Alabama Power will hold a public meeting regarding an Assessment of Corrective Measures (ACM) - which is their cap-in-place plan - prepared for Plant Miller, which is located in Quinton, Alabama. The purpose of the ACM is to identify and discuss potential corrective measures that are available to address groundwater. The ACM and related information [...]
ADEM has scheduled a public hearing, to receive oral comments on the proposed initial issuance of the CCR (Coal Combustion Residuals, or coal ash rule) permit noticed herein, to be held Tuesday, October 20 at 6 pm. The purpose of the public hearing will be for interested parties to make oral and written comments into [...]
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is hosting a public hearing about Plant Gadsden's coal ash on November 10th at the Beck Conference Center- Gadsden State Community College. ADEM’s hearing focuses on Alabama Power’s closure plans for coal ash waste storage in a massive unlined, leaking pit sitting next to Neely Henry Lake on [...]
ADEM HEARING FOR THE GADSDEN ANIMAL RENDERING PLANT AIR PERMIT: - When: Tuesday, January 26th at 6:00pm - Where: Downtown Civic Center in Gadsden, AL - Written comments are due February 2nd at 5:00pm. Submit comments by emailing [email protected] or mailing letters to P. O. Box 301463-1463, Montgomery, AL 36110-2400. Be sure to include the permit numbers in reference [...]
On March 30, 2021, we have the chance to tell Alabama Power to move its toxic coal-ash pond away from the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta. Pre-register here to attend a public meeting on the coal-ash pond at Plant Barry. Written comments (online) are due by 5 PM on 4/6. Use the link below to submit your [...]
Written comments (online) are due by 5 PM on 4/8. Use the link below to submit your comments in less than two minutes! The purpose of the public hearing will be for interested parties to make oral and written comments into the public hearing record. Those wishing to make oral comments at the public hearing [...]
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is hosting a public hearing about Plant Gorgas coal ash on December 16, 6:00-7:30 PM at Parrish Town Hall (6484 Alabama 269, Parrish, AL, 35580). ADEM’s hearing focuses on Alabama Power’s closure plans for coal ash waste storage in a massive unlined, leaking pit — known as Rattlesnake Lake [...]
Waste Sludge Public Hearing Thursday March 17 at 9:30am at ADEM's Central Office in Montgomery "to receive data, views, and arguments from interested persons regarding the proposed rules" You do NOT have to attend to comment! CLICK HERE for the public hearing information from ADEM, including the proposed rules and summary of reasons. CLICK [...]
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Virtual Public Meeting Tuesday November 29 – Thursday December 01, 2022 The National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will convene a hybrid in-person public meeting with a virtual option. The public meeting will start on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at approximately 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time. The NEJAC meeting [...]
Tell Alabama utilities: Move Your Ash! Alabama's waterways are at a crossroads, and we need YOUR voice to tip the scales towards protection and restoration. After years of setbacks, we finally have a chance to make a real difference. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is holding public hearings on Alabama Power's coal ash program, and we [...]