HB259 — Water Pollution - As enacted, specifies that an alternatives analysis required by rule of the department of environment and conservation as part of the process of obtaining a discharge permit for a transportation project does not need to include alternative road locations but must include other measures to avoid and minimize impacts to resource values. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1.

HB259 — Water Pollution - As enacted, specifies that an alternatives analysis required by rule of the department of environment and conservation as part of the process of obtaining a discharge permit for a transportation project does not need to include alternative road locations but must include other measures to avoid and minimize impacts to resource values. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 3, Part 1. · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 69-3-108 regarding the issuance of permits for discharges or activities, including the land application of wastewater. It specifies that for public…Open in Informed Citizenry