EPA is working with states, tribes, river basin commissions, its regional offices and other entities to establish Regional Monitoring Networks (RMNs) for freshwater wadeable streams. The objectives of the RMNs…
South Carolina
States Use EPA Software to Predict Water Quality at Beaches
To protect public health, beach managers need to continually assess the level of potentially harmful microbes (primarily bacteria) in the water. However, traditional, culture-based testing methods take a full 24…
Twenty States Request SCOTUS Stay of the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
On February 22, 20 states – AL, AK, AZ, AR, ID, IA, KS, KY, MI, MS, MO, NE, ND, OH, OK, SC, TX, UT, WV and WY – filed a…
South Carolina’s Permit Central
Description of Initiative: Many customers wonder which permits they will need to open or expand their business, as well as how long the process will take. The South Carolina Department of Health…
Elizabeth Dieck (SC) Testifies on Oversight of Federal Facility Cleanup under CERCLA
State environmental agencies play a critical role in the identification, oversight, and cleanup of contaminated federal facilities. While progress has been made, there is significant room for improvement in how…
2013 State Innovations Report
State-developed initiatives are solving pressing challenges, both in protecting human health and the environment and in enhancing operations within agencies themselves. From incorporating new technologies in data tracking and permitting…
South Carolina’s Permit Central
Many customers wonder which permits they will need to open or expand their business, as well as how long the process will take. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control…
