480006_ENFORCEMENT_20171231

NUH I H CAHULINA
Department of Environmental Qual

ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT

�. W A TF Michael F. Easley, Governor
`DSO RpG William G Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
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October 10, 2002
Mr. Carl M Cahoon, Jr.
Swan Acre Hog Farm
1060 Main Street
Swan Quarter, NC 27885
Subject Notice of Deficiency
Animal Compliance Evaluation Site Inspection
Swan Acre Hog Fay
Facility No. 48-6
Dear Mr. Cahoon,
Enclosed please find a copy of the Compliance Site Inspection (as viewed in the DWQ database) conducted at the
referenced facility by the Division of Water Quality from the Washington Regional Office. Please read this
inspection and keep it with aQ other documents pertaining to your animal operation for future inspections.
In general, these inspections 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 214.0217, 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; and (5) there are no signs
of seepage, erosion, and/or runoff The following deficiencies were noted during the inspection:
The November waste applications on wheat did not have a current waste analysis. In accordance with condition III,
item 4 of your General Permit, an analysis of animal waste shall be conducted as close to the time of application as
practical and at least within 60 days (before or after) of date of application. The analysis shall include the
following parameters: Nitrogen, PhosphorusZ Tmc and Copper. Try taking a waste sample quarterly in order to
reduce the chances of irrigating without a current waste analysis.
There has been a need to repair the northeast cornier of the primary duce wall since June of 2001. There is also the
need to replace the fence to keep any cattle off the dike wall. Cattle can damage the integrity of the lagoon wall in
a short period of time. This repair work needs to be completed within 10 days following this Notice of
Deficiency. In accordance with condition II, item 10 of your General Permit, a protective cover shall be
established and maintained on all lagoon/storage pond embankments (outside toe of embankment to maximum
pumping elevation), berms, pipe runs, and surface water diversions. Trees, shrubs, and other woody vegetation
shall not be allowed to grow on the lagoon/waste storage pond embankments. All trees shall be removed in
accordance with good engineering practices. Lagoon/waste storage pond areas shall be accessible, and vegetation
shall be kept mowed -
As a reminder, please note the following comments, which are conditions of the Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan and the General Permit; therefore, these items mast be implemented:
The maximum waste level in lagoons/storage ponds shall not exceed that specified in the CAWMP. At a
minimum, maximum waste level for waste for lagoons/storage ponds must not exceed the level that provides
adequate storage to contain 25 year, 24 hour storm event plus an additional foot of structural freeboard
An analysis of the liquid animal waste from the lagoon snail be conducted as close to the time of application as
practical and at least within 60 days (before or after) of the date of application. This analysis shall include the
following parameters: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Zinc and Copper.
Soil analysis is required annually. Lime is to be applied to each receiving crop as recommended by the soil
analysis.
Ad, MA
NCDENE
943 Washington Square Mall Washington, NC 27889 [phone] CTelephone) [phone] (Fax)
Customer Service

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Swan Acre Hog Farm
Facility No. 48-6
op The following records are required: off -site solids removal, maintenance, repair, wasteJsoil analysis and land
irrigation records. These records should be maintained by the facility owner/manager in chronological and legible
form for a minimum of three years.
(p Land application rates shall be in accordance with the CAWMP. In no rase shall land #Mlication rates exceed the
Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) rate for the receive crop or result in nmoffduring any given application.
op All grassed waterways shall have a stable outlet with adequate capacity to prevent ponding or flooding damages.
The outlet can be another vegetated channel, an earth ditch, stabilization structure, or other suitable outlets.
cp It is su gested not a reauiremen to keep crop yield information for future use to update your waste management
plan. You will need three years of crop yield data before your plan can be updated
op The OIC has the duties to ensure that waste is applied in accordance with the CAWMP and General Permit by
properly managing, supervising, and documenting daily operation and maintenance. The OIC also has the
responsibility to c alify monitoring and reporting information. The failure of an OIC to perform his/her duties can
result in a letter ofreprimmd, won, of certification, or revocation of certificates.
For your information, any swine facility that has a discharge to surface waters of the State will have to apply for
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit with the Division of Water Quality, effective
January 1, 200 L
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please contact me
at 252-946-6481, ext. 208 or your Technical Specialist.
Sincerely,
Scott Vinson
Environmental Engineer
Cc: NCDSWC-WaRO (w/o attachments)
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Type of Visit p Compliance Inspection p Operation Review p Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit a Routine p Complaint p Follow up p Emergency Notification p Other p Denied Access
Facility Number Date of Visit: 7/19/2002 Time: 10:i5
p Not Operational p Below Threshold
■ Permitted 0 Certified p Conditionally Certified p Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold: .........................
Farm Name: Swan Acre Hog Farm County: Hyde ................................................... .WAR.O........
Owner Name: Cari M. Cahoon, Jr. Phone No: 252-926-1471
Mailing Address: 10fi0. Sw.an.Qnarter..KC............ ....................... ........... 2J-88S __........
Facility Contact: ----------- -------. . Phone No:
Onsite Representative: OuiGs Calut�[t ......... __. —__ ... Integrator:......... .. . .............. _..........._._.......
Certified Operator: Chr]..itd................................... Cahaoia1z ...................................... Operator Certification Number:1.7.346 ..................... ........
Location of Farm:
arm is located on the east side of Main Street in Swan Quarter, NC across from the Hyde County Health Department-
M Swine ❑ Poultry p Cattle p Horse Latitude 0w ®C ®44 Longitude ®a ©C ®«
De
Sisine Car
[3 Wean to Feede,,r
p ee er to Fmish
p Farrow to Wean
13 Farrow to Feeder
® Farrow to Finish
p Gilts
p Boars
Design Current Design Current
Poultry Capacity Population Eattle Capacity Population
p Layer
p Non -Layer
pOther
Total Design Capacity 300
Total SSLW 425,100
Number.o. Lagoons Subsurface Drains PRsent 1113 Eagoon Area p Spray Field rea
Holding Ponds / Solid Traps 0 No Liquid Waste Management System
Discharges & Stream Impacts
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes N No
Discharge originated at: r] Lagoon p Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?E3 Yes p No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Water of the State? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes p No
c_ If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) ❑ Yes p No
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? p Yes N No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? E3 Yes N No
Waste Collection & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? p Spillway p Yes N No
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier: ........... Solids........... ........... Solids ........... ...N.urse_y_SWid5... ......... Zjmary-......... ....... &.Qandary....... ...................................
Freeboard(inches): ................ I& ............... ........ ......1.9}.............. ............... IS ............... ............... 3.0............... ................ 7.3................ ....................................

ace litv Num er: 48-6 Date of Inspection 77-
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion,
❑ Yes
N No
seepage, etc_)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
❑ Yes
N No
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?
❑ Yes
® No
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
❑ Yes
N No
Waste Application
10_ Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
®No
11. Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding p PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload
p Yes
®No
I2. Crop type Com, Soybeans, Wheat Coastal Bermuda (Graze) Small Grain Overseed
13. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)?
❑ Yes
® 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?
p Yes
®No
16_ Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
®No
Required Records & Documents
17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available?
❑ Yes
11 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
N No
19_ Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports) N Yes []No
20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? ❑ 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) ❑ Yes N No
23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? ❑ Yes ®No
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? p Yes ® No
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP? ❑ Yes ® No
p o violations or deliciencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no turther correspondence about this visit.
Comments (reTer444nestioii :ErpiaraanyY S66m'iendations-oxra11y other comments.
Use drav0n!!s.offacility to better explain situations. (use additional pages as necessary): ❑ Field Copy p Final Noies
* Last sludge application on 11/30/01 with 300,000 gal @a 7.4 lbs N/l000 gal. on wheat.
* Remember to take a "2002" soil test.
* Waste dated 2/5/02 with 7.4 lbs N/1000 gal.
19.* November application on wheat did not have a "current" waste analysis.
* Wheat PAN application on wheat in November 2001 was 100 lbs Nitrogen. WUP gives wheat crop Tract 388,
fields 1-5, 80 lbs N A.W. plus 30 lbs N commercial with a total of 110 lbs N at a 55 R.Y_E. Mr. Cahoon has a
higher R.Y.E. at 65 bushels/acre and would like technical specialist (Rufus Croom or Rodney Woolard ) (CONT.)
Reviewer/]nspector Name .Scott Viusen _' entered by Ants Tyndall
Reviewerlinspector Signature: Date: G 1b;Z_

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Odor Issues
Date of Inspection
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/temporary cover? p Yes p No
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