Hazardous Waste Pending Permit Documents

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Division of Land Protection (DLP)- Waste Management Branch (WBM), has tentatively decided to reissue a hazardous waste permit to Eastman Chemical Company, Tennessee Operations. The Eastman Chemical Company, Tennessee Operations (Eastman) (EPA ID TND003376928), is located in Sullivan County at 100 N Eastman Road, Kingsport, TN 37660.

The facility submitted their Part A and Part B renewal applications on March 17, 2023, thus enabling the facility to continue to operate under the current permit until the new permit is issued or denied. As part of the pre-application process, Eastman conducted a pre-application public meeting on February 21, 2023, as announced in the January 20, 2023, edition of the Kingsport Times News and a radio announcement on January 20, 2023, on FM 98.5 WTFM. There were no attendees from the public at the February 21, 2023, meeting. No verbal comments were received during the Public Meeting, and no written comments were received during the comment period.

The permit allows Eastman to operate eight (8) surface impoundments to store and a landfill to dispose of hazardous waste. The eight (8) surface impoundments with a combined capacity of 130.3 million gallons are used for storage of suspected off-quality effluent from the wastewater treatment system. The landfill is used for the disposal of residues from the Eastman’s incineration units, bulk and containerized hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste, and Technology Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (TENORM). The permit also requires Eastman to maintain groundwater monitoring and corrective action programs.

Based on the review of the application and as authorized pursuant to Tennessee Rule 0400-12-01-.07(7), DLP has determined the application to be complete and has prepared a draft permit. The DLP proposes to issue the permit under the authority of the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1977, as amended, Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-212-101 et seq., and Rule Chapter 0400-12-01, Hazardous Waste Management. In accordance with Rule 0400-12- 01-.07(7)(e), this notice requires a 45-day comment period, beginning on the date of this publication, and ending Tuesday, September 22, 2026. A fact sheet has been prepared that provides additional information about the site and the proposed permit. Pending consideration of any contrary information received, it is the present intent of the DLP to issue this permit. To comment on the proposed permit renewal, contact Brett Harris, DLP-WMB, Hazardous Waste Program Manager, Davy Crockett Tower; 7th Floor; 500 James Robertson Parkway; Nashville, Tennessee 37243 (615) 393-9221, or Brett.Harris@tn.gov.

A copy of the draft permit and fact sheet are available for public inspection at the Kingsport Public Library located at 2101 Fort Henry Dr, Kingsport, TN 37664, and the DLP Central Office located at the Davy Crockett Tower 7th Floor; 500 James Robertson Parkway; Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 532-0780 and at the TDEC Johnson City Environmental Field Office, 2305 Silverdale DR, TN 37601, (423) 854-5400. 

A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to provide an additional opportunity for public comments. The public hearing will be held at the Toy F. Reid Employee Center located at 400 South Wilcox DR, Kingsport, TN 37660, as well as via video teleconference. The teleconference link is provided with the electronic documents at the link above. An information session will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EDT for the public to inspect and discuss the permit application, draft permit, fact sheet, plans, and other materials with representatives of the Eastman and the DLP. The formal hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m., EDT with a presentation from the DLP on the tentative decision to issue the permit followed by a presentation by Eastman describing the activities at the facility. After the presentations, the DLP will receive oral comments on the draft permit from the public that will be recorded. The public may submit written comments at the meeting.

After considering all comments, the DLP will make a final decision to either issue or deny the permit. Notice will be given to the applicant and each person who has submitted written comments or requested notice of the final decision. At the time a final decision is issued, a Response to Comments document addressing all significant input received on the draft permit will be made available to the public. The final decision shall become effective upon signing by the Director of the DLP. The renewal permit will allow the facility to continue for ten (10) years.

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings should contact the DLP Human Resource (HR) liaison Rachel Meredith at (615) 532-0780 or Rachel.E.Meredith@tn.gov or David Ludwig at (423) 229-1689 to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Contact may be in person, by writing, telephone, or other means, and should be made no less than 10 working days prior to the event, to allow time to provide such aid or services. Contact the state’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator (1-866-253-5827) for further information. Hearing-impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service (1-800-848-0298).

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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Division of Land Protection (DLP) - Waste Management Branch (WBM), has tentatively decided to reissue a hazardous waste post-closure permit to Olin Corporation. The Olin Corporation (EPA ID TND003337292) is located in Bradley County at 1186 Lower River Road, Charleston, TN 37310. TDEC invites the public to submit comments on this proposal during a 45-day comment period ending on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, to provide an additional opportunity for public comments.

The facility submitted their Part A and Part B renewal applications on August 27, 2025, thus enabling the facility to continue to operate under the current permit until the new permit is issued or denied. As part of the pre-application process, Olin Corporation conducted a pre-application public meeting on August 26, 2025, as announced in the July 22, 2025, edition of the Cleveland Daily Banner and radio announcements on WALI Alive 96.9 and WENR 1090AM. There were six attendees from the public at the August 26, 2025, pre-application public meeting. Verbal comments were received during the Public Meeting. No written comments were received during the comment period.

The draft renewal permit will allow the facility to conduct post-closure care, monitoring, and maintenance of a closed hazardous waste landfill. The post-closure care requirements include all the provisions necessary for leachate collection, maintenance of the vegetated cap and the surrounding security fence. The draft permit also requires groundwater sampling and analysis of the monitoring wells installed around the unit. Regular inspections and repairs are required to ensure that the cap, fence, and monitoring wells are maintained in good condition. The facility is required to report annually on all sampling, maintenance, and inspection activities performed at the site. The draft renewal permit provides information on all Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) and Areas of Concern (AOCs) at the facility, including any previous or ongoing investigations or corrective actions for any releases of hazardous wastes or hazardous constituents. The conditions of this permit will require that any future and existing SWMUs or AOCs be evaluated for potential releases and remediation, as necessary.

Based on the review of the application and as authorized pursuant to Tennessee Rule 0400-12-01-.07(7), DLP has determined the application to be complete and has prepared a draft permit. The DLP proposes to issue the permit under the authority of the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1977, as amended, Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-212-101 et seq., and Rule Chapter 0400-12-01, Hazardous Waste Management Pending consideration of any contrary information received, it is the present intent of the DLP to issue this permit. In accordance with Rule 0400-12- 01-.07(7)(e), this notice requires a 45-day comment period, beginning on the date of this publication, and ending 4:30 PM Tuesday, September 22, 2026. To comment on the proposed permit renewal, contact Brett Harris, DLP-WMB, Hazardous Waste Program Manager, Davy Crockett Tower; 7th Floor; 500 James Robertson Parkway; Nashville, Tennessee 37243 (615) 393-9221, or Brett.Harris@tn.gov.

A fact sheet has been prepared that provides additional information about the site and the proposed permit. A copy of the draft permit and fact sheet are available for public inspection at the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library located at 795 Church ST NE, Cleveland, TN 37311, and the DLP Central Office located at the Davy Crockett Tower 7th Floor; 500 James Robertson Parkway; Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 532-0780 and at the TDEC Chattanooga Environmental Field Office, 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite # 206, Chattanooga, TN 37402, (423) 634-5745. 

A public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, to provide an additional opportunity for public comments. The public hearing will be held at the Charleston Elementary School located at 8797 Hiwassee ST, TN 37310, as well as via teleconference. The teleconference link is provided with the electronic documents at the link above. An information session will be held from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM EDT for the public to inspect and discuss the permit application, draft permit, fact sheet, plans, and other materials with representatives of the Olin Corporation and the DLP. The formal hearing will begin at 6:30 PM, EDT with a presentation from the DLP on the tentative decision to issue the permit followed by a presentation by Olin Corporation describing the activities at the facility. After the presentations, the DLP will receive oral comments on the draft permit from the public that will be recorded. The public may submit written comments at the meeting. The content of this program and viewpoints expressed therein have not been endorsed by the Bradley County Board of Education.

After considering all comments, the DLP will make a final decision to either issue or deny the permit. Notice will be given to the applicant and each person who has submitted written comments or requested notice of the final decision. At the time a final decision is issued, a Response to Comments document addressing all significant input received on the draft permit will be made available to the public. The final decision shall become effective upon signing by the Director of the DLP. The draft renewal permit will allow the facility to continue management of the closed hazardous waste landfill for ten (10) years.

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings (or review the file record) should contact the DLP Human Resource (HR) liaison Rachel Meredith at (615) 532-0780 or Rachel.E.Meredith@tn.gov to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Contact may be in person, by writing, telephone, or other means, and should be made no less than 10 working days prior to the event, to allow time to provide such aid or services. Contact the state’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator (1-866-253-5827) for further information. Hearing-impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service (1-800-848-0298).

If it is hard for you to read, speak, or understand English, TDEC may be able to provide translation or interpretation services free of charge. Please contact (615) 532-0780 for more information.

If you would like to receive notices like this directly, contact the Public Participation Officer in the DLP’s Central Office for a Mailing List Request Form. Email Solid.Waste@tn.gov or call (615) 552-8002.

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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Division of Land Protection (DLP)- Waste Management Branch (WBM), has tentatively decided to reissue a hazardous waste storage permit to Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. (SKS). The SKS (EPA ID TND981474125) is located in Davidson County at 215 Whitsett RD, Nashville, TN 38210.

The facility submitted their Part A and Part B renewal applications on June 4, 2024, with subsequent revisions dated March 3, 2025, and January 26, 2026, thus enabling the facility to continue to operate under the current permit until the new permit is issued or denied. As part of the pre-application process, SKS conducted a pre-application public meeting on May 6, 2024, as announced in the March 28, 2024, edition of The Tennessean newspaper and a radio announcement on March 28, 2024, iHeart Media. There were no attendees from the public at the meeting. No oral or written comments were received.

SKS activities include permitted waste management operations within two container storage areas, a tank storage area, and a miscellaneous unit. Under the renewed permit, the hazardous waste stored in these units include petroleum naphtha parts washer solvent, aqueous solvent, immersion cleaner, dry cleaning waste, and paint waste collected from customers or generated on-site. The renewed permit will allow the facility to store a maximum quantity of 15,227.4 gallons in an aboveground storage tank, 6,912 gallons in the Service Center Warehouse (CSA 1), 2,184 gallons in the Flammable Material Storage Shelter (CSA 2), and 750 gallons in a miscellaneous unit (Return and Fill Station. The permit renewal application provides information on all solid waste management units (SWMUs) and areas of concern (AOCs) at the facility, including previous or ongoing investigations or corrective actions for all releases of hazardous wastes or hazardous constituents. The conditions of this permit will require that any future and existing SWMUs or AOCs be evaluated for potential releases and remediation, as necessary.

Based on the review of the application and as authorized pursuant to Tennessee Rule 0400-12-01-.07(7), DLP has determined the application to be complete and has prepared a draft permit. The DLP proposes to issue the permit under the authority of the Tennessee Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1977, as amended, Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-212-101 et seq., and Rule Chapter 0400-12-01, Hazardous Waste Management. In accordance with Rule 0400-12- 01-.07(7)(e), this notice requires a 45-day comment period, beginning on the date of this publication, and ending Friday, September 4, 2026. A fact sheet has been prepared that provides additional information about the site and the proposed permit. Pending consideration of any contrary information received, it is the present intent of the DLP to issue this permit.

A copy of the draft permit and fact sheet are available for public inspection at the available for public inspection at Nashville Public Library Thompson Lane Branch located at 380 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 862-5873, and the DLP Central Office located at the Davy Crockett Tower 7th Floor; 500 James Robertson Parkway; Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 532-0780 and at the TDEC Nashville Environmental Field Office, 711 R.S. Gass Blvd, Nashville, TN 37342, (615) 687-7000.

A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, to provide an additional opportunity for public comments. The public hearing will be held at the Coleman Regional Community Center located at 384 Thompson LN, Nashville, TN 37211, as well as via video teleconference. Information on how to join online is provided below. An information session will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CDT for the public to inspect and discuss the permit application, draft permit, fact sheet, plans, and other materials with representatives of SKS and DLP. The formal hearing will begin at 7:00 p.m., CDT with a presentation from the DLP on the tentative decision to issue the permit followed by a presentation by SKS describing the activities at the facility. After the presentations, the DLP will receive oral comments on the draft permit from the public that will be recorded. The public may submit written comments at the meeting. Those who wish to join the public hearing virtually will be able to view maps, pictures, and other content that will be shared. Information regarding how to join by computer will be posted to the website at least three (3) days prior to the public hearing.

To comment on the proposed permit renewal, contact Brett Harris, DLP-WMB, Hazardous Waste Program Manager, Davy Crockett Tower; 7th Floor; 500 James Robertson Parkway; Nashville, Tennessee 37243 (615) 393-9221, or Brett.Harris@tn.gov. Comments must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2026, to assure consideration.

After considering all comments, the DLP will make a final decision to either issue or deny the permit. Notice will be given to the applicant and each person who has submitted written comments or requested notice of the final decision. At the time a final decision is issued, a Response to Comments document addressing all significant input received on the draft permit will be made available to the public. The final decision shall become effective upon signing by the Director of the DLP. The draft renewal permit will allow the facility to continue for ten (10) years.

Individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in these proceedings (or review the file record) should contact the DLP Human Resource (HR) liaison Rachel Meredith at (615) 532-0780 or Rachel.E.Meredith@tn.gov to discuss any auxiliary aids or services needed to facilitate such participation. Contact may be in person, by writing, telephone, or other means, and should be made no less than 10 working days prior to the event, to allow time to provide such aid or services. Contact the state’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator (1-866-253-5827) for further information. Hearing-impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service (1-800-848-0298).

If it is hard for you to read, speak, or understand English, TDEC may be able to provide translation or interpretation services free of charge. Please contact (615) 532-0780 for more information.

If you would like to receive notices like this directly, contact the Public Participation Officer in the DLP’s Central Office for a Mailing List Request Form. Email Solid.Waste@tn.gov or call (615) 552-8002.

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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Division of Land Protection Management (DLP) has reissued a hazardous waste management permit to the Olin Corporation. The facility (EPA ID TN003337292) is located in Bradley County at 1186 Lower River Road, Charleston, TN 37310.

This decision follows a public hearing on July 6, 2026, and a 45-day public comment period on the draft permit that ended on July 21, 2026. There was one attendee from the public at the July 6, 2026, meeting. Verbal comments were received during the Public Meeting. No written comments were received during the comment period. A “Response to Comments” was issued to address comments submitted by Olin Corporation.

The renewal permit will allow the facility to continue post-closure care, monitoring, and maintenance of a closed surface impoundment. The post-closure care requirements include all the provisions necessary for maintaining the vegetated cap and the surrounding security fence. The draft permit also requires groundwater sampling and analysis of the monitoring wells installed around the unit. Regular inspections and repairs are required to ensure that the cap, fence, and monitoring wells are maintained in good condition. The facility is required to report annually on all sampling, maintenance, and inspection activities performed at the site. The draft renewal permit provides information on all Solid Waste Management Units (SWMUs) and Areas of Concern (AOCs) at the facility, including any previous or ongoing investigations or corrective actions for any releases of hazardous wastes or hazardous constituents. The conditions of this permit will require that any future and existing SWMUs or AOCs be evaluated for potential releases and remediation, as necessary.

The permit is issued under Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 68-212-101 et seq., and Tennessee Rule Chapter 0400-12-01, Hazardous Waste Management. The permit is effective as of July 31, 2026, and shall remain in effect unless continued, revoked and reissued, or terminated under applicable regulations.

A copy of the permit and fact sheet are available for public inspection at the Cleveland Bradley County Public Library located at 795 Church ST NE, Cleveland, TN 37311, and the DLP Central Office located at the Davy Crockett Tower 7th Floor; 500 James Robertson Parkway; Nashville, TN 37243 (615) 532-0780 and at the TDEC Chattanooga Environmental Field Office, 1301 Riverfront Parkway, Suite # 206, Chattanooga, TN 37402, (423) 634-5745. 

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