al-al-6a8618390f3827ce3d9e166f: 80-3-20-.06 — Use of Composting

APA-1 TRANSMITTAL SHEET FOR NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION Control: 80 Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Department or Agency: Animal Industry Rule No.: 80-3-20-.06 Rule Title: Use of Composting Intended Action Amend Would the absence of the proposed rule significantly harm or endanger the public health, welfare, or safety? No power and the protection of the public health, safety, or welfare? Yes Is there another, less restrictive method of regulation available No that could adequately protect the public? Does the proposed rule have the effect of directly or indirectly increasing the costs of any goods or services involved? No To what degree?: N/A Is the increase in cost more harmful to the public than the harm No that might result from the absence of the proposed rule? Are all facets of the rule-making process designed solely for the purpose of, and so they have, as their primary effect, the Yes protection of the public? litigation which the agency is a party to concerning the subject No matter of the proposed rule? Does the proposed rule have an economic impact? No If the proposed rule has an economic impact, the proposed rule is required to be accompanied by a fiscal note prepared in accordance with subsection (f) of Section 41-22-23, Code of Alabama 1975. Certification of Authorized Official I certify that the attached proposed rule has been proposed in full compliance with the requirements of Chapter 22, Title 41, Code of Alabama 1975, and that it Division of the Legislative Services Agency.ts of the Administrative Procedure Signature of certifying officer Cyn ia D. Gilchrist D Cynthia D Gilchrist C ’D & F IL E R E 026 Date Wednesday, August 19, 2026 AU G 1 9,2 V C AG E N C Y LE G I L AT IVE S APA-2 ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES ANIMAL INDUSTRY NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION AGENCY NAME: Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries RULE NO. & TITLE: 80-3-20-.06 Use of Composting INTENDED ACTION: Amend SUBSTANCE OF PROPOSED ACTION: The rule change aims to rename organizations that provide recommendations for constructing composting facilities. The proposed rule also clarifies the existing language regarding composter operations TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF PRESENTING VIEWS: Views may be presented in person on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the auditorium of the Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL 36107 FINAL DATE FOR COMMENT AND COMPLETION OF NOTICE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 CONTACT PERSON AT AGENCY: