Section 9-10C-1 – Short Title.
Section 9-10C-1 Short title. This chapter may be known and cited as the Alabama Drought Planning and Response Act. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §1.)
Section 9-10C-10 – Rulemaking Authority.
Section 9-10C-10 Rulemaking authority. The Office of Water Resources may promulgate and adopt rules consistent with the objectives of this chapter. (Act 2014-400, p. 1466, §10.)
Section 9-10C-2 – Definitions.
Section 9-10C-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADAPT. The Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team as created by this chapter. (2) ADECA. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs. (3) ADCNR COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (4) […]
Section 9-10C-3 – Drought Plan.
Section 9-10C-3 Drought plan. (a) The Office of Water Resources shall publish a drought plan for the State of Alabama which shall include as a minimum the following: (1) Procedures for defining drought levels. (2) ADAPT and MIG operating procedures. (3) Drought-related information collection, storage, and dissemination procedures. (4) Procedures related to the issuance of […]
Section 9-10C-4 – Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team.
Section 9-10C-4 Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team. (a) There is created the Alabama Drought Assessment and Planning Team (ADAPT) consisting of the following members: (1) The Office of Water Resources Division Director or his or her designated representative. (2) The AEMA Director or his or her designated representative. (3) The ADEM Director or his […]
Section 9-10C-5 – State Climatologist to Provide Input Regarding Drought Conditions.
Section 9-10C-5 State Climatologist to provide input regarding drought conditions. The State Climatologist, in coordination with the Office of Water Resources, shall be responsible for providing an input to the drought monitor concerning drought conditions in this state. The input shall be consistent with any drought declarations issued by the Office of Water Resources. The […]
Section 9-10C-6 – Drought Conservation Plans.
Section 9-10C-6 Drought conservation plans. Each community public water system shall develop a drought conservation plan which addresses graduated drought response procedures with implementation of specific measures based on drought severity. The drought conservation plan may be a separate plan or a component of a broader emergency action plan. The procedures or plans shall include […]
Section 9-10C-7 – Restrictions or Reductions in Water Use; Clearinghouse for Drought-Related Information.
Section 9-10C-7 Restrictions or reductions in water use; clearinghouse for drought-related information. If a community public water system implements voluntary or mandatory restrictions or reductions in water use, the system shall report these actions to the Office of Water Resources. The Office of Water Resources shall also have the authority to require the reporting of […]
Section 9-10C-8 – Drought Declarations.
Section 9-10C-8 Drought declarations. The Office of Water Resources, with the advice and input from ADAPT, shall have the authority to issue drought declarations. These drought declarations shall provide information on where drought conditions are affecting this state, and the severity of those conditions. The drought declaration shall be based on a number of factors […]
Section 9-10C-9 – State of Emergency.
Section 9-10C-9 State of emergency. Pursuant to the Governor’s emergency powers, other powers granted by law, and this chapter he or she may issue a state of emergency and exercise the rights, powers, privileges, immunities, and responsibilities provided by the Alabama Emergency Management Act of 1955, commencing with Section 31-9-1. A declared state of emergency […]