Bill > SB2547

This bill amends Tennessee law concerning solid waste management by establishing a state policy to plan for sufficient landfill capacity for waste that isn't recycled or recovered, requiring regional solid waste plans to identify disposal locations and outline how to meet waste reduction and recycling goals, and setting deadlines for submitting and approving these plans. Specifically, it mandates that regions submit updated plans by July 1, 2028, with the Department of Environment and Conservation having 30 days to review them for completeness and 120 days to approve or disapprove a complete plan, allowing regions 60 days to correct deficiencies or appeal a disapproval. The bill also requires the Underground Storage Tanks and Solid Waste Disposal Control Board to create rules for reviewing these regional plans by December 31, 2027.