There is created the South Carolina Environmental Certification Board composed of nine members appointed by the Governor.

Two members must be certified water operators, two must be certified wastewater operators, one of whom must be certified in the physical chemical specialty, one must be a licensed well driller, one must be a member of the public at large, one must be a representative from the Water Resources Division of the Department of Natural Resources, one must be a member of the Department of Health and Environmental Control, designated by the director, and one must be a representative from a technical education or other higher education institution actively involved in operator training. The South Carolina Water and Pollution Control Association may recommend one certified water operator and one certified wastewater operator, who is certified in the physical chemical specialty; the South Carolina section of the American Water Works Association may recommend one certified water operator; the South Carolina section of the Water Pollution Control Federation may recommend one certified wastewater operator; and the South Carolina Well Drillers' Association may recommend a certified well driller. Any individual, group, or association may nominate qualified individuals to the Governor for his consideration.

Members shall serve four years, not to exceed two terms, and until successors are appointed and qualify. The Governor may reject any of the nominees found unacceptable. Vacancies must be filled in the manner as the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term.