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When an Environmental Permit is Required
The environmental permitting policy for Clemson University requires all departments to evaluate their needs for any required environmental permits as appropriate for their operations. Obtaining these permits and complying with their requirements is the responsibility of the department, as are all fines and other penalties for non-compliance. Copies of all permits obtained must be sent to Clemson University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). EHS will maintain a central repository for all university environmental permits, and audit permit compliance as necessary. This policy applies to all Clemson University operations, regardless of location.
Contractors working on behalf of Clemson University are required to comply with this policy if their operations require environmental permitting. Failure of a contractor to adhere to this policy will result in withholding all payments until proper permits are provided and penalties are satisfied.
Permits may be required under these circumstances:
1) Discharge into the air. Any new discharge into the air requires evaluation to see if it falls under our existing Title V permit, if another permit is required, or if the activity does not require a permit.
2) Discharge into the "waters of the State." Any discharge that eventually can make its way into "the waters of the State" has to be reviewed to see if it is covered under an existing permit (NPDEA, Storm Water), requires its own permit, or is unregulated.
3) Disturbance of or discharge on to soil. Activities disturbing soil (generally construction) or which discharges on to or in to the soil (generally petroleum products) must be evaluated for permit requirements.
4) Collection and or disposal of chemical, biological, or radiological materials. These activities are regulated, and permits may be required.
Upon request, EHS will review an activity to determine if a permit is required; we will also assist obtaining the permit if desired.
