Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-4-3-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-4-3-.03 - Requirement For A Permit

The following facilities require a permit from ADEM to transport or process tire materials, except as provided in 335-4-3-.03(c) and (d):

(a)Transporters of Scrap Tires. Transporters of scrap tires who transport more than eight (8) scrap tires at a time shall obtain a transporter permit.

(b)Processors of Scrap Tires. Permits shall be issued for processing based on the activities performed. The classification of processors shall be:

1.Class One Processor. Processors who shred, size-reduce or alter tires, punch or stamp tire materials to produce an end product or produce products from ground or crumb rubber at their facility.

2.Class Two Processor. Processors who only shred, size reduce or alter tires at their facility.

3.Class Three Processor. Processors who shred or alter scrap tires at different locations.

(c) The following transporters of scrap tires are exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit as required by this rule from ADEM:

1. Class One and Class Two Receivers transporting tires received or generated from their own operations. For Class Two Receivers, this exemption applies only to scrap tires they generate and does not apply to scrap tires generated by other persons.

2. Persons transporting less than eight (8) scrap tires at one time to a registered receiver, permitted processor or SWDF.

3. State, county, or municipal vehicles transporting illegally disposed tire materials removed from property owned or controlled by the governmental unit.

(d) The following processors of scrap tires are exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit as required by this rule from ADEM:

1. Registered Class One and Class Two Receivers and permitted transporters who evaluate tires to determine suitability for reuse as used tires or as casings for retreading.

2. Processors described in 335-4-3-.01(1)(b) to (d) that are properly registered and have received the necessary exemptions in 335-4-3-.02.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-4-3-.03

New Rule: Filed June 30, 2004; effective August 4, 2004. Amended: Filed February 27, 2007; effective April 3, 2007. Amended: Filed February 23, 2010; effective March 30, 2010.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 09, June 28, 2024, eff. 8/12/2024.

Author: James L. Bryant, M. Gavin Adams. Adam N. Rhodes.

Statutory Authority:Code of Alabama 1975, §§ 22-40A-1et seq.