S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-9.600.4

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

Section 61-9.600.4 - New Wastewater Systems and Transfers of Systems

(a) Prior to issuance of a wastewater permit under R.61-9 or R.61-67, including a transfer of an NPDES or Land Application permit, the proposed owner must demonstrate viability per the definition of "Viable wastewater system owner."

(b) If the proposed wastewater system owner does not own other wastewater systems in South Carolina, the demonstration must include the submission of a business plan which demonstrates how the system will be self-sustaining and that the owner has the commitment and capability (financial, managerial, and technical capability) to consistently comply with applicable laws and regulations governing wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal.

(c) If the proposed wastewater system is connecting to an existing system where the ownership will be the same (proposed and existing system having the same owner), this demonstration is not required.

(d) If the proposed wastewater system owner already owns other wastewater systems in South Carolina, the Department may consider financial and managerial information related to the owner's other wastewater system operations in the state.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-9.600.4

Added by State Register Volume 27, Issue No. 6, Part 1, eff June 27, 2003.