EPA Director Promises No Interference If State Meets Standards
EPA regional director Jack Ravan told South Carolina officials federal involvement will be minimal if the state meets minimum environmental standards. He urged streamlined agency coordination and noted new federal rules on noise and ocean dumping. Senators Dennis and Gressette praised Ravan for clarifying how states handle environmental programs.
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South Carolina
Environmental Protection Agency
Jack Ravan
Ravan
State Reorganization Commission
High Risk Liability Rate Hike Approved
The South Carolina Insurance Commission approved a 13 percent average rate increase for assigned risk auto policies as Governor West pushes for no fault auto insurance. The plan, in effect since 1948, has faced higher claims and costs, with 180000 drivers in the assigned risk pool.
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Columbia
John C. West
South Carolina
Insurance Commission
West
North Augusta weighs sewage tie in with Horse Creek plant
North Augusta Council member William J. Mottel says a tie in with the Horse Creek Valley sewage treatment plant is the most promising fix for the city’s sewage issues. A 90 day extension on treatment plans is likely, allowing more time to study options. The original plant failed safety upgrades, and other plans raise costs or face complications. A city report on pros and cons is due in two to three months.
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North Augusta
William J. Mottel
Horse Creek Valley
Mottel
Augusta
Death Penalty Hearing Draws Small Crowd in Columbia
A South Carolina public hearing on reinstating the death penalty drew few witnesses and about half the nine member committee. Proponents cited deterrence while opponents argued against it. Rep. Fielding and USC professors offered contrasting views amid testimony from two circuit solicitors.
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Williamsburg
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Herbert Fielding
Charleston
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6Th Judicial Circuit
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Bruce Pearson
Frank K. Brown
USC
Department of Anthropology and Sociology
Brown
California
Harvey H. Morgan
Chester County
Arts Council Four Week Schedule in Aiken
The Greater Aiken Arts Council releases a four week schedule. January events include the USC Fine Arts Series and a January 25 council meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building. A Community Concert by Ballet Brio is set for January 30. February features a Friends of the Aiken County Library meeting and a Columbia String Quartet performance as part of USC Fine Arts.
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