The Industry Committee for Liquid Spillage Control (LSCC) at the Port of Charleston is a non-profit alliance of industry stakeholders, contractors, and government agencies united by a common commitment to environmental responsibility. Our mission is to foster cooperation, enhance spill response readiness, and implement best practices to prevent and mitigate liquid spills in and around the Port of Charleston.
WHO WE ARE
waterfront operations and water transfers
The LSCC is comprised of companies who are governed by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and other state and local governments. The committee’s members are dedicated to being an environmental steward by minimizing their potential for environmental incidents. Members range from those along the waterfront to ones that are more inland. To enhance their collective capabilities and efficiency, these diverse companies have joined forces, pooling their expertise and resources to conduct group spill response exercises as a committee, alongside their contracted Oil Spill Response Organization (OSRO), State and Federal organizations, and other local partners.
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Our Members
- Buckeye Energy
- Cel Oil Products
- Charleston Pilots
- Amalie Oil Company
- Walshingham Group
- Kinder Morgan
- Ingevity
- Chevron
- Odfjell
- Port Consolidated
Why We Are Here
The Liquid Spillage Control Committee (LSCC) exists to proactively address and mitigate the potential environmental impacts of its member companies’ operations at the Port of Charleston. Through ongoing training and close collaboration with key community partners—such as the U.S. Coast Guard, EPA, South Carolina DHEC, and the Charleston and North Charleston Fire Departments—the LSCC ensures its members are fully prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to liquid spill incidents.
A cornerstone of the LSCC’s efforts is its annual full-scale spill response exercise, which brings together all member organizations and agency partners in a real-world training scenario. This critical event reinforces preparedness, coordination, and effective response strategies.
Beyond emergency preparedness, the LSCC serves as a year-round platform for its members to convene, exchange ideas, share best practices, and review inspection findings. Through continuous evaluation and a strong emphasis on incident management, the LSCC demonstrates an unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and the safety of the surrounding community.
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Membership
Membership of the LSCC is classified into four categories:
Organizations or persons who handle, store, or otherwise use petroleum & non-petroleum products or hazardous materials in a fashion that could result in an environmental release and who financially participates in the Corporation.
Regular Members are further classified into groups which is based on the number of facilities, size and amount of materials handled by the organization.
Organizations or persons for hire who offer advice, assistance and/or counsel which is beneficial to the Corporation and who do not handle, store or otherwise use petroleum & non-petroleum products or hazardous materials in a fashion that could result in an environmental release. Associates are charged a fee but otherwise do not participate financially in the Corporation and will not be members of the Board of Directors. However, they will receive notices of all meetings and will be invited to attend and participate in the Corporation’s activities.
Governmental, Regulatory or Professional Organizations who do not participate financially in the Corporation, who offer advice and assistance which is mutually beneficial to the Corporation, and who may have legal authority over an individual member’s activities.
Organizations who are under contract to provide emergency or non-emergency spill management and response services to regular members of the Corporation.
Regular Member
Organizations or persons who handle, store, or otherwise use petroleum & non-petroleum products or hazardous materials in a fashion that could result in an environmental release and who financially participates in the Corporation.
Regular Members are further classified into groups which is based on the number of facilities, size and amount of materials handled by the organization.
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Associate Member
Organizations or persons for hire who offer advice, assistance and/or counsel which is beneficial to the Corporation and who do not handle, store or otherwise use petroleum & non-petroleum products or hazardous materials in a fashion that could result in an environmental release. Associates are charged a fee but otherwise do not participate financially in the Corporation and will not be members of the Board of Directors. However, they will receive notices of all meetings and will be invited to attend and participate in the Corporation’s activities.
Agency Member
Governmental, Regulatory or Professional Organizations who do not participate financially in the Corporation, who offer advice and assistance which is mutually beneficial to the Corporation, and who may have legal authority over an individual member’s activities.
Contractor Member
Organizations who are under contract to provide emergency or non-emergency spill management and response services to regular members of the Corporation.
