A permit is granted or denied within 45 days of the date of application. Permits expire on December 31 each year and must be renewed. Permits are not transferable and become invalid upon change of ownership. The applicant has the right to proceed with activities outlined in the approved permit. They must notify the Department of any changes to application information.
Applicants have the right to appeal a permit that has been denied, suspended or revoked.
The Division has the right to inspect proposed sites prior to permitting as well as after a permit has been granted. The Division has the right to revoke, suspend, or deny the issuance of a permit to any applicant who violates the state statutes or departmental regulations. Any person who violates or fails to comply with the state statutes, rules, or regulations may be subject to cival penalties. Applicants may obtain applications and information from the Tennessee Division of Ground Water Protection .