N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 1001.08

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Dw 1001.08 - Scope of Work for Groundwater Investigation
(a) Engineering services for groundwater investigations that are eligible for reimbursement shall include the scientific evaluation of source(s) of contamination within the groundwater contributing area of public water system well(s) with regulated contaminant(s) detected at levels in the well(s) above the method detection limit, excluding MTBE.
(b) The scope of work for the groundwater investigations shall be prepared under the supervision of:
(1) A professional engineer licensed in accordance with RSA 310-A; or
(2) A professional geologist licensed in accordance with RSA 310-A.
(c) The scope of work for the groundwater investigation for public water system wells shall include the following work:
(1) Identification of any possible past and present contaminant sources that may be impacting the public water system well;
(2) Determination of the source of contamination that is impacting the public water system well; and
(3) Characterization of the fate and transport of the contamination in the aquifer(s) that contributes water to the public water system well.
(d) Upon receiving a submission under this section, the department shall review it to determine whether it contains all information required by (c), above.
(e) If the submission does not contain all information required by (c), above, the department shall notify the applicant in writing within 10 working days of what is missing.
(f) The department shall approve a scope of work submitted pursuant to this section if the scope of work:
(1) Was prepared as required by (b), above;
(2) Contains the information required by (c), above;
(3) Is technically defensible; and
(4) Will produce accurate results.
(g) The department shall notify the applicant of its decision in writing within 30 days of receiving a complete scope of work. If the scope of work is not approved, the department shall specify the reason(s) for the decision in the written notice.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 1001.08

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Ws 300) #6521, eff 6-4-97; ss by #8360, INTERIM, eff 6-4-05, EXPIRES: 12-1-05; ss by 8479, eff 11-30-05 (see Revision Note at part heading for Env-Dw 1001) (formerly Env-Ws 393.08 )

Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 24, Filed June 12, 2014, Proposed by #10616, Effective 6/1/2014, Expires6/1/2024.