Public Notice Requirements
Overview, Proposed decisions to issue, modify, reissue, deny, or terminate an ND permit must be public noticed prior to the Bureau making the final decision except for minor modifications. If there are significant issues or sufficient public interest in a proposed decision, the Bureau must hold a public hearing. Public hearings must also be public noticed. The notice for a public hearing may be combined…, New or Expanding Discharge, Public notices for new or expanding discharges are mailed to the persons listed in Item I. Also, public notices for new or expanding discharges are placed in newspapers of general circulation in the areas of the discharges. Additionally, for new discharges, the Department posts the notices in locations in the areas of the facilities and/or application sites., Modification Other Than Expansion, Public notices on proposed modifications, except minor modifications, are mailed to the persons listed in Item I. Also, public notices for major modifications are posted in the County Court Houses of the counties where the facilities are located and the Post Offices and Town Halls of the towns nearest the discharges. Please note that minor modifications do not have to be public noticed., Reissuance, All public notices on reissuances of ND permits are mailed to the persons listed in Item I. Public notices on reissuance of ND permits are posted in the County Court Houses of the counties where the facilities are located and the Post Offices and Town Halls of the towns nearest the facilities. For more information on renewals, please visit our ND WEB page on Permit Renewal Information ., Termination, All public notices of termination of ND permits are mailed to the persons listed in Item I. Public notices on termination of ND permits are posted in the County Court Houses of the counties where the facilities are located and the Post Offices and Town Halls of the towns nearest the discharges., Public Hearings, Public notices on public hearings are placed in newspapers of general circulation in the areas of the discharges. Additionally, if a previous public notice was issued on the proposed permit decision, the public notice of the hearing will be mailed to every person who sent written comments to the Bureau.Debris Management in South Carolina
There are three types of solid waste management facilities that the public can utilize in order to properly handle debris generated by storms: Composters, Class 2 Landfills, & Class 3 Landfills. The difference in classification is related to the types of waste that can be accepted and how they are managed. This map shows the locations of Composters, Class 2 and Class 3 Landfills in the State…, CLASS 2 LANDFILLS, Class 2 Landfills are only allowed to dispose of construction and demolition type debris. Some examples include: Land-clearing debris Asphalt Concrete Shingles Lumber Bricks and blocks Brown goods (furniture) Other inert debris For a full list of items that can be taken to a Class 2 Landfill, please see Regulation 61-107.19, Appendix I ., CLASS 3 LANDFILLS, Class 3 Landfills can accept nearly all waste that is disposed of in a Class 2 Landfill, with the exception of land-clearing debris. Some examples of land-clearing debris include: Trees Shrubs Leaves Soil Class 3 Landfills can accept municipal solid waste (household waste), but cannot accept infectious waste or hazardous waste. If you have debris that you wish to take to one of these facilities,…, COMPOSTING FACILITIES, Composting facilities can, only accept land-clearing debris, . They cannot take any construction and demolition type debris. These facilities are usually very limited in how much debris they can have on-site at one time so it is extremely important to call ahead to make sure they have enough capacity for your material.How Landfills Work
How Landfills Work, It's not a dump - so don't call it that. It's not just some hole in the ground either - it's much too expensive to build and operate to think of it that way. It's a Class 3 landfill that accepts municipal solid waste (MSW). It's the place your household garbage calls home. So, just what is a Class 3 landfill? A Class 3 landfill is a scientifically engineered facility built into or on the ground…, From Your Home to the Landfill, You think garbage, you think garbage truck. Depending on the Class 3 landfill's size, as many as 200 trucks may come every day. The trucks come from all over, too. Why? Well, Class 3 landfills are difficult to locate as well as expensive to build and operate. Given that, there are fewer Class 3 landfills today than in the past, but they are larger and accept MSW from greater distances. There are…, What Happens Every Day, The daily operation at a Class 3 landfill includes dumping of waste into a specific area of the landfill - called a working face - followed by compaction (crushing) of the waste and then covering of the waste with soil. Waste is dumped into an open area of the landfill called a cell. Class 3 landfills almost always just have one cell open at a time to accept waste. At the same time, another cell…, The Sum of Its Parts, Here are some basic parts of a landfill., 1., The, bottom liner system, is designed to keep waste from coming in contact with the environment - particularly groundwater. From the bottom up, the system is: 1) 2 feet of clay 2) a plastic liner and 3) a protective layer 2 feet thick, usually comprised of sand., 2. Cells, are specific areas where the waste is dumped and compacted (crushed)., 3., The, storm water drainage system, collects rainwater that falls on the landfill. The system may include plastic drainage pipes that collect water and move it to a retention pond at the Class 3 landfill. This water has not come into contact with the garbage., 4., The, leachate collection system, collects liquids - called leachate - that are part of the MSW and any water (e.g., rainwater) that comes into contact with the garbage. This water works its way through the Class 3 landfill like water percolating through coffee grounds. As the water moves through the garbage, it picks up contaminants. It must be collected and treated., 5. Methane collection systems, collect methane gas created during the decomposition of garbage. Bacteria break down the garbage. The by-product is landfill gas that is about half methane and half carbon dioxide with very small amounts of nitrogen and oxygen. Methane gas presents a hazard because it can explode and/or burn. Methane is actively collected in a series of pipes, then passively vented or burned through a flare. Ten…, ., The, final covering or cap, is placed on the Class 3 landfill when it is closed. The final cover has: 1) 18 inches of clay at the bottom; 2) a plastic liner in the middle; and 3) 2 feet of soil on top. The covering seals the waste from air and reduces the amount of water getting into the landfill. It also prevents pests (birds, rats, mice, flying insects and so on) from getting into the waste., The Life Expectancy of a Landfill, The life of a landfill depends on the size of the facility, the disposal rate and the compaction rate. All Class 3 landfills are permitted by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control to accept a specific amount (tons) of waste each year - this amount cannot be exceeded. As mentioned earlier, Class 3 landfill operators strive for the maximum compaction rate possible in order to save…, When a Class 3 Landfill Closes, When a Class 3 landfill is full, it is closed with a final cover that includes a clay layer, a plastic liner and a soil layer. Even though the facility is closed, the responsibility of the landfill operator does not end. Class 3 landfill owners must set aside money (called financial assurance) to close the landfill and to provide post-closure care in the event of potential environmental issues.…, DISCLAIMER:, The definitions in this fact sheet do not constitute SCDES's official use of terms for regulatory purposes. Specific legal definitions of some words may be found in various South Carolina laws and regulations.Landfill Classifications and General Requirements
Class One Landfill, Regulation 61-107.19 Part III contains the requirements for Class One Landfills. This section of the regulation addresses the general permit, general provision that are specific to these landfills, notice of intent procedures, and record keeping and reporting requirements. Anyone wanting a copy of the most recent general permit should contact Solid Waste Permitting and Monitoring Section staff., Key Points on Class One Landfills, Operates under a general permit for disposal of land-clearing debris Requires publication of a Notice of Intent in local paper and notification to the Department before operations can begin Limits fill of low area to grade Allows permitted mining sites to become acceptable locations for a Class One Landfill Requires the retention of landfill records for three years Buffer Requirements Property…, , Guidance Documents:, Class One Landfill Operating Criteria, Class Two Landfill, Regulation 61-107.19 Part IV establishes criteria for Class Two Landfills. These landfills may accept solid wastes for disposal that are listed in Appendix I of the regulation; solid wastes that are not on the Appendix I list but have similar properties and are approved by the Department for the facility; and/or solid wastes that test, through waste characterization, at less than ten (10) times…, Key Points on Class Two Landfills, Limits waste streams to Appendix I items without waste characterization Waste that is characterized as less than 10 times the MCL and approved by the Department may be added to the permit for acceptance/disposal Operational Criteria: Unauthorized waste may be stored at the facility for 30-days; except that putrescible waste must be removed within 72-hours States that an annual survey to determine…, New Regulation, ISW, C & D, Property line 100 Feet 100 Feet 100 Feet Residence, school, etc. 1000 Feet 1000 Feet 1000 Feet Drinking water well 100 Feet 500/750/1000 Feet 100 Feet Surface water bodies 200 Feet 200 Feet 200 Feet Utilities 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet Right-of-ways 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet Airport, *, 10,000 Feet (Turbojet) 5,000 Feet ( Turboprop) NA NA NA NA Wetlands Compliance with USACE Same Same, *, Requires landfill owner with a landfill within these distances to demonstrate that the landfill does not pose a bird hazard, Note:, Existing landfills are exempt from these buffer requirements., , Guidance Documents:, Class Two Landfill Operating Criteria Class Two Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Workplan Development Guidelines Appendix I Listed Acceptable Wastes Appendix II Listed Unacceptable Wastes Waste Characterization Guidelines Extract of SCDHEC Letter to Class Two Landfills, Class Three Landfill, Regulation 61-107.19 Part V contains criteria for landfills that accept municipal solid waste, industrial solid waste, sewage sludge, nonhazardous municipal solid waste incinerator ash and other nonhazardous waste. Hereinafter, these landfills will be referred to as Class Three landfills. Class Three landfills shall adhere to their approved Special Waste Analysis and Implementation Plan (SWAIP),…, Key Points on Class Three Landfills, Requires waste characterization through the Special Waste Analysis and Implementation Plan New requirement to inspect 10% of incoming loads Landfills that were permitted as ISW Class II Landfills prior to the effective date of this regulation are exempt from design criteria provided the waste streams remain below 30 times the MCLs Leachate recirculation allowed under permit modification Buffers…, New Regulation, MSW, ISW II & III, Property line 200 Feet 100 Feet 100 Feet Residence, school, etc. 1000 Feet 200 Feet 200 Feet Drinking water well 500/750/1000 Feet 500/750/1000 Feet Same Surface water bodies 200 Feet 200 Feet 200 Feet Utilities 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet Right-of-ways 50 Feet 50 Feet 50 Feet Airport 10,000 Feet (Turbojet) 5,000 Feet ( Turboprop) 6 Miles (New Landfill) 10,000 Feet (Turbojet) 5,000 Feet ( Turboprop)…, Guidance Documents:, Special Waste Analysis & Implementation Plan Guidelines Extract of SCDHEC Letter to Class Three Landfills, Structural Fills, Regulation 61-107.19 Part II contains the legal requirements for structural fills. This section of the regulation addresses the general provisions that are specific to these activities and provides permit-by-rule registration, location, design, operational and closure requirements., Structural Fills as Defined in the Regulation, ", Structural fill, " means land filling for future beneficial use utilizing land-clearing debris, hardened concrete, hardened/cured asphalt, bricks, blocks, and other materials specified by the department by regulation, compacted and landfilled in a manner acceptable to the department, consistent with applicable engineering and construction standards and carried out as a part of normal activities associated with…, the materials utilized must not have been contaminated by hazardous constituents, petroleum products, or painted with lead-based paint. Structural fill may not provide a sound structural base for building purposes., ", Beneficial fill, " means filling to surrounding grade, low areas or depressions in the surface of the earth to include permitted mining sites for an aesthetic benefit., Key Points on Structural Fills, Must be registered with DHEC under Permit-by-rule DHEC approval required to operate Consistency with local zoning and SC Coastal Zone Management Plan required Limits activity to 12-months or less Limits size to 1 acre or less Limits waste streams (the materials utilized must not have been contaminated by hazardous constituents, petroleum products, or painted with lead-based paint): Hardened…, Note:, Existing landfills are exempt from these buffer requirements. , More Information on Structural Fills:, Technical Assistance Structural Fill Sites Application of Registration for Structural Fill Regulation 61-107.19, Solid Waste Management: Solid Waste Landfills and Structural Fill2022 Mining Stakeholder Group
In Fall 2022, the Department of Health and Environmental Control will be assembling a stakeholder group to provide information and discuss potential changes to the mining program in South Carolina. These potential changes may include statutory changes, regulatory changes, and other steps the state, communities and interested parties can take, with the goal of improving the Department’s ability to…Links to Related Websites
Links to the non-SCDES organizations found below are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs. SCDES is not responsible for the content of the individual organization web pages found at these links. Public Notices S.C. Department of Natural Resources - S.C. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Home…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.National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
Overview Definitions Fees Permit Renewals Permit Cancellations Subchapter N NPDES/Pesticide Permits Mailing Lists, Related Topics, General Permit Program Stormwater NPDES Permits Water Quality Information Tool Report It! Permit CentralQAPP Addendum Submittal Checklist
One of the following documents may be used by a project manager to determine if all required information has been submitted with a QAPP Addendum: Checklist 1 (doc) Checklist 2 (doc) Checklist 3 (xls)Marinas - Special Requirements
A marina is defined as a land-based fueling facility that dispenses fuel over or in close proximity to a waterway. South Carolina currently has 71 marinas that are regulated by the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Management Division (44 saltwater and 27 freshwater). Because marinas are special facilities that have concerns that differ from "normal" gas stations, there are certain points that…