Regulatory Determinations
Below are some of the memorandums, determinations, and summaries that the Asbestos section has distributed concerning Regulation 61-86.1, Standards of Performance for Asbestos Projects (pdf) . Memorandum - Asbestos Response to Hurricane Florence Applicability of Federal and State Asbestos Regulations to Condominiums (pdf) Asbestos Cementitious Floor Tiles (pdf) Asbestos Containing Floor Mastic (…, Contact, Asbestos Section (803) 898-4289Hazardous Waste Contingency Fund Annual Reports
FY08 Hazardous Waste Contingency Fund Annual Report FY09 Hazardous Waste Contingency Fund Annual Report FY10 Hazardous Waste Contingency Fund Annual Report FY11 Hazardous Waste Contingency Fund Annual Report FY12 Hazardous Waste Contingency Fund Annual Report FY13 Hazardous Waste Contingency Fund Annual Report FY14 Hazardous Waste Contingency Fund Annual Report FY15 Hazardous Waste Contingency…See It, Report It
See It, Report It banner, Illegal dumping of waste tires is a crime., It creates potential human health and safety as well as environmental risks to South Carolina communities. Consider: Tire piles collect rainwater and provide a breeding ground for , mosquitoes, that transmit West Nile Virus and other illnesses. Stored outside or illegally dumped, tires can leach toxic chemicals that contaminate soil and water. Tire piles are a fire hazard. Scrap tires burn easily. Fires can be started intentionally or unintentionally, are extremely difficult to extinguish, and may burn or smolder for weeks or months. Fires generate oil that fouls soil and water and…, Do Your Part to Reduce Illegal Dumping, The "See It, Report It" campaign – developed in partnership by DES (formerly DHEC) and PalmettoPride – encourages residents to report illegal tire dumps in their communities quickly and anonymously. Residents can call PalmettoPride's Litter Busters Hot Line at , 1-877-7-LITTER, or use the , "Report a Litterbug", option online., All information is held in strict confidence and the caller's identity is not released., Another option for residents to report tire piles is to contact their , SCDES Regional Office, directly., Protect Your Property from Illegal Dumping, Landowners – by law – could be held liable for cleanup costs if the responsible party is not found. Given that, if you own property that is susceptible to illegal dumping you can take the following actions: Restrict access to your property with fencing, earthen berms, gates, etc.; Install surveillance cameras; Solicit support of neighbors or adjoining property owners to monitor suspicious…, palmettopride.org, .Wildfires
Smoke from wildfires can irritate the eyes and respiratory system, as well as aggravate or exacerbate chronic heart and lung diseases. This can be a nuisance for healthy people, but it can also make some pre-existing health conditions, like asthma and some heart or lung conditions, worse. Health and visibility impacts from smoke could be experienced in areas impacted by wildfires. Whether from…, Current Air Quality Data, AirNow.gov, General Information on Wildfires and Health, Wildfires and Wildfire Smoke Guidance (ASTHO) Wildfires Fact Sheet (CDC) Forest Fires and Respiratory Health Fact Sheet (American Lung Association) How Smoke From Fires Can Affect Your Health (EPA) Particulate Matter (EPA) Steps to take before, during, and after a wildfire (S.C. EMD), For Firefighters and Other Emergency Responders, SC Wildfire Statistics (S.C. Forestry Commission) Wildland Fire Chemicals (U.S. Forest Service), How Open Burning Can Lead to Wildfires, Fire and Open Burning Information (S.C. Forestry Commission) Open Burning (SCDES)Watershed Plan Development Grant Request for Applications
, Applications are being accepted through March 20, 2026, An informational webinar on the 2025 Watershed Plan Development Grant was recorded and is available here . , 2026 Watershed Plan Development Grant RF, A, Required Application Documents, Watershed Plan Development Grant Application Form, Watershed Plan Budget Form, Guidance Documents, How to Complete a Budget, SCDES Guide to Developing Watershed Plans , Additional Guidance, Watershed Plan Development Grant Page, Grant Funded Watershed Plans,Open Burning
What is open burning?, Open burning is the burning of materials outdoors in a firepit or burn barrel releasing smoke and other emissions directly into the air. Examples of open burning include: Campfires Bonfires Fire pits Burning leaves, trash, or other yard waste, Is it Legal?, The legality of open burning depends on where and what you burn. Inside City/Town Limits: Some towns have banned outdoor burning altogether, and others have enacted local ordinances that limit outdoor burning. If you live within city limits, always check with your local government before you burn anything outdoors. Outside City/Town Limits: The S.C. Forestry Commission regulates certain types of…, What can I burn (if allowed by local ordinance) or NOT burn outdoors in South Carolina?, Legal to Burn • Yard Trimmings • Barbecues • Outdoor Fireplaces (using only untreated wood) • Campfires (using only untreated wood) • Bonfires If burning, remember to always: • Actively watch the fire; • Have water or other fire extinguishing measures readily available; • Comply with county and local ordinances; and • Notify S.C. Forestry Commission of any outdoor burning Illegal to Burn Recycle…General NPDES Permits (Non-Stormwater)
Bulk Petroleum Storage Activities - Emmanuel Eluno (803) 898-4314 Discharges from the Application of Pesticides - Byron Amick (803) 898-4236 Hydrostatic Test Water Discharges from New & Used Oil and Gas Lines & Tanks - Brett Caswell (803) 898-4396 Discharges Associated with Nonmetal Mineral Mining Facilities [Effective July 1, 2022]- Brett Caswell (803) 898-4396 Land…Emissions Inventory Reporting
Revised Regulation 61-62.1, Section III - Emissions Inventory (pdf) (Effective 8/25/2017) Note: Emissions from non-fugitive and fugitive sources (excluding vehicle engine emissions) are to be used when determining a facility's "Inventory Source Type" and when reporting a facility's emissions to comply with this Regulation. Do I need to do an Emissions Inventory? (pdf), SLEIS, State and Local Emissions Inventory System (SLEIS) is the Emissions Inventory electronic reporting tool. If you have any questions, please contact Chad Wilbanks at 803-898-4106 Chad Wilbanks, -, Section Manager (803) 898-4106SRF Forms
Forms, DES Form 3561, CWSRF Project Questionnaire, * Updated 9/2025, DES Form 3463, DWSRF Project Questionnaire, * Updated 9/2025, DHEC Form 1970, Construction Permit Application, 9/2016, DES Form 0574, Utility Sustainability Assessment, * Updated 7/2025, DES Form 0962, Project Sponsor's American Iron and Steel Certification, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 1295, Project Construction Summary - General, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 2324, Project Inspection Designation Form, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 2553, Land Acquisition Form for CWSRF Funding, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 2554, Land Acquisition Form for DWSRF Funding, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 2556, Bidder's American Iron and Steel Certification, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 2557, Project Sponsor's Davis-Bacon Certification, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3585, Draw Request Form, * Updated 2/2026, DES Form 3152, Cost & Effectiveness Certification, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3236, Fiscal Sustainability Plan Certification, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3586, Official Designation & Signature Form, 7/2024, DES Form 3587, Monthly Construction Inspection Report - for Projects without BABA Requirements, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 4366, Monthly Construction Inspection Report - for Projects with BABA Requirements, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3588, Schedule for Construction, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3589, Project Construction Summary - Equivalency, * Updated 12/2025, DES Form 3590, Debarment Certification, *Updated 12/2025, DES Form 3591, Prime Contractor's Subagreement Certification, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 3594, URLAP Certification (Certification Regarding Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970), *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 4087, A&E Procurement Compliance Form, *Updated 7/2024, DES Form 4359, Project Sponsor’s Build America, Buy America Certification, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 4360, Bidder's Build America, Buy America Certification, * Updated 7/2024, DES Form 4464, BABA De Minimis List, * Updated 10/2024, EPA Forms (4700-4, 5700-52A), EPA Grantee Forms,SRF Guidance
Guidance Documents, CWSRF PER Guidance Document, * Updated 9/2025, DWSRF PER Guidance Document, * Updated 9/2025, Guide to Projects with a 20- and 30-yr Debt Service Terms, * Updated 7/2024, Permit Guide for CWSRF and DWSRF Projects - Equivalency, * Updated 7/2024, Permit Guide for CWSRF and DWSRF Projects - General, * Updated 7/2024, Methods of Bidding, , Guide to Bidding and Award of Construction Contracts - Equivalency, * Updated 2/2026, Guide to Bidding and Award of Construction Contracts - General, * Updated 7/2024, Guide to Alternative Methods of Construction Delivery (CMAR), * Updated 2/2026, Guide to SRF Prequalification of Construction Bidders (RFQ), * Updated 2/2026, Guide to Direct Purchase of Equipment and Materials - Equivalency, * Updated 7/2024, Guide to Direct Purchase of Equipment and Materials - General, * Updated 7/2024, Guide to Federal Requirements - Equivalency, * Updated 2/2026, Guide to Federal Requirements - General, * Updated 1/2025, CWSRF Federal Requirements Table - Equivalency, * Updated 2/2026, CWSRF Federal Requirements Table - General, * Updated 1/2025, DWSRF Federal Requirements Table - Equivalency, * Updated 2/2026, DWSRF Federal Requirements Table - General, * Updated 1/2025, Guide for Study-Only SRF Projects, * Updated 2/2026, Guide for Engineering-Services-Only SRF Projects, * Updated 2/2026, Guide for Lead Service Line Replacement Projects, * Updated 2/2026, Preconstruction Conference Report (without BABA), , * Updated 2/2026, Preconstruction Conference Report (with BABA), , * Updated 2/2026, Disbursement Package for Loan Projects, * Updated 2/2026, Disbursement Package for APF Projects, * Updated 2/2026, Guide to Green Project Reserve Eligible Projects, *Updated 7/2024, Guide to CWSRF Cost and Effectiveness Analysis, * Updated 7/2024 Signage Guide for Equivalency Projects, Signage Guide for Equivalency Projects, * Updated 1/2025, EPA's SRF American Iron and Steel Requirement, , EPA's SRF Build America, Buy America Requirement,