HB374 Alabama 2013 Session

Sponsors

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Air pollution, require public notice before Environmental Management Department can issue certain air permits in Class 1 municipalities, Sec. 22-28-17 am'd.

Description

<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management may issue a permit to emit air pollutants under Title V of the Federal Clean Air Act without notifying the public</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would require the department, and in some instances local air pollution control boards, to notify the public of a proposed issuance or renewal of these permits if the emitting facility is located in a Class I municipality</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would require the department or local air pollution control board to make a draft of the permit application available to the public and to hold a public hearing and accept public comments if requested by the public</p><p class="bill_description"> This bill would require the department or board, if applicable, to provide more comprehensive public notification for air quality permits in communities in which a Superfund site is located that may impact the residents of the community</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> To amend Section 22-28-17, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to permitting by the Department of Environmental Management for air pollutant facilities; to require public notification and an opportunity for public comment before issuing or renewing certain air permits in Class municipalities; to require additional notification requirements in communities that may be impacted by a Superfund site. </p>

Subjects

Air Pollution