§ 42-2-226. Proceedings Before Hearing Examiners
In any contested case the department may direct that the proceedings or any part of the proceedings be heard by a hearing examiner to be appointed by the department. Proceedings before a hearing examiner shall be according to this chapter, other applicable laws and the rules of the department. Whenever a contested case, or any […]
§ 42-2-227. Structures — Regulations Governing — Permits — Authority of Department
Until a permit has been issued by the department, no person shall erect, add to the height of, or replace any structure within the areas described in subsections (b) and (c), that will result in a structure higher than allowed by those subsections, nor at any other place in this state that will result in […]
§ 42-2-219. Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity — Granting — Fees
The department has the exclusive jurisdiction of granting certificates of public convenience and necessity for the operation of common carriers by air for the transportation of persons or property. Upon the filing of an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the department shall, within a reasonable time, fix a time and place […]
§ 42-2-220. Cooperation With Federal Agencies
The department is empowered to work in connection with the Tennessee valley authority, or any department or agency of the federal government, for the purpose of rendering service or advancing aeronautics generally in the state, and to spend such available funds as are necessary to carry out the work.
§ 42-2-221. Air Schools — Establishment and Maintenance
The department is empowered to establish and maintain or aid in the establishment and maintenance of air schools offering instructions in aeronautics, either in flying or ground subjects or both, for the purpose of fostering aeronautics in Tennessee.
§ 42-2-222. Audits of Municipalities Receiving State Aid — Withholding Aid Where Funds Improperly Used
The department is charged with the express duty of auditing the books of any municipality or airport authority of this state that receives any of the funds appropriated or allocated by the state of Tennessee, insofar as may be necessary to determine that the funds are used solely and exclusively for the purpose of advancing […]
§ 42-2-223. Department as Agent for Municipalities and Airport Authorities in Receiving Certain Federal Funds — Exceptions
The department shall act as agent for each municipality and airport authority for the purposes of applying for, receiving and disbursing federal funds made available pursuant to the former Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, 84 Stat. 219, 49 U.S.C. 1970 ed. § 1701 et seq. [repealed], or any amendment thereto, unless a municipality […]
§ 42-2-224. Procedure, Rules and Regulations Governing Department — Statutes Governing Procedure Before Tennessee Public Utility Commission Applicable
Sections 4-5-322, 4-5-323, 65-2-101 — 65-2-109, and 65-2-112 — 65-2-121 shall also apply to the department of transportation and all procedures and proceedings of such department for the purposes of all matters within the jurisdiction of the department. “Commission,” as used in the sections referred to in subsection (a), means the department of transportation.
§ 42-2-225. Reporter — Official Record — Transcripts
The department is authorized and directed to employ a competent court reporter or stenographer, whose salary or charges shall be paid out of the general appropriations for the department, and whose duties it shall be to take down and transcribe all testimony offered in contested cases, to prepare the official record of all contested cases, […]
§ 42-2-216. Orders — Notice and Opportunity for Hearings — Judicial Review
Every order of the department requiring performance of certain acts or compliance with certain requirements and any denial or revocation of any approval, certificate or license shall set forth the reasons and shall state the acts to be done or requirements to be met before approval by the department will be given or the approval, […]