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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.


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