H3503

Solid Waste Management and Mining

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jan 28, 2025

12:00 AM

House Environmental Affairs Subcommittee of the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Affairs Committee

History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled