Resource Materials
Best Management Practices Manuals
The following resources were funded or partially funded using Clean Water Act Section 319 grant funds.
Remediation and Cleanup
Superfund Sites
NPDES Pesticide General Permit
On November 26, 2006, the USEPA issued an aquatic pesticide rule which states that a Clean Water Act (CWA) permit is not required for the application of pesticides directly to water in order to control pests or for the application of pesticides to control pests that are present over or near water, where a portion of the pesticide will unavoidably be deposited in the water in order to target the pests (i.e., spraying to control non-native plants growing on the water's edge because some of the pesticide would unavoidably enter the water).
Air Permitting
Many sources that anticipate constructing or modifying an air emission source within the Air Division's jurisdiction have the following questions regarding the permits issued by the Air Division:
Waste Pre-Approval and Determinations
A generator of hazardous waste or other special wastes desiring to dispose of these wastes in permitted disposal facilities in Alabama must receive approval from ADEM prior to such disposal, in accordance with 335-14-2-.01 and 335-13-4-.26.
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Drinking Water
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that have properties useful in the manufacture of nonstick cookware, stain-resistant carpet and textiles, firefighting foams, food wrappers, and many more industrial and consumer applications. These chemicals, which have been produced in the United States since the early 1940’s, are very persistent in the environment. Studies have shown possible adverse human health effects from exposure to PFAS.
UST Compliance
The UST Compliance Section of the Groundwater Branch is responsible for implementation of equipment and leak detection standards for underground storage tank systems. These staff perform inspections and recommend enforcement action where needed. This Section also serves to provide the regulated public with as much information as possible to ensure that a tank owner or operator understands what their responsibilities.
Comprehensive UST Application for Reporting Data (CUSTARD)
Alabama Sand and Gravel Mining Seminars
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), in collaboration with the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Environmental Protection Agency, and Alabama Department of Labor, hosted free regulatory seminars for Alabama’s sand and gravel permittees, operators, and consultants. The purpose of the event was to educate interested parties on the various regulations and requirements regarding sand and gravel mining in Alabama.
The presentation documents, videos of the presentations, and handouts made available during the seminars are provided below.