S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-9.610.6

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-9.610.6 - Permitting of satellite sewer systems

The Department may issue permits for the operation of a satellite sewer system in cases where the sewer system owner does not have an NPDES or Land Application discharge permit for the wastewater for that sewer system. Such permits do not supersede or replace the requirement under R.61-67.100.E.7 to obtain an approval to place a system into operation.

(a) Authority for general permits for sewer system operation. The requirements for operation and maintenance of a sewer system may be set forth in a general permit issued by the Department. If a general permit is issued, the Department has the authority to apply general permit coverage to system owners and subsequently enforce the provisions of the general permit. For existing systems, the provisions of the permit will be effective upon notice to individual system owners. For proposed systems, they will obtain coverage upon issuance of a construction permit issued pursuant to R.61-67 if the owner has demonstrated it will be a viable operator in accordance with R.61-9.600.

(b) Authority for individual permit for sewer system operation. If a general permit does not address the circumstances appropriate to a sewerage system proposed for permitting under R.61-67, the Department may require an individual operating permit.

(c) Sewer system permit coverage transfers. If a sewer system is sold, coverage under the permit must be transferred by the Department to a new owner before the previous owner is free of the responsibilities outlined in the permit. A request to transfer the permit may be denied if the new owner or proposed new owner cannot demonstrate that it will be a viable operator in accordance with R.61-9.600.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-9.610.6

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