Public comments are requested on a UIC permit application for injection wells.

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTNOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL (UIC) PERMITAND REQUEST FOR COMMENTSPUBLIC NOTICE - 212Mobile CountyMotiva Enterprises LLC c/o Mr. , P.O. Box 4540, Houston, TX 77210, UIC Permit Number ALSI5490007 has applied for the issuance of a permit for Class V Injection Wells at Oil Recovery Company Inc. of Alabama - Mobile Facility, 1101 South Conception Street, Mobile, AL 36603 for the injection of activated carbon, calcium sulfate dihydrate, ammonium sulfate, and sodium nitrate solution to aid in the remediation of existing contamination.The draft permit contains requirements and limitations which are protective of groundwater quality.Copies of the draft permit, conditions, limitations and a fact sheet as applicable describing the methodology for setting the limitations and conditions and other related documents are available for public inspection electronically via http://adem.alabama.gov/newsEvents/publicNotices.cnt , and at the following location Monday – Friday (except legal holidays), 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. A nominal fee for copying and/or mailing may be charged. Arrangements for copying should be made in advance.James H. Carlson, ChiefADEM-Water Division1400 Coliseum Blvd.[Mailing address: PO Box 301463; Zip 36130-1463]Montgomery, Alabama 36110-2400(334) 271-7823water-permits@adem.alabama.govPersons wishing to comment may do so, in writing, to the Department's named contact above within 30 days following the publication date of this notice. COMMENTERS SHOULD IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE UIC PERMIT NUMBER ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THEIR COMMENTS . In order to affect final decisions, comments must offer technically substantial information that is applicable to the draft permit.A written request for a public hearing may also be filed within that 30-day period and must state the nature of the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever it is found, on the basis of hearing requests, that there exists a significant degree of public interest in the permit application or draft permit. The Director may also hold a hearing if he determines that it would clarify one or more issues involved in the permit decision.After consideration of all written comments, review of any public hearing record, and consideration of the requirements of the Alabama Water Pollution Control Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and applicable regulations, the Department will make a final determination. The Department will develop a response to comments, which will become part of the public record. The Department will post responses to comments as well as the final permit determinations to the Department's website at http://app.adem.alabama.gov/eFile/ . To find the response to comments and final permit determination, you may search by the permit number listed in this notice.The Department maintains a list of interested individuals who are emailed legal notices regarding proposed permits. If you wish to receive such notices, please sign up at http://adem.alabama.gov by entering your email address on the left side of the page and clicking the submit button.Notice is hereby given this 6th day of May, 2026, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.Edward F. PoolosDirectorNondiscrimination Statement: The Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in the administration of its programs.Lagniappe HD May 6, 2026