S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-116.200.202

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

Section 61-116.200.202 - Application Process

A. A facility seeking designation shall submit to the Department a completed application and Pre-Review Questionnaire (PRQ). The application shall include the applicant's oath assuring that the contents of the application and PRQ are accurate and true and that the applicant will comply with this regulation. The application shall be authenticated as follows:

1. The application shall be signed by the owner(s) if an individual or partnership;

2. If the applicant is a corporation, the application shall be signed by two (2) of its officers;

3. If the applicant is a governmental unit, the application shall be signed by the head of the governmental unit having jurisdiction.

B. The application shall set forth the full name and address of the facility for which the designation is sought, the name and address of the owner of the facility in the event that his or her address is different from that of the facility, and a list of essential program personnel. In the event of a change in the owner of the facility and/or essential program personnel, the Department shall be notified in writing within forty-eight (48) hours of the change.

C. The Department may require additional information evidencing the applicant's ability to comply with this regulation. Corporations or partnerships shall be registered with the South Carolina Office of the Secretary of State. Other required information may also include, but is not limited to, written affirmation of compliance with all applicable federal Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) requirements or guidelines.

D. The application shall be property of the Department and shall be considered public information at the end of the designation process, subject to state and federal laws. The PRQ shall be confidential in accordance with S.C. Code Section 44-61-520.

E. All applicants prior to July 1, 2018, shall select either a state or ACS site visit. All applicants after July 1, 2018, shall undergo a site visit by an ACS team accompanied by a Department representative.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-116.200.202

Amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2016.