South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-107 - Solid Waste Management
Subchapter 61-107.3 - Solid Waste Management: Waste Tires
Part V - Financial Assurance and Closure Procedures for Permitted Facilities
Section 61-107.3.V.A - Financial Assurance Requirements

1. Permitted waste tire facilities shall fund a financial assurance mechanism acceptable to the Department for completing final closure prior to accepting waste tires.

2. A final closure cost estimate, based on third party costs to complete closure by disposing of the maximum quantity of waste and processed tires at a permitted facility, shall be performed annually and adjusted annually, if necessary.

3. The financial responsibility requirements shall not apply to any local government or region comprised of local governments that owns and operates a municipal solid waste management facility, unless and until such time as federal regulations require such local governments and regions to demonstrate financial responsibility for such facilities.

4. The financial assurance shall be issued in favor of the Department and may consist of one (1) or more of the following mechanisms: surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, insurance, trust fund, corporate financial test, or other evidence of financial responsibility assurance that is approved by the Department.