S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-43.300.40

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-43.300.40 - Innovative and Alternative Treatment Technologies

A. The following is a list of innovative or alternative technologies for agricultural facilities to consider. This list is not exhaustive. Other processes exist and new technologies are being developed.

1. Aerobic treatment systems or combination aerobic/anaerobic systems;

2. Artificial (constructed) wetlands use for treatment;

3. Use of steel tanks;

4. Use of solid separators;

5. Methane Gas Recovery Systems;

6. Composting manure solids;

7. Bioreactors;

8. Covered liquid or slurry manure storage;

9. Air Scrubbers;

10. Ozonation; and

11. Alternative Fuels.

B. At a minimum, the preparer of the agricultural Animal Facility Management Plan should consider the technologies given in 300.40.A for use at a proposed agricultural facility when the Animal Facility Management Plan is being developed.

C. When odors exist or are reasonably expected to exist at an undesirable level, the Department may require the use of appropriate innovative or alternative treatment technology to eliminate the odors or the potential for odors.

D. When the Department determines under Section 100.70.G. (Permit Decision Making Process) that there is reasonable potential for cumulative or secondary impacts due to methane gas from facilities, the Department may require the use of methane gas recovery systems or other appropriate technology to eliminate the potential impacts.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-43.300.40

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 45, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/28/2021.