Daily Archives: February 17, 2015

Proposed Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (Azpdes) Renewal Permit

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ADEQ-2Pursuant to the Clean Water Act and in accordance with Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R18-9-A907, the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) proposes to issue an Arizona Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (AZPDES) Permit to discharge pollutants to Waters of the United States to the following applicant, subject to certain effluent limitations and special conditions:

Public Notice No. 15-41
Published on February 17, 2015
Published in the Northern Arizona Gazette

AZPDES Permit No. AZ0021245

Arizona Game and Fish Department
Page Springs Fish Hatchery (PSFH)
5000 W. Carefree Highway
Phoenix, AZ 85086

The Arizona Game and Fish Department applied for a renewal AZPDES permit for the proposed discharge of up to 22.8 million gallons per day (mgd) of hatchery process water from PSFH to the

Oak Creek in the Verde River Basin in Township 16 N, Range 4 E, Section 23, in Yavapai County, Arizona. The PSFH consists of two flow-through fish hatcheries (Bubbling Ponds and PSFH). Water for the two production operations (cold water species and warm water species) is obtained from two natural springs, is not comingled through the hatchery processes, and is discharged to two different locations on Oak Creek. Biosolids requirements are not applicable because fish wastes are not considered biosolids under the 40 CFR 503 provisions.

The permit and fact sheet may be viewed online at http://www.azdeq.gov/cgi-bin/vertical.pl by typing the permit number in the box left of “Search Event”. The public notice and related documentation also are available for public review, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the ADEQ Records Center, 1110 W. Washington St., Phoenix, Arizona, 85007. In Phoenix, please call (602) 771-4380 or e-mail recordscenter@azdeq.gov 24 hours in advance to schedule an appointment to review the file.

Persons may submit comments or request a public hearing on the proposed action in writing, to Jacqueline Maye, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, Water Quality Division, 1110 W. Washington St., 5415B-3, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. All written comments received by ADEQ by the close of business on the date 30 days after publication of this notice will be considered in the final permit decision. A public hearing request must be in writing and must include the reasons for such request. If there is a significant degree of public interest, the Director will hold a hearing in accordance with A.A.C. R18-9-A908(B).

ADOT MVD offers online vehicle license tax report for 2014

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PHOENIX – As Arizonans start working on their tax returns, many want to know the amount of vehicle license tax they paid last year.

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division offers a free online service, Vehicle Fee Recap, on ServiceArizona.com to help vehicle owners easily obtain their vehicle license tax paid in 2014 as well as any specialty license plate donations.

From the ServiceArizona home page, a customer can select the Vehicle Fee Recap link and follow the simple instructions to receive a free, printable report. The Vehicle Fee Recap report will only contain information for the previous calendar year.

“Vehicle Fee Recap has proven to be one of ServiceArizona’s most popular features during tax season,” said Motor Vehicle Division Director Stacey Stanton. “This service is yet another way MVD works to save valuable time for our customers.”

Owners of Arizona-registered vehicles who wish to use the data provided in the Vehicle Fee Recap report for tax returns should seek guidance from the Internal Revenue Service, the Arizona Department of Revenue or other tax professionals.

The Vehicle Fee Recap feature of ServiceArizona is also accessible by mobile devices.

USFS Law Enforcement Officer Acting within his Lawful Duty in Shooting Death of a suspect

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FLAGSTAFF – The criminal investigation of USFS Law Enforcement Officer who fatally shot a suspect who attacked him in the Blue Ridge area on September 19, 2014 has been completed and the officer will not face charges.

Evidence collected during the investigation showed that USFS Officer Andrew Pederson was acting within his lawful duty when he came in contact with sixty-six year old Courtney James Van Riper. Investigation of the events that led to the shooting death of Van Riper indicated that the officer was defending himself during the shooting incident.

Following the shooting death of Van Riper, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office conducted the criminal investigation into the officer involved shooting death of Courtney Van Riper.

The investigation was forwarded to the Coconino County Attorney’s Office who reviewed the case. After reviewing the evidence, the Coconino County Attorney’s Office completed its report that no charges would be filed against Pederson. In their report, the County Attorney’s Office found that the evidence shows that Pederson was discharging a lawful duty when he encountered sixty-six year old Courtney James Van Riper.

The evidence shows that during the encounter, Van Riper produced a large can of pepper spray which he pointed and sprayed at the face of the officer. The evidence also indicates that Pederson’s actions of firing multiple rounds at the suspect were based on the reasonable belief that Van Riper might take control of his service weapon once he was incapacitated by the spray.

The County Attorney’s report cited Arizona Revised Statutes 13-410(C)(1) which permits law enforcement to use deadly physical force in self-defense.

Friends of the NRA selling raffle tickets

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friends-nra-drawWILLIAMS – The Grand Canyon Friends of the NRA is selling tickets for your choice between two guns. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. Only 200 tickets will be sold and there are less than 100 left. The drawing will take place when all tickets are sold.

The winner will have their choice between two weapons. The Ruger American bolt action rifle in .308 caliber or Soeger P350 pump action 12 gauge shotgun.

The winner must be able to comply with all State and federal laws concerning firearms. Must be at least 18-years old and able to pass background check.

The group is also gearing up for their annual dinner at Doc Holiday’s in Williams. The dinner is August 1 and the doors open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

The Grand Canyon Friends of the NRA supports sport shooting events in the northern Arizona area.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Williams Wear inside Buck’s Place at 117 W Route66 in downtown Williams.

ESA selling See’s candy

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From See's Catalog

From See’s Catalog

WILLIAMS – The Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority members of Williams are selling See’s Candy in support of their projects. One of their main projects is to create Christmas packages for troops serving overseas each year.

The See’s selection consists of box candies wrapped in special Easter gift wrapping or individual eggs and other delights.

For more information or to order, contact Williams Wear at 117 W. Route 66 (inside the mall in Buck’s Place).
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