| Following is an environmental checklist provided in conjunction with the
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, which assists industry in
identifying the types of environmental permits and/or clearances that may be involved in
locating or relocating industrial development projects in Tennessee. This information is
provided only as a guideline to direct you to appropriate contacts and resources. This
document does not constitute any assurance by the state of Tennessee that all applicable
environmental/cultural regulatory requirements are included in this list.
Central office contacts are given; however, in many instances, information
may also be obtained by calling the Environmental
Field Office in your area (just dial 1-888-891-TDEC).
| Environmental Considerations |
Contacts or Resources: |
| Air Quality |
| Air quality attainment status |
Division of Air Pollution Control
Jackie Waynick (615) 532-0570 |
| Background monitoring data |
Jackie Waynick (615) 532-0570
In Davidson, Hamilton, Knox and Shelby counties,
Contact the Local Air Pollution Control Agency |
| Proximity to PSD Class I areas |
David Carson (615) 532-0585 |
Air Easements Near Airports
(Airport Clearance Maps) |
TN Dept. of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics
Tom Burgess (615) 741-3208 |
| Archaeological Sites |
Division of Archaeology
Nick Fielder (615) 741-1588 |
Cemeteries/Gravesites (Marked/Unmarked)
Questions Regarding Access |
Director of Archaeology
Nick Fielder (615) 741-1588
Local Authorities |
CERCLA (Superfund) Sites,
known or suspected |
Division of Superfund
Frank Grubbs (615) 532-0900 |
Dams, Impoundments or Retention Ponds
federal, state-regulated or unregulated |
Division of Water Supply
Lyle Bentley (615) 532-0154
Division Water Pollution Control
Dan Eager (615)-532-0708 |
| Easements and Rights of Way |
| Public Roads, Private Access Ways, and Railroads |
Local Registrar of Deeds
Field Views, Tax Maps |
| Utilities |
Local Utilities, Oil/Gas Pipeline, Tennessee Valley Authority, U.S. Corps
of Engineers, Telecommunication Utilities, Tax Maps |
| Geologic Characteristics |
| Geologic Hazards, etc |
Division of Geology
Ron Zurawski (615) 532-1500
Geotechnical Consulting Firms |
| Soils, Existing Soil Studies, County Soil Surveys |
SDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Darwin Newton (615) 736-5476
County NRCS offices, Geotechnical Consultants |
| Ground Water |
| Availability |
Division of Water Supply
C. Luke Ewing, Water Well Program
(615) 532-0191 |
| Location of Community Wellhead Protection Areas |
Division of Water Supply
Tom Moss, GWP Section
(615) 532-0191 |
| Aquifer Characteristics |
Division of Water Supply
Tom Moss (615) 532-0170 |
| Well Driller Licensing Requirements |
Division of Water Supply
C. Luke Ewing, Water Well Program
(615) 532-0191 |
Health/Environmental Risks
of Hazardous Air or Water Releases |
Consulting Firms |
| Historic Sites |
Tennessee Historical Commission
Joe Garrison (615) 532-1559 |
| Mining Activities |
| Surface Mining |
Division of Water Pollution Control
Don Owen (423) 594-5527
Local Records |
| Subsurface Mining |
Local Registrar of Deeds |
| Landfills |
| Municipal Solid Waste Landfills |
Division of Solid/Hazardous Waste Management
Glen Pugh (615) 532-0818 |
| Hazardous Waste Landfills |
Garey Mabry (615) 532-0780 |
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) Coordination
Possible Activities Project Work Using Federal Funds
Significant Work Affecting Federally Controlled Properties Work Requiring Federally Issued
Permits |
1-888-891-TDEC (8332) |
| Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) |
Tennessee Department of Labor
(615) 741-2793 |
| Oil and Gas Activities |
Division of Water Pollution Control
Mike Burton (615) 532-0166 |
| Petroleum Underground Storage Tanks |
Division of Petroleum Underground Storage Tanks
(615) 532-0945 |
| RCRA (hazardous waste) Activities and Sites |
Division of Solid/Hazardous Waste Management
Garey Mabry (615) 532-0780 |
| Sensitive Waters |
| Recreational Use, Posted Waters and Fish Consumption Advisories |
Division of Water Pollution Control
Greg Denton (615) 532-0699 |
| Highly protected trout/fish hatchery waters, scenic rivers |
Division of Water Pollution Control
Greg Denton (615)532-0699TN Wildlife Resources Agency
Dan Sherry (615) 781-6572
U.S. Fish/Wildlife Service
Lee Barclay (615) 528-6481 |
| Proximity to Water Supply Intakes |
Division of Water Supply
Bill Hench (615) 532-0165 |
| Proximity to Wastewater Outfalls |
Division of Water Pollution Control
Saya Qualls 615-532-0652 |
| Sensitive Receptors |
| Hospitals, Schools, Churches, Quiet Zones, etc. |
Local Governments |
| Noise Restrictions |
Local Governments |
| Odor Sources |
Local Governments |
| Vibrations and Blasting |
Local Governments |
| Sensitive Wildlife Areas |
TN Wildlife Resources Agency
Dan Sherry (615) 781-6572U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Lee Barclay (615) 528-6481 |
| Stream Flows and Flooding |
| Flood Elevations and Flow Rates |
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Larry Sharpe, Memphis (901) 544-3968
David Hendrix, Nashville (615) 736-5948
Tennessee Valley Authority
Steve Allen (423) 632-6851
U.S. Geological Survey
Donna Flohr (615) 736-5424 |
| 100 Year Floodplain Maps |
ECD Division of Local Planning
Don Waller, (615) 741-2211ECD Regional Offices
Local Planning Commissions |
| Floodplain Alterations |
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Larry Sharpe, Memphis (901) 544-3968
David Hendrix, Nashville (615) 736-5948
Tennessee Valley Authority
Steve Allen (423) 632-6851
Division of Water Pollution Control
Dan Eagar (615) 532-0708
Local Planning Commissions |
| Reservoir and Stream Easements |
Tennessee Valley Authority U.S. Corps of Engineers
Larry Watson, Memphis (901) 544-3471
William James, Nashville (615) 736-5181
Tax Maps |
| Threatened and Endangered Species |
Division of Natural Heritage
Reggie Reeves (615) 532-0431 |
| Subsurface Sewage Disposal Requirements |
Division of Ground Water Protection
Kent Taylor (615) 532-0761 |
| Waste Management/Reduction |
| Hazardous Waste |
Division of Community Assistance
Linda Sadler (615) 532-0779 |
| Solid Waste |
Division of Community Assistance
Karen Grubbs (615) 532-0463UT Center for Industrial Services
George Smelcer (615) 532-8657 |
| Underground Storage Tanks (Petroleum) |
Division of Petroleum Underground Storage Tanks
Stan Boyd (615) 532-0945 |
| Public Water Supply |
| Availability of Public Water Supply |
Local Utility Division of Water Supply
Bill Hench (615) 532-0165 |
| Wastewater Treatment Facilities |
| Availability of Sewer Service and Capacity |
Local Government Division of Water Pollution Control
Saya Qualls (615) 532-0652
|
| Legal and Enforcement Issues |
Division of Water Pollution Control
Chris Moran (615) 532-0672 |
| Pretreatment |
Local Government
Division of Water Pollution Control
Phil Simmons (615) 532-0358
|
| Stream Conditions/Assimilative Capacity |
Division of Water Pollution Control
Saya Qualls, P.E.
Chief Engineer
Division of Water Pollution Control
(615) 532-0652
|
| Wetlands |
| Permits |
Division of Water Pollution Control
Dan Eagar (615) 532-0708U.S. Corps of Engineers
Larry Watson, Memphis (901) 544-3471
William James, Nashville (615) 736-5181 |
| National Wetland Inventory Maps |
Division of Water Pollution Control
Dan Eagar (615) 532-0708U.S. Corps of Engineers
Larry Watson, Memphis (901) 544-3471
William James, Nashville (615) 736-5181
TN Wildlife Resources Agency
Tracy Jackson (615) 781-6535 |
| Zoning |
Local Governments ECD Division of Local Planning
Don Waller (615) 741-2211 |
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