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. CS010871-02

Madison County

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management has made $2,200,000 in financial assistance available to the Town of Gurley using funds from the Clean Water Bipartisan Infrastructure (CWBIL) 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 Gurley proposes a project that includes various improvements to its wastewater treatment plant. These improvements involve upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant, including enhancements to lagoon cells and blowers, improvements to two lift stations, and the construction of a new discharge outfall from the plant. Additionally, miscellaneous repairs and energy-efficient upgrades are proposed. With the construction of these improvements, the project will address various I/I issues and upgrade deteriorating infrastructure.

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 Mrs. Juliette Waid, SRF Section, Permits & Services Division, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, P.O. Box 301463, Montgomery, Alabama 36130, 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 on this 28th day of May, 2025, by authorization of the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.

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Jeffery W. Kitchens
Acting Director

Nondiscrimination 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.