South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 71 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION-DIVISION OF LABOR
Article 1 - OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS
Subarticle 2 - RULES OF PRACTICE FOR VARIANCES, LIMITATIONS, VARIATIONS, TOLERANCES, AND EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE SAFETY AND HEALTH LAWS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Section 71-210 - Action on Petitions

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 71-210

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

A. Defective Petitions.

(1) If a petition filed pursuant to this subarticle does not conform to the applicable regulation, the Commissioner may deny the petition.

(2) Prompt notice of the denial of a petition shall be given to the petitioner.

(3) A notice of denial shall include, or be accompanied by, a brief statement of the grounds for the denial.

(4) A denial of a petition due to a defect shall not preclude the filing of another petition.

B. Adequate Petitions.

(1) If a petition has not been denied pursuant to paragraph A of this regulation, the Commissioner shall give proper notice of the filing of the petition.

(2) A notice of the filing of a petition shall include:

(a) the terms, or accurate summary, of the petition;

(b) a reference to the subarticle and regulation of the Rules and Regulations under which the petition has been filed;

(c) an invitation to interested persons to submit within a stated period of time written evidence, testimony or arguments regarding the petition; and

(d) information to affected employers or employees of any right to request a hearing on the petition.

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