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
Part B - PERMIT APPLICATION AND SPECIAL NPDES PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Section 61-9.122.B.24 - Concentrated aquatic animal production facilities

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-9.122.B.24

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

(a) Permit requirement. Concentrated aquatic animal production facilities, as defined in this section, are point sources subject to the NPDES permit program.

(b) Definition. "Concentrated aquatic animal production facility" means a hatchery, fish farm, or other facility which meets the criteria in Appendix C of this regulation, or which the Department designates under paragraph (c) of this section.

(1) The Department may designate any warm or cold water aquatic animal production facility as a concentrated aquatic animal production facility upon determining that it is a significant contributor of pollution to waters of the State. In making this designation the Department shall consider the following factors:

(i) The location and quality of the receiving waters of the State;

(ii) The holding, feeding, and production capacities of the facility;

(iii) The quantity and nature of the pollutants reaching waters of the State; and

(iv) Other relevant factors.

(2) A permit application shall not be required from a concentrated aquatic animal production facility designated under this paragraph until the Department has conducted on-site inspection of the facility and has determined that the facility should and could be regulated under the permit program.

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