Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-4-.03

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 335-7-4-.03 - Permitting Requirements For System Addition

(1) A permit to construct is required for, new water storage facilities, new or expanded water sources or treatment plants, pumping facilities, and distribution system additions which will significantly affect system hydraulics at community and NTNC water systems.

(2) Prior to submitting a permit application package for additions to an existing community or NTNC water system, an engineering report may be required by the Department. This report shall include the following:

(a) Details of the proposed project, including its location on a map,

(b) Its relationship to the existing system,

(c) Its impact on the existing system,

(d) The facilities to be included,

(e) If required by the Department, alternatives to the proposed project and the justification for choosing the proposed alternative, and

(f) Any additional information the Department deems necessary to adequately address the requirements of ADEM Regulations.

(g) All information should be submitted in electronic format unless paper format is approved by the Department in advance. The Department may require paper format.

(3) Prior to beginning construction on a system addition, the Department must issue a Water Supply Permit to construct the proposed addition.

(4) Community and NTNC systems shall submit the following permit application package when requesting a permit for the construction of significant modifications:

(a) A cover letter with a description of the project, the water system name, and any other pertinent information,

(b) A completed Department application form, paper format is acceptable,

(c) Permit fees as established by the Department,

(d) A layout map showing the location of the project as it relates to existing water system(s) in the area, and

(e) A set of plans and specifications reflecting acceptable construction techniques and design. Plans not meeting Departmental guidelines should be accompanied with documentation supporting design differences. If paper format is submitted, plans should be on 11 X 17 paper or smaller unless approved by the Department in advance.

(f) Information which demonstrates the applicant water system has technical, managerial and financial capacity may be required.

(5) From the effective date of the permit until the requirements of 335-7-4-.10 are met, the water system shall submit to the Department quarterly progress reports, which provide the status of construction and the estimated date of completion. A project update must also be submitted within 72 hours of a request from the Department.

(6) Transient non-community water systems proposing facility additions must provide the following:

(a) A completed Department application form, paper format is acceptable,

(b) Permit fee as established by the Department, and

(c) Any additional information the Department may require to complete a review of the facility addition.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-4-.03

May 23, 1977. Repealed and Readopted: January 4, 1989; October 31, 1990; effective December 5, 1990. Amended: Filed November 7, 2005; effective December 12, 2005. Amended: Filed December 14, 2010; effective January 18, 2011. Amended: Filed August 21, 2012; effective September 25, 2012.

Authors: Joe Alan Power, Edgar K. Hughes

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-23-33, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.