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Mining Field Staff
Complaints, If you would like to submit a complaint related to a permitted mining operation or to report a potentially unpermitted mining operation, please use the ePermitting Complaint Submission Form . The appropriate staff member will follow-up., Inspections, Each of our mine sites are regularly inspected. Additionally, sites may be further inspected to investigate complaints. If you would like to directly contact one of our inspectors, please refer to the map below to select the appropriate inspector for your area.
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Hazardous Air Pollutants Reporting - Forms, Links
Reporting Forms, Ongoing Compliance Report, Subpart N Annual Certification and Compliance Report with Visible Emissions, Subpart 6X Annual Certification and Compliance Report without Visible Emissions, Subpart 6X, Important Links, EPA's Air Toxics Website EPA's Area Source Website MACT Standards by alphabetical order (EPA) RICE NESHAP Applicability Tool
South Carolina Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (S.C. SBEAP)
A free, nonregulatory service of the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Many small business owners may not fully understand environmental regulations and may not have the resources to hire an environmental consultant to determine if their business operation requires an environmental permit. The South Carolina Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SC SBEAP) is available…, Services, Air Quality permit assistance On-site compliance visits Assistance with recordkeeping/reporting requirements Pollution prevention recommendations to reduce waste and meet new emission requirements Representing small businesses in the regulatory review process Workshops and seminars on air regulations Aid in investigating and resolving concerns with the Bureau of Air Quality, Typical Businesses, An air pollution source is any process or device that emits air pollutants, such as particulates, dust, fumes, gases, mist, smoke, vapors, or odors. Below you will find examples of potential permitting scenarios. This is by no means an all-inclusive list; therefore any specific permitting questions should be directed to the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program toll-free at 1-800-819-…, Activities and equipment that may require a permit:, Have something with a stack, dust collector, or vent? Examples: shot blasters, grinders, storage tanks Use a process that includes paints, solvents, adhesives, or other chemicals? Examples: paint booths, degreasers, solvent cleaning tanks Use a process that burns fuel (e.g., oil, natural gas, coal)? Examples: boilers, furnaces, process heaters, ovens Have an area that produces visible dust, smoke…, Industrial and commercial businesses that may require a permit:, Abrasive Blasting Autobody Shops Cabinetry/Millwork Chemical Manufacturers Concrete Batch Plants Cotton Gins Crematories Drycleaners Fiberglass Product Manufacturing Foundries Furniture Manufacturing Grain Elevators, Silos Incinerators Industrial Furnaces/Ovens Paint Manufacturers and Applicators Plating Operations Surface Coating/Painting Wood Processing, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Environmental regulations affect all businesses, large and small. However, as a small business owner, you face a variety of unique challenges in running your business. In addition to the day-to-day operations of your company, you also have to worry about regulations that can be difficult to understand and complex to follow. Fortunately, following environmental rules can make your business more…, Resources, Tools, Perchloroethylene (PERC) Dry Cleaning Calendar Monitoring & Reporting Forms, Links, Other State Entities: Department of Commerce Resource Locator SC Business One-Stop SC Small Business Regulatory Review Committee Federal Agencies: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA, Region 4 Small Business, Contact, Ryan Ariail Economic Development Liaison 803-898-9418
Recycling Grant Funding for K-12 Schools
The grant application period will open in Fall 2026. , Schools in South Carolina may email, swgrants@des.sc.gov, for questions. , Recycling Education Grant Program, The Recycling Education Grant program is available to schools to promote awareness of solid waste issues, including the need to reduce the solid waste we generate, and to recycle whenever we can. If you would like a copy of the application, or if you have questions about the K-12 Recycling Education grants, please contact SCDES's Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling via email at swgrants…
Underground Storage Tanks Hurricane Preparedness
Although there are no guarantees, there are some precautionary measures tank owners can take to be better prepared for a hurricane or tropical storm., Variance from September 26, 2024 to October 7, 2024: Emergency fuel deliveries at facilities under delivery prohibition due to Hurricane Helene, Before the storm:, Check into the availability of manual product pumps to be used after a storm before electrical service is restored. Ensure all caps on tank risers have gaskets and fill spouts are tight to help keep water out of the tank. Ensure vent lines have proper caps to reduce the amount of water and debris that might enter through the vent lines. The vent lines should be properly anchored where they emerge…, There are also precautions to be taken after the storm has moved through., After the storm:, Visually check the concrete surrounding the tank system. If there is severe damage, do not restart the system. Contact the Division immediately at 803-898-0589 or 803-898-2544. Stick the tanks and compare the amount to the before-storm level. If the level post storm is less (and there is no obvious sign of theft), a release may have occurred. Contact the Division immediately at 803-898-0589 or…
Emergency Orders 2015
As a result of ongoing statewide assessments of dams following the recent historic rains and flooding, SCDES (then DHEC) is ordering actions at a number of dams statewide. Below are emergency orders issued for dams in South Carolina as of November 20, 2015., The emergency orders are part of SCDES's ongoing proactive assessment process looking at all Class One and Class Two dams across the state., There is no immediate threat to public safety at this time., Download a pdf copy of the order by clicking the dam name. Name (pdf), Class*, Dam Number, County, Latitude, Longitude, A.W. Bailey Dam, (pdf) C3 D 2034 Aiken 33.59462980970 -81.28602869060, Able/Cobett Pond Dam, (pdf) C3 D 2048 Aiken 33.62203456910 -81.23396006990, Arrow Head Lake Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0900 Aiken 33.62669361 -81.89178746, Corbett Lake, (pdf) C3 D 2052 Aiken 33.64865748920 -81.21131857020, Edisto Lake Dam, (pdf) C2 D 2032 Aiken 33.67959010 -81.31826611, Lake Florence Dam, (pdf) C2 D 1996 Aiken 33.39009214 -81.81312863, Broadway Lake Dam, (pdf) C2 D 1573 Anderson 34.44784147990 -82.58836138680, Chester State Park Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0206 Chester 34.67882124530 -81.24713221530, Loblolly Timber Dam (pdf), C2 D 0210 Chester 34.73305175430 -81.23521628760, Sycamore Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 3180 Chesterfield 34.62952202 -80.28176524, Cola Plantation Dam, (pdf) C2 D 3498 Clarendon 33.65548345 -80.38597398, Lakewood Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 3490 Clarendon 33.73182230 -80.09334774, O.E. Rose Dam, (pdf) C2 D 3487 Clarendon 33.80674348 -80.09057333, Chapmans Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 3533 Darlington 34.42000000 -79.94166600, Joe Jeffords Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 3526 Darlington 34.19193635 -80.10083784, Brad Padget Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0899 Edgefield 33.82617901210 -81.79133734090, Currytowne Association Dam #1, (pdf) C2 D 4090 Edgefield 33.60861876020 -82.00194426330, JW Yonce Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0896 Edgefield 33.83611636550 -81.76112329360, Larry L. Younce Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0897 Edgefield 33.83280910430 -81.78214587250, Myra Smith Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0907 Edgefield 33.78524971280 -81.84541437140, Scott Derrick Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0905 Edgefield 33.84980808530 -81.81792481010, Averty Family Dam 1, (pdf) C2 D 0530 Fairfield 34.27434174 -81.01188966, Town And Country Dam 1, (pdf) C2 D 1271 Greenwood 34.16918916 -82.21638709, Town And Country Dam 2, (pdf) C2 D 1272 Greenwood 34.17222899 -82.21242276, Upper Northlake Dam, (pdf) C2 D 4361 Greenwood 34.23178260 -82.16382277, Cook Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 1068 Kershaw 34.15243939 -80.77560768, Eloise Watson Dam, (pdf) C2 D 2530 Kershaw 34.24389256 -80.74122348, Fredericksburg Lake Dam, (pdf) C1 D 2539 Kershaw 34.19552990 -80.69378714, Hermitage Mill Pond Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0017 Keshaw 34.22550089 -80.56634526, L P Pitts Dam, (pdf) C1 D 4528 Laurens 34.32793204 -82.04537728910, Lakeside Country Club Dam, (pdf) C1 D 4527 Laurens 34.48666600 -81.95166700, W L Clyburn Dam, (pdf) C2 D 2412 Lee 34.33008138910 -80.30208936910, Barr Lake Dam, (pdf) C2 D 1717 Lexington 33.95866556240 -81.25967849560, Gibson's Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0959 Lexington 33.96946491800 -81.24359769440, Lexington Old Mill Pond Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0958 Lexington 33.97669360670 -81.22930476760, Moragne Pond Dam, (pdf) C3 D 0969 Lexington 33.87205852 -81.24474699, Wilbur and Marg Corley Dam, (pdf) C3 D 0957 Lexington 34.0483 -81.1616, Lake Wallace Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0021 Marlboro 34.63084675070 -79.68181812740, Busbees Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 3701 Orangeburg 33.53356442220 -81.23644109210, Church Of Redeemer Dam, (pdf) C2 D 3738 Orangeburg 33.52511568 -80.93444470, Cleveland Street Dam, (pdf) C3 D 3743 Orangeburg 33.52306896710 -80.51378419500, Culler Pond, (pdf) C3 D 3682 Orangeburg 33.63664506660 -81.15950916210, Adams Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0577 Richland 3133.91747347 -80.948446, Beaver Lake Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0574 Richland 34.11686782 -80.82914991, Cary's Lake Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0026 Richland 34.04871973510 -80.95790881400, Clarkson Pond Dam, (pdf) C3 D 0599 Richland 33.86959494320 -80.82248744940, Covington's Lake Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0545 Richland 34.13463666 -80.97464885, Duffies Pond Dam, (pdf) C3 D 0600 Richland 33.84433401720 -80.85267595370, Epworth Pines Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0362 Richland 34.14302924 -80.95747964, Forest Lake Dam, (pdf) C1 D 4434 Richland 34.02204537 -80.96280351, Hughes Pond Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0573 Richland 34.09486126 -80.86670061, Lake Elizabeth Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0024 Richland 34.11227086860 -80.98740280880, Lake Katherine Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0027 Richland 33.99762632 -80.96603116, Mandel Park Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0584 Richland 33.99093932 -80.84323127, Morris Pond, (pdf) C2 D 0116 Richland 33.93248329 -80.69173136, Murray Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0595 Richland 33.98543068 -80.70793299, Upper Rocky Creek/, North Lake Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0029 Richland 34.03955013070 -80.95154262680, Pinewood Lake Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0580 Richland 33.94404929 -80.91198374, Lower Rocky Ford Lake Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0028 Richland 34.03596955860 -80.95212050490, Spring Lake Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0025 Richland 34.03694094 -80.95628655, Stevenson's Lake Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0546 Richland 34.12937927 -80.97549618, Sunview Lake Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0579 Richland 33.96676387 -80.91181757, Ulmers Pond Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0581 Richland 33.96804520 -80.89653677, Walden Place Pond, (pdf) C1 D 0572 Richland 34.11597318 -80.84558622, West Lake Farms Dam, (pdf) C2 D 4146 Richland 34.18051837 -80.94220686, Weston Pond Dam, (pdf) C3 D 0593 Richland 33.88298500220 -80.76834079260, Wildewood Pond #2, (pdf) C2 D 0567 Richland 34.09650514 -80.88642056, Wilson Millpond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0594 Richland 33.99992769 -80.74288775, Windsor Lake Dam, (pdf) C1 D 0571 Richland 34.06790961 -80.94002557, Wood Creek Dam, (pdf) C2 D 0575 Richland 34.12097068 -80.81184767, Cullums Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 1600 Saluda 33.87071608 -81.74175507, Henry Jacobs Dam, (pdf) C2 D 3370 Spartanburg 34.96575233570 -81.83696158910, Cains Millpond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 1578 Sumter 33.86105417 -80.39729254, Ellerbees Millpond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 1460 Sumter 34.06843763 -80.53162143, Lake View Pond Dam, (pdf) C2 D 1977 Sumter 34.03500681 -80.47367878 What the dam classifications mean: C1 - Failure may cause loss of life or serious damage to infrastructure. C2 - Failure will not likely cause loss of life but may damage infrastructure. C3 - Failure may cause limited property damage.
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