Project Details  

For Consistency for Federal Agency Activities (Subpart C, 15 CFR 930.30), the applicant Agency (or designated representative) must submit a Consistency Determination (letter) that contains a statement of consistency and an analysis that demonstrates the project is “Consistent to the maximum extent practicable” with applicable (project specific) CZMP Enforceable Policies. The statement must be based upon an evaluation of the relevant enforceable policies of the management program. A description of this evaluation shall be included in the consistency determination or provided to the State agency simultaneously with the consistency determination if the evaluation is contained in another document. (15 CFR 930.39). 

The Coastal Zone Consistency Section will need a description of applicant agency, a description of federal agency activity - including federal and state permits triggered, and a narrative description of the Project Activities (Scope of Work). 

Documents Required for Direct Federal Agency Activity 

• Letter which requests concurrence that the proposed activity is consistent with South Carolina's Coastal Zone Management Program, containing:
• description of federal agency activity- including federal and state permits needed 
• Site address, tax parcel number and parcel information
• narrative description of the Project Activities (Scope of Work)
• description of coordination and copy of comments from other agencies (e.g. State Historic Preservation Office, S.C. Department of Natural Resources, etc...)
• description of impacts to any coastal resources such as wetlands, or steps being taken to conserve or enhance coastal resources
• Site location map(s)
• Construction drawing(s) as applicable
• Photographs of property/site(s) if it is available
• CZMP Determination Statement (a statement that the proposed activity complies to the maximum extent practicable with the enforceable policies of the SCCZMP.)
• CZMP Policy Evaluation (Guidelines for Evaluation, Residential, Commercial, Public Services and Facilities, Transportation policies, Stormwater Management, etc.)
• Description/SWPPP/Stormwater Report for Stormwater Water Quality treatment (BMP’s, dry pond, wet pond, infiltration, underground detention, WQMFTD, etc.) 

Helpful Hints 

• The applicant must be a federal agency.
• The applicant should submit through the BCM Federal Coastal Zone Consistency Certification Request for in ePermitting.
• For naming the project, in the Site name, please use AGENCY ACRONYM followed by the PROJECT NAME (e.g., MCAS Electrical Installation).
• CZC Federal Agency Determination will serve as the certification for federal and state permitting. 

Applicant Details   

Information to include name, address, email, phone, organization. Please note the applicant must be the federal agency. 

Additional Contact Details    

(Project Coordinator, Authorized Agent, Engineer, Notification Recipient)   

Information to include name, address, email, phone, organization   

Site Details    

Required project details include the Site Name (project name), names of the County/Counties where the project is proposed, all Tax Map Parcel information for the project, as well as the Site address(es).  

Waters of the U.S./State Information   

CZC will require information on any federally jurisdictional wetlands, federally non jurisdictional (isolated) wetlands, other waters, or direct critical area on the Site.   

If any of the before-mentioned aquatic resources are located within the Site boundary, CZC will need to know if they are delineated and/or identified and if there are impacts. If there are impacts, the amount of impacts, a description of each impact and activity, and a list of all permits (e.g., USACOE Nationwide Permit, SCDES General Permit) and certifications that have been applied for or obtained for each impact will be required.    

Copies of any site survey, delineation, permits, mitigation, and/or impact documents related to the aquatic resources will additionally be required.   

Learn more about Wetlands/aquatic resources and the required documents for a CZC review. 

Geographic Areas of Particular Concern   

CZC may require information on any Geographic Areas of Particular Concern located on the Site.  

Learn more about GAPCs.  (Link coming soon!)

State Threatened and Endangered Species  

CZC will require information on any threatened and endangered species located on the Site, including whether an evaluation has been performed for any State listed threatened and endangered species and their habitats. If any State threatened and endangered species are located on the Site, coordination with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will be required. All site evaluations and reports will be required to complete the CZC review, if applicable.  

Please see the State Threatened and Endangered Species page for additional information.  

Archaeological and Cultural Resources   

CZC will require information on any archaeological and cultural resources located on the Site, including whether an evaluation has been performed for any archaeological or cultural resources. If any State archeological or cultural resources are located on the Site, coordination with the South Carolina Historic Preservation will be required. All site evaluations, reports, and Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding will be required to complete the CZC review, if applicable.  

Please see the Archaeological and Cultural Resources page for additional information.