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North Carolina
Pat McCrory
Governor
Claude Shew
Claude Shew Farm
955 Delaplane Rd
Roaring River, NC 28669
Dear Claude Shew:
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NCDENR
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
October 1.2014
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWC970014
Claude Shew Farm
Cattle Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Wilkes County
In accordance with your renewal request, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage
(COC) issued to Claude Shew, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management system
in accordance with General Permit AWG200000.
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 Claude Shew Farm, located in Wilkes County, with an animal capacity of no greater
than the following annual averages:
Dairy Calf: Dry Cow: Beef Brood Cow:
Dairy Heifer: Beef Stocker Calf: Other:
Milk Cow: Beef Feeder: 125
This COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2019, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWC970014 that was previously issued to this facility. 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 read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit carefully. Please pay careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keeping forms.
If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site -specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed.
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Phone: [phone] Internet: htto:/N+ww.ncdencaov/
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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.
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.
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 any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
In accordance with Condition 11.22 of the General Permit, waste application shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You
may find detailed watch/waming information for your county by calling the Blacksburg/Roanoke, VA
National Weather Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at:
http://www.weather. ovg /mk/
This facility is located in a county covered by our Winston-Salem Regional Office. The Regional Office
staff may be reached at 336-771-5000. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Thomas A. Reeder
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit AWG200000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Wilkes County Health Department
Wilkes County Soil and Water Conservation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWC970014)
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Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
This plan has been prepared for
Claude Shew Jr - Beef - Home
Claude Shew
955 Delaplane Rd
Roaring River, NC 28669
336-984-3834
01-08-2010
This plan has been developed by:
Michael W. Pardue
RECEIVED
Wilkes SWCD N C. DOM of ENR
PO Box 194 JAN 2 2 2010
Wilkesboro, NC 28621 Winston-Salem
Regional Off}ce
336-838-d622x3
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nutrient Management with Manure Only
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures
established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste utilization plan for
the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required Specifications concerning animal
waste management that are includ this plan.
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Signature (owner) Date
Signature (manager or producer) Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of Agriculture -
Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices adopted by the Soil and Water
Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By:
Technical Specialist Signature Date
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the following
source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is not included in this plan.
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Claude Shew Jr - beef - home waste generated 120.00 tons/year by a 125 animal Beef
(Feeder) Paved Surface Scraped Manure operation.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
1108
Incorporated
1530
Injected
N/A
Irrigated
N/A
Max. Avail.
PAN (Ibs) +
Actual PAN
Applied (lbs)
PAN Surplus/
Deficit (Ibs)
Actual Quantity
Applied (Tons)
Surplus/Deficit
(Tons)
Year 1
1,108
2837
-1,729
307.33
-187.33
This plan includes a User Defined Source to determine the total pounds of PAN in lieu
of NRCS Standard values. Refer to North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service publication AG-43942
entitled "Soil Facts: Use of On -Farm Records for Modifying a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan" for
guidance on using on -farm records to develop a User Defined Source.
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Note: In source I D, S means standard source, U means user defined source.
• Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this source.
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield estimates are
also provided for each crop, as well as the crop's P205 Removal Rate. The Leaching Index (LI) and the Phosphorous Loss Assessment
Tool (PLAT) Rating are also provided for each field, where available.
If a field's PLAT Rating is High, any planned manure application is limited to the phosphorous removal rate of the harvested plant
biomass for the crop rotation or multiple years in the crop sequence. Fields with a Very High PLAT Rating should receive no
additional applications of manure. Regardless of the PLAT rating, starter fertilizers may be recommended in accordance with North
Carolina State University guidelines or recommendations. The quantity of P205 applied to each crop is shown in the following table if
the field's PLAT rating is High or Very High.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
Acres
Plat
Rating
LI
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
P205
Removal
(lbs/ cm)
pplied
pbs/.)
113
1
9AC
9.00
Medium
25.0
Buncombe
Small Grain, Silage
5.0 Tom
27
N/A
Com, Silage
10.0 To
34
N/A
1205
1
9.60
9.20
High
17.0
Toccoa
Small Grain, Silage
10.5 To
57
57
Com, Silage
26.0 Tons
88
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PLAN TOTALS: 19.00 18.20
LI
Potential Leaching
Technical Guidance
2
Low potential to contribute to soluble
None
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
>= 2 &
Moderate potential to contribute to soluble
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
<= 10
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
High potential in contribute to soluble
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve the soils
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be considered. Examples
> 10
are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients, Sod -Based Rotations (328), Long -Term No -Till (778),
and edge -of -field practices such as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (391).
PLAT Index
Rating
P Management Recommendation
0 - 25
Low
No adjustment needed; N based application
25 - 50
Medium
No adjustment needed; N based application
51 - 100
High
Application limited to crop P removal
> 100
Very High
Starter P application only
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NOTE: Symbol * means user entered data.

The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides an estimate of the number of acres of cropland needed to use
the nutrients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements, and proper timing of applications to
maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides an estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or other by-products,
commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in order to supply the indicated quantity
of nitrogen from each source is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides
for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation.
Waste Utilization Table
Year I
Tract
Field
Source
to
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Applic.
Period
Nilmgen
PA
Nutrient
Req'd
(Ihs/A)
Comm.
Fert.
Nutrient
Applied
(lbs/A)
Res.
(lbs/A)
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
NutrientA
pplied
(lbs/A)
Liquid
ManurcA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
Manure:
Applied
(acre)
liquid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field)
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
Tons
1000 gals
tons
113
1
U2
Buncombe
9.40
9.00
Small Grain, Silage
5.0 Tons
9/1-3/31
1 56
0
1 0
1 Broad.
561
0.00
6.06
0.001
54.58
113
1
U2
Buncombe
9.40
9.00
Com, Silage
10.0 Ton
2/15-6/30
109
0
0
Broad.
109
0.00
11.80
0.00
106.24
1205
1
U2
Toccoa
9.60
9.20
Small Grain, Silage
10.5 Ton
9/1-3/31
117
0
0
Broad.
58
0.00
6.26
0.00
57.59
1205
I
U2,�
Toccoa,))
9.60
9.20
Com, Silage
26.0 Tan
2/IS-6/30
283
0
0
Broad.
89
0.00
9.66
0.00
88.92
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
0.00
Total Produced, 1000 gallons
0.00
Balance, 1000 gallons
0.00
Total Applied, tons
307.33
Total Produced, tons
120.00
Balance, tons
-187.33
Notes: I. In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned. 2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Nutrient Management Recommendations table shown below provides an annual summary of the nutrient management plan
developed for this operation. This table provides a nutrient balance for the listed fields and crops for each year of the plan.
Required nutrients are based on the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements and soil test results. The
quantity of nutrient supplied by each source is also identified.
The total quantity of nitrogen applied to each crop should not exceed the required amount. However, the quantity of other
nutrients applied may exceed their required amounts. This most commonly occurs when manure or other byproducts are utilized
to meet the nitrogen needs of the crop. Nutrient management plans may require that the application of animal waste be limited so
as to prevent over application of phosphorous when excessive levels of this nutrient are detected in a field. In such situations,
additional nitrogen applications from nonorganic sources may be required to supply the recommended amounts of nitrogen.
Nutrient Management Recommendations Test
YEAR
0
N
(lbs/A)
P2O5
(lbs/A)
K2O
(lbs/A)
Mg
(lbs/A)
Mn
(lbs/A)
Zn
(lbs/A)
Cu
(lbs/A)
Lime
(tons/A)
Trnct
Field
113
1
Req'd Nutrients
56
0
0
0
0
0
0
I
AC
App. Period
9.00
1 9/1-3/31
Supplied By:
CROP
Small Grain, Silage
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Buncombe
Residual
0
- 0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
5.0 Tons
06-14-07
Manure
56
39
85
23
1
1
1 0
0
P Removal
Rating
27 lbs/ac.
Mediunt
BALANCE'
0
39
85
23
1
1
0
-1
Tmct
Field
1205
1
Req d Nutrients
117
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Acres
App. Period
9.20
9/1-3/31
Supplied By:
CROP
Small Grain, Silage
Starter
0
0
- 0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fen-
011
01
01
0
[R;ES.E.pIND*�110.5
oa
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Tons
1 06-14-07
Manure
58
57
871
24
11
1
0
0
P Removal
Raring
57 lbs/ac.
Iffigh
I BALANCE
1 -591
57
87
24
1
1
.01
-1
NOTE: Symbol • means user entered data.
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Nutrient Management Recommendations Test
YEAR(lbs/A)
1
N
P2O5
(lbs/A)
K2O
(lbs/A)
Mg
(lbs/A)
Mn
(lbs/A)
Zn
(lbs/A)
Cu
(lbs/A)
Lime
(tons/A)
Tmc[ Feld
113
1
Req'd Nutrients
109
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres I
App. Period
9.00-
2/15-6/30
Supplied By:
CROP
Com, Silage
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Buncombe
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
10.0 Tons
06-14-07
Manure
109
75
165
44
1
1
0
0
P Removal
Rating
34 Ibs/ac.
Medium
BALANCE
0
75
165
44
1
1
0
0
Tmc[
Field
1205
1
Req'd Nutrients
283
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres
App. Period
9.20
2/15-6/30
Supplied By:
CROP
Com, Silage
Stater
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fert.
0
0
01
01
01
01
01
0
Soil SeriesToccoa
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
26.0 Tons
06-14-07
1 Manure
89
88
1351
36
11
1
1 0
0
P Removal
Rating
88 lbs/ac.
IHigh I
BALANCE
-1941
88
135
36
1 1
1
0
0
NOTE: Symbol s means user entered data.
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The Required Soil Test Values shown in the following table provide a summary of recommended actions that should be taken if soil tests indicate excessive levels of
copper or zinc. Fields that receive manure must have an annual soil analysis for these elements. High levels of zinc and copper can adversely affect plant growth.
Alternative crop sites must be used when the concentration of these metals approach excessive levels. Site life can be estimated by dividing the amount of copper and
zinc to be applied in lbs/acre by 0.036 and 0.071, respectively and multiplying the result by 0.85. By adding this quantity to the current soil index for copper or zinc, we
can predict life of the site for waste disposal.
In addition to copper and zinc indices, this table also provides a summary of lime recommendations for each crop based on the most recent soil sample. Application of
lime at recommended rates is necessary to maintain soil pH in the optimum range for crop production .
Required Soil Test Values
'I'met
Field
Crop
pH
Lime Recom. -
(tans/acre)
Cu-I
Copper Recommendation
Zn-1
Zinc Recommendation
113
1
Small Grain, Silage
5.6
0.7
1769
None
1079
None
113
1
Com, Silage
5.6
0.0
1769
None
1079
None
1205
1
Small Grain, Silage
5.6
0.7
1769
None
1079
None
1205
1
Cam, Silage
5.6
0.0
1769
None
1079
None
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmade conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation
or land application. Any discharge of waste that reaches surface water is
prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns
or has an 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 the
waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an 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 waste production facility to
secure an update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application, receiving
crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for
realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data,
climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that
restrict the rate of applications 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 eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but
less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where
runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard
393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste application.
Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land
application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is 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).
Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such
that runoff does not occur offsite 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.
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8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or
when the soil surface is frozen.
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. Nutrients from waste 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 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 canal. Animal waste, other than swine waste
from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall not be applied closer that 25
feet to perennial waters.
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 cropland provided the fields 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.
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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. Berms and structures should be
inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. 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.
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 pre -plant with no further
applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. 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 the markers. A
marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage
ponds.
22. 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 nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied
based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen
based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be
adjusted and maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application
records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five (5)
years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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Crop Notes
Corn Silage: Piedmont and Mountains
The following crop note applies to field(s): I
In the Piedmont, com shoul&be planted when soil temperature reaches 52 to 55 degrees fahrenheit. Plant
1-2" deep. Adequate depth control is essential. Review the NCSU Official Variety "green book" and
information from private companies to select a high yielding variety with the characteristics needed for
your area and conditions. Apply 10 to 12 lbs. nitrogen per ton of expected yield. All nitrogen can be
applied at planting. Also acceptable is to apply 2/3 to 3/4 of the nitrogen at planting and the rest when
corn is in the 7 to 9 leaf stage. Tropical corn for silage needs about 6-8 lbs nitrogen per ton of expected
yield applying no more than 100 to 120 lbs total nitrogen. Research has shown that nitrogen can be
reduced by approximately 15 percent when soil injected. The total N is dependent on the soil type and
expected yield. Apply phosphorus and potassium according to a soil test before planting. Phosphorus
is best utilized when banded with the planter as a starter. Plant samples can be analyzed during the
growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the corn. Timely management of weeds and insects is
essential in profitable cont silage production. Plant a cover crop after harvest.
The following crop note applies to field(s): 1
Small Grain Silage, Piedmont and Mountains
In the Piedmont, small grain silage should be planted from October 10 to November 3. In the Mountains,
small grain silage should be planted from September 15 to October 31. Plant 18 to 22 seed/drill row foot
at 1-1 1/2" deep and increase the seeding rate by 5% for each week seeding is delayed beyond the
optimum time frame. See the seeding rates table for applicable seeding rate modifications in the current
NCSU "Small Grain Production Guide".Also, increase the initial seeding rate by at least 10% when
planting no -till. Adequate depth control when planting the small grain is essential. Review the NCSU
Official Variety "green book" and information from private companies to select a high yielding variety
with the characteristics needed for your area and conditions. Apply approximately 30 lbs N at planting.
Increase N at planting by 20% for no -till. Phosphorus and potassium should be applied according to a
soil test at this time. The remaining N should be applied during February -March. Apply 10 to 12 lbs. N
per ton of expected yield. The total N is dependent on soil type and expected yield. Plant samples can be
analyzed during the growing season to monitor the nutrient status of the small grain. Timely management
of diseases, weeds and insects are essential for profitable small grain silage production. Plant a cover
crop after harvest.
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Table of Contents
PlanMaps...................................................................................................................I
SoilsMap Unit Descriptions......................................................................................I
Narrativeof Operation...............................................................................................2
Beef Waste Management Plan T1205........................................................................3
CropNotes.................................................................................................................3
Required Specifications.............................................................................................4
NC— 590 — 633..........................................................................................................4
Emergency Action Plan .............................................................................................5
Insect Control Checklist.............................................................................................5
Mortality Management...............................................................................................5
RecordKeeping.........................................................................................................6
Spreader Calibration..................................................................................................6
Phosphorus Loss Assessments...................................................................................7

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Narrative of Operation
Beef Manure Nutrient Management Plans
For
Claude Shew Jr.
This narrative of operation addresses two beef operations: one on T1205, Claude's home farm,
this plan is based on plant available nitrogen.
T1205, 113:
The facility on T1205 was originally designed to accommodate 125 head of stocker calves
averaging 550 Lbs at 100% confinement. It consists of a paved, covered feeding area and a dry
stack. It has not been used for a number of years. Recently Claude installed a stock trail and has
fenced in approximately 29 acres for pasture.
This nutrient management plan is for a maximum of 75 head of calves at a confinement rate of
50%. At this time there are no cattle present. This number of cattle falls below the threshold
number but Claude wants to retain his 0.200 registration so a nutrient management plan is
necessary.
The dry stack was designed to hold a maximum of 194 tons of manure and to be cleaned out
twice a year. Claude has enough capacity to hold to manure output of 75 head of calves for a
year. 75 head of calves (x 3.2tons/hd/yr x 50% confinement) will produce 120 tons manure/yr.
Claude has 18.2 acres of cropland for manure disposal. He plans to spread the manure on two
crops each year; in the fall on small grain silage and in the spring on corn silage.
The fields Claude will use for this manure disposal have received poultry litter for a long time
and have exceptionally high levels of copper and very high phosphorus indexes. In addition, field
1, T1205 has a high PLAT rating using his chosen cropping system. By only using commercial
fertilizer or fertilizer along with beef manure when cattle are present, Claude can reduce the
phosphorus level over time. Both of these fields should be plowed deeply once to dilute to
copper into a larger volume of soil. Claude may still need to use them occasionally for poultry
litter as long as there are no beef on the farm. The high PLAT rating on T1205 presents no
problem when using beef manure, but if poultry litter is spread in this field it must be spread
using phosphorus as the limiting nutrient.

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General Information:
It is required that good soil sampling procedures be used annually in all fields receiving any
animal waste to monitor nutrient levels and metals buildup. In addition, a waste analysis is
required within 60 days of any land applicationof waste.
Record keeping is an essential part of your waste management plan. In order to satisfy the
Division of Environmental Management's farm inspection procedures, the following items need
to be available on site:
1. Certified Waste Management Plan
2. Waste management records
3. Farm field maps
4. A current waste analysis
Supporting records include:
1. Daily weather events during the application period
2. Annual soil tests
3. Calibration documents
Mortality management can be burial or hauling and rendering at a licensed rendering plant. If
burial is used the carcass must be buried three feet beneath ground surface within 24 hours of
knowledge of death and must be at least 300 feet from any stream or public body of water.
Equipment used for spreading waste should be calibrated on a regular basis to ensure proper
application rates and uniformity. Field calibration is required once every other year for state
permitted operations. Solid spreaders should be field calibrated using the Weight -Area Method
described in NCCES publication AG-553-4.
Please review the Required Specifications for Animal Waste Management and the NC Practice
Job Sheet: NC-590-633. These documents contain important information on waste application,
record keeping requirements, operation and maintenance of your waste utilization plan, and
additional information on phosphorus risk assessment.

Nutrient Management Plan For Animal Waste Utilization
This plan has been prepared for:
Claude Shew Jr - Beef - Home
Claude Shew
955 Delaplane Rd
Roaring River, NC 28669
336-984-3834
07-18-2007
This plan has been developed by:
Kate Campau
NCDENR, DSWC
525 NC65
Suite 100
Reidsville, NC 27320
336-342-0460 ext. 3
Developer Signature
Type of Plan: Nutrient Management with Both Manure and Fertilizer
Owner/Manager/Producer Agreement
I (we) understand and agree to the specifications and the operation and maintenance procedures
established in this nutrient management plan which includes an animal waste utilization plan for
the farm named above. I have read and understand the Required Specifications concerning animal
waste management that are included yjth this plan.
Signature (owner)
Signature (manager or producer)
D / 07
Date
Date
This plan meets the minimum standards and specifications of the U.S. Department of Agriculture -
Natural Resources Conservation Service or the standard of practices adopted by the Soil and Water
Conservation Commission.
Plan Approved By: ��_ `1: L'\ ,f`Jl t J-- �7 I'! �6I
Technical Specialist Signatu a Date
I
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Nutrients applied in accordance with this plan will be supplied from the following
source(s):
Commercial Fertilizer is included in this plan.
U2
Claude Shew Jr - beef - home waste generated 120.00 tons/year by a 75 animal Beef
(Stocker) Paved Surface Scraped Manure operation.
Estimated Pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen Generated per Year
Broadcast
1108
Incorporated
1530
Injected
N/A
Irrigated
- N/A
Max. Avail.
PAN (lbs) k
Actual PAN
Applied (lbs)
PAN Surplus/
Deficit (lbs)
Actual Quantity
Applied (Tons)
Surplus/Deficit
(Tons)
Year 1
1,108
1274
-166
137.96
-17.96
This plan includes a User Defined Source to determine the total pounds of PAN in lieu
of NRCS Standard values. Refer to North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service publication AG-439-42
entitled "Soil Facts: Use of On -Farm Records for Modifying a Certified Animal Waste Management Plan" for
guidance on using on -farm records to develop a User Defined Source.
Note: In source ID. S means standard source. U means user defined source.
. Max. Available PAN is calculated on the basis of the actual application method(s) identified in the plan for this source.
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The table shown below provides a summary of the crops or rotations included in this plan for each field. Realistic Yield estimates are
also provided for each crop, as well as the crop's P205 Removal Rate. The Leaching Index (LI) and the Phosphorous Loss Assessment
Tool (PLAT) Rating are also provided for each field, where available. -
If a field's PLAT Rating is High, any planned manure application is limited to the phosphorous removal rate of the harvested plant
biomass for the crop rotation or multiple years in the crop sequence. Fields with a Very High PLAT Rating should receive no
additional applications of manure. Regardless of the PLAT rating, starter fertilizers may be recommended in accordance with North
Carolina State University guidelines or recommendations. The quantity of P205 applied to each crop is shown in the following table if
the field's PLAT rating is High or Very High.
Planned Crops Summary
Tract
Field
Total
Acres
Useable
Acres
Plat
Rating
LI
Soil Series
Crop Sequence
RYE
P205
Removal
(Ibs/acre)
Applied
06s/am)
113
1
- 9.40
9.00
Medium
25.0
Buncombe
Small Grain, Silage -
5.0 Tons
27
N/A
-
Corm, Silage
15.0 Tons
51
N/A
1205
1
9.60
9.20
High
17.0
Toccoa
Small Grain, Silage
10.5 Tons57
24
Com, Silage
26.0 Tonsi
88
24
PLAN TOTALS: 19.00 . 1820
5-� L/
? ; Potential Leeching r,-:.
"_ _.;-" ."`f*Te`cltmcalTGutdance y, s •-'=e, i _
Low potential to contribute to soluble
None
< 2
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
Moderate potential to contribute to soluble
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned.
>— 2 &
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
<= 10
High potential to contribute to soluble
Nutrient Management (590) should be planned. Other conservation practices that improve the soils
nutrient leaching below the root zone.
available water holding capacity and improve nutrient use efficiency should be considered. Examples
are Cover Crops (340) to scavenge nutrients, Sod -Based Rotations (328), Long -Terre No -Till (778),
> 10
and edge -of -field practices such as Filter Strips (393) and Riparian Forest Buffers (391).
pm
"
PLAT/ndex
= Ratng
- P ManagementRecommn anon s -~
,.._. :.�. i.. e.
0 - 25
Low
No adjustment needed; N based application
25 - 50
Medium
No adjustment needed; N based application
51 - 100
High
Application limited to crop P removal
> 100
Very High
Starter P application only
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The Waste Utilization table shown below summarizes the waste utilization plan for this operation. This plan provides au estimate of the number of acres of cropland needed to use
the nuit ients being produced. The plan requires consideration of the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements, and propel' tuning of applications to
maximize nutrient uptake.
This table provides au estimate of the amount of nitrogen required by the crop being grown and an estimate of the nitrogen amount being supplied by manure or other by-products,
commercial fertilizer and residual from previous crops. An estimate of the quantity of solid and liquid waste that will be applied on each field in order to supply the indicated quantity
of nitrogen from each sow"ce is also included. A balance of the total manure produced and the total manure applied is included in the table to ensure that the plan adequately provides
for the utilization of the manure generated by the operation.
Waste I Itilizatinn Tahle
voar 1
Tract
Field
-
Soil Series
Total
Acres
Use.
Acres
Crop
RYE
Applic.
Period
Nitrogen
PA
Nutrient
9�
Re d
Qbs/A)
Comm.
Fen.
Nutrient
Applied
Applied
Ilbs/A)
Res.
(lbs/A)
Applic.
Method
Manure
PA
NuirientA
pp lied
(lbs/A)
Liquid
ManureA
pplied
(acre)
Solid
.Manure
Applied
(acre)
Liquid -
Manure
Applied
(Field)
Solid
Manure
Applied
(Field
N
N
N
N
1000
gal/A
'Ions
1000 gals
tons
113
1
]ID
Buncombe
9.40
9.00
Small Grain, Silage
5.0 Tons
9/1-3/31
56
21
0
Broad.
35
0,00
3.79
0.00
34.11
113
1
Buncombe
9.40
9.00
Corn, Silage
*15.01'o
2/15-6/30
*164
129
0
Broad.
35
0,00
3.79
0.00
34.11
1205
1
Toccoa
9.60
9.20
Small Grain, Silage
10.5 Ton
9/1-3/31
117
82
0
Broad.
35
0.00
3.79
0.00
34.V
1205
l
Toccoa
9.60
9.20
Com. Silage
26.0 Ton
2/15-6/30
283
248
0
Broad.
35
0.00
3.79
0.00
34.87
Total Applied, 1000 gallons
0.00`;dgE!1Is;d�'�;I;,
Total Produced. 1000 uallons
0.00
Balance. 1000 gallons
0.00
y 2ygr
"Total Applied, tans*in
�$
137.96
Total Produced, tons
'N'y '%I lyl
120.00
. Balance, tons
t tr r'� A r
et -
6
Notes: I. In the tract column, - symbol means leased, otherwise, owned.
2. Symbol * means user entered data.
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The Nutrient Management Recommendations table shown below provides an annual summary of the nutrient management plan
developed for this operation. This table provides a nutrient balance for the listed fields and crops for each year of the plan.
Required nutrients are based on the realistic yields of the crops to be grown, their nutrient requirements and soil test results. The
quantity of nutrient supplied by each source is also identified.
The total quantity of nitrogen applied to each crop should not exceed the required amount. However, the quantity of other
nutrients applied may exceed their required amounts. This most commonly occurs when manure or other byproducts are utilized
to meet the nitrogen needs of the crop. Nutrient management plans may require that the application of animal waste be limited so
as to prevent over application of phosphorous when excessive levels of this nutrient are detected in a field: In such situations,
additional nitrogen applications front nonoiganic sources may be required to supply the recommended amounts of nitrogen.
Nutrient Management Recommendations Test
YEAR
0
N
(lbs/A)
P2O5
(lbs/A)
K2O
(lbs/A)
Mg
(lbs/A)
Mn
(lbs/A)
Zn
(lbs/A)
Cu
(lbs/A)
Lime
(tons/A)
Tract
IField
113
1
Req'd Nutrients
56
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Acres
App. Period
9no
9/I-3/31
Supplied By
ri
,._,,. .-M'--�..�--`.
_
5i.;'u_K-W
i1-40'.
CROP
-
Small Grain, Silage
Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fen.
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Soil Series
Buncombe
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
5.0 Tons
06-14-07
Manure
35
24
53
14
0
0
0
0
P Removal
Rating
27 lbs/ac.
Medium
BALANCE
0
24
53
14
0
0
0
0
Tract
Field
1205
1
Req'd Nutrients
117
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Acres
App. Period
9.20
9/1-3/31
Supplied By:
_ ___
MM
KIM
RM
OW
�„i-
CROP
Small Grain, Silage
-Starter
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fen.
92
0
0
0
01
0
0
1
Soil Series
Toccoa
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
10.5 Tons
06-14-07
Manure
35
24
53
14
0
0
0
0
P Removal
Rating 1
57 lbs/ac.
High
BALANCE
1 0
24
531
14
0
0
- 0
0
NOTE: Symbol • means user entered data.
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Nutrient Management Recommendations Test
YEAR
1.
N
(Ibs/A)
P2O5
(lbs/A)
K2O
(lbs/A)
Mg
(lbs/A)
Mn
(lbs/A)
Zn
(Ibs/A)
Cu
(lbs/A)
Lime
(tons/A)
Tract
Field
113
1
Req'd Nutrients
•164
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres
App. Period
9.00
2/15-6/30
Supplied By:
e�
_ �-�
ice==
-2�-+�-
CROP
Com, Silage
Starr
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fen.
129
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Buncombe
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
•15.0 Tons
06-14-07
Manure
35
24
53
14
0
0
0
0
P Removal
Rating
51 Ibs/ac.
Medium
BALANCE
0
24
53
14
0
0
0
0
Tract
Field
1205
1
Req d Nutrients
.283
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Acres
App. Period
9.20
2/15-6/30
Supplied By:
_
-
a=
MW
_
:a t
W.00
e+
CROP
Com, Silage
Starterl
0
01
0
0
0
0
0
0
Commercial Fen.
248
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Soil Series
Toccoa
Residual
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
RYE Sample
Date
26.0 Tons
06-14-07
Manure
35
24
53
14
0
0
0
0
1' Removal
I Rating
88 lbs/ac.'
High
BALANCE
0
24
53
141
0
0
0
0
NOTE: Symbol . means user entered data.
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The Required Soil Test Values shown in the following table provide a summary of recommended actions that should be taken if soil tests indicate excessive levels of
copper or zinc. Fields that receive manure must have an annual soil analysis for these elements. High levels of zinc and copper can adversely affect plant growth.
Alternative crop sites must be used when the concentration of these metals approach excessive levels. Site life can be estimated by dividing the amount of copper and
zinc to be applied in Ibs/acre by 0.036 and 0.071, respectively and multiplying the result by 0.85. By adding this quantity to the current soil index for copper or zinc, we
can predict life of the site for waste disposal.
In addition to copper and zinc indices, this table also provides a summary of lime recommendations for each crop based on the most recent soil sample. Application of
time at recommended rates is necessary to maintain soil pH in the optimum range for crop production .
Renuired Snil Tect Values
'tract
Field
Crop
pH
Lime Recom.
(tons/acm)
Co-1
Copper Recommendation
Zn-1
Zinc Recommendation
113
1
Small Grain, Silage
5.6
0.7
1769
None
1079
None
113
1
Com, Silage
5.6
0.0
1769
None
1079
None
1205
1
Small Grain, Silage
5.6
0.7
1769
None
1079
None
1205
1
Corn, Silage
5.6
0.0
1769
None
1079
None
0
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Required Specifications For Animal Waste Management
Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift,
manmadeconveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation
or land application. Any discharge of waste that reaches surface water is
prohibited.
There must be documentation in the design folder that the producer either owns
nr hoc on oaraamant fnr nea of land nn whieh to nrnnarly �-nnly tha
waste. If the producer does not own adequate land to properly dispose of the
waste, he/she shall provide evidence of an 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 waste production facility to
secure an update of the Nutrient Management Plan when there is a change in the
operation, increase in the number of animals, method of application, receiving
crop type, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for
realistic crop yields based upon soil type, available moisture, historical data,
climatic conditions, and level of management, unless there are regulations that
restrict the rate of applications 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 eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per year but
less than 10 tons per acre per year provided grass filter strips are installed where
runoff leaves the field (see USDA, NRCS Field Office Technical Guide Standard
393 - Filter Strips).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or by disking after waste application.
Waste should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the land
application field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, waste will be soil
incorporated on conventionally tilled cropland. When waste is 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 offsite 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.
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8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or
when the soil surface is frozen.
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. Nutrients from waste 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 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 canal. Animal waste, other than swine waste
from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995, shall not be applied closer that 25
feet to perennial waters.
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 cropland provided the fields 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.
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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. Berms and structures should be
inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. if animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsilJn for n1�ta�ninn and impleme6 nting o "c'-_sera e wtti h � .ill slim inata
£, r plan
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 pre -plant with no further
applications of animal waste during the crop season.
21. 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 the markers. A
marker will be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste storage
ponds.
22. 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 nutrient, unless other restrictions require waste to be applied
based on other nutrients, resulting in a lower application rate than a nitrogen
based rate. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be
adjusted and maintained for optimum crop production. Soil and waste analysis
records shall be kept for a minimum of five years. Poultry dry waste application
records shall be maintained for a minimum of three years.
Waste application records for all other waste shall be maintained for five.(5)
years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina
regulations.
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NUTRIENT MAkAGEMENT and
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
r N.C. Practice Job Sheet: NC-590-633
Prepared for: \ '�L�` c ,� \! \ 11Cr
Farrn: Tract:00� �13. li Date: i% i
WHAT IS NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT?
The conservation practice, Nutrient
Management, is managing the amount,
source, placement, form and timing of the
application of nutrients and soil amendments
to achieve realistic production goals, while
minimizing nutrient movement to surface or
ground waters. The practice, Waste
Utilization, is using agricultural waste such as
manure or wastewater in an environmentally
sound manner. 'These practices are jointly
accomplished through the development of a
Nutrient Management/Waste Utilization Plan,
which is normally part of a broader
Conservation Plan that addresses multiple
natural resource concerns on the land.
PURPOSE OF NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
and WASTE UTILIZATION PRACTICES
Your nutrient management/waste utilization
plan is intended to accomplish one or more of
the following objectives:
• To budget nutrients for plant production.
• To properly utilize manure or organic by-
products as a plant nutrient source.
• To minimize the delivery of agricultural
nutrients to surface and ground water
resources.
To maintain or improve the physical,
chemical, and biological condition of the
soil.
• To utilize agricultural wastes for
livestock feed or as an energy source.
CONTENTS OF THE NUTRIENT
MANAGEMENT I WASTE UTILIZATION
PLAN
The information provided in this Job
Sheet and the attachments meet the
minimum requirements for a Nutrient
Management Plan for USDA-NRCS
purposes. This Nutrient Management
Plan includes:
1 A plan map and soils map for the area
planned (these may be part of the
overall Conservation Plan).
2. Location of designated sensitive areas
or resources (streams, wells,
sinkholes, etc.) and any associated
nutrient application setbacks, etc.
3. Your planned crop rotation.
4. Results of soil, plant, water tests.
5. Results from Phosphorus Loss
Assessment Tool (PLAT) or Leaching
Index (LI) as required.
6. Realistic yield expectations for the
crops in the rotation, and their source
if other than default values approved
for N.C.
7. Recommended nutrient application
rates for nitrogen, phosphorus, and
potassium, as well as timing, form,
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and method of applico and
incorporation, if applicable.
REQUIREM&S FOR NUTRIENT
MANAGEMENT")
8. This Job Sheet (or comparable
_information), that provides the following:
• General requirements of this practice,
as well as additional requirements to
meet the natural resource protection
purposes listed above..
• Additional considerations specific to
this plan.
• Operation and maintenance
information associated with this
practice.
Because this Nutrient Management Plan
includes agricultural organic sources,
additional items are required in the plan to
ensure proper waste utilization:
• Waste Utilization Agreement (if
applicable)
• Waste Utilization Third Party
Agreement (if applicable)
• Additional engineering design and
operating information for waste storage
structures, transport, and application
system, as applicable. These designs,
and the instructions for operating these
structures, is an integral component of
your overall Nutrient Management/
Waste Utilization Plan.
• Emergency Action Plan to prevent
overtopping or other discharges from
storage structures or facilities, as
applicable.
This plan was developed based on the current
NRCS 590 and 633 standards and Federal,
state, or local regulations or policies.
Changes in laws or regulations may
necessitate a revision of the plan.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR WASTE
UTILIZATION
General
All manure and organic residues must be
applied according to a nutrient management
plan (see the following section, 'BASIC
You are required to acquire and comply
with all federal, state, or local permit
requirements related to the handling and
application of manure or organic
materials.
The nutrient management/waste
utilization plan must address all organic
waste gel ICrdted dt Ui UrUUgI It LU LI le
facility. A Waste Utilization Third Party
Agreement must exist to address all
organic waste not handled by the nutrient
management/waste utilization plan.
Manure or organic wastes will not be
applied to the following areas:
• surface waters,
• wetlands, unless constructed as a
component in a waste treatment
system,
• soils subject to frequent flooding
during the period when flooding is
expected,
• frozen, snow-covered, or saturated
soils,
• within 200 feet of a dwelling other
than those owned by the producer,
• within 100 feet of a well,
• within 25 feet of surface waters, or
• within any other setbacks as identified
by federal, state, or local laws or
regulations (e.g. NC General Statute
prevents swine lagoon effluent from
being applied within 75 feet of a
residential property boundary or
perennial stream or river if the facility
was sited on or after October 1995.)
Manure or organic wastes will be applied
in a manner not to reach surface waters,
wetlands (unless constructed as a
component in a waste treatment system),
property owned by others, or public right-
of-way.
Sludge that accumulates in waste storage
structures must be analyzed prior to land
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application. Adequate proons (available
land and/or third party manure agreements)
must exist to ensure sludge is applied in
adherence to all nutrient application
requirements. All federal and state guidance
regarding the proper testing, handling,
planning, and application of sludge must be
followed for regulated operations.
Since compliance with all applicable North
Carolina laws is the responsibility of the
nd, or in� �H�o &I Cn^cs It thu mnct n, rrent
version of the Guidance Memo for
Implementing the Environmental Management
Commission's Regulations for Animal Waste
Management for questions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROVIDING LIVESTOCK FEED
If applicable, all agricultural wastes or other
organic residues used for feedstock must be
handled in a manner to minimize
contamination and preserve its feed value.
Chicken litter stored for this purpose must be
covered. A qualified animal nutritionist shall
develop rations that utilize animal wastes.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROVIDING A SOURCE OF ENERGY
If your facility is to be used for energy
production, all energy producing components
of the system are included in the Nutrient
Management/Waste Utilization Plan and
provisions for the utilization of residues of
energy production identified. Your Nutrient
Management Plan includes the use of these
residues, if applicable.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR NUTRIENT
MANAGEMENT
General
Application of nutrients must comply with all
applicable Federal, state, and local laws and
regulations.
The realistic* expectations (RYEs) in
this plan are based on one or more of the
following:
• Default values approved by the N.C.
Interagency Nutrient Management
Committee that incorporate soil
productivity information, yield data,
and research with North Carolina
soils, and cropping systems.
Additional information on the default
values may be found at:
www.soil.ncsu. edu/nmo/ncnmwoli'ndex. htm
Documented actual yield data from
the site, determined by the average of
the highest three yields of the last five
consecutive specific crop harvests.
(For forage crops, determine the
average of the highest three years of
the last five years.)
• A fertilization rate recommended by
North Carolina State University may
be used in cases where no yield data
or approved RYE values exist for a
crop.
• . An RYE inferred from a similar crop
on a soil with similar physical and
chemical features may be used for
new crops or in the absence of other
RYE data. This inferred RYE may
ONLY be specified by a certified
Nutrient Management planner.
Erosion, runoff, and water management
controls have been planned, as needed,
on fields that receive nutrients.
Soil Testing
This nutrient management plan has been
developed based on current soil test
results (no older than three years).
Soil samples must be collected and
prepared in accordance with North
Carolina State University or the North
Carolina Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services (NCDA&CS)_
Agronomic Division standards or
recommendations.
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Soil test analyses can be *formed by any
laboratory or program that is certified by the
North Carolina Department of Environment
and Natural Resources (NCDENR), Division of
Water Quality, Laboratory Section.
NCDA&CS_ Agronomic Division uses the
Mehlich-3 extractant process for soil testing.
Growers who utilize other laboratories must
request the use of the Mehlich-3 methodology
to ensure the test results are compatible with
Nnrth Carnlinn'c nntripnt mananpmpnt
planning and assessment tools. For statewide
consistency, all laboratories used must
provide fertilization recommendations using
guidelines and methodologies as referenced
at the NCDA&CS website:
www.ncaqr.com/agronomy/obook.htm
Growers are encouraged to use a laboratory
that is supported by field research within the
state.
Soil testing shall include analysis for all
nutrients for which specific information is
needed to develop the nutrient plan.
Plant Tissue Testing
Tissue sampling and testing, when used, shall
be done in accordance with North Carolina
State University or NCDA&CS standards or
recommendations.
Manure Testing
Nutrient values of manure and organic by-
products shall be established for planning
purposes based on laboratory analysis,
acceptable default values, or historic records
for the operation.
When determining actual application rates, a
laboratory analysis is required. State
regulations require that waste be tested within
60 days of utilization for some operations. In
the case of daily spreading, the waste must be
sampled and analyzed at least once a year.
Acceptable laboratories include the
NCDA&CS 46nomic Division, or others
certified by the NCDENR.
Field Risk Assessment
A field -specific assessment of the
potential for phosphorus transport from
each field (or groups of similar fields)
have been conducted, using the North
Carolina Phosphorus Loss Assessment
Tool (PLAT)
PLAT assesses the potential for
phosphorus (P) to be transported from the
site to surface water through each of the
four primary loss pathways:
• sediment -bound P transported
through erosion,
• soluble P transported through
surface runoff,
• soluble P leached through the soil
profile, and
• non -incorporated source P
transported through surface
runoff.
Based on the assessment of each loss
pathway, PLAT produces a single rating
for each field. As shown below, this
rating will identify whether nitrogen or
phosphorus shall be the rate -determining
element in developing the planned
application rate for manure.
PLAT Rating
I Nutrient Application Criteria
LOW
Nitrogen -based manure
application.
MEDIUM
Nitrogen -based manure
application.
HIGH
Manure application limited to
phosphorus removal from site
in harvested lant biomass. .
VERY HIGH
No additional manure
application to be specified in
plan for the site.
On all sites, regardless of the PLAT
rating, starter fertilizers may be
recommended in accordance with NCSU
guidelines or recommendations.
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In some cases, specific cdorvation practices
that reduce the potential for phosphorus
transport have been incorporated into PLAT.
Examples include buffers or filter strips,
ponds, water table management, and residue
management and conservation tillage.
Similarly; soil erosion rates; either existing or
planned, have been incorporated into your .
PLAT analysis. This information is shown on
the PLAT results enclosed. Because the
management of the site actually affects the
PLAT rating,all nrartirac iriantifieri. nn the _.. -__ .__
PLAT analysis (including any required to
achieve the specified erosion rate) must be
either already installed or included in a
Conservation Plan for the Nutrient
Management Plan to be approved.
Nutrient Application Rates
Recommended nutrient application rates are
based on North Carolina State University or
NCDA&CS recommendations that consider
current soil test results, RYEs, and
management.
Liming material shall be applied as needed to
adjust soil pH to the specific range required by
the crop or crops in the rotation for optimum
availability and utilization of nutrients.
The application amount and rate (in/hr) for
liquid wastes (e.g. applied through irrigation)
shall not result in runoff from the site. The
application shall not exceed the field capacity
of the soil.
The planned rates of nutrient application are
shown on the attached sheets. These rates
have been computed as follows:
Nitrogen Application - When the plan is
nitrogen -based (a PLAT rating of Low or
Medium), the application rate of manure or
organic by-products shall be based on the
recommended nitrogen rate using the RYE
for the site (or a rate recommended by
NCSU or NCDA in the case of crops
without established RYEs). This may
result in an application rate for other
nutrients�t exceeds the soil test
recommen ation.
When the plan is being implemented
on a phosphorus standard (a PLAT
rating of High or Very High), manure
or other organic by-products shall be
applied at rates consistent with the
phosphorus application guidance
below. In such situations, an
additional nitrogen application from
nnn-nrnanir cnivrac may ha raniiirari
to supply nitrogen at the rate
recommended by the RYE.
• Within the limits allowed by PLAT,
manure or other organic by-products
may be applied on soybeans at rates
equal to the estimated removal of
nitrogen in harvested plant biomass.
All nitrogen rates for hay production
are for pure grass stands. Due to the
nutrient recycling by grazing animals,
the planned nitrogen rate per unit
yield for hay crops shall be reduced
by 25% for the portion of the expected
yield that is removed through.grazing.
Phosphorus Application - When
manure or other organic by-products
are used, the planned rates of
phosphorus application shall be based
on the PLAT rating for the site, as
follows:
Low or Medium Rating — The
planned manure or organic by-
product application rate is based
on the nitrogen needs of the crop.
High Rating — The planned
manure or organic by-product
application rate is limited to the
phosphorus removal rate of the
harvested plant biomass.
Very High Rating — No additional _
manure or organic by-product
application is specified in the plan.
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On all sites, regardlea the PLAT rating,
starter fertilizers containing nitrogen,
phosphorus, and potassium may be
recommended in accordance with North
Carolina State University guidelines or
recommendations.
A single application of phosphorus applied
as manure or organic by-product may be
made at a rate equal to the recommended
phosphorus application or estimated
phvSphvruS rcrnvVoi in he, v'2S tcd piant
biomass for the crop rotation or multiple
years in the crop sequence.
When such single applications are
made, the rate shall:
♦ not exceed the recommended
nitrogen application rate during the
year of application, or
not exceed the estimated nitrogen
removal in harvested plant bio-
mass during the year of application
when there is no recommended
nitrogen application, or
not be made on sites with a Very
High PLAT risk rating.
Potassium Application — Planned
potassium application rates should
match the soil test recommended rates
as closely as possible. (This is
particularly critical in situations where a
potentially harmful nutrient imbalance
in crops or forages may occur, such as
grass tetany). When using manure or
other organic sources, the addition of
potassium from non -organic sources
may be required.
Other Plant Nutrients - The planned
rates of application of other nutrients if
applicable are consistent with North
Carolina State University or the
NCDA&CS guidelines or
recommendations.
Nutrient Application Timing
Timing of nutrient application shall
correspond as closely as possible with
plant nutrierotake characteristics, while
considering cropping system limitations,
weather and climatic conditions, and field
accessibility. Nutrients shall not be
applied to frozen, snow-covered, or
saturated soil.
Manure or organic by-products shall -not
be applied more than 30 days prior to
planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
For nutrients applied through irrigation
systems, application equipment should be
properly calibrated to ensure uniform
distribution of material at planned rates.
Plan Review and Revision Period
A thorough review and revision (if
needed) of the nutrient management plan
shall be conducted on a regular cycle, not
to exceed five years.
Heavy Metals Monitoring
For animal waste, including sludge, zinc
and copper concentrations shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites for
application shall be sought when these
metals approach excessive
concentrations. The following criteria and
actions are provided:
ZINC
Mehlich-3Index
Action
Zn•I
300 (21 Ibs/ac)
Peanuts are very sensitive to
zinc, and application on peanuts
should be limited. Seek
alternative sites when possible.
The risk of zinc toxicity is
greater with low soil pH and has
been seen at Zn-I as low as
300.
500 (35 Ibs/ac)
Critical toxic level for peanuts.
Cease application on peanuts.'
2,000 (142
Caution: Seek alternative sites
Ibs/ac)
when possible for all crops.
3,000 (213
Critical toxic level for all crops.
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Mehlich-3Index
Action
Cu-I
2,000 (72 Ibs/ac)
Caution: Seek alternative sites
when possible for all crops. '
3,000 (108
Critical toxic level for all crops.
Ibs/ac)
Cease application on all crops. '
Maintain pH at 6.0 on these
When sewage sludge is applied, the
a VVIIm UIUtIV1': of n"1"n4nl IIV t'u ilt$ �'nn11 ,rlinn
r'. I. . ... poi, y
arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, selenium,
and zinc) in the soil shall be monitored in
accordance with the US Code, Reference 40
CFR, Parts 403 and 503, and applicable state
and local laws or regulations. Additional
information on heavy metal criteria for sewage
sludge may be found in Land Application of
Sewage Sludge, EPA/831-B-93-002b
publication number at:
http✓/www. ena.gov/npdes1Dubs/sludoe. pdf
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
MINIMIZING DELIVERY OF NUTRIENTS TO
SURFACE AND GROUND WATER
In areas that have been identified as impaired
with agricultural nutrients being a likely
source, an assessment shall be completed of
the potential for nitrogen or phosphorus
transport from the site. (The streamstwater
bodies in this category are listed in the USDA-
NRCS Field Office Technical Guide, Section
Ll
,YJ NO
This nutrient management plan IS NOT in
an area where surface waters are
impaired, with agricultural nutrients
identified as a likely source. The Leaching
Index (LI) is not required.
❑ YES
This nutrient management plan IS in an
area where surface waters are impaired,
with agricultural nutrients identified as a
likely sse. The Leaching Index (LI)
is included in this plan.
While the results of the LI does not affect
your planned nutrient application rates,
some additional conservation practices
may be specified in the plan to reduce the
risk of nutrient movement from the field, if
applicable.
IMPORTANCE OF MANAGING
NUTRIENTS
Nitrogen and phosphorus are water
soluble elements and either or both may
be components of organic and inorganic
fertilizers. In soluble forms, both can
move with water as leachate down
through the soil, or over the soil surface
as runoff after rainfall. While nitrogen and
phosphorus exist in different forms and
may move through different transport
processes on the same site, they both
can have detrimental effects on both
surface and shallow ground water quality.
As an example, excess nutrients can
result in accelerated eutrophication with
severe algal blooms and fish kills.
Because of the topography, hydrology,
and other factors in the state, the
environmental problems from excess
nutrients reaching surface water may not
be exhibited near the contributing source,
but rather create water quality problems
far downstream. Consequently, the
Neuse River Basin, Tar -Pamlico Basin,
the Chowan River, the watershed of the
B. Everett Jordan Reservoir, and the
watershed of the New River in Onslow
County are listed as Nutrient Sensitive
waters in North Carolina.
Nitrogen: Nitrogen applied as fertilizer or
organic material is transformed into
nitrate and can move with the water
moving downward into the shallow ground
water and eventually to surface waters.
(Relatively small amounts of nitrogen -
reach our surface waters through rainfall
.runoff. ) The Leaching Index (LI) is a
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required part.of the nutrieeanagement plan
in some areas of the state with surface water
impairments. The LI uses soils information
and local climate data to assess the potential
hazard from leaching of nutrients. The results
of the LI analysis and recommended actions
are included in your nutrient management
plan, if applicable.
Phosphorus:. Research in recent decades
indicates that, -.with high soil phosphorus
IP\/PIC nhncnhnnic hac mnra nntpntial to ha
transported off -site than recognized in the
past. Phosphorus can be transported in
several ways: (1) attached to soil particles
leaving the field through erosion, (2) in soluble
form leaving the field in surface runoff, and (3)
in soluble form leaching downward through
the soil profile, and eventually into surface
water. Unlike nitrogen, the most likely
transport pathway for phosphorus varies by
site, and depends upon such factors as soil
erosion rate, soil phosphorus levels, texture of
soils, existence of buffers, and other factors.
In N.C., PLAT is the tool used to assess
potential excessive phosphorus losses. The
results of the PLAT analysis and
recommended actions are included in your
nutrient management plan, if applicable.
If a site receives a PLAT rating of Low or
Medium, then applying manure at rates based
on the nitrogen needs of the crop is allowed.
It is important to realize that this may result in
phosphorus being applied at rates that
significantly exceed the crop's phosphorus
removal rate. In these cases, the planned
nutrient application rate is not sustainable,
and eventually a PLAT rating of High may be
reached.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
You are responsible for safe operation and
maintenance of this practice, including all
equipment. The following Operation &
Maintenance should be conducted:
Review the plan annually to determine if
adjustments or modifications to the plan
are need (The S.B. 1217
interagency group guidelines
accepted by the N.C. Division of
Water Quality for .0200 operations
specify a plan revision when there are
changes in crops or cropping patterns
that utilize more than 25 percent of
the nitrogen generated by the
operation.) As a minimum, nutrient
management plans shall be
thoroughly reviewed every five years
anri ravicori if naraccnni Tha naYt
review will be performed in
C_O I �-
2.. Protect fertilizer and organic by-
product storage facilities from weather
and accidental leakage or spillage.
3. Ensure proper calibration of
application equipment to ensure
uniform distribution of.material at
planned rates.
4. Inspect and maintain the equipment
and facilities used to implement the
Nutrient Management/Waste
Utilization Plan regularly. Any needed
repairs should be made in a timely
manner.
5. Review the Emergency Action Plan, if
applicable, annually.
Records should be maintained for five
years, or for a period as required by
other Federal, state, or local
ordinances, or program or contract
requirements. To ensure adequate
information exists to support sound
nutrient management, NRCS
recommends the following records be
included:
• Soil test results and
recommendations for nutrient
application,
• Quantities, analyses and sources
of nutrients applied (When the
actual rates used exceed the
recommended and planned rates
on inorganic fertilizer plans,
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records should ind*e the reasons for •
the differences, e.g. inability to acquire
custom blended fertilizer.)
Dates and method of nutrient
applications,
Crops planted, planting and harvest
dates, yields, and crop residues
removed,
• Results of water, plant, and organic by-
product, analyses, and
• Dates of review and person performing
the review, and recommendations that
resulted from the review.
NOTE: State laws or regulations may
define record -keeping requirements for
some operations.
Ensure that workers are protected from
and avoid unnecessary contact with
inorganic fertilizers and organic by-
products. Protection should include the
use of protective clothing when working
with plant nutrients. Extra caution must be
taken when handling ammonia sources of
nutrients, or when dealing with organic
wastes stored in poorly ventilated
enclosures.
8. Properly dispose of material generated by
the cleaning of nutrient application
equipment. Excess material should be
.collected and stored or field applied in an
appropriate manner. Excess material
should not be applied on areas of high
potential risk for runoff or leaching.
9. Properly dispose of or recycle nutrient
containers according to state and local
guidelines or regulations.
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EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ.i.',i l_! i -.11(;3o
EMERGENCY. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
x
NRCS SU 1
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, 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. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for all employees at
the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be possible.
Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b.. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water 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 runoff.
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:
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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. Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage, put
in a submersible pump, and pump back to the 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.
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?
f. 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 - - . After hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942. Your phone call should
include: your name, facility, telephone number; the details of the incident from item 2 above,
the exact location of 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
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number - - , local SWCD office phone number and
local NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - -
4. If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your problem to
them and ask that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of problem to minimize off -site
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damage.
a. Contractors Name: _
b. Contractors Address:
c. Contractors Phone:
6. Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting Engineer, etc.
a. Name:
b. Phone:
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
withrelease of wastes from happening again.
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Dairy Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BM Ps to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Farmstead • Dairy Production Cl Vegetative or wooded butters;
❑ Recommended best management practices;
❑ Good judgement and common sense
Paved lots or bans alley • Wet manure -covered surfaces ❑ Scrape or fush daily,
surfaces ❑ . Promote drying with proper ventilation;
❑ Routine checks and maintenance on waterers,
hydrants, pipes, stock tanks
Bedded areas W Urine; ❑ Promote drying with proper ventilation;
is
• Partial microbial decomposition ❑ Replace wet or manure -covered bedding
Manure dry stacks • Partial microbial decomposition ❑ Provide liquid drainage for stored manure
Storage tank or basin • Partial microbial decomposition; ❑ Bottom or mid -level loading;
surface • Mixing while filling; ❑ Tank covers:
0 Agitation while emptying ❑ Basin surface mats of solids;
❑ Minimize lot runoff and liquid additions-;
❑ Agitate only prior to manure removal;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling basin surfaces
•
Partial microbial decomposition;
❑
Liquid drainage from settled solids;
•
Mixing while filling;
❑
Remove solids regularly
•
'Agitation while emptying
Manure, slurry, or sludge
•
Agitation when spreading;
❑
Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
• spreader outlets
•
Volatile gas erissions
❑
Wash residual manure from spreader after use;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure, slurry
•
Volatile gas emissions while drying
❑
Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
or sludge oft Yield surfaces
❑
Soil incorporation within 48 lirs;
❑
Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Flush tanks
•
Agitation of recycled lagoon liquid
❑
Flush tank covers;
while tanks are filling
❑
-
Extend till lines to near bottom of tanks with
anti -siphon vents
Outside drain collection or • Agitation during wastewater ❑ Box covers
junction boxes conveyance
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Source Cause BMPs to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Lill stations • Agitation during sump tank tilling ❑ Sump tank cowers
and drawdown
End of drainpipes at lagoon • Agitation during wastewater ❑ Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces • Volitile gas emission; ❑ Proper lagoon liquid capacity,
• Biological mixing; ❑ Correct lagoon startup procedures;
• Agitation ❑ Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
❑ Minimum agitation when pumping;
❑ Mechanical aeration;
❑ Proven biological additives
• lFtigolion sprinkler nozzles • High pressure agitation; ❑ Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
• Wind drill ❑ Minimum recommended operating pressure;
❑ Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
❑ Pump from second stage lagoon;
❑ Flush residual manure from pipes at end of
Dead animals
• Carcass decomposition
❑ Proper disposition of carcasses
Standing water mound
• Improper drainage;
❑ Cn-adeand landscape such that water drains away
facilities
• Microbial decomposition of organic
from facilities
matter
Mud tracked unto public • Poorly maintained access roads Cl Farm access mad maintenance
roads from farm access
Is
Additional Information: Available From
Cattle Manure Management; .0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU, Counly Extension Center
Dairy Educational Unit Manure Management System - Lake Wheeler Road Filed Labatory; EBAE 209-95 NCSi 1 - BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83 NCSU - BAE
Management of Dairy Wastewater; EBAE 106-83 NCSU - BAH
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Application Equipment; EBAE Fact Sheet NCSU - B.AE
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
AMOC -November 11, 1996, Page 2

•
•
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause - BMPs to Minimize Insects Site Specific Practices
Flush Gutters • Accumulation of Solids ❑ Flush system is designed and operated sufficiently to -
remove accumulated solids from gutters as designed;
❑ Remove bridging of accumulated solids at discharge
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids ❑ Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where -
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the crusting of .
• solids to a depth of no more than 6 - S inches over
more than 30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative • Decaying vegetation ❑ Maintain vegetative control along banks of lagoons
GroNah - and other impoundments to prevent accumulation of
decaying vegetative matter along water's edge on
impoundment's perimeter.
Feeders • Feed Spillage,
Feed Storage • Accumulation of feed residues
AMIC - November 11, 106, Page I
Cl Design, operate and maintain Iced systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the accumulation
of decaying wastage.
Cl Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during
❑ Reduce moisture accumulation within and around
immediate perimeter of Teed storage areas by
insuring drainage away from site and/or providing
adequate containment (e.g., covered bin for
brewer's grain and similar high moisture grain
❑ 1150451r& and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as needed.

Source Cause
BDIPs to Minimize Insects Site Specific Practices
Animal Holding Areas • Accumulations of animal wastes
❑
Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along fences
and feed wastage
and other locations where waste accumulates and
disturbance by animals is minimal.
❑
Maintain fence rows and filter strips around
.
animal holding areas to minimize accumulations of '
wastes (i.e. inspect for and remove or break up
accumulated solids as needed.
Dry Manure Handling • .Accumulations of animal wastes
Cl
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7.10 day
Systems
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during
winter) where manure is loaded for land application
❑
or disposal.
Provide to adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles.
❑
Inspect for an remove or break up accumulated ,
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and manure
handling areas as needed.
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
27695-7613
AMIC - November 11, 1996, Page 2

Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after knowledge of
the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing stream or public body
of water.
❑ Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7.
❑ Complete incineration
❑ In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design approved
by the Department of Agriculture.
❑ Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would make
possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering human or
animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be attached)
December 18, 1996

FORM CROP-1
CROP YIELD RECORD
Farm Owner Facility Number -
Operator
Date Field/Pull ID Crop Yield Bale Size Field/Pull Size `Yield per Acre
(mm/dd/yyyy) (Bales or Bushels) (if applicable)
p ) (wetted acres) (Bale or Bushel/Ac)
(3) Yield/Acre = (1) Yield divided by (2) Field/Pull Size. (3)=(1)/(2) 3n4i2003

FORM STOCK-1
Average Stocking and Mortality Record
Farm Owner Facility Number-�
Operator
'Date
(mm/ddl )
(1)
- Previous Stocked
- # -
(2)
Placement Stocked
#
(3)
Stock Shipped
#
(4)
Mortality
#
(5)
"Total Stock
#
(fi)
—Average Stock
#
(7)
""Average Mortality
#
At a minimum, records must be kept monthly.
" Total Stocked (5): equals (1) + (2) - (3) - (4)
Average Stocked (6): Add previous 12 months of Total Stocked (5) and divide by # of entries.
Average Mortality (7): Add previous 12 months Mortality (4) and divide by # of entries.
3/14/2003

FORM SOLID-1 Manure Solids Application Field Record
For Recording Manure Solids Applicaton Events on Different Fields
Farm Owner Facility Number—�-—�
Spreader Operator
Number Volume of
Tract & Date _ ***Weather Crop Type Field Size Application of Loads each Load**
Field # (mm/dd/yr) Code (acres) Method* per Field (tons)
* SI = soil incorporated (disked); BR = broadcast (surface applied).
** Can be found in operator's manual for the spreader. Contact a local dealer if you do not have your owner's manual.
'** We^''"-r Codes: C-Clear, PC -Partly Cloudy, CI -Cloudy, R-Rain, S-5-^w/Sleet, W-Windy 3/1 ^no3

•
FORM SOLID-2
Tract
Field Size (Acres) = (P
Farm Owne
Owner's Address
Owner's Phone I
Manure Solids Application Field Records
One Form for Each Field per Crop Cycle
Field If
Facility Number
Spreader Operator
and Address
Operators Phone #
From Animal Waste Management Plan
Crop Type
F
(1) (2) (3) (4)
Recommended PAN
Loading (lb/acre) = (BI
(5) (6) (7) (B)
"'Nutrient
Source
Date
(mm/dd/yr)
Number
of Loads
per Field
Weight of
each Load`
(tans)
Total Weight
(tons)
(2) x (3)
Weight per Acre
(tons/acre)
(4) / (A)
Waste Analysis
PAN"
(lb/ton)
PAN Applied
(lb/acre
(6) x (5)
NitrogenBalance—
(lb/acre)
(B) - (7)
a=
Crop Cycle Totals:
Owners Signature
Certified Operator (print)
Spreader Operators Signature
Operator Certification No.
Can be found in operators manual for the spreader. Contact a local dealer if you do not have your owner's manual.
See your waste management plan for sampling frequency. At a minimum, waste analysis is required within 60 days of land,application events.
—Enter the value received by subtracting column (7) from (B). Continue subtracting column (7) from column (8) following each application event.
"`Enter nutrient source (ie. Lagocn/Storage Pond ID, commerical fertilizer, dry litter, etc.)
3/14/200.1

Field Calibration Procedures for Solid and
Semi -Solid Animal Waste Application Equipment
WEIGHT -AREA
METHOD
SPREADER SYSTEM
Load -Area Method
Information presented in manufacturer's charts are based on average operat-
ing conditions for relatively new equipment. Discharge rates and application
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.
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 AG-553-5 for detailed calibration proce-
dures.
Weight -Area Method
Theweight-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.
E 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

m 1
iz
Of 0
rl�t Tn,
`
,
o
—,
.r
�`
L ,I
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 ft2/ac divided by 2,000 Ibs/ton) to
convert pounds per square foot to tons per acre.
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
Pyramid
F
Effective swath
width with
proper overlap
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
SPREADER
WEIGHT -AREA METHOD
SPREADER SYSTEM
Oval
pMsn � •�i �1�� 1
Effective swath
width with
proper overlap
application.
To determine the uniformity of spread and the
amount of overlap needed:
1. Place a line 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.
E 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
path Figure 2 (left). Position of catch pans to
determine spreader pattern, swath width,
and overlap of the spreader.
L6 FLS L4- L3 L2 L1. LC RC R1 R2 R3 R4 RS R6
Left Center Right
Relative Amount Caught
0 /2 1 %z 0
15 Effective Swath Width l

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 1 1 Trial 2 Trial 3
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) IDS
4. Compute the manure application rate:
h. Area or tarp (a) ft2
i. Application rate (g - h) - Ibs/ft'
J. Application rate (i X 43560 - 2000) tons/acre
5. Compute the nutrient application rate
k. Manure analysis N
Ibs/ton
P205
Ibs/ton
K,O
Ibs/ton
I. Application rate N.
Ibs/acre
(j X k) P'Os
Ibs/acre
Ka0
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
I.C. Barker, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Extension Specialist
R.O. Evans, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Extension Specialist
D.A. Crouse, Soil Science Extension Specialist
2,500 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $607, or $.24 per copy.
Published by
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T Slate University, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.
7/97-2.5M-1MG/KEL AG-553-4
E97-31965

CALIBRATING SOLID AND SEMI -SOLID. MANURE SPREADERS USING TH EIGHTEAMETHOD
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 - ft'
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 1 Trial 2
Trial 3
b. Forward speed, gear, or
tiuottle 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)
Ibs/ft'
j. Application rate (i X 43560 + 2000)
tons/acre
' 5.
Compute the nutrient application rate:
-
k. Manure analysis N
Ibs/ton
P205
Ibs/ton
K20
Ibs/ton
I.
Application rate N
_ Ibs/acre
Q X k) P205
Ibs/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
J.C. Barker. Biological and Agricultural Engineering Extension Specialist
R.O. 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 $.24 per copy.
Published by
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all 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
Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.
7/97-2.5M—JMG/KEE AG-553-4
E97 31965

CALIBRATING SOLID AND SEMI -SOLID MANURE SPREADERS USING TH 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 fta
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 I Trial Trial
b. Forward speed, gear, or
tiituttie Settiny
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)
fta
i. Application rate (g - h) -
Ibs/ft2 -
j. Application rate (i X 43560 + 2000)
tons/acre
S.
Compute the nutrient application rate: '
k. Manure analysis N -
Ibs/ton
P205
Ibs/ton
. Kz0
Ibs/ton .
I.
Application rate N _.
Ibs/acre
Q X k) P205 -
Ibs/acre
Kz0
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
J.C. Barker, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Extension Specialist
R.O. Evans, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Extension Specialist
D.A. Crouse, Soil Science Extension Specialist
Z 500 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $607, or $.24 per copy.
Published by
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all 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
Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.
7/97-2.5M—JMG/KEL AG-553-4
E97-31965

CALIBRATING SOLID AND SEMI -SOLID MANURE SPREADERS USING TH EIGHT -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).
I - Trial 1 - - Trial 2 - Trial 3
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) ftz
i. Application rate (g.- h) - Ibs/fta
j. Application rate (i X 43560 . 2000) - - tons/acre
5. Compute the nutrient application rate:
It. Manure analysis N Ibs/ton
P'Os Ibs/ton
K70 Ibs/ton
I. Application rate N Ibs/acre
(j X k) P'O5 Ibs/acre
K 2 0 - 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.O. 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 $.24 per copy.
Published by
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. North Carolina Stale University, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.
7/97-2.5M—JMG/KEL AG-553-4
E97 31965 '

CALIBRATING SOLID AND SEMI -SOLID MANURE SPREADERS USING THFWEIGHT-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 It,
2. Start applying manure downrange of the tarp and spread directly across the center of it in a manner similar
to the regular spreading patteins 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 manurd 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)
ft?
Application rate (g - h) -
- Ibs/ft' "
j. Application rate (i x 43560 . 2000)
tons/acre
5. Compute the nutrient application rate
k. Manure analysis N Ibs/ton
Pz05 Ibs/ton
K 2 0 Ibs/ton
1. Application rate N Ibs/acre
U x k) P'O5 Ibs/acre
K 2 0 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.O. Evans, Biological and Agricultural Engineering Extension Specialist
D.A. Crouse, Soil Science Extension Specialist -
2,500 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $607, or $.24 per copy.
Published by
NORTH CAROLINA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE
Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all 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
Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.
7/97-2.5M—JMG/KEL AG-553-4
E97"31965

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Soil Map Unit Description
Wilkes County, North Carolina
Map unit: TOA -Toccoa sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
These nearly level, very deep, well drained or moderately well drained soil are on flood plains. They formed in loamy alluvial deposits. They
have a loamy surface layer and loamy subsoil. Permeability is moderately rapid and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is
within a depth of 2.5 to 5.0 feet.. This soil is subject to occasional flooding.
USDA Natural Resources
Tabular Data Version: 5
Conservation Service Tabular Data Version Date: 08119/2005
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Soil Map Unit Description
Wilkes County, North Carolina
[Only those mapunils that have entries for the selected text kinds and categories are included in this report]
Map unit: BuB - Buncombe loamy sand, 0 to 6 percent slopes, occasionally flooded
Text kind/Category: - Nontechnical description/SOI
These nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, excessively drained soils are on flood plains. They formed in sandy alluvial sediments. They
have a sandy surface layer and subsoil. Permeability is rapid and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is below 6.0 feet.
These soils are subject to rare flooding.
Map unit: CkA - Chewacla loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
These nearly level, very deep, somewhat poorly drained soils are on flood plains. They formed in loamy alluvial deposits. They have a loamy
surface layer and subsoil. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is within a depth of 0.5 to 1.5
feet These soils are subject to frequent flooding.
Map unit: DOB - Dogue fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes, rarely flooded
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
These gently sloping, very deep, moderately well drained soils are on stream terraces. They formed in loamy and clayey alluvial deposits.
They have a loamy surface layer and a clayey subsoil. Permeability is moderately slow and shrink -swell potential is moderate. Seasonal high
water table is within a depth of 1.5 to 3.0 feet. These soils are subject to rare flooding.
Map unit: ErC - Evard gravelly sandy loam, 6 to 15 percent slopes
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical descriplion/SOI
These strongly sloping, very deep, well drained soils are on uplands. They formed in residuum weathered from granite, gneiss, and schist.
They have a loamy surface layer and subsoil. Them is some gravel present throughout these soils. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell
potential is low. Seasonal high water table is below 6.0 feet.
Map unit: ErD - Evard gravelly sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
Text kind/Category; Nontechnical description/SOI
These moderately steep, very deep, well drained soils are on uplands. They formed in residuum weathered from granite, gneiss, and schist.
They have a loamy surface layer and subsoil. There is some gravel present throughout these soils. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell.
potential is low. Seasonal high water table is below 6.0 feet.
Map unit: MaB2 -Masada sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, eroded
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
These gently sloping, very deep, well drained, eroded soils are on high stream terraces. They formed in old alluvial deposits. They have a
loamy surface layer and a clayey subsoil. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell potential is moderate. Seasonal high water table is below
6.0 teet.
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Soil Map Unit Description
Wilkes County, North Carolina
Map unit: MaC2 - Masada sandy clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
These strongly sloping, very deep, well drained, eroded soils are on high stream terraces. They formed in old alluvial deposits. They have a
loamy surface layer and a clayey subsoil. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell potential is moderate. Seasonal high water table is below
6.0 feet.
Map unit: PaD - Pacolet sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
These moderately steep, very deep, well drained soils am on uplands. They formed in residuum from felsic rocks. They have a loamy surface
layer and a clayey subsoil. Permeability is moderate. Shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is below 6.0 feet.
Map unit: PcB2 - Pacolet sandy clay loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes, eroded
Text kind/Category; Nontechnical description/SOI
These gently sloping, very deep, well drained, eroded soils are on uplands. They formed in residuum from felsic rocks. They have a loamy
surface layer and a clayey subsoil. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is below 6.0 feet.
Map unit: PcC2 - Pacolet sandy clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
These strongly sloping, very deep, well drained, eroded soils are on uplands. They formed in residuum from felsic rocks.- They have a loamy
surface layer and a clayey subsoil. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is below 6.0 feet.
Map unit: RnD -Rion fine sandy loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
These moderately steep, very deep, well drained soils am on uplands. They formed in residuum from felsic rock. They have a loamy surface
layer and clayey subsoil. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is below 6.0 feet.
Map unit: SIB - State fine sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes, rarely flooded
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical descriptioN5O1
These gently sloping, very deep, well drained soils are on low stream terraces. They formed in loamy alluvial deposits. They have a loamy
surface layer and subsoil. Permeability is moderate and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is within a depth of 4.0 to 6.0
feet.
Map unit: TaD -Tate fine sandy loam, 8 to 25 percent slopes
Text kind/Category: Nontechnical description/SOI
These strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soils are on high stream terraces, benches, fans, and coves. They
formed in colluvium and alluvium weathered form granite, gneiss, and schist. They have a loamy surface layer and subsoil. Permeability is
moderate and shrink -swell potential is low. Seasonal high water table is below 6.0 feet, but springs and seeps are common.
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Claude Shew Jr. - Beef at Home Place
NCANAT Version: 1.70
PLAT Results For: Wilkes 7/11/2007 5:14:21 PM
INPUTS
Calendar Year: 2007
County: Wilkes
Producer -Identifier: -C Shew - Beef
Tract Number: 1205
Field Number: 1
Soil Series: ToA: TOCCOA SANDY LOAM, 0 TO 3
PERCENT SLOPES, OCCASIONALLY FLOODED
Crop: Corn (Silage) Conservation
Tillage - minimum residue
BMPs: - Vegetative Buffer Width = 15 ft.
Fertilizers:
ton
other surface applications
Soil Loss:
Receiving Slope Distance
Soil Test 0" - 411
WV Factor (USER)
Soil Test 28" - 32.1
WV Factor (DATABASE)
Artificial Drainage System
Hydrologic Condition:
PARTICULATE P = 2
SOLUBLE P = 62
LEACHATE P = 0
Tree/Shrub Buffer Width = 25 ft.
Beef -scrapped paved surface
Yearly Applied Amount: 5.2
Lb P2O5: 5.5 lb
Application Method: All
0.6 t/ac/yr
0-9 ft
682
0.81
0
1.25
NO
GOOD
OUTPUTS
SOURCE 'P = 4
TOTAL P RATING = 68 (HIGH)
. This rating reflects the current cropping system.

Claude Shew Jr. - Beef at Home Place
NCANAT Version: 1.70
PLAT Results For: Wilkes 7/11/2007 5:18:21 PM
INPUTS
Calendar Year:
2007
County:
Wilkes
Producer Identifier:
C Shew -,Beef
Tract Number:
1205
Field Number:
1
Soil Series:
ToA: TOCCOA SANDY LOAM, 0 TO
3
PERCENT SLOPES, OCCASIONALLY
FLOODED
Crop:
Corn (Silage) : Conservation
.
Tillage - high residue
BMPs:
Vegetative Buffer Width =
15 ft.
Tree/Shrub Buffer Width =
25 ft.
Fertilizers:
Beef -scrapped paved surface
Yearly Applied Amount:
5.2
ton
Lb P205:
5.5 lb
Application Method:
All
other surface applications
Soil Loss:
0.4 t/ac/yr
,Receiving Slope Distance
0-9 ft
Soil Test 0" - 4"
682
WV Factor (USER)
0.81
Soil Test 28" - 32"
0
WV Factor (DATABASE)
1.25
Artificial Drainage System:
NO
Hydrologic Condition:
GOOD
OUTPUTS
PARTICULATE P = 2
SOLUBLE P = 35
LEACHATE P = 0
SOURCE P = 2
TOTAL P RATING = 3.9 (MEDIUM)
This rating reflects no -till corn silage into conventionally planted small grain with 81&
cover after planting: C=.109

Claude Shew Jr. - Beef -at Home Place
NCANAT Version: 1.70
PLAT Results For: Wilkes 7/11/2007 5:11:17 PM
INPUTS
Calendar Year:
2007
County:
Wilkes
Producer Identifier:
C.-Shew - Beef
Tract Number:
113
Field Number:
1
Soil Series:
_BuB: BUNCOMBE LOAMY SAND, 0
TO 6
PERCENT SLOPES, OCCASIONALLY
FLOODED
Crop:
Corn (Silage) : Conservation
Tillage - minimum residue
BMPs:
Vegetative Buffer Width =
15 ft.
Tree/Shrub Buffer Width =
25 ft.
Fertilizers:
Beef -scrapped paved surface
Yearly Applied Amount:
12 ton
Lb P2O5:
5.5 lb
Application Method:
All
other surface applications
-Soi1 Loss:
0.52 t%ac/yr
Receiving Slope Distance
0-9 ft
Soil Test 0" - 4"
693
WV Factor (USER)
0.86
Soil Test 28" - 32"
0
WV Factor (DATABASE)
1.25
Artificial Drainage System:
NO
Hydrologic Condition:
GOOD,
OUTPUTS
PARTICULATE P =
2
SOLUBLE P =
13
LEACHATE P =
0
SOURCE P =
2
TOTAL P RATING = 17 (LOW)

PLAT DATA SHEET Cropping Systems: 1 - Existing cropping system
2 - Existing cropping system with added Bl
Producer ID:Claude Shew Jr. 3 - No -till corn silage into conv. Planted SG
4 - No -till corn silage into conv. Planted SG
5 - Continuous long term no -till corn silagel
6 - Continuous long term no -till corn silage]
7 - Other _ 8 - Pasture 9 - I
Tract
Fld#
Ac
Soil Type
Crop
Res/
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Waste
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Waste
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App.
Type
%
sloe
SI
lei
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1
9.6
ToA
C. Silage
M
15' rass, 25' t/s
B.S.
12
5.5
B
2
!
113 cs8
1
9.4
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C. Silage
M
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B.S.
12
5.5
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2
1
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1
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G
B.S.
12
5.5
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18
971 cs16
I
11.7
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C. Silage
M
B.S.
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5.5
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18.6
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5.5
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Gregory J. Thorpe, Ph.D., Acting Director
CLAUDE SHEW JR
CLAUDE SHEW FARM
955 DELEPLANE ROAD
ROARING RIVER, NC 28669
Dear Mr, Shew:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
RECEIVED
September 7, 2001 N.C. Dept. Of EHNR
SEP 2 4 2001
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWC970014
Claude Shew Farm
Cattle Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Wilkes County
In accordance with your application, received on February 28, 2001; and subsequent response to
an additional information request, received on June 21, 2001; we are forwarding this Certificate of
Coverage (COC) issued to Claude Shew, Jr., authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste
collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit
AWG200000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the Claude Shew Farm, located in Wilkes County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than 125 Beef Stocker Cattle, 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.
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Certificate of Coverage AWC970014
Claude Shew Farm
Page 2
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
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 Winston-Salem 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 Theresa Nartea at [phone], ext. 375.
Sincerely,
Gregory J. Thorpe,
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Wilkes County Health Department
Winston=Salem Regional Office, Water Quality_ Section
Wilkes County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File
NDPU Files .:_. .

ANIMAL WASTE MANAG23MM PLAN CERTIFICATION FOR EXISTING FEEDLOTS
Please return the completed foxr7 to the Division of Environmental Management at
the address on the reverse side of this form.
Name of farm (Ple se print :
Mailing Address :$$_ Delcvk
J91,0r N( Phone No.:1 (,9;.1G1_ Gig -AN
County of f rml
Farm location: Latitude and Longitude: 3_(i. $a /-M Qa,� (required) . Also,
please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified.
Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy) etc.): QeeF
Design capacity (number of animals):
Average size of operation (12 month population avg.) 1 IRS Uar - of
Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres): 130 -
------ ---- ------------ Technical SPecialint Specialist Certification
As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water
Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 6F .0005, I certify that the
existing animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal
waste management plan that meets the operation and maintenance standards and
specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA -Soil
Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation
Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The
following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria have been verified
by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as
applicable: minimum separations (buffers); adequate quantity and amount of land
for waste utilization (or use of third party); access or ownership of proper
waste application equipment; schedule for timing of applications; application
rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from
stormwater runoff events less severe than theQQ25-year, 24-hour storm.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): -UaffY L.GReer
Affiliation (Agency) :_I,(�Ike Snit +Wa+er I
Address: X 01a. N.C. � Phone No. �q)0i LLr)-5`100
Signature:_ -Pn// `hIIInJG�� Date•Tg9Ia
Owner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement
these procedures. 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 Environmental
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 directly 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. N/der iP
Norma of Lan-idle Pri Claude Shew JR.
Signature- F �f Date:
Name of Manager, if different from owner (Please print): _/ T
Signature
Date
Note: A change in�ym } requires notification or a new certification
(if the approved lid ithin 60 days of a title.transfer.
DEM USE ONLY: ACE# 7�iJO� _r"�
FACILITIES ASSFSSNIrNT UNIT

CLAUDE SHEW, JR. FARM
955 DE,LEPLANE ROAD
ROARING RIVER NC 28669
DESIGN CALCULATIONS FOR WASTE STORAGE DRYSTACK
125 stockers
1 Recommended storage capacity = 9A 113 per head per month
Available storge = 60 x 40 x 4 = 9,600 113
30x40x2=2,400113
12,000 0
125 stockers x 6 months x 9.4 113 per head = 7,050 0 storage needed
1 NRCS Technical Guide Section IV 633-5 (attached)

1
Rev:: June 1993 633
tr Table SA. BEEF PAVED LOT SCRAPED MANURE FERTILIZER NUTRIENTS*
asaa--asammmaaaasasaaammmamammmmaasammmaammmeammaammmmmmaam:asaamamma■tutatm
�' Ypye K j Animal Wail Live Wight Recommended . Total Pant. Total Plant Aratlable;Nutrients' ails
;Age -- Manure Manure,"" Nutrient Nutrients
initial final average . Storage Broadcast ;.'Soil .Incorp, l
Caoacity.ae tons/
F.
ft3/ head
head caoacitr/ ibs/ lbs1->'ibsad ti bs/ bud i
months t- Ibs capacity year ton ton,`pplvr .; ton -coo/rr I'
Stpe or 5 - 10 425 675 550 9.4 3.1 N 14 `S.B I 18' 0.0 .25
t
P205 9.3 5.6 , , 11 i7.0 22
4t K20 13 7.6 24 ;'9.3 30
i
Felder;,,, 10 - 15 600 1000 800 N 4.6 N 14 5.8 27 I:8.0 36
P205 9.3 5.6 25 7.0 32
K20 13 7.6 35 9.5 43
{ yBrood on 1000 1000 1000 17 6.1 N 14 5.8 36 9.0 /8
i4 P205 9.3 5.6 34 .7.0 42
k wfi+" K20 13 1.6 ! 46 9.5 50
lot
aa�aaaaaaamessvaamsmaaaaaasmmmmmaamaamassaoemmm---'--�-'mmmmmmmaeaaasaaa■aa�aaaamaaaaasasaases IA
e1.`Rmferi'keg Biolooical and Agricultural Engineering Deoutment. North Carolina State Universitrt. Jan 1990 `.q -
a ,
�, p+ Month"accumulation of. manure and beddino with'liouid drainage.
i #0 11"6re collected within 1 week. 9
as iiBrii casti surface spread manure uncovered for l @oath or lonoer.
j'ai incoroeratedi surface soread manure Plowed or disked into soil within 2 days.
t t
^fItl Table 6A. BEEF UNPAVED FEEDLOT MANURE FERTILIZER NUTRIENTS+ W fit) y
1 y il'd ' ammmaammmuaamaaaammmmmmaaaaasmmmsaaaaaaammmslmmaammmm :i :.....
tr �Tyoa,ofyp:. Animal i; -Animal Lire Wight Recommended Total Plant Total , Plant Arulable' Mntrieotsaaa `s Ptodncttpn Age . Manure Manure.+* Nutrient Nutrients
i initial final average Storsas Broadcast. ,Soil lncuo 61
Capacity,aa tots/
ft3/ head lbsi II lbe/
head cmmacity/ lbs/ lbp/ (',head tlbs/ head
months. -----lbs----- uouity yw ton ton cap/vr,, a'. ton can/vr
,Stocker 5 - 10 425 675 550 30 1.5 N 26 12 1B'' N ,: 22
P205 16 9.9 15 12 . 19 '
K20 20 12 1 19, .15 24 �
+ I
P�l: Faedw4WA 10,- 15 600 1000 B00 4d 2.2. N _ 26 ,•._12 -27 11 _ 132
r ,�P205 Ib 9.9 22 : ' 12 28 tt
6 K20 20 .12 1, 27 ' tt IS 34
4#Paw�4 A 1000 1000 1000 SS 3.0. N 26 12 i . 35 ., kt, n 11 I . sl 431
t P205 16 9.9 I,I_ 30 t +12 37
i ` '•( K20 20 12 _fi_ 37'''h•'ISr-46,
X� mamaaammmaymfaaiamamamLmaaaasfafaamaaaammmmmaammmmaasaaa3imafm
M° ela"ii�rena+: Biological amd,Agricoltural Engineering Departsentt North Carolina State Universitrf, Jan 1990;a
thd,44 or acc0m01mtiPo c0llacted after each group of cattle. I a
I &tTkLts,,purface spread.sanure'uncovered for I month or longer. x„ ±
S0'il�l'ac"wated: surface spread manure Plowed or disked into sail within 2 dais. `
n

i
LUMBER NOTE:
ALL TONGUE AND GROOVE BOARDS
AND ALL TIMBERS IN CONTACT
WITH THE GROUND SHALL BE
TREATED (0.4CCA) SOUTHERN YELLOW PINE
WITH A GRADE OF #2 OR BETTER.
REQUIRED TIMBER TREATMENT
DAIRY BEEF POULTRY
POST
0ACCA
0.4CC
0.4CCA
PLANK
0.6T/G;
0. TIG
0.25 T/G NOT REQUIRED
®Ilfu f jf Q I- V�Vi/��S]i�E fJ A N GE Rsl ��LJ l
I
U.S. DEPARTMENT ®F AMUCULTM .
RECEIVED NATURAL RESOURCES CONSMVAIM SERVICE
WATER QUALITY SECTION ur
rqr D. C ry 20
FEB 2 9 2001 M. KbiVa * anTaw-
"
Non -Discharge Pennittng a,,,� e

Ali
PAD
DETAL
d
SIDE ELEVATION
—COLUMN SLA\ BACKWALL \
I 18' SECTION OF (04) REBAR 1
PASSED THROUGH COLUMN sioEWAL1
COMPACTED EARTH I AND CONCRETED INTO SLAB
I � I
CONCRETE FOOTER
I I �
\ / BOLT (1) 2'1 AND (1) 2718' TO THE \ 2XBX48
/ END WALL AND COLUMN WITH (4) I X71' BOLTS /
DETAIL A \
DETAIL B
DETnR
Scale: 1 W = W-ow
r��rJlrnnr �ti�nsTE rnAr.�ACEniEnJr sysTE
WASTE STACKIING FACILITY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
NATURAL RESOURC13S OONSBBVAnON SBRVEB
VAID
M. IOrWX*Ick 2W "
s
lr
omr a Dun P-1
n

In
PLAN VIEW
CONCRETE SLAB NOTE: '
WHERE APPLIED POINT LOADS ARE MINIMAL THE
MINIMUM THICKNESS OF SLABS ON UNIFORM DENSE
SUBGRADES SHALL BE 42. WHERE THE FOUNDATION MATERIAL
MAYBE A PROBLEM SLABS MAYBE CAST ON PLASTIC OVER SAPID
FOR ADDITIONAL BEARING STRENGTH. DETERMINATION SHALL BE
MADE BY THE DESIGN ENGINEER AFTER THE SOILS INVESTIGATION.
ARE _ OC
IE BACK WALL ONLY
SCALE:1"=101-W
wnsTE n,:nNrac�rwEr�r sysrEr�i
IU.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE I
NATURAL R8 WR= 0M=VAn0X RR$VXZ
2e
o,.. M. KtrlOW& 20
o.r — r,—j 1 DIMSLP-lDWG

Table 12-3.-Ms)dmurn wag freight for wood storage %dilles (based on Post WWIng)
[No. 2 grade lumber]
Mwdmum wag height
2
4
6
8
10
12
6
ft 4t It It ft It ft ft
5.1
5.8
7.1
7.8
4.0
4.7
5.6
6.2
3.6
4.0
4.9
5A
3.2
3.7
4.5
4.9
2.8
3.4
4.0
4.6
2.6
32
3.7
4.2
4.8
5.5 .
6.7
7.4
3.8
4.4
5.3
5.8
3A
3.8
4.6
6.1
3.0
3.5
4.2
4.7
2.8
3.2
3.9
4.3
2.5
3.0
3.6
4.0
/ ADDMONAL6W COLUMN
4
/ T-I-
' 2 a4• \./COLUMN SPLICE DETAIL
NAILED TO EACH SIDE
� zx�ox�a• .
NAILED TO EACH SIDE
185k85e8•
FINISHED SPLICE Z
qor
- LW
END ELEVATION
Table 12-4.-Mmdmum wag height for wood
storage facilities (based on Plank loading)
[No. 2 grade lumber, planks 1.5 In. thick]
Poet
Mwdmum wag height
gmdng
Larch or Southern
(ft)
Douglas4r yellow pine
(ft) (ft)
2
20.9 17.6
3
9.6 8.1
4
5.6 4.6
5
3.8 3.2
6
2.8 2.4
2,I VURUNS lb OC
SCAL E:1 W=6 ®W
c1FJIMAL WASTE MFaNAGEh9E1JT SYSTE
WASIIIE STACKIING FACILITY
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AMCULTUn
NATURAL REBOURM CONMVAIION ERVICE
teo.r
,,am D. Cloy =
,. M. Wriyetrick 2W
Ck'" a DgrlFLT3.DWG

Owner Claude Shaw Jr. Phone # [phone]rd Party User:
Address 955 Della lane Road Facility # Shew Farm Address:
lRoaring River, NC. 28669 Date: 8/29/96
Phone #
Tons Received:
A) Number and Type of Cattle
Paved Lot
Stocker 425 - 625 wt. 6,200.0 Lbs. of manure per head per year. (Stocker)
Feeder 600 - 1000 wt. Lbs. of manure per head per year. (Feeder)
Brood Cow 1000 wt. Lbs. of manure per head per year. (Brood Cow)
Unpaved Lot
Stocker 425 - 6251 wt. Lbs. of manure per head per year. (Stocker)
Feeder 600 - 10010 Lbs. of manure per head per year. (Feeder)
Brood Cow 1000 wt. ILbs. of manure per head per year. (Brood Cow)
B) Manure produced per year 125 X 6,200 = 775.000 Lbs. _ ",` , tons'
2000
C) Average Total Plant Available Nutrients
Broadcast Application IBI Soil Incorporated Application ISII
Paved Lot Paved Lot
PAN: ' "Lbs. per ton x B = 48 lbs.. PAN: "Lbs. per ton x B = r- ' lbs."
P2O5: 5.6 Lbs. per ton x B = 2,170 lbs. P2O5: 7 Lbs. per ton x B = 2,713 lbs.
K2O: 7.6 Lbs. per ton x B = 2,945 lbs. K2O: 9.5 Lbs. per ton x B = 3,681 lbs.
Unpaved Lot Unpaved Lot
PAN: "Lbs. per ton x B = lbs.""" PAN: "Lbs. per ton x B = lbs."""
P2O5: 9.9 Lbs. per ton x B = lbs. P2O5: 12 Lbs. per ton x B = lbs.
K2O: 12 Lbs. per ton x B = lbs. K2O: 15 Lbs. per ton x B = I Ilbs.
Use actual waste analysis from your own operation once available.
Shaded areas with , " , or "" will carry over to Form Dry - 2

Owner/Mgr:
Address:
Phone #:
Facility #:
Claude Shew Jr.
955 Della lane Road
Roaring River, NC. 28669
[phone]
Shew Farm
Tract I Applied I Field I Type
1 1205 2/20 5/20 ) 1 PaC2/F
21205 2/20-5/20 [<J .2 ToA
Third Party User:
Address:
Phone #:
Originating Facility #: Shew f arr
6 7 8 9
Applied Lbs. PAN
Method RYE rate per at
B or si) Table 2 AG s (Table 2
B 1 18 ton 1 13.5.1 200.0
M
�s. PAN Tons Applied I Tons per PAN lied
)d-per field Per Acre Field Balance ITopsBal.
8 x 9) (9 -:- PAN/ton..) (8 x 11) 03 - 10)*** (14 - 12)*
420.0 1 17 1 72.4
3 1205 2/20 5/20 3 RnE Fescue/Pasty B 5 t 4 3 J 100 0 430 0 17 [ 74 1 on .( �430 74
. y ♦ \' \ S L a 'k f a > a t ) 7 v ?S a eti
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* Refer to Form Dry-1 to get total tons (shaded box ') produced from your facility and/or bought from another facility
** Refer to Form Dry-1 to get PAN/ton according to poultry type and application method (shaded area **)
*'* Carry Total PAN from Form Dry-1 (shaded box*" )
Litter in tons fed to cattle can be recorded on any blank line and subtracted from balance
Form Dry 2 Beef Manure Application Worksheet Continued...

Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
❑ Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
❑ Complete incineration
❑ In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
❑ ,Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached)
December 18, 1996

Dairy Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Close u5,11's to piinintize Odor Site Specific Practices
• Daily product
❑ Vegclalivc ur woudcd bufrcrs
O Itceommcnded best manngenicnl lmcticcs
❑ Good judgment and common sclise
paved lots or barn alley Wet manure -covered surfaces ❑ Scrape or hush daily
surfaces ❑ Promote drying with proper ventilation
171
Routine checks and mainlcu;lncc on Ivalcrel:s,
hydrmds, pipes, stuck tanks --
IScdded areas
Urine
❑
I'roololc drying with proper ventilation
• Partial microbial decomposition
Replace wet or manure -covered bedding
fvlanure dry stacks
Partial micrubW decungmsitiun
provide liquid drainage for stored anumc
Storage tank or basin
Partial microbial decomposition ;
❑
Rultunl or mid -level loading
surfoce
Mixing while lilting ;
❑
'rank covers
• Agllatmn when cililllying
❑
uaslll surraee Mints of solids;
I\danuic, slurry or
spreader outlets
Uncovered manure.
slurry or sludge on field
SulPlccs
tanks
51MEM KIT
• Mixing while filling
• Agitaliuu when cngriv
• Agiatiun when spread
• volalile gas emissions
❑ Miniulizc lot runoff and liquid additions
❑ Agitate only prior to manure removal
❑ Proven biological additives or oxidatus
itiun ❑ Liquid drainage from settled solids
❑ Remove solids regularly
❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges
❑ Wash residual manure from spreader afler use
❑ Proven biulogicc
additives or oxithuus
Vuladic gas culissions while ❑ Soil injection of slurry/sludges
drying ❑ Soil incorporation within 48lirs
❑ Sprcad in thin uniform layers for rapid drying
❑ Proven biological additives or
Flush lank covers;
liquid while tanks are filling ❑ Extend fill lines to near bollom of tanks wish
anti -siphon vcnls
outside dniu collectiun Agitation during wastewater ❑ Box covers
orjunclioo boxes conveyance
November 11, 1996, Page I

❑lltng and drawdo%vu
lied of dminpiPds at Agitation during wastewater O Extend discharge po
Ia>oun convcytmcc lagoon liquid level
Volatile gas cntissi
Biological mixing;
• Agitation
pipes utnlcrncath
0 Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
O Correct lagoon startup procedures;
E3 Mi6inmm surface area-to-volumeatiu;
O Miuinuun agitation when pumping;
-O Mccbnnical aeration;
Cl Provcn biological additives
Origatiun sprinkler •, I ligh pressure ngilatiun; O Irrigate on dry days with little or no wind;
nuzzles Wind gilt O Minimum recommended operating procedure;
O Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
O Pump from second -stage lagoon;
Cl Flush residual manure from pipes al cud of
slurry/sludge pumpings
• Carcass decumposition O Proper
Standing water around Imprnper drainage;
lacilities Microbial decomposition ul'
organic natter
of carcasses
Oradc and landscape such tlat water drains
away from facilities
Mud tracked onto public I'uorly maintained access roads O Farm access road maintenance _
roads from farm access
Available Froth
Additional Information :
Cattle Mmuue fvlauagellici t ; U2Ut1 Ruic/BMV Packet
Dairy Educational Unit Manure Mmmgement System - Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory ; GBAE 209-95
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure'I-rcauncnt and Storage ; EBAE 103-83
Alatmgctimit of Dairy Waslcwatcr ; EBAE 106-83
Calibratiun of N4anuic and Wnstcwatcr Application Equipment ; EDAE Fact Shcet
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies ; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
NCSU-BAG
NCSU - BAG
NCSU - BAG
NCSU - BAE
Florida Cooperative EXtensioit
AMUC - November 11, 1996. Page 2

Insect Control Checklist for Animal operations
BMPS to I i :I n nhscCu
Cause
Source Liquid Syslcws
Accumulation of solids O plush system is designed atd opeaded
GuOcrs sufficiently to remove accunrulatedsclids from
gutters as designed..
O Remove bridging of accumulated wiids at
Ll
LXCe55iVe Vegetative
Growth
. Accun«n
wss'gwww
Nlainlainlagouns, settling basins ann
its
pest breeding is apparent to minim've the
crusting of solids to a depth or no more than G -
3 inches over more than 30% of syrface.
Maintain vegetative control alongbah' s of
lagoons and other inhporndnncnts to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative nn etienctcr.
along wnwr's edge on imponndmar=_
0
vey
Ucsign, operate and maintain feed systems (c.
but and troughs) to minimiutnc
accumulation of decaying wastage.
Clean up spillage on a routine basis (c.g., • IU
day interval during summer, 15-30 day interval
during winter).
Reduce moisture aC6uhnnUlalion nilhin and
around immediate perimeter of reed slornec
areas by insuring drainage away from site
mndlor providing adequate containment (e.g..
covered bin for brewers grain and similar Ihi�h
moisture grain products). ccunmiated
Inspect for and rema
remove or break op
solids in liller strips around rcedstorage as
needed.
AMIC - November 11, 1996, Page 1

11
Source use HMI's to Control IIISetlS
Animal I lolding Areas ,,,U,llU141t1o119 Ormtimal wnstes O Eliminate low ercns Grit trap moislme along
and feed wastage rcnccs and other locations where Waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal.
O Maintain rcnce rows and riltcr siripsarouud
mlinml holding areas to minintixc
accunntlations or wastes (i.e., inspect ror mtd
remove or break up accumulated solids as
I)ry h4a1iure I (mulling Accumulaliuns or oninml wastcs O Itcmove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - I
Systcuts day interval during summer; 15-30day interval
during winter) where manure is londed ror land
applicntion or disposal.
O Provide ror adcqunte dminnge around manure
stockpiles.
O Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wnstes in rilter strips around stockpiles and
manure handling wrens is needed. _
I -or more inrorroation contact the Cooperative Exlcnsion Service, Depat Intent or lauomology, Box 7613, Notdt Carolina Slate University,
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7613.

Operation and Maintenance
of an
Animal Waste Management System
Prepared for:
Claude Shew, Jr.
Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

A COPY OF THIS PLAN MUST BE KEPT ON THE SITE AND
BE READILY AVAILABLE FOR USE AS A REFERENCE FOR
INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE., REPAIRS AND
EMERGENCIES
Overview
This operation and maintenance plan outlines the responsibilities and duties of the owner and
operator of the waste storage pond(s) and waste collection system(s). Operation of the structures
in accordance with this plan, other pertinent plans and the WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN will
comprise a certifiable system which can be deemed permitted pursuant to NC DEHNR-DWQ
Administrative Code Section: 15A NCAC2H .0217(a)(1).
If the waste storage pond(s) is/are adjacent to an existing concrete feedlot manure deposited on
the feedlot(s) and surrounding heavy -use areas will be scraped into the pond via a waste
collection system consisting of a concrete scrape lane, curbing and a push -off ramp. Rain falling
on these areas will enter the pond by collection along the scrape lane and traveling along the
concrete curbing. All contaminated runoff will enter the waste storage pond(s) at the push -off
ramp. A scour pad may be needed at the base of the of the ramp to prevent damage to inside
slope and bottom of the pond(s).
If a diversion is located above the heavy -use areas and the feedlot(s), it will prevent
uncontaminated runoff from entering the waste storage pond(s). Fencing is used to exclude
cattle from steep slopes on the surrounding property. Stock trails may provide a stable path for
the cattle to enter and exit the feedlot(s) and heavy -use areas. Waste in the pond(s) will be in a
slurry form which can be land -applied using a liquid manure spreader or a waste irrigation
system.

Maintenance
A vigorous stand of vegetation shall be maintained on the dam(s). Grass provides a, surface that
can easily be inspected and maintained. Trees and brush are not permitted to grow on the dam(s)
or in the emergency spillway(s). Their deep root systems provide paths for water to travel, and
uprooted trees create large holes weakening the dam(s). Brush also creates difficulty when
inspecting the surface of the dam(s). Elimination of trees and brush will lessen the chances that
burrowing animals will reside in the dam(s). Vegetation on the dam(s) shall be mowed at least
annually to prevent the growth of woody plants. Grass on the dam(s) shall not be mowed at a
height less than four (4) inches. Exclude livestock from the dam(s) with fencing. Livestock are
not permitted to graze the vegetation at any time since they can damage the vegetation and create
ruts, holes and bare spots.
Inspect the dam(s) periodically, especially,after significant rainfall events, for signs of erosion.
Rills and gullies shall be filled with suitable soil, compacted and reseeded as soon as possible.
Gullies left unrepaired may cause more serious damage to the dam(s), threatening the entire
structure.
Regularly inspect the downstream face of the dam(s) for seepage. Signs of seepage include wet
areas and springlike Flows. Presence of wetland plants like cattail and bulrush may also be a sign
of seepage. Seepage must be repaired as soon as possible by installing an upstream blanket or
other approved method. Consult the Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District for the
appropriate repair method.
The dam(s) must be closely inspected for crack (transverse and longitudinal). Cracks wider than
one fourth (0.25) inch wide or well-defined cracks indicate serious problems. Traverse cracks
indicate differential settlement along the dam(s) and provide a path for seepage. Longitudinal
cracks along the dam(s) may be the first sign to a slide or slump. All cracks shall be repaired
immediately by placing clay in compacted layers in the crack. All repairs must be monitored
frequently to determine if the dam(s) is/are continuing to settle, slide or slump. Consult the
Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District for additional repair procedures.
Inspect the dam(s) for burrows by rodents such as groundhogs, woodchucks and muskrats.
Backfill any burrows by mud -packing with a mixture of earth, cement and water. A section of
stove pipe is typically placed over the burrow entrance and a thin
acted fill dirt,parts one part
cement and water) is poured in the pipe. The entrance is Plugged with comp
reseeded. All burrows shall be eliminated without delay because a single burrow can cause the
dam(s) to fail.
Regularly inspect the dam(s) for sink holes, misalignments along the dams and boils. These
conditions are indications of a potential failure and require immediate action. Follow the
instructions outlined in the EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN contained within this document.
Inspect the concrete of scrape lane(s), curbing and push -off ramp(s) regularly for cracks, pieces
broken off or exposed reinforcing steel. Contact the Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation
District for technical assistance with replacing or repairing any damaged components. Regularly
inspect the push -off ramp barrier(s) and safety railing(s) for damage, corrosion or missing
hardware. Make all necessary repairs as soon as possible to insure the barrier and railing(s)
provide adequate protection of people and livestock from falling into the pond(s).

Operation
The waste storage pond(s) shall be operated in a manner as not to discharge waste under any
circumstance except in a rainfall event more severe than the twenty-five (25) year, twenty-four
(24) hour storm. For Wilkes county, it is five and one half (5.5) inches of precipitation in
twenty-four (24) hours. The pond(s) is/are designed to store: waste and waste water generated
by the cattle; the normal rainfall falling directly on the pond(s); twenty-five (25) year, twenty-
four (24) hour storm falling directly on the pond; plus all runoff from the feedlot and heavy -use
areas.
A marker shall be established by the Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District indicating the
maximum operation level in the waste storage pond(s). Additional storage volume will remain
above the maximum operating level for storage of the twenty-five (25) year, twenty-four (24)
hour storm. The maximum storage level in the waste storage pond shall be no more than one (1)
foot below top of clam elevation.
Waste water shall not be removed a rate higher than one (1.0) foot of depth per day. Rapid .
draw -down of the pond(s) level may cause sloughing of the interior side slopes. Care must also
be exercised when agitating the pond(s). If the impeller of an agitation pump is placed to close
to the side slopes or bottom, scouring may occur damaging the pond(s). Waste in the pond(s)
must be thoroughly agitated before transporting it to the field. Proper agitation will combine the
floating solids, settled solids and the liquid into a homogeneous slurry. Failure to properly
agitate the pond(s) will cause solids to accumulate on the bottom, thus reducing the storage
capacity. It can also result in a floating mat of vegetative growth on the pond(s) surface which
will inhibit proper operation.
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CATEGORY EXAMPLES
Obvious Threat
Complete structural failure;
full or partial loss of a lagoon wall
resulting in a release of waste
Impending Threat
Structural damage from
overtopping; leakage or seepage
from base or sidewalls of lagoon;
waste discharging from
underground tiles
Failure to immediately address
these may result in complete
structural failure
Other Discharges
Runoff from spray fields, broken
pipes, leaking pumps, discharges
from houses and other maintenana
deficiencies
Lack of Storage
Anticipated single storm events
Capacity
exceeding 25 yr.24 hr. frequency
such as approaching hurricanes;
Or extended rainfall periods
resulting in waste water levels
above the start pump marker
1. If there is any potential threat to fife or property,
Sheriff - [phone]
contact 911 or Sheriffs Dept.
2. Report failure to Division of Water Quality
DWQ at [phone] or
if normal business hours
(DWQ) - provide operation name, location,
outside
problem, time of spill, aho Lum"
& registration/certification number
call
DWQ Hotline at [phone]
return calls
3. Make all attempts to stop the discharge and
contain the waste on the fans
Local Contractor- Dallas Hudspeth
4. Contact the technical specialist who certified
the lagoon
Tech. S. ec. - Barry Greer
1. Report failure to DWQ - provide same
DWQ at [phone] or
if outside normal business hours
information as above
DWQ HoUine at [phone]
2. Make all attempts to stop the discharge;
reinforce weak area of structure until a technical Tech. Spec. - Barry Greer
specialist can assess situation
1. If waste is leaving property use same contacts I Same as for'Impending Threat categor)
as for the previous category
1. Contact DWQ for regulatory approval for I
DWQ at [phone]
emergency pumping

Lagoon Overflow
Runoff From Waste
Annlication Field
* Add soil to berm to I ` Immediately stop waste
increase elevation of dam application
* Pump wastes to fields * Create a temporary diversion
at an acceptable rate or berm to contain the waste
on the field
* Stop all additional flow to
the lagoon (waterers)
* Call a pumping
contractor
* Make sure no surface
water is entering lagoon
* Incorporate waste to reduce
further runoff
Leakage From Waste
Distribution System
* Stop recycle (flushing system)
pump
* Stop irrigation pump
` Close valves to eliminate further
discharge
* Separate pipes to create an air
gap and stop flow
Leakage From Base or
Sidewall of Lagoon
* Dig a small well or ditch
to catch all seepage, put
in submersible pump,
and pump back into
lagoon
* If holes are caused by
burrowing animals, trap
or remove animals and
fill holes and compact with
a clay type soil
* Other holes may be
likewise temporarily
plugged with clay soil
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Producer: Claude Shew, Jr,
Location: Off Old 60 on Dellaplane Road
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Beef cattle
Number of Animals: 125
(Design Capacity)
Storage Structure(s): Drystack
Application Method(s): Broadcas
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.
You must have the animal waste analyzed to determine nutrient content
as close to the time of application as practical and at least within
60 days of the date of application before each application cycle.
Soil nutrients in all fields where waste will be applied must be
analyzed at least annually so that all plant nutrients can be balanced
for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Soil test and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years.
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
nun-c ni 1.rn,1011 Lhan thn crop ,:an a -i I ize. Lime must 1-ie
applied to application fiel-ds as recommended by soil test to
' maintain the plant uptake of nutrients.
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 not be applied to land eroding at
greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special
precautions, (see Required Specification No. 4) waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year.
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 a violation
of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
.0200 regulations.

5. Wind conditions at the time of field application of waste
should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production and
to reduce the pot:enti.al for pollution, the waste should be
applied to a growing crop. Otherwise apply waste no
earlier than 30 days prior to planting a crop or prior to
forages breaking dormancy. Injecting or otherwise
incorporating the waste below the soil surface will conserve
nutrients and reduce odor problems.
7. Zinc and copper levels in the soils in all fields where
waste is applied shall be monitored and alternative
application fields shall be used when these metals approach
excess levels.
This plan is based on waste application by broadcast(method(s) of
application) for this is the manner in which you have chosen to apply
your waste. If you choose to alter the method(s) of application in
the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for various
waste application methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for beef cattle (type operation) systems in
North Carolina. Actual acreage requirements shall be based on waste
analysis reports from storage structures in your waste management
system. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for
analysis.
Your drystack is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6 MONTHS. If your facility is unroofed, in no instance should the
volume of waste being stored in your structure be higher than the
maximum storage marker except in the event of a 25 year, 24 hour
storm.
Call your techni.cal specialist. 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.
The waste management system which .is covered by this waste utilization
plan shall be operated only by persons which hold a valid certificate
as an operator in charge of an animal waste management system. The
North Carolina Water Quality Commission will provide training and
certification of operators.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 (the .0200 rules) adopted by the
Water Quality Commission.

The following applies if irrigation is your method of
application.
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the
infiltration 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.
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 tables 1 through 3.
Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying forage
plants under stress condition. Nitrate poisoning may occur
in livestock. Sampling forage or.hay for nitrate levels is
recommended.

Suggested Nitrogen
Nitrogen (PAN) Plant Available
Crop
Application Rates
RYE
Rate per Acre
Wheat (grain)
1.7 to 2.4 lb N/btt
50 Bu.
100 lbs.
Barley (grain)
1.4 to 1.6 lb N/bu
70 Bu.
105 lbs.
Oats (grain)
1.0 to 1.3 lb N/bu
80 Bu.
90 lbs.
Rye (grain)
1.7 to 2.4 lb N/brI
40 Bu.
80 lbs.
Corn (grain)
1.0 to 1.25 lb N/bu
120 Bu.
150 lbs.
Com (silage)
10.0 to 12.0 lb/ton
18 tons
200 lbs.
Soybeans
3.5 to 4.0 Ib N/bu
40 Bit.
150 lbs.
Sorghum-sudan (hay) 45.0 to 55.0 lb N/dry ton
4 tons
200 lbs.
Bermudagrass (hay)
40.0 to 50.0 lb N/dry ton
8 tons
360 lbs.
Tall Fescue (hay)
40.0 to 50.0 lb N/dry ton
4 tons
200 lbs.
Tall Fescue (grazed)
30.0 to 37.5 lb N/dry ton
5 tons
150 lbs.
Orchardgrass (hay)
40.0 to 50.0 lb N/dry ton
5 tons
200 lbs.
Small grain (hay)
50.0 to 60.0 lb N/dry ton
2 tons
100 lbs.
Millet (hay) 45.0 to 55.0 lb N/dry ton
4 tons
200 tbs.
i Crops or values in the above chart may be changed u, rellcet more accurate information

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN,
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land
application. Any discharge of waste which reaches'surface water is prohibited.
Illegal discharges are subject to the assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day
by the Division of Water Quality for every day the discharge continues.
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.
Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year.
Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System
(RMS) or an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If a RMS or ACS is used the
soil loss shall be no greater than 19 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips
will be used where runoff leaves the field. These filter strips will be to addition to
"Buffers" required by DWQ. /See FOTG.Standard _i'9.1- FilterBtrips and Mandaru
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not he applied when the wind is blowing or any other condition exists which
may cause a danger of drill 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
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offsite 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 conditions conducive to odor or flies and provide uniformity of application.
Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when
the surface is frozen.

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9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the
crop is not damaged by burning or smothering of the plant. This is an important
consideration where swine, poultry or other ammonia rich waste is being surface
applied. Surface broadcast solids or slurries may damage crops if leaf surfaces are
matted. Generally waste should be applied such that no more than 20 to 25 percent of
the leaf area is covered. This should not normally be a concern where diluted, low
nutrient waste is irrigated or surface broadcast from a liquids holding structure.
Where crops are severely damaged duc to waste application, the plants cannot
assimilate the nutrients and discharge of pollutants to surface waters is likely to occur.
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. On soils with a high potential for leaching, multiple application at lower
rates should be used. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production &
reduce the potential for pollution, the waste shall not be applied more than 30 days
prior to planting of the crop on bare soil, or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the
waste or disking will conserve nutrients.
l l . 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.
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal waste shall tint be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in it manner not to reach other property and public right-of-
ways.
15. Animal waste shall nut be discharged into surlitce 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 a "technical
specialist". Animal waste shall not he applied on grassed waterways which discharge
directly into water courses. If animal waste is to be applied on other grassed
waterways, waste shall be applied 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.

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17. A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will he established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon/holding pond embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special
vegetation shall be provided for these areas and 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/holding pond areas
should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon/holding pond berms and structures
should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing an "approved 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. I lowever, ifanimal 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. 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
alternative crop sites shall he used when these metals approach excessive levels. Soil
pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records
shall be maintained Ibr three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste
shall be maintained for five (5) years. (See Table Below)
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets NC regulations. North
Carolina General Statute 106-403 requires that dead animals be disposed of within 24
hours in a manner approved by the state veterinarian.

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Calibration
Applicators can apply manure, litter and wastewater at varying rates and patterns, depending on
forward travel and/or PTO speed, gear box settings, gate openings, operating pressures, spread
widths and overlaps. Calibration defines the combination of settings and travel speed needed to
apply manure, litter or wastewater at a desired rate and to ensure uniform application.
Spreader Ca aagity
Liquid spreader capacities are normally rated by the manufacturer in gallons. Multiply gallons
by 0.0042 to get tons. Solid and semi -solid spreader are rated by the manufacturer either in
bushels or cubic feet (multiply bushels by 1.24 to get cubic feet). Most spreaders have two
rating capacities: 1) struck or level full, and 2) heaped. Since manures and litters have
different densities, an on -farm test should be done. Fill a five -gallon bucket level full with
material to be spread. Do not pack the material in the bucket but ensure that it settles similar to a
loaded spreader. Weigh the bucket fill and then empty. Multiply the weight of the contents by
1.5 to get pounds per cubic feet. Multiply this value times the cubic feet capacity of the spreader
and divide by 2000 to get the tons of material in a spreader load.
manure weight, lbs. x 1.5 x spreader capacity, fi3 r 2000 = spreader load, tons
Spreader Calibration
Calihraliun Method 1: This method is most useful for liquid spreaders but can be used for all
types. Spread at least one fall load of manure preferably in a square or rectangular field pattern
for ease of measuring with normal overlaps. Measure the length and width of coverage
recognizing that the outer fringe areas of the coverage will receive much lighter applications than
the overlapped areas. Multiply the length by the width and divide by 43,560 to determine the
coverage area in acres. Divide the tons of manure in the spreader by the acres covered to
determine the application rate in tons per acre.
y+reader niwnwrr, i,m% i (Coverage len{yth, Il x width, 0 a- 43,560)= application rate, ton/ac
Repeat the procedures at different speeds and/or spreader settings until the desired application
rate is achieved.

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Lxample:
What forward speed would be needed to apply 6.0 tons litter per acre from a spreader with a 6-
ton capacity, a 5-minute spreading time, and a 25-feet spreading width ?
Forward speed, mph = capacitv�tons x 495
time (min.) x width x rate, tons per acre
6 tons x 495
5 min. x 25 11. x 6 ton per acre
4 miles per hour
Calibration Melhoul2: This method is often used for solid and semi -solid spreaders. A tarp or
plastic sheet of about 100 square feet (9 A. x 12 ft., 10 fl. x 10 ft., etc.) should be measured for
exact surface area (length x width), weighed using a set of spring -tension or platform scales, then
spread and pinned on the field surface. The spreader should be operated at its normal settings,
speed and overlap. With a rear discharge spreader, three passes should be made: the first
directly over the center of the sheet, the other two on opposite sides of the center at the normal
spreader overlap spacing. The sheet with the collected manure should again be weighed.
Subtract the empty sheet weight from the total weight to get the weight of the collected manure.
Multiply the pounds of collected manure by 21.8 and divide by the collection area of the sheet in
square feet to get the application rate in tons per acre.
collected manure, lbs. x 21.8 - collection area, 112 = application rate, tons/acre
Repeat the procedure using different settings or speeds to obtain the desired application rate.
Spreader Pattern Uniformity
To determine uniformity of spread and the amount of overlap needed, place a line of small pans
or trays equally spaced (2 - 4 fleet apart) across the spreader path. The pans should be a
minimum of 12 in. by 12 in. or 15 in. diameter, no more than 24 in. by 24 in., and 2 in. - 4 in.
deep. Make one spreading pass directly over the center pan. Weigh the contents caught in each
pan or pour the contents into equally sized glass cylinders or clear plastic tubes and compare the
amount in each. The effective spread width can be found by locating the point on either side of
the path center where the mmnurc contents caught in the containers is halfol'what it is in the
center. The distance between these points is the effective spread width. The outer fringes of the
coverage area beyond these points should be overlapped on the next path to ensure a uniform rate
over the area. "M", "W ', "steeple", or "lopside" patterns are not satisfactory and one or more of
the spreader adjustments should be made.,
Contact your local Cooperative Extension Agent for help in Spreader Calibration.

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WAST L UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Shew Farm
Owner nager Agreement
I (we) understand and wi.l.l 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 North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) 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 event 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 NCDWQ upon request.
I (we) understand that I (we) must own or have access to
irrigation or other equipment, to land apply the animal waste
described in this Waste Utilization Plan. The equipment must be
available at the appropriate time such that no discharge occurs
from the lagoon, holding pond, tank, or other unroofed storage
structure in a 25 year, 24 hour storm event. I (we) also
certify that the waste will be applied on the land according to
this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no run-off
occurs.
Name of Facility Owner: Claude Shew, Jr.
Signature: -z 9�v
Name of Manager(If different from owner): Same
Signature:
Name of Technical Specialist:
Affiliation: Wilkes SWCD
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 194
Wilkesboro NC
Date:
Barry Greer
28697
Signature: � f J l ALL-/ Date:

RECEIVED
WATER QUALITY SECTION
Operation and Maintenance JUN 2 i 2001
Nor0ischarge Pertnitting
Of an
Animal Waste Management System
Prepared for:
Claude Shew, Jr.
Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
June 7, 2001
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A COPY OF THIS PLAN MUST BE KEPT ON THE SITE AND
BE READILY AVAILABLE FOR USE AS A REFERENCE FOR
INSPECTIONS, MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND
EMERGENCIES
Overview
This operation and maintenance plan outlines the responsibilities and duties of the owner and
operator of the waste storage pond(s) and waste collection system(s). Operation of the structures
in accordance with this plan, other pertinent plans and the WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN will.
comprise a certifiable system which can be deemed permitted pursuant to NC DEHNR-DWQ
Administrative Code Section: 15A NCAC2H .0217(a)(1).
If the waste storage pond(s) is/are adjacent to an existing concrete feedlot manure deposited on
the feedlot(s) and surrounding heavy -use areas will be scraped into the pond via a waste
collection system consisting of a concrete scrape lane, curbing and a push -off ramp. Rain falling
on these areas will enter the pond by collection along the scrape lane and traveling along the
concrete curbing. All contaminated runoff will enter the waste storage pond(s) at the push -off
ramp. A scour pad may be needed at the base of the of the ramp to prevent damage to inside
slope and bottom of the pond(s).
If a diversion is located above the heavy -use areas and the feedlot(s), it will prevent
uncontaminated runoff from entering the waste storage pond(s). Fencing is used to exclude
cattle from steep slopes on the surrounding property. Stock trails may provide a stable path for
the cattle to enter and exit the feedlot(s) and heavy -use areas. Waste in the pond(s) will be in a
slurry form which can be land -applied using a liquid manure spreader or a waste irfigatiom
system.

Operation
The waste storage pond(s) shall be operated in a manner as not to discharge waste under any
circumstance except in a rainfall event more severe than the twenty-five (25) year, twenty-four
(24) hour storm. For Wilkes County, it is five and one half (5.5) inches of precipitation in
twenty-four (24) hours. The pond(s) is/are designed to store: waste and waste water generated
by the cattle; the normal rainfall falling directly on the pond(s); twenty-five (25) year, twenty-
four (24) hour storm falling directly on the pond; plus all runoff from the feedlot and heavy -use
areas.
A marker shall be established by the Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District indicating the
maximum operation level in the waste storage pond(s). Additional storage volume will remain
above the maximum operating level for storage of the twenty-five (25) year, twenty-four (24)
hour storm. The maximum storage level in the waste storage pond shall be no more than one (1)
foot below top of dam elevation.
Waste water shall not be removed a rate higher than one (1.0) foot of depth per day. Rapid
draw -down of the pond(s) level may cause sloughing of the interior side slopes. Care must also
be exercised when agitating the pond(s). If the impeller of an agitation pump is placed to close
to the side slopes or bottom, scouring may occur damaging the pond(s). Waste in the pond(s)
must be thoroughly agitated before transporting it to the field. Proper agitation will combine'the
floating solids, settled solids and the liquid into a homogeneous slurry. Failure to properly
agitate the pond(s) will cause solids to accumulate on the bottom, thus reducing the storage
capacity. It can also result in a floating mat of vegetative growth on the pond(s) surface which
will inhibit proper operation.

Maintenance
A vigorous stand of vegetation shall be maintained on the dam(s). Grass provides a surface that
can easily be inspected and maintained. Trees and brush are not permitted to grow on the dam(s)
or in the emergency spillway(s). Their deep root systems provide paths for water to travel, and
uprooted trees create large holes weakening the dam(s). Brush also creates difficulty when
inspecting the surface of the dam(s). Elimination of trees and brush will lessen the chances that
burrowing animals will reside in the dam(s). Vegetation on the dam(s) shall be mowed at least
annually to prevent the growth of woody plants. Grass on the dam(s) shall not be mowed at a
height less than four (4) inches. Exclude livestock from the dam(s) with fencing. Livestock are
not permitted to graze the vegetation at any time since they can damage the vegetation and create
ruts, holes and bare spots.
Inspect the dam(s) periodically, especially after significant rainfall events, for signs of erosion.'
Rills and gullies shall be filled with suitable soil, compacted and reseeded as soon as possible.
Gullies left unrepaired may cause more serious damage to the dam(s), threatening the entire
structure.
Regularly inspect the downstream face of the dam(s) for seepage. Signs of seepage include wet
areas and springlike flows. Presence of wetland plants like cattail and bulrush may also be a sign
of seepage. Seepage must be repaired as soon as possible by installing an upstream blanket or
other approved method. Consult the Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District for the
appropriate repair method.
The dam(s) must be closely inspected for crack (transverse and longitudinal). Cracks wider than
one fourth (0.25) inch wide or well-defined cracks indicate serious problems. Traverse cracks
indicate differential settlement along the dam(s) and provide a path for seepage. Longitudinal
cracks along the dam(s) may be the first sign to a slide or slump. All cracks shall be repaired
immediately by placing clay in compacted layers in the crack. All repairs must be monitored
frequently to determine if the dam(s) is/are continuing to settle, slide or slump. Consult the
Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation District for additional repair procedures.
Inspect the dam(s) for burrows by rodents such as groundhogs, woodchucks and muskrats.
Backfill any burrows by mud -packing with a mixture of earth, cement and Water. A section of
stove pipe is typically placed over the burrow entrance and a thin slurry (nine parts dirt, one part
cement and water) is poured in the pipe. The entrance is plugged with compacted fill and
reseeded. All burrows shall be eliminated without delay because a single burrow can cause the
dam(s) to fail.
Regularly inspect the dam(s) for sink holes, misalignments along the dams and boils. These
conditions are indications of a potential failure and require immediate action. Follow the
instructions outlined in the EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN contained .within this document.
Inspect the concrete of scrape lane(s), curbing and push -off ramp(s) regularly for cracks, pieces
broken off or exposed reinforcing steel. Contact the Wilkes Soil and Water Conservation
District for technical assistance with replacing or repairing any damaged components. Regularly
inspect the push -off ramp barrier(s) and safety railing(s) for damage, corrosion or missing
hardware. Make all necessary repairs as soon as possible to insure the barrier and railing(s)
provide adequate protection of people and livestock from falling into the pond(s).

CATEGORY
EXAMPLES
ACTION
CONTACTS
Complete structural failure;
1. If there is any potential threat to life or property,
Sheriff - [phone]
Obvious Threat
full or partial loss of a lagoon wall
contact 911 or Sheriffs Dept.
resulting in a release of waste
2. Report failure to Division of Water Quality
DWQ at [phone] or
(DWQ) - provide operation name, location,
if outside normal business hours
problem, time of spill, phone number for
return calls & registration/certification number
call
DWQ Hotline at [phone]
3. Make all attempts to stop the discharge and
contain the waste on the farm
Local Contractor —Dallas Hudspeth
4. Contact the technical specialist who certified
the lagoon
r--6 c— _ hAirhsol W Pprriiip
Impending Threat Structural damage from
overtopping; leakage or seepage
from base or sidewalls of lagoon;
waste discharging from
underground tiles
Failure to immediately address
these may result in complete
structural failure
Other Discharges Runoff from spray fields, broken
pipes, leaking pumps, discharges
from houses and other mpintenance
1. Report failure to DWQ - provide same
information as above
2. Make all attempts to stop the discharge;
reinforce weak area of structure until a technical
specialist can assess situation
1. If waste is leaving property use same contacts
as for the previous category
2.
Lack of Storage Anticipated single storm events 1. Contact DWQ for regulatory approval for
Capacity exceeding 25 yr.24 hr. frequency; emergency pumping
such as approaching hurricanes;
Or extended rainfall periods
resulting in waste water -levels •,_
above the start pump marker
DWQ at [phone] or
if outside normal business hours
DWQ Hotline at [phone]
Tech. Spec. — Dallas Hudspeth
Local Contractor — Michael
Same as for "Impending Threat" category
DWQ at [phone]

Lagoon Overflow
* Add soil to berm to
increase elevation of dam
* Pump wastes to fields
at an acceptable rate
* Stop all additional flow to
the lagoon (waterers)
* Call a pumping
contractor
* Make sure no surface
water is entering lagoon
Runoff From Waste
Annlication Field
* Immediately stop waste
application
* Create a temporary diversion
or berm to contain the waste
on the field
* Incorporate waste to reduce
further runoff
Leakage From Waste
Distribution System
* Stop recycle (flushing system)
pump
* Stop irrigation pump
* Close valves to eliminate further
discharge
* Separate pipes to create an air
gap and stop flow
Leakage From Base or
Sidewall of Lagoon
* Dig a small well or ditch
to catch all seepage, put
in submersible pump,
and pump back into
lagoon
* If holes are caused by
burrowing animals, trap
or remove animals and
fill holes and compact with
a clay type soil
* Other holes may be
likewise temporarily
plugged with clay soil

VV PILO 1 Ej V 11Ll�tX 11lJiN r LrIlN
Producer: Claude Shew, Jr.
Location: Off Old Hwy. 60 on Dellaplane Road
Telephone: [phone]
Type Operation: Beef Cattle
Number of Animals: 125
(Design Capacity)
Storage Structure(s): Drystack
Application Method(s): Broadcast
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.
You must have the animal waste analyzed to determine nutrient content
as close to the time of application as practical and at least within
60 days of the date of application before each application cycle.
Soil nutrients in all fields where waste will be applied must be
analyzed at least annually so that all plant nutrients can be balanced
for realistic yields of the crop to be grown. Soil test and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years.
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. Lime must be,,
applied to application fields as recommended by soil test to
maintain the plant uptake of nutrients.
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 not be applied to land eroding at
greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special
precautions, (see Required Specification No. 4) waste may be
applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons'per acre per year.
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 a violation
of the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ)
.0200 regulations.

should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor
problems.
6. 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. Otherwise apply waste no
earlier than 30 days prior to planting a crop or prior to
forages breaking dormancy. Injecting or otherwise
incorporating the waste below the soil surface will conserve
nutrients and reduce odor problems.
7. Zinc and copper levels in the soils in all fields where
waste is applied shall be monitored and alternative
application fields shall be used when these metals approach
excess levels.
This plan is based on waste application by broadcast (method(sj of
application) for this is the manner in which you have chosen to apply
your waste. If you choose to alter the method(s) of application in
the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for various
waste application methods are not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for beef cattle (type operation) systems in
North Carolina. Acreage requirements shall be based on waste
analysis report from your waste management facility. In some cases
you may want to have plant analysis made, which could allow -additional
waste to be applied. Provisions should be made for the area receiving
waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste content and
crop type. Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range
for specific crop production. 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 (the .0200 rules-). adopted; by the
Water Quality Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
125 stockers x 3.1 tons/ head capacity/ year = 388 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
125 stockers x 18 lbs/ head capacity/ year = 2250 lbs. 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, soil type and surface application.

TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
-----
PER AC
AC
USED
APPLY
Or
--------
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
1205
1
MASADA 8-15%
CS
18
180
13.5
2430
B
MAR-JUNE
1205
2
TOCCOA 0-3%
FOG
5
150
4.2
630
B
FEB=APR
AUG-OCT
1205
3
PACOLET 8-15%
FOG
5
150
4.3
645
B
FEB-APR
AUG-OCT
1205
4
PACOLET 15-25%
FOG
5
150
1.7
255
B
FEB-APR
AUG-OCT
1205
5
PACOLET 8-15%
FOG
5
150
1.9
285
B
i
FEB-APR
AUG-OCT
TOTAL 4245
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted)
or winter annuals follow summer annuals.
NOTE: 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 if North
Carolina to have a nutrient management plan hhat addresses
all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen:
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc., is late September
or early October. Drilling is recommended over broadcasting.
Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a height of about two
inches before drilling for best results.
Caution must be exercised in grazing or haying summer annuals
under stressed conditions. Nitrate poisoning may occur in
livestock. Sampling forage or hay for nitrate levels is
recommended.
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.

red nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.'
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2
above:
CROP CODE
CROP
UNITS
PER UNIT
SG
SMALL GRAIN
BUSHEL
1.5
SGH
SMALL GRAIN HAY
TONS
50
SGC
SMALL GRAIN. COVER
50
CS
CORN SILAGE
TONS
10
CG
CORN GRAIN
BUSHEL
1
FOG
FESCUE/ORCHARDGRASS GRAZED
TONS
30
FOH
FESCUE/ORCHARDGRASS HAY
TONS
45
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW N USED
TABLE 1 25.60 4245
TABLE 2
TOTAL 25.60 4245
*** BALANCE - 1995
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced. F
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables 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.

APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the infiltration
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.
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 tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates
and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan
invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing -
application rates and amounts.
Tract
Field
Soil Type
Crop
Application
Rate
(in/hr)
Applic.
Amount
(inches)
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil,
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the (yrop is noY 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 drystack is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6
MONTHS. If your facility is unroofed, in no instance should the
volume of waste being stored in your structure be higher than the
maximum storage marker except in the event of a 25 year, 24 hour
storm.
Call your technical specialist 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.
The waste management system which is covered by this waste utilization
plan shall be operated only by persons who hold a valid certificate as
an operator in charge of an animal waste management system. The North
Carolina Water Quality Commission will provide training and
certification of operators.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
You operate a confined feedlot operation.that is capable of housing
125 stockers averaging 550 lbs. Your waste handling facility is
designed to store the accumulated waste generated from your operation
for 6 months. The facility should be inspected regularly for damage
and repairs should be made accordingly. Any deviation from the plan
contained within this document should be reviewed with a technical
specialist prior to its implementation for necessary revisions and
adjustments to your waste management plan. Litter should be removed
as needed but before significant accumulation occurs. Regularly,
inspect feeding areas and waterers for spillage and leaks. Others
wastes and sources of fertilizers may be used so long as the maximum
allowable rate on nitrogen is not exceeded.

Suggested Nitrogen
Nitrogen (PAN) Plant Available
Crop
Application Rates
RYE
Rate per Acre
Wheat (grain)
1.7 to 2.4 lb N/bu
50 Bu.
100 lbs.
Barley (grain)
1.4 to 1.6 lb N/bu
70 Bu.
105 lbs.
Oats (grain)
1.0 to 1.3 lb N/bu
80 Bu.
901bs.
Rye (grain)
1.7 to 2.4 lb N/bu
40 Bu.
80 lbs.
Corn (grain)
1.0 to 1.25 lb N/bu
120 Bu.
150 lbs.
Corn (silage)
10.0 to 12.0 lb/ton
18 tons
200 lbs.
Soybeans
3.5 to 4.0 lb N/bu
40 Bu.
150 lbs.
Sorghum-sudan (hay) 45.0 to 55.0 lb N/dry ton
4 tons
200 lbs.
Bermudagrass (hay)
40.0 to 50.0 lb N/dry ton
8 tons
360 lbs.
Tall Fescue (hay)
40.0 to 50.0 lb N/dry ton
4 tons
200 lbs.
Tall Fescue (grazed)
30.0 to 37.5 lb N/dry ton
5 tons
150 lbs.
Orchardgrass (hay)
40.0 to 50.0 lb N/dry ton
5 tons
200 lbs.
Small grain (hay)
50.0 to 60.0 lb N/dry ton
2 tons
100 lbs.
Millet (hay)
45.0 to 55.0 lb N/dry ton
4 tons
200 lbs.
* Crops or values in the above chart may be changed to reflect more accurate infoniiation

1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by runoff, drift, manmade
conveyances, direct application, or direct discharge during operation or land
application. Any discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
Illegal discharges are subject to the assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day
by the Division of Water Quality for every day the discharge continues.
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 to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year.
Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System
(RMS) or an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If a RMS or ACS is used the
soil loss shall be no greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips
will be used where runoff leaves the field. These filter strips will be in addition to
"Buffers" required by DWQ. fSee FOTG Standard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard
392 -Riparian Forest Buffer.]
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when the wind is blowing or any other 66ndition exists!which
may cause a 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
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate such that
runoff does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a method which does not
cause drift from the site during application. No pending should occur in order to
control conditions conducive to odor or flies and provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when
the surface is frozen.

9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the
crop is not damaged by burning or smothering of the plant. This is an important
consideration where swine, poultry or other ammonia rich waste is being surface
applied. Surface broadcast solids or slurries may damage crops if leaf surfaces are
matted. Generally waste should be applied such that no more than 20 to 25 percent of
the leaf area is covered. This should not normally be a concern where diluted, low
nutrient waste is irrigated or surface broadcast from a liquids holding structure.
Where crops are severely damaged due to waste application, the plants cannot
assimilate the nutrients and discharge of pollutants to surface waters is likely to occur.
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. On soils with a high potential for leaching, multiple application at lower
rates should be used. To maximize the value of nutrients for crop production &
reduce the potential for pollution, the waste shall not be applied more than 30 days
prior to planting of the crop on bare soil, or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the
waste or disking will conserve nutrients.
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.
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 properly 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 a "technical
specialist'. Animal waste shall not be applied on grassed waterways which discharge
directly into water courses. If animal waste is to be applied on other grassed
waterways, waste shall be applied 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/holding pond embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special
vegetation shall be provided for these areas and 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/holding pond areas
should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon/holding pond berms and structures
should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage, or discharge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing an "approved 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. 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
alternative crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. Soil
pH shall be adjusted for optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five (5) years. Poultry dry waste application records
shall be maintained for three (3) years. Waste application records for all other waste
shall be maintained for five (5) years. (See Table Below)
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets NC regulations. North
Carolina General Statute 106-403 requires that dead animals be disposed of within 24
hours in a manner approved by the state veterinarian.

W A, ) 1 rJ U 111.1GPA I WIN YLl" IN
Calibration
Applicators can apply manure, litter and wastewater at varying rates and patterns, depending on
forward travel and/or PTO speed, gear box settings, gate openings, operating pressures, spread
widths and overlaps. Calibration defines the combination of settings and. travel speed needed to
apply manure, litter or wastewater at a desired rate and to ensure uniform application.
Spreader Capacity
Liquid spreader capacities are normally rated by the manufacturer in gallons. Multiply gallons
by 0.0042 to gel tons. Solid and semi -solid spreaders are rated by the manufacturer either in
bushels or cubic feet (multiply bushels by 1.24 to get cubic feet). Most spreaders have two
rating capacities: 1) struck or level full, and 2) heaped. Since manures and litters have
different densities, an on -farm test should be done. Fill a five -gallon bucket level full with
material to be spread. Do not pack the material in the bucket but ensure that it settles similar to a
loaded spreader. Weigh the bucket full and then empty. Multiply the weight of the contents by
1.5 to get pounds per cubic feet. Multiply this value times the cubic feet capacity of the spreader
and divide by 2000 to get the tons of material in a spreader load.
manure weight, lbs. x 1.5 x spreader capacity, 113 - 2000 = spreader load; tons
Spreader Calibration
Calibration Method 1: This method is most useful for liquid spreaders but can be used for all
types. Spread at least one full load of manure preferably in a square or rectangular field pattern
for ease of measuring with normal overlaps. Measure the length and width of coverage
recognizing that the outer fringe areas of the coverage will receive much lighter applications than
the overlapped areas. Multiply the length by the width and divide by 43,560 to determine the
coverage area in acres. Divide the tons of manure in the spreader by the acres covered to -
determine the application rate in tons per acre.
spreader manure, tons -(coverage length,ft x width,ft - 43,560)= application rate,ton/ac ,
Repeat the procedures at different speeds and/or spreader settings until the desired application
rate is achieved.

Example:
What forward speed would be needed to apply 6.0 tons litter per acre from a spreader with a 6-
ton capacity, a 5-minute spreading time, and a 25-feet spreading width ?
Forward speed, mph = capacity, tons x 495
time (min.) x width x rate, tons per acre
6 tons x 495
5 min. x 25 ft. x 6 ton per acre
4 miles per hour
Calibration Method 2: This method is often used for solid and semi -solid spreaders. A tarp or
plastic sheet of about 100 square feet (9 ft. x 12 ft., 10 ft. x 10 ft., etc.) should be measured for
exact surface area (length x width), weighed using a set of spring -tension or platform scales, then
spread and pinned on the field surface. The spreader should be operated at its normal settings,
speed and overlap. With a rear discharge spreader, three passes should be made: the first
directly over the center of the sheet, the other two on opposite sides of the center at the normal
spreader overlap spacing. The sheet with the collected manure should again be weighed.
Subtract the empty sheet weight from the total weight to get the weight of the collected manure.
Multiply the pounds of collected manure by 21.8 and divide by the collection area of the sheet in
square feet to get the application rate in tons per acre.
collected manure, lbs. x 21.8 - collection area, 112 = application rate, tons/acre
Repeat the procedure using different settings or speeds to obtain the desired application rate.
Spreader Pattern Uniformity
To determine uniformity of spread and the amount of overlap needed, place a line of `small pans
or trays equally spaced (2 - 4 feet apart) across the spreader path. The pans should be a
minimum of 12 in. by 12 in. or 15 in. diameter, no more than 24 in. by 24 in.,.and 2 in. - 4 in.
deep. Make one spreading pass directly over the center pan. Weigh the contents caught in each
pan or pour the contents into equally sized glass cylinders or clear plastic tubes and compare the
amount in each. The effective spread width can be found by locating the point on either side of
the path center where the manure contents caught in the containers is half of what it is in the
center. The distance between these points is the effective spread width. The outer fringes of the
coverage area beyond these points should be overlapped on the next path to ensure a uniform rate
over the area. "M", "W", "steeple", or "lopside" patterns are not satisfactory and one or more of
the spreader adjustments should be made.
Contact your local Cooperative Extension Agent for help in Spreader Calibration.

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: Shew 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 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 North Carolina Division of
Water Quality (NCDWQ) 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 event 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 NCDWQ upon request.
I (we) understand that I (we) must own or have
irrigation or other equipment, to land apply t
described in this Waste Utilization Plan. The
available at the appropriate time such that no
from the lagoon, holding pond tank or other
structure in a 25
certify that the
this plan at the
occurs.
year, 24 hour storm event.
waste will be applied on the
access to
he animal waste
equipment must be
discharge occurs
unroofed storage
I (we) also
land according to
appropriate times and at rates that no run-off
Name of Facility Owner: Claude Shaw, Jr.
��Signature: Date:
Name of Manager(If different from owner):
Signature:
Date:
Name of Technical Specialist: Michael W. Pardue
Affiliation: Wilkes SWCD
Address (Agency): Post Office Box 194
Wilkesboro NC 28697-0194
Signature: _ill/��J.�� Date:

RECEIVED
Mortality Management Methods WATER OOAUTYSECTION
(check which method(s) are: being implemented)
aura L ; 20fj!
Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours afteYon-Dlschargs Permitting
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
❑ Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
❑ Complete incineration
❑ In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
❑ Any method which in the professional opinion of the State Veterinarian would
make possible the salvage of part of a dead animal's value without endangering
human or animal health. (Written approval of the State Veterinarian must be
attached).
December t8, 1996

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Dairy Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Close BA'll's to Minimize Odor
El Uairy Ill oductioo 1 Vegetative or wooded buffers
0 Recommended best miturigcmctrl pictices
M Good judgmcnl and common se se
or iron all Wet manurc-coveted surfaces O Serapc or flush daily
1�k I'ronotc drying with proper ventilation
¢4 Ituuline checks and liminlclrulee on waterers,
hydrants, pipes, stack tanks
Bedded :ocis
Ni:mme dry slacks
Sloragc tank m basin
surface
Settling basin surfaccs
p•Ianure, slurry or sludge
spreader outlets
Uncovered nonurc.
slurry ur sludge of field
surfaccs
• Urine
• Partial microbial dccunglosikon
• I';utial micrubial dccungmsitiol
Promote drying with proper ventilation
Ikeplace wcl or manure -covered bedding
Provide liquid drainage for stored nlvmre
I'm fial microbial dccomposiliun : 0 Iluuom or mid -level loaning . .
• Misinc while lillin" ; 0 Tank covers
• Agitation a hen cngllyillg 0 Basin surface mats of solids;
0 Miniulizc lot rtmofrand liquid additions
0 Agitate only prior to manure re imil
0 I'rovc❑ biological additives or oxidalus
• Nutial micrublml dccul
• tlixin while filling
• Agitation when cnlpty'
Agitatiun when splcad
Volatilc gas culissiuns
• Volatile gas
drying
tanks • Agltatmll of recycled Ingotlll
liquid while tanks arc filling
or junction boxes
conveyance
O Liquid drainage ["Oil' settled solids
O Rcmove solids regularly
0 Soil injcction ofslurry/sludges
0 Wash residual manure from spreader aRer use
0 Provcn biological additives or oxidurts
O Soil injcction of slurry/sludges
0 Soil incorpomlion within 4II In
0 Sprcad in thin unifomt layers for rapid drying
O Proven biological additives or oxidants
0 Flush tank covers;
0 ExIcIld fill lines to near bottom of tanks with
mtti-siphon vents
wastewater 0 Box covers
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Lili stations • . Agimtiwu during sump tank O Swop lank covers .
tilling and dnwdowu
End of drainpipes at Agitation during wnstcwaler O Extend discharge po:iu or pipes wtdcrncath
lagoon couvcyanec lagoon liquid level
l.aguon surfiaccs Volatile gas cntissi
• Biological miring;
• Agitation
O Proper lagoon lupnd capacuy,
O Correct lagoon startup procedures;
O Minimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
O Mininunu agitation when pumping;
D Mechanical aeration;
O Proven biological additives
Irrieatiwt sprinkler I ligh pressure ncitatiwt; Cl In'igatc ou dry days was uluc or no wum;
nozzles Wind drill O Minimum recommended operating procedure;
Cl Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
D Pump front second -stage lagoon;
O flush residualmanure from pipes of end or
slurry/sludge pwnpings
• Carcass decumposition 9% Proper disposition of carcasses
Standing water around Iwprnper drainngc;
I:ucililics Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
Grade and landscape such that water
away from lacilitics
ftc
Mud tracked Dula public I'uorly maintained access roads Farm access road utaintenance --
roads from farm access
Additional Information :
Cattle Meuurc p9an0ecuucnt ; 02Ut1 Rul,BIv1P I'ackct
llairy Educational Unit Manurc Mm agewcm System - Lake Whecler Road Field Laboratory ; GIIAL 209-95
I.ngoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treauncut and Storage ; EBAE 103.83
I\9a11aecntcnt of Dairy Wastcnretcr ; EBAE 106-83
Calibratiun of Mmnnc and Wnstew•ater Application Equipment ; EBAE Fact Sheet
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flies ; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
Avauabic Front :
NCSU - BAG
NCSU - BAG
NCSU - BAG
NCSU - BAG
Florida Coopentive Extension
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Su It rcc
Insect Control Checklist for Animal operations
cause
ACCUS1111lalletl o
©'
to Control Insects
flush system is designed and operated
suRciently to remove accumulated solids front
gutters as designed..
Rcmove bridging or acculludawd solids at
mscn:u gc tits where
o Mail ,ill Iaguolls, settling basins ai1J I
Lngouns and fits
1. 11ISIClI SUIIdS
pest breeding is apparent to minimia he t
no nrorc than G -
crusting of solids to a depth of
S inches over store than J0% orsltrface.
O Mleiutnin vcgetntivc control along banks of
v'c__ctative
Ucca, im_ v tabus
lagoons and other impoundnlentstoprevcut
Bxccssivc
Grurvth
accumulation of decaying vegetative Matter ncle.
p
along walcr s edge on i ilpoundnlent's
•
Dry Systems
and maintain reed systems (c.g..
PccJ Spilla_se Ucsigu, opernte
bunkers mid troughs) to nliuimiu lie
feeders
accumulation of deenying wastage,
l$. Clean up spillage oil
)0 Jay inter+al
day iutcrval during suunuercl5
during winter).
eidtin and
AccunuJctluns ul' I'ecJ residues I Reduce moisture accuuullalion
around inuncdime periuctcr of reed storage
fccd Storage
areas by insuring drainage away from site
nd/or providing adequate contahauent (c.g.1
oral similar high
covered bill for brewer s grain
moisturc grin products).
�• Inspect for and remove or break up' accuntldateJ
solids in tiller strips around fcedstorgc as
needed.
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Sourcc Cause UMI's to Control Insects Site Specific I'raeticcs
Animal I folding Areas • Accunmintions or animal M-aslcs Eliminate low arcns Idot trap ntoistlae along
and feed wnstnsc fences and other locations where taste
nccunmfnles and disturbance by animals is
minimal.
l�l Mainmin rcnce rows and fiterstrips armmd
animal holding areas to minintin
aeeunudations of wastes (i.e., inspeci for and
rcmovc or brcnk up naunutlatcd solids as
Dry Manure I Inndliug Accum
Systems
of animal wnslas Remove spilingc on a routiuc basis (e.g., 7 - I U
day inlcrvnl duringsummcr; 15-30day intcrvnl
during winter) where manure is loaded fur Innd
npplicntion or disposal.
dal Provide For adcqunic drainage around mantu'e
stockpiles.
Inspect for and remove or break up mcunndntcd
wastes in filter strips around stockpiles and _
manure handling areas as needed.
[:or more information ccnttncl the Coaprative (ixtcnsiun Service, Department of Enlontoloey, Uox 7613, North Cartdino Stntc University,
Italciglt, NC, 27695-7611.