§ 11-13-114. Inclusion Within National Scenic Rivers System
Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a component of the state scenic rivers system from becoming a part of any national scenic rivers system. The commissioner of environment and conservation is directed to encourage and assist any federal studies for inclusion of Tennessee rivers in a national scenic rivers system. The commissioner may enter into […]
§ 11-13-115. Assistance From Other Agencies
The commissioner of environment and conservation may seek financial assistance for the state scenic rivers system from the land and water conservation fund and other federal and local government sources. In the administration and study of the system, and in studies of potential additions to the system, the commissioner may seek technical assistance from the […]
§ 11-13-116. Water Pollution Control
The commissioner of environment and conservation shall cooperate with the appropriate federal and state water pollution control agencies and environmental management agencies, including forestry, for the purpose of eliminating or diminishing the pollution of waters within scenic rivers areas; provided, that such cooperation furthers the objectives of preserving natural stream flow and natural ecological conditions.
§ 11-13-117. Violations — Penalty
Whoever violates, fails, neglects or refuses to obey any provision of this chapter or regulation or order of the commissioner of environment and conservation may be compelled to comply with or obey the same by injunction, mandamus or other appropriate remedy; provided, that whoever violates, fails, neglects or refuses to obey any provision of this […]
§ 11-13-118. Registry of Riparian Lands
The department shall maintain a registry of riparian lands along those segments of designated scenic rivers specified in § 11-13-104, that are not in state ownership and whose owners have voluntarily agreed to maintain them in a natural state. Such registration shall not be binding nor shall it involve any transfer of property rights. However, […]
§ 11-13-113. Cooperation of Other State Agencies With Commissioner of Environment and Conservation
All state agencies shall, promptly upon enactment of this chapter, inform the commissioner of environment and conservation of any proceedings, studies, or other activities within their jurisdiction, and regardless of by whom requested, which are now in progress and which affect or may affect any of the rivers specified in § 11-13-104. They shall likewise […]
§ 11-13-103. Classes of Rivers Includable in System
The following types of rivers are eligible for inclusion in the state scenic rivers system in which they will be administered in general accord with the criteria hereinafter set forth: Classes of Scenic River Areas Class I Natural river areas Class II Pastoral river areas Class III Partially developed river areas (1) Class I Natural […]
§ 11-13-104. Rivers Initially Included in System
The rivers or segments of rivers to be initially included in this system, being classified by the above-stated criteria, are as follows: Class I Natural River Areas Blackburn Fork — That segment of the stream from the county road at Cummings Mill downstream one and one-half (1½) miles. Conasauga River — The entire segment of […]
§ 11-13-105. Proposals for Additions to System
The commissioner of environment and conservation shall study and from time to time submit to the governor and to the general assembly proposals for the addition to the state scenic rivers system of rivers and sections of rivers which, in the commissioner’s judgment, fall within one (1) or more of the categories set out in […]
§ 11-13-106. Administration of System — Criteria
The scenic river system shall be administered by the department of environment and conservation in cooperation with the wildlife resources agency and according to the policies and criteria set forth in this chapter. The commissioner of environment and conservation is authorized to make and enforce such regulations as are necessary to carry out this chapter […]