S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-110.A

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-110.A - Purpose and Scope

(1) Section 48-1-50(20), S.C. Code of Laws (1976), authorizes the Department to conduct investigations of conditions in the air or waters of the State to determine whether or not standards are being contravened and the origin of materials which are causing the polluted condition. Section 48-1-50(6) authorizes the Department to conduct studies, investigations and research with respect to pollution abatement, control or prevention.

(2) The Department establishes Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for pollutants in waters of the state, including those listed in accordance with the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ( Public Law 92 500, as amended by Pub. L. 95-217, Pub. L. 95-276, Pub. L. 96-483, Pub. L. 97-117, and Pub. L. 100-4; 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) Section303(d)(d) ( 33 USC Section 1313(d)) and 40 CFR Part 130. These regulations establish the process for public participation in and administrative appeal of TMDLs developed under section303(d)(d) of the Act.

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