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Technical Assistance and Certification Unit :: Animal Waste Managment System Operator Type A and B

The Certification 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.

Type A:
These animal waste management systems generally include the following structures and nonstructural components that provide for the collection, treatment, storage and land application of animal waste and primarily rely on an anaerobic lagoon and soil/plant systems for the treatment of animal waste: anaerobic lagoon; pumps, pipes and associated appurtenances that convey the waste from point of generation to final treatment/disposal site; flushing systems; solids separation equipment; irrigation equipment; and land application site and crops. Type A animal waste management systems are generally used to treat waste generated by monogastric animals which produce a low-fiber waste.

Type B:
These animal waste management systems generally include the following structures and nonstructural components that provide for the collection, treatment, storage and land application of animal waste and primarily rely on soil/plant systems for the treatment of animal waste: dry stacks; solids and slurry collection equipment; storage ponds for the collection of solids and runoff; pumps, pipes and associated appurtenances that convey the waste from point of generation to final Type B animal waste management systems are generally used to treat waste generated by ruminants and other animals which produce a high-fiber waste.
Animal waste management systems which include components that are significantly different than the system described in Subparagraph (a)(1) of this Rule shall be evaluated by the Commission, or its designee, to determine if the system is subject to classification in accordance with 15A NCAC 8C .0102(b).

After meeting the general eligibility requirements:

  • Type A Animal Waste Management System Operator.

    1. An applicant for certification as a Type A Animal Waste Management System Operator shall be expected to have a general knowledge of animal operations and Type A animal waste management systems.
    2. The applicant shall have knowledge of the laws and regulations related to the operation of Type A animal waste management systems,
    3. The applicant shall have knowledge of the equipment usually employed in Type A animal waste management systems,
    4. The applicant shall be able to describe the general maintenance requirements for such equipment,
    5. The applicant shall have the ability to perform calibrations and calculations relating to the land application of the waste,
    6. The applicant shall have an understanding of animal waste management plans, and be able to read and complete the forms necessary to document the proper land application of animal waste in accordance with the animal waste management plan.
    7. The applicant must submit an application to the Certification Commission showing that the following requirements have been met in order to take an examination for certification as a Type A Animal Waste Management System Operator:
      1. be at least 18 years of age;
      2. completion of a 10 hour training program on the operation of Type A animal waste management systems that provides instruction regarding the collection, storage, treatment, and land application of animal waste,
    8. An applicant who has failed to pass the appropriate examination after three attempts must attend and complete the approved training program before being eligible to retake the examination.



  • Type B Animal Waste Management System Operator.

    1. An applicant for certification as a Type B Animal Waste Management System Operator shall be expected to have a general knowledge of animal operations and Type B animal waste management systems.
    2. The applicant shall have knowledge of the laws and regulations related to the operation of Type B animal waste management systems,
    3. The applicant shall have knowledge of the equipment usually employed in Type B animal waste management systems,
    4. The applicant shall be able to describe the general maintenance requirements for such equipment,
    5. The applicant shall have the ability to perform calibrations and calculations relating to the land application of the waste,
    6. The applicant shall have an understanding of animal waste management plans, and be able to read and complete the forms necessary to document the proper land application of animal waste in accordance with the animal waste management plan.
    7. The applicant must submit an application to the Certification Commission showing that the following requirements have been met in order to take an examination for certification as a Type B Animal Waste Management System Operator:
      1. be at least 18 years of age;
      2. completion of a 10 hour training program on the operation of Type B animal waste management systems that provides instruction regarding the collection, storage, treatment, and land application of animal waste,
    8. An applicant who has failed to pass the appropriate examination after three attempts must attend and complete the approved training program before being eligible to retake the examination.