Prohibits South Carolina's Department of Environmental Services from issuing permits for landfills and mining activities near public natural areas.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to prohibit the Department of Environmental Services from issuing permits for solid waste management facilities and mining activities within two miles of public natural areas. The restrictions apply to landfills, municipal solid waste landfills, sanitary landfills, solid waste disposal facilities, and mining activities. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

Prohibits South Carolina's Department of Environmental Services from issuing permits for landfills and mining activities near public natural areas.

This bill amends the South Carolina Code to prohibit the Department of Environmental Services from issuing permits for solid waste management facilities and mining activities within two miles of public natural areas. The restrictions apply to landfills, municipal solid waste landfills, sanitary landfills, solid waste disposal facilities, and mining activities. The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor.