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Latest Action: 04/21/2008 - Received from House, Passed first consideration Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3621. Water Pollution - Provides that upon request of an alleged violator, the department of environment and conservation must promptly make available and provide access to any documents and other information that address the factual and scientific basis of a complaint that alleges a violation of the Water Quality Control Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for HB3708 / *SB3621Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB3708 / *SB3621 Present law authorizes the commissioner of environment and conservation to issue written complaints against persons whom the commissioner believes have violated, or are about to violate, the Water Quality Control Act of 1977. The complaint must specify the law or regulation or order alleged to [...] show full description
Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Placed on Senate E,C&T Comm. Calendar for 05/06/2008 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3708. Water Pollution - Provides that upon request of an alleged violator, the department of environment and conservation must promptly make available and provide access to any documents and other information that address the factual and scientific basis of a complaint that alleges a violation of the Water Quality Control Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for *SB3621 / HB3708Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *SB3621 / HB3708 Present law authorizes the commissioner of environment and conservation to issue written complaints against persons whom the commissioner believes have violated, or are about to violate, the Water Quality Control Act of 1977. The complaint must specify the law or regulation or order alleged to [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Companion became Public Chapter 559 Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0353. Air Pollution - Places certain restrictions on open burning of wood waste within 200 feet of an unoccupied building by person other than the occupant of the building. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for HB0657 / *SB0353 MINIMAL Bill Summary for HB0657 / *SB0353 ON MAY 9, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS #1 AND #2 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 353, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill. This amendment would place the following limitations on open burning that is conducted at any site that is within 200 feet of an occupied dwelling: (1) There would be no more than two burns within a 30-day period, and the burns would not be permitted to exceed 48 hours in length; and (2) The burn must be constantly attended during the burning period by at least one person conducting the burn. [...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Public Chapter 559 Bill TextCompanion Bill HB0657. Air Pollution - Places certain restrictions on open burning of wood waste within 200 feet of an unoccupied building by person other than the occupant of the building. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for *SB0353 / HB0657 MINIMAL Bill Summary for *SB0353 / HB0657 ON MAY 9, 2007, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENTS #1 AND #2 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 353, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 rewrites this bill. This amendment would place the following limitations on open burning that is conducted at any site that is within 200 feet of an occupied dwelling: (1) There would be no more than two burns within a 30-day period, and the burns would not be permitted to exceed 48 hours in length; and (2) The burn must be constantly attended during the burning period by at least one person conducting the burn. [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Environment of CON Bill TextCompanion Bill SB1435. Water Pollution - Places certain restrictions within a streamside management zone during logging operations adjacent to perennial or intermittent streams. - Amends TCA Title 11 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for *HB0605 / SB1435 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for *HB0605 / SB1435 This bill requires owners and operators of facilities or activities from which there is or may be a discharge of pollutants to clearly mark and leave a streamside management zone during logging operations conducted adjacent to perennial or intermittent streams. The width of the zone must be at least 25 feet from the disturbed area to the bank. The total minimum width would be 50 feet, to include both sides of the stream. Under this bill, the removal of trees within the zone would be prohibited if removal would [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Assigned to Subcommittee Environment of CON Bill TextWater Pollution - Requires alleged polluter to appeal assessment for damages to state resulting from such person's water pollution or violation of water quality standards within 45 days, instead of 30 days, of notification of such assessment. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3. Fiscal Summary for *HB0859 / SB1075 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill TextWater Pollution - Establishes the Tennessee Water Quality Control Act Study Committee and requires the committee to report to the senate environment, conservation, and tourism committee and the house conservation and environment committee no later than February 1, 2008. - Amends TCA Title 69. Fiscal Summary for HB1151 / *SB0491 Increase State Expenditures - $1,600/Each one-day meeting
Latest Action: 02/14/2007 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill TextWater Pollution - Requires the department of environment and conservation to report to the senate environment, conservation, and tourism committee and the house conservation and environment committee concerning inter-basin water transfers no later than January 15, 2008. - Amends TCA Title 69. Fiscal Summary for HB1152 / *SB0851 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant
Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Local Government of S&LG of State & Local Government Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB1774. Water Pollution - Requires division of water pollution control to analyze and evaluate landfills that are identified as sources of ground water contamination. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, Chapter 3. Fiscal Summary for HB1344 / *SB1774 Increase State Expenditures - $300,000 Bill Summary for HB1344 / *SB1774 This bill requires the department of environment and conservation's division of water pollution to analyze and evaluate landfills in Tennessee that are identified as contaminating groundwater and to categorize the landfills in accordance with specific criteria such as number and severity of pollution problems, commonality of pollution among landfills, treatment methods and costs, and methods to prevent future migration. NOTE: This bill specifies information to be included in a report, but there [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/19/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in: Conservation & Environment Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB0633. Water Pollution - Prescribes penalties for violations of Water Quality Control Act. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 203 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for HB1803 / *SB0633 Increase State Expenditures - $15,000,000/Recurring $1,333,000/One-Time Increase State Revenues - Exceeds $10,000,000 Other Fiscal Impact - T.C.A. §68-203-104(d) stipulates that fee revenue to the department through the Environmental Protection Fund must meet a particular ratio in proportion to general fund appropriations to the department. The Department of Finance and Administration is responsible for such calculation. T.C.A. §68-203-101(b)(1) includes all fees, civil penalties and damages as part of the Environmental Protection Fund. According to information obtained by staff, historically the Department of Finance and Administration includes [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Signed by Governor. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4199. Gas, Petroleum Products, Volatile Oils - Revises various provisions governing petroleum underground storage tanks, including provisions governing nonpayment of annual fees and provisions governing the petroleum underground storage tank fund. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 215, Part 1. Fiscal Summary for SB4200 / *HB4199 Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Other Fiscal Impact - According to TDEC, passage of this bill will prevent a potential loss of federal funds for non-compliance of state UST law with the Federal Energy Act of 2005. Removing fee payments as the basis of eligibility will allow TDEC to meet new federal requirements for determining eligibility without having to hire more staff. Bill Summary for SB4200 / *HB4199 This bill makes numerous technical changes to the Tennessee Petroleum Underground Storage [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/23/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate E,C&T Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB4198. Mining and Quarrying - Enacts the "Tennessee Non-Coal Surface Mining Law." - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 2. Fiscal Summary for SB4198 / *HB4198 Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for SB4198 / *HB4198 This bill revises various portions of the Tennessee Mineral Surface Mining Law of 1972, as follows: (1) This bill renames the Act to be the "Tennessee Non-Coal Surface Mining Law." (2) This bill expands the application of the Act to include any solid material or substance of commercial value found in natural deposits on or in the earth, except for coal or borrow. Under present law, the Act does not apply to limestone, coal, marble, chert, or dimension stone or, in Shelby County only, gravel or sand. (3) Present law defines [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - Taken Off Notice For Calendar in Subcommittee Environment of Conservation and Environment of Conservation & Environment Committee Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3956. Water Pollution - Allows tax incentives to be given for applications meeting certain requirements that are submitted for the issuance of permits for the alteration of aquatic resources. - Amends TCA Title 67 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for HB3965 / *SB3956 Forego State Revenue - Less than $50,000 Increase State Expenditures - $128,600/One-Time $185,500/Recurring Bill Summary for HB3965 / *SB3956 Under present law, it is unlawful for any person to carry out certain activities, including the following, except in accordance with the conditions of a valid permit: (1) The construction, installation, modification, or operation of any treatment works, or part thereof, or any extension or addition thereto; (2) The development of a natural resource or the construction, installation, or operation [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/04/2008 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB2511. Environment and Conservation, Department of - Prohibits investigative or enforcement actions of violations of environmental laws based solely on information submitted by an anonymous source. - Amends TCA Title 11; Title 50, Chapter 1, Part 3; Title 68 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for SB3966 / *HB2511Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $180,000/ Tennessee Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Fund Increase Local Revenue - Not Significant Increase Local Expenditures - Not Significant Other Fiscal Impact - Some of the complaints filed with the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Division are referred to TDEC by the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Failure to respond to such complaints, regardless of the basis of the complaint, could jeopardize approximately $7,500,000 in federal funding to [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/08/2008 - Assigned to Gen. Sub of: Senate Tax Sub Committee of F,W&M. Bill TextCompanion Bill HB3965. Water Pollution - Allows tax incentives to be given for applications meeting certain requirements that are submitted for the issuance of permits for the alteration of aquatic resources. - Amends TCA Title 67 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for *SB3956 / HB3965 Forego State Revenue - Less than $50,000 Increase State Expenditures - $128,600/One-Time $185,500/Recurring Bill Summary for *SB3956 / HB3965 Under present law, it is unlawful for any person to carry out certain activities, including the following, except in accordance with the conditions of a valid permit: (1) The construction, installation, modification, or operation of any treatment works, or part thereof, or any extension or addition thereto; (2) The development of a natural resource or the construction, installation, or operation [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/21/2008 - Received from House, Passed first consideration Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3621. Water Pollution - Provides that upon request of an alleged violator, the department of environment and conservation must promptly make available and provide access to any documents and other information that address the factual and scientific basis of a complaint that alleges a violation of the Water Quality Control Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for HB3708 / *SB3621Increase State Revenue - Not Significant Increase State Expenditures - Not Significant Bill Summary for HB3708 / *SB3621 Present law authorizes the commissioner of environment and conservation to issue written complaints against persons whom the commissioner believes have violated, or are about to violate, the Water Quality Control Act of 1977. The complaint must specify the law or regulation or order alleged to [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Assigned to Subcommittee Environment of CON Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3646. Water Pollution - Allows tax incentives to be given for applications meeting certain requirements that are submitted for the issuance of permits for the alteration of aquatic resources. - Amends TCA Title 69. Fiscal Summary for HB3716 / *SB3646 Forego State Revenue - Less than $50,000 Increase State Expenditures - $128,600/One-Time $185,500/Recurring Bill Summary for HB3716 / *SB3646 Under present law, it is unlawful for any person to carry out certain activities, including the following, except in accordance with the conditions of a valid permit: (1) The construction, installation, modification, or operation of any treatment works, or part thereof, or any extension or addition thereto; (2) The development of a natural resource or the construction, installation, or operation of any establishment [...] show full description
Latest Action: 04/21/2008 - Companion Senate Bill Substituted Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3796. Water Pollution - Adopts a Bill of Rights for Permit Applicants. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3. Fiscal Summary for HB3772 / *SB3796 Increase State Expenditures - $ 11,200/One-Time $120,600/Recurring Bill Summary for HB3772 / *SB3796 This bill requires the commissioner of environment and conservation to afford each applicant for a permit under water pollution control laws the following rights under a Bill of Rights for Permit Applicants: (1) Permit applicants have the right to assistance in understanding regulatory and permit requirements. The commissioner will designate a permittee's advocate in the department to be available to work directly with applicants who request such assistance; (2) Permit applicants have the right to know the projected fees for review of applications, and how any [...] show full description
Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Passed second consideration, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. Bill TextWater Pollution - 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. Fiscal Summary for HB3442 / *SB2732 MINIMAL
Latest Action: 04/09/2008 - Failed for Lack of Second in: Environment of CON Bill TextCompanion Bill SB3651. Water Pollution - Authorizes the commissioner of the department of environment and conservation to issue stop work orders for violations of the Water Quality Control Act or for activities that threaten public safety. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69. Fiscal Summary for HB3521 / *SB3651 Increase State Revenue - Exceeds $50,000 Increase State Expenditures - $ 90,000/One-Time $901,200/Recurring Bill Summary for HB3521 / *SB3651 This bill authorizes the commissioner of environment and conservation to issue stop work orders for activities that violate or will imminently violate the Water Quality Control Act or activities that threaten public safety. This bill would not apply to stop work orders for coal mining or silvicultural activities, which are governed by separate present law provisions. Under [...] show full description
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