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understanding potential “red flags” for implementation. Disaster Debris Management Plan from page 13 2017 CONFERENCE TECHNICAL SESSION
Experience has shown that a failed stormwater utility fee
program often takes as much as a decade before a follow-up to contract for or manage the debris clearance and removal
attempt can be made. Things to consider in your assessment operations. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or another
should include: Federal agency may also be used as technical advisors to the
• Do you have the legal authority to bill the fee? state or local government. FEMA will work directly with U.S.
• What is the preferred method to bill and collect the fee? Army Corps of Engineers or another Federal agency on these
• What are the costs, if any, associated with billing the fee? assignments and will monitor all task orders based on a defined
• Do you have the administrative and/or political support to scope of work.
move forward with a fee proposal? FEMA can also provide technical assistance to and may
Once identified, many of the hurdles that might exist can be advise the state or local jurisdictions on demolition activities,
overcome with proper planning and foresight. debris management and removal issues.
Conclusions FEMA may advise state and local governments on issues
related to compliance with Federal environmental and
As more and more stress is placed on local stormwater historical preservation laws, regulations and executive orders.
programs to meet expanding regulatory requirements and
customer expectations for service, it’s becoming increasingly Implementation
apparent that stormwater programs should be operated as
an enterprise fund similar to how our water and wastewater As of April 1, 31 Tennessee counties indicated that they
programs evolved decades ago. A dedicated revenue stream do not have a DDMP. TDEC plans to implement the use of
is critical to fund the proper planning and preventative this template in Fall 2017 and Winter 2018 in order to help
maintenance required to extend the life of our current these counties develop a DDMP and come into compliance
infrastructure, to renew our failing infrastructure and to keep with statute. TDEC will be implementing this plan through
pace with regulatory requirements. direct contact with the counties or coordination of effort with
technical service providers.
The pursuit of an entirely new funding mechanism can at first
be a daunting task. However, following the lessons learned from Sources:
those who went before us can help determine if a stormwater T.C.A. § 68-211-6 Tennessee Solid Waste Management Planning and Recovery
utility is right for your community and set you on the proper Act
path for successful implementation. T.C.A. § 68-211-8 Solid Waste Management Act of 1991 and its Amendments
TDEC - 2015 - 2025 Solid Waste and Materials Management Plan, Appendix C,
Notes Exhibits A - D
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