Water Considerations in Land Development

Training Provided by Lorman Education Services Learn how to navigate through water considerations and prevent costly delays in development. Failing to account for wetlands when planning a project can result in long delays and increased expenses. What's more, a violation of wetlands law - even if inadvertent - will subject you to civil and criminal penalties, as well as the cost of restoring the impacted wetlands. The balance between private property rights and endangered species protection has always been a difficult one. But this seminar is here to make sure you don't drown in complex water law. Register today to make sure you stay current on water considerations in South Carolina land development. Benefits for You - Find out what you need to know about the current development climate in South Carolina - Steer clear of penalties for violating wetlands law - Hear from seasoned professionals about low-impact storm water management - Avoid potholes on the road to success - don't let permitting issues delay your project - Get up to speed on water supply issues in South Carolina

Water Considerations in Land Development Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am - 9:10 am Overview

- N. Jackson Smith

9:10 am - 9:45 am Wetlands Regulation in South Carolina

- Leslie S. Riley

- Brief Rapanos Discussion

- Regulation and Enforcement Since Rapanos Guidance

9:45 am - 10:45 am Wetland Technical Issues - A View From the Ground From the Applicant's Perspective

- Stephen A. Nichols

Development Climate in South Carolina - Kinds of Projects, Level of Development, Where Is the Growth

- Stephen A. Nichols

- Delineation Issues Since Rapanos

- Permitting Issues With DHEC and the Corps

- Technical Considerations Governing Mitigation Plans

10:45 am - 11:00 am Break

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Regulatory Perspective

- Robert H. Riggs

- Section 404 Permit Requirements

- Mitigation: When It's Required and How Much

- State Certification Requirements (401 Water Quality Certification, Coastal Zone Consistency Certification)

- Nationwide Permits

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch (On Your Own)

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Storm Water Issues in South Carolina

- Leslie S. Riley

- General Background of Phase I and Phase II General Permit Program

- Challenges Under Phase II (MS4), NPDES General Permit (DHEC's Delegation of Its Permitting Program)

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Water Supply in South Carolina: Where We Are

- Anthony C. Maglione

- Water Infrastructure, Financing Options

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Water Supply: Issues in the Southeast

- N. Jackson Smith

- Water Supply in Times of Drought

- State of South Carolina vs. State of North Carolina

- Interstate Water Resources Issues

- Capacity Use Act

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Low-Impact Storm Water Management in Low Country

- Jeffrey Baxter and Elias L. Deeb

- Current Practices in Oak Terrace Preserve and the Upcoming Navy Yard Projects Opportunities, Benefits and Challenges

- Pervious Pavements, Bio-Swales, Rain Gardens and Other Methods for Reducing Runoff and Improving Water Quality

About The Training Provider: Lorman Education Services

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