The Voice of Blythewood & Fairfield County

DHEC seeks public comment on mine

COLUMBIA – The last day for public comments to be accepted regarding a permit application to mine granite at a site located in the vicinity of the intersection of S.C. Highway 34 and Simpson Circle in Fairfield County, approximately 3.5 miles west of Ridgeway, has been extended from Friday, May 7, 2021 to Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

LuckStone Corporation has applied to DHEC for the permit. DHEC is currently conducting a technical review of the application and related documents. Where there is a significant amount of public interest DHEC may hold a public meeting.

Send written comments to: Jeremy E. Eddy, DHEC-BLWM, 2600 Bull St., Columbia, S.C. 29201. For more information, call (803) 898-7609 or email eddyje@dhec.s.c.gov or go to www.scdhec.gov/environmental-public-notices