TN Clean Initiative
Division of Remediation
The Department of Environment and Conservation has proposed an amendment to Chapter 0400-11-01 and to add a new Chapter 0400-15-04. These proposed rules will be effective 02/08/2026. These rules define two categories of contaminated soil and establish criteria by which soils from each category may be used as beneficial fill while also being protective of human health and the environment. These changes are also available on the TN Secretary of State Pending Rules under the Agency "Underground Storage Tanks and Solid Waste Disposal Control Board".
About the Division of Remediation
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation's Division of Remediation (DOR) identifies and investigates hazardous substance sites, then uses practical and effective remedies to stabilize, remediate, contain, monitor, and maintain these sites. These efforts minimize threats to public health, safety, and the environment. Below you will find information on the various duties and programs within DOR.
You can request Division of Remediation records or research sites on our Records Request and Data Viewer page. You can also Contact Us.
Tennessee Clean
TN Clean is a state-funded initiative managed by the Division of Remediation to remediate Non-National Priorities List (Non-NPL) sites on the Tennessee GASB 49 list.
Brownfield Grants and Resources
A brownfield is a property that is vacant or underutilized due to contamination or the perception of contamination. TDEC has assistance programs to help with Federal or State brownfield grant applications.
Brownfield VOAP
The Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup Oversight and Assistance Program (VOAP) works with the public to assist in the re-use and revitalization of brownfields in Tennessee. We also provide assistance with Brownfields Grant applications.
Drycleaning
All drycleaners who are operating in the state of Tennessee must register with the Drycleaner Environmental Response Program, also known as DCERP. Active drycleaners and former drycleaners can also enter DCERP to help clean up property contaminated by drycleaning solvent.
Meth Contamination
The abuse and manufacture of illegal methamphetamine continues to be a statewide epidemic in Tennessee. TDEC's Division of Remediation develops rules to determine when a property is 'Safe for Human Use' again.
Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR)
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Division of Remediation Oak Ridge office monitors the Oak Ridge Reservation to ensure that there is no threat to public health and the environment from the federal Department of Energy (DOE) activities on the reservation. Division staff also oversee DOE’s cleanup of contamination resulting from decades of nuclear weapons production and other site missions.
Success Stories
The Division of Remediation has many ongoing projects and many successful projects as well . This section highlights a few of Remediation's efforts at restoring Tennessee's environment and protecting human health.
Hazardous Waste Remedial Action Fees
This section discusses the reporting process (Form RF-FDS) for the Division of Remediation's Hazardous Waste Remedial Action Fees.
Ongoing Projects
The Division of Remediation is constantly working on projects. These are just a few of our ongoing projects.
Laws, Rules, & Guidance
This section provides information on Tennessee's laws, rules, and guidance documents that are associated with the Division of Remediation and its programs.
Record Requests and Data Viewers
The Division of Remediation maintains a database that allow the public to identify sites that are or have been under the supervision of Division of Remediation.
Remediation Notices & Hearings
Visit this page to view current Division of Remediation public notices and hearings.
Inactive Hazardous Substance Sites (Promulgated List)
This section provides the promulgated list of Inactive Substances Sites.
Contact DOR
Our offices are open Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm local time except holidays. If you are interested in discussing a site or a program with us, please contact us.
If it is hard for you to read, speak, or understand English, please see our Language Assistance webpage for more information about our free language assistance services.
This Page Last Updated: January 15, 2026 at 8:49 AM