The South Carolina Public Service Commission (PSC) is a

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that regulates

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in the state of

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, including

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, and water & wastewater. In addition, the PSC regulates

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s, including motor carriers of household goods and taxicabs. The PSC also oversees hazardous waste disposal. The headquarters of the PSC is in the state's capital, Columbia.

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State agencies of South Carolina {{SouthCarolina-stub