Pigeon Point Boat Landing - Critical Area Permit Application Public Hearing
The SCDES Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) has scheduled a public hearing for a critical area permit application submitted by the City of Beaufort for modifications to a boat landing located on and adjacent to the Beaufort River and Pigeon Point Creek at 2440 Pigeon Point Dr, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina. The public hearing will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00 pm in…Solar Farms
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UST Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP)
On July 1, 2011, the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Management Division implemented a Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP). The goal of the QAPP is to formalize procedures that will provide accountability and quality control for the data collected at UST sites. Contractors must complete and submit Appendix B of the QAPP (Contractor Addendum) when requested for site-specific scopes of work (e.g.…, Audit Forms, AFVR Audit Form (pdf) Groundwater Sampling Audit Form (pdf) Drilling/Soil Boring Audit Form (pdf), Contact, Debra Thoma , Manager, 803-898-0643Abandoned and Derelict Vessels
Abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) are a chronic problem along the South Carolina coast. In addition to direct impact on fragile marsh and benthic habitat, ADVs diminish the safe recreational use of our waterways and are a visual blight on the landscape. Check out the tools and information below to learn more about SCDES BCM efforts to address ADV in coastal South Carolina.SCDES Begins Seasonal Daily Ozone Forecasts to Help South Carolinians Stay Air Quality Aware
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 30, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — From April 1 through September 30, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) provides a daily forecast for ground-level ozone concentrations across the state. These forecasts help South Carolinians take simple steps to protect their health on days when ozone levels are expected to be elevated. Ozone is a colorless gas…, said Rhonda Thompson, chief of SCDES’s Bureau of Air Quality, . “Our daily forecasts give South Carolinians a simple way to stay informed and make small adjustments that can help protect their health, especially during the warmer months when ozone impacts are more likely.” SCDES reports its air quality data to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which provides ZIP code-level information for all of South Carolina through the AirNow.gov website.…, @SouthCarolinaDES on Facebook and Instagram, and @SC_EnvServices on X , On days with elevated ozone levels, individuals can reduce exposure by: Planning outdoor activities for the morning or evening, when ozone levels are typically lower Reducing the intensity or duration of outdoor exercise Schools modifying outdoor activities such as recess, lunch and physical education “During ozone season, we also encourage South Carolinians to take small steps that can…, said Greg Quina, Air Quality Modeling Section Manager with SCDES’s Bureau of Air Quality., “Everyday actions — like reducing vehicle use or avoiding unnecessary idling — can make a meaningful difference in improving air quality across our communities.” People can help reduce ozone pollution by: Driving less by carpooling, walking, biking or using public transportation Avoiding idling by turning off engines when stopped for more than 30 seconds (except in traffic) Keeping vehicles…SCDES Launches Enhanced Tools to Address Abandoned and Derelict Vessels Along South Carolina Coast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2026 CHARLESTON, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) has announced the launch of new and improved tools to address abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) across coastal South Carolina. Abandoned and derelict vessels remain a persistent issue in the state’s coastal environment. These vessels can…, said SCDES Director Myra Reece., “These new tools will make it easier for the public to report problem vessels and strengthen coordination between SCDES, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and local partners — helping agencies respond more efficiently and protect South Carolina’s coastal resources.” As part of these updates, public boat reports submitted through MyCoast now route directly to appropriate South…Hydrology Section
Adams Scrap Recycling Public Hearing
Adams Scrap Recycling LLC has applied to the Department for a state air construction permit to authorize construction and operation of metal shredding equipment and associated control devices. Adams Scrap Recycling LLC is a recycler of metals and other materials such as glass, paper, plastics, and electronics. This project is for the installation of several pieces of equipment for auto and metal…, SCDES will hold a public hearing on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. to accept written and verbal comments on the proposed project. The hearing will be held at West Greenville Community Center (8 Rochester St.). Doors will open at 5:30 P.M. to facilitate the sign-in process and provide an opportunity to meet SCDES staff., The public hearing is formal and provides an opportunity to make oral comments that will be heard by SCDES staff and recorded by a court reporter. There will be no questions and answers during the public hearing. SCDES values each participant’s involvement in the public hearing and will conduct it in a respectful, orderly manner with reasonable limits on the length of comments, if necessary.…Solid Waste and Recycling Reports
Solid Waste and Recycling Reports