DHEC Environmental eNews
February 2020 | Issue 1| View as Webpage
I ntroducing Environmental eNews from DHEC's Environmental Affairs! This monthly electronic newsletter will keep our customers and stakeholders informed of important events, legislation, meetings, permitting information, and compliance information.
Able Contracting Fire

DHEC oversaw the final truckload of debris hauled away from the former Able Contracting, Inc . location in Jasper County, concluding a six-month cleanup project to remove more than 100,000 tons of material from the debris recycling facility.
Lead Testing in Schools and Child Care Programs

DHEC's Bureau of Water is the recipient of a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement a “ Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program Drinking Water Program .”
PFAS

As with a number of other states, there are unknowns concerning the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) throughout South Carolina. DHEC's Bureau of Water created a PFAS Drinking Water Strategy to establish a methodical and rational process for the evaluation of PFAS impact on drinking water in the state.
Don't Waste Food SC Ambassadors
DHEC Director Rick Toomey and Myra Reece, director of Environmental Affairs, were recognized as Ambassadors of the Bureau of Land & Waste Management's Don't Waste Food SC  (DWFSC) campaign at February's board meeting.

ePermitting

DHEC is implementing a new online system for permitting and compliance called ePermitting. Very soon, DHEC's wastewater program will provide all individual NPDES and ND permit holders the necessary credentials to allow them to submit electronic DMRs through ePermitting. In the coming weeks, DHEC will provide these credentials  to NPDES general permit holders as well. Permit holders will be notified and provided instructions via letter.  Please visit our informational webpage for more information and updates.
Organizational Charts

Organizational charts for the Bureaus of Environmental Affairs are now available on our website. The charts include phone numbers & email addresses and are broken down into sections, divisions, regions, etc. Our staff is happy to assist you with your needs!
 
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