Environment and Conservation, Department of - As introduced, requires an operator seeking a permit for the removal of minerals by surface mining and a person who applies for permits under the water quality control act to provide documentation from the county or counties in which the proposed project is located, certifying that the project is in compliance with all relevant zoning laws of such county or counties as a condition to the receipt of such permits. - Amends TCA Title 59, Chapter 8 and Title 69, Chapter 3.

SB 2567 requires surface mining operators and applicants for water quality permits in Tennessee to provide county-certified documentation proving their projects comply with all local zoning laws before receiving permits. This applies directly to businesses seeking mineral extraction or water-related permits in counties where projects are located. The bill amends Tennessee law to add this certification requirement as a mandatory condition for permit approval, effective July 1, 2026. It does not change zoning rules but ensures projects meet existing local land-use regulations before state permits are issued.