Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-46-04-.01 - PURPOSE

The primary purpose of the "Construction of Sewage Treatment Works Act" (T.C.A. § 68-221-201 et seq.) is to provide repayable loans to local units of government to stimulate the construction and improvement of needed sewage treatment systems in order to provide the citizens of Tennessee an effective pollution abatement program for the State's rivers, lakes, streams, and groundwater. In making these loans available, the State is in no way attempting to assume the responsibilities of local governmental units to provide adequate sewerage services for the people. As the funds are sufficient to meet only a part of the total need, the State in making loans places emphasis on compliance with the Clean Water Act, 33 USC § 1251 et seq., as amended. Emphasis is placed on the following:

(1) The provision of loans for municipalities without sewage treatment works;

(2) The availability of grants and loans from other sources;

(3) The creation of efficient wastewater treatment systems; and

(4) The willingness and ability of local government units to meet their responsibilities through sound fiscal policies, planning, and efficient operation and management.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-46-04-.01

Original rule filed September 16, 2013; effective December 15, 2013. Rule originally numbered1200-22-04.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-221-201 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq.