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The following is a list of current public notices of permitting decisions, public hearings, and rule-making activities. Public comment and participation are encouraged on all of these issues. Comments on any issue are welcome at any time and may be made by sending e-mail to ask.tdec@state.tn.us.
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These permits authorize and regulate discharges of treated wastewater and storm water from mining and processing facilities, including access roads and haul roads located within the affected areas.
Antidegradation determinations made by the Division are part of these permits. Permit Rationales address any information concerning the foundation for these determinations. All supporting documentation is available in the permit files maintained at the Mining Section’s office.
November 20, 2008
Public meeting for the Rogers Group, Inc. to discuss the economic and social justification for the expanded discharge of treated mine wastewater and storm water to Exceptional Tennessee Waters (ETWs).
November 18, 2008
Public hearing scheduled for November 18, 2008 for Vulcan Construction Materials, LP has been canceled.
October 29, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed.
October 21, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
October 10, 2008
Public notice for ARAP applications for DRC Coal, LLC's, White Oak Creek Surface Mine and Davis Creek Energy, LLC's, Mine Area No. 1.
October 2, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
September 17, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed.
Notice of Determination of No Degradation - Vulcan Construction Materials, LP
Notice of Determination of No Degradation - Rogers Group, Inc.
September 2, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
August 8, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
August 4, 2008
Public notice to receive public comments concerning the ARAP activities associated with the proposed Teague Transports Area #4 in Jackson, TN
July 18, 2008
Public hearing on August 26, 2008 to receive public comments concerning the reissuance of an NPDES permit for Premium Coal Company, Inc. Area 18.
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
June 26, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
June 13, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
May 28, 2008
ARAP public notice for wetland alterations and a stream crossing associated with the proposed Metro Materials, Inc., James Road Sand Plant - Area #4 in Shelby County.
May 14, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
April 25, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
April 17, 2008
Public hearing in Caryville to receive public comments concerning the issuance of NPDES permits to Mountainside Coal Company.
April 11, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
April 4, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
March 19, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
February 21, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
February 15, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
February 7, 2008
ARAP public notice for activities associated with the Vulcan Construction Materials, LP, Hermitage Quarry. The proposed activities include sealing sinkholes in Stoners Creek, Davidson County.
January 16, 2008
The Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control proposes to issue, reissue, deny or terminate National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits to the applicants listed
