The South Carolina Environmental Law And Litigation Blog

The South Carolina Environmental Law and Litigation Blog

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"Case law and news regarding environmental litigation and regulation (primarily related to South Carolina)."

Author: T. McRoy Shelley practices at Rogers Townsend & Thomas in Columbia, S.C.

Blawg Related Categories: Environmental Law • States • South Carolina • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from The South Carolina Environmental Law and Litigation Blog

Santee Cooper axes proposed Pee Dee Coal-fired Power Plant
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors, citing economic uncertainty, voted unanimously on Monday to suspend pursuing permits for a new coal-fired power plant proposed to be built in Florence County along the Great Pee Dee
Wednesday: Study Reveals Mercury Contamination in Fish Nationwide; Thursday: S.C. to receive $60Million in Recovery Act funds for Water Projects
The EPA announced on Thursday that South Carolina will receive over $60Million in Recovery Act funds for water projects, including over $40Million for the S.C.’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which provides low-interest loans for…
Overview: The EPA’s role in the Enforcement of Environmental Law
The EPA’s role in enforcing environmental law falls into three broad (and overlapping) categories: Civil, Criminal, and Cleanup. Although some on the receiving end of an enforcement action may believe the government has unlimited resources…
Spills & Kills – Response Info
Anyone who witnesses the dumping or discharge of chemicals, oil, or other potentially hazardous substances should contact DHEC through their 24-hour emergency response Hotline line at 1-888-481-0125 (in Columbia, call 253-6488). These guidelines can be…
How many agencies does it take to screw up an ocean?
“ The oceans, our coasts, and the Great Lakes provide jobs, food, energy resources, ecological services, recreation, and tourism opportunities, and play critical roles in our Nation's transportation, economy, and trade, as well as the…
Towards a sustainable seafood diet (Do more than “See food, eat food.”)
Growing up in South Carolina, I recall fondly the many trips to our beaches, not only for sun, sand, & surf but also for the constant search for “the best” seafood restaurant. Of course “best”…
A fight over $700 Million? How about protecting a $30 Billion/Year Asset?
According to a study by USC, South Carolina’s natural resources are a $30 billion per year asset to our state’s economy. The study by the
Nominee for US Supreme Court has thin but environmentally-friendly record
Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s judicial record in environmental cases is not very broad, but environmental groups are praising what is known about her interpretations of environmental law, and, most likely, are heartened by what they expect…
Aiken to Receive EPA Recovery Funds
The EPA announced today that it will allocate $600,000 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to the city of Aiken for environmental remediation projects. Areas of concern in Aiken include the Warrenville…
NRDC offers Advice for Staying Healthy at the Beach
With the beach season just around the corner, the National Resources Defense Counsel (NRDC) has posted its "Tips for a Healthy Trip to the Beach":"Every summer, beach water pollution forces closings around the country. In 2007…