§ 68-221-1002. Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this part is to: Facilitate statewide compliance with state and federal water quality standards; Provide local governments in the state with low-cost financial assistance relative to necessary wastewater facilities through the creation of a self-sustaining revolving loan program so as to improve and protect water quality and public health; and Establish fiscal […]
§ 68-221-1003. Part Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires: “Authority” means the Tennessee local development authority as created by title 4, chapter 31; “Board” means the wastewater financing board established by this part; “Clean water act” means the Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, P.L. 92-500, as amended, compiled in 33 U.S.C. § 1251 […]
§ 68-221-1004. Wastewater Facility Revolving Loan Fund
There is created in the state treasury a revolving loan fund to be known as the “wastewater facility revolving loan fund.” The authority shall administer the fund and shall adopt rules and regulations for such administration. All interest and earnings of the fund shall remain a part of the fund. No part of the fund […]
§ 68-221-1005. Program for Loans, Financing and Refinancing — Powers of Department and Authority — Audit — Assignment of Rights and Obligations
The department, in conjunction with the authority, shall administer a program for low cost loans to local governments for wastewater facilities, and shall adopt regulations to govern the application procedure for loans under this part. The department shall recommend to the authority an appropriate financing method for each wastewater facility which has applied for financial […]
§ 68-221-1006. Prerequisites for and Terms of Loans
Loans shall be made only to local governments that: Operate a wastewater facility that is on the department’s project priority ranking list established pursuant to § 68-221-804 and regulations thereunder; In the opinion of the authority, demonstrate sufficient revenues to operate and maintain the facility for its useful life and to repay the loan; Pledge […]
§ 68-221-1007. Wastewater Financing Board — Purpose
Recognizing that the operation of publicly owned water systems and wastewater facilities is necessary for the protection of the public health and the environment, and recognizing that water systems and wastewater facilities operating with continuous financial losses threaten the proper operation of water systems and wastewater facilities, it is declared to be the purpose of […]
§ 68-221-1008. Wastewater Financing Board — Created — Responsibility — Members — Terms — Expenses — Quorum — Conflict of Interest — Records — Duties of Director
A water and wastewater financing board is established in the office of the comptroller of the treasury to determine and ensure the financial integrity of certain water systems and wastewater facilities. The board is charged with the responsibility of furthering the legislative objective of self-supporting water systems and wastewater facilities in this state and shall […]
§ 68-221-908. Certification by Commissioner
The commissioner, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the board, shall certify persons as to their qualifications to supervise successfully the operation of such water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water distribution systems, and wastewater collection systems, after considering the recommendations of the board appointed by the governor.
§ 68-221-909. Certification of Operators — Responsibilities — Multiple Functions
All operators of water and wastewater systems are encouraged to become certified, although this part requires only that a person in direct charge of a water treatment plant, wastewater treatment plant, water distribution system or wastewater collection system be certified. There is nothing in the part to prohibit a single person becoming a certified operator […]
§ 68-221-910. Issuance, Duration and Renewal of Certificates — Reciprocity
Upon satisfactory fulfillment of the requirements and based upon recommendation of the board, the commissioner shall issue a suitable certificate to the applicant designating the applicant’s competency. The certificate will indicate that portion of the plant or system for which the operator is qualified. Certificates shall be permanent except as noted subsequently in this part. […]