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ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT

Water Resources
Environmental Quality
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May 12, 2017
Mr. Charles L. Stokes
Sandy Ridge Farm
782 Lower Field Road
Ayden, North Carolina 28513
Subject: Notice of Deficiency - Freeboaid Level
Sandy Ridge Farm #40-150
AWS400150
Greene County
NOD-2017-PC-0172
Dear Mr. Stokes:
ROY COOPER
Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Sevretal-r
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Thank you for your recent call regarding the freeboard levels at your facilities. On April 25,
2017 during a telephone conversation with staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR),
you reported a high freeboard level (16 inches) in the primary lagoon.
Please be advised that failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in
accordance with the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and with Condition V.
2. of NC Swine Waste System General Permit could result in other actions being taken by the
Division in response to compliance matters.
Deficiency 1:
On April 25, 2017, a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 16 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.
Corrective Action for Deficiency 1:
Thank you for submitting a 30-day Plan of Action on April 27, 2017. Take all necessary
additional steps to insure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2 of your permit.
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources -Water Quality Regional Operations Section -Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington. North Carolina 27889
252-946-6481

Please work to ensure that your facility is managed in a way to maintain compliance with permit
and animal waste management plan requirements. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit
may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water
Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand
($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. To minimize the
potential for any possible future compliance matters attributable to prolonged wet weather
conditions, you may wish to review your animal waste management system design, as well as the
waste plan itself, for any potentially beneficial modifications and/or improvements.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (252)-948-3939.
Sincerely,
J
David May
Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
Cc: DWR-WQROS-CAFO Unit -Central Office
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
NCDSWC - WaRO
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May 18, 2016
Mr. Charles L. Stokes
Sandy Ridge Farm
782 Lower Field Road
Ayden, North Carolina 28513
Subject: Notice of Deficiency - Freeboard Level
Sandy Ridge Farm #40-150
AWS 400150
Greene County
NOD-2016-PC-0165
Dear Mr. Stokes:
PAT MCCRORY
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DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
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S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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Thank you for your recent call regarding the freeboard levels at your facilities. On May 9, 2016,
during a telephone conversation with staff of the NC Division of Water Resources (DWR), you
reported a high freeboard Ievel (17 inches) in the primary lagoon.
Please be advised that failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in
accordance with the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and with Condition V.
2. of NC Swine Waste System General Permit could result in other actions being taken by the
Division in response to compliance matters.
Deficiency 1: On May 9, 2016, a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at I7 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.
Thank you for submitting a 5-day Plan of Action on May 9, 2016. Take all necessary additional
steps to ensure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2 of your permit.
Please work to ensure that your facility is managed in a way to maintain compliance with permit
and animal waste management plan requirements. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit
may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water
State of North Carolina ! Environmental Quality I Water Resources -Water Quality Regional Operations -Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mail, Washington. NC 27989
252-946-6481

May 1 S, 201 b
Sandy Ridge Farm
Cont. Page Two
Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand
($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. To minimize the
potential for any possible future compliance matters attributable to prolonged wet weather
conditions, you may wish to review your animal waste management system design, as well as the
waste plan itself, for any potentially beneficial modifications and/or improvements.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (252)-948-3939.
Sincerely,
David May
Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
Cc: DWR-WQROS-CAFO Unit -Central Office
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
NCDSWC - WaRO
WaRO Compliance Animal Files
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Water Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
April 28, 2016
Mr. Charles L. Stokes
Sandy Ridge Farm
782 Lower Field Road
Ayden, North Carolina 28513
Subject: Notice of Deficiency - Freeboard Level
Sandy Ridge Farrn #40-150
AWS 400150
Greene County
NOD-2016-PC-0104
Dear Mr. Stokes:
PAT MCCRORY
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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We have noted chronic rainfall events in North Carolina that are historic rainfall totals in some
areas. Thank you for your recent call regarding the freeboard levels at your facilities. On
February 9, 2016, during a telephone conversation with staff of the NC Division of Water
Resources (DWR), you reported a high freeboard level (14 inches) in the primary lagoon.
Please be advised that failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in
accordance with the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and with Condition V.
2. of NC Swine Waste System General Permit could result in other actions being taken by the
Division in response to compliance matters.
Deficiency 1: On February 9, 2016, a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 14 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.
Thank you for submitting a 30-day Plan of Action on February 9, 2016. Take all necessary
additional steps to ensure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2 of your permit.
Please work to ensure that your facility is managed in a way to maintain compliance with permit
and animal waste management plan requirements. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit
may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality j Water Resources -Water Quality Regional Operations -Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mail. Washington, NC 21889
252-946-6481

April 28, 2016
Sandy Ridge Farm
Cont. Page Two
Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand
($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. To minimize the
potential for any possible future compliance matters attributable to prolonged wet 'Weather
conditions, you may wish to review your animal waste management system design, as well as the
waste plan itself, for any potentially beneficial modifications and/or improvements.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (252)-948-3939.
Sincerely,
tla,41'�ff
David May
Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
Cc: DWR-WQROS-CAFO Unit -Central Office
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
NCDSWC - WaRO
WaRO Compliance Animal Files
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natura
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Acting Director
July 10, 2013
Mr. Charles L. Stokes
Sandy Ridge Farm
782 Lower Field Road
Ayden, North Carolina 28513
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Sandy Ridge Farm ##40-150
AWS400150
Greene County
NOD-2013-PC-0282
Dear Mr. Stokes:
Resources
John E. Skvaria, lli
Secretary
On July 3, 2013, during a telephone conversation with staff of the NC Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) Aquifer Protection Section (APS), you reported a high freeboard level (16 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
2T .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. AWG100000
On July 3, 2013, a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 16 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.
Aquifer Protection Section
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27899
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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July 10, 2013
Sandy Ridge Farm
Cont. Page Two
Required Corrective Action for Deficiency 1:
A 30 Day Plan of Action (POA) was submitted to DWQ within two (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
August 3, 2013 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 [phone].
Sincerely,
David May
Regional Aquifer Protection Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: Keith Larick CAFO Unit
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly EEaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Govemor Director Secretary
March 9, 2010
Mr. Charles L. Stokes, Jr.
Sandy Ridge Farm
782 Lower Field Rd
Ayden; NC 28513
RE: Acknowledgment of Receipt of Payment
Case No. PC-2009-0103
Farm # 40-0150
Greene County
Dear Mr. Stokes:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your check No. 4999 in the amount of $656.66 on
March 9, 2010. This payment satisfies in full the civil assessment in the amount of $656.66 levied
against Charles L. Stokes, Jr. and the case has been closed. If you have any questions, please call
me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Christine D. Blanton
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: David May, Washington APS Regional Supervisor
File # PC-2009-0082
Permit File AWS400150
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
February 16, 2010
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
CM# 7009 2250 0000 9252 2845
Mr. Charles L. Stokes
Sandy Ridge Farm
782 Lower Field Road
Ayden, North Carolina 28513
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
Sandy Ridge Farm #40-150
AWS400150
Greene County
NOD-2010-PC- 0190
Dear Mr. Stokes:
On February 15, 2010, during a telephone conversation with staff of the NC Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) Aquifer Protection Section (APS), you reported a high freeboard level (17 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. AWG 100000 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. AWG100000
On February 15, 2010, a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 17 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-ncwaterguality.org
943 Washington Square Mall Phone: [phone]
Washington, NC 27889 FAX [phone]
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February 16. 2010
Sandy Ridge Farm
Required Corrective Action for Deficiency 1:
A 30 Day Plan of Action (POA) was submitted to DWQ within two (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
15, 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 [phone].
Sincerely,
David May
Regional Aquifer Protection Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
cc: Keith Larick CAFO Unit
NYe County Soil and Water Conservation District
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen I -I. Suliins
Governor Director
December 23, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL - #7009 0820 0001 0529 8285
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Charles L. Stokes, Jr.
Sandy Ridge Farm
782 Lower Field Rd
Auden, NC 28513
SUBJECT: Assessment of Civil Penalties for Violation(s) of
N.C. General Statute(s) 143-215.1
Farm # 40-0150
Greene County
File No. PC-2009-0103
Permit No. AWS400150
Dear Mr. Stokes:
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This letter transmits notice of a civil penalty assessed against Charles L. Stokes, Jr. in the amount of
$656.66, which includes S156.66 in investigative costs. Attached is a copy of the assessment document
explaining this penalty.
This action was taken under the authority vested in me by delegation provided by the Secretary of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality.
Any continuing violation(s) may be the subject of a new enforcement action, including an additional
penalty.
Within thirty days of receipt of this notice.. you most do one of the following three items:
1. Submit payment of the penalty:
Payment should be made to the order of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Payment of the penalty will not foreclose further enforcement action for any continuing or new
violation(s). Do not include the attached waiver form if making payment.
Please send payment to the attention of:
Christine D. Blanton
DWQ
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-1636
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2. Submit a written request for remission including a detailed justification for such request:
Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to consideration of the five factors listed below as
they may relate to the reasonableness of the amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is
not the proper procedure for contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the
factual statements contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Because a remission request
forecloses the option of an administrative hearing, such a request must be accompanied by a waiver of
your right to an administrative hearing and a stipulation and agreement that no factual or legal issues are
in dispute. Please prepare a detailed statement that establishes why you believe the civil penalty should
be remitted, and submit it to the Division of Water Quality at the address listed below. In determining
whether a remission request will be approved, the following factors shall be considered:
(1) whether one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in NCGS 14313-282.1(b) were
wrongfully applied to the detriment of the violator;
(2) whether the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation; 4
(3) whether the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident;
(4) whether the violator has been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations; or
(5) whether payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary
remedial actions.
Please note that all evidence presented in support of your request for remission must be submitted in
writing. The Director of the Division of Water Quality will review your evidence and inform you of his
decision in the matter of your remission request. The response will provide details regarding the case
status, directions for payment, and provision for further appeal of the penalty to the Environmental
Management Commission's Committee on Civil Penalty Remissions (Committee). Please be advised that
the Committee cannot consider information that was not part of the original remission request considered
by the Director. Therefore, it is very important that you prepare a complete and thorough statement in
support of your request for remission.
In order to request remission, you must complete and submit the enclosed "Request for Remission of
Civil Penalties, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of Facts" form within
thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice. The Division of Water Quality also requests that you complete
and submit the enclosed "Justification for Remission Request." Both forms should be submitted to the
following address:
Christine D. Blanton
Division of Water Quality
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
OR
3. File a }petition for an administrative hearing with the Office of Administrative Hearings:
If you wish to contest any statement in the attached assessment document you must file a petition for an
administrative hearing. You may obtain the petition form from the Office of Administrative Hearings.
You must file the petition with the Office of Administrative Hearings within thirty (30) days of receipt of
this notice. A petition is considered filed when it is received in the Office of Administrative Hearings
during normal office hours. The Office of Administrative Hearings accepts filings Monday through
Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., except for official state holidays. The original and

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one (1) copy of the petition must be filed with the Office of Administrative Hearings. The petition may
be faxed - provided the original and one copy of the document is received in the Office of Administrative
Hearings within five (5) business days following the faxed transmission. The mailing address for the
Office of Administrative Hearings is:
Office of Administrative Hearings
6714 Mail Service Center
Raleigh. NC 27699-6714
Telephone [phone] Facsimile: [phone]
A copy of the petition must also be served on DENR as follows:
Ms. Mary Penny Thompson, Registered Agent
DENR
1601 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1601
Please mail or hand deliver a copy to:
Christine D. Blanton
DWQ
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Please indicate the case number (as found on page one of this letter) on the petition.
Failure to exercise one of the options above within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter. as evidenced
by an internal date/time received stamp (not a postmark), will result in this matter being referred to the
Attorney General's Office for collection of the penalty through a civil action. Please be advised that
additional penalties may be assessed for violations that occur after the review period of this assessment.
If you have any questions, please contact Christine D. Blanton at [phone].
Sincerely,
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Theodore L. Bush,�Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
ATTACHMENTS
cc: David May, Washington APS Regional Supervisor w/ attachments
File # PC-2009-0103 w/ attachments
APS Central Files w/ attachments
Susan Massengale w/ attachment

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF GREENE
IN THE MATTER OF
CHARLES L. STOKES, JR.
FOR VIOLATIONS OF SWINE WASTE
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
GENERAL PERMIT AWG 100000
PURSUANT TO NORTH CAROLINA
GENERAL STATUE 143-215.1
NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
File No. PC-2009-0103
FINDINGS AND DECISION
AND ASSESSMENT OF
CIVIL PENALTIES
Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and
Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I, Theodore L. Bush, Jr., Chief of
the Aquifer.Protection.Section,.of the Division -of Water Quality (DWQ) make -the following:
1. FINDINGS OF FACT
A. Charles L. Stokes, Jr. owns Sandy Ridge Farm, a swine animal feeding operation in Greene County.
B. Charles L. Stokes, Jr. was issued Certificate of Coverage AWS400150 under General Permit
AWG100000 for Sandy Ridge Farm on July 1, 2007 effective upon issuance, with an expiration date
of September 30, 2009. This permit was renewed on October 1, 2009 with an expiration date of
September 30, 2014.
C. Condition No. Il. 4, of General Permit AWG100000 states: "Land application rates shall be in
accordance with the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). In no case shall land
application rates exceed the agronomic rate of the nutrient of concern for the receiving crop."
D. Condition No. 11.1, of General Permit AWG100000 states in part "the collection, treatment, and
storage facilities, and the land application equipment and fields shall be properly operated and
maintained at all times."
E. in February 2009, an over application of nitrogen was applied to the small grain overseed crop on the
Sandy Ridge farm in Greene County. The amount of over application was 3092 lbs/acre of nitrogen
or 62% over crop allowance of 50 pounds as listed in the facility's CAWMP.
F. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $156.66
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Based upon the above Findings of Facts, I make the following:
H. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
A. Charles L. Stokes, Jr. is a "person" within the meaning of G. S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G. S. 143-
212(4).
B. The affected constitutes waters of the State within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.1 pursuant to G.S.
143-212(6),
C. The above -noted over -application of nitrogen is a violation of Condition HA of General Permit
AWG 100000.
D. Charles L. Stokes, Jr. may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G. S. 143-
215.6A(a)(2), which provides that a civil penalty of not more that twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000.00) per violation may be assessed against a person who is required but fails to act in
accordance with terms, conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G. S. 143-215.1.
E. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against Charles L. Stokes pursuant to
G. S. 143-215.3(a)(4) and G. S. 143B-282.1(b)(8).
F. The Chief of the Aquifer Protection Section, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director
of the Division of Water Quality, has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter.
Based upon the above Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law, I make the following:
M. DECISION:
Accordingly, Charles L. Stokes, Jr., owner of Sandy Ridge Farm, is hereby assessed a civil
penalty of:
S J C? �a For violating Condition No. 111.4. of General Permit AWG100000
for failing to apply waste in accordance with the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan by exceeding the Plant
Available Nitrogen rate for the receiving crop.
SDG TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
$ 156.66 Enforcement costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
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As required by G. S. 143-215.6A(c) in determining the amount of the penalty 1 have considered
the factors listed in G. S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) 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;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on Found or surface quantity or quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money save by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentional;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
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(Da e) eodore L. BAh, Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Division of Water Quality
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLrNA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION
COUNTY OF GREENE
IN THE MATTER OF ASSESSMENT ) WAIVER OF RIGHT TO AN
OF CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST ) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND
CHARLES L. STOKES. JR. ) STIPULATION OF FACTS
FILE NO. PC-2009-0103
Having been assessed civil penalties totaling $ 656.66 for violation(s) as set forth in the
assessment document of the Director of the Division of Water Quality dated December 17, 2009, the
undersigned, desiring to seek remission of the civil penalties, does hereby waive the right to an
administrative hearing in the above -stated matter and does stipulate that the facts are as alleged in the
assessment document.
The undersigned further understands that all evidence presented in support of remission of
this civil penalty must be submitted to the Director of the Division of Water Quality within thirty (30)
days of receipt of the civil penalty assessment. No new evidence in support of a remission request
will be allowed after thirty (30) days from the receipt of the civil penalty assessment.
This the day of .20
SIGNATURE
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE

JUSTIFICATION FOR REMISSION REQUEST
DWQ Case Number: PC-2009-0103 County: Greene
Assessed Party: Charles L. Stokes, Jr.
Permit No. (if applicable): AWS400150 Amount Assessed: $656.66
Please use this form when requesting remission of this civil penalty. You must also complete the
"Request For Remission, Waiver of Right to an Administrative Hearing, and Stipulation of
Facts " form to request remission of this civil penalty. You should attach any documents that
you believe support your request and are necessary for the Director to consider in evaluating
your request for remission. Please be aware that a request for remission is limited to
consideration of the five factors listed below as they may relate to the reasonableness of the
amount of the civil penalty assessed. Requesting remission is not the proper procedure for
contesting whether the violation(s) occurred or the accuracy of any of the factual statements
contained in the civil penalty assessment document. Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143B-282.1(c),
remission of a civil penalty may be granted only when one or more of the following five factors
applies. Please check each factor that you believe applies to your case and provide a detailed
explanation, including copies of supporting documents, as to why the factor applies (attach
additional pages as needed).
(a) - one or more of the civil penalty assessment factors in N.C.G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
were wrongfully applied tothe _detriment of the petitioner (the assessment factors are listed in
the civil penalty assessment document;
(b) the violator promptly abated continuing environmental damage resulting from the
violation (i.e., explain the steps that you took to correct the violation and prevent future
occurrences);
(c) the violation was inadvertent or a result of an accident (i.e., explain why the
violation was unavoidable or somethingyouu could not prevent or prepare, for);
(d) the violator had not been assessed civil penalties for any previous violations;
(e) payment of the civil penalty will prevent payment for the remaining necessary_
remedial actions (i.e., explain how payment of the civil penalty will prevent you from performing
the activities necessary to achieve compliance).
EXPLANATION:

C. L. STOKES,
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Owner
LITTLE CREEK HOG FARMS, INC.
782 Lower Field Road
AYDEN, NORTH.CAROLINA 28513
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
943 Washington Square Mall
Washington, NC 27889
Attn: Mr. David May S
August 28, 2009
Dear Mr. May,
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Sri
Thanks for your letter dated August 24, 2009 regarding our Sandy Ridge Farm site,
facility 440-150. You are correct in your assessment of our situation regarding small
grain overseed over application. Unfortunately, this accidental over application occurred
as a result of a lack of oversight during the transition period between the small grain
overseed window and the Coastal Bermuda window assigned to field SRD.
There is no excuse for this mistake. I can only hope that our consistent track record of
reporting dependable data over the years indicates the integrity that is used by us in
regards to field application of hog waste. I believe it to be essential that we, as a farm,
report the correct data and apply waste within the framework of the CAWMP.
As a result of this episode, a new protocol has been established between the OIC and
field application personnel. From this point forward, the nitrogen balances for the
overseed crop will be posted in the office in full view for employees to monitor, as it is
with other crops. This should create more accountability and reduce the likelihood for
further error.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter, and rest assured that I will see to it that
this problem does not occur again. Since we were in transition from overseed to an
established Coastal Bermuda crop, in the early spring, hopefully, the environmental
impact was slight if any at all. Again, thanks and I look forward to working with you and
your department in the future. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Kindest regards,
4/esL,,.
Chartokes Jr.
Owner of Little Creek Hog'Farms; Inc.

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To: Keith Larick, Supervisor Animal Feeding Unit
Through: David May, Aquifer Protection Supervisor L
Washington Regional Office
From: Marlene Salyer, Environmental Specialist Afi-�—
Washington Regional Office
Subject: Enforcement Package DV
Sandy Ridge Farm
Permit Number AWS240150
Bertie County
Introduction:
During a routine compliance inspection on July 28, 2009 DWQ staff was made aware of
a significant over application on the small grain overseed.
The Finding, Decisions and Assessment Factors are attached for review.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that the appropriate civil penalties be assessed against this subject
facility, Sandy Ridge Farm located in Greene County and Mr. Charles L. Stokes.
However, the Washington DWQ Staff is recommending a lower amount of assessment
because the application was on small grain and the Mr. Stokes did make us aware of the
fact.

DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
ANIMAL OPERATIONS
ENFORCEMENT CASE REPORT
Section 1: General Information
1. Facility Name: Sandy Ridge Farm
2. Facility or Permit No.. AWS2400150
3. Party named in assessment: Charles L. Stokes Jr.
4. Address: 782 Lower Field Road, Ayden North Carolina 28513
5. Telephone No.: 252-746-9182
6. Location of Facility: Facility,is located off 1337 SR in Greene Coun
7. Type of Operation: 7344 Feeder to Finish swine
8. Registered Agent (if applicable): N/A
9. Registered Agent Address (if applicable): NIA
10. Date(s) of noted violations: February, 2009
11, Receiving Stream and Classification :NA
12. Regional Office: Washin on Regional Office
13. Report Prepared By: Marlene Salyer
Section II: Findings
l . Case Narrative: During a routine compliance inspection on July 28, 2009 DWQ staff was made
aware of a significant over application on the small gain overseed. Mr. Stokes had this clear]
recorded on the IRR's. Records and calculations were verified to be correct. The over
application was on Field SRD on the small grain crop for 2008- 2009. The amount of over
application_ was 30.92 ibs/acre of nitrogen or 62% over crop necessity of 50 lbs. as listed in the
facility's CAWMP.
2. Farm and/or company compliance History: This facility has two past NOD's and one of those
occurred during Hurricane Floyd.. However, it has-been o grated according to the CAWMP and
permit in the recent past.
3. Amount of Waste discharged (if applicable). No discharge occurred. However, nutrient over
application of 30.92 pounds per -acre on the small grain over seed did occur. It should be noted
that revival of the coastal Bermuda should have taken up a percentage of fthe _excess nitroUn,and
minimized impacts,
4. Violator's degree of cooperation (including efforts to prevent or restore) recalcitrance: Mr.
Charles Stokes has always been very cooperative and pleasant to work with the Division of Water
Quality. He and his staff pointed out the over application from the onset of the inspection.

5. Damage? YIN: This would be very hard to determine as the one crop is ceasing_to grow the
Bermuda field is beginningto o take up the nutrients and begin full growth. Groundwater quality
has not been assessed, but nutrient over -application can cause groundwater quality impacts.
6. Mitigating Circumstances: The OIC was having to deal with the bankruptcy issues of his
contracting company (Bunting) and was not at the farm on the dgy of over application. His staff
failed to check on remaining PAN balance prior to application.
7. Recommendations made to the owner/operator: It was recommended to the Operator in Charge to
closely monitor the PAN amounts that remain on the fields before any application is begun,
especially on the small grain.
8. Costs to the State for the enforcement procedures (Show Breakdown):
Total Staff Time
$ 56.66
Central Office
$ 100.00
Travel Cost ()
$ 000.00
Laboratory Cost (see table)
$000.00
TOTAL $156.66
9. Recommendations for further DWQ Action: None
10. Other Comments: NA
Section III: Assessment Factors required to be considered by G.S. 143B-282.1(b)
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 has the potential to deplete
dissolved oxygen in the affected water body to apoint which is harmful to aquatic life.
Wastewater also contains nutrients which have the potential to sl2awn algal growth to the
point which is harmful to aquatic life. Any impacted Uoundwater may eventually find its
way into the surface waters stem.
2. The duration and gravity of the violation: The irrigation event was for one day however over
application can cause runoff or filtration into the rg1 oundwater
3. The effect on ground or surface quantity or quality: Samples were collected and the results
are as follows: No samples were pulled.
4. The cost of rectifying the damage: No known damages required corrections.

5. The amount of money saved by noncompliance: Money is saved when better management
skills are implemented to improve overall mans ement of the facili environmentally and
productively.
6. Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentional: NO this was clearly an
oversight by the Operator in Char a and his staff.
7. The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which
the Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority: The Sandy Ridge
farm has an overall good record.
8. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures:
Total Staff Time $ 56.66
Central Office $ 100.00
Travel Cost (} $ 000.00
Laboratory Cost (see table) $000.00
TOTAL $156.66

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND
NATURAL RESOURCES
COUNTY OF GREENE
File No. PC -
IN THE MATTER OF )
Little Creek Hog Farms Inc )
FINDINGS AND DECISION
FOR VIOLATIONS OF SWINE WASTE ) AND ASSESSMENT OF
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM )
GENERAL PERMIT AWG100000 } CIVIL PENALTIES
PURSUANT TO NORTH CAROLINA )
GENERAL STATUE 143-215.1 )
Acting pursuant to delegation provided by the Secretary of the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and the Director of the Division of Water Quality, I,
Theodore L. Bush, Jr., Chief of the Aquifer Protection Section, of the Division of Water Quality
(DWQ) make the following:
1. FINDINGS OF FACT
A. Little Creek Hog Farms Inc owns Sandy Ridge Farm, a permitted/certified swine animal feeding
operation in Greene County.
B. Sandy Ridge Farm was issued Certificate of Coverage AWS400150 under NC General Permit
AWG100000 for Sandy Ridge Farm on July 1, 2007 effective upon issuance, with an expiration date
of September 30, 2009.
C. Condition No. Il. 4, of the "Operation and Maintenance Requirements" of the General Permit
states; Land application rates shall be in accordance with the Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan. In no case shall land application rates exceed the agronomic rate of the nutrient of concern for
the receiving crop.
D. Condition No. 1[. 1, of the "Operation and Maintenance Requirements" of the General Permit
states in part "the collection, treatment, and storage facilities, and the land application equipment and
fields shall be properly operated and maintained at all times."
1~. In February 2009 an over application of nutrients was applied to the small grain overseed crop on the
Sandy Ridge farm in Greene County. Stantonsburg Farm Inc does not have a permit for the above
described activities. The amount of over application was 30.92 Ibs/acre of nitrogen or 62% over crop
necessity of 50 pounds as listed in the facility's CAWMP.

F. The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures in this matter totaled $156.66
Based upon the above Findings of Facts, 1 make the following:
II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
A. Sandy Ridge Farm is a "person" within the meaning of G. S. 143-215.6A pursuant to G. S. 143-
212(4).
B. The affected constitutes waters of the State within the meaning of G.S. 143-215.1 pursuant to G.S.
143-212(6).
C. The above -cited incident violated Conditions No. 11. 1; and I1.4. of the General Permit. Condition
No. II.1. states in part "the collection, treatment, and storage facilities, and the land application
equipment and fields shall be properly operated and maintained at all times." Condition No. 1I.4.
states in part "Land application rates shall be in accordance with the CAWMP."
D. Sandy Ridge Farm may be assessed civil penalties in this matter pursuant to G. S. 143-215.6A(a)(2),
which provides that a civil penalty of not more that twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) per
violation may be assessed against a person who is required but fails to act in accordance with terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit required by G. S. 143-215.1.
E. The State's enforcement costs in this matter may be assessed against Sandy Ridge Farm pursuant to
G. S. 143-215.3(a)(9) and G. S. 14313-282.1(b)(8).
F. The Chief of the Aquifer Protection Section, Division of Water Quality, pursuant to delegation
provided by the Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Director
of the Division of Water Quality, has the authority to assess civil penalties in this matter.
Based upon the above Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law, I make the following:
III. DECISION:
Accordingly, Little Creek Hog Farm Inc owner of Sandy Ridge Farm at the time of the
noncompliance is hereby assessed a civil penalty of:
For violating Condition No. II.4. of the General Permit for land
application rates exceeding the agronomic rate of the AWMP as
required by G.S. 143-215.1.
TOTAL CIVIL PENALTY
Enforcement costs
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

As required by G. S. 143-215.6A(c) in determining the amount of the penalty I have considered
the factors listed in G. S. 143B-282.1(b), which are:
(1) 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;
(2) The duration and gravity of the violation;
(3) The effect on ground or surface quantity or quality;
(4) The cost of rectifying the damage;
(5) The amount of money save by noncompliance;
(6) Whether the violation was committed willfully or intentional;
(7) The prior record of the violator in complying or failing to comply with programs over which the
Environmental Management Commission has regulatory authority;
(8) The cost to the State of the enforcement procedures.
(Date) Theodore L. Bush, Jr. Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Division of Water Quality

WaRO - DIVISION OF SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
September 21, 1999
Chuck Stokes called in and reported the following:
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Lost 50 hogs total from all of his operations (earlier numbers reported by the
Greene Extension Service incorrect)
40-150 Sandy Ridge Lagoon may breach. Wall is moving with top peeling
off and spongey. Mr. Stokes gives it a 50:50 that he
may lose structure - pumping as hard as possible but
having to canoe in diesel fuel (limiting factor) -
pumping direct to surface waters. Planning to pump
down 30 inches from top if dike holds.
40-120 Rouse's Chapel Structure has one weak spot of concern. Currently at
19 inches and taking down to 24 inches
40-131 Red Hill Structure at 28 inches and holding - lagoon is drying
out
40-37 Little Creek Structure #2 - lagoon is back -siphoning back through
lift station and is @ 12 inches. Mr. Stokes is laying
hose on bank with tarp underneath - idling pumps and
allowing to spray out
Structure #1 @ 15 inches
40-158 1004 lagoon @ 18 inches
40-161 Piney Bottm lagoon @ 18 inches
54-31 Ray Hart Farm in Lenoir County lagoon #1 @ 18 inches
Lagoon #2 @ 12inches
Both structures were at 4-6 inches
No other problems noted

Information contained in this database is from non agency sources and is considered unconfirmed
Farm Emergency Call Form
Farm Number
0� — 150
Date
9/17/99
Farm Name
Sandy Ridge Farm
Time
10:24 AM
Owner Frist Name
lCharles L.
Call Number
44
Owner Last name
Stokes Jr
0 Reporting p Complaint
Source
IChuck Stokes 71
Breached
10 Yes Q No
Freeboard Level 1
Depopulated
O Yes O
Freeboard Level 2
Overflowed
10 Yes Q
Freeboard Level 3
LO issue
JoYes O No
Penn issionToPump
10 Yes O NO
Freeboard Level 4
Inudated
O Yes O NO
Freeboard Level 5
Flooded
O Yes ONO
Freeboard Level 6
Pumping Equipment
O Yes 07 NO
Comments even.fl.l.1.joc es..of.freebnand..before.farm..as..flooded;..half.Af..ca rs..drowned..................

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Caleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
August 24, 2009
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
CM# 7009 0080 0000 5655 4645
Mr. Charles L. Stokes Jr.
782 Lower Field Road
Ayden, North Carolina 28513
RE: Notice of Violation/Notice of Intent
Animal Operation Compliance
Sandy Ridge Farm
Facility No. 40-150
Greene County
NOV-2009-PC-0734
Dear Mr. Stokes:
Secretary
This letter is to notify you that facility # 40-150 is in violation of its CAWMP and North
Carolina Administrative Code Subchapter 15A.02T section .1300 for over application of your Plant
Available Nitrogen for the year 2008-2009. Mr. Martin McLawhorn from the Washington Regional
Office of the Division of Soil and Water conducted an operation review on July 14, 2009 at your
facility in Greene County. Your operation was referred to the Aquifer Protection Section because of the
significant over application of animal waste.
On July 28, 2009 Marlene Salyer of the Division of Water Quality conducted a compliance inspection
confirming an over application on field SRD for the 2008-2009 small grain crop. The amount over
applied was 30.92 Ibs/acre of nitrogen (62% over crop necessity) during the month of February 2009.
+ In accordance with condition 11, item 4 of your General Permit, land application rates shall be
in accordance with the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. In no case shall land
application rates exceed the Plant Available Nitrogen rate for the receiving crop or result in
runoff during any given application.
The Permittee shall provide to this office within ten (10) working days from receipt of this
violation notice a written explanation and a plan that will ensure that the problem does not recur. Your
North Carolina Division of Water Quality Intemet: www.ncwateruuality.ore.
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August 24, 2009
Sandy Ridge Farm
#40-150
explanation will be reviewed and be advised that if this violation continues, the Division will send
recommendation for enforcement action to the Director of the Division of Water Quality.
It is very important as the owner and/or the Operator in Charge that the aforementioned
violations/deficiencies and any other problems that may arise be resolved, as soon as possible.
For additional assistance, please contact your Technical Specialist.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions
concerning this matter, please contact me at 252-948-3939, or Marlene Salyer, 252-948-3846.
Sincerely,
r
David May
Aquifer Protecti /hReggional Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
Cc: Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
NCDSWC-WaRO
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Soil & Water Conservation
Beverly Eaves Perdue
Governor
Mr. Charles L. Stokes, Jr.
782 Lower Field Road
Ayden, NC 28513
Dear Mr. Stokes:
Patricia K. Harris
Director
July 21, 2009
Dee Freeman
Secretary
SUBJECT: Operation Review Notice of Referral for
Sandy Ridge Farm, Facility Number 40-150
Greene County
On July 14, 2009, an operation review was conducted of Sandy Ridge Farm, facility number 40-150, in Greene
County. This review, undertaken in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 OD is one of two routine site visits
scheduled for all subject animal operations in 2009. The Division of Water Quality will conduct a separate
compliance inspection.
During the operation review, the following was noted:
• Over application of nitrogen, field SDR crop small grain overseed (26.06 acres), amount of over
application was 31.37 lbs of nitrogen per acre during the month of February 2009.
It was for this reason that your operation was referred to the Division of Water Quality for further investigation
and possible enforcement action. G.S. 143-215.10E requires staff from the Division of Soil and Water
Conservation to notify the Division of Water Quality and the owner/operator of these observed violations.
A copy of the operation review is enclosed for your information. Site findings and recommended corrective
actions as discussed are noted in the comment sections.
Please remember that in order for your facility to remain in compliance with environmental regulations, animal
waste cannot be discharged into waters of the State and the animal waste collection, treatment, storage and
disposal systems must be properly maintained operated under the responsible charge of a certified operator.
1614 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1614
Phone; 919-733-23021 FAX: [phone] Internet: www.enr.state.nc.us1DSWC
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Mr. Charles L. Stokes Jr.
July 21, 2009
PAGE 2
On behalf of the Division of Soil and Water Conservation, I appreciate your cooperation
with this operation review. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 252-948-3903 if you
have any questions, concerns or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Martin McLawhorn
Environmental Specialist
cc: David May, Division of Water Quality -Aquifer Protection
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
Vernon Cox, Technical Services, Division of Soil and Water
Danny Edwards, Environmental Supervisor, Fayetteville Regional Office
DSWC-WARO files

j� Division of Water Quality
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 400150 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWS4 0150 _ ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Operations Review Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: Greene Region: Washington
Date of Visit: 1141 Entry Time:08:45 Ate_ Exit Time: 01700 PM Incident #:
Farm Name: Sandy Ridge Farm Owner Email: clsi58eamaii.com. _
Owner: Charles L Stokes Jr Phone: [phone]
Mailing Address: 782 Lower Field Rd Ayden NC 28513
Physical Address: 782 Lower Field R Avden NC 28513
Facility Status: n Compliant ❑ Not Compliant
Location of Farm:
Integrator: Bunting Farms _
Latitude: 35'28'23" . _ Longitude: 77'29'57"
Farm is located off NCSR 1337 in Greene County. Farm entrance is on the eastern side of NCSR 1337 approximately 0.4 miles from
the intersection of NCSR 1337 and NC Highway 903.
Question'Areas:
Discharges & Stream Impacts Waste Collection & Treatment Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues Technical Assistance
Certified Operator: Charles L. Stokes
Secondary Old(s):
Operator Certification Number: 18513
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
, 4 hour contact name Chuck Stokes Phone:
On -site representative Chuck Stokes Phone:
Primary inspector: Martin lAclaw rn Phone: ,;7
Inspector.Signature: bate:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection. Summary:
11. Field $RD, 26.06 acres, crop small grain overseed, pan rate 50 Ibs nitrogen per acre. Amount of overapplication 31.37 Ibs of
nitrogen per acre during Feb 2009. Notice of Referral to DWQ
'WUP dated 6/23/05
'Soil test for 2009 taken -waiting for results.
'Reviewed stocking records and crop yields.
'Irrigation calibration aerway flow meter in line at pump and reel,
'sludge survey work in progree need to complete by Dec 31, 2009
21 M1 ssing rainfall events Feb 23, 2009 thru June 8,2009 also missing initials for events greater than one inch.
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Permit: AWS400150 Owner - Facility: Charles L Stokes Jr Facility Number : 400150
Inspection Date: 07/1412009 Inspection Type: Operations Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population
Swine
Q. Swine -Feeder to Finish 7,344 5,891
Total Design Capacity: 7,344
Total SSLW: 991,440
Waste Structures
Type Identifier Closed Date start Date Designed Freeboard Observed Freeboard
agoon 1 05/01/95 19.00 24.D0
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Permit: AWS400150 Owner - Facility: Charles L Stokes Jr Facility Number : 400150
Inspection Date: 07/14/2009 Inspection Type: Operations Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts
Yes
No
NA
NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
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Discharge originated at:
Structure
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Application Field
In
Other
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a. Was conveyance man-made?
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n
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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n
n
c. Estimated volume reaching surface waters?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
n
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n
n
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
n
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n
n
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than from a
n
■
n
n
discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
Yes
No
NA
NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
n
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n
n
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
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5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (LeJ large trees, severe
n
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n
n
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on -site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management n
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n
n
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
n
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n
n
S. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits,
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Q
Cl
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
n
■
n
n
improvement?
Waste Application
Yes
No
NA
NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or
■
n
n
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application?
■
n
n
n
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Excessive Ponding?
fl
Hydraulic Overload?
fl
Frozen Ground?
fl
Heavy metals (Cu, Zn, etc)?
fl
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Permit: AWS400150 Owner • Facility: Charles t_ Stokes Jr
Inspection Hate: 07114/2009 Inspection Type: Operations Review
Facility Number : 400150
Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Application
Yes No NA NE
PAN?
n
Is PAN > 10%110 Ibs.?
■
Total P205?
Q
Failure to incorporate manure/sludge into bare soil?
n
Outside of acceptable crop window?
n
Evidence of wind drift?
n
Application outside of application area?
Crop Type 1
Coastal Bermuda Grass
(Hay, Pasture)
Crop Type 2
Small Grain
Overseed
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Pactolus
Soil Type 2
Kenansville
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management
n ■ n
n
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
n ■ n
n
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination?
n ■ n
n
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
n ■ n
n
18. is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
n ■ n
n
Records and Documents
Yes No NA
NE
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
n ■ n
n
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
n ■ n
n
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
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Permit: AWS400150 Owner - Facility: Charles #_ stokes Jr Facility Number : 400150
Inspection Date: 07/14/2009 Inspection Type: Operations Review Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
Checklists? n
Design? n
Maps?
Other?
21, Does record keeping need improvement? ■ n 13.0
If yes, check the appropriate box below
Waste Application?
120 Minute inspections?
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Weather code?
n
Weekly Freeboard?
n
Transfers?
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Rainfall?
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inspections.after > 1 inch rainfall & monthly? ■
Waste Analysis? [1
Annual soil anaiysis?
Crop yields? ❑
Stocking? ri
Annual Certification Form (NPDES only)? fl
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge?
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23. If selected, did the facility fail to install and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)?
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24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit?
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25. Did the facility fail to conduct a sludge survey as required by the permit?
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26. Did the facility fail to have an actively certified operator in charge?
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27, Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification?
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28. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? fl ■ rl
29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those n ■ 0 n
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
30, At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? if yes, contact a regional Air n MOD
Quality representative immediately.
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Permit: AWS400150 Owner - Facility: Charles L Stokes Jr
Inspection Gate: 07/14/2009 Inspection Type: Operations Review
Facility Number : 400150
Reason for Visit: Routine
Otherlssues
Yes
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31. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit?
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32. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss reviewlinspection with on -site representative?
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O ,d WArF9�G Michael F. Easley, Gorremar
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
y North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. lUmek, P.E. Director
p Division of Water Quality
_ �- -- --- - - - - -July 23, 2003_--
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Charles Stokes
782 Lower Field Road
Ayden NC 28513
Subject: Rescission of Notice of Violation /
Issuance of Notice of Deficiency
Sandy Ridge Farm
#40- I50
Greene County
Dear W. Stokes:
Thank you for your recent submittal of the information requested in our letter dated April 16, 2003. We greatly
appreciate the effort that you made in compiling this information and sending it to our Washington Regional Office
by the date required We also appreciate the fact that you reported the problem with high freeboard to our staff as
required by your permit and worked with our staff to manage the problem once it occurred.
Upon review and consideration of the information submitted, the Washington Regional Office has determined that
no further compliancelenforcement actions will be taken by the Division for these high freeboards.
Also, based on your actions to properly operate your facility, the Division of Water Quality hereby rescinds the
Notice of Violation that was issued to you on April 16, 2003 and replaces it with this Notice of Deficiency.
In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range. These methods
include, but are not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional application sites, updating your
cropping systems, adding additional and/or more flexible application equipment, and maintaining the lagoon levels
at the lowest allowable and appropriate levels throughout the year. Our staff looks forward to continuing to work
with you and your Technical Specialist to evaluate and implement any needed changes to your system.
Thank you again for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the staff of our
Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Sincerely,
J' Mulligan,
Water Quality Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
CC: Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Central Files -
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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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NC
VROLINA
ENvIRpNmmNT AND NAruRAL RESgL3RCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
January 26, 1999
Mr. Charles Stokes, Jr.
Sandy Ridge Farm
Rt. 1, Box 359
Ayden, North Carolina 28513
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
Sandy Ridge Farm
Facility No. 40-15D
Greene County
Dear Mr. Stokes:
On May.5, 1998, 1 conducted an Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection at the
Sandy -Ridge 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.
1. Failed to have the required current waste analysis. The wastewater
must be sampled within sixty (60) days of application. It is
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Sandy Ridge Farm
Facility No. 40-150
January 26, 1999
suggested to collect a sample for analysis every 120 days -to meet
the requirement. You must have a current waste analysis to have
accurate irrigation records.
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 [phone], ext. 321.
Sincerely,
Z;�E' • L&'
Daphne B. Cullom
Environmental Specialist
CC.' Greene County SWCD Office
Greene County NCCES Office
DSWC-WaRO
Dr. Garth Boyd, Murphy Family Farms
Cgmpliance Group
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Farm Name: Samly..Ridge.F.aran................... ....... County: Greene WARO
Owner Name: Charles.l,...................
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Certified Operator:Clear_lesL ............................. Stakes................................................ Operator Certification Number: 185n.............................
Location of Farm:
Latitude 0• ®° E Longitude ©� �•
Swine Capacity Population
❑ ean to Feeder
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❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
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Poultry Capacity Population Cattle Capacity Population
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Total Design Capacity 7,344
Total SSLW 991,4
Number of Lagoons / Holding Ponds ❑ u sur ace rams resent ❑ agooea�a 5pray ietd Area
❑ No Liquid Waste Management System
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: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made" ❑ Yes ❑ No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes ❑ 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) ❑Yes ❑ No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes H No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ® No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ❑ Yes N No
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ Yes N No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? ❑Yes ®No
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8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? p Yes ® No
Structures (Lagoons,Holdin2 Ponds Flush Pits etc'
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) I ss than adequate? p Yes ® No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier: ...................................
Freeboard (ft): 2.25 ft. (27 in.) 1
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? p Yes ® No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? p Yes ® No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? [3 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? p Yes N No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? p Yes ®No
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type-----.CoastalBermuda-Grass ...................... .......wheat. .......... ........... ....... Corn.(S.ilage.& Grain) .................................. .......... ..........
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? 13 Yes ® No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application? p Yes W No
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement? 13 Yes ® No -
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?
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Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
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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 S. Howes, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Charles L. Stokes Jr
Sandy Ridge Farm
Rt 1 Box 359
Ayden NC 28513
Dear Mr_ Stokes Jr:
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April 3, 1997 west{�M RIM
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APR 0 7 1997
M E M.
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SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Designation of Operator in Charge
Sandy Ridge Farm
Facility Number 40--150
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,
)"d �J''X-4,0.,
for Steve W. Tedder, Chief
Water Quality Section
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cc: Washington Regional Office
Facility File
Enclosure
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ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT

W a rer R esources
ENVIRONMENTAL, OEIALITv
April 28, 2016
Mr. Charles L. Stokes
Sandy Ridge Farm
782 Lower Field Road
Ayden, North Carolina 28513
Subject: Notice of Deficiency Freeboard Level
Sandy Ridge Farm 440-150
AWS 400150
Greene County
NOD-2016-PC-0104
Dear Mr. Stokes:
PAT MCCRORY
;my "wr
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
.k'rttra;�-
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
We have noted chronic rainfall events in North Carolina that are historic rainfall totals in some
areas. Thank you for your recent call regarding the freeboard levels at your facilities. On
February 9, 2016, during a telephone conversation with staff of the NC Division of Water
Resources (DWR), you reported a high freeboard level (14 inches) in the primary lagoon.
Please be advised that failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in
accordance with the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and with Condition V.
2. of NC Swine Waste System General Permit could result in other actions being taken by the
Division in response to compliance matters.
Deficiency 1: On February 9, 2016, a lagoon/storage pond level was documented at 14 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.
Thank you for submitting a 30-day Plan of Action on February 9, 2016. Take all necessary
additional steps to ensure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2 of your permit.
Please work to ensure that your facility is managed in a way to maintain compliance with permit
and animal waste management plan requirements. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit
may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water
State o{North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Water Resources -Water Quality Regional Operations -Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mail, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-6481

April 28, 2016
Sandy Ridge Farm
Cont. Page Two
Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand
($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215,6A. To minimize the
potential for any possible future compliance matters attributable to prolonged wet weather
conditions, you may wish to review your animal waste management system design, as well as the
waste plan itself, for any potentially beneficial modifications and/or improvements.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (252)-948-3939.
Sincerely,
David May
Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
Cc: DWR-WQROS-CAFO Unit -Central Office
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District
NCDSWC - WaRO
WaRO Compliance Animal Files
mds Files

Ala ter Resources
LKViP ON MtINI AL 00 A; I I Y
April 11, 2016
Mr. H. G. Maxwell
Mr. Gordon's Farm
PO Box 10009
Goldsboro, North Carolina 27532
Subject: Notice of Deficiency - Freeboard Level
Mr. Gordon's Farm 440-151
AWS 400151
Greene County
NOD-2016-PC-0060
Dear Mr. Maxwell:
PAT MCCRORY
7�
DONALD R. VAN DER VAART
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
We have noted chronic rainfall events in North Carolina that are historic rainfall totals in some
areas. Thank you for your recent call regarding the freeboard levels at your facilities On
February 25, 2016, during a telephone conversation with staff of the NC Division of Water
Resources (DWR), you reported a high freeboard level (18 inches) in the primary lagoon.
Please be advised that failure to maintain waste levels in your lagoon/storage ponds in
accordance with the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and with Condition V.
2. of NC Swine Waste System General Permit could result in other actions being taken by the
Division in response to compliance matters.
Deficiency 1: On February 25, 2016, 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.
If you have not submitted a 30-Day Plan of Action please do so as soon as possible. Take all
necessary additional steps to insure lagoon levels remain in compliance with Section 2 of your
permit.
State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Wafer Resources —Water Quality Regional Operations —Washington Regional Office
943 Washington Square Mail, Washington, NC 27889
257-946-6481

April 11, 2016
Mr. Gordon's Farm
Cont. Page Two
Please work to ensure that your facility is managed in a way to maintain compliance with permit
and animal waste management plan requirements. Failure to comply with conditions in a permit
may result in a recommendation of enforcement action, to the Director of the Division of Water
Quality who may issue a civil penalty assessment of not more that twenty-five thousand
($25,000) dollars against any "person" who violates or fails to act in accordance with the terms,
conditions, or requirements of a permit under authority of G.S. 143-215.6A. To minimize the
potential for any possible future compliance matters attributable to prolonged wet weather
conditions, you may wish to review your animal waste management system design, as well as the
waste plan itself, for any potentially beneficial modifications and/or improvements.
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please contact me at (252)-948-3939.
Sincerely,
.g
David May
Water Quality Regional Operations Supervisor
Washington Regional Office
Cc: DWR-WQROS-CAFO Unit -Central Office
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation Disrict
NCDSWC - WaRO
WaRO Compliance Animal Files
mds Files