Coastal Laws, Regulations and Policies
Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act
In 1977, the South Carolina Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act (also known as the South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Act) was passed by the SC General Assembly. The Act gives DHEC-OCRM the duty to protect the quality of the coastal environment and to promote the economic and social improvement of the coastal zone. DHEC-OCRM must balance the public's desire to utilize South Carolina's natural resources while protecting environmental quality. DHEC-OCRM's responsibility, as implemented under the Regulations, is to ensure that impacts to these resources are minimized.
Statutes
- Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act (S.C. Code Ann. Section 48-39-10 et seq.)
- Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction Act (S.C. Code Ann. Section 48-14-10 et seq.)
Regulations
- Updated: OCRM Critical Area Permitting Regulations (04/25/08)
- Regulations for Access to Coastal Islands (R.30-1, R. 30-12)(effective June 23, 2006)
- South Carolina Beachfront Management Plan
- DHEC Environmental Protection Fees and Fines Regulations (R.61-30)(updated June 26, 2006)
- DHEC Standards for Stormwater Management and Sediment Reduction (72-300)
- Marina/Commercial
Dock Operation and Maintenance Manual Requirements
South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Program Document and Final Environmental Impact Statement
- Notes and Summary
- Comments
- Part I: Introduction
- Part II: The South Carolina Coastal Program (74 MB)
- Part III: Environmental Impact Statement
- Coastal Zone Management Program Refinements (1993)
Resources
- Mitigation Procedures (Army Corps of Engineers)
- Administrative Law Court
- South Carolina Coastal Zone Management Appellate Panel
- South Carolina Law Library
Additional Resources