HB374 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Merika ColemanRod ScottMary MooreOliver Robinson

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.

Summary

HB374 would require public notice and public comment opportunities for Title V air permits in Class I municipalities, with drafts available and extra notice for communities near Superfund/NPL sites.

What This Bill Does

It requires the Department of Environmental Management (and local boards where applicable) to notify the public, make a draft Title V permit available, and hold a public hearing if requested before issuing or renewing such permits in Class I municipalities. Public notice must occur within 30 days of receiving a completed application, and the draft permit must be accessible free of charge in a public facility, with comments to be considered in the final decision. For communities that may be affected by hazardous substances from Superfund or NPL sites, it adds extra notification through local radio/TV and direct mail to every residence, plus another notice within 30 days after permit action. The measure excludes Title V permits for solid waste disposal facilities and becomes effective June 1, 2014.

Who It Affects

• Facilities subject to Title V air permits in Class I municipalities; they must provide a draft permit, public notice, and allow hearings and comments before issuance or renewal.
• Residents and communities in Class I municipalities (especially those near Superfund/NPL sites); they will receive public notices, have opportunities for hearings, and may receive direct mail notifications.

Key Provisions

• Public notice and draft permit availability for Title V permits in Class I municipalities within 30 days of receiving a completed application.
• Opportunity for a public hearing and for the public to submit comments, with the department required to consider those comments in its decision.
• Draft Title V permit copies must be freely available in a public facility and notices published in a newspaper of general circulation in the Class I municipality.
• Enhanced notification for communities potentially impacted by hazardous substances from Superfund/NPL sites, including local radio/TV announcements and direct mail to every residence, with a second notice within 30 days of permit issuance or renewal.
• Not applicable to Title V permits for solid waste disposal facilities.
• Effective date: June 1, 2014.

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

Subjects

Air Pollution