Alabama Department of Environmental Management
P.O. Box 301463 (Zip 36130-1463)
1400 Coliseum Boulevard (Zip 36110-2400)
Montgomery, Alabama
(334) 271-7700

CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
ADEM Fund Code 203
SRF Project No. CS010994-01

Wilcox County

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has made $1,071,000 in financial assistance available to The Town of Pine Hill using funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan program. In accordance with State and Federal regulations that govern the program, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management has conducted a review to assess the potential impacts upon the environment that may result from implementation of this project.

The Town of Pine Hill proposes a project to provide upgrades to its lagoon. Proposed improvements will consist of the removal of sludge from lagoon, the replacement of an aeration system component, cleaning of the effluent structure screen, and the replacement of the lagoon divider screen. The project also includes miscellaneous SCADA and pipe upgrades, as well as new pumps, a new generator, and a new wet well at a lift station along State Highway 5.

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exclusion (CE) from further environmental study under the guidelines specified by the State Environmental Review Process (SERP) which specifically include actions which are solely directed toward minor rehabilitation of existing facilities, functional replacement of equipment, or towards the construction of new ancillary facilities adjacent or appurtenant to existing facilities. However, this decision may be reconsidered if significant adverse information concerning the potential environmental impacts of the project is discovered.

Comments relative to this project should be submitted in writing to Mr. Jack Mobley, SRF Section, Permits & Services Division, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 301463, Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1463, no later than 30 days after the date of this notice. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management will not take formal action to proceed with the project without carefully evaluating any public comments opposing the project.

Notice is hereby given this 23rd day of January, 2025, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

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Lance R. LeFleur
Director

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