Plantation Pipe Line: Response Actions
Plantation Pipe Line reported that the pipeline was shut down the morning of December 9, 2014 and the approximate area of the leak had been located. Plantation Pipe Line initiated petroleum product (product) recovery using vacuum trucks from the pipeline excavation. It was estimated that approximately 2,500 gallons of petroleum had been recovered during the initial repair to the pipeline. By…, Assessment Activities and Intermediate Response Actions, As a result of the spill, SC DHEC required Plantation Pipe Line to perform an evaluation of the impacts to the environment, typically called as assessment. The assessment has been an on-going process. Ten temporary groundwater monitoring wells were installed within the first week of discovery of the release. Eighteen product recovery sumps were installed prior to the discovery of petroleum sheen…, periodic monitoring reports, to the Department since response actions began. Plantation Pipe Line image, DHEC Surface Water Sampling Event, In response to community concerns that contamination from the Plantation Pipe Line Lewis Drive petroleum release had migrated downstream, DHEC coordinated a surface water sampling event with Anderson County. On February 28, 2017, DHEC collected surface water samples to determine if contaminants related to the petroleum release had migrated downstream to Broadway Lake. Representatives from…, DHEC's data from this sampling event did not detect petroleum contaminants above risk-based screening levels downstream from the release site to Broadway Lake., Additional information related to the sampling event, including maps of the sampling locations and analysis results of all samples, can be found on the, Surface Water Sampling Event, page.Plantation Pipe Line: Surface Water Sampling Event
In response to community concerns that contamination from the Plantation Pipe Line petroleum release had migrated downstream, DHEC coordinated a surface water sampling event with Anderson County and the contractor for Plantation Pipe Line, CH2M. On February 28, 2017, DHEC collected surface water samples to determine if contaminants related to the petroleum release had migrated downstream to…, biosparging and aeration systems, . Toluene was also detected in one sample further downstream (SW-104, shown on Map 2). Toluene is found in petroleum, as well as many household items. The level of toluene detected is substantially below any health-based benchmarks., DHEC's data from this sampling event did not detect petroleum contaminants above risk-based screening levels downstream from the release site to Broadway Lake., All analysis results of surface water samples collected by DHEC are listed below. For comparison, the first table also lists action levels and risk-based screening levels, as well as regulatory standards that are established to manage and protect the quality of South Carolina's surface water., Summary of Surface Water Sampling Event Results (analyzed by PACE Analytical), DHEC Laboratory Data, Anderson County Laboratory Data, CH2M Laboratory DataPlantation Pipe Line: Periodic Monitoring Reports
Plantation Pipe Line has submitted periodic monitoring reports to the Department since response actions began. Monitoring reports are currently provided on a quarterly basis. This page is updated routinely as reports are received. If you would like to see monitoring reports provided by Plantation Pipe Line prior to the December 2015 Monthly Status Report, please contact the, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s project manager, ., 2023, First 2023 Semiannual Monitoring and System Operation and Maintenance Report – September 12, 2023, 2022, Second 2022 Semiannual Monitoring Report, First 2022 Semiannual Monitoring Report, 2021, Third Trimester 2021 Monitoring Report, October 2021- Second Trimester 2021 Monitoring Report, Annual Monitoring Report April 2020 - March 2021, 2020, February 2021 - Second Trimester 2020 Monitoring Report, November 2020 - 1st Trimester 2020 Monitoring Report, August-September 2020 Draft Data Transmittal, August 2020 - July 2020 Draft Data Transmittal, Annual Monitoring Report April 2019 - March 2020, July 2020 - 2nd Quarter Draft Data Transmittal, April 2020 - Monitoring Well Survey, 1st Quarter 2020 Supplemental Data for Surface Water and Ground Water (2), 1st Quarter 2020 Supplemental Data for Surface Water and Ground Water (1), April 2020 - 1st Quarter Draft Data Transmittal, 2019 , March 2020 - 4th Quarter 2019 Monitoring Report, January 2020 - 3rd Quarter 2019 Monitoring Report, January 2020 - 4th Quarter 2019 Draft Data Transmittal, October 2019 - 3rd Quarter Draft Data Transmittal, September 2019 - 2nd Quarter 2019 Monitoring Report, Annual Report April 2018-March 2019, April 2019 - 1st Quarter Supplemental Data Transmittal, 2018, April 2019 - 4th Quarter 2018 Monitoring Report, (pdf), March 2019 - 4th Quarter 2018 Supplemental Data Transmittal, (pdf), February 2019 - Response to DHEC Comments dated Jan. 22, 2019, (pdf), January 2019 - 3rd Quarter 2018 Monitoring Report, (pdf), September 2018 - 2nd Quarter 2018 Monitoring Report, (pdf), June 2018, (pdf), June 2018 - 2018 Annual Report, (pdf), May 2018, (pdf), April 2018, (pdf), March 2018, (pdf), February 2018, (pdf), February 2018 - 4th Quarter 2017 Monitoring Report, (pdf), January 2018, (pdf) 2017, December 2017, (pdf), December 2017 - 3rd Quarter 2017 Monitoring Report, (pdf), November 2017, (pdf), October 2017, (pdf), October 2017 - 2nd Quarter 2017 Monitoring Report, (pdf), September 2017, (pdf), August 2017, (pdf), July 2017, (pdf), June 2017, (pdf), May 2017, (pdf), April 2017, (pdf), March 2017, (pdf), February 2017, (pdf), January 2017, (pdf) 2016, December 2016, (pdf), November 2016, (pdf), October 2016, (pdf), September 2016, (pdf), August 2016, (pdf), July 2016, (pdf), June 2016, (pdf), May 2016, (pdf), April 2016, (pdf), March 2016, (pdf), February 2016, (pdf), January 2016, (pdf) 2015, December 2015, (pdf)Seaco Site - Brownfields Contract
This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project. , The new owners of both the Seaco, Inc. and Bagnal Builders sites have entered into Voluntary Cleanup Contracts (VCCs) with DHEC to operate as Brownfields Sites. The VCCs will require the new owners to perform additional environmental assessments and/or remediation of the properties. In return, the new owners will receive liability protection for any existing contamination that is discovered.…, Under the VCCs, the new owners will test soil and groundwater from the properties. If significant contamination is found, the owners will be required to take additional steps to protect human health and the environment and keep the properties safe for re-use. Notices announcing the 30-day public comment periods for each VCC were posted on, DHEC's web page, and published in The State newspaper on Sunday, June 10, 2012. A, public meeting, to discuss the proposed VCCs was held on August 28, 2012 at A.C Moore Elementary School, located in the Rosewood Community. DHEC extended the public comment periods until September 11, 2012 so that written comments could be submitted after the meeting. After careful consideration of all comments received, DHEC has officially entered into Voluntary Cleanup Contracts (VCCs) with Associated Asphalt…, DHEC Decision on Voluntary Cleanup Contracts, The VCCs require Associated Asphalt to perform more testing of soil and groundwater on the properties in exchange for liability protection for any existing contamination that is discovered, excluding that which would be attributed to asphalt or asphalt emulsion production, storage or transport. If significant contamination is found on the properties, Associated Asphalt will be required to take…, here, ., Seaco, Inc., AA Properties-Commerce Tuller, Inc. (AA Properties) has purchased the Seaco property. Associated Asphalt Columbia, LLC (Associated Asphalt) will operate on the property as a tenant. The, VCC, is between DHEC and both companies. AA Properties & Associated Asphalt intends to expand the asphalt emulsion plant and continue to use the above-ground storage tanks. Under the VCC, DHEC will not hold AA Properties & Associated Asphalt responsible for any pre-existing pollution, excluding contamination attributable to asphalt or asphalt emulsion production, storage or transport, in…, Jo Cherie Overcash, at, (803) 896-4019, or, Robert Hodges, at, (803) 896-4069, ., Seaco, Inc. Final VCC, - October 2012, Seaco, Inc. DHEC Summary of Responses to Comments Received on Proposed VCCs, - October 2012, Seaco, Inc. Comments Received on Proposed VCCs, - July & September 2012, Seaco, Inc. Public Notice, - June 2012, Seaco, Inc. Non-Responsible Party Application for Voluntary Cleanup Contract, - May 2012, Seaco, Inc. Site Map, - January 2012, Seaco, Inc. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, - January 2012, Seaco, Inc. Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, - May 2012, Bagnal Builders, AA Properties-Edisto, LLC (AA Properties) has purchased the Bagnal Builders property. Associated Asphalt Columbia, LLC (Associated Asphalt) will operate on the property as a tenant. The, VCC, is between DHEC and both companies. AA Properties & Associated Asphalt intends to redevelop the property as a railroad terminal to support expanded asphalt emulsion operations on the nearby Seaco, Inc. property, which has been acquired by AA Properties-Commerce Tuller, Inc., an affiliate of AA Properties-Edisto, LLC. Under the VCC, DHEC will not hold AA Properties & Associated Asphalt…, Jo Cherie Overcash, at, (803) 896-4019, or, Robert Hodges, at, (803) 896-4069, ., Bagnal Builders Final VCC, - October 2012, Bagnal Builders DHEC Summary of Responses to Comments Received on Proposed VCCs, - October 2012, Bagnal Builders Comments Received on Proposed VCCs, - July & September 2012, Bagnal Builders Public Notice, - June 2012, Bagnal Builders Non-Responsible Party Application for Voluntary Cleanup Contract, - May 2012, Bagnal Builders Site Map, - May 2012, Bagnal Builders Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, - May 2012Seaco Site - Community Participation
This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project. , DHEC Decision on Voluntary Cleanup Contracts, After careful consideration of all comments received, DHEC has officially entered into Voluntary Cleanup Contracts (VCCs) with Associated Asphalt for the Seaco, Inc. and former Bagnal Builders properties located on Commerce Drive and South Edisto Avenue. The VCCs require Associated Asphalt to perform more testing of soil and groundwater on the properties in exchange for liability protection for…, here, . DHEC appreciates the comments and concerns expressed during the public comment period and remains committed to keeping the Edisto Court and Rosewood Communities updated about ongoing investigations and any environmental remediation at the Seaco, Inc. and Former Bagnal Builders sites. This will be done primarily through this website. For additional information or questions about environmental…, Karen Sprayberry, , SCDES Community Liaison, at, (803) 896-9730, or, Donna Moye, , SCDES Public Participation Coordinator, at, (803) 896-4281, ., Community Meeting, A public meeting to discuss the proposed VCCs and accept comments was held on August 28, 2012, at A.C. Moore Elementary School, located in the Rosewood Community. The meeting enabled DHEC staff to talk with citizens about the Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) and the benefits of additional environmental assessments that would be required of each site under a VCC. (An initial…Seaco Site - Groundwater Contamination
This webpage is no longer maintained. It may be useful as background information or to provide a historical perspective on a topic or project. , DHEC is aware of soil and groundwater contamination on the Seaco property. We recognize that local residents have concerns about this contamination. It is important to note that the communities surrounding the Seaco site are served by a public water system. There is no risk of groundwater contamination when drinking, preparing food, bathing or irrigating with water supplied by a public water…, fertilizer production facility, that was located there prior to 1949. The results of the most recent soil and groundwater investigations can be found in , Phase I, and, Phase II, reports for the Seaco site. Further assessment and monitoring to determine the nature and extent of the recently discovered contamination are required under the, Brownfields/Voluntary Cleanup Contract (VCC), for the Seaco property. DHEC continues to work with the past owner to address cleanup of the site. For questions or additional information concerning soil or groundwater contamination at or around the Seaco site, please contact, Keith Collinsworth, at, (803) 896-4181, or, Ken Taylor, at, (803) 896-4011, ., Seaco, Inc. Annual Routine Groundwater Monitoring Report, - July 2011, Seaco, Inc. Monitoring Well and Groundwater Flow Map, - July 2011Special Area Management Plans
Uses of coastal resources are not always mutually compatible and conflicts of use can occur. Where these conflicts are widespread, a Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) is used to collect and examine data, identify potential development trends and anticipates conflicts between different uses. SAMPs can be used to develop strategies to protect and manage resources in order to ensure the goals of…, Cooper River Corridor SAMP, The Cooper River Corridor SAMP presents an opportunity to implement recommendations which focus on three primary issues in the area: cultural resources management, water-based recreation, and natural resources management. The Cooper River Corridor in Berkeley County, stretching from Old Highway 52 to Highway 41/402 and from the "Tee" to the Pinopolis Dam, is a uniquely important area from…, Murrells Inlet Special Area Management Plan, Phase 1 of the Murrells Inlet Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) focused on the following objectives: Work in partnership with Georgetown and Horry counties to ensure that water quality is given equal consideration to water quantity in the drainage improvement projects being undertaken in the inlet watershed. In order to do this, the SAMP will develop and fund a demonstration project to treat…, Ashley River SAMP, Completed in February of 1992, the goals of the SAMP were to develop public policy for conservation of the natural and historic character of the Ashley River Corridor, thus increasing the predictability of governmental decisions and ensuring the long-term protection of the unique character of the area while taking into consideration the rights of individual citizens. The SAMP boundary stretches…, Beaufort County SAMP, This comprehensive Beaufort County management plan encompasses a wide range of topics and activities: more advanced stormwater controls, wastewater disposal in the county, water quality monitoring, boating management, and education of the public about buffers, shorelines, septic tanks, hazardous materials, and boating. Resources Beaufort County SAMP Beaufort County SAMP Summary Beaufort County…, Charleston Harbor Project, The Charleston Harbor Special Area Management Plan contains an overview of the current status of the Charleston estuary and surrounding uplands. This multi-year research program was designed to assist federal, state, and local governments with the process of framing action plans for issues both immediate and long-term, related to public policy and private initiatives, which may be localized or…Critical Area Permitting - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the "Critical Area"? , By law, the critical areas in South Carolina are the Coastal Waters, Tidelands, Beaches and Beach/Dune systems. In these areas SCDES BCM has direct jurisdiction for permits to perform any alteration. , What activities are covered under a critical area permit? , Common activities covered by a critical area permit include docks, bulkheads and foot paths. Other activities requiring a permit include additions to existing structures, such as boatlifts, floating boat storage structures, floating docks and pier heads., How do I find out if my property qualifies to have a dock? , It is important for waterfront property owners to do their homework. If you live in a subdivision, there may be an approved dock master plan (DMP) outlining which lots are potentially eligible for private docks. If it is a newly developed subdivision, the developer should share any knowledge regarding a DMP and details should be noted in the contract. The HOA is also a good resource for…, How do I apply for a new dock?, ePermitting is SCDES's online platform for environmental permitting, licensing, registration, reporting, monitoring, complaints, compliance and enforcement. ePermitting is designed to support the full regulatory lifecycle while allowing you, our customers, to do business with the agency through the platform. New docks, as well as other critical area activities can be applied for in ePermitting…, BCM Critical Area Activities, application form For general inquiries regarding dock permitting, please contact the SCDES-BCM office in Beaufort, Charleston, or Myrtle Beach . , Can I share a dock with my neighbor? , SCDES BCM encourages joint use or shared docks to help reduce the number of docks along a creek. Contact your local SCDES BCM office to discuss your site-specific situation. Should two parties agree to share a dock, it is important to outline up front each individual's maintenance responsibility and use of the structure., What size can my dock be? , SCDES BCM has specific regulations regulating the size of the structure as it relates to the size of the creek. Creek width is typically measured as the open water from marsh grass to marsh grass. The following guidelines are currently used to limit maximum dock size: Creeks 10' or less = no dock structures allowed Creeks less than 20' wide = no dock structures allowed unless specific geographic…, Should I tell my neighbor that I am applying for a dock permit? , SCDES BCM encourages open communication between the applicant and their neighbors at all stages of the permitting process. You will need to provide your neighbors' mailing addresses to SCDES BCM so that we may inform them of your permit application with a public notice. Neighbors may respond to SCDES BCM in writing with any comments that they may have about your proposed project during the public…, Do I have to use an agent to submit my application to BCM? , An agent is not required and SCDES BCM staff are available to help an applicant through the permitting process. However, some applicants prefer to have an agent manage the administrative application process., Do I have to obtain other permits or authorizations from other agencies once I have obtained a permit from SCDES BCM? , A SCDES BCM permit does not relieve the permit applicant from the responsibility of obtaining any other permit(s) or authorizations. It is important to check with the Army Corps of Engineers, local governments, homeowners associations (HOAs) or Architectural Review Boards (ARBs) of the neighborhood where you are located to determine if additional authorizations are required. , What do I need to do if I oppose a pending permit or object to a permit decision?, If you oppose a pending permit, you need to write a letter to SCDES BCM explaining the reason for the opposition. The letter must be received within the Public Notice period. If twenty or more people request a public hearing on the pending permit, SCDES BCM will hold a public hearing in the county where the proposed project is located. , What should I be aware of during the construction of my dock? , As the owner and applicant, you should check on the work performed by your dock builder often, as it is ultimately the permit holder who is responsible if the dock is constructed improperly or illegally. Here are some tips: Beware of dock builders who tell you that additions can be made without prior approval from SCDES BCM. While some items may seem minor, it is necessary to contact SCDES BCM…, Does SCDES BCM have any regulations regarding construction practices? , Newly, SCDES BCM does not have any regulations that specifically address construction practices for private docks. However, local governments may require a dock to be built consistent with local codes or ordinances. Be sure to consult with your local government prior to construction and be sure that your dock builder complies with all requirements. , Does my project qualify for normal maintenance and repair? , Basic maintenance and repair may not require a new permit. Our regulations state, "Normal maintenance and repair applies only to work on a structure which has been previously permitted or is grand-fathered or exempted and is 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…, BCM Critical Area Activities, application form. SCDES BCM will review your request and if staff determines that it meets the criteria, we will send you an acknowledgment letter and a maintenance and repair construction placard. Again, be sure to place the placard in a conspicuous place while the repairs are being made. , Can I make additions to my dock? , Depending on the extent of the additions, you may qualify for an amendment to an existing, active permit or you may qualify to make an addition under the dock general permit. The general permit authorizes minor additions such as catwalks, roofs on existing pierheads, handrails, utilities, benches, storage boxes, sinks, and mooring piles. If you wish to increase the square footage of a dock…, BCM Permit Change Form (Amendments, Transfers, Extensions), . To apply for a dock general permit or a direct critical area permit, please use the, BCM Critical Area Activities, application form via ePermitting . , Are dock permits transferable? , Yes, a permit may be transferred if the permit is still active. You will need to submit a, BCM Permit Change Form (Amendments, Transfers, Extensions), via ePermitting ePermitting . Both parties should sign this form. Once the application is complete, SCDES BCM will transfer the permit to the new permittee and the new permit holder will be responsible for all conditions prescribed under the original permit. , Can I extend the expiration date of my permit? , State regulations require a permit holder to complete work within five years from the date of permit issuance. However, SCDES-BCM may extend this five-year period upon showing of good cause indicating that due diligence toward completion of the work has been made, evidenced by significant work progress. A , BCM Permit Change Form (Amendments, Transfers, Extensions), form will be required via ePermitting . If an extension is granted, work should continue and be completed as expeditiously as possible. Expired permits may not be extended.Shoreline Change Initiative
In 1986, a Blue Ribbon Panel was convened by the former South Carolina Coastal Council (now SCDES-BCM) to address what was considered a "crisis" situation involving our beaches., In the two decades following the passage of the 1988 Beachfront Management Act and associated regulations, hard stabilization of the beachfront was reduced yet development in high hazard areas persisted. Planning and regulatory efforts outlined in the Beachfront Management Act endeavored to balance economic development and private property rights with public access and conservation of valuable…The South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program
The South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program was established under the guidelines of the, national Coastal Zone Management Act (1972), as a state-federal partnership to comprehensively manage coastal resources. The Program was authorized in 1977 under the South Carolina Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act (CTWA) with the goal of achieving balance between the appropriate use, development, and conservation of coastal resources in the best interest of all citizens of the state. , SCDES's Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM ) is the designated state agency responsible for the implementation the state's Coastal Zone Management Program. SCDES BCM’s authorities are outlined in the CTWA, Coastal Division Regulations, and the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program Document . As participants of the national Coastal Zone Management Program , administered by the National…