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  • 2024-28646 — South Carolina; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97034
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice updating a previous emergency declaration for South Carolina, originally from September 26, 2024. The amendment specifies that the incident period for this emergency ended on October 7, 2024. Various types of financial assistance are available to those affected, including community disaster loans and crisis counseling. For further details, individuals can contact Dean Webster at FEMA.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA updated its announcement about an emergency situation in South Carolina, saying that the problem lasted until October 7, 2024. They are also offering help, like loans and counseling, to people who were affected.

  • 2025-01872 — Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of South Carolina
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8420
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Small Business Administration has issued a notice about a disaster declaration for South Carolina due to severe storms and flooding from November 6 to November 14, 2024. Residents in affected areas like Orangeburg and its neighboring counties can apply for disaster loans via the MySBA Loan Portal until specified deadlines. The deadline for physical loan applications is March 24, 2025, and for economic injury loans, it's October 22, 2025. Contact information for further assistance is provided, and applications can also be submitted online.

    Simple Explanation

    In South Carolina, there was a big storm and a lot of rain that caused flooding, and now people can ask for special loans to help fix things and get back to normal. They can apply on a website by March 24, 2025, for money to fix damage, or by October 22, 2025, if they need help because their business is hurt.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 2024-28647 — 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.

  • 2024-28659 — 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.

  • 2025-03609 — Air Plan Approval; SC; Updates to the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 11478
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by South Carolina to update its Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) emissions trading programs. This revision incorporates recent changes made by the EPA to federal regulations concerning the trading programs for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide emissions from large electric generating units. The approval ensures that South Carolina's program remains consistent with federal requirements and the Clean Air Act's provisions. The rule will take effect on April 7, 2025, and will not impose additional requirements beyond those established by state law.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is saying "yes" to a plan from South Carolina that helps big power plants that make electricity control some of the smoke and gases they release so that less pollution goes into the air. This plan makes sure the state is following the same pollution rules as everyone else, just like when everyone follows the same rules in a game.

  • 2024-28246 — Aquenergy Systems, LLC; Notice of Application for Recreation Plan Amendment Accepted for Filing, Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95772
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    Aquenergy Systems, LLC has submitted an application to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to amend the Recreation Management Plan for the Piedmont Hydroelectric Project in South Carolina. The company wants to remove a requirement for providing informal fishing access near Big Brushy Creek and the Saluda River, while maintaining other fishing opportunities. Interested parties can submit comments, motions to intervene, or protests on this application until December 26, 2024. FERC encourages electronic submissions through their eFiling system, but paper submissions are also accepted.

    Simple Explanation

    Aquenergy Systems wants to change a plan so they don't have to provide a spot for fishing near the river, but they will still keep other places open for fishing. People can share their opinions or complaints about this until December 26, 2024.

  • 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.

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