Phase 1 Jurisdictional Lines Review Public Hearing
The SC Department of Environmental Services's Bureau of Coastal Management (SCDES BCM) will hold an in-person public hearing on the proposed beachfront jurisdictional lines (baseline and setback line) for Phase 1 beaches (Daufuskie Island, Hilton Head Island, Bay Point Island, St. Phillips Island, Little Capers Island, Pritchards Island, Fripp Island, Hunting Island, and Harbor Island), on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6pm at the Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center located at 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, SC 29909. Prior to the public hearing, the Department will host an open house session from 5-6pm to meet with attendees one-on-one and answer questions. The Department will give a presentation at 6pm, followed by public comment. Proposed baseline and setback lines for Phase…, https://gis.des.sc.gov/shoreline/, .Sewee Landing
Sewee Landing Public Meeting & Hearing
SCDES will hold a combination public meeting and public hearing on November 6, 2025, to accept oral and written comments on the proposed NPDES Stormwater permit application from Mungo Homes, . The meeting/hearing will be held at Berkeley Electric District Office, North 7200, US-17 in Awendaw, SC 29429. The public meeting will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, with the public hearing beginning at 7:00 PM. This notice provides additional opportunity for public participation and community engagement as the previous public meeting and hearing on September 29, 2025 were affected by forecasts…, Public Notice, Fact Sheet, Submit a Comment If you would like to submit a comment regarding this NPDES Stormwater Permit and CZC Certification, please click here . The comment period is open until Nov. 16, 2025.SCDES Publishes Proposed Phase I Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Prior to Public Hearing, Welcomes Public Review and Input
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 17, 2025 CHARLESTON, S.C. — Today, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) published proposed updates to the State Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines for Phase I beaches as part of the agency’s 2024-2027 jurisdictional lines review cycle. These jurisdictional lines enable SCDES to implement laws and regulations that support the state's beachfront…, The proposed line updates provided today are for Phase I beaches, which include Daufuskie Island, Hilton Head Island, Bay Point Island, St. Phillips Island, Little Capers Island, Pritchards Island, Fripp Island, Hunting Island, and Harbor Island., Updated jurisdictional lines for other beaches will be provided as outlined at des.sc.gov/beachlines. South Carolina law requires SCDES, specifically the Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM), to establish and periodically review two jurisdictional lines every 7 to 10 years. The, baseline, is the more seaward (toward the ocean) line. The, setback line, is the more landward (towards the land) line. The setback line delineates the landward extent of the BCM's direct permitting authority for activities proposed within the Beach/Dune System Critical Area. As part of the routine jurisdictional lines update process, the average annual erosion rate (also known as the “long-term erosion rate”) for all oceanfront land that’s developed or potentially…, Jurisdictional Line Review for Phase I Beaches, , Open House and Public Hearing, , Thursday, Oct. 23, , Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center, , 310 Okatie Hwy, Okatie, , Open house: 5-6 p.m. Presentation and public hearing: 6 p.m., The 90-day public comment and information-sharing period for interested parties to provide input on the proposed lines for Phase 1 beaches begins today, Oct. 17, and continues through Jan. 15, 2026. Comments, data, and other related information are accepted. Please submit input during the Oct. 23 public hearing, at des.sc.gov/beachlines , or by postal mail sent to: , SCDES BCM, , ATTN: Marian Page, , 1362 McMillan Ave., Suite 400, , North Charleston, SC 29405, BCM staff are available to answer questions about South Carolina’s beachfront jurisdictional lines by calling (843) 953-0200. Learn more about the 2024-2027 Jurisdictional Lines Review Cycle at des.sc.gov/beachlines and view the proposed lines at https://gis.des.sc.gov/shoreline/ . ###Radon
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SCDES will hold a combination public meeting and public hearing on Nov. 18, 2025, to accept oral and written comments on the proposed project. The meeting/hearing will be held at the Arthur M. Wilcox Auditorium in the Charleston Museum located at 360 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403., An informational public meeting to share information and answer questions will begin at 6 pm and will be followed by a formal public hearing beginning at 7 pm. The hearing will be conducted by a hearing officer., Oral and written comments will be accepted. Oral presentations may be limited to a fixed, reasonable amount of time. The number of representatives that may make oral statements on behalf of any individual or organized group may be limited. All previously submitted written and oral comments will be considered in SCDES’s decision making process. Public Notice Fact Sheet Pre-Registration If you plan…SCDES Announces Public Meeting to Introduce Draft Santee River Basin Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 21, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announces a public meeting on Nov 18, 2025, in Moncks Corner to introduce the draft Santee River Basin Plan to the basin’s stakeholders. The draft plan was developed over a 10-month period by the Santee River Basin Council, a working group of stakeholders with water interests in the basin…, Public meeting location and time:, Nov. 18, 2025, 5:30-8 p.m., Santee Cooper Main Office, 1 Riverwood Drive, Moncks Corner, SC 29461, Public involvement is critical to the goal of ensuring that future generations of South Carolinians have secure, well-managed supplies of our most critical natural resource: water. Download a copy of the South Carolina State Water Planning Framework and learn more about the South Carolina river basin planning process at des.sc.gov/waterplanning. ###Permit Central Rock Hill Workshop
During this Permit Central Rock Hill Workshop, engineers, developers, elected officials, local government agencies, and other stakeholders can receive important information about the agency's continuous improvements to its environmental permitting processes., Myra Reece, SCDES Director, and Dr. Edward A. Serna, President of Winthrop University,, will welcome attendees before introducing SCDES staff to discuss successes in permitting process enhancements and the ongoing efforts that are contributing to reduced timeframes for issuing environmental permits. This will be SCDES's fifth Permit Central workshop, all of which are geared toward providing an opportunity for project developers and environmental permit applicants to directly…, des.sc.gov/permitcentral, .Pinewood Site
Creation of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) On July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) became two separate agencies — the S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and the S.C. Department of Public Health (DPH). All of DHEC’s environmental programs and policies prior to July 1, 2024, have been transferred to…, Although the site no longer accepts hazardous waste, environmental permits are required for ongoing monitoring, sampling, and cleanup of historic contamination., In 2003, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Safety-Kleen reached a settlement agreement which established the Pinewood Site Custodial Trust (PSCT), holding the site in trust for the benefit and protection of the people of South Carolina. The settlement agreement required the following: Transfer of the Pinewood Site, equipment, permits, and other site…, A comprehensive overview with additional historical information and updates concerning the Pinewood Site can also be found at, Pinewood Trustee, Inc, ., Please bring these webpages to the attention of others you know who may be interested in learning more about the Pinewood Site. Site History The Pinewood Site operated as a claystone mine from 1972 until 1978. It operated as a hazardous waste landfill site after the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) became law in 1980. The Pinewood Site received hazardous and non-hazardous waste which…, Final RCRA Hazardous Waste Permit for the Pinewood Site, – May 13, 2025 SCDES appreciates the interest, engagement, and comments received from all concerned citizens and other stakeholders during the environmental permitting process for the Pinewood Site. Additional Information Questions about the BLWM’s hazardous waste permitting process may be directed to: Joe Bowers Phone: (803) 898-0247 Email: joe.bowers@des.sc.gov Stay Connected - Community…Pinewood Site - Community Involvement
This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project. , SCDES encourages residents to be involved in environmental issues affecting their communities. This can be done by reviewing information, asking questions, offering comments and attending meetings. We appreciate the unique perspective that local residents are able to provide concerning the areas where they live, work, and enjoy the outdoors. DHEC has held multiple public meetings and hearings in…, an overview of the proposed on-site leachate treatment system and an update on the hazardous waste permit renewal, ; Presented, an overview of the draft air permit for the proposed on-site leachate treatment system, ; Presented a, diagram, of the proposed on-site leachate treatment system; Provided a, handout, that included a map of the Pinewood Site and highlights from the meeting; and Answered questions from community members. After the public meeting, a formal public hearing was held for citizens to give oral and written comments on the draft air permit for the public record. A community meeting was held on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Furman Middle School. At this meeting, DHEC staff discussed:…, brief presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session. DHEC staff also provided a, fact sheet, about the Pinewood Site. At the meeting, some residents expressed concerns regarding cancer rates in Pinewood, SC. In response to these concerns, DHEC conducted a cancer assessment for ZIP code 29125 using the most recent 5-year period of available data (2004-2008). The results of this analysis indicated that slightly more deaths resulted from all cancers combined than were expected during this…, DHEC Summary of Cancer Incidence and Mortality for ZIP Code 29125 (Pinewood, SC), ., Sign Up for Updates, To ask questions about the Pinewood Site, please contact David Scaturo by phone at 803-898-0290 or by email at, scaturdm@dhec.sc.gov, .