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tO « ri/" ea — California Aegional Water Quality Control Board ;� > Central Valley Region + s' ni N1,4"N 141. HEAL Ih Robert Schneider,Chair NVinston If. Ilickos GraN Davis Srcrcrary jor Sacramento Main Office 03 JUL 28 PM 1: 26 Gorcrnor Envir•ownenral Interact Address: http:/hvw%e.sN%Tcb.ca.gov/rrngcbS Protection 3443 Routier Road,Suite A.Sacramento,California 95527-3003 Phone(91 G)255-3000•FAX(91 G)255-3015 Ray-Mar Far ns 22 July 2003 Attn: Trey Ozenbaugh 4064 Dodds Road Oakdale, CA 95361 '. .1,09) W5', -1051 REVIEW OF REPORT OF WASTE DISCHARGE, RAY-MAR FARMS, 31005 DODDS ROAD, OAKDALE, CA, SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY On 31 June 2002, Regional Board staff received a Report of Waste Discharge (ROWD) for Ray-Mar Farms in San Joaquin County. Ray-Mar Farms is a heifer raising facility. The ROWD was comprised of a Form 200 and some additional information. On 31 July 2002, Regional Board staff sent a letter to Mr. Ray Alger stating that the ROWD was incomplete due to insufficient information regarding waste management at the site. On 11 October 2002, a revised Form 200 and additional information were provided to Regional Board staff during an inspection of the facility under construction. The revised ROWD adequately described the project, which will consist of calf hutches and four shade buildings to house 5900 calves to 3 months of age and 400 calves from 3 months to one year of age. The facility will have 2 settling ponds and 2 wastewater storage ponds. In addition, 300 beef animals will be grazed on pasture at the site for 7 months out of each year. The ROWD contained sufficient information regarding the wastewater generation, storage, and cropland application. The settling ponds and storage ponds have adequate capacity to store 180 days of manure generated, rainfall runoff, and a 25-year, 24- hour storm event. A nutrient management plan was also provided to document the application of liquid and solid manure to the cropland at the site. The revised Report of Waste Discharge adequately described the project and therefore is complete for state requirements. However, there may be additional requirements for your Federal Permit, as explained below. On 12 February 2003, the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) Final Rule developed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Federal Register. The regulations contained in the final rule were effective 14 April 2003. Your facility appears to have sufficient animals to be identified as a CAFO; therefore, you have a duty to apply for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the Regional Board. We are in the process of drafting a general NPDES permit for the Regional Board's consideration in a public hearing. When the Regional Board adopts a general NPDES permit, staff will inform you of your obligation to apply for this new federal permit. Information about the new CAFO rule can be viewed online at the following address: http://cfpub.epa.qov/npdes/afo/cafofinalrule.cfm. California Environmental Protection Agency ZD Recycled Paper The energy challenge facing California is real. Every Californian needs to take immediate action to reduce energy consumption. For a list of simple ways you can reduce demand and cut your energy costs,see our Web-site at http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwgcb5