South Carolina § 48-18-50 State Advisory Council on erosion and sediment reduction; membership; duties.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 48-18-50 — State Advisory Council on erosion and sediment reduction; membership; duties.

South Carolina·Title 48 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION·Ch. 18 EROSION AND SEDIMENT REDUCTION ACT OF 1983

(1)A state Advisory Council on Erosion and Sediment Reduction (State Advisory Council), which may include, but not be limited to, a representative of each of the following, must be appointed by the Governor upon the advice of the following agencies and organizations: South Carolina Association of Counties South Carolina Municipal Association South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts South Carolina Home Builders Association Associated General Contractors, Inc. South Carolina Association of Realtors South Carolina Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects South Carolina Chapter, American Society of Civil Engineers Council of Governments Executive Director's Committee South Carolina Farm Bureau South Carolina State Grange Office of the Governor USDA-Soil Conservation Servi

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(1) A state Advisory Council on Erosion and Sediment Reduction (State Advisory Council), which may include, but not be limited to, a representative of each of the following, must be appointed by the Governor upon the advice of the following agencies and organizations: South Carolina Association of Counties South Carolina Municipal Association South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts South Carolina Home Builders Association Associated General Contractors, Inc. South Carolina Association of Realtors South Carolina Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects South Carolina Chapter, American Society of Civil Engineers Council of Governments Executive Director's Committee South Carolina Farm Bureau South Carolina State Grange Office of the Governor USDA-Soil Conservation Service Clemson University South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control South Carolina Forestry Commission South Carolina Forestry Association South Carolina Chapter American Institute of Architects (2) The department must provide staff support to the State Advisory Council. (3) Duties of the State Advisory Council include, but are not limited to the following: (a) Study the erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management programs of other states and evaluate their applicability to South Carolina. (b) Evaluate erosion, sedimentation, and stormwater conditions in the State. (c) Recommend improvements and changes to meet the needs for erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management in the State. (d) Assist the department with educational programs including, but not limited to, seminars, conferences, workshops, media productions, and written publication. (e) Compile information pertaining to sedimentation of water bodies in the State. (f) Evaluate and recommend conservation programs and technology for reducing erosion and sedimentation and improving stormwater management. (g) Evaluate the need for additional legislation for erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management. (h) Recommend appropriate recognition programs for landowners and land users implementing outstanding erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management programs. (i) Provide information to the department as needed.

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