Water Pollution
Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As enacted, permits the alteration of a wet weather conveyance by any activity and does not require any notice or approval of the alteration, if certain conditions are met; allows person desiring to alter a specific water of the state to request a determination from the commissioner that it is a wet weather conveyance and submit a report from a qualified hydrologic professional in support of the request. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [HB-1615]
As enacted, permits the alteration of a wet weather conveyance by any activity and does not require any notice or approval of the alteration, if certain conditions are met; allows person desiring to alter a specific water of the state to request a determination from the commissioner that it is a wet weather conveyance and submit a report from a qualified hydrologic professional in support of the request. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe McCord
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 464 on 07/01/2009
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As enacted, expands the authority of the water quality control board concerning incentives for alternatives to discharges to surface waters. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [HB-1245]
As enacted, expands the authority of the water quality control board concerning incentives for alternatives to discharges to surface waters. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Curtiss
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 271 on 05/29/2009
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As introduced, clarifies certain water quality standards related to the presence of selenate. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [HB-1204]
As introduced, clarifies certain water quality standards related to the presence of selenate. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe McCord
Comp. Sb Subst. on 06/03/2009
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As introduced, revises duties and enforcement provisions under Water Quality Control Act based on certain findings of the commissioner of environment and conservation. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [HB-973]
As introduced, revises duties and enforcement provisions under Water Quality Control Act based on certain findings of the commissioner of environment and conservation. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe McCord
Assigned To S/c Environment Of Con on 02/24/2009
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As introduced, requires the state to assume responsibility to regulate effluents during any period in which the federal government is unable to exercise its responsibilities because of inadequate funds to operate the appropriate regulatory agencies. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69. [HB-954]
As introduced, requires the state to assume responsibility to regulate effluents during any period in which the federal government is unable to exercise its responsibilities because of inadequate funds to operate the appropriate regulatory agencies. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joe McCord
P2c, Caption Bill, Held On Desk - Pending Amdt. on 02/18/2009
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from issuing permits related to surface mining activities under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3. [HB-899]
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from issuing permits related to surface mining activities under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Dunn
Action Def. In S/c Environment Of Con on 03/30/2010
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Tennessee 106th General Assembly
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from issuing permits related to surface mining activities under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3. [HB-455]
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from issuing permits related to surface mining activities under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael McDonald
Action Def. In S/c Environment Of Con on 03/30/2010
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As enacted, specifies that soil is not a discarded material constituting waste for purposes of the Tennessee Solid Waste Disposal Act and the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Management Act as long as the soil is intended for use or reuse as soil. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69. [SB-811]
As enacted, specifies that soil is not a discarded material constituting waste for purposes of the Tennessee Solid Waste Disposal Act and the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Management Act as long as the soil is intended for use or reuse as soil. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Jackson
Pub. Ch. 712 on 07/02/2020
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As enacted, specifies that soil is not a discarded material constituting waste for purposes of the Tennessee Solid Waste Disposal Act and the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Management Act as long as the soil is intended for use or reuse as soil. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69. [HB-845]
As enacted, specifies that soil is not a discarded material constituting waste for purposes of the Tennessee Solid Waste Disposal Act and the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Management Act as long as the soil is intended for use or reuse as soil. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 712 on 07/02/2020
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, adds representatives of groups representing recreational users of streams to the advisory committee to the division of water pollution control to advise and assist the division on procedures and policies concerning the application of the Water Quality Control Act to the removal of debris from streams and stabilization of stream banks. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [HB-2636]
As introduced, adds representatives of groups representing recreational users of streams to the advisory committee to the division of water pollution control to advise and assist the division on procedures and policies concerning the application of the Water Quality Control Act to the removal of debris from streams and stabilization of stream banks. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andy Holt
Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 06/10/2020
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, prohibits the commissioner of environment and conservation from denying a permit under the Water Quality Control Act for sand or gravel dredging on the Tennessee River based on inadequate mitigation of habitat loss without identifying and considering mitigation alternatives. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3. [SB-2422]
As introduced, prohibits the commissioner of environment and conservation from denying a permit under the Water Quality Control Act for sand or gravel dredging on the Tennessee River based on inadequate mitigation of habitat loss without identifying and considering mitigation alternatives. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Niceley
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Energy, Ag., And Nat. Resources Committee on 02/10/2020
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, prohibits the commissioner of environment and conservation from denying a permit under the Water Quality Control Act for sand or gravel dredging on the Tennessee River based on inadequate mitigation of habitat loss without identifying and considering mitigation alternatives. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3. [HB-2464]
As introduced, prohibits the commissioner of environment and conservation from denying a permit under the Water Quality Control Act for sand or gravel dredging on the Tennessee River based on inadequate mitigation of habitat loss without identifying and considering mitigation alternatives. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Holsclaw
Assigned To S/c Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee on 02/10/2020
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, adds representatives of groups representing recreational users of streams to the advisory committee to the division of water pollution control to advise and assist the division on procedures and policies concerning the application of the Water Quality Control Act to the removal of debris from streams and stabilization of stream banks. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [SB-2219]
As introduced, adds representatives of groups representing recreational users of streams to the advisory committee to the division of water pollution control to advise and assist the division on procedures and policies concerning the application of the Water Quality Control Act to the removal of debris from streams and stabilization of stream banks. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Southerland
Re-refer To Senate Calendar Comm. on 03/09/2020
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, reduces from five to three days the amount of time within which final orders concerning water quality permitting must be published on the department of environment and conservation website. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 7, Chapter 35; Title 65 and Title 69. [SB-2224]
As introduced, reduces from five to three days the amount of time within which final orders concerning water quality permitting must be published on the department of environment and conservation website. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 7, Chapter 35; Title 65 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Southerland
Re-refer To Senate Cal. Comm. on 03/12/2020
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, reduces from five to three days the amount of time within which final orders concerning water quality permitting must be published on the department of environment and conservation website. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 7, Chapter 35; Title 65 and Title 69. [HB-2206]
As introduced, reduces from five to three days the amount of time within which final orders concerning water quality permitting must be published on the department of environment and conservation website. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 7, Chapter 35; Title 65 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Williams
Received From House, Passed On First Consideration on 06/11/2020
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Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, reduces the time within which administrative enforcement decisions under the Water Quality Control Act must be published on the website of the department of environment and conservation from five business days to four business days. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 11; Title 68 and Title 69. [HB-2074]
As introduced, reduces the time within which administrative enforcement decisions under the Water Quality Control Act must be published on the website of the department of environment and conservation from five business days to four business days. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 11; Title 68 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dennis Powers
P2c, Ref. To Agriculture And Natural Resources Committee on 02/05/2020
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To Water Pollution. [SB-2501]
Amends the definition of "variance" under water pollution statutes. Prohibits permits to be issued for continuing discharge of point source pollution into highest quality waters, except for temporary construction. Allows the director to grant a variance pursuant to chapter 342D. Provides that in all variance proceedings the burden of proof is on the applicant. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
The Committee On Cph Deferred The Measure. on 02/20/2020
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To Water Pollution. [SB-2621]
Adds the chemicals homosalate, octocrylene, and octisalate to the sale and distribution sunscreen ban beginning on 1/1/2021. Allows the Department of Health to adopt rules to add additional harmful chemicals to the sale and distribution ban. Requires and appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii to conduct a study to examine the concurrent effects of certain sunscreen products on the decline of the State's coral reefs. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Les Ihara
Reported From Cph/aen (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2720) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/14/2020
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To Products Containing Sun Protection Factor Ingredients. [SB-2778]
Requires that, beginning 1/1/2023, only sunscreen products containing active ingredients classified by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a category I, generally recognized as safe and effective, ingredient, shall be sold, offered for sale, or distributed for sale in the State.
Sponsored by: Sen. Russell Ruderman
The Committee On Cph Deferred The Measure. on 02/19/2020
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Hawaii 2020 Regular Session
Relating To Water Pollution. [HB-1860]
Adds the chemicals homosalate, octocrylene, and octisalate to the sale and distribution sunscreen ban beginning on 1/1/2021. Allows the Department of Health to adopt rules to add additional harmful chemicals to the sale and distribution ban. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
Sponsored by: Rep. Nadine Nakamura
Reported From Cpc (stand. Com. Rep. No. 314-20) As Amended In Hd 2, Recommending Referral To Fin. on 02/12/2020