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TN Code § 68-141-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 141 - Poison Control|§ 68-141-107. Limitation of Liability — Exceptions

 No act done or omitted in good faith while performing duties as a medical director, consultant, or specialist in poison information of a regional poison control center shall impose any liability on the poison control center, its officers, volunteers, medical directors, consultants, specialists in poison information, other employees or a person, organization or institution that advises a regional poison control center, unless the advice or assistance is given in a manner that constitutes willful or wanton misconduct.
TN Code § 68-141-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 141 - Poison Control|§ 68-141-108. Commissioner — Reports

 The commissioner of health may annually report to the general assembly findings and recommendations concerning the experience and benefits of the Tennessee poison control network.
TN Code § 68-143-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 143 - Shaken Baby Syndrome|§ 68-143-101. Legislative Findings and Declarations

 The general assembly finds and declares all of the following:   Shaken baby syndrome is a medically serious, sometimes fatal, matter affecting newborns and very young children. Shaking an infant or child in anger is particularly dangerous;   Vigorous shaking of an infant or child can result in bleeding inside the head, causing irreversible brain damage, blindness, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, spinal cord injury, seizures, learning disabilities, and even death;   While doctors have long recognized that shaking an infant or child can cause injuries, many adults remain unaware of how dangerous this practice can be;   Studies have shown that exposure to materials about the dangers of shaking a baby improved understanding of the effects of shaking an infant or child;   Shaken baby syndrome is preventable. Knowledge about shaken baby syndrome can be significantly raised through education and public awareness campaigns; and   It is the intent of the general assembly to encourage public and private collaboration in developing instructional materials regarding shaken baby syndrome, and to encourage that these materials be supplied to health facilities, nurse midwives, and providers of child care free of charge.
TN Code § 68-143-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 143 - Shaken Baby Syndrome|§ 68-143-102. Purpose of Chapter

 The purpose of this chapter is to prevent the occurrence of injuries and deaths to infants and children as a result of shaken baby syndrome by creating a statewide public awareness education campaign. The campaign shall include the distribution of readily understandable information and instructional materials regarding shaken baby syndrome, explaining its medical effects upon infants and children and emphasizing preventive measures.
TN Code § 68-143-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 143 - Shaken Baby Syndrome|§ 68-143-103. Duties of Departments of Health and Human Services

  The departments of health and human services shall jointly develop information and instructional materials as described in § 68-143-102 for distribution, free of charge, to health care facilities, midwives, and child care agencies. The information and instructional materials provided pursuant to this section shall focus upon the serious nature of the risk to infants and young children presented by shaken baby syndrome. The department of health shall be the lead agency in developing such information and instructional materials.   The department of health shall provide the information and instructional materials free of charge to health care facilities and nurse midwives. Such information and instructional materials shall be provided free of charge by each health care facility to parents or guardians of each newborn, upon discharge from the health care facility. If a home birth is attended by a nurse midwife, the nurse midwife shall provide the information and instructional materials to the parents or guardians of the newborn.   The department of human services shall provide the information and instructional materials free of charge to child care agencies under the jurisdiction of such department upon licensure and at the time of site visits.   The requirement that informational and instructional materials be provided pursuant to this section applies only when those materials have been supplied to those persons or entities that are required to provide the materials. The persons or entities required to provide these materials shall not be subject to any legal cause of action whatsoever based on the requirements of this section.   For persons or agencies providing these materials pursuant to this section, this section does not require the provision of duplicative or redundant informational and instructional materials.
TN Code § 68-203-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 203 - Tennessee Environmental Protection Fund|§ 68-203-101. Establishment of Fund — Sources of Deposits — Accounting — Interest — Investment — Appropriations

  There is established within the general fund a special agency account to be known as the Tennessee environmental protection fund, hereinafter referred to in this chapter as the “fund.”    Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, there shall be deposited in the fund all fees, civil penalties and damages collected pursuant to the following statutes:  Chapter 221, part 4 of this title, relative to subsurface sewage disposal;   The Tennessee Safe Drinking Water Act of 1983, chapter 221, part 7 of this title;   The Water Environmental Health Act, chapter 221, part 9 of this title;   The Wastewater Facilities Act of 1987, chapter 221, part 10 of this title;   The Radiological Health Service Act, chapter 202, part 2 of this title;   The Medical Radiation Inspection Safety Act, chapter 202, part 5 of this title;   The Tennessee Air Quality Act, chapter 201, part 1 of this title;   The Tennessee Solid Waste Disposal Act, chapter 211, part 1 of this title;   The Tennessee Hazardous Waste Management Act, chapter 212, part 1 of this title;   The Water Quality Control Act of 1977, title 69, chapter 3;   Title 69, chapter 10, relative to water wells;   The Safe Dams Act of 1973, title 69, chapter 11;   Production of oil and gas, title 60, chapter 1, parts 1, 2, and 5; and   Section 11-1-101 relative to those fees charged by the commissioner other than ones related to parks.     The commissioner of environment and conservation shall maintain separate accounts for moneys collected and expended by each division of the department of environment and conservation in administering the statutes listed in subdivision (b)(1).     Any unencumbered moneys and any unexpended balance of the fund remaining at the end of any fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund, but shall be carried forward and maintained in separate accounts until expended in accordance with this part.   Interest accruing on investments and deposits of the fund shall be returned to the fund and remain a part of the fund, allocated proportionately to each separate account.   Moneys in the fund shall be invested by the state treasurer for the benefit of the fund pursuant to § 9-4-603. The fund shall be administered by the commissioner.   Moneys in the fund may be expended only in accordance with annual appropriations approved by the general assembly.
TN Code § 68-203-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 203 - Tennessee Environmental Protection Fund|§ 68-203-102. Use of Funds

 The fund shall be available to the department of environment and conservation to help defray the costs of administering the regulatory programs under each statute listed in § 68-203-101(b). The moneys shall be used for improved performance in permitting, monitoring, investigation, enforcement, and administration of the department's functions under each statute listed in § 68-203-101(b), including the payment of salaries and benefits to employees administering the regulatory programs under each statute listed in § 68-203-101(b).
TN Code § 68-203-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 203 - Tennessee Environmental Protection Fund|§ 68-203-105. Federal Requirements

 In the event that the requirements of this chapter conflict with applicable federal requirements pertaining to the establishment and collection of permit application or compliance fees by the department, such federal requirements shall take precedence over the conflicting requirements of this chapter, and the promulgating authority shall have the authority to establish by regulations in its respective program areas identified in § 68-203-101(b) and to collect such fees in accordance with the applicable federal requirements.
TN Code § 68-204-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 204 - State Energy Policy Council|§ 68-204-101. State Energy Policy Council Created

 There is created the state energy policy council, to be administratively attached to the office of the comptroller of the treasury.
TN Code § 68-204-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 204 - State Energy Policy Council|§ 68-204-102. “Council” Defined

 For the purposes of this chapter, “council” means the state energy policy council.
TN Code § 68-204-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 204 - State Energy Policy Council|§ 68-204-103. Duties and Responsibilities of Council

  The council is created to advise and make recommendations to the governor and to the general assembly on how to:  Identify all state energy resources to ensure a secure, stable, and more predictable energy supply;   Manage the use of energy resources; and   Increase domestic energy exploration, development, and production within the state and region, with the goal of promoting economic growth and job creation while ensuring the protection and preservation of the state's natural resources, cultural heritage, and quality of life.     The council shall have the following general duties and responsibilities:  Compile an annual report assessing the energy sector in this state, including the opportunities and the constraints presented by various uses of energy, to facilitate the expansion of the domestic energy supply, and to encourage the efficient use of all such energy forms in a manner consistent with state energy policy;   Develop an ongoing comprehensive state energy policy plan to achieve maximum effective management and use of present and future sources of energy. The policy plan may include energy efficiency, renewable and alternative sources of energy, research and development into alternative energy technologies, and improvements to the state's energy infrastructure and energy economy, including smart grid and domestic energy resources, including, but not limited to, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric power, solar, wind, nuclear, and biomass;   Create an annual energy policy plan that recommends:  Necessary energy legislation to the governor and to the general assembly;   The promulgation of necessary rules to regulatory boards charged with administering this title; and   The implementation and modification of energy policy, plans, and programs as the council considers necessary and desirable;     Continually review and coordinate all state government research, education, and management programs relating to energy matters;   Educate and inform the general public regarding any energy matters; and   Actively engage in discussions with federal government agencies and leaders to identify opportunities to increase domestic energy supply within this state.     The council shall serve as the central energy policy planning body of the state and shall communicate and cooperate with federal, state, regional, and local bodies and agencies for the purpose of affecting a coordinated energy policy.
TN Code § 68-204-105 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 204 - State Energy Policy Council|§ 68-204-105. Chair — Quorum — Reimbursement of Expenses — Conflict of Interest Policy

  The chair of the council shall be appointed by the governor from among the council's membership and shall call the first meeting of the council. The chair shall serve in that capacity for one (1) year and shall be eligible for reappointment. The chair shall preside at all meetings and shall have all the powers and privileges of the other members.   Each member, upon expiration of the member's term, shall continue to hold office until a successor is appointed.   A majority of those members serving on the council shall constitute a quorum.   Members appointed pursuant to § 68-204-104(a)(2)-(4) shall be eligible for reappointment to the council following the expiration of their terms, but shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive three-year terms.   Members shall receive no compensation for their service on the council, but shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties in accordance with the state comprehensive travel regulations as promulgated by the commissioner of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter.   The council shall adopt and implement a conflict of interest policy for its members. The policy shall mandate annual written disclosures of financial interests, other possible conflicts of interest, and an acknowledgement by council members that they have read and understand all aspects of the policy. The policy shall also require persons who are to be appointed to the council to acknowledge, as a condition of appointment, that they are not in conflict with the conditions of the policy.
TN Code § 68-204-106 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 204 - State Energy Policy Council|§ 68-204-106. Organization of Work of Council — Rules of Procedure — Meetings

  To facilitate the work of the council and for administrative purposes, the chair of the council, with the consent and approval of the members, shall organize the work of the council to carry out the requirements of this chapter and to ensure the efficient operation of the council.   The council shall:  Adopt its own rules of procedure;   Meet quarterly, with members to be physically present at a minimum of two (2) quarterly meetings each calendar year. Members may also participate by teleconference call, provided that all other requirements of this subdivision (b)(2) are met. Emergency meetings may be called by the chair or upon petition by a majority of the council, with written notice being given to all members; and   Make nonsubstantive policy relating to the administrative operation of the council.
TN Code § 68-204-107 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 204 - State Energy Policy Council|§ 68-204-107. Request for Information — Request for Reports and Forecasts — Request for Funds — Attachment to Office of Comptroller

  The council may request information from any state officer, office, department, commission, board, bureau, institution, or other agency of the state and its political subdivisions that is deemed necessary to carry out the requirements of this chapter. All officers and agencies shall cooperate with the council and, to the extent permitted by law, furnish any information to the council that it may request.   To assure the adequate development of relevant energy information, the council may request energy producers and major energy consumers, as determined by the council, to file any reports and forecasts; however, the council may request only specific energy-related information that it deems necessary to carry out its duties.   The council is authorized to apply for and utilize grants, contributions, appropriations, and any other sources of revenue which shall be deposited in the energy policy development resources fund created under § 68-204-109, in order to carry out its duties; however, all applications and requests for grants and other revenues shall be made through and administered by the office of the comptroller of the treasury.   The council may request the office of the comptroller of the treasury to allocate and dispense any funds made available to the council for energy research and related work efforts in such a manner as the council determines; provided, that the funds shall be used in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.   The council shall be attached to the office of the comptroller of the treasury for administrative matters relating to budgeting, audit, and other related items only. The autonomy and authority of the council are not affected by such attachment, and the office of the comptroller of the treasury shall have no administrative or supervisory control over the council.   All administrative costs of the council, including, but not limited to, the cost of the annual reports required pursuant to § 68-204-108, shall be payable out of any funds allocated to and received by the council.
TN Code § 68-204-108 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 204 - State Energy Policy Council|§ 68-204-108. Comprehensive Reports

  The council shall compile, compose, and publish, and transmit to the governor, the speaker of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives, two (2) annual comprehensive reports as follows:  An annual assessment of the state's energy sector as prescribed in § 68-204-103(b)(1), to be facilitated by the Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy at the University of Tennessee; and   A report to create a comprehensive state energy policy plan as prescribed in § 68-204-103(b)(2).     The annual assessment of the state's energy sector, as prescribed in subdivision (a)(1), shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  The statewide projected growth and development as it relates to future requirements for energy, including patterns of urban and metropolitan expansion, shifts in transportation modes, modifications in building types and design, and other trends and factors which, as determined by the council, will significantly affect energy needs; and   An assessment of growth trends in energy consumption and production, and an identification of potential adverse social, economic, or environmental impacts which may be imposed by a continuation of the present trends, including a rise in energy costs to consumers, significant increases in air, water, and other forms of pollution, threats to public health and safety, and a loss of scenic and natural areas.     The comprehensive state energy policy plan, as prescribed in subdivision (a)(2) shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  Recommendations to the governor and the general assembly for additional administrative and legislative actions on energy matters in the context of the current energy sector in this state; and   A summary of the council's activities since the last filing of the energy policy plan, a description of major plans developed by the council, an assessment of plan implementation, and a review of council plans and programs for the coming biennium.
TN Code § 68-204-109 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 204 - State Energy Policy Council|§ 68-204-109. Energy Resources Fund

  There is created a special account in the state treasury to be administered by the office of the comptroller of the treasury and to be known as the energy policy development resources fund, referred to in this section as the “energy resources fund.”   The comptroller may disburse moneys in the energy resources fund to the council for the following purposes:  Developing the comprehensive state energy policy plan, as prescribed in § 68-204-103;   In furtherance of the purposes of this chapter; and   To offset the cost of administering this chapter.     A grant from the energy resources fund shall be disbursed in an annual amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). It is the legislative intent that the annual amount be appropriated each fiscal year in the general appropriations act for awarding a grant.
TN Code § 68-204-110 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 204 - State Energy Policy Council|§ 68-204-110. Relation to Energy Efficient Schools Lnitiative (Eesi) of 2008

  Nothing in this chapter amends or repeals in any manner the Energy Efficient Schools Initiative (EESI) of 2008, compiled in title 49, chapter 17, or other provisions of law relating to the energy efficient schools council and its powers, duties, and functions.   Nothing in this chapter applies to the powers, duties, and functions undertaken pursuant to the authority of the Energy Efficient Schools Initiative (EESI) of 2008, compiled in title 49, chapter 17.
TN Code § 68-213-101 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 213 - Sanitary Landfill Areas Act|§ 68-213-101. Short Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Sanitary Landfill Areas Act.”
TN Code § 68-213-102 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 213 - Sanitary Landfill Areas Act|§ 68-213-102. Chapter Definitions

 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Commissioner” means the commissioner of environment and conservation or the commissioner's authorized representative;   “Department” means the department of environment and conservation;   “Governing body” means the governing body of every county in this state;   “Landfill area” means any land area selected for the purpose of solid waste disposal or solid waste material;   “Person” means any and all persons, natural or artificial, including any individual, firm or association, and municipal or private corporation organized or existing under the laws of this state or any other state, and any governmental agency or county of this state;   “Solid waste” means garbage, refuse, and other discarded solid materials, including solid waste materials resulting from industrial, commercial and agricultural operations, and all garbage, refuse or other discarded solid materials from individual homes, apartments, multiple dwellings, trailers or other living quarters, and from community activities, but does not include solids or dissolved material in domestic sewage or other significant pollutants in water resources, such as silt, dissolved or suspended solids in industrial waste water effluents, dissolved materials in irrigation return flows or other common water pollutants;   “Solid waste disposal” means the process of placing, confining, compacting, or covering solid waste except when such solid waste is for reuse, removal, reclamation or salvage; and   “Solid waste disposal system” means the relationship of the coordinated activities of and resources for processing and disposal of solid wastes within a common geographical area and under the supervision of any person or persons engaging in such activities.
TN Code § 68-213-103 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 213 - Sanitary Landfill Areas Act|§ 68-213-103. Approval of Landfill Area Location

 No landfill area for the disposal of solid waste materials in this state shall be constructed and no contract between any person or persons for the purpose of constructing or utilizing the same shall be completed or executed unless the location of the landfill area shall have been approved by the department and the governing body of the area in which the site is located. Should the department or the governing body disapprove of the site, no further action shall be taken in regard to the construction of a landfill area at that site.