SCHEDULE A
AIR QUALITY PERMITS
Type of Activity | Fee |
Permit Preparation (Per Permit) | $1,465 |
State Regulations Only (Per Permit) | $575 |
Public Comment Period (Per Application) | $740 |
NSPS Review (Per Permit/Per NSPS) | $2,795 |
NESHAPS Review (Per Permit/Per NESHAP) | $2,795 |
MACT/112(g) Determination (Per Pollutant/Per Determination) | $940 |
PSD Review (Per Application) | $2,410 |
BACT Determination (Per Pollutant) | $940 |
Non-Attainment Review Submittal Fee (Per Application) | $2,410 |
LAER Determination (Per Permit per Pollutant/Per Determination) | $940 |
Plantwide Applicablity Limits (PAL) Review (Per Pollutant) | $11,830 |
Non-Criteria Air Pollutant Review (Per Pollutant) | $1,895 |
Modeling Review | |
Modeling Protocol Review | $2,575 |
Modeling Review | $19,060 |
Class 1 Modeling Review | $2,575 |
Emission Inventory Preparation | $1,460 + $150/ point/pollutant |
Meteorological Data | $1,085 |
Adequacy Determination of Preconstruction Monitoring Network/Data | $7,435 |
Soil Remediation Plan Review | $650 |
Certification and Recertification of Asbestos Removal Contractors | $740 |
Name Change | $800 + $150 per permit |
FEE SCHEDULE B
COASTAL USE PERMITS STATEWIDE WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION AND PROJECT REVIEWS
Type of Activity | Fee |
Commercial and/or Residential Development | |
a) Commercial and Residential Development greater than 5 acres and less than 25 acres in size. | $9,025 |
b) Commercial and Residential Development 25 acres or greater and less than l00 acres in size. | $19,070 |
c) Commercial and Residential Development 100 acres or greater in size. | $25,920 |
Groundwater extraction from a well having capacity of 50 gpm or more (335-8-2-.09). | $3,995 |
Construction on Beaches and Dunes (335-8-2-.08) | |
a) 1 single family dwelling or 1 duplex. | $1,330 |
b) 2 single family dwellings or 2 duplexes. | $1,750 |
c) Commercial (non-residential) structure, multi-unit residential structure having more than 2 units, or any other combination of living units not covered under a) or b) above. | $17,765 |
d) Hardened erosion control structure, including retaining walls, seawalls, bulkheads and similar structure, or the placement of rip-rap. | $2,035 |
Beach Nourishment Projects on Gulf Beaches | |
a) Gulf Beach Nourishment Project filling less than 1,000 square feet of State waterbottoms. | $1,895 |
b) Gulf Beach Nourishment Project filling 1,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet of State waterbottoms. | $3,785 |
c) Gulf Beach Nourishment Project filling greater than 100,000 square feet of State waterbottoms. | $6,985 |
Projects Impacting Wetlands | |
a) Project involving the dredging or filling of less than 1,000 square feet of wetlands. | $2,125 |
b) Project involving the dredging or filling of 1,000 square feet or more of wetlands. | $4,235 |
c) Pile Supported residential, multifamily or commercial structure (does not include piers, walkways, gazebos). | $3,940 |
Projects Impacting Water Bottoms | |
a) Project involving the filling of less than 1,000 square feet of water bottom. | $2,125 |
b) Project involving the filling of 1,000 square feet or more of water bottom. | $4,235 |
c) Project involving the dredging of less than 10,000 cubic yards of material from the water bottom. | $2,125 |
d) Project involving the dredging of 10,000 cubic yards to 100,000 cubic yards of material from the water bottom. | $4,235 |
e) Project involving the dredging of greater than 100,000 cubic yards of material from the water bottom. | $7,855 |
f) Project which involves the construction of coastal or inland marinas, canals, or creek relocation or modification. | $4,235 |
g) Raised creek crossing. | $800 |
Shoreline Stabilization of Non Gulf-Fronting Properties | |
a) Shoreline stabilization project involving less than 200 feet of shoreline stabilization, including bulkhead construction or placement of rip-rap. | $800 |
b) Shoreline stabilization project involving greater than 200 feet of shoreline stabilization including bulkhead construction or placement of rip-rap. | $1,330 |
Groin, jetty, and/or other sediment catching shoreline structure. | $1,680 |
Construction of pile supported pier, dock, boardwalk, or other similar structure. | $800 |
Siting, construction and operation of energy facility. | $24,480 |
Mitigation bank project. | $8,730 |
State agency permits subject to review, not otherwise specified in Schedule B. | $1,680 |
Federal license or permits not otherwise specified in Schedule B. | $1,680 |
Project requiring certification for a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission permit or authorization. | $6,550 |
All other projects and/or consistency reviews not otherwise specified in Schedule B which are subject to ADEM's Division 8 regulations. | $800 |
Certification transfer or to change the name of the applicant only. | $800 |
Modifications, and/or time extension, not requiring public notice. | $800 |
Modifications and/or time extension, requiring public notice shall be one-half the fee listed in schedule B but in no case less than $800. | 1/2 or $800 |
Additive fee for variance request. | $3,275 |
FEE SCHEDULE C
HAZARDOUS WASTE PERMITS
TYPE OF ACTIVITY | INITIAL UNIT (1) | NEW DESIGN/UNIT (2) | MINOR MOD (3) | MAJOR MOD (4) | PLAN (5) |
Permit Type (6) | |||||
Transport-Hazardous Waste/Used Oil | $2,105 | ------ | $1,138 | $2,105 | ------ |
Base Application (Non Transporter) (25) | $6,985 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
Storage (Container/ Tank/Containment Building) | $36,475 | $27,520 | $2,320 | $9,025 | $8,154 |
Drip Pad | $36,475 | $27,520 | $2,320 | $9,025 | $8,154 |
Treatment (7) | $46,315 | $34,820 | $2,915 | $11,430 | $9,760 |
Thermal Treatment (8) | $111,550 | $83,740 | $7,205 | $27,740 | $9,760 |
Land Treatment | $62,550 | $47,035 | $3,940 | $15,515 | $18,590 |
Waste Pile | $52,795 | $39,760 | $3,275 | $13,030 | $19,590 |
Surface Impoundment | $85,410 | $64,225 | $5,400 | $21,185 | $19,590 |
Landfill | $475,000 | $450,000 | $6,860 | $26,585 | $19,590 |
Post-Closure (9) | $82,135 | $61,760 | $5,110 | $20,395 | ------ |
SWMU Only (10) | $16,310 | ------ | $1,025 | $4,070 | ------ |
Miscellaneous Units | $93,780 | $70,475 | $5,820 | $23,300 | ------ |
Corrective Action Management Unit (17) | $42,380 | $31,825 | $2,770 | $10,640 | Varies (18) |
Non-Unit Specific Modifications (11) | ------ | ------ | $1,160 | $5,400 | ------ |
Modifications to Incorporate Final Corrective Measures | ------ | ------ | ------ | $14,550 | ------ |
ADDITIVE FEES (12) | |||||
Groundwater Contamination (13) | |||||
Plume Undefined | $61,960 | $46,460 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
Plume Defined | $32,615 | $24,410 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
Trial Burn (14) | $16,310 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
RCRA Facility Assessment (RFA) (24) | $16,310 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ----- |
RCRA Facility Investigation (RFI) Certification (15) | $24,470 | $18,790 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
Corrective Action Program (CAP) or Corrective Measures Implementation (CMI) Plan Certification (16) | $42,390 | $31,825 | $2,780 | $10,640 | ------ |
Temporary Unit | $35,890 | $26,946 | $2,330 | $8,950 | $8,155 |
Off-Site Waste Analysis Certification (19) | $8,155 | ------ | $810 | $2,125 | ------ |
Indirect Risk Assessment (20) | $163,105 | ------ | ------ | ------ | ------ |
Landfill 5-Year Review Certification (25) | $450,000 | $450,000 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
Confirmatory Sampling (CS) Work Plan Certification (21) | $20,395 | $15,305 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
Interim Measures (IM) Work Plan Certification (22) | $20,395 | $15,305 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
Corrective Measures Study (CMS) Certification (23) | $24,755 | $18,935 | ------ | ------ | ------ |
EXPLANATORY NOTES
FEE SCHEDULE D
WATER PERMITS
Type of Activity | Initial Registration/ Issuance Reissuance or Modification (effluent limit change) (injection zone change or compatibility study) | Modification (no effluent limit change) (no injection zone change or no compatibility study) |
Major Industrial Discharger | $17,990 | $3,940 |
Minor Industrial Discharger | $5,615 | $3,120 |
Major Municipal & Private | $7,060 | $3,140 |
Minor Municipal & Private & Water Treatment | $4,290 | $2,250 |
Municipal Stormwater (MS-4) | $7,060 | $3,275 |
Mineral/Resource Extraction Mining, Storage Transloading, Dry Processing | $5,820 | $3,400 |
Wet Preparation, Processing, Beneficiation | $6,860 | $3,940 |
Coalbed Methane | $6,860 | $3,940 |
General Permit | $1,385 | $800 |
Minor NPDES Modifications | ----- | $800 |
ADDITIVE FEES | $60,390 | $60,390 |
Modeling with Data Collection (10 Stations) | $49,315 | $49,315 |
Modeling with Data Collection (5 Stations) | $4,855 | $4,855 |
Modeling - desktop | $2,705 | $2,705 |
Review of Model Performed by Others | ||
Seasonal Limits | $4,855/ additional season | $4,855/ additional season |
Biomonitoring & Toxicity Limits | $1,015 | $1,015 |
316b Phase I, Phase II, and | $5,065 | 0 |
Phase III Facilities [Permit Issuance/ Re-issuance Modification] | $40,525[1] | 0 |
Review of Site Specific Impingement and Entrainment Studies and/ or Comprehensive Demonstration Studies | ||
SID | ||
Indirect Discharge (SID) | $3,850 | $2,125 |
Indirect Discharge with EPA Established Categorical Effluent Guidelines | $4,375 | $2,520 |
UIC | ||
Class III Well | $33,650 | $2,250 |
Class V Well | $4,290 | $2,250 |
General Permit | $1,385 | $800 |
WATER SUPPLY | ||
Surface Water Treatment Plant/System | $4,595 | $2,250 |
Distribution System | $2,995 | $1960 |
Groundwater Supply (Well/System) | $3,715 | $1960 |
Name Change/Permit Minor Mod | ----- | $800 |
AFO/CAFO Individual Permit AFO/CAFO Registration: | $7,435 | $5,820 |
AFO | $450 | $150 |
CAFO: | $725 | |
$1,390 | $450 | |
1-999 Animal Units | $2,060 | $815 |
1,000-1,499 Animal Units | $2,725 | $1,175 $1,550 |
1,500-1,999 Animal Units | ||
2,000 or more Animal Units |
[1] Due upon submittal of CDS
FEE SCHEDULE E
SOLID WASTE PERMITS/REGISTRATION
Type of Activity | Initial Issuance | Modification | Reissuance |
Medical Waste Transfer Facility | $2,035 | $725 | $1,330 |
New Technology Review | $10,205 | ------ | ------ |
Commercial Treatment Facility | $16,460 | $7,280 | $9,180 |
Commercial Transportation of Medical Waste | $3,490 | $1,460 | $2,035 |
Storage of Untreated Medical Waste | $2,630 | $665 | $1,960 |
Municipal Solid Waste Landfill/CCR Unit | $83,880 | ------ | $37,270 |
Minor Mod. (1)* | ------ | $3,275 | ------ |
Major Mod. (2)* | ------ | $32,615 | ------ |
Construction/Demolition Waste Landfill | $7,145 | ------ | $5,400 |
Minor Mod. (1)* | ------ | $1,460 | ------ |
Major Mod. (2)* | ------ | $2,915 | ------ |
Industrial Waste Landfill | $12,670 | ------ | $8,150 |
Minor Mod. (1)* Major Mod. (2)* | ------ ------ | $1,460 $4,375 | ------ |
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Compost Facility | $4,860 | $3,670 | |
Minor Mod. | $1,225 | ||
Major Mod | $1,945 | ||
Additive Fees | |||
Geological Review | $4,865 | $3,275 | $3275 |
Solid Waste Disposal Notification | $215 | $215 | $215 |
Variance Request | $1,460 | $1,460 | $1,460 |
Beneficial Use Facility Registration | $550 | ||
Beneficial Use Generator | $1,680 | --- | $1,680 |
Beneficial Use Distributor | $3,360 | --- | $3,360 |
Beneficial Use FPR Treatment Facility | $5,050 | --- | $5,050 |
FEE SCHEDULE F
[RESERVED]
(Repealed 10/6/17)
FEE SCHEDULE G
VARIANCES, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Type of Activity | Initial Issuance | Reissuance |
Well Driller's License | $200 | $200 |
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification | ||
Examination Fee | $325 | ------ |
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Issuance Fee | $125 | ------ |
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Renewal via Internet | ------ | $70 |
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Renewal via Mail | ------ | $95 |
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Renewal Late Fee | ------ | $215[2] |
Water and Wastewater Operator Reciprocal Certification | $180 | ------ |
Microbiological lab certification | $360 | $360 |
Chemical laboratory certification | ||
Metals | $360 | |
Pesticides | $360 | |
Herbicides | $360 | |
Volatile Organic Chemicals | $360 | |
Synthetic Organic Chemicals | $540 | |
Disinfection Byproducts | $540 | |
Inorganics | $360 | |
Radiologicals | $360 | |
Asbestos | $360 | |
Dioxin | $360 | |
Maximum annual chemical lab certification fee | $1,460 | |
Coastal Variance See Schedule B |
[2] See ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-10-1-.11(3)
FEE SCHEDULE G
VARIANCES, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Type of Activity | Initial Issuance | Reissuance |
Well Driller's License | $200 | $200 |
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification | ||
Examination Fee | $325 | ------ |
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Issuance Fee | $125 | ------ |
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Renewal via Internet | ------ | $70 |
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Renewal via Mail | ------ | $95 |
Water and Wastewater Operator Certification Renewal Late Fee | ------ | $215[1] |
Water and Wastewater Operator Reciprocal Certification | $180 | ------ |
Microbiological lab certification | $360 | $360 |
Chemical laboratory certification | ||
Metals | $360 | |
Pesticides | $360 | |
Herbicides | $360 | |
Volatile Organic Chemicals | $360 | |
Synthetic Organic Chemicals | $540 | |
Disinfection Byproducts | $540 | |
Inorganics | $360 | |
Radiologicals | $360 | |
Asbestos | $360 | |
Dioxin | $360 | |
Maximum annual chemical lab certification fee | $1,460 | |
Coastal Variance See Schedule B |
[1] See ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-10-1-.11(3)
FEE SCHEDULE G
VARIANCES, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Hazardous Waste | Initial Issuance | Modification | Reissuance |
Disposal Certification of Waste at a Commercial Hazardous Waste Landfill | $360 | $360 | $360 |
Variance from Classification as a Solid Waste Pursuant to ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-14-1-.03(10) | $16,310 | ------ | $16,310 |
Delisting Certification Pursuant to ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-14-1-.03(2) | $16,310 | ------ | ------ |
Variance from a Hazardous Waste Treatment Standard Pursuant to ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-14-9-.04(5) | $4,375 | ------ | $4,375 |
Notification of Regulated Waste Activity | $180 | ------ | $180 |
Variance to be classified as a boiler pursuant to ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-14-1-.03(12) | $4,375 | ------ | $4,375 |
Variance to extend the effective date of a LDR on a case-by-case basis | $4,375 | ------ | $4,375 |
Variance to allow land disposal of a prohibited waste | $4,375 | ------ | $4,375 |
Hazardous Waste Generator Closure Certification | $4,375 | ------ | $4,375 |
Solid Waste Landfill Operator Certification | |||
Landfill Operator Certification Issuance Fee | $125 | ------ | ------ |
Landfill Operator Certification Renewal Fee | ------ | $95 | ------ |
Landfill Operator Certification Late Renewal Fee | ------ | ------ | $310 |
Landfill Operator Reciprocal Certification Fee | $180 | ------ | ------ |
FEE SCHEDULE H
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTARY CLEANUP PROGRAM
Non-Responsible Person Applicant
TYPE OF ACTIVITY | REVIEW FEE | MINOR MODIFICATION | MAJOR MODIFICATION |
Application(1) | $5,060 | $250 | $500 |
With Variance | $16,855 | NA | NA |
Assessment Review(2) | $6,740 | $1,680 | $2,570 |
Assessment Report | $4,260 | ||
Cleanup Review(2) | $12,470 | $1,680 | $2,570 |
Cleanup Report | $7,720 | ||
Letter of Concurrence | |||
Unconditional | $1,680 | NA | NA |
Conditional | $4,210 | NA | NA |
Property Eligibility Determination(3) | $670 | NA | NA |
Responsible Person Applicant
Application(1) | $5,060 | $250 | $500 |
With Variance | $16,855 | NA | NA |
Assessment Review(2) | $24,470 | $2,770 | $9,840 |
Assessment Report | $10,520 | ||
Cleanup Review | $43,065 | $2,770 | $9,840 |
Cleanup Report | $17,635 | ||
Letter of Concurrence | |||
Unconditional | $1,680 | NA | NA |
Conditional | $4,210 | NA | NA |
Property Eligibility Determination(2) | $670 | NA | NA |
Additive Fees(4) | |||
Public Notice(5) | $800 | ||
Groundwater Monitoring(6) | $1,000 | ||
Risk Management RM-1 | $1,700 | ||
Risk Management RM-2 | $4,350 | ||
Operation and Maintenance Plan(6) | $1,500 | ||
Brownfield Remediation Reserve Fund Contribution | $500 |
* This fee is enacted by Act 2023-356 of the 2023 Alabama Legislative Session.
FEE SCHEDULE I
SCRAP TIRE PROGRAM PERMITS/REGISTRATIONS
Type of Activity | Initial Issuance | Modification | Reissuance |
Class One Processor Permit | $3,040 | $755 | $1,510 |
Class Two Processor Permit | $2,525 | $635 | $1,260 |
Class Three Processor Permit | $2,525 | $635 | $1,260 |
Scrap Tire Transporter Permit | $1,015 | $260 | $510 |
Limited-use Transporter Permit (see Note1) | $260 | ------ | $260 |
Registration as an Exempt Processor | $1,015 | $260 | $510 |
Registration for Engineered Use of Tire Materials | $1,015 | ------ | ------ |
Note 1: A limited-use transporter permit is available to property owners remediating a scrap tire pile on their own property, and shall be issued for a limited amount of time and under conditions as prescribed by ADEM.
See ADEM Admin. Code r. 335-4-3-.03(b) for definitions of processors
Fee Schedule J
Environmental Covenants Fees
Type of Activity | Initial Issuance | Modification |
Processing and Review Fee Institutional Controls | $4,285 | $1,070 |
Engineering Controls | $6,425 | $1,610 |
Registry Recording Fee | ||
For Class 1 controls* | $13,705 | $635 |
For Class 2 controls* | $9,420 | $635 |
For Class 3 controls* | $5,245 | $635 |
* - For classification of institutional and engineering controls, see ADEM Admin. Code Rule. 335-5-1-.03(i).
Registry Recording Fee also includes costs of performing inspections for a 30-year period.
For sites utilizing both institutional controls and engineering controls, the processing and review fees shall be the greater of the applicable fees.
For sites with more than one classification of institutional or engineering control, the registry recording fee shall be the greater of the applicable fees.
For a property or site containing multiple individually deeded parcels covered by one or more similar covenants, the owner or operator may pay all applicable fees listed in Fee Schedule J or the owner or operator or other responsible party may include a provision in an order or agreement executed between the owner or operator or other responsible person and the Department to pay fees as provided in 335-5-1-.06(6).
Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-1-6-.07
Author: Marilyn Elliott, Russell A. Kelly, Brian C. Espy
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §22-22A-5.