If an applicant amends, alters, or otherwise changes the agreement after receipt of a Certificate of Public Advantage, the Department will decide whether or not the amendment is substantial and thereby requires another review. A change in the application will be considered substantial if the Department believes that the change materially changes the reasons for approval, might materially impact the benefits or disadvantages to the community to be served, or will change the service area of the original application. The addition or deletion of a party to the agreement does not necessarily constitute a substantial change unless the Department believes that the above mentioned criteria will occur.
S.C. Code Regs. § 61-31.5.508