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Environmental Permits Handbook

Standard Operating Procedures

If you need assistance with these files, contact TDEC.

Air Permitting Procedures

Minor, Conditional Major and Title V Construction Permits (Non-PSD)
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality (PSD) Permits
Permitting Process Flow Chart

True Minor Source Operating Permits
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Conditional Major Source Operating Permits
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Title V Operating Permits
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Gasoline Dispensing Facilities Permits

Open Burning Guidelines
Guidelines Process Flow Chart

Asbestos Renovation and Demolition
Notification Process Flow Chart

Water Permitting Procedures

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
NPDES and State Operating Permit-Permitting Process Flow Chart

Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit (contains 2 files)
Individual and General Permit Process Flow Chart
Section 401 Water Quality Certification Process Flow Chart

Interbasin Water Transfer
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Stormwater General Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Non-Stormwater General Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Mining Permit
Surface Mining-Permitting Process Flow Chart
Mineral Surface Mining Law of 1972-Permitting Process Flow Chart
Discharge of Treated Water from Coal Mining:NPDES Permitting Process Flow Chart
Mining Related Individual and General ARAP Permitting Process Flow Chart

Domestic Septage Disposal Site Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Installer Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Septic Tank Pumping Contractor Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

New Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Repair Subsurface Sewage Disposal System Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Safe Dams Construction (contains 2 files) and Alteration Permit (contains 2 files)
Permitting Process Flow Chart - Alteration and Construction

Safe Dams Operating Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Water Well Driller/Installer New License
Permitting Process Flow Chart

New Source Approval for Public Water Systems
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Beneficial Application of Water Treatment Plant Residuals

Water Well Driller/Installer Renewal License

Underground Injection Control Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart- Class I, II, III and Class V
Permitting Process Flow Chart- Class V Authorized

Wellhead Protection Plan Approval
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Waste Permitting Procedures

Solid Waste Disposal Facility - PDF file
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Permit By Rule - PDF file
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Special Waste Approval - PDF file
Approval Process Flow Chart

Hazardous Waste Management Facility Permitting
Permit Renewal Process Flow Chart
New Non-Commercial Facility Permit Process Flow Chart
New Commercial Facility Permit Process Flow Chart

Radioactive Materials Permitting Procedures

Tennessee Certified Registration Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

General Radioactive Materials License
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Tennessee Radioactive Waste License for Delivery Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Specific Radioactive Materials License
Permitting Process Flow Chart

X-Ray Registration Permit
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Natural Resources

Archeology
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Endangered Plant Dealer License
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Geology
Mineral Test Hole Permit Process Flow Chart
Oil and Gas Well Drilling Permit Process Flow Chart

Gingseng Dealer Registration
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Scientific Collections for State Parks and Natural Areas
Permitting Process Flow Chart

Permitting Home

What Environmental Permits Do I Need?

Prudent Site Checks

Permit Application Forms

Standard Operating Procedures