# S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-10: SECTION 40-23-10. Environmental Certification Board; creation; membership; terms

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.C. Code Ann. § 40-23-10
- **Heading:** SECTION 40-23-10. Environmental Certification Board; creation; membership; terms
- **Jurisdiction:** South Carolina
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SC Code / Title 40 / Chapter 23 / Section 40-23-10

## Text

(A) There is created the South Carolina Environmental Certification Board composed of nine members appointed by the Governor. Of the nine members, one must be a licensed public water treatment operator and one must be a licensed public water distribution system operator; two must be licensed 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 Land, Water, and Conservation Division of the Department of Natural Resources; one must be a member of the Department of Health and Environmental Control, designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Health and Environmental Control; and one must be a representative from a technical education or other higher education institution actively involved in operator training. (B) The Water Environment Association of South Carolina may recommend two licensed public wastewater treatment operators, one of whom must be certified in biological specialty and one of whom must be certified in the physical chemical specialty; the South Carolina Section of the American Water Works Association may recommend one licensed public water treatment operator; the South Carolina Ground Water Association may recommend a licensed well driller; and the South Carolina Rural Water Association may recommend one licensed public water distribution system operator. Any individual, group, or association may nominate qualified individuals to the Governor for his consideration. (C) Members shall serve terms of four years and until their successors are appointed and qualify. The Governor may reject any of the nominees that the Governor finds unacceptable. Vacancies must be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Editor's Note Prior Laws: 1962 Code SECTION 56-1544.1; 1966 (54) 2668; 1969 (56) 179; 1972 (57) 2829; 1980 Act No. 340; 1982 Act No. 459, SECTION 2; 1983 Act No. 104, SECTIONS 3, 8; 1988 Act No. 621, SECTION 1; 1989 Act No. 185, SECTION 2; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 896; 1976 Code SECTIONS 40-23-20, 40-23-35.

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