N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-C 601.14

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-C 601.14 - Field Citations

(a) A field citation issued in accordance with this section shall constitute a notice of proposed fine.

(b) The citation form shall be a multi-part carbonless form that contains the following:

(1) A place for the inspector to write in the name, address, and telephone number of the respondent, including the name and title of an upper management contact individual for non-natural persons, if known;

(2) A place for the inspector to write in the date and time that the citation is prepared and issued;

(3) Identification of the section(s) of the statute(s), rule(s), or permit(s) for which there is a scheduled fine, together with a brief description of the violation(s);

(4) Identification of the statutory section that authorizes the commissioner to impose a fine;

(5) Identification of the statutory section(s) or rule(s) that specify the amount of the fine and the amount of the fine specified therein;

(6) A place for the inspector to write in the total amount of fine(s) sought on the citation;

(7) A place for the inspector to write in the name, telephone number, and signature of the inspector issuing the citation;

(8) A place for the signature of the individual who receives the citation on behalf of the respondent, and for the printed name of the individual if different from the name identified in (1) above;

(9) The name, address, and telephone number of the division issuing the citation;

(10) A statement that, pursuant to Env-C 601.06, the respondent is required to respond to the citation within 25 days of the date of the citation;

(11) A statement that the respondent has the right to a hearing; and

(12) The name and address of the person to whom the respondent shall respond.

(c) At the time of the issuance of the citation, the inspector shall:

(1) Write in the name, address, and telephone number of the respondent, including the name and title of an upper management contact individual for non-natural persons, if known;

(2) Write in the date and time that the citation is prepared and issued;

(3) Identify the specific section(s) of the statute(s), rule(s), or permit(s) for which a fine is being sought;

(4) Write in the total amount of fine(s) sought on the citation;

(5) Write in the name and telephone number of the inspector issuing the citation;

(6) Sign the citation; and

(7) Present the citation to the respondent or, if the respondent is unavailable, to the respondent's representative for signature.

(d) The respondent or, if the respondent is unavailable, the respondent's representative shall:

(1) Sign the citation;

(2) Keep a copy of the signed citation; and

(3) Return the original and any remaining copies of the signed citation to the inspector.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-C 601.14

#8748, eff 10-28-06 (from Env-C 601.12 )

The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Volume 34, Number 50, eff.12/29/2014 is not yet available.