S.C. Code Regs. § 61-79.124.A.17

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

Section 61-79.124.A.17 - Response to comments

(a) At the time that any final permit decision under these regulations is issued under Section124.15, the Department shall issue a response to comments. States are only required to issue a response to comments when a final permit is issued. This response shall (edited 12/92):

(1) Specify which provisions, if any, of the draft permit have been changed in the final permit decision, and the reasons for the change; and

(2) Briefly describe and respond to all significant comments on the draft permit or the permit application raised during the public comment period, or during any hearing.

(b) Any documents cited in the response to comments shall be included in administrative record for the final permit decision as defined in Section124.18 below. If new points are raised or new material supplied during the public comment period, the Department may document its responses to those matters by adding new materials to the administrative record.

(c) The response to comments shall be available to the public.

S.C. Code Regs. 61-79.124.A.17

Amended by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 12, eff December 25, 1992.