Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-40-05-.03

Current through June 10, 2024
Section 0400-40-05-.03 - EXCLUSIONS
(1) The following discharges do not require NPDES permits:
(a) Any introduction of pollutants from non-point source agricultural and silvicultural activities, including stormwater runoff from orchards, cultivated crops, pastures, range lands, and forest lands; and
(b) Return flows from irrigated agriculture.
(2) Discharges into a septic tank connected only to a subsurface drain field do not require a state-issued permit under T.C.A. § 69-3-108.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-40-05-.03

Original rule filed November 20, 2013; effective February 18, 2014. Amendments filed February 14, 2022; effective 5/15/2022.

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