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CWA COMPLIANCE EVALUATION INSPECTION REPORT U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION 5
Purpose: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Facility: S&R Egg Farm N9416 Tamarack Road Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190 Walworth County, Wisconsin 42.83692, -88.57617
Genesee Farm S47w29639 WI-59 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53189 Waukesha County, Wisconsin 42.95924, -88.33996
NPDES Permit Number: WI-0056537
Date of Inspection: November 17, 2022
EPA Representatives: Cheryl Burdett, CAFO Program Manager, 312-886-1463 burdett.cheryl@epa.gov
State Representatives: Victoria Ziegler, victoria.ziegler@wisconsin.gov
Facility Representatives: David Hill, Facility Manager, 262-495-6220 dhill@sreggfarm.com
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1. BACKGROUND The purpose of this report is to describe, evaluate and document S&R Egg Farm, Inc. compliance with their Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (WI-0056537) and with the Clean Water Act (CWA) at their S&R Egg Farm and Genesee Farm Facilities located in Whitewater and Waukesha Wisconsin on November 17, 2023. This inspection was performed pursuant to Section 308(a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended.
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S&R Egg Farm, Inc. S&R Egg Farm and Genesee Farm Inspection conducted on November 17, 2022.
S&R Egg Farm, Inc is comprised of four facilities: S&R Egg Farm., Cold Spring Egg, B Farm, and Genesee Farm. These four facilities are defined as a large CAFO covered under one permit WI-0056537.
S&R Egg is an egg-laying operation, and the Genesee Farm is a pullet operation. At the time of the inspection, Genessee Farm did not have any pullets.
Surface runoff from S&R Egg Farm flows to the Scuppernong River which is tributary to the Bark River. The Bark River is tributary to the Mississippi River a traditional navigable water.
1. SITE INSPECTION
Table 1: Site Entry and Opening Conference
Arrival Time:
Arrived at S&R Egg Farm at 9:15 a.m.
Departure Time:
2:00 p.m.
Temperature:
33 degrees Fahrenheit
Precipitation:
Snowing
East of the office/Egg Processing
GPS Reading (at Parking Area)
Plant approximate location.
42.832826, -88.575520
Presented credentials?
Yes.
Credentials presented to whom and at what David Hill, S&R Egg Farm, Inc.
time?
Facility Manager.
EPA conducted their opening conference with Mr. David Hill, Facility Manager, and
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). EPA explained that they
were there to conduct an inspection to determine compliance with the Clean Water Act
and WPDES Permit WI-0056537. EPA explained that we were there to conduct the
inspections at S&R Egg Farm and Genesee Farm, complete walk-throughs, and go
through the Region 5 CAFO checklist.
EPA had already received documents through an Information Request response submitted by S&R Egg Fam, Inc. in 2021 and information provided by WDNR.
EPA explained that photographs would be taken of the walk-throughs of S&R Egg Farm and Genesee Farm. If Mr. Hill determined that any information that was collected during the walk-through was considered Confidential Business Information (CBI), EPA would protect the information as required under CBI.
If photographs or documents were taken, does the facility consider any to No. be Confidential Business Information (CBI)?
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Which information does the None at the time of the inspection.
facility consider to be CBI?
EPA vehicle parked in approved location. Yes. Approved by Mr. David Hill
Location where EPA vehicle was parked?
Yes. Mr. Hill approved the location of the government and state vehicles.
Disposable boots worn?
Yes.
Other bio-security measures taken (state vet EPA contacted the Wisconsin State
contacted, etc.):
Veterinarian.
WPDES Permit Number
WI0056537
WPDES Issuance
2/1/2018
WPDES Expiration
12/31/2022
Facility Name
S&R Egg Farm, Inc.
Facility Owner
The owner information was obtained from
the response to the Information Request.
The following are co-owners of S&R Egg
Farm, Inc.
Al Schimpf
Frank Schimpf
Helga Schimpf
Facility Operator
David Hill, Facility Manager of S&R Egg
Farm, Inc.
Mailing Address
N9416 Tamarack Road Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190
Physical Address
S&R Egg Farm N9416 Tamarack Road Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190
County Contact Person Phone Office Phone Cell Email Person Present During the Inspection
Genesee Farm S47w29639 WI-59 Waukesha, Wisconsin 53189 Jefferson and Waukesha Counties David Hill 262-495-6234 920-723-4063 dhill@sregg@farm.com David Hill, Facility Manager
Does the Facility Owner/Operator own Yes. and/or operate any other animal feeding operations?
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All the poultry operations are covered under one permit for S&R Egg Farm, Inc. Cold Spring Egg B Farm S&R Egg Farm Genesee Farm
2.1 Records Review (The following Records Review tables reflect information provided before the walk-through of the facility, unless otherwise noted.)
Table 2: Documents Checklist(s) Used R5 CAFO Inspection Checklist
Facility Documents Reviewed:
Following Documents received from 308 Information Request: Question 1-2: Owner information Question 3: 20210729-SR Egg Tamarack Cooler Building ACAD-16390-Genesee 2016-ALTA 1 Cold Spring EC SWMP Question 3 Question 4: Compliance Check Reports - only received 2018, but the other requested documents. Question 5 - 2018 Annual Spreading Report Application Rates CAFO Calendar- 2018 Inspection Records Manure Analysis Manure Spill Report Manure Totals NMP Update 3400 Nutrient Management Report Restriction Maps Statement Restriction Maps Soil Test Report Wash Water Sales Question 6: CS DEC20 CS JAN2018 CS JAN2019
WDNR
provided
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CS monthly August NM Statement SR DEC20.xls. SR JAN2018.xls. SR JAN2019.xls. SR monthly August Question 7, 8, 9: Confidentiality Statement Copy of CS and SR Sales 18-21 A. XLS. Definition.docx
Table 3: Facility Description S&R Egg Farm (Information from printouts provided
by Mr. David Hill on November 17, 2022, inspection).
Type of Animal Barn
# Of Birds Capacity
Type of Confinement
Numbers
Laying Hens
Barn 1
274643
287280
Under roof
Laying Hens
Barn 2
254408
287280
Under roof
Laying Hens
Barn 3
320175
328000
Under roof
Laying Hens
Barn 4
332197
328000
Under roof
Laying Hens
Barn 5
327401
328000
Under roof
Table 3.1 Facility Description Genesee Farm (Information from printouts provided by Mr.
David Hill on the November 17, 2022, inspection).
Type of Animal Barn
# Of Birds Capacity
Type of Confinement
Pullet
Pullet
Zero
235,000
Under roof
Barn
Genesee Farm had no birds at the time of the inspection. They were taken to either Cold Spring
Farm or S&R Egg Farm.
Minimum Number of Animals in previous 5 years: Maximum Number of Animals in previous 5 years:
Animal numbers very so S&R Egg Farm Eggs, Inc. uses the capacity of the barns in Table 3 for minimum and maximum numbers for each facility. However, Genesee Farm had zero birds in the barns at the time of the inspection. Animal numbers very so use capacity numbers for in Table 3 for minimum and maximum
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Number of Animals that are stabled/confined and/or fed/maintained for 45 days or more in previous 12 months:
Amount of Liquid Manure Generated per year:
Amount of Solid Manure Generated per year:
Does the facility have an NPDES Permit? SIC or NAICS code: CAFO Designation/Defined Date (If a designated CAFO) Do animals have direct access to WOUS? Are crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post-harvest residues sustained in the normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility where animals are kept? What is the area (acres) of the production area?
What is the area (acres) of the pasture?
numbers. Genesee Farm has approximately 235,000 pullets. On November 6, 2022, the number of laying birds at S&R Egg Farm had a capacity of 1,558,560 egg laying birds. Genesee Farm has a capacity of 235,000 pullets. Currently, no liquid manure is generated at S&R Egg Farm or Genesee Farm. According to the documents provided by Mr. Hill on November 17, 2022, for 2021 at S&R Egg Farm: solid manure generated Annual Wet Tons 56,147.90. The Annual Dry Tons generated at S&R Egg Farm was 25,828.05. Genesee Farm: Solid Manure generated Annual Wet Tons - 6047.14 and the Annual Dry Tons - 2781.68. Yes
025 CAFO No No
S&R Egg Farm is approximately 25 acres and Genesee Farm is approximately 10 acres. There is not any pasture.
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Table 4: Permitted Manure and Process Wastewater Storage Structures
Storage ID Compost building Steel Poxy lined Tanks
Wastewater Type Building
Tanks
Wastewater Capacity Source Solid Manure Designed for greater than 365 days.
Process wastewater
Designed for approximately 4 days.
Records at site of storage structure design?
Is manure stored for the short term? If yes, describe where it is stored, how it is drained and where it drains to. Are records kept of the level of manure in the storage structures? When was the last time a storage structure was emptied, either partially or completely? What amount of manure or process wastewater was removed the last time the storage structure was emptied, either partially or completely? Do the facility personnel inspect and keep records of all diversion devices? Do the facility personnel inspect and keep records of all impoundments? Do the facility personnel inspect and keep records of all the water lines?
The Facility Manager sent stormwater control plans for runoff from between the barns and the concrete bunkers for the feed bins. These plans showed that the design stormwater containment capacity was for a 100-year 24-hour storm event. This was for runoff to the Southeast Stormwater Pond and the Northwest Stormwater Pond. Yes, there are approved fields for headland stacking.
No. It does not apply for solid manure. There are no liquid manure pond storage structures on-site. It is partially emptied in the spring and fall or as it is sold.
At the time of inspection, Mr. Hill was not sure of the amount of manure that was sold as organic fertilizer in the spring. It is recorded on the sale invoices.
Yes. They conduct and record their weekly inspections of their stormwater controls. No. They do not have impoundments.
Yes. They provided their daily waterline inspections as part of the Information Request response and confirmed during the walkthrough that these are being done.
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Do the facility personnel perform routine visual inspections and keep records of the production area? Does the waste storage system have a managed outfall or discharge point? If yes, provide a description of the outfall and a description of the area receiving the discharge. Has the facility had any documented discharges of livestock waste to surface water in the past year? Are there safety devices installed around any manure storage ponds? (Barriers at the end of manure push off platforms, fences around pond, signage.)
Yes. This information was provided in the Information Request response and confirmed again during the walk-through that these are being done.
Low end at the Northwest Stormwater Pond southeast side but the pond has not filled or overflowed since 2015.
No. According to Mr. Hill, S&R Egg Farm and Genesee Farm have not had a discharge in the past year.
There are no manure ponds on-site.
Table 5: Livestock Waste Management Describe the way manure is collected and disposed of at the facility: Underground conveyor system takes the manure from the barns to the Compost Building. The manure is then composted and sold as fertilizer.
Describe the way used bedding is collected and disposed of at the facility: No bedding is used in any of the barns.
Are mortality records kept?
Yes.
Describe the way mortalities are managed at the facility: Check daily and record The employee working in the Barn goes through and pulls mortalities every day. The person has a clipboard where they record by floor and by row. During the inspection, some of the birds were being composted, but they also landfill the birds.
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What type of method is used to provide drinking water for the animals?
Nipple waterers.
(Drinkers with float system? Nipple waterers? If nipple waterers, is backflow prevention installed?)
Describe the way spilled drinking water is collected and disposed of at the facility: Any water that spilled from the nipple waterers is collected with the manure.
Describe the way mist cooling water is collected and disposed of at the facility: No misting systems.
Describe how chemicals are stored and how used or spilled chemicals are collected and disposed of at the facility: There is a chemical storage building. Any spill would remain in the building. There are no storage ponds or drains for it to flow into.
Describe the way water that has been used to wash/flush barns are collected and disposed of at the facility: No water is used in the cleaning of the barns. However, the egg processing plant is washed down with hoses daily. This process wastewater goes into the poxy steel lined tanks.
Describe where water comes from that is used to clean and/or flush. (Wells, city, etc.) Wells are used for watering the birds.
Describe the way feed is contained and how runoff from feed is collected and disposed of at the facility: Feed is contained in silos.
If a dairy, describe how process wastewater from the plate cooler water is collected and disposed of at the facility: Not applicable.
If a dairy, describe how process wastewater from the cleaning of the milking parlor is collected and disposed of at the facility:
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Not applicable.
If a dairy, describe how process wastewater from the cleaning of the milk tanks is disposed of at the facility: Not applicable.
If a dairy, how many times per day are cows milked?
Not applicable
Table 6: Land Application and Disposal of Manure (Discussed with David Hill on a phone call) Does the facility perform and keep records of the manure testing? When was the last time a sample was taken of the manure and/or process wastewater? Describe the process to take the manure and/or process wastewater sample.
Number of acres available for land application:
Are land application records kept? Who applies the manure, liquid Manure, and process wastewater to the fields? Methods of Liquid Manure application on the fields Method of Solid Manure application on the fields
and Process Wastewater
Yes. This information was provided to EPA as part of the Information Request response. It was last sampled on August 23, 2022. The process for sampling the process wastewater was to take samples twice a month by collecting egg wash water from the spigot on the Poxy steel lined tanks. Mr. Hill estimated that approximately 5200 acres available, but have a total of 14000 acres in S&R Egg Farm, Inc. Yes. S&R Egg Farm, Inc. employees apply process wastewater. S&R Egg and Genesee Farm do not generate liquid manure. Solid manure from S&R Egg farm is composted and sold as fertilizer. Genesee Farm manure is either taken to S&R Egg or Cold Spring Farm.
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Method of Process Wastewater application on the fields
Are weather conditions at time of application kept? (24 before - 24 after) Does the facility perform and keep records of the soil testing?
Is manure transferred off-site to another party? Are manure transfer records maintained? Do facility personnel perform periodic inspection of land application equipment?
S&R Egg Farm, Inc. uses a truck irrigation gun or a pan spreader. This is recorded on the Daily Log Form. Yes. This information was provided in the documents with the Information Request response and the WDNR provided the 2022 soil test records. It is sold as fertilizer. Invoice records are kept for the sale of the fertilizer. Yes.
Table 7: Receiving Surface Waters
Describe the surface flow pathways:
Surface Runoff from S&R Egg Farm flows to the northwest toward Spring Creek which flows to
the Scuppernong River which flows to the Bark River. The Bark River flows to the Rock River (a
traditional navigable waterway.) which flows to the Mississippi River (also a traditional navigable
waterway).
How many months out of the year is there flow in The waterways have consistent flow year-
the nearest surface water pathway:
round.
Are there any storm water pathways entering the No.
facility?
Are there any clean water ponds on site?
No.
What is the name of the first waterway that is
Rock River.
identified as a Traditional Navigable Water
(TNW) for surface flow from the facility?
Is the surface water pathway nearest to the facility Perennial
considered to be ephemeral, intermittent, or
perennial?
Has the surface water pathway nearest to the
Yes, Spring Creek has been assessed and
facility been assessed for water quality?
is impaired for Total Phosphorus.
Table 8: Nutrient Management Plan
NMP on site?
The NMP is done electronically in Snap+ at S&R
Egg, the main facility. The NMP documents all
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Date NMP Submitted: Planner Name/Company: Date that the NMP was last updated: Storage Description: Amount of Manure Generated: Capacity of Storage: Duration of Storage:
Amount of Spreadable Land: Mortality Management Plan: Clean Water Diversion System: Direct Contact Prevention Plan: Chemical Management Plan: Conservation Practices: Manure Testing Protocols: Soil Testing Protocols: Land Application Protocols: Does the NMP reflect the current operational characteristics?
information from the four facilities named above under one WPDES Permit WI-0056537. It was submitted to WDNR around September 2022. The NMP is signed by their consultant, Nina Carns with NC Nutrient Management. The permit renewal was submitted in September 2022. This information was provided in the WPDES Permit. Mr. Hill was not sure but would look up this information during the records review. The manure storage capacity is for over 180 days. The process wastewater storage is four days. Store the solid manure all year but are consistently removing solid manure and selling it as organic fertilizer. Mr. Hill was not sure but could look up the information. It is included as a statement in S&R Egg Farm, Inc. permit. It is included as a statement in S&R Egg Farm, Inc. permit. It is included as a statement in S&R Egg Farm, Inc. permit. It is included as a statement in S&R Egg Farm, Inc. permit. It is included as a statement in S&R Egg Farm, Inc. permit. It is included as a statement in S&R Egg Farm, Inc. permit. Yes, the permit identifies requirements for soil testing. This is provided in S&R Egg Farm's Nutrient Management Plan. The NMP was changing with the Permit renewal, which was going to be different then the NMP provided in the Information Request response for years 2017-2021.
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Are the number of acres owned/leased
This information was the same.
consistent with what is listed in the NMP?
Record Keeping Requirements for Land application Activities
Daily Logs recorded using 3200-123A or department approved equivalent
The dates manure or process wastewater Yes. This is recorded on the Daily Log Form and
is applied to each field
entered into Snap +.
Fields used
Fields that have been land applied are recorded at
the time of the land application on the Daily Log
Form and entered into Snap+.
Acres Applied
This is documented on the Daily Log Form.
Manure source or waste type
This is documented on the Daily Log Form.
Spreader volume
This is documented on the Daily Log Form.
Number of Loads
This is documented on the Daily Log Form.
Whether the soils were dry, wet,
This is documented on the Daily Log Form.
saturated, frozen or snow covered at the
time of application
Weather conditions at time of application This is documented on the Daily Log Form.
Whether manure was injected,
This is documented on the Daily Log Form.
incorporated, or surface applied
Dates of emergency application in winter This is documented on the Daily Log Form.
For surface application on frozen or
Inspections are completed and documented and
snow-covered ground, whether any
entered into Snap+.
applied manure or process wastewater
ran off the application site
A weather log for all dates that manure Yes. This is documented on the Daily Log Form.
and process wastewater is spread,
including weather 24 hours prior to, and
following application
Total amount of nitrogen and
The manure and process wastewater nutrient results
phosphorus actually applied to each field, are entered into Snap+. This information is used
including documentation of calculations along with the soil tests and crop information to
for the total amount applied
calculate the nitrogen and phosphorus amount
applied to each field.
Results from manure, process
The lab sends copies of the results to S&R Egg
wastewater, and soil sampling
Farms, Inc.
Dates of manure application equipment Yes. This is documented and entered into Snap+.
inspection
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For each manure, process wastewater, and soil sample the permittee shall record the
following information
The date, exact place, method, and time of
The time of sampling is not recorded.
sampling or measurements
The individual or lab that performed the sampling No. It just reads S&R Egg Farm, Inc.
or measurements.
The date the analysis performed.
Yes. The date is on the Analytical Report
provided by the laboratory.
The individual who performed the analysis.
Yes. The Analytical Report has the
initials of the Analyst.
The analytical techniques or methods used.
Yes. The Analytical Report has the
method used for the analysis.
The results of the analysis.
Yes. The Analytical Report has the
results which are sent to S&R Egg Farm.
For each inspection conducted by the permittee, the permittee shall record the following
information:
The date and name of persons performing the
The person performing the inspections
inspection
initials and dates.
An inspection description including components This is filled out as part of a checklist and
inspected
is initialed and dated by the inspector.
Details of what was discovered during the
Yes.
inspection
Recommendations for repair or maintenance
Yes. This is recorded on the checklist.
Any corrective actions taken.
Yes. This is recorded on the checklist.
Table 9: Land Application Records (details of the records reviewed)
Fields available for application this year:
Yes. This information was provided by
WDNR.
Timing limitation on fields:
Yes. This is provided in the Permit and
provided in S&R Egg Farm, Inc.'s NMP.
Precipitation Records
This is in the Daily Log Forms.
Annual manure analysis for N and P
Yes. Samples are taken from different
manure sources approved in the permit.
This information was provided in the
Information Request response and in 2022
data that was provided by WDNR.
Soil tests for fields (for P) less than 5 years old? Yes. S&R Egg Farm, Inc. provided this
information as requested in the
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Inspection of land application equipment documentation: Crop:
Application Rate:
Crop Yield Goals:
Timing of land application:
Method of land application:
Information Request and WDNR provided additional 2022 information. Yes. This was provided as part of the Information Request response. Yes. This information was on the Annual Spreading Report that is generated from Snap+ and was provided to EPA as part of the Information Request response. Yes. This information was on the Annual Spreading Report that is generated from Snap+ and was provided to EPA as part of the Information Request response. Yes. This information was on the Annual Spreading Report that is generated from Snap+ and provided to EPA as part of an Information Request response. Yes. This information was on the Annual Spreading Report that is generated from Snap+ and was provided to EPA as part of the Information Request response. This is on the Daily Log Form.
Table 10: Facility Records (details of the Diversion devices:
Impoundments: Depth marker observations: Water Lines: Mortality management practices used by the permittee to meet the requirements of NR 243.13(8), including the dates and methods of disposal: Current design of any manure storage structures, including volume for solids accumulation, design treatment volume,, total design volume and appropriate number of days of storage capacity: Overflow records:
records reviewed) Yes. This is recorded under the facility's weekly stormwater control inspections. No impoundments. No. Not applicable. Yes. Yes.
Yes. This was provided as part of the Information Request response.
Not applicable.
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Crop Yields:
Land Application Dates: Weather Conditions at time of application (24 before-24 after): Test Methods for Manure Testing:
Test Methods for Soil Testing:
Manure Test Results:
Soil Test Results:
Calculations of N and P applied: Application Methods: Application Equipment Inspection Dates:
Inspection records each time manure or process wastewater is surface applied on frozen or snowcovered ground to determine if applied materials have run off the application site. Inspections shall occur during and shortly after application.
Yes. This was provided to EPA as part of the Information Request response. Yes. This is first recorded on the Daily Log Form. Yes. This is recorded on the Daily Log Form. According to Mr. Hill, they follow what is required in their WPDES Permit. According to Mr. Hill, they follow what is required in their WPDES Permit. Yes. EPA reviewed manure test results provided in the Analytical Report and provided to EPA as part of the Information Request response. Yes. EPA reviewed manure test results that were provided in an Analytical Report in response to the Information Request. This is calculated in the Snap+ program. This was in the NMP. These documents were provided to EPA as part of the Information Request response. Yes. EPA received some of the inspection records for process wastewater that was land applied to frozen ground as part of the Information Request response.
Table 11: NPDES Permit Type of permit (General, individual) Is a copy of the permit on site?
Individual EPA did not see a copy of the permit onsite.
EPA had requested documents prior to the inspection through an Information Request
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Date that the permit was issued: Date that the permit will expire: Permitted number of animal units:
Does the permit contain a compliance schedule? If yes, provide a detailed description of the requirements and the status.
Have there been any changes made to the production area since the permit was issued? If yes, provide a detailed description. Are there any practices in the permit that are not being done at the facility? (Records kept, inspections performed, etc.)
and by email. EPA also received documents during the inspection including: Printed Documents of S&R Egg Farm bird numbers, Cold Spring Egg bird numbers, Genesee Farm bird numbers, and B Farm bird numbers along with manure generated at each Facility. February 1, 2018. December 31, 2022. Permitted as large CAFO under an individual permit. Yes. It has scheduled dates for submittals which include submittals of Annual Report by January 2023 and submit Nutrient Management Plan Update #1 by March 31, 2023. No. S&R Egg Farm and Genesee Farm did not have any changes to these Facilities.
No. S&R Egg Farm and Genesee Farm did not have any changes to these Facilities.
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2.2 Walkthrough of the Facilities
EPA started the walk-through at the Egg Processing Plant. The Facility Manager walked EPA and WDNR through how the eggs come into the Egg Processing Plant and then how they are washed and dried. The Facility Manager showed how the eggs are then placed by size in different egg cartons. There are drains throughout the Egg Processing Plant to collect the wastewater which is then piped to the poxy steel lined tanks. EPA then walked outside to the Compost Building located on the east side of the Facility. EPA observed track in and track out from the Compost Building. The concrete pad on the south side of the Compost Building is sloped to the south, so that if stormwater were to come into contact with the track in and track out from the Compost Building, it would flow into the Southeast Stormwater Pond.
WDNR, EPA, and the Facility Manager walked to the south side of Production Area where we observed the South Stormwater Pond at S&R Egg Farm.
WDNR, EPA, and the Facility Manager continued the walkthrough on the east side of the barns and between the barns. Dust was observed between some of the Barns. The Facility Manager stated that the tile drains are under the stones against the barns between the buildings and employees are hired to clean up between the barns. The tile drains under the stones collects the precipitation between the barns and flows through drains that are piped into the Southeast Stormwater Pond.
EPA along with WDNR, and the Facility Manager continued to the north toward Barn 5. EPA observed a dust curtain. The Facility Manager explained that they put up a dust curtain on the north side of the Facility to minimize the dust from the exhaust fans blowing onto the homes north of the Facility.
EPA, WDNR, and the Facility Manager continued to the west side of the Barns. At the northwest corner of the Facility on the west side of the access road across from Barn 5 was the Northwest Stormwater Pond. EPA continued along the west side of the barns observing the feed bins that are enclosed within a concrete wall which has holes within the concrete to drain stormwater. The access road is sloped so that the water that flows out of the concrete bunkers surrounding the feed bins on the west side of Barn 5 through Barn 1 flows to the northeast into the Northwest Stormwater Pond. After EPA, WDNR and the Facility Manager completed the walkthrough of S&R Egg Farm, EPA explained that we would like to drive to observe the Genesee Farm Facility.
At the Genesee Farm, the Facility Manager stated that they have moved the Pullets to either Cold Spring Farm or S&R Egg Farm. EPA confirmed with the Facility Manager that they no longer have beef cattle at the Facility.
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EPA, WDNR, and the Facility Manager walked around the barn.
EPA completed the walk-through of the Genesee Farm and explained that EPA would send an e-mail with documents needed from S&R Egg Farm, Inc. EPA ended the inspection at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Table 12: Post Walk-Through
Were specific Areas of Concern discussed with
EPA did not have any specific
facility personnel?
concerns with the Production Area of
S&R Egg Farm or the Genesee Farm.
Who were the Areas of Concern discussed with? David Hill.
Were any deficiencies or areas of concern addressed or fixed during the inspection? If so, list what was done. No.
Compliance assistance materials given to facility personnel: No.
Exit Time: Disposable Boots Left at Facility? Vehicle Washed after leaving facility? Date and Time that vehicle was washed:
2:00 p.m. Yes. Yes. November 17, 2022
Table 14a: Sampling Information
Were samples taken?
No
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