Remediation
In order to protect our staff , citizens, and stakeholders during the COVID-19 Pandemic, TDEC has implemented an appointment-only model of providing in-person services at various locations, including our central office in the Tennessee Tower and environmental field offices. This model will allow us to better ensure continued delivery of services, implementation of consistent social distancing, and time to clean any shared public spaces. More information on TDEC's response to the pandemic is available here.
The Division of Remediation identifies and investigates hazardous substance sites, then uses practical and effective remedies to stabilize, remediate, contain, monitor, and maintain these sites. These efforts minimize threats to public health, safety, and the environment.
If you are interested in discussing a site with us, please Contact Us.
The Division of Remediation Legislative Annual Report for FY 18-19 is now available
Meth Contamination
The abuse and manufacture of illegal methamphetamine continues to be a statewide epidemic in Tennessee. TDEC's Division of Remediation develops rules to determine when a property is 'Safe for Human Use' again.
Oak Ridge Reservation
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Division of Remediation Oak Ridge office monitors the Oak Ridge Reservation to ensure that there is no threat to public health and the environment from the federal Department of Energy (DOE) activities on the reservation. Division staff also oversee DOE’s cleanup of contamination resulting from decades of nuclear weapons production and other site missions.
Brownfield Voluntary Cleanup Oversight and Assistance Program
The Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup Oversight and Assistance Program works with the public to assist in the re-use and revitalization of brownfields in Tennessee. We also provide assitance with Brownfields Grant applications.
Drycleaning
All drycleaners who are operating in the state of Tennessee must register with the Drycleaner Environmental Response Program, also known as DCERP. Active drycleaners and former drycleaners can also enter DCERP to help clean up property contaminated by drycleaning solvent.
Success Stories
The Division of Remediation has many ongoing projects and many successful projects as well . This section highlights a few of Remediation's efforts at restoring Tennessee's environment and protecting human health.
Ongoing Projects
The Division of Remediation is constantly working on projects. These are just a few of our ongoing projects.
Inactive Hazardous Substance Sites
This section provides the promulgated list of Inactive Substances Sites.
Hazardous Waste Remedial Action Fees
This section discusses the reporting process (Form RF-FDS) for the Division of Remediation's Hazardous Waste Remedial Action Fees.
Laws, Rules, & Guidance
This section provides information on Tennessee's laws, rules, and guidance documents that are associated with the Division of Remediation and its programs.
Remediation Notices & Hearings
Visit this page to view current Division of Remediation public notices and hearings.
Data Viewers
The Division of Remediation maintains dataviewers that allow the public to view sites that are or have been under the supervision of Division of Remediation.
Contact Us
Our offices are open Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm local time except holidays. If you are interested in discussing a site or a program with us, please contact us.
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.
This Page Last Updated: April 1, 2020 at 3:00 PM