The letter- stater:) that you needed tr_r submit an
a.rNrr ved waste rnana.gernent p I a.n and a cert i f i cation fc rrn to DEM.
On December 15, 1995 y,--,u contacted me for technical assistance. During
C'Ur cr.,nver-sa.t i c,r1 yr++-r stated that you no I ortger- had hogs at the i s fac i I i ty
ar�r� J i ,.I._ r�r f: r I a n L,_5 r est,.=CIc ar,y time i n the future. Therefore, I
dec i red that we shou I d r.Jeve I r-,p a waste ut i I i at i on F, I an and a C I r_,sure
I:, I a.n f r1r.. thic, a.ba.ndor'fvr w8.sty str_tra`}e ponr_l.
I Ids December- 22, 199!:5, I sent a letter- to you suggesting that you request
a.ri extens i or's fr,:,rts DEM. Also, I recommended tha.t YOU divert all surface
water- and tal,.-:e a waste analysis sample accord i n,a to enclosed
i ristruct i orss.
Accc,rd i ng to Iir_rl=rt_•rt Tank.-ar-d, DEM representative, you were granter an
e:•ttons i orl L11-1t i I Mar"CI, 1���, 1'%"�r I received a copy of the waste analysis
r-cp„ art on January 22, Lased on this rep„_,rt and consu I tat i c,n with
other NRC:S ,nmp I oyees (i nc I ud i ng Area 3 Resource Conservationist, D'i l l
Harr-e 1 l ; C: iv i I E::r'sg i neer i ng Technician, El t,ar-r Turna.ge; and State
Eno i veer, Harry Gibson) , I have deve l ol_,ed a Waste Management Plan for
e Closure ::if yr,l.kr waste sty+rage pond. This p l ars is in -accordance with
NRC:S Interim Standard N,--,. dated August
-

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Sincere |y,
Dede DeBruh|
District Conservationist
DAD/dkm

5-,T-
R State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
March 6, 1996
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. James Jones
James Jones Swine Farm
Route 3, Box 504
Snow Hill, NC 28580
Subject: Extension for Certified Waste
Utilization Plan Submittal
James Jones Swine Farm
Facility # 40-106
NOV # 95-46
Greene County
Dear Mr. Jones:
RECEIVED
WASHINGTON OFFICE
MAR - 8 11996
D. E. M.
On November 15, 1995, the Division of Environmental Management sent the subject
facility a Notice of Intent to revoke its Deemed Permitted Status.
The letter further stated that to avoid permit revocation, James Jones Swine Farm must:
1)immediately eliminate the discharge of wastewater; 2)make any modifications needed to ensure
there will be no future discharges; and 3)send in an approved animal waste management plan and
DEM certification form in 60 days of receipt of the Notice of Violation.
After consulting with DEM staff in the Washington Regional Office it has been determined
that James Jones Swine Farm is progressing toward certification but will require more than 60
days to develop and implement a waste utilization plan certified by a Technical Specialist.
Therefore, I am granting James Jones Swine Farm an extension until March 16, 1996 to submit an
approved animal waste management plan.
If we have not received the requested certification by March 16, 1996, or if there are
discharges to the surface water from this facility, a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed
and you may be required to apply for an individual non discharge permit from the Division. This
permit, if issued, will contain monitoring and reporting requirements determined to be necessary
by the Division.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either
Roger Thorpe, Water Quality Regional Supervisor for our Washington Regional Office at (919)
946-6481 or Mr. Shannon Langley of our Central Office staff at [phone], ext. 581.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
ATTACHMENT
cc: Roger Thorpe - WaRO Water Quality Supervisor
Deidre DeBruhl - Greene County NRCS
Pat Hooper -Regional Coordinator, NC DS WC
Comphance/Enforcement File

Division of Environmental Management
January 11, 1996
MEMOARANDUM
To: Shannon Langley
Compliance Group
Through: Roger Thorpe
WO Supervisor, WARO
From: Scott Jones
WARO
SUBJECT: Final Revocation of Deemed Permits
Based on requests and supporting information the following animal operations should be allowed the
described extension. Copies of their requests are attached for your review.
Name
Facility #
County
Certified Plan Due EAandon
James Jones Swine
40-106
Greene
01/16/96 30 days
J & H Milling - Shirley Farm
40-009
Greene
01/15/96 90 days
The remaining farms listed In your January le Memorandum have not submitted a request for an
extension. Final revocation of their permits should proceed unless certified plans or extension requests
are submitted prior to the original due dates. Should the regional office receive these items a copy and
recommendation for further action will be forwarded to your office.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me at [phone] ext. 317.

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State of North Carolina
rsP Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
,Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
A. Prsston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
January 10, 1996
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C)EHNR
MEMORAMUM
To: Roger Thorpe
Water Quality Supervisor, WasHngton Region
From: Shannon Langley
Subject: Final Revocation of Deemed permits
Approximately 45 days ago the following facilities were sent Notices of Intent to revoke their
"Deemed Permitted Status". Please review the list and advise me whether or not we should proceed
with the final revocation of the facility's permit. If the facility is malting profess toward certification
we may grant them an extension of timc to got their ceWfied plan submittcd. For any farms that this
applies to, please forward support itLfotwotion you may have from the MRCS, CBS, etc. that the
facility is progressing toward certification
Name
act#
CORROL
Certified Jan duc
• James Jones Swine
40-106
Greene
1/16/96
• J & H Milling -Shirley
40-009
Greene
1115196
Heber Allgood
94-115
Washington
1/29196
Carroll Baker
72-006
Perquimans
1/29/96
B.J. Wilson
74-005
Pitt
1/29196
W. J. McCIanney
08-006
Berne
1/29/96
Kenneth Avery
52-047
Jones
1/29/96
Marshall Spain 74-008 Pitt 1/29196
If you have any questions, please call me at [phone] exk 581 or fax me at (919) 715-
6048.
P.O. Box 29535. Raleigti, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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WASHIN ,T,,%gFF'ICE
JAN 10 1"6
MILS.
SCOTT,
AS I MENTIONED IN OUR CONVERSATION ON JAN. 5 1996, THERE ARE SEVERAL REASONS I
AM REQUESTING A SIXTY DAY EXTENSION TO COMPLETE MY PLAN. FIRST, THERE WAS
SOME CONFUSION ON MY PART ABOUT WHETHER 1 WAS DOING A CLOSURE PLAN OR A
WASTE WATER PLAN. CURRENTLY 1 AM WAITING FOR A PRICE ON THE COST OF A
CLOSURE PLAN FROM A CONTRACTOR AND WAITING FOR THE RESULTS FROM A WASTE
WATER SAMPLE. ALSO, AFTER TALKING WITH DEDE DEBRUHL FROM THE
CONSERVATION OFFICE SHE STATED THAT THAT HER BACKLOG OF WORK WOULD
PREVENT HER FROM HELPING ME COMPLETE MY PLAN BEFORE THE DEADLINE.
THEREFORE, BASED ON THE ABOVE REASONS I AM ASKING FOR A SIXTY DAY
EXTENSION TO COMPLETE THE PLAN . IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS OR NEED
ANY MORE INFOMATION YOU CAN CONTACT ME AT 919-747-2094 OR 919-747-5100.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING IN THIS MATTER.
JAMES A. JONES
cc: Dede DeBruhl

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DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
September 11, 1995
MEMORANDUM
TO: Steve Tedder, Water Quality Section Chief
Central Office
THROUGH: Jim Mulligan, Regional Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
P.
THROUGH: Roger K. Thorpe, Water Quality Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
FROM: Robert Tankard, Environmental Engineer P-T
Water Quality Section, WARO
SUBJECT: Loss of Deemed Permitted Status NOV
As Per 15A NCAC 2H .0217 (a)(1)
James Alton Jones Swine Operation
Greene County
The purpose of this memo is to request that the James Alton Jones Swine Operation located on
the east side of NCSR 1200, approximately 1 mile of the intersection of NCSR 1200 and Hwy.
13 near Shine, be issued a Notice of Violation for the loss of deemed permitted status as a result
of a discharge of animal waste to waters of the State.
On July 17, 1995, Division of Environmental Staff (R. Tankard and L. Hardison) investigated
the facility and found that animal wastewater discharged from a broken line between the hog
house and the lagoon and flowed into an unnamed tributary that emptied into Cow Branch. The
animal operation housed approximately 100 swine at the time of inspection.
In conclusion, the James Alton Jones Swine Operation discharged animal wastes by means of a
broken line between the hog house and the lagoon which flowed around the lagoon into an
unnamed tributary to Cow Branch.

Animal Operations Inspection Form
1. Date of Inspection: July 17, 1995
2. Regional Office: Washington
3. Name of Property Owner: James Alton Jones
4. Name of Operator: James Alton Jones
5. Address: Route 3, Box 504
Snow Hill, NC 28580
b. Phone Number: [phone]
7. Description of facility location: The facility is located on the east side of NCSR 1200,
approximately 1 mile of the intersection of NCSR 1200 and Hwy. 13 near Shine , NC.
See attached map.
8. Date the facility began operation: 910101
9. Date of last expansion: NIA.
Explain:
10. Has the facility registered with DEM? YES
If yes, date registered? 931118
11. Does the facility have an approved animal waste management plan? No
Is one required? 970101
Date approved?
12. Has the facility received a CAFO Designation? No
If yes, date issued?
13. Type of operation (Examples: swine, farrow to finish, topping, dairy, beef, cattle,
poultry, breeders, layers, broilers, turkey production, etc.):
The operation was a farrow to Finnish.
14. Number and type of animals: At the time of inspection, the operation housed
approximately 100 animals.
15. Length of time animals have been, are, or will be stabled or confined and fed or
maintained in any 12 month period: No swine are housed at the facility as of 950906.

16. Are crops, pasture, or post -harvest residues sustained in the normal growing
season over any portion of the lot or facility? Corn and beans are raised at site.
17. Type of waste management (Examples: 1. type of confinement: free stall barns,
sheltered or limited shelter dirt lots, paved or dirt open lots, houses, or pasture;
2. type of waste handling: direct spreading in solid form, slotted floor with lagoon
or pit, single or multi -cell lagoon, aerated lagoon, land application of liquid
manure, spray irrigation, stockpiling, contractor disposal, etc.)? Swine were
housed in flush gutter buildings.
18. Description of other animal operations in immediate vicinity and proximity to same
or other surface waters: Cross Creek Farm is located across NCSR 1200 approximately
1 mile up a farm path.
19. Proximity of facility to neighboring houses, wells, etc.: Several houses are
approximately 0.5 mile to the facility.
20. Approximate depth of groundwater table in the area of the facility or discharge:
Groundwater table is approximately two to three feet below surface.
21. Proximity of facility to surface waters (provide name and class of surface
waters): The lagoon is located next to,an unnamed tributary which discharges to
Cow Branch which is classified C Sw NSW within the Neuse River Basin.
22. Animal waste discharge including photos and witness' names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and statements 'of fact): Please note the attached photographs for your
reference.
23. Are pollutants discharged into the waters of the state? If so, How? (directly or
by man-made ditch, flushing system, or other similar man-made device): Animal
wastewater was discharged from a broken line between the hog house and the lagoon and
flowed into an unnamed tributary that emptied into Cow Branch.
24. Do or have discharges occurred in response to a storm event of less than a 25-year,
24-hour intensity (if yes, include a brief listing of incidents and suspected causes):
The discharge did not occur in response to a 25 year 24 hour storm event. The discharge
will no longer occur because the facility is out of operation and wastewater is no longer
flowing through the line that is broken.
25. What is the degree and extent of harm to the natural resources of the State, to the
public health, or to private property resulting from the violation? Animal waste was
discharged into an unnamed tributary which discharges to Cow Branch which is classified
C Sw NSW within the Neuse River Basin. Wastewater of this nature has the potential
to deplete dissolved oxygen in the affected water body to a point which is harmful to
aquatic life.

26. What is the duration and gravity of the violation? Unknown. The operation was
discharging at the time of inspection.
27. Water Quality Assessment: (Include description of sampling, field measurements,
visual observations and slope and vegetative cover of land adjacent to water, extent
of rainfall and other factors relative to the likelihood or frequency of discharge of
animal wastes and process wastewaters ). The effect on ground or surface water
quality or. quantity or on air quality. Wastewater was observed, by DEM staff,
discharging into an unnamed tributary which discharges into Cow Branch on July 17
1995. There were no significant rainfall events associated with this discharge.
28. What is the cost of rectifying the damage? Unknown.
29. What is the amount of money saved by noncompliance? The cost associated with
managing the lagoon system correctly.
30. Was the violation committed willfully or intentionally? Explain: It is this
office's opinion the violation was due to negligence.
31. What is the prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with
programs over which Environmental Management Commission has regulatory
authority? This violation constitutes Mr. James Alton Jones's first offense.
32. What is the cost to the State for the enforcement procedures?
Staff Time (WARD): $122.58
Staff Time (Central Office) : $
Travel: $ 19.60
Total Cost of Investigation: $142.18
33. Type or general nature of business? James Alton Jones owns a swine operation.
34. What is the violator's degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or
restore) or recalcitrance (stubbornness)? Mr. Jones has been cooperative.
35. Are there mitigating circumstances? No
36. Assessment Factors:
a. IWC: 100%
b_ Receiving Stream: Cow Branch
c. Damage (YIN - If yes, include report from WRC)
37. Include a copy of any Designation letter signed by the Director. NIA.

38. Recommendations made to owner/operator: Recommendations were made to Mr.
Jones to contact the county NRCS office to find out procedures for closing out the
lagoon.
39. Recommendations for further DEM action (Re -inspect, NOV, Enforcement Action,
Designate, etc.): The Washington Regional Office recommends that James Alton
Jones's Swine Operation receive a NOV as a result of said discharge. This NOV will
include a deadline by which the operation will obtain and begin operating in accordance
with a certified waste management plan or a deadline in which he closes his lagoon.
Follow-up inspections will occur as needed.
40. Other Comments: None

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JAMES ALTON JONES SWINE OPERATION
NCSR 1200, SHINE, NC
Greene County
July 17, 1995; R. Tankard & L. Hardison
Photograph 3. Wastewater flowing
around the lagoon prior to
discharging into unnamed tributary
which flows to Cow Branch.

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources 4 LTW'A a
Division of Environmental Management
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary ED E H N
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN_ RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. James Alton Jones
Rt. 3, Box 504
Snow Hill, NC 28580
SUBJECT: LOSS OF DEEMED PERMITTED STATUS
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
As Per 15A NCAC 214 .0217(a)(1)
James Alton Jones Swine Operation
Greene County
Dear Mr. Jones:
Animal Operations in the State have been deemed permitted by the Division of Environmental
Management in accordance with Title 15A of the North Carolina Administrative Code, 2H, Rule
.0217. An individual non -discharge permit is not required if certain criteria are met. A major
requirement to be deemed permitted is that there must not be a discharge of aU wastewater from
the operation to the waters of the State.
This letter transmits a Notice of Violation and notification that your animal operation has been
found discharging wastewater to the surface waters of the State and is therefore no longer
deemed permitted as a non -discharge facility under 15A. NCAC 2H .0217. Therefore the
existing wastewater treatment system serving your animal operation is currently being operated
without a permit as required by North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1.
On July 17, 1995, wastewater from your operation was observed discharging from a broken line
between the hog house and the lagoon into an unnamed tributary which flows into Cow Branch,
classified C Sw NSW within the Neuse River Basin. Photographs were taken indicating that a
discharge event had occurred.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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If you wish to be reconsidered for coverage by the deemed permitted provision of the Rule, you
must: l) immediately eliminate the discharge of wastewater; 2) make any modifications needed
to ensure there will be no future discharges; 3) send in an approved animal waste management
plan by completing the attached certification form. This form and a copy of your plan must be
returned to:
Division of Environmental Management
Water Quality Section. Planning Branch
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Your approved animal waste management plan must explain how you will collect, store, treat
and land apply your animal waste to the land in an environmentally acceptable manner. To assist
you in the development of this plan and to provide the required certification that the plan is
acceptable, you should contact your local agricultural agencies such as the Soil and Water
Conservation District, the USDA Soil Conservation Service, or the North Carolina Cooperative
Extension Service.
If we have not received the requested certification within 60 days of receipt of this letter or if
there are additional discharges to the surface water, a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be
assessed and you may be required to apply for an individual non -discharge permit from the
Division. This permit, if issued, will contain monitoring and reporting requirements determined
to be necessary by the Division.
If you have any questions concerning this matter please do not hesitate to contact either Roger
Thorpe, Water Quality Regional Supervisor for the Washington Regional Office at (919) 946-
6481 or Dianne Williams Wilburn at [phone], ext. 233.
Sincerely;
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Roger Thorpe, WaRO Water Quality Supervisor
Planning Branch
Operations Branch
Central Files
Dierdre Bruhl, Green NRCS, 3 Professional Dr., Suite B, Snow Hill, NC 28580