Section 0400-02-08-.05 - MANAGEMENT PLAN(1) There shall be a management plan for each natural area. Development of each management plan shall adhere to a standardized outline format. The Department may consult with citizens' organizations, as well as federal, state, and municipal agencies in the preparation of these plans.(2) Responsibility for preparation and revision of the management plan for each natural area shall rest with the natural area's Program Administrator or the state park manager with the approval of the Commissioner. The state park manager is responsible for preparation and revision when the primary management authority is the state park. For natural areas owned and managed by federal agencies, both the preparation and revision of the management plan and the day to day management of the natural area are the responsibility of the federal agencies. The Program Administrator shall be notified when federal agencies or state park managers are preparing and revising a management plan. For natural areas that are not owned by state or federal agencies, the owners shall be consulted regarding the management plan preparation. Representatives of administering agencies, private organizations, and other interested groups or individuals may provide written comment on management plans.(3) The management plan for each natural area and revisions thereto shall take effect upon approval by the Commissioner. A deviation from these rules shall take effect only as provided in paragraph (5) of this rule. An up-to-date copy of each management plan shall be held by the manager, the Department, and the designated agency. These copies shall be available to public inspection during regular business hours as provided by law.(4) Management of each natural area shall be in accordance with these rules except for deviations as may be provided in the management plan for natural areas.(5) Whenever it is required in accordance with the management plan that there be a deviation from the rules in the management of a natural area, such deviation shall be set forth in detail, together with the reasons therefore, in the management plan. A deviation from these rules shall take effect only upon approval by the Commissioner, and only when in accordance with the provisions and restrictions of the Natural Areas Preservation Act of 1971, T.C.A §§ 11-14101 et seq.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-02-08-.05
Original rule filed June 7, 1974; effective July 7, 1974. Repeal and new rule filed September 16, 2013; effective December 15, 2013. Amendments filed January 11, 2021; effective 4/11/2021.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq.; 11-1-101; 11-13-106; and 11-14-104.