S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 89-230 – Transfer of Operating Permit.

A. In accordance with Section 48-20-70 of the Act, an operating permit may be transferred when one succeeds to the interest of another. An operating permit may be transferred to the successor operator when the following documents have been completed and submitted to the Department for review:
1. (1) One copy of Form MR-1400 entitled “Transfer Agreement”.
2. (2) One copy of Form MR-500 entitled “Reclamation Plan”.
3. (3) One copy of Form MR-600 entitled “Land Entry Agreement-Owner” (if the mine operator owns the land) or one copy of Form MR-700 entitled “Land Entry Agreement -Lessor/Lessee (if the mine operator leases the land).
B. Following review of the completed documents to transfer an operating permit and receipt of the required reclamation bond, the Department shall issue an operating permit to the successor operator.