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Document No. 5235 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS CHAPTER 101 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 40-45-60 101-01. Definitions. 101-07. Continuing Education and Competency. 101-08. Fees. 101-09. Supervision Guidelines. 101-11. Referral. 101-15. Sexual Misconduct. Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners proposes to amend Chapter 101 of the Code of Regulations, including but not limited to sections R.101-07 regarding continuing education and R.101-11 regarding referral. Scrivener’s errors and other matters will b…

Document No. 5234 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS CHAPTER 81 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-70, 40-47-10, 40-47-110, and 40-47-1720 81-500. Powers and Duties of Athletic Trainers’ Advisory Committee. (New) 81-501. Renewal and Reinstatement of License. (New) 81-502. Change of Name or Address. (New) 81-503. Standards of Conduct. (New) 81-505. Patient Care. (New) 81-507. Code of Ethics and Professional Standards. (New) Synopsis: The South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners proposes adding regulations for athletic trainers as required b…

Document No. 5233 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION CHAPTER 10 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 40-1-50, 40-1-70, 40-47-650, and 40-47-800 10-24. Board of Medical Examiners. Synopsis: The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation proposes to amend the fee schedule for the Board of Medical Examiners, whose fees appear in Chapter 10 of the South Carolina Code of Regulations. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 28, 2023. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: 10-24. Board of Me…

Document No. 5232 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 114 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 63-11-30 114-600. Wilderness Therapeutic Camps for Children. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Social Services is amending Regulations 114-600C.(12) and F.(6), regarding criminal and child protective services background checks. Section-by-Section Discussion: 114-600. Wilderness Therapeutic Camps for Children. 1. Revises subparagraph C.(8)(b) to create consistency with background check requirements stated in subparagraph C.(12). 2. Revises subparagraph C.(12), which relates to child prote…

Document No. 5231 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 114 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 63-11-30 114-591. Organization and Administration. 114-594. Additional Requirements for Specified Group Home Populations. Preamble: The South Carolina Department of Social Services is amending Regulations 114-591 regarding criminal and child protective services background checks and 114-594 regarding additional requirements for specified group home populations. Section-by-Section Discussion: 114-591. Organization and Administration. 1. Revises subparagraph (L), which relates to child protective s…

Document No. 5230 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER 123 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 50-1-200, 50-1-220, 50-11-10, 50-11-2200, and 50-11-2210 Emergency Situation: These emergency regulations establish seasons, limits and special restrictions for dove hunting on Dove Management Areas. Because the dove season begins September 2, it is necessary to file these regulations as emergency. Text: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA PUBLIC DOVE FIELDS 2023-2024 Dove Management Area Regulations: The following fields are open only during the dates and times indicated below. AWildlife Management Area…

Document No. 5229 DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES CHAPTER 114 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 63-13-180 114-528. Family Day Care Homes. Preamble: The Department of Social Services is repealing Regulation 114-528 and proposing Regulations 114-530 to 114-537 to establish and maintain standards for family child care homes that are reasonably aligned with recommended standards of national organizations and which further the Department’s mission to establish and maintain standards that protect the health, safety, and well-being of children receiving care in family child care homes. The Departm…

Document No. 5228 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES CHAPTER 90 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 56-9-60 90-400. Self-Insurers. (New) Preamble: 2003 Act No. 51, §3 created the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) and transferred all functions, powers, duties, responsibilities, and authority statutorily exercised by the Motor Vehicle Division and the Motor Carrier Services unit with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) to the SCDMV. At the time of the split of the SCDMV from the SCDPS, the regulations regarding the two agencies were not divided within the South …

Document No. 5227 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES CHAPTER 90 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 56-3-10, et seq. 90-600. Motor Vehicles License Plates for Members of Congress of the United States. (New) 90-601. Issuance and Use of Specially Designated Motor Vehicle License Plates for Members of the South Carolina General Assembly. (New) 90-602. Special License Plates for Various State Officials. (New) Preamble: 2003 Act No. 51, §3 created the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) and transferred all functions, powers, duties, responsibilities, and authority statutorily exercise…

Document No. 5226 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 13-7-10 et seq. 61-83. Transportation of Radioactive Waste Into or Within South Carolina. Synopsis : FINAL REGULATIONS 121 South Carolina State Register Vol. 48, Issue 5 May 24, 2024 Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann., Sections 13-7-10 et seq., the Department of Health and Environmental Control (“Department”) requires compliance with all applicable provisions and current revisions of Title 10, Part 71 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR 71), and any disposal facility’s radioactive…

Document No. 5225 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, and 7-13-1640 45-17. Storage of Election Records and Equipment. (New) Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to add a new regulation stating storage and retention requirements for certain records from elections, and equipment used to conduct elections. Section-by-Section Discussion: Create a new regulation R.45-17. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on July 28, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment: If a public hearin…

Document No. 5224 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-8. Defective and Duplicate Ballot Cards, Sealed After Tabulation. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-8 to remove obsolete content and instructions and replace it with new content relating to records provided to the SEC when it conducts audits of county boards of voter registration and elections. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of Regulation 45-8 with new content, including the regulation title. The Notice of D…

Document No. 5223 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-5-60, 59-5-100, 59-5-120, and 59-67-520 43-80. Operation of Public Student Transportation Services. Synopsis: The State Board of Education proposes to amend R.43-80 Operation of Public Student Transportation Services to address aides on school buses. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on April 28, 2023. Instructions: Print the regulation as shown below. All other items remain unchanged. Text: 43-80. Operation of Public Student Transportation Services. I. The school district …

Document No. 5222 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CHAPTER 43 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 59-21-510, 59-33-10, and 59-33-10 43-243.1. Criteria for Entry into Programs of Special Education for Students with Disabilities . Synopsis: The State Board of Education proposes to amend R.43-243.1 Criteria for Entry into Programs of Special Education for Students with Disabilities. These revisions reflect developments in the field, guidance from OSEP, provide clarity and to support uniform implementation of the eligibility criteria for the thirteen categories identified in IDEA. The Notice of Drafti…

Document No. 5221 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES CHAPTER 90 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 56-1-5, et seq. 90-500. Establishing an Account. (New) 90-501. Department Invoicing Procedures. (New) 90-502. Delinquent Accounts. (New) 90-503. Closing Accounts. (New) Preamble: 2003 Act No. 51, §3 created the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) and transferred all functions, powers, duties, responsibilities, and authority statutorily exercised by the Motor Vehicle Division and the Motor Carrier Services unit with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) to the SCDMV…

Document No. 5220 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-41. Limitations and Restrictions on Real Estate Mortgages. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to amend Regulation 15-41 to provide state-chartered credit unions with parity to federal credit unions and consistency among institutions in South Carolina by incorporating the Interagency Appraisal and Evaluation Guidelines. FINAL REGULATIONS 35 South Carolina State Register Vol. 47, Issue 11 November 24, 2023 Legislative review of this regulation is …

Document No. 5219 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-9. Limitations and Restrictions on Loans, Savings and Loan. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-9 as it conflicts with Section 34-28-510, which was passed after this regulation. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 23, 2023. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 25, 2023. Instructions: Repeal the regulation in its entirety. 78 FINAL REGULATIONS South Carolina St…

Document No. 5218 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-2. Limitations and Restrictions on Borrowing by Savings and Loan Institutions. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-2 in order to allow state-chartered savings and loan institutions to borrow money without written approval by BOFI, in the same manner as a state-chartered bank. Legislative review of this proposal is not required pursuant to Section 1-23-120(H)(2) and Section 34-1-110(A)(2). The Notice of Drafting was publish…

Document No. 5217 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-60 and 34-1-110 15-5. Investment of Surpluses. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-5 as it contains obsolete references to and rules regarding cash depositories. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 23, 2023. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 25, 2023. Instructions: Repeal the regulation in its entirety. Text: 15-5. Repealed. Fiscal Impact Statement: There will be…

Document No. 5216 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-60 and 34-1-110 15-6. Insurance and Fidelity Bond Protection. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-6 as it contains obsolete references to and rules regarding cash depositories. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 23, 2023. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 25, 2023. Instructions: Repeal the regulation in its entirety. Text: 15-6. Repealed. Statement of Rationale:…

Document No. 5215 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60 15-23. Home Improvement Loans, Savings and Loan. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-23 because the federal law referenced therein has changed, and the 15% cap for outstanding home improvement loans is no longer applicable. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 23, 2023. 76 FINAL REGULATIONS South Carolina State Register Vol. 48, Issue 5 May 24, 2024 Instructions: Repeal the regulation in its entir…

Document No. 5214 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-27. Consolidated Report of Income and Expenses. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to amend Regulation 15-27 to establish a consistent rule for submission of Reports of Condition for banks, savings banks, savings and loan associations, and trust companies, which shall be the same as is required for their federally-chartered counterparts. Legislative review of this regulation is not required pursuant to Section 1-23-120(H)(2) and Section 34-1-110…

Document No. 5213 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60 15-11. Servicemen’s Readjustment Act. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-11 to remove obsolete references to the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, which lapsed in 1956. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 23, 2023. Instructions: Repeal the regulation in its entirety. Text: 15-11. Repealed. Fiscal Impact Statement: There will be no cost incurred by the State or any of its political subdivisi…

Document No. 5212 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 34-1-110 and 34-26-210 15-53. Reports of Condition. (New) Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes a new regulation to be codified as “15-53. Reports of Condition.” This regulation would require that state-chartered credit unions file reports of financial condition with the Agency on a quarterly basis, as federal credit unions are required to do. Legislative review of this Regulation is not required pursuant to Section 1-23-120(H)(2) and Section 34-1-110(A)(3). …

Document No. 5211 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-8. Published Reports of Condition, Savings and Loan. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-8 to remove the obsolete requirement for savings and loan associations to publish a report of condition in the newspaper when called upon to do so by the chief examiner. Legislative review of this proposal is not required pursuant to Section 1-23-120(H)(2) and Section 34-1-110(A)(2). FINAL REGULATIONS 37 South Carolina State Register V…

Document No. 5210 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-24. Borrower’s Preference Re Attorney and Insurance. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-24 because the underlying state law references in this regulation are no longer correct, and the subject matter of the regulation is now addressed in the Consumer Protection Code, Section 37-10-102. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 23, 2023. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register o…

Document No. 5209 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60 15-10. Participation in RFC Loans. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-10 to remove obsolete language regarding the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, which was dismantled in 1953. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 23, 2023. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 25, 2023. Instructions: Repeal the regulation in its entirety. 80 FINAL REGULATIONS South Carolina St…

Document No. 5208 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-26-210 15-40. Notice of Intention to Withdraw Shares. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-40 to remove obsolete references to state law, and remove limitations on credit unions which are currently sufficiently addressed in Code Section 34-26-210(2). The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 23, 2023. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 25, 2023. Instructions: Repeal the reg…

Document No. 5207 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-60 15-19. Mobile Home Loans, Savings and Loan. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to repeal Regulation 15-19 to remove obsolete and outdated state and federal laws, as well as a federal regulatory entity that no longer exists, and because the subject matter is addressed in Section 34-28-510. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on June 23, 2023. The Proposed Regulation was published in the State Register on August 25, 2023. Instru…

Document No. 5206 STATE BOARD OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS CHAPTER 15 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 34-1-110 15-7. Loans Secured by Real Estate Mortgages. Synopsis: The State Board of Financial Institutions (BOFI) proposes to amend Regulation 15-7 to provide state-chartered banks, savings banks, and savings and loans with parity with federal banks when appraising real estate for purposes of securing a loan. Legislative review of this proposal is not required pursuant to Section 1-23-120(H)(2) and Section 34-1-110(A)(1) and (2). 36 FINAL REGULATIONS South Carolina State Register Vol. 47, …

Document No. 5205 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-14. Non-Partisan and Petition Candidate Information Reports. (New) Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to add a new regulation stating deadlines for certain information regarding candidates for election to be provided to the SEC by county boards of voter registration and elections. Section-by-Section Discussion: Create a new regulation, R.45-14. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on March 24, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunit…

Document No. 5204 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-10. Retention and Disposition of Certain Voting Records. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-10 to remove obsolete content and instructions and replace it with new content relating to third-party vendors contracted for services by county boards of voter registration and elections. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of R.45-10 with new content, including the regulation’s title. The Notice of …

Document No. 5203 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-12. Electronic Petitions. (New) Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to add a new regulation addressing the use of electronic means to conduct petition drives. Section-by-Section Discussion: Create a new regulation, R.45-12. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on March 24, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment: If a public hearing is requested pursuant to Section 1-23-110(A)(3) of the 1976 Code of Laws, as amend…

Document No. 5202 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-11. Candidate Withdrawals. (New) 45-13. Managers of Election; Appointment and Training. (New) Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to add two new regulations addressing the withdrawal by certain candidates from consideration for election to public office, and the appointment and training of managers of election (poll workers). Section-by-Section Discussion: Create a new regulation, R.45-11. Create a new regulation, R.45-13. The Notice of Drafting was published i…

Document No. 5201 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-15. Emergency Procedures. (New) Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to add a new regulation requiring county boards of voter registration and elections to develop emergency procedure plans for polling places during elections. Section-by-Section Discussion: Create a new regulation, R.45-15. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on March 24, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment: If a public hearing is requested pu…

Document No. 5200 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 30 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-39-10 et seq. 30-1. Statement of Policy. 30-2. Applying for a Permit. 30-11. General Guidelines for All Critical Areas. 30-13. Specific Project Standards for Beaches and the Beach/Dune System. 30-15. Activities Allowed Seaward of the Baseline. Synopsis: South Carolina’s beachfront policies and jurisdictional authorities are established under the South Carolina Beachfront Management Act (S.C. Code Sections 48-39-250 et seq.). Over the past three decades, these rules FINAL REGUL…

Document No. 5199 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-325, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-9. Write-in Ballots, Sealed After Tabulation. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-9 to remove obsolete content and instructions and replace it with new content relating to the use by candidates of nicknames and derivative names on ballots. The title for R.45-9 will be amended to “Candidate Nicknames”. PROPOSED REGULATIONS 39 South Carolina State Register Vol. 47, Issue 6 June 23, 2023 Section-by-Section Di…

Document No. 5198 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-7. Ballot Cards, Sealed After Tabulation. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-7 by striking its current contents and replacing it with new content regulating the use of ballot drop boxes. The title of R.45-7 will be amended to “Ballot Drop Boxes”. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of Regulation 45-7, including the title. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 26, …

Document No. 5197 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-6. Defective Ballot Cards. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-6 by striking its current contents and replacing it with new content relating to certain reports to be made to the SEC that will be required of county boards of voter registration and elections. The title of R.45-6 will become “County Reports”. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of Regulation 45-6, including the title. The Notice…

Document No. 5196 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-5. Ballot Envelopes and Fold Over Ballot Cards. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-5 by striking its current contents and replacing it with new content relating to the conduct of oaths required of certain persons engaged to work during elections or on election-related matters. The title of R.45-5 will be amended to “Administration of Election Official’s Oaths”. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the co…

Document No. 5195 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-4. Certification of Program Instructions. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-4 by striking its current contents and replacing it with new content relating to the conduct of protest hearings. The title of R.45-4 will be amended to “Protest Hearings”. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of Regulation 45-4, including the title. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 2…

Document No. 5194 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-3. Tabulating Center Personnel. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-3 to remove obsolete content and instructions and replace it with new content relating to current standards for ballots used in South Carolina Elections. The title of R.45-3 will become “Ballot Standards”. Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend the content of Regulation 45-3 with new content, including the regulation title. The Notice of Dr…

Document No. 5193 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10, 7-3-20, 7-13-1490, and 7-13-1655 45-2. Instructions and Certification of Managers and Clerks in the Use of Vote Recorders. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-2 to remove obsolete content and instructions and replace it with new content relating to the sale of voter registration lists. The title of Regulation 45-2 will be amended to “Sale of Lists Program.” Section-by-Section Discussion: Strike and amend Regulation 45-2. The Notice of Drafting was pub…

Document No. 5192 STATE ELECTION COMMISSION CHAPTER 45 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 7-3-10 and 7-3-20 45-1. Definitions. Preamble: The State Election Commission (SEC) proposes to amend Regulation 45-1 to remove obsolete and irrelevant definitions and to add new definitions. Section-by-Section Discussion: Amend Regulation 45-1. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on May 26, 2023. Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment: If a public hearing is requested pursuant to Section 1-23-110(A)(3) of the 1976 Code of Laws, as amended, a hearing will be…

Document No. 5191 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 2022 Act No. 119, Section 5, effective January 27, 2022 61-107.20. Solar Energy Systems. (New) Synopsis : Pursuant to 2022 Act No. 119, Section 5, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (Department) is directed to develop rules to guide all South Carolinians invested in, selling, installing, and using photovoltaic (PV) modules and energy storage system batteries in the management of end-of-life PV modules and energy storage system batteries on solar projects, and the decommissioning of …

Document No. 5190 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH CHAPTER 87 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 44-9-100, 44-11-70, and 56-21-70 87-2. Parking Regulations. Preamble: The Department of Mental Health proposes to update its Parking Regulations found in Regulation 87-2 in order to update the bond penalties and remove superfluous offenses. The updated penalties are based on a survey of the parking regulations and penalty schedules of other large state agencies and municipalities and reflect the prevailing amounts for such penalties. The Notice of Drafting was published in the State Register on Dec…

Document No. 5189 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Section 13-7-40(F)(3)&(10) 61-63. Radioactive Materials (Title A). Synopsis: The Federal Atomic Energy Act of 1954 enables the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“Commission”) to enter into agreements with state governors allowing for state regulation of byproduct, source, and special nuclear material. 42 U.S.C. Section 2121. The Commission enters into such agreements if it finds the state regulatory program complies with applicable federal regulations, Id . To renew South Carol…

Document No. 5188 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL CHAPTER 61 Statutory Authority: 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq. and the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 7410, 7413, and 7416 61-62. Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards. Synopsis: Pursuant to the Pollution Control Act and the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 7410, 7413, and 7416, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (Department) must ensure national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards are achieved and maintained in South Carolina. No state may adopt or enforce an emission sta…