SC Ports again seek federal permit for cruise terminal

Almost two years after a federal judge called for a do-over, the S.C. 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 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.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

This story was originally published August 2, 2015 at 7:55 PM with the headline "SC Ports again seek federal permit for cruise terminal."