710082_HISTORICAL_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA ...�
Department of Environmental Qual

Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 28, 2008
Pender Properties, LLC
H & G Farms
Attn: A. J. Linton
P.O. Box 1139
Wallace, NC 28466
Subject: Receipt of Lagoon Closure Form
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS710082
H&GFarms
Animal Waste Management System
Pender County
Dear Mr. Linton:
This letter acknowledges receipt of your ANIMAL WASTE STORAGE POND AND LAGOON
CLOSURE REPORT FORM. Thank you for informing the Division of Water Quality that no swine
and lagoon structures will remain active on this facility.
At your request, this permit has not been rescinded and hence may be subject to the
annual permit fees until, you request for a permit rescission and the Division` approves such
request.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
AR 0' 2 2009
Sincerely,
J. R. Joshi
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: APS Central Files- File No. AWS710082
Wilmington Regional Office- Aquifer Protection Section
Wilmington Regional Office- Soil and Water Conservation
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget office
RECEIVED 1 DENR 1 DVYQ
Aqu'Ifer Proteftn Secdott
MAR 319009
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center
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July 28, 2008
Pender Properties, LLC
H&GFarms
Attn: A. J. Linton
P.O. Box 1139
Wallace, NC 28466
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
J U L 2 9 2008
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Subject: Receipt of Lagoon Closure Form
Certificate of Coverage No. W-WS'710082::7
H & G Farms
Animal Waste Management System
Pender County
Dear Mr. Linton:
This letter acknowledges receipt of your ANIMAL WASTE STORAGE POND AND LAGOON
CLOSURE REPORT FORM. Thank you for informing the Division of Water Quality that no swine
and lagoon structures will remain active on this facility.
At your request, this permit has not been rescinded and hence may be subject to the
annual permit fees until you request for a permit rescission and the Division approves such
request.
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
eQ-�h- C'
J. R. Joshi
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: APS Central Files- File No. AWS710082
Wilmington Regional Office- Aquifer Protection Section
Wilmington Regional Office- Soil and Water Conservation
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget office
Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail Service Center
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007
Pender Properties, LLC
H&GFarm
P O Box 1139
Wallace, NC 28466
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS710082
Animal Waste Management System
Pender County
Dear Pender Properties, LLC:
In accordance with your application received on January 7, 2007 and a Notification of Change of
Ownership received June 26, 2007, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC)
issued to Pender Properties, LLC, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management
system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the H & G Farm, located in Pender County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 3200 Boar/Stud: 0
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0 Gilts: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows.
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition III.19 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site -specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
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The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .0111(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910-796-7215. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
CZ -
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Pender County Health Department
Pender County Soil and Water Conservation District
Wilmington Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS710082

4% RECEIVED
Notificatlon- f Change of Ownership JUN 2 7 2007
1-Anunal'Waste Management Facility
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature) BY.
In accordance with the requirements of 15A NCAC 2T .1304(c) and 15A NCAC 2T .1305(d) this form is official notification
to the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) of the transfer of ownership of an Animal Waste Management Facility. This form
must be submitted to DWQ no later than 60 days following the transfer of ownership.
General Information:
Name of Farm: H&G Farms, Ise. _ Facility No: ll_; 82
Previous Owner(s) Name: id- I otie Holdings. LLC Phone No: 910-520-0237
New Owner(s) Name: _f. n danner _- -ro p ia r � i e -s Phone No: q10 ` a �6 too i
Mailing Address: 1 0 'ROx i13q _Wa1��-c �!c—_
Form Location: Latitude and Longitude: _, j+ _e �� / o L" County Pender
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road names, directions,
milepost, etc.): On west side of SR I404 approximately 1.5 miles north of Intersection with ighway 220
Operation Deseri tion:
Type ofSwine No. ofAnimals
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Finish 3,200
❑ Farrow to Wean
© Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
U Boars
Type of Poultry No. ofi4nimals 7jvpe ofCatlle Na ofAnintals
❑ Layer 13 Dairy
❑ Pullets ❑ Beef
Other Type of Liveslock Number of.4nimalr:
Acreage Available for Application: 30 0 Required Acreage:24.94 _
Number of Lagoons / Storage Ponds: I Total Capacity: 667,278 Cubic Feet (ft3)
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Owner /Manager Agreement
I (Nve) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. 1(we) understand the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) for the farm named above
and will implement these procedures. I (we) know that any modification or expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will require a permit modification before the new animals
are stocked. I (eve} understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from the storage or application system to
surface waters of the state either directly through a man-made conveyance or from a storm event less severe than the 25-year,
24-hour storm and there must not be run-off from the application of animal waste. I (we) understand that this facility may be
covered by a State Non -Discharge Permit or a NPDFS Permit and completion of this fonn authorizes the Division of Water
Quality to issue the required permit to the new land owner.
Name of Previous
Signature: v
Name of New Land Owner:. Q eY\
Name of Manager(if different from
Signature;
Please sign and return this form to:
N. C. Division of Water Quality
Aqulrer Protection Section
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Date: 412;"ZW>
Date:
May 2, 2007

BROWN�s
OF CAROLINA
GIL HORTON - GROWER #279
4 (800) FEEDER TO FINISH
t STATE ROAD #1404 - PENDER COUNTY
1J11l;-G1�l i 1V1V J : FROM BURGAW, TAKE STATE ROUTE 11120 TOWARD
MOORES CREEK BATTLEFIELD. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3.5 MILES TAKE LEFT
ONTO STATE ROUTE 11404. FARM WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES ON
RIGHT.

'1NASTE UTILIZATION.
Facility Number: 71-82
Facility COC Number: NCA271082
Facility Name: H&G Farm
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Landawner's Name: _ Pender Properties LLC
Landowner's Mailing Address:
Facility's physical address:
Type of Operation:
Number of Animals:
PO Box 1139 Wallace, NC 28466
5454 Herring Chapel Rd. Rocky Point.,NC28457
Feeder - Finish
3,200
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should
be used to`reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields
where the waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the
limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realistic
yields of the crop to be grown.
i
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an
environmentally safe manner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to
be grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the
crop can utilize. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates,
leaching -potentials, cation_exchange-capacities, and available water holding capacities.
Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per
year. With,special precautions, waste may be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons
per acre per year. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when
the surface' is frozen. Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters
which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind conditions should also be
considered;to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To maximize the value of
nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more than 30 days prior to
planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor
problems.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient
content for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste
analysis report from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information
on proper sampling techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab
for analysis'.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with
15A NCAC'2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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WASTE UTILIZATION1PL`i4N
Amount of Waste Produced Per Year (gallons, ft, tons, etc.)
3200,animals :1.9 {tons} waste/animal/year = 6,080 (amt.).waste/year.
6,080 TONS
Amount of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) Produced Per Year
3.200 animals: 2.33 lbs. PAN/animal/year = 7,360 lbs. PANlyear. (PAN from N.C. Tech.
Guide Std. 633) 7,360 # PAN/YEAR
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have
appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown
and surface application:
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Table 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs, N Month of
# No. Type Per Acre Utilized Application
Total 1 24.94 1 _7,980.80 J
'This N is from animal waste only. If nutrients from other sources such as commercial
fertilizer are applied, they must be accounted for. N must be based on realistic yield
expectation.
NOTE: The .applicator.is cautioned that.P-and-K-may be over applied while meeting the N
requirements. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that addresses
all nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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Table 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowner must be attached)
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(Required only if operator does not own
adequate land [see Required Specification 2])
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Tract Field Soil Crop Lbs. N Acres Lbs. N Month of
g_ I ype Per Acre Utilized Application
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See footnote for Table 1.
Totals from above Tables
Acres Lbs. N
Utilized
Table 'i 24.94 7,980.80
Table 2
Total 24.94 7,980.80
Amount of N Produced 7,360.00
' Surplus or Deficit 620.80
NOTE: --The Waste Utilization-Plan-musf contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will
require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrient or other
elements. I
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See attached, map -showing- the -Felds-to be used for the utilization of waste water.
Application of Waste by Irrigation
Field Soil Type Crop Application Application
No. Rate (In/Hr) Amount (in.)
1 AuA Bermuda 1 Small Grain 0.6 1
THIS TABLE IS NOT NEEDED IF WASTE IS NOT BEING APPLIED BY IRRIGATION,
HOWEVER A SIMILAR TABLE WILL BE NEEDED FOR DRY LITTER OR SLURRY.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary
storage must be removed on the average of once every 6 Months. In no
instance should the volume of waste being stored in your structure exceed
Elevation "see design (per lagoon gauge 19")
Call the local Natural Resources Conservation Service (formerly Soil
Conservation Service) or-Soil-and'Water Conservation District office after you
receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the amount per
acre to apply and the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
Narrative of operation:
This_NUP reflects wettable acres and is writting_for a hose drag system.
This farm uses_a hose drag system for irrigation. The method
of nutrient removal is through having.
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, iFrK ' WASTE`UTILIZATION PLAN $.; ` N
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1' Anima! waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, man made
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land
application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2 There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or
has and agreement for use of adequate land on which to properly dispose of waste,
he/she shall provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a -
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It
i is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3 Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for
- realistic -crop yields -based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic
conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the
rate of application for other nutrients.
4 Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year.
Waste may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10
tons per acre per year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5 Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application.
Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6 When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled
crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not
occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North
Carolina" for guidance.)
7, Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur off site or to surface waters and in a method which does not
cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to
control odor or flies.
8 Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when
. the surface is frozen.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
9 Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the
crop is not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential
for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10 Waste nutrients shall not_be.applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils
`wifh a liidh potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils
should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up
released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting
of the crop or forages breaking dormancy.
11 Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the
following: The outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is applied from a
lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any
residential property boundary and from any perennial 'stream or river (other than an
irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited
on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial
waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips).
12 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13 Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
14 Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right -of
ways.
15 Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or
wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying. Animal waste may be applied to prior
converted wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by
_ prior_converted wetlands provided they have been approved as a land application site by
a `technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways
that discharge directly into water courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste
shall be applied at agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16 Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc.,
shall not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17 If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a 'closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
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4Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a
regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance
checklist should be kept on site.
19 Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for
direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct
human consumption it should only be applied preplant with no further applications
' of animal waste during the crop season.
20 Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of
the temporary storage (pumping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping
shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between markers. A marker will be
required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
21 Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -
determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and
a
alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels.
pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry waste application records
Ishall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other
{waste shall be maintained for five (5) years.
22 Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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ti.'_ WASTE UTILI7_ATAT10R,10,i -
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: H&G Farm
Owner / Manager Agreement
(we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation
and maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste utilization plan -
for the farm named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design
capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will
require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environment Management
(DEM) before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be
no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the state from a
storm everit less -severe than -the 25-year, 24-Hour storm. The approved plan will be
filed on -site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District and will be available for review by DEM upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: Pender Properties LLC.
(please print)
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (If ifferent from owner): ey "+1 /e—
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Signature: A Date: C 41
Name of Technical Specialist: (please print) : A.J. Linton
Affiliation: Murphy Family Ventures Lt_C
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 1139
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Wallace, NC 28466
Signature:! gV _ Date: +/ - ,?
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Growers):
Farm Name:
County:
Farm Type:
Farm Capacity:
Storage Structure:
Storage Period:
Application Method:
Gil Horton
H S G Farms
Pender
Feed -Fin
3200
Anaerobic Lagoon
180 days
Irrigation
RECEIVED I DENR I DWQ
AQUIFER PROTECTION SECTION
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
1.1 -.. 5. Wind conditions should also -be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
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problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, ft3, tons, etc.):
3200 animals X 986 gal/animal/year =
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs):
3200 animals X 2.30 Ibs/animal/year =
3,153,600 gallons
7,360.00 Ibs
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown,
soil type, and surface application.
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Field
Pull
Soil
Type
Crop
Code
Yield
/Ac
lbs N
/unit
Acres
Lbs NlAc
Residual
Lbs N
/Ac
Ibs N
Required
Time to
Appiy
1
1A
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
3.76
270.0
1015.20
Mar -Oct
1
1 B'
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
2.37
270.0
639.90
Mar -Oct
1
2A
AuA
C
5_4
50.00
3.90
270.0
1053.00
Mar -Oct
1
2B
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
2.96
270.0
799.20
Mar -Oct
1
3A
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
2.73
270.0
737.10
Mar -Oct
1
3B
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
2.23
270.0
602.10
Mar -Oct
1
3C
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
3.28
270.0
885.60
Mar -Oct
1
3©
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
3.71
270.0
1001.70
Mar -Oct
All
All
AuA
K
50.00
24.94
50.0
1247.00
S-April
Total 24.94 7980.80
Available N 7360.00
*Difference-620.80
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer
annuals.
*A negative number reflects the total Ibs of additional nitrogen needed to achieve yields on
acreage listed in chart. A positive number means additional acreage is required to utilize the
nitrogen produced by the farm.
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NOTE:
This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields ( i.e_ small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will dehnately interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
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The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October" Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
The following legend explains the crop codes listed in the table above:
Crop Code Crop
A
Barley
B
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed
C
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay
D
Com - Grain
E
Com - Silage
F
Cotton
G
Fescue - Grazed
H
Fescue- Hay
i
Oats
i
Rye
K
Small Grain - Grazed
L
Small Grain - Hay
M
Grain Sorghum
N
Wheat
O
Soybean
Lbs N utilized / unit yield
1.6 lbs N / bushel
50 lbs N / ton
50 lbs N / ton
1.25 lbs N I bushel
12 lbs N / ton
0.12 lbs N / lbs lint
50 lbs N / ton
50 lbs N / ton
1.3 lbs N / bushel
2.4 lbs N / bushel
50 lbs N 1 acre
50 lbs; N 1 acre
2.5 lbs N / cwt
2.4 lbs N / bushel
4.0 lbs N / bushel
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION;
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 0.36 pounds of plant available nitrogen per animal per year in the
sludge based on the application method listed earlier.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5760.00
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 19.20 acres of land. if you apply
the sludge to com at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 46.08 acres of land.
Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
t� could vary by 25% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
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applications.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table_ Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Field
Pull
Soil
Type
Crop
Application Rate
in/hr
Application Amount,
` inches
All
All
AuA
BK
0.60
1.00
*This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsiability of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
Additional Comments:
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION
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Name of Farm:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
Vwe understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. Vwe know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that i must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist:
Affiliation:
Address:
Signature:
T
Please Print
Sonya J. Barber
Harvest Net, Inc.
P.O. Box 32
Council, NC 28434
[phone]
Date
Date
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Date
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 18, 2006 . RECEIVED
Gil Horton AUG Z 12006
H&G Farms, Inc.
5454 Herring Chapel Road
Rocky Point, North Carolina 28457-4761
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. NCA271082
H&G Farms, Inc.
Animal Waste Management System
Pender County
Dear Mr. Horton:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on July 27,
2006. With your results, you requested an extension in the frequency of the sludge survey for
Lagoon 1 at the H&G Farms, Inc. facility. Due to the amount of treatment volume available, the
Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2007. The results of the 2007 sludge
survey are to be submitted with the Annual Certification Form that will be due on March 1,
2008. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact me
at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].
Sincerely,
Duane Leith
Environmental Engineer
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�O G ��� ` William G. Ross Jr,,,Secretary
ZQugg North Carolina Department of Environ'men`t and Nan alrR°e ouices
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
August 31, 2006
Gil Horton
H&G Farms, Inc.
PO Box 10546
Wilmington, North Carolina 28404-0546
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage_No.-NCA-271,082�-
H&G Farms, Inc.
Animal Waste Management System
Pender County
Dear Mr. Horton:
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on July 27,
2006. With your results, you requested an extension in the frequency of the sludge survey for
Lagoon 1 at the H&G Farms, Inc. facility. Due to the amount of treatment volume available, the
Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2007. The results of the 2007 sludge
survey are to be submitted with the Annual Certification Form that will be due on March 1,
2008. Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact me
at [e-mail] or by phone at [phone].
Sincerely,
L, z
Duane Leith
Environmental Engineer
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
RECEIPT # 7099 3400 0016 7990 1056
Gil Horton
H&G Farms, Inc.
5454 Herring Chapel Rd.
Rocky Pt, NC 28457
RE: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Facility`# 71 82
Pender-County
Dear Gil Horton:
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William G. Ross 1 Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
September 22, 2004
Michael F. Easley, Governor
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
SEP 2 7 2004
The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your sludge survey information on
March 1, 2004. On your behalf, Geno Kennedy requested that a sludge survey for the lagoon at
the H&G Farms, Inc. not be required for 1 year. Due to the amount of treatment volume
available, DWQ agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2005. The 2005 sludge survey
must be performed by December 31, 2005, and the results are to be submitted with the Annual
Certification Form that will be due on March 1, 2006.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please call me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Keith Larick
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number
71-82
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or, Permit)
County Pender Year 20o_ 3
H&G Farms Inc.
Operator in Charge for this Facility Gilliam K. Horton Certification # 17973
Land application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year ® YES ❑
NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part H and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste -Aw generated but not land
applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I: Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields ❑ or Pulls ® (please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal Waste
Management Plan (CAWMP): 8 Total Useable Acres approved in the CAWMP
24.94
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls ® (please check the appropriate box) on which land application occurred during
the year: S Total Acres on which Nvaste was applied 24.94
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
6064.69
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annually by the CAWMP and the
pew: 7980
S. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken off site
during the year N/A tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (please check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during the previous year:
Partial Ave Avr - Dec = 3116
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest _
Smallest
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals at the
facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility's Integrator if applicable: MURPHY BROWNS LLC
FIECEWED
Part Il: Facility_ Status:
MAR 0 1 2004
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRIT TW V s ,.
AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON COMK R,
EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO BRING THIS FACILITY BACK
INTO COMPLIANCE.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the -permitted sites during ® Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from ® Yes ❑ No
AFACF 3-14-03 1

t}ie facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year-
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
®Yes ❑ No
calendar year.
4. There «mas no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
® Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
® Yes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year.
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at. least once during the past calendar year.N/A
❑ Yes ❑ No
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
® Yes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
® Yes ❑ No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during -the
® Yes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
® Yes ❑ No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
® Yes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
® Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAWMP -, sere maintained during the past calendar year on all
® Yes ❑ No
sites receiving animal vadste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
® Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in
accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the information
submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for
gathering the information; the information submitted is, to the best of my knowledge and belief; true, accurate, and
complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fines
and imprisonment for knowing violations-"
Gilliam K. Horton
Permittee Name and Title (type or print)
Signature of Pe "
2/24/04
Date
Signature of Operator in Charge Date
(if different from Permittee)
Corrective Actions:
It should be mooted that Teihnical Assisfance'is Iimited in regards to the NIA amwerediitems; however, every
attempt walla made to comply- by 4/24/04.
AFACF 3-14-03 2

Agriment Services, Inc.
Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permitor DW© Identification Number. — 71-82
B. Lagoon Ids: -• -- 30 3 GH1
C. person(s) taking Measurements: GENO KENNEDY
D. Date of Measurements: 10 7126103
E. Me&xKWDevices Used for Measurement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the
sludge layer 30 SLUDGE GUN
b. Distance form the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom soil
of lagoon: � RANGE POLE
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct
measurement with "core sampler': NIA
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside to of bank): 3W 2.15
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acre, use 8 points:
b. If more than 1.33 acre, surface area acres x 8 = sampling points, with a maxiurn
of 24: 4. 13
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid' that has number of intersection points that match most
closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on the lagoon
grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet'
I, At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level to the
Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole). 1.20
J. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level (determine from plan
or allier lagoon records): 1.90
K. Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid Level (Item J - Item I,
assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level: 0.70
L. Record from sludge survey date sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the
lagoon bottom (average for all the measuremerd points): 8.00
M. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level to the
top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points): 5.96
N. Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer: 2.04
4. Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (Item M - Item K): 5.26
(Note: If Item O is less than 4 ft., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by NCDWQ. See
specific permitor contact DWO for more information.
P. Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped lagoon with
uniform side slope.
completed by: GENO KENNEDY
Print Name ignature

Agriment Services, Inc.
Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification: GH1
Date: 7126103
(A)
Grid Point
No.
A
Distance from liquid surface to
top of sludge
(C)
Distance from liquid surface to
lagoon bottom (soil)
(C)-(B)
Thickness of sludge layer
Feet (tenths)
feet (tenths)
Feet (tenths)
1
6.00
8.00
2.00
2
6.00
8.00
2.00
3
7.00
8.00
1.00
4
6.50
8.00
1.50
5
6.00
8.00
2.00
$
4.60
8.00
3.50
7
7.00
8.00
1.00
8
6.00
8.00
2.00
9
6.00
8.00
2.00
10
6.50
8.00
1.50
11
5.00
8.00
3.00
12
6.00
8.00
3.00
13
14
15
1$
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
5.96
8.00
2.04
'All GO Points wid cwgMaVina111yer thigkOM must be §how on a sketch ONNhO to thi-sZMOGM
-&-rvev Data Sheet
Completed by: GENQ KENNEDY P::: zo
Print Name Signature

Agriment Services, Inc.
Sludge Volume Worksheet
The average thickness of the sludge layer is determined from the Lagoon Sludge Survey Form_ The .
dimensions of the lagoon and the side slope are needed for calculations. If the lagoon is a standard geometric
shape, the volume of sludge in the lagoon can then be estimated by using standard equations. For rectangular
lagoons and constant side slope, calculate length and width at midpoint of sludge layer, and multiply by sludge
layer thickness to calculate sludge volume. if the lagoon is an irregular shape, the sludge volume can be
estimated by using the total surface area in square feet and taking the square root to obtain the dimensions for a
square lagoon, and then use the same procedure as listed below.
Lagoon
A. Average Sludge Layer Thickness (7) : 2.04 ft.
B. Depth of lagoon from top of bank to bottom soil surface (D) : 10.00 ft.
C. Slope = horiiontaVvertical side slope (S) : 3.00
D. Length at top inside bank (L) : 390.00 f t.
E. Width at top inside bank (1Al) : 240.00 (t,
F. Length at midpoint of sludge layer (Lm) = L - 2 S (D - (1/2)) : 336.13 ft.
G. Width at mi Point of sludge layer (Wm) = W - 2 S (D - (T/2)) : 186.13 ft.
H. Volume of sludge (V) = L.m Wm T .
1. Volume in gallons Vg = V (7.5 gal-":
Lagoon Identification:
GH1
127,729.25 fN
957,969.38 gal.
Date: 7126/03
Completed by: GENO KENNEDY 4�Ag
Print Name Signature

GIL HORTON
SLUDGE SURVEY
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Re]port No: WU1439 W
Grower: Horton, Gil
Copies To: Agriment Services Inc.
5454 Herring Chapel Rd
Rocky Poini, NC 28457
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farm: 71-82
Agrimew Services Inc.
PO Box 1096
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Pender County
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 including civil penalties, criminal
penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership. `
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual NPDES Permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, .please contact Michelle Barnett at [phone] ext. 544.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Pender County Health Department
,ilinington.Regional"Office; Water'Quality Section
P- der County Soil. and Water Conservation District
Permit File NCA271082
Permit File AWS710082
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O� WA TF Michael F. Easley, Governor
'9p William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
0 Gy North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural. Resources
j r Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director.
Division of Water Quality
C) "C
April 9, 2003
Gil Horton
H&G Farms, Inc.
5454 Herring Chapel Rd
Rocky Pt-, NC 28457
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA271082
H&G Farms, Inc.
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Pender County
Dear Gil Horton:
On March 14, 2003, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued an NPDES General
Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued -to. enable -swine facilities in North Carolina to
obtain coverage under a single permit that addresses both State and Federal requirements.
In accordance with your application received on January 17, 2003, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Gil Horton, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste
collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with NPDES General Permit
NCA200000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and terminates your COC Number AWS710082 to
operate under State Non -Discharge Permit AWG100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the H&G Fars, Inc., located in Pender County, with an animal capacity of no
greater than an annual average of 3200 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as specified in
the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a Farrow to Wean or
Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unneccessary,
they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a
rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 1, 2007. Pursuant to this COC, you are
authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this-COC. An adequate system for collecting
and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information must be established for this
facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design capacity or increase in number
— - - of animals authorized _by -this COC (as -provided -above) will require.a modification to the CAVVMP and
this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow -or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed General Permit: Since this is a new joint- State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the current State general permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pAy careful attention to the record keeping
and monitorinlz conditions in this permit. The Devices to Automatically StoD Irrigation Events For
must be returned to the Division of Water Quality no later than_120 days following receipt of the
Certificate of Coverage. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned
to the Division of Water Ouali!y by no later than March 1st of each year.
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Grower(s):
Farm Name:
County:
Farm Type:
Farm Capacity:
Storage Structure:
Storage Period:
Application Method:
Gil Horton
H & G Farms
Pender
Feed -Fin
3200
Anaerobic Lagoon
180 days
Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
'utrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre -per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
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problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
.`AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, ft3, tons, etc.):
3200 animals X 986 gal/animal/year = 3,153,600 gallons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (lbs):
3200 animals X 2.30 IbslanimaVyear = 7,360.00 Ibs
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown,
soil type, and surface application.
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Field
Pull
Soil
Type
Crop
Code
Yield
/Ac
Ibs N
/unit
Acres
Lbs NIAc
Residual
Lbs N
/Ac
lbs N
Required
Time to
Apply
1
1A
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
3.76
270.0
1015.20
Mar -Oct
1
18
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
2.37
270.0
639.90
Mar -Oct
1
2A
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
3.90
270.0
1053.00
Mar -Oct
1
2B
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
2.96
270.0
799.20
Mar -Oct
1
3A
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
2.73
270.0
737.10
Mar -Oct
1
3B
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
2.23
270.0
602.10
Mar -Oct
1
3C
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
3.28
270.0
885.60
Mar -Oct
1
3D
AuA
C
5.4
50.00
3.71
270.0
1001.70
Mar -Oct
All
All
AuA
K
50.00
24.94
50.0
1247.00
S-April
Total 24.94 7980.80
Available N 7360.00
*Difference-620.80
-indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer
annuals.
*A negative number reflects the total Ibs of additional nitrogen needed to achieve yields on
acreage listed in chart. A positive number means additional acreage is required to utilize the
nitrogen produced by the farm.
--"NOTE:
This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definitely interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
time small grain is planted in the fall.
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The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
The following legend explains the crop codes listed in the table above:
Crop Code Crop
A Barley
B Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed
C Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay
D Corn - Grain
E Corn - Silage
F Cotton
G Fescue- Grazed
H Fescue- Hay
I Oats
J Rye
K Small Grain - Grazed
L Small Grain - Hay
M Grain Sorghum
N Wheat
O Soybean
Lbs N utilized / unit yield
1.6 Ibs N / bushel
50 Ibs N 1 ton
50 Ibs N / ton
1.25 Ibs N / bushel
12 Ibs N / ton
0.12 Ibs N / fbs lint
50 Ibs N / ton
50 Ibs N / ton
1.3 Ibs N 1 bushel
2.4 Ibs N 1 bushel
50 Ibs N / acre
50 Ibs N / acre
2.5 Ibs N I cwt
2.4 Ibs N / bushel
4.0 Ibs N / bushel
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 0.36 pounds of plant available nitrogen per animal per year in the
sludge based on the application method listed earlier.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5760.00
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 19.20 acres of land. If you apply
the sludge to corn at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 46.08 acres of land.
Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
could vary by 25% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
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applications.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
-"The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Field
Pull
Soil
Type
Crop
Application Rate
inlhr
Application Amount
inches
Ali
All
AuA
BK
0.60
1.00
*This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsiability of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
Additional Comments:
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICATION
Name of Farm:
Owner/Manager Agreement:
I/we understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. Itwe know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan. This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
-)Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Please Print
Signature:
Date
Date
Name of Technical Specialist:
Sonya J. Barber
Affiliation:
Harvest Net, Inc.
Address:
P.O. Box 32
Council, NC 28434
TeleplyMii,
[phone]
Signature:
�- I-0/
Date
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'11 WASTE_VIRMAIJON PLAN
J REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runofly drift, marinade conveyances, direct application, or direct
discharge during operation or land application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has a notarized agreement for use of
adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste,
he/she shall provide a copy of a notarized agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her
the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available
land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type, available
moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of
application for other nutrients. Actual yields may be used in lieu of realistic yield tables at the discretion of the planner.
4. Animal waste shall be applied on land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at more than 5 tons but less than 10 tons per acre per year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoffleaves the
field. (See FOTG.Standard 393-Filter Strips)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
_ 6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland.
When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur
during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoffdoes not occur off -site or to
surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order
to control odor and flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste should be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to depth
that would prohibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for leaching. Waste
nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released
nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to surface water. This
distance may be reduced for waters that are not perennial provided adequate vegetative filter strips are present (See Standard
393 - Filter Strips).

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 (continued)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet from wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned by landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways or wetlands by a discharge or by over -spraying.
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided it has been approved as a land applications site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste applied on grassed waterways shall be at agronomic rates and in a manner that causes no
runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the animal
waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs,
etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation. Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody
species, etc. are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon
berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the £acffity is terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan"
which will eliminate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and
spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it should only be applied preplant with no Further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible permanent markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping
volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to maintain the liquid level between the markers. A
marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage ponds.
22. Soil tests shall be made every Up years, and a liquid waste analysis shall be taken consistent with
waste utilization plan. Po Atry litter shall be tested prior to a fication. Soil and waste al is r o Abe keflt�aL Y�
years.
Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets NC regulations.

Wettable Acres Determination Certification
1
Name of Facility. gqa
Number: 7/ - i'
Owner(s) Name: H ``4 flftOL IM - Phone N : LId - Z-0 e1/G7
Mailing Address: a L, eA ��/�S_�i2_ /f) i[.1r1//1167W,_ %VL ZY5D
By signing this form, the facility owner and Technical Specialist acknowledge the completion of the
Wettable Acres Determination. All necessary Wettable Acre Determination Field Data Sheets and
calculations were completed to conduct a Wettable Acre Determination. The facility's Waste
Utilization Plan has been amended as necessary to reflect actual wetted acreage. A copy of all
worksheets, calculations, and other Wettable Acres Determination documents, along with the
applicable Waste Utilization Plan and Wettable Acre Determination Certification will be filed with
the local Soil and Water Conservation District. A copy will also be kept on site with the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan. Any future modifications must be approved by a technical
specialist and filed with the Soil and Water Conservation District prior to implementation. If any
modifications to the existing irrigation system or any new irrigation equipment was required to
adequately address the waste management needs of this facility, an Irrigation Specialist or
Professional Engineer has certified the design and installation below.
Owner Name: L l A
Owner Signature:
Technical Specialist Name:^
Technical Specialist Signature:.
V64' G
Date: % /5
Date: I Zd
N assisted by an Irrigation Specialist or Professional Engineer please read and sign below:
Animal waste application equipment has been designed or modified to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan and according to NRCS Standards. Animal waste
application equipment has been installed according to NRCS Standards and is ready for use.
Irrigation Specialist/PE Name:
Irrigation Specialist/PE Signature: Date:
Submit this form to:
Attn: Sonya Avant
NC Division of Water Quality
Non -Discharge Compliance & Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center .
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
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WeM,-.ole Acreage Determination For Existing Irrigatmon System
H & G Farms, Inc.
Facility No: 71.82
Wettable Acreage Computations
Hard Hose Traveling faun: 26A with 850 fleet hose
Hydrant
Field
Lane S ac.
Wet. Dla.
Pull Length
Pull Ac.
Sto Area
Start Area*
Pull"
Total Ac.***
1A
7119-1
190
250
700
3.54
.0.00
0.22
1.00
3.76
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7119-1
190
250
840
4.24
0.00
0.00
0.92
3.90
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7119-1
190
250
470
2.37
0.00
0.00
1.00
2.37
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7119-1
190
260
580
2.53
0.00
0.43
1.00
2.96
3A
7119-1
190
250
600
3.03
0.00
0.00
0.90
2.73
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7119-1
190
250
530
2.68
0.00
0.22
0.77
2.23
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7119-1
190
250
650
3.28
0.00
0.00
1.00
3.28
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190
1 250
1 6550
3.28
1 0.00
0.43
1.00
3.71
24.95
*Start Area has been reduced accordingly for pulls with less than a full throw of gun in the start area.
**Pull Is a factor adjusting for the throw of the gun. A value of 1 Is a full throw of gun, 0.5 is a half throw of gun.
***Total Acreage Is the sum of Pull Acreage, Stop Area, and Start Area multiplied by Pull factor.
Note: Pulls are calculated as exterior pulls using a 75% lane spacing (213 Is calculated as Interior).
Wetted Diameter of 250 feet is achieved with a .895 In ring nozzle at 50 psi.
Wettable acreage computations satisfy the current Waste Management Plan giving an overall PAN deficit of 6 - lbs N.

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Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operation
conditions with relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application rates
change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. In particular,
pump wear tends to reduce operating pressure and flow. With continued use,
nozzle wear results in an increase in the nozzle opening which will increase the
discharge rate while decreasing the wetted diameter.
You should be aware that operating the system differently than assumed in the
design will alter the application rate, diameter of coverage, and subsequently the
application uniformity. For example, -operating the system with excessive pressure
results in smaller droplets, greater potential for drift, and accelerates wear of the
sprinkler nozzle. Clogging of nozzles can result in pressure increase. Plugged
intakes or crystallization of mainlines will reduce operating pressure. Operating
below design pressure greatly reduces the coverage diameter and application
uniformity.
For the above reason, you should calibrate your equipment on a regular basis to
ensure proper application rates and uniformity. Calibration at least once every
three years is recommended. Calibration involves collecting and measuring flow at
several locations in the application area. Any number of containers can be used to
collect flow and determine the application rate. Rain gauges work best because
they already have a graduated scale from which to read the application amount
" without having to perform additional calculations. However, pans, plastic buckets,
jars, or anything with a uniform opening and cross-section can be used provided
the liquid collected can be easily transferred to a scaled container for measuring.
For stationary sprinklers, collection containers should be located randomly
throughout the application area at several distances from sprinklers. For traveling
guns, sprinklers should be located along a transect perpendicular to the direction
of pull. Set out collection containers 25 feet apart along the transect on both
sides of the gun cart. You should compute the average application rate for all
nonuniformity of the application. On a windless day, variation between containers
of more than 30 percent is cause for concern. You should contact your irrigation
dealer or technical specialist -for assistance.
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
AUG 0 7 2000
James B. Hunt, Jr., Gover�
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
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F4CDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
August 1, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Robert. Jack, and Billy Phillips, Bissette, and Sutton
Stoneybrook Farms Inc - Sow
3801-3 Wrightsville Ave
Wilmington NC 28403
Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Stoneybrook Farms Inc - Sow
Facility Number 71-96
Pender County
Dear Robert, Jack, and Billy Phillips, Bissette, and Sutton:
A letter dated January 15, 1999 was sent to advise you about concerns associated with Certified Animal
Waste Management Plans and the method by which the irrigated acres within the plans were calculated. Only
the acres that are wetted can be credited in the waste management plan as receiving waste application. Any
acreage within the plan that can not be reached by waste application equipment can not be used as part of your
plan.
An evaluation by Brian Wrenn on 3/4/99 was made to review the actual number of acres at your facility
that receive animal waste during land application. The evaluation of your facility has yielded one of the
following two results as indicated by the box marked with an "X".
Category 1:
❑ The evaluation of your facility could not be completed due to a lack of information. Please
contact your Technical Specialist to assist in providing Greer McVicker the necessary
information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre
determination. Please submit this information to Greer McVicker, at 127 Cardinal Drive
Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405-3845, within in 90 days of the receipt of this letter. If you
have any questions please contact Greer McVicker at [phone]. If within 90 days
you are unable to provide Greer McVicker with the information you are automatically
required to complete a Wettable Acre Determination as described by Category 2
below, within 180 days of receipt of this letter.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]U8
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Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Page 2
Category 2:
Your facility has been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
as a facility that may have overestimated the number of acres actually receiving animal
waste. Therefore, some or all of your fields may be exceeding the allowable loading rates
set in your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to resolve this issue, please contact a designated Technical Specialist to have him
or her conduct a Wettable Acre Determination for your facility. The Technical Specialist must
be one that has been approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to conduct
Wettable Acre Determinations. Many Technical Specialist with the N.C. Cooperative Extension
Service, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation
Service, and the Division of Soil and Water Conservation have received this special
designation. You may also contact a private Technical Specialist who has received this
designation, or a Professional Engineer.
All needed modifications to your Animal Waste Management System must be made and
the Wettable Acres Determination Certification must be returned to DWQ within the next
180 days. If the needed modifications are not made and if the form is not returned within the
required time, DWQ will be forced to take appropriate enforcement actions to bring this facility
into compliance. These actions may include civil penalty assessments, permit revocation,
and/or injunctive relief.
Once a Wettable Acre Determination has been completed, a copy of the attached Wettable
Acre Determination Certification must be submitted to the address listed on the form. Please
note that both the owner and the Technical Specialist must sign the certification. A copy of all
the Wettable Acre Determination documentation that applies to your Waste Utilization Plan
must be kept at your facility. DWQ and the Division of Soil & Water Conservation Staff will
review all documentation during their annual visit of your facility. An additional copy must by
kept on file at the local Soil & Water Conservation District Office. Please note that if you install
or modify your irrigation system, a designated Irrigation Specialist or a Professional Engineer
must also sign the Wettable Acre Determination Certification.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting .-
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Sonya Avant of our
Central Office staff at [phone] ext. 571 _
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Pender County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources t`L„-
AUG 0 7 2000
James B. Hunt, Jr., Gove
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
August 1, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Gil Horton
H&G Farms, Inc.
819 Forest Hills Drive
Wilminaton NC 28403
6099?&A
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NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
H&G Farms, Inc.
Facility Number 71-82
Pender County
Dear Gil Horton:
A letter dated January 15, 1999 was sent to advise you about concerns associated with Certified Animal
Waste Management Plans and the method by which the irrigated acres within the plans were calculated. Only
the acres that are wetted can be credited in the waste management plan as receiving waste application. Any
acreage within the plan that can not be reached by waste application equipment can not be used as part of your
plan.
An evaluation by Brian Wrenn on 3/4/99 was made to review the actual number of acres at your facility
that receive animal waste during land application. The evaluation of your facility has yielded one of the
following two results as indicated by the box marked with an "X". -
Category 1:
❑ The evaluation of your facility could not be completed due to a lack of information. Please
contact your Technical Specialist to assist in providing Stoney Mathis the necessary
information to potentially exempt your facility from undergoing a complete wettable acre
determination. Please submit this information to Stoney Mathis, at 127 Cardinal Drive
Extension, Wilmington, NC 28405-3845, within in 90 days of the receipt of this letter. If you
have any questions please contact Stoney Mathis at [phone]. If within 90 days you
are unable to provide Stoney Mathis with the information you are automatically
required to complete a Wettable Acre Determination as described by Category 2
below, within 180 days of receipt of this letter.
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Notification for Wettable Acre Determination
Animal Waste Management System
Page 2
Category 2:
Your facility has been identified by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources
as a facility that may have overestimated the number of acres actually receiving animal
waste. Therefore, some or all of your fields may be exceeding the allowable loading rates
set in your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to resolve this issue, please contact a designated Technical Specialist to have him
or her conduct a Wettable Acre Determination for your facility. The Technical Specialist must
be one that has been approved by the Soil and Water Conservation Commission to conduct
Wettable Acre Determinations. Many Technical Specialist with the N.C. Cooperative Extension
Service, the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation
Service, and the Division of Soil and Water Conservation have received this special
designation. You may also contact a private Technical Specialist who has received this
designation, or a Professional Engineer.
All needed modifications to your Animal Waste Management System must be made and
the Wettable Acres Determination Certification must be returned to DWO within the next
180 days. If the needed modifications are not made and if the form is not returned within the
required time, DWQ will be forced to take appropriate enforcement actions to bring this facility
into compliance. These actions may include civil penalty assessments, permit revocation,
and/or injunctive relief.
Once a Wettable Acre Determination has been completed, a copy of the attached Wettable
Acre Determination Certification must be submitted to the address listed on the form. Please
note that both the owner and the Technical Specialist must sign the certification. A copy of all
the Wettable Acre Determination documentation that applies to your Waste Utilization Plan
must be kept at your facility. DWQ and the Division of Soil & Water Conservation Staff will
review all documentation during their annual visit of your facility. An additional copy must by
kept on file at the local Soil & Water Conservation District Office. Please note that if you install
or modify your irrigation system, a designated Irrigation Specialist or a Professional Engineer
must also sign the Wettable Acre Determination Certification. -
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting -
requirement.. -
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Sonya Avant of our
Central Office staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
�S
Kerr T. Stevens
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Pender County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File

State of North Carolina
Department of Environs
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
It � �.� •;� T{ T .-
JAN 0 3 2000
James B. Hunt, Jr-, GovernorLL
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Gil Horton
H&G Farms; Inc.
819 Forest Hills Drive
Wilmington NC 28403
Dear Gil Horton:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 71-82
Pender County
This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you
must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen
from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers.
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRR1, IlZR2, DRY1, DRY2, DRY3, SLURI, SLUR2,
SLDI, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement:
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms_ Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571.
Sincerely,
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Pender County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
December 20, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Gil Horton
819 Forest Hills Drive
Wilmington NC 28403
1 MI?WA •
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RE50URCES
Subject: Notice of Violation and Revocation for Nonpayment
H&G Farms, Inc.
Permit Number: ; AWS710082
Pender County
Dear Gil Horton:
In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 143-215.10G, all animal operations who receive an animal
waste management system permit will be charged in each year of the term an annual permit fee. Annual permit fees are
billed following the issuance of the permit and then annually thereafter on the anniversary of that date. Your animal waste
management system permit was issued on 9/25/98.
Your annual permit fee for the period of 9/25/99 - 9/24/2000 is $150.00. Your payment was due 11/10/99.
Because this fee was not fully paid within 30 days after being billed, this letter initiates action to revoke the subject permit,
pursuant to 15 NCAC 2H .0205 (c) (4). and G.S. 143-215.1 (b) (3).
Effective 60 days from receipt of this notice, the subject permit is hereby revoked unless the required Annual
Animal Waste Management System Permit fee for your animal operation is received within that time. Operation of an
animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and is
subject to the assessment of a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day. Your payment should be sent to:
N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Budget Office
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
If you have any questions, please contact Fran McPherson at [phone] ext. 210.
r
Kerr T. Stevens
,rr
cc: Non -Discharge Branch Compliance/Enforcement Unit
Wilmington Regional Office
Pender County Health Department
Permit File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Notice of Deficiency Resprncrose
mailbox:/C%7C/Program%20Files/Netseape/Na... [e-mail]&.nwnbeF5
Subject: Notice of Deficiency Response
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 08:58:30 -0500
From: "Sonya D. Johnson" <[e-mail]>
To: <[e-mail]>
819 Forest Hills Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
March 15, 1999
Brian Wrenn
NCDENR-DWQ
127 Cardinal Drive Extension
Wilmington, NC 28405
Dear Mr. Wrenn,
This niptrogen
is in response to the Notice of Deficiency issued H&G Farms
on March 5, 1999. As stated in your letter, a small amount of
was applied through irrigation applications on the small
grain planted this past fall. Irrigation area 1C had an over -application
of 4 lbs of nitrogen per acre in December while 2C and 3B each had an
over -application of 1.84 lbs of nitrogen per acre in January. In the past
years, DWQ has not considered such a small amount of nitrogen an
over -application or a management deficiency. Had I been aware of this
policy change, I would have adjusted the irrigation rate for the final
applications. This small amount of nitrogen has been credited to the 1999
coastal bermuda crop. Future irrigation applications will be conducted not
to exceed the recommended application rate as stated in the approved waste
management plan.
All corrective actions have been completed. If you require further
information, please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
114
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Gil Horton
H&G Farms
1 of 1 3/17/99 3:12 PM

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Division of Water Quality
March 5, 1999
Certified Mail # Z 418 221 007
Return Receipt Requested
Mr. Gil Horton
H & G Farm
819 Forest Hills Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
A&ya
RCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRgNMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY
H & G Farm
Facility Number: 71-82
Pender County
Dear Mr. Horton:
On March 4, 1999, Mr. Brian Wrenn from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division
of Water Quality inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was
observed that an excess of nitrogen was applied to spray pulls _ IA, 2C, and 3B beyond the
recommended Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) loading rate listed in the Waste Utilization Plan
(WUP) for a small grain overseed.
NRCS requirements specify that animal waste shall be applied at agronomic rates.
Nitrogen application should not exceed the PAN loading rates listed in the WUP for each field and
each crop. The excess nitrogen applied to the small grain should be subtracted from the nitrogen
balance of the 1999 bermuda crop. We suggest that you contact your service company, local
NRCS or Soil and Water District office for any assistance they may be able to provide to correct
the situation.
To remain a permitted facility, you must notify this office in writing within fourteen (14)
days of the receipt of this notice, what actions will be taken to comply with your waste management
plan. Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's permitted status, requiring it to obtain
an individual non discharge permit.
127 North Cardinal Dr., Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Mr. Gil Horton
March 5, 1999
Page 2.
Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes to discharge wastewater
to the surface waters of the State without a permit. The Department of Environment and Natural
Resources has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 per day per violation.
When the required corrective actions are complete, you must notify this office in writing
at the address below. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call David
Holsinger, Dean Hunkele or Brian Wrenn at 910-395-3900.
Sincerely,
Brian L. Wrenn
Environmental Specialist
cc: Marilyn Stowell, Pender County Soil and Water Conservation
Sonya Johnson, Harvest Net, Inc.
Gus Simmons, Brown's of Carolina
Operations Branch
Wilmington Files
S. 4WQSIBMNW1DEF991 PENDER171-82.DEF

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State of North Carolina
f'' Department of Environment
_M and Natural Resources RECEIVED
1�� Division of Water Quality
Arnes B. Hunt, Jr., Governor SEP 3 0 1998
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary BY:
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
September 25, 1998
Gil Horton
H&G Farms, Inc.
819 Forest Hills Drive
Wilmington NC 28403
NC ENR
NORTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL R—oURCES
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS710082
H&G Farms, Inc.
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Pender County
Dear Gil Horton:
In accordance with your application received on August 14, 1998, we are forwarding this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Gil Horton, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit
AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the H&G Farms, Inc. Farm, located in Pender County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than 3200 Feeder to Finish and the application to land as specified in the
Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. Pursuant to this COC,
you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations
as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to
surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and
operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than
the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by
this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to
actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General
Permit or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS
143-215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief
Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This
request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be
submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the
right to apply for an individual non -discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Certificate of Coverage AWS710082
H&G Farms, Inc. s
Page 2
information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and
binding.
The subject farm is located in the Wilmington Regional Office. The Regional Office Water
Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this
COC or the General Permit, please contact J R Joshi at [phone] ext. 363.
Sincerel ,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc_ (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Pender County Health Department
Wilmington Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Pender County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File -Central Files
Permit File-NDPU

State of North Carolina C I g
Department of Environment and Natural Resources'1�"0�^�
Division of Water Quality /�lr4
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 Facility Name: _ 14 t _ i �Yfs, %/f�G • -
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Gil Horton
1.3 Mailing address: 819 Forest Hills Drive
City, State: Wilmin on NC __ _ Zin: 28403
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Telephone Number (include area code): 910.251-765 � i
1.4 County where facility is located: Pender
1.5 FaciIity Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a
copy of a county road map with the location of the farm identified): On west side of SR 1404, approx.4:5 miles north of
intersection with Hwy 210
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
1.7 Lessee's / ntegrator's n (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Brown's of Carolina, Inc.
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 7 «" fS
19 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
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2.1 Facility No.: _71_ (county number); $2 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Description: Swine operation
Peer to Finish
3200- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct?yes; no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the mazim numURTor which the waste management structures were designed.
Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
Wean to Feeder Layer Dairy
Feeder to Finish Non -Layer Beef
Farrow to Wean (# sow) Turkey
Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
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2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system):12-4"-- ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): -30-� a 5
2.4 Number o goon storage ponds (circle which is applicable): _ %R
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES or 9 (please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or & (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
S NO {please circle one}
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? � �O
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? %Z40
3. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the follrnving recptired iteins by signing your iainals in the space provided next to each
item.Applicants Initials
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit
application for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
33.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation,
injection, etc.)
3.3.3 A map of every field used for land application.
33.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field.
3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
3.3.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.9 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
33.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications.
3.3.10 A site schematic.
3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan.
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal.
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FORM: AWO-G-E V28/98 Paop 7 'Mr d -71 all

- - Facility Number: 71 - 82
Facility Name: Gil Horton Farm
lr 7. ,ER C'.UP ITY SECTION
fall% 1 41998
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
Non-l7ischa:;,� Pt=r,7;ilUng
I, Ald6 (Land Owner's name listen in question 1.2), attest that
this application for %r V. C7 ts', �/1%G • (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned to me as incomplete.
Signature _ L4�= Date 7 /�
5. MANAGER'S CER
1,
: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
(Manager's name listed in question l .6), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and. is accurate aad complete to the best or my icnowiedge: l understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 p9na z of A -11 M

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G1 L HORTON - GROWER #279
4 (800) FEEDER TO FINISH
STATE ROAD #1404 - PENDER COUNTY
MOORES CREEK BATTLEFIELD. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3.5 MILES TAKE LEFT
ONTO STATE ROUTE #1404. FARM WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES ON
RIGHT.
MAILING ADDRESS: SHIPPING ADDRESS:
GIL HORTON GIL HORTON
819 FOREST HILLS DR STATE ROUTE 11404
WILMINGTON, NC 28403 BURGAW, NC 28425
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Falocation: Latitude and Longitude: ° �7_' L,- / 7 o/ "(required) . Also,
please actaca a cmpy of a count- road map with location identified.
Tyne of eperatior_ (swine, layer, dairy, etc.) . _5L0:elc
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Tecl-cal. Sgec_aliet Cep-tificatica
As a cechnical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water
Conservation Commission pursuant to I5A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the new or
expanded animal waste management system as installed for the far_a named above
has an animal waste management plan that meets the design, cons t=ction,
operation and maintenance standards and specifications of the Division of
E_-sviro=ental Management and the USDA -Soil Conservation Service and/or the North
Carolina Soil -and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to I5A NCAC 2H.0217 and
15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The following elements and their corresponding minimum
c_itaria-i?azre�een verified by me or other designated technical specialists and
are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or
e zivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adequate
quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third parry) ; access
or a r_ership of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of
acplicaciors; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge
of pollutants from runoff events less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour
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1 (we) unddrs;#And the operation and.maintenance procedures established in the
approved an' al waste management plan for the farm named above and- will implement
these procedures. I (we) know, that any additional expansion to the existing
design capacity of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of
Lnvi:ornental Management- before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also
understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to
surface waters of the state either through a man-made conveyance or through
runoff from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-hour storm. The
approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and
Water Conservation District.
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Signature:
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Date: -7 /f 15
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Signature: Datet
Note: A change in Iar.d ownership requires notification or a new certification
(if the approved plans is changed) to be submitted to the Division of
Z.viror'nental ManagemeaC within 60 days of a title transfer.
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Operator:Gil Horton County: Pender Date: 01/30/95
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): >1500 feet .
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0
sows
(farrow to
finish)
x
1417
lbs.
= 0
lbs
0
sows
(farrow to
feeder)
x
522
lbs.
= 0
lbs.
3200
head
(finishing
only)
x
135
lbs.
- 432000
lbs
0
sows
(farrow to
wean)
x
433
lbs.
- 0
lbs
0
head
(wean to feeder)
x
30
lbs.
0
lbs
Describe other :
0
Total Average Live Weight = 432000 lbs.
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 432000 lbs. ALW x Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW = 1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 432000 cubic feet
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet)--------------------- 390.0
Inside top width (feet) ----------------------- 240.0
Top of dike elevation (feet)----------------- 52.6
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)------------ 42.6
Freeboard (feet)----------------------------- 1.0
Side slopes (inside lagoon)------------------ 3.0 : 1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 384.0 234.0 9.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH
384.0 234.0 89856 (AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
330.0 180.0 59400 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
357.0 207.0 295596 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/E
89856.0 295596.0 59400.0 1.

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
390.0 240.0 93600.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
0.0 square feet
Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 93600.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be
180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per
135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 432000 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW *
1.37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 789120 gals. or 105497.3 cubic
feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system.
Flush systems that recirculat
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day *
180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds
evaporation by largest amount
180 days excess rainfall -
7_n inches

Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 54600.0 cubic feet
5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.5 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 58500.0 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A.
105497
cubic
-feet
5B.
0
cubic
feet
5C.
54600
cubic
feet
5D.
58500
cubic
feet
TOTAL 218597 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period====================>
Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========>
25 year - 24 hour rainfall==================>
Freeboard===================================>
Side slopes=================================>
Inside top length=== ----------------- _______>
Inside top width============================>
Top of dike elevation=============== ----- ===>
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================>
Total required volume=======================>
Actual design volume======================>
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===>
Stop pumping
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev. == ========>
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=>
Required minimum treatment volume====—====>
Volume at stop pumping elevation== =========>
180 days
7.0 inches
7.5 inches
1.0 f eet
3.0 : 1
390.0 feet
240.0 feet
52.6 feet
42.6 feet
650597 cu. ft.
667278 cu. ft.
48.0 feet
50.0 feet
48.0 feet
48.6 feet
432000 cu. ft.
528205 cu. ft.
*
*

Start pumping elE r.=-==------------------ 51.9
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr. rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==> 608778
Volume at start pumping elevation===========> 694402
Required volume to be pumped================>. 160097
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========> 166196
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.5
f eet
cu. ft.
cu. ft.
cu. ft.
cu. ft.
f eet
7 . DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE : 3U % DATE:
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS: '#- _

SHEET 1 OF 2
SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTE TREATMENT LAGOONS
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FOUNDATION PREPARATION:
-----------------------
The foundation area of the lagoon embankment and building pad shall be
cleared of trees, logs, stumps, roots, brush, boulders,sod and rubbish.
Satisfactory disposition will be made of all debris. The topsoil from
the lagoon and pad area should be stripped and stockpiled for use on
the dike and pad areas. After stripping, the foundation area of the
lagoon embankment and building pad shall be thoroughly loosened prior
to placing the first lift of fill material to get a good bond.
EXCAVATION AND EARTHFILL PLACEMENT:
-----------------------------------
The completed excavation and earthfill shall conform to the lines,
grades, and elevations shown on the plans. Earthfill material shall
be free of material such as sod, roots, frozen soil, stones over
6 inches in diameter, and other objectionable material. To the extent
they are suitable, excavated materials can be used as fill. The fill
shall be brought up in approximately horizontal layers not to exceed 9
inches in thickness when loose and prior to compaction. Each layer
will be compacted by complete coverage with the hauling and spreading
equipment or standard tamping roller or other equivalent method.
Compaction will be considered adequate when fill material is observed
to consolidate to the point that settlement is not readily detectible.
NOTE THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PLACEMENT OF LINERS IN THE LINER
SECTION OF THIS SPECIFICATION. The embankment of the lagoon shall be
installed using the more impervious materials from the required
excavations. Construction of fill heights shall include 5 percent for
settlement. Dikes over 15 feet in height and with an impoundment
capacity of 10 acre-feet or more fall under the jurisdiction of the NC
Dam Safety Law. The height is defined as the difference in elevation
from the constructed height to the downstream toe of the dike.
Precautions shall be taken during construction to prevent excessive
erosion and sedimentation.
LINER: THE MINIMUM REQUIRED THICKNESS SHALL BE 1.5 ft.
------ --------------------------------------------------
NOTE: LINERS (PARTIAL OR FULL) ARE REQUIRED WHEN THE ATTACHED SOILS
INVESTIGATION REPORT SO INDICATES OR WHEN UNSUITABLE MATERIAL.IS
ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION. A TYPICAL CROSS SECTION OF THE LINER
IS INCLUDED IN THE DESIGN WHEN LINERS ARE REQUIRED BY THE SOILS REPORT.
When areas of unsuitable material are encountered, they will be over -
excavated below finish grade to the specified depth as measured
perpendicular to the finish grade. The foundation shall be backfilled
as specified to grade with a SCS approved material (ie - CL,SC,CH).
REFER TO THE SOILS INVESTIGATION INFORMATION IN THE PLANS FOR SPECIAL
CONSIDERATIONS.

SHEET 2 OF 2
Soil liner material shall come from an approved borrow area. The
minimum water content of the liner material shall be optimum moisture
content which relates to that moisture content when the soil is kneaded
in the hand it will form a ball which does not readily separate. Water
shall be added to borrow as necessary to insure proper moisture content
during placement of the liner. The moisture content of the liner
material shall not be less than optimum water content during placement.
The maximum water content relates to the soil material being too wet
for efficient use of hauling equipment and proper compaction. Proper
compaction of the liner includes placement in 9 inch lifts and
compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum ASTM D698 Dry Unit
Weight of the liner material. When smooth or hard, the previous lift
shall be scarified and moistened as needed before placement'of the next
lift.
The single most important factor affecting the overall compacted perme-
ability of a clay liner, other than the type of clay used for the
liner, is the efficient construction processing of the compacted liner.
The sequence of equipment use and the routing of equipment in an estab-
lished pattern helps assure uniformity in the whole placement and
compaction process. For most clay soils, a tamping or sheepsfoot
roller is the preferable type of compaction equipment.
The soil liner shall be protected from the discharge of waste outlet
pipes. This can be done by using some type of energy dissipator(rocks)
or using flexible outlets on waste pipes.
Alternatives to soil liners are synthetic liners and bentonite sealant.
When these are specified, additional construction specifications are
included with this Construction Specification.
CUTOFF TRENCH:
--------------
A cutoff trench shall be constructed under the embankment area when
shown on a typical cross section in the plans. The final depth of the
cutoff trench shall be determined by observation of the foundation
materials.
VEGETATION:
All exposed embankment and other bare constructed areas shall be seeded
to the planned type of vegetation as soon as possible after construc-
tion according to the seeding specifications. Topsoil should be placed
on areas of the dike and pad to be seeded. Temporary seeding or mulch
shall be used if the recommended permanent vegetation is out of season
dates for seeding. Permanent vegetation should be established as soon
as possible during the next period of approved seeding dates.
REMOVAL OF EXISTING TILE DRAINS

When the drains are encountered, the tale will be removed to a minimum
of 10 feet beyond the outside toe of slope of the dike. The tile
trench shall be backfilled and compacted with good material such as
SC, CL, or CH.

SEEDING SPECIFICATIONS
----------------------
AREA TO BE SEEDED: 2.0 ACRES
USE THE SEED MIXTURE INDICATED AS FOLLOWS:
0.0 LBS. FESCUE GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(BEST SUITED ON CLAYEY OR WET SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: SEPTEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30
FEBRUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
0.0 LBS. RYE GRAIN AT 30 LBS./ACRE (NURSERY FOR FESCUE)
0.0 LBS. FPENSACOLA' BAHIA GRASS AT 60 LBS./ACRE
(SEE FOOTNOTE NO. 1)
SEEDING DATES: MARCH 15 TO JUNE 15
16.0 LBS. HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 8 LBS./ACRE
(SUITED FOR MOST SOIL CONDITIONS)
SEEDING DATES: APRIL 1 TO JULY 31
0.0 LBS. UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS AT 10 LBS./ACRE
SEEDING DATES: JANUARY 1 TO MARCH 30
80.0 LBS. RYE GRASS AT 40 LBS./ACRE (TEMPORARY VEGETATION)
SEEDING DATES: DECEMBER 1 TO MARCH 30
LBS.
APPLY THE FOLLOWING:
2000.0 LBS. OF 10-10--10 FERTILIZER (1000 LBS./ACRE)
4.0 TONS OF DOLOMITIC LIME (2 TONS/ACRE)
200.0 BALES OF SMALL GRAIN STRAW (100 BALES/ACRE)
ALL SURFACE DRAINS SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO SEEDING. SHAPE
ALL DISTURBED AREA IMMEDIATELY AFTER EARTH MOVING IS COMPLETED.
APPLY LIME AND FERTILIZER THEN DISK TO PREPARE A 3 TO 4 INCH
SMOOTH SEEDBED. APPLY SEED AND FIRM SEEDBED WITH A CULTIPACKER
OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. APPLY MULCH AND SECURE WITH A MULCH
ANCHORING TOOL OR NETTING.
1. PENSACOLA BAHIAGRASS IS SLOWER TO ESTABLISH THAN COMMON
BERMUDA GRASS. WHEN USING BAHIA, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 8
LBS./ACRE OF COMMON BERMUDA BE INCLUDED TO PROVIDE COVER
UNTIL BAHIAGRASS IS ESTABLISHED.

U. S. Department of Agricultu•-
. Soil Conservation Service
NC-ENG-34
September 1980
File Code: 21O
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HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR -
Landowner /L �k7-OA/ '' County f �i�%A
Community or Group. No.- Conservation -Plan No.
Estimated Depth of Dater to Top. of Dam _Ft.
Date of Field Hazard Investigation
Length of Flood Pool 390 Ft.
Evaluation by reach of flood plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect
from sudden dam failure.
Est. Tlev. :Est. eva ion
_ Kind of :Improvements: of Breach
Reach: Length: Width: Slope: Land. else Improvements : Above :Floodwater Above
Hood Plain: Flood Plain
Ft.- Ft. % Ft. Ft.
2
3
Describe potential for loss of life and damage to existing or probable future downstream
improvements from a sudden breach
/Vu ADTE/T/,fL LASS OF LJF DR STRUCTU,er-',-.
Hazard Classification of Dam a b, c)
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Dam Classification (I, 11, I1I,Op V)
By
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(see NEM-Part 520.21)
Concurred By.
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NOTE: 1. Instructions on reverse side.
2. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Date
Date -:? - 6 —14-'�

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state Road #
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Distance to nearest residence: a- t
Distance to closest swine producer:
Depth
(ft)
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4
5
6
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* seasonal High Water Table
Borings made by:
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TYPICAL X ' SECTION TBM ELEV. 50.001
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SEE NOTE 2
Exc l3.5 cY
FILL - PAD rz& C
DII< 5 6 9_:rC
+ 1 0%_ /BOTE1 9 5
TOTAL: °� CY 1) ALL WEAK MATERIAL TO BE OVERCUT
,t AND BACKFILLED AND COMPACTED.
THICKF �• % ' DEP11-1. LINER FORESS OFRTI SPENDS LAGOONNTOVC3E L
COMPUTATIONS BY: 2) BIKE BEHIND DLDGS TO BE MIN. 0.6"
!/ ads` �� HIGHER THAN OTHER PLANNED ELEV.,
3) WALK AND LOADING AREA TO DIE BUILT 1.5' ABOVE LOW
E14D PADS. BUILD G' WIDE CONTIN., 7' FROM REAR OF DLDGS.
FILL TO BLOCS BEFORE EQUIP MOVES OUT (WORK TO BE
COORDINATED W/ 13LDG CONIRACIORS).
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CORE TRENCH
SEE SOIL SHEf"; .'
FOR DEPTH .
SITE CONDITION NOTES

NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Grower(s):
Farm Name:
County:
Farm Type:
Farm Capacity:
Storage Structure:
Storage Period:
Application Method:
Gil Horton
Pender
Feed -Fin
3200
Anaerobic Lagoon
180 days
Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent pollution
of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where the waste
is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen.
Either of these conditions may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DWQ regulations.
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5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential
for pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than
30 days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or
disking will conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change
methods in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different application
methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which could
allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to
be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type. Lime must
be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR ( gallons, ft3, tons, etc.):
3200 animals X 985.50 gal/animal/year =
3,153, 600 gallons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN PRODUCED PER YEAR (Ibs):
3200 animals X 2.30 Ibs/animal/year =
7,360.00 Ibs
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate
equipment to apply the waste in a timely manner.
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The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on the crop to be grown,
soil type, and surface application.
Tract
Field
Soil
Tye
Crop
Code
Yield
/Ac
Ibs N
/unit
Acres
Lbs N/Ac Lbs N
Residual IAc
Ibs N
Required
Time to
Apply
7119
1
AnB
C
5.4
50.00
25.0
270.0
6750.00
Mar -Oct
7119
--1
AnB
L
50.00
25.0
50.0
i 1250.00
S-April
Total 25.0 8000.00
Available N 7360.00
*Difference-640.00
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow summer
annuals.
*A negative number reflects the total Ibs of additional nitrogen needed to achieve yields on
acreage listed in chart. A positive number means additional acreage is required to utilize the
nitrogen produced by the farm.
NOTE:
This plan does not include commercial fertilizer. The farm should produce adequate plant
available nitrogen to satisfy the requirements of the crops listed above.
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements.
In the future, regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient
management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields ( i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded in bermuda), forage must be removed
through grazing, hay, and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they
reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a
height of four inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed for hay or silage, care
should be exercised not to let small grain reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will definately interfere
with stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less nitrogen
being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is
the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to
consider harvesting hay or silage two to three times during the season, depending on the
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time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late September or early October. Drilling is
recommended over broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or cut to a height of
about two inches before drilling for best results.
The following legend explains the crop codes listed in the table above:
Crop Code Croa
Lbs N utilized / unit yield
A
Barley
1.6 Ibs N / bushel
B
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Grazed
50 Ibs N / ton
C.
Hybrid Bermudagrass - Hay
50 Ibs N / ton
D
Corn - Grain
1.25 Ibs N / bushel
E
Corn - Silage
12 Ibs N / ton
F
Cotton
0.12 Ibs N / Ibs lint
G
Fescue - Grazed
50 Ibs N / ton
H
Fescue- Hay
50 Ibs N / ton
Oats
1.3 Ibs N / bushel
J
Rye
2.4 Ibs N / bushel
K
Small Grain - Grazed
100 Ibs N / acre
L
Small Grain - Hay
133 Ibs N / acre
M
Grain Sorghum
2.5 Ibs N / cwt
N
Wheat
2.4 Ibs N / bushel
0
Soybean
4.0 Ibs N / bushel
Acres shown in the preceding table are considered to be the usable acres excluding
required buffers, filter strips along ditches, odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas
not receiving full application rates due to equipment limitations. Actual total acres in the fields
listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at
agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to
prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 0.36 pounds of plant available nitrogen per animal per year in the
sludge based on the application method listed earlier.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 5760.00
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pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the
rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 19.20 acres of land. If you apply
the sludge to com at a rate of 125 pounds per acre, you will need 46.08 acres of land.
Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and land needed. Actual requirements
could vary by 25% depending on your sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
applications.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION:
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation
such that runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil
structure, soil texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not
exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the
plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsibility of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in the preceding table. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
Soil
Application Rate
Tract
Field
Type
Crop
in/hr
7119
1
AnB
C
0.50
7119
-r1
AnB
L
0.50
Application Amount
* inches
1.00
1.00
`This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount
of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over applied. In many situations, the application
amount shown cannot be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 6 months. In no instance should the volume of the
waste stored in your structure be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of
freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsiability of the producer and waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment
is operated properly to apply the correct rates to the acres shown in the tables. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
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Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application prior to applying the waste.
Additional Comments:
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NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN CERTIFICAI ON
Name of Farm: L
Owner/Manager Agreement:
Uwe understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste nutrient management
plan for the farm named above. Uwe know that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and/or storage system, or construction of new facilities, will require a
new nutrient management plan and a new certification to be submitted to DWQ before the new
animals are stocked.
a
I/we understand that I must own or have access to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this nutrient management plan_ This equipment
must be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in the event of a 25 year 24 hour storm. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates which produce no runoff.
This plan will be filed on site at the farm office and at the office of the local Soil and Water
Conservation District and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility Owner:
Signature:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist:
Affiliation:
Address:
Telephone:
Signature:
Please Print
Jimmy R. Vinson
Brown's of Carolina, Inc.
P.O. Box 487
Warsaw, NC - 28398
[phone]
Date
'5 1Z-9-7
Date
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NRCS WASTE UTILIZATION
PLAIN SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surfaces waters of the state by runoff, drift, tnartlnade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or Iand application. Any discharge cif waste which reaches surface water is
prohibited
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns or has a notarized agreement for use
of adequate land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly
dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of a notarized agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable
prox=uty, allowing him/her the use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the
number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen steeds for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and level of mairagemenr, unless there are regulations that
restrict the rate of application for other nutrients. Actual yields ttrav be tL.ied ill lieu of realistic yield tables at the
discretion of the planner.
4. Animal waste shall be applied on Iand eroding Iess than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that
is eroding at more than 5 tons but Iess than 10 tons per acrea per year providing grass filter strips are installed where
runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG Standard 393-Filter Strips)
S. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or dishing after wistt application. Waste should not be applied when
there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it %vill be soul illcati)orated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the
application does not occure during a season prone to flooding. (tie: "`ti4ite<rther alyd Climate in North Carolina" for
guidance.) -
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that runoff does not occure off -site
or to surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift finale the sirQ durima application, No ponding should
occur in order to control odor and flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall evenrs. or %vlien the stn'face is frozen.
9. Animal waste should be applied on actively growing crops in such a ntaiuter that the crop is not covered with waste
to depth that would prohibit growth. The potential for salt damagc front zuliltnal %vasre should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops onsoils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held tO a rltinirtuinl and- a suitable winter cover crop
planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied nwi%: than .10 day:i prim' to planting of a crop oe
forages breaking dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1. 1995 shall comply wits/ the folknving. The outer perimeter of
the land area onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a cunipisnet Ora swine far,,tt shall be at least 50 feet
from any residential property boundary and from any perctutial stream or river other than an irrigation ditch or
canal. Animal waste other than swine waste from facilities sited net or after October 1. 1995, shall not be applied
closer than 25 feet to surface water. This distance may be reduced fur xviters, that are nut perennial provided
adequate vegetative filter strips are present (See Standard 193, - Filter Strip-s).

MRCS WASTE UTILIZATION
PLAN SPECIFICATIONS
(CONTINUED)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet from well:.
13. Animal waste sha11 not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those mviied by landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other propery and public rid, it-of=ways.
15. Animal waste shah not be discharged into surface waters, drainagewars or %veilands by a discharge or by over -
spraying. Anneal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided it has been approved as a land
applications site by a "technical specialist". Animal waste applied on grassed %vaterways shall be at agronomic rates
and in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site_
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets. etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be estabiished on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments,
berms, pipe nuns, etc.). Areas shaII be fenced, as necessary, to proreer the vegetarion_ Vegetation such as trees,
shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to areas where considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be
kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms and structures :Boold lie inspected regularly for evidence of erosion,
leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure
plan" which will elim hate the possibility of an illegal discharge, pollutitni aild er()sian.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns,
leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept t �n situ.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetalbles and other craps for direct human consumption.
However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human t:uttsunrptitnl it should title he applied preplant with no
&rther applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. Highly visible permanernet markers shall be installed to mark- the tarp and butrain elevations of the temporary storage
(pus -,ping volume) of all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managcd to maintain the liquid level between
the markers. A marker will be required to mark the maximum Vohmie 6or waste storage ponds.
22. Soil tests shall be made every year, and a liquid yvaste analysis shall he taken within 60 days of application
consistent with waste utilization plan. Poultry liner shall be tesied prior to ipplievion. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for five years.
Dead animals will be disposed of in a matuter that nr�uts�' regttlatitms.

U.F.D.A. SCS-CPA-026 1. Name and Address of Person 2. Date of Request
Soil Conservation Service (Ju ; ry,
fF Dr 3. County
_HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND
CONSERVATION DETERMINATION
4. Name of USDA Agency or Person Requesting Determination _ 5. _Farm No. and Tract No.
.�, ` C-1lr'i !'.; ��'-- �; L�� }fir 'rl .u.! �!• I J{!' � '`L./
SECTION I - HIGHLY FRnOIHLIE LAND
6. Is soil survey now available for making a highly erodible land determination? Yes ❑ No
FIELD NO.(s)
TOTAL ACRES
7. Are there highly erodible soil map units on this farm? Yes ❑ No ❑
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8. List highly erodible fields that, according to ASCS records, were used to produce an agricultural commodity in any
crop year during 1981-1985.
9. List highly erodible fields that have been or will be converted for the production of agricultural commodities and,
according to ASCS records, were not used for this purpose in any crop year during 1981-1985, and were not
enrolled in a USDA set -aside or diversion program.
10. This Highly Erodible Land determination was completed in the: Office ❑ Feld ❑
SECTION li - WETLAND
FIELD NO.(s)
TOTAL ACRES
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11. Are there hydric soils on this farm? Yes © No ❑
12. Wetlands (W), including abandoned wetlands, or Farmed Wetlands (FW) or Farmed Wetlands Pasture (FWP).
Wetlands may be farmed under natural conditions. Farmed Wetlands and Farmed Wetlands Pasture may be
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farmed and maintained in the same manner as they were prior to December 23, 1985. as long as they are not14
abandoned_
13. Prior Converted Cropland (PC). Wetlands that were converted prior to December 23, 1985. The use, management
drainage, and alteration of prior converted cropland (PC) are not subject to the wetland conservation provisions urifess
the area reverts to wetland as a result of abandonment.
14. Artificial Wetlands (AW). Artificial wetlands includes irrigation -induced wetlands. These wetlands are not subject
to the wetland conservation provisions.
15. Minimal Effect Wetlands (MW). These wetlands are to be farmed according to the minimal -effect agreement signed
at the time the minimal -effect determination was made.
16. Mitigation Wetlands (MIW). Wetlands on which a person is actively mitigating a frequently cropped area or a wetland
converted between December 23. 1985 and November 28, 1990.
17. Restoration with Violation (RVW-year)_ A restored wetland that was in violation as a result of conversion after
November 28, 1990, or the planting of an agricultural commodity or forage crop.
18. Restoration without Violation (RSW). A restored wetland converted between December 23, 1985 and
November 28, 1990. on which an agricultural commodity has not been planted.
19. Replacement Wetlands (RPW). Wetlands which are converted for purposes other than to increase production,
where the wetland values are being replaced at a second site.
20. Good Faith Wetlands (GFW+year). Wetlands on which ASCS has determined a violation to be in good faith and the
wetland has been restored.
21. Converted Wetlands (CW). Wetlands converted after December 23, 1985 and prior to November 28, 1990. In any
year that an agricultural commodity is planted on these Converted Wetlands, you will be ineligible for USDA benefits.
22. Converted Wetland (CW+year). Wetlands converted after November 28, 1990. You will be ineligible for USDA
program benefits until this wetland is restored-
23. Converted Wetland Non -Agricultural use (CWNA). Wetlands that are converted for trees, fish production, shrubs,
cranberries, vineyards or building and road construction.
24. Converted Wetland Technical Error (CWTE). Wetlands that were converted as a result of incorrect determination
by SCS.
25. The planned alteration measures on wetlands in fields are considered maintenance and are in compliance
with FSA.
26. The planned alteration measures on wetlands in fields are not considered to be maintenance and if
installed will cause the area to become a Converted Wetland (CW). See item 22 for information on CW+year.
27. The wetland determination was completed in the office ❑ field r and was delivered ❑_ mailed - to the person on : ?
28, Remarks. ,.`+ _, r^ t r` / N r - _ -,� . - 1 -� -•- , ,'�- ` I .-
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29. 1 terrify that the above determination is correct and adequate for use in determining 30. Signature of SCS DlstricLConservabonist 31. Date
eli.gihility for USDA program benefits, and that wetland hydrology, hydric soils. and
hrdrrrphvric vegetation under normal circumstances exist on all areas outlined as r-4_'
Wedunds. Farmed Wetlands. and Farmed Wetlands Pasture_
Assistance and programs of the Soil Conservation Service available without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, or harrdlcap

Appeals -. ...._ y •- -.. ; .... =-: _ -.. _... ..
The conservation provisions of the Food z:)ccurity Act of 1985 place responsibility on U.S_ vepartment of Agriculture (USDA) agencies tor
making determinations which may have significant economic impact on farm operations. These determinations are made as accurately
possible. However, there will be situations when persons believe the rules have not beeem`properly-applied in their case resulting in the
denial of USDA program benefit..
Each agency —the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), Farmers Rome Administration (FmHA), Federal Crop Insuranci
Corporation (FCIC); and Soil Conservation Service (SCSI --his an appeals procedure jor the purpose of allowing producers to furnisl
evidence to support their claims that the rules have not been property applied.
Items ASCS is responsible for determining:
Appealed • whether a person is a producer on afield;
To ASCS • establishment of field boundaries; - -
• whether land was planted to an agricultural commodity any of the years 1981 through 1985;
• whether land was set aside, diverted, or otherwise not cultivated under a program administered by the Secretary of
Agriculture;
• whether the production of an agricultural commodity on highly erodible land or converted wetland by a tenant is
required under terms and conditions of the agreement between the iarmdlord and. tenant;
• whether the agricultural commodity planted on afield was planted before December 23, 1985, or during any crop
year which began before December 23, 1985; and
• whether the conversion of a particular wetland was commenced before December 23, 1985, or converted since
December 23, 1985 by third party.
Items FmHA is responsible for determining whether the proceeds.of any loan made, insured, or guaranteed under any
Appealed provision of law administered by FmHA will be used for a purpose that will contrfblste to excessive erosion of
To FmHA highly erodible land or to the conversion of wetiand.
Reins - FCIC is responsible for determining if insured producers or those applying for crop insurance are in compliance
Appealed with the Food Security Act of 1985.
To FCIC
Items SCS is responsible for appeals regarding: -
Appealed A. Highly erodible land determinations: -
To SCS • determination of the land capability classification of a field or a portion of a field-,
• determination of a predicted average annual rate of erosion for a field or a portion of a field;
• determination of the potential average annual rate of erosion for a field or a portion of a field.
• determination by a conservation district, or by a designated conservationist in those areas where no oonservati
district exists, that a conservation system or a conservation plan should not be approved.
B. Wetland determinations: - - - - -
• determination that certain land is a 1wetland' as defined by the act;
• determination that certain land is a'converted wetland' as defined by the act;
• determination of whether the conversion of wetland for the production of an agricultural commodity on such
converted wetland will have minimal effect on the hydrological and biological aspects of wetland.
• determination of whether wetlands are exempted as result of being prior converted, artificial, or irrigation -
induced wetlands, or wetlands farmed under natural conditions.
C. Whether SCS followed its policies and procedures. -
How To You should request reconsideration by the person or committee of the agency making the initial determination
Appeal within 15 days (30 days for FmHA, and 45 days for SCS) of the mailing of the determination -
Appeals of adverse decisions may be made to the next level of appeal within 15 days (30 for FmHA, and 45 days foi
SCS) of the mailing of the decision. Decisions by the highest listed authority in each agency are final and there are r
further administrative appeal rights. The succession of levels for appeal following reconsideration by the person or
committee making the initial determination are:
For ASCS
1 st —County ASC Committee
2nd -- State ASCS Committee
3rd — Deputy Administrator for State and County Operations
For FCIC:'
1 st —Field Operation
1 2nd — Kansas City Appeals -
Board: Claims Division
3rd — Assistant Manager, FCIC Washington, DC
-Companies reinsured by FCIC wilt Mae their own vppeai Mess
ForFmHA:
1st — County Supervisor
2nd — District Director
3rd — State Director
4th —Administrator
For SCS:
1 st — District Conservationist
2nd Area Conservationist
.3rd — State Conservationist
_- 4th — Deputy Chief for programs
This sheet provides general information on --the appeals procedure of the Food Security Act of 1985_ Published rules and reguk
are available at local USDA offices.
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..:This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are Ieakin&
ove&owing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or leave
your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to ensure that
this does not happen. Thia Planc
dity- The following are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible.
Suggested responses to some possible problems are Iisted below.
A Lagoon overflow —possible solutions are:
a. Add sod to berm to increase elevation of darn_
b. Pump waste to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface orate: is entering lagoon.
B. Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c, Incorporate waste to reduce runofr.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C. leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.

D. Leakage from flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Make sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E. Le akacre from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to flowing
leaks -possible action:
a Dig a small well or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a submersible pump, and pump
back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill holes and
compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon bottom as soon
as possible.
2. Assess the.extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
£ Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality) regional office;
Phone ,q10 Oq5 3900 _ After hours, emergency number: q19 ZI.J JV Your phone call
should include. your name, facility, telephone number, the details of the incident from item
2 above, the exact location cf the facility, the location or direction of movement of the spill,
weather and wind conditions. The corrective measures that have been under taken, and the
seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number 911.
c. Instruct EMS to contact Iocal Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number qI0 A59Ia3S, local SWCD office phone number
00 d57 f3O5 . and local NRCS office for adviceltechnical assistance phone number
9/0'251 �3o5-
.
4. If none of the above works, call 9I 1 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.

S. Contact the cant -actor of your choice to begirt repair of problem to minimize off -site damage.
�a. Contractors N e:
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specia
list who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: JIM ► yt 1Aial
b. Phone: d d 6, MO 0 9/0 59a 2 --7 0 3 -
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to rectify the
damage, repair the system; and reassess the waste management plan to keep problems with
release of wastes from happening again.
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SHEET 1 OF 2
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
------------------------------
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment (permanent storage). and
180 days of temporary storage. The time required for the planned
fluid level (permanent and temporary storage) to be reached may vary,
due to site conditions, weather, flushing operations, and the amount
of fresh water added to the system.
The designed temporary storage consists of 180 days storage for:
(1) waste from animals and (2) excess rainfall after evaporation. Also
included is storage for the 25 year - 24 hour storm for the location.
The volume of waste generated from a given number of animals will be
fairly constant throughout the year and from year to year, but excess
rainfall will vary from year to year. The 25 year rainfall will not
be a factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage
volume must always be available.
A maximum elevation is determined in each design to begin
pumping and this is usually the outlet invert of pipe(s) from
building(s). If the outlet pipe is not installed at the elevation to
begin pumping, a permanent marker must be installed at this elevation
to indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be established
to stop pumping to maintain lagoon treatment depth.
Pumping can be started or stopped at any time between these two
elevations for operating convenience as site conditions permit, such as
weather, soils, crop, and equipment in order to apply waste without
runoff or leaching.
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Care should be
taken when applying waste to prevent damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to 1/2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
start-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times. When precharging is complete,
flush buildings with recycled lagoon liquid. Fresh water should not
be used for flushing after initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization plan shall be followed. This
plan recommends sampling and testing of waste (see attachment)
before land application.
3. Begin temporary storage pump -out of the lagoon when fluid level
reaches the elevation 51.9 as marked by permanent marker. Stop pump -
out when the fluid level reaches elevation 50.0 . This temporary
storage, less 25 yr- 24 hr storm, contains 160097 cubic feet or
1197528 gallons.

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SHEET 2 OF 2
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.3
inch per hour. Refer to the waste utilization plan for further details.
5. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
6. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the lagoon to stable
outlets.
8. Keep a minimum of 25 feet of grass vegetated buffer around
waste utilization fields adjacent to perennial streams. Waste will
not be applied in open ditches. Do not pump within 200 feet of a
residence or within 100 feet of a well. Waste shall be applied in a
manner not to reach other property and public right-of-ways.
9. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.

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❑ Complete bichicration
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approved by the Department of Agriculture
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retake possible the saivage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering .
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
June 23, 1998
CERTIFIED MAIL
RE—TURNMCM REQUESTED
U Orton
Gil Horton Farm
819 Forest Hills Drive
Wilmington NC 28403
Farm Number: 71- 82
Dear Gil Horton:
NCDENR
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
You are hereby notified that Gil Horton Farm, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.10C, must apply
for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm
has six 60da s to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In accordance
with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any owner or
operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department SHALL NOT
OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must be returned
within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required may also
subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is operated
following the due date of the application.
The attached application has been partially completed using information listed in your Animal
Waste Management Plan Certification Form. If any of the general or operation information listed is
incorrect please make corrections as noted on the application before returning the application package.
The signed original application, one copy of the signed application, two copies of a general location
map, and two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to complete the
application package. The completed package should be sent to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call at [phone] extension or Dave
Holsinger with the Wilmington Regional Office at [phone].
Sincerel
.for A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Permit File (w/o encl.)
Wilmington Regional Office (w/o encl.)
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
November 13, 1996
Gil Horton
Gil Horton Farm
819 Forest Hills Drive
Wilmington NC 28403
SUBJECT: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Gil Horton Farm
Facility ID#: 71-82
Pender County
Dear Mr. Horton:
QF=HNF:Z
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study
Commission on Agricultural Waste, enacted by the 1996 North Carolina General Assembly,
requires a certified operator for each animal waste management system that serves 250 or more
swine by January 1, 1997. The owner of each animal waste management system must submit a
designation form to the Technical Assistance and Certification Group which designates an
Operator in Charge and is countersigned by the certified operator. The enclosed form must be
submitted by January 1, 1997 for all facilities in operation as of that date. Failure to designate a
certified operator for your animal waste management system is a violation of 15A NCAC 2H
.0224 and may result in the assessment of a civil penalty.
If you have questions concerning operator training or examinations for certification, please
contact your local North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service agent or our office.
Examinations have been offered on an on -going basis in many counties throughout the state for
the past several months and will continue to be offered through December 31, 1996.
Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions concerning this requirement please
call Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt of our staff at 919n33-0026.
Sincerely,
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Division of Water Quality
Enclosure
cc: Wilmington Regional Office
Water Quality Files
P.O. Box 27687, N1�O
Raleigh, North Carolina 27611 7687 a An Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Voice 919-715-4100 500/6 recycled/10% post -consumer paper

191 JAN 04 1996
12/29/95
GILLIAM KING HORTON
819 FOREST HILLS DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT,
HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES
0411MINGTON REGIONAL OFFICE
i 7 S ION Vr Div V'ii(l�lV�•1GiV 1P.L i 1Hi�[citiEl" iv i
WATER QUALITY SECTION
ATTN: DAVID R. HOLSINGER
SUBJECT: BROWNS #279 SWINE FARM
FACILITY/671-82
PENDER COUNTY
DEAR MR. HOLSINGER:
I AM WRITING REGARDING YOUR LETTER OF DECEMBER 14th,1995 AND THE
REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION YOU REQUESTED. AS OF THE DATE OF THIS LETTER,
THE GULLIES ON THE INNER DIKE WALLS HAVE BEEN FILLED, COMPACTED, AND
SEEDED AS REQUIRED IN THE LETTER TO PREVENT FURTHER EROSION. AN APPROVED
LINER OF CLAY WAS USED TO REAPAIR=_INNER.cWALL-IN-ACCORDANCE::WITH=STATE
GUIDELINES.
PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THIS IS THE OFFICIAL NOTICE THAT THE PROBLEM
REFERINCED IN YOUR LETTER OF DECEMBER 14th, 1995 HAS BEEN RESOLVED. YOU
ARE INVITED TO REINSPECT THE FACILITY AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE. YOU
MAY CONTACT ME AT 259-4167 OR PAGE ME AT 313-4621 TO ARRANGE A TIME FOR THE
REINSPECTION.
SINCERELY,
GILLIAM KING 40R. ON �f
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources
Wilmington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr. Division of Environmental Management Jonathan B. Howes
Governor Water Quality Section . Secretary
December 14, 1995
Certified Mail # Z 405 591 387
Return Receipt Requested
Mr. Gill Horton
819 Forest Hills Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
Subject: Brown's #279 Swine Farm
Facility Number: 71-82
Pender County
Dear Mr. Horton:
On November 20, 1995 Staff from the Wilmington Regional Office of the Division of Environmental
Management inspected your animal operation and the lagoon(s) serving this operation. It was observed that
some erosion of the clay liner has occurred in the lagoon. Gullies of up to 1 foot in depth were observed in
various sections of the inner dike walls. It is our concern that some of these gullies may become deep enough
to cut through the liner material.
As I informed you at the time of the inspection, acceptable liner material will need to be replaced and
compacted into the eroded areas of the dike walls. Once the dike has be repaired, an appropriate vegetative
cover will need to be established and maintained over the entire dike area. This vegetative cover should be
sufficient to prevent future erosion from occurring. We suggest that you contact your service company, local
NRCS or Soil and Water District office for any assistance they may be able to provide to correct the situation.
To remain a deemed permitted facility, all corrective actions must be made within thirty (30) days.
Failure to do so may result in the facility losing it's deemed permitted status and being required to obtain an
individual non discharge permit for the facility.
Please be aware it is a violation of North Carolina General Statutes and Rules to discharge wastewater
to the surface waters of the State without a permit and/or to fail to follow a certified waste management plan.
The Division of Environmental Management has the authority to levy a civil penalty of not more than $10,000
per day per violation.
127 Cardinal Drive Extension, Wilmington, N.C. 28405-3845 • Telephone [phone] • Fax [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

Gil Horton
December 14, 1995
Page 2
When the required corrective actions are complete, please notify this office in writing at the address
below. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call David Holsinger or Dave Adkins at 910-
395-3900.
Sincerely,
David R Holsinger
Environmental Engineer
cc: Dave Adkins Regional Water Quality Supervisor
Harry Lewis, County Health Department
Tom Jones, NC Division of Soil and Water Conservation
Operations Branch
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Conservation Commission pursuant to 1SA NCAC 67 .0005, I certify that thors,
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expanded animal waste management system as installed for the fare name
has an annual waste T"a^_agement plan that sweets the design,
Operation and maintenance standards and specifications o± the iJivi_.TT! G'ei
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Mvi_o.-mental raagement and the USDA -Sail Conservation Service and/or the Now=
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Caroli a Soil and Hater Ccnsermatior_ Commission puwsuant to 15A WAC 2_0.007
AA NCM 67 .0001-.0005. The following elements and their cor espandirg
criteri.=_-hauabeer^. verified by me or other cesignated technical sneci`alists and
are included in the plan as applicable: minimum separations (buffers); liners or
equivalent for lagoons or waste storage ponds; waste storage capacity; adequate
quantity and amount of land for waste utilization (or use of third party) ; access
or o%4nerg; ip of proper waste application equipment; schedule for timing of .,
applicaCions; application rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge
of pol luta_ts from star= ate- =_,noL= events less severe than the 25-_year , 24-hour
star.
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I (we) and rs~ .c the operation and.maintenance procedures established in the
approved an' 1 waste management plat_ for the farm named above and will implement
these procedures. _ (we) ;t;_cw- that any additional expansion to the existing
design_ capacity of the waste treatment and storage syste•a or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of
Z _vi=o=ental Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also
understand that there =ust be no discharge of anina? waste from this system to
surface waters of the state either through a ma^_ -made conveyance orthrough
rt,nof= from a star event less severe than the 2S-year, 24-hour star^. The
approved plan will he filed at the far= and at the office of the local Sail and
Water Conservation District.
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Date: 7-4f-95
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Signature Date:
Mq.;_ : A chage in land o—nership requires notification or a new certification
(if the approved plan is changed) to be submitted to the Division of
Z virarrental Managame_ c within 60 days of a title transfer.
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BROW K;s
OF CAROLINA
GIL HORTON - GROWER #279
4 (800) FEEDER TO FINISH
STATE ROAD #1404 - PENDER COUNTY
DIRECTIONS: FROM BURGAW, TAKE STATE ROUTE #112 0 TOWARD
MOORES CREEK BATTLEFIELD. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 3.5 MILES TARE LEFT
ONTO STATE ROUTE #1404. FARM WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES ON
RIGHT.
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GIL HORTON GIL HORTON
819 FOREST HILLS DR STATE ROUTE ,$1404
WILMINGTON, NC 28403 BURGAW, NC 28425
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BROWN'S OF CAROLINA, INC.
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