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  • Savannah River Site - RCRA Federal Facilities
    The RCRA Federal Facilities Section in the Division of Waste Management provides oversight to SRS to ensure compliance with requirements for management of Hazardous and Mixed Waste (hazardous and low-level mixed waste) and cleanup of past waste management activities. This includes meeting requirements under the South Carolina Hazardous Waste Management Regulations and the Federal Resource…, RCRA, ), as amended by the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments.  The RCRA Permit outlines the post-closure care and operation of hazardous and mixed waste management facilities and identification of corrective action for solid waste management units (SWMUs) and Areas of Concern (AOCs). , Post-closure Care Facilities , The RCRA Permit identifies closed hazardous waste management units that either have or may impact surrounding soil or groundwater. The Post-closure Care modules present permit conditions which address the requirements for post-closure care.  The Groundwater Requirements modules define requirements for monitoring and corrective action program for the post-closure units. There are 5 post-closure…, M-Area Hazardous Waste Management Facility (HWMF), consists of an unlined settling basin (surface impoundment), overflow ditch, seep area, and a Carolina Bay (Lost Lake). The M-Area HWMF was closed in accordance with the approved closure plan by April 26, 1991.  The, Metallurgical Laboratory HWMF, consists of a closed, unlined settling basin (surface impoundment), the process sewer line leading to the basin, a drainage outfall to an adjacent Carolina Bay, and the Carolina Bay itself.  The settling basin was closed in accordance with the approved closure plan in 1992. The Carolina Bay was also closed and required no further action.  The, F-Area HWMF, consists of three closed surface impoundments (seepage basins).  The F-Area Seepage Basins were closed in accordance with an approved closure plan by February of 1991. The F-Area Inactive Process Sewer Line (FIPSL) will be closed concurrent with the closure of the F-Area in order to avoid impacting the safe operation of the F-Area Basin.  The, H-Area HWMF, consists of three closed surface impoundments (seepage basins) and the H-Area inactive process sewer line (HIPSL).  The H-Area Seepage Basins were closed in accordance with an approved closure plan by July of 1991. The H-Area Inactive Process Sewer Line (HIPSL) was closed in accordance with the approved closure plan in 2007.  The, Mixed Waste Management Facility (MWMF), is an area of landfill units within the greater Burial Ground Complex (BGC) which consists of 58 acres of initial MWMF trenches. The 13 acres of the Solvent Rag Portions of the Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Facility (LLRWDF) is included as part of the MWMF post-closure.  The MWMF was closed in accordance with the approved closure plan in 1990 and verified closed in April 1991.  The, Sanitary Landfill, Hazardous Waste Management Facility consists of two areas that received solid wastes generated from SRS office, cafeteria, and industrial activities from 1987 to 1994.  The Sanitary Landfill was certified closed October 26, 1997. , Container Storage , The, Container, modules in the RCRA Permit identify storage facilities that may be used to store, process, and/or treat hazardous, non-hazardous, mixed, non-hazardous radioactive, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Transuranic (TRU), mixed TRU, and radioactive TRU wastes. There are 2 permitted container storage areas:  The Mixed Waste Storage Buildings (MWSBs) are located within the Solid Waste Management…, Tank Storage , The, Solvent Storage Tanks (SST), Facility is located near H-Area and was used to store mixed waste solvent and nonhazardous radioactive waste solvent until it was treated or disposed of. These tanks are no longer operating and are undergoing closure. , Corrective Action  , The, SWMUs and AOCs, are listed in the RCRA permit once a remedy is selected and approved under the, SRS Federal Facility Agreement, . , Public Notices, Public notice of draft permits may be viewed on our Public Notices page. 
  • Stormwater Management
    Stormwater Overview, SCDES manages South Carolina's Stormwater Program, Who needs a stormwater permit? All construction sites of 1 acre or more Many industrial sites All regulated Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s) . Some sites can obtain permit coverage under the state general permit, but sites that pose considerable risk to contaminate water may be required to obtain an individual permit (a longer, more involved process). SCDES's Stormwater Permitting…, NPDES Permit Program, NPDES is a regulatory program created under the Clean Water Act, and it is one of the main driving forces behind the majority of the mandated state and federal regulations. Under the NPDES Permit Program, stormwater discharges are considered point sources and operators of these sources are required to receive an NPDES permit before they can discharge stormwater runoff. This NPDES Program as it…, Phase I (1990), Construction Activities Required all construction sites disturbing 5 or more acres to obtain coverage to discharge stormwater under the NPDES Program. Industrial Activities Defined 11 categories of industrial activity (including construction) if disturbance of activity is equal to 5 acres or more than NPDES approval was required. MS4s Required all municipalities with populations equal to 100,000…, Phase II (March 2003), Construction Activities Required all construction sites disturbing 1-5 acres to acquire coverage under NPDES program. Industrial Activities Added 1-5 acres in Industrial activities and expanded upon the no exposure limitation from 1 group of activity to all 11 groups. MS4s Required municipalities with populations between 10,000 and 100,000 to obtain NPDES Coverage.
  • The Clean Water Act
    The Clean Water Act, (CWA) is the cornerstone of surface water quality protection in the United States. The statute employs a variety of regulatory and nonregulatory tools to sharply reduce direct pollutant discharges into waterways, finance municipal wastewater treatment facilities, and manage polluted runoff. These tools are employed to achieve the broader goal of restoring and maintaining the chemical, physical,…, State Regulations, Learn more about the various, State Regulations, concerning Stormwater Management EPA Regulations icon, EPA's Role, Learn more about the various, Stormwater Rules and Notices, presented by the EPA. Federal Acts icon, Local Regulations, Learn more about the various, Stormwater Ordinances, through local governments. Evolution of CWA programs over the last decade has also included something of a shift from a program-by-program, source-by-source, pollutant-by-pollutant approach to more holistic watershed-based strategies. Under the watershed approach equal emphasis is placed on protecting healthy waters and restoring impaired ones. A full array of issues are addressed, not just those…, Download a copy of the CWA, .
  • Stormwater Pollution
    What is Stormwater?, When it rains it drains logo Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snowmelt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground. Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal…, EPA's CU After the Storm Brochure, . Learn more about stormwater pollution via the following links:, Preventing Stormwater Pollution, Waters of the State, Educational Resources, Low Impact Development, Stormwater (NPDES) Permits
  • Stormwater Regulations
    Regulations, State Regulations, Learn more about the various State Regulations concerning Stormwater Management, EPA's Role, Learn more about the various Stormwater Rules and Notices presented by the EPA, Federal Regulations, Learn more about the various Federal Acts that may impact NPDES permitting The, Stormwater Regulations Section, was designed to provide information on the regulatory side of the stormwater process. There are numerous regulations and acts that affect the stormwater permitting program and these regulations range from local policies up to federal acts. In this section, one will be able to navigate to and through the majority of the state and federal regulations concerning stormwater management., The NPDES Permit Program, is another topic covered under this section, and it is one of the main driving forces behind the majority of the mandated state and federal regulations. Under the federal NPDES Permit Program, stormwater discharges are labeled pollution sources and operators of these sources may be required to obtain an NPDES permit before they can discharge. This NPDES Program was created through the authorities…, The Clean Water Act, , which was enacted by Congress and signed by the President to establish environmental programs. The basis behind this act is to protect the Nation's waters and directs EPA to develop, implement, and enforce regulations consistent with this law. In addition to The Clean Water Act, there are other laws, commonly called Acts, implemented by other government agencies that may impact various aspects…, Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), which may prohibit the issuance of NPDES coverage for activities affecting land or water use in coastal zones., Who will benefit most from this section?, Design Engineers, Compliance & Enforcement Personnel
  • 208 (Wastewater) Water Quality Management
    When amendments to the Clean Water Act (CWA) were passed in the 1970s, legislators included provisions in section 208 that required states to develop and implement regional wastewater management plans. In South Carolina, DHEC carries out these requirements by: Documenting current and future wastewater infrastructure needs Outlining policies that guide the wastewater infrastructure permitting…, 208 Plan for 22 Non-Designated Counties (Areas Where DHEC Oversees Wastewater Planning), The 208 Water Quality Management Plan for the Non-designated Areas of South Carolina (208 Plan) is the guiding document in the 22 counties where DHEC is responsible for wastewater planning. It details wastewater management policies and lists the management agencies in each county that are responsible for and legally capable of carrying out those policies. A large portion of the 208 Plan is…, Conformance Reviews, Wastewater projects are reviewed to determine whether or not they conflict with the applicable 208 Plan. The designated planning agency for the county where a project will take place conducts the conformance review. The six regional planning agencies make recommendations to DHEC on whether or not to permit a particular project based on these reviews. Permits cannot be issued for wastewater…, Management Agency Designation, Management agencies are designated to carry out water quality management plans. They are responsible for constructing, operating and maintaining publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities and have the legal authorities necessary to implement the plans. All incorporated municipalities, counties and special purpose districts in South Carolina are legally capable of performing the duties of a…, Related Documents, 1997 208 Water Quality Management Plan Regulation 61-67, Standards for Wastewater Facility Construction  Antidegradation Implementation for Water Quality Protection in South Carolina Regulation 61-68, Water Classifications and Standards 
  • Wastewater Construction Program
    Permitting Instructions, Application Fee Schedule, Need a Speaker?, Laws and Regulations, Forms, Related Topics, Wastewater NPDES, Report it!, Permit Central
  • Sewer Pretreatment Program
    Pretreatment Graphic The 1977 amendments to the Federal Clean Water Act and the Federal Pretreatment Regulations in 40 CFR Part 403 require, Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs), that have significant industrial users to administer a local pretreatment program. This local program must control the discharge of pollutants to the public wastewater treatment system from industries such that the industrial discharges do not cause problems at the wastewater treatment facility. The problems can be the discharge of industrial pollutants that: cause interference with the operation…, Wastewater Construction Permit Program, , the, Satellite Sewer System Program, , the, NPDES Permit Program, , the, Land Application System Permit Program, , and the, Sludge Program, are integrated into a comprehensive water pollution control program on transportation, treatment, and disposal or use of wastewater and sludge., Laws, Federal Clean Water Act, Regulations, Regulation 61-9, Water Pollution Control Permits , 40 CFR Subchapter N (Federal Effluent Limitation Guidelines), Guidance Documents, South Carolina Procedures Manual for Preparing a POTW Pretreatment Program -, Request a copy by email to Kayse Jarman, ., Contacts, Permitting -, Kayse Jarman, ,, (803) 898-4215, EA Local Regional Offices, Compliance -, Adam Cannon, ,, (803) 898-4160, Enforcement -, Lorria Caswell, ,, (803) 898-1647, Related Topics, Bureau of Water, NPDES Permit Program, Land Application Permit Program, Sludge Program, Satellite Sewer Systems Program, Wastewater Construction Permit Program, EPA, Pretreatment Program, NPDES Permit Program, Dental Dischargers - One-Time Compliance Report, Domestic NPDES Pretreatment Program Spreadsheet
  • Sewer Sludge Program
    Background. Sludge is a by-product of water and wastewater treatment operations. Sludge from biological treatment operations is sometimes referred to as wastewater biosolids. Before sludge can be disposed, it needs to be treated to a certain degree. The type of treatment needed depends on the disposal method proposed. The two most common disposal methods are landfilling and land application.…, Brenda.Green@des.sc.gov, . Industrial Pretreatment Facilities. For new or expanding industries with pretreatment systems that generate sludge, a report on the method of sludge disposal is included with the wastewater construction permit application on the pretreatment facility. When the method of sludge disposal is land application, a separate state land application system permit for the disposal of the sludge disposal…
  • Sludge Disposal and Use
    All publicly owned and privately owned treatment facilities treating domestic wastewater are regulated by federal regulations 40 CFR 503 deals with use and disposal of domestic sludge. This federal regulation has been adopted by the Bureau and is included in Regulation 61-9 under Section 503. Also, the Bureau has state regulations for use and disposal of industrial sludge not regulated either…