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Date | Time (Central) | Topic | Notice | Location | Virtual Link |
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04/10/2025 | 1:00 PM | Regulatory Extensions and Updates | Notice of Rulemaking Hearing | Knoxville Room 3rd Floor William R. Snodgrass TN Tower 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave. Nashville, TN 37243 |
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Virtual Participation Instructions and Guidance
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Please note that you may also participate in public hearings by telephone. Call-in information for each hearing, as well as a number to call during the hearing for technical assistance, is provided in each public notice.
- Update the references to the National Association of Corrosion Engineers to the Association for Materials Protection and Performance;
- Better define "risk-based cleanup level" and "site specific cleanup level" and add a definition for "initial screening level";
- Clarify that deductible determinations for fund eligible releases are dependent upon compliance with the rules listed in Rule 0400-18-01-.09(6)(b)7 at the time of release;
- Provide the Division authority to allow extensions for investigating and confirming releases, closing UST systems, reporting sampling results, and applying for Corrective Action Contractor approval;
- Update corrective action requirements regarding routine field activities, vapor hazard control, free product investigation, risk analysis reporting, and corrective action plans;
- Update UST permanent closure requirements regarding approved methods of closure, vapor purging, and notification requirements for closure and field activities;
- Update cost recovery provisions to reflect statutory requirements;
- Ensure the payment of current and outstanding annual tank fees for USTs that were not timely reported to the Division pursuant to statutory requirements; and
- Update retraining requirements to allow for retraining flexibility as set out in federal law.
Review the UST Amendment Documents Below
Rulemaking Hearing Notice: Chapter 0400-18-01 UST 2024 Amendments
Rulemaking Hearing Notice: Chapter 0400-18-01 UST 2024 Amendments - Redline
Questions may be directed to Rhonda Key at 615-761-7590 or email at rhonda.key@tn.gov