(1) CBMPPs may include alternative or innovative technology, procedures, or BMPs not included in the Alabama Handbook, provided that:
- (a) Use of an alternative technology or procedure is consistent with the requirements of this Chapter and is accepted by the Department prior to its use;
- (b) Point source and nonpoint source pollutant discharges to waters of the State will be minimized to the maximum extent practicable from the use of the alternative technology or procedure; and
- (c) Use of the alternative technology or procedure is protective of groundwater and surface water quality.
Author: Richard Hulcher
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-22-1 to 22-22-14; 22-22A-1 to 22-22A-16 et seq., as amended.
History: New Rule: Filed December 19, 2002; effective January 23, 2003.