South Carolina Code 48-18-50. State Advisory Council on erosion and sediment reduction; membership; duties
South Carolina Association of Counties
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 48-18-50
- Department: means the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. See South Carolina Code 48-18-20
- Erosion: means the wearing away of the ground surface by the action of wind, water, gravity, or any combination thereof. See South Carolina Code 48-18-20
- Sediment: means soil or other earth-like material that has been moved by the forces of water, wind, gravity, or any combination of them. See South Carolina Code 48-18-20
- Sedimentation: means the process or action of depositing sediment. See South Carolina Code 48-18-20
- Stormwater: means the direct runoff of water and associated material resulting from precipitation in any form. See South Carolina Code 48-18-20
South Carolina Municipal Association
South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts
South Carolina Home Builders Association
Associated General Contractors, Inc.
South Carolina Association of Realtors
South Carolina Chapter, American Society of Landscape Architects
South Carolina Chapter, American Society of Civil Engineers
Council of Governments Executive Director’s Committee
South Carolina Farm Bureau
South Carolina State Grange
Office of the Governor
USDA-Soil Conservation Service
Clemson University
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
South Carolina Forestry Commission
South Carolina Forestry Association
South Carolina Chapter
American Institute of Architects
(2) The department must provide staff support to the State Advisory Council.
(3) Duties of the State Advisory Council include, but are not limited to the following:
(a) Study the erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management programs of other states and evaluate their applicability to South Carolina.
(b) Evaluate erosion, sedimentation, and stormwater conditions in the State.
(c) Recommend improvements and changes to meet the needs for erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management in the State.
(d) Assist the department with educational programs including, but not limited to, seminars, conferences, workshops, media productions, and written publication.
(e) Compile information pertaining to sedimentation of water bodies in the State.
(f) Evaluate and recommend conservation programs and technology for reducing erosion and sedimentation and improving stormwater management.
(g) Evaluate the need for additional legislation for erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management.
(h) Recommend appropriate recognition programs for landowners and land users implementing outstanding erosion and sediment reduction and stormwater management programs.
(i) Provide information to the department as needed.