Pending Rules and Regulations
Proposed rules are promulgated in the absence of a rulemaking hearing. Unless a rulemaking hearing is requested within 60 days from the first of the month after filing, the rule will become effective in 150 days from the first of the month following the filing. All proposed rules will be posted within five (5) working days after acceptance by the Secretary of State.
Rulemaking Hearing Rules are promulgated when a rulemaking hearing is held. These rules become effective 90 days form the date of acceptance by the Secretary of State. These rules are added to the rules and regulations the date of their effectiveness.
Pending Rules that Impact Local Government can be viewed by clicking here.
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Agency  | Rule Number |
Rule Title | File Date |
Effective Date |
Rule Type | Last Date to Request Hearing *For Proposed Rules Only |
Rule ID | Sequence ID | Rule Filing | Notes |
| Agriculture | 0080-07-06 | Rules Governing Prescribed Burning | 5/3/2013 | 10/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 07/30/2013 | 5478 | 05-03-13 | View Filing | |
| Labor and Workforce Development | 0800-01-01 | Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry | 4/3/2013 | 9/28/2013 | Proposed Rule | 06/29/2013 | 5471 | 04-05-13 | View Filing | |
| Labor and Workforce Development | 0800-01-06 | Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction | 4/3/2013 | 9/28/2013 | Proposed Rule | 06/29/2013 | 5472 | 04-05-13 | View Filing | |
| Higher Education Commission (THEC) | 1540-01-02 | Authorization and Regulation of Postsecondary Institutions and Their Agents | 4/1/2013 | 9/28/2013 | Proposed Rule | 06/29/2013 | 5467 | 04-02-13 | View Filing | |
| Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) | 1640-01-01 | Tennessee Student Assistance Program | 3/1/2013 | 8/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 05/30/2013 | 5389 | 03-06-13 | View Filing | |
| Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) | 1640-01-03 | Graduate Nursing Loan Forgiveness Program | 3/1/2013 | 8/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 05/30/2013 | 5384 | 03-01-13 | View Filing | |
| Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) | 1640-01-13 | Minority Teaching Fellows Program | 3/1/2013 | 8/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 05/30/2013 | 5385 | 03-02-13 | View Filing | |
| Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) | 1640-01-17 | Tennessee Teaching Scholars Program | 3/1/2013 | 8/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 05/30/2013 | 5386 | 03-03-13 | View Filing | |
| Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) | 1640-01-23 | Procedures Affecting Professional Licenses | 3/1/2013 | 8/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 05/30/2013 | 5387 | 03-04-13 | View Filing | |
| Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Department of | 0465-01-01 | Statewide Admission Review Committee Rules | 2/11/2013 | 7/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/29/2013 | 5379 | 02-15-13 | View Filing | |
| Education, Board of | 0520-01-02 | Administrative Rules and Regulations | 2/6/2013 | 7/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/29/2013 | 5371 | 02-08-13 | View Filing | |
| Education, Board of | 0520-01-02 | Administrative Rules and Regulations | 2/6/2013 | 7/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/29/2013 | 5374 | 02-12-13 | View Filing | |
| Education, Board of | 0520-01-03 | Minimum Requirements for the Approval of Public Schools | 2/6/2013 | 7/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/29/2013 | 5376 | 02-11-13 | View Filing | |
| Education, Board of | 0520-01-03 | Minimum Requirements for the Approval of Public Schools | 2/6/2013 | 7/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/29/2013 | 5373 | 02-09-13 | View Filing | |
| Education, Board of | 0520-01-05 | Pupil Transportation | 2/6/2013 | 7/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/29/2013 | 5377 | 02-10-13 | View Filing | |
| Education, Board of | 0520-02-04 | Licensure | 2/6/2013 | 7/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/29/2013 | 5375 | 02-12-13 | View Filing | |
| Education, Board of | 0520-02-04 | Licensure | 2/6/2013 | 7/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/29/2013 | 5372 | 02-08-13 | View Filing | |
| Finance and Administration | 1200-13-01 | TennCare Long-Term Care Programs | 2/1/2013 | 7/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/29/2013 | 5369 | 02-01-13 | View Filing | |
| University of Tennessee | 1720-02-07 | Library Fines | 2/7/2013 | 7/29/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/29/2013 | 5378 | 02-14-13 | View Filing | A withdrawal of the proposed rule was filed May 14, 2013. |
| Fish and Wildlife Commission | 1660-02-07 | Rules and Regulations Governing Operation of Vessels | 4/26/2013 | 7/25/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5477 | 04-15-13 | View Filing | ||
| Dentistry, Board of | 0460-01 | General Rules | 4/17/2013 | 7/16/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5476 | 04-14-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-01-24 | Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Program | 4/9/2013 | 7/8/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5474 | 04-08-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-44-01 | Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Program | 4/9/2013 | 7/8/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5475 | 04-08-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 1200-04-03 | General Water Quality Criteria | 4/3/2013 | 7/2/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5469 | 04-04-13 | View Filing | Most local governments will not be impacted by these rule amendments. However, it is possible that there will be a minor impact on some local governments because of specific situations. | |
| Environment and Conservation | 1200-04-04 | Use Classifications For Surface Waters | 4/3/2013 | 7/2/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5470 | 04-04-13 | View Filing | Most local governments will not be impacted by these rule amendments. However, it is possible that there will be a minor impact on some local governments because of specific situations. | |
| Health | 1140-11 | Controlled Substance Monitoring Database | 4/2/2013 | 7/1/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5468 | 04-03-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-40-15 | Biosolids Management | 4/1/2013 | 6/30/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5466 | 04-01-13 | View Filing | These new rules will have a beneficial impact on local governments | |
| Education, Board of | 0520-01-10 | Tennessee's Early Intervention System | 1/30/2013 | 6/30/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/01/2013 | 5368 | 01-21-13 | View Filing | |
| Health | 1200-07-04 | Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Data System | 1/29/2013 | 6/30/2013 | Proposed Rule | 04/01/2013 | 5367 | 01-20-13 | View Filing | |
| Labor and Workforce Development | 0800-02-01 | General Rules of the Workers' Compensation Program | 3/25/2013 | 6/23/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5461 | 03-16-13 | View Filing | This rule impacts local governments. | |
| Labor and Workforce Development | 0800-02-06 | General Rules of the Workers' Compensation Program - Utilization Review | 3/25/2013 | 6/23/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5462 | 03-16-13 | View Filing | This rule impacts local governments. | |
| Labor and Workforce Development | 0800-02-13 | Penalty Program | 3/25/2013 | 6/23/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5463 | 03-16-13 | View Filing | This rule impacts local governments. | |
| Labor and Workforce Development | 0800-02-15 | Uninsured Employers Fund | 3/25/2013 | 6/23/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5464 | 03-16-13 | View Filing | This rule impacts local governments. | |
| Labor and Workforce Development | 0800-02-20 | Medical Impairment Rating Registry Program | 3/25/2013 | 6/23/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5465 | 03-16-13 | View Filing | This rule impacts local governments. | |
| Environment and Conservation | 1200-03-16 | New Source Performance Standards | 3/21/2013 | 6/19/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5460 | 03-15-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 1200-03-20 | Limits on Emissions Due to Malfunction, Startups, and Shutdowns | 3/21/2013 | 6/19/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5459 | 03-14-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-51-01 | Definitions | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5398 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-01 | Bond | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5399 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-02 | Permits | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5400 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-03 | Well Location Plats | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5401 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-04 | Vertical Well Spacing | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5402 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-05 | Well Identification | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5403 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-06 | Drilling Wells | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5404 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-07 | Casing Program | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5405 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-08 | Directional Drilling | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5406 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-09 | Well Plugging and Abandonment | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5407 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-10 | Filing of Well Date, Reports and Maps | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5408 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-11 | Exceptions and Hearings | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5409 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-52-12 | Violations, Penalties, Notice, Hearing | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5410 | 03-13-13 | View Filing | ||
| Environment and Conservation | 0400-53-01 | Completion, Recompletion, and Related Downhole Work | 3/20/2013 | 6/18/2013 | Rulemaking Hearing Rule | 5411 | 03-13-13 | View Filing |
