The Alabama Department of Environmental Management, also known as ADEM, manages air, land and field operations divisions. The department s land division administers a remediation program for contaminated sites, as well as issues permits for medical waste transporters and processors. The land division also assists local government agencies and nonprofit organizations with assessment, cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields sites. The Alabama Department of Environmental Management operates a water division that is responsible for providing safe and drinking water. The department s air division administers an air pollution control program that regulates air emissions from industries and automobiles. It handles cases related to the release of oil and hazardous materials due to spills and accidents.