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22-22B-1
Section 22-22B-1 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that: (1) The state faces a looming
crisis in solid waste management related to the ever-increasing volumes of waste intended
for disposal; (2) The solid wastes presently disposed of in the state contain substantial
volumes of materials which are capable of recovery and reuse if recycling programs are developed
and implemented within the state; (3) The failure to recover and recycle materials from solid
waste results in the unnecessary waste and depletion of natural resources; (4) The state government,
through its departments and agencies, generates substantial amounts of solid wastes which
could be recovered through a coordinated recycling program; (5) A recycling program by state
departments and agencies would serve to demonstrate to local governments and private businesses
the practical benefits of and proper techniques for implementing such a program; and (6) An
effective recycling program within state government should...
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22-22B-2
Section 22-22B-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) PROGRAM FOR THE
MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING OF RECYCLABLE MATERIALS. A formal program administered by state agencies
and/or public school systems for the recycling of recyclable materials collected by state
agencies and/or public school systems pursuant to a program for waste reduction and the collection
of recyclable materials. (2) PROGRAM FOR WASTE REDUCTION AND THE COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS. A formal program implemented by state agencies and/or public school systems for
the reduction of solid wastes generated by the operation of such agencies and/or public school
systems including the collection in lieu of disposal of recyclable materials. (3) PUBLIC SCHOOL
SYSTEMS. All the state's universities, all elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools,
schools for the deaf and blind, mental retardation and...
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22-22B-3
Section 22-22B-3 State government program for waste reduction and the collection of recyclable
wastes; planning and implementation; annual reports by agencies; what to be included in programs;
coordination of efforts. (a) The Department of Environmental Management shall assess the status
of recycling efforts undertaken by the state for solid waste generated by the operations of
state agencies and public school systems and shall evaluate existing programs and develop
necessary new programs for recycling to reduce the generation of solid waste by the state.
The programs shall include, without limitation, recycling of office papers, cardboard, yard
waste and other materials produced by the state for which recycling markets exist or may be
developed. (b) Waste reduction and recycling plan. Within 180 days of April 19, 1990, the
Department of Environmental Management shall develop and implement a model program for the
reduction and recycling of the solid wastes generated by its own...
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22-27-40
Section 22-27-40 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that: (1) The state, its subdivisions
and the nation face an emerging crisis in solid waste management; (2) Proper waste management
is an increasingly complex issue involving the need for reducing the volumes of waste requiring
disposal, properly managing wastes to reduce the likelihood of both short-term and long-term
threat to human health and the environment, and assuring that adequate, environmentally secure,
waste management and disposal facilities will be available at reasonable costs to accommodate
wastes generated in the state; (3) Provision for necessary systems, facilities, technology
and services for solid waste management and resource recovery is a matter of important public
interest and concern, and action taken in this regard will be for a public purpose and will
benefit the public welfare; (4) Solid waste management problems are potentially statewide
in scope and necessitate state and local action through the...
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22-27-2
Section 22-27-2 Definitions. For the purpose of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) AGENCY. Any controlling agency,
public or private, elected, appointed, or volunteer utilizing methods approved by the health
department or the department for the purpose of controlling and supervising the collection
or management of solid wastes or recyclable materials. (2) ALTERNATIVE COVER. Material other
than earth used to cover a landfill or sanitary landfill. An alternative cover shall be approved
by the Department of Environmental Management in compliance with federal law and United States
Environmental Protection Agency rules or guidance to achieve a level of performance equal
to or greater than earthen cover material. (3) ASHES. The solid residue from burning of wood,
coal, coke, or other combustible material used for heating, from incineration of solid wastes,
or for the production of electricity at electric generating...
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22-27-45
Section 22-27-45 State Solid Waste Management Plan. The Director of the Alabama Department
of Environmental Management, with the advice and consultation of the Solid Waste Management
Advisory Committee, is directed to prepare a State Solid Waste Management Plan. In developing
the state plan, the department will seek to achieve the following goals: (1) That solid waste
facilities and management systems are provided for in an orderly manner consistent with the
needs and plans of the state and its regions and local governments; (2) That alternative methods
of solid waste management are encouraged as a means of reducing the state's dependence on
landfilling; (3) That all aspects of local, regional and state planning, zoning, population
estimates, and economics are taken into consideration; and (4) That appropriate time schedules
are set for the phasing in of the required component parts of the system. Said plan shall
be developed in two phases: a. The first phase of the plan shall be...
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22-27-5
Section 22-27-5 Authority of localities to establish charges, fees, etc., and enter into mutual
agreements or contracts; approval of department; licensing of private or corporate agencies;
permits and bonds; nonpayment of fees, etc. (a) Fees, etc.; mutual agreements or contracts.
The county commission or municipality undertaking the responsibility for providing services
to the public under this article may establish fees, charges and rates and may collect and
disburse funds within cooperating areas or districts, inside or outside the corporate limits
of municipalities or inside or outside of county boundaries, for the specific purpose of administering
this article and providing and operating a solid waste program. Also, said county commission
or public authority may enter into mutual agreements or contracts with the government bodies
of other counties, municipalities, corporations or individuals, where deemed to be mutually
economical and feasible, to jointly or individually collect,...
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36-1-7.1
Section 36-1-7.1 Alabama Employees' Suggestion Incentive Program. (a) There is established
the Alabama Employees' Suggestion Incentive Program for merit and non-merit employees of state
government. The program will make financial incentive awards to state employees whose adopted
suggestions result in substantial financial savings or improvement in the efficiency of state
operations. (b) There is established the Alabama Employees' Suggestion Incentive Board, which
shall be composed of the Director of Finance, the Governor or his or her designee, and the
Executive Director of the Alabama State Employees' Association. (c) The board shall adopt
rules to govern its proceedings and may adopt any other rules and regulations necessary to
implement this section, including specifying classifications of employees for award purposes
and excluding any employee classifications from this section. (d) The board shall elect a
chair and secretary, shall maintain a permanent and accurate record of its...
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9-16-90
/occupiers in such areas prior to any blasting; b. Maintain for a period of at least three
years and make available for public inspection upon request a log detailing the location of
the blasts, the pattern and depth of the drill holes, the amount of explosives used per hole,
and the order and length of delay in the blasts; c. Limit the type of explosives and detonating
equipment, the size, the timing and frequency of blasts based upon the physical conditions
of the site so as to prevent (i) injury to persons, (ii) damage to public and private
property outside the permit area, (iii) adverse impacts on any underground mine, and (iv)
change in the course, channel, or availability of ground or surface water outside the permit
area; d. Require that all blasting operations be conducted by trained and competent persons
as certified by the regulatory authority; e. Provide that upon the request of a resident or
owner of a man-made dwelling or structure within one-half mile of any portion of...
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41-16-51
and those providing the service. (11) Purchases of computer and word processing hardware when
the hardware is the only type that is compatible with hardware already owned by the entity
taking bids and custom software. (12) Professional services contracts for codification and
publication of the laws and ordinances of municipalities and counties. (13) Contractual services
and purchases of commodities for which there is only one vendor or supplier and contractual
services and purchases of personal property which by their very nature are impossible
to award by competitive bidding. (14) Purchases of dirt, sand, or gravel by a county governing
body from in-county property owners in order to supply a county road or bridge project in
which the materials will be used. The material shall be delivered to the project site by county
employees and equipment used only on projects conducted exclusively by county employees. (15)
Contractual services and purchases of products related to, or having...
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