Environmental Liaisons
| Understanding the complexities of health and environmental issues can be a frustrating and time-consuming task for businesses, industries, cities, counties, towns and residents. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's five environmental liaisons are devoted to providing for your special needs. | |
| Environmental Activities and Health Risks | |
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Nancy
Whittle coordinates the risk communication program within Environmental
Quality Control. She is the key contact for citizens who have questions
or concerns about environmental activities in their communities and possible
health effects. She may be reached by calling (803) 896-8967, or by e-mail
at whittlnc@dhec.sc.gov. For further information on the Office of Environmental Community Health or Public Participation, click on this link. |
| Environmental Permits | |
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Carl Richardson, DHEC's permitting liaison, is responsible for coordinating the permits that businesses and industries need from any of DHEC's program areas, and serves as the primary contact and advocate for the regulated community. Carl can be reached at (803) 896-8983, or via e-mail at richarcw@dhec.sc.gov. |
| Federal Facilities | |
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Shelly Sherritt is DHEC’s Federal Facilities Liaison. She is responsible for coordinating activities involving federal facilities and is the primary contact for the Department of Energy, Department of Defense and other interested parties on cleanup, permitting, and compliance issues. She may be reached by calling (803) 896-8955, or by e-mail at sherrimd@dhec.sc.gov. |
| Freedom of Information | |
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Jody Hamm serves as the contact for the regulated community, community groups and citizens regarding concerns and questions on agency policies and regulations. He is also the director of the agency's Freedom of Information Center. He may be reached by calling (803) 898-3817, or by e-mail at hammjm@dhec.sc.gov. |
| Small Business Environmental Assistance | |
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Phyllis T. Copeland is the state's Small Business Ombudsman. She serves as advocate for small businesses, providing referrals to appropriate technical staff, outreach on regulations, and resolving small business problems. She may be reached by calling (803) 896-8982 or (800) 819-9001, or by e-mail at copelapt@dhec.sc.gov. For additional information, visit our Small Business Environmental Assistance Program site. |