Waste Notices & Hearings

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.

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

• *Public Rulemaking Hearing To Be Held August 13 in Nashville*
  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 is available to assist public review. Comments are due by August 20.
• Please visit our Regulations and Policies/Guidance page to review rules currently in effect.

Public Notices

• August 12, 2019
  • *Public Hearing to be held September 5 in Harrison*
    Comments Invited on Intent to Issue a Solid Waste Disposal Facility Permit to Allow Creation of New Birchwood II, LLC Class III Landfill (DML330000130) - Harrison, Hamilton County
• August 9, 2019 
  • *Public Meeting to be held August 22 in Kingsport*
    Holston Army Ammunition Plant (TN5210020421) Requests Modification to Hazardous Waste Corrective Action Order - Kingsport, Sullivan County
• August 8, 2019
  • Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. Applies for Hazardous Waste Management Permit Renewal for Its Millington Facility (TND000614321) - Millington, Shelby County
    

• August 2, 2019
  • Transfer of Landfill Ownership Approved from Arch Chemicals, Inc. to Innovative Water Care, LLC (IDL060000052) - Charleston, Bradley County
    
• August 1, 2019
  • Comments Invited on Intent to Terminate a Hazardous Waste Management Permit for East Tennessee Materials and Energy Corporation (TNR000005397) - Oak Ridge, Roane County
• July 30, 2019
  
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory ( TN1890090003) Implements Class ¹1 Modification to Their Hazardous Waste Management Permit - Oak Ridge, Anderson County
• July 24, 2019
  • New Compost Facility Being Planned in Putnam County - Baxter, Putnam County
    
• July 18, 2019
  • *Public Hearing to be Held August 20 in Toone*
    Comments Invited on Intent to Issue a Hazardous Waste Treatment Permit to Kilgore Flares Company (TND981026594) - Toone, Hardeman County
• July 17, 2019
  • Comments Invited on Intent to Reissue a Hazardous Waste Management Permit to Arnold Engineering Development Complex (TN8570024044) - Arnold AFB, Coffee/Franklin Counties
• July 11, 2019
  • Perma-Fix of Memphis (TND991279480) Submits Hazardous Waste Corrective Action Permit Renewal Application - Memphis, Shelby County
  •  Chemours Memphis Plant (TND007024672) Submits Hazardous Waste Corrective Action Permit Renewal Application - Memphis, Shelby County
• July 9, 2019
  • Class ¹1 Modification Approved to Hazardous Waste Management Permit for KORDSA Inc.'s Chattanooga Facility (TNR000018101) - Chattanooga, Hamilton County 
• July 1, 2019
  • Eastman Chemical Company (TND003376928) Requests Temporary Authorization Related to Hazardous Waste Management Permit - Kingsport, Sullivan County
• June 28, 2019
  • *Public Meeting to be held July 29 in Oak Ridge*
    U.S. DOE Oak Ridge National Laboratory (TN1890090003) Requests Class 2 Modification and Temporary Authorization for Hazardous Waste Permit - Oak Ridge, Anderson County
  • Kilgore (TND981026594) Requests Temporary Authorization for Open Burn Unit - Toone, Hardeman County
• June 21, 2019
  • Class 1 Modification Made to Hazardous Waste Management Permit for EnergySolutions, LLC (TND982157570) - Oak Ridge, Anderson County
• June 13, 2019
  • Comments Invited on Proposed Consent Decree Regarding Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Gallatin Fossil Plant Coal Combustion Residuals - Gallatin, Sumner County
• June 10, 2019
  • Comments Invited on Intent to Reissue a Hazardous Waste Management Permit for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (TN1890090003) - Oak Ridge, Roane County
• May 30, 2019
  • U.S. Department of Energy Applies for Class (1)1 Modification to the Y-12 Facility's Hazardous Waste Permits (TN3890090001) - Oak Ridge, Anderson County
    
• May 22, 2019
  • Temporary Emergency Permit Issued to Arnold Engineering and Development Complex (AEDC - TN8570024044) for Hazardous Waste Storage and Treatment - Arnold AFB, Coffee County
• May 15, 2019
  
  • Comments Invited on Tentative Approval of a Hazardous Waste Management Variance for Metals Reclamation at Mastermelt (TNR000022277) - Sweetwater, Monroe County
  • Major Modification Granted for Smith County Class I Landfill (SNL800000227) - Carthage, Smith County 

Other Public Participation Opportunities

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