S.C. Code Regs. § 61-107.19.IV.A

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-107.19.IV.A - General Provisions

1. Applicability. Part IV. establishes minimum criteria for all landfills used for the disposal of: waste as outlined in Appendix I of this regulation; other wastes not listed in Appendix I that demonstrate similar properties to the wastes listed and are approved by the Department on a case-by-case basis; or, wastes that test less than ten (<10) times the maximum contaminant level (MCL) as published in R.61-58, State Primary Drinking Water Regulation current at the time of submittal of the permit application. The testing criteria outlined in Part I., Section C. Waste Characterization shall be used when testing is required. Hereinafter, these landfills will be referred to as Class Two landfills.

2. The siting, design, construction, operation, and closure activities of Class Two landfills shall conform to the standards set forth in this Part as well as applicable requirements in Part I of this regulation.

3. Prior to the construction, operation, expansion or modification of a Class Two landfill, a permit shall be obtained from the Department.

4. Only those items listed in Appendix I of this regulation, approved Appendix I-type waste, and any items specifically listed on the facility's permit issued by the Department may be accepted for disposal at a Class Two landfill. These wastes shall not be contaminated with hazardous constituents listed in the S.C. Hazardous Waste Management Regulations61-79.261 (e.g., pesticides), or petroleum products. When a waste not listed in Appendix I is approved by the Department for disposal, the landfill's permit will be modified to add the approved waste. A list of Appendix I-type waste will be available from the Department.

5. Class Two landfills shall be consistent with the State and the Region/County Solid Waste Management Plans, local zoning, land use and other applicable ordinances. On-site landfills are not required to demonstrate consistency with the State and Region/County Solid Waste Management Plans.

S.C. Code Regs. 61-107.19.IV.A