South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-107 - Solid Waste Management
Subchapter 61-107.10 - Solid Waste Management: Research, Development, and Demonstration Permit Criteria
Section 61-107.10.C - General Provisions
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
1. The Department may issue a research, development and demonstration permit for any solid waste management facility, or a part of the facility, which proposes to utilize an innovative and experimental solid waste technology or process for which permit standards for such activity have not been promulgated. Permits issued shall include such terms and conditions necessary to assure protection of human health, safety, and the environment and shall be for a period not to exceed two (2) years.
2. Nothing in this regulation creates exceptions to or authorizes the Department to grant variances from Federal and State laws and regulations and the Solid Waste Policy and Management Act.
3. The Department permit shall ensure the owner or operator provides for the receipt, storage, and disposal of only those types and quantities of solid waste that the Department deems necessary for purposes of determining the efficiency and performance capabilities of the technology or process and the effects of such technology or process on human health, safety and the environment.
4. The Department shall request a disclosure statement from the permit applicant in accordance with the guidelines established by Code Section 44-96-300. Local governments and regions comprised of local governments are exempt from this requirement.
