South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-119 - Surface Water Withdrawal, Permitting, Use, and Reporting
Sec2 61-119.J - ACTIONS ON PERMIT APPLICATIONS, MODIFICATIONS, REVOCATIONS AND DENIALS
Section 61-119.J.2 - Transferability of Permits
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-119.J.2
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
a. Surface water permits are transferable with the prior written consent of the Department provided:
i. the current permittee notifies
the Department at least sixty (60) days in advance of the proposed transfer
date; and
ii. the activities and
uses of the new permittee are consistent with the activities of the original
permittee.
b. In determining whether to allow the transferring of a permit, the Department will consider:
i. whether the use to be made of
the water by the new permittee is consistent with the previous use;
ii. the quantity of water to be used by the
new permittee as compared to permitted amount and previous use;
iii. if consumptive use under the new
permittee is consistent with the previous permittee; and
iv. the location of water use under the new
permittee.
c. Depending on the specifics of the proposed transfer, the Department may transfer the permit as originally issued, transfer the permit at a decreased flow or deny the transfer.
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