Water Pollution

State (Tennessee)
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. [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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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-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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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-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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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. [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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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-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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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-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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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. [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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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. [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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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-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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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-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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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. [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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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-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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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. [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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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-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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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

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Tennessee 110th General Assembly

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. [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

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