DHEC has received information related to two (2) pipeline projects proposed by Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission, LLC. On January 29, 2016, DHEC issued a Notice of General Public Interest to notify the public of DHEC permitting/certification decisions related to these proposed projects.
Transco to Charleston
Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission is proposing to construct and/or modify and operate the Transco to Charleston Project. The proposed Transco to Charleston Project will include approximately 60 miles of pipeline including two new natural gas transmission pipelines, upgrades to an existing compressor station, and the addition of a new compressor station.
Below is a list of permits that may be required by DHEC for the proposed Transco to Charleston project, and pertinent related information. Additional details about the project may be found at Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission's Transco to Charleston website.
On March 21, 2017, DHEC hosted a drop-in to share information about the Moore to Chappells portion of the proposed project. DHEC staff provided a brief presentation on the 401 water quality certification review process for the proposed pipeline. DHEC staff and company representatives also addressed various topics, such as regulatory and permit requirements for natural gas pipelines, natural gas pipeline construction, safety and maintenance, and natural gas needs, at information stations.
| Project Name | Affected County(ies) | Permit Type | Application Received | Final Permit Action | Point of Contact |
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| Moore to Chappells Pipeline | Spartanburg, Laurens, Newberry, Greenwood | Hydrostatic Test Water Discharge General Permit | October 18, 2016 Notice of Intent |
April 11, 2017 | Brett Caswell 803-898-4396 |
| Stormwater Construction Permit | May 23, 2016 | (February 2, 2017, FERC approval exempts state permit) | Shawn Clarke 803-898-3544 |
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| 401 Water Quality Certifications or Navigable Waters Permit |
September 23, 2016 | April 11, 2017 Public Notice of Department Decision April 27, 2017 Final Certification |
Chuck Hightower 803-898-0369 |
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| Moore Compressor Station | Spartanburg | Air Construction Permit | December 21, 2015 | April 8, 2016 | Michael Robertson 803-898-1236 |
| Dillon Pipeline | Dillon | Hydrostatic Test Water Discharge General Permit | May 12, 2016 | August 1, 2016 | Brett Caswell 803-898-4396 |
| Stormwater Construction Permit | May 4, 2016 | (February 2, 2017, FERC approval exempts state permit) | Shawn Clarke 803-898-3544 |
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| 401 Water Quality Certifications or Navigable Waters Permit | May 16, 2016 | May 26, 2016 | Chuck Hightower 803-898-0369 |
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| Dorchester Compressor Station | Dorchester | Air Construction Permit | December 21, 2015 | April 8, 2016 | Wanda Parnell 803-898-1296 |
| Charleston Town Border Station | Charleston | Coastal Zone Consistency Certification | April 21, 2016 | Curtis Joyner 843-953-0205 |
Columbia-to-Eastover
Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission also requested permits to build a natural gas pipeline in Richland and Calhoun counties to transport natural gas to the International Paper Eastover facility to fuel its boilers. The proposed pipeline will be approximately 29 miles long to reach the facility.
Below is a list of permits required by DHEC for the Columbia-to-Eastover pipeline project, and pertinent related information. Additional details about the project may be found at Dominion Carolina Gas Transmission's Columbia to Eastover website.
| Permit Type | Application Received | Final Permit Action | Point of Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrostatic Test Water Discharge General Permit | November 6, 2015 Plans | April 21, 2016 | Brett Caswell 803-898-4396 |
| 401 Water Quality Certifications or Navigable Waters Permit | June 9, 2016 September 15, 2016 |
June 20, 2016 (401 Water Quality Certification) June 21, 2016 (Navigable Waters Permit) September 20, 2016 |
Chuck Hightower 803-898-0369 |
| Stormwater Construction Permit | December 8, 2015 May 18, 2016 |
Cynthia Ashford 803-898-3995 Paul Quattlebaum 803-898-3678 |