Waste Notices & Hearings

Public Participation Opportunities

Upcoming Public Hearings:

Each hearing listed below has a direct link to the online WebEx Meeting and a link to a sign-in form. A telephone number and passcode are provided in the public notice document for anyone who cannot participate via a computer. Please use the sign-in form to register your attendance and/or submit a comment to be read by the hearing moderator during the hearing. Registration on the sign-in form is not mandatory, but it will assist the Division in our ability to relay our Notice of Decision to those who provide comments during the Public Comment period and/or provide testimony at the hearing. Registration also documents your attendance at the public hearing for the purpose of securing appeal rights. People who attend the hearing by phone and who are not able to register online will be given the opportunity to confirm their participation during the hearing. Your participation is appreciated.

Virtual Participation Instructions and Guidance

(For participation in public meetings/hearings through web conferencing)

Please note that you may also participate in public hearings by telephone. Call-in information for each hearing, as well as a number to call during the hearing for technical assistance, is provided in each public notice.

The Division of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) recognizes the importance of public input in the permitting process. Public notices are used to advise the public about new applications, tentative and final permit decisions, and opportunities for the public to provide input into the decision making process. Public notices may be placed in local newspapers, and radio stations may be used to broadcast a notice.

Members of the public can also request to have notices sent directly to their attention. DSWM maintains the Solid/Hazardous Waste Management Mailing List for this purpose. To be added to the mailing list, please complete and submit a Mailing List Request form (CN-0837). If you have any questions concerning this form, you may contact the Division of Solid Waste Management at Solid.Waste@tn.gov or 615-532-0788.

Additional information about the facilities and permits addressed by these notices may be found in the Solid Waste Management Dataviewer.

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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.

Rulemaking Hearings - Comments Invited

June 3, 2021
- *Public Rulemaking Hearing to be held July 6, 2021, in Nashville and via WebEx*
  The Division of Solid Waste Management has filed a Notice of Rulemaking Hearing with the TN Secretary of State's office. DSWM proposes to amend Chapter 0400-12-01, Hazardous Waste Management. A redlined version of the rules and a signed copy will be made available to assist public review. Comments are due by July 6, 2021, at 4:30 pm CDT.
June 24, 2021
- *Public Rulemaking Hearing to be held August 16, 2021, in Nashville and via WebEx*
  The Division of Solid Waste Management has filed a Notice of Rulemaking Hearing with the TN Secretary of State's office. DSWM proposes to repeal Chapter 1200-01-18 Lead-based Paint Abatement, update the existing language, and transfer it to Chapter 0400-13-01. A redlined version of the rules and a signed copy will be made available to assist public review. Comments are due by August 23, 2021, at 4:30 pm CDT.

Please visit our Regulations and Policies/Guidance page to review rules currently in effect.

Guidance / Policies Under Development - Comments Invited

No other policy or guidance documents are presently available for public comment. Please visit our dedicated Department-wide Policy & Guidance page for more information.

Permitting Hearings / Public Meetings - Comments Invited

Permitting Notices - Comments Invited

September 30, 2021
- Ashland Distribution Facility (TND095058541) Intent to Renew a Hazardous Waste Corrective Action Permit - Knoxville, Knox Co.
September 29, 2021
- Yale (TND095050019) Intent to Renew a Post-Closure Permit and Incorporate Final Remedies - Lenoir City, Loudon Co.
July 22, 2021
- White County Class III/IV Landfill (DML930000037) Permit Modification - Sparta, White Co.
July 1, 2021
- New Tennessee Wildlife Recourses Agency Compost Facility (CMP350000012) - Medon, Hardeman Co.

Permitting Notices - Informational

April 20, 2022
- Notice of Issuance of a Temporary Emergency Permit to Arnold Engineering Development Complex - Arnold AFB, Coffee & Franklin Co.
March 17, 2022
- Transfer of Landfill (IDL060000040) Ownership Approved From Friction Materials, LLC to Garrett Transportation I, Inc. - Cleveland, Bradley Co.
March 10, 2022
- Jefferson County Demolition Landfill (DML450000046) Plans Lateral Expansion - Dandridge, Jefferson Co.
February 23, 2022
- New Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency Compost Facility (CMP570000014) Being Planned in Madison County - Jackson, Madison Co.
February 21, 2022
- Hickman County Demolition Landfill (DML410000078) Plans Lateral Expansion - Centerville, Hickman Co.
February 11, 2022
- Notice of Availability: List of Hazardous Waste Permit Modifications Approved in 2021
February 9, 2022
- Hazardous Waste Post-Closure Permit Issues for Yale Security, Inc. (TND095050019) - Lenoir City, Loudon Co.
February 4, 2022
- Hazardous Waste Corrective Permit Reissued With An Updated Final Remedy for the former Ashland Chemical Distribution Facility (TND095058541) - Knoxville, Knox Co.
December 30, 2021
- TVA Plans New Gallatin Fossil Plant (IDL830000224) - Gallatin, Sumner County
December 16, 2021
- DOE ORNL (TN1890090003) Class 1 Permit Modification - Oak Ridge, Anderson Co.
- DOE and the National Nuclear Security Administration (TN1890090003, TN0890090004, TN1890090001) Class 1 Permit Modification - Oak Ridge, Anderson Co.
November 18, 2021
- Notice of Class 1 Permit Modification for Nuclear Fuel Services (TND003095635) - Erwin, Unicoi County
October 13, 2021
- Perry County Demolition Landfill (DML680000087) Plans Lateral and Vertical Expansion - Linden, Perry Co.
October 11, 2021
- Maury County Demolition Landfill (DML600000029) Plans Lateral and Vertical Expansion for the Purpose of Final Closure - Columbia, Maury Co.
September 29, 2021
- EnergySolutions (TND982157570) Implementation of a Class 1 Modification - Oak Ridge, Anderson Co.
August 20, 2021
- New TWRA Hardeman County Compost Facility (CMP350000012) Approved - Medon, Hardeman Co.
August 6, 2021
- Hazardous Waste Management Storage Permit Reissued to Eastman Chemical Company (TND003376928) - Kingsport, Sullivan Co.
July 3, 2021
- Public Notice: Transfer of Landfill Ownership Approved From West Tennessee Landfill, Inc. (SNL230000225 & DML230000112) to 4-Point Farms, LLC - Dyersburg, Dyer Co.
May 28, 2021
- Diversified Scientific Services, Inc. (TND982109142) Submits Hazardous Waste Management Permit Renewal Application - Kingston, Roane Co.
May 27, 2021
- Naval Support Activity (NSA) Mid-South (TN2170022600) Submits Hazardous Waste Management Permit Renewal Application - Millington, Shelby Co.
May 18, 2021
- Putnam County Landfill (DML710000068) Permit Modification Approved - Baxter, Putnam Co.
May 7, 2021
- BFI Waste Systems of Tennessee, LLC (SNL750000219) Class I Landfill Plans Lateral Expansion - Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co.
May 6, 2021
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (TN1890090003) Implementation of Class ¹1 Hazardous Waste Permit Modification - Oak Ridge, Anderson Co.
May 4, 2021
- Holston Army Ammunition Plant (IDL370000090) Landfill Permit Modification Approved - Kingsport, Hawkins Co.
April 9, 2021
- Public Notice: Notification of Class 1 Permit Modification to Permit, Fort Campbell - Clarksville, Montgomery and Stewart Co.
March 31, 2021
- Alcoa/Maryville/Blount County Demolition Landfill (DML050000091) Plans Lateral Expansion - Friendsville, Blount Co.

Other Public Notices of Interest

No public notices of interest are available at this time.

Contacts

Kayse Smith

Division of Solid Waste Management
615-532-0963
Kayse.Smith@tn.gov