Drycleaner Approved Contractors
In preparation for changes to how the clean-up program conducts work, we are no longer accepting new DCACs as of July 1, 2026.
The Tennessee Legislature has ammended Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 217. These changes go into effect July 1, 2026. These amendments include eligibility restrictions for the cleanup program, requirements related to drycleaner registration, drycleaning solvent purchases, and the maximum annual per-site limit for cleanup costs under the Tennessee Drycleaner Environmental Response Act. Rules which incorporate these statutory changes are currently being developed.
The revised DCAC Reimbursement Rate schedule is now available. The new schedule became effective for Notices to Proceed dated July 1, 2024 or later.
What is a DCAC?
All work that is conducted by the Drycleaner Environmental Response Program (DCERP) is completed through Drycleaner Approved Contractors, also known as a DCAC. A DCAC completes activities that have been authorized by DCERP through written correspondence. Upon completion of each authorized phase of work, the DCAC will submit a DCERP Reimbursement Application (CN-1125) using the DCERP allowable rates. DCERP will review the reimbursement and will issue a two party check to the DCAC as well as the applicant for the amount of approved costs minus the 10% deductible. Any activity that was not pre-authorized by DCERP will not be eligible for reimbursement.
Forms and fees are due every year on October 31
DCACs are responsible for annually submitting the Drycleaner Approved Contractor (DCAC) Application (CN-1123) and the annual fee by October 31st of each year. Existing DCACs who fail to re-register by October 31st are subject to penalties that must be paid in full before approval can be granted. Upon receipt of your application and fees plus any penalties, you will be notified of your eligibility. At that point, your company’s name will be added to the list of approved DCACs. This list is used by facility and property owners to choose an environmental consultant to complete DCERP authorized work.
Links for Drycleaner Approved Contractors:
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| DCERP Administrator 615-741-2281 Dry.Cleaners@tn.gov |