Radioactive Waste
Carries out the responsibilities delegated by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission as an Agreement State
Regulates the Barnwell low-level radioactive waste disposal facility (also known as the Chem-Nuclear Site)
Regulates the transportation of radioactive waste into and within South Carolina
Licenses facilities that process and transport radioactive waste
Provides technical assistance to other areas of DHEC, industry, and government agencies, such as oversight of the Savannah River Site
Provides technical assistance in regulating air emissions of radionuclides at federal facilities
Conducts engineering reviews of waste processes and containment systems
Provides oversight of radiological decommissioning at state and federal facilities
Radioactive Waste Publications
For more information please contact the Bureau of Land & Waste Management at (803) 896-4000.