Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-45-06-.01

Current through December 18, 2024
Section 0400-45-06-.01 - AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE

The purpose of these regulations is to protect the ground water resources of the State. The authority for this rule is included in the authority given the board to protect waters of the State pursuant to T.C.A. § 69-3-105. As provided in T.C.A. § 69-3-103(29), "Waters" means any and all water, public or private, on or beneath the surface of the ground, which are contained within, flow through, or border upon Tennessee or any portion thereof except those bodies of water confined to and retained within the limits of private property in single ownership which do not combine or effect a junction with natural surface or underground waters.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-45-06-.01

Original rule filed September 12, 2012; effective December 11, 2012. Rule renumbered from 1200-04-06.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 69-3-101 et seq. and 4-5-201 et seq.