030001_CORRESPONDENCE_20171231

ROY
COOPER
,:. Governor
MICHAEL S. REGAN
Secretary
S. JAY ZIMMERMAN
Director
Water Resources
Environmental Quality
August 9, 2017
David Gambill
Gambill and Gambill Farm
305 Gambill Road
Sparta, NC 28675
Subject: Certificate of Coverage No. AWC030001
Gambill and Gambill Farm
Cattle Waste Collection, Treatment,
Storage and Application System
Alleghany County
Dear David Gambill:
This letter acknowledges the receipt on August 9, 2017 of your Animal Waste Storage Pond and
Lagoon Closure Report Form for the waste storage structure at your facility that was closed according
to NRCS standards.
No more waste storage structures will remain active at this facility
Please contact me at [phone] if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
/_M
J. R. Josh]
DWR, Animal Feeding Operations Program
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office, Water Quality Regional Operations Section
WQROS Central Files (Permit No. AWC030001)
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State of North Carolina I Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
1636 Mail Service Center I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1636
919-707-9129

Rosebrock. Melissa
From: Hash, Linda - NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC < Linda. [e-mail]>
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 11:54 AM
To: Tucker, David - NRCS, Jefferson, NC; Rosebrock, Melissa
Subject: FW: Gambill & Gambill Closure documents
Attachments: Gambill Gambill_WSPClosure_before.pdf; Gambill_Gambill_WSPClosure_during.pdf;
Gambil l_Gambill_WSPClosure_after.pdf
These are the pictures I sent Michelle for the Foundation Grant.
Linda Hask Director
Alleghany Soil and Water Conservation District
PO Box 127 (90 S. Main St., Rm 200)
Sparta, NC 28675-0127
Phone: [phone]
Email: linda.hash(@nc.nacdnet.net
From: Hash, Linda - NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 11:46 AM
To: 'Michelle Lovejoy' <[e-mail]>
Cc: Janie Woodle ([e-mail]) <[e-mail]>; Katie Lindsey ([e-mail])
<katie.lindsey@ bellsouth.net>
Subject: RE: Gambill & Gambill Closure documents
Michelle,
I have attached pictures of the process. Do I still need to send hard copies of pictures or any of the documentation? Is there
anything else you need from us? When can I tell Mr. Gambill he can expect a check next month ? Thanks so much.
Linda
Linda Hask Director
Alleghany Soil and Water Conservation District
PO Box 127 (90 S. Main St., Rm 200)
Sparta, NC 28675-0127
Phone: [phone]
Email: linda.hash nc.nacdnet.net
From: Michelle Lovejoy [mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2017 10:30 AM
To: Hash, Linda - NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC <[e-mail]. net>
Cc: Katie Lindsey (katie.lindse bellsouth.net) <[e-mail]>; Janie Woodle ([e-mail])
<allegswcd @skybest.com>
Subject: Re: Gambill & Gambill Closure documents
I will follow up with you next week Linda. Need some help understanding the receipts, I was not able to process it
yesterday. It cannot be submitted for payment this month to the fonder due to the lateness of submittal from the
District. It will be included in next month's batch.
Michelle Lovejoy, Executive Director

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On Wed, Aug 9, 2017 at 2:43 PM, Hash, Linda - NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC <Linda.Hash�lnc.nacdnet.net> wrote:
Michelle/Katie,
Please find attached the documents to complete the Gambill & Gambill (David Gambill) dairy Waste Storage Pond
Closure. Please let us know if you have any questions or if we have missed attaching anything you need. Thanks so
much for the work you guys do for districts and for the agricultural community. Also, thanks for your patience and
giving extra time to get this project finished.
Linda
Linda .Mash, Director
Alleghany Soil and Water Conservation District
PO Box 127 (90 S. Main St., Rm 200)
Sparta, NC 28675-0127
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NCFSWC Grant # EEGP12-01 Gambill & Gambill Waste Storage Pond Closure-Alleghany County
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Vegetation is starting to grow on disturbed
areas. Filter cloth and gravel were installed to
stabilize area used as access to surrounding
fields for beef cattle and equipment. Cattle
have been excluded and water quality is greatly
improved by permanently closing this dairy
waste storage pond.

Animal Waste Storage Pond and Lagoon Closure Report Form
(Please type or print all information that does not require a signature)
General information:
Name of Farm: Gambill & Gambill Farm Facility No: 030001
Owner(s) Name: David Gambill
Mailing Address: 305 Gambill Road Phone No: 336-363-4351
Sparta, NC 28675 County: Alleghan,L_
Operation ,Descr
iption f remainina animals only):
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0 Please check this box if there will be no animals on this farm after lagoon closure. If there will still be animals on the site after
lagoon closure, please provide the following information on the animals that will remain.
Oneration Description:
Type of Swine No. of Animals
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Finish
• Farrow to Wean
© Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
0 Gilts
❑ Boars
Type of Poultry No. of Animals
❑ Layer
❑ Non -Layer
Type of Beef No. of Animals
❑ Brood
* Feeders
❑ Stockerst1{'S
Other Type ofLivestock.•_
Type of Dairy No. of Animals
❑ Milking
0 Dry
❑ Heifers
❑ Calves
Number of Animals:
Will the farm maintain a number of animals greater than the G.S. § 143-215.1013 threshold? Yes ❑ No
Will other lagoons be in operation at this farm after this one closes? Yes ❑ No 0
How many lagoons are left in use on this farm?: 0
(Name) Melissa Rosebrock of the Water Quality Regional Operations Section staff in the
Division of Water Resources' Winston-Salem Regional Office (see map on back) was contacted on
(date) for notification of the pending osure. of this pond or lagoon. This notification was at least 24 hours prior to the
start of closure, which began on c 2 6 i I (date).
1 verify that the above information is correct and complete. 1 have followed a closure plan, which meets all NRCS
specifications and criteria. i realize that I will be subject to enforcement action per Article 21 of the North Carolina
General Statutes if 1 fail to properly close out the lagoon.
Name of Land ner iease Print): pavid Gambill
Signature:�� C-mil/ �' _ Date:
The facility has followed a closure plan which meets all requirements set forth in the NRCS Technical Guide Standard
360. The following items were completed by the owner and verified by me: all waste liquids and sludges have been
removed and land applied at agronomic rate, all input pipes have been removed, all slopes have been stabilized as
necessary, and vegetation established on all disturbed areas. Name of Technical Specialist (Please Print): auJ L�d ". U�j/
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Return within 15 days following completion of animal water storage pond or lagoon closure to:
N. C. Division of Water Resources
Animal Feeding Operations Branch
1636 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
PLC - 1 Nov 19, 2013

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Rosebrock, Melissa
From: Aaron Gambill <[e-mail]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 6:27 PM
To: Rosebrock, Melissa
Subject: Lagoon Level Update
Hey Melissa,
I just wanted to give you an update on our waste level in case you were wondering. We just received over 2.5inches of rain in less than 30 min
this past hour. The lagoon has 18inches of freeboard left. I've attached two pictures in case it needed to be documented.
Thanks,
Aaron Gambill

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Rosebrock, Melissa
From: Joshi, J.R.
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 8:39 AM
To: Rosebrock, Melissa; Tucker, David - NRCS, Jefferson, NC
Subject: RE: Tam Gambill/David Gambill Farm #03-01
Sounds good. I will wait for the package and will do a pre -review to make sure everything is complete.
Soil Scientist
DWR Animal Feeding Operations Branch
Department of Environmental Quality
919 807 6341 office
iaya.joshi(cD_ncdenr,gov
1636 Mail Service Center
512 N. Salisbury Street
Raleigh, NC 27699-1636
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North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.
From: Rosebrock, Melissa
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 3:55 PM
To: Tucker, David - NRC5, Jefferson, NC <[e-mail]>
Cc: Joshi, J.R. <[e-mail]>
Subject: Tam Gambill/David Gambill Farm #03-01
David,
As we discussed, attached is the permit application that is submitted to Raleigh after the waste pond is closed and before
waste can go into the new "dry stack." I will complete the page regarding stream classification after you give me the
long/lat.
The certification form is sent, along with the dry stack design, to JR in Raleigh.
The waste pond closure form is also sent to Raleigh. Make copies of everything prior to submittal.
JR, anything else? They are converting from dairy to beef cattle.
Melissa Rosebrock
Environmental Senior Specialist
NC Division of Water Resources

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NC Department of Environmental Quality
336-776-9699 office
336-813-7084 mobile
[e-mail]
Winston-Salem Regional Office
450 W. Hanes Mill Road, Suite 300
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
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third parties.

North rolina Department of Environments ality
Pat McCrory
Governor
October 7, 2015
Mr. David Gambill
Gambill & Gambill Farms
305 Gambill Rd.
Sparta, NC 28675
Subject: Non -Compliant Sample(s)
Dear Mr. Gambill:
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
We have been notified that on October 5, 2015, you submitted samples for analysis of Ammonia,
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorous to Research & Analytical Laboratories
(Certification # 34). At your request the samples were analyzed without proper preservation. The
samples were unpreserved.
Please be advised that under provisions of North Carolina Regulation, 15A NCAC .0805 (a) (7) (N),
any time a laboratory receives samples that do not meet sample collection, holding time, or
preservation requirements, the laboratory must notify the sample collector or client and secure
another sample if possible. If another sample cannot be secured, the original sample may be
analyzed but the results reported (on both the client report and the Discharge Monitoring_ Report or
other regulatorV compliance report submitted to the state of North Carolina) must be qualified with
the nature of the infractions , and the laboratory must notify the State Laboratory about the
infraction(s). The notification must include a statement indicating corrective actions taken to
prevent the problem for future samples.
Thank you for your time and cooperation. I can be contacted at [phone] if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Beth Swanson, Chemist II
Division of Water Resources
cc: Gary Francies
corey.basingerl�ncdenr.gov Winston-Salem Regional Office
Water Sciences Section
NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Branch
1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh. North Carolina 27607
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone]
Intemet: httn://poogal.ncdenr.or web w lab rt
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

NortINUna Department of Environment ity
Pat McCrory
Governor
October 7, 2015
MEMORANDUM
TO: Regional Supervisor (Corey Basinger)
Winston-Salem Regional Office
FROM: Beth Swanson
NC WW/GW Laboratory Certification
SUBJECT: Sample Preservation Compliance Deficiency
Donald R. van der Vaart
Secretary
Please be advised that Research & Analytical Laboratories (Certification #34) has analyzed Ammonia,
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorous sample(s), at the client's request, which were not
properly preserved. Per 15A NCAC 2H .0805 (a) (7) (N) any time a sample is received which does not
meet sample collection, holding time, or preservation requirements, the laboratory must notify the
sample collector or client and secure another sample if possible. If another sample cannot be secured,
the original sample may be analyzed but the results reported must be qualified with the nature of the
infraction(s) and the laboratory must notify the State Laboratory about the infraction(s).
The following information was supplied by- Research & Analytical Laboratories
Client name: Gambill & Gambill Farms
Contact person: David Gambill
Address: 305 Gambill Rd.
Sparta, NC 28675
Telephone- 336-363-4351
Sample dates: October 5, 2015
The client has been notified by the enclosed letter. Please let me know if I can be of further
assistance.
If you have questions or need additional information contact me.
Attachment
cc: Gary Francies, master file
Water Sciences Section
NC Wastewater/Groundwater Laboratory Certification Branch
1623 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-1623
Location: 4405 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
Phone: [phone] \ FAX: [phone]
Internet: www.dwolab.orE
An Equal Opportunity \ Affirmative Action Employer

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Division of Water Resources
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 030001 Facility Status: Active
Inppection Type: Technical Assistance
Permit: AWC030001
Inactive Or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Follow-up County: Alleghany Region:
Date of Visit: 08/19/2015 Entry Time: 10:30 am Exit Time: 11:45 am
Farm Name:
Gambill & Gambill Farm
Owner:
David T Gambill
Mailing Address:
305 Gambill Rd
Physical Address:
145 Gambillyd
Facility Status:
Incident #
Owner Email:
Phone:
Sparta NC 28675
Sparta NC 28675
❑ Denied Access
Winston-Salem
[e-mail]
336-372-2819
Compliant ❑ Not Compliant integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 36' 33' 20" Longitude: 81° 10' 34"
From Sparta take 21 N to 221 S, then take 93N to Elk Creek Church. Turn right on Farmers Fish Camp Road. Go about 2 112 miles.
Turn right at Gambill Dairy sign.
Question Areas:
Waste Col, Stor, & Treat
Certified Operator: David T Gambill
Secondary OIC(s):
Operator Certification Number: 22600
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name David Gambill Phone
On -site representative David Gambill Phone
Primary Inspector:
Inspector Signature:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Melissa Rosebrock
Phone:
Date:
Inspection Summary:
7. Today's visit was at the request of Mr. Gambill, His current waste pond continues to fill up with fresh water due to a potential
leak in the underground pipe that goes around the waste pond or from a spring. DWR staff previously observed fresh water
seeping into the structure last year when the waste pond waste level was pumped down very low. Mr. Gambill now has beef cattle
and would like to change to a dry waste system and roof the entire area of the concrete lot where cattle are kept. He plans to build
a covered dry stack on the foorprint of the waste pond after it is closed. He wants waste capacity for 200 beef cattle.
-Craig Joines is to breech dam.
-David Tucker to supervise pond closure and check on any financial ssistance and on use of backfill.
-Chad Bottomley to work on the dry stack design and check with Jake Stokes (NRCS) re: french drain around dry stack and
construction of concrete wall. Also to obtain price quote.
-Melissa Rosebrock to send permit info.
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner -Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number: 030001
Inspection Date: 08/19/15 Inpsection Type: Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Waste Structures
Disignated Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
Waste Pond WASTE POND
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard?
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.eJ large
trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on -site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
waste management or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
maintenance or improvement?
Yes No Na Ne
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Rosebrock, Melissa
From: Cartner,-Daphne
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 12:07 PM
To: Rosebrock, Melissa; David Tucker; Hudyncia, Joseph; Linda Hash
Cc: Knight, Sherri; Lawson, Christine; Mitchell, Patrick; Larick, Keith; Woolard, Natalie
Subject: RE: Update Re: David_Ga bill=Facrri?
Though the NRCS standard allows for potential buffer waivers, those waivers cannot conflict with State law. I am not
aware of any waiver potential from the 100-ft for waters in the 02T Rules. The distance waivers in the NRCS standard
have historically been used for distances to residences owned by others.
I know that Gra-Mac provided Mr. Gambill with a preliminary design and cost estimate. I am unaware of any decisions
being made.
Daphne Cartner
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.ncagr.gov/swc/
E-mail correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be
disclosed to third parties.
From: Rosebrock, Melissa
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 2:06 PM
To: Cartner, Daphne; David Tucker; Hudyncia, Joseph; Linda Hash
Cc: Knight, Sherri; Lawson, Christine; Mitchell, Patrick; Larick, Keith
Subject: update Re: David Gambill Farm?
Greetings to All:
Although we are into a new year, I'm .still trying to tie up 2013. To that end, I'm writing to see where we are on the
Gambill Farm WSP issue and what the next steps are for moving forward with this project.
Patrick Mitchell conducted the routine compliance inspection at Gambill & Gambill Farm (Facility No. 03-01) towards the
end of last year. While conducting the inspection Patrick noted what appeared to be a spring in the southwest corner of
the waste storage pond. He estimated to be as much as one gallon per minute flowing into the waste pond during. Mr.
Gambill indicated that they had drawn down the waste level to nearly empty, in preparation of the structure for the
winter months.
Reportedly the lots had been empty of livestock, until they were recently, partially, restocked. The freeboard had
already been reduced to approximately 42 inches (to the spillway elevation) at the time of inspection with fairly dry
weather and reportedly an empty to only partially stocked lot. With one gpm of freshwater flowing in, any inputs from
the stocked cattle, and rainfall runoff ... it will not be long before the structure will be at the maximum waste level again.

As we approach the wet period of the year I am concerned that we may potentially be facing overflow discharges to
surface waters once again.
Last I recall, Daphne had proposed the use of an irrigation system to pump the waste to the top of the hill for application
onto crop land. I also recall that Mr. Gambill wanted to construct a dry stack for the scraped beef waste ... but that was
measured to be about 90 feet from surface waters. I think we discussed the construction of a dry stack on the back side
of the barn lot (nearest the pasture)... although it would not be as convenient for Mr. Gambill.
I know there is probably little that can be done for this winter, but I wanted to see if everyone could revisit this situation
to make progress for 2014. Looking at the Waste Storage Facility NRCS Standard, there may be a little bit of wiggle
room. The standard is linked below:
http://efotg.sc.e,gov.usda.gov/references/public/NCINC313WSFFebO9.pdf
The standard is definitely written with liquid storage structures in mind, but does cover dry stacks as well. The Standard
does call for 100' to a blue line stream for any new or expanded treatment facility (table on page 2). However, there is a
footnote that reads: "Any exception to the above distances must be approved by the ASTC (FO) with concurrence from
the State Conservation Engineer."
So where does that leave us, and more importantly, Mr. Gambill? The Division of Water Resources (formerly DWQ) is
willing to entertain most any suggestion that will ultimately improve water quality and that allows Mr. Gambill to
become/stay compliant with his permit. Please provide feedback as soon as possible. I would be glad to head up the
mountain if we need to meet again or will arrange a room here if you want to meet in Winston.
Thanks for your assistance.
Gratefully,
Melissa
Melissa Rosebrock
NCDENR - Division of Water Resources
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
P: 336.771.5289 F:336771.4632
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Rosebrock, Melissa
From: (Hash- Lincla -_NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 11:48 AM
To: Rosebrock, Melissa; Cartner, Daphne; Tucker, David - NRCS, Jefferson, NC; Hudyncia,
Joseph
Cc: Knight, Sherri; Lawson, Christine; Mitchell, Patrick; Larick, Keith
Subject: RE: Update Re:1QaGid_Gambil1 Farm? -
Melissa,
The last information I have is from Daphne on 8/16 concerning irrigation information and 8/2 with attachment showing
100' from ends of pipe and with statement she could not see a feasibly see a way to close the WSP. She gave
alternatives of irrigating or moving cattle off lot (not more than 45 days/yr on lot) in pasture rotational grazing. Thanks.
Linda
Linda Hash
Director/Conservationist
Alleghany Soil & Water Conservation District
PO Box 127 (90 S. Main St., Room 200)
Sparta, NC 28675-0127
Phone:[phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
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From: Rosebrock, Melissa [mailto:melissa.rosebrock ncdenr. ov]
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 2:06 PM
To: Cartner, Daphne; Tucker, David - NRCS, Jefferson, NC; Hudyncia, Joseph; Hash, Linda - NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC
Cc: Knight, Sherri; Lawson, Christine; Mitchell, Patrick; Larick, Keith
Subject: Update Re: David Gambill Farm?
Greetings to All:
Although we are into a new year, I'm still trying to tie up 2013. To that end, I'm writing to see where we are on the
Gambill Farm WSP issue and what the next steps are for moving forward with this project.
Patrick Mitchell conducted the routine compliance inspection at Gambill & Gambill Farm (Facility No. 03-01) towards the
end of last year. While conducting the inspection Patrick noted what appeared to be a spring in the southwest corner of
the waste storage pond. He estimated to be as much as one gallon per minute flowing into the waste pond during. Mr.
Gambill indicated that they had drawn down the waste level to nearly empty, in preparation of the structure for the
winter months.
Reportedly the lots had been empty of livestock, until they were recently, partially, restocked. The freeboard had
already been reduced to approximately 42 inches (to the spillway elevation) at the time of inspection with fairly dry
weather and reportedly an empty to only partially stocked lot. With one gpm of freshwater flowing in, any inputs from
the stocked cattle, and rainfall runoff ... it will not be long before the structure will be at the maximum waste level again.
As we approach the wet period of the year I am concerned that we may potentially be facing overflow discharges to
surface waters once again.

Last I recall, Daphne had proposed the use of an irrigation system to pump the waste to the top of the hill for application
onto crop land. I also recall that Mr. Gambill wanted to construct a dry stack for the scraped beef waste...but that was
measured to be about 90 feet from surface waters. I think we discussed the construction of a dry stack on the back side
of the barn lot (nearest the pasture)... although it would not be as convenient for Mr. Gambill.
I know there is probably little that can be done for this winter, but I wanted to see if everyone could revisit this situation
to make progress for 2014. Looking at the Waste Storage Facility NRCS Standard, there may be a little bit of wiggle
room. The standard is linked below:
http://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/N ZNC313WSFFebO9.pdf
The standard is definitely written with liquid storage structures in mind, but does cover dry stacks as well. The Standard
does call for 100' to a blue line stream for any new or expanded treatment facility (table on page 2). However, there is a
footnote that reads: "Any exception to the above distances must be approved by the ASTC (FO) with concurrence from
the State Conservation Engineer."
So where does that leave us, and more importantly, Mr. Gambill? The Division of Water Resources (formerly DWQ) is
willing to entertain most any suggestion that will ultimately improve water quality and that allows Mr. Gambill to
become/stay compliant with his permit. Please provide feedback as soon as possible. I would be glad to head up the
mountain if we need to meet again or will arrange a room here if you want to meet in Winston.
Thanks for your assistance.
Gratefully,
Melissa
Melissa Rosebrock
NCDENR - Division of Water Resources
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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Pat McCrory
Governor
North Carolina
Mr. David Gambill
Gambill & Gambill Farm
305 Gambill Road
Sparta, NC 28675
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Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Thomas A. Reeder
Acting Director
September 12, 2014
Subject: Technical Assistance Meeting
Gambill & Gambill Farm
Certificate of Coverage No. AWC030001, Facility No. 03-01
Alleghany County
Dear David,
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
I wish to thank you for your continued efforts to try and maintain compliance with regards to the Animal
Waste Management Permit. Your willingness to work with various agencies to resolve water quality
concerns in greatly appreciated. This letter is a follow-up to an on -site meeting held at Gambill & Gambill
Farm. on August 11, 2014. The intent of the meeting was to make certain that all parties (MRCS, SWCD,
DWR, and ownerlpermittee) are in agreement with regards to the expectations and steps needed for you,
as the permittee, to maintain compliance. Those present, including you (owner), were: David Tucker
(NRCS); Linda Hash and Janie Woodle (Alleghany SWCD); and Patrick Mitchell and Melissa Rosebrock
The following summary is taken from the attached report: "The Owner converted his permitted operation
from a dairy to a beef cattle operation a few years ago. Due to recent periods of unusually high
precipitation (2013-2014) discharges from the waste storage pond occurred, resulting in instances of non-
compliance. It is the Owner's desire to maintain compliance by: a) constructing a new 40'X50' dry stack
that would provide six (6) months storage of solid waste; and b) excluding surface water from the existing
concrete lot by installing guttering on the NW corner of the west lounging barn and the feed trough. The
owner also expressed interest in constructing a second dry stack ("Phase Two") of a size to accommodate
60 cattle. The owner hopes to close the existing waste pond after Phase Two is completed." Should you
find errors or discrepancies with this summary, please send a written reply to my attention at the address
listed at the bottom of this page.
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 0#1
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] NorthCar6lira
Internet: www.ncxaterauality.orq
An Equal Opportunity 1Affirmative Action Employer

Gambill and Gambill Farm, Faci6o. 03-01 '
September 12, 2014
Page 2 of 2
While the Division anticipates that many of the following expectations have already been completed, 1 am
including them here for your review:
1. Owner is to make certain that the water valve for the leaking drinker (on lot) is turned off. The valve is
located in the basement of the residence.
2. Owner is to confirm with NRCS that he wishes to install guttering on northwest side of the west
lounging barn. Barn is 90'x 50' and installation of gutter can be completed within 30 days once owner
signs paperwork for acceptance of money from NRCS.
3. Owner and NRCS to talk with Jake Stokes (NRCS), Chad Bottomley (Tru Line), or John Miller (Tri
State Components) regarding the design and construction of a 40'x50' dry stack barn to store the dry
waste from 90 beef cows for six (6) months. NRCS will need a design containing the "standard
language" before they can approve. the design (i.e. "stamp it").
4. Owner to roof remaining exposed concrete lot at his own expense.
5. Owner plans to tear down barn and remove material from site on which he hopes to build second dry
stack. Setback from drinking water well is not a concern. The nearest residence (not owned by
"owner") is approximately 400 feet away from potential dry stack location.
6. Owner and NRCS will request that Billy "Pacer" Sheets perform survey and determine feasibility of
potential site along farm road for the second dry stack. Existing in -ground fuel tanks may pose
problem. Assuming suitable site can be found, then NRCS to determine the size dry stack needed to
store manure for 60 cattle.
7. Owner intends to request financial assistance from SWCD for closure of existing waste storage pond
after "Phase Two' is completed.
We appreciate your cooperation and ongoing efforts in these matters. if you have questions or concerns
please contact me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Melissa Rosebrock
Water Quality Regional Operations — Winston-Salem
Division of Water Resources
Attachments
cc: Alleghany County SWCD
David Tucker — NRCS, Ashe County
Animal Feeding Operations Branch/Division of Water Resources
WSRO Facility Files

Division of Water Resources
El Division of Soil and Water Conservation
El Other Agency
Facility Number: 030001 Facility Status: Active
Permit: AWC030001
Denied Access
Inppection Type: Technical Assistance
Inactive Or Closed Date:
Reason for visit: Follow-up County:
Alleghany Region:
Winston-Salem
Date of Visit: 08111/2014 Entry Time: 01:00 pm Exit Time: 3:30 pm Incident #
Farm Name: Gambill & Gambill Farm
Owner Email:
[e-mail]
Owner: David T Gambill
Phone:
336-372-2819
Mailing Address: 305 Gambill Rd
Sparta NC 28675
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Physical Address: 145 Gambillyd
Sparta NC 28675
Facility Status: 0Compliant El Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude:
36' 33' 20" Longitude:
81 ° 10' 34"
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From Sparta take 21 N to 221 S, then take 93N to Elk Creek Church. Turn right on Farmers Fish Camp Road. Go about 2 112 miles.
Turn right at Gambill Dairy sign.
Question Areas:
Dischrge & Stream impacts Waste Col, Stor, & Treat
Certified Operator: David T Gambill
Operator Certification Number:
22600
Secondary OIC(s):
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On -Site Re prose ntative(s): Name Title Phone
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24 hour contact name David Gambill
Phone
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On -site representative David Gambill
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Primary Inspector:
Inspector Signature:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
Phone:
Date: CK I I t G !
page: 1

Permit: AWC030001 Owner - Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number: 030001
Inspection Date: 08/11/14 Inpsection Type: Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Follow-up
7, and 9. Excess fresh water is entering WSP from leaking valve drinker. Need to check valve located in basement of house and
turn off water supply and repair.
The intent of the on -site meeting was to make certain that all parties (NRCS, SWCD, DWR, and ownerlpermittee) were in
agreement as to the expectations and steps needed for the permittee to maintain compliance.
Those Present:
David Gambill (Owner); David Tucker (NRCS); Linda Hash and Janie Woodle (Alleghany SWCD); and Patrick Mitchell and Melissa
Rosebrock (DWR).
Summary:
The Owner converted his permitted operation from a dairy to a beef cattle operation a few years ago. Due to recent periods of
unusually high precipitation (2013-2014) discharges from the waste storage pond occurred, resulting in instances of
non-compliance. It is the Owner's desire to maintain compliance by: a) constructing a new 40'X50' dry stack that would provide six
(6) months storage of solid waste; and b) excluding surface water from the existing concrete lot by installing guttering on the NW
comer of the west lounging barn and the feed trough. The owner also expressed interest in constructing a second dry stack
("Phase Two? of a size to accommodate 60 cattle. The owner hopes to close the existing waste pond after Phase Two is
completed.
Action Items:
1.Owner is to make certain that the water valve for the leaking drinker (on lot) is turned off. The valve is located in the basement of
the residence.
2.Owner is to confirm with NRCS that he wishes to install guttering on northwest side of the west lounging barn. Barn is 90'x 50'
and installation of gutter can be completed within 30 days once owner signs paperwork for acceptance of money from NRCS.
3.Owner and NRCS to talk with Jake Stokes (NRCS), Chad Bottomley (Tru Line), or John Miller (Tri State Components) regarding
the design and construction of a 40'x50' dry stack barn to store the dry waste from 90 beef cows for six (6) months. NRCS will
need a design containing the "standard language' before they can approve the design (i.e. "stamp it").
4.Owner to roof remaining exposed concrete lot at his awn expense.
5.Owner plans to tear down barn and remove material from site on which he hopes to build second dry stack. Setback from
drinking water well is not a concern. The nearest residence (not owned by "owner') is approximately 400 feet away from potential
dry stack location.
6.Owner and NRCS will request that Billy "Pacer" Sheets perform survey and determine feasibility of potential site along farm road
for the second dry stack. Existing in -ground fuel tanks may pose problem. Assuming suitable site can be found, then NRCS to
determine the size dry stack needed to store manure for 60 cattle.
?.Owner intends to request financial assistance from SWCD for closure of existing waste storage pond after "Phase Two" is
completed.
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner - Facility : David T Gambill Facility Number: 030001
Inspection Date: 08/11/14 Inpsection Type: Technical Assistance Reason for Visit: Follow-up
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current promotions
Cattle
❑ Catte - Beef Feeder 200
Total Design Capacity: 200
Total SSL.W: 160,000
Waste Structures
Disignated Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
Waste Pond WASTE POND
Dischar es & Stream Impacts
Yes
No Na No
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation?
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Structure
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Application Field
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Other
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a. Was conveyance man-made?
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b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ)
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2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation?
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3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the
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Waste Collection. Storage & Treatment
Yes
No Na No
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate?
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trees, severe erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on -site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a
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waste management or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
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8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable
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to roofed pits, dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require
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maintenance or improvement?
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Gambill & Gambill Farm Visit Summary
August 11, 2014
1. Purpose:
The intent of the on -site meeting was to make certain that all parties (NRCS, SWCD,
DWR, and owner/permittee) were in agreement as to the expectations and steps
needed for the permittee to maintain compliance.
Il. Those Present:
David Gambill (Owner); David Tucker (NRCS); Linda Nash and Janie Woodle (Alleghany
SWCD); and Patrick Mitchell and Melissa Rosebrock (DWR).
III. Summary:
The Owner converted his permitted operation from a dairy to a beef cattle operation a
few years ago. Due to recent periods of unusually high precipitation (2013-2014)
discharges from the waste storage pond occurred, resulting in instances of non-
compliance. It is the Owner's desire to maintain compliance by: a) constructing a new
40'X50' dry stack that would provide six (6) months storage of solid waste; and b)
excluding surface water from the existing concrete lot by installing guttering on the NW
corner of the west lounging barn and the feed trough. The owner also expressed
interest in constructing a second dry stack ("Phase Two") of a size to accommodate 60
cattle. The owner hopes to close the existing waste pond after Phase Two is completed.
IV. Action Items:
1. Owner is to make certain that the water valve for the leaking drinker (on lot) is
turned off. The valve is located in the basement of the residence.
2. Owner is to confirm with NRCS that he wishes to install guttering on northwest side
of the west lounging barn. Barn is 90'x 50' and installation of gutter can be
completed within 30 days once owner signs paperwork for acceptance of money
from NRCS.
3. Owner and NRCS to talk with Jake Stokes (NRCS), Chad Bottomley (Tru Line), or
John Miller (Tri State Components) regarding the design and construction of a
40'x50' dry stack barn to store the dry waste from 90 beef cows for six (6) months.
NRCS will need a design containing the "standard language" before they can
approve the design (i.e. "stamp it").
4. Owner to roof remaining exposed concrete lot at his own expense.
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5. Owner plans to tear down barn and remove material from site on which he hopes to
build second dry stack. Setback from drinking water well is not a concern. The
nearest residence (not owned by "owner") is approximately 400 feet away from
potential dry stack location.
6. Owner and NRCS will request that Billy "Pacer" Sheets perform survey and
determine feasibility of potential site along farm road for the second dry stack.
Existing in -ground fuel tanks may pose problem. Assuming suitable site can be
found, then NRCS to determine the size dry stack needed to store manure for 60
cattle.
7. Owner intends to request financial assistance from SWCD for closure of existing
waste storage pond after "Phase Two' is completed.
M. Rosebrock 8/22/14
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Resources
Water Quality Regional Operations
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Director
Mr. David Gambill
305 Gambill Rd
Sparta NC 28675
Subject Property: Cattle Farm at 305 Gambill Rd, Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Gambill:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
April 2, 2014
On March 28, 2014, in your attendance, 1 conducted an on -site meeting to determine if a stream was present
in the area you are considering for a future waste storage structure on the referenced property. Linda Hash ,
SWCD and David Tucker, NRCS and Patrick Mitchell with the Division of Water Resources (DWR) were present
during the site visit.
During my site visit I determined that there was a perennial stream below the existing waste storage pond as
approximately shown on the attached map. The stream begins at the outlet of an existing pipe carrying
clean water under/around the existing barn and waste storage structure. I also noted that there are
wetlands in an area upslope of the existing barn which feed into this pipe.
This letter should not be considered a complete determination of streams and wetlands on this property.
Please note that at the time of this letter, all intermittent and perennial stream channels and jurisdictional
wetlands are subject to the Clean Water Act and other state regulations.
The owner (or future owners) should notify the DWR (and other relevant agencies) of this decision in any
future correspondences concerning this property. This on -site determination shall expire five (5) years from
the date of this letter.
Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location: 585 Waaghtown St. Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
Phone: [phone] FAX: [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748
Internet: www.nmaterquality.org
An Equal Opportunity 1 Affirmative Action Employer
NorthCarolina
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David Gambill
Gambill Cattle Farm
April 2, 2014
Page 2 of 2
Landowners or affected parties that dispute a determination made by the DWR or Delegated Local Authority
that a surface water exists and that it is subject to the buffer rule may request a determination by the
Director. A request for a determination by the Director shall be referred to the Director in writing c/o Cyndi
Karoly, DWR, 401 Oversight/Express Review Permitting Unit, 2321 Crabtree Blvd., Suite 250, Raleigh, NC
27604-2260. Individuals that dispute a determination by the DWR or Delegated Local Authority that
"exempts" surface water from the buffer rule may ask for an adjudicatory hearing. You must act within 60
days of the date that you receive this letter. Applicants are hereby notified that the 60-day statutory appeal
time does not start until the affected party (including downstream and adjacent landowners) is notified of
this decision. DWR recommends that the applicant conduct this notification in order to be certain that third
party appeals are made in a timely manner. To ask for a hearing, send a written petition, which conforms to
Chapter 150B of the North Carolina General Statutes to the Office of Administrative Hearings, 6714 Mail
Service Center, Raleigh, N.C. 27699-6714. This determination is final and binding unless you ask for a hearing
within 60 days.
This letter only addresses the applicability to the mitigation rules and the buffer rules and does not approve
any activity within Waters of the United States or Waters of the State or their associated buffers. If you have
any additional questions or require additional information please contact me at 336-771-4964 or
[e-mail]
Sincerely,
Sue Homewood
DWR Winston-Salem Regional Office
Enclosures: Aerial of Property
cc: Linda Hash, Alleghany SWCD (via email)
David Tucker, Ashe NRCS (via email)
Christine Lawson- Animal Feeding Operations Branch/Division of Water Resources (via email)
DWR, Winston-Salem Regional Office

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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Pat McCrory Thomas A. Reeder
Governor Acting Director
March 21, 2014
CERTIFIED MAIL No. 7008 3230 0003 2547 0558
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. David Gambill
Gambill & Gambill Farm
305 Gambill Road
Sparta, NC 28675
Subject: Notice of Violation (NOV-2014-PC-0055)
Gambill & Gambill Farm
Certificate of Coverage No. AWC030001, Facility No. 03-01
Alleghany County .
Dear Mr. Gambill:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
As directed by your farm's Animal Waste Management System Permit, the Winston-Salem Regional
Office (WSRO-Patrick Mitchell) received your voicemail notification on February 19, 2014 (5:00pm) that
the waste storage pond serving Gambill & Gambill Farm was "leaking over the spillway and some waste
had reached the creek. " This correspondence is to summarize our review of the discharge incident.
Site Visit Observations:
On February 20, 2014 Mr. Mitchell responded to the discharge notification and at the time of his site visit,
the waste level in the storage pond was above the maximum liquid mark, and animal waste was observed
to be actively discharging from the spillway at a rate of approximately one gallon per minute. Specifically,
animal waste was discharging from two areas, with one portion flowing from the spillway and into a
culvert leading to an unnamed tributary (UT) to New River, and the other flowing directly into the same
UT. This portion of New River is designated as class C-Outstanding Resource Water (ORW). An accurate
estimate of the total amount of waste reaching surface waters could not be calculated. A copy of the
February 20, 2014 site visit report and photos are attached for your review.
At the time of the site visit, land application fields were found to be unsuitable for receiving waste since
they were saturated with rainwater and partially snow covered. A review of the onsite waste management
records indicates that the most recent land application event occurred in October 2013 and that the waste
pond was reportedly "emptied" at that time (Le. >6 ft. of freeboard present).
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107 One
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March 21, 2014.
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During a routine compliance inspection on November 5, 2013, WSRO staff observed the waste level to be
compliant, with roughly 42 inches of freeboard. As you may recall, an unexpected influx of freshwater
coning from the inside wall of the waste pond, was also observed flowing into the structure during the
inspection (see attached report). Further review of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan
(CAWMP) indicates that the waste storage structure for Gambill & Gabill, Farm is only certified for four
months of storage.
Violations:
The Division of Water Resources (DWR) recognizes that the unusually short storage time, inflow of fresh
water into the waste pond, and persistent wet weather conditions likely contributed to the unpermitted
discharge of February 19. However, the discharge is still a violation of NC General Statute NCGS 143-
215.1 (a) which states in part that "no person shall ... make any outlets into the waters of the State" and
Permit Condition I. 1. which declares that the facility should be operated as a non -discharge system to
prevent the discharge of waste that reaches surface waters. Failure to maintain adequate freeboard is a
violation of Permit Condition V. 2 as well. Please be advised that these, and future violations, may result
in enforcement action, including civil penalties.
Required Actions:
Our files document that this is the second occurrence of inadequate freeboard within the past 12 months.
D WR records also indicate that inadequate freeboard was noted in a Notice of Deficiency (NOD) issued
on July 11, 2013 for the same structure. The current discharge incident, along with the evidence listed
above, suggests that a comprehensive evaluation of the waste collection/storage design, construction,
and. operation and maintenance plan is warranted. This evaluation should be conducted by a Technical
Specialist and needs to include an assessment of the waste system's ability to contain all waste produced
by the operation. This evaluation should be submitted to this office, in writing, within sixty (60) days of
receipt of this notice.
Please submit copies of all freeboard, precipitation, and Iand application events, since November 5,
2013 within thirty (30) days. All written correspondence should be sent to my attention at the address
contained in the letterhead. The Division also requests that you continue to report weekly freeboard
level updates, by telephone, until the waste level is once again compliant. You�should also closely
monitor the weather and local site conditions and continue to land apply waste as conditions allow.
The WSRO appreciates your cooperation and ongoing efforts in these matters. If you have any questions,
please contact Ms. Melissa Rosebrock or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
W. Corey Basinger
Regional Supervisor, Water Quality Regional Operations
Division of Water Resources
Attachments
cc: Alleghany County SWCD/NRCS
Animal Feeding Operations Branch/Division of Water Resources
R4 Facility-Eiles,

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1. Article Addressed to:
Mr. David Gambill
Gambill & Gambill Farm
305 Gambill Road
Sparta, NC 28675
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❑ Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 030001 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC030001 Q Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason far Visit: Routine County: Alleghany Region: Winst n-S le
Date of Visit: 11/05/2013 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 10:45AM Incident #:
Faun Name: Gambill & Gambill Farm Owner Email:
Owner: David T Gambill _
Phone: [phone] _
Mailing Address: N5 Gambill Rd Sparta NC 28675
Physical Address: 145 Gambillyd Sparta NC 28675 _
Facility Status: 0 Compliant n Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 6° " Longitude: 81°10'34"
From Sparta take 21N to 221S, then take 93N to Elk Creek Church. Turn right on Farmers Fish Camp Road. Go about2 112 miles.
Turn right at Gambill Dairy sign.
Question Areas:
Dischrge & Stream Impacts Waste Col, Stor, & Treat Waste Application
Records and Documents Other Issues
Certified Operator: David T Gambill
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name
24 hour contact name David Gambill
Operator Certification Number: 22600
Title
Phone:
On -site representative David Gambill Phone:
Primary Inspector: Patrick Mitchell Phone:
h % Phone:
Inspector Signature: ` �y l` Date:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Phone
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner - Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number: 030001
Inspection Date: 11/05/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Inspection Summary:
3/4) There is a spring flowing into the waste pond on the south-west corner with an estimated flow of approx. 1 gpm. This is impacting
the storage capacity and potentially the water quality.
21) Reviewed the July 2013 soils results. Good. Next due by July 2016_
24) Waste application equipment has not been calibrated (was due October 2012). Directed OIC to calibrate equipment during next
land app. event.
32) The WUP has not been updated: small grain cover needs to be added, and Tract #846 needs the PAN revised (currently only 76
Ibs PAN/year). Reminded OIC to seek assistance from Tech Specialist.
WASTE ANALYSIS:
7/2013 = 0.52 lb N
10/2012 = 4.70 lb N
2/2012 = 15.9 lb N
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner -Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number: 030001
Inspection Date: 11105/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population
Cattle
Q Cattle - Beef Feeder 200 130
Total Design Capacity: 200
Total SSLW: 160,000
Waste Structures
Designed Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
aste Pond WASTE POND 42.00
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner - Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number: 030001
Inspection Date: 11/05/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation? ❑ ■ 0 0
Discharge originated at:
Structure
Application Field 0
Other n
a. Was conveyance man-made? n n 0
b..Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) 0 n ■ 11
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)?
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ) n 0 0 n
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? n ■ ❑ Q
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than Q ■ 0 n
from a discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage &'treatment Yes No NA NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ❑ ■ ❑ n
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? n
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (i.e./ large trees, severe it ■ ❑ Cl
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on -site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management 0 ■ ❑ 0
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement? Q ■ n n
8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits, Cl ■ ❑ it
dry stacks and/or wet stacks)
9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or ❑ ■ ❑ 0
improvement?
Waste Application Yes No NA NE
10. Are there any required buffers, setbacks, or compliance alternatives that need maintenance or ❑ ■ [1
improvement?
11. Is there evidence of incorrect application? n ■ n n
If yes, check the appropriate box below
Excessive Ponding?
n
Hydraulic Overload?
n
Frozen Ground?
Heavy metals (Cu. Zn, etc)?
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner -Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number: 030001
Inspection Date: 11/05/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Waste Application Yes No NA NE
PAN? ❑
Is PAN > 10%110 lbs.?
Total Phosphorus?
Failure to incorporate manurelsludge into bare soil?
Outside of acceptable crop window?
Evidence of wind drift?
Application outside of application area?
Crop Type 1
Crop Type 2
Crop Type 3
Crop Type 4
Crop Type 5
Crop Type 6
Soil Type 1
Soil Type 2
Soil Type 3
Soil Type 4
Soil Type 5
Soil Type 6
14. Do the receiving crops differ from those designated in the Certified Animal Waste Management
Plan(CAWMP)?
15. Does the receiving crop and/or land application site need improvement?
16. Did the facility fail to secure and/or operate per the irrigation design or wettable acre determination?
17. Does the facility lack adequate acreage for land application?
1 S. is there a lack of properly operating waste application equipment?
Records and Documents
19. Did the facility fail to have Certificate of Coverage and Permit readily available?
20. Does the facility fail to have all components of the CAWMP readily available?
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
WUP?
Q
Corn (Silage)
Small Grain (Wheat,
Barley, Oats)
n ■ ❑ ❑
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❑ ■ 0 D
Yes No NA NE
Q ■ ❑ Q
❑■00
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner - Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number : 030001
Inspection Date: 11/05/2013 Inspection Type: Compliance Inspection Reason far Visit: Routine
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
Checklists?
Design? ❑
Maps? ❑
Lease Agreements? n
Other? ❑
If Other, please specify
21. Does record keeping need improvement? ■ ❑ Q
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Waste Application?
0
Weekly Freeboard?
❑
Waste Analysis?
❑
Soil analysis?
Waste Transfers?
Weather code?
Rainfall? 01
Stocking? ❑
Crop yields? ❑
120 Minute inspections? Q
Monthly and 1" Rainfall Inspections ❑
Sludge Survey ❑
22. Did the facility fail to install and maintain a rain gauge? El ■ ❑
23. If selected, did the facility fail to install -and maintain a rainbreaker on irrigation equipment (NPDES only)? Q ❑ ■ Cl
24. Did the facility fail to calibrate waste application equipment as required by the permit? ■ 0 ❑ Q
25. Is the facility out of compliance with permit conditions related to sludge? If yes, check the appropriate ❑ ❑ ■ Q
box(es) below:
Failure to complete annual sludge survey fl
Failure to develop a POA for sludge levels
Non -compliant sludge levels in any lagoon ❑
List structure(s) and date of first survey indicating non-compliance:
26. Did the facility fail to provide documentation of an actively certified operator in charge? f_l ■ Q ❑
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner - Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number : 030001
Inspection Date: 11/05/2013 Inspection 'Type: Compliance Inspection Reason for Visit: Routine
Records and Documents Yes No NA NE
27. Did the facility fail to secure a phosphorous loss assessment (PLAT) certification? ❑ Cl ■ ❑
Other Issuers Yes No NA NE
28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report Q ■ ❑ ❑
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional ❑ ■ Cl ❑
Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? (i.e., discharge, ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
freeboard problems, over -application)
31. Do subsurface tile drains exist at the facility? ■ ❑ ❑ ❑
If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field n
Lagoon 1 Storage Pond ■
Other ❑
If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP? ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
33. Did the Reviewer/inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative? n ■ ❑ Q
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? - ❑ ■ ❑ ❑
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Division of Water Quality
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
❑ Other Agency
Facility Number: 030001 Facility Status: Active Permit: AWC030001 ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Structure Evaluation Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Emignaena County: Ile h n Region. Win$tonSalern
Date of Visit: 02/20M14 Entry Time: 01,$QPM Exit Time: Q Incident #:
Farm Name: QgMbill & Qambill Ei2mn Owner Email:
Owner: David_IGambill _ Phone: [phone]
Mailing Address: 305 Gambill Rd _. _ art 8675
Physical Address: 145 Gambillyd __ Sparta NC28675
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ■ Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: 6.3370" Longitude: 81°10'34"
From Sparta take 21N to 221S, then take 93N to Elk Creek Church. Tum right on Farmers Fish Camp Road. Go about 2 112 miles.
Turn right at Gambill Dairy sign.
Question Areas:
a Dischrge & Stream Impacts Waste Cal, Stor, & Treat Other Issues
Certified Operator: David T Gambill Operator Certification Number: 22600
Secondary OIC(s):
On -Site Representative(s): Name Title Phone
24 hour contact name David Gambill Phone:
On -site representative David Gambill
Primary Inspector: Patrick Mitchell
Inspector Signature:
Secondary Inspector(s):
Phone:
Phone:
Date:
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner - Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number: 030001
Inspection Date:.02/20/2014 Inspection Type: Structure Evaluation Reason for Visit: Emergency
Inspection Summary:
On February 19, 2014 at 5.00 pm the OICIPermittee (David Gambill) for the subject facility notified the WSRO via a voicemail
message that the waste pond serving the subject facility was "leaking over the spillway and some waste had reached the creek."
On February 20, 2014 WSRO staff person Patrick Mitchell responded to the above notification. At the time of the site visit the waste
level in the waste pond was above the maximum level mark, and waste was observed to be actively overflowing the spillway of the
structure. Waste was exiting the spillway from two areas; with one portion of the discharge Flowing into a culvert and the second
flowing down the spillway itself. Waste was estimated to be flowing out of the waste pond at a rate of approximately one gallon per
minute at the time of the site visit. Waste was observed to be actively discharging into an unnamed tributary to the New River.
NOTES 1 OBSERVATIONS:
- There was a visible impact and strong odor present at the point of discharge into the surface water; minor observable impact and no
odor detected approximately five feet downstream of the discharge point; and no visible impact or odor present beyond that.
- At the time of the site visit the facility reported 83 head of cattle being stocked on the lot which is served by the waste pond.
- At the time of the site visit observed land application fields were found to be unsuitable for land application (i.e. saturated and
partially snow covered)-
- The most recent land application event occurred reportedly in October 2013. The waste pond was reportedly "emptied" at that time
(i.e. >fi ft. of freeboard present); WSRO staff observed there to be approximately 42 inches of freeboard on November 5, 2013 during
the most recent routine compliance inspection.
The WSRO was notified by the facility of the waste reaching and exceeding the max freeboard level at the time of occurrence, as
required by the permit. WSRO staff believes that weather, land application field conditions, and a freshwater spring observed to be
flowing into the structure on November 5, 2013 during a routine compliance inspection,.did contribute to the excessively high waste
levels in the waste pond.
Mr. Gambill is to update WSRO on waste levels and any continued discharges. Mr. Gambill plans to closely monitor the weather and
site conditions, and to land apply waste as conditions allow.
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner - Facility: David T Gambill Facility Numher : 030001
Inspection Date: 02/20/2014 Inspection Type: Structure Evaluation Reason for Visit: Emergency
Discharges & Stream Impacts Yes No NA NE
1. Is anydischarge observed from any part of the operation? ■ n ❑
Discharge originated at:
Structure ■
Application Field n
Other n
a. Was conveyance man-made?
n■❑o
b. Did discharge reach Waters of the State? (if yes, notify DWQ) ■ n D Q
c. What is the estimated volume that reached waters of the State (gallons)? unknown
d. Does discharge bypass the waste management system? (if yes, notify DWQ) ■ ❑ ❑ Q
2. Is there evidence of a past discharge from any part of the operation? ■Inn Q
3. Were there any observable adverse impacts or potential adverse impacts to Waters of the State other than ■ 0 Q D
from a discharge?
Waste Collection, Storage & Treatment Yes No NA NE
4. Is storage capacity less than adequate? ■ ❑ 0 ❑
If yes, is waste level into structural freeboard? 0
5. Are there any immediate threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed (I.eI large trees, severe ❑ 0 D 0
erosion, seepage, etc.)?
6. Are there structures on -site that are not properly addressed and/or managed through a waste management ❑ ■ fl n
or closure plan?
7. Do any of the structures need maintenance or improvement?
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8. Do any of the structures lack adequate markers as required by the permit? (Not applicable to roofed pits,
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9. Does any part of the waste management system other than the waste structures require maintenance or
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Other Issues Yes No
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28. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report
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29. At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an odor or air quality concern? if yes, contact a regional
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Air Quality representative immediately.
30. Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? (i.e., discharge,
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31. Do subsurface the drains exist at the facility?
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If yes, check the appropriate box below.
Application Field ❑
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner - Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number: 030001
Inspection Date: 02120t2014 Inspection Type: Structure Evaluation Reason for Visit: Emergency
Regulated Operations Design Capacity Current Population
Cattle
Cattle -Beef Feeder 200 83
Total Design Capacity: 200
Total SSLW: 160,000
Waste Structures
Designed Observed
Type Identifier Closed Date Start Date Freeboard Freeboard
k1ste Pond WASTE POND 00
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Permit: AWC030001 Owner - Facility: David T Gambill Facility Number: 030001
Inspection Date: 02/20/2014 Inspection Type: Structure Evaluation Reason for Visit: Emergency
Other Issues Yes No NA NE
Lagoon / Storage Pond Q
Other O
If Other, please specify
32. Were any additional problems noted which cause non-compliance of the Permit or CAWMP?
33. Did the Reviewer/Inspector-fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
34. Does the facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
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From: Cartner, Daphne
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 12:07 PM
To: Rosebrock, Melissa; David Tucker; Hudyncia, Joseph; Linda Hash
Cc: Knight, Sherri; Lawson, Christine; Mitchell, Patrick; Larick, Keith; Woolard, Natalie
Subject: RE: Update Re: David Gambill Farm?
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Though the NRCS standard allows for potential buffer waivers, those waivers cannot conflict with State law. I am not
aware of any waiver potential from the 100-ft for waters in the 02T Rules. The distance waivers in the NRCS standard
have historically been used for distances to residences owned by others.
I know that Gra-Mac provided Mr. Gambill with a preliminary design and cost estimate. I am unaware of any decisions
being made.
Daphne Cartner
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.ncagr.gov/swc/
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From: Rosebrock, Melissa
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 2:06 PM
To: Cartner, Daphne; David Tucker; Hudyncia, Joseph; Linda Hash
Cc: Knight, Sherri; Lawson, Christine; Mitchell, Patrick; Larick, Keith
Subject: Update Re: David Gambill Farm?
Greetings to All:
Although we are into a new year, I'm still trying to tie up 2013. To that end, I'm writing to see where we are on the
Gambill Farm WSP issue and what the next steps are for moving forward with this project.
Patrick Mitchell conducted the routine compliance inspection at Gambill & Gambill Farm (Facility No. 03-01) towards the
end of last year. While conducting the inspection Patrick noted what appeared to be a spring in the southwest corner of
the waste storage pond. He estimated to be as much as one gallon per minute flowing into the waste pond during. Mr.
Gambill indicated that they had drawn down the waste level to nearly empty, in preparation of the structure for the
winter months.
Reportedly the lots had been empty of livestock, until they were recently, partially, restocked. The freeboard had
already been reduced to approximately 42 inches (to the spillway elevation) at the time of inspection with fairly dry
weather and reportedly an empty to only partially stocked lot. With one gpm of freshwater flowing in, any inputs from

Mitchell, Patrick
From: Hash, Linda - NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC <[e-mail]>
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2014 11:48 AM
To: Rosebrock, Melissa; Cartner, Daphne; Tucker, David - NRCS, Jefferson, NC; Hudyncia,
Joseph
Cc: Knight, Sherri; Lawson, Christine; Mitchell, Patrick; Larick, Keith
Subject: RE: Update Re: David Gambill Farm?
Melissa,
The last information I have is from Daphne on 8/16 concerning irrigation information and 8/2 with attachment showing
100' from ends of pipe and with statement she could not see a feasibly see a way to close the WSP. She gave
alternatives of irrigating or moving cattle off lot (not more than 45 days/yr on lot) in pasture rotational grazing. Thanks.
Linda
Linda Hash
Director/Conservationist
Alleghany Soil & Water Conservation District
PO Box 127 (90 S. Main St., Room 200)
Sparta, NC 28675-0127
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
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From: Rosebrock, Melissa[mailto:[e-mail]]
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 2:06 PM
To: Cartner, Daphne; Tucker, David - NRCS, Jefferson, NC; Hudyncia, Joseph; Hash, Linda - NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC
Cc: Knight, Sherri; Lawson, Christine; Mitchell, Patrick; Larick, Keith
Subject: Update Re: David Gambill Farm?
Greetings to All:
Although we are into a new year, I'm still trying to tie up 2013. To that end, I'm writing to see where we are on the
Gambill Farm WSP issue and what the next steps are for moving forward with this project.
Patrick Mitchell conducted the routine compliance inspection at Gambill & Gambill Farm (Facility No. 03-01) towards the
end of last year. While conducting the inspection Patrick noted what appeared to be a spring in the southwest corner of
the waste storage pond. He estimated to be as much as one gallon per minute flowing into the waste pond during. Mr.
Gambill indicated that they had drawn down the waste level to nearly empty, in preparation of the structure for the
winter months.
Reportedly the lots had been empty of livestock, until they were recently, partially, restocked. The freeboard had
already been reduced to approximately 42 inches (to the spillway elevation) at the time of inspection with fairly dry
weather and reportedly an empty to only partially stocked lot. With one gpm of freshwater flowing in, any inputs from
the stocked cattle, and rainfall runoff... it will not be long before the structure will be at the maximum waste level again.
As we approach the wet period of the year I am concerned that we may potentially be facing overflow discharges to
surface waters once again.

Mitchell, Patrick
From: Rosebrock, Melissa
Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 2:06 PM
To: Cartner, Daphne; David Tucker; Hudyncia, Joseph; Linda Hash
Cc: Knight, Sherri; Lawson, Christine; Mitchell, Patrick; Larick, Keith
Subject: Update Re: David Gambill Farm?
Greetings to Ali:
Although we are into a new year, I'm still trying to tie up 2013. To that end, I'm writing to see where we are on the
Gambill Farm WSP issue and what the next steps are for moving forward with this project.
Patrick Mitchell conducted the routine compliance inspection at Gambill & Gambill Farm (Facility No. 03-01) towards the
end of last year. While conducting the inspection Patrick noted what appeared to be a spring in the southwest corner of
the waste storage pond. He estimated to be as much as one gallon per minute flowing into the waste pond during. Mr.
Gambill indicated that they had drawn down the waste level to nearly empty, in preparation of the structure for the
winter months.
Reportedly the lots had been empty of livestock, until they were recently, partially, restocked. The freeboard had
already been reduced to approximately 42 inches (to the spillway elevation) at the time of inspection with fairly dry
weather and reportedly an empty to only partially stocked lot. With one gpm of freshwater flowing in, any inputs from
the stocked cattle, and rainfall runoff ... it will not be long before the structure will be at the maximum waste level again.
As we approach the wet period of the year I am concerned that we may potentially be facing overflow discharges to
surface waters once again.
Last I recall, Daphne had proposed the use of an irrigation system to pump the waste to the top of the hill for application
onto crop land. I also recall that Mr. Gambill wanted to construct a dry stack for the scraped beef waste ... but that was
measured to be about 90 feet from surface waters. I think we discussed the construction of a dry stack on the back side
of the barn lot (nearest the pasture)... although it would not be as convenient for Mr. Gambill.
I know there is probably little that can be done for this winter, but I wanted to see if everyone could revisit this situation
to make progress for 2014. Looking at the Waste Storage Facility MRCS Standard, there may be a little bit of wiggle
room. The standard is linked below:
http://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/NC/NC313WSFFeb09.pdf
The standard is definitely written with liquid storage structures in mind, but does cover dry stacks as well. The Standard
does call for 100' to a blue line stream for any new or expanded treatment facility (table on page 2). However, there is a
footnote that reads: "Any exception to the above distances must be approved by the ASTC (FO) with concurrence from
the State Conservation Engineer."
So where does that leave us, and more importantly, Mr. Gambill? The Division of Water Resources (formerly DWQ) is
willing to entertain most any suggestion that will ultimately improve water quality and that allows Mr. Gambill to
become/stay compliant with his permit. Please provide feedback as soon as possible. I would be glad to head up the
mountain if we need to meet again or will arrange a room here if you want to meet in Winston.
Thanks for your assistance.
Gratefully,
Melissa

Melissa Rosebrock
NCDENR - Division of Water Resources
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
P: 336.771.5289 F:336771.4632
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From: Mitchell, Patrick
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 3:45 PM
To: Rosebrock, Melissa .
Subject: FW: Allen Joines
FYI, see David's email below.
Patrick L. Mitchell, REHS, LSS
Division of Water Resources, Aquifer Protection Section
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office
S85 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
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disclosed to third parties.
From: Tucker, David - NRCS, Jefferson, NC [mailto:David.Tucker(a�nc.usda.gov]
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 3:21 PM
To: Mitchell, Patrick
Subject: RE: Allen Joines
Just everyone talking and trying to figure something out. Regardless no funding until 2014 and no guarantees than. I did have
him dig the ditch out beside the barn lower to get all that standing water out of there.
Thanks David
From: Mitchell, Patrick [mailto: Patrick. Mitchell(a NCDENR.gov]
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 2:40 PM
To: Tucker, David - NRCS, Jefferson, INC
Cc: Rosebrock, Melissa
Subject: Allen Joines
Hey David,
Dope you are doing well on this cool Friday afternoon. I just wanted to see what the latest was on the Allen Joines project.
haven't heard anything recently.
Thanks,
Patrick
Patrick L. Mitchell, REHS, LSS
Division of Water Resources, Aquifer Protection Section
NC Department of Environment & Natural Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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From:
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Sent:
Monday, August 12, 2013 12:54 PM
To:
Rosebrock, Melissa
Subject:
RE: David Gambill
I assumed that Linda or David Tucker were in contact with him. I will see to it that Daphne, myself and Linda are in better
contact and that David gets his questions answered. Daphne is the authority on this one since she is the one who signs any
design work.
From: Rosebrock, Melissa
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 12:48 PM
To: Hudyncia, Joseph
Cc: Cartner, Daphne; Mitchell, Patrick
Subject: FW: David Gambill
David said that no one has contacted him (since I spoke with him the day after we visited) so he is not aware of
Daphne's message below. Is Linda supposed to follow-up since she requested the farm visit? Or does DWQ need to
send a letter?
Melissa Rosebrock
E-mail Address: [e-mail]
NCDENR Division of Water Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27107
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From: Cartner, Daphne
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 10:58 AM
To: Hash, Linda - NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC
Cc: Rosebrock, Melissa; Tucker, David - NRC5, Jefferson, NC; Janie Woodle ([e-mail]); Mitchell, Patrick;
Hudyncia, Joseph; Woolard, Natalie; Safrit, Cindy
Subject: RE: David Gambill
I have looked at David Clay's notes and Melissa's email "Gambill Questions" and made some measurements on Google Earth to
see what would be 100-ft from the ends of the pipe. l don't see a feasible way to close the waste storage pond and put a dry
stack in that area with or without roofing over the remainder of the lot.
Therefore, I cannot make a recommendation that the waste storage pond be closed if there are to be animals on that feed lot or
in those barns. I see two alternatives. The first to help with the maintenance of the liquid level in the pond, would be to install
an irrigation system to cover the corn field across the road and any other fields with appropriate slopes and buffers that are in
the immediate vicinity. The second would be to convert to a paddock or rotational grazing system with heavy use areas in each
paddock for feeding. Once that type of system is in place and the animals are no longer confined on the lot for 45 days or more,
we could close the waste storage pond.
Daphne
Please note that my email address has changed to [e-mail]

Daphne Cartner `
North Carolina Department of Agricult* Consumer Services
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Voice: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
www.ncagr.gov/swc/
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From: Hash, Linda - NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC [mailto: Linda. Hash('Onc.nacdnet. net]
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2013 9:42 AM
To: Cartner, Daphne
Cc: Rosebrock, Melissa; Tucker, David - NRCS, Jefferson, NC; Janie Woodle (alle swcd sk best.com); Mitchell, Patrick
Subject: RE: David Gambill
Daphne,
In looking at the old cost share contract and having talk again with David, I am remembering and understanding a little better
why that pipe was installed. The water going through the pipe was a spring that headed up above the operation. They tried to
pond it to have a water supply for the animals, but was not adequate, as it would go dry part of the year. In 1981, when JB
Young, NRCS designed the original waste system, this water was piped through the pit itself in a concrete pipe (according to
David Gambill). In 1991 we did a retrofit to expand the size of the pit and discovered the existing pipe was leaking water into the
WSP. This is why it was moved to go around the WSP. I am sending the notes and design from David Clay, NRCS engineer, for
the storm drain system, which this was a part of. Hope this is helpful.
Linda
Linda Hash
Director/Conservationist
Alleghany Soil & Water Conservation District
PO Box 127 (90 S. Main St., Room 200)
Sparta, NC 28675-0127
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Iinda.hashPnc.nacdnet.net
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From: Cartner, Daphne [mailto:daphne.cartnerCabncagr.gov]
Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 2:00 PM
To: Hash, Linda - NRCS-CD, Sparta, NC
Subject: David Gambill
Linda,
Would you look back through David's file and see if there is any information about a stream determination or permit discussions
or site meetings concerning piping that "stream"? What year was it done, etc.? Before we start making inquiries now about
whether or not it is considered a stream in the pipe, I'd like to know what it was considered before. If you find anything, please
make me a copy or scan it and send it to me.
Thanks
Daphne

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From:
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Sent:
Monday, July 29, 2013 5:07 PM
To:
Cartner, Daphne; Safrit, Cindy; Hudyncia, Joseph; Linda Hash; David Tucker; Mitchell,
Patrick; Janie Woodle
Cc:
Joshi, J.R.
Subject:
Gambill Questions
Afternoon everyone,
I wanted to follow-up on a few of the questions regarding David's interest in waste pond closure and desire to
convert to a dry manure facility;
1. it will not be a problem for him to change his waste plan to a beef operation. Since it's still a Cattle
General Permit, it will be considered a permit modification. I can send you the form (isn't there
always a form?) and lead you through it. The new waste plan will need to describe the new type of
manure collection system (assuming he goes to dry waste), complete with all the usual calculations,
design, certification, etc.
2. Due to the topography and proximity to surface waters, the area of the concrete lot where cattle
have access must have a roof/be covered prior to commencing closure of the existing waste pond.
The area where equipment is stored does not need to be covered/roofed unless it becomes a
water quality issue.
3. In addition to number 2 above, a concrete berm must be installed so that the entire area of the
concrete lot (ONLY where cattle have access) is able to contain the waste. I will leave it up to you all
to decide the appropriate height. This allows for waste containment in the event of leaking
drinkers, blowing rain, snow, etc. that might otherwise cause the runoff of waste into the stream.
As you know, this is comparable to what might be required of a dairy. David called this morning and
told him about these "conditions" and he said that was ok with him. He figures $10,000 to install
roofing based on a quote he got for a roof on another building. He also said his waste pond was
again full, but not yet overflowing.
4. The stream in question at the farm is a UT to the New River and is an intermittent blue line stream.
The 313 Standard and the NC Administrative Code (2T .1304) require that any waste structures be
at least 100 feet from a blue line stream. After consultation we have determined that any new dry
stack must be at least 100 feet from the open portion of the stream located inside the fenced area
just east of the lot (north of the current WSP). Do I think waste could easily get into this square
junction -type opening? No, but not knowing how the lot might be re -arranged in the future leads
me to go more conservative.
5. ONLY after the above are in place am I comfortable with closing the waste pond. I also told David
that after closure I did not want cattle to be kept in the area where the waste pond once stood. Its
proximity to the stream would just be setting him up for future water quality problems (IMHO) in
the future. However, we can discuss buffer widths when we get to this point. I also told David
about this and he hesitated a little but said he could live with it if it meant being able to "get rid of
the lagoon."
Please let me know your thought and concerns. Questions on any of the above? Thank you all again for your
time last week, especially on a Friday.
Melissa

Melissa Rosebrock
E-mail Address: melissa.rosebrock(@ncdenr.gov
NCDENR Division of Water Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office
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305 Gambill Road
Sparta, NC 28675
Subject: Rescission of Notice of Violation
Issuance of Notice of Deficiency
Gambill and Gambill Farm
#03-01
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Gambill:
Thank you for your recent submittal of the information requested in our letter dated April 23,
2003. We greatly appreciate the effort that you made in compiling this information and sending
it to our Winston-Salem Regional Office by the date required. We also appreciate the fact that
you reported the problem with high freeboard to our staff as required by your permit and worked
with our staff to manage the problem once it occurred.
Upon review and consideration of the information submitted, the Winston-Salem Regional
Office has determined that no further compliance/enforcement actions will be taken by the
Division for high freeboard.
Also, based on your actions to properly operate your facility, the Division of Water Quality
hereby rescinds the Notice of Violation that was issued to you on April 23, 2003 and replaces it
with this Notice of Deficiency.
In the future, please continue to evaluate ways to maintain freeboard levels in the required range.
These methods include, but are not limited to, water conservation practices, adding additional
application sites, updating your cropping systems, adding additional and/or more flexible
application equipment, and maintaining the lagoon levels at the lowest allowable and appropriate
levels throughout the year. Our staff looks forward to continuing to work with you and your
Technical Specialist to evaluate and implement any needed changes to your system.
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CERTIFIED MAIL No. 7010 0780 0002 0107 2375
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. David Gambill
Gambill & Gambill Farm
305 Gambill Road
Sparta, NC 28675
Subject: Notice of Violation (NOV-2013-PC-0246)
Gambill & Gambill Farm
Certificate of Coverage No. AWC030001, Facility No. 03-01
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Gambill:
John E. Skvarla, III
Secretary
This Notice is to follow-up on an announced waste storage structure inspection conducted by Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) staff on July 3, 2013. This inspection was conducted by DWQ staff member Mr.
Patrick Mitchell. While conducting the inspection, staff noted the following violations which warrant your
immediate attention and action:
1. During the structure inspection, waste was observed being loaded and hauled to Tract No. 480
Field No. 3. The land application site was subsequently inspected. Waste was observed being
offloaded into the head of a drainageway and found to be ponding and running off due to saturated
field conditions and improper land application (see enclosed site photos). This is a violation of
Permit Conditions IL 1. (proper land application), S. (preventing excessive ponding & runoff), and
21. (land application not being allowed onto saturated land).
2. The waste level in the storage structure was above the maximum liquid level mark and
approximately 4.5 inches from overflowing the spillway at the time of inspection. While DWQ
recognizes that persistent wet weather conditions likely have contributed to the high waste level,
exceeding the maximum waste level is still a violation of General Permit condition V. 2.
3. Prior to our site visit, DWQ was not notified that the waste storage structure had inadequate
,storage capacity. Failure to notify the Regional Office is a violation of Permit Condition IIL 13.
which requires the Permittee to report to the Regional Office at first knowledge of failure to
maintain adequate storage capacity in the waste storage structure.
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Required Actions:
1. In the future please notify the Regional Office upon discovery; or as soon as possible, of
inadequate storage in the waste storage structure. Failure to make notifications to the Regional
Office as required in Permit Condition III. 13. may result in civil penalty and enforcement actions.
2. Please report weekly freeboard updates to this office until the waste level is below the maximum
liquid level.
3. In the future, please ensure that proper land application techniques are utilized for animal waste.
Be reminded that this type of violation is subject to civil penalty and enforcement action.
Our records indicate that on July 5, 2013 you notified the Winston-Salem Regional Office that waste had
overflowed the spillway of the storage structure discharging into surface waters. While the Division does
recognize that this unpermitted discharge was likely contributed by recent persistent weather conditions
over an extended time period, it still violates NC General Statute NCGS .143-215.1 (a) and Permit
Condition L 1. - each of these address operating your facility as a "non -discharge system" and preventing
a discharge of waste into surface waters.
The Division of Water Quality appreciates your cooperation and efforts thus far in these matters. If you
have any questions, please contact Mr. Patrick Mitchell or me at [phone].
Sincerely,
Sherri V. Knight, P.E.
Regional Supervisor, Aquifer Protection Section
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For each waste structure at the facility, list the number of inches remaining before waste
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RETURN RECEIPT RE I_`ESTI D
Tam Gambill
clo David Gambill
_OS Gambill Road
Sparta NC 2867�
SUBJECT: Notice of, ViflatiOn
Request for Inf€:irm.atiOn
Inadequate. Freeboard
Gambill & Gambill Farm
#3-1
Alleghany County
Dear Sir or Madam:
William G. Ross Jr.. Secretary
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Alan W. Klimek, P.E. Director
Division of Water Quality
On February 24, 2003, a representative of your animal operation informed the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ) that there was inadequate freeboard in the lagoon(s) serving this facility.
This lack of adequate freeboard is in non-compliance with the Certificate of Coverage
issued to this facility on June 2, 2000. In addition to this Notice of Violation (,NOV), this non-
compliance is subject to an appropriate enforcement action by DWQ. This action can consist of
one or more of the following: a civil or criminal enforcement action; an injunction; and/or a
requirement to apply for coverage under an individual permit. The action chosen will be based
on complete evaluation of all factors that resulted in the inadequate freeboard; the actions taken
to restore the needed freeboard; and the actions being proposed to prevent the problem from
reoccurring.
To assist us in our review, please provide the Winston-Salem Regional Office with an
evaluation of the reasons for the freeboard violation(s) and a strategy to prevent future freeboard
violation(s). This evaluation and strategy must include but is not limited to the following:
Current Freeboard level(s)
Freeboard level records in the lagoon(s) for the past 12 months up to the date of submittal
Spraying records for the past 12 months up to the date of submittal VM h
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Rainfall records for the past 12 months for this site up to the date of submittal (if
available)
Cropping systc:ni and. PAN specified in the CAWiMP. If" the cropping system was not in
compliance with the facility's CAWMP, provide details of the cropping system in place
for the past 12 months.
A summary of -actions taken to restore the needed freeboard in the la2oon(s) including but
not limited to removal of animals from the site, delay of restocking of animals. pumping
and hauling waste to another site ispccify sito, sccurinfr additional irrigation equipment,
and leCUrin`g additional ,pray sitcs.
A descriptloll cif v"Itcr C�?n MeTsrn-cs In use at dic facility and the date(,,,]
installed.
If the lagoon levcl[s! are still in violation of the facility's CAWN4P and Permit, provide
an updated Plan of Action as to how the facility will return to compliance.
Provide; a detailed description of the actions taken or proposed to be taken to insure that
there are no further freeboard violations at this facility.
This information must be receivecl by the Winston-Salein Regional Office at the
following address no later than 10 days following- receipt of this letter.
Division of Water Quality
585 Waughtown Street
Winston-Salem, NBC 27107
Once this information is received and evaluated by the DWQ staff, a determination will
be made as to the appropriate compliancelenforcement actions to be taken. Each case will be
evaluated on its own merit. The efforts by the owncrlproducer to notify DWQ of the problem,
efforts made to resolve the problem once identified, and efforts proposed to prevent future
problems will be positive factors in this determination.
Nothing in this letter should be taken as reproving from you either the responsibility or
liability for this non-compliance or future cases of non-compliance. If you have any questions
regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact our Winston-Salem Regional Office Staff at
[phone],
Sincerely,
Ian W. Klimek, P. .
Director
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
June 24, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL 7099 3220 0006 8505 8286
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Mr. David Gambill
305 Gambill Road
Sparta, NC 28675
SUBJECT: Follow-up Inspection
Gambill & Gambill Farm #03-01
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Gambill:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL. OFFICE
The purpose of this letter is to summarize the findings of a follow-up inspection
performed on July 14, 2000. Melissa Rosebrock of the Winston-Salem Regional Office
of the Division of Water Quality performed the inspection. Jasper Cave and Linda Hash
of the Alleghany NRCS were also present at your request to provide technical
assistance.
Staff noted that you had fenced out a section of the treated cow lot to create a
50- foot (average) buffer from the creek. During the visit we also understood that you
would also complete the following:
1. Fescue seed is to be sown in the 50-foot buffer of the treated cow lot and the
area covered with hay. This is to establish enough vegetation to prevent the
run-off of sediment and/or waste into the creek. This area is to be re -seeded
this fall if needed.
2. Soil is to be used to fill in an area of the stock trail between the waste pond
and the creek to prevent run-off of soil into the creek.
1 The area of ground near the silo is to be repaired and gravel spread. A gravel
berm is to be created to control the run-off of feed and waste into the surface
drain. 1f the gravel berm proves insufficient, a concrete berm is to be
constructed.
Per your suggestion, the above measures are to be completed within one week of
receipt of this letter. This office also acknowledges receipt of your response to the
Notice of Violation dated June 23, 2000. Your letter has been put in your file in our
office.
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Sincerely,
Larry D. Coble
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL, RESOURCES
June 23, 2000
CERTIFIED MAIL 7099 3400 0009 2222 7799
RETURN RECEIPT'REQUESTED
Mr. Tam Gambill
305 Gambill Road
Sparta, NC 28675
SUBJECT: Notice of Violation
Compliance Inspection
Gambill & Gambill Farm #03-01
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Gambill:
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
WINSTON-SALEM REGIONAL OFFICE
The purpose of this letter is to summarize the findings of your Compliance
Inspection performed on June 6, 2000. Melissa Rosebrock and Matt Czahor of the
Division of Water Quality -Winston-Salem Regional Office performed the inspection.
While reviewing the files it was noted that a waste sample was not taken within 60
days of the October and November 1999 and January 2000 application events. Note that
failure to have complete records is a violation of North Carolina General Statute
143-215.10C. Waste and soil analysis, once obtained, should be kept for a minimum of
five years. Remember also, that waste applications should be applied during the time
the crop can utilize the nutrients in the waste. In general, waste should be applied no
earlier than 30 days prior to planting.
Our staff also noted two other concerns that must be addressed immediately:
1. The area outside the barn (treated cow pen) is very denuded. The current
situation allows for the surface runoff of waste and sediment to enter the
stream during rain events. This office acknowledges receipt of your phone
message of June 201h stating that all cows have now been fenced out of the
area in question.
2. Spilled feed needs to be properly disposed of from the feed trough area. Our
concern is that this feed, upon entering the nearby stream could cause an
oxygen demand problem for aquatic life in the stream.
A written response is to be submitted to this office within 14 days of receipt of
this Notice indicating further actions taken to correct the two concerns listed above.
This written response should include an explanation of "when and how" the problems
are to be corrected. Please address the information to the attention of Ms. Rosebrock.
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Sincerely,
Larry D. Coble
Water Quality Supervisor
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James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
TAM GAMBILL
GAMBILL & GAMBILL FARM
224 GAMBILL ROAD
SPARTA NC 28675
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Subject: Application No, AWC030001
Additional Information Request
Gambill & Gambill Farm
Animal Waste Operation
Alleahany County
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application. Additional
information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by May 1 2000:
Thank you very much for addressing the items in our previous letter. As a result of the animal number
change and the Waste Utilization Plan revisions, we need two things_ Please contact your technical
specialist and have sections I1 B and III B of your new (1017199) certification form completed. Also. all
revisions made to NVUPs must be signed and dated by the technical specialist and the farm owner. Only the
pages that were revised need to be sent in — please be sure to initial and date them.
Please note that all NVUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist. Please
reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information should be signed.
sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter must be
submitted on or before May 3. 2000 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A
N.C.A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental Management
Commission.
If you have any questions retarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 364.
Sincerely.
Dianne Thomas
Soil Scientist
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
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Department of Environment
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Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Bill Holman, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
Tam Gambill
Gambill & Gambill Farm
224 Gambill Road
Sparta NC 28675
Dear Tam Gambill:
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT ANo NATURAL RESOURCES
December30, 1999 pp�{ // RECF!VED
N.V. D HNR
JA N 1 Q 2000
Reyionai Office
Subject: Fertilizer Application Recordkeeping
Animal Waste Management System
Facility Number 3-1
Alleghany County
This letter is being sent to clarify the recordkeeping requirement for Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN)
application on fields that are part of your Certified Animal Waste Management Plan.
In order to show that the agronomic loading rates for the crops being grown are not being exceeded, you
must keep records of all sources of nitrogen that are being added to these sites. This would include nitrogen
from all types of animal waste as well as municipal and industrial sludges/residuals, and commercial fertilizers.
Beginning January 1, 2000, all nitrogen sources applied to land receiving animal waste are required to
be kept on the appropriate recordkeeping forms (i.e. IRRI, M2, DRY1, DRY2, DRYS, SLUR1, SLUR2,
SLD1, and SLD2) and maintained in the facility records for review. The Division of Water Quality (DWQ)
compliance inspectors and Division of Soil and Water operation reviewers will review all recordkeeping during
routine inspections. Facilities not documenting all sources of nitrogen application will be subject to an
appropriate enforcement action.
Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as removing from you the responsibility or
liability for failure to comply with any State Rule, State Statute, Local County Ordinance, or permitting
requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Sonya Avant of the
DWQ staff at [phone] ext. 571-
Sincerely,
err T. Stevens, Director
Division of Water Quality
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Alleghany County Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
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State of North Carolina*
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
August 10, 1999
GAMBILL & GAMBILL FARM
224 GAMBILL RD
SPARTA NC 28675
ATTN: TAM GAMBILL
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subject: Application No. AWC030001
Additional Information Request
Gambill & Gambill Farm
Animal Waste Operation
Alleghany County
Dear Tam Gambill:
The Non -Discharge Permitting Unit has completed a preliminary engineering review of the subject application. Additional
information is required before we can continue our review. Please address the following by September 9, 1999:
Please provide waste storage pond capacity documentation (design, as -built calculations, etc.). Be sure to
include any site evaluations, wetland determinations, or hazard classifications that may be applicable.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) that are to be implemented at this facility should be identified (check
the appropriate BMPs) on the Insect Control Checklist, the Odor Control Checklist and the Mortality
Management Checklist (enclosed).
Please provide lease agreements or other land use agreements for the land in the Waste Utilization Plan that
is not owned by the facility owner. On these, please include the Tract and Fields numbers.
Please note that all WUP revisions must be signed and dated by both the owner and the technical specialist. Please
reference the subject permit application number when providing the requested information. All information should be signed,
sealed, and submitted in duplicate to my attention at the address below. The information requested by this letter must be
submitted on or before September 9, 1999 or the Division will return your application as incomplete in accordance with 15A
MC_A.C. 2H .0200 and your facility will be considered to be operating without a permit.
Please be advised that operation of the subject animal waste management system without a valid permit is a violation of North
Carolina General Statute 143-215.1 and will subject you to the enforcement authority of the Environmental Management
Commission.
If you have any questions regarding this request, please call me at [phone], extension 364.
,cc: Winston-Salem_Regional_Office,Water-Quality
Permit File
Sincerely,
Dianne Thomas
Soil Scientist
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
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State of North Carolina
Department of Environ t
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
Kerr T. Stevens, Director
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
Tam Gambill
Gambill & Gambill Farm
224 Gambill Rd
Sparta NC 28675
Farm Number: 03 - 1
Dear Tam Gambill:
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April 6, 1999
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You are hereby notified that Gambill & Gambill Farm, in accordance with G.S. 143-215.1 OC,
must apply for coverage under an Animal Waste Operation General Permit. Upon receipt of this letter,
your farm has six , 60 days to submit the attached application and all supporting documentation. In
accordance with Chapter 626 of 1995 Session Laws (Regular Session 1996), Section 19(c)(2), any
owner or operator who fails to submit an application by the date specified by the Department
SHALL NOT OPERATE the animal waste system after the specified date. Your application must
be returned within sixty (60) days of receipt of this letter. Failure to submit the application as required
may also subject your facility to a civil penalty and other enforcement actions for each day the facility is
operated following the due date of the application.
The attached application has been partially completed using information listed in your Animal
Waste Management Plan Certification Form. If any of the general or operation information listed is
incorrect please make corrections as noted on the application before returning the application package.
The signed original application, one copy of the signed application, two copies of a general location
map, and two copies of the Certified Animal Waste Management Plan must be returned to complete the
application package. The completed package should be sent to the following address:
North Carolina Division of Water Quality
Water Quality Section
Non -Discharge Permitting Unit
Post Office Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
If you have any questions conceming.this letter, please call Dianne Thomas at [phone]
extension 364 or Ron Linville with the Winston-Salem Regional Office at [phone].
Zerr
rely,
T. Stevens
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DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
May 12, 1998 REC%,F1VED
N.C. !Dept. o f t i-qti;
Tam Gambill MAY 1 5 1998
Gambill & Gambill Farm �'`li�`; -�'r, i =:0
224 Gambill Road a
Sparta NC 28675 Re;;i0r;-a1, C;ifiC.G
SUBJECT: Designation of a Certified Operator in Charge
Gambill & Gambill Farm
Facility # 03-1
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Gambill:
North Carolina General Statute 90 A-47.2 requires the owner of each animal waste
management system that serves 250 or more swine, 100 or more confined cattle, 75 or
more horses, 1,000 or more sheep, or 30,000 or more confined poultry with a liquid
animal waste management system, to designate a properly certified operator as the
Operator in Charge (OIC). Our records indicate that the OIC you previously
designated is no longer a certified animal waste management system operator.
As the owner of a registered animal operation with an animal waste management
system, you must designate a certified animal waste management system operator as
the Operator in Charge. Enclosed is an Operator in Charge Designation Form
specifically for your facility. Please return this completed form to this .office by
June 12, 1998. Please be advised that nothing in this letter should be taken as
absolving you of the responsibility and liability for any past or future violations for
your failure to designate an appropriate Operator in Charge.
If you have any questions regarding the certification of an operator, or need assistance
in locating a certified operator in your area, please contact
Cindy Dudley with the Technical Assistance and Certification Unit at
[phone] ext. 309.
Sincerely,
Joseph B. McMinn, Supervisor
Technical Assistance & Certification Unit
cd/Desig. of certified OIC
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State of North CarolA
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Winston-Salem Regional Office .
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
August 5, 1997
Mr. Tam Gambill
Route 2, Box 281-P
Sparta, NC 28675
SUBJECT: Animal Feedlot Operations Inspection
Gambill & Gambill Farm
Facility No. 03-1
Alleghany County
Dear Mr. Gambill:
An Animal Feedlot Operation Inspection was performed on the Gambill & Gambill
Farm by Beth Morton and Jenny Rankin of this office on July 30, 1997.
The inspection found your waste management system to be well maintained. No
water quality concerns were noted. Enclosed is the inspection sheet which was completed
during the visit.
Please contact the Winston-Salem Regional Office if you should have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jenny Rankin
Environmental Technician
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