Petroleum Distribution Operations, for purposes of this permit, will cover a variety of sources which provide bulk storage and distribution of gasoline, petroleum distillates, fuel additives, and ethanol. Facilities may only have storage tanks, loading racks and associated control devices where applicable (including but not limited to vapor combustion units, open flares, and vapor recovery units.), fuel burning operations (including but not limited to boilers), emergency generators, and other approved equipment may be eligible for a general permit for petroleum distribution operations.

Interactive Map of Concrete Plants located in South Carolina

Fact Sheet about South Carolina Concrete Batch Facilities (August 2025)

Interactive Map of Asphalt Plants located in South Carolina

Asphalt plants may be eligible for coverage under the general synthetic minor and the general conditional major permits if the facility produces asphalt only and is only comprised of the following:

See an interactive map of crematory operations.

Frequently Asked Questions for Crematory Operations

Crematory operations (human and/or animal) may be eligible for coverage under the registration permit if the facility is comprised of only the following:

A cotton gin is defined as any facility or plant that separates cotton lint from cotton seed. This process typically includes cleaning (removing plant material, dirt, and other foreign matter) and packaging the lint into bales. Cotton ginning and some grain handling operations may be eligible for coverage under the registration permit if the facility meets the criteria listed below.

• Final Regulation (This is the final Federal regulation)
• Plating and Polishing EPA Brochure (This is an informative brochure compiled by the EPA)
• Plating and Polishing Initial Notification (This is EPA's example of an initial notificat

• Final Regulation (pdf) (This is the final Federal regulation dated 01/09/2008)
• Fact Sheet (pdf) (This is a detailed fact sheet describing the regulation)
• Paint Stripping Brief Summary (pdf) (This is a brief summary of the requirements in the regulation for paint stripping operations)

 
All batteries – both single-use and rechargeable – can be dangerous to your health and home if the manufacturer’s instructions are not followed.

Households and the General Public:

Many state and local law enforcement agencies, communities, and organizations have established take-back events, mail-back, and other collection programs to collect old, expired, or simply unwanted prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals from households.

• Final Regulation (pdf) (This is the final Federal regulation)
• Iron and Steel Foundries EPA Brochure (pdf) (This is an informative brochure compiled by the EPA)
• Mercury Switch Recovery Program (This is a link to the mercury switch removal program discussed in the regula