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What Does the Technical Management Section (TMS) Look for in Reporting?, The TMS looks for four basic elements in reporting: timeliness, completeness, accuracy, and compliance status., Timeliness, - Most periodic reports must be postmarked no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period. TVACC's must be postmarked no later than 45 days after the end of the reporting period., Completeness, - The facility must submit all of the data required by the permit condition, in the correct format., Accuracy, - Information must be correct and reasonable. Checks are made for proper units, rolling sum vs. rolling average, correct calculations, and that the information covers the proper time period., Compliance Status, - Reported information must be in compliance with the permitted emission limits, applicable regulations, and standards. It is important for a facility to read their permit carefully and understand the reporting requirements. In addition to the listed reporting requirements in the permit, the TMS needs to know how all numbers are derived. For example, in VOC/HAP reports, facilities should include…, Guidance Documents, Title V Documents & Reports - Responsible Official Certification Requirements (pdf) Guidance Document for Title V Annual Compliance Certification Form 3650 (pdf) 3650 TVACC Form (pdf) Example of Title V Annual Compliance Certification Form 3650 (pdf) Fuel Oil Certification Guidance (8/12/2004) (pdf) 12 Month Rolling Sums Fact Sheet (pdf), Compliance Assistance Tools, Emission Calculators, Reporting, and Recordkeeping Tools, SCDES Technical Management Contacts , Counties, Contact, Phone, Email, Abbeville, Aiken, Anderson, Calhoun, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens, McCormick, Saluda Anthony Keeler (803) 898-3848 Anthony.Keeler@des.sc.gov Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry, Richland, Portable Sources Brittany Staples (803) 898-3891 Brittany.Staples@des.sc.gov Cherokee, Chester, Lancaster, Spartanburg, Union, York Elizabeth Herring (803) 898-4823 Elizabeth.Herring@des.sc.gov Berkeley, Charleston…SRF Reports and Publications
Featured Reports and Publications, Email us, if you want to be notified electronically about future IUPs, comprehensive priority lists, or revisions to the priority ranking system., Interest Rates, Comprehensive Priority List of CWSRF Projects, Comprehensive Priority List of DWSRF Projects, CWSRF Priority Ranking System, DWSRF Priority Ranking System, State Environmental Review Procedure for SRF (SERP), FFY25 Reports and Publications, FFY25 CWSRF Base Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, FFY25 CWSRF General Supplemental Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, FFY25 CWSRF Emerging Contaminants Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, FFY25 DWSRF Base Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, FFY25 DWSRF General Supplemental Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, FFY25 DWSRF Emerging Contaminants Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY25 DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, CWSRF Supplemental Appropriation for Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Hawai’i Wildfires (SA-HMW) Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, CWSRF Supplemental Appropriation for Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Hawai’i Wildfires (SA-HMW) Decentralized Systems Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, DWSRF Supplemental Appropriation for Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Hawai’i Wildfires (SA-HMW) Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, FFY24 Reports and Publications, FFY24 CWSRF Base Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY24 CWSRF General Supplemental Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY24 CWSRF Emerging Contaminants Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, FFY24 DWSRF Base Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY24 DWSRF General Supplemental Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY24 DWSRF Emerging Contaminants Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY23 Reports and Publications, FFY23 CWSRF Base Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY23 CWSRF General Supplemental Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY23 CWSRF Emerging Contaminants Grant Intended Use Plan - Final, FFY23 DWSRF Base Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY23 DWSRF General Supplemental Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY23 DWSRF Emerging Contaminants Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY23 DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, 2023 Capacity Development Report to the Governor, FFY22 Reports and Publications, FFY22 CWSRF Base Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY22 CWSRF General Supplemental Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY22 CWSRF Emerging Contaminants Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY22 DWSRF Base Capitalization Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY22 DWSRF General Supplemental Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY22 DWSRF Emerging Contaminants Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, FFY22 DWSRF Lead Service Line Replacement Grant Intended Use Plan - Final Amended, Past Reports and Publications, 2020 Capacity Development Report to the Governor, 2017 Capacity Development Report to the Governor, EPA's Planning for Sustainability Handbook - for water and wastewater utilities, For more information, contact, srf-info@des.sc.gov, .Air Permitting
Brownfields Voluntary Cleanup Program
, Thank you for a successful 2026 SCDES Brownfields Conference!, Held in the historic BullStreet District, which is a major brownfields success story for the City of Columbia, the first SCDES Brownfields Conference was a statewide forum focused on transforming Brownfields into thriving community assets through smart planning and partnership. Thank you to all of our participants, presenters and elected officials who helped make the SCDES Brownfields Conference…Permitting Contacts
(listed by program area and topic), Air Quality Land & Waste Management Coastal Management Water Environmental Lab Certification, Air, Topic Contact Phone Air Dispersion Modeling Greg Quina (803) 898-4074 Air Construction Permits Robert K. Mahoney, P.E. (803) 898-3823 Non-Title V Operating Permits Denise Hall (803) 898-0048 Title V Permits Christopher Hardee, P.E. (803) 898-0039 Asbestos Jennifer Boryk (803) 898-4289 BAQ Permitting Contacts for Industry Sectors, Land and Waste Management, Topic Contact Phone Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, Disposal (Commercial) Joe Bowers (803) 898-0247 Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, Disposal (Non-Commercial) Joe Bowers (803) 898-0247 Hazardous Waste Generator Mackenzie Smith (803) 898-1315 Hazardous Waste Transporter Ashanta Lopey-Savery (803) 898-0495 Infectious Waste Treatment, Storage, Disposal: Kimberley Noonan (803) 898-0499 Oil…, Mining and Reclamation, Topic Contact Phone Certificate of Exploration Wendy Hamilton (803) 898-1368 Mine Operating Permit Wendy Hamilton (803) 898-1368, Bureau of Coastal Management, Topic Contact Phone Coastal Zone Consistency Chris Stout Holli Martin (843) 953-0691 (843) 953-0860 Critical Area Permits & Federal Certification Blair Williams Tess Trumbull (843) 953-0232 (843) 953-0233, Radiological Health, Topic Contact Phone Radioactive Material Licenses (Radiological Health) Jim Peterson (803) 545-4407, Solid Waste Landfills, Topic Contact Phone Class 1 Landfills Tim Eleazer (803) 898-1374 Class 2 Landfills (C&D) Tim Eleazer (803) 898-1374 Class 3 Landfills (MSW & Industrial) Sheila Watts (803) 898-2207, Solid Waste, Topic Contact Phone Battery Collection Registration Carson DaWalt (803) 898-1372 Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) Jane Mundell (803) 898-0488 Solid Waste - Hydrogeology (Counties: Abbeville, Lee, Richland, Sumter, Williamsburg and York) Will Meservy (803) 898-1369 Solid Waste - Hydrogeology (Counties: Chesterfield, Clarendon, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Georgetown, Greenville…, Underground Storage Tanks, Topic Contact Phone Construction Courtney Evans (803) 898-0587 Operating Courtney Evans (803) 898-0587, Waste Tires, Topic Contact Phone Haulers Carson DaWalt (803) 898-1372 Processing David Oberly (803) 898-1398, Water, (803) 898-4300 Topic Contact Phone 401 Certification Chuck Hightower (803) 898-0369 Agriculture Carolyn Moores 803-898-3574 Capacity Use and Groundwater Withdrawals Leigh Anne Monroe (803) 898-2415 Coastal Wetland Permitting Blair Williams (843) 953-0232 Coastal Zone Consistency Chris Stout (843) 953-0691 Dams and Reservoirs John McCain (803) 898-8178 Drinking Water - Backflow Prevention Steve…, Environmental Lab Certification, Topic Contact Phone Environmental Lab Certification Bennie Cockerel , Program Manager (803) 896-0974 Environmental Lab Certification Main Office (803) 896-0970 Environmental Lab Certification Eric Rice (803) 896-0978 Environmental Lab Certification Amalie Walker (803) 896-0971 Environmental Lab Certification Ben Watkins (803) 896-0976Beach Monitoring
2026 SCDES Community Star Award
Shining a Light on South Carolina’s Environmental Champions At the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES), we know that protecting our state’s natural resources, air, land, water and coasts is a team effort. Every day, individuals, businesses and organizations across South Carolina take meaningful action to build healthier, more sustainable communities. That’s why we’re proud…, 2026 SCDES Community Star Award, , an official recognition program celebrating those who go above and beyond in environmental stewardship. Introducing the 2026 Community Star We are honored to announce the 2026 recipient of the SCDES Community Star Award:, Charles Wingard, . Charles Wingard serves as Vice President of Field Operations at, Walter P. Rawl & Sons, Inc., in Pelion, South Carolina. A Clemson University graduate with a degree in Agricultural Economics, Charles has dedicated his career to his family’s agricultural business since 1987. In addition to his leadership in agriculture, Charles is a participant in, WaterSC, , a statewide water resources working group established to bring together leaders from key sectors, including agriculture, industry, conservation and academia, to support collaborative water planning and long-term resource stewardship in South Carolina. In his role, he oversees approximately 8,000 acres of vegetable production across South Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania and Michigan. His work…Guidance & Emission Calculators for Air Permits
Air Guidance & Permitting Tools, Our emission calculators provide sector industry specific assistance in calculating emissions estimates from common air pollutants, such as VOC's, PM, PM10. These calculated emissions help determine what type of air permit is needed. Listed below are various industrial category calculators to help determine your emissions. Also provided are compliance assistance tools, such as reporting and…, General Guidance, Processing an Air Permit (pdf) Flow diagram outlining the permitting process. Simplifying the Air Permitting Process – About the Public Notice Process (pdf) Basic overview of the public notice process. Portable Equipment (pdf) Guidance on portable/transportable process equipment for non-PSD sources. Process Weight Rate Determination (pdf) Guidance for Standard 4, Section VIII- PM Emissions…, General Calculators and Reporting Tools, 12 Month Rolling Sum Calculator (xlsx): Record Keeping/Reporting Tool for calculating 12-month rolling sum. Fuel Combustion Calculator (xlsx): This spreadsheet calculates Criteria Pollutant emissions from combustion sources using emission factors. VOC and HAP Calculator (xlsx): This spreadsheet calculates VOC and HAP emissions using a material balance. Fuel Combustion Record and Reporting…, Exemption Guidance, Exemption List (pdf) List of construction permitting exemptions. PSD Like for Like Replacement (pdf) Guidance Document; Like-for-Like replacement of equipment and control device(s) at Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Major Sources. Non-PSD Like for Like Replacement (pdf) Guidance Document; Like-for-Like replacement of equipment and control device(s) at Non-Prevention of Significant…, Exemption Equipment List Example, Exempt Equipment List (xlsx) This spreadsheet can be used onsite to maintain your list of exempt equipment as required by your permit. This spreadsheet can also be uploaded into the OSIL submission in ePermitting, if the following criteria is adhered to: The file name must remain unchanged, "Exempt Equipment List" The name and order of the columns must remain unchanged Additional information can…, On-Site Implementation Log (OSIL), OSIL Fact Sheet Simplifying the Air Permitting Process - OSIL (Booklet), OSIL Example, On-site Implementation Log (OSIL) Template (xlsx), Relocation Guidance, Relocation Guidance (pdf) Guidance Document; Relocation of equipment, control device(s) or entire facilities. Relocation of Asphalt Plants (pdf) Relocation Guidance for Nonmetallic Mineral Processing Plants (pdf), Construction Permit Guidance, Air Permit Application Checklist (pdf) this checklist is to assist applicants and consultants in submitting an air permitting construction permit application. Construction Permit Emission Threshold & Permitting Table (pdf) Table of emissions thresholds for determining exemption or permitting status. Simplifying the Air Permitting Process - Construction Permitting (Booklet) (pdf) This…, Expedited Memos, Expedited Review Program Memo (pdf) Expedited PSD - Modifications Fee Memo (pdf), Title V Guidance, Title V Insignificant Activities List (pdf) Streamlining PM Source Testing for Requirements Contained in Standard No. 1 (pdf) Streamlining Multiple Applicable Requirements on the same Emissions Unit (pdf), Asphalt Plants Guidance, Asphalt Emission Estimator (xlsx): This spreadsheet helps calculate a facility's potential to emit for asphalt plants. Asphalt Production, Source Testing Guidance (pdf) Tear-Off Asphalt Roofing Shingle Usage, Permitting/Asbestos Testing Protocol (pdf), Concrete Plants Guidance, Concrete Batching Emission Estimator (xlsx): This spreadsheet helps calculate a facility's potential to emit for concrete plants. Concrete Admixture Storage Tanks (pdf) Concrete Recordkeeping Tool (docx) Concrete Exemption and OSIL Log (docx) Concrete 12 Month Rolling Sum Calculator (xlsx), Wood Working Guidance, Wood Working Application Flowchart (pdf) Wood Working Exemption Determination (pdf) Wood Working Emission Estimator - Combustion (xls): Calculates PM, PM10, PM2.5, VOC and NOX emissions from combustion sources using AP-42 emission factors. Wood Working Emissions Estimator - Surface Finishing (xls): Calculates PM, PM10, PM2.5, VOC and HAP emissions from paints, solvents, glues, etc. using a…