820677_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231

NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Quality
RECEIVED PAT MCCRORY
Go1·ernor
FEB 10 2016 DONALD R . VANDER VAART
S~cretm:r
Water Resources
EN VIRONMENTAL OUALITY
DEC-FAYETTEVILLE REGIONAL OFFICE S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
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Darden Family Farms, Inc.
Darden Family Farms 9-14
306 Timberlake Drive
Clinton, NC 28328
Dear Darden Family Farms, Inc.:
February 5 , 2016
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. A WS820677
Darden Family Farms 9-14
Swine Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Sampson County
Director
In accordance with your Notification of Change of Ownership received January 27, 2016, we are hereby
forwarding to you this Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Darden Family Farms, Inc., authorizing the
operation of the subject animal waste management 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 inanagement
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
(CA WMP) for Darden Family Farms 9-14, located in Sampson County, with a swine aniinal capacity of no
greater than the following annual averages:
Wean to Finish:
Wean to Feeder:
Farrow to Finish:
Feeder to Finish: 4410
Farrow to Wean:
Farrow to Feeder:
Boar/Stud:
Gilts:
Other:
If this is a Farrow to Wean or Farrow to Feeder operation, there may be one boar for each 15 sows. Where
boars are unnecessary, they may be replaced by an equivalent number of so ws. Any of the sows may be
replaced by gilts at a rate of 4 gilts for every 3 sows.
This .coc shall be effective from the date of issuance until September 30, 20 19 , and shall hereby void
Certificate of Coverage Number AWS820677 dated October 1, 2014. Pursuant to this COC, you are
authorized and required to operate the system in confonnity 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 theCA WMP and this COC and
must be comple!ed prior to actual increase in either wastewater flow or number of animals.
Please read this COC and the enclosed State General Pennit carefully. Please pay careful attention to the
record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit. Record keeping forms are unchanged with this
General Permit. Please continue to use the same record keeping forms.
If your Waste Utilization Plan (WUP) has been developed based on site-specific information, careful
evaluation of future samples is necessary. Should your records show that the current WUP is inaccurate
you will need to have a new WUP developed. ·
State of Nonh Carolina I Enviro n menial Qua lit)' I Water Resources
1636 Mail service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27 699·1636
919 807 6464
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The issuance of this COC does not excuse the Permittee from the obligation to comply with all applicable
laws , rules , standards, and ordinances (local , state , and federal), nor does issuance of a COC to operate
under thi s permit convey any property rights in either real or personal property.
Per NRCS standards a 100-foot separation shall be maintained between water supply wells and any lagoon,
storage pond , or any wetted area of a spray field .
Please be advised that any violation of the terms and conditions specified in this COC , the General Permit
or the 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 any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the right to
apply for an individual permit by contacting the Animal Feeding Operations Program for information on
this process . Unless such a request is made within 30 days, this COC s~all be final and binding .
In accordance with Condition II.22 of the General Permit, waste appl ic ation shall cease within four (4)
hours of the time that the National Weather Service issues a Hurricane Warning, Tropical Storm Warning,
or a Flood Watch associated with a tropical system for the county in which the facility is located. You may
find detailed watch/warning information for your county by calling the Raleigh, NC National Weather
Service office at [phone], or by visiting their website at: http://www .weather.gov/rahl
This facility is located in a county covered by our Fayetteville Regional Office. The Regional Office staff
may be reached at 910-433-3326. If you need additional information concerning this COC or the General
Permit , please contact the Animal Feeding Operations Program staff at [phone].
Sincerely,
(]tAus~
./QL S . Jay Zimmerman, P .G .
Director, Division of Water Resources
Enclosure (General Permit A WG 1 00000)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all ccs)
Fayetteville Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water ConserVation District
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. A WS820677)
Prestage Farms Inc.
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COHARIE FARMS SLUDGE SURVEY EXEMPTIONS APPROVAL --------
March ·11, 2009
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REGIONAL
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EXTENSION
NO. FARM NO. OWNER NAME FARM NAME COUNTY OFFICE LAGOON 10 APPROVED UNTIL
(YEAR)
1 AWS310066 Charles Edwards Cedar Lane Farm -·--Dup l in Wi lmington Big & Small Lagoons I 12 /31/2011
2 AWS310395 ~~~!£Eher Heath C & S Farm. Duplin Wilmington L#l & L#2 I 2/31 /2012
3 AWS310792 Michael Hunter Hunter Farm DuP-lin Wilmington I I 2/31 /2011
4 AWS400011 Brown Marsh Farms LLC Dirt Road Farm Greene ~~~hington Bl &CI 12/31 /2010 ---····
5 AWS400011 Brown Marsh Farms LLC Dirt Road Farm Greene Washin~--C2 12 /31/2012 -·
6 AWS400037 Marlowe Farm LLC Little Creek Hog Farm Greene Washington L#2 only 12 /3 1/2010 --··--···
7 AWS510041 Whitley Stephenson Spring Meadow Farm Johnston Ra leigh L#3 only 12/3!/2010
8 AWS510055 Tracy Denning T & S Denning farm Jotulston .Raleigh I I 12/3112012
9 AWI670053 Coharie Hog Farms Coharie Farms C-11 Onslow Wilmington \ I 12 /31 /2012
10 AWS820037 James Herring James Herring Farm '"''P'~ F'Y'""illo L#l 12/3 1/2012
11 AWS820072 ADJ Farms Inc ADJ Hog Farm3-5 ~:l_'!lP~on rayettcville L#2 only 12/3 1/2 010 .. -·
12 AWS820074 Linoard Howard Linoard Howard & Son Sampson Fayett eville L#l I· 12/3 ll2011
13 AWS820!61 Arthur Naylor Arthur Lee Naylor Samj)s~~ ... -lf ayettevi lle Finishing & Nursery 12 /3l/2012
14 AWS820175 Jay Sullivan Jay Sullivan Farm Sam)JSOn ('Y''!;'Hl' L#l 12 /31 /2012
15 AWS820315 Bobcat Farms LLC Bobcat Farm Sampson ~ettcville L#2 only 12 /3 1/2012 '-----··· ·-16 AWS820406 Coharie Hog Farm Coharie Farms C-4 I sampson Fayet tevi lle ' I 12 /31/2011
17 AWS820494 Coharie Hog Farm Coharie Farms New Nursery Sampson Fayetteville l J 2/3 1/2012
18 AWS820516 Thomas Howard Thomas Howard & Sons Farms Samp_son F ayettevi li e L#l only 12 /31 /2 0 12
19 AWS820529 Ronald Davis Davis Nursery Sampson Faye ttevill e L#l &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 Sam)Json Fayetteville 1 12 /31 /2012 ·----·-···----22 AWS820677 Joel Parker Farms Inc Running Branch # 1 Sampson Fayetteville 1 12/31 /20 II
23 AWS820725 Coharie Hog Farms Coharie Farms C-7 --... Sameson . Fay etteville I I 12 /31 /2012
24 AWS960138 Carroll Grac!y __ Carroll Grady Farm A, B, & C Wayne Washin~ton Lagoo n C only I 12 /3 1/20 12 ' 25 AWS960!61 Charles McClenny 4M Hog Farm tn·c · . . •\.· . wirne · !washington I 1 I 12/31 /2 010
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Coharie Hog Farm
Thursday, September 11, 1997
Producer : Joel Parker Farms Inc.
Farm Name: Running Branch #1 82-677
88 Laudie Honeycutt Rd
Clinton,NC 28328
Telephone#: [phone]
Type of Operation : Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals : 4410 hogs design capacity
Application Method: Irrigation
RECEIVED
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 1 0 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 OEM 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 I DENR I DWQ
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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/hogs/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 F:Y PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE &CLASS-CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE N/ACRE N/ACRE USED TIME
11229 2 WAGRAM 0-6% BC 4.7 235 0 12.17 2859.95 MAR-OCT
11229 -2 WAGRAM0-6% SG 1 100 0 12.17 1217 SEP-MAY
11229 3 NORFOLK 0-2% BC 5.5 275 0 18.2 5005 MAR-OCT
11229 -3 NORFOLK 0-2% SG 1 100 0 18.2 1820 SEP-MAY
11229 4 MARVYN2-6% BC 5.1 255 0 3.86 984 .3 MAR-OCT
11229 -4 MARVYN 2-6% SG 1 100 0 3 .86 386 SEP-MAY
TOTALS: 12272.3
-Indi cates 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 ~C to have a nutrient management plan that addresse·s 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 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:
CROPCODE 'CROP UNITS LBS N/UNIT
HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-CONTROLLEu GRAZED TONS 50
SMALL GRAIN OVERSEEDED AC 50
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TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
jTABLE 1
TOTALS :
ACRES LBS AW
NUSED
34.231 12,272 1
34.231 12,2721
Al'tiOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 10,143
-BALANCE -2,129
.... 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 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 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 pending 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 you r 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 f:>r establishing application rates and amounts.
TRACT FIELD
11229 -2
11229 2
11229 -3
11229 3
11229 -4
11229 4
SOIL TYPE
WAGRAM0-6%
WAGRAM0-6%
NORFOLK 0-2%
NORF OLK 0-2%
MARVYN2-6%
MARVYN 2-6%
APPLICA TlON APPLICA TlON
CROP RATE (in/hr) AMT (Inches)
SG 0.60 .1
BC 0.60 .1
SG 0.50 .1
BC 0.50 *1
SG 0.00 *1
BC 0.00 *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
This plan is based on an irrigation design completed on 5-21 -02 .
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PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS
1. Animal waste shall not reach surface waters of the state by r unoff, 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 pri or 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
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 1 00 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. Nitr ogen 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
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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.
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NAME OF FARM: Running Branch #1
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 will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs.
NAME OF FACILITY W ER: Joel Parker
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SIGNATURE: DATE: ________ _
NAME OF TECHNICAL SPECIALIST: Curtis Barwick
AFFILIATION : Coharie Hog Fann
ADDRESS (AGENCY): 300 Westover Rd.
Clinton, NC 28328
[phone]
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Michael F. Easley, Governor
. William G. Ross Jr .. Secretary
Nonh Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Coleen H. Sullins, Director
Division of Wates-Quality
Joel Parker Farms Inc
Running Branch #1
88 Laudie Honeycutt Rd
Clinton, NC 28328
Dear Joel Parker Farms Inc:
July 1, 2007
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JUN 2 7 2007
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. A WS820677
Running Branch # 1
Animal Waste Management System
Sampson County
In accordance with your application received on 20-Feb-07, we are hereby forwarding to you this
Certificate of Coverage (COC) issued to Joel Parker Farms Inc, authorizing the operation of the subject
animal waste management system in accordance with General Permit AWG I 00000.
This approval shall consist of the operation of this system including, but not limited to, the management
and land application of animal waste as specified in the facility's Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan (CAWMP) for the Running Branch #1, 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 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 replaces the NPDES
COC issued to this facility 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 III.I9 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 Pennit, 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 revised forms used for record keeping and reporting. Please pay
careful attention to the record keeping and monitoring conditions in this permit.
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N~Carolina
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Aquifer Protection Section
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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 15A NCAC 02T .01ll(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 I 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 tenns 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 Pennit, 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 AWG100000, Record Keeping and Reporting Package)
cc: (Certificate of Coverage only for all cc's)
Sampson County Health Department
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayetteville Regional Office, Aquifer Protection Section
AFO Unit Central Files
Permit File AWS820677
Michael F. Easley, Governor
William G. Ross Jr.. SecretaJy
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Reso~Uees
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Joel Parker Farms Inc
Running Branch #1
December 1, 2006
Alan W. Klimek. P.E. Dinxtor
Division of Water Quality
RECEIVED
DEC 06 mi
88 Laudie Honeycutt Rd
Clinton, NC 28328 DENA-n\VETTMlE REGIONAl OFRCE
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 http://h2o .enr.state.nc.us/aps/afou/downloads.htm or by writing or calling:
NCDENR-DWQ Animal Feeding Operations Unit
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh , North Carolina 27699-1636
Telephone number: [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 you will find a 'Request for Certificate of Coverage Facility Currentlv Covered by an Expiring
NPDES General Permit.' The application form must be completed and returned by Januai-v 2, 2007. Please note. you must include
two (2) copies of your most recent Waste Utilization Plan with the application form.
Failure to request renewal of your coverage under a general permit within the time period specified may result in a civil penalty.
Operation of your facility without coverage under a val id ge neral permit would constitute a violation ofNCGS 143-215.1 and could
result in assessments of civil penalties of up to $25,000 per day.
If you have any questions about the draft general permits, the enclosed application, or any related matter please feel free to contact the
Animal Feeding Operations Unit staff at 919-733-3221 .
Sincerely, -------~-.... ~ ~ £) ·-.. _]~-··-f------~-6 -~. /.2-t/-4_~,
Enclosures
cc (w/o enclos ures):
Ted L. Bush, Jr., Chief
Aquifer Protection Section
Sampson County Soil and Water Conservation District
Fayettevme Regional Office, Aquifer Prote ction Section
AFO Unit Central Files-820677
Coharie Farms
Aqu ifer Prot ec tion Section
Internet : ~ww.nc waterquality.org
1636 Mail Servic e C enter
Location: 2728 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
Raleigh, NC 27604
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-50% Recyded/10% Po st Consumer Paper
Telephone:
Fax 1:
Fax 2:
Customer Service:
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\ A .. l'flM ... .t\.L FACILITY A .. NNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate ofCoverageorPermitNumber /VC 4 fl:2-67J_County -S:vnpsba Year 20DS"' ·:
. I I I
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) Jbd fJa,.fer FIJ.r;ns, I&~ /?{JOai~Br~~..,;./
Operator in Charge for this Facility J/;e.,/ fb_,..kec Certification # A W /t;'I~O
_L.ap,d_~plication _o(animal waste.as_al loy.-:e.d .by_the .. abov.e .permit_occurred.during.the .past-calendar-year----·:-
_...:;::.\/_YES NO. If NO, skip Part I and Part TI and proceed to the. certification. Also, if animal waste .
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the animal waste was handled.
Part I : Facilitv Information:
1. Total number of application Fields ~Pulls 0 (please check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CA WMP): 3 Total Useable Acres approved in theCA WMP
.Jif,J!
2. Total number ofFields ~Pulls 0 (please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: c4 Total Acres on which waste was applied o?9; c2/
3. Total pounds of Plant Available Nitrogen (P A..l\1) applied during the year for all application sites:
rr~· 7 . --..
4. Total pounds ofJant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be hmd applied aniruaffy -by the CA W1vfP and
the permit: ~~d 7 J
I
5. Estimated amount of total manure, litter and process wastewater-sold or givento·other persons and·taken
off site during the year 0 tons 0 or gallons 0 {please check the appropriate box)
6 . Annual average number of animals! type at this facility ~g the previous year:
'f;tll/o -Ee_eder -fo -tin;.slt
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest '47 '/9
Sm~est------~~~9~9~3~--------------------------------------­
(These numbers are for informational pmposes only since the only permit limit on the number of animals
at the facility is the annual average numbers)
s. F~~·s~~mli~p&~~=~~~~~d~o~h~a~r~~~~~~·~~~~~~~r-~~~~~~~~~-(J
Part II: Facility Status: . ' . . .
IF THE ANSWER TO A . .1~""Y STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRJTIEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY .THE FACILITY WAS NOT COMPLL-1\NT , THE DATES OF A.'N"Y NON
COMPLIANCE. MTI EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TA.K.EN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS F.A..CILITY BACK INTO COMPLV\NCE. . .
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permined sites during
the past calendar y ear.
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2 . The facility was operated in such a way that t here was no direct runoff of waste from ·
the facility (including the houses , lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
the past calendar y ear.
3. There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past
calendar year. ·
4. There ~as nq fre~board violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during
.. . ·.-. · .. the .past calendar -¥ear. . .. .. . . · · · ·
5 . There was no PAN applic ation to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the
leve_~s specified in this facility 's CA W1VIP during the past calendar year.
6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar ye~.
" . '~
7 . Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less th3n the vollime
for which the lagoon was designed.
8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification.
9. Annual soils analysis were perlomied on each field receiving animal waste during the
past calendar year. ·
1 0. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year?
11 . All required monitoring and reporting' was performed in accordance with the facility~s
permit during the past calendar year.
12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during
the ·past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received
from the Division ofWater Quality.· . · · ·
t; ~ .
13. Crops ¥ specified in the CA WMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with
the facility's permit.
. ~ . . '. '\
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and the CA WMP for this facility were
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year. . . ·
ches ;: No •
I
wh'es ONo
Q!Yes 0No
~es DNo
o<es ONo
·d-Yes~ 0 ~N 6~ '.i
~es 0No
lhes ONo
~es ONo
Mes ONo
i"Yes 0No
cf'Yes ONo
~es 0No
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prej,ared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
· evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person ·or persons who manage the system~ or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate; and complete. J am aware that there are significant p~_nalties for
submitting false informatio~ including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Signarure of O perat or in C harge
(if different from P ermittee)
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Appendix 3. Lagoon Slud~e Survey Form
A. Fann Permit orDWQ Identification Number &4,,.., ~ /Jr., ... d. ifj
B. Lagoon I dentification ____________ lt __ I_--:::-----,-----
C. Person(s) taking Measure ments _____ (.;:..·..;.:"V'h~·~:>~6-.::.....o.....,~=· ...;;.;;....-='J.;.._ __ _
D. Date of Measurements _________ --~.1_ . .2_-...:..1...::3:.__-_tJ_} ___ _
E . Methods/Devices Userl fo r Measurement of:
a. Distance from the lagoon liquid surface to the top of the sludge layer:
Jbetr, JD _.,.
b . Distance from the lagoon liquid smface to the bottom (soil) of lagoon:
f\/L f,~
c. Thickness ofthe sludge layer if making a direct measurement tb "core sampler":
F. Lagoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside top of bank): 3 (acres)
(Draw sketch of lagoon on a separate sh~~t ~d list dimensions, and calculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points:
a.· Less than 1.3 3 acre: Use ~oints d
b. If more than 1.33 acre, .3 acres x 6 = /" , with maximum of24.
(Using sketch and dimensions, develop a uniform .. grid" that has number of intersection points that match
most closely with th~: estimated number of sampling points needed. Number the grid intersection points on ·
the lagoon grid to corr-...spond with the data to be recorded for points of measurement.)
H. Conduct s lud g e survey and record data o n "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I. At tim e o f sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lag oon gage pole):
1. Determine distance from Maximum Liquid Level t o Minimum Liquid Level:
(Detamine from Plan or other lagoon records)
K . Cal culate distance from presen t liquid s urface leve l to Minimum Liquid
le vel: Item J-Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max . Liq . Level:
L. Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present liquid surface level
to the lagoon bottom (aver age for all the measurement points):
M . Record from sludge survey data sheet the distance from the present l iqu id surface level
to the top of the sludge layer (average for all the measurement p o ints):
N. Record from sludge surv ey data sheet the average thickness of the sludge layer :
0. Calcu late the thickness of the existing Liqu id Treatment Zone (Item M -Ite m K):
(Note: lfltem 0 is less than 4 fi., a s ludg~: removal and uti lization plan may be require d by
N. C. DWQ. See yolll' sp~:cific pe rmi t or contact D WQ for more i nfonnation.)
I. y
J .O
P. Proceed to S lud ge Volume W orksheet if desire to calc ula te sludge volume for rectangular shaped
lagoon w ith uni form side slope.
Completed by:) co/~> c. lio.·w·J(A /; -11 -u.r-
Print N2!11e
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1-800-672-31 06
1·919-735--9946 FAX
s-,;..2-v2.>r 3
COASTAL METAL SERVICE
P .O. Box 128, Goldsboro, N.C. 27533 1;. -13 ~os--
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Appendix 4 Sludge Survey Data Sheet
Lagoon ID Running Branch #1 82-677
Completed by Curtis G Barwick Date 12113/2005
17" to max. liquid level
A 8 c C-8
Grid Pt Dist. To top of sludge Oist to lagoon bottom Thickness of sludge layer
feet(tenth)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
AVERAGE
feet(tenth) feet(tenth)
6.3
4 .4
6.8
5.0
5.2
5.2
5.3
5.4
4 .7
4.6
4.5
4.6
5.6
4 .3
4.6
4 .9
4.7
5.0
5.1
7.4
6 .9
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.3
7.4
7.3
7.2
7.3
7.2
7.2
7 .1
7.1
7.1
7.1
7 .1
7.3
7 .2
1.1
2.5
0.5
2.3
2 .1
2 .1
2.1
1 .9
2 .5
2.7
2.7
2.6
1.5
2.8
2.5
2.2
2.4
2.3
0.0
0 .0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0 .0
2.2
... -. Irrigation Equipment Field Calibration Form
'\,.
Location:·
Dace-of Field Calibration: // _, 1 :J -c }.-
(mmldd/vv)
Flow Meter Serial Number: M 0 ~ ~ ~ 0 ~ 9 C> 3
Equipment Number: _____ he;..:.:.iY:....:.·....:.~~ec.,..:....;..< _____ _
Measured ring size: /dY inches
Is ring size withjn 0.0 I" of orig inal manufacrureci size? • ~'/4-s or __ No. If not replace ring·.
Pressure Gauge Readings At Pump: ---.:../.)_...._,.0"----ps1
.j At Traveler: CZ I psi (if applicable)
;. --~...;......--
At Sprinkler/Gun: G, ) psi
Expected Flow Rate (from manufacturers chart): __ /..;.f...~.f ___ GPM--. ·
Measure Flow Rate (from flow meter): ftfy GPM
Flow rate variance greater than 10%
Yes No_;,£_
Expected Wetted Diameter (from the wettable acres determination) : ,.2 7 ~ fl.
Measured Wetted Diameter: __ ......~:::.)_7..:......z:~---ft.
Wetted di~~ter Variance grea_!Stjban 15% &Jor measured flow variance greater than
l 0%: · Yes·_ No _2 if Yes, then contact a technical specialist or irrigation
dealer for assistance, enter work order number:. ________ _
And/or explain findings:,_·'---·-----------
. '..,.
Calibrator:
(Sigrlarurc)
lmga1ion Equipment ::ield Calibration ::-onn 4-1-03 .doc Rete ntion ?eriod: J years
•
"'...: .. Irrigation Equipment Field Calibration Form
Location:·
Dale -of Field Calibration: /). --1 3 · uJ·-
(mrnldd/vv)
Flow Meter Serial Number: M 0 ~ ~ "0.;2.9t;> 3 (PM ".s-:1.)
Equipment Number: II a f:,bt;
Measured ring size: /,of inches
Is ring size withjn 0.01" of original manufactured. size ?
' _____:!_fe or_ No. If not replace ring·.
At Pump: __ I_').._O ___ psi ;
Pressure Gauge Readings
At Traveler: ___ q ... ·....;;.o __ psi (if applicable)
At Sprinkler/Gun: 6 'I psi
Expected Flow Rate (from manufacturers chart):· _....~l....:r;....:..f ___ GPM --.. -
Measure Flow Rate (from tlow meter):
Flow rate variance greater than 10%
Yes__ No ...JL._ ·
1/Y GPM
Expected Wetted Diameter (from the wettable acres determination) : J-. 7 0 fl .
Measured Wetted Diameter: ___ 2:::o...:.7_'t..._ ___ ft.
.. ···. .
Wetted diame.ter variance grea~an 15% &/or measured flow variance greater than
I 0%: · Y c:s· _ No : :/if Yes, then contact a technical specialist or irrigation
dealer for assistance, ent~r work or~er number:. ________ _
And/or explain findings:._··---------------
Calibrator: ~CA.......-........;:-~:lz~fk~J..::.......· __
(Sigriarure)
lm ga!ion Equ ipment field Ca lib ralio n ;:;orrn 4-l -OJ.doc Rete nti on Per iod; J years
ANil\1.AL FACILITY ANNUAL CERTIFICATION FORM
Certificate of Coverage or Permit Number hJ tA :2. & J-b 11 County Sa,.u:J S'>n Y ~ .V. ~
Facility Name (as shown on Certificate of Coverage or Permit) JoeJ cfark.~ Frt~~~~ ~.A, ~
Operator in Charge for this Facility JOe I f>a.r~e~ Certification # t4 I DO ..
Lami:wlication of animal waste as allowed by the above permit occurred during the past calendar year
--"~'---"l YES NO . IfNO, skip Part I and Part IT and proceed to the certification. Also, if animal waste
was generated but not land applied, please attach an explanation on how the anima] waste was handled.
Part I : Facilitv Information: · /
1. Total number of application Fields ltYc>r Pulls EJ ·(i>Iease check the appropriate box) in the Certified Animal
Waste Management Plan (CA W1vlP): J 'I· d.' Total Useable Acres approved in theCA WMP
2 . Total number ofFields ~r Pulls 0 (please check the appropriate box) on which land application
occurred during the year: d. Total Acres on which waste was applied 3 ~.J'1 · ·
3 . Total pounds ofPlant Available Nitrogen (PAN) applied during the year for all application sites:
SF01-
4 . Total pounds ofPlant Available Nitrogen (PAN) allowed to be land applied annuaily by theCA WMP and
the permit: I"-'Z 7 Z,
5. Estimated amount oftotal manure, litter and process wastewatersold or·givento ·other persons ·and·taken
off site during the year D tons 0 or gallons 0 {please check the appropriate box)
6. Annual average number of anima1s by type at this facility durin! the previous year:
3Cj 53 ~e.J~ fp .{:;P')~S tJ.
7. Largest and smallest number of animals by type at this facility at any one time during the previous year:
Largest t//o Z 3
Smallest I q79
(These numbers are for infon:national purposes only since the only permit limit on the number of anima]s ·
at the facility is the annual average nuriibers)
s. Facility's Integrator if appli~Je: Cob d...-; e H-oB FarM
Part II: Facility Status:
IF THE ANSWER TO ANY STATEMENT BELOW IS "NO", PLEASE PROVIDE A WRITTEN
DESCRIPTION AS TO WHY THE F ACll..ITY WAS NOT COMPLIANT, Tiffi DATES OF ANY NON
COMPLIANCE, AND EXPLAIN CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OR PROPOSED TO BE TAKEN TO
BRING THIS FACILITY BACK INTO COMPLIAt"iCE. ., .
1. Only animal waste generated at this facility was applied to the permitted sit during
the past calendar year.
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2. The facility was operated in such a way that there was no direct runoff of waste from
the facility (including the houses, lagoons/storage ponds and the application sites) during
£Yes CNo
the past calendar year.
o4es ... There was no discharge of waste to surface water from this facility during the past 0No .J.
calendar year.
o<es 4. There was no freeboard violation in any lagoons or storage ponds at this facility during DNo
the past calendar-year.· . ··. · ·
q{es 5. There was no PAN application to any fields or crops at this facility greater than the ONo
levels specified in this facility's CA W1viP during the past calendar year. ~~ 6. All land application equipment was calibrated at least once during the past calendar year. DNo
7. Sludge accumulation in all lagoons did not exceed the volume for which the lagoon Yes 0No
was designed or reduce the lagoon's minimum treatment volume to less than the volume
for which the lagoon was designed.
ohes 8. A copy of the Annual Sludge Survey Form for this facility is attached to this Certification. 0No
9 . Annual soils analysis were performed on each field receiving animal waste during the E{Yes 0No
past calendar year.
1 0. Soil pH was maintained as specified in the permit during the past calendar Year? r(;Yes 0No
11. All required monitoring and reporting. was performed in accordance with the facility's ~Yes 0No
permit during the past calendar year. ~es 12. All operations and maintenance requirements in the permit were complied with during 0No
the·past calendar year or, in the case of a deviation, prior authorization was received I from the Division of Water Quality.· · · · ·
13. Crops as specified in the CA WMP were maintained during the past calendar year on all 0 Yes 0No
sites receiving animal waste and the crops grown were removed in accordance with i~ the facility's permit.
14. All buffer requirements as specified on the permit and theCA WMP for this facility were 0No
maintained during each application of animal waste during the past calendar year.
"I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or
supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and
·evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the perspn ·or persons who manage the system, or
those persons directly responsible for gathering the information, the information submitted is, to the best of
my knowledge and belief, true, accurate, and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for
submitting false information, including the possibility of fines and imprisonment for knowing violations."
Joel Pa:r-~r Fa.~f11\s. Ine~
Permittee Name and Title (type or prin"t)
~of~
/(
Signarure of Operator in Charge
(if different from Permittee)
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·Appendix 3. Lagoon Sludge Survey Form /}
A . farm Permit or DWQ Tdemification Number ___ ..-c(\-=~..: .... ;.:...;..,."'.:.c· ?7---..... ~~aoc-f..:J..--..b _ _../ __ Y:l -~ 77
B. Lagoon Identification--------------------...-------
C. Persoc(s) taking Measurements ______ __,.(__...v.ello6<:;...~~<;a__,g&-oO.,.I(""cbJ""""""'''""'-'4.___-'-
D. DareofMeas~men~---------------------------3--~_/_J __ -·_d_t~---
E. Methods/Devices Used for Measurement of:
a. Disunce from the lagoon liquid su:face to the rop of the siudge layer.
~tj[~
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, . Laeoon Surface Area (using dimensions at inside too of bani.:): 3 (acres)
-(Draw sketch of lago;n on a separate sheet and list dimensions, and caiculate surface area.)
G. Estimate number of sampling points :
a Less than 1.33 acre: Use 8 points
b. Ifmorethan l.33acre.---.:!_acn:s::. 6= // ,withmaximumof24 .
(Using si.:etch and dimensions. develop a uniform "gnd" :hal. has num.ile7 of interse:;tion points that match
most ciosei y u:ith the estimated number of sampling points ne-..ded. Number· the grid inte:·se::tion points on
the.lagoon ~d to correspond with t.he data to b:: recorded for points of measurement.)
H . Conduc: sludge survey and re:;ord data on "Sludge Survey Data Sheet".
I. At time of sludge survey, also measure the distance from the Maximum Liquid Level
to the Present Liquid Level (measure at the lagoon gage pole):
T J. Determine distance from Ma.xirnum Liquid Level to Minimum !..iouid Level:
(Det=ine from Plan or other lagoon records) ·
K. Calculate di stance from present liquid surface level to Minimum Liquid
level: Item J -Item I, assuming present liquid level is below Max. !..iq. Level:
L. Record from sludge survey date. sheet the distance from the present liquid surface lev el
to the lagoon bottom (average for all the measurement points):
M. Record :Tom slucige survey dJt2 sheet the dis~ance from the present liquid su:face level
to the top of the sludge layer 1 average for all the measurement points):
N . Record (rom siudge survey ciatc. sheet the a\·e~ge th ickness of the sludge layer:
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(NDle: !f Item 0 is ;ess t han..: f: .. ;; sludge rer.lo\·ai and ctiiization pian may oe r ~quired by
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Coharie Hog Farm
Thursday, September 11, 1997
Producer:
Fann Name:
Joel Par1<er Farms Inc.
Running Branch #1
88 Laud ie Honeycutt Rd
Clinton ,NC 28328
Telephone#: (910) 5o4-Q595
Type of Operation : Feeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals: 4410 hogs 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 OEM 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 .
Page 1 of 9
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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 NITR.OGEN (PAN) PRODUCED PER YEAR
4410 hogs X 2.3 lbs PAN/hogs/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 i n 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 E_?Y PRODUCER
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE &CLASS-CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPLIC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE NIACRE N/ACRE USED TIME
11229 2 jWAGRAM 0-6% I BC I 4.71 235j oj12.11 2859.951 MAR-OCT
11 229 1-2 !WAGRAM 0-6% I SG I 11 1001 Oj 12.17 1217j SEP-MAY
11229 I 3 jNORFOLK 0-2% I BC I 5.51 275j Oj 18.2 50051 MAR-OCT
11229 -3 jNORFOLK 0-2% I SG j 11 100j ot 18.2 18201 SEP-MA Y
11229 4 jMARVYN 2-6% I BC ! 5 11 255i oj 3.86 984.3j MAR-OCT
11 229 -4 jMARVYN 2-6% I SG i 11 1001 Oj 3.86 386! SEP-MAY
TOTALS: 12272.3
-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 re quire farmers in
some eastern counties ofNC to have a nutrient management plan that addresses all
nutrients. This plan only addresses Nitrogen.
Page 2 of 9
State of North Carolina
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Divi~ion of Water Quality
James B . Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Joel Parker
Running Branch # 1
88 Laudie Honeycutt Rd
Clinton NC 28328
.TI Gf}l998
FAYi::ITEViLLC:
REG . Oi=F!CE
Dear Joel Parker:
June 26, 1998
.NA
NCDENR
NoRTH CAROUNA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL. RESOURCES
Reissuance of Certificate of Coverage
No.A WS820677
Running Branch # 1
Swine Waste Collection. Treatmen~ Storage and
Application System
Sampson County
The Division of Water Quality modified the Swine Waste Operation General Permit originally issued to
this facility on September 22, 1997. In accordance with the issuance of the revised General Permit, we
are forwarding this Certificate of Coverage (COC) to Joel Parker, authorizing the oj>eration 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 Running Branch #1, located in Sampson
County, with an animal capacity of no greater than 4410 Feeder to Finish and the application to land as
specified in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CA WMP).
The COC shall be effective from the date of issuance until April 30, 2003, and shall hereby void
COC No A WS820677 dated September 22 , 1997. The COC shall hereby incorporate by reference any
specific conditions of the previous COC issued to this facility . The purpose of this COC is to allow
coverage under the revised General Permit. Please review the revised General Permit (enclosed) and pay
particular attention to Condition Il.1 0 regarding tree removal from lagoon embankments, Condition 111.1
regarding inspection frequency of the waste treatment, storage and collection system and Condition 111.6
regarding notification requirements for system failures, spills and emergencies. 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, 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 CA WMP 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 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.
P .O . Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
50% recycled/ 10% post-consumer paper
Certificat~ of Coverage A WS8206 77
Ruiming Branch #1
Page2
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 ~utomatically transferable. A name/ownership change application must be
submitted to the DWQ prior to a name change or change in ownership.
If any parts, requirements, or limitations contained in this COC are unacceptable, you have the
right to apply for an individual non-discharge permit by contacting the engineer listed below for
information on this process. Unless such a request is made within 30 days, .. this COC shall be fmal 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 Mike Lewandowski at [phone] ext. 362.
Sincerely,
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
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Department of Environment, Health and Natural .K~n~~llON
Division of Water Quality VJfo.\ER 0u~J qJ
Non-Discharge Permit Application Form I Surve~{\1 ' '2. \q
(THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED FOR USE AS AN ORJGJNlfJ ~.,:~
. .oiscl'arne P ·
General Permit -Liquid Animal Waste dperations
The following questions have been completed utilizing information on file with the
Division. Please review the information for completeness and ma.ke any corrections
which are appropriate. If a question has not been completed by the Division, please
complete as best as possibleRt:C~nV~~ question unanswered.
Application Date: ------s.r---'-~-'-'/_-_!1:..__:_7 __ _
c_r,j 2 3 \997 .._.tr
I. REQUIRED ITEMS CHECKLIST 1;,,y-ur::v~UJ~ .
Please indicate that you have included the following requiredJtf:liis by';iigl)ing:your initials in the space provided next to each
item. li.'t.~· u~ ' ,<.J~
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 ofthc Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP). If the facility does
not have a CA WMP, one must be completed prior to submittal of a general permit application
for animal waste operations.
II. GENERAL INFORMATION:
I . Farm's name: Running Branch #1
Applicants Initials
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2. Print Land Owner's name: ~J~l2P..w.!k~e:!..r __________________________ _
3. Land Owner's Mailing address: _.8""'8...,L""a,...ud""i""'e ..... H.£.>o""'n""'e.J.'yc,....u...,tt,_,R""d"-----------------------
City: Clinton NC Zip: 2 2
Telephone Number: _..9~10~-:..!5.l£64:I.:-:.Jo~:6:.59<!.>5!__ ___________________________ _
4. County where farm is located: .... s'-"alllm..,p~so""n"----------------------------
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): US 421 N of Clinton awrox. 4 miles to SR 1832: go 1.2
miles tum left on SR 1335. Mt. Moriah Ch Rd: go approx. 2.5 miels to farm on right.
6. Print Farm Mana er's name (if different from Land Owner):--------------------
7.
82-677
FORM: A WO-G-E 2/26/97 Page 1 of 3
III. OPERATION INFORMATION:
I. Farm No.: ..li-ill
2. Operation Description: Swine operation
Feeder to Finish
4410 -Certified Design Capacity
Is the above information correct? 0 yes; 0 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 Poultzy No. of Animals
OLayer
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: ...J..6.._; Required Acreage (as listed in theCA WMP):~ 3 ~
4. Number of Lagoons: _I __ ; Total Capacity: 975213 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, J-oe I G-rkcc for.._ s, Ituc:. (Land Owner's name listed in question 11.2), attest that
this application for (.( U.:Vl. (\ 111\..S 6 r=dr\ch -tL l (Fann name listed in question II. 1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate anfi.'complete to the best of my knowledge. [ underst.and that 1f all reqUired parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned to me as incomplete.
s;gnature ~~2 p~ ~. Dato ____J.q_-!.....:--j/--"q_,_J ___ _
V. MANAGER'S CERTIFICATION: (complete only if different from the Land Owner)
I, (Manager's name listed in question U.6), attest that this
application for (Farm name listed in question 11.1)
has been reviewed by me and is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if all required parts of this
application are not completed and that if all required supporting information and attachments are not included, this application package
will be returned as incomplete.
Signature -------------------------Date ---------------
THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL SUPPORTING INFORMATION AND MATERIALS,
SHOULD BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WATER QUALITY SECTION
FORM: A WO-G-E 2/26/97
PERMITS AND ENGINEERING UNIT
POST OFFICE BOX 29535
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27626-0535
TELEPHONE NUMBER: [phone]
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WASTE UTILIZATION PLAN
Coharie Hog Fann
Thursday, September 11, 1997
Producer : Joel Parker
Fann Name: Running B ra nch #1
88 laudie Honeycutt Rd
Clinton,NC 28328
Telephone#: (910} 564-6595
Type of Operation : ·reeder to Finish Swine
Number of Animals : 441 o hogs design capacity
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 orde r to maximize
the fertilizer value of the waste and to ensure that it is applied in an environmentally safe
manne~. 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 yea r. With special pre-cautions, waste may
be applied to land eroding at up to 1 0 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 OEM 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.
Page 1 of8
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 .31bs PAN/hogs/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 NIACRE USED TtME
11229 2 WAGRAM0-6% BC () 4.7 235 0 17 ) 3995 MAR-OCT
11229 2 WA GRAM0-6% SG 1 50 0 17 850 SEP-MAY
11229 3 NORFOLK ll-2% BC 5 .2 260 0 19 4940 MAR-OCT
11229 3 NORFOLK ll-2% SG 50 0 19 950 SEP-MAY
TOTALS: 10735 )
-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 theN
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 ofB
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 .)
TRACT FIELD SOIL TYPE &CLASS· CROP YIELD LBS AW COMM ACRES LBS AW APPUC.
DETERMINING PHASE CODE NIACRE NIACRE USED TIME
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 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
BC HYBRID BERMUDAGRASS-CONTROLLED GRAZED
SG SMALL GRAIN OVERSEE OED
UN ITS
TONS
AC
LBS NIWIIT
50
50
Page 3 of 8
TOTALS FROM TABLES 1 AND 2
ACRES LBSAW
NUSED
TABLE 1 36 10,735
TOTALS: -36 10,735
'AMOUNT OF N PRODUCED: 10,143
-BALANCE -592
*** 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 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 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 pending 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.
Call you technical specialist after you receive the waste analysis report for assistance in
determining the amount of waste per acre and the proper application rate prior to applying
the waste.
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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 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 St antard 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 pending 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.
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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
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 1 00 feet to wells.
13. A n imal 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 publ ic right-of ways.
15. Animal waste shall not be discharged into surface waters, drainageways, or wetlands by
discharge or by over-spraying . An imal 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, leak age or d ischarge.
18. If animal production at the facility is to be suspended or terminated , the owner is
responsible for obtaining and implementing a "closure plan" whi c h 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 c rop season.
21 . Highly visible markers shall be installed to mark the top and bottom elevati ons 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 soi ls shall be monitored and alternative
crop sites shall be used when these metals approach excessive levels . pH shall be adjusted
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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.
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NAME OF FARM: Running Branch #1
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 will be applied on the land
according to this plan at the appropriate times and at rates that no runoff occurs .
NAME OF FACIL'/[W~ER:. ~oel Park_er
SIGNATURE: 7;f1iL--Jlfl)/ DATE: Q-/J-q1
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NAME OF MAN~GER (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
[phone]
SIGNATURE:CL $. ~ DATE:_......;..'f_-__;,-#_'-f.;....;7;_,_ __
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Swine Farm Waste Management Odor Control Checklist
Source Cause DMI's lo Miulmlzc Odor Silc Specific l'ruc:ticcs
Fanustcau • Swine production II Vegelalivc or wooded buffers; . .
II llecommcndcd best management practices; • Good judgmcnl and common sense
Animal body surfaces • Dirty manure-covered animals a Dry Ooors
Floor surfaces • Wet manure-covered noors • Slollcd Ooors;
II Waterers located over slollcd Ooors;
a Feeders nl high end of solid noors;
a Scrape manure buildup from Ooors;
a Umlernoor ventilation for drying
Manure collection pits • Urine; B Frequent manure removal by nush, pit recharge,
• Partial microbial decomposition or scrape;
0 Undcrlloor ventilation
Ventilation exhaust fans • Volatile gases; • l'an maintenance;
Dust • Efficient air movcmenl
Indoor surfaces • Dust Ill Wnslu.lown between groups of animals; • feed additives;
a Feeder covers;
a Feed delivery <.lownspout extenders to feeder
covers
flush tanks • Agitation ofrccyclcd lagoon a Flush lank covers;
liquid while tanks arc filling a Extend ftlllines to ucnr lmtlum of tanks with
nnli-siphon vcnls
Flush alleys • Agitation during wastewater 0 Undcrnoor flush with undcrlluor ventilation
convoyancc
l'il recharge points • Agitation of recycled lagoon a Extend recharge lines to IIC&II' bottom or pits
liquid while pils arc filling with mati-siphun vents
Lil\ statiuns • Agitation during sump tank 0 Sump limk covers
filling and drawdown
Outside drain collection • Agitation during wustcwatcr a Uox covers
or junction boxes conveyance
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Source CnuJe UMI's lo Minimize Ot.lor Slle Spuinc l'rntlh:u
End of t.l.rau1pipcs al • Agilnlion during wastewater • Uxtent.l dischnrgo poinl of Jlipes undctuenlh
fasoon conveyance lngoon licauld level
Lagoon surfaces • Volalilc gns emissions; " Proper lagoon JiquilJ cnpacily;
• Uiologicalrnixing; • Correct lagoon starlUJlJlrucc\lurcs;
• Agitation a Minimum surface area-to-volume ratio;
• Minimum agitation whcrqmmping ;
a Mechanical aeration;
a Proven biological addilivcs
lrrigntion sprinkler • U igh Jncssure agitation; • lnigatc on dry days willa lillie or no wind;
IIOUICS • Wind c.Jrin • Minimum reconunemletl operating pressure;
• l'mnp intake ncar logoonlitauid surface;
0 l'ump from second-singe lngoon
Storage lank or basin • l'a.rtialrnicrobial dccumposilion; 0 Uollutn or midlevclloat.liug;
surface • Mixing while lilliug; 0 Tnnk covers;
• Agitation when emptying a Uasin surface mats of solids;
a l'ruvcn biulugicill additives or oxidants
Scllliug bas in surface • l'arlialmicrubial c.Jccompusilion ; 0 Extend dminpipc outlets undcllleath li1111id
• Mi:<ing wl•ilc filling; level;
• Agitation when emptying 0 Remove settlctl solids regularly
Manure, slurry ur sludge • Aghation when spreading; 0 Soil injccliun of shrrry/slutlgcs;
spreader outlets • Volatile gns emissions 0 Wnsh residunl1unnurc fwm sprca~cr .ol\cr usc;
a l'rovcn biological mJditivcs or uxitlanls
Uncovered manure, • Volatile gas emissions while 0 Soil injecliun of slurry/sludges
slurry or sludge on field tl1ying 0 Soil incurpuration within41! Ius.;
surfaces a Spread in thin unilum.• layers fur n111id clryinc; .:
0 l'rovcn biological mhlitives or oxidnnts
Oeau aninmls • Carcass decomposition ' l'ropcr disposition of Clttcasi;cs
Dead animal disposal • Carcuss tlccomsJUsitiun a Coanplclc covering of c;1n:a ss cs in buri ;1lpils;
pils a l'mpcr locillion/c.:unslruclion or disposal pils I , ..
lncincr al -;,rs • lncomplclc combustion 0 Sccuntl ;uy slack burners
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Souru
Sian ding water around
facilities
Manure tracked onto
public roads from famt
access
Additionallnfonnalion :
Cause
• Improper drainage;
• Microbial decomposition of
organic matter
• l1oorly ntaintained access roads
Swine Manure Management ; 0200 RuleiDMP Packcl
UMI•s to Minimize Odor
a Grade and lruulscapc such that water drains
away from facilities
a farm access road maintenance
Swine Production famt Potential Odor Sources and Remedies; ciJAE fnct Sheet
Swine Production Facility Manure Management: l'itltecltargc-Lngoon Treatment; EUAE 128-88
Swine l'roduction facility Manure Management UnderOoor Flush-Lagoon Treatment ; EUAE 129-88
Lngoon Design and Management for Livestock Manure Treatment ami Slorage ; EUAE I OJ-83
Calibration of Manure and Wastewater AJ'plication equipment ; cUAc I: act Sheet
Controlling Odors from Swine Duildings ; PIII-JJ
Environmental Assurance Program; NPI'C Manual
Options for Managing Odor ; a report from the Swine Odor Task Force
Nuisance Coneems in Animal Manure Management: Odors nnd flies; l'll0107, 1995 Conference Proceedings
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Silc SJ•ttlfic I' radices
A vailnble From :
NCSU, County Extension Ccnlcr
NCSU-UAE
NCSU -IJAE
NCSU • BAE
NCSU-IJAE
NCSU -llAc
NCSU -Swine Extension
NC Pork l'roc.lucers Assoc
NCSU Agti Conuu1HIItalions
Flol'ida Cuupcrutivc Extension
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Insect Control Checklist for Animal Operations
Source Cause IJMI's lo Conlrollnscds SiCc Specific rrndh:cs
Llltuid Systems
Flush Guners • Accumulation of solids • Flush system is designed and opernted
surliciently to remove accumulated solids from
gutters as designed. • Remove bridging of accumulated solids at
discharge
Lagoons and Pits • Crusted Solids • Maintain lagoons, scllling basins and pits where
pest breeding is npparentto 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 maller
along water's edge on imtJOundment's perimeter.
Ury Systems
Feeders • Feed Spillage • Design, OJlerate nnd maintain feed systems (e.g.,
bunkers and troughs) to minimize the
accumulation of decaying wastage . • Clean up spillage on o routine basis (e.g ., 7 -I 0
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter).
Feed Storage • Accumulations of feed residues a Reduce moisture accumulation within and
around immediate perimeter of feed storage
areas by in suring drainage away from site
and/or llroviding adequate containment (e.g.,
covered bin for brewer's grain and similar high
moisture grain prodi1cts).
a Inspect for and remove or brct~k up accumulated
solids in filter strips arou~1tl feed storage as
needed.
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Source
Animalllolding Arens
Dry Manure llandling
Systems
Cause
• Accumulations of animal wastes
ami feed wastage
DMI's to Conlrollnsecls.
a Eluninatc low areas that trap moisture along
fences and other locntions where woslc
accumulates and disturbance by animals is
minimal. ,
a Maintain fence rows and filter strips around
animal holding areas lo minimize
accumulations of wnstes (i.e., inspect for and
remove or break up accumulated solids as
needed).
• Accumulations of animal wastes a Remove spillage on a routine basis (e.g., 7-I 0
day interval during summer; 15-30 day interval
during winter) where manure is loaded for land
DJiplication or disposal.
a t•rovidc for at.lctJUillC drainage around manure
stocks,ilcs .
a Inspect for and remove or brenk up accumulated
wastes in filter slrips arouml stockpiles and
manure handling areas as needed .
Slle Stleclnc Pracllces
For more infonnation contact the Cooperative Extension Service, Dcpaa1menl of Entomology, Uox 7613, North Carolina Stole University,
Raleigh, NC, 27695-7613.
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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.
• 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)
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E1\1ERGENCY ACTION PLAN
PHONe NlJMBERS
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NRCS 5"1:1.-71~ 1
This plan wtll be implemented in the event that wastes from your operation are leaking,
overflowing, or running off site. You should not wait until wastes reach surface waters or
leave your property to consider that you have a problem. You should make every effort to
ensure that this does not happen. This plan should be posted in an accessible location for
all employees at the facility. The following are some action items you should take.
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 . Lagoon overflow-possible solutions are:
a Add soil to berm to increase elevation of dam.
b . Pump was tes to fields at an acceptable rate.
c. Stop all flows to the lagoon immediately.
d. Call a pumping contractor.
e . Make su re no surface water is entering lagoon.
B : Runo ff from waste application field· actions include :
a. Immediately stop waste application. .
b. Create a temporary diversion to contain waste .
c. Incornorate 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 funher dischar~e.
d. Repair all leaks prior to restarting pumps~
D : Leakage from flush systems. houses , solid separators·action include:
a . Srop recycle pump.
b . Stop irrigat io n pump.
c. Make sure no ~iphon occu rs.
d . St o p all flows in the house , flush systems, or solid separators.
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e. Repair all leaks prior to restaning pumps.
E: Leakage fiom 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. Coul!:J a future rain event cause the spill to reach surface waters?
g. Are potable ,;~..-ater wells in danger (either on or off of the property)?
h. How much reached surface waters?
3: Contact appropriate agencies.
a . During normal business hours, call your DWQ (Division of Water Quality)
regional office; Phone • . After hours, emergency number: 919-733-3942.
Your phone call should include : your name, facility, telephone number, the details
of the incident from item 2 above, the exact location of the facility, the location or
direction of movement of the spill, weather and wind conditions. The corrective
measures that have been under taken, and the seriousness of the situation.
b. If spill leaves property or enters surface waters, call local EMS Phone number -
c. Instruct EMS to contact local Health Department.
d. Contact CES, phone number --, local SWCD office phone number
and local NRCS office for advice/teclmical assistance phone number -
4: If none of the above works call 911 or the Sheriffs Depanment and explain your
problem ro 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.
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b . Contr ac-tors Address : _ _lo.C~i·::.:.-.:::.~~--~-J../\..:....'-~'-:-------
c:. C ontracrors Phone : ____ 5:u6"--'4"---'lcoi'...,;jl';f:....S:.._...b..__ ____ _
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6: Contact the technical specialist who certified the lagoon (NRCS, Consulting
Engineer, etc.)
a . Name: C "',.f;!J Ba,...;."'k
b . Phone: £'f:l -It). :J.. 21.:~ -9f't o
7: Implement procedures as advised by DWQ and teclmical assistance agencies to
rectify the damage, repair the system, and reassess the waste management plan to
~eep problems with release of wastes from happening again.
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