Coastal Tideland and Wetlands Permit Application

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 48-39-150, Relating To Approval Or Denial Of Permits, So As To Establish Timelines For The Department To Take Action On A Permit Application; By Amending Section 48-39-80, Relating To The Development Of A Coastal Management Program, So As To Deem A Coastal Zone Consistency Certification Approved If, For All Other State Permits, Certification Review Is Not Completed Within Ninety Days Of The Public Comment Closing; By Adding Section 48-6-35 So As To Permit The Department Of Environmental Services To Hire Third-party, Independent Engineers To Assist The Department With Its Duties And To Require The Department To Establish Regulations For Contractor Qualifications To Bid On The Department's Work; And By Repealing A Portion Of Section 48-39-130 As Of September 30, 2032, And To Establish Requirements For Certain Maintenance Dredging After That Date. - Ratified Title