N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1503.08

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-A 1503.08 - Interagency Consultation

(a) To facilitate the consultation required by 40 CFR § 93.105, NHDOT shall schedule and convene consultation meetings relating to the transportation conformity process as follows:

(1) Regular meetings shall be held no less frequently than monthly; and

(2) Additional meetings may be held as needed to facilitate interagency communications.

(b) NHDOT shall invite the department, MPOs, RPCs, EPA, FHWA, and FTA to participate in each meeting convened pursuant to (a), above, provided however that a meeting shall qualify as a regular meeting under (a)(1), above, only if representatives of NHDOT, the department, and MPOs are present. One or more representatives may participate by electronic means provided the individual can hear and be heard simultaneously by all other attendees.

(c) Any invitee listed in (b), above, may request NHDOT to schedule an interagency consultation meeting at any time.

(d) The purpose of regular interagency consultation meetings shall be to discuss topics relevant to transportation conformity requirements, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Development of a SIP or SIP revisions, including but not limited to those involving transportation-related issues and mobile sources;

(2) Development of a metropolitan transportation plan or TIP, minor revisions to a TIP, amendment(s) to a TIP or metropolitan transportation plan, and any determination of conformity for such plans;

(3) Emissions budgets;

(4) TCMs and mitigation measures pursuant to 40 CFR § 93.125(c) and § 93.122(a)(4)(ii), respectively, that are in the SIP or are being considered for inclusion in the SIP;

(5) Evaluation and determination of events that will trigger new conformity determinations; and

(6) Coordination of emissions analyses for transportation activities that cross the borders of MPOs or nonattainment or maintenance areas or include areas outside of MPO boundaries.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 1503.08

(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.