Environment and Conservation, Department of - As introduced, extends from two years to 27 months the amount of time that the commissioner has to designate the boundaries of a scenic river area following the addition of a river segment to the state scenic rivers system. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 13 and Title 68, Chapter 211.

HB 2202 extends the deadline for the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation commissioner to finalize boundaries of scenic river areas. It changes the timeframe from 24 months to 27 months after adding a river segment to the state scenic rivers system. The bill amends specific sections of Tennessee Code (Title 11, Chapter 13 and Title 68, Chapter 211) to implement this timeline adjustment. This change directly affects the commissioner's process for designating scenic river boundaries under state environmental law.