Tennessean’s Right to Know about Water Pollution

[L Roebuck]

I wonder if this includes dumping in sinkholes and caves ?

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Victory for Tennessean’s Right to Know about Water Pollution
Enforcement and corrective actions to be posted on the web
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 8, 2007

A section of the TN Clean Water Act of 2007 (HB1803/SB633), known as the Public Access Bill was passed unanimously by the general assembly late Monday night. Effective July 1st, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will be required to post all enforcement activity on the internet. When a developer pollutes our streams, the violations and penalties that TDEC brings against them will be available on the internet for public comment.

“For the first time in over thirty years, Tennesseans will know which contractors might expose them to liability and which protect our water resources.” Said Renée Hoyos, Executive Director of the Tennessee Clean Water Network. “This is the first step in moving Tennessee toward more meaningful public participation in decisions that protect our water resources.”

Tennessee Clean Water Network PDF: Press Release

[Brian Roebuck]

I hope so! This is a good thing for Tennessee and the karst all over the state. I think they are finally beginning to understand what they are living on!