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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 1555 N. 17"'AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 illip WEBSITE:www.co.weld.co.us PHONE (970) 353-6100, EXT. 3540 O FAX (970)304-6498 • COLORADO May 3, 2006 Cornish Plains Livestock LLLP do AGPRO/LANDPROfessionals 4350 HWY 66 Longmont CO 80504 Re: Conditions of Approval:AmUSR-227 Dear Applicant: On February 11, 2004, your application for a use by special review was administratively approved by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners with specific Conditions of Approval. One of the required Conditions of Approval grants applicants sixty(60)days to submit a Mylar Plat. Should you choose not to complete the use by special review process and provide the required Mylar Plat, the Department of Planning Services will need to be notified in writing of your decision. If you do not formally withdraw your application and/or are unable to meet the Conditions of Approval, your case will be scheduled for a hearing before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. Planning Staff will be recommending denial or your request at this hearing. If your application is denied by the Board of County Commissioners, the decision could affect future land development applications located on this parcel. Withdrawing applications will not generally affect future applications. Planning Services Staff is aware of the difficulty and associated delays in meeting the Conditions of Approval normally associated with land use cases, and is willing to work with you in completing your request. Please notify the Department of Planning Services, in writing,within 10 working days of your decision. Planning Services Staff can be contacted at the above address or phone number. Sincerely, The Department of Planning Services - a . . Iso , 47;1:31 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT 1555 N. 17"' Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us 111 in ADMINISTRATION: (970) 304-6410 ® FAX: (970) 304-6412 PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION & NURSING: (970) 304-6420 FAX: (970) 304-6416 COLORADO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: (970) 304-6415 FAX: (970) 304-6411 September 28, 2004 Richard and Marsha Miller Miller Livestock, LLLP 31875 WCR 53 Greeley, Colorado 80631 Subject: AinUSR-227, Manure Management and Nuisance Control Plan Dear Mr. and Ms. Miller: The Weld County Department of Public Health& Environment(WCDPHE) has received a "Manure Management and Nuisance Control Plan", dated September 9, 2004, for the Miller Livestock Feedlot, located in Section 4 of Township 6 North, Range 63 West of the 6th Principle Meridian, Weld County. The document was submitted to address Conditions of Approval 1.F. and 1.H. of Amended Use by Special Review Permit#227. As you are aware, the public hearings held for this permit were held in February of this year. This facility is now subject to new State regulations (Water Quality Regulations#61 and#81, effective June 30, 2004) which have come into effect since those hearings. I recall discussing the proposed regulations with both of you and your representative Clair Orr. These regulations establish permitting requirements for facilities such as yours. Specifically, Regulation 61.17(5)(b)(i), requires operators of"concentrated animal feeding operations"to make immediate application for a discharge permit to the Colorado Department of Public Health& Environment (CDPHE). According to representatives of the CDPHE, you have not yet applied for that required permit for this facility. The intent of Condition of Approval 1.F. is to assure the facility can comply with State regulations concerning animal feeding operations. Because the requirements of the State discharge permit are similar to the concepts outlined in the Manure Management Plan,the County will forgo its review of the plan until the facility receives a discharge permit from the CDPHE. Once the CDPHE approves the discharge permit, it will take the place of the Manure Management Plan. However, the recording of your plat for the USR will be delayed until you receive approval of your discharge permit. I have discussed this situation with both the Planning Department and our County Attorneys Office. We are in agreement that the County will not pursue any action against the facility for activities conducted on the facility that are performed in the interest of obtaining the discharge permit provided there is diligent work to obtain the discharge permit. These activities include dirt moving activities. Richard and Marsha Mille ---- 'Page 2 of 2 This document adequately addresses Condition of Approval 1.H. regarding control of nuisances. Please do not hesitate to call me should you have any questions. I can be reached at 970-304- 6415, extension 2214. Sincerely, Trevor Jiricek Director Environmental Health Services Cc: Mark Wallace, MD, MPH, Director, Department of Public Health &Environment(via email) Lee Morrison, Weld County Attorneys Office (via email) 1\lichelle Martin, Weld County Department of Planning Services (via email) Derek Godsey, AGPROfessionals, LLC Ron Jepson, Colorado Department of Public Health&Environment (via email) Page 1 of 1 Michelle Martin From: Trevor Jiricek Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 1:55 PM To: Michelle Martin Cc: Cody Hollingsworth; Troy Swain Subject: AmUSR227 Michelle, I have rec'd a copy of a "2007 Compliance Self-Certification for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations - Regulation No. 81, Liner Certification Requirement"and a separate letter dated March 19, 2007, from Richard Miller of Miller Livestock. These documents represent that Miller Livestock is in the process of and intending to comply with the CAFO Regulations concerning lining requirements. These documents also satisfy Condition of Approval 1.F.2. Therefore, Miller Livestock has fulfilled all conditions of AmUSR227 pertaining to our Department. If you have any questions, please call me at 2214. Trevor Jiricek, M.A. Director, Environmental Health Services Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment 1555 N. 17th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-304-6415, ext. 2214 (office) 970-304-6411 (fax) 03/22/2007 3-A i-0'7 //5 oAf1,,.�AL AM'.ie 4rio..) 7—N el-r 57,,9ref) rhib-R6-- GiiERE 3 cvfI s to c 4 rEtJ 0.0 T/tE ,Ro eg;y w,-s ..0 EfzA0 e /1/€RE II-Ay Ac7si4i y p. '4V W FLL S Loc. )-6-6 ©.0 "'we PRoPe c?", 4 s E vi o E.)e 5c• /3 y 7 ' we,_ Pc.¢r.2 irs s u 6.�ircO. 46m mss o,0,74s L4e Page 1 of 1 Michelle Martin From: Trevor Jiricek Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 9:56 AM • To: Michelle Martin Cc: chollingsworth@agpros.com Subject: AmUSR227 Michelle, I reviewed the file and spoke with Cody Hollingsworth at AgPro. They have not met all the requirements to allow plat recording. Specifically, Condition of Approval 1.F.2. has not been fully addressed. Cody has indicated that this condition will be addressed in the near future -they are also under directive from the state health department to address the same item. If they enter into an agreement with the state, we'll consider that adequate to address the outstanding item. This could happen relatively quickly depending upon the owner. I copied Cody on this email. Cody, if this is not accurate please let us know Otherwise we look forward to getting the agreement that the facility owner enters into with the CDPHE. THANKS! Trevor Jiricek, M.A. Director, Environmental Health Services Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment 1555 N. 17th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80631 970-304-6415, ext. 2214 (office) 970-304-6411 (fax) 02/26/2007 AGPRO iii Ar. COMPLETE LAND AND RESOURCE SOLUTIONS Weld County Planning Department S0"rTL rST BUILDING NOV 9 2006 November 7, 2006 RCLEiVED Richard and Marsha Miller Miller Livestock, LLLP 31875 WCR 53 TR.. Greeley, CO 80631 970 3 0 - 76 'O c Subject: ArmUSR- 227 Dear Richard and Marsha Miller: We recently received correspondence from Michelle Martin, Weld County Planner, regarding the status of your project and permit. This letter is to inform you, as per your request, we have stopped work on your pending Amended USR—227. We will also inform Michelle Martin, Weld County Planning that we are no longer working on this case and all correspondence from the county should now be directly with you. In the event you would like us to work on this case again,please call and we will draft a contract for work to be done. Once the contract is agreed to and signed by all parties, we will commence work to be done. Regards, Cody Hollingsworth Planner 970-535-9318 chollingsworth@agpros.com AgPro Environmental Services, LLC 4350 Highway 66 Longmont, CO 80504 Page 1 of 1 Michelle Martin From: Michelle Martin Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 3:16 PM To: 'Laurel Johnson' Subject: AMUSR-227 HI Laurel, I sent you an email back in May of 2006 with a list of conditions that still needed to be addressed for AMUSR-227. Could you please update me with the status of these conditions and a date when you expect to have the plat submitted to Weld County, thanks. The following still need to be address: 1.A 1.B 1.C 1.D 1.E.2 1.E.5 1.E.6 1.K 1.M Planner II 4209 CR 24 5 Longmont, CO 80504 mmartin@co.weld.co.us PHONE: (720) 652-4210 x 8730 FAX (720) 652-4211 10/23/2006 STATE OF COLORADO Bill Owens,Governor Dennis E.Ellis,Executive Director 0*cot Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado t — "': bi O 4300 Cherry Creek Dr.S. Laboratory Services Division * * Denver,Colorado 80246-1530 8100 Lowry Blvd. Phone(303)692-2000 Denver,Colorado 80230-6928 f876 TDD Line(303)691-7700 (303)692-3090 Colorado Department Located in Glendale,Colorado of Public Health http://www.cdphe.state.co.us and Environm August 8, 2006i'len- ; U Richard and Marsha Miller Miller Livestock LLLP 31875 WCR 53 Greeley, CO 80631 Subject: Response Requested on Desire for Permit Coverage - Dear Richard and Marsha Miller: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment(the department)received from you an application to be certified under the state's Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation(CAFO)general discharge permit COG-931000. Due to recent changes brought about from a U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling and subsequent revisions to the federal CAFO regulations, as described in the attached fact sheet,the department has not yet acted on your application, but anticipates certifying facilities under a CAFO general permit by the end of this year. At this time,the department is asking that you notify the department's Environmental Agriculture Program if you intend to continue to seek certification under the CAFO general permit or,if youprefer to withdraw your permit application. Prior to making your decision,please review and consider the information in the attached fact sheet. If you decide to continue to seek certification under the CAFO general permit,please note that you will need to meet the certification requirements described in the attached fact sheet by December 1, 2006. If you decide to withdraw your application, either because you believe that your operation will not discharge to waters of the U.S., or because you will not be able to certify to the general permit conditions by December 1,2006, you may resubmit your application at any time in the future if conditions at your operation change. However, it is important to remember that a permit is required before a CAFO discharges,under any circumstance(s),to waters of the U.S. - Richa id Marsha Miller ` August 8,2006 Page 2 To meet this response request,please check the appropriate box below, sign and return this letter to the department using the enclosed,postage-paid envelope on or before August 18, 2006. ❑ I want to be certified for coverage under the CAFO general discharge permit. ❑ I currently meet the general permit conditions. / ❑ I will submit by December 1,2006 evidence that I meet the general permit conditions (i.e., a complete permit application, including Appendix A). I no longer want to be certified for coverage under the CAFO general discharge permit and I hereby withdraw the application. lot ,./go j„isjateit V+ _ fa j/tr,i) 7/02A, (s gnature) (date) if/CA 4/4A "7/Cr (p ted name) Ili/AP Ai tSiLo i (facity name) Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at 303-692-3523 or via electronic mail at: erin.kress@state.co.us. Sincerely, Gil\ n r. r_rehi—, . , Erin P. Kress Environmental Agriculture Program Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment cc: permit file to 7Fact Sheet: w°F What is the current status of the CAFO ` o regulations and permit requirements? Status of Federal yQ *�� and Colorado *,8,6 CAFO There have been several changes in the federal requirements for concentrated animal feeding operations(CAFOs)over Colorado Department Regulations and the last few years. These federal changes affect how the of Public Health Discharge Permit Department of Public Health and Environment(the and Environment department)regulates CAFOs in Colorado. This fact sheet describes the Requirements regulatory revisions and an important court case that affect the discharge permit requirements for Colorado's CAFOs. U.S. EPA's 2003 revised CAFO regulations On February 12, 2003 the United States Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)published revised federal regulations for CAFOs. These regulations required all CAFOs to apply for discharge permits. In addition,the regulations specified the requirements that would be included in the permits, including the requirement for CAFOs to develop and implement site-specific nutrient management plans(NMPs). Under the revised federal regulations, Colorado was required to revise its regulations and permitting program for CAFOs. As a result,the department adopted revised regulations for CAFOs in June, 2004. These regulations are the Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS)Regulations, and they are referred to as"Regulation 61." Section 61.17 of Regulation 61 includes the CDPS requirements for CAFOs. You can find Regulation 61 on the Internet at the following Web page: http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/op/regs/waterregs/100261d ischargeperm itsystem.pdf. Colorado's revised regulations were substantially similar to EPA's 2003 regulations, including the requirement for all CAFOs to apply for discharge permits. The department required CAFOs in Colorado to submit applications for certification under the state's CAFO general discharge permit COG-931000. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, February 28, 2005 decision in Waterkeeper Alliance et al. v. EPA Shortly after EPA's 2003 revised CAFO regulations were finalized,the agency was sued by a number of groups representing environmental organizations and the agriculture industry. The lawsuit was decided by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals and a decision handed down on February 28, 2005. According to the court ruling, only CAFOs that discharge to waters of the U.S. are required to apply for permits. In other words, if a CAFO does not discharge to waters of the U.S., it is up to the CAFO to decide whether or not it will seek permit coverage. Another part of the court's decision requires that each CAFO's NMP be submitted to the state and made available for public review prior to the CAFO being granted permit coverage. In response to the Second Circuit Court's decision,the department revised its CAFO general permit and application form to require CAFOs to submit NMPs with their applications for certification under the general permit. The department also sent a letter in October 2005 to CAFOs that had previously applied for permits informing them of the court's decision and requesting that facilities wishing to withdraw their permit applications notify the department in writing by December 31,2005. EPA's February 10, 2006 Revised Compliance Dates To allow states and CAFOs time to respond to the Second Circuit Court Decision,EPA issued a final rule to extend the compliance dates established in the 2003 CAFO regulations. In general,this rule extended to July 31, 2007 the permit application deadline for newly defined CAFOs and the deadline for developing and implementing NMPs. Fact Sheet. Current Status of CAFO Regulations and Permit Requirements Page 1 1 EPA's June 30, 2006 Revised CAFO Regulations - Proposed On June 30,2006 EPA proposed revisions to its 2003 CAFO regulations to fully respond to the 2005 Second Circuit Court decision. The changes proposed by EPA include: • Requiring only those CAFOs that discharge or propose to discharge to seek coverage under a permit. • Requiring CAFOs seeking coverage under a peiniit to submit NMPs with their permit application. The NMP must be reviewed by the permitting authority and made available for public review. In addition, the terms of a CAFO's NMP must be incorporated as conditions in the CAFO's discharge permit. EPA is accepting public comments on the proposed revisions until August 29,2006. After that date,EPA will consider the public comments and issue a final regulation. EPA anticipates publishing its final rule by the spring of 2007. What does all this mean for CAFOs in Colorado? Federal regulations require state discharge permit programs to be at least as stringent as the federal regulations. In addition, Colorado's Water Quality Control Act stipulates that, for animal or agricultural waste,the requirements included in Regulation 61 may be no more stringent than the federal rule. Because of this, the department is moving forward with revisions to its CAFO permitting program to comply with the current federal regulations to ensure that Colorado's requirements are not more stringent than federal requirements. At this time,the department is proceeding as described below. 1. Only CAFOs that discharge are required to apply for certification under the CAFO Gen(,ral Permit "Discharge"means the introduction or addition of a pollutant into waters of the U.S. For CAFOs,this includes the discharge of pollutants including(but not limited to) excess nitrogen and phosphorus from both the production and land application areas. A discharge could be a spill or overflow from a lagoon, or uncontrolled runoff from confinement areas, manure storage areas, feed and commodities storage and handling areas, or land application areas. If you believe that your CAFO will not discharge pollutants into waters of the U.S. under any circumstances,then you are not required to apply for permit coverage. You should be aware that any discharge from a CAFO that is not covered under a CDPS permit is considered a violation of the Clean Water Act. You should also be aware that CAFOs choosing not to apply for permit coverage must ensure that they meet the following conditions in order to qualify for the exemption for stormwater runoff from land application fields,known as the"agricultural stormwater exemption." The runoff must occur from land where manure, litter, and/or process wastewater has been applied in accordance with site specific nutrient management practices that ensure appropriate agricultural utilization of the nutrients in the manure,litter, and process wastewater. In particular, the following practices must be implemented: • Identify appropriate site specific conservation practices to be implemented,including as appropriate buffers or equivalent practices,to control runoff of pollutants to surface waters. • Identify protocols for appropriate testing of manure,litter,process wastewater,and soil. • Establish protocols to land apply manure, litter, or process wastewater in accordance with site- specific nutrient management practices that ensure appropriate agricultural utilization of the nutrients in the manure,litter, or process wastewater. • Identify specific records that will be maintained to document the implementation and management of the measures described above. If stormwater runoff is discharged to surface water from a land application area at a CAFO that has not implemented the measures described above,it will be considered an unpermitted discharge. Unpermitted discharges are subject to enforcement action by the department. Fact Sheet. Current Status of CAFO Regulations and Permit Requirements Page 2 2. CAFOs do not need to submit NMPs with their permit applications As discussed above, the Second Circuit Court ruling required that a NMP be submitted with your permit application. However,this requirement is part of EPA's June 30, 2006 proposed CAFO regulation and is not a part of any final federal CAFO regulations at this time. Therefore,NMPs are not required to be submitted as part of a complete permit application,but a permitted CAFO will need to develop and implement a NMP by July 31, 2007 or by the date of permit coverage,whichever is later. 3. CAFOs must provide certification of proper facility design with their permit applications If you still want to obtain permit coverage, keep in mind that your permit application cannot be considered complete until you provide the Ag Program with an engineer's certification that the following conditions exist at your operation: • That the volume of process wastewater runoff generated for each impoundment was calculated as required in 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(A). • That drawings of each impoundment as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(B)have been prepared. • That a properly designed and constructed spillway is in place at each discharging impoundment,unless the Division has determined that a spillway is not required pursuant to 61.17(8)(b)(ii). • That accurate,permanent depth markers are in place as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(D). • That two feet of freeboard, or other freeboard level approved by the Division, exists in each open surface impoundment and terminal tank, as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(E). • That structures used to divert stormwater from running onto production areas,manure stockpiles, and composting areas are sized as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(F). • That structures used to divert process wastewater from the production areas are sized as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(G). • That all impoundments, tanks, manure stockpiles, or composting areas located within a 100-year floodplain are protected from inundation and damage from 100-year or smaller flood events. At the latest,you must be able to provide this certification by December 1, 2006. Will the department change the CAFO requirements again? As described above, the department is required by state and federal laws to ensure that the requirements for CAFOs in Colorado are as stringent as,but no more stringent than, the federal CAFO regulations. Since EPA is in the process of revising the federal CAFO regulations, it is likely that the depai tnient will have to revise the CDPS regulations again within the next several years to match EPA's regulatory revisions. The depaitluent, however, does not expect any future revisions to have a substantial impact on the permit requirements for CAFOs. You have an opportunity to influence the scope of the federal revisions by reading and commenting on EPA's proposed rule. The proposed rule and instructions for submitting comments are available on EPA's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/npdes/afo/revisedrule. At any point should the federal or state requirements change, the Colorado Depai fluent of Public Health and Environment will notify CAFOs of any such changes. Fact Sheet: Current Status of CAFO Regulations and Permit Requirements Page 3 Page 1 of 1 Michelle Martin From: Troy Swain Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 2:47 PM To: Derek Godsey Cc: Michelle Martin; Trevor Jincek Subject: Clarification of information needed by Health Department regarding Miller Livestock-AmUSR-227 .. Dear Derek: To clarify the Department's previous e-mail. The Department needs you to submit the following information: (1) Provide documentation, prepared by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer that all wastewater impoundments meet seepage rate standards. (2)Provide evidence of a Standard Operating Procedure for sludge and manure removal (cleaning of impoundments to maintain capacity)has been submitted. (3) Demonstrate impoundments meet required setbacks to water wells and groundwater. Troy E. Swain, B.S., R.S. Environmental Health Specialist Environmental Health Services Weld County Dept. of Public Health & Environment 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 (970) 304-6415, ext. 2219 (office) (970) 304-6411 (fax) 5/12/2006 Sunflower Page 1 of 1 Michelle Martin To: Laurel Johnson Subject: AMUSR-227 HI Laurel, The following Items are still outstanding for AMUSR-227 per the resolution. 1.A. 1.B 1.C 1.D 1.E.2 1.E.5 1.E.6 1.K 1.M In addition to the above changes the red lined copy of the plat is ready for pick up in the south office. Please call me so we can discuss the above items. frAdttic Mot Weld County Planner II 4209 County Road 24.5 Longmont, CO 80504 (720) 652-4210 x 8730 FAX (720)652-4211 05/08/2006 AGPRO LAN DPRO COMPLETE LAND AND RESOURCE SOLUTIONS April 18, 2006 Weld County Planning and Zoning 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: AMUSR#227—Condition K. To Whom It May Concern: Miller Livestock is principal employer of any person(s)living in the modular home permitted under ZPMH-1182. Sii}cerely jilt Derek Godsey AGPROfessionals, LLC 4leiJ Livestock, LLLP ENGINEERING, PLANNING, CONSULTING & REAL ESTATE AGPROfessionals,LLC/LANDPROfessionals,LLC 4350 Highway 66•Longmont,CO 80504 970.535.9318/office• 303.485.7838/metro■970.535.9854/fax• www.agpros.com Michelle Martin From: Karen Newman [knewman@agpros com] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 9:31 AM To: Michelle Martin Subject: Cornish Plains AMUSR Hi Michelle: I just wanted to touch base with you and let you know we are working on finishing the conditions for Cornish Plains AMUSR #227. The property is now Miller Livestock, LLLC. From what I can tell, this shouldn't be too difficult. We need to make some ammendments to the plat and double check a few of the conditions and hopefully we can wrap it up within the next few weeks. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Michelle. Karen Newman AGPROfessionals, LLC 970-535-9318 ext. 109 knewman@agpros.com 1 Sunflower Page 1 of 1 Michelle Martin From: Lauren Light[flight@agpros.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2006 8:56 AM To: Michelle Martin Subject: RE: AmUsr-227 Karen Newman in our office is working on this case. She will be down to look at the file this afternoon. I will help her as questions arise. The CAFO issue affects this USR also. Lauren Light AG and LAN DPROfessionals, LLC 4350 Hwy 66 Longmont, CO 80504 970-535-9318 303-485-7838 (metro) 303-870-0013 (cell) 970-535-9854 (fax) (light@agpros corn Original Message From: Michelle Martin [mailto:mmartin@co.weld.co.us] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 4:41 PM To: Lauren Light Subject: AmUsr-227 Lauren, I need to know the status of AMUSR-227? When are you anticipating all the conditions will be address and the plat will be recorded? Can you give me a timeline. M4elie, H444, Weld County Planner II 4209 County Road 24 5 Longmont, CO 80504 (720) 652-4210 x 8730 FAX (720) 652-4211 x 03/01/2006 12/05/06 16:07 FAX 970+3530285 RICH MILLER 0001 STATE OF coLoRADo WATER DIVISION ONE OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER Milstein of water Resources Depaent of Natural Resources •�;Department •/B76• 810 9.Street,Sulte 200 Greeley,Colorado 80531 Phone(970)352-8712 Fax(970)392-1816 ER Owens Governer wunw.water-stale.00.us Greg E Welcher Executive Director March 24, 2004 Hal D.Simpson,P.E, Stale Engineer James R.Hall Division Engineer Michelle Katyryniuk Weld County Planning RE Cornish Plains Livestock LLLP Dear Michelle: I need to clarify what I communicated to you by phone earlier this month. When reviewing the use of domestic household wells that can be used for more than just household use only, we allocate water that Is used for domestic animals at 0.05 AF for every four large domestic animals (1 AF/80 head). This is simply a • rough approximation that is used for the domestic well analysis only. Our website discusses the fact that large scale operations such as the one considered in the referenced matter should expect 100 head to require roughly 1 AF of water, which is entirely reasonable. rComish Plains has two wells. Commercial well permit no. 20624-F is limited to proaacing ii Al-per year,which should be able to service up to 3300 head of cattle. They also have an exempt stock well whose only limitation is that it is used for stock watering only and cannot pump more than 15 gpm. If this pump were run around the clock, it could legally pump another 24 AF per year. Please let me know if you have any questions about this issue and I apologize for any confusion our conversation may have created. Sin , • C. Cuthbertson, P.E. Assistant Division Engineer 12/05/06 16:08 FAX 970+3530285 RICH MILLER QJ01 A 80* Acres Plus Feedlot Weld County, Colorado (Property #3069) at . Location: 14 Mlles East of Eaton,Colorado on WCR 74 Between WCR 66 and WCR 67 Legal: Lot 3,being Part of NW1/s of Sec 4,T6N,R63W Size: 80±Acres Improvements: 2,200 Head Feedlot,Heated/Insulated Machine Shop,Commodity Shed,Office (Mobile Home),Labor House Schools: I District RE-2 Utilities: 2 Domestic Wells, ptic System,Electricity,Propane Water Rights: None Mineral Rights: None Irrigation: None Taxes: To Be Determined Comments: The feedlot portion of this property features a circular working tub with a hydraulic chute,heated vet room,40,000 pound truck and cattle scale,8,000 gallon cistern for backup water supply,cement aprons and automatic waters'. Very well maintained lot with good drainage. You won't find a better feedlot this size at this price! Asking Price: $290,000 MLS#: 382979 Wayne Howard ' Marketed By: Broker/Owner CTERRAWEST Broker wayne@terrawestusa.com . SFIWICIS INC, c(970)302-5757 ta,r@agtown.eom 800 8th Avenue,Suite 323 Greeley,CO 80631 Visit our website at www.terrawestusa.eom Fax:(970)392-2646 NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BUYERS The information contained heroin has been obtained from aourom that we deers reliable and accurate,but wa do not gum=it Ton West Real Estate Services,Inc. and the Seller anannre no reapantibility for omtonana,mars,withdrawals or prier calm. The prospective buyer should verify all information contained hems Terra West Real Estme Services and all other agents of the Broker arc acting as Transaction Brokers,with duty to fairly represent both Buyer and Seller.Terra West Real Est=Services will cooperate with other limas=working as a Dyyer-Agcnt or Transaction 6rolccr. Cir 7/21/03 • eau oa• o7ant 12/05/06 1605 FAX 970+3530285 RICH MILLER 0Fax Please deliver immediately to: (/ /iCthriQCJa �tnv of: Fax number: C Zo) 65.2- 4z) Voice number. Fax received from: K.ceGv K l� z�., �14` ' of: Roc number: 0170) -QDS Voice number: Z Gt.rrts--) Date: izi5 to 6 Time: `�: 00p)1-xi• Number of Pages: l` 1) Subject: LU•P/u ex) OYt> UALVS Message: ',Mai code) fi, o r-L 3/z f/2Oo�wv C-ea%!r✓� f,irt ,�t e ca a f- avLe) umlis t.Dza Cab �k 01/03/07 09:21 FAX 970+3530285 RICH MILLER 01 . i Fax Y-11Please deliver immediately to; %,,(AC!/LP -) ' of: 9-o ''// Fax number: (72 t ) 652 -'7'2/1 Voice number. Fax received from: adit. ►� 7Jlll;P,� �-%I 1L `) of: Vkc&T 0es.G4.o-lock_ Fax number (170) 353—Da '55 Voice number. c5LG YYLQ-J Date: I/3/7_0 a' Time: 9:al 5 dm) Number of Pages: 02 /21_1.4.2-/ e- Subject ) aL .2tpJ Message: - - u L' one /too i' tunj a o, , ,atac._ , -Len ' acts /1-14-A.A) X ift7w &4d a/ .2fi`et `' The, a� • m-• `/�w a- o ,�47�aaid )10 / ar�. r - alb °�Mkt') ,cZ��c orz`"ldr 41 VAL' -ra,IA a--) ✓l e i 4,4 dLrd- dery 241-6,4• 01/03/07 09:22 FAX 970+3530285 RICH MILLER el 01 December 20,2006 To: Michelle Martin Weld County Planning Commission Regarding Item C of the requirements needed to record the plat for Cornish Plains Livestock: After some investigation and phone calls to various ditch company office;it has been determined that the Coal Ridge Ditch Company is no longer in existence. There is a Coal Creek Ditch Company listed with the Division of Water Resources,however,this is not the same ditch. That particular ditch runs in the Longmont-Firestone area. Thank You. 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Q da E c 1- T up ^ W r% U g in = U in8 y 1 I , Itg r'.I CD E4 ,I+0 ED 01 a a Page 1 of 1 Michelle Martin From: Troy Swain Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:41 PM To: Derek Godsey Cc: Michelle Martin; Trevor Jiricek Subject: Health Department conditions for recording Plat for Miller Livestock-AmUSR-227 Dear Derek: I verified that CDPHE-WQCD has received an application for a CDPS Permit under Reg. 61,which along with your Manure and Process Wastewater Management Plan, satisfies "prior to recording the platt" conditions Fl, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, &9 and G of AmUSR-227. The department has reviewed and approved the Management Plan for Nuisance Control (dated Sept. 9,2004), which satisfies "prior to recording the platt" condition H of AmUSR-227. Regarding "prior to recording the plat" conditions F2 &F7 of AmUSR-227: The following groundwater protection measures under WQCC Reg. 81 are not included in the CAFO Permit Application(Reg. 61)or the Manure and Process Wastewater Management Plan: Provide documentation, prepared by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer that all wastewater impoundments meet seepage rate standards. Provide evidence of a Standard Operating Procedure for sludge and manure removal (cleaning of impoundments to maintain capacity) has been submitted. Demonstrate impoundments meet required setbacks to water wells and groundwater. Troy E. Swain, B.S., R.S. Environmental Health Specialist Environmental Health Services Weld County Dept. of Public Health & Environment 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 (970) 304-6415, ext. 2219 (office) (970) 304-6411 (fax) 5/12/2006 Weld County Dept. of Planning Services RE: AMUSR 227 Condition 1.C. The Coal Ridge Ditch Co. is over by Longmont and apparently has been mistaken as being appurtenant to AMUSR 227. The plat specifically refers to the Coal Ridge Drainage Ditch not the Coal Ridge Ditch Co. There is no company for the Coal Ridge Ditch Co. it is only the name for a ditch that diverts run off water on the rare occasion of a heavy thunderstorm from the drainage area north of the subject property. In regard to condition 1. C. there is no one to contact regarding the Coal Ridge Drainage Ditch. Further the owners of the property own the fee to this drainage ditch so they don't need permission from anyone else to cross this ditch. They just can't stop the historic flow of water during those times when there is water in the ditch which is very seldom. Qi2 \ ti O,AA., Clair On The Applicant Representative for AMUSR-227 Plat Checklist POC Planner Item Comments Check I Check Proper size and material (24" x 36 18"x 24"/Minimum 3 millimeter polyester sheet 1.•••' Lettering No stick-on lettering / Minimum 8 pt.lettering Boundaries of Lots ,�_ Scale Suitable Scale? (1"=200'or ) Accesses indicated Shared Access?If so,is easement Certificate included? V Roads labeled,including R.O.W co.,,:,), • Building Envelope(s) Vicinity Map Suitable Scale?(Minimum 1" =2000') '--"'--! North Arrow Legal Description Notes from Planner/ 4 v -,1' Development Standards _ A..1 i it. Conditions of Approval r.tuit +r , 0 Owner's Certificate Notarial Certificate included?All owners must sign the plat, check the deed. Surveyor's Certificate and All surveyed plats Surveyor's Stamp Note:USR plats do not need to be surveyed Director of Planning Notarial Certificate included? (RE,SE, SPR,Final PUD if Cerrificate - Staff Approved) Planning Comn fission (USR, COZ,Minor Sub.Final) �r Certificate V1 Board Certificate (USR, COZ„Minor Sub Final) ��. (Final PUD,RE, SE&ZPMH if Board approved) Typical Road Cross Section (COZ,Final Minor Sub. and Final PUD) 4.00..... Easements Please return the plat to h CAD is ithin 24 hours of receiving the plat. OD Planner on Call: (Initi ) Planner Signati,re: Date: Plat Checklist POC Planner Item Comments Check heck Proper size and material 4"x 36' or 18" x 24"/Minimum 3 millimeter polyester sheet Lettering No stick-on lettering / Minimum 8 pt.lettering Boundaries of Lots SAC& fRoPer&L/7f,JQ c)it) ease S� Scale Suitable Scale? 1 or 1"=100' li- ' Abe dti - - Accesses indicated Shared Access?If so,is easement Certificate included? Roads labeled,including 5 '3) / , / Building:Envelope(s) Vicuuy Map Suitable Scale? (Minimum 1" =2000) "k,jS North Arrow Legal Description fr 4 rr Notes from Planner/ Development Standards Conditions of Approval B) G1 DJ F, Cs-; Owner's Certificate Notarial Certificate included?All owners must sign the plat, check the deed. •a /6- Surveyor's Certificate and All surveyed plats Surveyor's Stamp Note: USR plats do not need to be surveyed Director of Planning Notarial Certificate included? (RE,SE, SPR,Final PUD if Certificate - Staff Approved) Planning Commission (USR, COZ,Minor Sub.Final) Certificate Board Certificate (USR, COZ„Minor Sub Final) (Final PLC,RE, SE &ZPMH if Board approved) Typical Road Cross Section (COZ,Final Minor Sub. and Final PUD) Easements Please return the plat to the CAD Technician within 24 hours of receiving the plat. Planner on CaV4 • (Initials) Planner Signatnre: Date: APPLICATION FLOW SHEET COLORADO APPLICANT: Cornish Plains Livestock LLLP CASE#: AmUSR-227 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Livestock Confinement Operation (3,000 cattle) in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. LEGAL: Part of N2 Section 4, T6N, R63W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO LOCATION: South of and adjacent to County Road 74 and 1/4 mile East of County Road 65 PARCEL ID#: 0799 04 100005 ACRES: 80 +/- USa DATE BY Application Received 11/21/03 MK Application Complete 11/26/03 MK PC Hearing Date: 2/3/04 Action: c}9pq0v.0,-e. '13104 Ail Utility Board Date: PC Sign to be Posted By: PC Sign Posted Referrals Listed 11/26/03 MK File Assembled k Z.L4• p3 Referrals Mailed I z _ y - 03 Chaindexed I-Z . (4 . 03 Letter to Applicant Mailed I? _ '-} .03 Date Public Notice Published in County Newspaper i • 2-2--Q Li Surrounding Property& Mineral Owners Notified t Z - . 03 Planning Technician Maps Prepared Field Check by DPS Staff Planning Commission Resolution Sent to Applicant Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Filed in Case Case Sent to Clerk to the Board CC Hearing:,2/401 Action: f/' e„t_�• 01104� CC Sign to be Posted By: CC Sign Posted Plat and/or Resolution Recorded Recorded on Maps and filed Overlay Districts Panel #080266 0525 C Zoning Agricultural Airport Yes No_X Road Impact Area 2 Geologic Yes No_X Flood Hazard Yes No_X_ � � 00 MANURE MANAGEMENT AND F . NUISANCE CONTROL PLAN , . may4%'%:V..4.1140'`" ' i� a = - �y,u r . �j sr q 'd (1 �,, n+ nn�3iiment 'eY"V.'YY4 Sys 3 k`- 1 Yn> tk Weld County W �T. � a . x s. r „• , x rT. Prepared for: �6W...WIr r4 .�` 1 ,. x , , ' . rF. Miller Livestock, LLLP wi � ` - Yx 32510 Weld County Road 74 n`t.a aY Eaton, CO 80615 (970) 353-0285 Fes't A _ - ''- �' [• f`'d' <N`y,x^''�..viePrepared by: AGPROfessionals, LLC 4 '' 4311 Hwy 66, Suite 4 Longmont, CO 80504 (970) 535-9318 A September 9, 2004 --I r ,s i y ,IGPRU/es. onal.s. LLC -/311 Hwy 66 .Surie-I Longmont CO X050-1 Miller Livestock LLLP 32510 Weld County Road 74. Eaton, CO 80615 Comprehensive Manure and Wastewater Management Plan Prepared by: AGPROfessionals, LLC 4311 Hwy 66, Suite 4 Longmont, CO 80504 September 9, 2004 lour "Pro An" Environmental Professionals AGPROfessionals, LLC 9/9/2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER'S CERTIFICATION 3 CONTACTS AND AUTHORIZED PERSONS 3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION 3 SITE DESCRIPTION 4 FACILITY 4 MAPS 4 STORMWATER AND PROCESS WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 4 SURFACE RUNOFF 4 25-fear. 24-hour Storm 4 10-year, 10-day Storm ...... .. ... 5 Surface Runo/f'Management 5 PROCESS WASTEWATER 5 GROUND WATER PROTECTION 5 POND LEVELS 5 FLOODPLAINS 5 LAND APPLICATION OF STORMWATER 6 AVERAGE YEARS' STORMWATER APPLICATION 6 Su stainahilitj' 7 SOLID MANURE MANAGEMENT 7 LAND APPLICATION OF SOLID MANURE 8 NUTRIENT UTILIZATION 9 SOIL TESTING 9 IRRIGATION WATER TESTING 9 MANURE AND STORM WATER TESTING i0 AGRONOMIC CALCULATIONS 10 RECORD KEEPING 10 LIMITATIONS 10 Appendix A 11 Appendix B 12 Appendix C 13 Appendix D 14 Appendix E 15 Miller Livestock, LLLP Comprehensive Manure& Wastewater Management Plan 2 AGPROfessionals, LLC 9/10/2004 Introduction This Comprehensive Manure and Wastewater Management Plan (CMWMP) has been developed and implemented to comply with requirements, conditions and limitations of the Colorado "Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control Regulation", 5 CCR 1002-81, as well as the current CAFO Permitting regulations. This CMWMP outlines current and future site conditions, structures and areas requiring management of solid manure, stormwater run-off and process wastewater. This CMWMP will be kept on-site and amended prior to any change in design, construction, operation or maintenance which significantly increases the potential for discharge of solid manure. stormwater run-off and process wastewater to waters of the State. This CMWMP shall be amended if it is ineffective in controlling discharges from the facility. Below is the date of the last CMWMP amendment: Amendment 1: Amendment 2: Miller Livestock, LLLP will keep records relating to the CMWMP onsite for a minimum of five years. Professional Engineer's Certification This CMWMP has been prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, Eric W. Dunker, P.E., Colorado Registered Professional Engineer No. 33915. 6°.°4-D ! °, ) 0 Contacts and Authorized Persons Richard and Marsha Miller Miller Livestock, LLLP 31875 WCR 53 Greeley, CO 80631 The individual(s) at this facility who is (are) responsible for developing and implementation, maintenance and revision of this CMWMP are listed below: Richard and Marsha Miller Owner (Name) (Title) Legal Description Miller Livestock. LLLP is located in the E '/z of the NW '/4 and the W '/z of the NE '/4 Section 4, T6N. R63W of the 6`h Principle Meridian, Weld County, Colorado. Miller Livestock, LLLP Comprehensive Manure& Wastewater Management Plan 3 AGPROfesstonals. LLC 9/9/2004 Site Description Facility Miller Livestock. LLLP is located on approximately 80 acres of land east of the Town of Eaton, Colorado on the south side of Weld County Road 74 between Weld County Roads 65 and 69. Feedlot construction is typical for Colorado feedlots; concrete feed bunk lines, cattle movement alleys. feed storage facilities and other ancillary facilities. Miller Livestock has the capacity to feed 4.500 head of cattle. Cattle numbers fluctuate throughout the year. Pasture ground surrounds the facility. Maps The maps described below are included in Appendix A. Topographic Location Map The Topographical Location Map shows the location of Miller Livestock. LLLP, land application sites, topography and major drainages. Site Layout Map The Site Layout Map details the existing feedlot. Stormwater and Process Wastewater Management Surface Runoff Miller Livestock. LLLP will control stormwater with grading and several stormwater ponds (see Site Layout Map in Appendix A). Miller Livestock. LLLP will monitor the site and maintain appropriate diversion structures to ensure runoff enters the various stormwater ponds. 25 year, 24-hour Storm The 25-year. 24-hour storm event for Miller Livestock, LLLP is 3.0 inches. Using the SCS runoff curve number 90.for or feedlot areas and 80,for non-feedlot areas, the,following table was generated. Table 1: 25-Year, 24-Hour Storm Containment Requirements Area#1 Area #2 Drainage Basin.Acres 17 6 10 7 Stn lace Runoff from Storm.Acre-Feet 2 73 1 43 Rain[ailing Dnectl) on Ponds Acre-Feet 0 84 0 10 I otal Containment C'apacit\ Required.Acre-Feet 3 56 153 Containment C'apacit\ Available.Acre-Feet 6 45 2 51 I\cess Containment Capacity Available.Acre-Feet 2 89 0 97 The 25-year, 24-hour storm and pond capacity calculations are located in Appendix B. Miller Livestock. LLLP Comprehensive Manure& Wastewater Management Plan 4 AGPROfessionals. LLC 9/9/2004 10.bear, 10-day Storm The 10-year, 10-day storm event for the Greeley area is 4.21 inches. Using the SCS runoff cilrve number 81 fhr feedlot areas and 65,for non-feedlot areas, the,following table was generated: Table 2 - 10-Year, 10-Day Storm Containment Requirements Area#1 Area#2 Drainage Basin.Acres 17 6 10 7 Surface Runoff hom Storm,Acre-Feet 3.09 152 Rain f ailing Dircctl‘on Ponds.Acre-Feet 1.18 0.14 I otal Containment C'apacit. Required Acre-Feet 4 26 1 67 (ontamment C apacitN ,\'ailable.Acre-Feet 6 45 2.51 I \cetiti(ontainment( apacit) Available.Acre-Feet 2 19 0 84 The 10-year, 10-day storm and pond capacity calculations are located in Appendix B. Surface Runoff Management Miller Livestock. LLLP will maintain the pond systems to contain a 10-year, 10-day storm event. Should stormwater or process wastewater elevate the ponds beyond their capacity to contain the appropriate storm, the ponds will be dewatered within 15 days to achieve the required retention capacity as outlined in the state's regulations. Pumping to surrounding pasture ground dewaters the ponds. Miller Livestock, LLLP has primary application area consisting of approximately 42 acres of pasture available for stormwater. The land application area is located next to the feedlot (see the Topographic Map in Appendix A). Process Wastewater Miller Livestock, LLLP does not generate process wastewater within the feedlot. Ground Water Protection The ponds are designed to meet the 10-6 cm/sec maximum seepage requirement in the state's regulations. A licensed professional engineer will certify the final lining material and placement. Pond Levels The ponds will have appropriate pond-level gauges installed when expanded. The gauges will • show incremental depths as well as the appropriate level to maintain capacity for a 25-year. 24- hour storm event. Floodplains AGPROfessionals, LLC. has reviewed the Weld County FIRM maps and determined that Miller Livestock, LLLP is located in zone D. The Zone D designation on NFIP maps is used for areas where there are possible but undetermined flood hazards. In areas designated as Zone D, no analysis of flood hazards has been conducted. Miller Livestock, LLLP Comprehensive Manure& Wastewater Management Plan 5 AGPROfessionals, LLC 9/9/2004 Land Application of Stormwater Stormwater will be pumped onto pasture ground in accordance with the Colorado CAFO regulations. land application requirements. Miller Livestock, LLLP will have access to adequate pumping equipment to dewater the ponds when necessary. The primary application area for stormwater is 42 acres of pasture ground around the feedlot. Table 3 below shows the land necessary to utilize nutrients from a 25-year, 24-hour storm. The nitrogen content and losses are based on Colorado State Cooperative Extension Bulletin No. 568A, Best Management Practices for Manure Utilization. The calculation in Table 3 indicates that Miller Livestock. LLLP requires approximately 89 acres to utilize the nitrogen contained in runoff generated from a 25-year, 24-hour storm. Table 3: Land Application Requirements(25-year,24-hour storm)(Dryland Crops) Maximum pumping requirement( 5 10 A F),gallons 1,661,640 Total Nitrogen contained in liquid,lbs 6,647 *Total-N= 4 lbs/1,000 gal Ammonium-Nitrogen contained in liquid,lbs 3,323 "NH3-N= 2 Ibs/1,000 gal Organic-Nitrogen contained in liquid,lbs 3,323 Organic-N= 2 lbs/1,000 gal Ammonium-Nitrogen available after irrigation, lbs 2,576 22 5% Flood-Irrigation loss Organic-Nitrogen available 1st year,lbs 997 30% 1st-year mineralization rate for organic-N Nitrogen available to plants(PAN)1styr,lbs 3,573 Soil Organic Matter,% 1 0 Residual NO3 in soil,ppm 6 0 Dryland Corn Sorghum Native Grasses Wheat Expected Yield(grain Bu/acre,sorghum,tons/acre) 80 15 N/A 50 Based on CSU Extension N req w/listed O M &residual soil N,lb/acre 72 65 40 75 Bulletins#540,#544, Acres req if effluent applied via flood irrigation 50 55 89 48 #538,&XCM-37 •Taken from Table 4 of CSU's Bulletin No 568A Best Management Practices for Manure Utilization Table 4 below shows the land necessary to utilize nutrients from a 10-year, 10-day storm. The nitrogen content and losses are based on Colorado State Cooperative Extension Bulletin No. 568A, Best Management Practices for Manure Utilization. The calculation in Table 4 indicates that Miller Livestock, LLLP requires approximately 104 acres to utilize the nitrogen contained in runoff generated from a 10-year. 10-day storm. Table 4: Land Application Requirements(10-year,10-day storm)(Dryland Crops) I Maximum pumping requirement( 5 93 A F),gallons 1,932,103 Total Nitrogen contained in liquid lbs 7,728 Total-N= 4 lbs/1,000 gal Ammonium-Nitrogen contained in liquid,lbs 3,864 'NH3-N= 2 lbs/1,000 gal Organic-Nitrogen contained in liquid,lbs 3,864 Organic-N= 2 lbs/1,000 gal Ammonium-Nitrogen available after irrigation.lbs 2,995 22 5% Flood-Irngation loss Organic-Nitrogen available 1st year,lbs 1.159 30% 1st-year mineralization rate for organic-N Nitrogen available to plants(PAN) 1st yr,lbs 4,154 Soil Organic Matter,% 1 0 Residual NO3 in soil,ppm 6 0 Dryland Corn Sorghum Native Grasses Wheat Expected Yield(grain,Bu/acre,sorghum,tons/acre) 80 15 N/A 50 Based on CSU Extension N req w/listed O M &residual soil N,lb/acre 72 65 40 75 Bulletins#540,#544, Acres req if effluent applied via flood irrigation 58 64 104 55 #538,&XCM-37 'Taken from Table 4 of CSU's Bulletin No 568A Best Management Practices for Manure Utilization During stormwater application, Miller Livestock, LLLP will monitor the process so that runoff does not occur. Miller Livestock, LLLP does not apply stormwater on frozen ground or during rainfall events. Average Years' Stormwater Application Two five-year stormwater generation tables can be found in Appendix B. The tables estimate the t average annual amount of stormwater to be land applied from the pond system. The tables Miller Livestock, LLLP Comprehensive Manure& Wastewater Management Plan 6 AGPROfessionals, LLC 9/9/2004 estimate land application amounts by maintaining capacity for a 10-year, 10-day storm. The tables account for the following: • Average monthly precipitation values from local weather data • Average monthly lake-evaporation data from local weather data • Evaporation area equal to surface area of ponds at V2-full • Feedlot drainage area for Area#1 of 17.6 acres and 10.7 acres for Area#2 • Runoff percentage from NRCS National Engineering Handbook • Trial-and-error pumping amounts to maintain capacity for a 10-year. 10-day storm The calculation tables show that annual land application of approximately 3.66 acre-feet of stormwater will maintain capacity for the appropriate storm. Table 5 below shows the land necessary to utilize the nutrients from average years' pumping requirements in accordance with tier two of the state CAFO regulations. The nitrogen content and losses arc based on Colorado State Cooperative Extension Bulletin No. 568A, Best Management Practices for Manure Utilization. The calculation in Table 5 indicates that Miller Livestock, LLLP requires approximately 71 acres to utilize the nitrogen contained in average years stormwater. Table 5:Land Application Requirements(Avg.Yrs.)(Dryland Crops) Maximum pumping requirement( 3 66 A F),gallons 1,192,533 Total Nitrogen contained in liquid,lbs 4,770 'Total-N= 4 lbs/1.000 gal Ammonium-Nitrogen contained in liquid, lbs 2,385 'NH3-N= 2 lbs/1,000 gal Organic-Nitrogen contained in liquid,lbs 2,385 Organic-N= 2 lbs/1,000 gal Ammonium-Nitrogen available after irrigation, lbs 1,848 22 5% Flood-Irrigation loss Organic-Nitrogen available 1st year,lbs 1,002 42%equilibrium mineralization rate for organic-N Nitrogen available to plants(PAN) 1st yr lbs 2,850 Soil Organic Matter,0/0 1 0 Residual NO3 in soil,ppm 6 0 Dryland Corn Sorghum Native Grasses Wheat Expected Yield(grain.Bu/acre,sorghum,tons/acre) 80 15 N/A 50 Based on CSU Extension N req vi/I listed O M &residual soil N,lb/acre 72 65 40 75 Bulletins#540,#544, Acres req if effluent applied via flood irrigation 40 44 71 38 #538,&XCM-37 'Taken from Table 4 of CSU's Bulletin No 568A Best Management Practices for Manure Utilization Sustainability Note that the above calculations show organic nitrogen mineralization and residual accumulation when stormwater occurs on the same fields every year. The calculations utilize an equilibrium mineralization rate for organic nitrogen of 42 percent. This represents the cumulative organic nitrogen released over three years. Miller Livestock, LLLP will rely on evaporation and applying wastewater to pasture next to the facility to assimilate nutrients produced in stormwater year after year. If water levels raise enough. Miller Livestock. LLLP will have to haul wastewater off their farm or use a neighbor's field to apply wastewater. Solid Manure Management Miller Livestock. LLLP manages solid manure through routine pen cleaning and maintenance. Pen density is managed to optimize the surface area and keep cattle clean while maintaining solid, dry footing for livestock. Miller Livestock, LLLP cleans pens at least annually. Manure is removed or stockpiled within the pens for later application to farmland. Miller Livestock, LLLP Miller Livestock, LLLP Comprehensive Manure&Wastewater Management Plan 7 AGPROfesstonals. LLC 9/9/2004 will apply solid manure to its own farmland. Stockpiling is usually done within individual pens. so a stockpiling area is not noted on the Site Layout Map. Table 6 below calculates the amount of manure produced and the associated nutrients on an "as excreted basis". In addition. `as-hauled' weight is calculated accounting for predictable moisture losses. The calculations are based on ASAE Standard D384.1, for 1000-pound feedlot cattle and a maximum capacity of 4,500 head. Table 6: Solid Manure Produced and Associated Nutrients ASAE D384 1-Dec 2001 Moisture Manure Manure TS VS Nitrogen Prosphorus Potassium Animal Number Wt/hd. (lbs /day/ (ft3/day/ (lbs /day/ (lbs /day/ (lbs /day/ (lbs /day/ (lbs /day/ Type of Hd lbs Total Wt,lbs (%) 1000#) 1000# 1000#) 1000#) 1000#) 1000#) 1000#) Cattle 4,500 1 000 4,500,000 85 0 58 0 0 92 8 5 7 2 034 0 092 0 21 Total Daily Production 261,000 4,140 38,250 32,400 1,530 414 945 Total Annual Production 95,265,000 1,511,100 13,961,250 11,826,000 558450 151,110 344,925 Manure produced w/moisture content of 85% 47,633 tons Manure to apply wl moisture content of 32% 10.507 tons Land Application of Solid Manure 1 Miller Livestock. LLLP plans to apply solid manure to its own land in accordance with the Colorado CAFO regulations, land application requirements. Miller Livestock. LLLP has available approximately 460 acres of irrigated cropland for application of solid manure. Most of this land is planted to alfalfa and corn. Table 7 below shows the land necessary to utilize nutrients from the solid manure annually produced at Miller Livestock, LLLP when at maximum capacity. The nitrogen content and losses are based on Colorado State Cooperative Extension Bulletin No. 568A. Best Management Practices for Manure Utilization. The calculation in Table 7 indicates that Miller Livestock, LLLP requires approximately 908 acres of irrigated corn and 1,028 acres of silage corn to utilize the nitrogen contained in solid manure. Table 7: Land Application Requirements-Solid Manure Annual Solid Manure Available for Land Application,tons 10,507 Total Nitrogen in manure before application,lbs 241,665 23 0 lbs N per ton Ammonium-Nitrogen contained in manure,lbs 72,499 *NH4-N= 30%of total N in solid manure Organic-Nitrogen contained in manure,lbs 169,165 •0rganic-N= 70% of total N in solid manure NH4-N available after spreading(no incorporation),lbs 56,187 i •NH4-N loss= 22 5%within 4 days of application Organic-Nitrogen available 3rd year,lbs 93,041 55% Equilibnum mineralization rate for organic-N• Nitrogen available to plants(PAN)yr after yr,lbs 149,228 Soil Organic Matter,% 1 0 Irrigation Water N03 content ppm 2 0 Residual NO3 in soil ppm 6 Corn Corn Silage Expected Yield(grain Bu/acre,silage,tons/acre) 175 25 Based on CSU Extension N req WI listed 0 M &residual soil N.lb/acre 164 145 Bulletin#538 Acres req if manure applied without immediate incorporation 908 1,028 1 5 A F/Acre Irrigation water assumed *Taken from Table 4 of CSU's Bulletin No 568A Best Management Practices for Manure Utilization This calculation is based on the entire amount of manure produced being available for land application year after year. Some manure is lost during rainfall events to the ponds, some manure is left behind each year for manure pack and the feedlot is not consistently at maximum capacity. Therefore, the above land requirement calculations are not cumulative and are ultra conservative. If agronomic calculations show that Miller Livestock. LLLP's fields are no longer available for solid manure application, then solid manure will be given to area farmers to use as soil amendments. Manure taken off site will be documented. Miller Livestock. LLLP Comprehensive Manure&Wastewater Management Plan 8 AGPROfessionals. LLC 9/9/2004 Nutrient Utilization Nitrogen is the element that most often limits plant growth. Nitrogen is naturally abundant. However. it is the nutrient most frequently limiting crop production because the plant available forms of nitrogen in the soil are constantly undergoing transformation. Crops remove more nitrogen than any other nutrient from the soil. The limitation is not related to the total amount of nitrogen available but the form the crop can use. Most nitrogen in plants is in the organic form and is incorporated into amino acids. By weight, nitrogen makes up from I to 4 percent of harvested plant material. Essentially all of the nitrogen absorbed from the soil by plant roots is in the inorganic form of either nitrate or ammonium. Generally, young plants absorb more ammonium than nitrate: as the plant ages the reverse is true. Under favorable conditions for plant growth. soil microorganisms generally convert ammonium to nitrate, so nitrates generally are more abundant when growing conditions are most favorable. Manure and stormwater is most typically applied for fertilizers and soil amendments to produce crops. Generally. manure and stormwater is applied to crops that are most responsive to nitrogen inputs. The primary objective of applying agricultural by-products to land is to recycle part of the plant nutrients contained in the by-product material into harvestable plant forage or dry matter. Another major objective in returning wastes to the land is enhancing the receiving soil's organic matter content. As soils are cultivated, the organic matter in the soil decreases. Throughout several years of continuous cultivation in which crop residue returns are low, organic matter content in most soil decreases dramatically. This greatly decreases the soil's ability to hold essential plant nutrients. Land application of Miller Livestock, LLLP's stormwater to recycle valuable nutrients is a practical. commonly accepted best management practice given that fertilization rates are applicable and that deep soil leaching does not occur. Reference material from Colorado State University is included in Appendix C of this CMWMP for use by the operator in making sound decisions pertaining to the land application of stormwater. Soil Testing The purpose of soil sampling is to ensure that the quantity of nutrients later applied to the soil \Hill not lead to undesirable nutrient levels in the soil. Knowledge of nitrogen and other nutrients present in the soil combined with specific crops and realistic yield goals, are key for calculating appropriate manure and/or stormwater application rates. Miller Livestock. LLLP will test soil on land application areas annually using protocol in Appendix D. Irrigation Water Testing Miller Livestock. LLLP will test irrigation water once per year using the protocol in Appendix D. Miller Livestock, LLLP Comprehensive Manure& Wastewater Management Plan 9 AGPROfessionals. LLC 9/9/2004 Manure and Stormwater Testing Manure and stormwater testing are essential components of a complete nutrient balance. The amount of nutrients in solid and liquid waste determines the amount that can be land applied agronomically. Miller Livestock, LLLP will test stormwater and solid manure at least once per year, during years of application, following the protocol in Appendix D. Agronomic Calculations Agronomic rate is the rate at which plants will utilize nutrients while limiting the amount of nutrients that are lost via percolation through the soil or runoff Miller Livestock. LLLP will perform agronomic calculations for every field upon which stormwater is applied. Agronomic calculations take into account: • The crop to be grown • Soil organic matter • A realistic yield goal • Nitrogen credit from previous legume crop; • Total nitrogen required to meet the yield and goal • Plant available nitrogen (PAN) in the • Residual soil nitrate stormwater Forms for performing agronomic calculation are in Appendix E. One agronomic calculation sheet is used for each field on which stormwater is applied. In addition, reference materials from Colorado State Cooperative Extension is located in Appendix C, which includes nitrogen requirement information for corn, wheat and other crops commonly grown in Colorado. Record Keeping Miller Livestock. LLLP will keep records per Table 8 (forms are in Appendix E): TABLE 8: RECORD-KEEPING FORMS&SCHEDULE ITEM FORM USED FREQUENCY OF RECORDING R,nnlall Precipitation Log Each event.or more frequently during intense or long-lasting storms Manure Application Solid Manure Application Log Daily during application Manwe Removal Manure/Compost Removal Log Daily during removal Land Application-Stonm\atcr Stormmater Application Log Several times per da} during application of stormwater Pond Inspection Pond/Lagoon inspection Form Monthly Limitations AGPROfessionals. LLC, has no control over the services or information furnished by others. This Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan was prepared and developed in accordance with generally accepted environmental consulting practices. This plan was prepared for the exclusive use of Miller Livestock. LLLP and specific application to the subject property. The opinions provided herein are made based on AGPROfessionals', experience and qualifications, and represent AGPROfessionals' best judgment as experienced and qualified professionals familiar with the agriculture industry. AGPROfessionals, LLC, makes no warranty. expressed or implied. Miller Livestock. LLLP Comprehensive Manure& Wastewater Management Plan 10 AGPROfessionals. LLC 9/9/2004 Appendix A • Topographic Location Map • Site Layout Map I Millet Livestock, LLLP Comprehensive Manure&Wastewater Management Plan II _-) "�, 4 ��--� ti \ t 4 `1" �S• ,F iii, 7 --\---..4 t '' i f�!/ S ` D .,O r..., D ! 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LLC 9/9/2004 Appendix B • 25-year. 24-hour& 10-year. 10-day storm and pond capacity calculations • Stormwater Accumulation Tables (Average Years) Miller Livestock, LLLP Comprehensive Manure& Wastewater Management Plan 12 Miller Livestock,LLLP 25-YEAR,24-HOUR&10-YEAR, 10-DAY STORM EVENTS AND POND CAPACITY CALCULATIONS 25-year,24-hour storm amount taken off of NOAH ATLAS 25-year,24-hour event 2, Volume Ill-Isopluvials of 25-yr 24-hr precipitation Area#1 (Pond#1&2) Area#2(Pond#3) map, and within the immediate area of the facility Feedlot Area non-Feedlot sub-Total Feedlot Area non-Feedlot sub-Total Grand Total Area Area Applicable Storm Went for Location,inches 3 00 300, 3,00 3`00 3 00 300 3,00 SCS Runoff Curve Number(90 forunsurfaced lots) 90 80 90 80 (97 for surfaced lots) S(potential max retention after runoff begins),inches 1 111 2 500 1 111 2 500 Drainage Basin Area,Acres 14.6 3 0 175 52 5,5 10 7 28.3 (Separate different drainage areas) 17 6 10 7 Runoff Produced,Inches 1 98 1 25 1 98 1 25 Volume of Runoff Produced.Acre-Ft 2 41 0 31 2 73 0 86 0 57 1 43 4 16 Surface Area of Ponds,Acres 3,35 0 41 3,76 Volume Falling Directly on Ponds,Acre-Ft 0 84 0 10 0 94 Total Pond Volume Required,Acre-Ft. 3 56 1 53 5 10 Total pond VolumeAvailabte,Acre-FL 5,45, 2-51 . . 8,96 Excess Pond Volume Available,Acre-Ft 2 89 0.97 3 86 Pond Capacities Pond#1 Pond#2 Pond#3 Area @ Cumulative Area @ Cumulative Area @ Cumulative Depth,ft Depth,ft2 Vol,A F Depth,ft2 Vol,A F Depth,ft2 Vol,A F 0 1,109 470 966 1 4,821 0 07 2,494 0 03 1,390 0 03 2 9,274 0 23 6,606 0 14 1,960 0 07 3 13,782 0 49 15,411 0 39 2,611 0 12 4 18,208 0 86 26,578 0 87 3,342 0 19_ 5 22,618 1 33 38,083 1 62 4,154 0 27 6 27,368 1 90 5,046 0 38 7 37,970 2 65 6,017 0 50 8 46,371 3 62 7,068 0 66 9 59,566 4 84 8,198 0 83 10 9,407 1 03 11 10,695 1 26 12 12,063 1 52 13 13,509 1 82 14 15,034 2 15 15 16,638 2 51 Top Area,ft2 49,284 96,804 17,786 Pond Capacity.A F 4 84 1 62 2 51 10-year. 10-day storm amount taken from NRCS 10-year, 10-day event calculated data of 10-year events according to Colorado Area#1 (Pond#1) Area#2(Pond#2) General CAFO Permit requirements, and from the nearest non-Feedlot non-Feedlot Grand Total station to the facility Feedlot Area sub-Total Feedlot Area sub-Total (Greeley,y. CO) Area Area Applicable Storm Event for Location,inches 4,21 : 4,21 4.21 421 4,21 4.21 4.21 SCS Runoff Curve Number(81 for feedlot areas)` 81 65 81 65 81 _ (65 for non-feedlot area)' S(potential max retention after runoff begins),inches 2 346 5 385 2 346 5 385 Drainage Basin Area,Acres 145 3,0 17.6 52 55 10.7 28.3 (Separate different drainage areas) Runoff Produced,Inches 2 30 1 15 2 30 1 15 Volume of Runoff Produced,Acre-Ft 2 80 0 29 3 09 1 00 0 53 1 52 4 61 Surface Area of Ponds,Acres 3,35 OA1 3.76 Volume Falling Directly on Ponds,Acre-Ft 1 18 0 14 1 32 Total Pond Volume Required,Acre-Ft. 4 26 1 67 5 93_ Total Pond Volume Available,Ante-Ft. 6,45 251 856 Excess Pond Volume Available,Acre-Ft 2.19 0 84 3 03 'Taken from Table 2-3 B of NRCS publication"Technical Release 60 Design of Earth Dams and Reservoirs" adjusted curve numer from 24 hours to 10 days AGPROfessionals,LLC 1 of 1 Eric W Dunker,P E Miller Livestock, LLLP Stormwater Accumulation Calculation(Average Years)(Area#1) Init Volume Process Water Generated,GPD= - Pond Surface Area,ft-= 146,088 Evaporation Area,ft-= 44 786 1 7 Precip• Percent Runoff Area Total Runoff Lake Evap Evap Area Total Evap Process-H2O Net Change Amt Pumped Vol In Lagoon Annual Pumped Month (inches) Runoff (Acres) (Acre-Ft) (inches)'" (Acres) _(Acre-Ft) (Acre-Ft) (Acre-Ft) (Acre-Ft) (Acre-Ft) (Acre-Ft) Jan 0 25 5 0% 17 6 0 09 1 44 1 03 0 12 (0.04) 1 66 Feb 020 50% 176 007 168 103 014 - (007) 159 Mar 0 75 5 0% 17 6 0 26 2 64 1 03 0 23 - 0 04 1 63 Apr 119 90% 176 049 432 103 037 - 012 065 110 May 210 170% 176 111 576 103 049 - 062 172 ' Jun 215 160% 176 111 696 103 060 - 051 060 163 242 } Jul 235 150% 176 117 720 103 062 - 056 060 158 Aug 169 120% 176 077 648 103 056 - 021 057 123 Sep 126 150% 176 063 480 103 041 - 022 144 Oct 071 110% 176 031 336 103 029 - 003 147 Nov 0 38 5 0% 17 6 0 13 1 92 1 03 0 16 - (0 03) 1 44 Dec 0 23 5 0% 17 6 0 08 1 44 1 03 0.12 - (0.04) 1 40 Jan 025 50% 176 009 144 103 012 - (004) - 136 Feb 0 20 5 0% 17 6 0 07 1 68 1 03 0 14 - (0 07) - 1 29 Mar 075 50% 176 026 264 103 023 - 004 - 133 Apr 119 90% 176 0.49 432 103 037 - 012 065 080 N May 210 170% 176 111 576 103 049 - 062 - 141 * Jun 215 160% 176 111 696 103 060 - 051 060 132 242 } Jul 235 150% 176 117 720 103 062 - 056 060 128 Aug 1 69 12 0% 17 6 0 77 6 48 1 03 0 56 - 0 21 0 57 0 92 Sep 1 26 15 0% 17 6 0 63 4 80 1 03 0 41 - 0 22 - 1 14 Oct 071 110% 176 031 336 103 029 - 003 - 117 Nov 0 38 5 0% 17 6 0 13 1 92 1 03 0 16 - (0 03) - 1 14 Dec 023 50% 176 008 144 103 012 - (004) - 109 Jan 025 50% 176 009 144 103 012 - (004) - 106 Feb 0 20 5 0% 17 6 0 07 1 68 1.03 0 14 - (0 07) - 0 99 Mar 0 75 5 0% 17 6 0 26 2 64 1 03 0 23 - 0 04 - 1 02 Apr 119 90% 176 049 432 103 037 - 012 065 049 co May 210 170% 176 111 576 103 049 - 062 - 111 * Jun 215 160% 176 111 696 103 060 - 051 060 102 242 } Jul 2 35 15 0% 17 6 1 17 7 20 1 03 0 62 - 0 56 0 60 0 98 Aug 169 120% 176 077 648 103 056 - 021 057 062 Sep 126 150% 176 063 480 103 041 - 022 - 084 Oct 071 110% 176 0.31 336 103 029 - 003 - 086 Nov 0 38 5 0% 17 6 0 13 1 92 1 03 0 16 - (0 03) - 0 83 Dec 023 50% 176 008 144 103 012 - (004) - 079 Jan 025 50% 176 009 144 103 012 - (004) - 076 Feb 0 20 5 0% 17 6 0 07 1 68 1.03 0 14 - (0 07) - 0 68 Mar 075 50% 176 026 264 103 023 - 004 - 072 Apr 119 90% 176 049 432 103 037 - 012 065 019 ✓ May 210 170% 176 111 576 103 049 - 062 - 081 * Jun 215 160% 176 111 696 103 060 - 051 060 072 242 } Jul 2 35 15 0% 17 6 1 17 7 20 1 03 0 62 - 0 56 0 60 0 67 Aug 169 120% 176 077 648 103 056 - 0.21 057 032 Sep 1 26 15 0% 17 6 0 63 4 80 1 03 0 41 - 0 22 - 0 54 Oct 0 71 11 0% 17 6 0 31 3 36 1 03 0 29 - 0 03 - 0 56 Nov 038 50% 176 013 192 103 016 - (003) - 053 Dec 0 23 5 0% 17 6 0 08 1 44 1 03 0 12 - (0 04) - 0.49 Jan 0 25 5 0% 17 6 0 09 1 44 1 03 0 12 - (0 04) - 0 45 Feb 020 50% 176 007 168 103 014 - (007) - 038 Mar 075 50% 176 026 264 103 023 - 004 - 042 Apr 119 90% 176 049 432 103 037 - 012 065 - lr) May 2 10 17 0% 17 6 1 11 5 76 1 03 0 49 - 0 62 - 0 62 4* Jun 215 160% 176 111 696 103 060 - 051 060 053 242 } Jul 2 35 15 0% 17 6 1 17 7 20 1 03 0 62 - 0 56 0 60 0 48 Aug 169 12 0% 176 077 648 103 056 - 021 057 013 Sep 126 150% 176 063 480 103 041 - 022 - 035 Oct 0 71 11 0% 17 6 0 31 3 36 1 03 0 29 - 0 03 - 0 37 Nov 038 50% 176 013 192 103 016 - (003) - 034 Dec 0 23 5 0% 17 6 0 08 1 44 1 03 0 12 - (0 04) - 0 30 Maximum Volume Pumped= 2 42 Average Volume in Pond= 0 90 Maximum Volume in Pond= 1 72 -Precipitation for Briggsdale CO,NOAA "SCS,National Engineering Handbook ***Evaporation for New Raymer/Briggsdale,CO,NOAA AGPROfessionals, LLC 1 of 1 Eric W Dunker,P E Miller Livestock, LLLP Stormwater Accumulation Calculation(Average Years)(Area#2) Intl Volume Process Water Generated,GPD= - Pond Surface Area,ft-= 17,786 Evaporation Area,ft = 8.198 0 5 Precip• Percent Runoff Area Total Runoff Lake Evap Evap Area Total Evap Process-H2O Net Change Amt Pumped Vol In Lagoon Annual Pumped Month (inches) Runoff (Acres) (Acre-Ft) (inches)"' (Acres) (Acre-Ft) (Acre-Ft) (Acre-Ft) (Acre-Ft) (Acre-Ft) (Acre-Ft) Jan 0 25 5 0% 10 7 0 02 1 44 0 19 0 02 - (0 00) 0 50 Feb 0 20 5 0% 10 7 0 02 1 68 0 19 0 03 - (0 01) 0 49 Mar 075 50% 107 006 264 019 004 - 002 050 Apr 119 90% 107 014 432 019 007 - 007 035 022 May 210 170% 107 039 576 019 009 - 030 052 Tk Jun 215 160% 107 038 696 019 011 - 027 035 044 124 r Jul 235 150% 107 039 720 019 011 - 028 035 037 Aug 169 120% 107 024 648 019 010 - 014 019 032 Sep 126 150% 107 021 480 0.19 008 - 014 046 Oct 071 110% 107 009 336 0.19 005 - 004 050 Nov 0 38 5 0% 10 7 0 03 1 92 0 19 0 03 - (0 00) 0 50 Dec 023 50% 107 002 144 0.19 0.02 - (000) 049 Jan 0 25 5 0% 10 7 0 02 1 44 0 19 0 02 - (0 00) - 0 49 Feb 0 20 5 0% 10 7 0 02 1 68 0 19 0 03 - (0 01) - 0 48 Mar 075 50% 107 006 264 0.19 004 - 002 - 050 Apr 1 19 9 0% 10 7 0 14 4 32 0 19 0 07 - 0 07 0 35 0 22 c,, May 210 170% 107 039 576 019 009 - 030 - 051 ' Jun 2 15 16 0% 10 7 0 38 6 96 0 19 0 11 - 0 27 0 35 0 44 1 24 } Jul 2 35 15 0% 10 7 0 39 7 20 0 19 0 11 - 0 28 0 35 0 37 Aug 1 69 12 0% 10 7 0 24 6 48 0 19 0 10 - 0 14 0 19 0 31 Sep 126 150% 107 021 480 019 008 - 014 - 045 Oct 0 7 I 11 0% 10 7 0 09 3 36 0 19 0 05 - 0 04 - 0 49 Nov 0 38 5 0% 10 7 0 03 1 92 0 19 0 03 - (0 00) - 0 49 Dec 023 50% 107 002 144 019 002 - (000) - 049 Jan 0 25 5 0% 10 7 0 02 1 44 0 19 0 02 - (0 00) - 0 48 Feb 020 50% 107 002 168 019 003 - (001) - 047 Mar 075 50% 107 006 264 019 004 - 002 - 049 Apr 119 90% 107 014 432 019 007 - 007 035 021 m May 210 170% 107 039 5.76 019 009 - 0.30 - 051 * Jun 215 160% 107 038 696 019 011 - 027 035 043 124 ii af) Jul 235 150% 107 039 720 019 011 - 028 035 036 } Aug 169 120% 107 024 648 019 010 - 014 019 031 Sep 126 150% 107 0.21 480 019 0.08 - 014 - 044 Oct 071 1I0% 107 009 336 019 0.05 - 004 - 048 Nov 0 38 5 0% 10 7 0 03 1 92 0 19 0 03 - (0 00) - 0 48 Dec 0 23 5 0% 10 7 0 02 1 44 0 19 0 02 - (0 00) - 0 48 Jan 0 25 5 0% 10 7 0 02 1 44 0 19 0 02 - (0 00) - 0 48 Feb 020 50% 107 002 168 019 003 - (001) - 047 Mar 0 75 5 0% 10 7 0 06 2 64 0 19 0 04 - 0 02 - 0 48 Apr 1 19 9 0% 10 7 0 14 4 32 0 19 0 07 - 0 07 0 35 0 20 . May 210 170% 107 039 576 019 009 - 030 - 050 * Jun 2 15 16 0% 10 7 0 38 6 96 0 19 0 11 - 0 27 0 35 0 42 1 24 471 ,D Jul 235 150% 107 039 720 0.19 011 - 0.28 035 0.35 r Aug 169 120% 107 024 648 019 010 - 014 019 030 Sep 1 26 15 0% 10 7 0 21 4 80 0 19 0 08 - 0 14 - 0 44 Oct 0 71 11 0% 10 7 0 09 3 36 0 19 0 05 - 0 04 - 0 48 Nov 038 50% 107 003 192 0.19 003 - (000) - 048 Dec 0 23 5 0% 10 7 0 02 1 44 0 19 0 02 - (0.00) - 0 47 Jan 025 5 0% 107 002 144 019 002 - (000) - 047 Feb 020 50% 107 002 168 019 003 - (001) - 046 Mar 075 50% 107 006 264 019 004 - 002 - 048 Apr 1 19 9 0% 10 7 0 14 4 32 0.19 0 07 - 0 07 0.35 0 19 to May 2 10 17 0% 10 7 0 39 5 76 0.19 0 09 - 0 30 - 0 49 * Jun 215 160% 107 038 696 019 011 - 027 035 041 124 } Jul 2 35 15 0% 10 7 0.39 7.20 0 19 0 11 - 0 28 0.35 0 35 Aug 169 120% 107 024 648 019 010 - 014 019 029 Sep 1 26 15 0% 10 7 0 21 4 80 0.19 0 08 - 0 14 - 0 43 Oct 0 71 11 0% 10 7 0 09 3 36 0 19 0 05 - 0 04 - 0 47 Nov 0 38 5 0% 10 7 0 03 1 92 0 19 0.03 - (0 00) - 0 47 Dec 0 23 5 0% 10 7 0 02 1 44 0 19 0 02 - (0 00) - 0 46 Maximum Volume Pumped= 1 24 Average Volume in Pond= 0 43 Maximum Volume in Pond= 0 52 'Precipitation for Briggsdale CO NOAA "SCS,National Engineering Handbook "'Evaporation for New RaymedBriggsdale,CO,NOAA AGPROfessionals,LLC 1 of 1 Eric W Dunker,P E AGPROfessionals, LLC 9'9/2004 Appendix C • Colorado State University References Millei Livestock. LLLP Comprehensive Manure& Wastewater Management Plan 13 Best Management Practices For Manure Utilization Bulletin 568A Colo�ao fast Management Practices for Manure Utilization Livestock manure and effluents are r:c-, :- :rant availa: e nutrients which can be valuable assets to crop producers. hc.•.e.er, they also can be a source of oath around and surface water contamination -= ;candled imcimperly. Livestock manure contains significant quantities of ;, F, and K, anc smaller amounts of nutrients such as Ca, Mg. Mn, Zn, Cu, anc S. anure that is :-operiy applied to cropland increases soil fertility, improves stir znysical prope'-es, and saves fertilizer costs. Liquid effluents are composec :-imariiy of water and have less This publication is intended to impact on soil physical properties, but they arc contain nutrients and other constituents that must be managed properly. Provide general recommendations and BMPs to assist in the sound The primary constituents of animal ti,as:e : at may cause water quality probrems induce pathogenic organisms. n;tra=e, ammonia, pnospnorous, salts, management of animal waste as heavy metals, and organic solids. Nitrate (NO is the most c::imon arounD nutrient source for crops. These ...Her pollutant from fields that receive e:rc__s-,a rates of manure. Ground water BA/Ps are necessarily general, as r' - monitoring has shown that NO: contamination :an be a prop_em in the vicinity they cover operations utilizing 'of confined livestock feecing operations. Runc-from feedio:_ or manured fields manure from a variety of feeding .an auo aegrace the quality of surface ,.ate-. =perat7ors. This document rs nor In Colorado, state law prohibits any dire_: :ischarae of ;-anure or animal intended to establish guidance to waste,vater to either surface or around ware-. C:ncentratea s.:ine operations are meet any specific regulatory bjected to air and water quality provisions :-a_ among other things, require program in Colorado governing n approved nutrient management plan as a ccmoonent of the operating permit. :ne application of animal waste These nutrient management plans are used to cocument that confined feeding ana rs not a substitute for com- operations apply wastes at agronomic rates anc ;n a manner :•.With does not oerance with local, state or aaverseiv impact air or water Quality. The Colc-a:o Confined animal Feedinc =eae-"l reaulatiors. Toole values Operations Control Reguration mandates tna: : :ucers who c:nfine and feea an = r average of 1000 or more "animal units" for a: --s- �,�r year � manure rnaractenzatron given __ 45 days ✓ ensure that :,'7 no water Quality impacts occur by collecting a- �.-;, roe document are for otamm�g : properly ais. ,.sing of animal ur manures, as well as stormwater runoff. Smatter -eeding opera_ens that directly ssir -uses in lieu es documented discharge into state waters or are located in :rologically sensitive areas may "=-specific values. also fall under this regulation. Animal feedinc operations are directed to employ Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect s:ate waters. Nutrient Management Planning Sound management practices are essentia. :o maximize :-:e agronomic and economic benefits of manure while reducing the risk of adverse environmental conseauences. Livestock producers do not intentionally put water quality at risk. The problems that occur are usually a result of attention due to the need to focus limited management time on herd healtn and production. Virtually every regulatory and voluntary manure management a:oroach now calls for proaucers to develop a Nutrient Management Plan. This c-an Documents aoproximateiv now much manure is produced and how it will :e managed. A: :ne core of tnese -is is the concept that manure will be apouc: a_ "agronomic rates" to crop ,ids. 1 Table 1. Animal unit equivalency factors for Colorado. The agronomic rate is a nutnent application rate based upon a field-specific estimate of crop needs and Livestock Type Animal Unit CA FO an accounting of all N and P available to that crop Equivalency Threshold to manure (and/or fertilizer) application. Implicit prior Factor Number within the agronomic rate concept is an application Slaughter and Feed Cattle 1.0 1,000 Horses rate that does not lead to unacceptable nutrient losses. 1.0 1,000 The agronomic rate is not sometning that can be Mature Dairy Cattle— Swine (>55 lbs.) .. 1.4 0.2 -:::,T:---_ 4 750 .. directly obtained from a textbook or tables. Rather, it Sheep - -- _5,000 must be evaluated for each farm and field. Knowledge .z.,,-,-.4-47. _ = - 5000 -a. _.-4-: 0'2 __ -. _- , of manure or effluent nutrient content and residual soil Fz Turk.._S , -; =:;;,mac 0.02 50,000 - -��- ` -'� ;,--2,`_ -_ _- - nutrients is critical to determining how much can be Chickens (broiler or layer) 0.01 100,000 JA. safely safely applied so that the agronomic rate is not ex- Foryoung stock, less than 50% of adult weight, reduce the above 'b seeded. While producers were encouraged in the past to factors by one-half. -- -.'.'*- -,.:Ti.-",:-. .._-. fertilize for = = = maximum crop yields, now they must also consider the environmental risk of nutrient losses in determining how much manure to apply. By knowing the relationship between manure nutrient content, residual soil nutrients, and crop needs, wise decisions can be made such as where to spread manure, how much to spread, and on which nutnent to base the application rate. Long-range planning is fundamental to optimizing manure benefits while minimizing environmental concerns. The basic elements of a nutrient manage- ment plan are: 1. Estimates of manure and waste .rater production on the farm 2. Farm maps which identify manure stockpiles and lagoons, potential applica- tion sites and sensitive resource areas 3. Cropping information and rotation sequence =. Soil, plan:. water, and manure analyses E. Realistic c-op yield expectations E. Determination of crop nutrient needs -. Determination of available nutrient credits c. Recommenced manure rates, timing, and application metnods -', Plans for operation and maintenance of manure storage and utilization. Documentation of any manure to be sold, given away, or used for purposes other than as a soil amendment. If animal feed rations are modified to reduce nutrient content or volume of the waste as part of the management strategy, this also should be documented as part of the waste'management plan. Advances have been made in recent years in feed formulation for reducing N and P excretion without reducing rate of gain. The "ideal protein concept" is a feeding method for monogastrics in which crude protein levels are reduced and amino acids are supplemented in order to reduce N excretion. For reduction of phosphorus excretion, adding phvtase to the diet has been shown to increase P availability to hogs and chickens. Most of the research on nutritional approaches to reducing manure nutrient excretion has been done on monogastrics, but research is in progress on cattle feeding methods for this purpose. 2 Nutrient management plans are no longer just a good idea: they are zssential for documenting proper stewardsrip and regulatory compliance. This publication is designed to help producers cevelop their own nutrient manage- ment plans in a relatively simple format. However, technical assistance is also available to producers from their local Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), Cooperative Extension agent or USDA NRCS conservationist. Manure Handling and Storage Livestock feedlots, manure stockpiles, runoff storage ponds, and treatment lagoons represent potential point sources of ground water contamination. Research has shown that active feedlots aevelop a compacted manure/soil layer, which acts as a seal to prevent leaching. When cleaning pens, it is very impor- tant to avoid disturbing this seat. Workers need to be trained to correctly use manure loading machinery to maintain a manure pack on the surface. In addition to maintaining the integrity of the "hard pan" under feedlot pens, it is critical to create and maintain a smooth pen surface that facilitates proper drainage anc runoff collection. Pens should be designed with a 3 percent to 5 percent slope for optimum drainage. Low spots and rough surfaces should be filled and smoothed during pen cleaning. Abandoned feedlots have a large potential. to cause NO. leaching as the surface seal cracks and deteriorates. For this reason, pens need to be thoroughly cleaned and scraped down to bare earth prior to abanconment. Reveaetation of "ie old pens is also important to help abso-b excess soil nutrients and prevent .,sion. Manure stockpiles should be located a safe distance away (at least 150 ft.) from any water supply and above the 100-year flood plain unless flood proofing measures are provided. Grass filter strips or sediment basins can be used to reduce solids ane nutrients in runoff. For Lana with a slope of areater than 1 percent, plant a strip of a dense, sod-forming grass such as smooth brome or pubescent wheatgrass at Least 20 to 50 fee: wide around the downhill side of any feedlot or manure stockpile to filter potential contaminants in runoff water. More precise filter strip seeding recommencadons may be obtained from the local USDA-NRCS office. Liquid Effluent and Runoff Collection and Storage Storm water and wastewater runoff from feedlots can Liquid waste holding structure contain high concentrations of nutrients, salts, pathogens, and oxygen-demanding organic matter. Preventing storm water from passing across the feedlot surface by installing terraces or diver- te Sion channels above the feedlot is a BMP trot can significantly — • -is-4�C - -•- 'Yyr reduce the volume of wastewater. Decreasing the active lot area ==_'� ,. ' can also help reduce the contaminants moved by storm ,,voter. ,__ ,� y The criteria for waste water treatment Lagoons and holding t �; �► "_. + y ponds is stricter than for runoff containment ponds. Runoff cr,ntainment ponas are necessary for large feeding operations to • -• - excess waste:',ater until it can be Lana applied or evaporated. : _ f _ • These should be constructed on fine-texturea soils (sucn as silty �— -�'� °`� `' clays, clay l(Dams, or clay) with a lining of sc . compacted to a immum thickness of 12 inches wren an additional 18-30 incnes of soil co'.e- aoove the compactea soil. On coarse texture° or sanDy soils it may be necessar =D import bentonite clay or use synthetic liners or concrete. Seepage is require: _o be less than 0.25 inch/day if the bona contains runoff only. However, if the pond stores process wastewater, the seepage requirement is 0.03 inch/day. Nev. :folding facilities must be designed to contain the runoff from a 25-year, 24- -;our storm event and should be located above the 100-year flood plain ana at mast 150 feet down gradient from any well. Do not site storage ponds or reatment lagoons in areas with a high water table (within 10 ft. of the bottom 3f the pond). The local USDA-NRCS office can provide help with pond or lagoon Design. Manure Treatment There are numerous options for treating or processing manure such as composting, solid separation, aeration, anaerobic digestion, and constructer . etlands. A growing numper of proaucers have become interested in manure :reatment systems as a way to reauce volume and odor and enhance the vav u. Ai,AV/212;Wearlaacm- and acceptance of manure. Careful evaluation of the economic feasibility of a manure treatment system and discussion with a — ---- — — orofessiona_ engineer is recommended before implementing a ne.- treatment system. Composting is a biological process in which microorganisms J ' convert organic materials, such as manure. into a soil-like mate- ' +. • �' ( -2 '�'°'� rial. During composting, some N is lost from the manure as NH. as. Most of the remaining 9 N is tied up within stable organic compounds which will become slowly available to plants after soil • application. Composted manure has less odor and is easier tc nau. �.• , , j( ,r` r,'sc' ana store than raw manure oe:ause the volume ana weignt c- .:� ` — -_ reducea by as much as 5u percent. y y Solid separation is a viable treatment for wastewater from C.eaning pens milking parlors or hog operations. Settling oasins or vibratinc screens are used to remove solids from the wastewater resulting in reduced o°or and less lagoon loading. This treatment requires an investment in equipmen: ana maintenance, but improves the ease of handling the wastewater. Aeration of wastewater storage ponds increases the oxygen level in waste- :iater and reduces odors. Aeration can be achieved through mechanical means or through gas exchange with the air in large, shallow ponds. The disadvantages of aeration include high energy costs for mechanical aeration ana additiona: maintenance expense. Anaerobic digestion is another treatment option in which-manure is cigested to produce energy for farm use or possibly for sale to a local power company. This treatment can require a large start-up investment and high maintenance, but significantly reduces manure odors because the treatmen: vessel is enclosed to capture gases. Maintenance costs can be offset by the use pf the energy produce° by the combustion of the gases. Constructed wetlanas can be a useful manure treatment option because ;lion nutrient use of wetland plants and the aenitrification process which =-ansforms nitrate into Gaseous nitrogen forms. The disaavanta0es include 4 cons:-..:::'on costs, the need for soi:a separation Drier to wetlana treatment. and .he nee: to manage the wastewater aiscnarged from the wetland. heveioping a Nutrient Management Plan [NMP] ,7orksneets to help develop a nutrient management plan can be found near the enc of this publication. They are provided as a starting place to help producers estaolish sound manure management. Developing a plan is just the beginning. Implementation of the Dian and follow uo are required to best manage your operation. NMP Section 1. Nutrient and land inventory Producers should start by calculating an estimate of total annual manure production at their operation so that trey can determine how much Table 2. Solid manure production by livestock calculated on a wet weight croplar: is needed for long term application. There are several ways basis at the time of land application. to deve.co this information; one Animal Type Manure Production Manure Moisture methc: ;s aescrioed in the steps below. Another method is to Content actua Neigh the manure removed (lb./day/1000 lbs. of animal) (% at time of spreading) during :en cleaning. If your lard Dairy base is inadequate to safely utilize Lactating Cow 18.5 46 the total nutrients produced, Dry Cow 17.6 46 -rancements should be made to Heifer 16.9 46 .pply :-e manure off-site. Beef Steps for determining nutrient Feeder, yearling (750-1100 lb.) inventory from manure production High forage diet 10.1 32 include: High energy diet 8.7 32 1. Dete-mine the average weight 450-750 lb. 11.2 32 aria number of livestock kept Cow 10.7 32 annually at the facility. Veal 2.8 46 2. Determine annual manure Swine proc:ction on a per animal Nursing/nursery pig (0-40 lbs.) 21.6 51 basis. (Tables 2 and 3 give Grower (40-220 lbs.) 12.9 51 estimates on an AU basis.) Replacement gift 6.7 51 3. Multiply average annual manure Sow (gestating) 5.1 51 production times average Sow (lactating) 12.2 51 number of animals to get total Boar 3.9 51 manure production. Poultry ;` 4. Use manure analysis or Table 4 Layer 25.2 40 to estimate nutrient content of Pullet 19.0 40 manure. Broiler 33.3 40 5. Multiply total manure production Turkey 18.2 40 by nutrient content per unit of Horse 14.1 22 manure to determine annual Sheep 14.5 31 nutrient production. These values are adapted from the USDA Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook or represent data from Colorado sampling. Manure production an moisture will vary with animal age, feed ration, breed and handling. 5 Table 3. Liquid swine manure production on a wet Total all manure tnents from tne vanous sources weight basis.* on your farm to get a- estimate of farm total nutnent production (Worksne__ : is provided at the end of this Swine Type Manure Production document as a temotate for these records). This figure (gal/day/1000 lbs. of animal) will be compared to es_imated croo utilization figures Nursing/nursery pig (0-40 lbs.) 12.8 on Worksneet 3. Grower (40-220 lbs.) 7,5 Estimating the Replacement gilt '.p ume of liquid swine manure 4.0 produced at large co;tined feeding facilities is con- Sow (gestating) 3.3 founded by tne addition of fresh water to the system for Sow (lactating) 7.2 flushing waste from t--e animal housing units. Docu- Boar 2.5 mented, operation-specific numbers or Table 3 can be used to estimate tne These numbers do not include wash water or storm water that mayo;ume of swine manure produc- * oe added to holding facilities. tion on a liquid basis. To estimate total liquid waste water available for lan application, add the volume of fresn water used for fiusning purposes to the calculated manure volume. This should give you total wastewater volume (exclud:r: runoff) before any evapora:•on or digestion occurs. Evapora- tion figures for Cci.orado are available from Lo:_• USDA-NRCS offices. Calculation 1. Estimation of total annual nutrient production from a solid manure handling system. Example 1a: Beef Feedlot Manure Example Feedlot has 2500 head on average year-round. The cattle come in weighing 500 lbs. each and leave weighing 1200 lbs. each. They are fed a grain diet. Step 1: Calculate average animal weight (500 + 1200)/2 = 850 lbs./head Step 2: Obtain table value for manure production (Table 2) 8.7 lb/day/1000 lbs. of animal (feeder, high energy diet) Step 3: Calculate total annual manure production for operation Multiply table value by average animal weight divided t- 8.7 lb/day/1000 lbs. of animal x 850 lbs. = 7.! _,3/animal Multiply by the number of days on feed/ve-- 7.4 lbs. manure/day x 365 days '• - _ Los. manure/year/animal Multiply by the number of 2,700 lbs. manure , �u head = 6,750,000 lbs. manure/year. Convert lbs. to ...wing by 2000. 6,750.000 _:. manure /year= 3375 tons manure /year 2000 lbs./ton Step 4: Obtain manure analysis (Table 4): 23 lb. N /ton 24 lb. P205 /ton Step 5: Calculate total annual nutrient production: 23 lb. N /ton x 3375 tons/yr. = 77,625 lb. N/yr. 24 lb. P205 /ton x 3375 tons/yr. = 81,000 lb. P205/yr 0 Calculation lb. Estimation of nutrient production from a liquid manure handling system. Example lb: Swine Liquid Waste Example feeding operation has 5000 head on average year-round. The pigs come in weighing 50 lbs. each and leave weighing 250 Lbs. each. They are fed a grain diet. Step 1: Calculate average animal weight (50 + 250)/2 = 150 lbs./head Step 2: Obtain table value for liquid waste production (Table 3) 7.5 gal/day/1000 lbs. of animal Step 3: Calculate total annual manure production for the operation Multiply table value by average animal weight divided by 1000. 7.5 gal/day/1000 lbs. of animal x 150 lbs. = 1.125 gal manure/day/animal Multiply by the number of days on feed/year. 1.125 cat manure/day x 365 days/year = 410 gal manure/year/animal Multiply by the number of head fed/year. 410 gal manure/year x 5000 pigs = 2,050,000 gal manure/year. Convert to 1000 aal by dividing oy 1000 2,050,000 oat manure/year = 2.050 thousand gal manure/year 1000 gal Step 4: Obtain liquid manure analysis (Tame 4): 36 lb. N/1000 gal 27 lb. P205/1000 gal Step 5: Calculate total annual nutrient production: 36 lb. N /1000 gal x 2,050 thousand gal/year = 73,800 lb. N/yr. 27 lb. P205/1000 gal x 2,050 thousand gal/year = 55,350 lb. P205/yr Step 6: Adjust for N loss as ammonia from system (Table 5) 73,800 lb. N/yr. x 500/0 volatilization = 36,900 lb. N/yr. Determining Land Needs for Long Term Manure Utilization One of the first steps in developing a long term nutrient management plan is to determine if adequate tang is available for utilization of the manure and effluent produced. If the land base is determined to oe inadequate, arrange- ments must be made to reduce manure production or rind alternatives to over- application. To estimate the minimum land base required, you need to know the annual manure production of your facility and have a manure sample analyzed for total N, P, and K. Then calculate the best estimate of annual nutrient removal on a per acre basis. For this calculation, use conservative estimates of annual crop nutrient removal and assume that all N and P in the manure is crop available unless you are using ticuid effluents with known N volatilization rates. Total manure production divided by acceptable apoucation rates (tons or gallons per acre) will give an estimate of the land base neeced for safe manure utiliza- ,n (Calculation 2). This is not the same calculation as is used for determining e agronomic rate of application for a specific field for a specific year. 1 Total N in manTable 4. Approximate nutrient composition of various .s used to types of animal manure at time of land application.* calculate an estimate � f safe lone_ term solid manure aoo:,ication Type of manure Moisture Total N NH4-Na P205 K20 rate because all of applied N Content that is not lost to learning or % lb./ton volatilization will eventually Solid handling systems become available to the crop. Swine 82 10 Beef 6 9 8 Liquic wastes sucn as swine 32 23 7 24 41 effluent can have a :arse loss Dairy Cattle 46 13 5 16 34 component due to ammonia Sheep 31 29 5 26 38 volatilization. Long term planning Chickens Without litter 55 33 26 48 34 for effluent applications should With litter 25 56 36 45 34 include conservative .olatilization Turkeys Without litter 78 27 17 20 17 estimates to allow fc- uncertainty With litter 71 20 13 16 13 and lower than expected crop Horses Without bedding 22 19 4 14 36 nutnent uptake (See Table 5). °k, ----lb/1,000 gal Phosphorus Based Manure Planning Liquid Handling Systems' While manure aoducations in Swine Liquid pit 96 36 26 27 22 Coloraco are most often oased on Single-stage anaerobic 99 7 6 2 7 crop N neecs, in certain situa- Two-stage anaerobic 99 4 3 2 7 tions it is more appropnate to Beef Lagoon' 99 4 2 g 5 base manure rates on crop P - 3airy Cattle Liquid pit 92 24 12 18 29 requirement and manure P con- tent. Phosphorus is known to Lagoonc 99 4 2 4 10 Poultry Liquid pit 87 80 64 36 96 cause surface water cegradation, even at very low concentrations. Ammon an vary significantly across time and systems. Numbers given are for When P from runoff : ter5 lakes Loses on!v. manure analysis is neeoeo to accurately determine ammonia and streams, it accelerates the :anon conversion fa::,;-: lb/1.000 gal x 27.15 = lb./acre inch. growth of algae anc otner aquatic includes runoff water weeas. As these plants flourish,' These values are denvea f am the USDA Aar.cul: a! Waste Management Field Handbook, 1992 oxygen and light become limiting ana are modified witn aata collected from Coioraco feeaing operations when possible. Nutrient composition of manure will vary with ace, breed, feed rations. and manure handling. to the survival of more desirable species and the natura food chain is disrupted. Excessive manure applications to cropland have been snown to result in P movement to wate- and subsequent degradation. 'Manure management plans should consider P loading when runoff from a fieic is likely to enter sensitive water bocies. In addition, if the sou! test shows that extractable P is in the "high" or "ven.t nigh" range and P movement is likely, manure should be applied at rates eased on crop P removal. For planning purposes, all of the P in the manure should be consicered crop available in these cases. The consequence of P based management for a Droauce- •s that more land is required to safely utilize the manure. Site Assessment The final aspect of the land and resource inventory is an assessment of the man.;re storage and LiT ization sites. Site maps of the farm ano feeding opera- tion are an important dab: of any nutrient management plan Obtain aerial maps 8 from your local NRCS office or develop your o.vn mass if necessary. Identifi, manure storage faciut•es, fields receiving manure, and any :.ells, surface wate- or shallow ground water. These maps can heir :ICU igentifj sensitive resource areas such as surface vater bodies that might receive runoff from your farm. Appropriate BMPs sucn as buffer areas, set backs, reaucea application rates, e- application timing Limitations may be identified as a part of these maps. To determine the pollution potential at your site, the following questions need to be considered: Manure ana wasrewa.-_-sroraae sire evatuarior 1. Is the soil texture coarse (sandy witn Lo:f amounts of clay)? 2. Is the depth to ground water less than 50 fee- in the Table 5. Approximate nitrogen lost as ammonia vicinity of manure storage? during handling and storage. 3. Have recent well '.',ater analyses indicated that local ground water N03 levels are increasing? System Estimated NH4-N Loss 4. Is the horizontal cistance of the feedlot to surface ware- bodies (creeks, cc:nos. drainage ditcr•es. _:c., or ..eliheazs Solid Less than 150 fee:- Daily scrape and haul 15-35 5. Does runoff from feedlot surface leave your Property? Manure pack 20-40 6. Does seeoage fro— runoff storage Donn_ e'ce_: in Open lot 40-60 day? Liquid 7. Does seepage from laaoons exceed .03 in/day? Lagoon 70-80 8. Is manure stored •..ithin the 100 year flooa plain? Anaerobic pit 15-30 J. Do runoff storage ponds lack the capacity to nandie rune= Above ground storage 10-30 volumes from a 25 year, 24-hour storm? Manure urilizarion sire evaluation Source: MWPS-18, Livestock Waste Facilities Handbook 1. Do you lack sufficient land to use all of the nutrients in • manure progucec on your farm? 2. Do any fields receiving manure have greater tnan 1 slope and little surface residue? Calculation 2. Determining land base for long- 3. Do any fields have a history of more tnan S consecutive term manure disposal based on crop N needs.* years of manure application? - Example: Feedlot applies manure to corn har- 4. Is excess water from irrigation or precipitation available vested for grain. Average yield is 175 bu/acre. for runoff or leaching? Using estimated N removal from Table 6 and 5. Is manure appliea at rates greater than the agronomic Calculation la data: rate? 1) Crop nutrient removal (from Table 6): 6. Is there surface water or a well immediately co.rnnill fror- 175 bu corn/acre x 56 lb./bu = 9,800 Lb. any field which receives manure? grain/acre on harvest dried basis. 7. Has it been more than one year since you soil sampled to 9,800 lb. grain/acre x 1.6% N in dry harvested determine nutnent levels in fields where manure will be grain = 158 lb. N removed/acre applied? 2) Land needs (from Calculation 1a): If the answer to any one of these questions is yes, or if 77,625 lb. N from manure production / 158 lb. you are unsure about the answer, manure storage or applica- N removed /acre = 491 acre minimum land tion at your site may degrade water quality. The local USDA- base "RCS office can help you answer questions you are unsure *This calculation does not determine the agronomic rate of uout. Your nutrient management plan should aadress any problem areas identified in the questions above. Manure rates application because it assumes no volatilization, leaching may need to be adjusted downward and all appropriate BMPs or other N losses or credits. 9 employed where .rater resources Table 6. Nutrient content of the harvested part of selected Colorado crops. Crop Dry weight Typical yield* N are at !is:, Additionally, it may be p helpful to periodically test wells content in content in near livestock operations and harvested harvested manured fields for NO_ ana material material bacterial contamination to lb./bu unit/A ado determine if management prac- (harvest dry weight basis)** tices are sufficiently protecting Grain crops Barley 48 80 bu. 1 8 water quality. 0.34 2 tons straw 0.8 0.11 NMP Section 2. Determination Corn 56 165 bu. 1.6 0.28 of Agronomic Rates for Crop 3.5 tons stover 1.1 0.20 Production Oats 32 60 bu. 2.0 0.34 Determine agronomic rate of 1.5 tons straw 0.6 0.16 manure or effluent application for Rye 56 30 bu. 2.1 0.26 each field by assessing crop 1.5 tons straw 0.5 0.12 nutrient needs, available nutrient Sorghum (dryland) 56 60 bu. 1.7 0.36 credits, ana nutnents in the 3 tons stover 1.1 0.15 manure. Worksheet 2 at the end Wheat (dryland) 60 40 bu. 2.1 0.62 of this document is provided as a 1.5 tons straw 0.7 0.07 template for this portion of your Oil crops Canola nutrient management plan. Fill 50 35 bu. 3.6 0.79 out one copy of Worksheet 2 for 3 tons straw 4.5 0.43 each field. An explanation of each Soybeans 60 35 6.3 63 0.64 section is provided below. 2 tons stover 1.5 0.22 Sunflower (dryland) 25 1,100 lb. 3.6 Field Information 1.71 Each field has specific 2 tons stover 1.5 0.18 Forage crops nutrient requirements teat mi. vary from year to year. Begin your Alfalfa 4 tons 2.3 Big bluestem 0.22 determination of agronomic rates 3 tons 1.0 0.85 Birdsfoot trefoil 3 tons 2.5 by filling out 1 copy of Worksheet Bromegrass 3 tons 0.22 ce 2 for each field that re 1.9 0.21 fives Alfalfa-grass 4 tons manure. Note the soil texture or 1 5 0.27 Little bluestem 3 tons 1.1 soil name of each field. Sandy Orchardgrass 4 tons 0.85 soils may require special consider 1.5 0.20 Red clover 3 tons 2.0 0 22 ation to avoid nutrient leacning. Reed canarygrass 4 tons 1.4 Clay soils may be more prone to 0.18 27 runoff. Tnese considerations are Ryegrass 4 tons 1.7 0 Switchgrass 3 tons important in a sound nutrient 1.2 0.10 Tall fescue 4 tons 2.0 management plan. Previous crop 0.20 Timothy 3 tons grown is important because you 1.2 0.22 Wheatgrass (dryland) 1 ton may need to add more nutnents 1.4 0.27 to help with residue oreakdo..vn or Adapted from the USDA Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook. less nutnents due to N-fixation, Typical yields are for irrigated production unless noted otherwise. Nutrient contents are on a harvest dried basis and do not need to be corrected for moisture sequence.epie an the applications rotation content except for silage and haylage. Manure appitcations lb. P x 2.3 = lb. Pzo; from the previous vear can also 10 supply significant amounts of iutrients in the current year clue Table 6. Nutrient content of the harvested part of selected Colorado to the mineralization process. crops. (continued) complete your records, attach tie most recent soil and manure Crop Dry matter Typical yield* N p analysis reports to the field content in content in information sheet. harvested harvested material material Soil, Manure. Water and Plant Sampling % tons/acre and Analysis (harvest dry weight basis)** A current soil test is needed Silage crops for each field receiving manure or Alfalfa haylage 50 10 wet/5 dry 2.8 0.33 Corn silage 35 20 wet/7 effluent to determine residual soil / dry 1.1 0.25 NO,, extractable P and soil Forage sorghum 30 20 wet/6 dry 1.4 0.19 Oat ha la a organic matter content. Soil haylage 40 10 wet/4 dry 1.6 0 28 sampling for agronomic rate Sorghum-sudan 50 10 wet/5 dry 1.4 0.16 determination should occur once Sugar crops a year. More frequent sampling Sugar beets 20 0.2 0.03 may be needed to track N utilize- Turf grass tion and movement in the soil Bluegrass 2 2.9 0.43 profile. Shallow soil samples (i Bentgrass 2 3.1 0.41 foot or less) are needed to vegetable crops evaluate crop P, K and other Bell peppers 9 0.4 0.12 trient needs. Deeper rootzone Beans, dry 1 3.1 0.45 ail samples (generally 4 to 6 ft. Cabbage 20 0.3 0.04 deep) should be collected after Carrots 13 0.2 0.04 crop harvest and prior to any Celery 27 0.2 0.09 manure or effluent application to Cucumbers 10 0.2 0.07 evaluate residual soil NO3. Soil Lettuce (heads) 14 0.2 0.08 sampling below the active Onions 18 0.3 0.06 rootzone (>6 ft. for most annual Peas 2 3.7 0.40 crops, >10 ft. for hay crops) may Potatoes 14 0.3 0.06 be needed occasionally to docu- Snap beans 3 0.9 0.26 ment that nutrients are not Sweet corn 6 0.9 0.24 leaving the crop rootzone. To get Adapted from the USDA Agricultural Waste Management Field Handbook. a good, representative soil * Typical yields are for irrigated production unless noted otherwise. " Nutrient contents are on a harvest dried basis and do not need to be corrected for moisture sample, it is recommended that a content except for silage and haylage. minimum of 1 soil core per 10 acres or at least 10 cores on fields 40 acres or smaller be collected to form the composite sample for each depth increment. Samples should be thoroughly mixed and either air-dried or delivered to the lab immediately. In situations where effluent or manure is applied in the fall after crop harvest, NH in the animal waste may not be converted to NO, prior to spring soil sampling. Additionally, fields with long manure histories may also have a iificant amount of NH, in the rootzone due to increased mineralization rates. r4 is available to crops and should be credited as part of the N budget in these particular situations. 11 Table 7a. Suggested nitrogen application rates for irrigated corn Mar is an extremely variaDle grain (175 bu/A), based on soil NO3-N and organic matter content. materia .:ether in solid or liquid four. A represe _rive manure sample is Soil N03-N (ppm)* Soil Organic Matter (%) critical c reliable analysts. A mini- 0 - 1.0 1.1 - 2.0 >2.0 mum of s-t sub-samples should be ----Fertilizer rate (lb. N/A)--- taken an: mixed together for analysis. 0 - 6 210 185 165 When sam:i ng a solid manure stock- 7 - 12 160 135 115 pile, remo.e tne crust, and use a bucket 13 - 18 110 85 65 auger or a snarpsnooter (a narrow 19 - 24 60 ' 194 35 15 shovel) core into the pile as deeply 10 0 0 as possible Walk around the pile, and *,Average concentration of NO3-N (ppm) in 0 tc 2 ft soil layer. take samo e from all sides. Deliver the Add or subtract 1 lb. N/A for every bushel above or below 175 bu/A. sample to tne lab immediately or if This table uses the formula: N r immediate de are= 35 + [1.2 x yield goal (bu/A)] - [8 x livery is not possible, rat.] pcm Soli NO,-N] - [0.14 x yield goal x freeze the sample in a freezer type heavy-out/ plastic bag. Manure samples should De analyzed by a reputable laboraton. for moisture content, total Table 7b. Suggested nitrogen application rates for irrigated corn N, NH- a:Metals. total P at the minimum. silage (30 tons/A), based on soil N03-N and organic matter content. recommenced analvtes and E.C. are also Soil N03-N (ppm)* Soil Organic Matter (%) When sampling a liquid manure or 0 - 1.0 1.1 wastewate-. there are several ways of - 2.0 >2.0 sampling. You can sample from the --Fertilizer rate (lb. N/A)-- 0 - 6 225 200 lagoon directly with a water grab 185 7 - 12 170 145 125 sampler (be sure to walk or boat around - 13 - 18 125 100 75 the lagoon and aet a minimum of six 19 24 75 50 samples, _- .ou can sample from a >24 25 0 3O0 valve tnse�eo in the irrigation line or from CUDS placed in the field where the *Average concentration of NO3-N (ppm) in 0 to 2 soil layer. effluent :s Add or subtract 6 lb. N/A for every ton above.or::elow 30 ton/A. rigated onto the land. Store This table uses the formula: the sample 'n a plastic Jar in a cooler or N rate=35 + [7.5 x yield goal (tons/A)] - [8 x c—m soil NO,-N] freezer ar,o ceitver to the lab immedi- °/Q M.]. ] [0.85 x yield goal x ately. In-ma:ion water should be ana- lyzed for t,O credit, especially when shallow around water is pumped for ir-;eation. These lab reports. along with a current manure analysis, should be a-acned to your nutrient management plan. When plant tissue tests are used to determine in-season fertilizer needs, they should aso accompany the plan. See Cc:or=_do State University Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet 0.520 for informa- tion on analytical laboratories. Crap Nutrient Heed Plant nutrient need depends upon the crop, cro.ring conditions. and actual vi=:-'. Tne crop rotation will Determine nutrient nee:s and nutrient carryover from tne previous crop. In some cases, such as a tnree year stand of alfalfa, nu=-7=^t applications a-e Daseo on more than one veer of production. Table 6 12 inc.:a:es aioroximate N and P content of dr✓ narvestea crops. This information cap :e uses to estimate actual crop nutrient removal. Due to inherent ineffi- cie-_-es in Diant uptake. fertilization rates often include an additional amount to : --ipensate for these losses. Tables 7 and 8 contain current Colorado State Um •=-sit,✓ fertilization suggestions for selected Colorado crops; information on othe- crops can be obtained from your local Cooperative Extension office. Realistic Yield Expectations The expected crop yield is the basis for Determining how much N and P fer:--zer will be needed. Generally, the higher the yield expectation the higher the -_tnent requirement. Over-estimating potential crop yield will result in over apo.-:ation of fertilizer or manure. For this reason, producers are encouraged to base yield expectations on a docu- ment-2:: 5 year field average plus an - add:_-onal 5 percent for above - - averase gro;✓ing conditions. Each Table 7c. Suggested nitrogen application rates for irrigated sorghum grain (80 bu/A), based on soil nitrate and organic matter content. fie •c ;noula have a yield history and exce::ation. Soil NO3-N m app ) Soil Organic Matter % Determining Total Nutrient Needs 1 - 1.0 1.1 - 2.0 >2 0 Crop nutrient needs are deter- ---Fertilizer rate (lb. N/A)--- mine: using your yield expectations 0 - 3 75 45 25 and :able values for fertilizer rates or 4 ' 6 50 15 0 • crop iutnent removal values. Most 7 - 9 25 0 0 )oil laboratories will also give >9 0 0 0 • feriL;zer recommendations with soil Average concentration of NO3-N (ppm) in 0 to 2 ft soil layer. , test results. Be sure you understand Add or subtract 12.5 lb. N/A for every 10 bushels above or oelow 80 bu/A. the la0's fertilizer recommendation This table uses the formula: N rate= [1.25 x yield goal(bu/A)] - [8 x ppm soil NO3-N] - [0.30 x%0.M.]. ph1;=-oDny to be sure it is compat ible ,.ith the production and envi • - ronmental coals of your operation. :n some cases, fertilizer appli- - - - - cat c, rates will need to be adjusted Table 7d. Suggested nitrogen application rates for irrigated sorghum above or below the standard table silage (30 tons/A), based on soil nitrate and organic matter content. values. Examples of these situations wou:c be 1) where high amounts of Soil NO3-N (ppm).* Soil Organic Matter crop residue remain, increasing N 0 - 1.0 1.1 - 2.0 >2.0 need oy up to 30 lb./acre, 2) where a --fertilizer rate (lb. N/A)-- starte- fertilizer is needed due to 0 - 6 230 200 180 cool soils, 3) where alfalfa is to be 7 - 12_ �� 190 160 140 13 - 18 -` 150 120 maintained for more than 3 years, M� 100 and = when manure has been 19 - 24 110 80 60 applies in the previous year. Other 25 - 30 70 40 20 situe::ons may exist that justify 31 - 36 =-- 30 0 0 man!-e rate adjustments. If so, >36 0 0 0 4ocu,'ent these adjustments on your *Average concentration of NO3-N (ppm) in 0 to 2 ft soil layer. UIr nL management plan. Add or subtract 9 lb. N/A for every ton above or below 30 toniA. This table uses the formula: N rate= [9 x yield goal(tons/A)] - [8 x ppm soil NO3-N] - [30 x yield goat x%O.M.] 13 Table 7e. Suggested nitrogen application Available N and P in Manure The totai amount of N in manure is not plant avaiiao-_ the rates for irrigated grasses (4 tons/acre), first year after apoucat �n due to the sic..., release of N tie based on soil nitrate content. organic forms. Organic N becomes available to plants •:,nen sc;:. Soil NO -N* microorganisms oecomoose organic compounds such 25 ero:_;ns. 3 Fertilizer Rate (ppm) (lb. N/A) and the N rereased is converted to NH . This process, kno,. r as - 0 - 6 185 mineralization. occurs over aperiod of se 7 - 12 _ several years after a-iure 160 application. +re amount mineralized in the first year cepen:s 13 - 18 135 upon manure source, soil temperature, moisture, and hang;; In 19 - 24 110 general, anywnere from 15 percent to 55 percent of the organic N 25 - 30 85 in manure Oecomes available to the crop in the first year after >30 0 application aeoending upo n climate anc management facto-_ Nitrogen a•;aiiabiiity can be estimated as a fraction of the :::al N * Concentration of N0_-N (ppm) in the top foot of soil. content of manure or as a fraction of the organic N conter- Ada or subtract 40 lb. N/A for every ton/acre above or below 4 tons/A. Organic N is usually determined by subtracting the NH and NO Use the same N rates for grass-legume mixtures from the total N content of the manure. This approach is mc-s containing less than 25°I legumes. accurate :.-.en reliable NH_ content and NH volatilization r-"ipers are available. Mineralization of N from applied manure will continue :: =-ovide nutnents to the soil system =_- Table 8. Suggested broadcast P application rates (lbs. P2O acre), several years after application. Tni5 * additional N must be accounted for 'n the nutrient management plan if manure will NaHCO3-P be applied again to the same field •.'ithin (ppm) three years. Mineralization credit for the - 0 - 6 7 - 14 15 - 22 >22 second and third years after application lbs. P205/acre snould be based upon a fraction of tnis Corn, irrigated 80 40 0 and dryland 0 initiaL organic N content (Table Dry Beans 80 natively, annual soil sampling for residual 40 0 0 soil N0.-N, NH -N and organic matte- can Sorghum 80 40 0 - Potatoes 0 be used to estimate mineralization credit 240 180 120 60 in subsequent years. Sugarbeets 100 75 50 0 Sunflowers Phosphorus contained in manure is 80 40 0 0 usually considered to be entirely plan: Wheat 80 40 0 0 available in the first year after application. Alfalfa, irrigated new stand In reality, some fraction of the P is red-up • 200 150 50 0 in forms that are not immediately available established 100 75 0 0 to plants. If soil test P is in the "io',v to Alfalfa, dryland new stand medium" range and the soil is high in lime 60 40 0 0 content, it may be appropriate to assume established 45 30 0 0 that only 80 percent of the P will be plant Grass and grass legume mixtures available in the first year. new stand 80 40 0 0 Volatilization Losses Surface applied manure shoulc Cie established 80 40 0 0 incorporated as soon as possiole to reduce Band application rates for row crops are half of the suggested broadcast rate. oaor and minimize nutrient loss ov volatil- ization and runoff. The risk of surfa:e Loss 14 is recucea by injection _ipplication under the Table 9. Approximate percent of organic N mineralized from various manure soil surface, but loss still sources over three years. may occur on sloping or erosive fields. Delayed Manure Source Percent of Organic N Available incorporation may be 1 year 2"d year 3'�year acceptable on level Beef and dairy cattle %-- fields if erosion control or sunlight decomposi- don of pathogens is solid (without bedding) 30-40 10-15 5-10 desired. If solid manure liquid (anaerobic) 25-35 5-10 2-7 is not incorporated Swine within 72 hours after solid 45-55 3-8 liquid (anaerobic) 35-452-7 application, much of the 4-9 2-7 • NH -N fraction may be Sheep 4° 5 4 5 lost to volatilization solid 20-30 10-15 5-10 (Table 10). The rate of Horse volatilization increases solid (with bedding) 15-25 5-10 2-7 under warm, dry, or Poultry windy conditions. solid (without litter) 30-40 10-15 5-10 Volatilization losses Aaapted from USDA A0 Waste Management Field Handbook, 1992 and other sources. from liquid effluents can — -esult in large N losses, `- .nce much of the N in - effluents is in the NH4 Table 10. Approximate percentage of ammonia lost to volatilization within four form, which is easily days after application. converted to ammonia gas. An accurate predic- Method Type of Waste Estimated NH3 Loss tion or measurement of to the Atmosphere* 0/0 the amount of N volatil- ized from liquid manures Broadcast without cultivation solid 15 - 30 is difficult to obtain Broadcast with immediate cultivation solid or liquid 1 - 5 because both the Injection liquid 0 - 2 application method and Sprinkler irrigation** liquid 25 - 65 the ambient climate will • Values reflect loss under each application method. determine the rate of '•Losses vary widely depending upon conditions at time of application. flux. Additionally, Source: MWPS-18, Livestock Waste Facilities Handbook accurate measurement of - -= NH, content of manure is confounded by a high degree of variability in NH M 1 concentration in the manure stockpile. The current scientific literature reports losses from sprinkler applied effluents from 10 percent to over 80 percent of the ammonia fraction. For planninc purposes, 20 percent to 30 percent of the ammonia can be assumed lost to volatilization during cool season application, while 40 percent to 60 percent may be assumed lost from the soil surface dunng -nmer applications. The amour: of loss can be reduced by prompt incorpora- Dn. In any case, post-season sciii testing will provide feedback on how much N is in the soil system after the croo is harvested. If residual N in the rootzone 15 exceeds ire s_osequent crop N Calculation 3. Estimating irrigation water N credit. reduirement 7p additional Example: N credit from 17 inches of irrigation water containing 10 ppm N0;-N effLuent, rneT:re, or commercial N fertiuzer src_.d be applied. 17 inches /A x (2.7 lb. N/acre foot) x (10 ppm N0,-N) = 38 lb. N/A Nutrient Credits 12 inches/acre foot ResiaLa. soil NO., irrigation :rater, soil o-oenic matter, and previous lecu-ne crops all contrib- ute N to tne g•o'.ving crop. The N Table 11. Nitrogen credits for crop requirements. contnbutio- from these sources must be credited in order to make N Source N Credit accurate femLizer and manure Soil organic matter* 30 Lb. N per % OM recommendations. Use soil and Residual soil nitrate* 3.6 Lb. N per ppm NO3-N (1 ft. sample) water test cats and the informa- Irrigation water 2.7 lb. N per acre foot x ppm NO3-N Lion in Table 11 to estimate these Previous alfalfa crop credits. In some >80% stand cases, these 100-140 Lb. N/acre credits may entirely satisfy crop 60 - 800/0 stand 60-100 Lb. N/acre needs and ro additional manure <60% stand 30-60 Lb. N/acre or fertilizer •s reouired. A starter Other previous legume crop 30 Lb. N/acre remuzer ma: ce all the supple- Previous manure or effluent Varies by source, rate and time (Table 9) mental fertilizer that is justified *These credits are factored in N rates given in tables 7a - 7e and should not be used twice, in tnese cases in order to en- hance seecl:no vigor if the crop is seeded in cool soils. Irrigation water containing NO: can supply N to the crop since it is applied and taken up while the crop is actively growing. ;'later tests for NO.-N should be taken periodically grind the irrigation season to accurate.. calculate this credit. Multiply p.m. NO.-N by 2.7 lb./acre foot times the amount of irrigation water consumotively used by the crop prior to tne mid-reorcouctive stage (in acre feet) to determine lbs. N/acre applied in the irrigation :rater. Inexpensive quick tests are available for on-farm water testirc. If a water sample is taken for laboratory analvs:s, it should be kept refrigerated, but rat frozen, until it gets to the lab. Legume crops can be a very significant source of plan: available N due to bacterial N_ fixation in root nodules. Plowing do'. n a gooc stand of alfalfa may release more than 100 Lbs. of N per acre in the first year aver plowdown. The amount of N credit given for legumes depends ucon the crop, stand, and degree of nodulation. A minimum of 30 lbs. of N/acre snould be credited in the first year after any legume crop (Table 11). Total all available nutrient sources from soil testing. =rncation water, legumes and any other organic amendments to determine -re total nutrient credit. Due to the difficulty of accurately assessing these c-edits, be sure to scout fields for nutrient sufficiency during the vegetative growth stades. Recommended Nutrient Application Rate Once you have analyzed crop needs, nutrient credits. and manure nutrient content, you can determine manure application rates. Tots. croo nutrient need minus total nutrient credits will ecual the recommended n,.trient application 16 rate. This can oe sang- Calculation 4. Determining agronomic rate of manure application. ned by manure. fertilizer, or a combination of both. Example 4a. Beef feedlot manure broadcast applied and incorporated immediately Manure application rate based upon N requirement: In general. manure and effluent applicationnStep 1: Calculate available N in manure should be avoided on N content of manure = 23 lb. total N/ton including 7 lb. NH4-N/ton frozen fields unless a (from Table 4) site specific analysis Available N = 350/0 availability x (23 lb./total N/ton manure - shows that runoff 7 lb. NH:N/ton) + 7 lb. NH4-N/ton (from Table 8) not occur. Effluent or = 12 Lb. available N/ton manure manure should not be Step 2: Determine crop N requirement applied to any soil that ex. soil contains 1.5% organic matter and 6 ppm residual soil NO2-N is saturated or has a N required for 175 bu corn crop = 185 lb. N/acre (from Table 7a) snow pack of greater Step 3: Subtract N credits from other sources. than one inch. Addition- ex. 25 lb. N0,-N (in 2-4 foot subsoil sample) ally, animal waste should 185 lb. N reouired - 25 lb. subsoil N not be applied to soils = 160 Lb. N needed Step 4: Calculate agronomic manure rate. that are frequently flooded, as defined by = (160 lb. N/acre) / (12 lb. available N/ton manure) the National Cooperative = 13 tons manure/acre SoilSoil Survey, donna the Step 5: Calculate phosphorus supplied by manure (based on N rate) when flooding is 13 tons manure/acre x 24 lb. P205/ton manure xpected to occur. = 312 lb. P205/acre supplied by manure Manure is most Manure application rate based upon P requirement: valuable as a nutrient Step 1: Calculate available P in manure source if it is applied as Total P205 = 24 lb. PRO:/ton (from Table 4) close to planting as Available P20. = 80% availability x 24 lb. P205/ton manure possible. However, = 19 lb. available P205/ton manure manure with a hicn salt Step 2: Determine crop P requirement content may affect ex. NaHCO3 extractable P = 6 ppm (low range) and soil lime content is high germination and seedling P required for 175 bu corn crop = 80 lb. P205 (from Table 8) Step 3: Determine agronomic manure rate crops, such as beans. If = (80 lb. P205/acre) / (19 lb. available P205/ton fall application is manure) necessary in order to = 4 tons manure/acre clean out manure storage Step 4: Calculate nitrogen supplied by manure (based on P rate) areas, try to wait until 4 tons manure/acre x 23 lb.total N/ ton manure after soil temperature is = 92 lb. total N/acre supplied by manure. less than 50°F to reduce organic N and NH_ conversion to NO:. If irrigation equipment is available to apply liquid manure. the best practice ;s to apply manure in frequent, light applications during the growing season to match crop uptake patterns and nutrent needs. If manure is applied at the maximum rate based ucon crop N needs, ditional fertilize' N should not be applied. Maximum rate is cased upon a one- time application. If yearly application of manure or effluent is made, lower rates 17 Calculation 4. Determining agronomic rate of manure application, continued. , Example 4b. Swine effluent from a two stage anaerobic lagoon Effluent application rate based upon N requirement: Step 1: Calculate available N in effluent N content of manure = 4 lb. total N/1000 gal including 3 lb. NH4- N/1000 gal (from Table 4) Available NH4-N = 50% volatilization x 3 lb. NH4-N/1000 gal effluent (from Table 10) = 1.5 lb. available NH4-N/1000 gal effluent Available organic N = 1 lb. organic N x 40% mineralization (Table 9) = 0.4 lb. available organic N Total available N = 1.5 lb. NH4-N + 0.4 Lb. organic N = 1.9 lb. available N/1000 gal effluent = 52 lb. available N/acre inch* Step 2: Determine crop N requirement ex. soil contains 1.5% organic matter and 6 ppm residual soil NO2-N N required for 175 bu corn crop Step 3: Subtract N credits from others (from Table 7a) sources. ex. 25 lb. NO3-N in 2-4 foot subsoil samples 185 Lb. N required - 25 Lb. subsoil N = 160 lb. N needed Step 4: Determine agronomic effluent rate. = (160 lb. N/acre)/(52 lb. available N/acre inch effluent) = 3 inches effluent/acre in 2 or more applications) Step 5: Calculate phosphorus supplied by effluent (based on N rat) 3 acre inches effluent x 2 lb. P205/1000 gal effluent x 27.15 = 163 lb. P205/acre supplied by effluent .Multiply lb/1000 gal effluent by 27.15 to convert to lb./acre inch. Effluent application rate based upon P requirement: Step 1: Calculate available P in effluent Total P205 = 2 lb. P205/1000 gal effluent (from Table 4) Available P205 = 80% availability x 2 lb. P205/1000 gal effluent - = 1.6 Lb. available P205/1000 gal effluent =43 lb. available P205/acre inch effluent* Step 2: Calculate crop P requirement ex. NaHCO3 extractable P = 6 ppm (low range) and soil lime content is high P_required for 175 bu corn crop = 80 lb. P205/acre (from Table 8) Step 3: Determine agronomic effluent rate. _ (80 lb. P205/acre) / (43 lb. available P205/acre inch effluent) - = 2 acre inches of total effluent/acre for this crop year (To be applied in 2 or more applications) Step 4: Calculate nitrogen supplied by effluent manure (based on P rate) 2 acre inches effluent/acre x 52 lb. available N/acre inch = 104 lb.available N supplied by manure 'Multiply lb/1000 gal effluent by 27.15 to convert to lb./acre inch. 18 Volatilization ILivestock Feed 1( ,L }IS 1 1 o /� r yf 1 N Al Collection - from _ I 17� I �, � Potential Lot ,t J J, '►, Runoff Apply to Land l /y��,,i�► 1 � STORAGE i ° N WO i I,�� ' �, I ° AGE a Nutrient , , poop. I a a _ ° ° Use ' o °a�od, ° ° o - j Potential o o °D I° ^/ Leaching ° oo � °o o o . O O O O O p O° °� Potential �o o )00.0°.< Ts) ao _ '-cp o�lA� o0°°�sDo N. ��o°�° os�� Leaching o Oo O O 000 O oeo0- o o 0 c �„ 09^< a O �noc Q O�'Q�O�� °oo 0o�naQoQoopUoo Q��/-�vprt a o 9:8° 0 0�,/,�,°EgA Z. /O.C OO o p o P O oaCo �°P;� 7OO D 000 _ _ ao�GR0UNDWATER 000� _ ° �d 4 Cl000�� 0 Sa ?° o a _ ct q4� = off° O � - °Ce 00 o v O fJQ . _ oa Go 00( ,°- 4_, a� � Q .o D o OO p0 00� o CO/ \" O qv o are recommended and annual sc•[ sampling is needed to track soil N and P Levels. If soil N, P or E.C. increases significantly over time, manure use should be discontinued until nutrients :n the rootzone decline below crop response thresholds. NMP Section 3. Nutrient Use Summary Operation and Maintenance Farm-wide accounting of manure and fertilizer application is the final aspect of a nutrient management plan. This is important to help document a balance between manure produrnon and utilization. Worksheet 3 is provided to help record annual application data. After tallying total nutrient application, you can evaluate nutrient sufficiency or excess on the farm by comparing these numbers to manure production on Worksheet 1. A number of other items should be assessed on an annual basis as a part of nutrient management planning. These include equipment calibration, soil Is, and monitoring water quality near the operation. Accurate record keeping is an essential component of any manure manage- ment program. Keeping accurate records allows managers to make good In decisions regarding manure and nutrient applications. Additionally, these records provide documentation that you are complying with state and local regulations to protect Colorado's water resources. All operators should maintain records of nutrient management plans for at least three years. Spreader Calibration The value of carefully calculating manure application rates is seriously diminished if manure spreaders are poorly calibrated. Proper calibration is essential in order to apply manure correctly. Manure spreaders discharge at widely varying rates, depending on travel speed, PTO speed, gear box settings, discharge openings, and manure moisture and consistency. Calibration requires measurement of manure applied on a given area. To check spreader calibration, you must know the field size. Secondly, count the number of loads of manure applied to the field. Weigh at least three of the loads, and calculate the average weight. Finally, multiply the number of loads by the average weight, and then divide by the field acreage. This provides you the average application rate per acre for the field. Adjust the spreader or ground speed as necessary to achieve the desired rate. Remember to recheck the calibration whenever a different manure source with a new moisture content or density is applied. Using good equipment and the proper overlap distance will ensure better nutrient distribution and help avoid "hot spots" or areas with nutrient deficiency. (See Colorado State University Cooperative Extension fact sheet 0.561 for more information on spreader calibration.) Follow Up and Monitoring Determining agronomic rates of manure or effluent application is not an exact science. Climactic, soil, and management factors influence crop nutrient uptake, mineralization rate, volatilization and overall nutrient availability. Producers must continue to monitor crop yields, as well as soils within and below the rootzone, to determine what adjustments are needed each year in the operating plan to continue protecting water quality. 20 Best Management Practices for Manure Utilization Guidance Principle: Collect, store, and apply animal manures properly to optimize efficiency while protecting water quality. To select manure BMPs that achieve water quality goals and the greatest net returns for your operation, consider: • most suitable practices for your site and management constraints • need to protect sensitive resources and areas General BMPs 3.1 Develop a nutrient management plan for your operation that includes: 1. Estimates of manure production on your farm 2. Farm maps which identify manure stockpiles, potential application sites and sensitive resource areas " 3. Cropping information 4. Soil, plant, water, and manure analysis 5. Realistic crop yield expectations 6. Determination of crop nutrient needs 7. Determination of available nutrient credits 8. Recommended manure rates, timing, and application methods 9. Operation and maintenance plans 3.2 Base manure application rates on crop phosphorus (P) needs IF soil test P is in the high or very high category, the field drains to any sensitive surface water body, AND P movement is likely. In most other cases, appli- cation rates may be based on crop N needs. 3.3 Apply commercial N and P fertilizer to manured fields only when soil available N and P from manure application does not satisfy crop needs. 3.4 Cease effluent application if crop is destroyed during growing season. Plant winter cover crops to scavenge excess nutrients when crop uptake is lower than expected due to hail or other yield limitations. 3.5 Maintain nutrient management plans and actual manure and fertilizer management records on file a minimum of three years or the duration of your crop rotation, if longer than three years. 3.6 Scout fields for nutrient deficiencies/sufficiency throughout the season in order to identify and correct problems that may limit economic crop yields. 71 Manure Application BMPs 3.7 Incorporate manure as soon as possible after application to minimize volatilization losses, reduce odor, and prevent runoff. 3.8 Apply manure uniformly with properly calibrated equipment. 3.9 Time liquid manure applications to match crop nutrient uptake patterns in order to minimize the opportunity for NO3 Leaching on coarse textured soils. Effluent application amounts must not exceed the soil water holding capacity of the active rootzone. Several light applications of liquid manure during the growing season are better than a single heavy application. 3.10 Limit solid manure application on frozen or saturated ground to fields not subject to runoff. Liquid effluent should not be applied to frozen or saturated ground. 3.11 Create a buffer area around surface water and wells where no manure is applied to prevent the possibility of water contamination. 3.12 Plant permanent vegetation strips around the perimeter of surface water and erosive fields to catch and filter nutrients and sediments in surface runoff. 3.13 Apply manure on a rotational basis to fields that will be planted to high N use crops such as corn or forage. Long-term annual applications to the same field are not recommended, except at low rates. Manure Collection and Storage BMPs 3.14 Locate manure stockpiles, lagoons, and ponds a safe distance from all water supply wells. Manure stockpiles, lagoons, and runoff collection ponds should be located on areas not subject to leaching and must be above the 100 year flood plain, unless adequate flood proofing structures are pro- vided. 3.15 Inspect lagoons and liquid manure storage ponds regularly to ensure seepage does not exceed state and local restrictions. 3.16 Divert runoff from pens and manure storage sites by construction of ditches Solid manure application or terraces. Collect runoff water from the lot in a storage pond; minimize runoff volume by diverting runoff water from crossing the feedlot. 3.17 Clean corrals as frequently as possible to maintain a firm, dry corral surface with the loose manure Layer less than - one inch deep and pen moisture content between 25 r • `, : percent to 35 percent. Avoid mechanical disturbance of the '-� _ _ :;.: manure-soil seal when cleaning feedlots. Create a smooth surface with a 3 percent to 5 percent slope when scraping = lots. ' _ 3.18 Scrape feedlots or manure storage areas down to bare earth and revegetate after they are permanently abandoned. 99 AGPROfessionals, LLC 9/9/2004 Appendix D • Soil Testing Protocol • Stormwater Testing Protocol • Solid Manure Testing Protocol • Irrigation Water Testing Protocol Miller Livestock. LLLP Comprehensive Manure&Wastewater Management Plan 14 AGPROfessionals, LLC Inspection and Testing Schedule Regular inspections are necessary to ensure wastewater retention structures, and other associated equipment and structures, are in good working order. Inspection logs should be filled out monthly for wastewater retention structures and quarterly for machinery and equipment related to environmental management, such as pump motors. A designated person will conduct the inspections. Appropriate corrective actions will be taken immediately and properly documented on the form. Inspection logs will be reviewed periodically to make sure they are being completed. Inspection should be conducted as follows: Monthly: Wastewater Retention Structures Quarterly: Preventative Maintenance As Needed: Rainfall Log Testing should be conducted as follows: Wastewater— every time wastewater is land applied, minimally annually and within a 60 day period prior to being land applied. Solid Manure — at least once per year and within a 60 day period prior to being land applied. Compost— once per year Soil (land application areas) — at least once per year and within 4 months prior to manure or process water application. Irrigation water—at least once per year AGPROfessionals. LLC Soil Testing Protocol The purpose of soil sampling is to make sure the amount of nutrients later applied to the soil will not lead to excessive nutrient levels in the soil. Three pieces of information are needed to determine this: (1) The amount of nitrogen and other nutrients present in the soil, (2) the specific crop to be grown, and (3) a realistic yield goal for the crop. With knowledge of these three components, you can determine the appropriate amount of manure to apply to a field. Soil Sample Collection, Storage and Shipping Procedures The laboratory will typically supply field information sheets, soil sample containers, as well as the proper instructions. In the absence of laboratory-supplied sample bags, use clean plastic bags. Routine soil sampling should be done within 4 month of having manure or wastewater applied, and to fields that had manure applied the previous year. In order to get the most representative sample, use the following guidelines: • Use a soil probe, soil auger, spade or garden trowel to collect the samples. Collect separate samples in the 0-12" and in the 12-24" horizons. Collect soil in a plastic bucket or paper container to prevent contamination with zinc and other micronutrients. • Take 15-20 sub-samples across each land management unit, and per uniform soil type within each land management unit. For fields les than 40 acres, collect at least 10 cores to form the composite sample. Follow and "X" or "Z" sampling pattern across the field. Place the first horizon in a separate bucket from the second horizon. • A land management unit is an area under a center pivot or a tract of land on which similar management practices are used (including crop to be grown). It shall not exceed 160 acres. • After thoroughly mixing the sub-samples, take one composite sample. • The composite soil sample from each management unit and each horizon depth should be placed in its own sample bag. • Each sample bag should be marked with the date, sample identification and samplers name, i.e. AgPro Dairy, 11/7/00, Field #1, 0-12". • Fill out a field information sheet and send it with the samples. • Keep the soil samples cool and dry, and send them to the laboratory immediately. If samples cannot be sent to the laboratory immediately, allow the soil to air dry on a sheet of newspaper for 24-48 hours before placing in a sample bag. Keep samples away from high temperatures, such as those found on the dashboard of a pickup. 0-12" soil samples need to be tested for the following parameters at a minimum: Nitrate-N Organic Matter pH Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) Ammonium-N AGPROfessionals, LLC 12-24" soil samples should be tested for nitrate-N Note: Place returned laboratory results in LAB RESULTS section of this notebook. AGPROfessionals. LLC Wastewater Testing Protocol Testing the nutrient content of wastewater is necessary to ensure that a complete nutrient balance is being achieved on fields receiving wastewater. The amount of nutrients in wastewater determines the amount that can be land applied safely. The laboratory will supply manure sample containers. Solid manure containers will be plastic bags, and liquid manure containers will be plastic bottles. Wastewater Collection, Storage and Shipping Procedures Test wastewater each time that it is applied. Test each wastewater pond that is going to be de-watered. In order to get the most representative sample, use the following guidelines when sampling wastewater: • Collect 1-2 sub-sample from each of the four sides of the wastewater pond and pour the samples into a clean bucket. • Collect the sub-samples from a depth of at least 12", and preferably 18", below the surface. • Mix the wastewater in the bucket. • Pour the wastewater sample in a clean bottle provided by the laboratory. Fill the bottle completely, with no air space (if air space is allowed, then some of the ammonium will volatilize and the test will not be accurate). • Using a permanent marker or pen, mark on the sample bottle the date, sample identification and samplers name. • Fill out an information sheet and send with the samples. • Place the composite sample and the information sheet in a cooler, along with some ice packs to keep the sample cool during shipping. Put the color in a box or wrap it securely to be sure the lid won't come off during shipping. Mail the sample as soon as possible so that the order will arrive within 48 hours of the time the sample was taken. They should not arrive at the lab on a weekend. • If the samples will not arrive at the laboratory within 48 hours, then they should be frozen and shipped so they arrive at the laboratory in the frozen condition. Wastewater samples should be tested for the following parameters, at a minimum: PH Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) Ammonium-N Soluble Salts Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) Note: Place returned laboratory results in LAB RESULTS section. AGPROfessionals. LLC Solid Manure/Compost Testing Protocol Manure testing is an essential component of a complete nutrient balance. The amount of nutrients in manure determines the amount that can be land applied safely. The laboratory will supply manure sample containers Solid manure containers will be plastic bags, and liquid manure containers will be plastic bottles. Solid Manure Collection, Storage and Shipping Procedures Test solid manure at least once per year. Give copies of the lab analysis results to the receiver of the manure, regardless of whether the manure is given away or sold. In order to get the most representative sample, use the following guidelines when sampling solid manure: • Choose a qualified laboratory and use the same one year after year (preferably, the same lab used for liquid manure and soils). • Take at least 8 sub-samples from different areas of the feedlot. Be sure the samples are fairly dry or in the condition they will be in at spreading time. • The sub-samples should weigh about two pounds each. Place them in a plastic bucket and mix thoroughly. • After mixing thoroughly, take one composite sample. The composite should weigh about one pound. • Put the composite sample in a plastic bag and seal the bag. • Using a permanent marker or pen, write on the sample bag the date, sample identification and sampler's name. • Fill out an information sheet for each composite sample. • Place the composite sample and the information sheet in a cooler, along with some ice packs to keep the sample cool during shipping. Put the cooler in a box or wrap it securely to be sure the lid won't come off during shipping. Try to ship as soon as possible so that the order will arrive within 48 hours of the time the sample was taken. They should not arrive at the lab on a weekend • If the samples will not arrive at the laboratory within 48 hours, freeze them, and ship them so that they arrive at the laboratory in the frozen condition. Solid manure needs to be tested for the following parameters, at a minimum- Percent moisture Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN) Ammonium-N Soluble Salts Phosphorus (P) Potassium (K) Note. Place returned laboratory results in LAB RESULTS section. AGPROfessionals. LLC Irrigation Water Testing Irrigation water can contain significant amounts of nitrate, which will contribute to crop growth This nitrate should be factored into the overall nutrient budget for the crop. Sterile bottles should be used and can be obtained from the laboratory. Water collection, storage, and shipping procedures • Irrigation wells should be sampled at the peak of the irrigation season. Ditches can also be sampled, but they will be much more variable in nutrient content and should be sampled several times, with the values averaged together. • If the well is not currently running, allow it to run for 5-10 minutes. It should not have been off for more than a day. • Fill the sample bottle to the indicated mark. Identify the container with the farm name, sample name, date and time of sampling. • Fill out the information sheet provided by the laboratory. • Keep the sample cool and send it to the laboratory immediately after collection, and by the fastest method available. Nitrate must be tested within 48 hours after sampling. The sample should arrive at the lab no later than on a Thursday to allow time for testing • Irrigation water may be tested for nitrate-N, sulfate, soluble salts, and other minerals. Irrigation water needs to be tested for the following parameters, at a minimum: Nitrate-N Note: Place returned laboratory results in LAB RESULTS section. AGPROfessionals. LLC 9/9/2004 Appendix E • Agronomic Determination Sheets (Stormwater Application& Solid Manure Application) • Precipitation Log • Solid Manure Application Log • Manure and/or Compost Removal Log • Stormwater Application Log • Pond/Lagoon Inspection Form • Preventative Maintenance Log A Miller Livestock. LLLP Comprehensive Manure&Wastewater Management Plan 15 AGPROfessionals, LLC 2004 Process Wastewater Application — Rate Determination Sheet I. Field Information: Crop Crop year Number of Acres Soil name/texture Previous crop 2. Nitrogen Need: N (1b./acre) a) Expected yield (avg.of last 5 3 rs.+5%) (bu/acre.ton/acre.etc.) b)Nitrogen recommendations from Tables 7a-7e in CSU Bulletin No.568A (or use one of the following formulas for corn or corn silage) Conn A.-rate 35 ' [1 2 s yield goal(ha acre)/-[8 x ppm soil NO,-1\7-[0 14 x yield goal x%O,111 Corn Silage A'-rate - 35 +[7 5 x}geld goal(tons'acre)1-18A ppm soil NO3-A'1-[0 85 x yield goal x%O Al 1 c) Special nitrogen need above recommendations d) Total nitrogen need 3. Nitrogen Credits: N (lb./acre) a) Residual soil nitrate credit* (3.6 lb.N per ppm NO3-N (1 ft. sample)) h) Irrigation water credit(2.7 lb. N pr acre-foot x ppm NO3-N) c)Organic matter credit* (30 lbs. N per%O.M.) d) Previous legume crop (see Table 11 in CSU Bulletin No. 568A) e)Other: f) Total nitrogen credit *If not included in 2b above. Do not use N credits twice, i.e. from Tables 7a-7e and here. 4. Recommended Nitrogen Application Rate: Nitrogen a) Total nitrogen need minus Total nitrogen credit(Ib./acre) b) Expected NH3-N volatilization c)NH4-N available from process water lb./1000 gal d) Expected mineralization rate % e)Organic N available from process water lb./1000 gal f)Total available N ([cx /1-h/J + [dx eJ) lb./1000 gal g) Recommended manure application rate (a -J) 1000 gal/acre 5. Post-Growing Season Follow-Up Actual crop yield (bu/acre.ton/acre,etc.)Total irrigation water applied inches/acre Supplemental fertilizers applied: lbs.N/acre Total process water applied 1000 gal/acre Prepared by: Date: AGPROfessionals. LLC 2004 PRECIPITATION LOG (Record precipitation after each event&during events if rainfall is intense or for long duration) Facility Name: Rain Gauge Location: Date Time Time Elapsed Beg. Reading End Reading Total Rainfall Comments: AGPROfessionals. LLC 2004 SOLID MANURE APPLICATION LOG (Record manure application data every day when applying solid manure.) Facility Name: Crop Year: Field 1.D.: Crop: #Of loads Average tare-weight Total pounds Total tons Tons per initials of Date hauled of loads hauled (lbs.) hauled hauled acre applied Person Applying Calculation: (1) Total Tons Applied: (2) Total Acres in Field: (3) Tons per Acre Applied: [Line I -Line 2] (4) Plant Available Nitrogen in Solid Manure: lb./ton[Line-tf from Agronomic Rate Determination Sheet—Solid Manure Application] (5) Plant Available Nitrogen Applied: lb./Acre[Line 4 *Line 3] Organic N lbs/ton P lbs/ton AGPROfessionals, LLC 2004 MANURE and/or COMPOST REMOVAL LOG (to track manure and/or compost removed.from facility by others) Facility Name: # Of loads Average weight Total weight Person Manure Date Analysis hauled of loads hauled hauling Provided* 4 *Required for CAFO permit. Analysis should be less than 6 months old. Comments: AGPROfessionals. LLC 2004 PROCESS WASTEWATER APPLICATION FORM (Record manure application data several times per day when applying process wastewater.) Facility Name: Crop year: Field I.D.: Crop: Water Changed Initials GPM reached Time Meter Gallons water of Date Time Elapsed Reading being pumped end of settin ? Person Pumped rows?(Y/N) Pumping (Y/N) Calculation based on lab analysis # (1) Total Gallons Pumped: (2) Total Acres in Field: (3) Gallons per Acre Pumped: [Line 1 -Line 21 (4) Plant Available Nitrogen in Effluent: lb./1000 gal[Line-If from r Process IVa.cteirater Application Rate—Determination Sheet] (5) Plant Available Nitrogen Applied: lb./Acre[(Line-1 *Line 3) ÷1000.1 Organic N lb/1000 gal P lb/1000 gal AGPROfessionals, LLC 2004 Pond/Lagoon Inspection Form (Inspect ponds/lagoons'nonthh.) Facility Name: Pond Name: Person Performing Inspection: Date: Item Yes / Follow-Up Date Follow- Initials No Needed? Y/N Up Completed Embankment/seepage Embankment/cracking Exterior slope/erosion Interior slope/erosion Riprap or erosion controls Inlet clearance/erosion Animal burrows or holes Vegetation on embankment Trees, stumps or roots on dike Liner disturbance Minimum freeboard of two feet 25-year/24-hour capacity Dewatering equipment functionality Water level measuring device Rain gauge functionality Runoff/manure storage area containment Runoff/land application site containment Other Other Other Comments: AGPROfessionals, L.LC 2004 Preventative Maintenance Log (complete on a quarterly basis) Facility Name: Person Performing Inspection: Date: Item Yes N N/A Comments Motors of Dewatering Equipment Electrical panel enclosed/free of trash All components are free of rodent nests Operational Valves YES NO N/A Operational Flowline YES NO N/A Drain before freezing temperatures Operation Darns, Dikes, Terraces & Diversions YES NO N/A Free of visible seepage: Free of cracks in the embankment Exterior slope free of erosion Interior slope free of erosion Sediment removed from settling basins Other Preventive Maintenance Management Plan For Nuisance Control A Supplement to the Manure & Process Wastewater Management Plan For Miller Livestock, LLLP 32510 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Developed in accordance with Generally Accepted Agricultural Best Management Practices Prepared By AGPROfessionals, LLC 4311 Highway 66, Suite 4 Longmont, CO 80504 September 9, 2004 Miller Livestock.LLLP A GPROfessionals, LLC Introduction This supplemental Management Plan for Nuisance Control has been developed and implemented to identify methods Miller Livestock, LLLP, will use to minimize the inherent conditions that exist in confinement feeding operations. This supplement outlines management practices generally acceptable and proven effective at minimizing nuisance conditions. Neither nuisance management nor this supplemental plan is required by Colorado State statute or specifically outlined in the Colorado Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control Regulations. This is a proactive measure to assist integration into local communities. These management and control practices, to their best and practical extent, will be used by Miller Livestock, LLLP. Legal Owner, Contacts and Authorized Persons Correspondence and Contacts should be made to: Miller Livestock, LLLP 32510 74'x'Avenue Eaton, CO 80615 The individual(s) at this facility who is (are) responsible for developing the implementation. maintenance and revision of this supplemental plan are listed below. Rich & Marsha Miller Owners/Operators (Name) (Title) Legal Description The confined animal feeding facility described in this NMP is located in the E2 of the NW4 and the W2 of the NE4 of Section 4, T6N, R63W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. 2 Aliller Livestock,LLLP AGPRO/essionals, LLC Air Quality Air quality at and around confined animal feeding operations are affected primarily from the relationship of soil/manure and available moisture. The two primary air quality concerns at dairies are dust and odor. However, the management practices for dust or odor control are not inherently compatible. Wet pens and manure produce odor. Dry pens are dusty. The two paragraphs below outline the best management practices for the control of dust and odors that Miller Livestock, LLLP will use. The manager shall closely observe pen conditions and attempt to achieve a balance between proper dust and odor control. Dust Dust from pen surfaces is usually controlled by intensive management of the pen surface by routine cleaning and harrowing of the pen surface. The purpose of intensive surface management is twofold; to keep cattle clean and to reduce pest habitat. The best management systems for dust control involve moisture management. Management methods Miller Livestock. LLLP shall use to control dust are: 1. Pen density Moisture will be managed by varying stocking rates and pen densities. The animals wet manure and urine keep the surface moist and control dust emissions. Stocking rates in new portions of the facility will be managed to minimize dust. 2. Regular manure removal Miller Livestock,LLLP will continue to conduct regular manure removal. Manure removal and pen maintenance will be conducted as needed. 3. Sprinkler systems Sprinkler systems. timed appropriately, are an effective method for keeping Feedlot surfaces moist. Feedlot cattle produce significant moisture through urine and feces. Pens surfaces are extensively maintained for cattle health. 4. Water Trucks Should nuisance dust conditions arise, water tanker trucks or portable sprinkling systems may be used for moisture control on pens and roadways to minimize nuisance dust conditions. Odor Odors result from the natural decomposition processes that start as soon as the manure is excreted and continue as long as any usable material remains as food for microorganisms living everywhere in soil. water and the manure. Odor strength depends on the kind of manure, and the conditions under which it decomposes. Although occasionally unpleasant, the odors are not dangerous to health in the quantities customarily notices around animal feeding operations and fields where manure is spread for fertilizer. 3 Miller Livestock, LLLP AGPROfessionals,LLC Miller Livestock, LLLP will use the methods and management practices listed below for odor control: 1. Establish good pen drainage Dry manure is less odorous than moist manure. The feedlot will conduct routine pen cleaning and surface harrowing to reduce standing water and dry or remove wet manure. 2. Regular manure removal Reduce the overall quantity of odor producing sources. The feedlot will conduct routine pen cleaning and harrowing several times per month. 3. Reduce standing water Standing water can increase microbial digestion and odor producing by-products. Proper pen maintenance and surface grading will be conducted by the feedlot to reduce standing water. The stormwater ponds will be dewatered regularly in accordance with the Manure and Wastewater Management Plan for Miller Livestock, LLLP. No chemical additives or treatments of the stormwater ponds for odor control are planned. Research to date indicates poor efficacy, if any, of these products. 4. Land application tinting Typically air rises in the morning and sinks in the evening. Miller Livestock, LLLP will consider weather conditions and prevailing wind direction to minimize odors from land application. If it is determined that nuisance dust and odor conditions persist, Miller Livestock, LLLP may increase the frequency of the respective management practices previously outline such as pen cleaning, surface grading and pen maintenance. Additionally, if nuisance conditions continue to persist beyond increased maintenance interval controls, Miller Livestock. LLLP will install physical or mechanical means such as living windbreaks and/or solid,fences to,further minimize nuisance conditions from dust and odors. Insects and rodents inhabit areas that 1) have an adequate to good food supply and 2) foster habitat prime for breeding and living. Key practices Miller Livestock, LLLP will use to manage insects and rodents are to first eliminate possible habitat and then reduce the available food supply. 4 Miller Livestock, LLLP AGPROfessionalc, LLC Miller Livestock. LLLP will control flies by: Pest Control Insects and Rodents 1. Regular►anure removal Manure management removes both food sources and habitat 2. Reduce standing water Standing water is a primary breeding ground for insects 3. Minimize fly habitat Standing water, weeds and grass. manure stockpiles, etc.. are all prime habitat for reproduction and protection. Reduce or eliminate these areas where practical. 4. Weeds and grass management Keep weeds and grassy areas to a minimum. These provide both protection and breeding areas. 5. Minimize stockpiles or storage of manure Stockpiles of manure provide both breeding and protective habitat. Keep stockpile use to a minimum. 6. Biological treatments Parasitic wasps are excellent biological fly control and are widely used. The wasps lay their eggs in fly larvae hindering fly reproduction. 7. Bans and chemical treatments Due to environmental and worker's safety concerns, chemical treatments are a last line of defense for insect control. Baits and treatments must be applied routinely. However, they are very effective. Rodent control at Miller Livestock. LLLP is best achieved by minimizing spillage of feedstuffs around the operation. Good housekeeping practices and regular feedbunk cleaning, site grading and maintenance are used to reduce feed sources. Rodent traps and chemical treatments are effective control methods and will be used as necessary. In the event it is determined nuisance conditions from pest such as flies and rodents persist. Miller Livestock. LLLP will initially increase the frequency of the housekeeping and management practices outlines previously. If further action is necessary, Miller Livestock, LLLP will increase use of chemical controls and treatments, such as fly sprays and baits and Rodendicide for pest control. .. 5 Management Plan For Nuisance Control A Supplement to the Manure & Process Wastewater Management Plan For Miller Livestock, LLLP 32510 Weld County Road 74 Eaton, CO 80615 Developed in accordance with Generally Accepted Agricultural Best Management Practices Prepared By AGPROfessionals, LLC 4311 Highway 66, Suite 4 Longmont, CO 80504 September 9, 2004 Miller Livestock,LLLP AGPROfessionals,LLC Introduction This supplemental Management Plan for Nuisance Control has been developed and implemented to identify methods Miller Livestock, LLLP, will use to minimize the inherent conditions that exist in confinement feeding operations. This supplement outlines management practices generally acceptable and proven effective at minimizing nuisance conditions. Neither nuisance management nor this supplemental plan is required by Colorado State statute or specifically outlined in the Colorado Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control Regulations. This is a proactive measure to assist integration into local communities. These management and control practices, to their best and practical extent,will be used by Miller Livestock, LLLP. Legal Owner, Contacts and Authorized Persons Correspondence and Contacts should be made to: Miller Livestock, LLLP 32510 74th Avenue Eaton, CO 80615 The individual(s) at this facility who is (are)responsible for developing the implementation, maintenance and revision of this supplemental plan are listed below. Rich &Marsha Miller Owners/Operators (Name) (Title) Legal Description The confined animal feeding facility described in this NMP is located in the E2 of the NW4 and the W2 of the NE4 of Section 4, T6N, R63W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. 2 • Miller Livestock,LLLP AGPROfessionals,LLC Air Quality Air quality at and around confined animal feeding operations are affected primarily from the relationship of soil/manure and available moisture. The two primary air quality concerns at feedlots are dust and odor. However, the management practices for dust or odor control are not inherently compatible. Wet pens and manure produce odor. Dry pens are dusty. The two paragraphs below outline the best management practices for the control of dust and odors that Miller Livestock, LLLP will use. The manager shall closely observe pen conditions and attempt to achieve a balance between proper dust and odor control. Dust Dust from pen surfaces is usually controlled by intensive management of the pen surface by routine cleaning and harrowing of the pen surface. The purpose of intensive surface management is twofold; to keep cattle clean and to reduce pest habitat. The best management systems for dust control involve moisture management. Management methods Miller Livestock, LLLP shall use to control dust are: 1. Pen density Moisture will be managed by varying stocking rates and pen densities. The animals wet manure and urine keep the surface moist and control dust emissions. Stocking rates in new portions of the facility will be managed to minimize dust. 2. Regular manure removal Miller Livestock, LLLP will continue to conduct regular manure removal. Manure removal and pen maintenance will be conducted as needed. 3. Sprinkler systems Sprinkler systems, timed appropriately, are an effective method for keeping Feedlot surfaces moist. Feedlot cattle produce significant moisture through urine and feces. Pens surfaces are extensively maintained for cattle health. 4. Water Trucks Should nuisance dust conditions arise, water tanker trucks or portable sprinkling systems may be used for moisture control on pens and roadways to minimize nuisance dust conditions. Odor Odors result from the natural decomposition processes that start as soon as the manure is excreted and continue as long as any usable material remains as food for microorganisms living everywhere in soil, water and the manure. Odor strength depends on the kind of manure, and the conditions under which it decomposes. Although occasionally unpleasant, the odors are not dangerous to health in the quantities customarily notices around animal feeding operations and fields where manure is spread for fertilizer. 3 Miller Livestock,LLLP AGPROfessionals,LLC Miller Livestock, LLLP will use the methods and management practices listed below for odor control: 1. Establish good pen drainage Dry manure is less odorous than moist manure. The feedlot will conduct routine pen cleaning and surface harrowing to reduce standing water and dry or remove wet manure. 2. Regular manure removal Reduce the overall quantity of odor producing sources. The feedlot will conduct routine pen cleaning and harrowing several times per month. 3. Reduce standing water Standing water can increase microbial digestion and odor producing by-products. Proper pen maintenance and surface grading will be conducted by the feedlot to reduce standing water. The stormwater ponds will be dewatered regularly in accordance with the Manure and Wastewater Management Plan for Miller Livestock, LLLP. No chemical additives or treatments of the stormwater ponds for odor control are planned. Research to date indicates poor efficacy, if any, of these products. 4. Land application timing Typically air rises in the morning and sinks in the evening. Miller Livestock, LLLP will consider weather conditions and prevailing wind direction to minimize odors from land application. If it is determined that nuisance dust and odor conditions persist, Miller Livestock, LLLP may increase the frequency of the respective management practices previously outline such as pen cleaning, surface grading and pen maintenance. Additionally, if nuisance conditions continue to persist beyond increased maintenance interval controls, Miller Livestock, LLLP will install physical or mechanical means such as living windbreaks and/or solid fences to further minimize nuisance conditions from dust and odors. Insects and rodents inhabit areas that 1)have an adequate to good food supply and 2) foster habitat prime for breeding and living. Key practices Miller Livestock, LLLP will use to manage insects and rodents are to first eliminate possible habitat and then reduce the available food supply. 4 Miller Livestock,LLLP AGPROfessionals,LLC Miller Livestock, LLLP will control flies by: Pest Control Insects and Rodents 1. Regular manure removal Manure management removes both food sources and habitat 2. Reduce standing water Standing water is a primary breeding ground for insects 3. Minimize fly habitat Standing water,weeds and grass,manure stockpiles, etc., are all prime habitat for reproduction and protection. Reduce or eliminate these areas where practical. 4. Weeds and grass management Keep weeds and grassy areas to a minimum. These provide both protection and breeding areas. 5. Minimize stockpiles or storage of manure Stockpiles of manure provide both breeding and protective habitat. Keep stockpile use to a minimum. 6. Biological treatments Parasitic wasps are excellent biological fly control and are widely used. The wasps lay their eggs in fly larvae hindering fly reproduction. 7. Baits and chemical treatments Due to environmental and worker's safety concerns, chemical treatments are a last line of defense for insect control. Baits and treatments must be applied routinely. However, they are very effective. Rodent control at Miller Livestock, LLLP is best achieved by minimizing spillage of feedstuffs around the operation. Good housekeeping practices and regular feedbunk cleaning, site grading and maintenance are used to reduce feed sources. Rodent traps and chemical treatments are effective control methods and will be used as necessary. In the event it is determined nuisance conditions from pest such as flies and rodents persist, Miller Livestock, LLLP will initially increase the frequency of the housekeeping and management practices outlines previously. If further action is necessary, Miller Livestock, LLLP will increase use of chemical controls and treatments, such as fly sprays and baits and Rodendicide for pest control. 5 AGPRO LAN DPRO COMPLETE LAND AND RESOURCE SOLUTIONS May 1, 2006 Weld County Planning and Zoning 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: AMUSR#227—Condition F and G. To Whom It May Concern: I would like to address condition F and G of AMUSR#227 prior to recording the plat. The Colorado Division of Public Health and Environment(CDPHE)has received the CAFO permit for Miller Livestock LLLP. No approval for the permit is expected until October 2006. On behalf of Miller Livestock, we would like to move ahead and record the plat. Attached is the CAFO permit submitted to the CDPHE. Below is an itemized list of how each condition is met in the CAFO permit. Fl and F2. All calculations have been conducted by or under the direct supervision of Colorado Registered PE Eric W. Dunker#33915. See Appendix A to see checklist and summary required by CDPHE. F3 and F4. A site layout is located in Attachment B of the CAFO permit and meets all the requirements set by CDPHE. F5. Miller Livestock LLLP has submitted to CDPHE a Nutrient Management Plan for approval. It is attached to this document. F6. Adequate measures are in place to prevent a discharge from the facility for a storm event less than a chronic storm event. The chronic storm event yields a greater runoff than a 25-year/24-hour storm event. F7. Miller Livestock complies will all regulations set forth by the CDPHE. F8. Miller Livestock will keep all record required in the NMP plan developed by the CDPHE. F9. All runoff from the facility enters the retention structures as seen in Attachment B of the CAFO permit. G. A Manure and Wastewater Management Plan was submitted to the Weld County for review. The plan was never reviewed by the County because the CDPHE was no longer ENGINEERING, PLANNING, CONSULTING & REAL ESTATE AGPROfessionals,LLC/LANDPROfessionals,LLC 4350 Highway 66•Longmont,CO 80504 970.535.9318/office• 303.485.7838/metro■970.535.9854/fax• www.agpros.com I County Conditions CAFO 5-1-06.doc May 1,2006 Page 2 of 2 reviewing the plan. The NMP submitted by Miller Livestock LLLP. meets all requirements set for by the CDPHE If you have any questions please contact me at 970-535-9318 ext.108. Sincerely, Derek Godsey AGPROfessionals, LLC Water Quality Control Division Colorado Discharge Permit System APPLICATION TO BE CERTIFIED UNDER A GENERAL PERMIT FOR CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (PERMIT No. COG-931000) This application is for use after June 30,2004 by an operator of any new,or existing and currently operating Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation(CAFO),except those that: 1)are a"Housed Commercial Swine Feeding Operation",as that term is deemed at 25-8-501(2)(b), Colorado Revised Statutes;or 2)the discharge is to waters of the state for which there is an applicable control regulation that limits the quantity or concentration of total phosphorus or total nitrogen in discharges. WATER RIGHTS The State Engineer's Office(SEO)has indicated that any discharge that does not return water directly to surface waters(e.g.,land applications,etc.)has the potential for material injury to a water right. As a result,the SEO needs to determine that material injury to a water right will not occur from such activities. Should there be any questions on the issue of water rights,the SEO can be contacted as follows: Colorado Division of Water Resources 1313 Sherman Street,Rm.818 Denver,CO 80203 (303)866-3585 It is important to understand that any Colorado Discharge Permit System(CDPS)permit issued by the Division does not constitute a water right. Issuance of a CDPS permit does not negate the need to also have the necessary water rights in place. It also is important to understand that even if the operation has an existing CDPS permit,this is no guarantee that the proper water rights are in place. STORMWATER GENERAL PERMIT Please note that a certification under a Stormwater General permit is required from the Division if construction of your facility,or parts thereof,disturbs one or more acres in total land area. Information about such a certification can be obtained by calling(303)692-3517. REGULATION NO.81-GROUNDWATER PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS As a reminder,CAFOs must provide for groundwater protection per Regulation#81. These requirements are not included in a CAFO permit and must be complied with by CAFO operators separately from their permit. Regulation#81 requires operators to have available documentation prepared by a Professional Engineer(P.E.)registered in Colorado certifying that the provisions of section 81.5(2)have been met and stating what constitutes each constructed liner. For impoundments constructed prior to June 30,2004,such documentation shall be available no later than April 13,2006. For any impoundment constructed by an operator on or after June 30,2004,such documentation shall be available at least 30 days prior to wastewater entering the impoundment. Refer to Regulation#81 for additional requirements,such as submitting to the Division,a Standard Operating Procedure for manure removal from impoundments GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Application Due Dates: At least one hundred and eighty(180)days prior to the date the operator wishes to be certified to discharge under the general permit,or the expiration date of an existing permit,the operator of the AFO or CAFO shall submit an application as provided by the Division. Permit Fee: Do not send any payment with this application. You will be billed following your certification under the general permit. Application Completeness: All items of the application must be completed accurately and in their entirety or the application will be deemed incomplete,and processing of the permit will not begin until all information is received. If you have questions on completing this application,please contact the Division at(303)692-3500. One original of the completed application shall be submitted. Completed applications must be submitted by either certified mail or hand-delivery to: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment WQCD-PE-B2 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver,Colorado 80246-1530 April 26,2005 1 of 6 FOR AGENCY-USE ONLY APPLICATION TO BE CERTIFIED PERMIT CERTIFICATION NUMBER UNDER THE GENERAL PERMIT FOR C O G - 9 3 1 ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS DATE RECEIVED STAMP COLORADO DISCHARGE PERMIT No. COG-931000 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: • Type or print legibly. • If item is non-applicable to facility,please indicate so in appropriate section. • Label each attachment/drawing with the name of the attachment/drawing and the name of the CAFO facility. I. Application Type: New X Expanding ❑ Amendment ❑ H. Permit Applicant Information: A) Facility Name: Miller Livestock LLLP Mailing Address(e.g.,P.O.Box or County Road address): 31875 WCR 53 City, State,Zip: Greeley, CO 80631 B) Facility Owner: Richard and Marsha Miller Mailing Address, City, State,Zip: 31875 WCR 53 Greeley, CO 80631 Phone Numbers: (Office) 970-353-0285 (Cell) E-mail: Fax: C) Facility Operator(if different): Same Mailing Address, City, State,Zip: E-mail: Fax: Phone Numbers: (Office (Cell) D) On-site Contact Person(if different): E-mail: Fax: Phone Numbers: (Office) (Cell) April 26,2005 2 of 6 III. Location and Site Information: A) Facility Location(e.g., 13270 Weld County Road 35,Weld County):_ 32510 WCR 74, Eaton,CO Weld County B) Latitude/Longitude coordinates at entrance of production area. North American Datum 1983(NAD83) is preferred for collecting coordinates electronically with a GPS unit. If a different datum is used,please specify below. When coordinates are acquired from a map,provide the corresponding datum information. 40°31' 55"N 104°26' 25.5"W C) Legal Description: (NE)(SE) (NW)(SW) Quarter, of the(NE), (NW),(SW)Quarters, of Section 4 , Township 6 (N), Range 63 (W) Attachment A: Location Map A map(USGS topographic map with 1:24,000 scale or 1:50,000 scale,or another topographic map of similar accuracy)that illustrates the following: 1) location and outline of production areas and land application sites 2) location and depths of functional wells,including monitoring wells,within one-half mile radius of the center of the production areas 3) name and location of public roads located within 1.0 mile of the production areas 4) the name and location of the surface water(s)that will receive the discharge(s) from each retention structure. Attachment B: Site Plan A site plan of the production area(s)that includes the locations of and,where appropriate,names of: 1) drainage patterns from the production areas 2) buildings(covered buildings or sheds,milking parlors,office,etc.)(label office,milking parlors,confined production buildings,egg washing buildings,and other significant structures) 3) manure storage areas(label) 4) composting areas(label) 5) impoundments and wastewater tanks(label) 6) piping to impoundments and wastewater tanks 7) transfer piping between impoundments,wastewater tanks,manure separation systems,pens,and lift stations 8) berms(including run-on diversion berms)(label) 9) process wastewater conveyances(label) 10) indicate the location of the 100-year floodplain that exists,in whole or in part,within the production area 11) location after each impoundment or wastewater storage tank where a planned discharge to waters of the state will occur and where effluent samples will be collected 12)pens(label) 13) lift stations(label) 14) tanks(label) April 26,2005 3 of 6 IV. Design and Discharge Information: A) Specific information about type and maximum number of animals that will be confined at the end of any month: Cattle 5000 sheep/lambs Horses Dairy Mature: Dairy Heifers (where solely occupy site): Veal Calves: Swine(over 55 lbs): Swine(under 55 lbs.): Laying hens or broilers(with liquid manure system): Laying hens(other than liquid manure system): Chickens other than laying hens(other than liquid manure system): Other(including Ducks): B) Total capacity of process wastewater storage(not including solids separating basins) 8.96 acre-feet C) Type of wastewater management system(not including solids separating basins) (indicate the number of each): 1 Single-stage retention pond 1 Two-stage retention ponds Three-stage retention ponds Above ground holding tank Below ground holding tank Under floor pit Evaporation pond(designed for 10-year period of maximum rainfall) Other(please describe): D) Type of manure containment: Roofed storage shed Impervious soil pad Concrete pad Stockpile Composting X Pen storage Other E) Describe the discharge flow path from the spillway to any and all drainages,up to and including the first- named natural waterway as identified on the current USGS topographic map(s)that are applicable to the pathway. If the discharge will terminate before it reaches the first-named pathway, indicate the terminus location. An example of a flow path description is:From No. 3 spillway, eastward via un-named ditch for one mile to Timpas Creek. Pond#2 flows to Pond#1. The discharge from Pond#1 would flow out the spillway and flow to a low spot southwest of the facility where it would pond and not reach waters of the state(see Site Location Map). This area does not hold water through the majority of the year. A discharge from Pond#3 would flow to the east where it would enter Crow Creek. Crow Creek flows south and joins the South Platte River. April 26,2005 4 of 6 V. Certification of Design Calculations,Drawings,and Specifications A) Existing facilities. Using Appendix A attached hereto, submit a certification by a professional engineer(P.E.) registered in Colorado as to design calculations, drawings, specifications,tables, and other relevant documents as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix). In addition,please include a summary table providing the following information: 1) impoundment name; 2)impoundment volume at freeboard level; 3)volume of runoff from area tributary to impoundment; and 4)the storm event(25-year,24-hour or Chronic)for which each impoundment was designed(that is,the storm event from which an impoundment will receive the greater volume of runoff) . B) New facilities. Submit the certification and summary table specified in V.A)above at least 60 days prior to the time the operator desires permit coverage. The balance of the permit application must be submitted at least 180 days prior to the time the operator desires permit coverage(for example,prior to the time the operator desires to place animals on the operation). VI. Wastewater and Manure Management Information: A) Total acres of land application sites owned by or under the control of applicant. 547 acres B) Gallons of process wastewater produced per year(estimate): 3,1000,000 gallons C) Disposition of wastewater(indicate %of total production): 0% Released to third parties D) Tons of solid manure produced per year(estimate): 11,675 Tons at 32%moisture E) Disposition of solid manure: (indicate %of total production) 20 % Released to third parties For CAFOs that submit this application after December 31,2006,provide a certification that a Nutrient Management Plan,that meets the requirements of subsection 61.17(8)(c)of Regulation#61,has been completed and will be implemented upon the date of permit coverage. VII. Attachment D: Precipitation Recording Information Submit a Standard Operating Procedure for measuring and recording precipitation. VIII. Alternative Performance Standards: If requesting alternative performance standards,provide the information required in subsection 61.17(7) of Regulation#61, and any additional information requested by the Division pursuant to subsection 61.4(1)(k)of Regulation#61. April 26,2005 5 of 6 IX. Additional Certification Requirements: By signing and submitting this application for coverage under the General Permit for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations(Permit No. COG-931000),the applicant certifies the following: 1)that the CAFO facility is not a "Housed Commercial Swine Feeding Operation", as that term is defined at §25-8-501(2)(b), Colorado Revised Statutes; or 2)the discharge is not to waters of the state for which there is an applicable control regulation that limits the quantity or concentration of total phosphorus or total nitrogen in discharges; and 3)that design calculations, drawings, specifications, and other relevant documents required in 61.17(5)(d)(ix)are available at the location identified in Section III.A. of this application or another site agreed to by the Division and will be provided to the Division upon request. X. Signature of Applicant: "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 gathered and evaluated, the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the facility, 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 fine and imprisonment for knowing violations." 14 , nature of Applicant Date Signed r ege"-- 1iy� z,f 4. 1 ��w,1// `1/k U . ..eyame (printed) 4;'z ) � Title • April 26,2005 6 of 6 ATTACHMENT A LOCATION MAP MILLER LIVESTOCK, LLLP The discharge from Pond#1 would flow out the spillway and flow to a low spot southwest of the facility where it would pond and not reach waters of the state(see Site Location Map). This area does not hold water through the majority of the year. A discharge from Pond#3 would flow to the east where it would enter Crow Creek. Crow Creek flows south and joins the South Platte River. Appendix A Miller Livestock, LLLP I, Eric W. Dunker, being a duly registered professional engineer(P.E.) in the State of Colorado do hereby certify the following: That the volume of process wastewater runoff generated for each impoundment was calculated as required in 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(A). That drawings of each impoundment as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(B) have been prepared. �✓ That a properly designed and constructed spillway is in place at each discharging impoundment, unless the Division has determined that a spillway is not required pursuant to 61.17(8)(b)(ii). If That accurate, permanent depth markers are in place as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(D). a That two feet of freeboard, or other freeboard level approved by the Division, exists in each open surface impoundment and terminal tank,as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(E). That structures used to divert stormwater from running onto production areas,manure stockpiles, and composting areas are sized as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(F). That structures used to divert process wastewater from the production areas are sized as required under 61.17(5)(d)(ix)(G). [� That all impoundments,tanks, manure stockpiles,or composting areas located within a 100-year floodplain are protected from inundation and damage from 100-year or smaller flood events. ® RE' i3 n Dated this S K day of J L7/ ,200 S. . o�� ; ( p o 4 0 F Signed and Certified by: V��,_/;:�� , P.E. `�- *Please Note- Work prepared under the control and direction of the signatory P.E. must contain the P.E. 's seal. Work done by others that the P.E. did not control or direct must have an accompanying letter indicating that the P.E. has reviewed such work and that it meets the regulatory requirement. April 26,2005 Page 1 of 1 APPENDIX A ENGINEERS NARRATIVE MILLER LIVESTOCK, LLLP Calculations for runoff generation were performed by, or under the direct supervision of Eric W. Dunker, P.E. The facility has two drainage basins. Area#1 is 17.6 acres and drains to the southeast into Ponds #1 and#2. Runoff from a 10-year/10-day storm event is greater than runoff from a 25- year/24-hour storm event. Runoff from a 10-year/10-day storm event would yield 4.26 acre-feet of stormwater. Ponds#1 and #2 have a combined capacity of 6.45 acre-feet of capacity. Area#2 consists of 10.7 acres and drains to the east into Pond#3. Runoff from a 10-year/10-day storm event would yield 1.71 acre-feet of stormwater. Pond#3 has the capacity to hold 2.51 acre-feet of stormwater. Drawings of each impoundment and a plan to discharge is in place Permanent depth markers and an earthen spillway have been constructed and placed in Pond#1 and Pond#3. Pond#2 cascades into Pond#1, and therefore Miller Livestock requests that a spillway and lagoon gauge not be required. The depth markers are marked in 1 foot increments and have the 10-year, 10-day storm level and 2 feet of freeboard level marked on them. The pond system has been constructed to contain runoff from a 10-year/10-day storm event and process water, and still maintain 2 feet of freeboard, as calculated by this PE. Miller Livestock, LLLP controls stormwater run-on from the east and northeast with a large berm. County Road 74 diverts stormwater run-on to the north of the facility. Run-on to the facility from the south and west are controlled by natural topography(feed yard is higher than the terrain). The diversions will handle the flow generated in a 10-year, 10-day storm event. Berms on the southwest and southeast corners of the facility prevent wastewater from running off the facility. These are sized to handle a 10-year, 10-day storm event. The facility produces process wastewater from the flow through water tanks. It is estimated that the facility generates a total of 5.2 acre-feet of process wastewater each year. The flow-through water is carried to the ponds via a 4-inch pipe. The pond system has adequate storage capacity for more than four months of process wastewater accumulation. The area does not have a FEMA panel printed and is considered in Zone D. The Zone D designation on NFIP maps is used for areas where there are possible but undetermined flood hazards. • et Certified by: e' •''1.D �'ek. 00 0 (41' -4.175 v l 0 a ooGoo�ps/car'00 Eric W. Dunker, P.E. Environmental Engineer Appendix 'A' 1 of 1 Miller Livestock,LLLP Miller Livestock LLLP Summary Appendix A Drainage Area#1 1)Impoundments Pond#1 Pond#2 Surface Cumulative Surface Cumulativ Pond Area @ Volume, Area @ e Volume, Depth(ft) depth(ft2) A.F. depth(ft2) A.F. 2)Volume at freeboard level 0 1,109 470 1 4,821 0.07 2,494 0.03 2 9,274 0.23 6,606 0.14 3 13,782 0.49 15,411 0.39 4 18,208 0.86 26,578 0.87 5 22,618 1.33 38,083 1.62 6 27,368 1.90 Freeboard 7 37,970 2.65 Freeboard 8 46,371 3.62 9 59,566 4.84 10 Freeboard 11 Freeboard Top Area,ftZ 49,284 96,804 RUNOFF VOLUMES FROM DRAINAGE BASIN 25-year,24-hour Event 3)Drainage basin runoff Applicable Storm Event for Location,inches 3.00 (One drainage basin) Surface Area of Drainage Basins,acres 17.6 Minimum Retention Capacity Required,acre-feet 2.73 Amount of Rainfall Directly on Pond Surface,acre-feet 0.84 Total Containment Capacity Required,acre-feet 3.57 Chronic Storm Event Applicable Storm Event for Location,inches 4.21 Surface Area of Drainage Basins,acres 17.6 Minimum Retention Capacity Required,acre-feet 3.09 Amount of Rainfall Directly on Pond Surface,acre-feet 1.18 Total Containment Capacity Required,acre-feet 4.27 4)Impoundments designed Capacity Required for Chronic Storm Event 4.27 for Chronic storm event I I Total Capacity Available,acre-feet 6.45 Excess Capacity over Regulatory Requirement,acre-feet 2.18 Certified by: pp0 REG�slF II, • ki• • • 33915 i y .• •. �: •acv On• ••••• ••• \ AWL N• Eric W.Dunker,P.E. \`\��_ Environmental Engineer Miller Livestock LLLP Summary Appendix A Drainage Area#2 1)Impoundments Pond#1 Pond Depth Surface Area Cumulative Pond Depth Surface Area Cumulative (ft) @ depth(ft2)Volume,A.F. (ft) @ depth(ft2) Volume,A.F. 2)Volume at freeboard level 0 966 9 8,198 0.83 1 1,390 0.03 10 9,407 1.03 2 1,960 0.07 11 10,695 1.26 3 2,611 0.12 12 12,063 1.52 4 3,342 0.19 13 13,509 1.82 5 4,154 0.27 14 15,034 2.15 6 5,046 0.38 15 16,638 2.51 7 6,017 0.50 16 Freeboard 8 7,068 0.66 17 Freeboard Top Area,ft2 17,786 I I RUNOFF VOLUMES FROM DRAINAGE BASIN 25-year,24-hour Event 3)Drainage basin runoff Applicable Storm Event for Location,inches 3.00 (One drainage basin) Surface Area of Drainage Basins,acres I 10.7 Minimum Retention Capacity Required,acre-feet 1.43 Amount of Rainfall Directly on Pond Surface,acre-feet 0.10 Total Containment Capacity Required,acre-feet 1.53 Chronic Storm Event Applicable Storm Event for Location,inches 4.21 Surface Area of Drainage Basins,acres I 10.7 Minimum Retention Capacity Required,acre-feet 1.52 Amount of Rainfall Directly on Pond Surface,acre-feet 0.18 Total Containment Capacity Required,acre-feet 1.70 4)Impoundments designed Capacity Required for Chronic Storm Event 1.70 for Chronic storm event I I Total Capacity Available,acre-feet 2.51 Excess Capacity over Regulatory Requirement,acre-feet 0.81 Certified by: �,pO RERI N 1% p� ..••p.. lF ►. v.).C.; . U .�F Ill •4ID4 F14/ • I 33915 • i III D-e- •.N••C``��4.i �N.ONAL Eric W.Dunker,P.E. Environmental Engineer ATTACHMENT D PRECIPITATIN MONITORING AND RECORDING MILLER LIVESTOCK, LLLP Miller Livestock, LLLP has securely mounted a rain gauge that is in proper working order. The gauge is mounted so there are no obstructions around the opening that would prevent precipitation from entering the opening. DRAFT December 2005 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Nutrient Management Plan Form NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN for Miller Livestock LLLP. PRODUCTION AREA SECTION: A. STORAGE OF MANURE AND PROCESS WASTEWATER -61.17(8)(c)(i) The CAFO will ensure adequate storage of manure and process wastewater,including procedures to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the impoundments and tanks. The following procedures will be followed by the facility. (A) Except during the designed storm event,manure and process wastewater stored in impoundments and terminal tanks will be removed as necessary to maintain a minimum of two feet of freeboard,or Department-approved alternative freeboard. (B) Whenever the design capacity of impoundments and tanks is less than the volume required to store runoff from the S 25-Year,24- Hour Storm or IX]Chronic Storm,the structures will be dewatered to a level that restores the required capacity once soils on a land application site has the water holding capacity to receive process wastewater. Process Wastewater Storage Information: 2 Total Capacity Required to 3. Total Capacity Required to 1. Impoundment/Tank/Drainage Hold all Wastes Accumulated Contain Storm Event Runoff 4.Total Capacity Available(acre-feet) Basm ID Dunng the Storage Period and Direct Precipitation (acre-feet) (acre-feet) Pond#1/Area#1 1 acre-foot 4.26 acre-feet 4.84 acre-feet Pond#2/Area#1 1.62 acre-feet Pond#3/Area#2 .3 acre-foot 1.71 acre-feet 2.51 acre-feet Manure Storage Information: 1. Manure Storage Area ID 2. Amount of Manure Produced(tons/year) 3. Total Amount of Non-pen Area Manure Storage Available(tons) Pen Storage until local 39,000 tons at 85%moisture NA fanners take it. Check here[X] if excess manure is transferred to a third party. Check here[X] if manure is stockpiled in pen area. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT: I)Documentation that except during the designed storm event,manure and process wastewater stored in impoundments and terminal tanks is removed as necessary to maintain a minimum of two(2)feet of freeboard,except where the operator has requested and the Ag Program has approved an alternative freeboard level. 2)Documentation that whenever the design capacity of impoundments and tanks is less than the volume required to store runoff from the designed storm event,the structures shall be dewatered to a level that restores the required capacity once soils on a land application site has the water holding capacity to receive process wastewater. B. MORTALITY MANAGEMENT—61.17(8)(c)(ii) The CAFO will ensure proper management of animal mortalities to ensure that they are not disposed of in a liquid manure,storm water,or process wastewater storage system that is not specifically designed to treat animal mortalities Method of Animal Mortalities Handlmg(check all that are applicable): :: Composting [X] Rendering = Burial Other_ RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT: 1)Documentation that ensures the proper management of animal mortalities to ensure that they are not disposed of in a liquid manure,storm water, or process wastewater storage system that is not specifically designed to treat animal mortalities. NMP for Miller Livestock LLLP Page 1 of 7 DRAFT December 2005 C. CLEAN WATER DIVERSION—61.17(8)(c)(iii) The CAFO will ensure that clean water resulting from the 25-Year,24-Hour Storm or IN Chrome Storm is diverted from the production area Describe clean water diversions(e.g.,berms,channels,natural topography,etc.): Clean water is diverted around the facility using berms., ditches,and natural topography. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT: I)Documentation that clean water is diverted from the designed storm event from the production area D. PREVENTION OF DIRECT CONTACT OF ANIMALS WITH WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES—61.17(8)(c)(iv) The CAFO will prevent direct contact of confined animals with surface waters. Waters of the U.S.means,in part: a) All waters. .susceptible to use in interstate or foreign commerce..., b) All interstate waters . ; c) All other waters such as intrastate lakes,rivers,streams(including intermittent streams),mudflats,sandflats,wetlands'(including wetlands adjacent to waters identified in(a)through(e)of this definition),sloughs,praine potholes,wet meadows,playa lakes,or natural ponds the use,degradation,or destruction of which would affect or could affect mterstate or foreign commerce mcluding any such waters: 1) Which are or could be used by interstate or foreign travelers for recreational or other purposes; 2) From which fish or shellfish are or could be taken and sold in interstate or foreign commerce;or 3) Which are used or could be used for mdustnal purposes ..; d) All impoundments of waters otherwise defined as waters of the United States under this definition;and e) Tributaries of waters identified in paragraphs(a)through(d)of this definition 'Wetlands means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support,and that under normal circumstances do support,a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. 2 Waste treatment systems,mcludmg treatment ponds or lagoons designed to meet the requirements of CWA(other than cooling ponds as defined in 40 CFR 423.11(m)which also meet the criteria of this definition)are not waters of the United States. This exclusion applies only to manmade bodies of water which neither were originally created in waters of the United States(such as disposal area in wetlands)nor resulted from the impoundment of waters of the United States I. Do waters of the U.S.flow through the production area? Yes IX] No 2. Do the animals have access to waters of the United States? .. Yes IX] No 3 If yes,list the measures used to prevent direct contact(e.g.fencing)of animals with waters of the United States. Cattle are fenced out and do not come in contact with waters of the United States. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT: 1)Documentation that there is prevention of direct contact of confined animals with waters of the United States E. CHEMICAL AND OTHER CONTAMINANT HANDLING—61.17(8)(c)(v) The CAFO will ensure chemicals and other contaminants handled on-site are not disposed of in any manure,storm water,or process wastewater storage system unless specifically designed to treat such chemicals and other contaminants. Check all that are applicable. Chemical containers are properly disposed Chemicals are not stored in a room with a floor drain that discharges outside Where are chemicals disposed of: IX] No chemicals are used at the facility Other. RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT: 1)Documentation that chemicals and other contaminants handled on-site are not disposed of in any manure,storm water,or process wastewater storage system unless specifically designed to treat such chemicals and other contaminants. NM?for Miller Livestock LLLP Page 2 of 7 DRAFT December 2005 LAND APPLICATION SECTION: If neither manure nor process wastewater will be applied to a land application site or be transferred to a third party,check the box here and go to Part(M): If neither manure nor process wastewater will be applied to a land application site,but one or both will be transferred to a third party,check the box here and go to Part(G)then to Part(M). F. CONSERVATION PRACTICES—61.17(8)(c)(vi) The CAFO will identify and implement site-specific conservation practices to control runoff of pollutants to surface water. 1. Conservation Practices for Land Application Sites Please indicate where any of the following best management practices are being implemented to control runoff of pollutants to surface water Conservation Practice: Land Application Site ID Where Practice is Implemented(for land application sites where surface water is located in or down-gradient of the site): Buffer Setback 8-5-64,2-5-64,20-6-64,21-6-64,4-6-63 Conservation Tillage Constructed Wetland Infiltration Field Grass Filter Terrace Other(describe):_Tail water ponds 8-5-64,20-6-64 2. The facility will also implement the following conservation practices: (A) Solid manure will be incorporated as soon as possible after application,unless the apphcation site has perennial vegetation or is no-tilled cropped,or except where the nutrient management plan adequately demonstrates that surface water quality will be protected where manure is not so incorporated. (B) Process wastewater to furrow-or flood-irrigated land application sites will be applied in a manner that prevents any process wastewater runoff into surface waters. (C) When process wastewater is sprinkler-applied,the soil water holding capacity of the soil will not be exceeded. (D) Process wastewater will not be applied to either frozen or flooded(i.e.,saturated)land application sites. (E) Manure or process wastewater will not be land-applied within 150 feet of domestic water supply wells,and within 300 feet of community domestic water supply wells RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT: 1)Documentation that site-specific conservation practices have been identified and implemented to control runoff of pollutants to surface water. G. SAMPLING&TESTING OF MANURE,PROCESS WASTEWATER,AND SOIL—61.17(8)(c)(vii)[and associated parts of a CAFO permit] The CAFO will identify protocols for appropriate sampling and testing of manure,process wastewater,and soil. Manure Process Wastewater Soil Frequency of [X] Annually [X] Annually For nitrate-As often as necessary to meet the Sampling: I More Frequently(indicate More Frequently application rate calculation requirements: frequency) (indicate frequency) (indicate frequency)_Before application For phosphorus—minimum of once every 5 years or as necessary to meet the transport risk assessment requirements Analyzed for: Total Nitrogen,Ammonia(as Total Nitrogen,Ammonia Nitrate-to necessary depth zone(s); N),Nitrate(as N),and Total (as N),Nitrate(as N),and Phosphorus—top one-foot Phosphorus Total Phosphorus Sampling [X] CSU Cooperative [X] CSUCE 568 A [X] CSUCE 568 A Protocol Used• Extension(CE)568 A I Other CSUCE Publication (please cite). Adjacent State CE Publication (please cite): Testing Protocol [X] CSUCE [X] USEPA Method [X] "Methods of Soil Analysis,Part 3,Chemical Used: I Adjacent State CE I Department-approved Methods" (please cite): Method(requested in = Department-approved Method(requested m writing) writing) Other,see attachment NMP for Miller Livestock LLLP Page 3 of 7 DRAFT December 2005 H. NUTRIENT BUDGET INFORMATION—61.17(8)(c)(x)(A)(VI) Nutrient Budget Information: Crop: Application Rate Calculated: Description of Method(calculation/table)to be Used. Corn Grain (1.2 lb N/bu gross N need)—(1b/a soil nitrate to 2 feet)—(30 .. CSUCE Published Fertilizer Suggestions lb/a per%organic matter mineralization)—(previous Adjacent State CE-Published Fertilizer Suggestions manure or wastewater mineralization of organic N[10% .. CNMP Method that meets USDA-NRCS standards second year,7%third year])—(alfalfa or bean mineralization CO NRCS NMP guidelines credit[per CSU publication bulletin 568A,pg 16])— [X] Department-approved Method imgation water N credit when well water is used current manure or wastewater application-30%organic N mineralization,30%ammonium loss in manure when surface applied,22%ammonium loss in wastewater when flood irrigated Alfalfa CSU publication no 0 565 [X] CSUCE Published Fertilizer Suggestions (Yield(1b/a)*%protein/6.25/100*0.5 to 0.7(soil type))— • Adjacent State CE-Published Fertilizer Suggestions (1b/a soil nitrate to 2 feet)—(30 lb/a per%organic matter CNMP Method that meets USDA-NRCS standards mineralization)-(previous manure or wastewater CO NRCS NMP guidelines mineralization of organic N[10%second year,7%third _ Department-approved Method year])—irrigation water N credit when well water is used. current wastewater application-30%organic N mineralization,22%ammonium loss m wastewater when flood irrigated CSUCE Published Fertilizer Suggestions Adjacent State CE-Published Fertilizer Suggestions — CNMP Method that meets USDA-NRCS standards • CO NRCS NMP guidelines • Department-approved Method CSUCE Published Fertilizer Suggestions • Adjacent State CE-Published Fertilizer Suggestions • CNMP Method that meets USDA-NRCS standards • CO NRCS NMP guidelines Department-approved Method CSUCE Published Fertilizer Suggestions Adjacent State CE-Published Fertilizer Suggestions CNMP Method that meets USDA-NRCS standards 7. CO NRCS NMP guidelines Department-approved Method • CSUCE Published Fertilizer Suggestions • Adjacent State CE-Published Fertilizer Suggestions 12, CNMP Method that meets USDA-NRCS standards CO NRCS NMP guidelines 7. Department-approved Method Describe how realistic yield goals will be calculated: _Average of last 5 years plus 5%except where crop is under fertilized or suffers from poor growing conditions(drought,pest damage,hail, etc). RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT: 1)Documentation of the identification of protocols for appropriate sampling and testing of manure,process wastewater,and soil. NMP for Miller Livestock LLLP Page 4 of 7 DRAFT December 2005 I. LAND APPLICATION—61.17(8)(c)(viii) The CAFO will establish protocols to land apply manure or process wastewater in accordance with site specific nutrient management practices that ensure appropriate agricultural utilization of the nutrients in the manure or process wastewater. The facility will implement the following protocols. (A) No application of manure or process wastewater will be made to a land application site at a rate that will exceed the capacity of the soil and the planned crops to assimilate nitrate-nitrogen within 12 months of the manure or process wastewater being applied (B) Manure and process wastewater shall be applied as uniformly as possible with properly calibrated equipment 1) Method(s)of manure application?_Manure spreader 2) Method(s)of process wastewater application? Flood irrigation 3) Is nutrient application equipment calibrated at least annually? IM Yes .. No RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENT: 1)Documentation that protocols have been established for land application of manure or process wastewater in accordance with site- specific nutrient management practices that ensure appropriate agricultural utilization of the nutrients in the manure or process wastewater. J. PHOSPHORUS AND NITROGEN TRANSPORT—61.17(8)(c)(x)(A) Application rates for manure and process wastewater applied to land application sites will minimize phosphorus and nitrogen transport from the sites to surface waters and will be in accordance with the following standards. (I) An initial assessment of the potential for phosphorus and nitrogen transport risk to surface water will be made prior to manure or process wastewater being applied to an application site. There is currently no published tool suitable for assessing nitrogen transport risk. Phosphorus and nitrogen transport risk assessment will be made using the Colorado Phosphorus Index Risk Assessment. The following flow chart will be used to determine whether or not a phosphorus risk assessment must be completed for a land application sites: Will animal manure or other organic nutrients be applied to this site? A Colorado Phosphorus Index NO -D. Risk Assessment is not required for this site. YES III Is soil test P greater than: A Colorado Phosphorus Risk 10 ppm AB-DTPA;30 ppm Bray Pl;40 NO Assessment is not required for ppm Mehlich 3,or;20 ppm Olsen this site. Base organic nutrient (NaHCO3) application rates on crop nitrogen requirements. YES T Can storm water runoff or irrigation A Colorado Phosphorus Risk tailwater reach a surface water body? NO —Ill' Assessment is not required for (Continuous or intermittent stream, this site Base organic nutrient irrigation ditch,lake,or wetland,etc.) application rates on crop nitrogen requirements YES 4 Complete a Colorado Phosphorus Index Risk Assessment for this site. NMP for Miller Livestock LLLP Page 5 of 7 DRAFT December 2005 J. PHOSPHORUS AND NITROGEN TRANSPORT—61.17(8)(c)(x)(A)(continued) For sites that the facility must complete a Colorado Phosphorus Index Risk Assessment on,the following best management practices will be incorporated,if applicable: (A) Phosphorus-based manure and process wastewater application rates will be made to an application site where the nsk of off-site phosphorus transport is scored as high (B) No application of manure or process wastewater will be made to a land application site where the risk of off-site phosphorus transport is rated as very high (Where the initial assessment of a land application site is scored as very high, the facility has a three-year period within which to manage the site for the purpose of lowering the phosphorus transport risk assessment rating to high or less. During this period,manure or process wastewater may be applied to the site at either nitrogen-or phosphorus-based rates.) (C) No application of manure or process wastewater will be made to a land application site where the risk of off-site nitrogen transport to surface water is not minimized. (D) Where a multi-year phosphorus application was made to a land application site,no additional manure or process wastewater will be applied to the same site in subsequent years until the applied phosphorus has been removed from the site via harvest and crop removal. After an imtial assessment is made of potential for phosphorus and/or nitrogen transport from a land application site to surface water, additional assessments will be made at the following frequency,whichever is sooner. Both phosphorus and nitrogen transport risk Every 5 years Where a crop management change has occurred For phosphorus-Assess within 1 year after such a change would reasonably result in an increase in the transport risk assessment score For nitrogen—Assess within 1 year after such a change would reasonably result in the nitrogen transport to surface water not being minimized. Where a phosphorus transport risk assessment score was very Assess phosphorus transport risk within 6 months of intending to high apply manure or process wastewater,except where the mitial assessment is scored as very high,then there shall be a three-year period within which to manage the site for the purpose of lowering the phosphorus transport risk assessment rating to high or less During this period,manure or process wastewater may be applied to the site at either nitrogen-or phosphorus-based rates. Where a nitrogen transport risk assessment reveals that nitrogen Assess nitrogen transport nsk within 6 months of intending to transport to surface water is not minimized apply manure or process wastewater. K. INSPECT LAND APPLICATION EQUIPMENT—61.17(8)(c)(x)(C) The CAFO will periodically inspect equipment used for land application of manure or process wastewater for leaks The facility will inspect land application equipment at the following frequencies. (1) Annually;and (2) Within the six month period prior to the first application of manure or process wastewater,and (3) At least once daily when process wastewater is being applied L. SETBACK REQUIREMENTS—61.17(8)(c)(x)(D) The CAFO will not apply manure and process wastewater: (I) Closer than 100 feet to any down-gradient surface waters,open tile line intake structures,sinkholes,agricultural wellheads,or other conduits to surface waters unless one of the following is implemented. (II) 35-foot vegetated buffer to any down-gradient water of the U.S.,open tile intake structures,sinkholes, agricultural wellheads,or other conduits to waters of the U.S where applications of manure,litter,or process wastewater are prohibited. (III) Alternative compliance practices to the 100-foot setback with pnor approval of the Department. Please descnbe: Compliance Practice Implemented Land Application Site ID Where [(I), (II)or(III)above]: Practice is Implemented: Down-gradient Surface Waters I 8-5-64,2-5-64,20-6-64,21-6-64 Open Tile Line Intake Structure Sinkholes Agricultural Wellheads Other Conduits to Surface Waters NMP for Miller Livestock LLLP Page 6 of 7 Y DRAFT December 2005 M. CERTIFICATION STATEMENT 1 certify under penalty of law that tlus document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance u•dh a system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gather and evaluate the a formation submitted Based on my unquny of the person or persons who Manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the n formation,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 n formation,including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations A/�NAME AND OFFICIAL TITLE IT/ (PRINT OR TYPE) B PHONE NUMBER �J� /1 I4�I'%'0( A /r 11/kr- (9,7) 3 ^ U2(� C S GNATURE D DATE SIGNED zez.......zifiz://.. c'2%// # NMP for Miller Livestock LLLP Page 7 of 7 . 111111111111IIIII1111111111111111 INN!111111111Ill 312 3189312 03/05/2004 1024A Weld County,CO 1 of 2 R 11.00 D 29.00 Steve Morena Clerk a Recorder WARRANTY DEED THIS DEED, Made this 13th day of February, 2004 between Cornish Plains Livestock, LLLP, a Colorado limited liability limited partnership of the County of Weld and State of Colorado, grantor, and Richard A. Miller and Marsha D. Miller whose legal address is 31875 WCR 53, Greeley, Colorado 80631 of the County of Weld and State of Colorado, grantees: . WITNESS that the grantor for and in consideration of the sum of TWO HUNDRED NINETY eO THOUSAND AND 00/100, ($290,000.00) Dollars, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presents ea' does grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the grantees, their heirs and assigns forever, not in tenancy is common but in JOINT TENANCY, all real property, together with improvements, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Weld and State of Colorado, described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF also known by street and number as , , Colorado TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and all the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of the grantor, either in law or equity, of, in and to the above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances, unto the grantees, their heirs and assigns forever. And the grantor, for himself, his heirs and personal representatives, does covenant, grant, bargain, and agree to and with the grantees, their heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents, he is well seized of the premises above conveyed, has good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance, in 'Ample, law, in fee and has good right, full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey the same in manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments, encumbrances and restrictions of whatever kind or nature soaves, except general taxes for 2004 and subsequent years; except easements, restrictions, covenants, conditions, reservations and rights of way of record, if any; The grantor shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the above-bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the grantees, their heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming the whole or any part thereof. The singular number shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of any gender shall be applicable to all genders. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the grantor has executed this deed on the date set forth above. Cornish Plains Livestock, LLLP, a Colorado limited liability limited partn ership BY 6L rtr/c(iiO i ,49.., 19/41-efrz"--- Gordon Dewey Brown, artner STATE OF COLORADO } as. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before County of Weld } me this 13th day of February, 2004 by Gordon Dewey B '`+��Y° �'� of Cornish Plains Livestock, LLLP, a Colorado limited liability partne .VI• II i t Witness my hand and official seal. ;DARELLA L.= My c ission expi s e er 15, 2005 i BLOCfi I if II'n�9rf OF.„vs4- _ NOTARY PUBLIC 1295 Main St. No. 921A. Rev. 3-85 Windsor, COLORADO 80550 TNG 807t(eti • 1111111 IIIII 11111111111 IIII 111111111111MEIN 3169912 03/05/2004 10 4A Weld County,CO 2 of 2 R 11.00 0 29.00 Steve Moreno Clerk 3 Recorder "EXHIBIT A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION A Tract of land being a part of the Lot 3, all of Lot 2, and the westerly 176.11 feet of Lot 1, Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 63 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Weld County, Colorado and being more particularly described as: Considering the North line of the NE1/4 of said Section 4 to bear South 89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East, and all bearings contained herein relative thereto: Beginning at the W1/16 Corner of said Section 4 and Section 33, Township 7 North, Range 63 West; thence along the North line of said Lot 3 the following two courses, South 89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East, 667.07 feet to the E-W1/16 of said Section 4 and Section 33; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East 667.07 feet to the Nl/4 corner of said Section 4 and S1/4 corner of said Section 33; thence along the North line of said Lot 2, South 89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East 1334.14 feet to the E1/16 corner of said Section 4 and said Section 33; thence along the North line of said Lot 1 South 89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East 176.11 feet to a point; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 43 seconds West 1299.34 feet parallel to the west line of said Lot 1 to a point on the South line of said Lot 1; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 50 seconds West, 176.12 feet to the NE1/16 corner of said Section 4; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 50 seconds West 1331.50 feet to the C-N1/16 corner of said Section 4, thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 50 seconds West 665.75 feet to the C-E-NW1/64 corner of said Section 4; thence North 45 degrees 33 minutes 43 seconds West 930.89 feet to the C-N-NW1/64 corner of said Seciton 4; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds East 653.14 feet to the Point of Beginning. TOGETHER WITH Well #020624-F and Well #171247 WARRANTY DEED THIS DEED, Made this 13th day of February, 2004 between Cornish Plains Livestock, LLLP, a Colorado limited liability limited partnership of the County of Weld and State of Colorado, grantor, and Richard A. Miller and Marsha D. Miller whose legal address is 31875 WCR 53, Greeley, Colorado 80631 of the County of Weld and State of Colorado, grantees: WITNESS that the grantor for and in consideration of the sum of TWO HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND 00/100, ($290,000.00) Dollars, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presents does grant, bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the grantees, their heirs and assigns forever, not in tenancy in common but in JOINT TENANCY, all real property, together with improvements, if any, situate, lying and being in the County of Weld and State of Colorado, described as follows: SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF also known by street and number as , , Colorado TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof, and all the estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand whatsoever of the grantor, either in law or equity, of, in and to the above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and described, with the appurtenances, unto the grantees, their heirs and assigns forever. And the grantor, for himself, his heirs and personal representatives, does covenant, grant, bargain, and agree to and with the grantees, their heirs and assigns, that at the time of the ensealing and delivery of these presents, he is well seized of the premises above conveyed, has good, sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance, in law, in fee simple, and has good right, full power and lawful authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey the same in manner and form aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments, encumbrances and restrictions of whatever kind or nature soever, except general taxes for 2004 and subsequent years; except easements, restrictions, covenants, conditions, reservations and rights of way of record, if any; The grantor shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the above-bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the grantees, their heirs and assigns, against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming the whole or any part thereof. The singular number shall include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of any gender shall be applicable to all genders. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the grantor has executed this deed on the date set forth above. Cornish Plains Livestock, LLLP, a Colorado limited liability limited partnership BY Gordon Dewey Brown, Partner STATE OF COLORADO } } ss. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before County of Weld } me this 13th day of February, 2004 by Gordon Dewey Brown as partner of Cornish Plains Livestock, LLLP, a Colorado limited liability partnership Witness my hand and official seal . My commission expires November 15, 2005 NOTARY PUBLIC 1295 Main St. No. 921A. Rev. 3-85 Windsor, COLORADO 80550 • "EXHIBIT A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION A Tract of land being a part of the Lot 3 , all of Lot 2, and the westerly 176 .11 feet of Lot 1, Section 4, Township 6 North, Range 63 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, Weld County, Colorado and being more particularly described as : Considering the North line of the NE1/4 of said Section 4 to bear South 89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East, and all bearings contained herein relative thereto: Beginning at the W1/16 Corner of said Section 4 and Section 33, Township 7 North, Range 63 West; thence along the North line of said Lot 3 the following two courses, South 89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East, 667 . 07 feet to the E-Wl/16 of said Section 4 and Section 33 ; thence South 89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East 667 . 07 feet to the N1/4 corner of said Section 4 and S1/4 corner of said Section 33 ; thence along the North line of said Lot 2 , South 89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East 1334 .14 feet to the E1/16 corner of said Section 4 and said Section 33; thence along the North line of said Lot 1 South 89 degrees 58 minutes 45 seconds East 176 . 11 feet to a point; thence South 00 degrees 19 minutes 43 seconds West 1299 .34 feet parallel to the west line of said Lot 1 to a point on the South line of said Lot 1; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 50 seconds West, 176 .12 feet to the NE1/16 corner of said Section 4; thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 50 seconds West 1331 .50 feet to the C-N1/16 corner of said Section 4, thence South 89 degrees 52 minutes 50 seconds West 665 .75 feet to the C-E-NW1/64 corner of said Section 4; thence North 45 degrees 33 minutes 43 seconds West 930 .89 feet to the C-N-NW1/64 corner of said Seciton 4; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 44 seconds East 653 .14 feet to the Point of Beginning. TOGETHER WITH Well #020624-F and Well #171247 COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES GWS-44 INST(12/95) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS RESIDENTIAL&LIVESTOCK USE WELL PERMIT APPLICATION FORM GWS-44 GENERAL INFORMATION There are a variety of uses for ground water in Colorado. Form GWS-44, is to be used when applying for two of the most common types of use- residential and/or watering of livestock on a farm, ranch, range, or pasture as described below. In some instances supplemental information may be required as an attachment to the application. $ ORDINARY HOUSEHOLD USE inside one single family residence(NO outside water use allowed) $ Other RESIDENTIAL use(sometimes referred to as"domestic"use)which may include use in up to three single family residences,watering of up to one acre of home garden and lawn,and watering of domestic animals $ LIVESTOCK WATERING on a farm, ranch, range,or pasture If you are applying for a NEW household use only well,or for a NEW well as the only well on a 35+acre tract please use simplified forms for HOUSEHOLD USE, GWS-49 or, NEW 35+ACRE RESIDENTIAL,GWS-50. DO NOT use RESIDENTIAL form, GWS-44,for registration of an existing unpermitted well(Use Form GWS-12; must be in use since prior to May 8, 1972), monitoring/observation wells(Use Form GWS-46), gravel pit wells(Use Form GWS-27), and other use's not listed above, including - commercial, industrial, crop irrigation, municipal, etcetera (Use GENERAL PURPOSE Form GWS-45). FEES: $60 When applying for any of the following situations— $ NEW CONSTRUCTION-Not previously constructed $ CHANGE or EXPANSION of use-May be for a previously permitted existing well $ CHANGE OF SOURCE- When production will be from a different aquifer than previously approved $ REPLACE(and REGISTER)- For an old well that was not previously permitted or decreed Note: Both REGISTRATION form GWS-12, and REPLACEMENT application form GWS- 44, must be submitted at the same time to qualify for this fee. If applications are submitted separately, the fee to register is $60, and to replace is $20. A field inspection by a Division of Water Resources (DWR) water commissioner is required before REGISTRATION applications can be evaluated. Exception - Designated Ground Water Basins,where District Comments may be required. $20 $ REPLACEMENT or DEEPENING of an existing permitted or decreed well -This fee is applicable if the use is a use that may be applied for using this form. Exception - The fee is $60, for replacement or deepening of wells approved for construction pursuant to a plan for augmentation. Fees are not refundable. Checks should be payable to the COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES. Applications are evaluated in chronological order. Please allow approximately six weeks for processing. INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORM APPLICATIONS must be completed clearly, and legibly, in BLACK INK or typed. ALL ITEMS in the application must be completed. Incomplete applications may be returned to the applicant for more information. ITEM 1 APPLICANT INFORMATION-This is the applicant's name and the address where all correspondence will be sent. ITEM 2 TYPE OF APPLICATION-Check applicable box(es). $ CONSTRUCT NEW WELL-Most applications will be for this category. $ REPLACE EXISTING WELL-If replacing(relocating)or deepening an existing well. $ CHANGE (SOURCE) AQUIFER - Applicable at locations where more than one aquifer(geologic water bearing formation) is present. This occurs when a production interval is to be changed during construction of a newly permitted well or when a well is being replaced or deepened. Examples of multiple aquifers are the Denver Basin aquifers and the confined and unconfined aquifers in the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado. $ USE EXISTING WELL-Examples of when this may be applicable: - Following construction of a well under emergency verbal approval - Following submittal of a monitoring/observation hole notice - For the use of an existing unpermitted, or decreed well that was not constructed following either of the examples listed above,a field inspection may be required. $ CHANGE or INCREASE USE-When altering use previously approved by decree or permit (this may be for an existing well or for a proposed previously permitted well not yet constructed). $ RE-APPLICATION (expired permit)-When a previous permit expired. $ OTHER-If appropriate,check and describe. ITEM 3 REFER TO-(if applicable) $ WATER COURT CASE NO.-If a water court case is involved,cite the case number here. $ PERMIT NO.-If there is a permit relevant to this application, provide the permit number here. NOTE: If for replacement of an un-permitted existing well, write "late registration" in the blank. In this instance, an application for REGISTRATION of EXISTING WELL (form GWS-12) should accompany the application. $ VERBAL NO. - Verbal approval may be granted to Colorado licensed water well contractors for emergency replacement or deepening. If verbal approval was granted in connection with this application, provide this number. $ MONITORING HOLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NO. - If a notice to construct relevant to the construction of this well was filed with this office, please indicate the MH number from the acknowledgement letter. $ WELL NAME OR NO. - If this structure is to be identified by a name or number, provide this information. ITEM 4 LOCATION OF WELL - The location of the well must be correctly and accurately described. The county, (quarter/quarter), section, township, range, principal meridian, and distance from section lines must be provided. NOTE: Distances are not necessarily the same distances as the distances from(your)property lines. If the well location address is different than ITEM 1, provide well location address or state"same as 1". For replacement wells-Provide distance and direction from old well to new well or, state"deepen"if you are deepening an existing well. NOTE: The old existing well will be required to be properly plugged&sealed following replacement. FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IN DESCRIBING THE LOCATION of your well review the publication entitled "How To Determine A Well Location". This can be requested from any Colorado Division of Water Resources Office. ITEM 5 TRACT ON WHICH WELL WILL BE LOCATED -One of these entries must be checked, and if necessary, supportive information provided as an attachment to the application. $ SUBDIVISION - If your parcel is in a subdivision, complete the information - "name";"lot"; "block"; "filing/unit". This information may be found on your deed or obtained from your county planning or assessor's office. $ COUNTY EXEMPTION - If your parcel was exempted from subdivision platting regulations by the County, provide the exemption name or number, and attach a copy of the final approved plat and county commissioners'approval resolution. $ MINING CLAIM- If this is an entire mining claim, give the claim number and attach a copy of your deed. If this is a portion of a mining claim, attach a copy of a deed that describes your parcel,with a pre-JUNE 1, 1972,filing date on it. $ OTHER-(for tracts not fitting one of the categories listed above,check OTHER) For a parcel of LESS than 35 acres in size, that is not part of a platted subdivision, and is not a mining claim or county exempted parcel check OTHER,and attach copies of supportive information to the application that documents when, and how, your parcel was created. $ If the parcel was split from a larger tract before JUNE 1, 1972,then the date of the deed or survey provided must be prior to June 1, 1972. A copy of the first deed transacted before 6/1/72, is recommended. This document should describe your tract as it is today. Copies of the entire chain of title are not required. You may also wish to include a copy of your deed. Z— $ If the parcel split occurred after JUNE 1, 1972, then contact your County Planning Department to determine how the property split occurred. Obtain copies from them of the information pertinent to the split,and attach copies of this information to your application. For a parcel of 35 or MORE acres, check OTHER and indicate"SEE ATTACHED". Attach a copy of your legal description, deed, survey, or U.S.G.S. map with the tract correctly, clearly, and accurately identified. The complete legal metes and bounds must be included, must be legible, and must provide a tie to a section line or corner. $ STATE PARCEL ID # (optional) - This a unique 14 digit number that your county may have assigned to your tract. If you know this information, please complete. $ NUMBER of ACRES in TRACT-This must be completed. This is the acreage of the parcel described above. (Note: For large land holdings you may describe just one 40 acre tract for each well being applied for.) $ ARE YOU THE OWNER OF THIS PROPERTY? - This question is specifically relevant to applications in areas underline by nontributary aquifers (primarily- Denver Basin). The applicant must be the landowner for all applications in the Denver Basin Aquifers or any nontributary aquifer. (See ITEM 7, "AQUIFER", for a general description of where multiple aquifers may be present.) $ WILL THIS BE THE ONLY WELL ON THIS TRACT? This item must be completed. In many locations, new wells for residential or livestock use, must be the only well on the tract of land identified in ITEM 5 of the application. — If this is not the only well on this tract you must attach a statement to the application describing any other well(s). Include permit numbers, case numbers, or other identifying information. If this tract is provided water for other uses by another source such as a municipal or central water tap, please note this on an attachment to the application. ITEM 6 USE OF WELL - Check the proposed use of the well. If you are unsure of what use to request, the instruction entitled"Qualifying For A Well Permit"can be requested from any Colorado Division of Water Resources Office. This may be of assistance in determining the maximum use for which you may qualify. In Colorado the primary criteria for evaluation of availability of permits for residential and livestock water well use is based on injury to other water rights. There are specific exclusions to the injury determination that are based on the tract on which the well is to be located. For applications other than new construction the criteria for evaluation may be based on additional factors such as historic use, previously permitted use, or decreed use. ITEM 7 WELL DATA- $ MAXIMUM PUMPING RATE - Indicate the proposed production (pumping) rate of the well in gallons per minute (gpm). Most new single family residential and livestock wells will be limited to 15 gpm. Some court decrees and augmentation plans may further restrict the production rate. $ TOTAL DEPTH -The total proposed depth, in feet, must be indicated. If using an existing well please provide the actual depth. $ ANNUAL AMOUNT TO BE WITHDRAWN - Indicate the proposed annual amount of water to be withdrawn from the well in acre-feet(AF) per year(1 AF =approx. 325,900 gallons). Estimate this amount based on the use you have selected in item 6. NOTE: This amount may have been predetermined by an augmentation plan or other court decree. The following information is provided to help you estimate the annual amount to be withdrawn(in AF/year): 1/3 AF Ordinary HOUSEHOLD use in one single family dwelling 1 to 3 AF Ordinary RESIDENTIAL use inside up to 3 single family dwellings, including up to one acre of home garden and lawn irrigation, and domestic animal watering 1 AF Per each 100 of head of cattle 3 $ AQUIFER - The name of the aquifer must be provided for locations where more than one aquifer is present. Generally, these areas are limited to the Denver Basin aquifers found under the Denver Front Range Urban Corridor (from approximately Township 5 N. (Greeley) to approximately Township 15 S. (Colorado Springs), and from approximately Range 69 W. - 70 W. (just east of the foothills)to approximately Range 58 W. - 59 W. (almost to Limon). More than one aquifer is also present in parts of the San Luis Valley,which is located in southern Colorado, and a few other areas around the State. ITEM 8 TYPE OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM - Check the applicable box. This must be completed for ALL residential use wells. NOTE: If the use is to be livestock watering only,skip to item 9. ITEM 9 PROPOSED WELL CONTRACTOR (optional) - You may complete this if you have selected a well contractor. Wells must be constructed by a Colorado licensed well construction contractor. The pump must be installed by a Colorado licensed pump installation contractor. A minimum casing of 4 2 inch outside diameter is required. At least twenty (20)feet of plain, properly grouted, steel casing must be installed from one (1)foot above the ground surface to 19 feet below surface, in accordance with Well Construction Rule 10.4.3. To request a variance from the minimum construction standards, you must make a written request. Attach to the request, a detailed plan/profile drawing of the proposed construction plan. Exception - You may construct the well yourself, if you own and operate the equipment. If you intend to construct the well, fill in "SELF" under contractor name. Specific rules must be followed for the construction of a water well, or, for installation of pumping equipment. For well construction criteria refer to the Colorado Water Well Construction Rules, 2CCR 402-2, revised 4/95. A copy of the RULES may be obtained from any Division of Water Resources Office(DWR)for a fee of$3. ITEM 10 SIGNATURE- An ORIGINAL signature must be on each application. The individual signing the application must be the applicant, or an officer of the company identified as the applicant. Clearly print the name, and title, of the person signing the application and include the date. The applicant's authorized agent may sign the application, if a letter signed by the applicant,is submitted with the application authorizing them to act as agent for the purpose of obtaining a well permit. OPTIONAL INFORMATION - If known, you may complete this information. This information is helpful in the evaluation of the application,and may be completed by the applicant, consultant,or Division staff evaluator. HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? contact: COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, RM. 821, 1313 SHERMAN STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80203 PHONE: 303/866-3587 (INFO), -3447 (RECORDS), -3589 (FAX), or your nearest DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES office- Division 1 Division 2 D PLATTE RIVER DRAINAGE ARKANSAS R. DRAINAGE RIO GRANDE R. DR GREELEY PUEBLO AL (970)352-8712 (719)542-3368 (719)5 Division 4,GUNNISON R. DRAINAGE MONTROSE, (970)249-6622 Division 5 Division 6 D COLORADO R. DRAINAGE YAMPA 8,WHITE R. DRAINAGE LA PLATA,ANIMAS, GLENWOOD SPRINGS STEAMBOAT SPRINGS DUI (970)945-5665 (970)879-0272 (970)2 g I WELD COUNTY, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 4209 CR 24.5 LONGMONT, CO 80504 PHONE: 720-652-4210, EXT. 8730/FAX: 720-652-4211 Date. 20 Receipt No. Received From Permit Type No. Description I Fee 4221-RE/SE 4221-ZPMH H 4221-USR 4221-SITE PLAN REVIEW 4221-CHANGE OF ZONE 4221-PUD 4221-MINOR/MAJOR SUB #OF BUILDABLE LOTS 4221-ADDITIONAL 30% FEE FOR SUB's 4221-RE-SUBDIVISIONS 4221-BOA 4221-FHDP/GHDP 4430-MAPS / POSTAGE 4430-COPIES 4730-INVESTIGATION FEE 6560-RECORDING FEE MISC. 'JCASH DCHECK NO. TOTAL FEE RscciDted By: DL# Exp Hello