ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
P O Box 301463 (36130-1463)
1400 Coliseum Boulevard (36110-2400)
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463
(334) 271-7700

PROPOSED ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER
Account Code: 1209

Baldwin County

Pursuant to the provisions of the Alabama Environmental Management Act, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is proposing to issue a Proposed Administrative Order to Steven Rhodes for failure to close an unauthorized dump (UAD) located at 12807 County Road 49 (55-08-28-0-000-003.000), Magnolia Springs, Baldwin County, Alabama.

The violation consisted of Steven Rhodes creating and not properly closing the aforementioned UAD. The Department is proposing a civil penalty in the amount of $3,000. The Order, if issued, would require Steven Rhodes to cease and desist operating or contributing to the UAD and submit an abatement plan to the Department. This plan would outline the steps that will be taken to remove and properly dispose of all regulated wastes and include a schedule for abatement completion.

Interested persons may submit written comments, including a request for a hearing, within 30 days of the publication date of this notice to:

Alabama Department of Environmental Management
Attention: Stephen A. Cobb, Chief of the Land Division
P. O. Box 301463
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463

The comment period shall end at the close of business 30 days from the publication date of this notice. A copy of the proposed order is available on the ADEM web page at: http://adem.alabama.gov/public-notices or may be obtained by written request to the above address. A nominal fee for copying may be charged.

This notice is hereby given this 29th Day of October, 2025, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

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Edward Poolos
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.