Section Env-Wq 1407.01 - Emergency Authorizations(a) A property owner may request an authorization to act on an emergency basis pursuant to this section in lieu of filing an application under Env-Wq 1406.06 if: (1) A threat to public safety or public health exists or significant damage to private property is imminent as a result of an occurrence beyond the control of the property owner, such as a natural disaster;(2) The request for the emergency authorization is made within one week of discovering the need for the emergency authorization; and(3) The work covered by the emergency authorization is limited to temporary stabilization of the property or other mitigation of the immediate threat, such as removal of hazardous or potentially hazardous materials.(b) The property owner or property owner's agent shall request an emergency authorization by providing the following information to the department by telephone, e-mail, or fax: (1) The name and daytime telephone number of the individual requesting the permit, and, if available, an e-mail address and fax number;(2) A description of the need for the emergency authorization; and(3) A description of the work to be performed and a schedule for the work.(c) If a request is made by telephone, the property owner or property owner's agent shall provide the information required by (b), above, by e-mail or fax as soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after the initial request.(d) The department shall:(1) Issue an emergency authorization when necessary to mitigate an immediate threat to public health or safety or personal property; and(2) Keep a record of each emergency authorization issued.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1407.01
(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1400) #9188, eff 7-1-08
Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 2, Filed January 12, 2017, Proposed by #12062, Effective 12/17/2016, Expires 12/17/2026.