Notice of Department Decision (SAC-CW-2023-0002)

The Department, acting on an application for Water Quality Certification, pursuant to Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act and SC Regulation 19-450 Permits for Construction in Navigable Waters, has reached a proposed decision for the USACE maintenance dredging and placement of dredged materials for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) from the NC/SC state line to Port Royal Sound in Beaufort County, SC. After reviewing the project plans, staff of the Division of Water Quality determined that there is reasonable assurance that the proposed project will be conducted in a manner consistent with the certification requirements of Section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act and the conditions of SC Regulation 19-450 Permits for Construction in Navigable Waters. The issuance of this Notice of Department Decision represents a final staff decision that may be appealed. The Notice of Department Decision, Staff Assessment, and Guide to Board Review provides is included in the link under Downloads & Links on the right hand side of the page. For any questions, please contact Haley A. Smarr at 803-898-4243 or via e-mail at wqcwetlands@dhec.sc.gov.