Stormwater Permitting & Coastal Zone Consistency (CZC) Certification
If you are planning any construction/land disturbance activities in the coastal region, you must first apply for a stormwater management and sediment control permit. DHEC-OCRM assists the DHEC Bureau of Water in administering the stormwater management program in the eight coastal counties that include Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry and Jasper Counties. DHEC's Bureau of Water implements the program in the other counties in South Carolina.
The reason for the permit is simple. DHEC is concerned about water quality and sediment control. We want to make sure that stormwater runoff during construction of projects and following project completion will not have an adverse effect on rivers, streams, marshes and other sensitive areas of the coast. The stormwater program requires the development and implementation of a plan to control stormwater runoff and sediment to prevent impacts to surrounding wetlands and water bodies.
Other permits and/or authorizations may also be required for construction. DHEC-OCRM is required to review all state and federal permit applications for consistency with the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Plan. Contact the OCRM office nearest you for information on the types of permits needed for your particular project.
Information
Where to Apply (Updated 01/15/10)
NOTICE: Please submit all new project submittal packages that require authorization from DHEC-OCRM to the Charleston office for public notice. Projects will be distributed for review by project managers internally.
- Stormwater & CZC Certification Staff
- Requirements for Small Projects in the Coastal Zone (08/27/07)
- Expedited Review Program (ERP)
- Note: Projects containing impacts Geographic Areas of Particular Concern (GAPCs) or wetland areas may be ineligible for this program in the eight coastal counties.
- Construction Within Coastal Zone MS4 Areas
- Complete Review and Approval Process (10/07/08)
- Review and Approval Process Flow Chart (08/13/08)
Forms/Submittal Checklists
Required Before Construction/Land Disturbance Begins (pdf)
- Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges from Large and Small Construction Activities, NPDES General Permit SCR100000 (9/2007)
- Revised Instructions for NOI Item IV.C.2 – Updated 4/15/08
- WQMS Maps (Section IV.C of NOI) BOW
- Current 303(d) List of Impaired Waters (Item IV.C.1 of NOI)
- WQMS Covered under an Approved TMDL (Item IV.C.2 of NOI)
- Plan Review Checklist for Design Professionals
- Note: See Public Notice Requirements checklist for UPDATED Submittal Requirements Regarding Wetlands
- Public Notice Requirements (10/30/09)
- DHEC-OCRM Wetland Section
- Digital Boundary Submission Instructions (pdf) (doc) (10/23/08)
- Coastal Zone Counties in State Plane (DWG File) (03/17/08)
- Wastewater Certification Application
- Water Supply Certification Application
- Permanent Pond Maintenance Agreement
- Initiation of Construction Form (Please contact OCRM project manager)
Required During/After Construction (pdf)
- Contractor Inspection Checklist and Sample Weekly Inspection Report
- Questions concerning the content of monthly reports should be addressed through Brian Wisnewski, manager of the Water Pollution Compliance Section
- Monthly inspection reports should be submitted to the Water Pollution Compliance Section:
Water Pollution Compliance Section
Bureau of Water
2600 Bull St.
Columbia, SC 29201
- Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Monthly Report for Sites Greater than 10 Acres
- Final Site Inspection Request for permits issued prior to Sept. 1, 2006:
- NOT (Notice of Termination)
Technical Documents
- NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Large and Small Construction Activities
- Major and Minor Modifications (2008)
- Stormwater Management and Sediment Control Handbook for Land Disturbance Activities (2003) (pdf)
- Plan Review Checklist for Design Professionals (10/03/06)
- Guidance Document and FAQ for New NPDES Construction General Permit
- Best Management Practices(02/22/06)
- Stormwater Pond Maintenance; 2001; Descriptions of stormwater ponds function, maintenance and various problems with solutions (pdf)
- Changes in Review of SedCad Projects
Coastal Zone Management Plan
To view the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program Document and Final Environmental Impact Statement, please see:
Important Links
Links to non-DHEC organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. The links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs. DHEC is not responsible for the content of the individual web pages found at these links.
- DHEC Bureau of Water NPDES Construction Webpage
- DHEC Bureau of Water NPDES MS4 Webpage
- DHEC Bureau of Water Staff
SC Department of Archives and History
Threatened and Endangered Species
Clemson University
- Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector Program
- Certified Stormwater Plan Reviewer
Soils Information
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE)
- Wetlands and Waters of the United States
- National Wetlands Inventory
- Nationwide Permits
- Permit Application Information
- Contacts
International Erosion Control Association
Contacts
Please contact the project manager having jurisdiction over your area with any questions. Inspections* and revision requests should be sent to the project manager based upon jurisdictions provided below. Submit all new project submittal packages that require authorization from DHEC-OCRM to the Charleston office for public notice. Projects will be distributed for review internally.
Staff Office Locations and Phone Numbers
DHEC-OCRM Project Manager Jurisdictions
- Beaufort & Jasper Counties: Amanda Nodolf and Richard Geer
- Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester and Colleton Counties: Tara Maddock and Thom Reid
- Horry and Georgetown Counties: Bill Kregloe
Permit Coordinators
- Georgetown/Horry/Berkeley/Dorchester: Will McGoldrick
- Charleston/Colleton/Beaufort/Jasper: Christine Koczera
- Section Manager:
Shannon Hicks, P.E.