N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 302.31

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Dw 302.31 - Duration of Final Approval; Effect of Expiration

(a) Approval of a well issued pursuant to Env-Dw 302.30 shall lapse 6 years after issuance if the well is not connected to a water system within that time.

(b) After approval has lapsed pursuant to (a), above, if the applicant wishes to reinstate the approval the applicant shall submit a written request to the department that includes:

(1) Information demonstrating the previously-approved well still meets the well siting requirements of Env-Dw 302.09 and Env-Dw 302.10;

(2) An update of the contamination source inventory and the water resource and use inventory in accordance with Env-Dw 302.23;

(3) An update of the wellhead protection program in accordance Env-Dw 302.25 using information obtained pursuant to (2), above; and

(4) A plan that includes:

a. Completion of a short term pumping test at least 48 hours in duration at the previously-approved permitted production volume; and

b. Collection of a water quality sample from the production well at the end of the pumping test for parameters identified in Env-Dw 302.15.

(c) The department shall authorize the applicant to conduct the pumping test and water quality sampling presented in the plan under (b)(4), above, if the materials provided pursuant to (b)(1)-(3) demonstrate that ambient conditions have not materially changed since the well was approved or, if ambient conditions have materially changed, the change(s) can be addressed so that the well will provide acceptable water quality.

(d) The department shall reinstate the lapsed approval for a period of 6 years within 30 days of receiving information that demonstrates:

(1) The short-term pumping test has been completed; and

(2) The water quality sample collected from the well indicates acceptable water quality.

(e) Any approval reinstated pursuant to (d), above, shall lapse as provided in (a), above.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Dw 302.31

(See Revision Note at part heading for Env-Dw 302) #9008, eff 10-19-07

Amended by, Volume XXXVI Number 14, Filed April 7, 2016, Proposed by #11061, Effective 4/1/2016, Expires 4/1/2026.