When an application for a Certificate of PC&N is submitted and there is no opposition, the commission may hold a hearing if it deems necessary for the purpose as it shall determine, including the issue of fitness, willingness, or ability of the applicant to appropriately perform the proposed service, or the issue of whether the public convenience and necessity are already being served. When an application for a Certificate of FWA is submitted and there is no opposition, a hearing may be held if necessary, but the issue of whether the public convenience and necessity is already being served shall not be considered.
S.C. Code Regs. § 103-134