South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 20 - South Carolina Mining Act
Section 48-20-290. Authority to department to accept grants, to engage in research, and cooperate with governmental entities.

The department, with the approval of the Governor, and in order to accomplish any of the purposes of the department, may apply for, accept, and expend grants from the federal government and its agencies and from a foundation, corporation, association, or individual may enter into contracts relating to the grants, and may comply with the terms, conditions, and limitations of the grants or contracts. The department may engage in appropriate research to further its ability to accomplish its purposes under this chapter and may contract for the research to be done by others. The department may cooperate with the federal, state, or a local government or agency of this or any other state in mutual programs to improve the enforcement of this chapter or to accomplish its purposes more successfully.
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 454, Section 2.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation

Chapter 20 - South Carolina Mining Act

Section 48-20-10. Short title.

Section 48-20-20. Chapter purpose.

Section 48-20-30. Department responsible for administration of chapter.

Section 48-20-40. Definitions.

Section 48-20-50. Certificates of exploration.

Section 48-20-55. General permits for limited mining.

Section 48-20-60. Operating permits generally.

Section 48-20-70. Application for, and issuance of, operating permit.

Section 48-20-80. Modifications of operating permit.

Section 48-20-90. Reclamation plans.

Section 48-20-100. Authority to assess and collect fees.

Section 48-20-110. Bonding or other security requirements.

Section 48-20-120. Annual report of operator; operating fee; late penalty.

Section 48-20-130. Inspections; notice of deficiencies.

Section 48-20-140. Administrative fee for deficiencies.

Section 48-20-150. Modification of reclamation plans.

Section 48-20-160. Notice of violations; hearings; suspension or revocation of permit.

Section 48-20-170. Bond or security forfeiture proceedings.

Section 48-20-180. Manner of giving written notice.

Section 48-20-190. Appeals of decisions or determinations of department.

Section 48-20-200. Appeals of decision of council, its committee or hearing panel; appeal of department's refusal to release bond or security.

Section 48-20-210. Department to promulgate regulations.

Section 48-20-220. Cease and desist orders; restraining orders or injunctions; civil penalties.

Section 48-20-230. Criminal penalties; authority of department to institute other actions or proceedings.

Section 48-20-240. Disposition of fees and civil penalties.

Section 48-20-250. Affect of chapter on local zoning regulations or ordinances.

Section 48-20-260. Chapter not to restrict or impair private right of action.

Section 48-20-270. Chapter not to impose liability on State for damages.

Section 48-20-280. Application of chapter.

Section 48-20-290. Authority to department to accept grants, to engage in research, and cooperate with governmental entities.

Section 48-20-300. Lands to be included in reclamation plans.

Section 48-20-310. Exceptions to civil penalty provisions.