South Carolina Administrative Code

61-79.264. STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-56-30 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) SUBPART A General 264.1. Purpose, scope and applicabili…

61-79.265. INTERIM STATUS STANDARDS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, AND DISPOSAL FACILITIES. SUBPART A General 265.1. Purpose, scope, and applicability. (a) The purpose of this part is to establish minimum national standards that define the accepta…

61-79.266. STANDARDS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF SPECIFIC HAZARDOUS WASTES AND SPECIFIC TYPES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-56-30 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) SUBPART C Recyclable Materials Used…

61-79.268. LAND DISPOSAL RESTRICTIONS. SUBPART A General 268.1. Purpose, scope and applicability. (a) This part identifies hazardous wastes that are restricted from land disposal and defines those limited circumstances under which an otherwise prohibited waste may continue to be …

61-79.270. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-56-30 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) SUBPART A General Information 270.1. Purpose and scope of these regulations. (a) Coverage (1) The regulations in this part cover basi…

61-79.273. UNIVERSAL WASTE RULE. SUBPART A General 273.1. Scope. (a) This part establishes requirements for managing the following: (1) Batteries as described in 273.2; (2) Pesticides as described in 273.3; (3) Mercury-containing equipment as described in 273.4; (4) Lamps as desc…

61-8. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Immunization Requirements for School and Childcare Attendance, had the following history: Amended by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 4, eff April 24, 1992; State Register Volume 38, Issue No. 6, Doc. No. 4434, eff June 27,…

61-80. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Neonatal Screening for Inborn Metabolic Errors and Hemoglobinopathies, had the following history: Added by State Register Volume 3, Issue No. 7, eff July 13, 1979. Amended by State Register Volume 13, Issue No. 3, eff March 2…

61-81. State Environmental Laboratory Certification Program. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-55-10 et seq, 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Table of Contents A. Authority B. Purpose C. Scope D. Definitions E. Parameters Requirin…

61-82. Proper Closeout of Wastewater Treatment Facilities. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 48-1-50, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) SECTION I: Definitions The definition of any work or phrase employed in Sections II, III, IV and V shall be the sam…

61-83. Transportation of Radioactive Waste Into or Within South Carolina. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 13-7-10 et seq., 13-7-40, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Table of Contents: Section 1 Scope Section 2 Definitions Section 3 Permits Section …

61-84. STANDARDS FOR LICENSING COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES [TRANSFERRED]. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 44-7-260) Editor’s Note Unless otherwise noted, the following constitutes the history for 6-84, Section 100 to Section 2901. HISTORY: Added by State Registe…

61-86.1. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR ASBESTOS PROJECTS. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-87-10 et seq., 48-1-10 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 61-86.1, Sec…

61-87. UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL REGULATIONS. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Editor’s Note Unless otherwise provided, adopted June 24, 1983.

61-87.1. Purpose. These regulations set forth the specific requirements for controlling underground injection in the State and include provisions for: the classification and regulation of injection wells; prohibiting unauthorized injection; protecting underground sources of drink…

61-87.10. Financial Responsibility Requirements for Class II and III Wells. The permittee shall maintain financial responsibility and resources, in the form of performance bonds or other equivalent forms of financial assurances approved by the Department, as specified in the perm…

61-87.11. Classification and Regulation of Injection Wells. A. Class I. (1) This class applies to industrial, municipal and other injection wells for disposing of fluids into the subsurface or ground water and includes: (a) Industrial disposal wells for disposing of waste other t…

61-87.12. Abandonment, Monitoring and Reporting Requirements Applicable to Existing Injection Wells Used to Inject Waste or Contaminants. A. Any well, used for the injection of wastes or contaminants, and constructed or in operation prior to the effective date of these regulation…

61-87.13. Permitting Requirements for Class II, III, IV(2)(a), and V. A. Wells. A. A permit shall be obtained from the Department prior to constructing, operating, or using any Class II, III, IV(2)(a) or V. A. well for injection. B. All permit applications shall be signed as foll…

61-87.14. Criteria and Standards for Class II, III, IV(2)(a) and V.A. Wells. A. All Class II and III wells shall be sited in such a fashion that they inject into a formation which is separated from any Underground Sources of Drinking Water by a confining zone that is free of know…

61-87.15. Plugging and Abandonment Requirements for Injection Wells. A. Prior to the plugging or abandonment of any injection well the permittee shall: (1) Provide advance notice of 180 days to the Department; (2) Submit a revised plugging and abandonment plan to the Department w…

61-87.16. Violations and Penalties. A. Any person or persons violating these regulations shall be subject to the penalties provided in Section 48-1-320 and Section 48-1-330, of the 1976 Code of Laws as amended. B. The Department will: (1) Investigate all citizen complaints; (2) N…

61-87.2. Definitions. The definition of any word or phrase used in these regulations shall be the same as defined in Section 48-1-10 of the 1976 Code, except that the following words and phrases shall have the following meaning and shall apply to the underground injection control…

61-87.3. Scope. These regulations apply to all persons owning, using, or proposing to use any well for injection, but does not include any dug hole, or well which is not used for emplacement of fluids. Minimum standards for construction and abandonment of injection wells are as t…

61-87.4. Prohibition of Unauthorized Injection. The injection of any fluids to the subsurface or ground waters of the State by means of an injection well is prohibited except as authorized by a Department permit or rule. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 7, Issue No. 6, eff…

61-87.5. Protection of Underground Sources of Drinking Water. The movement of fluids containing wastes or contaminants into underground sources of drinking water as a result of injection is prohibited if the presence of the waste or contaminant: A. May cause a violation of any dr…

61-87.6. Classification of Underground Sources of Drinking Water. The Department may classify (identify by narrative description, illustrations, maps, or other means) and shall protect, as an underground source of drinking water, all aquifers or parts of aquifers which meet the d…

61-87.7. Area of Review Requirements for Class II and III Wells. The area of review for an injection well or field, project or area of the State shall be a fixed radius around the well, field or project of one fourth mile or greater as determined by the Department. In determining…

61-87.8. Corrective Action Requirements for Class II and III Wells. A. Corrective action required under these regulations for improperly sealed, completed, or abandoned wells which penetrate the injection zone and are located within the area of review shall consist of such steps …

61-87.9. Mechanical Integrity Requirements for Class II and III Wells. A. An injection well will be considered to have mechanical integrity if: (1) There is no measurable leak in the casing, tubing or packer; and, (2) There is no measurable fluid movement into an underground sour…

61-9.122. THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq. and Sections 48-14-10 et seq.) Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 61-9.122, 122.1 through Appendix J. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Vo…

61-9.124. PROCEDURES FOR DECISION MAKING. Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 61-9.124, 124.1 through 124.62. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 25, Issue No. 7, eff July 27, 2001; State Register Volume 27, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff June 27, 2003; State …

61-9.125. CRITERIA AND STANDARDS FOR THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM. Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 61-9.125, 125.1 through 125.73. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 25, Issue No. 7, eff July 27, 2001; State Register Volume 27…

61-9.127. NPDES Electronic Reporting. Refer to 40 CFR Part 127, which is hereby adopted by reference. HISTORY: Added by SCSR 43-11 Doc. No. 4888, eff November 22, 2019.

61-9.129. TOXIC POLLUTANT EFFLUENT STANDARDS. Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 61-9.129, 129.1 through 129.105. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 29, Issue No. 2, eff February 25, 2005. Table of Contents Part A. Toxic Pollutant Effluent Standards an…

61-9.133. SECONDARY TREATMENT REGULATION. Table of Contents Section 133.100 Purpose. 133.101 Definitions. 133.102 Secondary Treatment. 133.103 Special considerations. 133.104 Sampling and test procedures. 133.105 Treatment equivalent to secondary treatment. 133.100. Purpose. This…

61-9.3. Cross-Media Electronic Reporting. Refer to 40 CFR Part 3, which is hereby adopted by reference. HISTORY: Added by SCSR 43-11 Doc. No. 4888, eff November 22, 2019.

61-9.403. GENERAL PRETREATMENT REGULATIONS FOR EXISTING AND NEW SOURCES OF POLLUTION. Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 61-9.403, 403.1 through Appendix G. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 25, Issue No. 7, eff July 27, 2001; State Register Volume 27…

61-9.503. STANDARDS FOR THE USE OR DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE SLUDGE. Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 61-9.503, 503.1 through 503.50. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 25, Issue No. 7, eff July 27, 2001; State Register Volume 27, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff J…

61-9.504. STANDARDS FOR THE USE OR DISPOSAL OF INDUSTRIAL SLUDGE. Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 61-9.504, 504.1 through 504.50. HISTORY: Amended by State Register Volume 25, Issue No. 7, eff July 27, 2001; State Register Volume 27, Issue No. 6, Part 1, e…

61-9.505. LAND APPLICATION PERMITS AND STATE PERMITS. Editor’s Note The following constitutes the history for 61-9.505, 505.1 through 505.64. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 20, Issue No. 6, Part II, eff June 28, 1996. Amended by State Register Volume 27, Issue No. 6, Par…

61-9.600. VIABILITY REQUIREMENTS. Editor’s Note HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 27, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff June 27, 2003. Table of Contents SECTION 600.1 Purpose and Applicability. 600.2 Definitions. 600.3 General Requirements. 600.4 New Wastewater Systems and Transfers…

61-9.610. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SATELLITE SEWER SYSTEMS. Editor’s Note HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 27, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff June 27, 2003. Table of Contents SECTION 610.1 Purpose. 610.2 Authority and applicability. 610.3 General requirements. 610.6 Permitti…

61-91. STANDARDS FOR LICENSING AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES. [TRANSFERRED] (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-7-110 through 44-7-394) Editor’s Note Unless noted otherwise, the following constitutes the history for 61-91, 101 to 2701. HISTORY: Added by State Register Volume 7…

61-92. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK CONTROL REGULATIONS. (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-2-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024) Table of Contents PART 280: TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION REQUIREMENTS FOR OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF UN…

61-93. STANDARDS FOR LICENSING FACILITIES FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT OR ADDICTED PERSONS. [TRANSFERRED] (Statutory Authority: 1976 Code §§ 44-7-260 et seq.) Editor’s Note Unless otherwise noted, the following constitutes the history for 61-93, 101 to 3223. HISTORY: Added by State R…

61-94. WIC VENDORS. [TRANSFERRED] (Statutory Authority: S.C. Code Section 43-5-930, 1976, as amended.) SECTION 101. Transferred. HISTORY: Former Regulation, titled Definitions, had the following history: Amended by State Register Volume 41, Issue No. 5, Doc. No. 4671, eff May 26,…