South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 121 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DROUGHT PLANNING RESPONSE
Section 121-11.6 - Responsibilities of the Drought Response Committee

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 121-11.6

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

A. Members of the Drought Response Committee shall be notified at the onset of each Drought Alert Phase and provided information by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources with respect to the Drought Alert Phase in each Drought Management Area as applicable. Notification to Committee members of the onset of each Drought Alert Phase shall be as provided in R.121-11.8 and R. 121-11.9. Following the notice of each Drought Alert Phase, the Drought Response Committee may be convened as provided in R.121-11.5.

B. The Drought Response Committee shall evaluate drought conditions within drought management areas to determine if a need exists for action beyond the scope of local government. The committee shall consider:

(1) Effectiveness of local drought ordinances and plans in protecting and insuring adequate water supplies;

(2) Regional impacts of water use on water sources and other water users;

(3) Short term and extended climatological forecasts;

(4) Other relevant information.

C. Upon determination that action in addition to local measures is necessary to insure adequate supplies of water in drought management areas, the Drought Response Committee shall prepare recommendations to reduce or alleviate drought impacts and submit the recommendations to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for implementation. If the recommendations involve the curtailment of water use, the committee shall determine which categories of non-essential water use must be curtailed in accordance with R.121-11.10.

D. The Drought Response Committee shall consult with and invite participation by representatives of municipalities, counties, Commissions of public works, public and private water suppliers, public service districts, power generation facilities, industries, special purpose districts and any other water users in the affected drought management area while evaluating drought conditions and in the preparing of recommended actions.

E. Should the drought situation continue to deteriorate to the point that the safety, security, health, or welfare of a drought management area is seriously threatened or impacted, the Drought Response Committee shall immediately notify the Governor and provide a priority list of recommended actions to the Governor.

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