Tennessee Code 70-8-308 – Public works projects
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 70-8-308
- Department: means the department of environment and conservation. See Tennessee Code 70-8-303
- Endangered species: means any species or subspecies of plant whose continued existence as a viable component of the state's flora is determined by the commissioner to be in jeopardy, including, but not limited to, all species of plants determined to be an "endangered species" pursuant to the Endangered Species Act. See Tennessee Code 70-8-303
- Public works project: means any federal, state, county or municipal or other governmental project. See Tennessee Code 70-8-303
- Special concern species: means any species or subspecies of plant that is uncommon in Tennessee, or that has unique or highly specific habitat requirements or scientific value that requires careful monitoring of its status. See Tennessee Code 70-8-303
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
- Threatened species: means any species or subspecies of plant that appears likely, within the foreseeable future, to become endangered throughout all or a significant portion of its range in Tennessee, including, but not limited to, all species of plants determined to be a "threatened species" pursuant to the Endangered Species Act. See Tennessee Code 70-8-303
The list of threatened species and special concern species maintained pursuant to § 70-8-304(7) may be used by the department in commenting on proposed public works projects in the state, and the department shall encourage voluntary efforts to prevent the plants on this list from becoming endangered species. This part shall not, however, be used to interfere with, delay or impede any public works project.