South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-117 - Access to Restricted Information
Section 61-117.E - Special Requests

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-117.E

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

1. Restricted Information, if not otherwise exempt from disclosure pursuant to applicable law, may be released in response to a special request, as follows:

a. The requestor must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that the Restricted Information, if released, will be used solely for the purpose of conducting academic or scientific research, advance knowledge about South Carolina's environment, or otherwise be of benefit to the state;

b. The requestor must appear in person at the Department's Headquarters and must sign a register and show photographic identification issued by the agency or organization for which the requestor is conducting research; and

c. The requestor must provide a written statement that: describes the intended use of the Restricted Information being requested; describes the format and medium for access to the requested information; provides that the requested information will be for research purposes only; and certifies that the requested information will not be released further.

2. If copies are requested, the requestor must pick them up at the Department's Headquarters in person, or by official courier. Copies will not be mailed, faxed, e-mailed, or sent by delivery service. An official courier who picks up requested copies must appear in person at the Department's Headquarters and must sign a register and show photographic identification issued by the agency or organization for which the requestor is conducting research.

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