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.
Closure - Waste Impoundment Policy
Requirements for Waste Management Measures
General Policies for Commission Cost Share Programs
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
NC-ACSP-WMP Form
Lagoon Specifications Questions
2 Bids
TRC Waste Mgmt Subcommittee approval letter for contracts that exceed $50,000
Receipts for actual cost items
| CS2 Common Components | Units |
|---|---|
| WASTE IMPOUNDMENT - Closure | Job |
JAA:
NRCS - 633 - Waste Utilization
NRCS - 360 - Closure of waste impoundments;
DSWC Guidelines for Lagoon Closure Plan
NRCS Supporting Standard
NRCS - 342 - Critical Area Planting
Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.
Lagoon Closure Steps
Sludge Survey Methods for Anaerobic Lagoons (NC Extension Service)
Sludge Volume Calculator
USACE Permitting Resources:
Pond Permit Exceptions
Suggested Steps for Agricultural Pond Evaluation and Approval to Build