(A) A cooperative agreement has the same force and effect as any approvals identified as being replaced by the cooperative agreement. A provision of an approval that is identified under Section 48-56-20 as being replaced by the cooperative agreement is superseded by the cooperative agreement from the effective date of the initial or renewed agreement until it is amended, revoked, or expired.
(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, no agreement entered into by the department may allow a participant to cause an unauthorized release or discharge in violation of South Carolina environmental laws.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 318, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 48 - Environmental Protection and Conservation
Chapter 56 - Innovation In Environmental Approaches
Section 48-56-10. Purpose of chapter.
Section 48-56-20. Definitions.
Section 48-56-30. Administration of pilot program; cooperative agreements.
Section 48-56-40. Eligibility for participation in pilot program.
Section 48-56-50. Issuance of variances.
Section 48-56-60. Application requirements; interested persons group.
Section 48-56-70. Application review; time-frame for entering into initial agreements; renewal.
Section 48-56-80. Amendment or revocation of cooperative agreements.
Section 48-56-90. Public comment on issuance or revocation of cooperative agreements; notice.
Section 48-56-100. Force and effect of cooperative agreements.
Section 48-56-130. Reports of performance evaluations revealing violations.