Tennessee

Trinity’s Knoxville team brings unmatched expertise in air quality permitting and compliance, with extensive experience working with all air permitting authorities in Tennessee, including TDEC, Knox County, Davidson County, Hamilton County, and Shelby County. We manage everything from permit applications to air dispersion modeling, ensuring accurate assessments and faster approvals. Our deep regulatory knowledge and proactive approach minimize compliance risks and keep your operations running smoothly without interruption.

The Knoxville office specializes in permitting stormwater discharges associated with construction and industrial activities, known as the Land Disturbance Permit and the Tennessee Multi-Sector Permit (TMSP), as well as direct wastewater discharges under Individual NPDES Permits and indirect discharges to Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) through Pretreatment Permits. Our experts develop tailored Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Slug Control Plans, and comprehensive SPCC plans and FRPs. With Trinity, you gain a trusted partner who ensures your facility meets environmental standards, protects vital water resources, and minimizes compliance risk.

Trinity’s Knoxville team provides expert support for Large Quantity Generators (LQG), Small Quantity Generators (SQG), Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQG), and Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities (TSDF) to meet compliance requirements under the RCRA. We assist generators with obtaining EPA IDs, developing hazardous waste determinations, filing annual re-notifications, managing and reporting episodic events, changing generation status, consolidating VSQG waste at LQG sites, managing hazardous secondary materials, and developing contingency, waste minimization, and waste management plans. For TSDFs, we provide full support for RCRA Part B permitting, Class 1, 2, and 3 modifications, renewals, closure and post-closure plans and cost estimates, and development of Waste Analysis Plans (WAP), ensuring compliance and reducing operational risk.

The Knoxville office assists with all reporting requirements tied to the permits and compliance programs mentioned above, as well as environmental reporting under CERCLA and EPCRA. This includes EPCRA Sections 302 (Emergency Planning), 304 (Emergency Release Notification), 311 (Safety Data Sheet Reporting), 312 (Tier II Reporting), and 313 (Toxics Release Inventory). We ensure timely, accurate submissions and emergency notifications to keep your facility in full compliance, helping you reduce regulatory risk and strengthen transparency with agencies and stakeholders.

Our Knoxville team delivers comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) audits to identify compliance gaps and operational risks, focusing on TDEC and federal requirements. We provide proactive compliance reviews, leverage Tennessee’s Self-Policing Policy, and ensure onsite inspection readiness to help you stay ahead of regulatory expectations. With actionable insights and practical solutions, Trinity turns audits into opportunities for improvement, reducing risk and strengthening your compliance posture.