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Department of Environmental Qual
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
February 25, 1999
Prestage Farms
P-13
PO Box 438
Clinton NC 28329
Attn:.1ohn Prestage
NCDENR
ENVIRONMENT AND NAruRAL RESOURCES
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820508
P-13
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
Dear John Prestage:
In accordance with your application received on December 29, 1998, we are forwarding this Certificate
of Coverage (COC) issued to Prestage Farms, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste
collection,
treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General Permit
AWG 100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to,
the management of animal waste from the P-13 farm, located in Sampson County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than 624 Farrow to Feeder and the application to land as specified in the Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003. Pursuant to this COC, you
are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC, with no discharge of wastes to
surface waters. An adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and
operational information must be established for this farm. Any increase in waste production greater than
the certified design capacity or increase in number of stocked animals above the number authorized by
this COC will require a modification to the CAWMP and this COC and shall be completed prior to
actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215-6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
Upon notification by the Division of this CDC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This request
shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone 919-733-5083 FAX 919-733-0719
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer 50% recycled/ 10% post -consumer paper
Certificate of Coverage AWS820508
P-13
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This COC is not automatically transferable_ A name/ownership change application must'lbeRUbmt'tfldid b
the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
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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 Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office Water Quality Staff
may be reached at (910) 486-1541. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the
General Permit, please contact Susan Cauley at (919) 733-5083 ext. 546.
Sincerely,
i
reston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File
NDPU Files
State of North Carolina REC{ VED
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality ; �, 0 1 1999
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM MAYBE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL) -FAYME MLLE
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste Operativp ,:.
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the Division. Please
review the information for completeness and make any corrections which are appropriate. If a
question has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1.1 FacilityName: P-13
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Prestage Farms
1.3 Mailing address: PO Box 438
City, State: Clinton NC Zip: 28328
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-592-5771
1.4 County where facility is located:
1.5 Facility Location (Directions from nearest major highway. Please include SR numbers for state roads. Please include a
copy of a county road map with the location of the fart identified): Hwy. 24 from Clinton to Concord, turn left on SR
1240, go 2.5 miles, turn left on SR 1218, Qo 2 miles to farm on left.
1.6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner):
1.7 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): _ Prestage Farms
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: 01/01/91
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No_: �82� (county number); _508 (facility number).
2.2 Operation DescriFnt n: Swine operation
—Farrow to Feeder
624- Certified Design Capacity
1s the above information correct? yes; no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum numfrer for which the waste management structures were designed.
TXpe of Swine No. of Animals Type of Pouf No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy
0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Farrow to Wean (# sow) 0 Turkey
0 Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-G-E 512$198 Page I of 4 82-508
3.
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 15.8 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 15.5
2.4 Number ovliiiD storage ponds (circle which is applicable): t
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within I00' of any of the application fields? YES or (0 (please circle one)
2.6 Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES 00 (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCS Standards, etc.) (Swine Only)
(�§D or NO (please circle one)
Wbat was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited?_ (,J c3l
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? 191
REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the space provided next to each
item.
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the an waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is Iand applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit
application for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
3.3.1 The Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) must include the amount of .Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) produced and utilized by the facility.
3.3.2 The method by which waste is applied to the disposal fields (e.g. irrigation,
injection, etc.)
3.33 A trap of every field used for land application.
3.3.4 The soil series present on every land application field.
3.3.5 The crops grown on every land application field_
3.3.6 The Realistic Yield Expectation (RYE) for every crop shown in the WUP.
33.7 The PAN applied to every land application field.
3.3.8 The waste application windows for every crop utilized in the WUP.
3.3.9 The required NRCS Standard specifications.
3.3. 10 A site schematic.
3.3.11 Emergency Action Plan.
3.3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc.). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland deterininations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal.
FORM: AWO-G-E 5128/98 Page 2 of 4 82-508
Facility Number: 82 - 508
Facility Name_ P-13
4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
RECEIVE
V "i'.1 I'll 1 1999
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1, P esrA TZ" :Zc (Land Owner's name listed in question 1.2), attest that
this application for P- 13 (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. 1 understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supportinb in tionrd attachments are not included, this application
package wilp4e returned to me as incomplete. /1-)%% /
Signature b_&sid6� f ,�Lc. gu Date �4
S. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATIOW(compiete only if different from the Land Owner)
1, (Manager's name listed in question 1.6), attest that this
application for (Facility name listed in question 1. 1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will be returned as incomplete.
Signature
Date
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (919) 733-5083
FAX NUMBER: (919) 733-0719
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28/98 Page 3 of 4 82-508
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Producer: PRESTAGE FARMS INC. (f7-43)-15
Location:- P.O. BOX 438
CLINTON NC 28329
Telephone: 592-5771
Type Operation: Existing Farrow to Feeder Swine
Number of Animals: 624.00 sows
(Design capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE: Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
APPLICATION METHOD: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application. cycle. Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe manner:
I. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at less
than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining,
or when the surface .is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed
under DEM regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. -To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the 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 shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .021.7 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc,)
624 sows x 7.3 tons waste/sows/year = 4555.2 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
624 sows x 6.5 lbs PAN/sows/year = 4056 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.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 1: ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
1-1
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
11
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
10709
2
BH
5.5
PER AC
AC
USED
jWaB
----
I
1275
or
12.6
-------
10709
APPLYi
1
RESID.
APPLIC
1-2
1
METH
150
N
12.6
TIME
10709
Z
WaB
BH
5.5
275
0
2.2
605
jTr
I
1
1225
14.7
MAR -OCT
10709
12.2
1-1
1
1SG
I
11
150
10
1110
SEP -MAY
10709
2
BH
5.5
0
jWaB
I
I
1275
12.6
1715
MAR -OCT
10709
SG
1
0
1-2
1
I
150
12.6
1130
SEP -MAY
10709
3
BH
4.5
0
jTr
I
1
1225
14.7
11057.5
MAR -OCT
10709
SG
1
0
1-3
1
I
150
14.7
1235
SEP -MAY
10709
4
BH
0
§.ted
'260
IRa
I
14.5
1225
5•G
MAR -OCT
10709
SG1
50
0
��
1-4
1
I
5.b
1;wVZ80
SEP -MAY
END
I
1+392.5
TOTAL 4&02--5
GQG
- 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 of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This plan
only addresses nitrogen.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2: ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE & CLASS-
CROP
YIELD
LBS
COMM N
**
* LBS
DETERMINING PHASE
CODE
AW N
PER
ACRES
AW N
PER AC
AC
USED
----
or
-------
APPLY
RESID.
APPLIC
METH
N
TIME
END
TOTAL 10
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i,e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches. Cattle
should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four
inches. In fields where small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May). Shading may result if small grain gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced
yields and less nitrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time to interplant small grain, etc, is late
September or early October. Drilling is recommended over
broadcasting. Sermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drilling for best results.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
** Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required 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
BH
SG
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
TONS
AC
50
50
TABLE 1
TABLE 2
TOTAL
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES
LBS AW N USED
1� 5
15.1
4�s�
439Z.5
0
0
1
1c�,1
4&42-.-5
+392.s
BALANCE
-4416-5
- - - - - _ _ _
GGC
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utilize the animal waste N produced.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize the animal waste N produced.
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.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 686.4 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, you will have approximately 3432
pounds of PAN to utilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 11.44 acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 27.456 acres
of land. Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or ponding occurs. This
rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil
texture, water droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount
should not exceed the available water holding capacity of the soil at the
time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed
the nitrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
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)
10709
1
WaB
BH
0.60
*0.96
10709.
2
WaB
BH
0.60
*0.96
10709
3
Tr
BH
0.45
* 1.0
10709
4
Ra
BH
0.40
*1.30 I-aG6G
10709
SG
10709
72
SG
}
10709
'3
SG
10709
SG
}
* This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied. In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and the
temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every 6.00
months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored in
your stracture be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot
of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining the amount of waste per acre and
the proper application rate prior to applying the waste.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
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'To 'Y+!rc. CNANGc tri CROPP,,nl6 SYSYEmS, AnD A RFDud%.OiV of N1TJWiCcN
FROM 400 Lg$ PER ACRE& To THE rZATEs �t1�a O+�[ P/A6� � TA 13 LE
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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.
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 waste, he/she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or more tons, but leas than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after
waste application. Waste should not be applied when there is
danger of drift from the irrigation field.
5. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to
flooding, it will be soil incorporated on conventionally tilled
cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or
grassland, the waste may be broadcast provided the application
does not occur during a season prone to flooding. (See "Weather
and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration rate such that runoff does not occur 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 or flies.
B. 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 covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 - Filter Stripe).
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
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly inton water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17. 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.
Page: 10
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
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 preplant 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
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be
monitored and alternative crop sites shall be used when then
metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted for
optimum crop production and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
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 requlations.
Page: 11
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE iTxILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-13
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 Environmental Management (NCDEM) before
the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there
must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface
wasters 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 NCDEM
upon request.
Name of Facility Owner: PRESTAGE FARMS INC.
(Please print) f
Signature:tii lP,�L� Prr S .4 Date:
Name of Manager (If different from owner) :_
Signature: Date:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)Randall N. Barefoot
Affiliation:Prestage Farms Inc. Phone No.
Address (Agency): P.O. Box 438
Clinton NC 28328
Signature: Date: Z
Page: 12
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SAMPSON COUNTY
EMERGENCY ACTION FLAN
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY (DWO) 910-486-1541
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES (EMS) 910-592-8996
SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) 910-592-7963
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) 910-592-7963
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (CES) 910-592-7161
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your
operation are leaking, overflowing, or running off the 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 platy should be posted in an
accessible location for all employees at the facility. The following
are some action items you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may
or may not be possible. Suggested responses to problems are
listed below:
A. Lagoon overflow --possible solutions are:
a. Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam, any
permanent alteration of the dam should be approved by a
qualified technical specialist.
b. pump wastes to field at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all additional flow to the lagoon -hold waste in the
house if possible.
d. Cali a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
P. Runoff from waste application field -action include:
a. Immediately stop waste ,application.
b. Create a temporary diversion or berm to contain the
waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce further runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the.
run o f f.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where
runoff occurred.
C. Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle (flushing system) pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharge.
e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D. Leakage from flush system, houses, solids separators -actions
include:
a. Stop recycle (flushing system) pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
C. Make sure no siphon effect has been created.
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 flowing leaks -possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch to catch all seepage, put in a
submersible pump, and pump back into 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 the lagoon bottom as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the Spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what
duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or
property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface
waters?
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 DWG! (Division of
Water Quality) regional office, at 910-486-1541, after
hours, emergency nLimber: 1-800-858-0368. 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, AND 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) Emergency Management Services at
910-592-8996.
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department_
d. Contact local. Soil and Water- Conservation District
(SWCD), Natural Resources Conservation Service
(NRCS) office at 910-592-7963 and Cooperative Extension
Service (CES) at 910-592--7161 for advice/technical
assistance.
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_
5. Contact the contractor of your choice to begin repair of the
problem to minimize off-site damage.
a. Contractors Mame: WELLS OZOS_000. Ca,
b. Contractors Address: TuRKEy Kc -
a
. Contractors Rhone: .910- s92- 705
E, Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS,
Consulting Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: 6LEN#J CLIX:rO i
b. phone:
7. Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance
agencies to rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess
the waste management plan to keep problems with release of wastes
from happening again.
B. If you are a contract swine grower associated with a swine
company integrator, contact the company representative at
1-910-592-5771
Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source
Cause
MIS to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Systems
Flush Gutters
• Accutnulalion of solids
W Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed.
Q' Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and fits
• Crusted Solids
Or 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 -
8 inclies over more than 30% of surface.
Excessive Vebctative
• Decaying; vegetation
Ig Maintain vegetative control along banks of
Growth
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
Dry Syslents
Feeders • Deed Spillage Er Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage.
Q' Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulations of feed residues tY Reduce moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of feed 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 products,).
r� Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips around feed storage as
deeded.
AMIC -November 11, 1996, Page I
Swine' Farm "Waste : Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause 1.BMFs 10 Mlnlmize Odor Site Specific Practices
:. Ftttmsiead • Swine production 07 Vegetative -or wooded buffers;
0Recommended best management practices;
'O" good judgment and "common sense
Animal body sur!'aces • Dirty manure -covered animals 00-94 Boors.
Floor surfaces Wet manure-cavercd. floors Slotted floors;
Waterers located -over slotled floors;
a Feeders at high end of solid floors;
D7ru:
manure buildup from.flaars;
nloarventlfatlonfardrying
Manure collection pits • Urine; Frequent tnanitre'removal by [lush, pit recharge,
+ Partial microbial decomposition or scrape;
.0 Underflnor veitiiiation
Ventllatlon;exhaust fans Volatile gases; Ef F n maintenance;
Dust dent air movement
.Indoor surfaces •. Dust Er Washdown between groups of animals;
0 'Feed -additives;
0�cr covers; : .
0' Fecd delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flash tanks _ . Agitation of recycled lagoon 0 Flush lank covers;
FL liquid while tanks are filling . p Extend fill hes to near bottom or tanks with
- - anti -siphon vents - -
Flush alleys'; Agitation during wasicwater 0 Underfloor llush'wlth underfloor ventilation
conveyance
Pit recharge points . • Agitation of recycled lagoon 0 Extend recharge lines to near b_ ottom of pits
liquid -while pits are filling with anal -siphon vcnis
Lift stations Agitation during sump tank . d Sutnp tank -Covers
tilling and drawdown
Otttsldn:drain collection + Agitation during wastewater. Q. Box covers
etlon bones conveyance
airjuii
4966 - November 11, 1996,-. Page 3
Source Cause MMPs to Mlalmlze Qddr Site Specific Practices
End of drainplpes at Agitation during wastewater ❑ Extend discharge point of pities underneath
..lagoon conveyanc6 lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces • . Volatile gas emissions; U77roper lagoon liquid capacity;
• Biological mixing; ; 2rCotrcct lagoon startup procedures;
Agitation 01 --iv, inimum surface area -to -volume ratio;
0 Minimum agitation when.ppmping;
O Mechanical seration;
❑ Proven biological additives
Irrigation sprihkie'r
•
tligh pressure agitation;
B 1 gme on dry days with, little or no wind;
rtouics
Wind drillf/
nimum recommended operating pressure;- :
' Pump Intake near lagoon liquid surface;
❑ 'Pump from second -stage Iagoon
Sioraga tank or basin
•
Partial microbial decomposition;.
Q Bottom or midlevel loading;
i surface
•
Mixing while f ding;
0 'Tank covers;
•
Agitation when emptying
clBasin surfucc mots of solids;
❑ Proven biological addillves oroxldanta
. 5enling,basln surface
Partial microbial decomposition;
❑ .Extend drainpipe outlets-undcrneallt liquid
•
Mixing while filling; '
level; '
•
Agitation when emptying
❑ Rdmove'setiled solids regularly .
Manure, slurry or sludge
•
Agitation when spreading;
Cl Soll injection of—slurry/sludges:
spreader outlet
Volatile gas emissions'
❑ Wash residuaI manure from spreader atter use;
0 Proven biological oddiilves of oxldanis
Udeavered manure, Volatile gas emissions while ❑ Sail injection of slttrrylslitd';es • - - _ ._ _ — --
slurry or sludge on: field drying ❑ Soil incorporaflon �vilhin 48 hrs.; .
suirFaces Cl Spread in thin uniform layers for rapid drying;
❑ Proven blologlcal•additives or oxidants
Dead animals Carcass decomposition iFilroper disposition of earai sui
Dead animal disposal Carcass dccamposhion. ; , C np-Iola covering of carcasses In burial pits;
Pit
❑ Propec locationlcoristructIon of,disposal pits
Iriciaerators Incomplete combustion 0 Secondary stack burners
•AMOC.-November I1, 1996, Page 4
Sourcc Cause BMPs to Minimize.Odor
Site Specific Practices
Standing water around Improper drainage; Iff Grade and landscape such that water drains '
facilities Microbial decompasition.of away from facilities
organic matter
' Manuro trucked olid Poorly malotainctl acccafs cauda Calm access tont! maintenance
public roads from farm
.,
access ,
Additional Infortnation :
Available From :
Swine Manure Management ; 0200 Rulc/BMP Packet
NCSU, County Extension Center
Swine, Production. f arm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; EBAE fact Sheet.
NCSU - BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatment,; EBAE 128-88 •
NCSU - BAE
Swine Production facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Trcatmcnt;.-EBAE 129-88
NCSU - BAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ;, E13AE 103-83 .
NCSU - BAE
:.Calibration ofManure.and Wastewater Application Equipment ;' EBAE Fact Shect
NCSU - BAE
Controlling Odors from Swine Buildings; PIH -33
NCSU - Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Program ; NPPC Manual
NC Pork Producers Assoc
Optlons for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force '
NCSU Abri Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manurc Management: Odors and Flics ; PRO107, 1995 Conference Proceeding .
Florida Cooperulive Cxtcnsion
' AMOC -.November 11, 1996, • Page 5
Mortality Management Methods
(check which methods) are being implemented)
d -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.
C� 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
Iffiffir:
Operator:PRESTAGE FARMS P+3County:
SAMPSON
Inside top widths
Date:
06/19/91
feet
Distance to nearest residence (other
than owner):
; Side slopes
Z000.0
feet
Total design lagoon
1. STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT
elevation 40.7 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation
40.0
feet
0 saws (farrow to finish)
x
1417
lbs. -
G
lbs
624 sows (farrow to feeder)
r.
5Z-2
lbs. =
325728
lbs
0 head (finishing only)
x
135
lbs. =
G
lbs
0 sows (farrow to wean)
r.
433
lbs. -
0
lbs
U Bead (wean to feeder)
x
30
Itis. -
0
lbs
TOTAL STEADY STATE LIVE WEIGHT (SSLW) = 325723 lbs
Z. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 325728 lbs. SSLW x Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. SSLW
Treatment Volume(CF)/Ib. SSLW= 1 CF/Ib. SSLW
Volume = 325723 cubic feet
13. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
volume = 0.0 cubic feet ; "Owner requests no sludge storage.
Sludge will tee removed as needed."
4. TOTAL DESIGN VOLUME
Inside top length
365.0 feet ;
Inside top widths
205.0 feet
Top of dike at elevation 50.0
feet
Freeboard 1.3 feet
; Side slopes
3.0 : 1 (Inside
lagoon)
Total design lagoon
.1iquid level at
elevation 40.7 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation
40.0
feet
Seasonal high water
table elevation
¢3.0 feet
Total design volume
using prismoidai
formula
SS/END1 SS/ENDZ
SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2.
LENGTH WIDTH
DEPTH
3.0 S,.O
3.0 3.0
357.2 197.2
8.7
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
357.2 197.2
7043'9.8
(AREA OF TOP)
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
305.0 145.0
44225.0
(AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH *
4
331.1 171.1
226604.0
(AREA OF MIDSECTION
* 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA T13P
+ (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM]
* DEPTH/6
70439.8
226604.0
44225.0
1.5
VOLUME OF LAGOON AT
TOTAL DESIGN LIQUID LEVEL =
494041 CU. FT.
5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
365.0 205.0 748'25.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
Length * Width =
0.0 0.0 0.0 square feet
TECTAL DA 74325.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Approximate daily production of manure in CF/LB SSLW 0.00136
Volume = 325728 Lbs. SSLW * CF of Waste/Lb./Day * 180 days
Volume = 79545 cubic feet
511. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
VoI ume = 0.0 gallons/day * 180 days storage/7.4a gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
=C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
1810 days excess rainfall = 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 43,647.9 cubic feet
5D. Volume of 25 year - Z24 hour storm
Vo I urne -= 7.0 inches 1 12 inches per foot * DA
Vol urne = 43647.9 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 79545 cubic feet
5D. 0 cubic, feet
5C. 43645 cubic feet
5D. 43648 cubic feet
TOTAL 166141 cubic feet
S. SUMMARY
Total required volume 492569 cubic feet
Total design volume avai 1 . 4,94841 cubic feet
Min. req. treatment volurne plus sludge accumulation 2,-25728 cubic feet
At elev. 45.1 feet ; Volume is 3322730 cubic feet (end pumping)
Total design volume less 25yr-24hr storm is 451193 cubic feet
At elev. 48.0 feet ; Volume is 446344 cubic feet (start pumping)
Seasonal high water table elevation µ$.O feet
'. DESIGNED DY: ALL.— Cl`^-bG APPROVED LY:
DATE: -7/2-419 + DATE: _713a/11
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION FLAN
rnrn::
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
------------------------------
This lagoon is designed for waste treatment with minimum odor
control. The time required for the planned fluid level to be
reached may vary ,due to soil cond i t i ons, f lush i ng operations, and
the amount of fresh, water added to the systern.
Land application ,,f waste water- is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of app 1 i cation include so I i d set,
center Gtivot, guns, and traveling Suri irrigation. Gare should be
taken when app Iying waste to prevent runoff from the f i e I d or damage
to crops.
The fol lowing items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended that the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to 1/Z its capacity to prevent excessive odors dur i n3
start-up. Fre-charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the I a3r,on thereby reducing odors. Solids should be
covered with effluent at all times.
Z. The attached waste ut i I i zat i on p I an sha l I be fol lowed. Thi s
p I an recommends sarnp I i ng and test i ng ,--,f waste ( see Attachment B)
before I and app I i c at i on.
Begin pump -out of the I a;�G-or: when fluid level reaches e I ever-
t i on 4.8.0 as marked by permanent markers. Step pump -out when
the fluid level reaches elevation 46.1 or before fluid depth is
less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of favor -able
bacteria) .
4. The recommended max imurn amount to app Iy per 1 r isat ion is
one (1) inch and the recommended maximum app l i cation rate is 0.4
inch per hour.
S. Keep vegetation on the embankment and areas adjacent to the
lagoon rnvwed annually. Vegetat i ren should be fertilized as needed
to maintain a vigorous stand.
. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
estab I i sh i n ve3etaL i on.
T. AI I surf ace runoff i s to be d i vented from the I agoon to stat 1 e
outlets.
S. The Clean Water Act of 1977 prohibits the d i sc„arae of
po I l utants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division of Envir-on-
menta I Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law_
U.E. D.A. " i - ON -W X SCS -CPA -026 1- Name aid Adm of Person
Soil Conservation Service (June 91) lt5 if:t =r1):'::"S,
0 V ^l
HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND AND WETLAND
,L I `31 Nil , I tC Z6323
CONSERVATION DETERMINATION
I4. Name of USDA Agency or Person Requesting Determination
it
Daae of Request. =
3/24/94
'W;pson
5,. Farm No- and Tract No- -1 0643 T1 0709
SECTION 1- FE MY IEROOMLE LAND
6. Is soil survey now available for malting a highly erodible land delenniratioe? Yes)j No ❑
.FIELD NO.(s) - .
TOTAL ACRES
7. Are there hig" erodible soil map units on this farm? Yes ❑ No,M`
12. Wetlands (W), including abandoned wetlands, or Farmed Wetlands (FW) or Fxmed We� Pasb" (FWP)-
-
8. List highly erodible fields that, according to ASCS records, were used ID pro&= an awicu wW commodify in any
crop year during 1981-1985.
Wetlands may be farmed under natural conditions. Farmed Weflarids and Fiined WisdatrdsPastime may be
farmed and maintained in the same manner as they were prior ID Deceirtm 23.1905. as brig as they are not
07 .
9. List highly erodible fields that have been or will be converted for the production of aegrimAlLrraf aorrmncities ani
accordn} to ASCS records. were not used for this purpose in any cap yeadurirg 1953.1995, and were not
enrolled in a USDA set-aside or diversion program.
abandoned.
10. This Highly Erodible Land determination was completed in the: Feld ❑
13. Prior Converted Cropland (PC). Wetlands that were converted priorlo Deoember2.19E& The use, management
with FSA.
26. The planned alteration measures on wetlands in fields are riot corziderW to be maintenance and if
installed will cause the area to become a Converted Wetland (Clot). See item 22 for irdanrration an CW+year-
27. The wetland determination was completed in the offica0 fielder and was deirveredo rrs� to the person an -31:2GJ tr
28. Remarks
29. 1 certify that the above determination is correct and adegr are for use in der[r 331, Sgmhrne of SCS Djst l Cprrsefl alkir ist 31. Date
eligibility for USDA program benefhs, and that K-etland hydrology, hydric soils~ and - -
hrdrophytie vegetation under normal cirrumstances exisr an all areas 00ffKwdas
Wetlands, Farmed Wrtlands, and Farmed Wetlands Pasture.
Assisrarrae and programs of the Soil ConswwWn Service available raft rewf Rot mr, =ftpiiix% cokw. sq a¢4 or tm�
Pcrsun Copy
F1sD HO.(s)
TOTAL ACRES
11. Are then: hydric soils on this farm? Yes No[j
12. Wetlands (W), including abandoned wetlands, or Farmed Wetlands (FW) or Fxmed We� Pasb" (FWP)-
'
Wetlands may be farmed under natural conditions. Farmed Weflarids and Fiined WisdatrdsPastime may be
farmed and maintained in the same manner as they were prior ID Deceirtm 23.1905. as brig as they are not
07 .
19 AC.
abandoned.
13. Prior Converted Cropland (PC). Wetlands that were converted priorlo Deoember2.19E& The use, management
drainage, and alteration of prior converted cropland (PC) are not serbjecx too* wetland cor>vgervatnn provisions W*d s
the area reverts to wetland as a result of abandonment-
ban donment-14.
14.Artificial Wetlands (AW). Artificial wetlands includes irriga icrknduced weths J These well, Is are not si>bject
to the wetland conservation provisions.
15. Minimal Effect Wetlands (MW). These wetlands are to be tanned ammr E g to fie anent s4ned
at the time the minimal -effect determination was made.
16. Mitigation Wetlands (MI W). Wetlands on which a person is actiwtiy rrnOga9 g a 5atqueF*y mopped area or a welland
converted between December 23, 1985 and November 28, 19911-
17. Restoration with Violation (RVW-year). A restored wetland oral was in viahaian as a result of conversion oiler
November 29, 1990, or the planting of an agricultural cwnmiodty or forage cap.
18. Restoration without Violation (RSM, A restored wefla nd converted 6e>sreerr December 23,1985 and
November 28, 1990, on which an agricultural commodity has not been pkzdad
19. Replacement Wetlands (RPW)- Wetlands which are converted for prapcsescOwthmin irKxeas, prodm:tiori<
where the wetland values are being replaced at a setond site_
20. Good Faith Wetlands (GFW+year). Wetlands on which ASCS has deftwmned avi�n
oOn to be good faith and the
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wetland has been restored.
21. Converted Wetlands (CW). Wetlands converted after December 21i,1985and priorlD November 28,1990. In any
year that an agricultural commodity is planted on these Converted Wellands„ Dm will be for USDA f>erselils-
22. Converted Wetland (CW+year). Wetlands converted after Novamber28,19W You wd be' lig:lafe for USDA
program benefits until this wetland is restored.
23. Converted Wetland Non -Agricultural use (CWNA). Wetlands the weomwededfarVan fishprociKAorr„
cranberries, vineyards or building and road construction.
24. Converted Wetland Technical Error (CWTE). Wetlands that were converted as a resift of kKorrect dewmna>ion
by SCS.
25. The Dlanned alteration measures on wetlands in fields are mrtskliered
maintenance and are in Compliance
with FSA.
26. The planned alteration measures on wetlands in fields are riot corziderW to be maintenance and if
installed will cause the area to become a Converted Wetland (Clot). See item 22 for irdanrration an CW+year-
27. The wetland determination was completed in the offica0 fielder and was deirveredo rrs� to the person an -31:2GJ tr
28. Remarks
29. 1 certify that the above determination is correct and adegr are for use in der[r 331, Sgmhrne of SCS Djst l Cprrsefl alkir ist 31. Date
eligibility for USDA program benefhs, and that K-etland hydrology, hydric soils~ and - -
hrdrophytie vegetation under normal cirrumstances exisr an all areas 00ffKwdas
Wetlands, Farmed Wrtlands, and Farmed Wetlands Pasture.
Assisrarrae and programs of the Soil ConswwWn Service available raft rewf Rot mr, =ftpiiix% cokw. sq a¢4 or tm�
Pcrsun Copy
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HIGHLY ERODIBLE LAND- CONSERVATION (HELC) AND WETLAND
CONSERVATION (WC) CERTIFICATION
1. `Native iif Ptiocluoeti
7; Ideritifk ition"Number
3: Ciop Year
land determination has not been made?
11. Will you plant or produce aFn agricultural commodity on any land that is or was a wet area
ya
No
4.
Do the attached AD-1026A(s) list all your farming -interests'by county, and show current'
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means after December 23, [985?-
SCS'determinations? If "No", contact your County RSCS Office before completing this form.
12. Will you, or have you since November 28, 1990, made possible the planting of any crop,
5.
Are you now applying for, or do you have a FmHA insured or guaranteed loan?
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6.:
Do you have a crop insurance contract issued or reinsured by the Federal Crop
maintaining, an existing drainage system? -
Insurance Corporation?
13. Will you convert any wet areas for fish production, trees, vineyards, shrubs, building
7.
Are you a landlord on any farm listed on AD -1026A that will not be in compliance with
HELC and WC provisions?
8.
Has a -HELL exemption been approved on any farms listed on AD -1026A because the
landlord refuses to comply?
9.
hist here or attach a list of affiliated persons with farming interests. See reverse for an
explanation. Enter "None", # applicable. .
If items 7 or 8 are answered "YES", circle the applicable farm number on AD -1026A.
During either the crop year entered in item 3 above, or the term of a requested USDA loan:
10. Will you plant or produce, an agricultural. commodity on land for which a highly erodible
YES
NO
land determination has not been made?
11. Will you plant or produce aFn agricultural commodity on any land that is or was a wet area
on which planting was made possible by draining, dredging, filling, or leveling or any, other,
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means after December 23, [985?-
12. Will you, or have you since November 28, 1990, made possible the planting of any crop,
pasture, agricultural commodity, or other such crop by: (a) converting any wet areas by
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draining, dredging, filling, leveling, or any other means, or, (b) improving, modifying, or
maintaining, an existing drainage system? -
13. Will you convert any wet areas for fish production, trees, vineyards, shrubs, building
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construction, or other non-agricultural use?
If answers to Items "YES" for any one of these items, sign and date in item 14 below. Circle the applicable tract
number on AD -1026A, or list tract number in item 12.on AD -1026A. ASCS will refer this AD -1026
10, 11, 12, or 13 are: to SCS for a determination. DO NOT sign in item 16 until SCS determination is complete.
"NO" for all of the ms SCS determinations are complete, complete item 16.
I hereby certify that die above , hh bmhatton on aftached AfD- V2GA's, Is true and con+sct to the bast O my
14. Signature o1 at»d ( =rr��Y
Producer
15. Referral To SC:S er a 4 if a kS determination is needed Date Fleferrse satum r vacs Pu
(Completed by RSCS) -Yes' is answerer# in item 10, t 1, 12, or 13. . �t i .!r
Before signing In item 15, Read AD -1026 Appendix.
I hereby R wtW thea the a�lao� irrl;ornmLforr, avid iha Entornsettan on attached AV -1=011 , . Is bue and corm hr the bast of my
knowbdge and b0bi. n is my responslbfflty to f!!r a new AD -1026 In the event there are mw chandos In my ferminp
operatlonesl. In signing this form, I also aer111y Owt 1 have received and will comply with the Compliance requirements on
16. Signature of AD -1026 Appen&L
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E!. Department of Agriculture NL-Lnt-44
Soil Conservation Service September 1980
FVe- Code: 210
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION DATA SHEET FOR DAMS
Landowner'P2Fs; ,mss �ss,eon P -j3 County 5,aMPSan _
Community or Group No: - Conservation Plan No.-- -
Estimated Depth of Water to Top -of Dam Ft. Length of Flood Pool Ft.
Date of Field Hazard Investigation 6 /o t
Evaluation by reach of flood plain downstream to the point of estimated minor effect
from sudden dam failure.
Est. Elev. :Est. Elevation
: Kind of :Improvements:,-- of Breach
Reach: Length: Width: Slope: Land Use Improvements Above .:qoodwater Above
flood Plain: Flood Plain
Ft. Ft. : Ft. Ft.
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3 _
Describe potential for loss of life and damage to existing or probable future downstream
improvements from a sudden breach _
LIFE OR DAMAGE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
d G FE - -r F.e O Ai ^ 5! r= c i3eri G d c s /.17 C6 H .'a eel - IV 's-
Hazard Classification of Dam (9 b, c) (see NEM -Part 520.21)
Dam Classification (I, II,<O� IV, V)
By,
name
(51. � i '-�' C-�K'
e
Concurred 8y C
name title
NOTE: 1. Instructions on reverse side.
2. Attach additional sheets as needed.
Date C./ I a, f s I- -
Da te_ o
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-13
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 Environmental Management (NCDEM) before
the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there
must be no discharge of animal waste from this system to surface
wasters 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 NCDEM
upon request_
Name of Facility Owner: PRESTAGE FARMS INC.
(Please print)
Signature: .4dol &4tXj Pr'flce Date: �Zk-l92
Tom.... .
Name of Manager (If different from owner):
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan:
Affiliation:Prestage Farms Inc.
Address (Agency): P.D. Box 438
Date:
(Please print)Randall N. Barefoot
Clinton NC 28328
Phone No.
Signature: Date: 2
Page: 12
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FA 7j
13
June 19, 2003
Mr. Paul Rawls
Regional Water Quality Supervisor
NCDENR DWQ
Fayetteville Regional Office
225 Green Street
Systel Building
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5043
Dear Mr. Rawls:
JUN 2 A
D`6
1 ;.
SUBJECT: Response to Notice of Violation for Facility No. 82-508, P-13
This letter is to provide the items requested by you in your Notice of Violation slated
June 6, 2003, for the above referenced facility.
1. Current Freeboard level is 19 inches.
2. Freeboard levels for past 12 months; see attached
3. Spray records for past 12 months; see attached.
4. Rainfall records; see attached
5. Waste Utilization Plan; see attached.
6. Irrigated as weather permitted on existing sprayfield.
7. Installed a nipple watering system approximately three years ago.
8. Lagoon level is in compliance.
9. This freeboard violation was due to heavy and fi-equent rainfall throughout the
past seven months. Proper management was in place before, during, and after
violation occurred,
Sincerely,
Randy Baref t, Director
Land and Nutrient Management
W A TF,y Michael F. Easley, Governor
`O G William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
9 North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director-
y Division of Water Quality
November 13, 2003
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Prestage Farms
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Inadequate Freeboard
No Further Action
P-13
82-508
Sampson County
Dear Sir or Madam:
Thank you for your recent submittal of the information requested in our letter dated June 6, 2003.
The Fayetteville Regional Office has determined that no further enforcement actions will be
taken by the Division for the inadequate freeboard.
However, upon review and consideration of the information submitted, the Fayetteville Regional
Office has determined that an NOV is appropriate due to freeboard less than the structural limit.
In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range.
These methods include, but are not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional
application sites, updating your cropping systems, adding additional and/or more flexible
application equipment, and maintaining the lagoon levels at the lowcst allowable and appropriate
levels throughout the year. Our staff looks forward to continuing to work with you and your
Technical Specialist to evaluate and implement any needed changes to your system.
Customer Service: Mailing Address: Telephone: (919) 733-5083
1 800 623-7748 1617 Mail Service Center Fax: (919) 733-0059
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617 State Courier #52-01-01
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Location:
512 N. Salisbury St.
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Inadequate Freeboard
Page 2
Thank you again for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact the staff of our Fayetteville Regional Office at 410-486-1541.
Sincerely,
_"g4 0"� jr��
Paul E. Rawls
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: FRO File: 82-508
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
Central Files
Waste Utilization Plan
Producer:
Prestage Farms, Inc.
Name of Farm:
P-13
Location:
P.O. Box 438
Clinton NC 28329
Phone:
910-596-5749
Type of Operation:
Far -Wean
Number of Animal.
752
Storage Structure:
Anaerobic Lagoon
Method of Application:
Irrigation
Amount of waste produced
per year:
Amount of plant available N (PAN) produced/year:
County: Sampson
4583 ton/year
4061 lbs./year
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface water and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste
should be used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the
fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient. Waste should be analyzed
before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant
nutrients can be balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in the implementing your waste- utilization plan in order to
maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally
safe manner.
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
content of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize.
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials,
cation exchange capacities, and available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall not be applied to land eroding at more than 5 tons per acre per
year. Waste may be applied to land eroding at S or more tons per acre annually, but
less than 10 tons per acre per year providing that adequate filter strips are
established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is
frozen. Either of these conditions may in runoff to the surface waters which is not
allowed under DWQ regulations.
S. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crops production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30 days
prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy. Injecting the waste or disking will
conserve nutrients and reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If you choose to change methods
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for different applications methods are
not the same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content for
this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from
your waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant analysis made, which
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Aquifer Protection Sedon
.MAR 27 2009
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could allow additional waste to be applied. Provisions shall be made for the area receiving
waste to be flexible so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and the crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific crop production. This
waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
YOUR WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:
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Tract No.
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Yield/Ac
Lbs. N
unit
Acres
Lbs N
Used
Month to
Apply
Lbs. N
Per Ac.
10709
1
WaB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
2.8
770
MAR -SEP
275
10709
1
WaB
OS -HAY
1
50
2.8
140
OCT -MAR
50
10709
2
WaB
CB -HAY
5.5
50
2.6
715
MAR -SEP
275
10709
2
WaB
OS -HAY
1
50
2.6
130
OCT -MAR
50
10709
3
Tr
CB -HAY
4.5
50
4.7
1058
MAR -SEP
225
10709
3
Tr
OS -HAY
1
50
4.7
235
OCT -MAR
50
10709
4
Ra
CB -HAY
4.5
50
5.6
1260
MAR -SEP
225
10709
4
Ra
OS -HAY
1
50
5.6
280
OCT -MAR
50
Total 15.7 4588 lbs.
Available Nitrogen 4061 lbs.
Surplus or deficit -527 lbs.
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan time and have appropriate equipmentto apply
the waste in a timely manner.
,P-13 Page 3
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N requirements. In the future,
regulations may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a nutrient management plan that
addresses all nutrients. This plan only addresses nitrogen.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc. interseeded in bermudagrass), forage must be removed through
grazing, hay and /or silage. Where grazing, plants should be grazed when they reach a height of six to nine
inches. Cattle should be removed when plants are grazed to a height of four inches. In fields where small grain
etc. is to be removed for hay or silage, care should be exercised not to let small grain to reach materity,
especially late in the season ( i.e. April or May) Shading may result if small grain gets too high and this will
definitely interfere with the stand of bermudagrass. This loss of stand will result in reduced yields and less
nitrogen being utilized. Rather than cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as is the normal
situation, you are encouraged to cut the small grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or silage
two to three times during the season, depending on the time small grain is planted in the fall.
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.
Acres shown in the tables are considered to be the usable acres excluding required buffers, filters 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 field listed may, and most likely will be, more than the acres
shown in the tables.
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of sludge at agronomic rates.
The sludge will be nutrient rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over application of nutrients
or other elements. Your production facility will produce approximately 532 lbs. of plant available
nitrogen per year in the sludge.
If you remove sludge every 5 years you will have approximately 3158 lbs. of PAN to utilize. Assuming
you apply this PAN to hybrid bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 lbs/acre you will need 11
acres of land. If you apply the sludge to corn at the rate of 125 lbs. of nitrogen per acre you will need 25
acres of land. Please be aware that these are only estmates of the PAN and the land needed. Actual
requirements could vary by 25% depending on the sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and
application methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soil at the time of irrigation such that
runoff or ponding occurs. This rate is limited by initial soil moisture content, soil structure, soil texture, water
droplet size, and organic solids. The application amount should not exceed.the available water holding capacity
,P-13
Page 4
of the soil at the time of irrigation nor should the plant available nitrogen applied exceed the nitrogen needs of
the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this pian, it is the responsibility of the producer and
irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrrigate the acres shown in tables.
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 No,
Field No.
Soil Type
Crop
Code
Applic.
Rate(in/hr)
Applic.
Amount
10709
1
WaB
CB -NAY
0.5
1.0
10709
1
WaB
OS -HAY
0.5
1.0
10709
2
WaB
CB -HAY
0.5
1.0
10709
2
WaB
OS -HAY
0.5
1.0
10709
3
Tr
CB -HAY
0.45
1.0
10709
3
Tr
OS -HAY
0.45
1.0
10709
4
Ra
CB -HAY
0.4
1.0
10709
4
Ra
OS -HAY
0.4
1.0
.P-,13
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This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the
crop is not over applied. In many situations the application amount shown cannot be applied because of the
nitrogen limitations. The maximum application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must be removed on the
average of once every 6 months. In no instances should the volume of the waste be stored in your structure
be within the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour
storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and the waste applicator to ensure that the spreader equipment is operated -
properly to apply the correct rates shown in the tables. Failure to apply the recommended rates and amounts of
nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
Call your technical specialist after you have receive the waste analysis report for assistance in determining the
amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to appling the waste.
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
P43
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Page 6
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reachsurface 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.
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 waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he/she shall provide a copy of
an agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the
use of the land for waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to
secure an update of the Waste utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation,
increase in the number of animals, method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the nitrogen needs for realistic crop
yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions, and level
of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons per acre per year. Waste
may be applied to land that is eroding at 5 or more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per
year providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves the field. (See FOTG
standard 393 - Filter Strip).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
5. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland,
the waste may be -broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season
prone to flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" for guidance.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil infiltration rate that runoff
does not occur offsite or to the surface waters and in a method which does not cause drift
from the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control odor or flies.
S. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste small be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth. The potential for salt damage
from animal waste should also be considered.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with a
high potentual 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 residenrial property boundary
and from any perennial stream or river (other than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal
waste other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be
applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 -f=ilter Strips).
M3 -
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
(continued)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
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13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those owned
by he 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
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 that discharge directly into water
courses, and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at agronomic rates in a
manner that causes no runoff or drift from the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities, showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall
not be discharged into the animal waste management system.
17. A protective cover of appropriate vegtation 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 evidences 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 illigal 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 vegetation 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 the 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 soil shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shall be used when these metal approach excessive levels. 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.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina regulations.
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-13
Owner/Manager Agreement Prestage Farms, Inc.
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures 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
before the new animals are stocked. 1 (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste
from this system to the 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.
Name of Facility Owner: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Signature: PRSS_rAber FAirm,;,_Zrc. b4 4d. e.�f..�
Name of Manager (If different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Phone: 910-596-5749
Date: �
I
Date:
Signature: �. Ckk&- _.—...._ _. Date: Zb Os
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name of Farm: P-13
Owner/Manager Agreement Prestage Farms, Inc.
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and maintenance proce-
dures 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
before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no discharge of animal waste
from this system to the 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.
Name of Facility Owner: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Signature: : A. At.— CL it
Name of Manager (if different from owner)
Signature:
Name of Person Preparing Plan: G. Glenn Clifton
Affiliation: Prestage Farms, Inc.
Address: P_0. Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Phone: 910-596-5749
Date: ZI tt E o7
Date:
Signature: A . At,. . C T.Y.. Date: 2(141 07
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen 14. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
July 1, 2007
Prestage Farms Inc
P-13
P O Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820508
P-13 -
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
Dear Prestage Farms Inc:
In accordance with your application received on December 15, 2006, and Change in operation type
request received February 19, 2007, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC)
issued to Prestage Farms Inc, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste management system in
accordance with General Permit AWG 100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the P-13, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater than an
annual average of 752 Farrow to Wean swine. If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder
operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are unnecessary, they may be replaced
by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3
sows.
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue annual
surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension in Condition 111. 19
does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CAWMP, and this COC. An
adequate system for collecting and maintaining the required monitoring data and operational information
must be established for this facility. Any increase in waste production greater than the certified design
capacity or increase in number of animals authorized by this COC (as provided above) will require a
modification to the CAWMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a
package containing the new and revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please-pAy Please-paycareful
attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site-specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
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The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2T.01 11(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
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 I43 -
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COG shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection Staff may be reached at (910) 433-3330. if you need additional information
concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at
(919)733-3221.
Sincerely,
for • Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS820508
Q -1c
December 1, 2006
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Envim meat and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
CERTIFIED MAIL RECEIVED
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Preslage Farms Inc
DEC 06
P-13
PO Box 438 1DW—FAYEnP&EFMMa0FRCE
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring NPDES General Permit
Dear Pentnittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation NPDES General Permits, which expire on
July 1, 2007. Due to changes in federal rules, facilities that do not discharge nor propose to discharge may choose whether or not to
retain coverage under an NPDES General Permit. Copies of the draft animal waste operation NPDES general permits and the State
Non -Discharge General Permits are available at hgp.//h2o.enr.state.nc.us/aps/afou/downloads.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: (919) 733-3221
In order to assure your continued coverage under one of these two1ypes of eneral erntits You must submit an aipplication for permit
coverage to the Division. Enclosed you will find a 'Request for Certificate of Covera a Facility Currently Covered by an Ex irin
NPDES General Permit.' The apaiication form must be completed and returned by January _2 2007. Please note, you must include
two (2) copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would constitute a violation of NCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221.
Sincerely,
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - 820508
Prestage Farms Inc
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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL CER
Q001
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number - NCA-29:j:j6R- County Sn "P snn Year 200-5
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit)_. — 13
Operator in Charge for this Facility 13a jn4 I [.tj. 04 reA20-} �T Certification 1171 U
Land,application of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occtrred during the past calendar year
YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Pan II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated bort not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I : Facility Information:
1. Total number of application Fields 0 or fulls (please check the t ppropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): 1z Total U.;eable Acres approved in the CAWMP
15g
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls d(please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: - E 7- Total Acres on which waste was applied _ l S , 4
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during t:ht, year for all applicatioD sites:
4. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be lan,i applied annually by the CAWMP and
the permit: _ -qS-R 7._5
5_ Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sc.ld_orr given to other persons and taken
off site during the year �' tons E) or gallon.; Ly1 (pFease check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility during th-_ previous year:
S�11 I
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at arty one time during the previous year:
Largest 736
Smallest O
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility's integrator if applicable: n c, ;
Part II: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
I . Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during Yes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
AFACF 3-14-03
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01/15/0+1 HON 15:33 FAX 910 592 9552 PRESTAGE F.UZES
?. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. `there was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storagc ponds at this facility during
the past calendar year.
5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year_
b. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year
0002
dYes C No
-.dYes ❑ N
L! Yes []No
[dYes ❑ No
dYes ❑ No
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon Yes ❑ No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
& A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification. dyes ❑ No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the Yes ❑ No
past calendar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the penrlit during the past calendar Year?
9Yes ❑ No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
[•ryes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12.' All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
dYes ❑ No
the past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAVIW were maintained during the past calendar year on all
dYes ❑ N.
sites receiving anirnai waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit_
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
Yes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
" 1 certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted_ Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and. complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of flees and imprisonment for knowing violations."
N• A*110VO-r r
Yermnttee Dame ane Hite (type or pnnt)
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Signature- of PerniWee, Date
mature of Operator in Charge
different from Permittee)
AFACF 3-14-03
2
Date
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Lagoon Sludge Survey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ identification Number
B. Lagoon Identification'7 _ 13
C. Person(s) taking Measurements ail nan t r g urj4y _
D. Date of Measurements J - ` - c%S
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
Se
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon: J
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with "core sampler":
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of baulk): !• 1 (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
Waite - Office Yellow - Producer
a. Less than 1.33 acre: Use 8 points
b. if more than 1,33 acre, I.7 acres x 6 = 14? , with maximum of 24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform "grid" that has number of intersection points
that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H.
Conduct sludge survey and record data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I.
At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
r7
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):
J.
Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level to Minimum Liquid Level:
,_ G
(Determine from Pian or other lagoon records)
K.
Calculate distance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item 3 - item 1, assuming present liquid level is below Max. Liq. Level:
L.
Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points):
. C]
M.
Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement points):
N.
Record from sludge survey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer:
�.
O.
Calculate the thickness of the existing Liquid Treatment Zone (item M - Item K):
(Nate: If Item O is less than 4 R., a sludge removal and utilization plan may be required by
N. C. DWQ. See your specific permit or contact DWQ for more information.)
P.
Proceed to Sludge Volume Worksheet if desire to calculate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope.
Completed by err - � ,, �', , „ ri .,, � Date: _�- -1 - L
T
Print Name Signature
Waite - Office Yellow - Producer
Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon Identification:
Sludge Survey Data Sheet _ P -/_�
Completed by: La ,-y A 101 Date.
Print Name Signature
(A)
Grid
Point
No.
(B)
Distance from liquid surface
to to of sludge
(C)
Distance from liquid surface.
to la von bottom soil
(C)_(B)
Thickness of sludge
la er
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
Ft. & inches
Feet tenths
1
?.S
2
�+ �-
3
4
5
h.f
6
c.6
7
G.
8
9
10
�( ,
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
Average
• 9
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%
*All Grid Points and corresponding sludge laver thickness roust be shown on a sketch
attached to this Sludge Survey; Data Sheet.
See Appendix 6 for conversion from inches to tenths of feet.
White - Office Yellow - Producer
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Prestage Farms
PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Subject: Inadequate Freeboard
No Further Action
P-13
82-508
Sampson County
Dear Sir or Madam:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr., secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
November 13, 2003
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
Thank you for your recent submittal of the information requested in our letter dated June 6, 2003.
The Fayetteville Regional Office has determined that no further enforcement actions will be
taken by the Division for the inadequate freeboard.
However, upon review and consideration of the information submitted, the Fayetteville Regional
Office has determined that an NOV is appropriate due to freeboard less than the structural limit.
In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range.
These methods include, but are not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional
application sites, updating your cropping systems, adding additional and/or more flexible
application equipment, and maintaining the lagoon levels at the lowest allowable and appropriate
levels throughout the year. Our staff looks forward to continuing to work with you and your
Technical Specialist to evaluate and implement any needed changes to your system.
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Inadequate Freeboard
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Thank you again for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact the staff of our Fayetteville Regional Office at 910-486-1541.
Sincerely,
Paul E. Rawls
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
cc: FRO File: 82-508
Non -Discharge Compliance and Enforcement Unit
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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL, CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number f1Lf �A, SS?:!� county . cnri Year 200�L
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or
Operator in Charge for this Facility � !' _'`hl, r6 __, Certification
Land application of animat waste as allowed by the above.permit occi:rred during the'past calendar year
YES NO. If NO, skip Pa 't r) and Part II and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please'attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I :. Facili Information:
1. Total number of application Fields 0 or Palls Z(please check the rppropriate box) in the Certifted Animal
Waste Management Plan (CAWMP): 1 � Total U..eable Acres approved in the CAWMP
2. Total number of Fields ❑ or Pulls Y&easc check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: 1, Total Acres oh which waste was applied
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during thi; ycar for all application sites:
4_ Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogcn (PAN) allowed to be land applied_ annually by the CAWMP and
the permit: _
5.. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater sold or given to other persons and taken
off site during the year .PS tons ❑ or gallons ❑ (prease check the appropriate box)
b. Annual average number of animals by type at this'faeility during the previous year:
�Yo
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest 69
Smallest S 7
(These numbers are for informational purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
8 Facility's Integrator if applicable. _pre.s+ne_ _ Farms,Znc_
Part If: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW -IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, THE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during dyes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
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2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
d Yes ❑ No
the facility (including the houses, lagoonSIStorage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar year.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
Yes ❑ N
. calendar year.
4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
dYes ❑ No
the past calendar year.
S, There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
dYes ❑ No
levels specified in this facility's CAWMP during the past calendar year.
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year.
,�/
/Yes ❑ No
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
❑ Yes R(No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
9Yes ❑ No
9. Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the
YYes ❑ No
past calcndar year.
10. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?'
d Yes ❑ No
11. All required monitoring and reporting was performed in accordance with the facility's
dYes ❑ No
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
Yes ❑ No
the past calendar -year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division of Water Quality.
13. Crops as specified in the CAWW were maintained daring the past calendar year on all
�,/
lJ Yes ❑ N,
sites receiving animal waste and the.crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CAWMP for this facility were
dYes ❑ No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and ail attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the systern, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant pcnalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations "
ame and Title (type or print)
ZtD f
Date
Signature of Operator in Charge Date
(if different from Permittee)
AFACF 3-14-03 2
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Lagoon Sludge Surrey Form
A. Farm Permit or DWQ Identification Number - 5 tl
B_ Lagoon Idm ification V3
C. Person(s) taking Measurements _ Q S e, 4- Trcic, .f
D. Date of Measurements 1-$- d q_
E. Methods4kMoss Used for Measuement of:
a, Distance from the Lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
_`4 n 2 Iz-
b. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the bourn (sail) of Lagoon:
PGIG LA:J th rne:nCUrtam2eli:t _ ._
c. Thickness of the sludge layer if making a direct measurement with ogre sampler"
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimemsions at the beide top of bank): % ► (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and caicuulate surface area.)
G. Estimate nurftw of sampling points:
a. Less than 1.33 acres: Use 8 paints
b. lfmore than 1.33 aces. _ 1.7 awes x 6 = Q vNth n aAmum of 24.
` (using sketch and dimermbns. develop a unlfonn "grid' that has number of hrtomec tion points that match
most closely with the estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid Intersection points on
the lagoon grid to correspond with the data to be recorded for potnts of measurement.)
H. Corps shtdge survey aid nam data on 'Sludge &nvey Data sheet".
I. At the time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole): ,
J. Determine distance from Mmdmum Uquid limit to f►fntmum Liquid Level: + 0
(Determine from Pian or other lagoon records)
K. Calculate distenoe from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
Level ItemJ -Item 1. assuming present liquid level is below M:ax. Uq. Levet:
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from Me present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom for the
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l0
(average all measuement points):
,
M. Record from the sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface tevet
3,1
to the top of the sludge layer (average far all the measurement points):
N. Record from
the sludge survey data sheet the average thlrJcness of the sludge layw..
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0. Calculate the thiclav s of the existing Liquid Treatment Zane (ft rn M -Item K):
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(Note-- If Item O Is less than 4 fL, a sludge removal and utiftzatfon plan may be requtred by
N.C. DWQ. See your speciifc perrrttt or contact DWQ for more iniormatton.)
�. P. Proceed to the sknige Volume Worksheet if destre to rale elate sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon with uniform side slope. p
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Distance from Rquid surf -ace
to lagoon boftm (soil)
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7
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0.2
8
0.7
3
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9
0.7
4
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10
0.8
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1.0
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aid to this Sluditee SMM Data Sheet.
Conversion Table From Inches to Tenths of feet
Inches
Tenths Of }9et
Inches
Tenfhs Of feet
1
0.1
7
0.6
2
0.2
8
0.7
3
0.2
9
0.7
4
0.3
10
0.8
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11
0.5
12
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Prestage Farms Inc
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PO Box 438
Clinton, NC 28329
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr- Secretary
North Carolina Depardnent of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins Director
Division of Water Quality
August 11, 2008
Subject: Sludge Compliance Requirement Change
Dear Permittee:
In accordance with Condition III.I 9 of State General Permit AWG 100000, your facility is
required to maintain compliance regarding sludge accumulation in your animal waste treatment
lagoon(s). As you know, the previous compliance limit was to have a minimum of four (4) feet
of treatment depth between the designed stop pump and the average elevation of the top of the
sludge blanket. This requirement was based on NRCS Standard No. 359, which was recently
modified.
As of July 2008, Standard No. 359 does not use the 4 -foot requirement. Sludge compliance is
now to be based on the sludge volume as a percentage of the total treatment volume. The revised
Standard states that sludge accumulation in the permanent treatment zone must be less than 50%
of the planned treatment volume. Also, there must be a minimum of 2.5 feet of liquid above the
sludge at the pump intake location. If either of these conditions is not met then sludge must be
removed or managed in accordance with an approved Plan of Action for Lagoon Sludge
Reduction (POA). A new sludge survey worksheet has been developed to calculate sludge and
treatment volumes to determine compliance.
Our records indicate that you have filed a Sludge POA for one or more of the lagoons at your
facility- Based on the changes to the sludge requirements in Standard No. 359, your lagoon(s)
may already be in compliance without any sludge removal. Using your lagoon design (or as -
built information) and current sludge survey measurements, complete the NEW sludge survey
worksheet. If you have any difficulty in locating or understanding your lagoon design
information, please contact your technical specialist or county Soil & Water office.
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Aquifer Protection Section 1636 Mail service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1636 Telephone: (919) 733-3221
Internet: www.nrwateMualitY.org Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 Fax l: (919) 715-0588
Fax 2: (919)715-6048
An Equal opportunity/Affirmative Aclion Employer- 50% Recycled110°% Post Consumer Paper
Send both sludge survey worksheets, OLD and NEW, to the address below if you feel that your
lagoon(s) is in compliance and wish to withdraw your POA. Our staff will review the
information and notify you of our decision.
NCDENR — DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: (919) 733-3221
If you have any questions about the new sludge requirement, sludge survey worksheet, or any
related matter please feel free to contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-
3221.
Sincerely,
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Keith Larick, Supervisor
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures): Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files - AWS820508