South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 121 - DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Section 121-8.7 - Permit Actions
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024
A. The Commission shall, as expeditiously as possible and in all instances within (30) days of the receipt of a properly completed application and all other required information for a well drilling permit either issue or deny the well permit. If the completed application and supporting information are satisfactory and the proposed well is consistent with the provision of Section 121-8.0, a permit will be issued by the Commission. The permit shall contain such conditions and restrictions as the Commission deems necessary for the applicant to operate in accordance with the Act and these rules and regulations. The Commission on its own motion or at the request of interested persons may hold a hearing on any well construction permit application. The Commission shall promptly fix a date for such hearing and shall give public notice. Should a hearing be held, the Commission shall make its final order with respect to the application within thirty (30) days after the conclusion of the hearing.
B. If an application for a well permit is denied by the Commission, the applicant may request and will be granted a hearing. Such request must be submitted in writing to the Commission within thirty (30) days from the date of the denial of the permit.
C. An operator may request modification of any permit condition. Such request must be submitted in writing to the Commission and be properly documented. The Commission may grant such modification if it is satisfied that the request is justified and if the modification will allow the operator to remain in compliance with the Act and these rules and regulations.
D. A permit shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance of same if spudding operations have not begun. If spudding has occurred, the Commission shall extend the permit for a period reasonably necessary to complete drilling operations. Noncompliance with any provision of the Act or these rules and regulations or any permit condition or restriction may be grounds for the revocation, suspension, or modification of the permit.
