N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1503.05

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wq 1503.05 - AOT Permit Application Procedures
(a) As specified in RSA 485-A:17, I, an application for an AOT permit shall be filed at least 30 days prior to the proposed starting date of the proposed activities, and no activities shall commence without prior approval of the application by the department.
(b) The applicant for an AOT permit shall submit a complete application, as specified in (c), below, to the department at the following address:

DES Water Division

Attn: Alteration of Terrain Program

29 Hazen Drive

P.O. Box 95

Concord, NH 03302-0095

(c) A complete application shall include:
(1) A completed application checklist as specified in Env-Wq 1503.06, as specified in Attachment A to the application form identified in Env-Wq 1503.07;
(2) A completed application form as specified in Env-Wq 1503.07, signed as specified in Env-Wq 1503.10;
(3) The plans and other information specified in Env-Wq 1503.08 and Env-Wq 1503.09, as applicable;
(4) If the applicant has authorized another to act as the applicant's agent, a copy of the written authorization;
(5) If the applicant is not the owner and the owner has authorized another to act as the owner's agent, a copy of the written authorization;
(6) Proof that a copy of the application has been delivered to the governing body of each municipality in which the project is proposed as required by (e), below, and, if required by (f), below, the appropriate local river advisory committee, consisting of:
a. A copy of the certified mail receipt, for each copy that was sent certified mail;
b. A copy of the delivery confirmation, for each copy that was sent via a private delivery service; or
c. A statement signed by the applicant that the copy was delivered in hand, for each copy that was hand-delivered; and
(7) The fee required by Env-Wq 1503.32.
(d) The applicant shall obtain an application form and checklist:
(1) From the department's public information center; or
(2) From the department's website.
(e) The applicant shall send a copy of the application as described in (c)(1)-(3), above, to the governing body of each municipality in which the proposed project is located prior to filing the application with the department.
(f) If any portion of a project is located within 0.25 mile of a river or river segment designated under RSA 483, the applicant shall send a copy of the application as described in (c)(1)-(3), above, to the appropriate local river advisory committee prior to filing the application with the department.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1503.05

(See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1500) #9343, eff 1-1-09; (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1500) amd by #9817-A, eff 12-1-10

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 32, Filed August 10, 2017, Proposed by #12342, Effective 8/15/2017, Expires 8/15/2027.