Gulf of Mexico Program
ADEM helps to represent the State of Alabama by participation at various levels in the Gulf of Mexico Program (GMP), including its Management Committee, Modeling Monitoring and Research Committee, Data and Information Transfer Committee, Public Education and Outreach Committee and Habitat Focus Team. The GMP, which is underwritten by the US EPA, is a consortium of organizations working together to restore, protect, and maintain the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem in ways consistent with the economic well-being of the region.
Recycling Program
General Overview
In 2008, the Solid Wastes and Recyclable Materials Management Act, also known as SWRMMA set forth a Statewide Solid Waste Reduction Goal of 25%. In addition, the Act established a statewide solid waste disposal fee of $1/ton or $0.25/cubic yard for all solid waste disposed in Alabama landfills. The revenues generated by this fee have enabled the Department to add staff necessary to carry out the programmatic requirements of the law.
The four main purposes of the SWRMMA are:
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Permit Information
General
An environmental permit is utilized to control emissions to air, land and water ensuring the protection of human health and the environment. Specific constituent limits are assigned for each permit which comply with Federal and State of Alabama standards. If you need additional information please contact our Permits Division.
State Manifest Requirements
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has adopted a Hazardous Waste Manifest Form used to track hazardous waste from a generator's site to the site of its disposition. Handlers of waste may obtain new forms from sources registered with EPA to print and distribute the form. The Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests form is EPA Form 8700-22 (rev 3-05).
Common Questions
Q: How do I submit manifest copies to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)?
303(d) Information and Map
Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) establishes that states are to list (the 303(d) list) waters for which technology-based limits alone do not ensure attainment of applicable water quality standards (WQS). The 303(d) list is to be submitted by the states to EPA on April 1 of each even numbered year. The 303(d) list includes priority rankings set by the state for the listed waters.
Child Care Facilities and Schools Lead Testing Program
November 6, 2023 Update: The ADEM school and daycare lead testing program is drawing to a close. The Alabama State Department of Education will be administering future grant funding for testing and remediation efforts at public schools. Childcare centers are encouraged to continue with EPA’s 3Ts program, and to utilize one of the state’s certified laboratories for testing. We thank all of you that participated in this successful program!