SC Ports again seek federal permit for Charleston cruise terminal

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Almost two years after a federal
judge called for a do-over, the South Carolina Ports Authority is again seeking
an Army Corps of Engineers permit for a contentious $35 million cruise
passenger terminal in Charleston.

The permit would allow the authority to install additional
pilings beneath a waterfront warehouse where it wants to build the terminal.

In September of 2013, U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel
chastised attorneys for the Corps — saying they had done an end-run on the
permit and the judge ordered a more extensive review.

Attorneys for terminal opponents said while the original
permit considered the impact of the pilings on the water, the larger impact of
the terminal on Charleston should have been considered.

The public has until Aug. 24 to comment on the renewed
application.
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