S.C. Code Regs. 61-87.16. Violations and Penalties

A. Any person or persons violating these regulations shall be subject to the penalties provided in Section 48-1-320 and Section 48-1-330, of the 1976 Code of Laws as amended. B. The Department will: (1) Investigate all citizen complaints; (2) Not oppose intervention by any citizen when permissive intervention may be authorized by statute, rule, or regulation; and (3) Publish notice of and provide at least 30 days for public comment on any proposed settlement of a State enforcement action. Where the violation(s) poses an imminent and/or substantial hazard to the health of persons or to the environment, the Department may waive this requirement.