460003_ENFORCEMENT_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Qual

ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT

William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Depar; - Env.=onment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
.l u ly 2-2, 2002
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Subject: \r s•ce of Dclti:iCllCv
Corr-, Ii,rncc Evatnatio;: tiile Inspection
DkA Merril: I-tu-rns
Fc!Puby No- -16
Dear IN Ir. Merritt.
Encioseu p1 a,. tin. .r cop• C nc (-'c,mphonce 1 _ Inspection (as viewed in cintabase) conducted at the
referenced fac thi 1,'N the Di% Mi w' A ai t f,: from the Washington Re f_ior :;,.l Office. Please read this
inspection an,l l.tc" l with (,they dot, inci ;vrtainingtoyour anim.r' • i�cration for future inspections.
III Qe)I,::.l. ll , �7
tion, i; . :o.r.,r ,aril ;., _ 11
1) the farm has a Certified
nal "aste Management Plan
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.. m isa .
•I_ :•11-' VIV ."•,�t:
_ntsofthe State Rules 1.5 >
t 21H.0217, Senate Bill 1217,and
the Cc :flied An;;:,;i
.`. aste A .•
-r_'c•i;icni I'i:;n.
:u• farm operation's waste n :r
;r ernent system is being operated
proper;\ rand:•; tlit: z:..
,:tion o:.'
C-c! r -: icd c 'i rero .
l4) the required records arc 1 ._
ng kept: and (5) there are no signs
of see mae- cr,-Jon, .-i
dear n;:I;
T. l i:e foils. in_
,:efficiencies were noted during Otc inspection:
The last snit sar-:t-des analwith no samples tested durin f,..1te 2001 calendar year. In
ac_ordancc• %% iih . ondition I- iterrl 3 cri your _--_feral permit, you are required to conduct an annual Standard Soil
F-- ility Analv�:i.. includih� pH. copp_: and .--i•i�:. Please remember to take soil tests yearly.
As a r: incfrr s. rote th, Hv-,%;,t,, c .,,. vhich are conditions of the C _,rtifted Animal Waste Management
Plan.: tL_ f ,: ;ern rmit::. t;+: c. the . ; << , ust be implemented:
cp Th.
iun,,irt•,;:;s %
-,le le%'�
, iaLoons;:,,ra
ndsshall not exceed that spec: iiedinthe CAWMP- At
:nn a•a�
. mL; lor,, sly ;
::Loons/storagcponds must n<:'
:xceed the level thatprovides
:.ur
in eventplus an additional ::
(if structural freeboard.
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liquid
;;t' , Ur .Tt :.rnr
'.,coon shall be conducted .
:--se to the time of application as
it,
i o!"
.::er) of the date of applicar.
Phis analysis shall include the
_ . ;.
and Copper.
mplied to each receivifl Llt:
recommended by the soil
T
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5rdsAIL
removal, maintenance. rr::..
-xastc soil analysis and land
ir:
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T ic,,c
:;.ff : hcu:, ' .
;rained by the facility oWnL
::,iaryer in chronological and legible
fft••.r
itr, r•i,�r
m�ftl
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,i .rl :::
ates <I,,
i
:, the CAWMP. In no cas, _.
,i land ayplication rates exceed the
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—
vino crop orresult in runr:
inv Given an3lication.
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, ays ;:
:.,
ith adequate capacity to ; :
. ,:t parding or flooding damages.
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• '71.1t 1,', , 1:1 '-,
rnotlze
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, firth ditch, stabilization ST1-1
;11 C, or other suitable outlets.
94: _a .. Mal or '4i_.. (252) 946-WI (i . .. _me) ti252) 946 9215 (Fax)
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Facilii\ No 4(.-.-,
9 7 a rcqii;;-. io k, c, .:Cld information for future 1:` 11 Ul)Lklteyour waste management
Pkill Y(w I!' :1-A threc ol'crw- i,,.: .: before your plan can be i! i - t:d.
q) 'nit: ow i:ii, !iit: :utie.; it) drat 'plied in accordance with th,, tiWNIP and General Permit by
super% :-<inc-,. inddoctim--;',i:u daily operation and ma u i i,:,;ii ice. The OlCalso has the
res,ponsibilii,, iv :errifk- and information- The failure of;in OIC to perform his/her dudes can
I'eSLII( in Iq ICIILY, SLIL;;)Cfl�' '11, Sri �;I Fi cation, or revocation of cui -; i I-i cates.
Foryom- hilormaimi-any swit--,- f.-iciliv, I�nl h:- Atscharge to surface waters oi theStalt: will have to apply fora
Natiomil Pollutant I)-,,char-Qe LJmimilioil S%-si:-;' '\ PDES) permit with the Di+ i�Jon of Water Quality, effective
Januar% 1. 200;.
Thank, NOU for ,'Our assistance :nd cooperation &.;ing the inspection. If you have any questions, please contact me
at 252-946-64S I - --,: 208 or xc,,ur Tt:chnl,.t I
sincelv!".
Scott `Inswi
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(Type of Visit g Compliance Inspection p Operation Review o Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit ® Routine p Complaint O Follow up p Emergency Notification p Other
❑ Denied Access
Facility Number Date of Visit: 6113R002 Time: 11:45
p Not Operational D Below Thresh old
Permitted a Certified n Conditionally Certified n Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: .........................
Farm Name: DBA Merritt Farms County: Hex1forA............._-.............._............WAtRQ........
Owner Name: Don S. & J. Troy Merritt Phone No: 252-3564198
Mailins Address: ?�2b 1�C.4S.Salulk�.... _ ...... _......._.. -- --- - ._. GQletain..l�€ ...._.... 27924..............
Facility Contact: ._.-.____ _ __....._.—....-_ .-.....Title: — ----- ......----..._------ -------------------------- Phone No:
Onsite Representative: 1my-1 erjitL— Integrator:... ---
Certified Operator:Merritt..__. _ Operator Certification Number:1921-8.......... ... .....
Location of Farm:
® Swine ❑ Poultry p Cattle ❑ Horse Latitude ®• ©& ®u Longitude ®• ®4 ®u
Design. Current ` Desagu Current . Design Current
Fine Capacity:. Population Poultry Capacity Population ' 'C$tue Capacity :Population
❑ Wean to Feeder
® Feeder to Finish>
»
p Farrow to Wean
p Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
❑ Boars
❑ Layer
❑ Non -Layer
❑ Other
Total Design Capacity 3,552
Total SSLW 479,55
Number of Lagoons JC3 Subsurface Drains resent ❑ Lagoon Area p Spray Neld Area
Holding Ponds 1 Sofid Traps �_ p No Liquid Waste Management System
Discharses & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon ❑ Spray Field 13 Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
p Yes N No
❑ Yes p No
❑ Yes p No
p Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes N No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes N No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway r Yes ®No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier:
Freeboard(inches): .............._44................ ......... .......................... ............................

Facility Number. 46_3 Date of Inspection FUUMM
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion, ❑ Yes ® No
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan? p Yes ® No
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses as
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ❑ Yes ® No
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement? p Yes N No
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings? p Yes N No
Waste Application
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? p Yes ® No
11. is there evidence of over application? p Excessive Ponding 13 PAN p Hydraulic Overload ❑ Yes U No
12. Crop type Bermuda (Graze & Hay) Fescue (Graze & Hay) Small Grain Overseed
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? p Yes N No
14.
a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
❑ Yes
p No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination?
[]Yes
❑ No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination?
❑ Yes
p No
15.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
® No
16.
is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
13 Yes
N No
Required
Records & Documents
17.
Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available?
p Yes
®No
18.
Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
p Yes
®No
19.
Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
® Yes
p No
20.
Ls facility not in compliance ti - any app—h ,abi% ScwaGk criteria in effect at the time of design-(
p Yes
®No
21.
Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
❑ Yes
®No
22.
Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
p Yes
®No
23.
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
p Yes
®No
24_
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
N No
25.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified A WMP?
❑ Yes
®No
In No violations or deficiencies were noted during this visit You will receive no further correspondence about this visit.
omipents (refer to gtres5on #). Explain :any V ES,answers and/or any recommendations or a' h* other comments.
Use drawings of facilitvt©:better explain situations. (rise additional pages as necessary) p Field Ccpv © Final Notes
* Waste 5/1/5/02 with 2.1 lbsNitrogen
4/29/02 with 3.1 lbs Nitrogen
10/10/01 with 1.5 lbs Nitrogen
* Soils dated 5/7/02 with up to 0.4 ton/acre lime suggested. Remember to take annual soil analysis. Missing 200.1
soil
* Need to speak with Paul Boone, Technical Specialist, about extending window for fescue crop in two fields that
have had no irrigation. (Drought conditions & low lagoon levels played a part).
Reviewerlinspector Name Scott Vmsou� :- s entered by Ann Tyndall
Reviewer/inspector Signature: Date: a o Z

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Date of Inspection
Continued
Odor Issues
26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below ❑ Yes p No
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours? p Yes ® No
28. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt, p Yes ® No
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29. Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon? p Yes ® No
30. Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.) p Yes ® No
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover? p Yes ® No
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/ternporary cover? 13 Yes p No
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