HB447 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Jul 25, 2021

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Merika ColemanRepresentative
Democrat
Co-Sponsor: Ron Johnson
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Environmental Management Department, entities requesting permit for processing or treatment of toxic substances or hazardous waste, performance bond required
Description: Under existing law, a centralized waste treatment facility applying for a wastewater and/or industrial stormwater permit (hereinafter "permit") or modification of a permit from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for the processing or treatment of industrial wastes, industrial wastewater, and/or used material is not required, prior to the issuance of the permit, to post a performance bond or other financial assurance in an amount sufficient to close the facility if the owner or operator abandons the facility, ceases operation, or fails to properly maintain the facility to ensure compliance with state environmental regulations.
This bill would require certain centralized waste treatment facilities seeking a permit from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for the processing or treatment of industrial wastes, industrial wastewater, and/or used material to post a performance bond or other financial assurance in an amount sufficient to close the facility if the facility owner or operator abandons the facility, ceases proper operation, or fails to properly maintain the facility to ensure compliance with state environmental regulations.
Subjects: Environmental Management Department