SB-1572: 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: Sen. Ken Yager
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Energy, Ag., And Nat. Resources Committee on 01/16/2020
You have voted SB-1572: 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-1814: As introduced, specifies that the board of water quality, oil, and gas may promulgate rules concerning the effect of national pollutant discharge elimination system permit in an enforcement proceeding. - Amends TCA Section 69-3-105.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Casada
Sponsor(s) Added. on 02/06/2018
You have voted HB-1814: As introduced, specifies that the board of water quality, oil, and gas may promulgate rules concerning the effect of national pollutant discharge elimination system permit in an enforcement proceeding. - Amends TCA Section 69-3-105..
HB-1950: As introduced, changes from January 31 to January 20 the date by which the commissioner of environment and conservation must submit an annual report concerning the efficiency of the water quality control permitting process to the chair of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the chair of the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Butt
Assigned To S/c Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee on 02/05/2018
You have voted HB-1950: As introduced, changes from January 31 to January 20 the date by which the commissioner of environment and conservation must submit an annual report concerning the efficiency of the water quality control permitting process to the chair of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the chair of the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69..
HB-2168: As introduced, requires the department of environment and conservation to issue NPDES permits and state operating permits to concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and animal feeding operations upon request; NPDES permitting remains mandatory for CAFOs that are required to have such permit under federal law. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Butt
Sponsor(s) Added. on 02/07/2018
You have voted HB-2168: As introduced, requires the department of environment and conservation to issue NPDES permits and state operating permits to concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and animal feeding operations upon request; NPDES permitting remains mandatory for CAFOs that are required to have such permit under federal law. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017..
SB-2103: As introduced, requires the department of environment and conservation to issue NPDES permits and state operating permits to concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and animal feeding operations upon request; NPDES permitting remains mandatory for CAFOs that are required to have such permit under federal law. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Niceley
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Energy, Ag., And Nat. Resources Committee on 02/05/2018
You have voted SB-2103: As introduced, requires the department of environment and conservation to issue NPDES permits and state operating permits to concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and animal feeding operations upon request; NPDES permitting remains mandatory for CAFOs that are required to have such permit under federal law. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017..
SB-2217: As enacted, repeals the provisions of Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017 that would eliminate the department of environment and conservation's concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) operating permit program on March 1, 2018; makes permit mandatory for certain animal feeding operations that use a liquid waste management system and optional for other animal feeding operations; and makes other revisions. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Pub. Ch. 523 on 03/07/2018
You have voted SB-2217: As enacted, repeals the provisions of Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017 that would eliminate the department of environment and conservation's concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) operating permit program on March 1, 2018; makes permit mandatory for certain animal feeding operations that use a liquid waste management system and optional for other animal feeding operations; and makes other revisions. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017..
SB-2229: As enacted, specifies that compliance with a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit under the Water Quality Control Act will be deemed compliance for purposes of the provisions of the Act in regard to certain requirements and procedures. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Pub. Ch. 845 on 05/04/2018
You have voted SB-2229: As enacted, specifies that compliance with a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit under the Water Quality Control Act will be deemed compliance for purposes of the provisions of the Act in regard to certain requirements and procedures. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1..
SB-2238: As introduced, specifies that the board of water quality, oil, and gas may promulgate rules concerning the effect of national pollutant discharge elimination system permit in an enforcement proceeding. - Amends TCA Section 69-3-105.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Energy, Ag., And Nat. Resources Committee on 02/05/2018
You have voted SB-2238: As introduced, specifies that the board of water quality, oil, and gas may promulgate rules concerning the effect of national pollutant discharge elimination system permit in an enforcement proceeding. - Amends TCA Section 69-3-105..
HB-2317: As enacted, repeals the provisions of Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017 that would eliminate the department of environment and conservation's concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) operating permit program on March 1, 2018; makes permit mandatory for certain animal feeding operations that use a liquid waste management system and optional for other animal feeding operations; and makes other revisions. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Hawk
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 523 on 03/07/2018
You have voted HB-2317: As enacted, repeals the provisions of Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017 that would eliminate the department of environment and conservation's concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFO) operating permit program on March 1, 2018; makes permit mandatory for certain animal feeding operations that use a liquid waste management system and optional for other animal feeding operations; and makes other revisions. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1 and Chapter 293 of the Public Acts of 2017..
SB-2286: As introduced, requires persons who apply pesticides to waters of Tennessee pursuant to the issuance of a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit to post public notice at all affected public swimming areas, boat launches, and boat docks. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Deferred To Summer Study on 03/08/2018
You have voted SB-2286: As introduced, requires persons who apply pesticides to waters of Tennessee pursuant to the issuance of a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit to post public notice at all affected public swimming areas, boat launches, and boat docks. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70..
HB-2538: As introduced, requires persons who apply pesticides to waters of Tennessee pursuant to the issuance of a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit to post public notice at all affected public swimming areas, boat launches, and boat docks. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Howell
Def. To Summer Study In Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee on 03/14/2018
You have voted HB-2538: As introduced, requires persons who apply pesticides to waters of Tennessee pursuant to the issuance of a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit to post public notice at all affected public swimming areas, boat launches, and boat docks. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 39; Title 40; Title 43; Title 68; Title 69 and Title 70..
SB-2584: As introduced, changes from January 31 to January 20 the date by which the commissioner of environment and conservation must submit an annual report concerning the efficiency of the water quality control permitting process to the chair of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the chair of the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joseph Hensley
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Energy, Ag., & Nat. Resources Committee on 03/08/2018
You have voted SB-2584: As introduced, changes from January 31 to January 20 the date by which the commissioner of environment and conservation must submit an annual report concerning the efficiency of the water quality control permitting process to the chair of the energy, agriculture and natural resources committee of the senate and the chair of the agriculture and natural resources committee of the house of representatives. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69..
SB-2618: As introduced, requires the commissioner of environment and conservation to establish water quality-based effluent limits for facilities where certain municipally owned sewage treatment plant expansion projects may occur. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Yarbro
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Energy, Ag., & Nat. Resources on 03/08/2018
You have voted SB-2618: As introduced, requires the commissioner of environment and conservation to establish water quality-based effluent limits for facilities where certain municipally owned sewage treatment plant expansion projects may occur. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69..
HB-2614: As introduced, requires the commissioner of environment and conservation to establish water quality-based effluent limits for facilities where certain municipally owned sewage treatment plant expansion projects may occur. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Clemmons
Taken Off Notice For Cal. In Agriculture And Natural Resources Committee on 03/20/2018
You have voted HB-2614: As introduced, requires the commissioner of environment and conservation to establish water quality-based effluent limits for facilities where certain municipally owned sewage treatment plant expansion projects may occur. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69..
HB-2313: As enacted, specifies that compliance with a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit under the Water Quality Control Act will be deemed compliance for purposes of the provisions of the Act in regard to certain requirements and procedures. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Coley
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 845 on 05/04/2018
You have voted HB-2313: As enacted, specifies that compliance with a national pollutant discharge elimination system permit under the Water Quality Control Act will be deemed compliance for purposes of the provisions of the Act in regard to certain requirements and procedures. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1..
HB-1017: As enacted, removes the authority for the department of environment and conservation to define "concentrated animal feeding operation" (CAFO) more stringently than federal law requires. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barry Doss
Pub. Ch. 293 on 05/19/2017
You have voted HB-1017: As enacted, removes the authority for the department of environment and conservation to define "concentrated animal feeding operation" (CAFO) more stringently than federal law requires. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1..
SB-899: As enacted, removes the authority for the department of environment and conservation to define "concentrated animal feeding operation" (CAFO) more stringently than federal law requires. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 293 on 05/19/2017
You have voted SB-899: As enacted, removes the authority for the department of environment and conservation to define "concentrated animal feeding operation" (CAFO) more stringently than federal law requires. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1..
SB-819: As enacted, revises provisions governing the enforcement of the Water Quality Control Act; clarifies that the department of environment and conservation is the sole state agency authorized to conduct investigations under the Act and that other state agencies may assist the department in satisfying its duties under the Act. - Amends TCA Title 69 and Title 70.
Sponsored by: Sen. Steve Southerland
Pub. Ch. 148 on 04/19/2017
You have voted SB-819: As enacted, revises provisions governing the enforcement of the Water Quality Control Act; clarifies that the department of environment and conservation is the sole state agency authorized to conduct investigations under the Act and that other state agencies may assist the department in satisfying its duties under the Act. - Amends TCA Title 69 and Title 70..
HB-764: As enacted, revises provisions governing the enforcement of the Water Quality Control Act; clarifies that the department of environment and conservation is the sole state agency authorized to conduct investigations under the Act and that other state agencies may assist the department in satisfying its duties under the Act. - Amends TCA Title 69 and Title 70.
Sponsored by: Rep. Curtis Halford
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 148 on 04/19/2017
You have voted HB-764: As enacted, revises provisions governing the enforcement of the Water Quality Control Act; clarifies that the department of environment and conservation is the sole state agency authorized to conduct investigations under the Act and that other state agencies may assist the department in satisfying its duties under the Act. - Amends TCA Title 69 and Title 70..
SB-683: As enacted, requires public water systems for which a monthly fluoride test is confirmed by quarterly laboratory analysis to exceed 1.5 mg/L to have each monthly test analyzed by a laboratory until fluoride levels are below 1.5 mg/L for three consecutive months. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7.
Sponsored by: Sen. Dolores Gresham
Pub. Ch. 404 on 05/23/2017
You have voted SB-683: As enacted, requires public water systems for which a monthly fluoride test is confirmed by quarterly laboratory analysis to exceed 1.5 mg/L to have each monthly test analyzed by a laboratory until fluoride levels are below 1.5 mg/L for three consecutive months. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7..