[EXAMPLE RECORD-KEEPING]{.mark}

Schedule of Events

The following schedule of events is an example of typical recordkeeping
to be kept by an animal feeding operation, depending on whether they
have a CNMP, CAFO Permit and/or Groundwater Permit. The specific permit
may require additional recordkeeping. This is an example and the
producer is responsible for compliance with permit requirements. A CNMP
for an animal feeding operation must include all recordkeeping
requirements for the Groundwater and/or CAFO permit, depending on which
permits the operation is required to have. If an operation has both
permits, the most frequent recordkeeping must be carried out for the
CNMP.

Schedule of Events

+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| SCHEDULE        | FREQUENCY       | FORM             | Required    |
|                 |                 |                  | For         |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Precipitation   | As-Needed       | Precipitation    | CAFO Permit |
|                 |                 | Log              |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Wastewater      | As-Needed       | Nutrient         | CAFO        |
| Application     |                 | Management       | Permit,     |
|                 |                 | Records          | Groundwater |
|                 |                 | Jobsheet/ LADS   | Permit, and |
|                 |                 |                  | CNMP        |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Manure and      | As-Needed       | Nutrient         | CAFO        |
| Chemical        |                 | Management       | Permit,     |
| Fertilizer      |                 | Records          | Groundwater |
| Application     |                 | Jobsheet/ LADS/  | Permit, and |
|                 |                 |                  | CNMP        |
|                 |                 | Nutrient         |             |
|                 |                 | Application      |             |
|                 |                 | Equipment        |             |
|                 |                 | Calibration      |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Off-site Manure | As-Needed       | Waste            | CAFO        |
| Removal         |                 | Utilization      | Permit,     |
|                 |                 | Jobsheet         |             |
|                 |                 |                  | Groundwater |
|                 |                 |                  | Permit,     |
|                 |                 |                  | CNMP        |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Discharge       | As-Needed       | Discharge Report | CAFO        |
| Report          |                 |                  | Permit,     |
|                 |                 |                  | Groundwater |
|                 |                 |                  | Permit      |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Spills          | As-Needed       | Spills Log       | CNMP, CAFO  |
|                 |                 |                  | Permit,     |
|                 |                 |                  | Groundwater |
|                 |                 |                  | Permit      |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Log of Liner    | As-Needed       | Liner            | CAFO        |
| Disturbance     |                 | Maintenance Log  | Permit,     |
|                 |                 |                  | Groundwater |
|                 |                 |                  | Permit,     |
|                 |                 |                  | CNMP        |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Pond Water      | Weekly and      | Pond Water       | CAFO        |
| Levels          | As-Needed       | Levels Log       | Permit,     |
|                 |                 |                  | CNMP        |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Structural      | Quarterly,      | Inspection       | CAFO        |
| Controls        | Weekly, Daily   | Report           | Permit,     |
| Inspection      | -- CAFO Permit  | (Structural)     | Groundwater |
|                 |                 |                  | Permit,     |
|                 | Monthly --      |                  | CNMP        |
|                 | Groundwater     |                  |             |
|                 | Permit          |                  |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Soil Analysis   | Yearly or more  | Soil Sampling    | CAFO        |
|                 | frequently if   | Form and Lab     | Permit,     |
|                 | required        | Report           | Groundwater |
|                 |                 |                  | Permit,     |
|                 |                 |                  | CNMP        |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Manure Analysis | Yearly or more  | Manure Analysis  | CAFO Permit |
|                 | frequently if   | Form and Lab     |             |
|                 | required        | Report           |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Wastewater      | Quarterly or as | Wastewater       | Groundwater |
| Analysis        | required        | Analysis Form    | Permit      |
|                 |                 | and Lab Report   |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Nutrient        | Annually        | Nutrient         | CNMP,       |
| Management Plan |                 | Management 590   | Groundwater |
|                 |                 | Jobsheet         | Permit,     |
|                 |                 |                  | CAFO Permit |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Preventative    | As Needed       | Preventative     | CNMP        |
| Maintenance     |                 | Maintenance      |             |
|                 |                 | Checklist        |             |
|                 |                 | (Non-Structural) |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Site Inspection | Yearly          | Annual           | CAFO Permit |
|                 |                 | Inspection Form  |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Status Review   | Yearly          | Annual Status    | CNMP        |
|                 |                 | Review Form      |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Employee        | Yearly          | Employee         | CAFO Permit |
| Training        |                 | Training Log     |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Mortalities     | As-Needed       | Inventory Form   | CAFO        |
| Management      |                 | for Planned      | Permit,     |
|                 |                 | Practices        | NRCS        |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Environmental   | As-Needed       | ENV-1 Form or    | CNMP, CAFO  |
| Evaluations     |                 | equivalent       | Permit      |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Feed Management | As-Needed       | Inventory Form   | CNMP        |
|                 |                 | for Planned      |             |
|                 |                 | Practices        |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Soils, Geologic | When completed  | Reports          | CNMP,       |
| Documentation   |                 |                  | Groundwater |
|                 |                 |                  | Permit      |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| As-built        | When completed  | Submit copies to | CNMP,       |
| Documentation   |                 | NMED-GWQB and    | Groundwater |
|                 |                 | NRCS/Keep        | Permit      |
|                 |                 | on-site          |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Operation and   | As-Needed       | Operation and    | CNMP        |
| Maintenance     |                 | Maintenance      |             |
|                 |                 | Section of CNMP  |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
| Monitoring Well | Quarterly or as | Lab Reports      | Groundwater |
| Analyses        | required        |                  | Permit      |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+
|                 |                 |                  |             |
+-----------------+-----------------+------------------+-------------+

**[Precipitation Log]{.underline}**

**This log will be used to record all measurable precipitation events at
the facility. A rain gauge shall be maintained in good working condition
at all times.**

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  **Date**   **Amount**   **Date**   **Amount**   **Date**   **Amount**   **Date**   **Amount**

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     

                                                                                     
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***[Nutrient Application Equipment Calibration:]{.underline}***

Calibrate application equipment to ensure uniform distribution and
accurate application rates.

**Commercial Fertilizer Application Equipment Calibration:**

The nitrogen applicator, the commercial broadcast spreaders, and corn
planter will be set per the manufacturers recommendations then filled
with a known amount and checked over known acreage. Adjustments will be
made to achieve the planned rates.

**Manure Spreader Calibration**

There are several methods that can be used to calibrate the application
rate of a manure spreader. The two best methods are the load-area method
and the plastic sheet method. It is desirable to repeat the calibration
procedure 2 to 3 times and average the results to establish a more
accurate calibration.

Before calibrating a manure spreader, the spreader settings such as
splash plates should be adjusted so that the spread is uniform. Most
spreaders tend to deposit more manure near the spreader than at the edge
of the spread pattern. Overlapping can make the overall application more
uniform. Calibration of application rates when overlapping requires
measuring the width of two spreads and dividing by two to get the
effective spread width.

Calibration should take place annually or whenever manure is being
applied from a different source or consistency.

**Load-Area Method**

The load-area method is the most accurate and can be used for most types
of manure handling. This method consists of determining the amount
(volume or weight) of manure in a spreader and the total area over which
it is applied. The most accurate method to determine the amount of
manure in a spreader is to weigh the spreader when it is full of manure
and again when it is empty (portable pad scales work well for this). The
difference is the quantity of manure applied over the area covered.
Spreader capacities listed by the manufacturers can be used to determine
the amount of manure in the spreader. However care must be taken when
using manufactures spreader capacities. Heaped loads, loading methods
and manure type may vary considerably from what is listed by
manufacturers of box and side delivery manure spreaders. Spreader
capacities for liquid tankers are accurate provided the tanker is filled
to the manufactures recommended levels, and no foam is present in the
tank.

The area of spread is determined from measuring the length and width of
the spread pattern. Measuring can be done with a measuring wheel,
measuring tape or by pacing.

**The application rate is calculated using the following formula:**

[Spreader capacity (tons or gallons) X 43560 sq. ft/acre]{.underline} =
Application Rate tons or Gallons/Acre

> Distance traveled X Spreading width

**Plastic Sheet Method**

The plastic sheet method can only be used with solid or semi-solid
manure. This method of calibrating spreader application rates involves
**1)** cutting a plastic sheet to the specified dimensions (56 inches X
56 inches), **2)** weighing the clean plastic sheet, **3)** laying out
the plastic sheet on the ground and driving the manure spreader
(applying manure at a recorded speed and spreader setting) over the
sheet, **4)** weighing the plastic sheet with the manure on it, and
**4)** determine the net weight of the manure on the sheet (weight of
manure and sheet - weight of the clean sheet), and **5)** the net pounds
of manure equals tons per acre applied.

When calibrating manure spreaders, all details regarding tractor speed
and manure spreader settings and date(s) of each calibration should be
recorded with manure application information, and directly on the
equipment. Mark equipment to ensure a known application rate is applied
each time the referenced tractor speed and spreader settings are used.
Manure spreader settings can include such things as: fast and slow
settings on some box spreaders, gate position on side delivery spreaders
and splash plate position and fill levels on liquid tankers.

**Irrigation System Calibration:**

Place 3-5 buckets throughout the irrigation spray pattern and collect
samples while operating the pump at a given rpm and pressure (for a
traveling gun record the ground speed also). At the end of the planned
sample period measure the amount of liquid collected in inches (average
the samples). The following chart shows how many gallons per acre
applied per inch applied.

Gallons applied per inch of liquid manure applied.

  ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------
  Inches Liquid Manure Applied via Irrigation       Gallons per Acre

  .20                                               5,430

  .30                                               8,146

  .40                                               10,860

  .50                                               13,577

  .75                                               20,365

  1.0                                               27,154

  1.25                                              33,942

  1.5                                               40,731
  ------------------------------------------------- ---------------------

**Soft Hose Injection System with Irrigation Hose:**

**Alternative 1.** Use a flow meter mounted on the injector system and
calculate the distance and width to determine amount applied over a
measured area. Example the flow meter measures 1000 gallons over a
distance of 600 feet and 10 feet wide.

**Formula:**

[Gallons Applied (1000 gal) X 43560 sq. ft/acre]{.underline} =
Application Rate (7260 gallons/acre)

Distance traveled (600 ft) X Application width (10 ft)

**Alternative 2. (Requires a 10-20 gallon graduated measuring
container)**

**Step 1)** In the field, measure the flow out of one injector for 5
seconds into the graduated measuring container and record gallons,
repeat three (3) times and average the results. **Step 2)** Multiply the
average amount collected from one injector by the number of injectors
(equals amount applied for the whole system for 5 seconds). **Step 3)**
Multiply the results of Step 2 times 12 to get gallons per minute.
**Step 4)** Place the injector in the soil at the planned depth and
operating speed and record the distance traveled in 1 minute (average 3
different measurements). **Step 5)** Determine the effective application
width (number of injectors X injector spacing in feet). **Step 6)**
Multiply the effective width times the distance traveled in 1 minute
(this gives the square feet covered in 1 minute). **Step 7)** Divide the
result of Step 6 by 43,560 (this gives the acres covered in 1 minute).
**Step 8)** Divide the results of Step 3 (gallons per minute) by the
results of Step 7 (acres covered in 1 minute) - (this gives the gallons
applied per acre. Example:

Step 1) Collected an average of 6 gallons from one injector for 5
seconds.

Step 2) Applicator has 8 injectors (8 injectors X 6 gallons per injector
= 48 gallons for 5 seconds)

Step 3) 48 gallons in 5 seconds X 12 = 576 gallons/minute applied

Step 4) Average distance covered in 1 minute was 250 feet.

Step 5) Average width of the applicator is 12 feet.

Step 6) 12 feet wide X 250 feet long = 3000 square feet

Step 7) 3000 square feet divided by 43,560 square feet/acre = .0688
acres covered in 1 minute

Step 8) 576 gallons/minute divided by .0688 acres/minute = 8,372
gallons/acre.

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  **Field   **Type of     **Calibration   **Name of       **Calibration   **Comments/Changes
  No.**     Equipment**   Date**          Person          Data and        Made**
                                          Calibrating**   Units**         

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          

                                                                          
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**[Discharge Report]{.underline}**

**The animal feeding operation will document the following information
to these records and shall contact the NMED immediately:**

**Cause of discharge:**

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**Flow path description to the body of water discharged into:**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Volume and flow estimates of discharge:**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Discharge Starting date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Time:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Discharge Ending date:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Time:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Steps being taken to reduce, eliminate, and prevent future
discharge:**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Were samples taken? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_Yes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_No**

**If yes, where were the samples sent?
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Attach chain of custody report and analysis**

**If the discharge is caused by precipitation, fill out the following:**

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
  **Date**          **Time Started**  **Time Ending**   **Rainfall
                                                        Measurement**

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        
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**Was NMED notified of the discharge? \_\_\_\_\_\_Yes \_\_\_\_\_No**

**Date written notification was sent to NMED:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**[Spills]{.underline}**

**List any significant spills of pollutants at the facility since date
of operation:**

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
  **Date**          **Item Spilled**  **Quantity        **Clean-up
                                      Spilled**         Completed**

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        
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**[Liner Maintenance]{.underline}**

**Where a liner is installed to prevent hydrologic connection, the
operator must maintain the liner to inhibit infiltration of wastewaters
to the underlying soils and groundwater. Liners shall be protected from
animals by fences or other protective devices. No trees shall be allowed
to grow within the potential distance of the root zone. Documentation of
liner maintenance shall be kept in the CNMP.**

**Description of Disturbance:**

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Action Taken:**

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Inspector:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Description of Disturbance:**

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**Action Taken:**

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**Inspector:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
Date:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

-   **If inspection confirms that the liner has mechanical or structural
    damage, the operator shall have a Professional Engineer evaluate the
    liner.**

**[Pond Water Levels]{.underline}**

**The water level of ponds shall be measured weekly and documented in
these records. The water level of each pond should also be documented
when a precipitation event occurs or when pumping wastewater to the
application area.**

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  **Date**   **Water   **Inspector**      **Date**   **Water    **Inspector**
             Level**                                 Level**    

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                

                                                                
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**Note: Routine operation volume must be maintained at
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ level.**

> **[Pond Type:]{.underline}**

-   **Effluent Only**

-   **Storm water Only**

-   **Effluent and Storm water**

**[Structural Controls Inspection]{.underline}**

**The form shall be filled out with the indicated frequency for your
permit. A checklist is provided to allow the user to answer questions
about the condition of each cell of the pond and to document
preventative maintenance activities as necessary.**

**Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Description (Name or
Location):\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**[Yes No N/A]{.underline}**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Embankment of manure or wastewater
impoundment**

**free of visible seepage**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Embankment of manure or wastewater
impoundment**

> **showing no signs of cracking**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Vegetation maintained on embankment
following plan**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Riprap or erosion controls in place (if
required)**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Erosion of exterior slope**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Erosion of interior slope**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Irrigation system functional**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Livestock entry prohibited (fenced)**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Minimum freeboard (2')**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Trees excluded within root zone distance**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Liquid level measuring device in place and
functional**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Rain gauge in place and functional**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Irrigation system functional**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Storm water diversion devices free of
seepage, cracking**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Runoff diversion structures free of
seepage, cracking**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Devices that channel storm water to an
impoundment**

**free of seepage, cracking**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Water lines functional (including drinking
or cooling water)**

**\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ Other
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Comments:**

**Signature:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Title:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**[PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST (NON-STRUCTURAL)]{.underline}**

+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Maintenance Description**      |    |    |    | **Maintenance    |
|                                  |    |    |    | Date/Comments**  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Motors/Engines of Dewatering   | *  | ** | *  |                  |
| Equipment**                      | *Y | No | *N |                  |
|                                  | es | ** | /A |                  |
|                                  | ** |    | ** |                  |
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| **Check oil level**              |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Change oil/lubricate           |    |    |    |                  |
| bearings**                       |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Electrical control panel       |    |    |    |                  |
| enclosed**                       |    |    |    |                  |
|                                  |    |    |    |                  |
| **and free from trash**          |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **All components are free of**   |    |    |    |                  |
|                                  |    |    |    |                  |
| **rodent nests**                 |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Operational**                  |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Valves**                       | *  | ** | *  |                  |
|                                  | *Y | No | *N |                  |
|                                  | es | ** | /A |                  |
|                                  | ** |    | ** |                  |
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| **Operational**                  |    |    |    |                  |
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|                                  | *Y | No | *N |                  |
|                                  | es | ** | /A |                  |
|                                  | ** |    | ** |                  |
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| **Operational**                  |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Drain before freezing          |    |    |    |                  |
| temperatures**                   |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
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|                                  | *Y | No | *N |                  |
|                                  | es | ** | /A |                  |
|                                  | ** |    | ** |                  |
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| **Operational**                  |    |    |    |                  |
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|                                  | *Y | No | *N |                  |
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|                                  | ** |    | ** |                  |
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| **Check oil in wheel gearboxes** |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Change oil in wheel            |    |    |    |                  |
| gearboxes**                      |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Grease/pack gearbox bearings** |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Properly secure system for     |    |    |    |                  |
| winter**                         |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
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| winter**                         |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Leaky joints and worn          |    |    |    |                  |
| nozzles**                        |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Operational**                  |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Manure Application Equipment** | *  | ** | *  |                  |
|                                  | *Y | No | *N |                  |
|                                  | es | ** | /A |                  |
|                                  | ** |    | ** |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
| **Operational**                  |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
|                                  |    |    |    |                  |
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+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
|                                  |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+
|                                  |    |    |    |                  |
+----------------------------------+----+----+----+------------------+

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**Signature Date**

**[Soil Sampling]{.underline}**

**A soil sample will be collected and analyzed annually or as required
from the application fields. Refer to this section for sampling and
testing procedures.**

**Make copy of blank log prior to use.**

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fields behind this page.**

**[Manure Analysis]{.underline}**

**A manure sample will be collected and analyzed annually or as
required. Refer to this section for sampling and testing procedures.
Make copy of blank log prior to use.**

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**[Wastewater Analysis]{.underline}**

**A wastewater sample will be collected and analyzed quarterly or as
required. Results from the soil, manure and wastewater samples will be
used to determine the application rate of wastewater on the wastewater
application areas. Refer to this section for sampling and testing
procedures. Make copy of blank log prior to use.**

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  **Date Sampled**  **Lab**           **Sample          **Sampler**
                                      Location**        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        

                                                        
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**[Annual Inspection]{.underline}**

**A complete inspection of the facility shall be done and a report
documenting the findings of the inspection made at least once per year.
The inspection shall be conducted by authorized persons, to verify that
the description of potential pollutant sources is accurate; the site
plan has been updated or otherwise modified to reflect current
conditions; and the controls outlined in the plan to reduce pollutants
and avoid nuisance conditions are being implemented and are adequate.
Records documenting significant observations made during the site
inspection shall be retained as part of the CAFO Permit Nutrient
Management Plan for a period of three years.**

**Year\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ANNUAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST**

**Documentation has been inspected:**

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  **Inspection Description**             **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**

  **Facility Maps**                                                   

  **Potential pollutant sources**                                     

  **Spills of potential pollutant                                     
  sources**                                                           

  **Retention facility inspection                                     
  reports**                                                           

  **Weekly measurement of retention                                   
  facility level**                                                    

  **Log of rainfall reports**                                         

  **Log of liner maintenance reports**                                

  **Wastewater application rate                                       
  calculations**                                                      

  **Manure and pond solids application                                
  rate calculation**                                                  

  **Manure removal documentation**                                    

  **Preventive maintenance log**                                      

  **Employee training documentation**                                 

  **Discharge report forms**                                          

  **Visual inspection forms**                                         

  **Site inspection forms**                                           
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**ANNUAL INSPECTION CHECKLIST (continued)**

**The following equipment and facility areas have been visually
inspected:**

  -------------------------------------- --------- -------- --------- ---------------
  **Inspection Description**             **Yes**   **No**   **N/A**   **Comments**

  **Potential pollutant sources are                                   
  properly stored**                                                   

  **All significant spills of potential                               
  pollutant materials have been properly                              
  cleaned up**                                                        

  **Structural controls (dams, dikes,                                 
  terraces)**                                                         

  **Non-structural controls (irrigation                               
  system, mechanical separator)**                                     

  **Permanent marker in wastewater                                    
  retention facility**                                                

  **Rain gauge**                                                      

  **Manure application areas meet                                     
  requirements**                                                      

  **Wastewater application areas meet                                 
  requirements**                                                      

  **Employees are properly trained**                                  

  **Discharge sampling equipment is                                   
  available**                                                         

  **The description of potential                                      
  pollutant sources is accurate**                                     

  **Drainage map reflects current                                     
  conditions**                                                        

  **Controls outlined to reduce                                       
  pollutants are being implemented and                                
  are accurate**                                                      
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**Signature**

**\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Date**

**[Employee Training]{.underline}**

**Employee training is conducted, check the appropriate category(ies).
Some employees may not need any training and some employee may not need
training in all of these categories, based on employee job
responsibilities. Check all that apply.**

**Year\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

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**[CNMP Annual Plan Review]{.underline}**

1.  **Have any changes been made in the number of livestock (more or
    less) that will affect the amount of manure and nutrients
    produced?**

2.  **Is the manure/effluent storage sufficient to manage
    manure/effluent for land application?**

3.  **Is water/runoff adequately controlled around the facilities to
    control runoff and keep excess water off feedlots and out of the
    manure?**

4.  **Are records being kept of livestock numbers, average sizes, amount
    of manure produced, amount of manure applied on land, and/or the
    amount of manure transported off site, rainfall, and irrigation
    applied?**

5.  **Has the manure been analyzed for nutrient content from each type
    of storage this year?**

6.  **Are soil tests current (1 year old or less)?**

7.  **Have fields been redefined or improved that may effect yield goals
    and nutrient applications?**

8.  **Are the rotations and crops maintained as planned or do they need
    to be modified?**

9.  **Have any changes occurred on neighboring properties that may
    require a change in the plan?**

10. **Is the present or planned method(s) of application appropriate or
    are changes needed?**

11. **Are records of fertilizer and manure applications maintained for
    each field and nutrients balanced per the plan and crop needs?**

12. **Has manure and fertilizer application equipment been calibrated?**

13. **Are Operation and Maintenance actions being carried out?**

14. **Are practice jobsheet actions being implemented?**

**Name of Operation Reviewed:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Reviewed by:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

**Date Review Completed: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_**

> **Operation and Maintenance - Example (should be tailored to meet
> site-specific CNMP and necessary permits)**

1.  **Manure and Wastewater Handling Summary**

Follow safety and emergency action plan and operation and maintenance
included in individual practice jobsheets in this CNMP, in addition to
the following general items.

**a. Manure**

Manure produced at the dairy will be removed from the pens at least
twice annually (more frequently if dust is a problem) and either applied
onsite or hauled offsite by a custom manure hauler. Records of manure
removal will be maintained in the CNMP. Manure will be sampled annually
to determine the nutrient content of the material. This information will
remain on-site and be provided to the manure hauler to determine
appropriate application rates for off-site fields. Solids will be
removed from milkhouse trap area and handled in a similar manner.

Sludge will be removed from the retention pond when the volume of sludge
reduces the 60 day storage volume in the retention pond. Sludge that is
removed will be stockpiled until it can be utilized in one of the ways
described above. Rainfall runoff associated with the manure stockpile
will be contained.

**b. Wastewater**

The wastewater storage system at the dairy will consist of the
utilization of a pond. A permanent marker will be installed with a mark
identifying the required 25-year, 24-hour storm volume in the pond. The
level of the pond should be recorded on a weekly basis, after each
precipitation event and before and after pumping occurs.

The wastewater disposal system consists of a combination of evaporation
and irrigation. Wastewater is allowed to evaporate within the pond or
pumped for land application according to the Nutrient Management
Jobsheet. Annual wastewater and soil sampling will be used to determine
the appropriate application rates for each field for the crops grown.
Records will include the date of application, amount of wastewater
applied, soil nutrient data, and wastewater nutrient data from annual
sampling. Wastewater will not be land applied when the ground is frozen
or saturated.

All lagoons and berms shall be inspected on a monthly basis to identify
signs of erosion, foreign debris, or root intrusion. Operators shall
immediately remove any foreign debris in or adjacent to the lagoon, and
remove deep-rooted plants from the liner and/or berms. Repairs to
address erosion, cracking or settlement shall be made immediately, and
operators shall submit a Corrective Action Report to the GWQB which
describes actions taken to address the problems. It is recommended that
the lagoon be emptied by November 1, of each year to ensure adequate
storage capacity through winter months.

Inspections and maintenance are required to obtain intended function of
the waste storage facility. Items to inspect and maintain during the
20-year design life of the waste storage facility are:

-   Do not dispose of dead animals, greases, syringes, or other wastes
    in the facility.

-   A thorough inspection of clay or geosynthetic liners, and concrete
    sumps, pits, walls, ramps and floors for separations and/or cracks,
    which would indicate potential failure. This should be done each
    time the pond is emptied. Repairs should be made immediately.

-   Inspect haul roads and approaches to and from the waste storage
    facility frequently to determine the need for stone or other
    stabilizing materials. Repair roads as needed.

-   All pipes, pumps, valves, gates, should be inspected a minimum of
    twice a year. Inspect for functional and structural soundness.
    Repair as needed.

-   Mow the embankments twice a year. Good vegetative cover should be
    maintained on earth embankments. If the vegetative cover is damaged,
    embankments should be revegetated as soon as possible. Banks should
    be planted and mulched as soon as the pond is complete. Weeds should
    be controlled.

-   Check frequently for burrowing animals. When found, remove the
    burrowing animals, replace embankment materials and reseed.

-   The livestock facility, including the embankments, should be fenced.
    All fences and gates should be inspected at least twice a year.
    Damaged fences and gates should be repaired or replaced.

-   Maintain appropriate warning signs.

-   Safety stations should be inspected at least twice a year. Safety
    items should be replaced as necessary.

-   Immediately repair any vandalism, vehicular or livestock damage to
    any earthfills, spillways, outlets or other appurtenances.

-   Immediately remove any foreign debris in or adjacent to the waste
    storage facility.

**2. Land Application of Wastewater**

> **a.** The discharge or drainage of irrigated wastewater is prohibited
> where it will result in an unauthorized discharge of pollutants into
> or adjacent to waters in the state.
>
> **b.** When irrigation of wastewater occurs, application rates shall
> not exceed the recommended fertilizer rate of the crop planned. Land
> application rates of wastewaters will be based on the available
> nitrogen content; however, where local water quality is threatened by
> phosphorus, the producer shall limit the application rate to the
> recommended rates based on the Phosphorus Index and Nutrient
> Management Jobsheet.
>
> **c.** Wastewater shall not be irrigated when the ground is frozen or
> saturated or during rainfall events.
>
> **d.** Irrigation practices shall be managed so as to reduce or
> minimize ponding or puddling of wastewater on the site, pollution of
> waters in the state, and prevent the occurrence of nuisance
> conditions.
>
> **e. If a CAFO surface water discharge permit is in place**, It shall
> be considered "Proper Operation and Maintenance" for a facility which
> has been properly operated, and that is in danger of imminent overflow
> due to catastrophic rainfall, to discharge wastewaters to land
> application sites for filtering prior to discharging to waters in the
> state. Only that portion of the total retention facility wastewater
> volume necessary to prevent overflow due to catastrophic rainfall
> shall be land applied for filtering prior to discharging to waters in
> the state. Any such discharges shall be documented.
>
> **f.** Facilities including ponds, pipes, ditches, pumps, diversion
> and irrigation equipment shall be maintained to ensure ability to
> fully function as represented in the plan. Pipelines are inspected
> daily and the ditches, drains, sump, storage facility, separator,
> meters, and berms are inspected weekly.
>
> **g.** Adequate equipment and/or land application area shall be
> available for removal of wastewater as required to maintain the
> retention capacity of the facility.

**3. Pond Solids Removal and Handling**

> **a.** Solids shall be removed when encroaching on the volume reserved
> for the 25-year, 24-hour storm event and the 60 day storage volume. At
> no time shall emissions from cleaning activities create a nuisance.

b.  Storage and land application of pond solids shall not cause a
    discharge of pollutants to waters in the state, cause a water
    quality violation in waters in the state or cause a nuisance
    condition. At all times, sufficient volume shall maintained within
    the control facility to accommodate manure, other solids,
    wastewaters and contaminated storm waters (rain water runoff) from
    the concentrated animal feeding areas.

**4. Manure Handling and Land Application**

> **a**. At all times, sufficient volume will be maintained within the
> control facility to accommodate manure, other solids, wastewaters and
> contaminated storm waters from the concentrated animal feeding areas.
>
> **b.** Storage and/or surface disposal of manure in the 100-year flood
> plain, near water courses or recharge zone/feature is prohibited
> unless protected by adequate berms or other structures; berms or other
> structures must be certified by a licensed professional engineer to be
> adequate and properly constructed.
>
> **c.** When manure is stockpiled, it will be stored in a well drained
> area with no ponding of water, and the top and sides of stockpiles
> will be adequately sloped to ensure proper drainage. Stockpiles should
> be located away from watercourses, above the 100-year flood plain, at
> least 150 feet downstream of wells. Runoff from manure storage pile
> must be retained on-site. It is recommended that manure be stored on
> an elevated berm or roofed area, and on an impervious layer such as a
> concrete or lined pad.

d.  Manure will not be applied to land when the ground is frozen or
    saturated, or during rainfall events. Do not apply to land within
    150 ft. of surface water or wells.

> **e.** Manure will be applied to suitable land at appropriate times
> and rates according to the nutrient management plan. Discharge
> (run-off) from the application site is prohibited. Timing and rate of
> applications will be in response to crop needs, assuming usual
> nutrient losses, and expected precipitation and soil conditions. Use
> management (e.g. handling, application method, tillage, irrigation
> regime, cropping pattern, grazing pattern) and site factors (soil
> texture, slope, aspect) to modify manure application rates.
>
> **f.** No land application will cause or contribute to a violation of
> surface water quality standards, contaminate ground water or create a
> nuisance condition.
>
> **g.** Earthen pens will be designed and maintained to ensure good
> drainage and to prevent ponding. As the herd grows in number, pen
> regrading will be done to insure that runoff flows toward the circle
> (cropland).

**5. Erosion**

> **a**. Should water or wind erosion become a problem, fields shall be
> protected with conservation practices within the standards of the
> NRCS. The following methods will be used to control/prevent erosion of
> exposed soils at the dairy site:

-   Seeding of exposed areas. Circle corners should have a cover crop of
    small grain or permanent grass planted.

-   Reduced tillage (residue management) practices. See the Residue Mgt
    Jobsheet. It has the required amount of residue at seeding time of
    all crops in the rotation.

-   Construction of terraces and berms. Runoff from the feeding area
    must be contained on the dairy property.

-   Covering erosive areas with road surfacing materials

-   Use of solid manure on exposed soil surfaces

-   Maintenance of existing vegetation in areas between management units
    and off-site areas

**6. Dust and Odor Control**

> **a**. Other resource concerns, such as fly control, odor, dust and
> other soil, water, animal, plant, air or human, must also be addressed
> in the CNMP as part of a Resource Management System. The NRCS Field
> Office Technical Guide, Section IV, Conservation Practices
> ([http://www.nm.usda.gov](http://www.nm.usda.gov/)), provides
> conservation practices for addressing all of these concerns. Several
> practices follow to address odor and dust concerns:

-   Scrape pens frequently to remove manure.

-   Incorporate manure after spreading.

-   Use windbreaks to reduce dust and odor problems.

Communicate with neighbors to ensure they understand the dairy operation
and are not harboring complaints.

**Review and Plan Modifications**

Facility inspections must be conducted quarterly and annually by the
facility operator or other authorized personnel. Every 5 years, a
facility inspection must be performed by a Licensed Professional
Engineer. Inspection checklists are provided in the recordkeeping
section of the CNMP. Reports must be maintained in the CNMP for three
years. Nutrient Management Plans must be reviewed at least annually to
update yield, soil test, and wastewater analysis information. If either
a facility inspection or review result in modifications to the CNMP,
document the date and the specific changes made to the plan in the table
below.

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