Alabama HB181 mandates beneficial use of dredged materials for those dredging over one million cubic yards annually in coastal areas.

Alabama HB181 requires individuals or entities dredging over one million cubic yards of material annually in coastal areas to ensure at least a certain percentage of that material is beneficially used. Beneficial use includes activities like fish and wildlife habitat development, human recreation, and industrial and commercial uses. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources must adopt rules to implement this requirement, including necessary revisions to the Alabama Coastal Area Management Program.

Alabama HB181 mandates beneficial use of dredged materials for those dredging over one million cubic yards annually in coastal areas.

Alabama HB181 requires individuals or entities dredging over one million cubic yards of material annually in coastal areas to ensure at least a certain percentage of that material is beneficially used. Beneficial use includes activities like fish and wildlife habitat development, human recreation, and industrial and commercial uses. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources must adopt rules to implement this requirement, including necessary revisions to the Alabama Coastal Area Management Program.