Description: A Closure of Waste Impoundments Practice means the safe removal of existing waste and wastewater and the application of this waste on land in an environmentally safe manner. This practice is only applicable to waste storage ponds and lagoons.
Waste Impoundment Closure Policy
Requirements for Waste Management Measures
General Policies for Commission Cost Share Programs
To submit a closure plan for approval, please use the Formsite forms below:
Prior to submitting a closure plan for approval, verify all of the the items on the closure plan checklist are included. The closure plan should then be uploaded using the Closure Plan Approval Request Form.
For contracts greater than $50,000, once a closure plan has been approved, a TRC Subcommittee for Waste Management Measures Review Request shall be submitted.
Maintenance Period: 10 years
Additional Spot Check Requirements: All waste management systems for operations not permitted by the Division of Water Resources must be spot-checked annually for five years following implementation.
BMP Units: Each
Cost Information: Actual cost based on receipts. Refer to ACSP Average Cost Lists for details.
CS2 Project Description examples
Expected Results:
Acres affected
Animal type
Animal units
Nitrogen & Phosphorus waste managed
Reference Materials:
NC-ACSP 11 Signature Page
Map with BMP location, fields, and roads
For 90% Cost share, please upload the NC-CSPs-1E form.
NC-ACSP-1C Form
Cooperator Acknowledgement Form (for Conversion to Pond)
Cooperator Acknowledgement Form (Closure)
Waste Impoundment Specification Questions Form
Waste Impoundment Closure Plan Approval Letter
Waste Impoundment Closure Plan
2 Bids
TRC Subcommittee for Waste Management Measures Review Request for contracts greater than $50,000
Division Engineer Approval Letter (for Conversion to Pond)
Operation and Maintenance Plan (for Conversion to Pond)
Pond Conversion Design (for Conversion to Pond)
For RFP:
Receipts for actual cost items
DWR Closure Form
Waste Application Records
DSWC Certification of Completion Form (for Conversion to Pond)
DSWC Certification of Closure Form
Receipts for actual cost items
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| WASTE IMPOUNDMENT - Closure | Job |
JAA:
SWCC JAA - Closure - Waste Impoundments
NRCS - 360 - Waste Facility Closure
Professional Engineer
DSWC Guidelines for Lagoon Closure Plan
For Conversion to Freshwater Ponds:
Professional Engineer
NRCS Supporting Standard
CPS - 342 Critical Area Planting
CPS - 590 Nutrient Management
CPS - 360 Waste Facility Closure
CPS - 378 Pond
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.