South Carolina § 48-18-70 Promulgation of regulations by department; inspection of lands; responsibilities of Department of Transportation and Forestry Commission.

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§ 48-18-70 — Promulgation of regulations by department; inspection of lands; responsibilities of Department of Transportation and Forestry Commission.

South Carolina § 48-18-70

Title 48ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION

Ch. 18EROSION AND SEDIMENT REDUCTION ACT OF 1983

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S.C. Code Ann. § 48-18-70 (2026).

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(1)The department shall promulgate regulations for erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management only on land either owned by this State, a state agency, or quasi-state agency or land under the management or control of these entities through right-of-way easements or other agreements between these entities and private landowners, except that the regulations may not apply to forest land owned or managed by the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The regulations apply to privately-owned lands only where they are under the management or control of this State, a state agency, or quasi-state agency through right-of-way easements or other agreements. The regulations must include, but not be limited to, technical standards, specifications, and guidelines for erosion and sediment reduc

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(1) The department shall promulgate regulations for erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management only on land either owned by this State, a state agency, or quasi-state agency or land under the management or control of these entities through right-of-way easements or other agreements between these entities and private landowners, except that the regulations may not apply to forest land owned or managed by the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The regulations apply to privately-owned lands only where they are under the management or control of this State, a state agency, or quasi-state agency through right-of-way easements or other agreements. The regulations must include, but not be limited to, technical standards, specifications, and guidelines for erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management, and requirements for the implementation of the standards and specifications. The department shall develop and propose for approval the regulations provided for in this subsection in consultation with the State Engineer, Division of General Services, and other state agencies as applicable. The State Engineer shall insure that the regulations are followed on all land and land disturbing activities under his jurisdiction. (2) The department or its designated representative may inspect land owned by this State, a state agency, or quasi-state agency or land under the management or control of these entities through right-of-way easements or other agreements between these entities and private landowners to determine existing erosion and sedimentation and stormwater management problems and to insure the implementation of the provisions of the regulations provided for in subsection (1) of this section. (3) A state agency found by the department to be in noncompliance with the erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management standards provided for in subsection (1) of this section shall take the necessary steps indicated by the standards and specifications provided for in subsection (1) of this section to correct the problems. (4) The department in consultation with the South Carolina Department of Transportation shall promulgate regulations for erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management on land and land disturbing activities under the jurisdiction of the department. (5) The South Carolina Forestry Commission shall develop a plan, in consultation with the department, for erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management on forest land owned or managed by the Forestry Commission, and shall implement the plan.