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July 8, 201'5
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Thomas Howard
J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm -Sow
391 JC Howard Ln.
Autryville, NC 28318
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820516
J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm -Sow
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
Dear Thomas Howard:
The Division of Water Resources (Division) received your sludge survey information on June
19, 2015. With the survey results, you requested an extension of the sludge survey requirement
for the lagoon at the J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm -Sow facility. Due to the amount of
treatment volume available, the Division agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until 2019 for
Lagoon #1.
The next sludge survey for this lagoon should be performed before December 31, 2019.
Please call me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Miressa D. Garoma
Animal Feeding Operations Program
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Permit File AWS820516
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
Phone: [phone]Internet: http:itwww.ncwater.org
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COHARIE
FARMS SLUDGE SURVEY EXEMPTIONS APPROVAL
March 11, 2009
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NO.
FARM NO.
OWNER NAME
FARM NAME
COUNTY
REGIONAL
OFFICE
LAGOON ID
EXTENSION
APPROVED UNTIL
YEAR
1
AWS310066
Charles Edwards
Cedar Lane Farre
Duplin
Wilmington
Big & Small Lagoons
12/31/2011
2
AWS310395
Christopher heath
C & S Farm .
Duplin
Wilmington
L#1 & L#2
12/31/2012
3
AWS310792
Michael Hunter
Hunter Farm
Duplin
Wilmington
1
12/31/2011
4
AWS400011
Brown Marsh Farms LLC
Dirt Road Farm
Greene
Greene
Washington
131 & C1
12/31/2010
5 AWS400011
Brown Marsh Farms LLC
Dirt Road Farm
Washington
C2
12/31/2012
6
AWS400037
Marlowe Farm LLC
Little Creels Hog Farm
Greene
Washington
L#2 onl
12131/2010
7
AWS510041 ;
Whitley Stephenson
Spring Meadow Farm
Johnston
Raleigh
L#3 only
12/31/2010
8
AWS510055
Tracy Denning
T & S Denning farm
Johnston
Raleigh
1
12/31/2012
9
AW1670053
Coharie Hog Farms
Coharie Farms C -I I
Onslow
Wilmington
I
12/31/2012
10
AWS820037
James Herrin
James Herrinj Farm
Sampson
Fayetteville
L41
12/31/2012
11
AWS820072
ADJ Farms Inc
ADJ Hog Farm3-5
Linoard Howard & Son 4
Sampson
Fayetteville
Lilt only
12/31/2010
12 JAWS820074 Linoard Howard
Sampson
Fayetteville
Fayetteville
L#1
Finishin,& & Nursery
12/31/2011
12/31/2012
13 jAWS820161 Arthur Naylor
Arthur Lee Naylor
Isampson
14
IAWS820175
Jay Sullivan
Jay Sullivan Fame
isampson
Fayetteville
L#1
12/31/2012
15
AWS820315
Bobcat Farms LLC
Bobcat Farm
_
Sam son
Fayetteville
L#2 only
12/31/2012
16
AWS820406
Coharie Hog Farm
Coharie Farms C4
Sampson
Fayetteville
1
12/31/2011
17
JAWS820494
Coharie Hog Farm
Coharie Farms New Nursery
Sampson
Fayetteville
1
12/3112012
18
IAWS820516
Thomas Howard
Thomas Howard & Sons Farms
Sam son
Fayetteville
L#I only i
12/3112012
19_
A_WS8205_29
Ronald Davis
Davis Nursery
Sampson
Fayetteville
L#I & L#2
12/31/2010
20
AWS820586
F.J. Faison
Sonny Gold/ Sonny Swine
Sampson
Fayetteville
Sonny#] only
12/31/2012
21
AWS820624
Carlton Barefoot
Sinclair Sow Farm
Sampson
Fayetteville
1
12/31/2012
22
AWS820677
Joel Parker Farms Inc
Ronnie Branch #1
Sampson
Fayetteville
1
12/31/2011
23
AWS820725
Coharie Hog Farms
Coharie Farms C-7
Sampson.
Fayetteville
1
12/31/2012
24
AWS960138
Carroll Grady
Carroll Grady Farm A, B, & C
Wayne
Washington
Lagoon C only
12/31/2012
25
AWS960161
Charles McClenny
4M Hog Farminc
Wayne '
Washington
1
12/31/2010
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o�OF W A r9,, 4 Michael F. Easley, Govemor
0 y William G. Ross Jr., Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
4 Colleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
Thomas Howard
J. Thomas Howard & Sons Sow Farm
391 JC Howard Lane
Autryville, NC 28318
Dear Thomas Howard:
July 13, 2007 RECEIVED
AUG 0 2 20V
ORR - a A* -MLLE RfG101W OFRCE
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820516
J. Thomas Howard & Sons Sow Farm
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
In accordance with your May 22, 2007 request to combine two permitted facilities (Facility Nos. 82-516
and 82-344), change the operation type and animal numbers without exceeding the combined permitted
steady state live weight, and to expand the existing lagoon along with the addition of one building to
replace the existing 1100 feeder to finish operation including the three old lagoons, we are hereby
forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Thomas Howard authorizing the operation
of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with
General Permit A WG 100000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the J. Thomas Howard & Sons Sow Farm, located in Sampson County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than an annual average of 1,138 Farrow to Wean swine and the
application to land as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If
this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009, and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Numbers AWS820516 and AWS820344 dated October 1, 2004, and shall be
subject to the conditions and limitations as specified therein. 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.
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Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Since this is a revised State
General Permit, it contains new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained in the
previous State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record keeping
and monitoring conditions in this permit.
If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site-specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples, necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you -will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 -foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through I43 -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 trust be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Aquifer Protection Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information
concerning this COC or the General Permit, please contact J R Joshi at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWG 10 0000)
cc, (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Fayetteville Regional Office,,Aquifer_Protection Section
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
APS Central Files Permit File AWS820516
AFO Files

A1.JS 82051 Cv
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Coharie Hog Farm r jiy_;,
Friday, August 25, 2006 RECEIVED
Producer: Jr Howard & Sons P_7
Farm Name : Jr Howard & Sons Sow Farm 82-516 L08!1—FA*1TRUfMONA offlM
1315 Howard Rd. _
Autryville,NC 28318
Telephone # : [phone]
Type of Operation : Farrow to Weanling Swine
Number of Animals: 1139 sows design capacity
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be
used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where
waste is to be applied. This waste utilization pian 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
mariner. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
contents of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and avaialabie water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year, With special pre -cautions, waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on
saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To
maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more
than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems. This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating
waste 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. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for ananlysis. This waste
utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission_
RECEIVED ! DENR I DWQ
A0 UJFcR ppnTPU nN SFCTION
APR 0 1 2009
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' AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
1138 sows X 6.1 tons wastelsows/year = 6941.8 torts
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
1138 sows X 5.4 lbs PAN/Sows/year = 6145_2 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 suface application.
TABLE 1 : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE &CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLJC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE NIACRE MACRE USED TIME
1481
1
AUTRYViLL.E ALL
C
75
73.5
01
18.06
1327.41
MAR -JUN
1481
1
AUTFRYVILLE ALL
WA
11
751
01
16.06
1354.5
SEP -ARP
1481
1
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SB
25
100
0
18.06
1806 APR -SEP 15
_
1481
2
RAINS
FC
3.6
1901
0
20.43
3881.7
SEP -AUG
1481
3
W OODINGTON DRAINED
BC
3.8
i9D
0
2.67
507.3
MAR -OCT
1481
3
WOODINGTON DRAINED
SG
1
50
0
2.67
133.5
SEP -MAY
14$1
4
GOL.DSBORO 0-2%
SA
1
234
0
13.33
3119.22
APR -AUG
1481
- 4
GOLDSBORO 0-2%
WA
1
130
0
13.33
1732.9
SEP --ARP
1481
4.1
AUTRYVILLE ALL i
BH
5.5
275
0
12.21
3357.75
MAR -OCT
1481
- 4.1
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SG
1
50T
0
12.21
610.5
1724.31
SEP -MAY
MAR -JUN
1481 R 6 AUTRYVILLE ALL C 75
73.5 0 23.46
1481
6
AUTRYVILLE ALL
WA
1
75
0
23.46
1759.5
SEP -ARP
1481 - 6
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SB
25
100
0
23.46
2346 APR -SEP 15
TOTALS: 18501.7
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied While meeting the N
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan Only addresses Nitrogen.
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TABLE 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specifications 2.)
There are -no -Acres -Leased---- -� --
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e, interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field 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:
CROPCODE CROP
C CORN
BC HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-CONTROLLED GRAZED
BH HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
SG SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
SB SOYBEANS
SA SUMMER ANNUALS
FC TALL FESCUE -CONTROLLED GRAZED
WA WINTER ANNUALS
UNITS
LBS AWNIT
BUSHELS
1.25
TONS
50
TONS
50
AC
s0
BUSHELS
4
AC
110
TONS
50
AC
100
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LHS AW
N USED
TABLE 1, 90.16 16,502 I
TOTALS: 90.161 18,502
AMOLINr of N PRODUCED,- 6,145
"BALANCE -12,357
'k** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced -
Acres show in each of the preceeding 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.
NOTE- The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce approximately 1001.44 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
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.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure be within 2.17 feet of the top of the dike,
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsiblity of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
APPUCAT10N APPL1cATION
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE CROP RATE (inlhr) AMT (Inches)
1481
-3
WOODINGTON DRAINED
SG
0.40
'1
"1
1481 3 WOODINGTON DRAINED BC 0.40
1481
2
RAINS
FC
0.40
`1
'1
1461 -4 GOLDSBORO 0-2% � WA 0.50
1481
_
-
GOLDS90RO 0-2%
SA
0.$0
"1
1481
AUTRYVILLE ALL
WA
0-6o
"1
1481
-0.1
AUTRYVIl1E ALL i
SG
0-60
'1
1483
•1, •6
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SB
0.60
'1
1481
'1481
•I, •6
4.1
AUTRYVILLEALL
AUTRYVILLE ALL
C
BH
0.60
0.60
1 _
"1
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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 the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Agreages, crops and RYE's are from existing Waste Utilization Plans for 82-518 and 82-344
which are now being combned into 82-516. These pians were developed from wettable
acreage determinations completed on 4-17-02 and updated on 8-25-06. The most current
Waste Utilization Plans were deveolped on 7-8-96 and B-31-00, respectively. Producer has
.—option -to plant millet in-field.1 and aply 1.98.lbs. nitrogen from. April thru.AuguSt.
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PLANS & 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. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
-.day-the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals,
method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no greater
than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff leaves
the field. These filter strips will be in addition to 'Buffers" required by DEM. (See FOTG
Stantard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the
waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file 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 conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen,
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth'that would inhibit growth.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil.
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 that an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste
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other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied
closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 190 feet to wells_
13. Animal Waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
- -owned by the-landownwer.-- -
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 croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application 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.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
Provided for these areas and shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation.
Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge:
*18. If animal production at the 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 as a preemergence with no other 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 fpr waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -
determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted
for optimum crop production amd 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 Department of
Agriculture regulations.
*.Liquid Systems
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NAME OF FARM: JT Howard & Sons Sow Farm 82-516
OWNER f MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance precedures estalished 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
treatmentandfor storage system or cons#ruction of new facilities will require a new utilization - - - -
plan and a new certification to be submitted to DEM before the new animals are stocked.
I (we) understand that I must own or have acres to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must
be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in a 25 -year 1 -day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY O NER: JT Howard & Sons p�
SIGNATURE: DATE:
NAME OF MANAGER (if different from owner):
please print
SIGNATURE: DATE*�"yS d C
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION: Coharie Hog Farm
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 300 Westover Rd.
Clinton, NC 28328
(910 592Xl—"<
SIGNATURE: DATE: 8'% -C -j94
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March 18, 2008
Mr. Stephen A. Barnhardt
Regional Aquifer protection Supervisor
Division of Water Quality
225 Green St., Suite 714
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Dear Mr_ Barnhardt,
This letter is to provide copies of Waste Utilization Plans for Sullivan Nursery
(82-175), S & O Swine (82-282), SHW Farms (82-714), JT Howard $ Sons Sow
Farm(82-516), and Scott Byrd Nursery (82-669).
Specifically, Sullivan Nursery and Scott Byrd Nursery have had new irrigation
designs completed. S & O Swine has had nitrogen rates updated to the most current
RYE tables and SHW has added a new sprayfield; tract 10346, field 2. Howard Sow
Farm is a courtesy copy; you should have one in your files from when this farm was
combined last year.
I would be glad to answer any questions you might have concerning these. items.
I may be reached at [phone] or [phone].
Thank you for your attention and cooperation regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
6�6. k -I -V -y
Curtis Barwick
Technical Specialist
300 Westom Rd./C titan, N_C_ 28328A)hom 910-5W-0105

Ap�eal �� AWS820516 (Major Modification)
Subject: Approval for AWS820516 (Major Modification)
From: Ricky revels <R.icky.Revel [e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 15:53:10 -0400
To: Jaya Joshi [e-mail]>
J.R. Joshi-,
Today, I conducted an on-site visit with Curtis Barwick, Technical Specialist. In
addition I have reviewed the application package. The FRO has no problem with the
application package as submitted. Please issue the permit. If you need additional
information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Signed,
Ricky Revels
1 of 1 6/14/2007 4:47 PM

WFw� Howard BrosJ
V 92-51&
JUN Q 1 207
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Howard Bros.] `
From: Mary Penny Thompson <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 19:37:39 -0400
To: Todd Bennett <[e-mail]>
CC: Ted Bush <[e-mail]>, Coleen Sullins <[e-mail]>, Jim Gulick
<[e-mail]>
Todd,
You requested that I provide an advisory opinion on whether this farm could be
permitted with the moratorium in place. In this case, the restrictive factors of
capacity and steady live weight remain the same. In addition, the owner and the
property remain the same. The only factors changing are the types of animals and
and the obligation to meet current siting requirements. Under these circumstances,
I advise you that the facility's permit may be modified to rdflect the change in
animals and current siting requirements without running afoul of the moratorium.
Mary Penny
Todd Sennett wrote:
Mary Penny and Ted,
Here is the detailed information you requested regarding the'consolidation of
the two Howard Brothers facilities (62-0516 and 82-0344). Let me know if you
need any additional information.
Todd
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Howard'Bros.
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:49:21 -0400
From: Curtis Barwick <[e-mail]>
?b: 'Todd Bennett' <[e-mail]>
Todd,
I got most of your message yesterday. I am attaching the letter sent to Jim
Gulick. It sums up our desires for the farm.
More specifically, we.would like to consolidate the two existing farms into one.
This would be done at the existing sow farm site. The 660 sow farrow to feeder
site would becomee-a 1,138 sow farrow to wean farm. The lagoon on that farm would
be expanded and the lagoon would be designed with the current NRCS standards.
Your folks should have the new design in th.e information packet I sent last
fall. I am attaching it to this email. One additional building would be built at
the sow farm to house the additional sows.
The existing .1,100 feeder to finish farm would be closed. This farm was built in
the early 701's. The three lagoons would be closed out per NRCS standards and the
buildings either torn down or used for storage. No hogs would be on this osite.
The two sites are extremely close and all setbacks according to the latest
regulations can be met (property lines, dwellings, etc.), although I'm not sure
they have to be.
Let me know what other info is needed.
Thank you for getting onto this. It is greatly appreciated by both the Howard
family and Coharie farms.
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A UIFER PROTECTION SECTION -
APPLICATION REVIEW REQUEST FORM
JUN 01 2W
©ate: May 31, 2007 M
To: ❑ Landon Davidson, ARO -APS ❑ David May, WaRO-APS "
C ® Art Barnhardt, FRO -APS ❑ Charlie Stehman, WiRO-APS
❑ Andrew Pitner, MRO -APS ❑ Sherri Knight, WSRO-APS
❑ Jay Zimmerman, RRO-APS
From: J.R. Joshi , AFO Permitting and Compliance Unit
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E -Mail: a a.ioshi ncmail.net
A. Permit Number: AWS820516
B. Owner. Thomas Howard
C. Facility/Operation: Howard and Sons Farm
❑ Proposed ® Existing ❑ Facility ❑ Operation
D. Application:
1. Permit Type: ®
Animal
❑ Surface Irrigation ❑ Reuse
❑ H -R Infiltration
❑
Recycle
❑ A Lagoon ❑ GW Remediation (ND)
❑
UIC - (5QW) closed loop water only geothermal
For Residuals:
❑
Land App. ❑ D&M
❑ Surface Disposal
❑
503 ❑ 503 Exempt
❑ Animal
2. Project Type: ❑ New ®
Major Mod. ❑ Minor Mod. ❑ Renewal
❑ Renewal w/ Mod.
E. Comments/Other Information: ❑ I would like to accompany you on a site visit.
Attached, you will find all information submitted in support of the above -referenced application for your
review, comment, and/or action. Within 30 calendar days, please take the following actions: 1 t9�
❑ Return a Completed Form APSSRR. P�` Q04C &F
❑ Attach Well Construction Data Sheet. I S
❑ Attach Attachment B for Certification by the LAPCU.
ElIssue an Attachment B Certification from the RO*. Or.i�
* Remember that you will be responsible for coordinating site visits, reviews, as well as additional
information requests with other RO-APS representatives in order to prepare a complete Attachment B for
certification. Refer to the RPP SOP for additional detail.
When you receive this request form, please write your name and dates in the spaces below, make a copy
of this sheet, and return it to the appropriate Central Office -Aquifer Protection Section contact person
listed above.
RO-APS Reviewer:
FORM, APSARR 09/04 Page 1 of 1
Date:
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J THOMAS HOWARD & SONS SOW FARM
ANIMAL WASTE OPERATION
PERMIT APPLICATION PACKAGE
RECEIVED 1 DENR I DWQ
AQUicr-R-apnTFrTinN -,FrTION
MAY 2 2 20071

FAI
FARMS
May 18,2007
Todd Bennett
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Dear Todd,
Please find enclosed the following items for J. Thomas Howard & Sons Sow Farm
AWS820516:
• Animal Waste Management Plan Certification
• Application, State General Permit -Existing Animal Waste Operations
• Lagoon Design Information
• Waste Utilization Plan
• Site Map
These items reflect the changes previously discussed for this operation based on a
vernal permit approval on May 15, 2007.
As we have discussed previously, The Howard family pians to combine their two
facilities into one sow farm. Currently they are permitted for 660 sows, farrow to feeder
and 1,100 feeder to finish animals on the two different farms. In making the combination
the sow farm would house 1,138 sows farrow to wean. The existing sow farm has a
SSLW of 344,520 lbs, while the existing finishing farm has a SSLW of 148,500
lbs -which totals 493,020 SSLW and would convert to 1,138 sows farrow to wean. All
setbacks have been met as shown on the enclosed map. The map delineates property
boundaries, neighboring residences and the proposed new building and lagoon location.
We appreciate your prompt review and permit issuance. Any questions you might have
concerning this matter can be addressed to me at 910 590-6314.
Thank you for your attention regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Curtis Barwick
Land & Environmental Manager
300 Westover Rd./Clinton, N.C. 28328/Phone [phone]

Animal Waste Management Plan Certification
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature)
General Information: Permit No: AWS820516
Name of Farm: J T Howard & Sons Sow Farm Facility No: 82-- 516
Owner(s) Name: Thomas Howard Phone No: [phone]_
Mailing Address: 391 J C Howard Lane Aqtnyille, NC 28318
Farm Location:
County Farm is located in: Sampson
Latitude and Longitude: _35_ _05_ _39 / _78_ ^33_ 23_ Integrator: Coharie Farms
Please attach a copy of a county road map with location identified and describe below (Be specific: road
names, directions, milepost, etc.): Howard Rd (SR1431); 3.5 miles east of Clement
Operation Descrintion:
Type of Swine No. of Animals
o Wean to Feeder
o Feeder to Finish
o Farrow to Wean 1138
o Farrow to Feeder
o Farrow to Finish
o Gilts
o Boars
Acreage Available for Application: 90.16
Number of waste structures: I
Type of Poultry No. of Animals
o Layer
o Non -Layer
Type of Beef No. of Animals
o Brood
o Feeders
o Stockers
Other Type of Livestock:
Are subsurface drains present on the farm: YES or
Type of Dairy
o Milking,
o Dry
o Heifers
o Calves
No. of Animals
Number of Animals:
Required Acreage: 90.16
Total Capacity: � f3�: D Cubic Feet ($3)
(please circle one)
tf YES: are subsurface drains present in the area of the waste structures (please circle one or both as applicable)
Owner / Manager Agreement
I (we) verify that all the above information is correct and will be updated upon changing. I (we) understand the operation and
maintenance procedures established in the approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will
implement these procedures. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste treatment and storage
system or construction of new facilities will require a permit application and a new certification to be submitted to the Division
of Water Quality (DWQ) and permit.approval.received before the new. animals are stocked. I (we) understand that there must
be no discharge of animal waste from the storage system to surface waters of the state unless specifically allowed under a
Permit from DWQ and there must not be run-off from the application of animal waste. I (we) understand that tun -off of
pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas must be minimized using technical standards developed by the USDA -Natural
Resources Conservation Service (MRCS). The approved plan will be filed at the farm and at the DWQ Regional Office and
the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). I (we) know that any modification must be approved by
a technical specialist and submitted to the DWQ Regional Office and local SWCD and re4uired approvals received from DWQ
prior to implementation. A change in farm ownership requires a permit application to be sent to DWQ along with a new
certification (if the approved plan is changed).
Name of Land Qwner: Thomas Howard
Signature:
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Name of MaVger (if different
Signature:
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Technical Specialist Certification
L As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A
NCAC 6H .0104, I certify that the animal waste management system for the farm named above has an animal waste
management plan that meets or exceeds standards and specifications of the Division of Water Quality as specified in I SA
NCAC 2T .1300 (formerly 2H .0217) and the USDA -Natural Resources Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil
and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2T. 1300 (formerly 2H.0217) and 15A NCAC 6F,0101-.0105.
The following elements are included in the plan as applicable. While each category designates a technical specialist who may
sign each certification (SD, SI, WUP, RC, 1), the technical specialist should only certify parts for which they are technically
competent.
IL Certification of Design
A) CoElection, Storage, Treatment System
Check the appropriate box
o Existing facility without retrofit (SD or VVUP)
Storage volume is adequate for operation capacity; storage capability consistent with
IK New expanded or retrofitted facility (SD)
Animal waste storage and: treatment structures, such as but not limited to collectiol
have been designed to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):R. Gregory Swain, P.E.
Affiliation Swain Consulting Services, Inc. Date Work Completed: 5E / A0 2 _
Address (Agency).,] 50 Cabin Creek Ln. Clinton, NC 28328 Phone No.:910590-2703
Signature. `-�f_ aa... K _ Date: -7/0 7-
B) Land Application Site (VUP)
The plan provides for minimum separations (buffers); adequate amount of land for waste utilization; chosen crop is suitable
for waste management; and the hydraulic and nutrient loading rates are appropriate for the site and receiving crop -
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Curtis Barwick
Affiliation Coharie Farms Date Work Completed: 674
Address (Agency): 300 Wes er d., Clin on, NC 283 Phone No.:910 592-1122
Sigra t tore: �- Date. :- D
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots
Check the appropriate box
Facility without exterior lots (SD or WUP or RC)
This facility does not contain any exterior lots.
- o Facility with exterior lots (RC)
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been designed in
accordance with technical standards developed by MRCS.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Curtis Barwick
Affiliation Coharie Farms Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency):300 tY,9stovjpr Rd.
AWC - September 18, 2006 2
NC�8328 Phone No.: 910 592-1122

D). Application and HandlinIz Equipment
Check the appropriate box
Existing or expanding facility with existing waste application equipment (WUP or I)
Animawaste application equipment specified in the plan has been either field calibrated or evaluated in
accordance with existing design charts and tables and is able to apply waste as necessary to accommodate the waste
management plan: (existing application equipment can cover the area required by the plan at rates not to exceed
either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates, a schedule for timing of applications has been established;
required buffers can be maintained and calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part of the plan).
o New, expanded, or existing facil ty without existing waste application eguipment for spray irrigation. (I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been designed to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the plan
at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of applications
has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part
of the plan).
o New, expanded, or existing facility without existing waste application equipment for land spreading not using Mw
irrigation. (WUP or I)
Animal waste application equipment specified in the plan has been selected to apply waste as necessary to
accommodate the waste management plan; (proposed application equipment can cover the area required by the plan
at rates not to exceed either the specified hydraulic or nutrient loading rates; a schedule for timing of applications
has been established; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and adjustment guidance are contained as part
of the plan).
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Curtis Barwick
Affiliation Coharie Farms Date Work Completed: & '25 04
Address (Agency):300 Westover Rd,
28328 -
Phone No.:910 592-1122
Date: 3 -1,,7-07
E) Odor Control, Insect Control, Mortality Management and Emergency Action Plan (SD
SI, WUP, RC or D
The waste management plan for this facility includes a Waste Management Odor Control Checklist, an Insect Control
Checklist, a Mortality Management Checklist and an Emergency Action Plan. Sources of both odors and insects have
been evaluated with respect to this site and Best Management Practices to Minimize Odors and Best Management
Practices to Control Insects have been selected and included in the waste management plan. Both the Mortality
Management Plan and the Emergency Action Plan are complete and can be implemented by this facility.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Curtis Barwick
Affiliation Coharie Farms Date Work Completed:_
Address (Agency):300 W stow r Rd., Cl- tan, NC 8328 Phone No.:910 592-1122
Signature: _Date: -5'-j 7 -0 7
F) Written Notice of New or Expanding Swine Farm
The following signature block is only to be used for new or expanding swine farms that begin construction after June
21, 19%. If the facility was built before .lune 21, 1996, when was it constructed or ]as[ expanded July 1993
I (we) certify that I (we) have attempted to contact by certified mail all adjoining property owners and all property owners who
own property located across a public road, street, or highway from this new or expanding swine farm. The notice was in
compliance with the requirements ofNCGS 106-805. A copy of the notice and a list of the property owners notified are
attached.
Name of Land Owner:
Signature: Date:
Name of Manager (if different from owner):
Signature: Date:
AWC- September 18, 2006 3

III. Certification of Installation
A) Collection, Storage, Treatment Installation
New, expanded or retrofitted facility (SI)
Animal waste storage and treatment structures, such as but not limited to lagoons and ponds, have been installed in
accordance with the approved plan to meet or exceed the minimum standards and specifications.
For existing facilities without retrofits, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): Phone No.:,
Signature: Date:
B) Land Application Site (WUP)
The cropping system is in place on all land as specified in the animal waste management plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Curtis Barwick
Affiliation Coharie Farms Date Work Completed: 9---25--04
Address (Agency):300 Westover,]�d, Clinton, NC 2
Signature:
Phone No.: 910 592-1122
Date:
C) Runoff Controls from Exterior Lots (RC)
Facility with exterior lots
Methods to minimize the run off of pollutants from lounging and heavy use areas have been installed as specified in
the plan.
For facilities without ,exterior lots, no certification is necessary.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print):
Affiliation Date Work Completed:
Address (Agency): Phone No..
Signature: Date:
D) Application and Handling Equipment Installation (WUP or I)
Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan is on site and ready for use; calibration
and adjustment materials have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
0 Animal waste application and handling equipment specified in the plan has not been installed but the owner has
proposed leasing or third party application and has provided a signed contract; equipment specified in the
contract agrees with the requirements of the plan; required buffers can be maintained; calibration and
adjustment guidance have been provided to the owners and are contained as part of the plan.
Name of Technical Specialist (_Pleas_ a Print): Curtis Barwick
Affiliation Coharie Farms Date Work Completed: zY--,;?s--06
Address (Agency):300 Westo rRLCHntNC 28Phone No.:910 592-1122
Signature:
Date: 5--17--v7
AWC - September 18, 2006 4

E) Odor Control, Insect Control and Mortality Management (SD, SI,�WUP, RC or I)
Methods to control odors and insects as specified in the Plan have been installed and are operational. The
mortality management system as specified in the Plan has also been installed and is operational.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): Curtis Barwick
Affiliation Coharie Farms Date Work Completed: �'f.2"�OL
Address (Agency):300 Westover Rd, inion, NC 28 8 Phone No.:910 592-1122
Signature: Date: -5r /;' 7
Please return the completed form to the Division of Water Quality at the following address:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1.636
Please also remember to submit a copy of this form along with the complete Animal Waste
Management Plan to the DWQ Regional Office and the local Soil and Water Conservation
District Office and to keep a copy in your files with your Animal Waste Management Plan..
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Animal Feeding Operations Permit Application Form
('THIS FORM MA Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
State General Permit - Existing Animal Waste Operations
GENERAL INFORMATION:
I.3 Facility name: J Thomas Howard & Sons Sow Farm
1.2 Print Land Owner's name: Thomas Howard
1.3 Mailing address: 391 JC Howard Lane
City, State: AutMill NC
Telephone number (include area code): ( 910 ) 567 - 5141
1.4 Physical address: same
City, State:
Telephone number (include area code):
Zip: 28318 RECEIVED / D1:NR / DWQ
AQUIF9:Q-PP0TFrr10N SFCTION
MAY 2 2 20011
Zip:
1.5 County where facility is located: Sampson
1.6 Facility location (directions from nearest major highway, using SR numbers for state roads): off Sit; 11431 (Howard Rd)
1.7 Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): Darryl Howard
1.8 Lessee's / Integrator's name (if applicable; circle which type is listed): Coharie Farms
1.9 Facility's original start-up date: 7-93 Date(s) of facility expansion(s) (if applicable):
OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility number: 82-516
22 Operation Description:
Please enter the Design Capacity of the system. The "No. of Animals" should be the maximum number for which the waste
management structures were designed.
Type of Swine No. of Animals
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Finish
Farrow to Wean (# sow) 1 138
❑ Farrow to Feeder (# sow)
❑ Farrow to Finish (# sow)
❑ Wean to Finish (# sow)
❑ Gilts
❑ Boar/Stud
❑ Other Type of Livestock on the farm:
Type of Poultry No_ of Animals
❑ Layer
❑ Non -Layer
❑ Turkey
❑ Turkey Poults
Tyne of Cattle No. of Animals
❑ Beef Brood Cow
❑ Beef Feeder
❑ Beef Stocker Calf
❑ Dairy Calf
❑ Dairy Heifer
❑ Dry Cow
❑ Milk Cow
No. of Animals:

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2.3 ACM40 cleamd and avaiinble for application (exclt dJ4 all rdalttired hffam and arses not aoverod by the alrplinetion
nstwn): ZLA Rx0h d Acaatat {ft 1i Aid int tits Cly WMP'j: ZLU
2,4 Number oflagnana, j Tots) Capacity (cubic feet):t��;e = Required � CAna''-�3' jr...abJr fiw?' _ s ani
Number of Storage Ponds; Total Capatky (cubic f -t); Requted Cepaclry (cubic feet)-,
2S A^ vj6v0%m 6ri6m pin wydjj jW 01 any of the applicaclon flcids7 YES or f) (oirrle one)
2.6 Art auiaaut$cc draing Irrgstnt In the vicinity or undr tha wam mwiaSr== .xyS,: ? or �1 (circk ons)
2.7 rises this f3acility meat all applicable siting requiremenO � yr NO (cimio arra)
REQUUCED ITEMS CIMC'XM ST,
Pl9ase indi:w that you bavc inc)udod the fbiiowrtig mgajmd item by signing y= initis is in tit spate provided next to oath
Item.
3.1 One emMleftd and signed arig iW and two aspia al tba joivwkw for Swer crlMR1 r m=* -
Arntnni waste Operad=g;
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3,2 Tl=r. oaplas oft SeneW location map Indicadng the lowtian of *e animal waste facilities and
field loratlnm wham animal waste h land applied and 6 coumy road reap with the location of the JTt'i
3 3 ihTee 00pizz of da a4m Cvrttfkel Awiw� W nmr Mmag=mn Pie (CAWM P). If the feci lily
does not have a CA WMp, it must be completed prior to submitral of a pwmit application for 1'-r q
azmimtl W&4w opmItivas. _
The CAWS M"t include the fatiowing ararponwa. Sorer of these componawA " not ice, b"" requ*vd as the ttme
the facility wo oentged btu Mould he &dded to Pia CA WkP for psrn hong purpo,Tes:
3.3.1 T;?rc ii*tr tTdf�`sara firm PTM (1") must inatude the Wourst of Plant Available Nisrogm (PAN) probed and
Utilized by the facility
3.33 The w*ftd by whi& wwo & is tilt" v tht. )fields (e.g. itrigaticm, tnjoati©n, etc-)
1 '43 A map of cvcty flsld u..%W fbr land appticRtion
3.3.4 The soil @vies pmstmt cm evety land vAnUmli= BoLW
3.3,3 Tice atnu grvwt: on vvety laud WpHc&cm &-Id
3.3,6 Thi Rea Wr. Yield Expwo6on (RYE) for eywy =m shown in the WUP
3.3-7 The -PAN applied to emy l and vplicadon field
3.3.8 The waste apphaimon windows trot every crap atiliwd in the W UP
3-3-0 ;Ilett raga;, ,FRCS 90sdpft'tf epec>>i andow
3.3.10 A site schans6c
3.3.1 I Smarpricy Actor► Pin
3.3.12 Inseaa Control Checid lot with chosen haat monapment precdoee noted
3.3,13 Odor Co ml Cheddist with chosen but mmq== pmr6r,:9 aid
3.3, l 4 Motfyality Comm] Chooleliet with the Wooed tt gdwd natal
3.3.1 S l agoew turnge pond capaciv docunwntWon (du*a, calculeduna, etc,); please be earn to bnclukmy skta
vvaluaztc r* wetland t3atm minatiord, w h=trd clu ificmiam that may ht Wphrabfc to Your facility
3.3.16 OParafim and Maimmmcc, Pian
If year COUP includes mry compcmonts not shown an this liat, please include the aditonat compoaeme with ym r
submittal. (Composting„ wrist tnW&f"ru, ate,I

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(Land Owners name listed iti question 1.7), atttet that
aj7pliaatipn f+ar T, _(Fac] (Facility nems listed in qucation I. l )
bean trviewod by Me and ib accur"t and oomplow to the best of my ImowltUc. i tmdcmrand that if R11 required parts of this
llcation aro not waiploted and that if all required supporting information and auaahmem arc not includad, this appliceion package
be tet=cd >10015 asplate.
MANAGETS CER'1 MCATION: (eernpleta only if dif'ormt from the 1-"d Owner)
MrWPF (tvlanagerIs name 115tee in question 1 _6), attest that this
lication for
!dy Jtr� (peril ity name listedm gueuiun 1. 1.)
boas reviewed by me and is area and nomplaie to the best of my knowledge. I urrderstttnd thm if nl3 required parts of this
ltt.sti� cmnpkemd and ttrat all required t otting informatirm and mem err not inchidod, this appiiwdon paokap
be ltaaamplats.
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TKE CON PLETED APPLICA71ON PACKAOF, 1NCLUDrN;-j ALL SUPPORTWO IFORMATI©N AND MATERIALS,
SMOUD, HE SENT TO 77- FOU.,04 FNG A bMESS:
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NQRTH CAROLBYA DWIMON QF RAT QUALM MAY 2 2 mII
AQLULR PROTECTION SECTION
KNW-&L tXTZUtG oP .TIONS UNIT
1636 MAIL SERVICE CENTER
RA.LEIGA NORTE CARa,LLNA *17,699.1636
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
TAX 14UN1IYM' (9' V) 715-fW

35-21-2007 11:24 FROM --AP
SURFACE WATER CLASSIFICATION:
T-702 P.002/002 F-140
This form must be completed by the appropriate DWQ mional ogre and included as a pan of the
project submittal information.
INSTRUCTIONS TO IAC PROFESSIONALS:
The classification of the downslope surface waters (the surface waters that any overflow from the facility would flow toward)
in which this anime! waste manag,::tnem vstem will be operated roust be determined by tate appropriate DWQ regional office.
Therefore, you are required, prior to submitta' of#lye application packuge, to submit this fort», with items 1 borough 6
Cornpletcd, w ttre appropriate Division of Water Quality Regional Aquifer Protection Supervisor (see page 6 of 10). At a
ntittimum, you must include an 8.5" by l i" copy of the portion of a 7.5 minute USGS `topographic Map which shows the
location of this animal waste applir;L aoa system and the downslope surface waters in which they will be located. Identify the
Closest downslope surface water% on the attached map copy. Once the regional otUce has cvmpieted the clrassifc2tirw,
remeorporate this completed page and the topographic map into tht complete application form and submit the
application package_
6.1 Farm Nam.: J.T. Howard & Sons S❑w Farm
6? Name & consplcte address ❑f'engineerina firm- Sumin Consulting Stnrices- Inc. 150 Cabin Creek Ln Clinton NC 28328
Telephone number: ( 910 ) 590 - 2703
6.3 Name of closest downslope surface Waters: Big Swamp
6.-t Counly(ks) where the animal waste management system and surface waters are IDcatedSamnstm RECEIVED IDENRIDWO
AQUI����p�nrf~r7lnr,r SECnON
0.5 Map name and date: USGS Salcranburu CNC1 Qgadrand.- 19s3 MAY2 �Q�
6,6 NC Professional's Seal (If appropriate), Signature. and Date: ,�yuptgtfA h,
1641500
s
TO: REGIONAL AQUIFER PROTECTION SUPERVISOR
Pie -Ise provide rite with the classification of the watershed where this animal waste management facility will be or has been
constructed or field located, as identified on the attached map sigment(s):
Name of surface waters: ��` 5�-Ljol?1'13
Classification (as established by the Environmental Management
Commission): (� , �Lo
Proposed classiBmtion, if applicable:
--t
Signature of regional office personnel: rr), 7 � _ Date: %' 2OL) 7—
FORTM: AWO-STATE-G-E 1110/06 Para
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Projection is UTM Zone 17 NAD83 Datum

4
Operator. Howard 700 Sow Exist County: Sampson Date: 05/17/07
Has the site evaluation been completed & approved: yes
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0 sows (farrow to finish)
x 1417 lbs. =
0
lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder)
x 522 lbs. =
0
lbs
0 head (finishing only)
x 135 lbs. =
0
lbs
700 sows (farrow to wean)
x 433 lbs. =
303100
lbs
0 head (wean to feeder)
x 30 lbs. =
0
lbs
Describe other:
0
lbs
Total Average Live Weight = 303100 lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 203077 cubic ft (includes 0 cu. ft. add. treat. vol.)
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 51800.0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet)
320.0
Inside top width (Fee.)--- --
215.0
Top of dike elevation (feet)
51.50
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet)
40.50
Freeboard (feet
1.00
Emergency spillway depth of flow(feet)
0.00
Side slopes (inside lagoon)
3.0 -.1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 314.0 209.0 10.00
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH " WIDTH =
314.0 209.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH " WIDTH =
254.0 149.0
65626 (AREA OF TOP)
37846 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH ' WIDTH " 4
284.0 179.0 203344 (AREA OF MIDSECTION ' 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + WAREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) " DEPTH/6
65626 203344 37846 1.67
Total Designed Volume Available = 511360 CU. FT.

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
( Length * Width } + Surface area of connecting waste facility
320.0 215.0 0.0
68800.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water) or impervious area
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 68800.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to bE riod to b e 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces & urine production in gal./day per 135 Ib. ALW 1.37
Volume = 303100 tbs. ALW/135 tbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 553663 gals. or 74019.1 cubic feet
5B. Volume of excess water
Volume = 2032.1 gallons/day " 180 days storagef7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 48900.2 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days evaporation = 0.0 inches
180 days rainfall = 8.4 inches
Volume = 8.4 in * DA / 12 in. per ft. = 48160 cubic feet runoff
Volume = 0.0 in * lagoon DAM 2 in./ft = 0 cubic feet evap_
Volume = 48160 cubic feet
5D. Volume of 25 year 24 hour storm 7.0 in.
Volume of "Heavy Rain" 7.0 in.
Volume = 14.0 inches 1 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 80267 cubic feet
5E. Additional volume as

TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 74019 cubic feet
5B. 48900 cubic feet
5C. 48160 cubic feet
5D. 80267 cubic feet
5E. 0 cubic feet
TOTAL 251346 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period==== ===-==========> 180 days
Rainfall during wettest period of storage-==> 8.4 inches
Evaporation during storage period===== => 0.0 inches
25 year - 24 hour rain#all=====-------------=? 7.0 inches
Heavy rain_____________________W=====__==--_> 7.0 inches
1.00 feet
Side slopes==== �_=3.0 : 1
Inside top length___________________________> 320.0 feet
Inside top width==========___=-- _--_-__--_> 215.0 feet
Emergency spillway elevation(if planned)= —> 50.50 feet
Top of dike elevation==== =========_ ======> 51.50 feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation=--======= = ---=> 40.50 feet
Top of sludge elevation========== ====_ =_=> 41.82 feet
Total required volume======= =====-=======> 506223 cu. ft. '
Actual design volume========� ============> 511360 cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)=—> 45.00 feet
Stop pumping 46.17 feet `
Must be > or = to the SHWT elev.-----_===__> 45.00 feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=> 46.50 feet
Min. Required treatment volume=============> 203077 cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation============> 203551 cu. ft.
Start pumping elev.=== �=-__--==__ ==_____=_> 4920 feet `
Must be at bottom of F.B. & 25 yr. rainfall & heavy rain
Act. vol. less 25 yr. and heavy rainfall====> 431093 cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation===========> 428671 cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped=====___--__==__
> 171079 cu. ft. '
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========> 173029 cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==> 1.5 feet
7. DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
A�
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DAT DATE: ` / ESSIpEAL'
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16415 •
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NOTE: Existing Lagoon recalculated with new design standards for Farr -Wean conversion.

i
Operator. Howard Sow Add`n County: Sampson Date: 05/17/07
Has the site evaluation been completed & approved: Yes
1. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALM
0 sows (farrow to finish)
x 1417 lbs. -
0
lbs
0 sows (farrow to feeder)
x 522 lbs. =
0
lbs
0 head (finishing only)
x 135 tbs. =
0
lbs
438 sows (farrow to wean)
x 433 lbs. =
189654
lbs
0 head (wean to feeder)
x 30 lbs. -
0
lbs
Describe other:
0
lbs
Total Average Live Weight = 189654 lbs;
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME OF LAGOON
Volume = 127068 cubic ft (includes 0 cu_ ft add. treat. vol.)
3. STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 32412.0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet) 320.0
Inside top width (feet) 155.0
Top of dike elevation (feet) 51.50
Bottom of lagoon elevation (feet) 40.50
Freeboard (feet) 1.00
Emergency spillway depth of flow(feet)-- 0.00
Side slopes (inside lagoon)----- 3.0 :1
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SSIEND1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH WIDTH DEPTH
3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 314.0 149.0 10.00
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
314.0 149.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
254.0 89.0
46786 (AREA OF TOP)
22606 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH • 4
284.0 119.0 135184 (AREA OF MIDSECTION "4)
CU. FT. _ [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM) * DEPTH/6
45786 135184 22606 1.67
Total Designed Volume Available = 340960 CU. FT.

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
( Length * Width ) + Surface area of connecting waste facility
320.0 155.0 0.0
49600.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water) or impervious area
0.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 49600.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to bi riod to b - e 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces 8 urine production in gal./day per 135 Ib. ALW 1.37
Volume = 189654 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal1day 180 days
Volume = 346435 gals_ or 46314.8 cubic feet
5B. Volume of excess water
Volume = 1271.5 gallons/day * 180 days storage17.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 30597.5 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.
180 days evaporation = 0.0 inches
180 days rainfall = 8.4 inches
Volume = 8.4 in * DA / 12 in, per ft. = 34720 cubic feet runoff
Volume = 0.0 in * lagoon DA/12 in.t t = 0 cubic feet evap,
Volume = 34720 cubic feet
5D. Volume.of 25 year 24 hour storm 7.0. in.
Volume of "Heavy Rain" 7.0 in.
Volume a 14.0 inches 112 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 57867 cubic feet
5E. Additional volume as follows:

TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A. 46315 cubic feet
56. 30598 cubic feet
5C. 34720 cubic feet
5D. 57867 cubic feet
5E. 0 cubic feet
TOTAL 169499 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period====-===============>
180
days
Rainfall during wettest period of storage===>
8.4
inches
Evaporation during storage period==========-->
0.0
inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall==== ========: --==>
7.0
inches
Heavy rain==__________________-__ =______..__>
7,0
inches
1.00
feet
Side stopes--= _===-----===========___= __=__>
3.0
: 1
Inside top
320.0
feet
Inside top width ______________ =__=_ =____>
155.0
feet
Emergency spillway elevation(if planned)—==>
50.50
feet
Top of dike elevation=======================>
51.50
feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation=--==_ ====w=====>
40.50
feet
Top of sludge elevation===============_ =_ =>
41.85
feet
Total required vdume=====-==--_--_-_—------>
328979
cu. ft.
Actual design volume====________ ___________>
340960
cu. ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===>
45.00
feet
Stop pumping
46.17
feet
Must be > or = to Etre SHwr etev.=-----_-=_>
45.00
feet
Must be > or = to min. req. treatment el.=>
46.50
feet
Min. Required treatment volume=--============>
127068
cu. ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation=========== >
131022
cu. ft.
Start pumping elev.-= ____=_===_--_-_=__ ___>
49.20
feet
Must be at bottom of F.B. 8 25 yr. rainfall & heavy rain
Act. vol, less 25 yr. and heavy rainfall= ==>
283093
cu. ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation=======—==>
282459
cu. ft.
Required volume to be pumped=== —====_=== =>
111632
cu. ff.
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========>
119015
cu. ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==>
1.5
feet
7. DESIGNED?Y:4F,:.PPRQV' 'BY:
DATE. DATE.
�/-7/ �
NOTES: Expansion size of existing lagoon based on new permit for total 1138 head
Farr -Wean- Common dike to be breached to below stop pump elevation.

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SWAIN CONSULTM SERVICES, INC.
GlNEEQ:a�� 150 CABIN CREEK LN. CLINTON, NC
ORY ►`� 910-590-2703
J.T. ' HOWARD & SONS SOW FARM
PERMIT CONSOLIDATION
DATE: 5-17-07 1 SCALE: 1 " = 400'

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Coharie Hog Farm
Friday, August 25, 2006
Producer: JT Howard & Sons
Farm Name: JT Howard 8 Sons Sow Farm 82-516
1315 Howard Rd.
Autryville,NC 28318
Telephone # : [phone]
Type of Operation : Farrow to Weanling Swine
Number of Animals : 1138 sows design capacity
Application Method: Irrigation
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be
used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where
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. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
contents of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre -cautions, waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on
saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations_ Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To
maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more
than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems. This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste
in the future, you need to revise this plan_ Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating
waste are not the same.
The estimated acres needed tc apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
for this type of facility. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report
from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for ananlysis_ This waste
utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
Page 1 of 10

AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
1138 sows X 6.1 tons waste/sows/year = 6941.8 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
1138 sows X 5.4 lbs PAN/sows/year = 6945.2 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 suface application.
TABLE 1 : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT
FIELD
SOIL TYPE $CLASS-
DETERMINING PHASE
CROP
CODE
YIELD
LBS AW COMM
N/ACRE WACRE
ACRES
LBS AW APPLIC.
USED TIME
1481
1
AUTRYVILLE ALL
C
75
73.5
01
18.06
1327.41
MAR -JUN
1481
1
AUTRYVILLE ALL
WA
1
75
01
18.06
1354.5
SEP -ARP
1481
1
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SB
25
100
0
18.06
1806 APR -SEP 15
1481
2
RAINS
FC
3.6
190
0
20.43
3881.7
SEP AUG
1481
3
WOODINGTON DRAINED
BC
3.8
190
0
2.67
507.3
MAR -OCT
1481
3
WOODINGTON DRAINED
SG
1
50
0
2.67
133.5
SEP -MAY
1481
4
GOLDSBORO 0-2%
SA
1
234
0
13.33
3119.22
APR -AUG
1481
4
GOLDSBORO 0-2%
WA
1
1301
0
13.33
1732.9
SEP -ARP
1481
41
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SH
5.5
2751
0
12.21
3357.75
MAR -OCT
1481
_ 4.1
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SG
1
5o
0
12.21
610.5
SEP -MAY
1481
6
AUTRYVILLE ALL
C
75
73.5
0
23.46
1724.31
MAR -JUN
1461
' 6
AUTRYVILLE ALL
WA
1
75
0
23.46
1759.5
sEP-ARP
1481
6
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SB
25
100
01
23.46
2346 APR -SEP 15
TOTALS:
18501.7
-- Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals-
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
Page 2 of 10

TABLE 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specifications 2.)
There are no Acres Leased
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
* Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field 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
iJI ffs
LBS AWNn'
C
CORN
BUSHELS
1.25
BC
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-CONTROLLED GRAZED
TONS
50
BH
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HAY
TONS
5o
SG
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED
AC
50
Ss
SOYBEANS
BUSHELS
4
SA
SUMMER ANNUALS
AC
110
FC
TALL FESCUE -CONTROLLED GRAZED
TONS
50
WA
WINTER ANNUALS
AC
too
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW
N USED
TABLE 1 90.16 18502
TOTALS: 1 90.16 18,502
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 6,145
"*BALANCE -12,357
' This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced.
Acres show in each of the preceeding 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.
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce approximately 1001.44 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
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.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 5.82 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure be within 2.17 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsiblity of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this pian invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
APPLICATION APPLICATION
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE CROP RATE (inlhr) AMT (inches)
1481
--3
WOODINGTON DRAINED
SG
0.40
'1
1481
3
WOODINGTON DRAINED
BC
0.40
`1
1481
z
RAINS
FC
0.40
"1
14x1
-4
GOLDSBORO 0-2%
WA
0.50
"1
1481
a
GOLDSBORO 0-2%
SA
0.50
'1
1481
-1, -b
AUTRYVILLE ALL
WA
0.60
1481
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SG
0.60
'1
1481
't, •6
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SS
0.60
'1
1481
•1, •6
AUTRYVILLE ALL
C
0.60
'1
1481
AUTRYVILLE ALL
BH
0.60
'1
Page 4 of 10

* 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 the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
Rage 5 of 9

NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Agreages, crops and RYE`s are from existing Waste Utilization Plans for 82-516 and 82-344
which are now being combned into 82-516. These plans were developed from wettable
acreage determinations completed on 4-17-02 and updated on 8-25-06. The most current
Waste Utilization Plans were deveolped on 7-8-96 and 8-31-00, respectively. Producer has
option to plant millet in field 1 and aply 198 lbs. nitrogen from April thru August.
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PLANS & 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. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility_ It is the responsibility'of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals,
method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for other
nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no greater
than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff leaves
the field. These filter strips will be in addition to "Buffers" required by DEM. (See FOTG:
Stantard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers)_
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_
E. 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" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file 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 conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil.
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 that an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste
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other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied
closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal Waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the Jandownwer.
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 croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application 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.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation.
Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge:
*18. If animal production at the 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 as a preemergence with no other 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 fpr waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied, Nitrogen shall be the rate -
determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted
for optimum crop production amd 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 Department of
Agriculture regulations.
* Liquid Systems
Page 8 of 9

NAME OF FARM: JT Howard & Sons Sow Farm 82-516
OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT
(we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance precedures estalished in the approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm
named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the exisfing design capacity of the waste
treatment and/or storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new utilization
plan and a new certification to be submitted to DEM before the new animals are stocked.
I (we) understand that I must own or have acres to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must
be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in a 25 -year 1 -day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY O ER: JT Howard & Sons ¢
SIGNATURE: DATE: D `l'2�`�
NAME OF MANAGER (if different from owner):
40AAI,-IZJ
rplease print
SIGNATURE: � O�DATE: r-.2-�-- DC
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION: Coharie Hog Farm
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 300 Westover Rd.
Clinton, NC 28328
(910 592- 22
SIGNATURE: ZDATE: -
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause IIMf's to Minimize Odor Slee Sptcilic 11ruclices
Fannslead Swine production ❑ Vegetative or wooded buffers;
❑ Recommended best nnanagemenl practices;
IP GUod judgment and conurioil sense
Animai burly surfaces • Dirty manure -covered animals 0 Dry floors
Floor sur faces Wcl manure -covered flours M Stolled floors;
❑ Walerers located over slotted floors;
* feeders no hish end of solid floors;
❑ Scrape manure buildup From floors;
❑ Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure colicctiolt pits • Urine; A frequent manure removal by flush, fill recharge,
• l'arltal microbial decomposiltotn or scrape;
❑ Underfloor ventilation
Venlilaliou cxliausl fans • Vulalilc gases; ❑ Ciur maintenance;
Dust ❑ Efficicilt air movement
Indoor surfaces • Dust ■ Wasiidown between groups of animals;
❑ feed addilivcs;
❑ I'ceder covers;
❑ I'-ccd dclivery downspout exicnders to Feeder
covers
Flush larks • Agitation of recycled lagoon ❑ I'Inslr lank covers;
liquid while tanks are. filling ❑ Extend till lines to near bottom of tanks Willi
anti -siphon vents
Flush Alcys • Agitation during wasicwaler ❑ Uildcrila?ur fluslr Willi Imdcrfloor Mllilaiiou
conveyance
Pit recharge points • Agitation of recycled lagoon ❑ Extend recharge lines to near bollonn of pits
liquid while pits are filling Willi anikipinun vents
Lill stations • Agilation during sump lank ❑ Sunlp lank covers
filling and drawdown
outside tlraiin collection • Agitation during Wastewater ❑ [lox covers
or junction boxes conveyance
AMOC - November 11, 1996, page 3

Source Cause 11fNl's to Mialutize Otlrir Site speril-le Pracilccs
Emil of drainpipes at • Agilalion during waslowalcr ❑ Eximid, disclinige point of pilins widerucalli
iagnnn conveyance lagoon liquid level
l.at;oanl salfaccs • Volatile gas eutissiolls; ■ Proper lagoort liquid calincily;
• Biological mixing; ❑ Corrccl lagoon slattull pruccilures;
• Agilatiolt ❑ Millinlullt surface arca-to-volume ratio;
■ Mill inull11 agilalloll. wlleu.laIll pitlg;
Cl Mechanical acration;
❑ 11toveii biological addilivcs
I+l galion sprinkler • I ligh pressure agilation; fill litigate oil dry days wilts little or uo wiud;
11GUICS . Wind drift W Miubumn recommended operalirlg plress4lre;
❑ Pump intake near fingoon li+illid surface;
A 1'111111► From second -stage lagoon
Storage lack or basin a Pallial Illicl'Ublal decompoS111U11; ❑ 13011011l or Midlevel loading; !
surface . Mixing while fillin6+ C7 'Tank covers;
• Agilaliou when culplying Cl uasili surface plats of solids;
D Proven biological additives or oxidants
Scllling basill surface
• Partial microbial decomposllion;
❑
Extend draitlllilie olrllets undemcalll liquid
• Miring while filling;
Icvcl;
• Agitation when empiying
❑
Remove selticd solids regularly
14ti RI(C, 511)r1y of 5111dga
• Aglladuit when spi'endhig;
❑
Soil injection of slulrylsludges;
spicadef owirls
0 Volatile gas clillssious
❑
Wash tesidual manute trout spicader aver use;
❑
Novell biological addil+ves or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
• Volalilc bas emissions while
❑
Soil hljcclitii, orslurry/sbnlges
slully or sludge Oil field
drying
❑
Soil Incorporalion %viddu 48 lits.;
Sllrfact:s
❑
Sptcad in Ibin uuirurm layers rur rapid drying;
❑
Proved biological addllives or oxlllallls
iC:1d a41im:11S
t iirL'jts5 dC[Ui1111ll5it1Ult
1'111111'C dlsposltillll of !:illi asses
Dead anitiml disposal
• Carcass decompusilion
❑
Complele cuvering of catrciasses in burial Ails;
flits
❑
Prosper locatiunlcunsituction urdispusal Ails ,' r•
lnciuerai ,rs
• Incomplete combuslion
[I
Secondary slack buiucrs
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 4

Source Cause--:----_ LiMI's to Mhlinrize Oder Site Specilic 11raclices
Slanding water around • Improper drainage; Cl Grade mid landscape such that water drains
facilities a Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
organic uiaitcr
Manure tracked onto a Poorly maiiitairrcd access toads ❑ farm access road maintenance
public roads from faun
access
Addilional Inforrialion :
Swiuc hianurc Martagcmcnt ; 0200 RUIUBMP Packet
Swine Pruduclion farm Polential Odor Sources and Remedies ; I"BA1i fact Sheet
Swine Production facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge - Lagoon Treatmeut ; EDAE 128-88
Sivinc PiudLIWOn facility Manure Managcmenl: Undcrllour Mush - Lagoon TFC Rill enl ; EBAE 129-88
Lagoon Dcsign acid Managcmcut for Livestock Manure Trenlmcnl and Storage ; IiBAE 103-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater Applicalion Equil'nrlcnt , ELJAU fact Slleet
Controlling Odors frum Swine Buildings; Pill -33
Givironnrenial ASSnranCe Program ; N1111C Manual
Opliuns for Managing odor; a report from Ilse Swine Odor Task force
Nuisance Conccros in Animal Manure Managenicul: Odors and flies ; PRO 107, 1993 Cunfercnce Proceedings
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 5
Available from :
NCSU, Cuunly Exlcnsiun Ccnlcr
NCSU - IIAE
NCSU - BAE
NCSU - BAG
NCSU - IJAU
NCSU - UAL
NCSU - Swinc Exlcusion
NC Pork Producers Assoc
NCSU Agri Communicalions
Florida Cooperative lixlcusiun

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause HMI's to Control Insects Site Similic 11raclices
Liquid Systems
Flush Gnllcrs • Accumulalion of solids ■ Flush system is designed and operaled
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids 1510111
guilers as designed.
C3 Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and His • Crusted Solids 0 Mainlain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to nlilrintize lire
crusling of solids to a depth of tto mare than 6 -
8 inches over more than 30'/'* of surface.
Excessive Vegetalive • Decaying vegetation O Maintain vegelalive control along banks of
G1o►v111 iagourrs and other impounchnculs to prevent
accumulaliun of decaying vegetalive matter
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
Dry Syslems
Feeders • Feed Spillage 0 Design, operale and mamlatn feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and lroughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage.
10 Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day interval during summer. 15-30 day interval
during winter).
Feed Storage Accumulalious of feed residues 0 Reduce utoisture accumulalion within and
around inunedialc perimeter of feed storage
areas by insuring drainage away frum site
andlor providing adequale conlainincut (e.g..
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
moislure grain jiroducts).
❑ inspect firr and remove or break up accuuminled
solids in filler strifes around feed slorage as
11cedcd.
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Source Cause
limps to Control lirsecls. Site Sliecific Practices
Animal I lulding Areas a Accumulations of animal wastes
❑
Miniinale low areas tial trap inuisture along
and feed wastage
fences and other locations where waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
'
minimal. ,
❑
Maintain fence rows and filler strips around
animal Bolding areas to ininimize
accumulations of wastes Q.e., inspect for. and
rmituve or break up accumulaled solids as
needed).
Dry Manure I iandling • Accumulations of animal wastes
❑
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
Systems
day interval during summer, 15-30 day interval
during wititcr) where manure is loaded for land
application or disposal.
❑
Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles.
O
Inspect for and remove OF break up accumulated
wastes in filler strips around stockpiles acid
malnite handling areas as heeded.
For more infunnalion contact the Cooperative Cxlension Service, Deparimenl of Lnlornology, Box 7613, North Carolina Slate Universily,
Raleigh, NC, 27693-7513.
AMIC - November 11, 1996, Page 2

Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
0 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.
ISS Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
Complete incineration
i
d In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
�1 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, I996

.0 i
EMERGENCY ACTION PIAN
PHONE NUMBERS
DWQ q I G - !Sq I
ENaRGENCYMANAGa\,f E -N-7 SYSTEI%1 89f b SII
SWCD 5gr.1- 7163
NRCS 59-2-754. 3_
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowina, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for
all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
I . Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a. :add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all floes to the laaaon i=ediately.
d. Cali a pumping contractor. r
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B: Runoff fl orn waste application field -actions include:
a. Irnxnediately stop waste appiicadon.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and elirrunate the rerson(�) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff oc urred.
C: Le Mage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a_ Stop recycle pump. _
b. Stop irnzation pump.
c. Close valves to elarninate fur:hcr discharze.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
D: Lcakar:- om flush systems, houses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stop+ recycle p=ap.
b. Stogy irnzaIion p+.:mp.
C. Make sure no 51110lifln occurs.
d. Stop all 190ws in the house, flash sys',2ms, or solid separators.
December 18. 1996

C. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E. Leakaee from base or sidewall of lagoon_ Often this is seepage as opposed to
flowing leans- possible action:
a. Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage,
put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes arc 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 Iagoon
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. Approxiriately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any darnaae 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 sur face waters?
L Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
sr. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the properv)?
R. How much reached su-face waters?
3: Contact arcromiate agencies_
a- Durins normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality)
regional office; Phone - - After hours, emergency nun, ber:.919-733-3942.
Your phone c-,11 should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details
of the incident from item ? above, the exact location of the facility, the Iocation or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective
measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the siruarion.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number -
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number - - , local SWCD office phone number
and local MRCS office for advicJtechnical assistance phone nurnber - -
4: If none of the above, works call 911 or the Sheriff s Depa.rrnent and explain your
problem, to them and asl: that person to contact the proper agencies for you.
S: Contact the contractor of your choic_ to begin repair of problem to s =nirruze off-site
darr.aga. I
a. Contractors ?game: 4r / z7 (�—rn�.
b. Contractors -Address: r f._ /Vic
c- Cantmcmrs phone:
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6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRC5, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a_ Name: (u'*f; s
b. Phone: _Sad—Ir A.1 _ yf —you
7: Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the dzmase, repair the System, and reassess the waste management pian to
keep problcras with release of wastes from happening again.
7 December 18, 1996

August 28,2006;-A`[ETIEViL
Todd Bennett
NC Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Dear Todd,
Please find enclosed preliminary information regarding J. Thomas Howard &
Sons Sow Farm AWS820516 and J. Thomas Howard & Sons Finishing Farm
AWS820344. As we have discussed previously, The Howard family is interested in
commit
bining these two facilities into one sow farm. Currently they are permitted for 660
sows, farrow to feeder and 1,100 feeder to finish animals on the two different farms. In
making the combination the sow farm would house 1,138 sows farrow to wean. The
existing sow farm has a SSLW of 344,520 lbs, while the existing finishing farm has a
SSLW of 148,500 lbs.,which totals 493,020 SSLW and would convert to 1,138 sows
farrow to wean. All setbacks should be met as shown on the enclosed map. The map
delineates property boundaries, neighboring residences and the proposed new building
and lagoon location. I also enclose lagoon dimensions for both the existing and the
proposed additional lagoon (using the most current standards). An updated Waste
Utilization Plan is also enclosed.
I am aware that this is not a full package, but ask that you render an opinion of
the feasibility of consolidating these two farms and changing the animal type on the
combined facility. After that opinion is rendered, we will submit the full package to your
office for final review. It is our opinion that if the older farm (built in the 70's) was closed
down properly, this would have a positive impact on the environment. The Howards
would like to be able to fully utilize their permit capacity in a newer facility that will allow
for better bio -security by removing older animals from the proximity of pig production.
Any questions you might have concerning this matter can be addressed to me at
910 590-6314.
Thank you for your attention regarding this matter.
RECEIVED ! DENR ! DWQ
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300 Westover Rd./Clinton, N.C. 28328/Phone [phone]

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Thomas Howard
J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm - Sow
C/O Howard Bros, Farms, LLC
391 JC Howard Lane
Autryville NC 28318
Dear Thomas Howard:
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P. E., Director
Division of Water Quality
October 1, 2004REGENLV
OCT 15 2391
OMR - FAYETl�VO-E REGIONAL OFHCE
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820516
J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm - Sow
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
On June 11, 2004, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued a revised State General
Permit for swine facilities. The General Permit was issued in accordance with the directive of Senate Bill
733 (Session Law 2003-28).
In accordance with your application received on March 6, 2003 and in accordance with the directive of
Senate Bill 733, we are hereby forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Thomas
Howard, authorizing the operation of the subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land
application system in accordance with General Permit AWG100000. The issuance of this COC
supersedes and terminates your previous COC Number AWS820516 which expires October 1, 2004.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
of animal waste from the J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm - Sow, located in Sampson County, with an
animal capacity of no greater than an annual average of 660 Farrow to Feeder swine and the application
to land as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If this is a
Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be
replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009. 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. Since this is a revised State
General Permit, it contains new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained in the
previous State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is a package containing the new and
revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay careful attention to the record kegpinl;
and monitoring conditions in this permit.
Aquifer Protection Section - Animal Feeding Operations Unit One
1636 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1638 NorthCarolina
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone]Internet: h2o.enr.state.nc.us rtu�atura!!y
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If your Waste Utilization Plan has been developed based on site specific information, careful evaluation
of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current Waste Utilization Plan is
inaccurate you will need to have a new Waste Utilization Plan developed.
The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws, rules, standards, and ordinances (local, state, and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under this permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
Per I SA NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CAWMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief
If you wish to continue the activity permitted under the General Permit after the expiration date of the
General Permit, an application for renewal must be filed at least 180 days prior to expiration.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be submitted to
the Division prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on this
process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office
Water Quality Staff may be reached at [phone]. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact Duane Leith at [phone].
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P.E.
Enclosures (General Permit AWG 100000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File AWS820516
APS Central Files

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment RECEIVED
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
A P R 13 1999
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary FAYETTEVILLE
Kerr T. Stevens, Director REG. OFFICE
April 9, 1999
Thomas Howard
J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm - Sow
1315 Howard Rd
Autryville NC 28318
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE5
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWS820516
J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm - Sow
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
Dear Thomas Howard:
In accordance with your application received on October 19, 1998, we are forwarding this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Thomas Howard, authorizing the operation of the subject
animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with General
Permit AWG100000. This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not
limited to, the management of animal waste from the J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm - Sow, located in
Sampson County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 660 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 143-215.60 including civil penalties, criminal penalties, and injunctive relief.
Upon notification by the Division of this COC's expiration, you shall apply for its renewal. This
request shall be made within 30 days of notification by the Division.
This COC is not automatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be
submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
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Certificate of Coverage AWS820516
J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm - Sow
Page 2
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 [phone]. If you need additional information concerning this
COC or the General Permit, please contact JR Joshi at [phone] ext. 363.
Sincerely, -
-t/ Kerr T. Stevens
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
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, if ELI
Division of Water Quality ECT(pN
Non -Discharge Permit Application Form
(THIS FORM MR Y BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGR1 44 `��
General Permit - Existing Liquid Animal Waste 1000 A
ations
No,^-Disch tris Psrmiting
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
questions has not been completed by the Division, please complete as best as possible. Do not leave
any question unanswered.
I. GENERAL MFORMATION:
1.1 Facility Name: I. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm - Sow
1.2 Print land Owner's name: Thomas Howard
1.3 Mailing address: 1315 Howard Rd
City, State: A vine NC Zip: 28318
Telephone Number (include area code): 910-567-6985
1.4 County where facility is located: Sampson
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 farm identified): Howard Rd. (143 1) and 3.5 miles form Clement
School and 15 miles off of 1431 on the left.
1-6 Print Farm Manager's name (if different from Land Owner): Kevin Howard
1-7 Lessee's / Integratoes name (if applicable; please circle which type is listed): Coharie Farms
1.8 Date Facility Originally Began Operation: q jy d 3-
1.9 Date(s) of Facility Expansion(s) (if applicable):
2. OPERATION INFORMATION:
2.1 Facility No.: 82 (county number); 516 (facility number).
2.2 Operation Descrtp nono Swine operation
arrow to Feeder
660- Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct?�yes; �no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
The "No. of Animals" should be them Unum num er or which the waste management structures were designed.
Type of Swine No. of Animals Type of Poultry No. of Animals Type of Cattle No. of Animals "
0 Wean to Feeder 0 Layer 0 Dairy _^
0 Feeder to Finish 0 Non -Layer 0 Beef
0 Farrow to Wean V sow) 0 Turkey
0 Farrow to Feeder V sow)
0 Farrow to Finish (# sow)
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:
FORM: AWO-G-E 5/28198 Page 1 of 4 82-516

3.
2.3 Acreage cleared and available for application (excluding all required buffers and areas not covered by the application
system): 180.00 ; Required Acreage (as listed in the AWMP): 20.5
2.4 Number of 4L�� storage ponds (circle which is applicable): I ---
2.5 Are subsurface drains present within 100' of any of the application fields? YES oro (please circle one)
2-6 Are Subsurface drains present in the vicinity or under the lagoon(s)? YES or (please circle one)
2.7 Does this facility meet all applicable siting requirements? (Swine Farm Siting Act, NRCSSStandards, etc_) (Swine Only)
d�)or
NO (please circle one)
What was the date that this facility's swine houses and lagoon were sited? 7— 9 3
What was the date that this facility's land application areas were sited? 7-93
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.
Applicantqjnitials
3.1 One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit - Animal
Waste Operations;
3.2 Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is land applied;
3.3 Two copies of the entire Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility
does not have a CAWMP, it must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit
application for animal waste operations.
The CAWMP must include the following components:
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.)
3.3.3 A map 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.
3.3.7 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 MRCS Standard specifications.
3.3.10 A site schematic.
3.3.I 1 Emergency Action Plan.
3-3.12 Insect Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
33.13 Odor Control Checklist with chosen best management practices noted.
3.3.14 Mortality Control Checklist with the selected method noted.
3.3.15 Lagoon/storage pond capacity documentation (design, calculations, etc-). Please be
sure to include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications
that may be applicable to your facility.
3.3.16 Operation and Maintenance Plan.
If your CAWMP includes any components not shown on this list, please include the
additional components with your submittal.
FORM: AWO-G-E 5128198 - Page 2 of 4 82-516

Facility Number. 82 - 516
Facility Name: J. Thomas Howard & Sons Farm - Sow
- 4. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
1, 11,+ I
this application fore
has been reviewed by me and i
application are n t completed a
package will ed to me
Signature
accurate an
4that if all
RECEIVED
VV'W1
1 Or 1 91998
Non-Dischzrge Per pilling
(Land Ownees name listed in question 12), attest that
d`s•Ms i�.�. . Ave.— (Facility name listed in question 1.1)
Tete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
d supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
Date S
5. MANAGE//R'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if differcnt from the Land Owner)
1, Ayk Ho w'L'd (Manager's name listed in question 1.6� attest that this
application for (Facility name listed m'question*l.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 i 1 required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application
package will rettuned as ' complet .
Signature Date L�
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
NON -DISCHARGE PERMITTING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
FAX NUMBER: [phone]
FORM: AWO-G-E 5128198 Page 3 of 4 92-516

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PLAN
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his lagoon, is designed for waste treatment <permanen t storage) with
minimum cdor control. The time required for the rla1#1 Lf:01%level
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to be reached (permanent + temporary storage) may v,a'ry��dU-V1 to�'il
f l ush i ung operations and the amou'.n.L of fresh water to be addyd-oo the
system. �Ocj I , --
he designed b months temporary st_ ra-e j. s an esti lr,ateq'Qvo�E:riuelliif�r�
based on : 1) waste from animals; 2) excess rainfall after
evaporation; and 3) the largest 24 hour (One day) rainfall that
occurs on the average of once every 25 years. The volume of
waste generates from a given number of animals wil! be fairly
constant throughout the year and from year to year. This
estimate is based on 7 inches of excess ra i nfa i l which is
equal to or exceeds the highest 5 months excess in a year.
The average annual excess rain all is approximately 8 incnes.
Therefore, an average of e i ncnes of excess rainfall will
need to be pumped each year. The 25 year rainfall will not be a
factor to consider in an annual pumping cycle, but this storage
volume must always be a'.ai l ab l e. A, maximum elevation is
determined in each design to begin pumping and this is usually
the outlet invert of p ipe<s) from bu'i lding(s) . if the outlet
pipe is not installed on the elevation to begin pumping, a
permanent marker must be installed or. :his elevation to
indicate when pumping should begin. An elevation must be
established to stop pumping tc maintain minimum treatment depth
feet}. Pumping can be started or stopped any time between
these two elevations for operating convenience as site
conditions permit (weather, soils, crop, and equipment to apply
waste without runoff or l each i ng) .
Land application of waste water is recognized as an acceptable
method of disposal. Methods of application include solid set,
center pivot, guns, and traveling gun irrigation. Gare should
be taken when applying waste to prevent runoff from the field
or damage to crops.
The following items are to be carried out:
1. It is strongly recommended tha the treatment lagoon be pre -
charged to 1!2 its capacity to prevent excessive odors during
6tart-up. Pre -charging reduces the concentration of the initial
waste entering the lagoon thereby reducing ours. Solids
should be covered with effluent at all times. When pre -
charging is completed, flush buildings with recycled lagoon
liquid. Fresh water shoo lA not be used for flushing after
initial filling.
2. The attached waste utilization elan shall be followed.
This plan recommends sampling and testing of waste <see
Attachment =) before land acn;i=ation.

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3. Begin pump -out =f the lagoon whe;i -Fluid lcavel reaches e l eva-
tion 49.50 as marked by permanent markers_ Stop pump -out
when the fluid level reaches elevation 47.40 or before
fluid depth is less than 6 feet deep (this prevents the loss of
favorable b2c'erja). The design temporary. storage, Tess 25 year
storm is 117363 cubic feet or $77877 gallons. As stated
before, this voiume will vary considerably from year to year.
4. The recommended maximum amount to apply per irrigation is one
(1) inch and the recommended maximum application rate is 0.4
inches per hoer.
5. Keep vegetztion on embankment and areas adjacent to the lagoon
mowed annually. Vegetation should be fertilized as needed to
mainItain a vigorous stand.
S. Repair any eroded areas or areas damaged by rodents and
establish in vegetation.
7. All surface runoff is to be diverted from the l agoop to
stable outlets. `
S. Keep a minimum of 100 feet cropland buffer or 25 feet of grass
vegetated buffer around waste utilization fields, particularly adjacent
to ponds, lakes, streams, open ditches, etc. Do not pump within
300 feet of a residence or within 100 feet of a well.
9. The Clean Dater Act of 1477 prohibits the discharge of
pollutants into waters of the United States. The Department of
Environment, Health, and Natural Resources, Division -of Environ-
mental Management, has the responsibility for enforcing this law.
NINES

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Operator -.J THOMAS HOWARD County: SAMPSON N�D�ate;;,ig9pS43ri11/96
Distance to nearest residence (other than owner): 0.0 feet
I. AVERAGE LIVE WEIGHT (ALW)
0
sows (farrow to finish)
x 1417
lbs. -
0
lbs
660
sows (farrow to feeder)
x 522
lbs. =
344520
lbs
0
head (finishing only)
x 135
lbs. =
0
lbs
0
sows (farrow to wean)
x 433
lbs. -
0
lbs
0
head (wean to feeder)
x 30
lbs. -
0
lbs
Describe other
0
Total
Average Live Weight =
344520
lbs
2. MINIMUM REQUIRED TREATMENT VOLUME
OF LAGOON
Volume = 344520 lbs. ALW x
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
Treatment Volume(CF)/lb. ALW
=
1 CF/lb. ALW
Volume = 344520 cubic feet
3. .STORAGE VOLUME FOR SLUDGE ACCUMULATION
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
4. TOTAL DESIGNED VOLUME
Inside top length (feet) ---------------------
Inside top width (feet) ----------------------
Top of dike elevation ( feet) -------------------
Bottum of lagoon elevation (feet) ------------
Freeboard (feet) -----------------------------
Side slopes (inside lagoon) ------------------
Total design volume using prismoidal formula
SS/END1 SS/END2 SS/SIDE1 SS/SIDE2 LENGTH
3.0 3.0 3. 0 3.0 314.0
AREA OF TOP
LENGTH * WIDTH =
314.0 209.0
AREA OF BOTTOM
LENGTH * WIDTH =
254.0 149.0
320.0
3 y i
215.0
21i
51.5
40.5
1.0
3.0
: 1 2.7
WIDTH DEPTH
209.0 10.0
65626 (AREA OF TOP)
37846 (AREA OF BOTTOM)
AREA OF MIDSECTION
LENGTH * WIDTH * 4
284.0 179.0 203344 (AREA OF MIDSECTION * 4)
CU. FT. = [AREA TOP + (4*AREA MIDSECTION) + AREA BOTTOM] * DEPTH/6
65626.0 203344.0 37846.0 1.7
Total Designed Volume Available = 511360 CU. FT.

5. TEMPORARY STORAGE REQUIRED
i
DRAINAGE AREA:
Lagoon (top of dike)
Length * Width =
320.0 215.01 68800.0 square feet
Buildings (roof and lot water)
(b.0 square feet Describe this area.
TOTAL DA 68800.0 square feet
Design temporary storage period to be 180 days.
5A. Volume of waste produced
Feces 8 urine production in gal./day per 135 lb. ALW 1.37
Volume = 344520 lbs. ALW/135 lbs. ALW * 1.37 gal/day 180 days
Volume = 629323 gals. or 84134.1 cubic feet
5B. Volume of wash water
This is the amount of fresh water, used for washing floors or volume
of fresh water used for a flush system. Flush systems that recirculate
the lagoon water are accounted for in 5A.
Volume = 0.0 gallons/day 180 days storage/7.48 gallons
per CF
Volume = 0.0 cubic feet
5C. Volume of rainfall in excess of evaporation
Use period of time when rainfall exceeds evaporation by largest amount.,
180 days excess rainfall — 7.0 inches
Volume = 7.0 in * DA / 12 inches per foot
Volume = 40133.3 cubic feet

5D. Volume of 25 year - 24 hour storm
Volume = 7.0 inches / 12 inches per foot * DA
Volume = 40133.3 cubic feet
TOTAL REQUIRED TEMPORARY STORAGE
5A.
84134
cubic
feet
5$.
0
cubic
feet
5C.
40133
cubic
feet
5D.
40133
cubic
feet
TOTAL 164401 cubic feet
6. SUMMARY
Temporary storage period==================-=)
180
days
Rainfall in excess of evaporation===========)
7.0
inches
25 year - 24 hour rainfall=======--==--=====>
7.0
inches
Freeboard======================--========--=)
1.0
feet
Side slopes_________________________________>
3.0
. 1
Inside t o p l e n gt h======= ====================>
320.0
feet
Inside tap width=====_--_=__________________)
215.0
feet
Top of dike elevation=======================>
51.5
feet
Bottom of lagoon elevation==================)
40.5
feet
Total required volume=======================)
506921
cu.
ft.
Actual design volume________________________>
511360
cu.
ft.
Seasonal high watertable elevation (SHWT)===)
45.0
feet
Stop pumping elev.=-==-__-____-_-----____---_>
0.0
feet
Must be ) or = to the SHWT elev.==---=====)
45.0
feet
Must be ) or = to min. req. treatment el.=)
46.5
feet
Required minimum treatment volume===========)
344520
cu.
ft.
Volume at stop pumping elevation============)
-346862
cu.
ft.
Start pupping e1ev.==-----------------------)
0.0
feet
Must be at bottom of freeboard & 25 yr_ rainfall
Actual volume less 25 yr.- 24 hr. rainfall==)
471227
cu.
ft.
Volume at start pumping elevation===========)
--346862
cu.
ft.
Required volume to be pumped================>
124267
cu.
ft.
Actual volume planned to be pumped==========)
0
cu.
ft.
Min. thickness of soil liner when required==)
1.6
feet
7. DESIGNED BY: APPROVED BY:
DATE: DATE:
3,
NOTE: SEE ATTACHED WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
COMMENTS • 05 9wa

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Coharie Hog Farm
v R E F 1 \1 ED `'�
Monday, July 08, 1696; n�`i 9 � %�
Producer- Tom Howard & sons
Farm Name:
Telephone S:
Type of Operation :
Sow Farm
1315 Howard Rd
Autry+ri i9.NC 28318
[phone]
Farrow to Feeder Swine
Number of Animals : 660 sows design capacity
Application Method: trrigation
�1an-1]is�tt:�;ga p�r�iti:ng
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specfied rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be
used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where
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. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
contents of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. Normally waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre -cautions, waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on
saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To
maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied toa growing crop or applied to bare ground not more
than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems. This pian is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste
in the future, you need to revise this plant. Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating
waste 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 an the waste analysis report
from your waste management facility. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for ananlysis. This waste
utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
21-1.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
660 sows X 7.3 tons wastelsowslyear = 4818 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITRaGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
660 sows X 6.5 Ibs PAN/sowslyear = 4290 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 suface application.
TABLE 1 : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE &CLASS- ' CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE MACRE NIACRE USED TIME
1481
1
jAUTRYVILLE ALL
CJ
751
93.751
D '
22.5
2109.38 MAR -JUN -
1481
1 1,
UTRYVILLE ALL
I SB
18.
721
01
22.5
1620 APRSEP 15
1481
j' 1 �AUTRYVILLE ALL ;
WA 1
11
1001
01
22.5
2250 SEP -ARP
1481
1.1 AUTRYVILLE ALLI
FC
24
1001
01
5
500 5EP-#AAY
TOTALS: 7194.69
Indicates that this Meld is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
" Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE: The applicator is Cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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TABLE 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT QR LONG TERM LEASE
' (Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached-)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specifications 2.)
There are no Acres Leased
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplarfted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
" Indicates a Crop Rotation
" Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field due to overseeding.
"Lbs AW N (animai waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less any commercial
nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
Thefollowing legend explains the crop codes used in TABLES 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE CROP
C CORN
S8 SOYBEANS
FC TALL FESCUE -CONTROLLED GRAZED
FC TALL FESCUE -CONTROLLED GRAZED
WA WINTER ANNUALS
UNITS
LBS NIUNIT
BUSHELS
1-25
BUSHELS
4
TONS
50
AC 100
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 7 AND 2
ACRES L9$ AW
K USED
I'TABLE 1 __ 4
rOTALS: 147 7,195
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED. 4,290
" aALANCE _2,W5
"" This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced.
Acres show in each of the preceeding 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.
NOTE. The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce approximately 726 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
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.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure be within 1.6 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsiblity of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid_
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
APPLICATION APPLICATION
TRACT FIELD _ SOIL TYPE CROP RATE (Whr) AMT (inches)
17 — -- I RAINS FC 0.40 '1
_ UTRYNILLE ALL -- -- A _ 0.60 •1
s148i - ;1. UTRYVILLE ALL SB 0.60 `1 !
UTRYVILLE ALL FC 4.50 •1 I
11481 •i UTRYVILLE ALL C - O.fiO '1
' 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 the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Tom Howard & Sons also has a finishing farm adjacent to this sow farm and they can apply
waste from that farm to fields in this farm's plan and vice versa. However the nitrogen balance
cannot be exceeded in any field.
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PLANS & 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. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2. The Feld Office must have- documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to property dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility.. It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals,
method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no
greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff
leaves the field. These filter strips will be in addition to "Buffers" required by DEM. (See
FOTG Stantard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers).
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.
fi. 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" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file 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 conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil.
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 anv residential orooertv boundary
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and from any perennial stream or river (other that an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied
closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal Waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landownwer.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property and public right - of ways.
4
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 croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist'.
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application causes no runoff or
drift from the site.
'15_ 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.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation.
Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. lagoon berms
and structures should be inspected regularty for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge.
"18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated, the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
'19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should be inspected on a regular
basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks, and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be
kept on site.
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables'and other crops for
direct human consumption. However, if animal waste is used on crops for direct human
consumption, it should only be applied as a preemergence with no other 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 marts
the maximum storage volume fpr waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -
determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted
for optimum crop production amd 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.
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23_ Dead animals will be disposed of in a mariner that meets North Carolina Department of
Agriculture regulations.
* Liquid Systems
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NAME OF FARM: Sow Farm
OWNER / MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance precedures estalished in the approved animal waste utilization pian for the farm
named above. I (we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the waste
treatment and/or storage system or construction of new facilities will rewire a new utilization
plan and a new certification to be submitted to DEM before the new animals are stocked.
I (we) understand that I must own or have acres to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment.
to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must
be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in a 25 -year 1 -day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY OWN! • Tom Howard & Sons
SIGNATURE: t ' - '. ".-0
NAME OF MANAGER (if different from owner):
DATE: 7-11,14
please print
SIGNATURE: DATE:
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION: Coharie Hog Farm
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 300 Westover Rd.
Clinton, NC 28328
{910 592-1122 q.
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause BMl's to Mlniruize Odor Site Specific Pruclices
Earn}stead Swine production O VegelalW or wooded buffers; '
O Recommended best managemeul practices;
* Good judgment and common sense
Aniunal body surfaces a Dirty manure -covered animals Cl Dry doors
Floor surfaces • Wel manure -covered floors ■ Slotted floors;
fA Waterers located over slotted floors;
w Feeders at high end of solid floors;
© Scrape manure buildup front floors; }
0 Underfloor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits • Urine; a Frequent nlalnure renloval by flush, pit recharge,
• Partial microbial decomposition or scrape;
11 Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans • Volatile gases; ■ Fun maintenance;
Dust O Efficient uirmovement
Indoor surfaces a Dust ■ Washdown between groups ofanitnafs;
O Feed additives;
O Feeder covers;
O Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks a Agitation of recycled lagoon 17 Flush tank covers;
liquid while looks are filling O Extend fill lines to near bollom of tanks Willi
. anti -siphon vents
Flush alleys • Agitation during wastewater 0 Underfloor flush Willi undcrfluor vcnttilaliun
conveyance
I'll lechargc points • Agitation of recycled lagoon Q Extend recharge lines to near bullonr of pits
liquid while pits are tiling Willi anti-siplwn vclits
Lilt stuliuns • Agilation during sump lank D Sump lank covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection • Agitation during wastewater Cl Box covers
or Junction boxes Conveyance ,
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 3

Source Cause OMI's to Minimize Odor She Specific Praclices
�littd of drainpipes at -' • Agilaliou durutb wastewater ❑ Extend discharge point of pipes underneath
lagoon: conveyance lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces volatile gas emissions; M Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
Biological mixing; Q Correct lagoon slarlup procedures;
• Agitation ❑ Minimum surface arca-lo-volusne ralio;
a Minimum agilalion whem.puulpiug;
❑ Mccltaulcal acralion;
❑ Proven biological addilives
lrrigation sprinkler • High pressure agilaliou; 0 lrrigale on dry days wiAs little or no wind;
nozzles • wind drift 0 Minhou,n recommendcd operating pressure,;
■ Pump istiake near lagoon liquid surface;
❑ Pump frosn second -slags lagoon
Storage lank or basin •
Partial microbial decomposilion;
❑ .
Bollom or ntldlcvel loading;
stmfacc •
Mixing while filling;
❑
Tank covers;
•
Agitation when csnplying
❑
hosier surface utals of solids;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidams
Salting basin surface •
Partial microbial dccompusilion;
Cl
lixieud drainpipe outlets uudcrueath liquid
•
Mixing while filling;
❑
level;
•
Agitation when emptying
❑
Remove scilled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge •
Agilaliou when sprcaditsg;
0
SUIT hijecliun of sultry/sludges;
spreader Gullets •
Vulalile gas esuissions
❑
Wash residual utanure frons sptead.cr after use;
❑ Proven biological additives or oxidants
-Uncovered utanurc,
Volatile gas emissions while
©
Soil ittjcclion of slurrylsludges
slurry or sludge Am ticld
drying
❑
Soil imcorporaliun wilhin 48 hrs.;
surfaces
"
Q
Spread ht thin unifusnr layers for rapid drying; ,
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead anivaals
• Carcass decomposiliust
0
Proper disposiliun of carcasses
Mad animal disposal
• Carcass decumpusitiou
❑
Cumplele covering of carcasses in burial Diss;
Bits
❑
Proper lucatilaulconsttuction of disposal pits ,
iltcincral its
• lnculnplCle custlbuslion
CI
Secondary slack burners '
AMOC - Novemhcr 11, 1996, Page 4

Source Cause IIMI"s to Minlutize Odor Site Specific Practices
Standing water around 0 httproper drainage; O Grade and landscape such that water drains
facilities . Microbial decomposition of away from facilities
orgastic matter
Manure tracked onto • Poorly maintained access toads o Fann access road maintenance
public roads front fano
access
Additional lnformalion : Available From
Swine Manure Management ; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet NCSU, County Extension Center
Swint Production Farsn Potential Odor Sources and Itcntedies ; C-BAE Fact Shect NCSU - BAE
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recilargt - Lagoon Treatntcul ; CMAC 128-88 NCSU - BAE
Swinc Production Facility Manure Management: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Treatment ; CMAC 129-88 NCSU - UAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Trealnteal add Storage; CBAC 103-83 NCSU - UAL•
Calibration of Manure and Waslewsler Application Equipuicnt ; EBAE Fact Shce:l NCSU - BAE
CoulroIling Odors from Swinc Buildings ; 11111-33 NCSU - Swine Extcusiun
Environmental Assurance Program ; NPIIC Manual NO Pork Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Cosmnunicalioas
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Flics ; PRO107, 1995 Confercoce ProceCdings Florida Cooperative Extension
I ;
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 5
R

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause II MI's to Control Insects Site Specific I'raclices
Fluslf Gutters • Accumulation of solids
M Flush system is iiesigucd raid operaled
sufl'rcieniiy 10 remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed.
0 Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids
M Maintain lagoons, seltiing basins and pits Where
pest breeding is apparent to nlinmllze life
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 -
8 inches over more duln 30% of surface.
r.xcessivc Vegetative a Decaying vegclaliorr
■ Maintain vegetative control Along batiks of
Growth
lagoons and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative matter
along wuler's edge oil hupoundinceit's perimeter.
Dry Systems
Feeders • Feed Spillage 0 Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minunize die
accumuimion ofdecaying wastage.
® Clean up spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
day inlerval during summer; 15-30 day uaterval
during winter).
Feed Storage • Accumulations of recd residues ■ lUduce moisture accumulation within and
around iuuucdialc perimeter of feed storage
areas by insuring drainage away from site
and/or providing adequate containulent (e.g.,
coveted bin for brewer's grain and similar high
inoisturc grain products).
17 losIxel for and resuove or break up accumulated
solids in filter strips aruuud Iced storage as
needed.
M
AMIC- November 11, 1946, Page I

Source Cause limps to Control Insects. Site Specific Practices
Animal Ilolding Areas • Accumulations orantmai wastes Q
Eliminate low areas [lint trap moisture along
and feed wastage
fences and other iucalions where waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal.
d
Maintalrt fence rows and filler strips around
animal bolding areas to minimize
accumulations of wastes (i.e., inspect for and
remove or break up accumulated solids as
needed).
Dry Manure i landling Accumulations oraninral wastes 0
Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
Systems
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter) where manure is loaded for laird
application or disposal.
17
Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles.
O
lnspem for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in filer strips around stockpiles and
manure handling areas as receded.
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Lnlomology. Box 7611, North Carolina Stale University,
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7611.
AMiC - November 11, 1996, Page 7

Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
• ❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water_
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
❑ Complete incinemdon
❑ 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 I8, 1996

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONE .N iM F -RS
DWQ 91 G Y RG - 155V l
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM,,5r5� - 8 f 9 6 9/ I
SWCD 59.z - 7Y4 3
N -RCS 5Z_2 - 71 k 3
This plan wrll be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
Ieave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for
all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
1. Ston the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a Add soil to bort to increase elevation of dam.
b. Purnp wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop ail flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
S: Runoff from waste application field actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. I,^.corparate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Eti-aluate and eliminate the mason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff' occurred.
C: Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinkler -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Gose valves to eliminate further discharze.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restartins pumps.
D: LeakaC_ from flush systems, hooses, solid separators -action include:
a. Stco recycle pump.
b. Scor, irrigation pump.
C. Make sure no sipi^,on occurs.
d. 5€,or -11 flows in the house, flush systems, or solid separators.
December 1$, 1996

e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
E: Leal -age from base or sidewall of Iaaoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
flowing leaps- possible action:
a Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage,
put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side wails and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
2 Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b_ Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
Q. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?.
b,. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a. During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality)
regional office-, Phone - After hours, emergency number. 919-733-3942.
Your phone call should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details
of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions.- The corrective
measures that have been under taken, and the seriousnes$ of the situation.
b. If spill Ieaves property or enters surfac: waters, call local EMS Phone number
C. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number - - , local SWCD office phone number - -
and local MRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - -
4: If none of the above works cal 1911 or the Sheriff s 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 problem to minimize off-site
damage.
a. Contractors Name: r k"
b. Cort;actors Address: -4-o�
c. Cont:actars Phone:�-
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6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc)
a_ Name:—(. .%A -f; s J94.0 wj.i:,
b. Phone: 2K-2 —!r AA `r �,- Glyy
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 amain.
Dec4mher 1$. 1996

WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Coharie Hog Farm
Monday, July 08,1996
Producer: Tom Howard & sons
Farm Name:
Telephone #:
Type of Operation
Sow Farm
1315 Howard Rd
Autry-Ale,NC 28318
[phone]
Farrow to Feeder Swine
Number of Animals : 650 sows design capacity
Application Method: Irrigation
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The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified rate to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be
used to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where
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. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be grown and the nutrient
contents of the waste. Do not apply more nitrogen than the crop can utilize. Soil types are
important as they have different infiltration rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange
capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. Nominally waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With special pre -cautions, waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 10 tons per acre per year. Do not apply waste on
saturated soils, when it is raining, or when the surface is frozen. Either of these conditions
may result in runoff to surface waters which is- not allowed under DEM regulations. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To
maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential for
pollution, the waste should be applied to a growing crop or applied to bare ground not more
than 30 days prior to planting. Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems. This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you have chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste
in the future, you need to revise this plan. Nutrient levels for injecting waste and irrigating
waste 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. Attached you will find information on proper sampling
techniques, preparation, and transfer of waste samples to the lab for ananlysis. This waste
utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements for compliance with 15A NCAC
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Commission.
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AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, 0, tons, etc.)
660 sows X 7.3 tons wastelsowslyear : 4818 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
660 sows X 6.6 Ibs PANlsowslyear = 4290 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 suface application.
TABLE 1 : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE &CLASS- CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE WACRE WACRE USED TIME
1481
1
AUTRYVILLEALL
C
75
93.75
0
22.5
2109.38 MAR -JUN
1481
1
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SB
18
72
0
22.5
1620 APR -SEP 15
1481
1
AUTRYVILLE ALL
WA
1
75
0
22.5
1687.5 SEP -ARP
1481
1.1
AUTRYVILLE ALL
FC
2
100
0
5
500 SEP -MAY
1481
2
RAINS
FC
3.8
190
0
19.5
3705 SEP -MAY
TOTALS: 6913.44
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE: The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting the N
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Management Act will require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
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TABLE 2: ACRES WITH AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land. See required specifications 2.)
There are no Acres Leased
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annuals follow
summer annuals.
" Indicates a Crop Rotation
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in field 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
C CORN
SB SOYBEANS
FC TALL FESCUE -CONTROLLED GRAZED
FC TALL FESCUE -CONTROLLED GRAZED
WA WINTER ANNUALS
UNITS
LBS NIUNIT
BUSHELS
125
BUSHELS
4
TONS
50
AC 100
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LW AW
N USED
ABLE 1 1 47 6,913
TOTALS: 1 47 6,913
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED. 4,290
"BALANCE -2,623
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully utilize the animal waste N
produced.
Acres show in each of the preceeding 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.
NOTE: The Waste Utilization Plan must contain provisions for periodic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be hurturient rich and will require precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility
will produce approximately 726 pounds of plant available nitrogen (PAN) per year in the
sludge that will need to be removed on a periodic basis. This figure is PAN when
broadcasting the sludge. Please be aware that additional acres of land, as well special
equipment, may be needed when you remove this sludge.
See the attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of waste water.
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.
Your facility is designed for 180 days of temporary storage and the temporary storage must
be removed on the average of once every 5.92 months. In no instance should the volume of
waste being stored in your structure be within 1.6 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan, it is the responsiblity of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is installed to properly
irrigate the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply the recommended rates and
amounts of Nitrogen shown in the tables may make this plan invalid.
The following table is provided as a guide for establishing application rates and amounts.
APPLICATION APPLICATION
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE, CROP RATE (inlhr) AMT (inches)
1481
2
RAINS
FC
0.40
'1
1481
AUTRYVILLE ALL
WA
0.60
'1
1481
AUTRYVILLE ALL
SB
0.60
'1
1481
AUTRYVILLE ALL
FC
0.60
'1
1481
JAUTRYVILLE ALL
c
0.60
'1
* 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 the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil conditions.
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NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
Tom Howard & Sons also has a finishing farm adjacent to this sow farm. During emergency
situations,they can apply waste from that farm to fields in this farm's plan and vice
versa.However, the nitrogen balance cannot be exceeded in any field,at any time.
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PLANS & 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. Illegal discharges are subject
to assessment of civil penalties of $10,000 per day by the Division of Water Quality for every
day the discharge continues.
2. The Field Office must have documentation in the design folder that the producer either
owns or has long term access to adequate land to properly dispose of waste. If the producer
does not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he shall provide NRCS with a copy
of a written agreement with a landowner who is within a reasonable proximity, allowing
him/her the use of the land for waste application for the life expectancy of the production
facility... It is the responsibility of the owner of the facility to secure an update of the Waste
Utilization Plan when there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of animals,
method of utilization, or available land.
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the Nitrogen needs for realistic
crop yields based on soil type, available moisture, historical data, climate conditions, and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict the rate of application for
other nutrients.
4. Animal waste may be applied to land that has a Resource Management System (RMS) or
an Alternative Conservation System (ACS). If an ACS is used the soil loss shall be no
greater than 10 tons per acre per year and appropriate filter strips will be used where runoff
leaves the field. These filter strips will be in addition to 'Buffers" required by DEM. (See
FOTG Stantard 393 - Filter Strips and Standard 390 Interim Riparian Forest Buffers)_
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste or disking after waste application. Waste
should not be applied when there is danger of drift from the irrigation field.
6. When animal waste is to be applied on acres subject to flooding, it will be soil incorporated
on conventionally tilled cropland. When applied to conservation tilled crops or grassland, the
waste may be broadcast provided the application does not occur during a season prone to
flooding. (See "Weather and Climate in North Carolina" in the NRCS Technical Reference -
Environment file 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 conditions
conducive to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of application.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during rainfall events, or when the
surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shall be applied on actively growing crops in such a manner that the crop is
not covered with waste to a depth that would inhibit growth.
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for spring planted crops on soils with
a high potential for leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be held to a
minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to take up released nutrients. Waste shall
not be applied more than 30 days prior to planting of a crop on bare soil.
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 anv residential nrovertv boundary
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and from any perennial stream or river (other that an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995), shall not be applied
closer than 25 feet to perennial waters. (See Standard 393 - Filter Strips)
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to wells.
13. Animal Waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of dwellings other than those
owned by the landownwer.
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 croplands
provided they have been approved as a land application site by a "technical specialist".
Animal waste should not be applied on grassed waterways that discharge directly into water
courses, except when applied at agronomic rates and the application 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 wilt be established on all disturbed areas
(lagoon embankments, berms, pipe runs, etc.). If needed, special vegetation shall be
provided for these areas and shall be fenced, as necessary, to protect the vegetation.
Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and other woody species, etc. are limited to areas where
considered appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible. Lagoon berms
and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence of erosion, leakage or discharge.
*18. If animal production at the 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 as a preemergence with no other 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 fpr waste storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil shall be tested at least
annually at crop sites where waste products are applied. Nitrogen shall be the rate -
determining element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels. pH shall be adjusted
for optimum crop production amd 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.
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23_ Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North Carolina Department of
Agriculture regulations.
` Liquid Systems
Page 8 of 9

NAME OF FARM: Sow Farm
OWNER 1 MANAGER AGREEMENT
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications and the operation and
maintenance precedures estalished 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/or storage system or construction of new facilities will require a new utilization
plan and a new certification to be submitted to DEM before the new animals are stocked.
I (we) understand that I must own or have acces to equipment, primarily irrigation equipment,
to land apply the animal waste described in this waste utilization plan. This equipment must
be available at the appropriate pumping time such that no discharge occurs from the lagoon
in a 25 -year 1 -day storm event. I also certify that the waste will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY OWNER: Tom Howard S Sons
SIGNATURE: 1"a DATE:
NAME OF MANAGER (if different from owner):
please print
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION: Coharie Hog Farm
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 300 Westover Rd.
Clinton, NC 28328
SIGNATURE: DATE: /-/3'fP, x.44,4
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause INN to Minhnize Odor Site Specific I'ruclices
• Swine produclion 0 Vegetative or wooden! buffcrs;
❑ Recommended best managemenl practices;
1N Good judgment and common sense
Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure -covered animals d Dry floors
Floor surfaces • Wet manure -covered floors ■ Slotted floors;
0 Waterers located over skilled floors;
■ Feeders at high end of solid floors; r
Cl Scrape manure buildup from floors; x
❑ Undcrnoor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits • Urine; ' Frequent manure removal by flush, pit recharge, • .
•- Partial microbial decomposition or scrape;
❑ Underfloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans • Volatile gases; N ran maintenance;
Dust ❑ Efficient air movement
Indoor surfaces Dust N Wasltdown between groups of animals;
❑ Feed additives;
O Feeder covers;
0 Feed delivery downspout extenders to feeder
covers
Flush tanks • Agitation of recycled lagoon 0 Flush tank covers;
liquid while tanks are tilling Cl Extend lilt lines to near bottom of tanks with
vents
wastewater ❑ Underfloor flush with underfloor ventilation
conveyance
Pit rccharbc points • Agitation of recycled lagoon p Extcnd rccharge lines to near bullous of pits
liquid while pits are Filling with anti -siphon vents
Lift stations . Agitation during sump tank ❑ Sump tank covers
Filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection • Agitation during wastewater O Box covers
or junction boxes conveyance ,
AMOC - Novcmbcr It, 1996. Page 3

Source
Volatile gas emissions while
Cause
Soil iujecliun ofslurry/sludges
MIS to Minimize Odor Site Specific Practices
Lind of drainpipes at
•
Agitation during waslewaler
CI
Extend dlwhargc point of pipes underneath
lagoon
Spread in thin unifurnl layers for rapid drying;
conveyance
lagoon liquid level
Lagoon surfaces
•
Volatile gas emissions;
10
Proper lagoon liquid capacity;
Dead allllout disposal
•
Biological mixing;
❑
Correct lagoon startup procedures;
•
Agitation
❑
Minimum surface arca-lo-volume ratio;
❑
Secondary stack burners '
0
Minunum agitation when.pumping;
❑
Mechanical aemlion;
❑
proven biological additives
Irrigation sprinkler
•
High pressure agitation;
4
Irrigate on dry days wills little or no wind;
nozzles
.
Wind drift
0
Minimum recommended operating pressure;
M
Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface;
❑
Pump from second -stage lagoon
Storage lank or basin
•
Partial microbial decomposition;
❑ .
Bottom or mldlcvel loading;
surface
.
Mixing while Flliltg;
❑
Unk covers;
•
Agilalion when emptying
❑
Basin surface luats of solids;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Settling; basin surface
+
Partial microbial decomposition;
❑
Extend drainpipe outlets underneath liquid
•
Mixing while filling;
level,
s
Agitation when emptying
O
Remove settled solids regularly
Manure, slurry or sludge
•
Aghalion when spreading;
❑
Soil injection of slurry/sludges;
spreader outlets
.
Volatile gas emissions
❑
Wash residual mauurc froul sgirca4er alter use;
❑ Proven blolol;icul additives or oxidants
Uncovered manure,
Volatile gas emissions while
0
Soil iujecliun ofslurry/sludges
slurry or sludge on field
drying;
❑
Soil incorporation within Olt hrs.;
surfaces
"
0
Spread in thin unifurnl layers for rapid drying;
❑
Proven biological additives or oxidants
Dead animals
Carcass decomposition
Troller disposiliuo of carcasses
Dead allllout disposal
• Carcass decomposition
❑
Complete covcrlllg of carcasses ill burial pits;
pits
❑
Prolwr locatlonlconslruclion ordisposal pits r r'
Illcineramirs
A Incomplete combustion
❑
Secondary stack burners '
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 4

Source Cause hMl's to Minimize Odor Silc Specific Praclices
Standing water around • unproper drainage; C] Gtade slid landscape such dial water drains
facilities . Microbial dccomposilion of away frotu facilities 5
organic ina[[er
Manure [racked onto • Poorly mainlained access roads 11 Farin access road tnabilenance
public roads from fans
access
Additional Infortnation : Available Rom :
Swint Manurc Management; 0200 RulcMMP Packet NCSU, County Extension Center
Swine Production Farm Potential Odor Sources and Remedies ; CDAE Fact Sheet NCSU - BAE
Swine Production facility Manure Managentent: Pit Recharge - Lagoun Trealrneril ; EBAE 128-88 NCSU-BAE-
Swine
CSU-BAESwine Production Facility Manure Managetnent: Underfloor Flush - Lagoon Iteafnicul ; EBAE 129-88 NCSU - DAE
Lagoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment and Storage ; UBAU 103-83 NCSU - DAC-
Cali6ralion of Manurc and Wastewater Application Equipment ; EBAE fact Slreet NCSU - BAE
Contrulling Odors from Swine Buildings; PUI-33 NCSU - Swine Extension
Environmental Assurance Ptogtatn ; NP['C Manual NC York Producers Assoc
Options for Managing Odor. a report from the Swine Odor Task Force NCSU Agri Communications
Nuisance Concerns in Animal Manure Management: Odors and Mics; 111(0107, I995 Confcrcuce Proceedings Florida Cooperative Extension
AMOC - November 11, 1996, Page 5

Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source
Cause
BMPs to Control Insects Site Specific Practices
Liquid Systems
Flush Gutters
Accumulation of solids
M Flush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulated solids front
gutters as designed.
O Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and pits
• Crusted Solids
® Maintain lagoons, settling basins and pits where
pest breeding is apparent to minimize the
crusting of solids to a depth of no more than 6 -
8 inches over more than 30% of surface.
Excessive Vegetative
• Decaying vegetation
■ 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 Systems
Feeders + Feed Spillage 0 Design. operate and maintain feed systems
bunkers and troughs) to minimize lie
accumulation of decaying wastage.
® 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 ■ Reduce moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of feed storage
areas by insuring drainage away front site
and/or providing adequate conlainutcni (e.g.,
covered bin for brewees grain and similar high
moisture grain products). -
O inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
solids in tiller strips around teed storage as
needed.
AMIC -November 11, 1996, Page I

Source
Cause
to Control Insects.
Animal Holding Areas • Accumulations of animal wastes ❑ Eliminate low areas that trap moisture along
and feed wastage lcnces and other locations where waste
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal.
13 Maintain fence rows and filter strips around
animal holding areas to minimize
accumulations of wastes (i.e.. inspect for and
remove or break up accumulated solids as
heeded).
Dry Manure Handling • Accumulations of anima! wastes ❑ Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7 - 10
Systems day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter) where manure is loaded for land
application or disposal.
❑ Provide for adequate drainage around manure
stockpiles.
❑ Inspect for and remove or break up accumulated
wastes in Filter strips around stockpiles and
manure handling areas as needed.
Site
For more information contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Department of Entomology, Box 7613, North Carolina State University,
[Weigh, NC, 27695-7613.
AMIC - Novcmbcr 11, 1996, Page 2
lie Practices

Mortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
❑ Burial three feet beneath the surface of the ground within 24 hours after
knowledge of the death. The burial must be at least 300 feet from any flowing
stream or public body of water.
Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S. 106-168.7
Q Complete incineration
Q In the case of dead poultry only, placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
i] 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 ] 8, 1996

EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHO14E NUMBERS
DW15-q 1
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM x`5.2-014 911
SWCD 55.2 - 71413
MRCS _ 5-7.2-71 3
This plan will be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You shouId make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for
all employees at the facility. The following are some action sterns you should take.
1. Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the situation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lazoon overflow -possible solutions are:
a Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b. Pump wastes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e. Mabe sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
S: Runoff from waste application field -actions include:
a. Immediately stop waste application.
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste.
c. Incorporate waste to reduce runoff.
d. Evaluate and eliminate the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the application rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C: Leakage from the waste pipes and sprinklers -action include:
a. Stop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump.
c. Close valves to eliminate further discharee.
d. Repair all Ieaks prior to restarting pumps.
D" Leak_ge from flush systems, houses, solid separators action include:
a. Stop rec,'ycle pump.
b. Stop irritation pomp.
C. \Ial:e sure no siphon occurs.
d. Stop all flows in the house, flush s. stems, or solid separators.
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e. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps.
• E: Leakaze from base or sidewall of lagoon. Often this is seepage as opposed to
flowing leaks- possible action:
a Dig a small sump or ditch away from the embankment to catch all seepage,
put in a submersible pump, and pump back to lagoon.
b. If holes are caused by burrowing animals, trap or remove animals and fill
holes and compact with a clay type soil.
c. Have a professional evaluate the condition of the side walls and lagoon
bottom as soon as possible.
2. Assess the extent of the spill and note any obvious damages.
a. Did the waste reach any surface waters?
b. Approximately how much was released and for what duration?
c. Any damage noted, such as employee injury, fish kills, or property damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f. Could a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
=. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?.
h. How much reached surface waters?
3. Contact appropriate agencies.
a. Durine normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality)
regional office; Phone - . . After hours, emergency number. 919-733-3942.
Your phone call should include: your name, facility, telephone number, the details
of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective
measures that have been under taken, and the seriousnesg of the situation.
b. If spill Ieaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number -
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number - - , local SWCD office phone number - -
and Iocal NRCS office for advice/technical assistance phone number - -
4: If none of the above works tail 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 problem to minimize off-site
damage.
a.' Contractors Name: -r., K -Cr
b. Contractors Address:_, I._ 4�, 42S
c. Contractors Phone: L� �e 5-
2 December IS, 1996

• 6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a. Name: OA 0-+;!S
b. Phone: a,;� —/r te —5rVkf 0 _.
T 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.
3 December 19, 1996

AN !LkL WaST3 PIAN C3ATi?ICATION POR ZZISTIHG PMDLOTS
Please xetuxn the completed fora to the Diviaion of Hanagemeat at '
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the address on the reverse aide of t3is fors.
Name of farm (Please print) -
Mailing Address:
FAA
• Phone No.: Rid 5,67- 64k5- _
County (o£ farm) Sw —4. c,
Farm location: Latitude and Longitude: 3S' af' _35"j 7f° 3y' per" (required) . Also,
please attach a copy of a county road map with locatin identified.
Type of operation (swine, layer, dairy, etc.): •3C,. e
Design capacity (numher of animals) : i260 s+mss 4,-,- A-,
Average size of operation (12 month population avg.) : ojr01.-x'Lr _<L mss__
Average acreage needed for land application of waste (acres) : Zd•5 �rrr3
Technical Specialist Certification
As a technical specialist designated by the North Carolina Soil and Water
Ccr_ser-ration pursuazit .to 15A NCAC 67 .60005, i cez•tify that the
existing animal waste management system for the faun named shove has an animal
waste management plan that meets the operation and maintenance standards and
specifications of the Division of Environmental Management and the USDA -Soil
Conservation Service and/or the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation
Commission pursuant to 15A NCAC 2H.0217 and 15A NCAC 6F .0001-.0005. The
following elements and their corresponding minimum criteria have been verified
by me or other designated technical specialists and are included in the plan as
applicable: minimum separations (buffers); adequate quantity and amount of land
for waste utilization (or use of third party); access or ownership of proper
waste application equipment; schedule for dining of applications; application
rates; loading rates; and the control of the discharge of pollutants from
stormwater runoff events less severe than the 25 -yea -T, 24-�hour
/storm.
Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print) : / �, s C: , �.� �✓
Affiliation (Agency): // Jc;
Address:_ 360 [J-1 ✓?J Ck-kA/C Phone No._/G�,
Signature: Date: Lf - r�
owner/2{A-ager Agreament
I (we) understand the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste management plan for the farm named above and will implement
these procedures. I (we) }snow that any expansion to the existing design capacity
of the waste treatment and storage system or construction of new facilities will
require a new certification to be submitted to the Division of Environmental
Management before the new animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there
must be no discharge of ani -mal waste frcw this system- tc surface waters of the
state either directly through a man-made conveyance or through runoff from a
storm event less severe than the 25 -year, 24-hour storm. The approved plan will
be filed at the farm and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation
District. i
Xmases of Land owner (please int) -.)Signature :_ ,r
Date: f -
Same of Manager, if different from owner (Please print):
Signature: Date:
Nate: A change in land ownership requires notification or a new certification
(if the approved plan is changed) within•60 days of a title transfer.
DEM USE ONLY: ACE#