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Scenic Rivers Act

Coverage of Scenic Rivers Act in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 12 · 10:01 UTCMost recent: Jun 12 · 10:01 UTC
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Tennessee Solid Waste Task Forceorganization1Jackson Lawtopic1Rep. Rusty Grillsperson1Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservationorganization1Monsanto Chemical Companyorganization1Duck Riverplace1Marshall/Maury Municipal Solid Waste Planning Region Boardorganization1
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  • POLITICSJun 12 · 10:01 UTCTENNESSEE LOOKOUT
    Tennessee waste task force eyes changes to law allowing local rejection of landfills

    Tennessee lawmakers and the Solid Waste Task Force are considering reducing local control over landfill permits, as existing landfills near capacity. Business groups argue local rejections create a bottleneck, while communities use the Jackson Law and other provisions to block projects. Legal challenges, including lawsuits over land near the Duck River, highlight tensions between landfill needs and local opposition.

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