PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD CENTRE REGION ACT 537 SEWAGE PLAN SPECIAL STUDY – MEEKS LANE PUMP STATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the University Area Joint Authority (UAJA) has prepared a Special Study to the Centre Region Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan regarding the Meeks Lane Pump Station. The UAJA owns and operates the Centre Region's primary wastewater treatment facility, and the Centre Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) coordinates the regional planning and approval process for the Special Study. The Special Study evaluates alternative conveyance methods within the West Patton Township portion of the sewer service area. The recommendation is Alternative D - pump station along Meeks Lane near Echo Hollow Lane - which represents the lowest current project costs and provides a safer wastewater conveyance method. The proposed Special Study is available for public review online at www.crcog.net/Act537Plan. A hard copy will be available at the Patton Township Municipal Building, 100 Patton Plaza, State College. The public comment period is open February 15 through March 16, 2026. All interested persons are encouraged to review the Special Study and submit written comments to glauder@crcog.net. During the March 23, 2026 CRCOG General Forum meeting, to be held at 7:00 pm at 2643 Gateway Drive, State College, the governing bodies of State College Borough and College, Ferguson, Halfmoon, Harris and Patton Townships will hold special meetings. The purpose of these meetings is for each municipality to consider approval of the Special Study. IPL0314432 Feb 15 2026