820626_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
PLAN OF ACTION(Poa) FOR HIGH FREEBOARDIAT ANIMAL f.ACILITIES T-
FacilitY,-Number:--~2:626 County :-_ccS~a;.;.;m..;.aps~o..:...:nt, ========-+---! '! I -I
Facililt Name: f•rnton Enteqtses New F.ann !I
certifiErroperatOfNamr: CraiQlThomton ope-rfitorNumoer: 16751
1. cuJent.liquid .level(s~.in.inches .as.mJasured.from .the,curreht .liquid .level .in .the.lagoon.to .the:-4---~
lowest!point on the top of the dam for lagoons without spillway~; and from the c~rrent liquid level
in the !~goon to the bottpm of the spillway for lagoons witf5pil~ays . !
1------Jagoon -1 -lagodn-2 -lagoon-3 j lagoJm.4 -Lagoon -5 +1------t------i
LagooA Name!ID: l _1 _ _ _ ! I I !
Spillw~y(Y o r N): I N I I I I
Level(ipcnes): I 12 -....... -r ...... ·r I . .. !
2. chf.aJ I.applicablejitems i
Liquid level is within the designed structural freeboard elevations o f b-ne--o-r m-o-re-s-tr-u-+ct-u-re-s--1. ----!...-Five·and -30~day·Pians-of -A'ctlon-are-attifdiea . Hyaf aulic ah-d 1ig-ron9mic oalances are 1--Within-acce~ta b le ranges. -~ ;
X I Liquid level is within the 25 y~ar 24 hou r storm elevations for one or _more structures. A
3.0day Plan ~ofAction is attached . Agronomic balance is within acc eptable range.
I I I ----r· ---------;---~ ----===Waste.is .to .be.pumped .and .Jauled .to.off-site .locatibns.-Volu~~-ancl-RAN -content-of-waste
to be J:>um~ and hauled is ieflected in sectidn Ill tkbles . Included w ithin this Qlan is 1a list
of the proposed sites with related facility numbers, number of acres and receiving crop
f-.-information.! Contact ana sequre approvartroffi"the DWQpriortcrtr~nsferofwasteto l a site
1--not-coveredtthe ~~cility's·GfWMP . ----, ·
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Operation will be partially or fully depopulated.
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*Attach a cofnplete schedule ;with corresponding animal units a-n.....,d,.....d-:-'a'-te_s_f=-ro.__,d-ep_o_p_u71a-+ti:-o-n---1
-•if·animats·a\-e ·to·be·moved·to·another·permitted·tatility;-provide·tacility ·number;-lago¢n-
-freeboard -le~el s .and -herd -population-for-the -receT1 ivihg-facility--+-·
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3. Ear~iest possible date to begin land application of wastk: 9/21/2018
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I here~·certify·that ·l ·have -rev iewed ·the ·information ·tiSted -above ·and ·i nctuded ·within ·the --+---1
attach~_etan .of.Actio~,.and .to.the .be~t.of.my .knowledge .~nd .ability,.the .infonnation .is .~----~ accur~te and correct.j ! I I __ ---+ I
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Craig Thornton ! ' _ rhone ::-----~9~1~0-~5~3~3--~3~1-!:_7 4~===-!-1 l Facility_Qw~e r/M~n~ge.r_{prlop +-------+---!
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Robert Thornton
Thornton Enterprises New Farm
54 S McCullen Rd
Clinton, NC 28328-6021
July 1, 2007
Michael F. Easley. Governor
William G. Ross Jr .. Secretary
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Colecn H. Sullins, Director
Division of Water Quality
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Subject: Certificate of Coverage No . AWS820626
Thornton Enterprises New Farm
Dear Robert Thornton:
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
In accordance with your application received on 17-Jan-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Robert Thornton, authorizing the operation of the subject animal
waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWGlOOOOO.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CA WMP) for the Thornton Enterprises New Farm, located in Sampson County, with an animal
capacity of no greater than the following swine annual averages:
Wean to Finish: 0 Feeder to Finish: 4410
Wean to Feeder: 0 Farrow to Wean: 0
Farrow to Finish: 0 Farrow to Feeder: 0
Boar/Stud: 0
Gilts: 0
If thi s is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows.
Where boars are unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows
may be replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 2009 and replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facilit y with an expiration date of July 1, 2007. You are required to continue
conducting annual surveys of sludge accumulation in all lagoons at your facility; the one-year extension
in Condition ffi .l9 does not apply.
Pursuant to this COC, you are authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the
conditions and limitations as specified in the General Permit, the facility's CA WMP, 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 CA WMP and this COC and must be completed prior to actual increase in either
wastewater flow or number of animals .
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed State General Permit. Enclosed for your convenience is
a package containing the new and revi sed forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in thi s permit.
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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.
Updh abandoiunent 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
ofthe facility.
Per ISA NCAC 02T .Olll(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 1 00-foot separation
shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon, storage pond, or any wetted area of a
spray field.
Per 15A NCAC 02T .1306, any containment basin, such as a lagoon or waste storage structure, shall
continue to be subject to the conditions and requirements of the facility's permit until closed to NRCS
standards and the permit is rescinded by the Division.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CA WMP 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
Aquifer Protection staff may be reached at 910-433-3300. If you need additional information concerning
this COC or the General Permit, please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at (919) 733-
3221.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
Enclosures (General Permit AWGlOOOOO, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File A WS820626
February 26,2007
NC Division of Water Quality
Non-Discharge Compliance Enforcement Unit
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
Dear Sir or Madam,
The following explanation is in reference to question 8.
We were granted a wavier on this farm (82-626) from doing an
annual sludge survey until the current permit expires.
Sincerely,
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Craig> Thornton
,.,~Uaa r . casiC)',..__....-
Wiffiam G. Ross Jr., Sccmmy
Nonh Carolina Department of &vironnat md Natural R.c:sourtcs
Alan W. Klimek. P.E. Oirec1«
Oiviaion of Waa Quality
August 4, 2006
Kevin Pope
Murphy Family Ventures, LLC
P. 0. Box 1139
Wanace. NC 28466
Subject: Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Dear Mr. Pope:
Certificate of Coverage No. NCA282692
Lagoon: Taylors Bridge Primary
Sampson County
The Division of Water Quality (Division) received your sludge survey information on May 24,
2006. With your results, you requested that a sludge survey for lagoon Taylors Bridge Primary
not be required until 2007. Due to the amounts of treatment volume available, the Division
agrees that a sludge survey is not needed until2007. The results of the 2007 sludge survey are to
be submitted with the Annual Certification Form that will be due on March 1, 2008.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please call me at (919)
715-6185.
Sincerely,
Dennis G . Lund
Environmental Engineer
cc: Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
Central Files
Aquifer Prot«tion Section
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
December 1, 2006
RECEIVED
DEC 06 2llli Robert Thornton
Thornton Enterprises #2
352 S McCullen Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
omR-FA~u.E R£GlONAl OffiCE
Subject: Application for Renewal of Coverage for Expiring NPDES General Permit
Dear Permittee:
Your facility is currently approved for operation under one of the Animal Waste Operation NPDES General Permits, which expire on
July 1, 2007. Due to changes in federal rules, facilities that do not discharge nor propose to discharge may choose whether or not to
retain coverage under an NPDES General Permit. Copies of the draft animal waste operation NPDES general permits and the State
Non-Discharge General Permits are available at hnp:/lh2o.enr.state.nc.us /aps/afou/downloads.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR-DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh , North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [phone]
In order to assure your continued coverage under one of these two types of general permits. you must submit an application for permit
coverage to the Division . Enclosed vo u will find a 'Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currently Covered by an Expiring
NPDES General Permit.' The application form must be completed and returned bv Januarv 2, 2007. Please note, vou must include
two (2) copies of your mo st recent Waste Utilization Plan with the application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a valid general permit would co nstitute a violation ofNCGS 143 -2 15.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221. ·
Sincerely,
0£~
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclosures):
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files -820626
Coharie Farm s
Aquifer Protection Section
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ANIMAL FACILITY ANNUAL cERTIFICATION· FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Nwnber A/cM.1.fttXk County SJbtc.f59N Year 100.£""
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Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) ~~B {&IE W FAilM)
Operator in Chafge for this Facility '[ _ C#P.-r (r-. tu4Q.#hU J Certification ·# /'at
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___ L~netpp.lication of anima]_waste_as_allo.wed_by._tbe_aboye _pemrit_occum:d during .the .past calendar. . .y.ear--------~--_
YES NO. If NO~ skip Part I and Part ll and proceed to the. certification. Also. if animal waste __
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
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Part I : Facility Information: . .
1. Total nUmber of application Fields sfor, Pulls o· (please checl: the approjmate ''bOx) ~the . Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CA WMP): . 5: Total Useable Acres approved in theCA W1v.IP .... ·;?,. 77 .
2. Total number ofFields uVor Pulls 0 .(please check the appropriate box) on which land application ·
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occmred ~the year: S . Total Acres on which waste was applied ~ '}. 7 7 '
3. Total pounds ofPlant Available Nitrogen. (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites: ·
sv1' -.. -· . ..
4. Total pollllds of Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be ~applied ~maUy 'by 'the c.A WMP and ..
~~ /03~~ . . ·. -·· . ----. . . -
5. Estimated amoUDt of total manure, litter and process wastewa:tersold orgiVe:n:1o-othcr persoris arultakm ;.
off site during the year ft/aAJE. · · .. tOns 0 or gallems 0 "(please check the appropriate box) ,
6. Annual average number of animals by type at this facility ciuriDg the previous year:
3ygs-
7. · Largest and spla}lest.number of animals by ~ at .this facility at.any one time .during the previous year:
Largest . 47.3,3
Smallest .;l t, q g
(These miinberS are for informational purposeS only since the'only permit limit on the numper of animals ·
at· the facility is the annual average numbers)
8. Facility~s Integrator if applicable: ___ .:..C.::.lto::,.:..U:!.L;A=f.=.te:=-_ ..... 6......:.:.~:.;.:..;...;=s..:..__ ________ _
Part II: Facility Satus:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN _
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE FACILITY WAS NOT CO:MPUANT, 'I1IE DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN To ·
· BRING 1HIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE. .. ·.
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sites during
the past calendar year.
~Yes ONo ·
RECEIVED
AFACF 3-14-03 1 r.:/ .. 1 o ' 2c:s
OENR-FA'r'E'I'TNUE REGIONAL OffiCE
:'· --~ -. ...,.,L_ 2 .. The facility was operated in such a way .that th~ was no direct nmoff-of waste from · · ~Yes C No
-· the tacility (including the hou5es, lagoOns/storage porids and the application sites) during · ·
-. . _-. · th~ past calendar year. . . .-, · .. -,
·._:···3: .. there was no dlscharge of waste tO surface water from this facility during the ·p~ ~es . 0 -~~ ·. __ ... · ..
.. • ·=· · ... :.:'?~endaryear. . . · · · . · · · · · .:. · :-· · ~ ,~~_:;., ~-:,.;: · ·
· .. · :~~-· ~ was ·no freebOard violation in ~Y lagoons or storage ponds at this -facility during-., . :· __ ri{Ycs · 0 ~o :,·:::·
:(';.'c=...::~:;;:~~~ ~ ;a]yfiCjils cif'~ iii t!ilil facilitY' ;, ' , . tb'8Ii ~ ' '' ! .[J4;;;i. [j •j;jij'~ :·~ · .. :-~;~levels ·specmCci in·this'mcility's CAWMP~durlng tlie . ·--Cal~' ~c;r · ·,_' ·· .. :·:; .:. , __ : :. · · · -·-.· -< :;:;.. ·.-· . . . . . . . . .. . . : . . . ; . ·-past . . . . . . .y_ . . .. :·. . ·: : .:::: · .. ! > -: ~ -·~:· . :•, ·,','
, · ..•. ~· All land application eciwpment was calibrated at least ~nee during the.past cal~ y~. ~ Y~ Q ~N~ .··· ..
• ; .. :··~·.·-. •• ~' ·-···.~•. ~ .••. -.J'•.' ... -~ ... -'-""::~~~··:: .• ~ ···:;!·· .... -~--=~:~ ............... . ~/-.:::.~~~~'>'si~ge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for whiCh the~~~,~:;:·:tJrr.g:{lY.yg~:t~Fifcf~;:::-
·':>i.:f<~~~-:S ~-~=:as~=!s:m~~nn~treatm;!lit v~linDt tO l~;tmm;thivo~1~e ·'~-:.:~ !:~:~-:~<~·;· --~>: '~-:-· .. "!
' .. :-·_8. -A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Fmm for this facility~ atbu:hed to this Certifi~·-.0 ~es 6("No
. · 9: Annual soils analysis were perfc;mned on each field receiving animal ~ during the . · ·~Yes D No ·_: -
:_· .. past calendar year ... _ . .,._, .. ·.. . .-:.-. .·.· .· . · -. . 7 _ •• •. ; _ -:;;.".~-:: .:.: :.::.: :<.-=. ,_ ..
. . '10 ~ ·soil pH was maintBincd as specified in·.thc permit dmiug the past cal~ Y car? .. (i Yes 0 No ··
-11 . All ~monitoring and reportingr was pcrlonned in accordance with tbe filc;i1ity's · iZf Yes 0 No
:. r . -~ during the past calendar ,ear. . . . . _ . .. ---. . _ , _ . _ . _ _ ..
ll. An -operations and maintenance reqahements in 1he permit were complied~ cimini .. firYes ·p No
the·past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
· .. ·: from the Division of Water Quality;· · · · · ··· · ·· ·
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. · ·. 1~~ '.Crops as specified in the CA WMP were maintrinM during the past calendar year·on all
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were remoVed· in accor~ with
the facility's permit.
glyes DNo
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the pennit and ·1he CA WMP for this-facility were urY es D No
maintained during each application of animal -Waste during the past calendar year. _. ·
"I certify ·underpellSlty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction· or
supervision in .accordance with a system ~gned to assure that qualified persoDDel pro~ gather and ..
·evaluate the infonDation submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person ·or persons who manage the ~ or
those pciSOilS directly responsible for gmhering the infonn.ation, the information submitted is, tO the best· of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant pepalties_ ~-­
submitting false infonnarlon, including the possibility of firics and imprisonment for knowing' Violations.,.,
Permittee Name and Title (type or print)
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Si f Operator in Charge
(if different from Permittee)
AFACF 3-14-03 2
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Date
RE~ElVED
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DENA-fAmTE'i1ll£ REGIONAL OfflCf
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT RE:OUESTED
REC:3IPT # 7002 2410·0003 0273 2658
Craig Thornton
Thornton Enterprises #2
·352 South McCUllen Rd ·
Clinton, NC 28328
RE: .Sludge Survey Testing Dates
Facility # 82-626
Sampson County
·Dear Craig Thornton:
January 21,2005
Micbad F. Easley, Governor
W"dl.iam G. Ross Jr .. Scadaly
NCitb Cllrol.ioa Depa&IIDtiid ofEDviruamcat BDd Nanni Rt:sourtes
Aim W. Klimek, P.E. DircctDr
Division ofWidl:r Qoa1.ity
. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ) received your sludge survey information on
January 11, 2005. With your survey results, you requested that a sludge survey for the lagoon at
the Thornton Enterprises #2 Farm not be required 1Dltil2007. Due to the amount of treatment
volume available, DWQ agrees that a sludge swvey is not needed until2007. The results of the
2007 sludge swvey are to be submitted with the Annual Certification Form that will be due on
March _1, 2008.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions. please call me at
[phone].
Sincerely,
Keith Larick
Animal Feeding Operations Unit
cc: File# 82-626
Larry Baxley, Fayetteville Regional Office
Aquifer Protcttion Section
Internet; http://h2o.c:nr .stale. nc.us
1636 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 21699-1636
2728 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604
Phone [phone] Customer Service
Fax (919) 71S-0588 1-ln~748
Fax (919)71S~8
Coharie Farms
300 Westover Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
910 592-1122
Thornton Enterprises New Farm
82-626
Corrected summer annual application window.
Curtis Barwick
Technical Specialist
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AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
4410 hogs X 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year= 8379 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
4410 hogs X 2.3 lbs PAN/ilogs/year = 10143 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 N/ACRE N/ACRE USED TIME
R582 l 1 jNORFOLK 0-2% l BH I 6.1 305 j o j 13.76 4196.8 MAR-OCT
582 1-1 !NORFOLK 0-2% J SG I 2 100j oj 13.76 1376 SEP-MAY
I 6582 2 I BH I 6.1 305 j OJ 2.3 701.5 MAR-OCT
I 6582 1-2
I NORFOLK 2-t>%
NORFOLK 2-6% I SG I 2 1001 OJ 2.3
oi -4.15
230J SEP-MAY
I 6582 1-3 I NORFOLK 0-2% I SA I 1 11 oj_ 456.5 APR-AUG
~82 1-3 jNORFOLK 0-2% I WA I 1 100! oj 4.15 415 SEP-ARP
r 6582 I IWAGRAM'0-6% I
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4 I BC 4.71 235! O! 4.91 1153 .85 MAR-OCT
6582 1-4 \WAGRAM 0-6% ' SG I 2J 100J Ol 4.91 491 SEP-MAY
I I -6582 5 BLANTON 0-5% I BC 3.81 190j oj 4.65 883.5 MAR-OCT
6582 1-5 i BLANTON 0-5% I SG l 2j 100j OJ 4.65 465 SEP-MAY I
TOTALS: 10369.2
-Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e. interplanted) or winter annua ls follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE : The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied while meeting t heN
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
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
April9, 2003
Robert and Bromley Thornton
Thornton Enterprises #2
352 South McCullen Rd
Clinton NC 28328
Dear Robert and Bromley Thornton:
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. NCA282626
Thornton Enterprises #2
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
On March 14, 2003, the North Carolina Division of Water Quality (Division) issued an NPDES General
Pennit for swine facilities. The General Pennit was issued. to enable swine-facilities in North Carolina to
obtain coverage under a single permit that addresses both State and Federal requirements.
In accordance with your application received on February 21, 2003, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Robert and Bromley Thornton, authorizing the operation of the
subject animal waste collection, treatment, storage and land application system in accordance with
NPDES General Permit NCA200000. The issuance of this COC supercedes and tenninates your COC
Number A WS820626 to operate under State Non-Discharge Pennit 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 Thornton Enterprises #2, located in Sampson County, with an animal capacity
of no greater than an annual average of 4410 Feeder to Finish swine and the application to land as
specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CA WMP). If this is a Farrow to
Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may also be one boar for each 15 sows. Where boars are
unneccessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of sows. Any of the sows may be replaced
by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until July 1, 2007. Pursuant to this COC, you are
authorized and required to operate the system in conformity with the conditions and limitations as
specified in the General Permit, the facility's CA WMP, 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 num!>er of animals.
Please carefully read this COC and the enclosed General Permit. Since this is a new joint State and
Federal general permit it contains many new requirements in addition to most of the conditions contained
in the cwrent State general pennit. 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. The Devices to Automatically Stop Irrigation Events Form
must be returned to the Division of Water Quality no later than 120 days following receipt of the
Certificate of Coverage. The Animal Facility Annual Certification Form must be completed and returned
to the Division of Water Quality by no later than March 1st of each year.
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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 pennit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Upon abandonment or depopulation for a period of four years or more, the Permittee must submit
documentation to the Division demonstrating that all current NRCS standards are met prior to restocking
of the facility.
· Per 15A NCAC 2H .0225(c) a compliance boundary is provided for the facility and no new water supply
wells shall be constructed within the compliance boundary. Per NRCS standards a 100 foot separation
-shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon or any wetted area of a spray field.
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC, the General Permit
or the CA WMP may result in the revocation of this COC, or penalties in accordance with NCGS 143-
215.6A through 143-215.6C, the Clean Water Act and 40 CFR 122.41 including civil penalties. criminal
penalties, and injunctive relief.
If you wish to continue the activity permitted ~:Jnder 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 automatica11y 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 coniained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual NPDES Permit by contacting the staff member listed below for information on
this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC shall be final and binding.
This facility is located in a county covered by our 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 J R Joshi at [phone] ext. 363.
Sincerely,
for Alan W. Klimek, P .E.
Enclosures (General Permit NCA200000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Permit File NCA282626
Permit File A WS820626
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Coharie Hog Farm
Friday, July 21, 2000
Producer : Th ornton Enterprises
Farm Name: Thornton Enterprises New Farm
352 S . McCullen Rd.
Clinton.NC 28328
Telephone# : [phone]
Type of Operation : Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals : 4410 hogs design capacity
Application Method: Irrigation
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The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a specified ra te to prevent
pollution of surface and/or groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be
used to reduce the am ount of co mmercia l fertilizer required for the crops in the fields where
waste is to be applied. This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the lim iti ng nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle. Annual soil tests are strongly
encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be balanced for realis t ic yields of the crop to be
grown.
Several factors are important in implementing you r waste utilization plan in order to maximize
the fertilizer value of the wa ste 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, lea ching potentials, c at ion exchange
capacities, and avaialable water holding capacities. No rmally waste shall not be applied to
land eroding at greater than 5 tons per acre per year. With spe cial 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 ra ining , or when the surfa ce is froze n . Either of these conditi ons
may result in runoff to surface waters which is not allowed under OEM regulat i ons. Wind
conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and downwind odor problems. To
maximize the value of th e nutrients for crop production and to reduce the potential f or
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 di sking w ill conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems . This plan is based on waste application through irrigation for this is
the manner in which you !--:we chosen to apply your waste. If you choose to inject the waste
in the future , you need t o revise this plan . f'lutrient leve ls for inj ecting waste and irrigating
waste are not the same .
The estimated acres needed t o apply the animal waste is based on typical nutrient content
·for this type. of fac~ity. Acreage requirements should be based on the waste analysis report
from your waste managemen.t facility. Attached you will find information on. proper sampling
. technique~. preparation ,· and .transfer of waste samples to the l ab fo r a nanlysis . Th is waste
utilization plan ;. if carried out, meets the "req uirements for compli ance with 15A NC.oC\C
2H.0217 adopted by the Environmental Management Comm ission ..
OENRlOWO .
RECE\VEO I \ion Section
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AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons , ft3 , tons, etc .)
4410 hogs X 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year= 8379 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUC ED PER YEAR
4410 hogs X 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year== 10143 PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a bi3 job. You shou ld plan time and have appropriat e
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 N/ACRE N/ACRE USED TIME
6582 1 NORF OLK 0-2% BH 6.1 305 0 13.76 4196.8 MAR-OCT
6582 -1 NORFOLK 0-2 % SG 2 100 0 13.76 1376 SEP-MAY
6582 2 NORFOLK 2-6% BH 6.1 30 51 0 2 .3 701 .5 MAR-OCT
6582 -2 NORFOLK 2-6% SG 2 1001 0 2.3 2301 SEP-MA Y
6582 -3 NORF OLK 0-2% SA 1 11 0/ 0 4.15 456.5 APR-M».l"
6582 -3 NORFOLK 0-2% WA 1 100 0 4 .15 415 SEP-ARP
6582 4 WAGRAM 0-6% BC 4.7 235 0 4.91 11 53.85 MAR-OCT
6582 -4 WAGRAM .. 0-6% SG 2 100 0 4 .91 491 SEP-MAY
6582 5 BLANTON 0-5% BC 3.8 190 ! 0 4 .65 883.5 MAR-OCT
I 6582 -5 BLANTON 0-5% i SG 2 100 0 4.65 465 SEP-MAY
TOTALS : 10369_2
-Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i.e . interplanted) o r w inte r annuals follow
summer annuals.
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
NOTE : The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be ove r app lied while meeting theN
requirments. Beginning in 1996 the Coastal Zone Managemen t Act wil l require farmers in
some eastern counties of NC to have a nutrient management plan t hat addresses all
nutrients. This plan only add resses 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 a nnuals follow
summer annuals .
* Indicates a Crop Rotation
* Acreage f igures may exceed total acreaQe in field due to overseeding .
**Lbs AWN (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen less any commercial
nitrogen (COMM N) supplied.
The following legend explains the crop codes used in TABLES 1 and 2 above :
CROP CODE CROP UNITS LBS N/UNIT
la c I H YBRID BERMUDAGRASS-CONTROLLED GRAZED TONS 50
BH j HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-HA Y TONS 50
SG j SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED AC 50
SA I SUMMER ANNUALS AC I 110
jWA I WINTER ANNUALS I AC ! 100
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBSAW
N USED
jTABLE 1 2e.nj 10,36 91
TOTALS: 29.771 10,3691
AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 10,143
.... BALANCE -226
....... 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 t o be irrigated, and perimeter
areas not receiving full application rates due to equipment limi tations. 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 CJntain provisions for perio dic land application of
sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nurturient rich and will requ ire precautionary
measures to prevent over application of nutrients or other elements. You r product ion fa c ility
will produce approximately 1631.7 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 utiliz atio n of waste water.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the soi l at the time of
irrigation such that runoff or pending occurs. This rate is limited by initial so il moisture
content, soil structure, soil texture, water droplet size. and organi c soli ds. The appl ication
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 tempo rary 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 1.7 feet of the top of the dike.
If surface irrigation is th e method of land application for this plan , it is the responsibli ty of the
producer and irrigation designer to ensure that an irrigation system is insta lle d 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 foll owing table is provided as a guide for establish ing appl ication rates and amounts .
TRAC T F IELD SOIL TYPE
6582 --4 WAGRAM 0-6%
65 82 4 jWAGRAM 0-6%
6582 -2 N ORFOLK 2-6%
6582 2 N ORFOLK 2-6%
6582 -3 N ORFOLK 0-2%
6582 -I NORFOLK 0-2%
6582 -3 -N ORFOLK 0-2%
6582 1 NORFOLK 0-2%
6582 -5 BLANTON 0-5%
6582 5 BLANTON 0-5%
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APPLICATION APPLICATION
CROP RATE (in /hr) AMT (in ches)
SG 0.60 .,
BC 0.60 .,
SG 0.50 "1
BH 0.50 .,
WA 0.50 .,
SG 0.50 .,
SA 0.50 .,
BH 0.50 .,
SG 0.75 .,
BC 0.75 .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 appl ied. In many situations , the appl i cation
amount shown cannot be applied because the nitrogen limitation . The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soi l condit ions .
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NARRATIVE OF OPERA TJON
This is the same plan executed on 7-23-97 placed on the current format. Acreages are based
on a wettable acrerage determ ina tion completed on 12-6-01 .
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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 di spose 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 OEM . (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 so il 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 sha ll be applied at rates not to exceed th e soil infilt ration rate such that runoff
does not occur offsite or to surface waters and in a me thod which does not cause drift from
the site during application. No ponding should occur in order to control conditi ons con ducive
to odor or flies and to provide uniformity of appli cation.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to satu rated soils, during rainfall events, or wh en the
surface is fro zen .
9 . An imal 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 appl ied in fall or winter for spring p lanted crops on soils with
a high potential for lea c hing. Waste nutrient loading rates o n these soils should be he ld 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 s oil.
11 . Any new s win e fa c ility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall co mply with th e fo ll ow ing :
the outer perimeter of the land area onto which waste is appli ed from a lagoon that is a
comoon e nt of a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from anv res idential orooertv boundarv
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and from any perennial stream or river (other that an irrigati on ditch or canal. Animal waste
other than swine waste from facilities sited on or after Octobe r 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 weffs .
13 . Animal Waste shalf 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 shaff 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 , reefs , 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 di rect 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 shalf be tested within 60 days of utilization and soi l shall be tested at least annually
at crop sites where waste products are applied . Nitrogen shall be the rate-determini n g
element. Zinc and copper levels in the soils shall be monitored and alternative crop sites
shalf 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 shalf 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 Ca rolina Department of
Agriculture regulations .
*liquid Systems
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NAME OF FARM : Thornton Enterprises New Farm
OWNER I 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 OEM 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 wi ll be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate tim es and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY OWNER: Thornton Enterprises ri2 j JJ ~ .I-SIGNATURE: 3J.v». e/. ~f/.J../A./wr ·J DATE: __ _.!7~-_..)!::...L.-/-_tJ_o __ _
NAME OF MANAGER (if different from owner):_~t:..r.@.::::...._.:_r.....:~:.__ _ __.-.--;:: ...... l_/_-r_IJ_fl.l1l_o_Al __ _
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SIGNATURE: %~ DATE: 7<U-ri 0
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION : Coharie .Hog Farm
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 300 Westover Rd.
Clinton, NC 28328
SIGNATURE: {11;-0) 1-1 ~ DATE : __ 7_--_,l...:....j_-_cJ_(} __
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map
SWINE FARM WASTE MA0JAGEMENT ODOR CONTROL CHECKLIST
So urce
Farmstead
Anim~l body surfaces
Roor surfaces
Manure collection pits
Ventilation exhaust fans
Indoor surfaces
Aush tanks
Flu s h alleys
Pit recharge points .
Lift stations
Outsid e drain collection
or ju nc tio n boxes
Cause
Swine production
Dirty manure-covered animals
Wet manure-covered floors
Urine
Parital micorbial decomposition
. Volatile gases;
Dust
Dust
Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid whiles tanks are filling
Agitation during wastewater
convayanance
Agitation of recycled lagoon
liquid while pits are fill ing
Agitation during sump tank filling
and drawdown
Agitation during wastewater
conveyance
End of drainpipes at lagoon Agitation during wast ewater
Lagoon surfaces Volatile gas emi ssions
Biological mixing
Agitation
Irrigation sprinkler nozzles High pressure agitation
Wind draft
AMOC -November 1 1 , 1996
BMP's to Minimize Odo r
8 Vegetative or wooded buffers;
(I) Recommended best management
practices;
I Good judgment and common sense
Cf Dry floors
'I Slotted floors;
$ Waterers located over stoned floors;
( ) Feeders at high end of solid floors;
( ) Scrape manure buildup from floors;
I ) Underfloor ventilation for drying
• Frequent manure removal by flush,pit
recherge,or scrape
( ) Underfloor ventilation
~ Fa n maintenance;
'6 Efficient air movement
• Washdown between groups of animals
fl Feed additives;
( ) Feeder covers;
( ) Feed delivery downspout extenders to
feeder covers
( ) Rush .tank covers
( ) Extend fill lines to near bottom of
tanks with anti-siphon vents
( ) Underfloor flush with underfloor
ventilation
( ) Extend recherd lines to near bottom of
pits with anti-siphon vents
( ) Sump t ank covers
( ) 3ox covers
e Extend discharge point of pipes
underneath lagoon liquid level
• Pro per lagoon liquid capacity
t Co rrect lagoon startup procedures
• Minimum surfa ce area-to-volume ratio
' Minimum agitation when pumping
( l Mechanical aeration
e Proven biological additives
4& Irrigate o n dry days with little or no wind
<0 Minimum recommended operation pressure
~ Pump intake near lagoon liquid surface
( ) Pump from second-stage lagoon
Site Spec ::"c ?rac tices
Storage t ank or basi n
sur: ace
Sertling ba sin surface
?anial microbial decomposi:i on
Mixi ng while filling
Agitati o n when emp tyi ng
Panial micobial decompositio n
Mixi ng while fi lling
Agitation when emptying
( l Bonom o r midlevel loading
() Tank covers
( ) Basin surface mets of solids
( l Proven biological addi tives or oxidants
I l Extend drainpipe outletS undernellth liql!id
le vel
( l Remove settled solids regularly
( ) Soil injection of sl urry/sludges Manure, slurry or sludQe
spreader outlets
Agitation when spreadi ng
Vo latile gas emissions ( ) Wash residual manure from s pr eader after use
{ l Prove n biological additives o r oxidants
Uncov ered manure, slurry Volat!le gas emissions whi le C:ry~nt;
or s ludge on field surfaces
Delld animals
Dea~ animal disposal
pits
Incin erators
Standing water around
facilitie s
Carcass d ecomposition
Carci!SS decomposition
Incomp lete c ombustion
Improper drainage
Microbial decompositi on oi
o rganic matter
Manure tracked onto publ ic Poorly maintained access roads
roads from t erm access
Additional Informatio n:
Swine Manure Management; 0200 Rule/BMP Packet
( l Soil infection of slurry/sludges
( l Soil incorporation within 48 hours
{ l Spread in t hin uniform layers for rapid drying
( ) Pr oven biologi c al additives o r oxidllnts
• Proper dispos.ition of carc asses
( 1 Complete covering of carcasses in burial pits
{ ) Prop~r location/conS'truction of di sposal pits
() Secondary stack burners
• Grade and landscape such that water drains
away from facilities
• Farm access road mainte nenc~
S wine Production Farm Potenti al Odor Sources and Remedies. E3AE Fact Sheet
S wine Production Facility Manure Management: Pit Recharge-Lagoon Treatment; EBAE 128-BB
Swine Pr oduction Facility Ma nure Management: Underi!oor Fiu se-Lagoo n Treatment; EBAE 129-88
La goon Desig a nd Management fo r Uvestock Manure Treatment and Storage; EBAE 103-83
Cali bration of Manure and Wastew ater Application Equipment: :::!AE Fact Sheet
Contro lling Od o rs fr om Swine Bu ildings; PIH-33
=:nvi ronmental Assuranc Progra m : NP PC Manual
Options for Ma n aging Ocor; a rep ort from t he Swin e Odo r Task :=~rc e
Nuisance Conce rns in Anima l Manure Manag e m ent : Od o rs an c ::ies : PR0 1 07, 1 9 95 Co n fe rence Proc eedings
Available From :
NCSU-Co unty ~ensio n Center
NCSU-BA E
NCSU-BAE
NCSU-3A E
NCSU-oA E
NCSU-B AE
NCSU-Swi ne ~ens ion
NC Pork ?co duc ~s Assoc
NCSU A gri ::o~munications
Fiorida C oooe rzti ve Ext~ns i on
The issues checked ( ) pe rta in to this o peration. "7';1 e l andowne r /i ntegrator agr ees to use sou nd judgmer.• in apply ing
odor control measures as practical.
I ce rtify the aforementioned o dor control Be s t Managment Practices h ave been r eviewed w ith m e .
{Landowner Signature)
AMOC-November 11, i 996
Source
Rush Guners
Lagoons and ?its
Excessive Vegetative
Growth
Feeders
Feed Storage
Animal Holding Areas
AMIC-Novembttr 11, 1996
INSECT CONTROL Ci-:ECKLIST FOR ANIM A L OPERATIONS
Cause
Accumulation of solids
Crusted Solids
Decaying vegetation
Feed Spillage
Accumulations of feed residues
Accum ulations of animal wastes
and feed wastage
BMP' s to Minimize Odor
(Liquid Systems)
If i'Jush system is designed and operated
sufficiently to remove accumulat ed
soilds from gutters as designed .
• Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
I Maintain lagoons, senfing basins and
pits where pest breeding is apparent to
minimize the c rusting of soli d s t o a depth
of no mare than 5-8 inc hes over more t han
30% of surface.
• Maintain vegetative c ontrol alon g banks of
S ite Spcc :~i c Prac-::icas
. lagoo_ns and other impoundments to prevent
accumulation of decaying vegetative maner
along water's edge on impoundment's perimeter.
(Dry Systems)
0 Design, operate and maintain feed systems (e .g .,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize t he accumulation
of decaying wastage .
• C1ean up spillage on a routine basis (e .g. 7-i 0 day
interval during summer; 15-30 day interval during winter).
( ) Raduce moisture accumulatio n wi t hin and around
immediate perimeter of feed storage areas by
insuring drainage away fro m site and /or providing
adaquate containment (e.g., covered bin fo r
brewer's grain and simiiar high moisture grain
products).
fl Inspect for and remove or b reak. up accumu lated
solids in filter strips aro und feed s torage a s needed.
0 Eliminate low area that u ap moisture al o ng fe nces
and other locations whe re waste accum~.:l ates a nd
and dis t urbance by animals is m inima l.
I· M aintain fenc& rows :and fiher st rips around animal
holding a reas to minimize ac c~mul ati ons o f wastes
(i .e. in spect fo r and remove or break up accumulated
solids as needed).
Dry Manure H11ndling
Systems
..l.cc umulations oi animal wastes ( ) rtemove spillage on a routine basis (e.g. 7 -10 day
interval during summer: 1 5-30 cays interval during
winter) where manure is loaded fo r land application
o r disposal.
() Provide for adequate dr11 in11ge a ro und manure stockpiles .
() Inspect for and remove o r break up 11ccumulated wastes
in filter stripes around stockpiles and manure handling
ar.,as as needed.
The issues checked ( ) pertain to this operation. T.;e landowner/integrator agrees to use sound judgmem in applying
insect control measures as practical.
I certify the afo rementioned insect control Best Management Practices have been reviewed with me.
(Landowner Signature)
i'or more info rmation contact the Coopera tive Extension Service. Depar.ment o f :C ntomology. 3ox 75i 3, Nor:h Carolina State U ni versity, Ral eigh, NC
27695-761 3 .
AMIC--November 1 1, 19 96
~1ortality Management Methods
(check which method(s) are being implemented)
0 B uri a] 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.
il Rendering at a rendering plant licensed under G.S . 106-168.7
0 Complete incineration
0 In the case of dead poultry only. placing in a disposal pit of a size and design
approved by the Department of Agriculture
0 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 1 8, 1996
EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHOt-r.E NuMBERS
DWQ '11 0 't-Yc, ~ ~~-t..f I
Ei\1ERGENCYMA..NAGEi\1El'-l"T SYSTEM 6 1J--39'(' 911
SWCD .59J..-71G 3
l'I"RCS 5[.2-71/s-~
Tnis plan wi:ll be implemented in the event that w astes from your operation are leaking,
o verflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your properry to consider that you have a problem. You should make e very effort to
ensure that this does not happen. Thi s plan should be posted in an accessible location for
al l employees at the facility. The following are some action jterns you should take.
J _ Stop the release of wastes. Depending on the siruation, this may or may not be
possible. Suggested responses to some possible problems are listed below.
A. Lagoon ovenlow-possib1e solutions are:
a Add sail to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b . Pump wasres to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows m the lagoon irrunedi ately.
d . Ca!l a oumoing c ontractor.
e . Make sure no surface water is entering lagoon.
B : Runoff from waste applicati on field-actions include:
a. Im.rned iarely stop waste application. .
b. Create a ternoorarv diversion t o contain waste.
c. I ncorporate ,;.,.2Ste ·to reduce runoff.
d. EYal uate and eliminat! the reason(s) that caused the runoff.
e. Evaluate the appiication rates for the fields where runoff occurred.
C : Leakage from the waste pipes a11d sprinklers-action include:
a . S[op recycle pump.
b . Swp irrigarion pump.
c . Close v~ves to ei i rrt.i nate fun h er d i scharge.
d. Repair all lea.l..:s prior to rest.:.r!ing pumps.
D: Leakage f r om rlush s ys tems, houses, sol id separators-action in c l ude:
a . S rop recycle pump.
b. Stop irrigation pump .
c . !'-lake st:re no ~iphon occurs.
d . Swp ~ll flo\,·s in the house, fiush sysrems, or sol id separacors .
December 18. 1996
e. Repair all leaks prior to restaning pumps.
E : Leakage from base or sidewall of lagoon . Often this is seepage as opposed to ·
flowing leaks-possible action:
a Dig a small sump or ditch 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. D i d the .. vaste 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 propenx damage?
d. Did the spill leave the property?
e. Does the spill have the potential to reach surface waters?
f . Coulc:J a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable water wells in danger (either on or off of the properry)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contacr 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 i nc ident from item 2 above, u1:: exact location of the facility, the location or
direct i on of movement of the spill, wearher and w i nd conditions. Tne corrective
measures that have be:n under ta.l::en, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves 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 NRCS office for adviceltechriical assistance phone number --
4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Department and explain your
problem to them and ask th at person to cont."act the proper agencies for you.
5 : Contact the comractor of your choice to begi n re p air of problem ro mini mize off-site
damage .
a. C onr ractors Name :_~/'-r..!.lt r~/{....,,.:....A0~-z..::.;•~(,__(_.:.. ..... ....:.~'....:.Jt.~d~. ""':;...tr....._ __ _
b. Com ra: w rs Address :_---'("-::'/"" .. -:....::l-;::: ... :.:;~~.....L.:.tY....::·c ___ , ____ _
c. Com rae< o rs Phone : ___ r;-............ 6'---'-~--_..(;'-'-'+,. -~-'-'"(:;'--------
2 December 18. 1996
..
6: Con~act the technical specialist who cenified the lago on (1'.TRCS, Consulting
En£:meer, etc.)
a. Name: C '"',..f;s · IJa,w.c.)<
b. Phone: S"'f ;t -11 ~ .l. ?7.l -9(}tt v
7 : Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and technical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management p lan to
~eep problems with release of wastes from h appening again.
3 Dece mber 18 . 1996
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I.
State of North Carolina OCT -J 19Y7
Department of Environment, Health and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Non-Discharge Permit Application Form I Survey
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORIGINAL)
General Permit -Liquid Animal Waste Operations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the
Division. Please review the information for completeness and make any corrections
which are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by ~~~l)
complete as best as possible. Do not leave any question 't'fl!!
Application Date: __ ___Lr_---")----'-Y_-_,__f--'7'----
REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST FAYETTW-\~r¥
Please indicate that you have included the following required items by signing your initials in the spac~~~MhJiti6"!ach
item.
1 . One completed and signed original and one copy of the application for General Permit -Animal
Waste Operations;
2. Two copies of a general location map indicating the location of the animal waste facilities and
field locations where animal waste is disposed;
3. Two copies ofthe Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility docs
n o t have a CA WMP, one must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
Applicants Initials
II. GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Farm's name: Thornton Enterprises #2
2. Print Land Owner's name: Crail: Thollltt?n Robt-,.f ~ 8ro .... l~y /hc,-.. '1-o--..
3. Land Owner's Mailing address: 352 MeC~IleA R.Q 3s=.l. s4.,tf,. Mt.G../Ic ... tJ,
City: Clinton NC Zip: 2 28
TelcphoneNumber:_.9 ..... I"""0--"'5'-"!3:.!;3-::...<3:..!..1.!..:74!...._ ___________________________ _
4. County where farm is located: _.S'""a"-"m'+""s .!.!.nL._ _________________________ _
5. Farm 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): 14 miles NE of Clinton -.o!.!.!fl.!..f.!!oLf >LSR~lu7..:!.3:>l_6 _____ _
6. Print Farm Mana er's name (if different from Land Owner): -~C..:·m~0J~....tT....:I,:..l.ll!o,.:.::"':L!#p~-~-----------
7 . Lessee's ntegrato name (if applicable; pl ease circle which type is listed): ~C.:.!oL!Jhl.!!ar!.!il=:..e .LF.l!Jann!..!.l!is!..__ ________ _
82-626
FORM: A WO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 1 of 3
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III. OPERATION INFORMATION:
I. Farm No.: __8.2-626
2. Operation Description: Swine operation
Feeder to Finish
4410-Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? 0 yes; D no. If no, correct below using the design capacity of the facility
Type of Swine
0 Wean to Feeder
0 Feeder to Finish
0 Farrow to Wean(# sow)
0 Farrow to Feeder(# sow)
0 Farrow to Finish(# sow)
No. of Animals Type of Poullry No. of Animals
Olaycr
0 Non-Layer
OTurkey
Type of Cattle No. of Animals
0 Dairy
OBeef
Other Type of Livestock on the farm: No. of Animals:---------
3. Acreage cleared and available for application}~-?Required Acreage (as listed in the CA WMP):.~..,.,.'---"3.__2~.c::l..__ ____ _
4. Number of Lagoons: 1 ; Total Capacity: ~ 7 17 J 31j Cubic Feet (ft3)
Number of Storage Ponds: __ ; Total Capacity: _________ Cubic Feet (ft3)
5. Is animal waste being applied on any field which has subsurface drains'! YES or ~(please circle one)
6. Are subsurface drains present in the vicinity of or under the lagoon? YES or @)(please circle one)
IV. APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION:
I, ~tr-+ 7Z._.9 q ... Mbr,J.J B~.MJ-ey Uor-Nfo-£ (Land Owner's name listed in question 11.2), attest that
-r1 I
this application for ~on..,-{.,....._ E ... --kqu·,·/r) ci"') (Farm name listed in question ILl )
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I unders tand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attac hments are not included , this appli cation package
will be retu~~mc as incomP.Iet e .
Si gnature /&eJ.£~ Date 9'-J.£-97
V. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if differe nt from the Land Owner)
I, C ro. ') 71vJ r,., ~ (Manager's name listed in question 11.6 ), attest that this
application fo r %Dr'l~ e.., 'kr:zo'5<5 ,.4-..::2.. (Farm name listed in question ll.l )
has been re viewed by me and is :tcc urate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if aU required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned as incom:lete. J /) , _
s;gnotuce ~~ ~ Date 1-.<r:.-9?
TilE COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
FORM: A WO~G-E 2/26/97
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626~0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
Page 2 of 3
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Producer:
Location:
Telephone:
Type Operation:
Number of Animals:
(Design Capacity)
STORAGE STRUCTURE:
APPLICATION METHOD:
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
352 SOUTH MCCULLEN RD.
CLINTON NC 28328
533-3174
New Feeder to Finish Swine
4410.00 hogs
Anaerobic Waste Treatment Lagoon
Irrigation
S"T -i 1997 51
RECEIVED
c~~~ 2 3 1997
FAYETTEVILLE
REG. c:=F~CE
The waste from your animal facility must be land applied at a
specified rate to prevent pollution of surface water and/or
groundwater. The plant nutrients in the animal waste should be used
to reduce the amount of commercial fertilizer required for the crops
in the fields where the waste is to be applied.
This waste utilization plan uses nitrogen as the limiting nutrient.
Waste should be analyzed before each application cycle; Annual soil
tests are strongly encouraged so that all plant nutrients can be
balanced for realistic yields of the crop to be grown.
Several factors are important in implementing your waste utilization
plan in order to maximize the fertilizer value of the waste and to
ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe mann er:
1. Always apply waste based on the needs of the crop to be
grown and the nutrient content of the waste. Do not apply
more nitrogen than the crop can utilize .
2. Soil types are important as they have different infiltration
rates, leaching potentials, cation exchange capacities, and
available water holding capacities.
3. Normally waste shall be applied to land eroding at less than
5 tons per acre per year. Waste may be appl ied to land
eroding at 5 or more tons per acre annually, but less than
10 tons per acre per year providing tha t adequate filter
strips are established.
4. Do not apply waste on saturated
or when the surface is frozen.
may result in runoff to surface
under DWQ regulations.
soils, when it is raining,
Either of these conditions
waters which is not allowed
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
5. Wind conditions should also be considered to avoid drift and
downwind odor problems.
6. To maximize the value of the nutrients for crop production
and to reduce the potential for pollution, the waste should
be applied to a growing crop or applied not more than 30
days prior to planting a crop or forages breaking dormancy.
Injecting the waste or disking will conserve nutrients and
reduce odor problems.
This plan is based on the waste application method shown above. If
you choose to change methods in the future, you need to revise this
plan. Nutrient levels for different application methods are not the
same.
The estimated acres needed to apply the animal waste is based on
typical nutrient content for this type of facility. Acreage
requirements should be based on the waste analysis report from your
waste management facility. In some cases you may want to have plant
analysis made~ which could allow additional waste to be applied.
Provisions shall be made for the area receiving waste to be flexible
so as to accommodate changing waste analysis content and crop type.
Lime must be applied to maintain pH in the optimum range for specific
crop production.
This waste utilization plan, if carried out, meets the requirements
for compliance with 15A NCAC 2H .0217 adopted by the Environmental
Management Commission.
AMOUNT OF WASTE PRODUCED PER YEAR (gallons, ft3, tons, etc.)
4410 hogs x 1.9 tons waste/hogs/year = 8379 tons
AMOUNT OF PLANT AVAILABLE NITROGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
4410 hogs x 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/year = 10143 lbs. PAN/year
Applying the above amount of waste is a big job. You should plan
time and have appropriate equipment to apply the waste in a timely
manner.
The following acreage will be needed for waste application based on
the crop to be grown, soil type and surface application.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE l : ACRES OWNED BY PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE & CLASS-CROP YIELD LBS COMM N ** * LBS
DETERMINING PHASE CODE AWN PER ACRES AWN
PER AC AC USED
-----or -------
APPLY RESID. APPLIC
METH N TIME
6582 1 NoA BP 5.2 260 0 15.3 3978
I MAR-OCT
6582 j-1 liG 11 1100 10 115.3 11530
SEP-MAY
6582 12 I NoB ~~p ,5.2 1260 10 12 :9 1754
MAR-OCT
6582 1-2 liG 11 1100 10 ,2.9 1290
SEP-MAY
6582 13 INoA Jio 1700 184 10 ,5.3 1445.2
APR-AUG
6582 ,-3 ~~A 11 1100 10 ,5.3 1530
SEP-APR
6582 14 IWa B l ~p ,4.7 1235 10 ,4.6 11081
MAR-OCT
6582 1-4 liG 11 1100 10 14.6 1460
-SEP-MAY
6582 js I BoB l~p ,3.8 1190 10 ,4.1 ·MAR-OCT 1779
6582 r-s liG 11 1100 10 ,4.1 1410
SEP-MAY
I lEND
II I I
T OTAL j102 57.2
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i .e.
interplanted) or winter annuals foll ow summer annuals.
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NOTE:
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
The applicator is cautioned that P and K may be over applied
while meeting the N requirements. In the future, regulations
may require farmers in some parts of North Carolina to have a
nutrient management plan that addresses all nutrients. This
plan only addresses nitrogen.
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TRACT
ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
TABLE 2 : ACRES WITH NOTARIZED AGREEMENT OR LONG TERM LEASE
(Agreement with adjacent landowners must be attached.)
(Required only if operator does not own adequate land.
See required specification 2.)
FIELD SOIL TYPE & CLASS-CROP YIELD LBS COMM N ** DETERMINING PHASE CODE AW N PER ACRES
PER AC AC
-----or
APPLY RESID .
METH N
END
* LBS
AWN
USED
-------
APPLIC
TIME
TOTAL 0
Indicates that this field is being overseeded (i .e. interplanted)" or
winter annuals follow summer annuals.
In interplanted fields (i.e. small grain, etc, interseeded
in bermudagrass), forage must be removed t h rough grazing,
hay and/or silage. Where grazing, plants s h ould be grazed
when they reach a height of six to nine inches . Cattle
s h ould be removed when plants are grazed to a h e i ght of four
inches. In fields wh e r e small grain, etc, is to be removed
for hay or silage , c are should be exercised n o t t o let small
grain to reach maturity, especially late in the season (i.e.
April or May) . Shading may result if small g r a i n gets too
high and this will definitely interfere with stand of
bermudagrass. This l o ss of stand will resul t in reduced
yields and less n itrogen being utilized. Rather than
cutting small grain for hay or silage just before heading as
is the normal situation, you are encouraged to cut the small
grain earlier. You may want to consider harvesting hay or
silage two to three times during the season, depending on
time small grain is planted in the fall.
The ideal time t o interplant sma·ll grain, etc , is late
September or· early October. Drilling is reco mmended over
broadcasting. Bermudagrass should be grazed or mowed to a
height of about two inches before drillin g for best results .
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Acreage figures may exceed total acreage in fields due to
overseeding.
* lbs AW N (animal waste nitrogen) equals total required nitrogen
less any commercial nitrogen (COMM N) supplied .
The following legend explains the crop codes used in tables 1 and 2 above:
CROP CODE CROP UNITS
BP HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-PASTURE TONS
co COTTON POUNDS
SG SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED AC
WA WINTER ANNUALS (I.E . Small Grains, etc.) AC
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBS AW N USED
TABLE 1 32.2 10257.2
TABLE 2 0 0
TOTAL 32 .2 10257.2
** * BALANCE -1.1.4.2
*** This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to
fully utiliz e the animal waste N produced .
PER UNIT
50
0 .1.2
100
100
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
This number must be less than or equal to 0 in order to fully
utilize th~ animal waste N produced.
Acres shown in each of the preceding tables are considered to be the
usable acres excluding required buffers, filter strips along ditches,
odd areas unable to be irrigated, and perimeter areas not receiving
full application rates due to equipment limitations . Actual total
acres in the fields listed may , and most likely will be, more than
the acres shown in the tables .
See attached map showing the fields to be used for the utilization of
animal waste.
SLUDGE APPLICATION:
The waste utilization plan must contain provisions for periodi c land
application of sludge at agronomic rates. The sludge will be nutrient
rich and will require precautionary measures to prevent over applicatiqn
of nutrients or other elements. Your production facility will produce
approximately 1631.7 pounds of plant available nitrogen per year in the
sludge.
If you remove the sludge every 5 years, y ou will have approximately 8158.5
pounds of PAN to u tilize. Assuming you apply this PAN to hybrid
bermudagrass hayland at the rate of 300 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you
will need 27 .195 acres of land . If you apply the sludge to corn at
the rate of 125 pounds of nitrogen per acre, you will need 65.268 acres
of land . Please be aware that these are only estimates of the PAN and
land needed. Actual requirements could vary by 25% depending on your
sludge waste analysis, soil types, realistic yields, and application
methods.
APPLICATION OF WASTE BY IRRIGATION
The irrigation application rate should not exceed the intake rate of the
soil at the time of irrigation such that runoff or pending occurs. This
rate is l imited by initial soil moist ur~ 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 a v ailable nitrogen applied exceed
the n itrogen needs of the crop.
If surface irrigation is the method of land application for this plan,
it is the responsibility of the producer and irrigation designer to ensure
that an irrigation system is installed to properly irrigate the acres
shown in Tables 1 and 2. Fai lure to apply the recommended rates and
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
amo~nts 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.
jApplication RateiApplic. Amount
Tract Field Soil Type Crop (in/hr) (inches}
I ______ ------------------------------------------------------
6582 1 1 NoA BP 0.50 *1.30
6582 I 2 NoB BP 0.50 *1.30
'------------------------------------------------------------
6582 1 3 NoA co 0. 40 *2.15
6582 I 4 WaB BP 0.60 *0 .96
'------------------------------------------------------------
6582 1 5 BoB BP 0 .7 5 *0.65
6582 -1 SG *
6582 -2 SG *
6582 -3 WA r *
------------------------------'-------------------------------
6582 -4 SG *
I
6582 I -5 SG *
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
This is the maximum application amount allowed for the soil
assuming the amount of nitrogen allowed for the crop is not over
applied . In many situations, the application amount shown cannot
be applied because of the nitrogen limitation. The maximum
application amount shown can be applied under optimum soil
conditions.
Your facility i s designed for 180.00 days of temporary storage and
the temporary storage must be removed on the average of once every
6.00 months. In no instance should the volume of the waste be stored
in your structure be withi n the 25 year 24 hour storm storage or one
foot of freeboard except in the event of the 25 year 24 hour storm.
It is the responsibility of the producer and waste applicator to
ensure that the spreader equipment is operated properly to ·apply the
correct rates to the acres shown in Tables 1 and 2. Failure to apply
the recommended rates and amounts of nitrogen shown in the tables may
make this plan invalid .
Call your technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis
report for assistance in determining t h e amount o f waste per acre and
the proper a p pl i cation ra t e prior to applying the waste .
NARRATIVE OF OPERATION
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
1 . Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by
runoff, drift, manmade conveyances, direct application, or
direct discharge during operation or land application. Any
discharge of waste which reaches surface water is prohibited.
2. There must be documentation in the design folder that the
producer either owns or has an agreement for use of adequate
land on which to properly apply the waste. If the producer does
not own adequate land to properly dispose of waste, he /she shall
provide a copy of an agreement with a landowner who is within a
reasonable proximity, allowing him/her the use of the land for
waste application. It is the responsibility of the owner of the
facility to secure an update of the Waste Utilization Plan when
there is a change in the operation, increase in the number of
animals, method of utilization, or available land .
3. Animal waste shall be applied to meet, but not exceed, the
nitrogen needs for realistic crop yields based on soil type ,
available moisture, historical data, climatic conditions,-and
level of management, unless there are regulations that restrict
the rate of application for other nutrients.
4. Animal waste shall be applied to land eroding less than 5 tons
per acre per year. Waste may be applied to land that is eroding
at 5 or· more tons, but less than 10 tons per acre per year
providing grass filter strips are installed where runoff leaves
the field. (See FOTG Standard 393 -Filter Strip)
5. Odors can be reduced by injecting the waste o r disking after
was te 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 Caroliria" for guidanc e.)
7. Liquid waste shall be applied at rates not to exceed the soil
infiltration ra te such that runoff does not occur offsite or to
surface waters and in a method which doe s not cause drift from
the site d u ring application. No pending should occur in order
to control odor or flies.
8. Animal waste shall not be applied to saturated soils, during
rainfall events, or when the surface is frozen.
9. Animal waste shal l be applied on actively growing crops in such
a manner that the crop is not covered with waste to a depth that
would inhibit growth. The potential for sal t damage from animal
waste should also be considered.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
10. Waste nutrients shall not be applied in fall or winter for ·
spring planted crops on soils with a high potential for
leaching. Waste nutrient loading rates on these soils should be
held to a minimum and a suitable winter cover crop planted to
take up released nutrients. Waste shall not be applied more
than 30 days prior to planting of the crop or forages breaking
dormancy.
11. Any new swine facility sited on or after October 1, 1995 shall
comply with the following: The outer perimeter of the land area
onto which waste is applied from a lagoon that is a component of
a swine farm shall be at least 50 feet from any residential
property boundary and from any perennial stream or river (other
than an irrigation ditch or canal. Animal waste other than
swine waste from facilities sited on or after October 1, 1995),
shall not be applied closer than 25 feet to perennial waters.
(See Standard 393 -Filter Strips) .
12. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 100 feet to
wells.
13. Animal waste shall not be applied closer than 200 feet of
dwellings other than those owned by the landowner.
14. Waste shall be applied in a manner not to reach other property
and public right-of-ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters,
drainageways, or wetlands by a discharge or by over-spraying .
Animal waste may be applied to prior converted cropland provided
they have been approved as a land application site by a
"technical specialist". Animal waste shall not be applied on
grassed waterways that discharges directly into water courses,
and on other grassed waterways, waste shall be applied at
agronomic rates in a manner that causes no runoff or drift from
the site.
16. Domestic and industrial waste from washdown facilities,
showers, toilets, sinks, etc., shall not be discharged into the
animal waste management system.
17 . A protective cover of appropriate vegetation will be
established on all disturbed areas (lagoon embankments, berms,
pipe runs, etc.). Areas shall be fenced, as necessary, to
protect the vegetation . Vegetation such as trees, shrubs, and
other woody species, etc ., are limited to areas where considered
appropriate. Lagoon areas should be kept mowed and accessible.
Berms and structures should be inspected regularly for evidence
of erosion, leakage or discharge.
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REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or
terminated, the owner is responsible for obtaining and
implementing a "closure plan" which will eliminate the
possibility of an illegal discharge, pollution and erosion.
19. Waste handling structures, piping, pumps, reels, etc., should
be inspected on a regular basis to prevent breakdowns, leaks,
and spills. A regular maintenance checklist should be kept on
site .
20. Animal waste can be used in a rotation that includes vegetables
and other crops for direct human consumption. However, if
animal waste is used on crops for direct human consumption it
should only be applied preplant with no further applications of
animal waste during the crop season.
21 . Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and
bottom elevations of the temporary storage (pumping volume) of
all waste treatment lagoons. Pumping shall be managed to
maintain the liquid level between the markers. A marker will
be required to mark the maximum storage volume for waste
storage ponds.
22. Waste shall be tested within 60 days of utilization and soil
shall be tested at least annually at crop sites where waste
products are applied. Nitrogen shall .be the rat e -de t ermining
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 and maintained. Soil and waste
analysis records shall be kept for five years. Poultry dry
waste application records shall be maintained for three (3)
years. Waste application records for all o ther waste shall be
maintained for five (5) years.
23. Dead animals will be disposed of in a manner that meets North
Carolina regulations.
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ANIMAL WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN AGREEMENT
Name o£ Far.m:THORNTON ENTERPRISES #2
OWner/Manager Agreement
I (we) understand and will follow and implement the specifications
and the operation and maintenance procedures established in the
approved animal waste utilization plan for the farm named above. I
(we) know that any expansion to the existing design capacity of the
waste treatment and storage system or construction of new
facilities will require a new certification to be submitted to the
North Carolina Division of Water Quality (NCDWQ) before the new
animals are stocked. I (we) also understand that there must be no
discharge of animal waste from this system to surface waters of the
state from a storm event less severe than the 25-year, 24-honr
storm . The approved plan will be filed on-site at the farm office .
and at the office of the local Soil and Water Conservation District
and will be available for review by NCDWQ upon request.
Name of Facility ~er:
(Please print) ~~
Signature: Date: X 2-<J.-?7
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Name of Manager ( r: ~rom owner) ' C Y iJ. , / / h Q t-Ll f l N
Signature: ____.~..,c;..._----::~~,..,....-;..-ot.._....;..-=------Date: C ~ 7-'7 7
Name of Person Preparing Plan: (Please print)Wilson Spencer
Affiliation:NRCS Phone No.
Address (Agency): 84 County Complex Rd.
Clinton NC 28328
Signature: Date: 9-2-1-77
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