N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 1002.28

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Dw 1002.28 - Procedure for Release of Lands Acquired with Grant Money
(a) As provided in RSA 486-A:13, I:
(1) No deviation in the uses of any grant property to uses or purposes not consistent with the purposes of this chapter shall be allowed; and
(2) The sale, transfer, conveyance, or release of any such land or interest in land from public trust shall be prohibited except when the conditions of RSA 486-A:13, II or III are met.
(b) A grantee who believes that the conditions of RSA 486-A:13, II or III are met may submit a written request to the department to release lands acquired with water supply land protection grant funds.
(c) The request shall explain why the grantee believes that the conditions of RSA 486-A:13, II or III, as applicable, are met.
(d) The department shall review the request to determine whether to release the land, using all available hydrogeologic and treatment technology information.
(e) The department shall inform the grantee of the decision in writing within 90 days of receiving the request.
(f) If the department releases the land, the department shall provide the grantee with a payment schedule within 90 days of approving a release of lands for repaying the grant as provided in RSA 486-A:13, II or III, as applicable.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 1002.28

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