South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-79 - Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
Part 61-79.270 - PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Subpart F - SPECIAL FORMS OF PERMITS
Section 61-79.270.F.65 - Research Development, and Demonstration Permits

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-79.270.F.65

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

(a) The Department my issue a research, development, and demonstration permit for any hazardous waste treatment facility which propose to utilize an innovative and experimental hazardous waste treatment technology or process for which permit standards for such experimental activity have not been promulgated under R.61-79.264 or R.61-79.266. Any such permit will include such terms and conditions as will assure protection of human health and the environment. Such permits:

(1) Will provide for the construction of such facilities as necessary, and for operation of the facility for not longer than one year unless renewed as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, and

(2) Will provide for the receipt and treatment by the facility of only those types and quantities of hazardous waste which the Department deems necessary for purposes of determining the efficacy and performance capabilities of the technology or process and the effects of such technology or process on human health and the environment, and

(3) Will include such requirements as the Department deems necessary to protect human health and the environment (including, but not limited to, requirements regarding monitoring, operation, financial responsibility, closure, and remedial action), and such requirements as the Department deems necessary regarding testing and providing of information to the Department with respect to the operation of the facility.

(b) For the purpose of expediting review and issuance of permits under this section, the Department may, consistent with the protection of human health and the environment, modify or waive permit application and permit issuance requirements in R.61-79.124 and R.61-79.270 except that there may be no modification or waiver of regulations regarding financial responsibility (including insurance) or of procedures regarding public participation.

(c) The Department may order an immediate termination of all operations at the facility at any time it determines that termination is necessary to protect human health and the environment.

(d) Any permit issued under this section may be renewed not more than three times. Each such renewal will be for a period of not more than 1 year. (amended 11/90)

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