Section Env-Dw 1407.11 - Limitations on Construction Project Modifications; Requests for Approval(a) After construction has commenced, the recipient shall not make, allow, or authorize any changes, modifications, or amendments to, or any departures from, the approved plans and specifications that would materially or significantly affect project cost, estimated revenues, or project design in accordance with Env-Dw 1407.06 without prior written approval from the department.(b) The recipient shall request approval for changes covered by (a), above, by submitting the following information in writing to the department: (1) The name of the recipient and the name and location of the recipient's water system;(2) The project number of the final financial assistance agreement;(3) For each modification for which the recipient is seeking approval: a. A description of the modification; andb. The reason(s) why the modification is necessary; and(4) An explanation of the operational and economic consequences to the water system and to public health and the environment of the department not approving the requested modifications.(c) Prior departmental approval of project change orders shall not be required if the recipient's project engineer certifies to the department that such change, modification, amendment, or departure:(1) Will not materially or significantly affect project cost, estimated revenues, or project design; and(2) Is consistent with the objectives of the project and within the scope of the final financial assistance agreement.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 1407.11
Derived from Volume XLI Number 6, Filed February 11, 2021, Proposed by #13164, Effective 1/26/2021, Expires 1/26/2031.