1. (a) The Commission shall classify animal waste management systems based on the types of structures and nonstructural practices serving a feedlot that provide for the collection, treatment, storage, or land application of animal waste as follows:

   1. (1) Type A: These animal waste management systems are used to treat waste generated by monogastric animals that produce a low fiber waste. They include any or all of the following structures and nonstructural components that provide for the collection, treatment, storage, and land application of animal waste and rely on soil and plant systems for the treatment of animal waste:

      1. (A) anaerobic lagoon;
      2. (B) pumps, pipes, and associated appurtenances that convey the waste from point of generation to final treatment and disposal site;
      3. (C) flushing systems;
      4. (D) solids separation equipment;
      5. (E) irrigation equipment;
      6. (F) land application site and crops; and
      7. (G) anaerobic digestor.

   2. (2) Type B: These animal waste management systems are used to treat waste generated by ruminants and other animals that produce a high fiber waste. They include any or all of the following structures and nonstructural components that provide for the collection, treatment, storage, and land application of animal waste and rely on soil and plant systems for the treatment of animal waste:

      1. (A) dry stacks;
      2. (B) solids and slurry collection equipment;
      3. (C) storage ponds for the collection of solids and runoff;
      4. (D) pumps, pipes, and associated appurtenances that convey the waste from point of generation to final treatment and disposal site;
      5. (E) application equipment;
      6. (F) land application site and crops; and
      7. (G) anaerobic digestor.
2. (b) Animal waste management systems that include components that are different than the systems described in this Rule shall be evaluated by the Commission to determine if the systems are subject to classification in accordance with 15A NCAC 08G .0302 through .0308.

History Note: Authority G.S. 90A-37; 90A-47.2; 90A-47.6; 143B-300;
Temporary Adoption Eff. January 7, 1997;
Eff. August 1, 1998;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 26, 2015;
Amended Eff. September 1, 2018.