Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Stakeholder Workgroup
Jurisdictional Lines Overview, South Carolina’s beaches are dynamic places, some beachfront areas accrete or gain sand while other shorelines erode. The coastline changes over time due to tides, waves, currents, tropical weather systems, as well as beach use and maintenance activities. South Carolina Code of Laws § 48-39-280 requires SCDES’s Bureau of Coastal Management to establish and periodically review two beachfront…, Beachfront Management Reform Act, On May 3rd, 2018, Act 173, the Beachfront Management Reform Act, was signed by Governor Henry McMaster. This Act established the position of the state’s beachfront jurisdictional baselines and setback lines for the 2018 establishment cycle. Act 173 also included a section that requires DHEC to promulgate regulations to implement provisions of the act, including regulations that DHEC will use to…, Stakeholder Engagement, To initiate input into the regulatory development process, DHEC convened a Beachfront Jurisdictional Line Stakeholder Workgroup (Workgroup) between October 2018 and February 2019. The Workgroup was tasked with providing recommendations to DHEC to: 1) clarify the definition of a primary oceanfront sand dune, and 2) develop strategies to qualify and measure “extraordinary erosion” as referenced in…, Final Report and Recommendations, The Workgroup examined an extensive amount of background information and available data to assist with member participation and discussion. A summary of this information, details of the Workgroup’s discussions, and the group’s final recommendations were documented in the Beachfront Jurisdictional Line Stakeholder Workgroup Final Report (May 2019). The final recommendations assisted DHEC (now…, Recommendation 1, For the purposes of establishing the beachfront jurisdictional baseline within the standard zone and stabilized inlet zone,, primary oceanfront sand dunes, constitute the most seaward dune ridge adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean that is nearly continuous for 500 linear feet*; typically exhibits the presence of stable, native vegetation; and has a dune height of 3 feet as measured from the seaward toe to the crest of the dune. The primary oceanfront sand dune is typically not scarped, eroded, or overtopped by the highest predicted astronomical tides but…, Emergency berms, that have been created as temporary barriers do not constitute a primary oceanfront sand dune unless the berm is situated along the historical footprint of the natural dune system and exhibits the characteristics of the defined primary oceanfront sand dune., *Nearly continuous sand dunes, are defined as generally undissected dune ridges but may exhibit minimal breaks such as those resulting from pedestrian and/or emergency vehicle access points., Recommendation 2, In standard and stabilized inlet zones, if the primary oceanfront sand dune is located more than 200 feet landward of the current line of stable vegetation, the jurisdictional baseline should be established seaward of the primary dune a distance equal to 30% of the measured distance from the primary dune to the current line of stable vegetation., Recommendation 3, In standard and stabilized inlet zones on developed beachfronts, if no primary oceanfront sand dune exists, the upland location of the crest of the primary dune should be located by using the ideal dune analysis* of a volumetric calculation for a 3-foot-high reference dune. After this analysis is completed, the baseline should be established at the crest of the ideal dune. If the ideal dune…, In standard and stabilized inlet zones on essentially undeveloped beachfronts, if no primary oceanfront sand dune exists, the baseline should be established at the current line of stable vegetation., *The ideal dune analysis is currently in regulation (S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 30-21(H)(2)) and has been used in previous line review processes. Recommendation 4, At the initiation of a jurisdictional line review cycle, communities may submit a request for an extension of the jurisdictional line review for their community if they have an issued DHEC OCRM Critical Area Permit that is in effect for a renourishment project, or a federal renourishment project with an associated state-issued Coastal Zone Consistency Certification. The purpose of the extension…, Recommendation 5, DHEC OCRM should evaluate and implement provisions for extraordinary erosion on an island or beach geographic scale. DHEC OCRM should implement a framework to coordinate with local governments and other government entities to obtain pre- and post-storm data to assist with 1) establishing typical erosion along an island or beach, and 2) determining when extraordinary erosion events have occurred…, The final recommendations of this workgroup will assist the Department with formulating regulations to implement the provisions of the Beachfront Management Reform Act. The Department will provide notice to the public of the formal regulatory development process including opportunities for public input. , Regulatory Changes, In 2020, DHEC amended R.30-1.D(43) and R.30-14.E., F., and G. to incorporate state statutory changes. The amendments provided clarity and standards to be utilized in the establishment of the state’s beachfront jurisdictional lines. The amendments also modified specific procedures related to appeals and movement of the jurisdictional lines to comply with Act 173 and Coastal Zone Critical Areas,…, Meeting Agendas and Notes, Tuesday, February 26, 2019, Agenda - Stakeholder Meeting - Feb 26, 2019 Notes - Stakeholder Meeting - Feb 26, 2019 , Monday, February 4, 2019, Agenda - Stakeholder Meeting - Feb 4, 2019 Notes - Stakeholder Meeting - Feb 4, 2019 , Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019, Agenda - Stakeholder Meeting - Jan 23, 2018 Notes - Stakeholder Meeting - Jan 23, 2018 , Friday, January 11, 2019, Agenda - Stakeholder Meeting - Jan 11, 2018 Notes - Stakeholder Meeting - Jan 11, 2018 , Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Agenda - Stakeholder Meeting - Dec 5, 2018 Notes - Stakeholder Meeting - Dec 5, 2018 , Wednesday, November 14, 2018, Agenda - Stakeholder Meeting - Nov 14, 2018 Notes - Stakeholder Meeting - Nov 14, 2018 , Wednesday, November 7, 2018, Agenda - Stakeholder Meeting - Nov 7, 2018 Notes - Stakeholder Meeting - Nov 7, 2018 , Wednesday, October 24, 2018, Agenda - Stakeholder Meeting - Oct 24, 2018 Notes - Stakeholder Meeting - Oct 24, 2018 , Historic Workgroups and Committees, Beachfront Preservation Stakeholder Workgroup Blue Ribbon Committee on Shoreline Management Shoreline Change Advisory Committee Council on Coastal Futures Blue Ribbon Committee on Beachfront Management , Resources, South Carolina Code of Laws, Chapter 39, Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands South Carolina Code of Regulations, Chapter 30, Department of Health and Environmental Control – Coastal DivisionHurricane Florence Coastal Recovery & Requirements
Emergency Orders, DHEC-OCRM conducted aerial reconnaissance and field visits, and coordinated with local governments to assess impacts from Hurricane Florence. Based on the information collected and the beach conditions observed,, DHEC OCRM is cancelling the state-wide blanket emergency orders noticed on September 11, 2018 for activities to conduct minor renourishment, sand scraping or installation of sandbags for all counties except Georgetown and Horry Counties, . Other counties, local governments, or individual property owners experiencing an emergency situation due to the impacts of Hurricane Florence may still request an individual emergency order by contacting Blair Williams, OCRM Critical Area Permitting Manager, at 843-953-0200 or via email at Blair.Williams@des.sc.gov ., Emergency General Permits, The Hurricane Florence Emergency General Permits (EGPs) will remain in effect for Georgetown and Horry Counties. Property owners in these counties needing repairs to in-water structures due to impacts from Hurricane Florence may apply for individual coverage under these general permits. The Hurricane Florence EGPs are being rescinded in Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Beaufort and…, Report Erosion and Damage, DHEC OCRM encourages residents and officials to report damage to beachfront structures, including seawalls, revetments, walkovers and erosion using DHEC OCRM's MyCoast web and mobile application. This information will assist DHEC OCRM in prioritizing post-disaster damage assessment and coordination with coastal counties and municipalities. Property owners should also report damage to structures,…Coastal Zone Consistency - Federal
Because South Carolina's Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP) is federally-approved, a number of Federal Agency activities and permits are required to comply with the enforceable policies of the state's approved coastal management program. This "Federal Consistency" authority resides under the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act (FCZMA) which was enacted on October 27, 1972, to encourage…, Submittal Requirements, 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…, How a Federal Coastal Zone Consistency Determination is made, As part of these review processes, the proposed project is circulated to the public and a variety of State agencies for comment. When the public review period is completed, the staff will consider all relevant Department Geographic Information data, the enforceable policies, and any comments received. The Federal Consistency determination (letter) is provided to the appropriate Federal Agency,…, Permit Requests of Interest, Federal Permit Request to Conduct Seismic Surveying in the Atlantic Ocean, Resources, State Coastal Zone Consistency Process Guidelines for Evaluation of All Projects Mitigation Guidelines Interaction of Coastal Zone Consistency Process and Geographic Areas of Particular Concern (GAPC) State Permitting Authorities Operating in the Coastal Zone, SC Department of Archives and History, SC State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Project Review at SHPO SHPO ArcSite/GIS, Threatened and Endangered Species, US Fish and Wildlife SC Department of Natural ResourcesEmergency Action Plans for Dams
An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a formal document used to assist dam owners in identifying unusual or emergency conditions at their dam and providing a plan of action should an emergency situation arise. A current EAP is required for all high and significant hazard dams, however any dam owner can benefit from having one. The document prescribes specific actions to reduce the potential for…, Federal Guidelines for, Dam Safety-Emergency Action Planning for Dams , (FEMA 64 ) for additional guidance. Dam owners may provide revisions as they are completed or as part of a full submittal. Signatures may only be submitted as part of a full submittal or after all other proposed revisions have been submitted. The Program will review proposed revisions and provide comments as needed. Once all requirements are met, the Program will sign a final version of the EAP…, The EAP is not considered official until the Program has approved it. , The Program will then ensure the plan can be accessed by county emergency management officials, but dam owners are responsible for distributing the approved plan to other parties, if necessary. Dam owners are responsible for updating their EAPs to keep them current. EAP updates can be submitted to the Program at any time for review. The Program will not verify downstream hazard contact…Denmark Drinking Water History
* Updated February 11, 2020, Completed in 2019: Quarterly Oversight Sampling. January Sampling April Sampling August Sampling In the first week of April, EPA/Atlanta performed an Oversight Sampling at business and residential locations. Letters from EPA Sampling Report from EPA DHEC's Oversight Sampling Data DHEC/EPA Data Tables EPA/Atlanta conducted a follow-up Sanitary Survey with DHEC on April 2, 2019. In…, Ongoing, Work collaboratively with Clemson University Department of Pesticide Regulation (CU DPR) to ensure coordination of Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements for public and private drinking water systems. DHEC continues to perform annual sanitary surveys of Denmark's water system. DHEC performs sanitary surveys to evaluate a public…, History, In October 2019, DHEC formally adopted a Strategy for the Integration of FIFRA Compliance for Water Disinfectants into DHEC's Bureau of Water permitting programs. In September 2019, DHEC received the results of EPA's Priority Review of DHEC's Public Water System Supervision Program. In August 2019, DHEC received a letter from the City of Denmark providing updates in compliance with the Consent…, Contact Us, Join SCDES's Denmark Water contact list to stay informed. Any citizen who would like to share concerns about water quality and/or request sampling in his/her home is asked to contact our DHEC Regional Office in Orangeburg., SCDES Orangeburg Regional Office , 1550 Carolina Ave. Orangeburg, SC 29116 (803) 533-5490, This webpage will continue to be updated with new information as it becomes available.Denmark Water Monitoring Data
*Updated February 11, 2022, The graphic below is an illustration of the typical components of a public drinking water system that uses groundwater. An illustration of the typical components of a public drinking water system that uses groundwater., SCDES monitors the City’s drinking water quality in several different ways:, Compliance sampling required under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Oversight sampling to provide additional data Investigative sampling as requested Special studies , SCDES performs a sanitary survey of the City’s drinking water system on an annual basis., The purpose of a sanitary survey is to evaluate a public water system's ability to provide a continuous supply of safe drinking water to its customers., Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR), The City uses SCDES compliance data to develop their Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) which is required by the Safe Drinking Water Act. The CCR tells where drinking water comes from and lists the regulated contaminants detected in treated water and the level at which they were found for the preceding calendar year. The City of Denmark Public Water System is required to publish notice of its CCR…, Water Quality Monitoring, The results for Denmark's compliance and supplemental oversight sampling can be found on SCDES's, Drinking Water Watch page, . The accumulated water quality data for the City through 2018 are summarized in this, table, . The Safe Drinking Water Act violations for the City through 2018 are summarized in this, table, . Iron and Manganese Data for the City from 2007 - January 2019 are summarized in this, table, ., Special Study: School Water Sampling, DHEC coordinated with the Bamberg District Two school district to conduct water sampling for lead levels as requested at the community meeting which DHEC hosted on April 5, 2018. DHEC staff collected samples at Denmark-Olar Elementary School on April 12, 2018, and Denmark-Olar Middle School on April 19, 2018. , All results from both schools were less than the EPA’s lead action level of 0.015 milligrams per liter (mg/L). , View the results here: , School Sampling Data - April 2018, (PDF)., Special Study: Partnership Well Sampling, In response to concerns expressed by some customers during a DHEC community meeting on April 5, 2018, the Department agreed to work collaboratively with statewide partners to perform a special sampling study of the water quality of the four public wells serving the City. The University of South Carolina (UofSC) Arnold School of Public Health, USC Department of Chemistry and the Edisto Riverkeeper…, Findings of the DHEC study were that:, pH was within EPA guidelines, close to neutral and less likely to be corrosive. Lead was not detected in any of the four wells. There were no elevated detection limits. Bacteria data and chlorine residuals data indicated that water disinfection was effective. Iron and manganese in the raw and treated water were less than the EPA drinking water standards., All three partners sampled together and had similar results., All results complied with EPA safe drinking water standards., Partnership Well Sampling Reports:, SCDES Sampling Report, - (PDF), Edisto Riverkeeper’s Report, University of South Carolina's Report, , Contact Us, Join SCDES's, Denmark Water contact list, to stay informed. Any citizen who would like to share concerns about water quality and/or request sampling in his/her home is asked to contact our SCDES Regional Office in Orangeburg., SCDES Orangeburg Regional Office, 1550 Carolina Ave. Orangeburg, SC 29116, (803) 533-5490, This webpage will continue to be updated with new information as it's available.Permits for Waste Tire Hauling, Storage and Processing
Certain registration, reporting, permitting and financial assurance requirements apply to the transport, storage and processing of waste tires. The requirements are contained in, Regulation 61-107.3, Solid Waste Management: Waste Tires, ., Transportation, Anyone that transports 15 or more tires at one time in South Carolina must be registered as a waste tire hauler and must track the transport using a tire manifest. This requirement applies whether the entity is based in South Carolina or outside of the state. Registered waste tire haulers must provide financial assurance with some exceptions (i.e., a business or person hauling their own tires)., Storage, The storage of waste tires typically requires financial assurance and a waste tire collection permit with certain exemptions. In general, no one may store more than 120 waste tires without a permit. Some businesses are allowed a higher storage limit provided the tires are stored to prevent mosquitoes. For example: A tire retailing business may store up to 1,000 waste tires on the business…, Processing, Anyone who processes waste tires must obtain a waste tire processing permit and supply adequate financial assurance for closure. A "waste tire processing facility" means a site where equipment is used to recapture reusable by-products from waste tires or to cut, burn or otherwise alter whole waste tires so that they are no longer whole. The term includes mobile waste tire processing equipment,…, How to obtain a permit or registration, To obtain an application for a waste tire hauler registration, a waste tire collection permit, or a waste tire processing permit, visit the FORMS page and select Land and Waste Management near the top of the page. Waste tire forms can be found in the table on this page labeled "Solid Waste Compliance."Tire Dealers/Other Retailers of New Tires
Tire dealers and other retailers of new tires, A tire retailer may store up to 1,000 waste tires on business premises without a collection permit. Used tires managed for resale do not count toward this limit provided they are segregated from waste tires and stored by size in a rack or stack not more than two rows wide in such a manner to allow the inspection of each tire., Tire Fee, The, S.C. Solid Waste Policy and Management Act of 1991, imposes a $2 fee per new tire sold to ensure that tires are properly managed and recycled. The statute imposes the fee on motor vehicle, trailer and motorcycle tires whether or not the tire is mounted by the seller. The fee does not apply to farm tractor tires, airplane tires, off-highway machinery tires, used tires, recapped tires, retread tires, lawn mower tires or tires from bicycles, garden…, Tire Fee Refunds and the S.C. Department of Revenue, A tire wholesaler or retailer who delivers waste tires to a permitted waste tire recycling facility may apply to the S.C. Department of Revenue (DOR) for a refund or credit of $1 per tire delivered. A refund or credit will not be approved for tires delivered in excess of the number of new tires sold. It is the responsibility of retailers of new tires to ensure that the tire fee is properly…, https://dor.sc.gov/tax/solid-waste, ., Recycling options for new tire retailers, Permitted tire recyclers will collect tires for recycling and registered waste tire haulers will deliver those tires to permitted locations. SCDES encourages retailers to solicit quotes and references from vendors. For a list of permitted recycling facilities and registered waste tire haulers, visit our, Waste Tire Haulers, webpage. Additionally, many counties have collection centers available to businesses. Contact your, county recycling coordinator, about collection policies in your area. Although delivery of tires to a county collection site does not entitle retailers to the $1 recycling credit, most counties will waive their tipping fee for retailers that can document payment of the $2 tire fee (less 3 percent administrative collection allowance) to the DOR.Where Can Residents Recycle Tires?
Tires in a blue recycling dumpster with the word RECYCLING written on it, Where Can Residents Recycle Tires?, Tires must be recycled. It’s the law. It’s also easy and convenient for residents. In most cases, when buying tires, the retailer will keep and take responsibility for the old tires. In addition, each of the state’s 46 counties accepts waste tires from residents. Visit, RecycleHereSC, to find locations in your community. Call your county recycling coordinator to learn if there are any limits on the number of tires that can be dropped off at one time., Additional Fees, The, S.C. Solid Waste Policy and Management Act of 1991, bans the disposal of whole tires in landfills and places a $2 fee on each new tire purchased. The fee is used to properly manage and recycle scrap tires, reduce illegal dumping and encourage new uses for old tires. Counties are prohibited from imposing an additional fee on scrap tires generated within their jurisdiction with the following exceptions: heavy equipment tires from farming, logging…, If You Have Tires Stored at Home..., Improperly stored tires collect rainwater and provide a breeding ground for, mosquitoes, that transmit illnesses. You should always drain and recycle tires stored at home., What Happens to Recycled Tires?, Most scrap tires generated in South Carolina are chipped and burned by permitted facilities in place of other fuel. Tires also are used as a substitute for gravel or other aggregates in septic tank drain fields or other drainage applications. In addition, recycled tires can be made into rubberized playground surfaces, landscaping mulch, truck bed mats, commercial flooring, rubberized asphalt and…Grant Funding for Local Governments
The FY26 grant period is now closed. Please check back in February 2026 for the FY27 grant applications. , If you have any questions, please contact, , swgrants@des.sc.gov, ., Overview, SCDES's Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling (Office) provides grant opportunities to local counties, cities, towns, or regions within South Carolina that provide solid waste services. Applications are typically available every fiscal year opening in the spring. Any local government or region that applies must have demonstrated a good faith effort to meet the requirements of the S.C.…, Solid Waste Grant Program, The Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant Program is funded by a $2 fee on appliances and lead-acid batteries charged upon purchase at the retail level. The grant program funds general recycling or waste reduction projects., Cycle:, Annual, Eligible Applicants:, Counties, cities, towns, or regions within South Carolina that provide solid waste services., Award Amounts:, Competitive, Scope:, Projects that can demonstrate a positive impact on a local government's efforts to reach their recycling and waste reduction goals. Contact - Stefanie Vandiver , Solid Waste, (803) 898-1354, The Used Motor Oil Grant Program, The Used Motor Oil Program is funded by a fee of two cents per quart collected at the wholesale level on the sale of motor oil. Grant funding may be used by counties and municipalities for the implementation or expansion of programs associated with the proper disposal of used motor oil, used motor oil filters and used oil/gasoline mixtures by do-it-yourself oil changers., Cycle:, Annual, Eligible Applicants:, Counties, cities, towns, or regions within South Carolina that provide solid waste services., Award Amounts:, Competitive, Scope:, Establishment, expansion and continued operation of used motor oil collection programs for do-it-yourselfer oil changers. This is to include equipment and programs related to the collection of used motor oil, oil filters, oil bottles and oil/gasoline mixtures. Contact - Woody Barnes , Used Oil, (803) 898-1345, The Waste Tire Grant Program, The Waste Tire Grant Program is funded by a $2 fee per tire at the retail level. Of that amount, 50 cents is used for grants to counties or local governments. Waste tire grants are used for costs associated with the collection or recycling of waste tires., Cycle:, Annual with mid-year applications accepted for stockpile remediation., Eligible Applicants:, Counties, cities, towns, or regions within South Carolina that provide solid waste services., Award Amounts:, Competitive, Scope:, Collection and recycling of waste tires as well as remediation of waste tire dump sites. Contact - Woody Barnes , Used Oil, (803) 898-1345