ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P O Box 301463 (Zip 36130-1463)
1400 Coliseum Boulevard (Zip 36110-2400)
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463

Public Notice of Significant Non-Compliance for Significant Industrial Users
Public Notice – Fund Code 605

Bibb County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that MBUSI Bibb County Campus, SID Permit Number IU360401156, located at 695 Scott G. Davis Pkwy, Woodstock, Alabama 35188, which discharges wastewater to the West Blocton WWTP AL0074195 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Butler County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Hyun Seock Park, SID Permit Number IU330700073, located at 201 Industrial Blvd., Greenville, Alabama 36037, which discharges wastewater to the Greenville WWTP AL0020532 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by failing to analyze parameters required to be sampled by Part I.A of the permit.

Calhoun County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Alaplate LLC, SID Permit Number IU350800002, located at 2030 Barry Street, Oxford, Alabama 36203, which discharges wastewater to the Oxford Tull C. Allen WWTP AL0058408 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by failing to submit reports within 30 days of the due date.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Solutia Inc, SID Permit Number IU350800048, located at 702 Clydesdale Avenue, Anniston, Alabama 36201, which discharges wastewater to the Anniston Choccolocco Creek WWTP AL0022195 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Colbert County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Linamar Structures USA (Alabama) Inc., SID Permit Number IU081700427, located at 309 Counts Drive, Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661, which discharges wastewater to the Muscle Shoals WWTP AL0024180 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Cullman County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Rehau Automotive, LLC, SID Permit Number IU392200441, located at 2424 Industrial Drive SW, Cullman, Alabama 35056, which discharges wastewater to the Cullman WWTP AL0050423 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Dale County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Arichem LLC, SID Permit Number IU322300082, located at 187 Sloss Industries Road, Ariton, Alabama 36311, which discharges wastewater to the Brundidge WWTP AL0044105 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

De Kalb County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Gametime A Division of Playcore, SID Permit Number IU352500176, located at 150 Playcore Drive SE, Fort Payne, Alabama 35967, which discharges wastewater to the Fort Payne WWTP AL0023311 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by failing to analyze parameters required to be sampled by Part I.A of the permit.

Jackson County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Indorama Ventures Mobility Safetweave, SID Permit Number IU083600003, located at 302 Serrano Way, Scottsboro, Alabama 35769, which discharges wastewater to the Scottsboro Southside WWTP AL0031372 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Aladdin Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC, SID Permit Number IU083600413, located at 202 Jacobs Ave, Bridgeport, Alabama 35740, which discharges wastewater to the Bridgeport Sewage Lagoon AL0020991 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Jefferson County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that NuTec Metal Finishing LLC, SID Permit Number IU393700352, located at 3669 Industrial Parkway, Birmingham, Alabama 35217, which discharges wastewater to the Five Mile Creek WRF AL0026913 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Kamtek, Inc., SID Permit Number IU393700965, located at 1595 Sterilite Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35215, which discharges wastewater to the Five Mile Creek WRF AL0026913 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Lee County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that DAEWON America, Inc. Opelika Plant, SID Permit Number IU344100164, located at 4600 North Park Drive, Opelika, Alabama 36801, which discharges wastewater to the Opelika Eastside WWTP AL0059218 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Pharmavite East Coast Manufacturing Facility, SID Permit Number IU304100164, located at 4701 Northpark Drive, Opelika, Alabama 36801, which discharges wastewater to the Opelika Eastside WWTP AL0059218 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Nashville Wire, SID Permit Number IU344100074, located at 1955 McMillan Street, Auburn, Alabama 36832, which discharges wastewater to the H.C. Morgan WPCF AL0050237 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Limestone County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Snap-On Logistics Company, SID Permit Number IU084200425, located at 18771 Carters Circle, Elkmont, Alabama 35620, which discharges wastewater to the Elkmont Rural Village WWTP AL0056545 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that American Leakless, SID Permit Number IU084200563, located at 136 Roy Long Road, Athens, Alabama 35611, which discharges wastewater to the Athens WWTP AL0020206 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Indorama Ventures Sustainable Solutions LLC - Wilkinson Street Facility, SID Permit Number IU084200603, located at 1764 Wilkinson Street, Athens, Alabama 35611, which discharges wastewater to the Athens WWTP AL0020206 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Madison County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Hart & Cooley LLC, SID Permit Number IU084500010, located at 4910 Moores Mill Rd, Huntsville, Alabama 35811, which discharges wastewater to the Chase Area WWTP AL0057428 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by failing to submit reports within 30 days of the due date.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that TriRx Huntsville Pharmaceutical Services, LLC, SID Permit Number IU084500557, located at 120 Vintage Drive, NE, Huntsville, Alabama 35811, which discharges wastewater to the Chase Area WWTP AL0057428 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Marengo County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Foster Poultry Farms LLC, SID Permit Number IU404600031, located at 232 Buddy Griffith Drive North, Demopolis, Alabama 36732, which discharges wastewater to the Demopolis WWTP AL0043168 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Marion County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that NTN Bower Corporation, SID Permit Number IU384700041, located at 2086 Military Street South, Hamilton, Alabama 35570, which discharges wastewater to the Hamilton WWTP AL0048372 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Marshall County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Cargill - Guntersville Plant, SID Permit Number IU084800003, located at 2930 Lake Guntersville Park Drive, Guntersville, Alabama 35976, which discharges wastewater to the Eastlake WWTP AL0020150 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Federal Mogul Corporation Boaz, AL, SID Permit Number IU394800093, located at 300 Wagner Drive, Boaz, Alabama 35957, which discharges wastewater to the Boaz Slab Creek WWTP AL0049603 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Mobile County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Aaron Oil Company, LLC - Buffalo Dock, SID Permit Number IU414900837, located at 265 Old Water Street, Mobile, Alabama 36602, which discharges wastewater to the Clifton C. Williams WWTP AL0023086 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that United Packers, LLC, SID Permit Number IU414900273, located at 5300 Coca Cola Road, Mobile, Alabama 36619, which discharges wastewater to the Clifton C. Williams WWTP AL0023086 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by failing to analyze parameters required to be sampled by Part I.A of the permit.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Olympic Shellfish Products, SID Permit Number IU414900238, located at 13871 Shell Belt Road, Bayou La Batre, Alabama 36509, which discharges wastewater to the Bayou La Batre Wastewater Treatment Facility AL0078921 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by failing to analyze parameters required to be sampled by Part I.A of the permit and failing to submit reports within 30 days of the due date.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Tala Environmental, LLC, SID Permit Number IU414900429, located at 7455 Rangeline Road, Theodore, Alabama 36582, which discharges wastewater to the Clifton C. Williams WWTP AL0023086 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical reviewcriteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc., SID Permit Number IU414900069, located at 2039 South Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36615, which discharges wastewater to the Clifton C. Williams WWTP AL0023086 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Montgomery County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Birmingham Hide and Tallow, Inc., SID Permit Number IU375100146, located at 3353 Birmingham Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36108, which discharges wastewater to the Towassa WWTP AL0022241 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Morgan County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Bunge North America, Inc., SID Permit Number IU085200103, located at 1400 Market Street NE, Decatur, Alabama 35601, which discharges wastewater to the Decatur Utilities WWTP AL0048593 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Perry County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Arrowhead Landfill, SID Permit Number IU395300144, located at 622 Tayloe Road, Uniontown, Alabama 36786, which discharges wastewater to the Demopolis WWTP AL0043168 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

St Clair County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Vulcan Industries - Moody, SID Permit Number IU355800158, located at 300 Display Drive, Moody, Alabama 35004, which discharges wastewater to the Phenix City WWTP AL0022209 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Talladega County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that IKO Southeast, Inc, SID Permit Number IU356100306, located at 1708 Sylacauga Fayetteville Hwy, Sylacauga, Alabama 35151, which discharges wastewater to the J Earl Ham WWTP AL0020001 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B) and discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Tuscaloosa County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.- Tuscaloosa, SID Permit Number IU396300520, located at 1 Mercedes Drive, Vance, Alabama 35490, which discharges wastewater to the Hilliard N. Fletcher WRRF AL0022713 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).

Walker County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Heiche US Surface Technologies (AL) LLC, SID Permit Number IU396400602, located at 4080 Whitehouse Road, Jasper, Alabama 35501, which discharges wastewater to the Town Creek WWTP AL0023418 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by failing to analyze parameters required to be sampled by Part I.A of the permit.

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Mar-Jac Poultry AL, LLC, SID Permit Number IU396400057, located at 3301 3rd Avenue, Jasper, Alabama 35501, which discharges wastewater to the Town Creek WWTP AL0023418 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the permit limitations in Part I.A of the permit.

Wilcox County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that GD Copper, SID Permit Number IU376600001, located at 405 GD Copper Drive, Pine Hill, Alabama 36769, which discharges wastewater to the Pine Hill Lagoon AL0062731 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by failing to analyze parameters required to be sampled by Part I.A of the permit.

Winston County

Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that Fontaine Trailer Company - Commercial Division, SID Permit Number IU386700001, located at 430 Letson Road, Haleyville, Alabama 35565, which discharges wastewater to the Haleyville Wastewater Treatment Plant AL0059455 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).


Persons wishing to comment may do so, in writing, within 30 days following the publication date of this notice, to the Department at the following address:

ADEM
Industrial Section
Water Division
Post Office Box 301463
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463

All comments must address issues that have an impact on the permittee’s ability to comply with environmental law, rules and regulations. Commenters should identify the appropriate permit number on the first page of their comments.

Notice is hereby given this 17th day of July, 2024, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

_______________________________
Lance R. LeFleur
Director

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.