Department of Environmental Services

61-1. [Repealed]. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Medical and Dental Scholarship Fund, repealed by SCSR 44-6 Doc. No. 4898, eff June 26, 2020.

61-101. Water Quality Certification. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 48-1-30, 48-1-50, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. GENERAL 1. This regulation establishes procedures and policies for implementing State water quality certification requirement…

61-102. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Standards for Licensing Birthing Centers for Deliveries by Midwives, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 15, Issue No. 5, eff May 24, 1991. Amended by State Register Volume 34, Issue No. 6, eff June 25,…

61-103. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 15, Issue No. 4, eff April 26, 1991. Amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4596, e…

61-104. Hazardous Waste Management Location Standards. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-56-30 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) I. Purpose and Scope: A. This regulation creates State requirements for the location of hazardous waste treatm…

61-105. Infectious Waste Management Regulation. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-93-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Purpose and Scope. (1) The purpose of this regulation is to establish a program to carry out the provisions of the…

61-106. TANNING FACILITIES. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 13-7-10, 13-7-40, 13-7-45 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Editor’s Note Unless noted otherwise, the following constitutes the history for 61-106, 1.1 to 4.2. HISTORY: Added by St…

61-107. Solid Waste Management. General. The Solid Waste Management regulations are promulgated pursuant to the provisions of the Solid Waste Policy and Management Act of 1991, which became effective on May 27, 1991, as Act No. 63 of 1991. These regulations are promulgated to ach…

61-107.1. Solid Waste Management: Solid Waste Management Grants, Recycling Edu- cation Grants, and Waste Tire Grants. A. Applicability. The intent of this regulation is to establish procedures for disbursement of solid waste management grants, recycling education grants and waste…

61-107.10. Solid Waste Management: Research, Development, and Demonstration Per- mit Criteria. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-310, 44-96-450, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Applicability. This regulation applies to solid waste managemen…

61-107.12. Solid Waste Management: Solid Waste Incineration and Solid Waste Pyroly- sis Facilities. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Part I. Applicability, Definitions, and General Provisions. A. Ap…

61-107.14. Solid Waste Management: Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Operator’s Certifi- cation. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-260, 44-96-460, 44-96-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Applicability. This regulation establishes min…

61-107.15. Solid Waste Management: Land Application and Solid Waste. Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-96-260, 44-96-290, 44-96-310, 44-96-380, 44-96-450, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024 Table of Contents : A. Applicability. B. Definitions. C…

61-107.17. Solid Waste Management: Demonstration-of-Need. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Table of Contents A. Applicability. B. Definitions for the Purposes of this Regulation. C. Demonstration-of…

61-107.18. Solid Waste Management: Off-Site Treatment of Contaminated Soil. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-260, 44-96-290, 44-96-300, 44-96-310, 44-96-360, 44-96-450, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Applicability. 1. This regulation esta…

61-107.19. SOLID WASTE. MANAGEMENT: SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS AND STRUCTURAL FILL. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I. General Requirements A. Applicability B. Definitions for the…

61-107.2. Solid Waste Management: Full Cost Disclosure. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-90, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Applicability. This section applies to all local governments which provide solid waste management services. B. Def…

61-107.20. Solar Energy Systems. Statutory Authority: Section 5 of Act 119 of 2022 Table of Contents A. Applicability. B. Definitions C. General Provisions D. Registration Requirements E. Decommissioning Requirements F. Financial Assurance G. Severability H. Violations and Penalt…

61-107.279. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT: USED OIL. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-160, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) SUBPART A: Definitions. SUBPART B: Applicability. SUBPART C: Standards for Used Oil Generators. SUBPART D: Standards for Used …

61-107.3. Solid Waste Management: Waste Tires. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Part I. General Provisions. A. Applicability. 1. The requirements of this regulation apply to waste tire haulers, coll…

61-107.4. Solid Waste Management: Compost and Mulch Production from Land-clearing Debris, Yard Trimmings and Organic Residuals. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Table of Contents Part I. General Pro…

61-107.5. Solid Waste Management: Collection, Temporary Storage, and Transportation of Municipal Solid Waste. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-370, 44-96-450, 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Applicability. 1. This regulati…

61-107.6. Solid Waste Management: Solid Waste Processing Facilities. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-290, 44-96-300, 44-96-360, 44-96-400, 44-96-450, 44-96-460, 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Applicability. 1. This regul…

61-107.7. Solid Waste Management: Transfer of Solid Waste. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-290, 44-96-300, 44-96-370, 44-96-400, 44-96-450, 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Applicability. 1. This regulation is to establish…

61-107.8. Solid Waste Management: Lead Acid Batteries. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-40, 44-96-180, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Applicability. This regulation applies to the proper disposal, collection, and recycling of lead-acid ba…

61-107.9. Solid Waste Management: White Goods. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-96-200, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Applicability. This regulation applies to the proper management and recycling or disposal of inoperative or discarded whit…

61-108. STANDARDS FOR LICENSING FREESTANDING OR MOBILE TECHNOLOGY. [TRANSFERRED] (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code Ann. § 44-7-265 (1976, as amended)) SECTION 100 DEFINITIONS, REFERENCES, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS [Transferred] 101. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled De…

61-109. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Standards for Permitting Body Piercing Facilities, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 26, Issue No. 5, Part 1, eff May 24, 2002. Amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 5, Doc. No. 4569, eff May…

61-11. Repealed by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4468, eff June 26, 2015. Editor’s Note Former R. 61-11 was titled Hypodermic Devices .

61-110. Total Maximum Daily Loads for Pollutants in Water. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Table of Contents: A. Purpose and Scope. B. Definitions. C. Public Notice. D. Public Informational Hearing.…

61-111. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Standards for Licensing Tattoo Facilities, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 30, Issue No. 3, eff March 24, 2006. Amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 5, Doc. No. 4568, eff May 27, 2016. Tra…

61-112. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Implementation of Emergency Health Powers Act, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 30, Issue No. 3, eff March 24, 2006. Transferred by SCSR 49-5 Doc. No. 5352, eff May 23, 2025. See, now, SC ADC 60-112.

61-113. Groundwater Use and Reporting. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 49-5-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) A. Purpose and Scope Regulation 61-113, et seq . is promulgated pursuant to the Groundwater Use and Reporting Act, S.C. Code An…

61-114. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled South Carolina Birth Defects Program, had the following history: Added by State Register, Volume 32, Issue No. 5, eff May 23, 2005. Transferred by SCSR 49-5 Doc. No. 5352, eff May 23, 2025. See, now, SC ADC 60-114.

61-115. Environmental Electronic Reporting Requirements. (Statutory Authority: Atomic Energy and Radiation Control Act, S.C. Code Ann. §§ 13-7-10 et seq.; Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, S.C. Code Ann. §§ 26-6-10 et seq.; DHEC Enabling Act, S.C. Code Ann. §§ 44-1-10 et seq.;…

61-116. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled South Carolina Trauma Care Systems, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 4, eff April 24, 2009. Amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 5, Doc. No. 4578, eff May 27, 2016. Transferre…

61-117. Access to Restricted Information. (Statutory Authority: Section 30-4-45, S.C. Code of Laws, 1976, as amended) TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Purpose and Scope; Applicability B. Definitions C. Access to Restricted Information to State, Federal, and Local Officials D. Disclosure in V…

61-118. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled South Carolina Stroke Care System, had the following history: Added by SCSR 42-5 Doc. No. 4760, eff May 25, 2018. Transferred by SCSR 49-5 Doc. No. 5352, eff May 23, 2025. See, now, SC ADC 60-118.

61-119. Surface Water Withdrawal, Permitting, Use and Reporting. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 49-4-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Table of Contents A. PURPOSE AND SCOPE. 1. Implementation Provision. 2. Right to Withdraw. 3. South C…

61-12. STANDARDS FOR LICENSING ABORTION CLINICS [TRANSFERRED]. PART I DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE [TRANSFERRED] SECTION 101. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Definitions, transferred by SCSR 49-5 Doc. No. 5352, eff May 23, 2025. See, now, SC ADC 60-1…

61-120. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled South Carolina Immunization Registry, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 37, Issue No. 5, eff May 24, 2013. Amended by SCSR 43-5 Doc. No. 4837, eff May 24, 2019. Transferred by SCSR 49-5 Doc. No. 5352,…

61-122. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Standards for Licensing In-Home Care Providers, had the following history: Amended by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4433, eff June 27, 2014; State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 7, Doc. No. 4433, eff July 25…

61-123. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Critical Congenital Heart Screening on Newborns, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4429, eff June 27, 2014. Transferred by SCSR 49-5 Doc. No. 5352, eff May 23, 2025. See, now…

61-124. Consumer Electronic Equipment Collection and Recovery. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 48-60-5 et seq.) A. [Repealed. See Editor’s Note.] B. [Repealed. See Editor’s Note.] C. [Repealed. See Editor’s Note.] D. [Repealed. See Editor’s Note.] E. Disposal Prohibition …

61-125. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Standards for Licensing Crisis Stabilization Unit Facilities, had the following history: Added by SCSR 43-5 Doc. No. 4809, eff May 24, 2019. Transferred by SCSR 49-5 Doc. No. 5352, eff May 23, 2025. See, now, SC ADC 60-125.

61-13. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Standards for Licensing Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, had the following history: Amended by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 3, eff March 27, 1992; State Register Volume 34, I…

61-15. CERTIFICATION OF NEED FOR HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES. [TRANSFERRED] (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-7-110 through 44-7-340) Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 61-15, 101 through 802. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 17, Issue No. 6, …

61-16. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LICENSING HOSPITALS AND INSTITUTIONAL GENERAL INFIRMARIES. [TRANSFERRED] (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-7-110 through 44-7-394, 44-37-40, 44-37-50, and 63-7-40.) Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 61-16, 101 through 3…

61-17. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Standards For Licensing Nursing Homes, had the following history: Amended by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 2, eff February 28, 1992; State Register Volume 32, Issue No. 6, eff June 27, 2008; State Register Volume 33, Is…

61-18. Repealed by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4468, eff June 26, 2015. Editor’s Note Former R. 61-18 was titled Drugs and Devices .