Bill > HB0124

This bill makes several changes to Tennessee's environmental regulatory programs, focusing on fees and regulations related to coal combustion residuals (ash) and various environmental permits. The bill defines coal combustion residuals as waste materials generated from burning coal for electricity production and establishes specific provisions for their disposal units. It increases some existing fees, such as raising a specific fee from $18.75 to $38.00 and modifying filing and processing fees for solid waste landfill permits. The bill introduces a new requirement that the Department of Environment and Conservation can recover its direct and indirect costs associated with regulating coal combustion residuals disposal units, with an annual cost cap and covering activities like permitting, oversight, and remediation. The bill also specifies that for coal ash disposal facilities, permits will only be issued if the facility plans include a liner and final cap, with some exceptions for specific uses like agricultural or engineering purposes. Additionally, the bill adjusts the funding structure for the division of mineral and geologic resources, establishing that 58% of its funding will come from environmental protection fees and 42% from state appropriations. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0124&ga=114