Tenn. Code Ann. § 68-212-217: Landfill permits - Public hearings

The board, by rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, shall develop a procedure for public hearings and comment to be conducted in conjunction with the granting of permits pursuant to § 68-212-108 for a commercial landfill facility for the disposal of hazardous wastes. Information concerning facilities to be permitted shall be available to the public upon request if not designated as proprietary pursuant to § 68-212-109 . The information and testimony presented by the public shall be considered by the commissioner and the board prior to granting a permit.