Board meetings and strategic plans from South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Public Hearing
Date: Jun 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The public hearing centered on the Draft Air Synthetic Minor Construction Permit for the Valara Holdings High Performance Compute Center in Spartanburg. Participants voiced significant concerns regarding potential increases in air pollution, including particulate matter and formaldehyde emissions, and criticized the lack of public transparency regarding the facility's scale and expansion from 50 to 450 megawatts. Community members and legal organizations argued against the classification of the facility as a minor source, highlighted environmental justice concerns due to the proximity of residential areas, schools, and parks, and urged the department to either deny the permit or subject the project to more rigorous regulatory review.
Integrated Water Resources Plan
Date: Jun 29, 2026Type: Strategic Plan
This document presents an Integrated Water Resources Plan, described as a roadmap for the effective future management of shared water resources within the Basin. The overarching vision is to achieve a sustainable water source through proactive planning, cutting-edge research, and water shortage preparedness. Key strategic areas highlighted include integrated water resources planning, research and technical development, and education and awareness.
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The meeting focused on the development of waste tire regulations, specifically addressing Act 33. Key discussion topics included market development, illegal tire dumping, updates to scrap tire recycling fees, and the distribution of grant funds. New responsibilities for SCDES were reviewed, such as audit manifest systems and grant management. Stakeholders explored regulatory requirements for haulers and facilities, enforcement strategies for illegal dumping, and the need for public education regarding fee requirements for retailers and scrap yards. Additionally, there was a discussion on the use of ground tire rubber in asphalt projects and the potential environmental impact of tire-related chemical runoff.
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