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NORTH CAROLINA
Department of Environmental Qua

ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT
ENFORCEMENT

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May 21, 2001
Mr. Mike Gay
Gay Farms
930 Meadow Road
Walstonburg, North Carolina 27888
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Compliance Evaluation Site Inspection
Gay Farms
Facility No. # 40-102
Greene County
Dear Mr. Gay:
Michael F. Easley
Governor
William G. Ross, Jr., Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Kerr T. Stevens
Division of Water Quality
Enclosed please find a copy of the Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection (as it is viewed in DWQ database)
conducted at the referenced facility by the Division of Water Quality from the Washington Regional Office. Please
read this inspection and keep it with all other documents pertaining to your animal operation for future
inspections.
In general, this inspection included verifying that-. (I) the farm is complying with requirements of the State Rules 15
NCAC 2H.0217, Senate Bill 1217, the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and/or General Permit; (2)
determine whether the waste utilization plan is based on total or actual wetted acres; (3) the farm operation's waste
management system is being operated properly under the direction of a Certified Operator; (4) the required records
are being kept; (5) there are no signs of seepage, erosion, and/or runoff. The following deficiencies were noted
during the inspection.
cp In accordance with condition H, item 4 of your General Permit, land application rates shall be in
accordance with the CAWMP. In no case shall land application rates exceed the Plant Available
Nitrogen (PAN) rate for the receiving crop or result in runoff during any give application.
cp In accordance with condition III, item 4 of your General Permit, an analysis of animal waste shall be
conducted as close to the time of application as practical and at least within 60 days (before or after) of
date of application. The analysis shall include the following parameters: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Zinc and
Copper.
As a reminder, please note the following which are conditions of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the
general permit therefore these items must be implemented:
cp The maximum waste level in lagoons/storage ponds shall not exceed that specified in the CAWMP. At a
minimum, maximum waste level for waste for lagoons/storage ponds must not exceed the level that provides
adequate storage to contain 25 year, 24 hours storm event plus an additional foot of structural freeboard.
tp Soil analysis is required annually
tp The following records are required: rainfall and lagoon level data, off -site solids removal, maintenance, repair,
waste/soil analysis and land irrigation records. These records should be maintained by the facility
owner/manager in chronological and legible form for a minimum of three years.
cp Land application rates shall be in accordance with the CAWMP. In no case shall land application rates exceed
the Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) rate for the receiving crop or result in runoff during any give application.
tp Keep lagoons/storage ponds free of foreign debris including, but not limited to tires, bottles, plastic products,
light bulbs, gloves, syringes or any other solids waste.
T The lagoon areas should be kept mowed or otherwise controlled and accessible. High grass does not allow
you to conduct a thorough inspection of the lagoon area for seepage, rodent damage, etc.
943 Washington Square Mail Washington, NC 27889 252-946-6481 (Telephone) 252-946.9215 (Fax)

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Gay Farms
# 40-102
cp It is suggested not required to keep crop yield information for future use to update your waste management
plan. You will need three years of crop yield data before your plan can be updated.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during the inspection. If you have any questions, please contact me at
252/946-6481, ext. 318 or your Technical Specialist.
Sincerely,
Lyn B. Hardison
Environmental Specialist
Cc: Greene NRCS
Mike Regans
Non -Discharge Compliance Unit (w/out attachments)
NCDSWC-WaRO (w/out attachments)
�_ �O Animal Compliance File
LBH files

Type of Visit O Compliance Inspection O Operation Review O Lagoon Evaluation
Reason for Visit O Routine O Complaint O Follow up O Emergency Notification O Other ❑ Denied Access
Facility Number 40 102 . Date or Visit: 3-22-2441 Time: t144
NNot O erational 0 Below Threshold
N Permitted ■ Certified © Conditionally Certified (3 Registered Date Last Operated or Above Threshold ..........................
Farm Name: Gay-FArim...................................................................................................... County: Gi-R9139 ............................................... I'kARQ.......
OwnerName: Ili kC.........................................GAY............................................................... Phone No: 252-753-,1frlS7............................................................
MailingAddress: 43R.MAgdom'.RoAd............................................................................. W.'% tQ.Ub tr9_NC................................................ 2.7.888........... ..
Facility Contact:..............................................................................Title:........................ . Phone No:
Onsite Representative: mik.G.Ry.......................................... ... .. ... ... Integrator: L.L.Ru1Cp111[a..co�..............................................
Certified OperatomMi wel.. Guy .................................................... Operator Certification Number:16.412,
Location of Farm:
Take NC 91 S. from Walstonburg turn left on SR 1312 Farm located 1.5 miles on right side of SR 1312.
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® Swine ❑ Poultry ❑ Cattle ❑ Horse Latitude �• �� ��� Longitude
Design Current
Design Current
Design" Current :.
Swine Capacity Population
Poultry
Capacity Population Cattle
Ca acit" Pop, ilation
® Wean to Feeder
4160
4050
❑ Layer
Dairy
❑ Feeder to Finish
❑Non -Layer
LEI
Nan -Dairy
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Other
❑ Farrow to Finish
Total Design Capacity
4,160
❑ Gilts
Total SSLW
124,800
❑ Boars
Number of Lagoons
_ —
❑ S pray Field Area
❑ Subsurface Drains Present
110 Lagoon Area
5 Holding Ponds./.Solid Traps
❑ No Liquid VI'aste Management System
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Discharees $ Stream Impacts
1. is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
Discharge originated at: ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field ❑ Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. If discharge is observed. did it reach Water of the State'? (If yes, notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon sysiem'? (If ves, notify DWQ)
2. Is there evidence of past discharge from any pan of the operation?
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
n/a
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
3. Were there any adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to the Waters of the State other than from a discharge? ❑ Yes ® No
Waste Collection S Treatment
4. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate? ❑ Spillway ❑ Yes ® No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Freeboard (inches): 28
05103101 Continued

Facility Number: 40-102 Mile of Inspection 3-22-2(}01
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? (ie/ trees, severe erosion,
seepage, etc.)
6. Are there structures on -site which are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management or
closure plan?
(If any of questions 4-6 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
7. Do any of the structures need maintenancelimprovement?
8. Does any part of the waste management system other than waste structures require maintenance/improvement?
9. Do any stuctures lack adequate, gauged markers with required maximum and minimum liquid level
elevation markings?
10. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
11. Is there evidence of over application? ❑ Excessive Ponding ❑ PAN ❑ Hydraulic Overload
12. Crop type Corn, Soybeans, Wheat Coastal Bermuda (Hay) Small Grain Overseed Cotton
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ®No
❑ Yes ® No
13, Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP)? ❑ Yes ® No
14. a) Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application? ❑ Yes ❑ No
b) Does the facility need a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No
c) This facility is pended for a wettable acre determination? ❑ Yes ❑ No
15, Does the receiving crop need improvement?
16. Is there a lack of adequate waste application equipment?
Reuuired Records S Documents
17. Fail to have Certificate of Coverage & General Permit or other Permit readily available?
18. Does the facility fail to have all components of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
(ie/ WUP, checklists, design, maps, etc.)
19. Does record keeping need improvement? (ie/ irrigation, freeboard, waste analysis & soil sample reports)
20. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
21. Did the facility fail to have a actively certified operator in charge?
22. Fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by General Permit?
(ie/ discharge, freeboard problems, over application)
23. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
24. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes IN No
0 No violations or deficiencies were noted during this visit. You will receive no further correspondence about this visit.
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4 ❑Field Copy ® Final Notes+
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* Records available for review.
* Waste analysis 2-28-01 = 1.5 Ibs, 10-26-00 = 0.97 lbs.
* Soil analysis for 2001 available.
* Freeboard levels are recorded weekly.
* Irrigation records are complete and balanced out. However there was overapplication on Cotton last year as noted in teh DSWC
oeprational review. An NOR wasissued on missing waste analysis form last summer. The overapplication was a result of using the
wrong PAN allowing unknowingly. Notice of Deficiency will be sent.
Reviewer/Inspector Name L B Hardison
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: Date:
05103101
Continued

Facility Number: 40-5 I)ate of Inspection 3-22.2041
Printed on: 5/1812001
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26. Does the discharge pipe from the confinement building to the storage pond or lagoon fail to discharge at/or below
liquid level of lagoon or storage pond with no agitation?
27. Are there any dead animals not disposed of properly within 24 hours?
28. Is there any evidence of wind drift during land application? (i.e. residue on neighboring vegetation, asphalt,
roads, building structure, and/or public property)
29. Is the land application spray system intake not located near the liquid surface of the lagoon?
30, Were any major maintenance problems with the ventilation fan(s) noted? (i.e. broken fan belts, missing or
or broken fan blade(s), inoperable shutters, etc.)
31. Do the animals feed storage bins fail to have appropriate cover?
32. Do the flush tanks lack a submerged fill pipe or a permanent/temporary cover?
* Make sure to use the correct PAN in your records and record any fertilizer applications on the IRR2.
* Vegetation on dike wall is well established.
* Continue to pull waste samples quarterly.
* Record every irrigation event in the records and balance the nitrogen.
* Overseed must be removed by April 7, 2001.
*** If you have any questions, contact your Technical Specialist or me @ 252-946-6481, ext. 318. ***
❑ Yes ® No
❑ Yes ® No
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El Yes ®No
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05103101
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environment and
Natural Resources
Washington Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
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NORTH CAROLINA om-ARTMEN'Y OF
ENv1RONMENT ANa NATURAL RESQURCSS
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
February 3, 1999
Mr. Mike Gay
Gay Farms
Rt. 2, Box 225-A
Walstonburg, North Carolina 27888
SUBJECT: Notice of Deficiency
Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection
Gay Farms
Facility No. 40-102
Greene County
Dear Mr. Gay:
On June 23, 1998, 1 conducted an Animal Feedlot Operation Site Inspection at
the Gay Farms in Greene County. A copy of the inspection report is attached for
your review.
In general, this inspection included verifying that: (1) the farm has a Certified
Animal Waste Management Plan (CAWMP) and the General Permit; (2) the farm
is complying with requirements of the State Rules 15 NCAC 2H.0217, Senate Bill
1217, the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan and the General Permit; (3)
the farm operation's waste management system is being operated properly under
the direction of a Certified Operator; (4) the required records are being kept; (5)
there are no signs of seepage, erosion, and/or runoff. The following deficiencies
were observed during the inspection.
➢ The CAWMP should include a copy of the lagoon design, operation &
maintenance plan, site evaluation, hazard classification, and the irrigation
design & parameters.
943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, North Carolina 27889
Telephone [phone] FAX [phone]
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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Gay Farms
Facility No. 40-102
February 3, 1999
It is very important as the owner and the Operator in Charge that you resolve
these aforementioned deficiencies and any other problems that may arise, as
soon as possible. For additional assistance, please contact your Technical
Specialist. Nothing in this letter should be taken as absolving this facility of the
responsibility and liability of any violations that have resulted or may result from
these deficiencies.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance during the inspection. Should
you have further questions or comments regarding this inspection, do not
hesitate to call at [phone], ext. 321.
Sincerely,
Daphne B. Cullom
Environmental Specialist
cc: Jake Barrow, L.L. Murphrey Hog Company
Mike Regans, Greene County NCCES Office
DSWC-WaRO
Compliance Group
WaRO

Facility Number Date of Inspection
Time or Inspection � 24 hr. (hh:mm)
p Registered ■ Certified p Applied for Permit a Permitted 113 Not Operarj—og—aM Date Last Operated:
Farm Name: Gay.Earru................................................................ ...................................... County: Greene WARO
OwnerName: Mike ....................................... Gay............................... ............................... Phone No: .753i.3667....................................................................
Facility Contact; .................................................. ....Title: ....... Phone No:
Mailing Address: Rtl..Box.225:A..................................................................................... Walsionhwe'Ac ................................................ 271188 .............
Onsite Representative: 1Y.like.Gay...................................................................................... Integrator: L.L.Murphxey..0 mptajay...............:..................
Certified Operator: h icha4.1.............................. Gay..................................................... Operator Certification Number: 16412.............................
Location of Farm:
Latitude "• ° 64 Longitude • & 44
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General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement? p Yes ® No
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? p Yes N No
Discharge originated at: p Lagoon p Spray Field p Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made? p Yes p No
b. If discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (If yes, notify DWQ) p Yes p No
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation? ❑ Yes ® No
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge? p Yes ® No
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require p Yes ® No
maintenance/improvement?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design? p Yes N No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge? p Yes ® No
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ace i y Number- 40_102 Date of Inspection
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed?
Structures (Lap_oons,Holdina Ponds, Flush Pits, etc.)
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?
Structure 1 Structure 2 Structure 3 Structure 4 Structure 5
Identifier: ...................................................................... ...................... .........
.................
Freeboard (ft): 2.6 ft.
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures?
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed?
12. Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses an
immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13. Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers?
Waste Application
14. Is there physical evidence of over application?
(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
p Yes ® No
p Yes ® No
Structure 6
...............................................................•
p Yes
N No
13 Yes
® No
p Yes
® No
p Yes
® No
p Yes
® No
15. Crop type ...... oastal..Bermuda..Gmss ...............................Rye................................ om.(Silage.& Grain)...............................W=t.... ..................
16. Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)? p Yes ® No
17. Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application?
l S. Does the receiving crop need improvement?
19. Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
20. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
21. Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
22. Does record keeping need improvement?
For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only
23. Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
24. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
25. Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
q .. avia ions.or ciencies•were.nop u"g rs y1s1 . You wi.receive nufurther,
p Yes ® No
p Yes ®No
p Yes ®No
p Yes ® No
p Yes ® No
p Yes ®No
p Yes R No
p Yes ® No
p Yes ® No
Reviewer/Inspector Name aphne, uClom
Reviewer/Inspector Signature: ) ? Date: