HJR325 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Environmental Management Department urged to ensure environmental safety of the REEF Industrial Wastewater Facility located in Talladega County

Summary

HJR325 is a non-binding House resolution urging the Alabama Department of Environmental Management to redouble its efforts to ensure the environmental safety of the REEF Industrial Wastewater Facility in Talladega County.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it does not create new laws but expresses the Legislature's request for stronger oversight. It cites past investigations showing discharges and potential soil and groundwater contamination tied to the REEF facility and calls for intensified monitoring and safety actions by ADEM. A copy of the resolution would be sent to the ADEM Director to formalize the urging.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) - required to take stronger oversight, monitoring, and safety measures for the REEF facility.
• Residents and environmental stakeholders in Talladega County (particularly near Shirtee Creek) - may benefit from increased protections and potential remediation resulting from heightened enforcement and safety actions.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Urges ADEM to redouble its efforts to ensure the environmental safety of the REEF facility located in Talladega County.
• Provision 2: Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the ADEM Director.
• Provision 3: References ADEM's prior investigation findings about non-stormwater discharges and potential soil and groundwater contamination linked to the REEF facility.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative