Okatie Construction, LLC – Glover Plantation Mine Public Meeting & Hearing

When: Thursday, Sep 10, 2026 5:30pm

Where: Lakeside at Blue Heron

SCDES will hold a public hearing on September 10, 2026, at 7:00PM, to accept oral and written comments on the proposed mine. A public meeting will be held from 5:30PM until 7:00PM prior to the public hearing. These events will be held at Lakeside at Blue Heron (153 James L Taylor Drive, Ridgeland, SC 29936). Doors will open at 5:00PM to facilitate the sign-in process and provide an opportunity for an informal meet-and-greet with SCDES staff.

The public meeting is informal and provides an opportunity to have a discussion with SCDES staff about the mine and environmental permitting process prior to giving comments at the public hearing. The meeting will begin with an SCDES presentation followed by a time to ask questions.

The public hearing is formal and provides an opportunity to make oral comments that will be heard by SCDES staff and recorded by a court reporter. There will be no questions and answers during the public hearing. SCDES values each participant’s involvement in the public hearing and will conduct it in a respectful, orderly manner with reasonable limits on the length of comments, if necessary.
If you have questions about participating in the public meeting and/or hearing, please contact Catherine Sawyer at (803) 898-0975, or by email at Catherine.Sawyer@des.sc.gov. Individuals with disabilities or special needs should contact SCDES in advance to discuss any special services required to participate.

Written comments on the mine permit application will be accepted through September 25, 2026. All comments received will be considered before a final permit decision is made. Questions and written comments may be submitted via our webpage, email, or U.S.

Mail to:
Hatice Gezgin
Phone: (803) 898-1375
E-Mail: Hatice.Gezgin@des.sc.gov

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