"Public benefit" means "public benefit" as defined in RSA 149-M:4, XVII, namely "the protection of the health, economy and natural environment of the state of New Hampshire consistent with RSA 149-M:11."
N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Sw 104.15
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Sw 100) #8460-B, eff 10-28-05