ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT FOR DISCHARGE INTO WATERS OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA AND REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
The following applicants have applied for an NPDES permit to discharge treated wastewater into waters of the State of Alabama:
Industrial Facilities
BIBB COUNTY
Alabama Pigments Company, LLC, 346 Ricky Road, McCalla, Alabama 35111, NPDES Permit Number AL0081507, located at the same address, for reissuance of a permit, which authorizes discharges resulting from plant wastewaters and stormwater runoff associated with the manufacture of iron oxide discharging through Outfall DSN001 to an unnamed tributary to Caffee Creek, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Black Warrior River Basin.
CALHOUN COUNTY
Solutia Inc., 702 Clydesdale Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201, NPDES Permit Number AL0001201, located at same address, for reissuance of a permit, which authorizes discharges resulting from stormwater from the closed South Landfill, from the Therminol production area, biphenyl production area, MCC Warehouse, boiler areas, offices, laboratory, employee parking lot and satellite accumulation area, through DSN012 to unnamed tributary to Choccolocco Creek which is classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Coosa River Basin.
MARION COUNTY
NTN Bower Corporation, 2086 Military Street South, Hamilton, Alabama 35570, NPDES Permit Number AL0030988, located at the same address, for reissuance of a permit, which authorizes discharges resulting from non-contact cooling water and stormwater runoff associated with the manufacture of metal bearings discharging through Outfall DSN001 to an unnamed tributary to the Buttahatchee River, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tombigbee River Basin. The Department has determined that the entity providing water to the Permittee is a public water system in accordance with Section 1401 of the Safe Drinking Water Act; therefore, the Permittee is exempt from the requirements of Section 316(b) of the federal Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. section 1326) and rules adopted under this section.
MOBILE COUNTY
AM/NS Calvert LLC, 1 AM/NS Way, Calvert, AL 36513, NPDES Permit Number AL0080233, located at the same address, for modification of a permit, which authorizes discharges resulting from utility wastewaters including boiler blowdown, non-contact cooling water, demineralizer blowdown/backwash water, discharge from the ASU, RO reject water, condensates, treated river water tank effluent/overflow, air conditioner unit non-contact cooling water, equipment maintenance wastewaters and vehicle rinse water, emergency fire and dust suppression water, and stormwater runoff associated with the manufacturing of carbon steel including transportation equipment activities through DSN002 and DSN003 to Sheppard Lake, classified as Fish & Wildlife, in the Lower Tombigbee River Basin; utility wastewaters including boiler blowdown, non-contact cooling water, demineralizer blowdown/backwash water, condensates, treated river water tank effluent/overflow, equipment maintenance wastewaters and vehicle rinse water, emergency fire and dust suppression water, and stormwater runoff associated with the manufacturing of carbon steel including transportation equipment activities through DSN004 to an unnamed tributary to Sheppard Lake, classified as Fish & Wildlife, in the Lower Tombigbee River Basin; stormwater runoff associated with the manufacturing of carbon steel including transportation equipment activities, and dust suppression water, through DSN007 to Barrow Creek, classified as Fish & Wildlife, in the Lower Tombigbee River Basin; stormwater runoff associated with the manufacturing of carbon steel including transportation equipment activities, and from scrap, raw materials, and finished products unloading from the river terminal, and dust suppression water, through DSN009 and DSN010 to the Tombigbee River, classified as Fish & Wildlife, in the Lower Tombigbee River Basin; and stormwater runoff associated with the manufacturing of carbon steel including transportation equipment activities, and dust suppression water, through DSN011 to Dabney Creek, classified as Fish & Wildlife, in the Lower Tombigbee River Basin. The facility obtains its cooling water from a surface water intake structure operated by another entity. Based on 40 CFR 125.91(b), the Permittee is subject to the federal requirements for cooling water intake structures at existing facilities and must document that the cooling water intake structure at the independent supplier’s facility meets the requirements of this rule under 40 CFR §125.94.
Technip Theodore Spoolbase, 7323 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Theodore, AL 36582, NPDES Permit Number AL0075116, located at the same address, for reissuance of a permit, which authorizes discharges resulting from non-process storm water runoff from pipe coating and welding operations, through DSN001-DSN009 to the Middle Fork Deer River (Theodore Industrial Canal), classified as Fish & Wildlife, in the Mobile River Basin.
TALLADEGA COUNTY
Pursell Agri-Tech LLC, 501 East Third Street, Sylacauga, AL 35150, NPDES Permit Number AL0083488,located at the same address, for reissuance of a permit, which authorizes discharges resulting from stormwater runoff from fertilizer blending operations, through DSN001 into Unnamed Tributary to Crooked Creek, classified as Fish & Wildlife, in the Coosa River Basin.
Mineral Extraction Facilities
BALDWIN COUNTY
Baldwin County Commission – Dial Pit, 312 Courthouse Square, Suite 12, Bay Minette, Alabama 36507, NPDES Permit Number AL0072869, located at 13962 Miller Lane, Summerdale, Baldwin County, Alabama, for issuance of a permit that limits discharges of treated drainage from a construction sand and gravel mine and associated areas, discharging to Groundwater and an unnamed tributary to Fish River, classified as and Fish and Wildlife, in the Mobile River Bay Basin.
Baldwin County Commission – Red Hill Pit, 312 Courthouse Square Suite 12, Bay Minette, Alabama 36507, NPDES Permit Number AL0073253, located at 12291 Green Jordan Road, Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, for issuance of a permit that limits discharges of treated drainage from a construction sand and gravel mine and associated areas, discharging to Groundwater and an unnamed tributary to Martin Branch, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Mobile River Bay Basin.
BARBOUR COUNTY
Imerys Refractory Minerals USA, Inc. – McKellon-Seaborn Pit, 377 Highway 131, Eufaula, Alabama 36027, NPDES Permit Number AL0080845, located on Tiny Mae Road, Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama, for reissuance and modification of a permit that limit discharges of treated drainage from a Bauxitic and Kaolin Clay Mine and associated areas, discharging to East Fork Choctawhatchee River, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Choctawhatchee River Basin.
BLOUNT COUNTY
Travis Creek Energy, LLC – Trafford Mine No. 1, 2912 Tooles Bend Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37922, NPDES Permit Number AL0080179, located at 5269 Deans Ferry Road, Trafford, Blount County, Alabama, for issuance of a permit that limits discharges of treated drainage from a dry preparation coal mining operation and associated areas, discharging to Longs Branch, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Black Warrior River Basin.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Alabama Stone Company, Inc.–Alabama Stone Company, Inc., PO Box 38, Kasota, Minnosota 56050, NPDES Permit Number AL0079201, located at 3835 Highway 36 Russellville, Franklin County, Alabama, for issuance of a permit that limits discharges of treated drainage from a wet preparation underground dimension limestone mining operation and associated areas, discharging to an unnamed tributary to Hamilton Creek, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
JACKSON COUNTY
Rogers Group, Inc. – Hollywood Quarry, 421 Great Circle Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37228, NPDES Permit Number AL0083071, located at 9098 County Road 33, Hollywood, Jackson County, Alabama, for reissuance and modification of a permit that limits discharges of treated drainage from a wet preparation limestone quarry and associated areas, discharging to Groundwater and unnamed tributaries to Pegues Branch, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
Wiregrass Construction Company – Skyline Quarry, 2908 Scottsboro Hwy, Guntersville, Alabama 35976, NPDES Permit Number AL0072354, located at 7470 County Road 107, Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama, for reissuance and modification of a permit that limits discharges of treated drainage from a wet preparation, crushed and broken sandstone quarry, and associated areas, discharging to an unnamed tributary to Mud Creek, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
LIMESTONE COUNTY
Rogers Group, Inc. – Tanner Quarry, 421 Great Circle Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37228, NPDES Permit Number AL0079146, located on 9271 US Hwy 31, Tanner, Limestone County, Alabama, for reissuance and modification of a permit that limit discharges from a wet and dry preparation limestone quarry and associated areas, discharging to unnamed tributaries to Swan Creek, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
SHELBY COUNTY
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC – Alabaster Plant, 7444 Highway 25 South, Calera, Alabama 35045, NPDES Permit Number AL0024473, located at 404 1st Avenue West, Alabaster, Shelby County, Alabama, for issuance of a permit that limits discharges of treated drainage from a wet and dry preparation crushed limestone mine, lime manufacturing plant, and associated areas, discharging to Buck Creek, classified as Limited Warm Water Fishery, in the Cahaba River Basin.
Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC – Montevallo Plant, 7444 Highway 25 South, Calera, Alabama 35040, NPDES Permit Number AL0003336, located at 7444 Highway 25 South, Calera, Shelby County, Alabama, for reissuance and modification of a permit that limits discharges of treated drainage from a wet and dry preparation crushed limestone mine, lime manufacturing plant, and associated areas, discharging to an unnamed tributary to Dry Creek, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Cahaba River Watershed.
Public, Semi-Public and Private Facilities
BLOUNT COUNTY
Blountsville Utility Board, PO Box 157, Blountsville, AL 35031, NPDES Permit Number AL0053643, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Blountsville HCR Lagoon, Lagoon Drive, Blountsville, AL 35031, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewaterto Blue Springs Creek, which is classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Black Warrior River Basin.
CALHOUN COUNTY
Big Oak Ranch, Inc., 250 Jake Mintz Road, Gadsden, AL 35905, NPDES Permit Number AL0052736, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Big Oak Boys Ranch WWTP, 250 Jake Mintz Road, Gadsden, AL 35905, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewater to Big Oak Lake, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Coosa River Basin.
CHEROKEE COUNTY
Community Utilities of Alabama, Inc., 1516 9th St., Leeds, AL 35094, NPDES Permit Number AL0081698, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Alabama Belle WWTP, County Road 531, Centre, AL 35960, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewater to Coosa River (Weiss Lake), classified as Public Water Supply, Swimming and Fish and Wildlife, in the Coosa River Basin.
CULLMAN COUNTY
Town of Garden City, PO Box 172, Garden City, AL 35070, NPDES Permit Number AL0061280, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Garden City Wastewater Lagoon, 1210 Old highway 31 South, Garden City, AL 35070, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewater to Mulberry Fork, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Black Warrior River Basin.
DE KALB COUNTY
City of Rainsville, PO Box 309, Rainsville, AL 35986, NPDES Permit Number AL0042765, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Rainsville WWTP, 139 Horton Road, Rainsville, AL 35986, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewater and stormwater to Piney Creek, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
JACKSON COUNTY
Dekalb/Jackson Water Supply District, 21700 AL Hwy 117, Ider, AL 35981, NPDES Permit Number AL0081850, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from filter backwash from Dekalb/Jackson Water Supply District Treatment Facility, 6549 County Road 91, Stevenson, AL 35772, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of filter backwash to a Tennessee River (Guntersville Lake), classified as Public Water Supply, Swimming, and Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
Gorham’s Bluff Planned Community, 111 Thorton Street, Pisgah, AL 35765, NPDES Permit Number AL0071021, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Gorham’s Bluff WWTP, County Road 457, Pisgah, AL 35765, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewater to a Sprayfield in the Tennessee River Basin. The facility is located in the drainage basin of UT to Parton Branch, a waterway classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
Jackson County Water Authority, 14676 US Highway 72, Stevenson, AL 35772, NPDES Permit Number AL0062944, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Hollywood WWTP, County Road 558, Hollywood, AL 35752, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewater to Tennessee River (Guntersville Lake), classified as Public Water Supply, Swimming, and Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Metro City Services, LLC, 198 Reaves Drive, Munford, AL 36268, NPDES Permit Number AL0084395, for initial issuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from West Jefferson CWF, 5984 Flat Top Road, West Jefferson, AL 35130, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewaterto Locust Fork, which is classified as Fish & Wildlife, in the Black Warrior River Basin.
Pinnacle Wastewater Services, LLC, 208 Oak Mountain Circle, Pelham, AL 35124, NPDES Permit Number AL0084449, for initial issuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Warrior Clean Water Facility, 9023 Warrior Kimberly Road, Warrior, AL 35180, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewaterto Locust Fork, which is classified as Public Water Supply/Swimming/Fish & Wildlife, in the Black Warrior River Basin.
LAWRENCE COUNTY
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 64 North Union Street Room 483, Montgomery, AL 36104, NPDES Permit Number AL0048488, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Joe Wheeler State Park South Lagoon, 24921 Alabama Highway 101, Town Creek, AL 35672, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewaterto the Tennessee River (Wilson Lake), which is classified as Public Water Supply, Swimming and Other Whole-Body Water-Contact Sports, and Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
LEE COUNTY
City of Auburn, 1501 West Samford Avenue, Auburn, AL 36832, NPDES Permit Number AL0050237, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic and industrial wastewater and stormwater runoff from H.C. Morgan WPCF, 616 Sandhill Road, Auburn, AL 36830, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewater and stormwater runoff to the Parkerson Mill Creek and an unnamed tributary to Parkerson Mill Creek, which is classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tallapoosa River Basin.
City of Opelika, PO Box 390, Opelika, AL 36801, NPDES Permit Number AL0050130, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic and stormwater runoff from Opelika Westside WWTP, 1017 Grand National Parkway, Opelika, AL 36803, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewater and stormwater runoff to the Sougahatchee Creek and the Pepperell Branch, which is classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tallapoosa River Basin.
LIMESTONE COUNTY
City of Athens Utilities, PO Box 1089, Athens, AL 35612, NPDES Permit Number AL0020206, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic and industrial wastewater and stormwater runoff from Athens WWTP, 942 East Sanderfer Road, Athens, AL 35611, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewaterand stormwater runoffto Town Creek, which is classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
LOWNDES COUNTY
Town Of Hayneville, PO BOX 365, Hayneville, AL 36040, NPDES Permit Number AL0050113, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Hayneville HCR Lagoon, Pine St, Hayneville, AL 36040, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewaterto Big Swamp Creek, which is classified as Swimming and Fish and Wildlife in the Alabama River Basin.
MADISON COUNTY
Harvest-Monrovia Water, Sewer, and Fire Protection Authority, PO Box 329, Harvest, AL 35749, NPDES Permit Number AL0055158, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Hunter’s Crossing WWTP, 195 Marlboro Way, Madison, AL 35757, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewater to Knox Creek, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
Huntsville Utilities Water Department, PO Box 2048, Huntsville, AL 35804, NPDES Permit Number AL0070271, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from filter backwash from Southwest WTP, 255 Wall Triana Highway, Madison, AL 35756, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of filter backwash to the Tennessee River (Wheeler Lake), which is classified as Swimming, Fish and Wildlife, and Public Water Supply in the Tennessee River Basin.
MARSHALL COUNTY
Municipal Utilities of the City of Albertville, PO Box 130, Albertville, AL 35950, NPDES Permit Number AL0075035, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from filter backwash from Albertville Water Treatment Plant, 600 Water Plant Road, Albertville, AL 35951, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of filter backwash to a Short Creek (Guntersville Lake), classified as Public Water Supply, Swimming, and Fish and Wildlife, in the Tennessee River Basin.
MOBILE COUNTY
Grand Bay Water Works Board, Inc., PO Drawer 416, Grand Bay, AL 36541, NPDES Permit Number AL0083275, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater from Crawford Lane WWTP, Crawford Lane, Grand Bay, AL 36541, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewaterto Reedy Branch, which is classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Escatawpa River Basin.
SHELBY COUNTY
Alabama Water Utilities, Inc., 728 Volare Drive, Birmingham, AL 35244, NPDES Permit Number AL0056251, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater and stormwater runoff from North Shelby Water Resource Recovery Facility, 161 Village Street, Birmingham, AL 35242, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewaterand stormwater runoffto Jeb Branch, which is classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Cahaba River Basin.
Enviro-Systems, LLC, 1200 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35242, NPDES Permit Number AL0073351, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic wastewater and stormwater runoff from Enviro-Systems WWTP, T20S R1E Sec.1, Harpersville, AL 35078, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewaterand stormwater runoffto Yellowleaf Creek, which is classified as Swimming and Other Whole Body Water-Contact Sports and Fish and Wildlife, in the Coosa River Basin.
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY
City of Tuscaloosa, 2201 University Boulevard, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, NPDES Permit Number AL0022713, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from treated domestic and industrial wastewater and stormwater runoff from Hilliard N. Fletcher WRRF, 4010 Reese Phifer Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of treated wastewaterto the Black Warrior River (Warrior Lake), which is classified as Fish and Wildlife (F&W) in the Black Warrior River Basin and treated wastewater and stormwater runoff to Cribbs Mill Creek, which is classified as Fish and Wildlife (F&W) in the Black Warrior River Basin.
WALKER COUNTY
Jasper Water Works and Sewer Board, Inc., PO Box 1378, Jasper, AL 35502, NPDES Permit Number AL0052906, for reissuance of a permit which limits the discharge of pollutants from filter backwash from Laye Williams Water Treatment Plant, 195 Jasper Road, Jasper, AL 35502, for the purpose of meeting federal and state water quality regulatory standards. The subject permit regulates the discharge of filter backwash to a Blackwater Creek, classified as Fish and Wildlife, in the Black Warrior River Basin.
The Department has tentatively determined that the proposed actions described in this notice are consistent with the Water Quality Program regulations; and for those in the coastal area, are consistent with the Alabama Coastal Management Program.
Copies of the draft permits, conditions, limitations and a fact sheet as applicable describing the methodology for setting the limitations and conditions and other applicable NPDES forms and related documents are available for public inspection electronically via http://adem.alabama.gov/newsEvents/publicNotices.cnt, and at the following location Monday – Friday (except legal holidays), 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A nominal fee for copying and/or mailing may be charged. Arrangements for copying should be made in advance.
Jeffery W. Kitchens, Chief
ADEM-Water Division
1400 Coliseum Blvd.
[Mailing address: PO Box 301463; Zip 36130-1463]
Montgomery, Alabama 36110-2400
(334) 271-7823
water-permits@adem.alabama.gov
Persons wishing to comment may do so, in writing, to the Department's named contact above within 30 days following the publication date of this notice. COMMENTERS SHOULD IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE NPDES NUMBER ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THEIR COMMENTS. In order to affect final decisions, comments must offer technically substantial information that is applicable to the draft permit. All comments must be received in the ADEM Main Office in Montgomery no later than 5:00 P.M. on the last day of the comment period.
A written request for a public hearing may also be filed within that 30-day period and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever it is found, on the basis of hearing requests, that there exists a significant degree of public interest in the permit application or draft permit. The Director may also hold a hearing if he determines that it would clarify one or more issues involved in the permit decision.
After consideration of all written comments, review of any public hearing record, and consideration of the requirements of the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act, the federal Water Pollution Control Act, and applicable regulations, the Department will make a final determination. The Department will develop a response to comments, which will become part of the public record. The Department will post responses to comments as well as the final permit determinations to the Department’s website at http://app.adem.alabama.gov/eFile/. To find the response to comments and final permit determination, you may search by the appropriate permit number listed in this notice.
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This notice is hereby given this 19th day of January, 2023, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
________________________Nondiscrimination Statement: The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs.