Update: April 23, 2012

LITTIG RD SEPTAGE APPLICATION DENIED
Owner May Re-apply

A second application to apply septage at 15410 Littig Rd. has been turned down by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).  The decision came after TCEQ received more than 150 citizen comments opposing the applications.  OUR VOICES WERE HEARD!

On April 18th TCEQ told the applicant “The proposed actions contemplated in your application … cannot be authorized under Title 30 TAC 312.12 (‘Registrations’)”.  Copies of TCEQ’s decision letter, as well as of correspondence between the applicant, TCEQ and Travis County, are linked below.

April 18, 2012 decision letter from TCEQ to AF Agricultural
February 2, 2012 letter from AF Agricultural to Travis County
December 13, 2011 letter from AF Agricultural to TCEQ
September 15, 2011 letter from TCEQ to AF Agricultural
August 9, 2011 letter from Travis County to AF Agricultural

At various times the applicant told TCEQ he planned to construct on-site storage ponds and/or use a subsurface irrigation system.  TCEQ told the applicant he must withdraw the current application (#710918) and told the applicant he may submit another application:  for applying septage (a “Registration” application) or for Sludge Processing and/or Subsurface Area Drip Dispersal (a “Permit” application).

We must remain vigilant.  This was the second application to apply septage at the same location in our neighborhood.  If the owner or any applicant again proposes inappropriate land use, we will keep you informed and will need your help to achieve success for the third time in a row!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SUCCESS!

Update: September 1, 2011

THERE WILL BE A PUBLIC MEETING
About proposed septage application near Littig Rd.
Date and time will be announced later

State Representative Dawnna Dukes reports that TCEQ has assured her there will be a public meeting about the application to apply septage to property on Littig Rd. (See ‘letter from TCEQ to Rep. Dukes’) TCEQ representatives have told PSNA that a meeting time and place have not yet been set, but that it will be in a location near us (probably Manor) on a weekday evening, probably in October.

Both Representative Dukes and State Senator Kirk Watson wrote to TCEQ requesting that TCEQ hold such a public meeting. (See ‘letter from Rep. Dukes’ and ‘letter from Sen. Watson’)

THERE IS STILL TIME FOR PUBLIC COMMENT.  Please act now to express your concern and request a public meeting and a contested case hearing by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).  By continuing to request a public meeting and contested case hearing you demonstrate the widespread concern in our neighborhood.
You may do so online by going to
http://www10.tceq.state.tx.us/epic/ecmnts/
In the “Permit number” box type in 710918 and click “next”
Fill out the form and express any concerns you have, but use specific concerns, such as:

• runoff onto Cottonwood creek
• proximity to flood plain
• water quality to nearby wells and stock ponds
• solids-- such as tampons, sanitary napkins, condoms, etc.
• inappropriate land use
• odor (if you live near enough to smell it)

Use your own words to express your own concerns  but include a sentence saying “I request a public meeting and a contested case hearing.”   Please write NOW, before September 7.

You may also wish to write or call Representative Dukes and Senator Watson thanking them for their help so far, and encouraging them to continue working with us about this issue.  Representative Dukes’ office phone is 512-463-0506.  Senator Watson’s office phone is 512-463-0114.

Update: August 11 ,2011 There is another proposal to apply septage at 15410 Littig Rd, the same location as the application last May.