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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Beverly Eaves Perdue
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Don Sparks
Don Sparks Farm
1242 Poplar Springs Rd
Roaring River, NC 28669
Dear Don Sparks:
Division of Water Quality
Charles Wakild, P.E. Dee Freeman
Director fr. RECENED Secretary
N.C. Dept, of ENR
April 23, 2012 APR 2 5 2012 y
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Subject: Receipt of Lagoon Closure Report Form
Don Sparks Farm
Permit #: AWC970027
Wilkes County
Reference is made to your request for rescission of the subject animal waste permit Certificate of
Coverage with the submission of a completed Animal Waste Storage Pond and Lagoon Closure
Report Form on April 13, 2012. Staff from our Regional Office has confirmed that this Coverage
is no longer required. Therefore, in accordance with your request, Certificate of Coverage No.
AWC970027 is rescinded, effective immediately.
If, in the future, you wish again to operate an animal waste management system you must first
apply for and receive a new animal waste permit Certificate of Coverage. Operating an animal
waste management system without a valid animal waste permit Certificate of Coverage will
subject the responsible party to a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day.
Please contact the Winston-Salem Regional Office at [phone] if it would be helpful to
discuss this matter further.
Sincerely,
for Charles Wakild, P.E.
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Technical Assistance.and Certification Unit
Wilkes County Soil & Water Conservation District
Fran McPherson, DWQ Budget Office
Permit File AWC970027
1636 Mail Servioe Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Location: 512 N. Salisbury St. Raleigh, North Carolina 27604
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Animal Waste Storage Pond and Lagoon Closure Report Form U
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature)
General Information:
Name of Farm: _D0" J_QAr le-5 Facility No:9-7- 7
Owner(s) Name: C>J OLr k- S
Mailing Address: 1-.ram. Po P i 0.v` s a r 1►i c,1,,�� !� GJ . Phone No: 9 �2 7 ~ A 9 71/
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Overation Description (remaifiing
animals only): Drq Nlaste_ in dr�S+-dLOL %1A bUed
o Please check this box if there
will beViDpima181•on this farm after-lagee I el"trre. If there will still be animals on the site
after tageen-elesare,.please provide the follgqwing information on the animals that will remain.
C PqO w4gg��- c-pftlaued- Hart pr^e.se h ' on ��rlc��oll,
Operation-Descrintion:
Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Dairy No. of Animals
o Wean to Feeder
o Layer o Milking _
o Feeder to Finish
o Non -Layer o Dry
o Farrow to Wean
Type,ofBeef>-No. o rAnimals o Heifers
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AFeeders A-4 Co„X&1,0 ►aN
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XStockers D Se 3
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Other Type of Livestock: Number of Animals:
Will the farm maintain a number of animals greater than the G.S. § 143-215.1013 threshold?(1W) Yes o No'/,,
Will other lagoons be in operation at this farm after this one closes? Yes o 111�4
How many lagoons are left in use on this farm?: "49-_
(Name) t �A� t55 C' �i f oC �L. ____ of the Water Quality Section's staff in the Division of
Water Quality's _ W 15 L?.0 Regional Office (see map on back) was contacted on w-1 e)
for notification of the pending closure of this pond or lagoon. This notification was at least 24 ou s prior to the
start of closure, which began date).
I verify that the above information is correct and complete. I have followed a closure plan, which meets all NRCS
specifications and criteria. I realize that 1 will be subject to enforcement action per Article 21 of the North
Carolina General Statutes if I fail to properly close out the lagoon.
Name of Land -Owner (Please
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Date• _--.�//—.... c%. .,
The facility has followed a closure plan which meets all requirements set forth in the NRCS Technical Guide 07-1i
Standard 360. The following items• were completed by the owner and verified by me; all vrase�d C0.{{ ie WC�tS'�
;01145 sludges have been removed and land applied at agronomic rate, all input pipes have been removed, all slopes have
't- been stabilized as necessary, and vegetation established on all disturbed areas.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):_ f IC_ �A ✓cL W. P.R K.D U6-
Affiliation: WILK 5 -5 WSO
Address (Agency): D 8D11 19 y WILKRS&Doen N C- Z9(o `17 Phone No.:_3310— g&&-3(o2Z ,x 3
Signature: Date: 1,919
Return within 15 days following completion of animal water storage pond or lagoon closure to:
N. C. Division Of Water Quality
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Animal Feeding Operations Unit N.C. 00pt. of ENR
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Winston-Salem
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Rosebrock, Melissa
From: Rosebrock, Melissa
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 12:10 PM
To: Grogan, Patrick; 'LaPointe. [e-mail]'
Cc: Larick, Keith; Knight, Sherri
Subject: RE: (CWA - FY12-93334-3709) Criminal Tip and/or Complaint - North Carolina
Kevin and Patrick,
Our investigation concludes that poultry litter was indeed spread by Don Sparks onto land listed in his
CAWMP. However, the rest of the allegations appear to be unfounded since:
1. Waste was applied onto an appropriate crop.
2. Waste was applied NO CLOSER than 30 feet to waters of the State (no closer than 50 feet in other
areas). And this was looking far any tiny bit of litter.
3. Waste was applied at agronomic rates.
4. The receiving field has 0-2% slope.
S. Waste did not reach any rights -of -way.
& Mr. Sparks is/has been actively working with Wilkes County Soil and Water to improve his no -till
cropping system and to install grassed (fescue and small grain) field borders.
Let us know if you have further questions or need additional information.
Regards,
Melissa Rosebrock
Melissa Rosebrock
E-mail Address: meIissa,[e-mail]
NCDENR Division of Water Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
[phone]; fax [phone]
www. n cwate rg u a I ityorg
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the
North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Grogan, Patrick
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:54 AM
To: Rosebrock, Melissa
Subject: FW: (CWA - FY12-93334-3709) Criminal Tip and/or Complaint - North Carolina
Hey Melissa,
The complaint below came to me from the EPA hotline. After you get a chance to look into it, could you send a response
to Kevin LaPointe and me.
Thanks,
Patrick Grogan

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From: Kevin LaPointe[mailto: LaPointe. [e-mail],aov]
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:46 AM
To: Grogan, Patrick
Subject: Fw: (CWA - FY12-93334-3709) Criminal Tip and/or Complaint - North Carolina
Patrick - Below is the citizen complaint we discussed earlier.
Thanks,
Kevin S. LaPointe
Resident Agent in Charge
U,S. EPA, Criminal Investigation Division
Charlotte Resident Office
704-366-3187(Office)
704-366-3157(fax)
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----- Forwarded by Kevin LaPointe/R4/USEPA/US on 03/27/2012 11:40 AM -----
From: LisaW Smith1R41USEPAIUS
To: Kevin LaPolnte1R41USEPAIUS@EPA
Date: 03/26/2012 03:35 PM
Subject: Fw: (CWA - FY12-93334-3709) Criminal Tip and/or Complaint - North Carolina
Assigned to you as 0408-M269.
Lisa Smith, Administrative Specialist
Criminal Investigation Division
404-562-9805
---- Forwarded by LisaW Smith/R4[USEPAIUS on 03/26/2012 03:34 PM
From: HQ -Leads CID@EPA
To: LisaW Smith1R41USEPAIUS@EPA, Andy Castro1R41USEPAIUS@EPA, Maureen 0Mara1R4/USEPAIUS@EPA
Date: 03/26/2012 09A9 AM
Subject: FWD: (CWA - FY12-93334-3709) Criminal Tip and/or Complaint - North Carolina
03/26/2012
SUBJECT: FWD: (CWA - FY12-93334-3709) Criminal Tip and/or Complaint - North Carolina
FROM: HQ -Leads CID(Mepa.pov
TO: smith.lisawO-epa.gov,castro-andy0epa.gov.omara.maureen(aepa.gov
CC:
Tip ID: 93334
This information is being provided to you for whatever action you deem appropriate. Please advise this office by

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April 25, 2012, of the results of any action taken by your office and refer to the above referenced lead number
when responding. Please include in your response the lead number assigned to this matter by your office. Please
respond to HQ -Leads (from lotus notes) or "HQ -Leads CIDO-epa.gov" if you are e-mailing from outside the EPA
system.
-----Original Message-----
3/22/2012 3:55 PM
HQ LEAD NUMBER: FY12-93334-3709
SUBJECT: Criminal Tip and/or Complaint - North Carolina
FROM: jeffandsusanCa�wilkes.net
TO:
Name: Jeff Schubart
Address: 1939 Poplar Springs Rd
City: Roaring River
State: North Carolina
Phone: [phone]
Alleged Violator's Name: Don Sparks
Alleged Violator's Address: Polar Springs rd
Alleged Violator's City: Roaring River
Alleged Violator's State: North Carolina
Alleged Violator's Zip: 28669
Tip or Complaint: The Chicken Farm On Poplar Springs Rd Spreads their chicken manure right on the
banks of The bugaboo creels Which flows directly into the Yadkin river, that Borders Mr.Sparks land. I do
not wish to cause trouble but I have read about fish kills and do not wish to see this happen here. This
man owns plenty of land that he could spread it on that would not impact our streams and rivers] have
not reported it to the local authorities because everyone knows everyone here. This has been going on
for a long time.
Specific Directions: %- 10 feet from the creek. 30 feet from Poplar springs rd
Violation Still Occurring? No
State DEP/DEQ/DEM Notified? No

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Charles Wakild, P. E.
Governor Director
January 19, 2012
Mr. Don Sparks
1242 Poplar Springs Road
Statesville, NC 28625
SUBJECT: Permit Rescission
Certificate of Coverage #AWC970027
Facility #97-27
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Sparks:
Dee Freeman
Secretary
This letter is in response to your recent inquiry regarding the closure and permit rescission
procedures for your beef cattle farm located on Hoots Road in Wilkes County. The process for
doing so is described below.
Condition V.3. of your Cattle Waste Management Permit General Permit states: "Any
containment basin, such as a lagoon or a storage pond, used for waste management shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of this General Permit until properly
closed. " Since your operation does not include management of any liquid waste or utilize a
containment basin, there is no structure to "close out." My inspection of December 6, 2011
confirms the presence of two roofed dry stacks, one containing only dry poultry litter waste and
the other, equipment.
However, the permit does require you to submit a letter to the Division of Water Quality
requesting rescission of the Certificate of Coverage (COC). You may send your written request
to my attention at the address contained in the letterhead. I will review your request and forward
it to the Animal Feeding Operations Unit in Raleigh for consideration. In addition to the written
request, please complete the attached Closure Report Form and include it with your
correspondence,
Please be aware that per North Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.1 OB and 143-215.1 OC,
any agricultural feedlot activity involving 100 or more confined cattle is considered an animal
operation requiring coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. The statutes
define feedlot as: "...a lot or building or combination of lots and buildings intended for the
confined feeding, breeding, raising, or holding of animals and either specifically designed as a
Winston-Salem Regional office
585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone, 336-771.50001 FAX: 336-77IA631
NCDENR Customer Service:1-877-623.6748
Intemel: www.ncwaterguality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Emp4oyer
NorthCaroLi.na
Naturally,

D. Sparks
January 19, 2012
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confinement area in which animal waste may accumulate, or where the concentration of animals
is such that an established vegetative cover cannot be maintained. " A building or lot is
considered a feedlot if animals are confined for 45 or more days, either consecutive or not,
within a 12-month period. Additionally, any cattle activity that causes a violation of the State's
water quality standards (ex. pH, dissolved oxygen, fecal coliform, turbidity, etc.) could still
subject you to civil penalty assessments.
In closing, be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing you from the
responsibility or liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statue or permitting
requirement. NCGS provide for penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation as well as
criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws and regulations.
If I may be of further assistance please feel free to contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Melissa Rosebrock
Environmental Specialist
Winston-Salem Regional Office
cc' APS Animal Feeding Operations Unit
Wilkes County NRCS/SWCD
WSRO Facility Files

Animal Waste Storage Pond and Lagoon Closure Report Form
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature)
General Information:
Name of Farm: �011 5 QQr �5
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Owner(s) Name: Z) d SD QLr
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Mailing Address:
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after lease provide the following information on the animals that will remain.
cQQt+l w455*IL re�hioJe- Wort pr,Psen�- on salvo jtolr.
Ope'r tron�escription:
Type of Swine No. of Animals
Type of Poultry No. of Animals,. Type of Dairy No. of Animals
o Wean to Feeder
o Layer o Milking
o Feeder to Finish
o Non -Layer o Dry
o Farrow to Wean
T'ypfBeef No ;ofAnlma o Heifers
o Farrow to Feeder
o Brood o Calves
o Farrow to Finish
o Feeders
o Gilts
o Stockers
o Boars
Other Type of Livestock: Number of Animals:
Will the farm maintain a number of animals greater than the G.S. § 143-215,1 OB threshold?[IOo) Yes o No o
Will other lagoons be in operation at this farm after this one closes? Yes o 11�4
How many lagoons are left in use on this farm?: --4DL—
(Name) IM P_ [ I _ roc-1c of the Water Quality Section's staff in the Division of
Water Quality's Regional Office (see map on back) was contacted on��(date)
for notification of the pending closure of this pond or lagoon. This notification was at least 24 ours prior to the
start of closure, which began on
I verify that the above information is correct and complete. I have followed a closure plan, which meets all NRCS
specifications and criteria. I realize that I will be subject to enforcement action per Article 21 of the North
Carolina General Statutes if I fail to properly close out the lagoon.
Name of Land Owner (Please Print):
Signature:
The facility has followed a closure plan which meets all requirements set forth in the NRCS Technical Guide 0A it 1�i
Standard 360. The following items were completed by the owner and verified by me: all vwazb� C,0.41,e- WQs4Q
5cQ 5 sludges have been removed and land applied at agronomic rate, all input pipes have been removed, all slopes have
°f been stabilized as necessary, and vegetation established on all disturbed areas.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation:
Address (Agency):
Phone No.:
Signature: Date:
Return within 15 days following completion of animal water storage pond or lagoon closure to:
N. C. Division Of Water Quality
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Natural Resources Conservation Service Roy L. Vick, State Soil Scientist/MiLRA Leader
4407 Bland Road, Suite 117 Phone: [phone]
Raleigh, North Carolina 27009 Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
SUBJECT: SOI - Correlation Amendment,
Wilkes County, North Carolina
TO: B. J. Cook
District Conservationist
Post Office Box 194
Wilkesboro, North Carolina 28697
DATE: May 21, 2009
FILE CODE: Wilkes County Case File
Attached is Amendment number 2 to the Classification and Correlation of the Soils of Wilkes County,
North Carolina.
One of the objectives of conducting soil survey updates by MLRA is to provide uniform soil names and
interpretations across political boundaries. W ith the 20 to 30 year difference in the age of soil surveys
in the Southern Piedmont, this had not been possible. This. is but the first step in joining and
modernizing all the soil surveys in the state, regardless of age.
As we are completing the soil survey of the Southern Piedmont Major Land Resource Area in North
Carolina, we decided to join the previously published counties to the newest, most modern soil
surveys. Part of the process has included recogniz ing the areas of the Southern Piedmont that are in
the mesic temperature regime. All of the soils within Wilkes County are in the mesic temperature
regime.
The amended soil survey legend retains the original publication symbols where possible. However,
some map unit symbols were changed to keep the revised legend in alphabetical order. As updating
continues in Wilkes County, further correlation amendments will be made and publication symbols
added or dropped.
Interpretations and data should, for the most part, be unchanged from previous versions on the Soil
Data Mart. All of the revised soil names, data, and interpretations will be available in the Web Soil
Survey and the Soil Data Mart. The nontechnical soil descriptions have all been revised and are
ready for use in planning.
If you have any questions, please contact Kent Clary, Resource Soil Scientist in the Waynesville Area
Office.
Roy L. Vick
State Soil Scientist/MLRA Leader
cc w/ attachments: Carol Litchfield, ASTC/FO, Waynesville
Kent Clary, RSS, Waynesville

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Natural Resources Conservation Service 05/01/2009
Correlation of Wilkes County, North Carolina
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ICullasa}a very cobbly sandy loam, 15 to 60 I
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ICullowhee fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent I
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IToccoa sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, I
DaA
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I occasionally flooded I
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IMasada sandy clay loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes,(
DpB2
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IDanripple sandy clay loam, 2 to B percent I
I eroded I
slopes, moderately eroded
MaC2
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IMasada sandy clay loam, 8 to 15 percent I
DpC2
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IDanripple sandy clay loam, 8 to 15 percent I
I slopes, eroded I
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I percent slopes, moderately eroded
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PaD IPacolet sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
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PCB2 IPacolet sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent
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PrC IPacolet-Urban land complex, 2 to 15 percent
I slopes
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PrD IPacolet-Urban land complex, 15 to 25 percent
I slopes
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GrD IGreenlee-Ostin complex, 3 to 40 percent
I slopes, very stony
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WhA Iwehadkee loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes,
I frequently flooded
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HaC2 IHayesville sandy clay loam, 6 to 15 percent
! slopes, eroded
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I rarely flooded
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I slopes I
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ErC IEvard gravelly sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent I
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ErD IEvard gravelly sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent I
I slopes I
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FaD IFairview sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes I
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FcB2 IFairview sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent I
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slopes I
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I slopes I
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I to 40 percent slopes, very stony I
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HaA IHatboro loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, I
I frequently flooded I
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HeC2 IHayesville sandy clay loam, 6 to 15 percent I
I slopes, moderately eroded I
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HnE IHibriten very cobbly sandy loam, 15 to 45 1
I percent slopes I
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OsB IOstin very cobbly loamy sand, 1 to 5 percent I
I slopes, occasionally flooded I
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PaR IPfafftown fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent I
I slopes, rarely flooded I
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Pt [Pits, quarry I
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PwD IPcrters loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, stony I
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RdD IRhodhiss fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent I
I slopes I
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RdE IRhodhiss fine sandy loam, 25 to 60 percent I
I slopes I
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Previous I Previously Published IPublicationl
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Soil Series Conversion
Thermic
Comments
Mesic
Comments
Appling
Nathalie
Armenia
Mollisols
Elbert
Alfisols
Ashlar
Bannertown
Augusta
Augusta
No mesic equivalent
A ersville
No thermic equivalent
A ersville
Changed to mesic
Bethlehem
Woolwine
Buncombe
Ronda
Cecil
Clifford
Chewacla
Codorus
Congaree
Udifluvents
Dan River
Dan River has cambic horizon
Coronaca
No mesic equivalent. Paleudalfs
Tomlin
Kanha ludults
Creedmoor
Lackstown
Dogue
Dorian is new thermic stream
terrace
Banister
Enon
Rasalo
Geor eville
Penhook
Granville
Granville
No mesic equivalent
Helena
Halifax
Hiwassee
Kanhapjudults
Yadkin
Kandiudults
Hornsboro
Stokes did not have Natric horizon
Belews Lake
Iredell
Jackland
Leaksville
No thermic a uivalent
Leaksville
Changed to mesic
Lloyd
Tomlin
Madison
Poplar Forest
Masada
Danri le
Ma odan
Clover
Mecklenburg
Oak Level
Pacolet
Fairview
Ranges to 5YR in Bt
Poindexter
Spriggs
Rion
Rhodhiss
Riverview
Dan River
Roanoke
Kinkora
Rowan
Mocksville
Changed to mesic
Sed efield
Davie
Spray
No thermic equivalent
Spray
Chan ed to mesic
Starr
Starr
No mesic equivalent
State
Pfafftown
Stoneville
No thermic equivalent
Stoneville
Changed to mesic
Toccoa
Bw does not "qualify" as cambic
Comus
Comus has cambic horizon
Vance
Casville
Wadesboro
Totier
Cr at 40-60"
Wateree
Devotion
Wedowee
Ranges to 5YR in Bt
Toast
Wehadkee
Hatboro
Wickham
Wickham
No mesic a uivalent
Wilkes
Siloam
Worsham
Delila
W nott
Cr at 20-40"
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Michael F
Governor
William G. Ross Jr„ Secretary
North Carolina Dep• of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
October 13, 2006
CERTIFIED MAIL 7004 2510 0002 2066 96 8
RETURN RLCEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Don Sparks
1242 Poplar Springs Road
Roaring River, NC 28669
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation - Compliance Inspection
Don Sparks Farm, #97-27
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Sparks:
On October 3, 2006 staff of the Division of Water Quality's Winston-Salem Regional
Office (DWQ-WSRO) performed a compliance inspection at your farm on Hoots Road. While
most animal waste management activities and record keeping were in excellent order, there
remain however, other issues that still warrant your attention.
Specifically, there were no precipitation records for the last two years. A review of our
files also documents that you were reminded during last year's inspection to record precipitation
type and amount daily for all precipitation events as a part of your Cattle Waste Operation
General Permit requirements (Section III. 43a.). A reminder, that the failure to have complete
records is a violation of the Cattle Waste Management System General Permit and North
Carolina General Statute (NCGS) 143-215.10C.
In reviewing the on -site waste application records, staff also documented that poultry
litter had been land applied onto several fields that were not in either the beef or poultry waste
plans. The following tracts/fields could not be located in your copy of the waste plans: T-277 F-
11, 12, & 16; T-9761 F-1 & 2; and T-306 F-5. Additionally, "corn" and/or "fescue hay" crops
need to be added to the waste plan(s) for the following tracts/fields to correlate with the 2006
waste application records: T-9860 F-1; T-437 F-1 through 6; T-423 F-1, 3& 4; and T-424 F-1.
Failure to abide by the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan is a violation of NCGS
143-215.10C and your animal waste management permit. As discussed during the inspection,
it is your responsibility to contact a technical specialist for assistance in correcting these
discrepancies.
Per your request, a spreader calibration form has also been enclosed for your use. This
form may be used to document the calibration of your manure spreader as required by the cattle
Customer Service
1-877-623-6748
Division of Water Quality ! Aquifer Protection Section
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Mcm NC 27107
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Internet: Ill 1pahw.ehnr.slate. nc.us

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October 13, 2006
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permit. If you have any questions concerning this Notice, please contact Melissa Rosebrock or
me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight
Aquifer Protection Supervisor
cc: APS - Animal Feeding Operations Permitting and Compliance Unit
Wilkes County SWCD/NRCS
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Field Calibration Procedures for Solid and
Semi -Solid Animal Waste Application Equipment
WEIGHT -AREA Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operat-
METHOD� ing conditions for relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application
SPREADER SYSTEM rates change over time as equipment gets older and components wear. For
solid or semi -solid application equipment, application rates and patterns may
vary depending on forward travel and/or PTO speed, gear box settings, gate
openings, operating pressures, spread widths, and overlaps.
Equipment should be calibrated on a regular basis to ensure proper appli-
cation rates and uniformity. Calibration is a simple procedure involving col-
lecting and measuring the -material being applied at several locations in the
application area. Calibration helps ensure that nutrients from animal waste
are applied efficiently and at proper rates.
Solid or semi -solid (slurry) applicators can be calibrated by one of two
methods: load -area method, and weight -area method.
Load -Area Method
To use the load -area method, you must know the
spreader capacity. Spreader capacity is normally rated
by the manufacturer and often is indicated on the
application equipment. Liquid spreaders are normally
rated in gallons while semi -solid spreaders are rated in
either bushels or cubic feet.
As the name implies, the load -area method
involves applying a full load to a measured area. For
ease of measurement, it is best to use a rectangular
field pattern. For PTO -driven spreaders, application
rate is dependent on ground speed so a uniform
speed must be maintained throughout the swath
length. Ground -driven applicators apply reasonably
uniform rates independent of ground speed. Refer to
fact sheet AC-553-5 for detailed calibration proce-
dures.
Weight -Area Method
The weight -area method is often used for solid and
semi -solid spreaders. The procedure involves measur-
ing the spreader discharge over a small measured area.
The application rate is determined by dividing the
collected material (weight) by the collection area.
Weight -Area Method Calibration
Procedure
1. Obtain a tarp or plastic sheet of about 100 square
feet (9'X12'. 10'X10', 10;X12', etc.) and measure for
exact surface area (length X width).
2. Weigh the tarp using a set of spring -tension or
platform scales.
3. Spread the tarp and pin on the field surface at
each corner with a tent stake or long nail through
the eyelets.
4. Operate the spreader over the center of the tarp at
the speed normally driven when applying manure on
the field.
5. Make two additional passes on two opposite sides
of the center of the tarp at the normal spreader
overlap spacing.
6. Remove and fold the tarp being careful not to spill
any collected material. Weigh the tarp and manure

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Effective swath
width with
proper overlap
Figure 1 (above). Proper spreader patterns
necessary to achieve application uniformity.
(gross weight).
7. Subtract the empty tarp weight from the gross
tarp plus manure weight to obtain the weight of
manure applied.
8. Divide the amount of manure collected (pounds)
by the tarp area (square feet) and multiply this value
by 21.8 (43,560 ftz/ac divided by 2,000 lbs/ton) to
convert pounds per square foot to tons per acre.
Pyramid
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n a
Effective swath
width with
proper overlap
9. If the application rate needs to be adjusted, make
the necessary changes (spreader,settings, speed, or
both) and repeat the procedure until the desired
application rate is obtained.
Spreader Pattern Uniformity
Determination of spreader uniformity is an impor-
tant component of spreader calibration. The pattern
shape and uniformity determines the overlap re-
quired for uniform application. One of the pattern
shapes shown in Figure 1 is required for a uniform
SOLIDS
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width with
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application.
To determine the uniformity of spread and the
amount of overlap needed:
1 • Place aline of small pans or trays equally spaced
(2 to 4 feet apart) across the spreader path (See Figure
2) • Label the pans chronologically as left or right from
the center pan. Center pans may need to be shifted
slightly out of the spreader wheel tracks. (Pans should
be a minimum of 12 by 12 inches, no more than 24
by 24 inches, and 2 to 4 inches deep.)
2. Make one spreader pass directly over the center
pan at normal operating speed and spreader settings.
Record
— spinner PTO speed,
— flow divider delivery point onto the spinners,
and
-- the spreader gate setting.
3. Weigh and record the contents caught in each pan,
4. The effective spread width is found by locating
the pan on either side of the path center where the
contents caught in the container is one-half the
amount caught in the center pan.
5. The distance between the two pans on either side
of the center (in Number 4) is the effective width.
The outer fringes of the coverage area beyond these
points should be overlapped on each subsequent
Patti
Figure 2 (left). Position of catch pans to
determine spreader pattern, swath width,
and overlap of the spreader.
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CALIBRATING SOLID AND SEMI -SOLID MANURE SPREADERS USING THE WEIGHT -AREA METHOD
1. Spread a tarp or plastic sheet over the ground surface and secure with pins or small weights. The tarp
should have at least 100 square feet (9'X12', 10'X10', etc.) of surface area,
a. width X length _ = area ft2
2. Start applying manure downrange of the tarp and spread directly across the center of it in a manner similar
to the regular spreading patterns and settings of the applicator (speed, spreader settings, overlap).
Trial Trial Trial
b. Forward speed, gear, or
throttle setting
c. PTO speed or setting
d. Spreader gate setting
3. Transfer the manure collected on the tarp into a weighing container and weigh using an accurate set of
spin- tension or platform scales.
e. Empty weight of weighing container Ibs
f. Gross weight of container + manure Ibs
g. Net weight of manure (f - e) Ibs
4. Compute the manure application rate:
h. Area or tarp (a) ft2
i. Application rate (g - h)
j. Application rate (i X 43560 _ 2000)
5. Compute the nutrient application rate
Ibs/ft2
tons/acre
k. Manure analysis N Ibs/ton
P20s Ibs/ton
K20 Ibs/ton
I. Application rate N Ibs/acre
U X k) P205 lbs/acre
K20 Ibs/acre
6. If the application rate is not acceptable, repeat the procedure at different spreader settings, speeds,
or both (Item 2) until the desired application rate is achieved.
Prepared by
1. C. Barker, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Extension Specialist
R 0. Evans, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Extension Specialist
D.A. Crouse, Soil Science Extension Specialist
Z500 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $607, or .S.24 per copy.
Published by
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May S and June 3e, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are offered to al! people
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of
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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
October 28, 2004 RECEIVED
CERTIFIED MAIL N.C. D t_ p i.. of E H N R
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED NOV 0 3 2004
Don Sparks
Don Sparks
1242 Poplar Srings Rd
Roaring River NC 28669
Winston --Salem
Regional Office
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage under the State Non -Discharge General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation General Permits.
These permits expired on October 1, 2004. On June 11, 2004, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality
(Division) issued revised State General Permits for animal facilities. The General Permits were issued in
accordance with the directive of Senate Bill 733 (Session Law 2003-28). The Division staff is currently in the
process of issuing Certificates of Coverage for these revised general permits.
In order to assure your continued coverage under -the general permit. -you must apply to the Division for renewal.
Enclosed You will find a Permit Coverage Renewal Application Form. The application form must be completed
and returned within 60 days from receipt of this letter.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a, general permit within the time period specified may result in
a civil penalty. Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a
violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel
free to contact Duane Leith at [phone].
Sincerely,
M. Paul Sherman, P.E.
Enclosures (COC Renewal Form)
Cc: Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Division of Water Quality
Permit File AWC970027
Now hCarolina
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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
March 28, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIV i
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED N.C.Dept. dlf
Don Sparks
1242 Poplar Srings Rd
Roaring River NC 28669
Dear Don Sparks:
APR - 1 2003
Winston-Saielntit
Subject: Applicatiollegilpeamoofficd
Additional Information Request
Don Sparks Farm
Animal Waste Operation
Wilkes County
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary review of the subject application. Additional information is
required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by April 27, 2003:
This office currently has a waste utilization plan (WUP) for thisfacility that was dated 8/5/I999. The plan was written
for 150 stocker and 50 brood cows. The 2000 site visitations made to this farm by our Regional staff showed discrepancy
in Tract numbers listed on WUP and PAN rates used in some of these tracts. Please verify that the same WUP is being
followed an this farm and, if so, have these deficiencies correct and correction pages signed by both the owner and
technical specialist. If you have modified the WUP since then, please submit a copy of most recent WUP that reflects
correct number of animals, crops grown, field utilized and has field maps with acreage clearly marked on the maps.
Please note that all WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information should be
signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter
must be submitted on or before April 27, 2003 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in
accordance with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a
violation of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental
Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 363.
Sincerely,
i�
J. R. Joshi
Soil Scient' t
Non -Disc arge Permitting Unit
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Wilkes County Soil and Water Conservation District
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1242 Poplar Srings Rd
Roaring River NC 28669
10 A 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
January 13, 2003
RECEIVED
N_(). E)ept. of EHNR
]AN 14 2003
Facility Number 97 - 27
Winston-Saler-n
Regional ��,ca
Subject: Public Meetings for Draft Renewal of State Non -Discharge Animal Waste Operation General
Permits
Dear Producer:
Your animal waste management facility is scheduled to be issued coverage under the Animal Waste
Operation General Permits in the near future. The Division of Water Quality (Division) staff is currently
in the process of renewing the Animal Waste Operation General Permits and is scheduled to have the
permit reissued by early April 2003. Once the permit is reissued, your facility would be eligible for
coverage under the reissued permit.
The Division has published a public notice regarding these renewed general permits. A copy of
the draft animal waste operation general permits and fact sheets are available at the website
hftp://h2o.enr.state.nc.us/ndpu/
or by writing or calling:
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
NC Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617
Telephone number: [phone], ext. 574
The Division will be conducting public meetings regarding these renewed permits. The following is a
list of dates, times, and locations of the public meetings:
February 3, 2003; 7-9 p.m.; Kenansville — James Sprunt Community College
February 4, 2003; 7-9 p.m.; Williamston — Martin Community College (Bldg. 2 Auditorium)
February 6, 2003; 7-9 p.m.; Iredell — Iredell County Center
Further information can be obtained by reviewing the Fact Sheet available at the website and address
listed above.
Cc: Win tos n S`alem-Regid—nai=Office; Division=of-W.Ite Quality
Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit Application File 97 - 27
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Ms. Melissa Rosebrock
Division of Water Quality /Water Quality Section
585 Waughtown Street
Winston Salem NC 27107
Dear Ms. Rosebrock,
AECEIVED
N.C. Dept. of ENR
J U L 2 7 2001
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
I am writing this letter in response to a Notice of Violation I received after your visit on
June 28, 2001. I contacted the Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District office for
their assistance and offer the following corrective actions.
1. During your inspection you mentioned silage run-off at my facility and evidence of a
discharge. A plan is in place to address this by capturing the leachate and storing it in
a septic tank. This will be removed as needed and land applied at agronomic rates.
2. You also mentioned the stock trail needs maintenance and repair. I am addressing
this by reinstalling the culvert at the west end of the trail and making any needed
repairs. I also will be pouring a curb at the east end, nearest the barn, to prevent
future waste spillage.
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4. The creek bank in the pasture behind the silos will be addressed. I am unsure as to
the best course of action, but I am considering removing the cattle from the stream by
means of a fence and providing alternate water.
5. I have made contact with the Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District to make
necessary adjustments to my waste plan to account for the pearl millet.
I am in the process of completing all of the tasks mentioned above. Weather permitting, I
should complete them by August 3, 2001.
Thank you for your consideration. I sincerely hope we can resolve this issue and prevent
any problems from happening again.
Sincerely,
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Don C, Sparks
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RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Don Sparks
1242 Poplar Springs Road
State Road, NC 28669
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Notice of Intent to Enforce
Don Sparks Farm, #97-27
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Sparks:
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
Division of Water Quality
July 16, 2001
On June 28, 2001 Melissa Rosebrock of the Division of Water Quality's Winston-Salem Regional
Office performed a compliance inspection at the Sparks Farm located on Poplar Springs Road in Wilkes
County. This Notice of Intent is to summarize water quality concerns and violations noted during the inspection.
Specifically, staff noted that prior discharge and stream condition concerns have escalated since last
year's compliance inspection. The following items, therefore, require your immediate attention and should be
addressed in your response to our office:
1. On the date of the inspection, Ms. Rosebrock noted past evidence of silage run-off coming from
the silos, through the barn lot and surge pile check dam, traveling approximately 111 feet
downhill, to the creek where it has been discharging. Although on the date of. the inspection there
was no discharge flowing, the current situation still allows for the continued discharge to surface
waters of the State, especially during rain events. -Our files also indicate that you were previously
notified of this violation and strongly urged to prevent future discharges (see July 22, 2000 and
July 23, 1999 DWQ Notices of Violation). This is a continued violation of NCGS 143-215.1,
your Certified Animal Waste. Management Plan (CAWMP), and deemed permit.
2. The stock trail is in need of immediate and extensive maintenance and repair. On the date of the
compliance inspection an unpermitted discharge of solid animal waste was also observed to be
- - - -- coming from the stock -trail near the freestall barn. The -above silage waste'discharge described in
#1 appears to have combined with animal waste from the stock trail to kill a swath of vegetation
approximately four feet wide downhill to an unnamed tributary to Little Bugaboo Creek (Class C
waters of the State). This is -a violation of NCGS 143-215.1, your Certified Animal Waste
Management Plan (CAWMP), and deemed permit.
WE6ENUR
Customer Service Division of Water Quality / Water Quality Section
1 800 858-0368 585 Waughtown Street Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Internet: hftp://wc.ehnr.state.ne.us

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Be advised that the non -permitted discharge of any type of wastewater to the waters of the
State is illegal as per NCGS 143-215.1 and could subject you to civil penalties of up to
$25,000 per day per violation.
3. Several feet of creek bank in the pasture behind the silos continues to be badly eroded. The
stream crossing into the pasture has also degraded severely since last year's inspection (see #8
07/20/00 DWQ compliance inspection). These situations allow for a probable water quality
violation (fecal, BOD, turbidity, nutrients, etc.), particularly if conditions deteriorate further.
4. While reviewing the farm's waste application records, it was also noted that the receiving crop
(pearl millet) differed from that designated in the CAWMP (corn silage). While it is possible,
and even probable, that the receiving crop may vary fora particular year, the -CAWMP should be
revised to coincide with a farm's particular cropping system. Failure to 'have complete records
is a violation of NCGS 143-215.1, the CAWNW,.and deemed permit.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office is considering recommending an enforcement action against you
for the above referenced violations. If you have justification that these violations are caused by circumstances
beyond your control, or you have an explanation that you wish to present, please respond in writing within
fifteen (15) days following receipt of this notice. The Winston-Salem Regional Office will review your response
and forward it to the Water Quality Section Chief with the enforcement package.
In the absence of any justification, the:Regional Office will recommend that an enforcement action be
taken against your facility. Please address your response to my attention at the address shown on the letterhead.
Be advised that North Carolina General Statutes provide for penalties of up to $25,000 per day per
violation as well as criminal penalties for violations of state environmental laws and regulations.
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If you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact Melissa Rosebrock or me at (336) 771-
Sincerely,
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Larry D. Coble
Water Quality Supervisor
cc: DWQ Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Wilkes County Natural Resources Conservation Service/Soil and Water Conservation District
Rocky Durham — DSWCD MRO
Marlene Salyer — DSWCD WSRO
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION -OF WATER QUALITY
WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL, OFFICE
July 22, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL 7099 3220 0006 8505 8279
RETURN RECEIPT RE UESTED
Mr. Don Sparks
1242 Poplar Springs Road
Roaring River, NC 28669
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Compliance Inspection
Don Sparks Farm, #97-27
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Sparks:
The purpose of this letter is to summarize the findings of your compliance
inspection conducted July 20, 2000. Melissa Rosebrock of the Division of Water Quality -
Winston -Salem Regional Office performed the inspection.
On the date of the inspection, Ms. Rosebrock noted past evidence of silage run-off
coming from the silage trench, through a ' pile of gravel, discharging from a culvert,
downhill, to the creek (see July 23, 1999 Notice of Violation). Although on the date of the
inspection there was no discharge occurring, the current situation still allows for a
potential discharge to surface waters of the State in the future. Please be advised that the
non -permitted discharge of any type of wastewater to the waters of the State is
illegal as per North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and could subject you to
civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day per violation. Our concern is that this feed run-
off, upon entering the nearby stream could cause an oxygen demand problem for aquatic
life in the stream. We strongly suggest that you contact the Wilkesboro Field Office at
[phone] for technical assistance in preventing any future discharges.
Staff also noted that the information in your waste application records was not
complete. Specifically, waste applications for each field had not been recorded, on' the
appropriate form (SLD-2). A nitrogen balance had not been calculated and recorded for
each field either. Please note that waste and soil records, once obtained, should be kept
for a minimum of five years. Failure to have the above components available and
complete is a violation of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan. As you
know, waste applications should be applied during the time the crop can utilize the
nutrients in the waste. In general, waste should be applied no earlier than 30 days prior to
planting.
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Additionally, a section of the creek bank in a pasture behind the barn is badly denuded and needs
to have vegetation established. You may wish to contact the Wilkesboro Field Office for technical
assistance regarding the needed repairs or in transference of -application information onto appropriate
forms.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office appreciates your cooperation in this matter. We have
enclosed copies of the SLD-1 and SLD-2 forms for your use, as well as example pages. If you have any
questions concerning this Notice, please contact Melissa Rosebrock or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Larry D. Coble
Water Quality Supervisor
cc: DWQ — Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Wilkesboro Field Office
Rocky Durham - Mooresville Regional Office
WSRO Facility Files -
Central Files

State of North Carolinlo
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Don Sparks
1242 Poplar Srings Rd
Roaring River NC 28669
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ENVIRON _yrtPeM RESOURCES
N.C. Dept, Of EHNR
May 30, 2000 JUN — 1 2000
Win ,ton -Salem
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Subject: Application o. A 9 T'9
Additional Information Request
Don Sparks
Animal Waste Operation
Wilkes County
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application.
Additional information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by June 29, 2000:
The tract number, field number, and acreage given in the waste utilization plan do not match with those on
the filed maps. Please clearly label the field maps with appropriate tract number, field number, and
corresponding acreage
2. A site visitation done by Div. of Soil and Water inspector suggested that this facility is in the process of
updating its waste utilization plan incorporating poultry dry litter and additional field/crops. Please submit
the revised waste utilization plan if ready.
Please note that all WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist.
Please reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information
should be signed, sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this
letter must be submitted on or before June 29, 2000 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance
with 15A N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation
of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental
Management Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 363.
Sincerely,
JR Joshi
Soil Scie tist
Non -Di harge Permitting Unit
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Permit File
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State of North Caroli*
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Don Sparks
Don Sparks
1242 Poplar Srings Rd
Roaring River NC 28669
Farm Number: 97 - 27 `
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT Or
ENVIRONMENT'AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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You are hereby notified that Don Sparks, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1OC, must apply for coverage under an
Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter, your farm has sixty (60) days 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
1617Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If you have any questions concerning this letter, please call J R Jushi at [phone] extension 363 or Melissa
Rosebrock with the Winston-Salem Regional Office at [phone].
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Don Sparks
Don Sparks
1242 Poplar Stings Rd
Roaring River NC 28669
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
December 30, 1999 RtCEIVED
N.C. Dept. of EHNR
JAN 1 1 2000
Winston--allem
Regional Office
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping ,
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 97-27
Wilkes 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. IRRI, IRR2, DRYI, DRY2, DRY3, SLUR1, SLUR2,
SLD1, 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.
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Wilkes County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
Sincere]
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
1617 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1617 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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Mr. Larry D. Coble
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585 Waughtown Street
Winston Salem NC 27107
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I am responding to a letter I received from you dated July 23, 1999. The letter mentions a
discharge of silage run-off into a tributary of Little Bugaboo Creek.
Since the visit from Mr. George Smith and Mr. Hamid Raflee on July 19, I have
contacted the Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District field office for help in solving
the problem. The Wilkes staff visited my farm, and after careful consideration, we
decided on the following plan of action.
These items include:
1. Cover the silage with plastic to prevent rainwater from saturating it. This will
eliminate run-off from the silos.
2. Clean the gravel filter and replace as necessary.
3. Re -vegetate the waterway below the silos.
I have competed items 2 and 3 and will have item 1 completed by August 2"d. This
should eliminate any problems associated with the silage run-off.
Thank you for you cooperation.
Sincerely,
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NORTH AROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL OFFICE
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
July 23, 1999
CERTIFIED MAIL NO. P-536 314 516
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. Don Sparks
2463 Lomax Road
Roaring River, NC 28669
Subject: NOTICE OF VIOLATION
Animal Facility #97-27
Illegal Discharge from Silage Bin
Wilkes County
Dear Mr. Sparks:
On July 19, 1999, George Smith and Hamid Rafiee, of this
office, responded to a complaint describing wastewater
discharging into an unnamed tributary of Little Bugaboo
Creek, Class C waters of the State. Upon investigation, this
office found an illegal discharge of rainwater from one of
the silage bins that ultimately discharges into an unnamed
tributary of Little Bugaboo Creek. The silage discharge
caused the dissolved oxygen to drop below the stream
standard of 5.0 mg/L. This discharge must cease immediately!
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-215.1 (a),
" No person shall do any of the following things or carry
out any of the following activities until or unless such
person shall have applied for and shall have received from
the Commission a permit...
(1) Make any outlets into the waters of the State.
(6) Cause or permit any waste, directly or
indirectly, to be discharged to or in any manner
intermixed with the waters of the State...
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Please be advised that any further unpermitted discharges from the
date of this letter may be _subiect__t_o civil penalties of up to
$10,000.00 per day, per each violation, as well as other actions by
the Division of Water Quality.
Please respond to this office in writing by August 3, 1999,
describing your actions to eliminate the discharge of silage run-
off to the stream and include the date the discharge will be
eliminated.
This office recommends you work with Wilkes County Soil & Water to
eliminate the silage run-off from discharging into the creek. If
you have any questions or require additional information, please
contact this office at [phone].
Sincerely,
4" Larry D. Coble
Water Quality Supervisor
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