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• Lunch & Learn: SCDES Stormwater Permitting

  • When
    9 Jan 2026
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Michael Baker International - 700 Huger Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  • Spaces left
    45

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  NAEP-SC is excited to have staff from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Office of Permitting Support as our featured speakers about stormwater permitting. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. 

  You must register by January 2, 2026. Lunch will be provided, and space may be limited due to the venue size.

  TIME & LOCATION

  January 9, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
  Michael Baker International*

  Belle Vista Conference Room

  700 Huger Street

  Columbia, SC 29201

  *(location subject to change based on expected attendance)

  ABOUT THE EVENT

  Please join us as Jill Stewart and other SCDES staff share about stormwater permitting and related SCDES regulations and permitting.

  Topics include:

  • Understanding when a stormwater permit is required
  • Navigating the new ePermitting System
  • Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) essentials
  • Common mistakes and how to avoid delays
  • Compliance and best practices for successful permit coverage
  • Maintaining compliance after permit approval

  
  

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• Lunch & Learn: Navigating Section 4(f): Balancing Transportation and Preservation

  • When
    20 Mar 2026
  •  
    11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Michael Baker International - 700 Huger St., Columbia, SC 29201

  Register

  NAEP-SC is excited to have David Grachen from Edwards-Pitman as our featured speaker about Section 4(f). The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. 

  You must register by March 13, 2026. Lunch will be provided, and space may be limited due to the venue size.

  TIME & LOCATION

  March 20, 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
  Michael Baker International*

  Belle Vista Conference Room
  

  700 Huger Street

  Columbia, SC 29201

  *(location subject to change based on expected attendance)

  ABOUT THE EVENT

  Prior to joining Edwards-Pitman, David was an Environmental Specialist with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for over 30 years serving as a subject matter expert on NEPA, Section 106, Section 4(f), and Environmental Justice. Please join us for lunch and learning as David speaks about NEPA and Section 4(f).

  Topics include:

  • Understanding Section 4(f): Purpose and legal framework
  • Identifying protected resources: Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites
  • Section 4(f) Evaluations and when de minimis applies
  • Avoidance and minimization strategies for transportation projects
  • Case studies and best practices in Section 4(f) compliance

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