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Have a project in Tennessee?

Our Tennessee SWPPP permitting services are designed to get your project started and ensure compliance with state and local SWPPP requirements. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, also known as a SWPPP, SWP3, or SW3P, is a site-specific document that identifies:

  • The scope of the project
  • The operator(s) responsible for implementing the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
  • Potential sources of stormwater pollution at the construction site
  • The measures that will be implemented to contain on-site pollutants and prevent them from being carried off-site in the form of runoff during storms.
How to obtain permit coverage in Tennessee

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) General Permit TNR100000 allows general contractors, developers, and home builders to discharge stormwater into state waterways, provided they comply with the terms of the permit. The first requirement for contractors and developers is to develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The second requirement is to obtain permit coverage. There are two paths to obtaining coverage under the Tennnessee General Permit TNR100000.

Option 1 Option 2
Single family residential homebuilding sites with no significant grading Projects disturbing 1 or more acres, or that are part of a larger common plan of development
Requirements Requirements
1. Complete the CN-1249 Form 1. Develop a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
2. Submit your Notice of Intent and CN-1249 through the MyTDEC Forms portal 30 days prior to commencing construction 2. Submit your Notice of Intent and SWPPP through the MyTDEC Forms portal 30 days prior to commencing construction
3. Pay the NOI Permit Application Fee 3. Pay the NOI Permit Application Fee
TDEC NOI Application Fees
  1. Projects equal to or greater than 150 acres $10,000
  2. Projects equal to or greater than 50 acres and less than 150 acres $6,000
  3. Projects equal to or greater than 20 acres and less than 50 acres $3,000
  4. Projects equal to or greater than 5 acres and less than 20 acres $1,000
  5. Projects equal to or greater than 1 acre and less than 5 acres $250
  6. Projects seeking subsequent coverage under an actively covered larger common plan of development or sale $100

The TDEC NOI application fee is based on the total acreage planned to be disturbed by an entire construction project for which the applicant is requesting coverage, including any associated construction support activities (e.g., equipment staging yards, material storage areas, excavated material disposal areas, borrow or waste sites).

How can Smart SWPPP help?

Smart SWPPP offers a streamlined approach to getting your SWPPP developed and notices submitted within 72 hours. We also offer a wide range of other services to meet your compliance needs in Tennessee. Let us help you save time and resources on your next project.

Getting started is easy

1

Select your desired service

or contact us to schedule a consultation regarding your project

2

Fill out the project information form and upload your plans

After submitting your order, you’ll receive an email to upload your plans

3

48 to 72 hours later, you’ll receive your SWPPP

Need it faster? Please contact us; we’re here to help you get your project started.

Residential Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

$499

Includes

Prepared CN-1249 SWPPP Template


Prepared TDEC TNR100000 Notice of Intent application


72 hour turnaround time


Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

$799

Includes

Prepared TDEC TNR100000 Notice of Intent application


Prepared TDEC Construction Site Notices


72 hour turnaround time


TDEC Notice of Intent

Prepared permit application

$99

Ideal for

Projects that have a SWPPP but need their TDEC TNR100000 Permit

Includes

Sign and complete all documents electronically


48 hour turnaround time


Need a custom solution for your project?

Call 1-888-363-0022

Ideal for

Developers and home builders with multiple projects


Multi-phased developments

Residential Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

TDEC Notice of Intent

Prepared permit application

Need a custom solution for your project?

$499
$799
$99

Call 1-888-363-0022

Includes

Prepared CN-1249 SWPPP Template

Includes

Prepared TDEC TNR100000 Notice of Intent application

Ideal for

Projects that have a SWPPP but need their TDEC TNR100000 Permit

Ideal for

Developers and home builders with multiple projects


 

Prepared TDEC TNR100000 Notice of Intent application


72 hour turnaround time


 

Prepared TDEC Construction Site Notices


72 hour turnaround time


Includes 

Prepared TDEC Construction Site Notices


48 hour turnaround time


and 

Multi-phased developments

Frequently Asked Questions for Tennessee

A construction activity is part of a larger common plan of development if it is completed in one or more of the following ways:
  • in separate stages
  • in separate phases
  • in combination with other construction activities
It is identified by the documentation that identifies the scope of the project including such things as the following:
  • plats
  • blueprints
  • marketing plans
  • contracts
  • building permits
  • public notice or hearing
  • zoning requests

It can include one operator or many operators.

Example: A subdivision is being developed. You are building homes on 2 acres, another company is clearing 3 acres in the next phase, and a contractor is excavating another 0.5 acres for a pond. In this case, the total area that would be disturbed is 5.5 acres. As a result, each operator would be subject to the requirements associated with disturbing 5 or more acres.

“Construction” refers to actions that result in a disturbance of the land, including clearing, grading, excavating, and other similar activities.

It also includes “construction-related activities,” areas that support the construction project such as stockpiles, borrow areas, concrete truck washouts, fueling areas, material storage areas and equipment storage areas. Construction activities that do not disturb land, such as interior remodeling, generally do not require LPDES or NPDES permit coverage.