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Department of Environmental Qual

ENFORCEMENT
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary � C
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director F—
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
October I, I997
Mr. Francis Hubers
TT&R Farm
Rt. 1, Box 795
Belhaven, NC 278I0
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
TT&R Farm
Facility No. 48-1
Hyde County
Dear Mr. Hubers:
On August 22, I997, Daphne Cullom and Carl Dunn from the Washington Regional Office of the Division of Water
Quality conducted an Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection at the TT&R Farm in Hyde 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); (2) the farm is complying with requirements of the State Rules 15 NCAC 2H.0217, Senate Bill 1217, and
the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan; (3) the farm operation's waste management system is being operated
properly under the direction of a Certified Operator; (4) the required records are being kept; (5) there are no signs of
seepage, erosion, and/or runoff. The following deficiencies were observed during the inspection
The referenced farm is currently registered and you are currently working with the Hyde County Soil
& Water Conservation District Office on getting the farm certified.
2. Both lagoons had inadequate freeboard. There was evidence of a previous discharge from lagoon # 1.
The site inspection revealed that you do not have irrigation equipment for your waste management
system. You indicated that you had applied for Costshare monies to purchase the necessary
equipment for your irrigation equipment This equipment is necessary for you to complete
certification requirements so that your farm may be certified by December 31, 1997.
Erosion was also noted in lagoon # 1 where the previous discharge had occurred. This area needs to
be repaired to prevent future discharges.
4. During the inspection you indicated that you were uncertain if you owned enough land for land
application of the waste from your farm. However, you also indicated that adjacent land owners had
agreed to allow you to land apply waste to their land. This would allow you to have enough land for
irrigation.
5. The vegetation around the dike wall of the lagoon needs to be mowed regularly and maintained at a
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TT&R Farm
October 1, 1997
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manageable level. This will allow for necessary lagoon dike wall inspections.
6. It is recommended that the stormwater be rerouted from between the two houses. This can be
addressed in the process of your farm being certified.
7. Maximum and minimum pump markers will be installed as a requirement of certification. These
markers are to installed to show the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping
volume) of the lagoon. Pumping should be managed to maintain the liquid level between the
markers.
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 assistance, please contact your Technical Specialist
and/or the local Soil & Water Conservation District Office. 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.
As a reminder, a minimum of nineteen inches of freeboard must be maintained in the lagoon and it is required to
maintain -a buffer of twenty-five feet while spray irrigating from any drainage system (ditch, swale, canal, stream, etc.).
Please be aware that it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes to discharge wastewater to the surface waters
(farm ditches, creeks, streams, etc) of the State without a permit. The Division of Water Quality has the authority to
levy a fine of not more than S 10,000 per day for the unpermitted discharge of wastewater into the surface waters of the
State.
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 Daphne Cullom at [phone], ext. 321.
Sincerely,
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Daphne B. Cullom
Environmental Specialist Il
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Farm Name: TT&R F:arm................................................................................................... County: Hyde WaRO
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1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? p Yes N No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes ® No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon ❑ Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes ® No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes ® No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge by a lagoon,system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes ®No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ® Yes p No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? p Yes ® No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require ® Yes p No
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in'effect at the time of design? 13 Yes ® No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? p Yes ® No
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8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed? Cl Yes N No
'Structures (Lagoons,Holdin2 Ponds, Flush Pits, etc.) -
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than:adequate? N Yes p No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
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Freeboard (ft): 1.5 ft. 3 in. 1.5 ft.
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? p Yes ® No
It. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ® Yes p No
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement? ® Yes p No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
I3. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers? p Yes p No
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application? p Yes p No
(if in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15. Crop type.----................................................._............
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16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? p Yes p No
17. Does the facility have a Iack of adequate acreage for land application?
18. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
21. Did Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Onlv
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
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Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: (!'S . Q .& IV "UV,,_ Date: C1 ., at- - 97