Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-13-4-.13

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

Section 335-13-4-.13 - Site Geology And Hydrology

(1)Site Hydrogeology. The site hydrogeology shall be established to the upper most aquifer and subsequent interconnecting aquifers.

(2)Hydrogeological Evaluation. The hydrogeological evaluation for a specific site, as required by the Department, may be provided for as follows:

(a) A hydrogeological evaluation performed by a firm or individual having expertise in hydrogeology. The expense of this evaluation shall be borne wholly by the applicant. The following shall be required on such evaluations made under this rule:

1. The installation of a minimum of three exploration borings to include sampling and geologic logging and completion of these borings as piezometers. Subsequent establishment of the first saturated zone, the uppermost aquifer and subsequent underlying and interconnected aquifers, piezometer measuring point elevations, water table elevations and an estimate of groundwater flow direction and rate will be required.

2. A report shall be submitted to the Department which includes all items, information and analyses contained in 335-13-4-.13(2) (a)1.

3. Resumes and references, as necessary, to establish the qualifications of the firm or individual preparing the evaluation.

(b) A review of the information submitted under 335-13-4-.13(2)(a) shall be conducted by the Department.

(c) The requirement for a hydrogeological evaluation may be waived by the Department based on specific geology, hydrology, or waste types proposed for disposal.

(3)Department Action. The Department will conduct a site background hydrogeological evaluation and review all other related reports, plans or submittals.

(a) Expense for the background hydrogeological evaluation and reviews conducted by the Department shall be borne by the applicant in accordance with established procedures of the Department.

(b) The expense for soil borings, soil tests, piezometers, and other data as needed by the Department shall be borne by the applicant.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-13-4-.13

November 18, 1981; Amended: July 21, 1988. Amended: Filed June 21, 1996; effective July 26, 1996.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVI, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2018, eff. 6/8/2018.

Authors: Russell A. Kelly, S. Scott Story

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-27-3, 22-27-7.