Alabama Administrative Code Title 335 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Alabama Administrative Code – Title 335: Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM)
Title 335 contains the comprehensive rules and regulations promulgated by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). ADEM is responsible for implementing environmental policy, protecting Alabama’s air, land, and water, and ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.
🔹 Structure of Title 335 – Major Divisions
The code is divided into multiple Divisions (Chapters), each governing a specific environmental area. Here's a summary of the most significant divisions:
1. Division 1: General Administration
Organizational structure of ADEM.
Rulemaking procedures.
Public participation and hearings.
Permit processing procedures.
2. Division 2: Air Pollution Control
Air quality standards and enforcement.
Permitting for industrial emissions.
Open burning, asbestos handling, and control technologies.
Alignment with the federal Clean Air Act.
3. Division 3: Water Quality Program
Surface water and groundwater protection.
Permits for wastewater discharge (NPDES).
Stormwater, sewage treatment, and water reuse rules.
Anti-degradation policies and compliance enforcement.
4. Division 4: Solid Waste Program
Regulation of landfills, composting facilities, and transfer stations.
Permitting and operational requirements.
Special waste and recycling management.
Compliance with the Alabama Solid Wastes and Recyclable Materials Management Act.
5. Division 5: Hazardous Waste Program
Enforcement of RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act).
Rules on hazardous waste generation, storage, treatment, and disposal.
Requirements for transporters and disposal facilities.
6. Division 6: Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
Regulation of petroleum and hazardous substance UST systems.
Leak detection, corrective action, and tank closure.
Operator training and certification requirements.
7. Division 7: Drinking Water
Public water system design and operation standards.
Compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Monitoring, reporting, and emergency response planning.
8. Division 8: Coastal Area Management
Governs development and land use in coastal areas under the Alabama Coastal Area Management Program (ACAMP).
Balances economic development with environmental protection in Baldwin and Mobile counties.
📌 Additional Divisions:
Division 9: Fee schedules for permits and services.
Division 13: Brownfields and voluntary cleanup programs.
Division 14: Waste tire program.
Division 15: Scrap tire environmental fees and recycling.
✅ Use Cases for Title 335:
Businesses applying for air or water permits.
Environmental consultants needing compliance guidelines.
Public or legal professionals filing complaints or reviewing violations.
Municipalities operating landfills or water systems.
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