Hazardous Air Pollutants: Reporting Standards for Major and Area Sources
Overview Guidance on Electronic Reporting through CEDRI Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Reporting Forms, Links Guidance Documents for Specific Industries Contact Us Report it! Permit CentralProgram Levels Determine Requirements
Requirements, 112(r) Decision Tree (pdf), - A flowchart designed to help in determining whether a facility is subject to 112(r) and, if the facility is covered, which Program Level the facility falls under., Program Level Requirements Chart (pdf), - A chart listing the requirements of each Program Level in 112(r)., Program 1, The worst case analysis must not impact a public receptor; The facility must not have had an accidental release of a regulated substance for the five years prior to the submission of the RMP; and The facility must have an emergency response plan on file with local responders., Program 2, If a process does not qualify for Program I or Program III, then it is automatically placed into Program II., Program 3, The process must not qualify for Program I; and The regulated process has one of the following Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) or the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes: SIC Industry Sector NAICS 2611 Pulp Mills 32211 2812 Alkalies & Chlorine Manufacturing 325181 2819/2869 All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing 325188 2821 Plastics Materials…Draft 2026 Aquatic Plant Management Plan Available for Public Review and Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 28, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The public is invited to review and provide comments on the draft 2026 South Carolina Aquatic Plant Management Plan, which outlines how native and non-native aquatic plants should be best managed in the state’s public waters to support healthy aquatic environments. The plan is developed by S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) in…Permitting Dashboard and Resources
South Carolina Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Grants
Application Materials & Steps Application Materials & Steps DERA Creation & Passage DERA Creation & Passage Photo Gallery & Announcements Photo Gallery & Announcements Eligibility Criteria, Solutions, & Cost-Share Eligibility Criteria, Solutions & Cost-Share Projects Funded by DERA Grants Projects Funded by DERA Grants Impacts of Diesel Emissions Impacts of Diesel…Permitting Dashboard
Enviva - Compliance History
In December 2018, January 2019, and March 2019, Enviva conducted a series of stack tests to verify emissions factors used in the permitting process and determine compliance with emission limits outlined in a construction permit that was issued on October 2, 2018. DHEC staff were present to observe the testing. The testing showed compliance with the specified air permit emission limits and…, Contact, For technical information about the draft air permit, contact Jo Anna Cunningham at (803) 898-4123 . For information about the virtual public hearing, contact Monica Taylor at Monica.Taylor@des.sc.gov or (803) 898-7678 . To report possible excess emissions or wood debris found on your personal property, contact the DHEC Regional Office in Greenwood at (864) 227-5915 . DHEC follows up on…Training Programs for Operators of Landfills & MSW Transfer Stations
2026 Training Schedule:, Class 3 Manager March 16 to 18 – Registration Open Class 2 Operator August 11-12 – Revisit Later Class 3 Supervisor October 13 to 15 – Revisit Later, Class 3 Landfill Managers Certification Training, SCDES’s Division of Compliance & Enforcement will be offering certification training for Class 3 Landfill Managers on March 16-18, 2025. The training will be held at the S.C. Association of Counties, 1919 Thurmond Mall, Columbia SC 29201. To register, please download and complete the, Class 3 registration, (Form D-0781)., E-mail the completed form to Carson DaWalt [, carson.dawalt@des.sc.gov, ], or mail a copy to SCDES, Bureau of Land & Waste Management, Division of Compliance & Enforcement, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201. Once a completed registration form has been received, direction will be given on how to make payment. The registration fee is $350 per person., The registration deadline is March 6, 2026. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis., Landfill and Transfer Station Training Program information, SCDES offers professional training programs for operators of Class 2 Landfills, Class 3 Landfills, and Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Transfer Stations., The training programs: Ensure that all solid waste facility operators are professionally trained and re-certified on a regular basis in order to stay up-to-date with changes in solid waste technology as well as changes in South Carolina's environmental laws and regulations; Help improve the design and operational practices at landfills and transfer stations; and Increase the operators' awareness…, Class 3 Landfill Operators: Training Required, Supervision of the operation of a Class 3 Landfill shall be the responsibility of a qualified individual that has completed operator training courses and is certified pursuant to Regulation 61-107.14 Solid Waste Management: Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Operator's Certification. This regulation defines "operator" as any person, including the owner, who is principally engaged in, or is in charge…, Class 2 Landfill and Transfer Station Operators: Training Recommended, Even though training for operators of Class 2 landfills and transfer stations is not currently required by regulation, SCDES strongly recommends that all operators take advantage of these voluntary training opportunities., When Are Training Courses Offered?, Class 3 Landfill Manager, Class 3 Landfill Supervisor, and Class 2 Landfill Operator training is offered annually. Transfer Station Operator training is offered on an as needed basis., Contact Us, For additional information, contact Chris Carney at (803) 898-0727 or Chris.Carney@des.sc.gov .SCDES Opens Nominations for Community Star Award to Recognize Environmental Stewardship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 2, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is now accepting nominations for its annual Community Star Award , which recognizes those who make a positive difference in their communities through environmental stewardship, sustainability and resilience. From grassroots initiatives to innovative local solutions, Community Stars…, said Myra Reece, SCDES Director., “The actions of our Community Stars benefit their neighbors and our state.” A selection committee comprised of SCDES environmental experts and agency leaders will review nominations and select a Community Star honoree using a weighted scoring process. Nominees who hold an agency-issued permit must be in compliance with their permit and must have no recent deficiencies, violations or enforcement…Environmental Clean Up Assistance Programs
Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP), Administers the Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) Oversees assessment and cleanup of Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program Performing Targeted Brownfields Assessments, Dry Cleaning, Administers South Carolina's Dry-cleaning Facility Restoration Trust Fund by using funds to assess, prioritize, and clean up registered dry-cleaning sites that are polluted within the state., Emergency Response, Coordinates the response of SCDES and other agencies in responding to spills and releases of petroleum and hazardous chemicals Trains Department personnel in response safety, hazards awareness and containment/removal technologies Investigates fish kills Coordinates the Department's response to fixed nuclear facility or transportation related radiological emergencies Provides radiological hazards…, Superfund, Determines if a site may have been polluted, and ranking the site to decide if it should be placed on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Priorities List (NPL), or on the State Superfund list. Responsible for assessing, remediating, and cleaning up or overseeing assessment, remediation, and clean up of Superfund sites in South Carolina that are not on the NPL.…, Underground Storage Tanks (UST), Oversee activities related to assessment, risk evaluation and remediation of underground storage tank releases. Administer the two state assurance funds (SUPERB Financial Responsibility Fund and the SUPERB Account) which serve as partial financial responsibility mechanisms for tank owners and operators in meeting their state and federal financial responsibility obligations., Waste Disposal, Provides technical assistance on the proper management of solid and hazardous waste Provides technical review of sampling protocols and analytical data Coordinates sampling activities for the Bureau