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Projects, Brownfields Cleanup Program and Loan Fund National Priority List Sites in SC - February 2022 Savannah River Nuclear Site Monitoring State Remediation State Remediation Projects State Remediation Attachments Cleanup Contractors and Vendors SC Environmental Sites in the News Public Record, Related Topics, What is Superfund? (EPA) Air Quality: State Implementation Plan Environmental Loans and Grants for Businesses, Communities Infectious Waste SCDES Pollution Monitoring Services and Advisories Dry Cleaning Site Clean Up Reports spillsMunicipal Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Stormwater (MS4) , Stormwaters, such as rain and snow melt, which run over impervious surfaces in urbanized areas – roadways, sidewalks, parking lots, roof tops, etc. – are often unintentionally, or unknowingly, mixed with potential sources of pollutants. Waters travel quickly over these impervious areas and can carry large quantities of materials. Such pollutants can include, but are not limited to, fertilizers,…, What is a MS4? , A Municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) is a system of conveyances that include, but are not limited to, catch basins, curbs, gutters, ditches, man-made channels, pipes, tunnels, and/or storm drains that discharge into Waters of the State . For these conveyances or system of conveyances to be recognized as an MS4, a state, city, town, village, or other public entity must own them. These…, Discover if you are within a regulated MS4 , South Carolina MS4 Mapping Tool , MS4 and sMS4 Expectations , Large and Medium MS4s must prepare and submit a permit application to address each of the following elements: Structural control maintenance Areas of significant development or redevelopment Roadway runoff management Flood control related to water quality issues Municipal owned operations such as landfills, wastewater treatment plants, etc. Hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal sites,…, Stormwater Program Area , Stormwater Site Types , Associated ePermitting Forms , Public Sector Construction Projects SCR10 , , (Construction Projects Within or Outside of an MS4 Area) , , , Notice of Intent (NOI) for new construction projects which disturb greater than one acre D - 2617 NOI for new construction projects which disturb less than one acre For sites within one of the eight coastal counties (Beaufort, Berkely, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper), Not for individual lots in residential subdivisions, D - 0451 NOI for new construction projects which disturb less than one acre For sites that are, NOT, within one of the eight coastal counties (Beaufort, Berkely, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper), Not for individual lots in residential subdivisions, D - 2628 Any stormwater construction project for which the permit ownership is changing to a new Permittee D - 2617 & D - 0434 NOI coverage for individual lots within a residential subdivision which has already been permitted under one master plan D - 0432 Major Modification of an existing permit for land disturbance (any acreage) D - 2617 & D - 0435 Notification of final site…, Newly Designated Small MS4 (sMS4) , NOI for any Newly Designated sMS4 to apply for coverage of their MS4 area under the sMS4 General Permit NOI Small MS4 General Permit - New PermitteeAllowable Costs
The SUPERB Act requires that all costs for site rehabilitation receive prior approval. The Division has established maximum allowable rates for site assessment, abandonment, and monitoring components that are most frequently utilized at UST sites., All site rehabilitation work requested by the UST Management Division on or after May 15, 2014 is subject to the May 15, 2014 SUPERB Allowable Costs. All site rehabilitation work requested prior to May 15, 2014 and after November 1, 2013 will be subject to November 1, 2013 SUPERB Allowable Costs provided the cost proposal is submitted in accordance with established deadlines. Should you have any…Access to Restricted Information
Licensing for Septic System Installers
Tiered Installer Licensure, Transition to Tiered Licensure Effective July 1, 2022, all installers licensed as master contractors with the Department became Tier 3 installers. Installers who were licensed but not as master contractors became Tier 2 installers. All installers who will become Tier 2 installers and plan to install Standard 610, Specialized Onsite Wastewater Systems, will have 30 days, starting on July 1, 2022,…, Tiered Licensing System for Onsite Wastewater (Septic) System Installers, As with the septic system pumper/hauler license, to become licensed as a septic system installer an examination must be taken and passed with a score of 80% or better. To schedule the in-person exam, please contact your local SCDES office . The Department licenses the following tiers of installers: Tier 1 Installer: Can install all gravity-fed and fill-cap residential systems. Must obtain 8 hours…, To qualify for eligibility, , you must be licensed as a septic system installer and actively installing in South Carolina for the previous 3 years with no pending or prior disciplinary or enforcement action involving onsite wastewater systems OR licensed as a septic system installer and actively installing out of state for 5 years with no pending or prior disciplinary or enforcement action involving onsite wastewater…, South Carolina Act No. 37: Passive Soil-Based Onsite Disposal Systems, South Carolina Act No. 37 of 2015 is a law that was passed detailing the installation of passive soil-based onsite disposal systems. These systems consist of non-gravel, non-mechanical, soil absorption trenches utilizing manufactured products such as Infiltrator, EZ Flow, etc., that have been approved for use in South Carolina. These systems must be installed per the manufacturer requirements.…Site Inspections
General Process, After you apply for a permit to install a septic tank for a new home: A DES inspector will visit your property to determine whether the land is suitable for a septic tank by looking at: Soil type - only certain types work well for septic systems Slope of the lot to see whether a septic tank can work and how the system must be built The number of bedrooms in the proposed house plan, used to…, Soil: Most Important Factor, Septic tank site inspector collects a soil sample Our inspector will take a minimum of two soil samples (borings) in the area where the septic system will most likely be located. We classify the soil by its characteristics: Color shows how high the water table gets at the wettest time of year (this is visible regardless of the month). We match your soil to a soil color chip in our field book.…, Drainfield Size, Septic tank site inspector evaluates a drainfield Another problem we sometimes see is that there simply is not enough suitable land to build an adequately sized septic tank and drainfield on a particular lot. We use this standard formula to calculate the size of the drainfield needed: The average South Carolinian generates about 60 gallons of wastewater daily (which includes showers, toilet…, Never Underestimate Number of Occupants, When applying for a permit to construct a septic tank, never underestimate or misrepresent the number of bedrooms or intended occupants. If you do, you are setting your septic system up for failure and yourself up for major expenses in the future.Planning, Outreach & Engagement
Coastal Planning Assistance, BCM Staff Member standing in front of presentation Coastal Services staff provide short- and long-term planning assistance and support coastal planning initiatives at the state and local level. SCDES BCM planning staff work with partners on a variety of issues including coastal adaptation, hazard mitigation, marsh management, resilience, and other comprehensive planning efforts. Staff assist…, Local Comprehensive Beachfront Management Plans, , or LCBMPs, which are an important and effective management tool for local governments., Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery, planning, another priority focus area, includes maintenance of SCDES BCM’s Emergency Operations Plan. , Public Outreach, Education, and Product Development, The Coastal Services team specializes in development of public outreach and education products and initiatives. These efforts include hosting SCDES BCM’s , Coastal Photography Contest, and development of annual , tide tables, . Other initiatives include South Carolina’s , Keep off the Dunes Program, , a collaborative effort between SCDES BCM, local municipalities, and other partners to enhance public awareness of sensitive dune environments. The , SC Adopt-a-Beach Program, , associated with SCDES BCM’s , Marine Debris Initiative, , is a volunteer-based cleanup program established in state statute to promote safe and clean litter-free beaches. Coastal Services staff regularly highlight these outreach products and initiatives, as well as , applications and tools, developed by the team, at public and partner meetings and at local and regional conferences. , BCM Educational Trainings, SCDES BCM has been involved in the development and offering of coastal educational training with a variety of partners over the years. The , SC Living Shorelines training course, , released in 2024, highlights the benefits of living shorelines in South Carolina’s estuarine environment and teaches participants about living shoreline regulations and permitting, site assessments, installation materials and methods, and evaluating the performance of living shoreline installations. , SC Tidelands, Water, and Beach: Regulations and Rebuilding, , part of the Real Estate Professional Continuing Education Courses developed under the Calling the Coast Home Series, is one of four two-hour continuing education elective courses to provide Realtors® with information about coastal issues and topics. , Stakeholder Engagement, Coastal Services staff support SCDES BCM stakeholder engagement efforts including workgroup planning, coordination, and facilitation. The goal of these engagement efforts is to gather input and diverse perspectives from stakeholders on a variety of topics. Explore past stakeholder workgroup efforts in the section below. Coastal Services staff also participate in partner and inter-agency…, SC Coastal Information Network, and the , Southeast and Caribbean Disaster Resilience Partnership, . Past Stakeholder WorkgroupsBrownfields Success Stories
Contractor Licensing Fees
ePermitting Electronic Applications, Contractor, Fee: $100.00/per license, Issued to companies/individuals who will perform asbestos abatement projects. To obtain this license, a company representative must possess a valid SCDES supervisor license affiliated with that company., The license is valid for one year from the date the license is processed, providing that a valid supervisor license is maintained., general Licensing Information All contractors, facilities, supervisors, workers, air samplers, project designers, building inspectors, and management planners involved in either the inspection, design, air monitoring, in-place management, removal, cleanup, or other handling of regulated asbestos-containing materials must be licensed by SCDES in a discipline specific to their activity. All…, Asbestos Abatement License Forms, ePermitting - Electronic Application Portal for, ALL, License Applications **Please note that if you are renewing a license please contact 803-898-4289 to be granted access to existing records. Asbestos Abatement License Application - for obtaining personnel and contractor licensing for disciplines described below. Please make checks or money orders payable to SCDES. Application Form for Asbestos Group License - for obtaining Industrial Group…, Air Sampler, Fee: $100.00/per license, Issued to individuals who will implement air monitoring plans and analysis schemes during abatement. This person is often assigned the duty of acting as the building owner's representative. Submit documentation of valid, current SCDES training, and must have an approved Asbestos Abatement Supervisor course or Project Monitor course and NIOSH 582 - Airborne Asbestos Sampling & Evaluation or…, Consultant/Building Inspector, Fee: $100.00/per license, Issued to individuals who will examine a facility for the presence of asbestos-containing material (ACM), to identify and assess the condition of the material, and to collect bulk samples. Submit documentation of valid, current training of a SCDES approved Building Inspector course., Consultant/Management Planner, Fee: $100.00/per license, Issued to individuals who will interpret inspection reports, conduct hazard assessments of ACM, determine appropriate response actions, develop a schedule for implementing response actions, and prepare written management plans., Individuals possessing a valid management planner license are also authorized to perform the duties of a building inspector., Submit documentation of valid, current training of a SCDES approved Building Inspector course as well as documentation of valid, current training of a SCDES approved Management Planner course., The Building Inspector course is a, prerequisite, for receiving training as a management planner, ., Consultant/Project Designer, Fee: $100.00/per license, Issued to individuals who will plan all phases of an asbestos abatement project design from project site preparation through complete disassembly of all abatement area barriers. Submit documentation of valid, current training of a SCDES approved Project Designer course., Supervisor (AHERA), Fee: $50.00/per license, Issued to individuals who will provide direct on-site supervision and guidance to workers engaged in abatement of regulated ACM (RACM). Obtaining this license also authorizes an individual to perform any duties of a Worker. Submit documentation of valid, current training of a SCDES approved Supervision of Asbestos Abatement Projects course., Worker (AHERA), Fee: $10.00/per license, Issued to individuals who will perform asbestos abatement under the direct guidance of an accredited and licensed supervisor. Submit documentation of valid, current training of a SCDES approved (AHERA) Worker course., Group, Fee per discipline as follows: , Up to 10 people $25.00 minimum fee, 11 to 20 people $25.00 plus $2.50 per additional person above 10, 21 to 50 people $25.00 plus $5.00 per additional person above 20, 51 to 90 people $25.00 plus $7.50 per additional person above 50, 91 persons or more $25.00 plus $500.00 maximum fee, Issued to industrial manufacturing and electrical generating facilities and allows facility employees and long-term in-house contractors to perform abatement at the license holder's facility without having to obtain a separate license per employee per category Submit the number of people who will be licensed the name, SSN, discipline, training provider or approved instructor, and examination date…, Facility O & M, Fee: The same fee schedule as Group licenses, Issued to non-industrial facilities and allows facility employees to perform limited abatement at the license holder's facility without having to obtain a separate license per employee. Work performed under this license is restricted to the conditions under the O & M Worker license. Submit The number of people who will be licensed The name, SSN, O & M training provider or approved…, Contact, Asbestos Section (803) 898-4289