N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1503.05

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-A 1503.05 - Roles and Responsibilities of the Department

The department shall:

(a) Develop and implement the SIP and its revisions;

(b) Monitor progress in achieving the NAAQS;

(c) Consult with representatives of the NH department of transportation (NHDOT), MPOs, RPCs, EPA, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) at the initiation of and during the development of SIP revisions pertaining to mobile sources, including those relating to inventories, budgets, forecasts, and strategies for reduction of emissions, transportation control measures (TCMs), transportation conformity, general conformity, area classifications, and redesignations;

(d) Coordinate with EPA, FHWA, and FTA on issues related to the SIP and transportation;

(e) Coordinate with NHDOT, MPOs, RPCs, FHWA, FTA, and EPA to determine inputs for air quality analysis emissions modeling on MPO transportation improvement programs (TIPs), transportation plans, and projects;

(f) Provide assistance to NHDOT, RPCs, and MPOs during transportation planning processes relating to air quality, including but not limited to emissions modeling, emissions budget comparisons, exempt/not exempt project lists, and regionally significant projects;

(g) Review and provide comments on the conformity determinations for metropolitan transportation plans, TIPs, and NHDOT regional emissions analyses of transportation projects outside MPO areas or in areas covered by more than one MPO; and

(h) Forward unresolved disputes regarding conformity determinations to the governor of New Hampshire for resolution in accordance with Env-A 1503.18.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1503.05

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-A 1500) #9999, eff 10-1-11

Amended by Volume XL Number 7, Filed February 13, 2020, Proposed by #12975, Effective 1/18/2020, Expires 1/18/2030.