N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 1002.04

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Dw 1002.04 - Process for Obtaining Water Supply Land Protection Grants

The process for obtaining a water supply land protection grant shall be as follows:

(a) The applicant shall complete a project eligibility application in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.08 and submit it to the department prior to the deadline specified by the department in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.05;

(b) The department shall make an eligibility determination on each project eligibility application and notify each applicant in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.13;

(c) For each project that is determined to be eligible, the applicant shall:

(1) Complete a final grant application in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.14, which includes documentation of commitment of at least a 75% match as specified in Env-Dw 1002.07; and

(2) Submit the final grant application to the department in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.14 by the deadline established by the department in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.05;

(d) The department shall review and rank the final applications in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.17 and notify each applicant of project selection in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.19;

(e) For each project that is selected for a grant, the applicant shall submit the following to the department prior to the grant being awarded:

(1) An environmental site assessment, if required by Env-Dw 1002.20(b), prepared in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.20(c) and (d);

(2) A property survey prepared in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.21;

(3) An appraisal prepared in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.22;

(4) A title examination and an opinion of title prepared in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.23;

(5) Baseline documentation in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.26(c); and

(6) A stewardship plan in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.26(b)(3); and

(f) For each grant that is awarded, the grantee shall:

(1) Execute the land transaction(s) in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.27;

(2) Record the deed(s) and survey(s), if applicable, in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.27;

(3) Adhere to grant contract conditions; and

(4) Provide ongoing stewardship of each grant property and match property in accordance with Env-Dw 1002.26(d).

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 1002.04

(See Revision Note at part heading for Env-Dw 1002) #9490, eff 6-23-09

Amended by Volume XXXVIII Number 02, Filed January 11, 2018, Proposed by #12441, Effective 1/1/2018, Expires 1/1/2028.