al-al-6a206d4ae89e02b84aa56858: 335-4-6-.06 — Closure Of Facilities

APA-1 TRANSOF INTENDED ACTIONOTICE Control No.: 335 Department or Agency: Alabama Department of Environmental Management Land Division - Scrap Tire Program Rule No.: 335-4-6-.06 Rule Title: Closure Of Facilities Intended Action: Amend Would the absence of the proposed rule significantly harm or Yes endanger the public health, welfare, or safety? Is there a reasonable relationship between the state’s police 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 that might result from the absence of the proposed rule?the harm NA 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? Does the proposed action relate to or affect in any manner any 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 conforms to all applicable filing requirements of the Administrative Procedure Division of the Legislative Services Agency. Signature of certifying officer Jeffery W. Kitchens Jeffery W. Kitchens E C ’D & F IL E D Date Friday, September 18, 2026 SE P 18, 202 6 LE G ISL A TIV E S VC A G EN C Y APA-2 ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LAND DIVISION - SCRAP TIRE PROGRAM NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION AGENCY NAME: Alabama Department of Environmental Management RULE NO. & TITLE: 335-4-6-.06 Closure Of Facilities INTENDED ACTION: Amend SUBSTANCE OF PROPOSED ACTION: Revisions are proposed to change the length of time for updates to the Closure Plan to five years. TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF PRESENTING VIEWS: Comments may be submitted in writing or orally at a public hearing to be held at 10:00 a.m., November 19, 2026, in the ADEM Main Hearing Room, 1400 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, Alabama 36110. Attendance at the hearing is not necessary to present such data, views, arguments, or comments. All comments should be received by 5:00 p.m., November 19, 2026. Written submissions and other inquiries should be directed to: ADEM Hearing Officer, Office of General Counsel, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 301463, Montgomery, AL 36130-1463 (street address: 1400 Coliseum Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36110-2400) or by e-mail at hearing.officer@adem.alabama.gov. FINAL DATE FOR COMMENT AND COMPLETION OF NOTICE: Thursday, November 19, 2026 CONTACT PERSON AT AGENCY: Lynn T. Roper, 334-271-7728 Jeffery W. Kitchens Jeffery W. Kitchens (Signature of officer authorized to promulgate and adopt rules or his or her deputy) 335-4-6-.06 Closure Of Facilities. Processors discontinuing their operations or those not meeting the requirements of 335-4-6 shall discontinue receiving tire materials and shall close the facility. (a) The processor shall submit a Closure Plan to ADEM as a part of the permit application. (b) The Closure Plan shall provide for the following if applicable: