Section Env-Wq 1305.02 - Documentation of Infestation To document a new infestation, the department shall:
(a) Conduct a site inspection of subject waterbody within 72 hours of a new report;(b) Collect a specimen of the suspect plant;(c) Determine whether the plant is a native or exotic species per RSA 487:16, II, as follows: (1) When fruit or flower is present, the department shall make an identification directly; and(2) When no fruit or flower is present, the department shall send the specimen for genetic analysis to verify the species level identification;(d) Map and characterize the extent of the infestation;(e) Document any native plant abundances and community structure around and dispersed within the exotic plant population; and(f) Identify potential impacts to downstream habitats as a result of the infestation or possible control activities.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1305.02
(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.