Welcome to SBEAP's Quarterly Newsletter! |
This newsletter provides Tennessee’s small businesses with updates, reminders, tips, and resources related to environmental topics that may affect them.
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You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the TN Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) newsletter. SBEAP provides free and confidential assistance to Tennessee’s small businesses to help them understand and comply with environmental regulations. The content of this newsletter is provided for informational purposes only.
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Hazardous Substances Tier II Reports are due March 1 |
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If your facility stores hazardous chemicals above federal thresholds, you must submit a Tier II report under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). This reporting helps communities stay informed about hazardous substances and ensures emergency responders can act quickly and effectively.
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- Federal thresholds apply (see the table below).
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Reports must be submitted electronically via E-Plan by March 1 each year.
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Applies to chemicals that require a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) under OSHA rules.
- Thresholds vary by chemical type (see table below).
- Reports go to:
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State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) via E-Plan,
- Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), and
- Local fire department(s).
- Filing fee: $25 per facility.
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| Chemical Type | Threshold | Examples |
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| OSHA Hazardous Chemicals | 10,000 lbs | Paints, solvents, cleaning agents | | Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS) | 500 lbs or Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) (whichever is lower) | Chlorine 100 lbs TPQ, Ammonia 500 lbs | | Gasoline Underground Storage Tank | 75,000 gallons | Gas Station | | Diesel Underground Storage Tank | 100,000 gallons | Gas Station |
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Auto Repair & Body Shops
Reporting may be required if you store large quantities of solvents or multiple drums of flammable materials.
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- Solvents, typically an OSHA hazardous chemical, are often stored in 55-gallon drums.
- One 55-gallon drum of solvents weighs approximately 400 lbs.
- Therefore, around 25 drums could exceed the 10,000 lbs OSHA hazardous chemical threshold, which would then require the business to complete the Tier II reporting requirements.
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Use the link buttons below to find additional information about Tier II reports.
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New Waste Tire Hauler Program |
What will the program entail?Â
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- Hauler registration
- Financial assurance requirements
- Manifest system for tracking tires
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Registration and guidance materials are in development. DSWM expects registration to open later this year, and updates will be shared by DSWM as they are available.
Questions? Email: waste.tire.hauler@tn.gov
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Funding, Grant Opportunities |
Public Participation Opportunities |
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Do you have questions about environmental regulations?
Give us a call at 800-734-3619 or send us an email at BGSBEAP@tn.gov.
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