South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-107 - Solid Waste Management
Subchapter 61-107.6 - Solid Waste Management: Solid Waste Processing Facilities
Section 61-107.6.C - General Provisions
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
1. The siting, design, construction, operation, closure, and post-closure activities of new or expanding solid waste processing facilities shall conform to the standards set forth in this regulation. The Department may, on a case by case basis, allow variances to the siting, design, construction, operation, closure, and post-closure requirements found in this regulation, for wastes regulated under R.61-107.11 only.
2. Within six (6) months of the effective date of this regulation, all owners and/or operators of existing solid waste processing facilities shall submit, to the Department, as-built plans of the existing facility.
3. Within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this regulation, existing facilities which receive solid waste for processing shall be required to conform with these regulations, unless otherwise approved by the Department.
4. The Department shall require a disclosure statement from the permit applicant in accordance with Code Section 44-96-300. Local governments and regions comprised of local governments are exempt from this requirement. The Department may accept one (1) disclosure statement for multiple facility permit applicants.
5. A permit shall be required for each site or facility although the Department may include one (1) or more different types of facilities in a single permit if the facilities are collocated on the same site.
6. Waste tire processing facilities and composting facilities shall comply with their respective regulations, unless otherwise specified by the Department.
7. The permittee of a solid waste processing facility shall notify the Department prior to transfer of ownership or operation of the facility during its operating life or during the post-closure care period. The Department will approve a reissuance of the permit to the new owner provided that the facility is in compliance and the new owner agrees in writing to assume responsibility in accordance with these regulations.
