The Field Operations Division manages the mining, construction stormwater and Animal Feeding Operations/Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting and compliance regulatory programs. In addition, the Division is responsible for development and implementation of the regulatory functions of the Alabama Coastal Management Program, including permitting and compliance activities. This Division also conducts inspections and compliance activities in response to nonpoint source pollution (polluted runoff).