2021 Tennessee Code
Part 2 - Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1983
§ 68-212-217. Landfill Permits — Public Hearings

The board, by rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall develop a procedure for public hearings and comment to be conducted in conjunction with the granting of permits pursuant to § 68-212-108 for a commercial landfill facility for the disposal of hazardous wastes. Information concerning facilities to be permitted shall be available to the public upon request if not designated as proprietary pursuant to § 68-212-109. The information and testimony presented by the public shall be considered by the commissioner and the board prior to granting a permit.