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SC H3931
Bill
Status
Passed
4/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
William Bailey
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Environmental Services to act on coastal tidelands and wetlands permit applications within 90 days after applications are deemed administratively and technically complete, or 30 days for minor developments
- Mandates that requests for additional technical information from applicants must be made within 15 days after the public notice period ends; failure to make timely requests results in automatic application completeness
- Establishes automatic approval of coastal zone consistency certifications if review is not completed within 90 days of the public comment period closing (30 days for dock permits outside critical areas)
- Authorizes the Department of Environmental Services to hire third-party independent engineers to assist with permit review duties
- Repeals Section 48-39-130(D)(10) regarding maintenance dredging on September 30, 2032, requiring future maintenance dredging in those areas to follow standard permitting procedures
Legislative Description
Coastal Tideland and Wetlands Permit Application
Last Action
Act No. 116
4/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Medical Affairs4/24/2025
Labor, Commerce and Industry2/6/2025
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