South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-9 - Water Pollution Control Permits
Subchapter 61-9.122 - THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
Appendix 61-9.122.C - Criteria for Determining a Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production Facility (section 122.24)
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A hatchery, fish farm, or other facility is a concentrated aquatic animal production facility for purposes of section122.24 if it contains, grows, or holds aquatic animals in either of the following categories:
(a) Cold water fish species or other cold water aquatic animals in ponds, raceways, or other similar structures which discharge at least 30 days per year but does not include:
(b) Warm water fish species or other warm water aquatic animals in ponds, raceways, or other similar structures which discharge at least 30 days per year, but does not include:
"Cold water aquatic animals" include, but are not limited to, the Salmonidae family of fish; e.g., trout and salmon.
"Warm water aquatic animals" include, but are not limited to, the Ictaluridae, Centrarchidae, and Cyprinidae families of fish; e.g., respectively, catfish, sunfish, and minnows.
