S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-119.J.2

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-119.J.2 - Transferability of Permits

a. Surface water permits are transferable with the prior written consent of the Department provided:

i. the current permittee notifies the Department at least sixty (60) days in advance of the proposed transfer date; and

ii. the activities and uses of the new permittee are consistent with the activities of the original permittee.

b. In determining whether to allow the transferring of a permit, the Department will consider:

i. whether the use to be made of the water by the new permittee is consistent with the previous use;

ii. the quantity of water to be used by the new permittee as compared to permitted amount and previous use;

iii. if consumptive use under the new permittee is consistent with the previous permittee; and

iv. the location of water use under the new permittee.

c. Depending on the specifics of the proposed transfer, the Department may transfer the permit as originally issued, transfer the permit at a decreased flow or deny the transfer.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-119.J.2