Tennessee Code Title 64. Regional Authorities § 64-1-609

(a) The general assembly finds that:

(b) Consistent with the findings in subsection (a), the Duck River development agency is authorized and directed to undertake an alternative source analysis with the goal of establishing a long-term plan for the development of viable sources of water for the citizens of the Duck River watershed. The options to be considered by the alternative source analysis shall include pipelines to the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers, the enlargement of existing impoundments, the development of new impoundments and other options that merit consideration as determined by the Duck River development agency. The alternative source analysis shall include the infrastructure required, the estimated costs and the feasibility of funding alternative source projects through bonds issued by the Duck River development agency supported by revenues generated from the sales of water. In conducting the alternative source study, the Duck River development agency shall seek input and cooperation from the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations, local water districts and authorities, the department of environment and conservation, the Tennessee Valley authority, the army corps of engineers and other agencies, organizations and persons as the agency deems appropriate. The first alternative source analysis shall be set forth in a written report to be delivered to the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives by March 1, 2011, with copies sent to all legislators whose districts are wholly or partially within the Duck River watershed area. The alternative source analysis shall be updated annually by a report delivered to the speakers of the senate and the house of representatives by March 1 of each year beginning in 2012, with copies to all legislators whose districts are wholly or partially within the Duck River watershed area.