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State of North Carolio
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Wayne McDevitt, Secretary
A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E., Director
Gene Miller
Gemini Branch Farms
3320 NC Hwy 801 North
Mocksville NC 27028
Dear Gene Miller:
NCD E—,
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTM NT OF
ENVIRONMENT AN[) NATURAL RRVMWED
March 5, 1999 N.C. Dept. of EHNA
MAR 2 4 1999
Winston -Lail ?n.
■regionai 01fice
Subject: Removal of Registration
Gemini Branch Farms
Facility Number 30-14
Davie County
This is to acknowledge receipt of your request that your facility no longer be registered as an animal waste
management system per the terms of 15A NCAC 2H .0217. The information you provided us indicated that your
operation's animal population does not exceed the number set forth by 15A NCAC 2H .0217, and therefore does not
require registration for a certified animal waste management plan.
Under 15A NCAC 2H .0217, your facility is deemed permitted if waste is properly managed and does not
reach the surface waters of the state. Any system determined to have an adverse impact on water quality may be
required to obtain a waste management plan or an individual permit. You are reminded that a discharge of wastes to
the surface waters of the state will subject you to a civil penalty up to $10,000 per day.
Should you decide to increase the number of animals housed at your facility beyond the threshold limits
listed below, you will be required to receive approval from the Division of Water Quality prior to stocking animals
to that level. Threshold numbers of animals are as follows:
Swine
250
Confined Cattle
100
Horses
75
Sheep
1,000
Poultry with a liquid wastes stem
30,000
If you have questions regarding this letter or the status of your operation please call Sonya Avant of our
staff at [phone] ext 571.
Sincerely,
/ a4,0�14
Al A. Preston Howard, Jr., P.E.
cc: Winston-Salem Water Quality Regional Office
Davie Soil and Water Conservation District
Facility File
P.O. Box 29535, Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535 Telephone [phone] Fax [phone]
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CONFMMM ION FOR'REMOVAL OF RWISTRATION
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This is to confirm that the following farm does not meet the 2H .0200 registration
requirements.. Please inactivate this facility on the registration database.
Facility Number:
Farm Name: '
Owner:
Mailing Address:
County:/
Comments:
Operatio
below threshold
out of busihess/no animals on site
closed out per NR (`.q ctanrlarric
Signature:
Agency:
Please* return completed form to: DEHNR-DWQ
Water Quality Section
Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535

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This is to confirm that the following farm does not meet the 2H .0200 registration
requirements. Please inactivate this facility on the registration database. _
Facility Number:
Farm Name: / / ��'✓�'�' 1 Gl�y�/''
Owner:
Mailing Address:
County:
Comments:
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Operatio
below threshold
out of business/no animals on site
closed out per NR tq ztPnriarrIq
Please return completed form to
O
Signature:
Agency:
DEHNR-DWQ
Water Quality section
Compliance Group
P.O. Box 29535
Raleigh, NC 27626-0535
RR-3/97

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Date of Inspection
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Onsite Rep rese nt rtivc a`lY Li Iyl Integrator :......................................................................................
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Certified Operator;........................................................ Operator Certification Number:.................
Location of Farm:
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Latitude ®a 1 fL Longitude 4 S°
Design Current
Swine Capacity Population
❑ Wean to Feeder
❑ Feeder to Finish
❑ Farrow to Wean
❑ Farrow to Feeder
❑ Farrow to Finish
❑ Gilts
❑ Boars
Design Current Design Current
Poultry Capacity Population Cattle . Capacity Population
❑ Layer I I j[Z Dairy 105 1 16Z
❑ Non -Layer I 1 10 Non -Dairy
❑ Other
T Total Design Capacity I . IO5
Total SSLW
.;Number of Lagoons J Holding Ponds'® ❑ Subsurface Drains PreEntjjll Lagoon Area 10 Spray Field Area
❑ No Liquid Waste management System
General
1. Are there any buffers that need maintenance/improvement?
2. Is any discharge observed from any part of the operation'?
Discharge originated at; ❑ Lagoon ❑ Spray Field l/Other
a. If discharge is observed, was the conveyance man-made?
b. II'discharge is observed, did it reach Surface Water? (If yeti. notify DWQ)
c. If discharge is observed, what is the estimated flow in gal/min?
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d. Does discharge bypass a lagoon system? (Kyes, notify DWQ)
3. Is there evidence of past discharge from any part of the operation?
4. Were there any adverse impacts to the waters of the State other than from a discharge?
5. Does any part of the waste management system (other than lagoons/holding ponds) require
maintenance/improve ment?
6. Is facility not in compliance with any applicable setback criteria in effect at the time of design?
❑ Yes [�No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑v "No
❑ Yes [�No
❑ Yes ETNo
❑ Yes E(No
E3 ❑ Yes 'No
❑ Yes �o
❑ Yes B No
7. Did the facility fail to have a certified operator in responsible charge?
7/25/97
❑ Yes ❑ No
Continued on back

Fa>ity Number:
8. Are there lagoons or storage ponds on site which need to be properly closed`? ❑ Yes No
Structures (Lagoons,Ilolding Ponds, Flush Pits, etc.) NO ikok7 t' P�'1U�1
9. Is storage capacity (freeboard plus storm storage) less than adequate?J I ❑ Yes ❑ No
Structure I Structure 2 Structure :3 Structure 4 Structure 5 Structure 6
Identifier:
Freeboard(ft):................................................................................................
10. Is seepage observed from any of the structures? ❑ Yes ❑ No
11. Is erosion, or any other threats to the integrity of any of the structures observed? ❑ Yes ❑ No
12.
Do any of the structures need maintenance/improvement?
❑ Yes
❑ No
(If any of questions 9-12 was answered yes, and the situation poses
an immediate public health or environmental threat, notify DWQ)
13.
Do any of the structures lack adequate minimum or maximum liquid level markers'?
❑ Yes
❑ No
waste Application
14.
Is there physical evidence of over application?
❑ Yes
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(If in excess of WMP, or runoff entering waters of the State, notify DWQ)
15.
Crop type ....FZ 5&lrze ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
16.
Do the receiving crops differ with those designated in the Animal Waste Management Plan (AWMP)?
❑ Yes
❑ No
17.
Does the facility have a lack of adequate acreage for land application`?
❑ Yes
(o
18.
Does the receiving crop need improvement?
❑ Yes
M'IVo/
19.
Is there a lack of available waste application equipment?
❑ Yes
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20.
Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency?
❑ Yes
B lVo
21,
Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on -site representative?
❑ Yes
Q_Igoo
22.
Does record keeping need improvement?
❑ Yes
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For Certified or Permitted Facilities Only
23.
Does the facility fail to have a copy of the Animal Waste Management Plan readily available?
❑ Yes
❑ No
24.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Certified AWMP?
❑ Yes
❑ No
25.
Were any additional problems noted which cause noncompliance of the Permit?
❑ Yes
❑ No
No. viol ations or. delticiencies were noted during this'visit. Xoa.will receive.no further
.. correspondence about this'.vWt:
Comments (ider140;question #): Explain any YES answers and/orany recommendations or ah'" other comments.,
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Reviewer/Inspector Name
Reviewer/Inspector Signature:
Date: 7

State of North Carolina
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B, Howes, Secretary
Steve W. Tedder, Chairman December 5,1996
Gene Miller
Gemini Branch Farms
3320 NC Hwy 801 South
Mocksville NC 27028
Dear Mr. Miller:
IDEF.HNF;Z
Subject: Operator In Charge Designation
Facility: Gemini Branch Farms
Facility ID #: 30-14
Davie County
Senate Bill 1217, An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Study Commission on
Agricultural Waste, was enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly on June 21, 1996. This bill
requires that a certified operator be designated as the Operator in Charge by January 1, 1997, for each animal
waste management system that serves 250 or more swine, 100 or more confined cattle, 75 or more horses,
I,000 or more sheep, or 30,000 or more confined poultry with a liquid animal waste management system. Our
records indicate that your facility is registered with the Division of Water Quality and meets the requirements
for designating an OIC.
A training and certification program is not yet available for animal waste management systems involving
cattle, horses, sheep, or poultry. Owners and operators of these systems will be issued temporary animal waste
management certificates by the Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission
(WPCSOCC). The temporary certificates will expire December 31, 1997, and will not be renewed. To obtain
a permanent certification, you will be required to complete ten hours of training and pass an examination by
December 31, 1997, A training and certification program for operators of animal waste management systems
involving cattle, sheep, horses, and poultry is now being developed and should be available by the spring of
1997. The type of training and certification required for the operator of each system will be based on the nature
of the wastes to be treated and the treatment process(es) primarily used to treat the animal waste.
As the owner of an animal operation with an animal waste management system, you must designate an
Operator in Charge and must submit the enclosed designation form to the WPCSOCC. If you do not intend to
operate your animal waste management system yourself, you must designate an employee or engage a contract
operator to be the Operator in Charge. The person designated as the Operator in Charge, whether yourself or
another person, must complete the enclosed application form for temporary certification as an animal waste
management system operator. Both the designation form and the application form must be completed and
returned by December 31, 1996,
If you have questions about the new requirements for animal waste management system operators, please call
Beth Buffington or Barry Huneycutt at 91gn33-0026.
Sincerely,
St
FOR eve W. edder
Enclosures
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Water Quality Files �
Water Pollution Control System ��� Voice 919-733-0026 FAX [phone]
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State of North Caroliol
Department of Environment,
Health and Natural Resources
Mooresville Regional Office
James B. Hunt, Jr., Governor
Jonathan B. Howes, Secretary
Ms. Sue Homewood
DEHNR - DWQ
PO Box 29535
Raleigh, North Carolina 27626-0535
Dear Sue,
E)aHNF;Z
Division of Soil and Water Conservation
June 19, 1997
RECEIVED
N.C. Dept- of EHNR
JUN 25 W7
Winston-Salem
Regional Office
The following operations have requested to be removed from the register or have gone out of business in
Davie county. While doing the operations reviews in Davie county on June 16 - 18, 1997, I appraised the status of
these operations.
Facility No. 30-01 Ketchie Creek Hog: I have include Mr. Thomas Williams signed request for removal
from the register. This operation is out of business and there are no swine present on the site. Mr. Williams does
not plan on going back into the swine business. I can confirm that this operation can be removed from the register.
Facility No. 30-05 Charlie Barnes Farm: This is a small swine operation that is out of the commercial
swine business. Mr. Barnes currently has 1 sow, 7 piglets, 1 boar, and 3 Vietnamese Potbelly pigs in his facility.
He says he plans to keep these few hogs for family use, but does not plan to commercially raise again. fit]
confirm that this operation can he removed from the register.
Facility No. 30-09 Reavis & Hendrics Dairy: Mr. Reavis is out of business, he sold out on 3/26/97. He
has some replacement heifers on pasture, but is well below the threshold. I can confirm that this QperAtion can be
removed from the register.
Facility No. 30-11 Hobar Dairy, Inc.: This dairy is below the threshold, however their pond is currently
in violation due to lack of adequate freeboard and discharge over the dike. i Gen confirm this opergliQLl to be
removed from jhC register only after this pEoblem is corrected IQ,thc satisfaction of tb,t,pjvision of Water
Quality
Facility No. 30-12 Eaton Farms: I have included Mr. Eaton's signed request for removal. This operation
sold out in August 1995. I can Qonflrm that this-onegglion can be removed frQM 1hr, register.
Facility No. 30-13 Gilmer Allen Farm: I talked with Mrs. Allen while doing the operations review. This
operation is below the threshold and is planing to sellout by the end of July. Lcan-confirm that this Du=ion can
be removed fiam the register once_DWQ receives thLQperations signed request.
Facility No. 30-14 Gemini Branch Farms: This operation is below the threshold and has requested to
come off the register, however this operation discharges parlor waste into the field in front of the barn. �e
Division of Water Quality musimake the determinatio"n_this_farm's status.
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Facility No. 30-15 Steve Foster Dairy: This operation is below the threshold and has requested to be
removed from the register. However, this dairy discharges parlor waste directly into a field drainage ditch in the
pasture behind the bam. The ]2ivision of Water
Facility No. 30-19 White Bros. Dairy: This operation is below the threshold and has requested to be
removed. The operations parlor waste goes to a small pond, but the operations lot run-off goes to a settling basin
that discharges to a grass filter strip. The Division of Walcr_Quality must make the determination on this
farm's status.
Facility No. 30-23 C.W. Philips Farm: This operation is below the threshold and I have included Mr.
Philips signed request for removal. 1 can confirm that this opespnQn„ciM be removed form the register.
Facility No. 30-24 Williams Dairy: This operation is currently below the threshold and has no immediate
plans to increase number. I have included Mr. Williams' signed request for removal. Due to the level of waste in
the holding pond, I cannot confirm this request for removal. The Division of -Water Quali ,_mySt Make the
determination on this farm's status.
Facility No. 30-30 William Seats Farm: This operation is out of the dairy business. There are some beef
cattle present on the lot, but they are well below threshold numbers. I -can confirm that -this operation can be
removed from the register.
Facility No. 30-32 D.W. Spach Farm: This operation has sold out and there are no dairy cattle present. I
can confirm that this operation can be removed from the register.
If you have any questions on these operations, please give me a call.
Enclosure
cc: C. Dewey Botts, Director for Division of Soil and Water
Abner Braddy, DWQ Winston-Salem Regional Office
Davie Soil and Water Conservation District
Ralston James, Jr., DSWC Regional Coordinator
DSWC Regional Files

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Facility Number 3 f) 1 4
Farm Name
Gemini Branch Farms
Owner Phone Number
Gene JMIIIer 1 1998-3260
Manager Lessee
Patrick Miller
Addrese 3axd
Rt. 8 box _
Mocksville ` NC 12 7 0 2 8
Location
Hwy. 801 12 miles North of 1-40 corner of Cana Rd. Pino Rd. and 801. 4
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