South Carolina Statutes
§ 48-20-30 — Department responsible for administration of chapter.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is responsible for administering the provisions and requirements of this chapter. This includes the process and issuance of mining permits, review and approval of reclamation plans, collection of reclamation performance bonds, conduct of environmental appraisals, technical assistance to mine operators and the public, implementation of research and demonstration projects, and inspections of all mining operations and reclamation as set forth in this chapter. Proper execution of these responsibilities may necessitate that the department seek comment from other relevant state agencies regarding matters within their respective areas of statutory responsibility or primary interests. The department has ultimate authority, subject t
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 454, SECTION 2; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1220.
Nearby Sections
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§ 48-20-10
Short title.§ 48-20-100
Authority to assess and collect fees.§ 48-20-110
Bonding or other security requirements.§ 48-20-130
Inspections; notice of deficiencies.§ 48-20-140
Administrative fee for deficiencies.§ 48-20-150
Modification of reclamation plans.§ 48-20-170
Bond or security forfeiture proceedings.§ 48-20-180
Manner of giving written notice.§ 48-20-20
Chapter purpose.§ 48-20-210
Department to promulgate regulations.