S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-119.I.2

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

Section 61-119.I.2 - Permits Issued to Surface Water Withdrawers Considered New or Expanding After January 1, 2011

a. Any person considered a new surface water withdrawer permitted after January 1, 2011, or an existing surface water withdrawer issued a modification to their initial permit under section E may request renewal of its permit by making application no more than six (6) months prior to the expiration date, on a form to be supplied by the Department. A permit shall remain valid during the Department's consideration of a renewal application if the permittee files a complete renewal application prior to the expiration date of the permit. The renewal application for a new surface water withdrawer will be evaluated based on the criteria of section E of this regulation. The renewal application for an existing surface water withdrawer as defined by this regulation who has received an expanded surface water permit under section E will be evaluated under the appropriate criteria of sections D and E. Unless a modification is requested, permits must be renewed for a quantity equal to the expired permit unless the Department demonstrates that the quantity above maximum withdrawals during the permit term is not necessary to meet the permittee's future needs. Renewal applications take priority over permit applications for new withdrawals.

b. A surface water withdrawer may, while renewing its permit, simultaneously apply for a modification to increase the amount of withdrawal. Any proposed expansion quantity will be evaluated based on the criteria of section E. of this regulation; however, any significant increase in surface water withdrawals authorized pursuant to Section 49-4-40 or Section 49-4-45 shall be subject only to the requirements set forth in that section.

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