Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-15-03-.01 - DRYCLEANER ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE PROGRAM: GENERAL

(1) General

(a) Use of Number and Gender - As used in these rules:

1. Words in the masculine gender also include the feminine and neuter genders;

2. Words in the singular include the plural; and

3. Words in the plural include the singular.

(b) Rule Structure - These rules are organized, numbered, and referenced according to the following outline form:

(1) Paragraph

(A) Subparagraph

1. Part

(I) Subpart

(I) Item

I. Subitem

(2) Electronic Reporting

This chapter requires the submission of forms developed by the Commissioner to comply with certain requirements. The Commissioner may make these forms available electronically and, if submitted electronically, then that electronic submission shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 0400-01-40.

(3) Additional Information

The Commissioner may require the submission of information necessary to determine compliance with the Act or this chapter. The information required by the Commissioner shall be submitted by the date specified by the Commissioner and in accordance with the instructions accompanying the request.

(4) Failure to Adopt, Install, or Maintain Best Management Practices

(a) Where an operator of a drycleaning facility or in-state wholesale distribution facility has failed to adopt, install, or maintain a best management practice required by Rule 0400-15-03-.04, the operator may not be eligible under the DCERP for reimbursement of response costs or other benefits. Such failure is considered willful noncompliance with this chapter.

(b) If the Commissioner determines that the owner or operator failed to follow best management practices required by Rule 0400-15-03-.04, then the Commissioner may withdraw DCERF eligibility, withhold a registration renewal, or terminate a facility's registration under the DCERP.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-15-03-.01

Original rule filed June 19, 2012; effective September 17, 2012. Rule was renumbered from 1200-01-17 which was repealed. Amendments filed February 28, 2024; effective 5/28/2024.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq., and 68-217-101, et seq.