Water Pollution

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As enacted, authorizes municipal separate storm sewer systems that become qualified local programs pursuant to department approval to administer their own NPDES storm water construction permitting programs and the review thereof. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [HB-3076]
As enacted, authorizes municipal separate storm sewer systems that become qualified local programs pursuant to department approval to administer their own NPDES storm water construction permitting programs and the review thereof. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Williams Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 1019 on 05/21/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires commissioner of environment and conservation to impose certain conditions to provide mitigation of impact when issuing a permit for an activity that will cause alteration of aquatic resources in waters. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [HB-2349]
As introduced, requires commissioner of environment and conservation to impose certain conditions to provide mitigation of impact when issuing a permit for an activity that will cause alteration of aquatic resources in waters. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald McCormick Meeting Cancelled on 03/05/2012

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, requires that notification of a regular or special meeting of the water quality control board shall be provided seven days instead of five in advance of the meeting. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [HB-1078]
As introduced, requires that notification of a regular or special meeting of the water quality control board shall be provided seven days instead of five in advance of the meeting. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Dunn Assigned To S/c General Sub Of Conservation on 02/22/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits issuance of a water quality control permit that would alter any ridgeline that is more than 2,000 feet above sea level. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [HB-291]
As introduced, prohibits issuance of a water quality control permit that would alter any ridgeline that is more than 2,000 feet above sea level. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael McDonald Action Def. In S/c Conservation Subcommittee To Summer Study on 03/27/2012

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Tennessee 107th General Assembly

As introduced, prohibits issuance of a water quality control permit that would alter any ridgeline that is more than 2,000 feet above sea level. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. [HB-290]
As introduced, prohibits issuance of a water quality control permit that would alter any ridgeline that is more than 2,000 feet above sea level. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael McDonald P2c, Ref. To Conservation & Environment Committee on 02/09/2011

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires certain cities to provide a method to lessen the impact of increased fees for storm water management on 501(c)(3) religious organizations. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 11. [SB-2604]
As introduced, requires certain cities to provide a method to lessen the impact of increased fees for storm water management on 501(c)(3) religious organizations. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 11.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bo Watson P2c, Ref. To S. E,c&t Comm. on 01/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
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. [SB-2593]
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: Sen. Beverly Marrero P2c, Ref. To S. E,c&t Comm. on 01/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires water quality testing on land adjacent to coal surface mining sites to assess potential water degradation. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3. [SB-2588]
As introduced, requires water quality testing on land adjacent to coal surface mining sites to assess potential water degradation. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Beverly Marrero P2c, Ref. To S. E,c&t Comm. on 01/27/2010

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State (Tennessee)
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. [SB-1406]
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: Sen. Bill Ketron Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. E,c&t Comm. on 03/27/2009

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State (Tennessee)
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. [SB-1398]
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: Sen. Douglas Jackson Action Def. In S. E,c&t Comm. To 3/30/2010 on 03/23/2010

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State (Tennessee)
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. [SB-1331]
As introduced, clarifies certain water quality standards related to the presence of selenate. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ken Yager Action Def. In Calendar & Rules Committee To 6/17/2009 on 06/17/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, specifies that only those operations that are required under the federal Clean Water Act to have a permit for CAFOs may be issued an NPDES permit. [SB-1312]
As enacted, specifies that only those operations that are required under the federal Clean Water Act to have a permit for CAFOs may be issued an NPDES permit.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Tracy Pub. Ch. 330 on 06/05/2009

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 106th General Assembly

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. [SB-881]
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: Sen. Bill Ketron Pub. Ch. 271 on 05/29/2009

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State (Tennessee)
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. [SB-635]
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: Sen. Steve Southerland Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. E,c&t Comm. on 02/25/2009

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State (Tennessee)
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. [SB-634]
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: Sen. Steve Southerland Assigned To Gen. Sub Of S. E,c&t Comm. on 03/04/2009

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State (Tennessee)
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. [SB-632]
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: Sen. Steve Southerland Pub. Ch. 464 on 07/01/2009

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires water quality testing on land adjacent to coal surface mining sites to assess potential water degradation. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3. [HB-3672]
As introduced, requires water quality testing on land adjacent to coal surface mining sites to assess potential water degradation. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69, Chapter 3.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eric Stewart P2c, Ref. To Government Operations Committee For Review--conservation on 02/03/2010

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State (Tennessee)
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-3668]
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: Sen. Eric Stewart P2c, Ref. To Government Operations Committee For Review--conservation on 02/03/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As introduced, requires certain cities to provide a method to lessen the impact of increased fees for storm water management on 501(c)(3) religious organizations. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 11. [HB-2579]
As introduced, requires certain cities to provide a method to lessen the impact of increased fees for storm water management on 501(c)(3) religious organizations. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 11.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald McCormick Action Def. In S/c Environment Of Con To Last Calendar on 02/23/2010

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Tennessee 106th General Assembly

As enacted, specifies that only those operations that are required under the federal Clean Water Act to have a permit for CAFOs may be issued an NPDES permit. [HB-1619]
As enacted, specifies that only those operations that are required under the federal Clean Water Act to have a permit for CAFOs may be issued an NPDES permit.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joe McCord Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 330 on 06/05/2009

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