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  • 2024-28658 — South Carolina; Amendment No. 10 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97019
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration in South Carolina, identified as FEMA-4829-DR, which was originally declared on September 29, 2024. The amendment, issued on October 23, 2024, clarifies the end date for the incident period as October 7, 2024. Additionally, the notice lists several specific federal assistance programs related to disaster relief that may be applicable for people affected by the disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is updating its promise to help people in South Carolina after a big storm. They are changing some details, like when the storm help period ends, but they didn't explain some things very clearly, like which places are getting help or how they'll make sure the help is used properly.

  • 2024-28681 — South Carolina; Major Disaster and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97051
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice regarding the Presidential declaration of a major disaster in South Carolina due to Tropical Storm Debby, which occurred from August 4 to August 22, 2024. FEMA will provide federal disaster assistance for public assistance projects in specified counties and hazard mitigation throughout the state. The federal assistance will cover up to 75% of the total eligible costs. Brett H. Howard has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said there was a big storm in South Carolina called Tropical Storm Debby, so they will help fix things by giving some money, but not all of it—only about three-quarters. Someone named Brett is in charge of this help.

  • 2024-28657 — South Carolina; Amendment No. 9 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97037
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a notice amending a major disaster declaration for South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene. This amendment, issued on October 4, 2024, changes the cost-sharing for federal assistance, allowing 100% coverage for debris removal and emergency protective measures for a selected 90-day period within the first 120 days after the disaster. This assistance is authorized under the Stafford Act, with specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers to be used for financial reporting.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping South Carolina after a big hurricane by paying for all the cleanup and safety work for 90 days, so the state won’t have to pay for it.

  • 2024-28659 — South Carolina; Amendment No. 11 to Notice of a Major Disaster Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97036
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated the major disaster declaration for South Carolina to include Beaufort County in the list of areas affected by the disaster. This amendment, issued on November 7, 2024, now allows Beaufort County to receive Public Assistance and direct Federal assistance. The document provides Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers for various types of disaster-related financial support and services.

    Simple Explanation

    The big helpers from the government (FEMA) are now including Beaufort County in South Carolina to get extra help after something bad happened. This means Beaufort County can now get special support to fix things and get better.

  • 2021-01162 — Minor Boundary Revision at Congaree National Park
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6364
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The National Park Service has announced a change to the boundary of Congaree National Park in South Carolina. An additional 216.13 acres of land in Richland County is now part of the park, thanks to a donation from The Friends of Congaree, a nonprofit group. This change aims to help preserve the natural and historical features of the area. This boundary modification officially took effect on January 21, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Congaree National Park got a bit bigger because some friendly people gave them more land to help protect nature. It was like adding a new piece to a jigsaw puzzle.

  • 2021-02040 — Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 38-Charleston, South Carolina; Notification of Proposed Production Activity; BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC (Passenger Motor Vehicles); Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7694
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    BMW Manufacturing Company, LLC submitted a notification to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board, seeking to expand its production activities at its Spartanburg, South Carolina facility. This proposal involves incorporating a foreign-source component, specifically electronic toll collection systems, into its existing production capabilities. Such an expansion could allow BMW MC to avoid or defer customs duties on these components when they are used for export or become scrap. Interested parties are invited to submit public comments by March 15, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    BMW in South Carolina wants to use a special zone to make cars with new parts from other countries, helping them save money on taxes when selling these cars outside the USA, and they are asking people to share thoughts on this plan by March 15, 2021.

  • 2025-00420 — Presidential Declaration Amendment of a Major Disaster for the State of South Carolina
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2772
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced an amendment to the Presidential declaration of a major disaster in South Carolina, which was initially made because of Hurricane Helene. This amendment extends the deadline for filing applications for physical damage loans to January 28, 2025. The disaster declaration originally set out by FEMA-4829-DR remains the same otherwise. Those affected can apply for assistance through the MySBA Loan Portal.

    Simple Explanation

    The government said that people in South Carolina who had their homes damaged by a big storm named Hurricane Helene have more time to ask for help fixing things. They now have until January 28, 2025, to ask for this help.

  • 2024-28647 — South Carolina; Emergency and Related Determinations
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97027
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Presidentially declared emergency for South Carolina due to Hurricane Helene, as of September 26, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance under the Stafford Act to support emergency protective measures, such as evacuation and shelter support, across designated counties. Federal aid will cover up to 75% of eligible costs. FEMA has appointed Brett H. Howard as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this emergency response.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to help South Carolina because of a big storm called Hurricane Helene. They will give money to help people stay safe, but it doesn't say how much money or how they're deciding who gets this help.

  • 2024-28873 — Air Plan Approval; SC; Updates to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99180
    Reading Time:about 21 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision from South Carolina's Department of Health and Environmental Control. This revision updates the state's participation in the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) emissions trading programs for nitrogen oxides (NOX) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). These programs are designed to help reduce air pollution that affects other states. The EPA believes the proposed changes align with federal requirements and do not impose new obligations beyond what state law already specifies.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to say yes to South Carolina's plan to update how they trade pollution credits for certain gases that can travel to other states. These updates help keep the air cleaner, and the plan follows all the rules without adding new ones.

  • 2025-01343 — Presidential Declaration of a Major Disaster for Public Assistance Only for the State of South Carolina
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7228
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a Presidential declaration of a major disaster in South Carolina due to severe storms and flooding from November 6 to November 14, 2024. Emergency assistance is available for private non-profit organizations offering essential services of a governmental nature in the affected counties of Bamberg, Calhoun, and Orangeburg. Organizations can apply for disaster loans through the MySBA Loan Portal, with deadlines set for March 11, 2025, for physical loan applications and October 10, 2025, for economic injury applications. Additional assistance and details about the application process are available through the SBA's disaster assistance customer service center.

    Simple Explanation

    The president said that people in South Carolina can get help because big storms caused lots of water and damage. Some groups that help like the government can borrow money to fix things, but we don’t know exactly all the rules or how much money is there.

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