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Facility/Site Name LWM File # County Document Title Date Lead Project Manager Abbott Labs 413256 Spartanburg, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 18-5982-RP, 4/6/2020, Jan Trent, Piggly Wiggly 59109 Charleston, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 20-7500-RP, 4/6/2020, Kimberly Kuhn, CAP River Site 58724 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 18-7411-RP, 2/4/2019, Kimberly Kuhn, Pharmaceutical Associates #1 Site 58692 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 11/8/2018, Kimberly Kuhn, 104 S. Hudson Street Site 55474 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 2/05/2015, Keisha Long, 226 Hyatt Street 59290 Cherokee, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 20-7523-RP, 8/25/2020, Greg Cassidy, 681 Halton Road Site 58416 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 12/19/2016, Lucas Berresford, 1321 Lady Street Site 58394 Richland, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 08/17/2016, Greg Cassidy, 3M Greenville Site 51712 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 05/18/2015, Addie Walker, 3M American Lava Corporation Site 50946 Laurens, Amendment to Consent Agreement 97-029-W, 06/13/2019, Cynde Devlin, Ajax Rolled Ring Site 401459 York, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 06/02/2016, Addie Walker, Ajax Rolled Ring 401459 York, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 22-5861-RP, 12/14/21, Kim Kuhn, Allied Chemical Fiber Division Site 50955 Lexington, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 01/05/2018, Jan Trent, American Fittings Site 58614 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 18-6537-RP, 11/05/2018, Kimberly Kuhn, Anderson Brass Company 51491 Darlington, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 23-7750-RP, 7/13/2023, Cynde Devlin, Ansaldo STS USA 50855 Lexington , Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 12/11/2014, Jan Trent, Ansaldo (Union Switch and Signal) 50855 Lexington, Amendment to Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 14-5012-RP, 6/25/20, Jan Trent, Arial Mill 59626 Pickens, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 23-7729-RP, 6/1/2023, Greg Cassidy, Arvin Meritor (Marion) Site 57238 Marion, Community Meeting Notice, 10/06/2016, Lucas Berresford, Ascend/Solutia/Monsanto Site 50583 Greenwood, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 06/30/2016, Addie Walker, Automatic Switch Company (ASCO), (Attachments), 51745 Aiken, ASCO site Record of Decision, 06/19/2009, Angie Jones, Avondale Mills - Woodhead 21346 Aiken, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 18-7428-RP, 03/05/2019, Greg Cassidy, AVM Inc. Marion Site 57238 Marion, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract Amendment, 11/07/2017, Shelton Smalls, AVX Corporation, (Attachments), 51602 Horry, Remedial Investigation Fact Sheet, 12/2007, Carol Minsk, AVX Corporation 51602 Horry, PowerPoint Presentation before Myrtle Beach City Council and Horry County Council, 01/2008, Carol Minsk, AVX Corporation 51602 Horry, Fact Sheet Update and May 15, 2008 Notice of Availability Session, 05/2008, Carol Minsk, AVX Corporation 51602 Horry, September 2008 Groundwater Monitoring and On-Site Monitoring Well Installation Report, 09/2008, Carol Minsk, AVX Corporation 51602 Horry, Update and Notice of Availability Sessions, 03/2009, Carol Minsk, AVX Corporation, (Attachments), 51602 Horry, Progress Reports - See attachment for additional reports, 03/2009, Carol Minsk, AVX Corporation, (Attachments), 51602 Horry, Nov 1, 2011 Public Meeting - See attachment for additional information, 10/2011, Carol Minsk, Azalea Complex 59620 Charleston, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 23-7734-RP, 6/1/2023, Kimberly Kuhn, Barnwell Town Dump Site 52252 Barnwell, Barnwell Proposed Plan Fact Sheet, 08/2007, Lucas Berresford, Blalock Textile Mills Site 401136 Laurens, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 01/05/2018, Addie Walker, Bluewater Thermal Solutions 305608 Laurens, Amendment to Voluntary Cleanup Contract 14-6226-RP, 05/07/2026, Gen Keller-Milliken, Bondex 58421 Edgefield, Voluntary Cleanup Contract 25-8876-RP, 03/05/2026, Greg Cassidy, Browder Trust Property Site 56777 Charleston, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 06/30/2016, Greg Cassidy, Burlington Industries Site 51548 Darlington, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 04/19/2013, James "Lucas" Berresford, Capsugel 400869 , Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 18-5995-RP, 09/29/2020, Tim Hornosky, Castlebridge Properties Site, (Attachments), 57423 Spartanburg, Public Notice, Proposed Plan, 03/21/2018, Keisha Long, Central Wire, Inc 59904 Lancaster, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 24-7801-RP, 04/25/2024 E-mail moorekh@dhec.sc.gov, Kylie Moore, Chapin Crossing 59346 Lexington, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 21-7577-RP, 04/27/2021, Greg Cassidy, Chick-fil-A Site 58494 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 09/07/2017, Regan Rahn, Clemson University Landfill 52078 Anderson, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 20-4920-RP, 10/15/2020, Greg Cassidy, Columbia Phosphate Company 57420 Richland, Oversight Contract, 24-5708-OC, 05/27/2025, Greg Cassidy, Commercial Tracts 59489 Florence, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 22-7674-RP, 8/24/2022, Jan Trent, Congis Corporation 400211 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 15-5906-RP, 08/03/2020, Cynde Devlin, CSXT Bramlett Road (a/k/a Duke Power Manufactured Gas Plant) 400801 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 07/28/2016, Lucas Berresford, Culbertson Property Site 58308 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 01/31/2017, Greg Cassidy, Delavan Site 51778 Bamberg, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 05/02/2013, Addie Walker, Duke Power - Spartanburg MGP Site, (Attachments), 56553 Spartanburg, Public Notice, Proposed Plan, 8/21/2018, Greg Cassidy, DuPont Berkeley Warehouse Site 413416 Berkeley, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 08/07/2013, Jan Trent, Edison Mall/745 Saluda St 57708 York, Administrative Settlement, 11/12/2013, Tim Hornosky, EFP Products 55322 York, Proposed Plan Fact Sheet, Announcements of Public Meeting and Comment Period, 01/2008, Angie Jones, EFP Products, (Attachments), 55322 York, Notice of Availability Session on 03/17/2008 and the Public Comment Period Extended to 4/07/2008, 03/2008, Angie Jones, EFP Products 55322 York, Transcript of February 5, 2008 Public Meeting, 03/2008, Angie Jones, EFP Products, (Attachments), 55322 York, Announcement of Proposed Plan--Addendum and Public Comment Period, 09/2009, Angie Jones, Elliott Sawmilling 59081 Hampton, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 22-7489-RP, 6/30/2022, Greg Cassidy, Exide-Bent Creek Parcels 51290 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 23-7736-RP, 7/31/2023, Greg Cassidy, FB Johnston Graphics Site 403894 Lexington, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 12/02/2014, Lauran Ortman, Former Clariant LSW Site 401346 York, VCC 12-5856-RP, 12/2012, Jan Trent, Former Carter and Crawley Facility ----- Greenville, CERTIFIED MAIL _ 917082133393630029514, 06/2012, Regina Brown, Former Auriga/ KOSA/Hoechst Celanese Site 400225 Spartanburg, VCC_Executed(3.12.13), 03/12/2013, Addie Walker, Former Nytronics Components 51663 Darlington, Record of Decision, 09/08/2014, Keisha Long, Former Carolina Chemical/CAE Pesticide Bag Disposal Site 55781 Lexington, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 09/08/2014, Lucas Berresford, Former Orkin Pest Control Facility Site 58415 Charleston, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 12/5/2016, Greg Cassidy, Former Singer Anderson Site 52135 Anderson, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 09/07/2017, Jan Trent, Former Singer Company Site 50805 Pickens, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 08/02/2017, Jan Trent, Former Singer Company Site 50805 Pickens, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 08/02/2017, Jan Trent, Former Wilson House Moving & Scrap Metal 59336 Laurens, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 21-7572-RP, 8/24/2021, Cynde Devlin, Flexible Technologies 50752 Abbeville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 05/06/2015, Lauran Ortman, Florence MGP Site 56445 Florence, Announcement of Record of Decision and Update of Administrative Record, 04/2007, Lucas Berresford, Georgia-Pacific Resins Site 415334 Berkeley, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 07/29/2016, Tim Hornosky, Getinge/Castle/Maquet Site 417431 Charleston, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 12/5/2016, Addie Walker, Grace Christian Ministries 59296 Richland, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 20-7528-RP, 6/25/20, Jan Trent , Greenfield Industries, Inc. 403314 Oconee, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 23-5991-RP, 1/01/2014, Tim Hornosky, Griffin Racing Radiators 400187 Anderson, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 23-5866-RP, 6/27/2023, Greg Cassidy, Griffin Radiator Piedmont Site 56372 Anderson, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 10/02/2013, Carol Minsk, Halocarbon Site 417600 Aiken, Halocarbon Products Corporation, 09/16/2013 TBD Havird Tire Company Site 58089 Lexington, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 05/16/2013, Mark Berenbrok, Herald Journal Boulevard 58329 Spartanburg, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 23-7730-RP, 3/13/2023, Greg Cassidy, Hitachi Electronic Devices Site 56552 Greenville, Proposed Plan, Related documents:, DHEC's Proposed Plan Figure 1, DHEC's Proposed Plan Figure 2, DHEC's Proposed Plan Figure 3, DHEC's Proposed Plan Figure 4, DHEC's Proposed Plan Figure 5, DHEC's Proposed Plan Figure 6, DHEC's Proposed Plan Figure 7, DHEC's Proposed Plan Figure 8, 04/02/2013, Angie Jones, Holmberg Electronics Corporation - Inman Plant 51016 Spartanburg, Holmberg Removal Fact Sheet, 09/2007, Lucas Berresford, Horton Sales Development Corporation-Piedmont Site 56198 Greenville County, Fact Sheet and Announcement of Administrative Record, 03/2007, Angie Jones, Horton Sales Development Corporation-Piedmont Site 56198 Greenville County, Removal Action Report, July 4, 2008, 07/2008, Angie Jones, Inman Mills Site 50867 Spartanburg, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 10/02/2013, Shelton Smalls, International Knife and Saw Site 54872 Florence, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 20-6108-RP, 5/27/2020, Greg Cassidy, Itron Site 57992 Greenwood, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 10/02/2013, Carol Minsk, IVAX Specialty Chemicals SUB, LLC Site, (Attachments), 50776 York, Amendment to Voluntary Cleanup Contract 02-5416-RP, 06/07/2010, Keisha Long, Jeffrey Manufacturing Site 50834 Anderson, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 18-5267-RP, 11/8/2018, Regan Rahn, Joslyn Clark Controls Site 400619 Lancaster, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 10/02/2013, Lucas Berresford, JP Stevens (Piedmont) 51854 Laurens, Transcript--11/07/17 Proposed Plan Meeting, DHEC's Proposed Plan, 11/07/2017, Judy Canova, Laurens CeramTec Site, (Attachments), 50946 York, Public Notice, Proposed Plan, 02/06/2018, Addie Walker, Leach Road 600301 York, Voluntary Cleanup Contract 25-8837-RP, 09/15/2020, Greg Cassidy, Lobeco 51362 Beaufort, Record of Decision, 06/01/2020, Tim Hornosky, Lockheed Martin Aircraft & Logistics Services 52274 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 22-7633-RP, 05/20/2022, Cynde Devlin, Marley Engineered Products ----- Marlboro, Voluntary Cleanup Contract - Marley Engineered Products Site, 01/2012, Jan Trent, McConnells Corner Site 57844 York, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 10/31/2016, Greg Cassidy, Milliken Barnwell Site 400560 Barnwell, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 04/24/2017, Greg Cassidy, Milliken Excelsior Site 51376 Union, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 09/07/2017, Greg Cassidy, Monsanto Textiles Company Site 403888 Cherokee, Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 10/08/2013, Lauran Ortman, Montague West Apartments 59447 Charleston, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 22-7647-RP, 1/27/2022, Greg Cassidy, Norfolk Southern Derailment - Liberty Site 404718 Pickens, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 06/30/2016, Lucas Berresford, Norfolk Southern - Wayne Street Site 416941 Richland, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, Notice of Environmental Cleanup Activity and Availability of Administrative Record, Continued Soil and Groundwater Quality Assessment Work Plan, Continued Hydrogeologic Assessment, Corrective Action Plan to Address Impacted Soil, Review - Soil Corrective Action Plan, Remediation Monitoring Report, 2014 Groundwater Monitoring Report, Review - Groundwater Monitoring Report, Affidavit of Publication, The State, Public Notice, Executed VCC16-5988-RP, Remedial Action Work Plan Extension & MW Abandonment Request, Quarterly Summary Report 1, Quarterly Summary Report 2, Quarterly Summary Report 3, Groundwater Monitoring Report & Well Abandonment, Nov 2016, Review - Groundwater Monitoring Report & Well Abandonment, Nov 2016, Removal Action Work Plan Revision 1, Quarterly Summary Report 4, Removal Action Work Plan Revision 1 Response to Comments, 5/30/2017, Approval - Action Work Plan Revision 1 Response to Comments, 5/30/2017, Norfolk Southern Postca, r, d, 6/2017, 06/02/2016, Tim Hornosky, North Charleston Walgreens 59038 Charleston, Responsible Voluntary Cleanup Contract 21-7542-RP, 10/15/2020, Greg Cassidy, NorthPointe OS Site 58513 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 03/05/2018, Jan Trent, Nytronics Components Group 51663 Darlington, Notices of Removal Activities, Public Meeting on 5/1, 2008, and Availability of Administrative Record, 04/2008, Judy Canova, Nytronics Components Group 51663 Darlington, Fact Sheet-Removal Activities, 05/2008, Judy Canova, Nytronics Components Group 51663 Darlington, Public Meeting Powerpoint Presentation, 05/2008, Judy Canova, Oceana Rapid 58500 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 19-7468-RP, 40/19/2019, Greg Cassidy, Packs Landing Marina 59435 Sumter, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 22-7639-RP, 3/18/2022, Jan Trent, Pharmaceutical Associates #2 Site 53372 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 09/07/2018, Kimberly Kuhn, Philip Services Corporation (ThermalKEM) Site, 51316 York, Record of Decision, 6/22/16, Proposed Plan Meeting Transcript, 8/26/14, Proposed Plan, 8/26/14, 6/22/2016, Lucas Berresford, Rental Uniform Service - Florence Site 41822 Florence, Voluntary Cleanup Contract 25-8877-RP, 04/06/2026, Kylie Moore, Resort Services 58310 Florence, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 06/30/2016, Addie Walker, Robert Bosch Site The Project 400352 Dorchester, Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 10/23/2013, Lucas Berresford, SCE&G Fleet Maintenance, (Attachments), 52561 Richland, Announcement of Public Availability Session, This is only the abridged version-- without appendices and figures. 11/2009, Lucas Berresford, SCE&G Columbia Fleet Maintenance (a/k/a Congaree River Sediment) Site 52561 Richland, Notice of February 13, 2017 Community Meeting, 02/03/2017, Lucas Berresford, SCE&G Hauser St MGP Site, (Attachments), Sumter, SCE&G MGP Site Proposed Plan, 07/2011, Lucas Berresford, Southern Worsted Mill 58978 Greenville, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 23-7439-RP, 1/24/2023, Greg Cassidy, Shakespeare Composite Structures Site 51025 Newberry, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 09/08/2014, Addie Walker, Shakespeare 400385 Richland, Voluntary Cleanup Contract 25-6147-RP, 12/16/2025, Tim Hornosky, Springfield Tool and Die 59939 Spartanburg, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 21-5839-RP, 06/27/2024, Kim Kuhn, Stanley Tools 400407 Chesterfield, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 21-5839-RP, 01/05/2022, Kim Kuhn, Stoller Chemical Site, (Attachments), 51356 Charleston, Proposed Plan Fact Sheet for Amending the 1999 Record of Decision for OU1 (Groundwater); Announcement of Public Meeting and Comment Period, 08/2007, Lucas Berresford, Stoller Chemical Site, (Attachments), 51356 Charleston, Notice of Intent to Settle and Opportunity to Comment, 05/26/2009, Lucas Berresford, Spartanburg Trolley Site 548477 Spartanburg, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 05/31/2017, Shelton Smalls, TCM Americae 57996 Lexington, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 09/04/2012, Angie Jones, US Fibers 59905 Edgefield , Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract 24-7802-RP, 08/05/2024, Kylie Moore, Westinghouse Electric Columbia Plant Site 51377 Richland, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 08/23/2016, Addie Walker, Wikoff Color Corporation 413450 York, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, 10/08/2013, Tim Hornosky, WIX Dillon Site, (Attachments), 403139 Dillon, Responsible Party Voluntary Cleanup Contract, Public Notice, Proposed Plan, 08/07/2013 04/26/2018, Tim Hornosky,Champions of the Environment
The 2026-2027 grant application period will open Aug. 1, Restored School Pond Grants up to $2,500 are available for your school's environmental education project! Hey, K-12 teachers! Your students could be named Champions of the Environment for helping protect the natural world and boost environmental awareness. Be a Champion and do your part for the environment! Visit the, Grant Winners page, for project ideas. Champions of the Environment Coordinator:, Amy Ley, ,, , 803-898-4183, sponsorsRecycle Guys Poster Gallery
South Carolina Mining Council
Origin and Composition, The Mining Council, established with the enactment of Section 48-21-20 of the South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, as amended, resides in the office of the Governor and acts as an advisory body to the Governor in considering issues relating to mining. The Council considers appeals on decisions made by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) regarding the enforcement of the…, The Council is composed of 11 members and represents diverse interests and responsibilities that provide a wide range of perspectives regarding mining issues. The member positions are: The State Geologist; The Secretary of Commerce or his/her Designee; Three (3) members, appointed by the Governor, as representatives of mining industries; Three (3) members, appointed by the Governor, as…, Mission, The Mining Council's mission is to improve the quality of life of the citizens of South Carolina by promoting the conservation and wise use of mineral resources within the state., Objectives, To advise the Governor, in accordance with his responsibilities under Article IV, 48-21-10 regarding: Issues relating to mining. Effects of mining operations on the environment. Land reclamation. The law as it relates to the Interstate Mining Compact Commission. Communication of related matters. Cooperation with the federal government. Consultation with other Interstate Mining Compact Commission…, Mining Council Members as of July 2025, Council Members, Council Position, Affiliation, Team Expiration, Heath Hanna Chairman Mining Industry 06/30/2028 Rebecca M. Collins Vice Chairman Mining Industry 06/30/2024 C. Scott Howard S. C. Geologic Survey Secretary State Geologist Co-terminus with Office William Jackson Member Department of Commerce Co-terminus with Gov. Blake Banks Member Mining Industry 06/30/2028 Chad N. Johnston, Esquire Member Non-Government Conservation 06/30/2028 Jeff Rikard…, Correspondence to the Council can be sent to the Clerk of the Council, Jennifer Hyman at , Jennifer.Hyman@des.sc.gov, , 803-898-3357, or 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201., Appeals Committee , Blake Banks ۰ Heath Hanna ۰ Chad Johnston, Appeals Committee Alternates , Rebecca Collins ۰ Mihir Mehta, Interstate Mining Compact Commission, The enabling legislation creating the Mining Council established South Carolina as a member of the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC). The IMCC, a multi-state governmental agency/organization, represents the natural resource interests of its member states. First envisioned in 1964, the Commission came into existence in 1970 with the entry of its first four states. Since that time,…Critical Area Permitting - Maintenance & Repair
Normal Maintenance and Repair, A photo of a bridge over a marsh at sunset A critical area permit may not be required if the proposed activity is considered Normal, Maintenance and Repair, . Normal maintenance and repair applies only to work on a structure which has been previously permitted or is grand-fathered and still generally intact and functional in its present condition. The work may only extend to the original dimensions of the structure, and any expansion, additions, or major rebuilding will require either a Department permit or documentation to and written approval from…, Submitting a Maintenance & Repair Request, Please visit ePermitting to apply online via the , BCM Critical Area Activities, form. An ePermitting account will be necessary to apply for all critical area activities. The applicant will need to find an existing site in ePermitting, or create a new site for the parcel, to access the , BCM Critical Area Activities, application form. If you need assistance with the application process or would like to discuss your proposed project before applying, use the BCM Project Manager Finder App to locate the Critical Area Permitting Project Manager for your region., There is no administrative fee for a maintenance & repair request., The application will require the following information regarding the project and the property involved: A copy of the previously issued permit A detailed description of the proposed maintenance and/or repair work Representative photo documentation of the structure as it currently exists, Contact, SCDES BCM staff are available to assist property owners. If you suspect authorization may be required for your activity, or if you have questions related to authorization requirements, please contact SCDES BCM’s Critical Area Permitting Section at (843) 953-0200 , or visit the Project Manager Finder Application to find contact information for project managers by geographic area.Critical Area Permitting - General Permits
A photo of a salt marsh at low tide, General Permits, were established to expedite the permit review process for permit applications that meet regulatory requirements, with minimal environmental impact. The general permit allows for individuals requesting an activity that meets all the regulatory requirements for such construction, without any additional considerations, an expedited review and thus a more rapid turn-around for construction. , General Permits for Activities in the Tideland Critical Area:, , GP-94-001: Special Events GP-96-001: Directional boring for utilities GP-00-02: Mariculture GP-84-264: Soil Borings GP-03-001: Docks - authorizes the following additions to existing, grandfathered, or previously permitted private docks, both single and joint use: catwalks 3’ wide to existing boatlifts, roofs on existing pierheads, handrails, utilities, benches, storage boxes, sinks, and mooring…, Applying for a General Permit , Please visit ePermitting to apply online. All critical area activities (other than permit amendments, transfers, and extensions) should be applied for using the , BCM Critical Area Activities, form., A non-refundable administrative application fee is required for select general permits. The fee is $100 for the dock general permit (GP-04-001) and $250 for the reconstruction general permits (GP-25-DR & GP-25-ECS). All other general permits have no fee. Fees can be paid via the , ePermitting, portal or by check made payable to SCDES BCM., You must notify all adjoining property owners and the local governing body by certified mail of the proposed project. The original certified mail receipts must be submitted to BCM as part of the General Permit application package. You must run a public notice in a newspaper published in the county where the proposed activity is taking place. Proof of publication (notarized affidavit from the…Critical Area Permitting - Minor Activities
Minor development activities, include the construction, maintenance, repair or alteration of any private pier or erosion control structure and construction which does not involve dredging (e.g., private docks, living shorelines, non-oceanfront erosion control structures, and additions to existing dock structures such as floating or fixed boat storage structures, floating docks and pierheads). Explore the links in the tiles…Critical Area Permitting - Major Activities
Major development activities, include any construction activity that is not defined as minor activity. Major activities reviewed by the Critical Area Permitting Section include, but are not limited to, bridges, boat ramps, marinas, dredging, community docks, and commercial facilities. Due to the complex nature of these types of projects, a pre-application meeting with a Critical Area Project Manager is highly encouraged…Critical Area Permitting - Emergency General Permits