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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Subjects

Air Pollution