Description: Retrofits of On-Going Animal Operations are modifications of waste storage impoundments to increase capacity or to correct design flaws to meet current standards.  This practice may also be used to close waste impoundments on on-going operations, including the safe removal of existing waste and waste water and the application of this waste on land in an environmentally safe manner.  

Retrofit of On-Going Animal Operations 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. Refer to ACSP Average Cost List 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 
Waste Storage Capacity Certification
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

JAA:
Professional Engineer 

or

NRCS - 590 - Nutrient Management
NRCS -360 - Waste Facility Closure
NRCS - 313 - Waste Storage Facility
NRCS - 359 - Waste Treatment Lagoon

NRCS Supporting Standard:
NRCS - CPS - 342 - Critical Area Planting
NRCS - CPS - 378 - Pond

Refer to the SWCC JAA Application Requirements for details.

Nutrient Management Software
Lagoon Closure Steps
Sludge Survey Methods for Anaerobic Lagoons (NC Extension Service)
Closure Volume Calculator
DSWC Guidelines for Lagoon Closure Plan

USACE Permitting Resources:
Pond Permit Exceptions
Suggested Steps for Agricultural Pond Evaluation and Approval to Build