Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-1-.02

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

Section 335-6-1-.02 - Adoption Of Rules And Standards

In addition to the other rule-making requirements imposed by law, the Department shall:

(1) Adopt rules establishing water quality standards and stream classifications for all waters of the State as the Department sees fit;

(2) Adopt effluent limitation guidelines; a system for issuance of permits which system shall include effluent limitations for each discharge for which a permit is issued; and, such other rules as necessary to enforce water quality standards adopted by the Department; and

(3) Adopt any other rules within the Department's authority to further the policy and purpose of the AWPCA and to control pollution in the waters of the State.

(4) No rule of the Department is valid or effective against any person or party, nor may it be invoked by the Department for any purpose until it has been made available for public inspection as herein required. This provision is not applicable in favor of any person or party who has actual knowledge thereof.

Author: David Ludder

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-6-1-.02

Effective: May 9, 1972. Amended: January 7, 1974; January 10, 1984; October 10, 1984.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-22-9, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8.