For the purposes of this chapter, the following abbreviations shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ARAP. Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit.
BMP. Best Management Practice.
CERCLA. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act.
C.F.R. The Code of Federal Regulations.
CGP. General NPDES Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities.
CWA. Clean Water Act.
EPA. Environmental Protection Agency.
EPSC. Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control.
FEMA. The Federal Emergency Management Agency.
MS4. Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System.
NOC. Notice of Coverage.
NOI. Notice of Intent.
NOT. Notice of Termination.
NPDES. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.
POTW. Publicly Owned Treatment Works.
SWPPP. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
TDEC. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
TDOT. Tennessee Department of Transportation.
TCA. Tennessee Code Annotated.
TMSP. Tennessee Multi-Sector Permit (TMSP) for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity.
TWQCA. Tennessee Water Quality Control Act.
TNCGP. Tennessee Construction General Permit.
USACOE. United States Army Corps of Engineers.
U.S.C. United States Code.
USGS. United States Geological Survey.
(Ord. 2012-18, passed 11-12-12)