§ 36-50. Regulations.

(a)

Federal regulations governing stormwater management, as specified in 40 CFR 122.26, and state regulations, as specified in S.C. Code Reg. 61-9.122.26 adopted pursuant thereto, and state regulation S.C. Code Reg. 72-300 et seq., are adopted as the minimum requirements for all facilities as defined in the respective regulations.

(b)

The director of public works will be responsible for day-to-day coordination, implementation and enforcement of this chapter and the SWMP. This includes but is not limited to requirements for commercial and residential activities, construction site runoff, industrial and related facilities, and illicit discharges and improper disposal. Without limitation of the foregoing, the director has the following specific powers and duties:

(1)

To issue any permit, certification or license that may be required by the SWMP.

(2)

To issue any permit, certification or license that meets the minimum requirements under this article and state or federal statutes and regulations.

(3)

To approve a facility connection to the stormwater system or discharge to waters of the state (including ocean outfalls) if state, or federal regulations or requirements under this article are met.

(4)

To approve stormwater plans, and to require as a condition of such approvals structural and/or non-structural controls, practices, devices, or operating procedures, required under the SWMP.

(5)

To require financial guarantees of any person to secure that person's compliance with any stormwater plan, permit, certificate, license or authorization issued or approved by the director pursuant to the SWMP.

(6)

To comply with all federal and state regulatory requirements, promulgated or imposed pursuant to the clean water act and the state stormwater management act, applicable to the management of stormwater discharges to or from the county stormwater system.

(7)

To conduct all activities necessary to carry out the SWMP and other requirements included in the county's NPDES permit, the SWMP and this chapter, and to pursue the necessary means and resources required to properly fulfill this responsibility.

(8)

To enter into agreements with other governmental entities or private persons or entities to provide or procure services to conduct and carry out stormwater management activities.

(c)

Plans must meet the minimum requirements of this article in order for a permit to be issued. An approval by other state and federal agencies does not constitute approval by the county.

(Ord. No. 07-21, § 3.1, 8-20-2007)