Section Env-Wq 1305.01 - Emergency Response Protocol for Small New Infestations(a) Upon notification of a possible new infestation of exotic aquatic weeds, the department shall: (1) Document the infestation in accordance with Env-Wq 1305.02; and(2) Determine whether the infestation is small enough that eradication is reasonably possible based on the criteria specified in (b), below.(b) The department shall determine that eradication is reasonably possible if: (1) The infestation is present as: a.A small patch or scattered individual stems, such that the infestation can be controlled by hand-pulling the subject plant stems using snorkeling or SCUBA diving activities; orb.A single dense mat or a series of separate dense mats wherein each mat covers an area less than 400 square feet, such that the infestation can be controlled by installing bottom barriers; and(2) The infestation is a new infestation in a previously-uninfested water body or in a previously-uninfested area of a water body having already-controlled or otherwise minimal infestations.(c) If the infestation meets the criteria specified in (b), above, the department shall undertake hand-pulling or install bottom barriers, or both, as is most likely to control the infestation.(d) If the infestation is not small enough to be controlled with hand-pulling or bottom barriers, the department shall develop a plan for an appropriate non-emergency response in accordance with Env-Wq 1305.03.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1305.01
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1300) #8703-A, eff 9-5-06
Amended byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014 , Proposed by #10696, Effective 10/18/2014, Expires10/18/2024.