The following SCDES regulations are currently under amendment. Within in this section, the Department will post stakeholder engagement opportunities, public hearing dates*, links to South Carolina State Register notices, and other information relevant to the amendment of the regulation.
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Regulations Currently Under Amendment, State Register Notices, Key Information & Dates
Bureau of Air Quality
R.61-62, Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards
Regulations Under Amendment
- R.61-62.1, Definitions and General Requirements
- R.61-62.5, Standard No. 1, Emissions from Fuel Burning Operations
- R.61-62.5, Standard No. 4, Emissions from Process Industries
- R.61-62.5, Standard No. 5.2, Control of Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX)
Statutory Authority
- 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024
The Administrative Procedures Act, S.C. Code Section 1-23-120(A), requires General Assembly review of these proposed amendments.
Contact
Marie Brown
Air Regulation and Data Analysis Section, Bureau of Air Quality
2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201
Marie.Brown@des.sc.gov
Notice of Drafting
- Published March 27, 2026
- Comment Period: March 27, 2026 - April 27, 2026
R.61-62, Air Pollution Control Regulations and Standards, "End of Year" Package
Regulations Under Amendment
- R.61-62.60, South Carolina Designated Facility Plan and New Source Performance Standards
- R.61-62.61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
- R.61-62.63, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Source Categories
Statutory Authority
- 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024
The Administrative Procedures Act, S.C. Code Section 1-23-120(H)(1), exempts these amendments from General Assembly review, as the Department proposes these amendments for compliance with federal law.
Contact
Scott Bigleman
Air Regulation and Data Analysis Section, Bureau of Air Quality
2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201
Scott.bigleman@des.sc.gov
Notice of Drafting
- Published February 27, 2026
- Comment Period: February 27, 2026 - March 27, 2026
Bureau of Land and Waste Management
R.61-79, Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
Regulation Under Amendment
- R.61-79, Hazardous Waste Management Regulations
Statutory Authority
- 1976 Code Sections 44-56-30 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024
The Administrative Procedures Act, S.C. Code Ann. Section 1-23-120(H)(1), exempts these amendments from General Assembly review, as the Department proposes these amendments for compliance with federal law.
Contact
Joe Bowers
Bureau of Land and Waste Management
2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201
Joe.Bowers@des.sc.gov
Notice of Drafting
- Published March 27, 2026
- Comment Period: March 27, 2026 - April 27, 2026
R.61-63, Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Regulation Under Amendment
- R.61-63, Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Statutory Authority
- 1976 Code Sections 13-7-40, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024
The Administrative Procedures Act, S.C. Code Section 1-23-120(H)(1), exempts these amendments from General Assembly review, as the Department proposes these amendments for compliance with federal law.
Contact
Andrew M. Roxburgh
Bureau of Land and Waste Management
2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201
Andrew.Roxburgh@des.sc.gov
Notice of Drafting
- Published October 24, 2025
- Comment Period: October 24, 2025 - November 24, 2025
R.61-64, X-Rays (Title B)
Regulation Under Amendment
- R.61-64, X-Rays (Title B)
Statutory Authority
- 1976 Code Sections 13-7-40, 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024
The Administrative Procedures Act, S.C. Code Section 1-23-120(H)(1), exempts these amendments from General Assembly review, as the Department proposes these amendments for compliance with federal law.
Contact
Chrissy Chavis
Bureau of Land and Waste Management
2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201
Chrissy.Chavis@des.sc.gov
Notice of Drafting
- Published October 24, 2025
- Comment Period: October 24, 2025 - November 24, 2025
Notice of Proposed Regulation
- Published February 27, 2026
- Comment Period: February 27, 2026 - March 30, 2026
ALC Public Hearing
Should a public hearing on the proposed regulations be requested by qualifying entities or the requisite number of persons pursuant to Section 1-23-110(A)(3) of the 1976 Code, as amended, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court will conduct a public hearing on Monday, April 13, 2026, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the South Carolina Administrative Law Court, Edgar Brown Building, Second Floor, 1205 Pendleton Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201. If a qualifying request pursuant to Section 1-23-110(A)(3) is not received by 5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2026, the hearing will be cancelled.
Bureau of Water
R.61-58, State Primary Drinking Water Regulations
Regulation Under Amendment
- R.61-58, State Primary Drinking Water Regulations
Statutory Authority
- 1976 Code Sections 44-55-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024
The Administrative Procedures Act, S.C. Code Section 1-23-120(H)(1), exempts these amendments from General Assembly review, as the Department proposes these amendments for compliance with federal law.
Contact
Doug Kinard
Bureau of Water
2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201
Doug.Kinard@des.sc.gov
Notice of Drafting
- Published January 23, 2026
- Comment Period: January 23, 2026 - February 23, 2026
Notice of Proposed Regulation
- Published March 27, 2026
- Comment Period: March 27, 2026 - April 27, 2026
ALC Public Hearing
Should a public hearing on the proposed regulations be requested by qualifying entities or the requisite number of persons pursuant to Section 1-23-110(A)(3) of the 1976 Code, as amended, the South Carolina Administrative Law Court will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the South Carolina Administrative Law Court, Edgar Brown Building, Second Floor, 1205 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC 29201. If a qualifying request pursuant to Section 1-23-110(A)(3) is not received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, the hearing will be cancelled.
R.61-68 & R.61-69 "Triennial" Package
Regulations Under Amendment
- R.61-68, Water Classifications and Standards
- R.61-69, Classified Waters
Statutory Authority
- 1976 Code Sections 48-1-10 et seq., 48-6-10 et seq., and 2023 Act No. 60, effective July 1, 2024
The Administrative Procedures Act, S.C. Code Section 1-23-120(A), requires General Assembly review of these proposed amendments.
Contact
Andrew Edwards
Bureau of Water
2600 Bull Street, Columbia, S.C. 29201
wqs@des.sc.gov
Notice of Drafting
- Published February 27, 2026
- Comment Period: February 27, 2026 - March 30, 2026
*A qualifying request must be received for the public hearing to take place. Information on how to request a public hearing can be found in the Notice of Proposed Regulation. If a qualifying request is not received, the public hearing will be cancelled. Should the public hearing be cancelled, the Department will post notice of the cancellation at least one week prior to the scheduled public hearing.