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As enacted, enacts the "Doe Mountain Recreation Authority Act of 2012." - Amends TCA Title 11 and Title 67.
As enacted, enacts the "Doe Mountain Recreation Authority Act of 2012." - Amends TCA Title 11 and Title 67.
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.
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.
As enacted, requires the commissioner to prepare semiannual permitting efficiency reports that include statistics on whether the department has timely acted on permit applications pursuant to the appropriate rule, beginning in 2013. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5 and Title 68.
As enacted, authorizes the appropriation of the yearly interest and earnings of the natural resources trust fund for reimbursement of greenbelt rollback taxes assessed against a county or municipal government as the result of acquisition of land for a park; if the land is not used as a park for 10 years or more, the county or municipality must repay the amount of the reimbursement to the fund. - Amends TCA Title 11.
As enacted, replaces the Tennessee wildlife resources commission (TWRC) with a 13-member fish and wildlife commission. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 11; Title 43; Title 44; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70.
As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Prescribed Burning Act." - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 4, Part 8 and Title 68.
As enacted, enacts the "Hunter Wright Hunting and Fishing Act," which authorizes the director of the TWRA to issue an annual sport combination hunting and fishing license upon payment of a $5.00 fee to Tennessee residents who are minors and who are disabled. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2.
As enacted, replaces the Tennessee wildlife resources commission (TWRC) with a 13-member fish and wildlife commission. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 11; Title 43; Title 44; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70.
As enacted, requires the commissioner to prepare semiannual permitting efficiency reports that include statistics on whether the department has timely acted on permit applications pursuant to the appropriate rule, beginning in 2013. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5 and Title 68.
As enacted, enacts the "Hunter Wright Hunting and Fishing Act," which authorizes the director of the TWRA to issue an annual sport combination hunting and fishing license upon payment of a $5.00 fee to Tennessee residents who are minors and who are disabled. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2.
As enacted, replaces the Tennessee wildlife resources commission (TWRC) with a 13-member fish and wildlife commission. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 11; Title 43; Title 44; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70.
As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Prescribed Burning Act." - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 4, Part 8 and Title 68.
As enacted, authorizes the appropriation of the yearly interest and earnings of the natural resources trust fund for reimbursement of greenbelt rollback taxes assessed against a county or municipal government as the result of acquisition of land for a park; if the land is not used as a park for 10 years or more, the county or municipality must repay the amount of the reimbursement to the fund. - Amends TCA Title 11.
As enacted, authorizes the air pollution control board to issue TDEC commissioner authority to grant variances for certain open burnings and emissions testing requirements. - Amends TCA Section 68-201-118.
As enacted, classifies consumer specific energy usage data, except for aggregate monthly billing information, as a private record. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.
As enacted, includes rowing as an outdoor recreational opportunity for purposes of the Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2011. - Amends TCA Title 11.
As enacted, makes it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly transport or release into the wild, or cause to be transported into or within the state, live wild-appearing swine into or within the state without appropriate documentation from the department of agriculture. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
As enacted, authorizes the air pollution control board to issue TDEC commissioner authority to grant variances for certain open burnings and emissions testing requirements. - Amends TCA Section 68-201-118.
As enacted, classifies consumer specific energy usage data, except for aggregate monthly billing information, as a private record. - Amends TCA Title 10, Chapter 7, Part 5.
As enacted, makes it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly transport or release into the wild, or cause to be transported into or within the state, live wild-appearing swine into or within the state without appropriate documentation from the department of agriculture. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
As enacted, includes rowing as an outdoor recreational opportunity for purposes of the Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2011. - Amends TCA Title 11.
As introduced, requires that for the purpose of ad valorem property taxation, the value of certain facilities that extract, purify, dehydrate, or otherwise treat landfill methane be assessed at the same percentage as a qualified pollution control facility. - Amends TCA Title 65, Chapter 28, Part 2 and Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 6.
Requests conveyance of the Dale Hollow and Erwin national fish hatcheries to the State of Tennessee.
As introduced, requires that for the purpose of ad valorem property taxation, the value of certain facilities that extract, purify, dehydrate, or otherwise treat landfill methane be assessed at the same percentage as a qualified pollution control facility. - Amends TCA Title 65, Chapter 28, Part 2 and Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 6.
"Tennessee Recyclers Day" in Tennessee, April 26, 2012.
Expresses opposition to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed water usage fees.
As enacted, requires that any public water or waterworks system, which determines to initiate or permanently cease fluoridation of its water supply, shall notify the departments of health and environment and conservation and its customers 30 days prior to any vote. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221.
As enacted, requires that any public water or waterworks system, which determines to initiate or permanently cease fluoridation of its water supply, shall notify the departments of health and environment and conservation and its customers 30 days prior to any vote. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221.
Expresses opposition to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed water usage fees.
As introduced, revises provisions governing the valuation and ad valorem assessment of green energy production property. - Amends TCA Section 67-5-601 and Section 67-5-604.
As introduced, revises provisions governing the valuation and ad valorem assessment of green energy production property. - Amends TCA Section 67-5-601 and Section 67-5-604.
As enacted, authorizes any town, city, county, county with a metropolitan government, the state or any not-for-profit to purchase, preserve, and sell development rights. - Amends TCA Section 13-7-101 and Section 13-7-201.
As enacted, authorizes any town, city, county, county with a metropolitan government, the state or any not-for-profit to purchase, preserve, and sell development rights. - Amends TCA Section 13-7-101 and Section 13-7-201.
As enacted, authorizes the issuance of hunting licenses to persons with intellectual disabilities, subject to their attending a hunter education course and hunting in the presence of persons who are hunter-education-certified and licensed to hunt. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1.
As enacted, authorizes the issuance of hunting licenses to persons with intellectual disabilities, subject to their attending a hunter education course and hunting in the presence of persons who are hunter-education-certified and licensed to hunt. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1.
Supports the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to Gulf Coast and encourages President Obama to approve TransCanada's permit application for such project.
As introduced, requires manufacturers of products added to public water systems to verify the safety of such products to the system operators. - Amends TCA Title 53, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7.
As introduced, requires that aluminum dross be disposed of in Benton County only in Class I landfills, prohibits increasing classification of existing landfills located within municipal boundaries in Benton County to Class I, requires local approval of increases in classification in counties and municipalities. - Amends TCA Title 68.
As introduced, adds retired members of the Tennessee national guard to those who are authorized to receive discounted rates offered by the commissioner of conservation and environment for activities at state parks; requires discounted rates to be posted in a facility if the facility is one to which the rates apply; requires rates to be offered regardless of whether the state operates the facility or the facility is leased to or managed by a private entity. - Amends TCA Section 11-3-121.
Urges state to conduct comprehensive energy audits on state buildings and state-owned facilities.
"Tennessee Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month," January 2013
As enacted, adds Morgan County to group of counties where the training season for coon dogs is at least six months, instead of having a training season from July 1 to the first day of the open season for hunting coons. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
As introduced, requires manufacturers of products added to public water systems to verify the safety of such products to the system operators. - Amends TCA Title 53, Chapter 1, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7.
As introduced, revises membership of Tennessee wildlife resources commission. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 70.
As introduced, requires that aluminum dross be disposed of in Benton County only in Class I landfills, prohibits increasing classification of existing landfills located within municipal boundaries in Benton County to Class I, requires local approval of increases in classification in counties and municipalities. - Amends TCA Title 68.
As introduced, adds retired members of the Tennessee national guard to those who are authorized to receive discounted rates offered by the commissioner of conservation and environment for activities at state parks; requires discounted rates to be posted in a facility if the facility is one to which the rates apply; requires rates to be offered regardless of whether the state operates the facility or the facility is leased to or managed by a private entity. - Amends TCA Section 11-3-121.
As enacted, adds Morgan County to group of counties where the training season for coon dogs is at least six months, instead of having a training season from July 1 to the first day of the open season for hunting coons. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
As introduced, creates a vacancy for death, resignation, removal, disqualification, change of residence or persistent absence from meetings without good cause; a vacancy shall be declared if a person fails to attend six or more meetings of the commission in any one year requiring replacement by the appointing authority. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 2.
Expresses support for the US Dept of Interior's recommendation of a Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Oak Ridge, TN; Los Alamos, New Mexico; and Hanford, Washington.
As introduced, creates a vacancy for death, resignation, removal, disqualification, change of residence or persistent absence from meetings without good cause; a vacancy shall be declared if a person fails to attend six or more meetings of the commission in any one year requiring replacement by the appointing authority. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 2.
As enacted, changes T.C.A. to reflect renaming of the senate environment, conservation and tourism committee as the "senate energy and environment committee." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 43; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70.
As enacted, changes T.C.A. to reflect renaming of the senate environment, conservation and tourism committee as the "senate energy and environment committee." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 9; Title 11; Title 43; Title 67; Title 69 and Title 70.
As introduced, requires the commissioner of environment and conservation to offer discounted rates to former members of a reserve or Tennessee national guard unit with 20 or more years of service for activities at Tennessee state parks. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, enacts the "Responsible Coal Operators Act of 2012" to authorize the commissioner of environment and conservation to consider past practices when deciding whether to issue, renew or deny a permit issued under the Water Quality Control Act for a coal mine. - Amends TCA Title 59 and Title 69.
As introduced, defines "mineral interest" for purposes of a back assessment or reassessment of property taxes against a mineral interest owner. - Amends TCA Title 67.
As introduced, requires the executive director of the TWRA to file a report with the general assembly on February 15 of each year that details annual property damage caused by wildlife and nuisance animals. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As introduced, creates fish hatcheries fund whereby all revenue collected from the sale of trout stamps will be used exclusively to operate and maintain fish hatcheries in Tennessee; in 2011, the cost of a trout stamp was $18.00. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1.
As introduced, requires the commissioner of environment and conservation to offer discounted rates to former members of a reserve or Tennessee national guard unit with 20 or more years of service for activities at Tennessee state parks. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, provides that wildlife officers have the right to inspect the license of a person who is engaged in the taking or possessing of wildlife but are subject to same constitutional standards as law enforcement officers for other searches of persons or places. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 6, Part 1.
As introduced, expands period, from 15 to 30 days, for interested persons to be notified by the division of radiological health prior to the issuance of a permit to or hearing an appeal from radioactive waste processors. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 68.
As introduced, prohibits agents of the TWRA and other law enforcement officials from seizing commercial fishing equipment absent a finding of guilt for the crime charged in a court of law. - Amends TCA Section 70-6-201.
As introduced, transfers oil and gas board from division of water pollution control to division of geology; modifies site preparation requirements for exploratory drilling and continuing educational requirements for drill and site supervisors. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 1; Title 11, Chapter 5; Title 60; Title 68 and Title 69.
As introduced, requires fines for environmental violations be spent remediating in the county of the areas generating such fines. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 68 and Title 69.
As introduced, authorizes county legislative bodies to opt in to state law prohibiting the regulation of wild hog hunting on private property by the wildlife resources commission. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As introduced, requires the department to regulate petroleum underground storage tanks only to the extent required by federal law. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 215.
As introduced, authorizes persons in Cumberland County to use dogs in the eradication of wild hogs. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As introduced, removes authority of Tennessee wildlife resources commission and TWRA to regulate hunting of wild hogs on private land. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As introduced, revises membership of the solid waste disposal control board, the water quality control board, and the air pollution control board. - Amends TCA Title 68 and Title 69.
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.
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from issuing permits related to surface mining activities under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.
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.
As enacted, requires submission of certain reports and notices in regard to watershed districts. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 6, Part 1.
As enacted, requires submission of certain reports and notices in regard to watershed districts. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 6, Part 1.
As introduced, transfers jurisdiction of the Off-Highway Vehicle Act from wildlife resources agency to department of environment and conservation. - Amends TCA Title 11; Title 68 and Title 70.
As introduced, prohibits truck stops within one mile where surface or ground water is located; applies only in Davidson and Shelby counties. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 24.
As introduced, requires truck stops in Shelby County to conduct soil and water testing every three years on their property and areas contiguous to their property to check for contamination from petroleum products. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 215.
As introduced, transfers jurisdiction of the Off-Highway Vehicle Act from wildlife resources agency to department of environment and conservation. - Amends TCA Title 11; Title 68 and Title 70.
As introduced, authorizes hunting wild hogs at all times in Overton County. - Amends TCA Section 70-4-116.
As introduced, authorizes hunting wild hogs at all times in Overton County. - Amends TCA Section 70-4-116.
Expresses support for continued federal funding of Erwin and Dale Hollow National Fish Hatcheries.
As introduced, authorizes bow fishing for silver carp and authorizes persons who harvest silver carp with archery equipment to sell their catch without possessing a commercial fishing license. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As introduced, prohibits the seizure by TWRA of any hunting equipment or guns when such seizure does not arise from the actual illegal taking of wildlife. - Amends TCA Section 70-6-201.
As introduced, eliminates Tennessee residency and reciprocity requirements for persons employed as commercial helpers in the commercial fishing industry, limits the amount of time a commercial fishing license may be revoked or suspended, and limits commercial helper's license fees. - Amends TCA Section 70-2-101 and Section 70-2-205.
As introduced, limits the amount of time a commercial fishing license may be revoked or suspended. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2.
As introduced, requires any shooting range on lands managed by the agency to be open to access and use during normal business hours to all persons possessing a Tennessee hunting license. - Amends TCA Section 38-8-116 and Title 70.
As introduced, requires the University of Tennessee to develop a plan that will double the output of the West Tennessee solar farm by 2013. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3 and Title 49, Chapter 9.
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.
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.
As introduced, restructures commission; requires the executive director to be appointed by and be accountable to the governor. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1.
As introduced, provides that a wildlife officer who issues a citation for a violation of the wildlife laws is to set the time and date of the person's court appearance in a random manner without regard to what judge or judges are sitting. - Amends TCA Section 70-1-310 and Section 70-4-415.
As introduced, authorizes phase I and phase II designated municipal separate storm sewer systems to administer their own NPDES storm water construction permitting programs and the review thereof. - Amends TCA Title 69.
As introduced, increases from 10 to 20 days the time period in which a supervisor may grant or deny a mineral test hole permit. - Amends TCA Title 60.
As introduced, prohibits department from promulgating rules to impose fees on public safety agencies for the registration and inspection of x-ray machines. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 202, Part 5.
As introduced, prohibits department from promulgating rules to impose fees on public safety agencies for the registration and inspection of x-ray machines. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 202, Part 5.
As introduced, revises membership of air pollution control board to add a member suggested by the Tennessee chapter of the American Lung Association; removes a member suggested by Tennessee Association of Business. - Amends TCA Section 68-201-104.
As introduced, authorizes non-resident landowners to hunt on land that they are the sole owner of without purchasing a license. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As introduced, authorizes TWRA to issue sport fishing and hunting licenses for $10.00 to Tennessee residents who are 100 percent disabled and receive social security disability. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1.
As introduced, extends from 20 to 30 days the period of time to file a written notice of appeal before a citation or assessment becomes final for a violation of the rules and regulations promulgated by the oil and gas board. - Amends TCA Title 60.
As introduced, requires TDEC commissioner to submit the annual recommendations regarding options for the protection of watersheds and the control of sources of pollution in order to assure the future quality of potable drinking water supplies throughout the state by February 15 of each year. - Amends TCA Title 69.
As introduced, extends time for filing appeal of final actions of a region or authority from 30 days to 45 days. - Amends TCA Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69.
As introduced, increases the period of advance notice that a public water system must provide to customers before initiating or permanently ceasing fluoridation from 30 to 35 days. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221.
As introduced, increases from 30 to 45 days the time in which person cited for not wearing flotation device must provide proof of legal age; extends from 30 to 45 days time for proving age may be extended at discretion of officer. - Amends TCA Title 69.
As introduced, creates a Tennessee exotic wildlife board within the department of agriculture; gives responsibilities to the board for wildlife held in captivity for commercial purposes and gives responsibilities to the wildlife resource commission for wildlife held in captivity for personal, non-commercial purposes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 44 and Title 70.
As introduced, defines "fracking" and "trade secret" relative to well drilling; creates a notice requirement and prior approval from the state oil and gas board before any chemicals are injected into the wells; establishes a disclosure process if any injection is confidential or involves trade secrets. - Amends TCA Title 60, Chapter 1 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, requires a dealer that engages in the liquefied petroleum gas business to submit evidence that the storage of flammable, combustible or explosive material shall not present serious health, safety and fire risks to structures within 1,000 feet of any storage facility owned by the dealer. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 135, Part 1.
As introduced, requires TWRA to perform a test for chronic wasting disease on deer and elk harvested or found dead on Agency wildlife management areas to be funded from proceeds of joint partnerships entered into for marketing opportunities. - Amends TCA Section 70-1-302.
As introduced, establishes regulations governing groundwater protection standards that are no less stringent than those adopted by the American Petroleum Institute in Guidance Document HF1, First Edition, Hydraulic Fracturing Operations - Well Construction and Integrity Guidelines, October 2009 or any later revision. - Amends TCA Title 60, Chapter 1 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, expands department reporting requirements on the hazardous waste regulatory program. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 212.
As introduced, authorizes a state or local governmental entity to submit a bill to TWRA for removal of the carcass of dead wildlife from the roadway and requires TWRA to reimburse such entity for the cost of removal, burial and destruction. - Amends TCA Section 70-4-115.
As introduced, establishes reclamation regulation under mineral surface mining law and not local zoning regulations as law governing specified reclamation activities. - Amends TCA Title 13, Chapter 7 and Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 2.
As introduced, requires the department to publish the energy division's annual report on the department web site. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 7.
As introduced, directs the state oil and gas board to adopt regulations and governing standards for groundwater protection, including documentation of produced and waste fluids, by November 1, 2012. - Amends TCA Title 60, Chapter 1 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, requires department to conduct a study of mercury levels present in state rivers and streams. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 68 and Title 69.
As introduced, opens all property managed by TWRA to recreational hunting and fishing by deleting authority of TWRA to restrict such areas for reasons of public safety, homeland security or as otherwise limited by law. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4 and Title 70, Chapter 5.
As introduced, requires the department of environment and conservation to conduct, or have conducted, a study of dams in this state that are currently exempt from regulation under the Safe Dams Act because they are diversion weirs, farm ponds or wastewater impoundment barriers. - Amends TCA Title 64, Chapter 1; Title 64, Chapter 3 and Title 69, Chapter 11.
As introduced, requires commissioner to include analysis of impact of utilizing regional water planning methods of other states on tax revenues in 2013 report to general assembly. - Amends TCA Title 67.
As introduced, increases from two to three years time after designation into the system that the commissioner of environment and conservation have completed a comprehensive plan of development and protection and begun the process of acquisition. - Amends TCA Title 11 and Title 60.
As introduced, enacts the "Solid Waste Planning Act of 2012" to require consideration of economic activities concerning recycling when promulgating rules and regulations concerning solid waste and landfills; makes certain other changes and additions to present law concerning recycling. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 211.
Urges passage of legislation to modernize the federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976 by strengthening chemical management through certain policy reforms.
As introduced, abolishes the recordation tax and abolishes the wetland acquistion fund, the local parks land acquisition fund, the state land acquistion fund and the agricultural resource conservation fund, which funds derive funding from the recordation tax. - Amends TCA Section 67-4-409.
As enacted, enacts the "Border Region Retail Tourism Development District Act." - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 67, Chapter 6.
As enacted, designates Old Forest in Shelby County as a Class II Natural-Scientific Area. - Amends TCA Section 11-14-108.
As enacted, prohibits an operator from engaging in rock harvesting without having first obtained a permit or a notice of coverage under a general permit from the commissioner of environment and conservation; imposes other requirements. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 2 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As enacted, deletes wild hog from definition of "big game" and removes permitting requirements for hunting wild boars and wild hogs. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As enacted, creates the commercial fishing advisory committee; requires TWRA to request approval from the Convention for the International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) to establish a length limit of at least 36 inches and an annual season length no shorter than November 15 to April 15; requires TWRA to develop a plan to study sustainability, population conditions, and juvinal survival rates on waters not currently open to commercial roe fishing. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2.
As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2011." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 11; Title 54; Title 55; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70.
As enacted, authorizes TWRA to enter into partnership agreements with nonprofit organizations to promote agency goals and objectives including the development of marketing opportunities. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 2 and Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 3.
As enacted, specifies that the county executive of Roane County may designate a person from the office of the county sheriff or from the county office of emergency management to accompany an agent of TWRA when inspecting a Class I wildlife facility in Roane County. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 4.
As enacted, specifies that the county executive of Roane County may designate a person from the office of the county sheriff or from the county office of emergency management to accompany an agent of TWRA when inspecting a Class I wildlife facility in Roane County. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 4.
As enacted, enacts the "Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2011." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 11; Title 54; Title 55; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70.
As enacted, prohibits an operator from engaging in rock harvesting without having first obtained a permit or a notice of coverage under a general permit from the commissioner of environment and conservation; imposes other requirements. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 2 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As enacted, creates the commercial fishing advisory committee; requires TWRA to request approval from the Convention for the International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) to establish a length limit of at least 36 inches and an annual season length no shorter than November 15 to April 15; requires TWRA to develop a plan to study sustainability, population conditions, and juvinal survival rates on waters not currently open to commercial roe fishing. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2.
As enacted, deletes wild hog from definition of "big game" and removes permitting requirements for hunting wild boars and wild hogs. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As enacted, authorizes TWRA to enter into partnership agreements with nonprofit organizations to promote agency goals and objectives including the development of marketing opportunities. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 2 and Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 3.
Expresses support for wood products sourced from Tennessee's forests.
Trey Teague, Tennessee wildlife resources commission.
W. Harold Cannon, Jr., Tennessee wildlife resources commission.
As enacted, requires any proposed landfill owner to provide notice to persons owning property within a three-mile radius of such landfill at least 15 days in advance of any public hearing scheduled regarding applications for the construction of the proposed landfill by having signs erected on all roads leading directly to the proposed landfill site. - Amends TCA Title 13 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
As enacted, requires any public water system or waterworks system that initiates or permanently discontinues the fluoridation of its water supply to give notice of such discontinuance to the departments of health and environment and conservation within 10 days of decision and public notice to customers in the next general mailing, which must be 30 days prior to discontinuance. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221.
As enacted, defines "quarrying" as the extraction, removal and mechanized processing of any mineral, including clay, stone, gravel, phosphate rock, metallic ore, limestone, marble, chert, sand, dimension stone and any other solid mineral or substance of commercial value, except coal and deep metal mining, found in natural deposits in the earth, for barter or sale for purposes of county and municipal zoning. - Amends TCA Sections 13-7-101 and 13-7-201.
As enacted, requires any proposed landfill owner to provide notice to persons owning property within a three-mile radius of such landfill at least 15 days in advance of any public hearing scheduled regarding applications for the construction of the proposed landfill by having signs erected on all roads leading directly to the proposed landfill site. - Amends TCA Title 13 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
As enacted, defines "quarrying" as the extraction, removal and mechanized processing of any mineral, including clay, stone, gravel, phosphate rock, metallic ore, limestone, marble, chert, sand, dimension stone and any other solid mineral or substance of commercial value, except coal and deep metal mining, found in natural deposits in the earth, for barter or sale for purposes of county and municipal zoning. - Amends TCA Sections 13-7-101 and 13-7-201.
As enacted, requires any public water system or waterworks system that initiates or permanently discontinues the fluoridation of its water supply to give notice of such discontinuance to the departments of health and environment and conservation within 10 days of decision and public notice to customers in the next general mailing, which must be 30 days prior to discontinuance. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221.
As enacted, revises the provisions governing using a spotlight to locate deer. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
As enacted, revises the provisions governing using a spotlight to locate deer. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
As enacted, authorizes the Beech River watershed development authority to create the position of board member emeritus and establishes the qualifications for such position. - Amends TCA Title 64, Chapter 1.
As introduced, allows veterans to use state park facilities free one day a month instead of once a year; allows commissioner to offer discounted rates to veterans all the time, not just during off season. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3 and Title 58, Chapter 3.
As introduced, allows veterans to use state park facilities free one day a month instead of once a year; allows commissioner to offer discounted rates to veterans all the time, not just during off season. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3 and Title 58, Chapter 3.
As introduced, increases from 30 to 45 days the period of time in which a person cited for not wearing flotation device must provide proof of legal age; extends from 30 to 45 days time for proving age may be extended at discretion of officer. - Amends TCA Title 69.
As introduced, creates special joint committee to study the feasibility and recommend ways and means of establishing incentives including tax credits by local governments and the state to encourage people to conserve land.
As enacted, exempts antique vehicles being registered for antique motor vehicle license plates from emissions testing requirement imposed in certain counties for motor vehicle registration. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 6 and Title 68, Chapter 201.
As enacted, exempts antique vehicles being registered for antique motor vehicle license plates from emissions testing requirement imposed in certain counties for motor vehicle registration. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4; Title 55, Chapter 6 and Title 68, Chapter 201.
Designates April 26, 2011, as "Tennessee Recyclers Day" in Tennessee.
Urges Department of Environment and Conservation, Tennessee Oil and Gas Association, League of Women Voters, and Tennessee Conservation Voters to collaborate in proposing regulations to oversee use of hydrological fracturing as method of modern natural gas extraction.
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Beverage Container Recycling Refunds Act," whereby certain procedures, processes, and fees are described for the recycling of waste; creates a deposit system for the recycling of certain beverage containers. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 211 and Chapter 616 of the Public Acts of 2010.
Expresses opposition to any reduction of funding for National Fish Hatchery Operations that would result in closing of Erwin National Fish Hatchery and encourages Tennessee's Congressional delegation to support federal funding for National Fish Hatchery Operations-Mitigation for 2012 FY budget.
As introduced, requires notice and opportunity to be heard, as well as appeals process, for issuance of permits for drilling oil and natural gas. - Amends TCA Title 60, Chapter 1 and Section 69-3-105.
As introduced, requires native grasses to be used to cover landfill sites that have been filled or closed to further operations. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 211.
As introduced, enacts the "White-tailed Deer Breeding and Farming Act." - Amends TCA Title 44; Section 70-4-403 and Section 70-4-413.
As introduced, prohibits certain waste processors from processing radioactive waste. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 202, Part 1.
As introduced, allows private entity to provide a roll off construction or demolition debris container to a person requesting such container even if the site is located in a municipality that has granted an exclusive franchise for the collection, removal and disposal of solid waste. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
As introduced, allows private entity to provide a roll off construction or demolition debris container to a person requesting such container even if the site is located in a municipality that has granted an exclusive franchise for the collection, removal and disposal of solid waste. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
As introduced, subjects the act of rock harvesting to the current permitting process for minerals; grants surface landowners and operators the option of entering into their own agreements to harvest rock without having to meet statutorily enforced reclamation plans or permitting requirements. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 2; Section 66-5-102 and Section 67-5-804.
As introduced, subjects the act of rock harvesting to the current permitting process for minerals; grants surface landowners and operators the option of entering into their own agreements to harvest rock without having to meet statutorily enforced reclamation plans or permitting requirements. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 2 and Section 66-5-102.
As introduced, requires any permit issued by the department of environment and conservation to specify the types of waste a facility is prohibited from receiving for disposal or processing; prohibits any person from knowingly accepting for disposal or processing certain nuclear or radioactive materials in any landfill. - Amends TCA Title 68.
As introduced, transfers jurisdiction of Off-Highway Vehicle Act from wildlife resources agency to department of environment and conservation. - Amends TCA Title 11; Title 68 and Title 70.
As introduced, prohibits clear cutting in state forests; applies to all contracts and leases entered into on and after date this bill becomes law. - Amends TCA Title 11 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, beginning July 1, 2013, prohibits manufacture, sale, offer for sale or distribution in Tennessee of children's products that contain cadmium at more than .004 percent by weight. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 47, Chapter 18 and Title 68.
As introduced, authorizes hunting wild hogs at all times in Overton County. - Amends TCA Section 70-4-116.
As introduced, exempts persons with certain weapons training from the hunter education course required before being able to hunt. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1.
As introduced, makes it unlawful to hunt on private lands or waters within 100 yards of a visible dwelling house. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
As introduced, adds various requirements for issuance of permit to dispose of coal combustion waste in landfills. - Amends TCA Title 68.
As introduced, increases from 30 to 45 days the period of time in which a person cited for not wearing flotation device must provide proof of legal age; extends from 30 to 45 days time for proving age may be extended at discretion of officer. - Amends TCA Title 69.
As introduced, increases from 30 to 45 days the time for filing appeal from final action of solid waste authority. - Amends TCA Title 68.
As introduced, codifies stream mitigation plan requirements in accordance with state and federal guidelines. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 68 and Title 69.
As introduced, repeals Tennessee Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Act. - Amends TCA Title 68.
As introduced, creates grant program to assist processors of recycled plastic to be used as raw material in manufacturing. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 211.
As introduced, requires funds deposited into the wildlife resources fund from the sale of new specialty earmarked license plates to be used in accordance with the provisions authorizing issuance of such plates. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As introduced, requires annual report to governor and speakers concerning programs receiving funding from bottler's tax to be delivered by February 1 each year instead of by March 31 each year. - Amends TCA Section 67-4-402.
As introduced, increases from 90 to 100 days the time period in which backfilling, grading, top soiling, and planting of cover crops is required. - Amends TCA Title 59.
As introduced, increases maximum number of members who may serve on certain solid waste authority boards from 15 to 17. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 211, Part 9.
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.
As introduced, deletes prohibition against using bait, including grain and other ingredients, used as or for food purposes, to capture or kill protected birds or animals. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
As introduced, extends biodiesel manufacturers' incentive fund one additional year, until June 30, 2014. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 3.
As introduced, increases the penalty for the offense of boating under the influence of an intoxicant to approximate DUI penalties. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 55 and Title 69.
As introduced, for inheritance tax purposes, excludes from decedent's gross estate the special use value of certain family owned farmland; exempts from additional taxation certain woodland and conservation transactions; exempts up to $5 million or 50 percent of the value of certain land covered by conservation easements. - Amends TCA Title 67.
As introduced, increases from 30 to 45 days the time in which persons cited for not wearing flotation device must provide proof of legal age; extends from 30 to 45 days time for proving age may be extended at discretion of officer. - Amends TCA Title 69.
As introduced, requires executive director of agency to submit report to commission and governor by September 30 of each year; extends effective date of regulations for cooperative agreements with federal agencies from 30 to 45 days after publication. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As introduced, authorizes TWRA to enter into partnership agreements with nonprofit organizations to promote agency goals and objectives including, but not limited to, marketing opportunities. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 3.
As introduced, enacts the "Drinking Water Access and Resources Planning Act." - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221.
As introduced, requires the Tennessee wildlife resources agency to post the annual report of estimated acreage closed, opened, and added on its Web site. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As introduced, changes the size requirements of the posted notice for a metals recycling facility. - Amends TCA Title 39.
As introduced, specifies that senior citizen discounts offered at state golf courses apply to persons who are at least 55 years old. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, exempts new and unused motor vehicles of model years of the current calendar year and of any calendar year within two years of such calendar year from motor vehicle inspection requirements. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 201, Part 1.
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.
As introduced, extends period to petition for review of a civil penalty or damage assessment for violating a municipal storm water ordinance from 30 to 35 days. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 11.
As introduced, revises commission membership and quorum provisions. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 2.
As introduced, requires that, for the purpose of ad valorem property taxation, the value of certain facilities that extract, purify, dehydrate, or otherwise treat landfill methane be assessed at the same percentage as a qualified pollution control facility. - Amends TCA Title 65, Chapter 28, Part 2 and Title 67, Chapter 5, Part 6.
As introduced, clarifies enclosure requirements for Class I wildlife. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 4.
As introduced, subject to local approval, revises procedure for determining the tax on the privilege of participating in an amusement, to be determined annually by the county legislative body in accordance with established criteria, rather than imposing a set fee. - Amends Chapter 2 of the Private Acts of 1981; as amended.
As introduced, requires signage to effectively restrict persons from hunting game on landowner property be placed at all major points of ingress of the lands being posted, rather than at intervals along property line. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4.
As introduced, increases membership of Tennessee heritage conservation trust fund board of trustees from 11 to 13 with the speaker of each respective house appointing one trustee. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 7 and Title 67, Chapter 4.
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As enacted, expands the daily commercial carrying capacity for whitewater rafting in the lower Ocoee River Recreational Area. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13 and Title 11, Chapter 3.
As introduced, authorizes representatives of certified animal control agencies to inspect Class I wildlife, facilities, and records. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 63, Part 2; Title 63, Chapter 12, Part 1 and Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 4.
As introduced, includes all minerals under provision clarifying interpretation of property conveyances and requires permitting for rock harvesting. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 2; Section 66-5-102 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, allows state residents who are 50 percent or more disabled as a result of rheumatoid arthritis to obtain a permanent hunting and fishing combination license at a reduced one-time fee of $10.00. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1.
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2010." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 11; Title 54; Title 55; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70.
Directs TWRA to restore slot/length limit for small mouth bass on Norris Lake to five per day with a minimum length of 18 inches.
As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Adventure Tourism and Rural Development Act of 2010." - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 11; Title 54; Title 55; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 70.
As enacted, revises various provisions of the Tennessee Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Act. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 215, Part 1.
As introduced, requires legislative approval prior to adoption of regulatory programs concerning greenhouse gas or motor vehicle fuel economy. - Amends TCA Title 68.
As enacted, allows any park ranger, ranger naturalist, park manager, or any other similar employee who has used an equine to carry out such person's duties as a law enforcement officer or employee of the division of parks and recreation to take possession of such animal upon the division's determination to retire the equine. - Amends TCA Title 11; Title 12; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 44.
As enacted, revises requirements for the department to formulate a master plan for state parks. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, specifies that hunting or taking animals by use of bait shall not be prohibited unless the bait is visible at the time and location of such hunt or taking. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 4, Part 1.
As introduced, requires funds deposited into the wildlife resources fund from the sale of new specialty earmarked license plates to be used in accordance with the provisions authorizing issuance of such plates. - Amends TCA Title 70.
As enacted, requires the division of parks and recreation to designate one day per year during which access to and use of all state parks, including but not limited to campgrounds and golf courses, is free of charge for all veterans. - Amends TCA Title 8; Title 49; Title 58 and Title 71.
As introduced, increases from 30 to 45 days the time in which person cited for not wearing flotation device must provide proof of legal age; extends from 30 to 45 days time for proving age may be extended at discretion of officer. - Amends TCA Title 69.
As enacted, changes word "tax" to "fee" in statement appearing on bill for storm water fees. - Amends TCA Section 68-221-1112.
As enacted, revises the acreage and description of certain state natural areas; adds Hill Forest in Nashville. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 1.
As introduced, requires persons operating vessels on waters of the state to stop such vessels, if safe, upon a signal of an emergency vessel, and to obey any other reasonable signal given in directing the movement of traffic on such waters. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 9.
As introduced, requires the department of environment and conservation to maintain a seasonal interpretive ranger at Long Hunter state park. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3.
As introduced, requires the department of environment and conservation to conduct, or have conducted, a study of dams in this state that are currently exempt from regulation under the Safe Dams Act because they are diversion weirs, farm ponds or wastewater impoundment barriers. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 11, Part 1.
As introduced, increases the penalty for the offense of boating under the influence of an intoxicant to approximate DUI penalties. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 55 and Title 69.
As introduced, authorizes veterans with at least a 50 percent service-connected disability as certified by the veterans' administration to receive a 50 percent reduction in room fees in all state park inns and cabins and on greens fees on certain golf courses in state parks. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3, Part 1.
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.
Adds provisions establishing the personal right to hunt and fish, subject to reasonable regulations and restrictions prescribed by law.
As introduced, enacts the "Common Sense Compliance Act." - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 4 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, prohibits the creation of new highwall within areas proposed to be mined for coal. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 3 and Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 4.
As introduced, enacts the "Fish Before Coal Act," which prohibits the issuing of a surface coal mining permit that would impact a stream that has fishing as a designated use, unless the commissioner of environment and conservation makes a finding that the mining activity would not cause a diminution of the stream as a fishing resource. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 4 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, requires permit applications, notices of violations, proposed abatements, director’s and commissioner’s orders, and all other enforcement actions and outcomes related to coal surface mining be posted on the department's web site. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8.
As introduced, requires TDEC to inspect all coal surface mining operations having retention/sediment ponds to ensure adequate size for heavy rain runoff. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 4.
As introduced, enacts the "Highest and Best Use Act." - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8.
As introduced, expands provisions in land reforestation plans submitted in application for coal surface mining permits to include the same percentage of hardwood trees present in undisturbed areas within the same locality. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 3; Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 4 and Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, enacts the "Taxpayer Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 4.
As introduced, moves moneys collected from civil penalties and damages from the Tennessee environmental protection fund to the state general fund. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 203, Part 1.
As introduced, enacts the "Water Before Coal Act" which prohibits issuance of coal surface mining permit unless commissioner of TDEC finds such mining would not diminish water resources in the state. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 4.
As introduced, establishes standards for drawing samples to test water quality of the Pigeon River and requires such samples be used as the primary data for analysis of the river's water quality. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3.
As introduced, requires state-owned golf courses that fail to operate in a manner sufficient to satisfy the outstanding bonded indebtedness of the state for a certain period to be sold. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As introduced, designates Old Forest in Shelby County as a Class II Natural-Scientific Area. - Amends TCA Section 11-14-108.
Adds provisions establishing the personal right to hunt and fish, subject to reasonable regulations and restrictions prescribed by law.
As introduced, exempts owners of farmland whose names appear on deed to property from hunting and fishing licensure requirements on such property. - Amends TCA Section 70-2-204.
As introduced, requires the division of parks and recreation to establish an Internet reservation system by January 1, 2011. - Amends TCA Title 11.
As introduced, requires the water quality control board to make final decision on certain appeals and render an order within 120 days. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3.
As enacted, extends the termination date for the special joint legislative study committee to consider, evaluate and make recommendations regarding improvements to the Tennessee wildlife resources agency from June 13, 2009, to March 31, 2010; authorizes restaurants in this state to advertise, possess, sell, offer for sale or give away fully cooked crappie or walleye for consumption on the premises of such restaurant, if the crappie or walleye is not harvested from the waters of this state and if appropriate documentation is maintained on the premises of the restaurant exhibiting the location of origin of any such crappie and walleye.
As enacted, establishes a special joint committee to study and develop ways to implement comprehensive water planning in Tennessee, both at the state and local levels of public water systems. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 5; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 67; Title 68 and Title 69.
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.
As enacted, prohibits the state, counties, and municipalities from requiring the naming of parks and recreational facilities in dedication only to individuals who are deceased at the time of such naming. - Amends TCA Title 11.
As enacted, requires the department to deposit into the drinking water revolving loan fund any funds from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to make loans and subsidize loans made under the program for low cost loans to local governments for wastewater facilities or the program for loans to water systems; authorizes the department and the Tennessee local development authority to use funds from the Act to make loans and to subsidize loans made under the programs and administer programs using the funds in accordance with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Parts 10 and Part 12.
Urges the United States Congress to change the definition of "renewable biomass' in the Clean Air Act.
Expresses sense that United States and Tennessee should combat global climate change through the adoption of a fair and effective approach that safeguards American jobs, ensures affordable energy for America, and maintains America's global competitiveness.
Urges Wildlife Resources Commission to set daily bag limits and hunting seasons for migratory waterfowl at maximum level permitted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Urges department of environment and conservation to study feasibility of developing trails for horseback riding in certain portions of Fall Creek Falls State Park and South Cumberland State Park.
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.
As enacted, provides that the determination as to whether property, such as vehicles, seized for violations of certain game and fish laws is forfeited to state is determined by court hearing the violation rather than an administrative hearing officer. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 6, Part 2.
As introduced, clarifies certain water quality standards related to the presence of selenate. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As enacted, requires the comptroller to conduct a study of the economic impact of commercial fishing in Tennessee and report findings to the senate and house environment and conservation committees by January 15, 2010. - Amends TCA Title 50, Chapter 7, Part 2 and Title 70.
As enacted, revises provisions regarding required bond under the Tennessee Mineral Surface Mining Law of 1972; includes in the definition of "mineral" under the Act certain minerals on land on which any unit of state government owns the surface interests. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8, Part 2.
As enacted, requires the commissioner of the department of environment and conservation to offer discounted rates to veterans who are Tennessee residents for activities at Tennessee state parks during the off season. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3.
As enacted, enacts the "Responsible Mining Act of 2009." - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
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.
As enacted, authorizes the Tennessee local development authority to charge and collect reasonable administrative fees and expenses from local governments under the Wastewater Facilities Act of 1987 and community public water systems under the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund Act of 1997; such fees will not become part of the wastewater facility revolving loan fund or the water system revolving loan fund.
As enacted, directs the commissioner of environment and conservation to conduct a study concerning the exemption from the Tennessee Air Quality Act for the open burning of wood waste. - Amends TCA Section 68-201-115.
As enacted, increases from 10 percent to 20 percent the percentage of the proceeds allowed to be used by an organization to administer the sale or transfer of special elk-take permits issued to certain nonprofit wildlife conservation organizations. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2.
As introduced, revises certain determinations concerning water quality standards in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.
As enacted, expands the categories of organizations eligible to receive matching state funds for tourist promotion plans and activities. - Amends TCA Section 4-3-2206(b) and Section 4-3-2207(b).
As enacted, authorizes air pollution control board to provide inspection and maintenance program in certain counties using enhanced technology of remote sensing devices, and extend certain program contracts, to comply with air quality criteria. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4, Part 1 and Title 68, Chapter 201, Part 1.
As introduced, requires any permit issued by the department of environment and conservation to specify the types of waste a facility is prohibited from receiving for disposal or processing; prohibits any person from knowingly accepting for disposal or processing certain nuclear or radioactive materials in any landfill. - Amends TCA Title 68.
As enacted, adds John and Hester Lane Cedar Glades as natural-scientific area; revises the acreage and names of other scenic-recreational and natural-scientific areas. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 14, Part 1.
As enacted, amends the Landfill Methane Development Act to identify certain circumstances and purposes for which refined, landfill methane shall be deemed to be natural gas. - Amends TCA Title 65, Chapter 28, Part 2.
Urges Tennesseans to consider the many benefits of green job growth in Tennessee.
As introduced, authorizes TWRA to issue sport fishing and hunting licenses at no cost to Tennessee residents who are 100 percent disabled and receive social security disability. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 2, Part 1.