Public Hearing To Reissue Hazardous Waste Post-Closure Permit to Olin Corporation (TND003337292)

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.

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. 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.

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.

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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