S.C. Code Regs. 71-203. Effect of Variances

All variances granted pursuant to this Article shall have only future effect. In his discretion, the Commissioner may decline to entertain a petition for a variance on a subject or issue concerning which a citation has been issued to the employer involved and a proceeding on the citation or a related issue concerning a proposed penalty or period of abatement is pending before the Commissioner until the completion of such proceeding.