Regulation 61-9 Water Pollution Control Permits: 2019 Revisions
Notice of Drafting, The Notice of Drafting for the 2019 revisions was published in the State Register on Friday, April 26, 2019. The closing date for the public comment period was May 28, 2019., R.61-9 Notice of Drafting (04-26-2019), The Department did not receive any comments in response to the Notice of Drafting., Proposed Regulation, The Department proposes amending R.61-9 to adopt portions of three federal Clean Water Act rules promulgated by the United States EPA required for State program implementation. These federal regulations include: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (“NPDES”) Use of Sufficiently Sensitive Test Methods for Permit Applications and Reporting (79 FR 49001, August 19, 2014) NPDES Electronic…, R.61-9 Notice of Proposed Regulation (08-23-2019), As described in the notice, interested persons may submit comment(s) on the proposed amendments to Andrew Edwards of the Bureau of Water; S.C. Department of Environmental Services, 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201;, edwardaj@dhec.sc.gov, . To be considered, the Department must receive the comment(s) by 5:00 p.m. on September 23, 2019, the close of the comment period., Stakeholder Meeting, The Department is hosting a stakeholder meeting to answer questions, and receive comments from interested persons on the proposed amendments to R.61-9. This meeting is open to the public and any interested persons may attend., Monday, September 23, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Linton Room (4011), 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201, Public Hearing, The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment during its November 7, 2019, 10:00 a.m. meeting. Interested persons may make oral and/or submit written comments at the public hearing. The meeting will take place in the Board Room of the DHEC Building, located at 2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201. Due to admittance procedures, all…, here, . The Department publishes a Monthly Regulation Development Update tracking the status of its proposed new regulations, amendments, and repeals and providing links to associated State Register documents at, des.sc.gov/permits-regulations/laws-regulations-regulatory-updates/regulation-development-update, ., Contact, If you have any questions or comments regarding the 2019 revisions to Regulation 61-9, please contact Andrew Edwards at, edwardaj@dhec.sc.gov, or, 803-898-1271, .11 Categories of Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity
The Phase I stormwater regulations created 11 categories of Stormwater Discharges Associated with Industrial Activity. Facilities in these categories must have an NPDES permit for their stormwater discharges. Categories i through ix and category xi are commonly called the Stormwater NPDES Industrial Program. Category x and the new Phase II requirements for Small Construction Sites together are…, Category i: Facilities that are subject to Stormwater Effluent Limitation Guidelines, New Source Performance Standards, or Toxic Pollutant Effluent Standards under 40 CFR subchapter N. Category ii: Facilities with Standard Industrial Classifications as follows: 24 - Lumber and Wood Products (except 2434 - Wood and Kitchen Cabinets) 26 - Paper and Allied Products (except 265 - Paperboard…Residential Subdivisions
There are a few additional design considerations that will need to be taken into account when preparing a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for Residential Subdivisions, particularly those developing subdivisions., Residential Subdivision Guidance, Residential Disturbance Formula, Amount of Disturbance = 2[Max Restricted Building Size][Number of Lots] + Right of Way Areas *Max Restricted Building Size = Maximum Disturbed Area per Lot (Acres), Residential Note for Plans, The site is not to be mass-graded. Only 2 times the footprint is to be cleared as the lots are developed. The assumed disturbance on each lot is _____ sq. ft." One of those considerations that will affect the stormwater management plan of a Residential Subdivision Projects is the decision if the subdivision is to be mass graded or not. If the decision is made for the site not to be mass graded…, Larger Common Plan (LCP), A Larger Common Plan (LCP) is "broadly defined as any announcement or piece of documentation (including a sign, public notice or hearing, sales pitch, advertisement, drawing, permit application, zoning request, computer design, etc.) or physical demarcation (including boundary signs, lot stakes, surveyor markings, etc.) indicating construction activities may occur on a specific plot." 63 Federal…Johnson Controls Facility - Hazardous Waste Permit
Hazardous Waste Permit, Johnson Controls received a hazardous waste permit from DHEC on October 14, 2010. This permit allows Johnson Controls to store incoming spent lead-acid batteries prior to recycling. The recycling process will produce several products including: lead ingots (to produce new lead-acid batteries), sodium sulfate crystals (to be sold for use in detergent and other products), and polypropylene (to…, Contacts, Bureau of Air Quality Brenna Lindler Permit Writer (803) 898-0457 Connie Turner Air Laboratories Director (803) 896-0903Johnson Controls Facility - Stack Test Data
Stack Test Data, Johnson Controls is required to test its processes for air pollutant emissions. The test results are used to determine if the facility is in compliance with the emission limitations in its air permit. A facility may use its own stack testing group or hire a third party contractor to conduct the stack tests. In preparation for testing, facilities must prepare a Stack Test Protocol. It is the…, Notifications and Special Requests, Prior to testing sources are required to notify the Department of the exact testing date(s). Sometimes unusual circumstances arise that require special consideration. Documents relating to these topics will appear in this section., August 15, 2012 Extension Request for Testing Unit ID 03 – PP Storage and Extrusion, August 29, 2012 Approval of August 15, 2012 Extension Request, Stack Test Protocol, A protocol is sent to DHEC for review and approval prior to the stack test. The protocol provides the details of how the test will be conducted. It includes the process and pollutants to be tested, the stack test method to be used and the facility's operating conditions during the test. This protocol must be sent to DHEC at least 45 days before the test date., No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 Furnaces, Melter, Refining Combustion, and Refining Process CEMS RATA Testing - Conducted June 16-24, 2020, Notification of Stack Testing - Clarios, LLC - Permit No. 1040-0129-CA, CB, CC and CD, CX Scrubber, CX FEU Vent, Melter, Furnaces, Foundry Ventilation, Refining, & Slag Warehouse Emissions Testing - Conducted December 10-18, 2018 - REDACTED Summary, CX Scrubber, Melter, Foundry Ventilation, & Slag Warehouse PM & Lead Test Plan Revision 1 - November 20, 2018, CX FEU Vents PM, Lead, and Sulfuric Acid Mist Test Plan - January 9, 2017, CX Scrubber PM, Lead, and Sulfuric Acid Mist Test Plan - August 17, 2016, Slag Warehouse Temporary Baghouse PM and Lead Test Plan - July 17, 2015, Annual CEMS RATA Test Plan - February 2015, Furnaces 1 - 3, Refining Ventilation, Refining Combustion, and Refining Process Test Plan - December 2014, CX Scrubber, Melter Foundry Ventilation, and Slag Warehouse MACT and Permit Required Stack Test Plan - October 2014 (revised November 2014), Unit ID's 01, 10, and 14 Stack Test and Unit ID's 06, 07, 08, 09, 11A, and 11B RATA Plan - February 2014, Furnace No. 3 Initial MACT and Permit Test Plan - Revision 2 - May 17, 2013, Johnson Controls Facility - Relative Accuracy Test Audit Test Plan Submitted November 21, 2012, Johnson Controls Facility - Facility Source Test Plan Revision 1 - October 15, 2012, Letter Approving Stack Test Protocol, DHEC's approval of the stack test protocol describing any final information and/or reminders., December 12, 2012 Test Plan Approval Letter, Stack Test Results, After the stack test has been conducted, the facility is required to send a detailed stack test report to DHEC within 30 days of the stack test (or as otherwise approved by DHEC)., Letter Approving Stack Test, Once the stack test data is reviewed, DHEC will issue a final summary report. If DHEC approves the results, the summary report will contain the test results and any relevant operational parameters to be included in the operating permit. Otherwise, it would include the justification for the rejection of the tests and requirements for retesting., Furnace Nos. 1, 2, & 3, Refining Process, Refining FEU Vent, Refining Combustion, CX Scrubber, CX FEU Vent, Melter, Foundry Ventilation and Slag Warehouse Emissions Testing - Conducted December 7-14, 2020 - REDACTED Summary, Furnace Nos. 1, 2, & 3, Refining Process, Refining FEU Vent, Refining Combustion, CX Scrubber, CX FEU Vent, Melter, Foundry Ventilation and Slag Warehouse Emissions Testing - Conducted December 9-14, 2019 - REDACTED Summary, Furnaces 1, 2, 3, Melter, Refining Combustion, and Refining CEMS RATAs Conducted March 19-26, 2019, Furnaces 1, 2, 3, Melter, and Refining CEMS RATAs Conducted March 20-28, 2018, CX Plant, Furnaces, Refining, Foundry Ventilation, and Slag Warehouse Emissions Testing Conducted November 27 - December 13, 2017, Furnaces 1, 2, 3, Melter, and Refining CEMS RATAs Conducted February 21 - March 1, 2017, CX Plant FEU Vents Emissions Testing Conducted March 21-22, 2017, Furnaces 1, 2, 3, Refining, and Slag Warehouse Emissions Testing Conducted January 10-19, 2017, Foundry Ventilation and Melter & Charge Prep Emissions Testing Conducted December 6, 2016, CX Plant PM, Lead, and Sulfuric Acid Testing Conducted October 4-5, 2016, Furnaces 1, 2, 3, Melter, and Refining CEMS RATAs Conducted March 1-3, 2016 and March 22-24, 2016, Refining and Slag Warehouse Lead and PM Testing Conducted February 10-12, 2016, Furnaces 1, 2, &3, PM and Lead Testing Conducted January 19-22 and February 9-10, 2016, Foundry Ventilation and Melter Lead Testing Conducted December 2-4, 2015, CX Plant Lead Emissions Testing Conducted October 8, 2015, Furnaces 1, 2, 3, Melter, and Refining CEMS RATAs Conducted March 10-18, 2015, Furnaces 1, 2, 3, and Refining Emissions Testing Conducted January 13-22, 2015, Melter and Charge Prep PM, Lead, Mercury, SO2 Emissions Testing Conducted January 6-7, 2015, CX Plant, Foundry Ventilation, and Slag Warehouse PM, Lead, and Sulfuric Acid Emissions Testing Conducted December 9-11, 2014, Furnaces 1, 2, 3, Melter, and Refining CEMS RATAs Conducted March 18-27, 2014, CX Plant, Foundry Ventilation, and Slag Warehouse Multi-Metals Testing Conducted March 18-26, 2014, Furnace 3 (ID 09) Emissions Testing — Conducted June 4-6, 2013, Furnaces 1 & 2 (ID 07 & 08), Foundry Ventilation (ID 10), Refining Kettles (ID 11A), Refining Kettles and Casting Baghouse (ID 11B), Refining Ventilation (ID 12), and Slag Warehouse (ID 14) Emissions Testing – Conducted February 4-12, 2013 – Revision 1, No. 3 Smelter Furnace CEMS Initial Certification Testing and Kettle Process and Hornito Melter Alternative RATA Testing - Conducted May 21, 2013 - Revision 1, No. 1 and No. 2 Smelter Furnaces, Hornito Melter, Kettle Combustion, and Kettle Process CEMS Initial Certification Testing - Conducted January 16-18, 22-23, and 31, 2013 - Revision 1, Charge Preparation and Melter Emissions Testing - Conducted January 12-13, 2013 - Revision 1, Contacts, Bureau of Air Quality, Brenna Lindler, Permit Writer (803) 898-0457, Connie Turner, Air Laboratories Director (803) 896-0903 Bureau Of Land & Waste ManagementNatural Swimming Areas - Water Samples Required
A Natural Swimming Area is defined as an area where there is a fee or membership required to gain access to a natural freshwater location where swimming is promoted, or a natural freshwater location where improvements have been made to promote swimming. Natural Swimming Areas are required to take two water samples per month during the swimming season. These samples are analyzed for E. Coli. If…Vulcan Project
Below you will find a list of applications and supporting information received by S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) for the proposed Vulcan Project., On Nov. 12, 2015, SCDES's Bureau of Land and Waste Management (BLWM) received an application for an Individual Mine Operating Permit. The public comment period for the mine application will extend, at a minimum, into May 31, 2016. Questions about the mining application may be directed to: Joe Koon Phone: 803-898-1371 Email:, Joseph.Koon@des.sc.gov, On Nov. 23, 2015, SCDES's Bureau of Air Quality (BAQ) received an application for construction and start of operation for an aggregate rock-mining operation. The following construction application and related information have been received:, Initial Application, Response to DHEC's request for additional application information, (pdf), Modeling Addendum 1-22-16, (pdf), Modeling Addendum 4-25-2016, (pdf), Emissions Revision 5-20-16, (pdf), Modeling Addendum 5-19-16, (pdf), Modeling Data Files, (zip file) Questions about the BAQ permits may be directed to: Ruthie Hall Phone: 803-898-4379 Email:, hallmr@dhec.sc.gov, On Nov. 24, 2015, SCDES's Bureau of Water (BOW) received an application for coverage under an existing "general" National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. View a copy of, BOW permit application (pdf), . Questions about the project may be directed to: Randy Thompson Phone: 803-898-4314 Email:, Randall.Thompson@des.sc.gov, On Aug. 8, 2016, SCDES's BAQ, BLWM, and BOW held a public meeting to discuss each Bureau's permitting process for the proposed project. The following information was provided at the meeting:, Public Meeting Presentations, (pdf) If you would like to be added to the mailing list for updates on the Vulcan project, please email your name and mailing address to, quarrymailinglist@dhec.sc.gov, .Fish Pond Management Information
Freshwater Fisheries Section, Function, Resource (Adobe PDF files below), Construction of the pond, manipulation of water quality, and fish population management. Excavated Pond Construction and Management file size - 92KB Maintaining a healthy pond by helping the food chain. Farm Pond Fertilization and Liming file size - 90KB Ponds where an individual pays a fee to fish Fee Paid Ponds file size - 16KB Sale of fish for stocking ponds In-State & Out-of-State…, Restoration of Fish Population Balance, file size - 51KBIllegal Aquatic Plants
Preventing the occurrence and spread of aquatic weed infestations in public waters can save millions of public and private dollars each year in avoided water impacts and control costs. Because prevention is so important, South Carolina, like several states, has adopted laws which prohibit the importation and distribution of specific exotic aquatic plant species known to cause problems., For More Info On:, State Laws and Regulations, , Federal Laws and Regulations, The South Carolina Noxious Weed Act and State Crop Pest Act provides far reaching powers to seize, quarantine, treat, destroy, apply other remedial measures, to export, return to shipping point, or otherwise dispose of in such a manner as (it) deems appropriate, any noxious weed or any product or article of any character whatsoever or any means of conveyance which (it) has reason to believe…, Alternanthera philoxeroides, Brazilian elodea, Egeria densa, Common reed, Phragmites australis, Eurasian watermilfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum, Giant salvinia * , Salvinia molesta, S. biloba, S. herzogii, S. auriculata , Hydrilla*, Hydrilla verticallata, Purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria, Slender naiad, Najas minor, Water chestnut, Trapa natans, Water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, Water lettuce, Pistia stratiotes, Water primrose, Ludwigia hexapetala, Crested Floating Heart, Nymphoides cristata, Yellow Floating heart, Nymphoides peltata, Ambulia * , Limnophila sessiliflora, Miramar weed (Hygrophila) * , Hygrophila polysperma, The descriptive links for the plants listed below are courtesy of the Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, University of Florida and Sea Grant , or US Dept. of Agriculture, NRCS Plants Database Website, African oxygen weed * , Lagarosiphon major, Arrowhead * , Sagittaria sagittifolia, Arrow-leaved monochoria * , Monochoria hastata, Caulerpa * , Caulerpa taxifolia, Duck-lettuce * , Ottelia alismoides, Exotic bur reed *, Sparganium erectum, Melaleuca * , Melaleuca quinquenervia, Monochoria * , Monochoria vaginalis, Monochoria hastata, Mosquito fern * , Azolla pinnata, Red rice *, Oryza longistaminata, O. punctata, O. rufipogon, O. sativa, Rooted water hyacinth * , Eichhornia azurea, Sessile joyweed *, Alternanthera sessilis, Water spinach * , Ipomoea aquatica, Wetland nightshade * , Solanum tampicense, * included on Federal Noxious Weed ListPublications
The following documents contain important information about identification and prevention measures which can be taken to decrease or prevent the spread of invasive species., Some files below require Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe PDF, Related items:, ALERTS, Grass Carp Questions(ID and Sign)?, Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers Boat Ramp Sign, Aquatic Exotics from SC Wildlife Magazine, Snakehead, South Carolina Aquatic Invasive Species Plan, PSA Campaign -, Billboard 1, --, Billboard 2, --, Poster, ISLAND APPLESNAIL-ALERT, ANACHARIS (Hydrilla/Elodea), , WHY MANAGE AQUATIC PLANTS, IN SOUTH CAROLINA WATERS, , ATER HYACINTH/WATER LETTUCE, SALVINIA - ALERT, , , ILLEGAL AQUATIC PLANTS - ID BOOKLET, AQUATIC AND WETLAND PLANTS, OF SOUTH CAROLINA, To purchase this book email: invasiveweeds@dnr.sc.gov, CURRENT SC AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT PLAN, SC AQUATIC PLANT, MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, ILLEGAL AQUATIC PLANTS - LIST, ZEBRA MUSSEL - ALERT, Zebra Mussel Risk Assessment, The Potential Risk of Infestation, , Zebra Mussel Risk Assessment, Map (large), LINKS TO OUTSIDE PUBLICATIONS, Educational Products from University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, What is wrong with this picture, Courtesy of Illinois/Indiana Sea Grant, , Understanding Invasive Aquatic Weeds Homework and Classroom Activities - Information Suitable for Grades 4-7, ( Courtesy of the Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc. )