S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-43.400.80

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-43.400.80 - Odor Control Requirements

A. An odor abatement plan shall be included, which may consist of the following:

1. Operation and maintenance practices which are used to eliminate or minimize undesirable odor levels in the form of a Best Management Plan for Odor Control;

2. Use of treatment processes for the reduction of undesirable odor levels;

3. Additional setbacks from property lines beyond the minimum setbacks given in this part;

4. Other methods as may be appropriate; or

5. Any combination of these methods.

B. Person(s) who transport, treat, store, or land apply manure and other animal by-products shall utilize Best Management Practices normally associated with the proper operation and maintenance of an animal manure and other animal by-products treatment or storage facility and any manure utilization area to ensure an undesirable level of odor does not exist.

C. No person(s) who transport, treat, store, or land apply manure and other animal by-products may cause, allow, or permit emission into the ambient air of any substance or combination of substances in quantities that an undesirable level of odor is determined to result unless preventive measures of the type set out below are taken to abate or control the emission to the satisfaction of the Department. When an odor problem comes to the attention of the Department through field surveillance or specific complaints, the Department shall determine if the odor is at an undesirable level.

D. If the Department determines an undesirable level of odor exists, the Department may require these abatement or control practices, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Remove or dispose of odorous materials;

2. Methods in handling and storage of odorous materials that minimize emissions;

a. Dry manure to a moisture content of fifty percent (50%) or less;

b. Use disinfection to kill microorganisms present in manure;

c. Aerate manure;

d. Compost solid manure and other animal by-products; and/or

e. Utilize odor control additives.

3. Prescribed standards in the maintenance of premises to reduce odorous emissions;

a. Cover or reduce the surface area of manure and other animal by-products storage. (Vents shall be provided for release of pressure created by manure gases if completely sealed covers are utilized);

b. Plant trees around or downwind of the manure and other animal by-products storage and treatment facilities;

c. Incorporate manure and other animal by-products immediately, within twenty-four (24) hours after land application;

d. Select appropriate times for land application.

4. Best available control technology to reduce odorous emissions.

E. If the permittee fails to control or abate the odor problems at a land application site to the satisfaction and within a time frame determined by the Department, the broker permit may be revoked. If the permittee fails to control or abate the odor problems at land application sites, approval for land application of manure on the manure utilization area in question may be revoked. Additional land may be required to be added to the broker management plan, if necessary to provide a sufficient amount of land for manure utilization.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-43.400.80

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