Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-16-.11
Exceptions To Violations Of Emissions Limits
Effective Oct 13, 2025New Rule: Filed November 23, 1993; Effective Date: December 28, 1993. Amended: Filed December 9, 1999; effective January 13, 2000. Amended: Published August 29, 2025; effective October 13, 2025.Alabama Department of Environmental Management
- (1) The Director may, in the operating permit, exempt on a case-by-case basis exceedances of emission limits which cannot reasonably be avoided, such as during periods of start-up, shut-down or load change. For emission limits established by federal rules (e.g., NSPS, NESHAP, and MACT) exemptions may be granted only where provisions for such exemptions are contained in the applicable rule or its general provisions.
Author: Richard E. Grusnick
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-22A-4, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8.
History: New Rule: Filed November 23, 1993; Effective Date: December 28, 1993. Amended: Filed December 9, 1999; effective January 13, 2000. Amended: Published August 29, 2025; effective October 13, 2025.