Public Hearing to Reissue Eastman Chemical Company, Tennessee Operations (TND003376928) Hazardous Waste Permit

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.

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. 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.

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.

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).

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.

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Central Office for a Mailing List Request Form. Email Solid.Waste@tn.gov or call (615) 552-8002.

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