Public Hearing Granted for Renewal of National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Permit.

On March 3rd, 2008 theMonteagle Utility Board was informed by Public Utility Director Jim Boynton that notice had been received of a $20,000 fine by the state of Tennesseefor failure to complete one of the Agreed Orders that pertains to the Sewer Moratorium. The unsatisfactory condition of the Monteagle Sewer system is well know. Inspite of the condition of the sewer system, Monteagle was presented with a revised plan at the February meeting by New Life Development that will eventually add approximately 1100 residentail units.

The SCCA has requested a hearing on the renewal of the NPDES permits. The hearing notice information follows:


Public Hearing, Monteagle STP, Grundy CountyFor public notice 02/11/08: NPDES permits for both Monteagle sewagetreatment plants, Thursday, March 27, 2008, Tennessee National GuardAmory, Monteagle, Grundy County, 6:00 PM, local time (central). Thepurpose is to receive comments on TN0021806 - discharge of 0.25 MGD oftreated wastewater to Juanita Creek Mile 1.3 to Gilliam Creek Mile 1.6(STP #1), and TN0064815 - discharge of 0.25 MGD of treated wastewater toMile 1.0 of an unnamed tributary to Trussel Creek (STP #2). The hearingis requested by the South Cumberland Community Association.