South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-9 - Water Pollution Control Permits
Subchapter 61-9.600 - VIABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Section 61-9.600.1 - Purpose and Applicability
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
(a) Purpose. This regulation establishes rules to ensure that entities owning wastewater systems demonstrate the technical, managerial, and financial means to comply with the regulations as a prerequisite for receiving a wastewater discharge permit (e.g., NPDES), including permit transfers.
(b) Authority and Applicability. This Part (R.61-9.600) applies to owners of wastewater systems, including facilities to collect, transport, treat and discharge wastewater and wastewater residuals, excluding permits under R.61-56 and service connections as defined by R.61-67. This Part (R.61-9.600) does not apply to a single business or industrial site that owns a wastewater system serving only its own operations or property, excluding residences. Provisions under this Part (R.61-9.600) may be waived by the Department to remedy existing public health or environmental problems. This rule applies on the date published in the State Register.