The House Subcommittee on Conservation has put off the Tennessee Scenic Vistas Protection Act for several weeks, undoubtedly because of pressure from the coal lobby. However, THANKS TO YOU the bill is still alive. We must keep the momentum going and let our representatives know that we want the bill - with its original language - passed THIS YEAR!
The House Subcommittee on Conservation to Hear Scenic Vistas Protection Act Tuesday, March 27th at 10:30 a.m. CST. Request the subcommittee members take action and vote it out of subcommittee on Tuesday. Every year SVPA is delayed, we lose more mountains to mountaintop removal.
Contact the committee members:
Rep. Charles Curtis District 43 615-741-1963
Rep. Richard Floyd District 27 615-741-2746
Rep. Brenda Gilmore District 54 615-741-1997
Rep. David Hawk District 5 615-741-7482
Rep. Mike Kernell District 93 615-741-3726
Rep. Ron Lollar District 99 615-741-7084
Rep. Pat Marsh District 62 615-741-6824
Rep. Frank Niceley District 17 615-741-4419
Rep. Art Swann District 8 615-741-5481
Rep. John Tidwell District 74 615-741-7098
Start Calling Your Representatives!
Call and email your own representatives before Tuesday at 10:30am CST. You can find your representative by going to the Tennessee Legislature website (www.capitol.tn.gov) and typing in your address. If you already know who your senator is, here is the directory.
Responsible Coal Operators Act on Agenda
The Responsible Coal Operators Act of 2012 is also on the agenda for Tuesday. The Act would authorize the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to consider past practices when deciding whether to issue, renew or deny a permit for a coal mine. Additional work is needed on this bill before it is passed. Please await further instruction before taking action.For more information, see our website.
