N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1503.28

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wq 1503.28 - Duration of Permits for Excavation, Grading, and Reclamation Projects; Required Updates
(a) As specified in RSA 485-A:17, II-e, a permit for an excavation, grading, and reclamation project shall not expire for the life of the project identified in the permit, provided that the permit holder submits a written update of the project's status as specified in (b), below, every 5 years from the date of the permit using a form obtained from the department.
(b) The written update shall:
(1) Include the information and photographs specified in (c), below, and revised plans as specified in (d), below; and
(2) Be signed as specified in Env-Wq 1503.10.
(c) The information and photographs required by (b), above, shall include the following:
(1) The name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number of each permit holder, and, if available, the e-mail address for that permit holder;
(2) If the permit holder is a corporation, partnership, trust, or any other entity, the name, title, mailing address, and daytime telephone number of the individual representing the permit holder, and, if available, the e-mail address of the representative;
(3) If the permit holder is represented by an agent, the name, title, mailing address, and daytime telephone number of the individual representing the permit holder, and, if available, the e-mail address of the agent;
(4) A description of the progress of the project, including whether the project as originally proposed and permitted meets all current requirements for such projects and, if not, which requirements are not being met;
(5) If any applicable requirements are not being met, an explanation of the corrective action(s) that will be or are being taken to bring the project into compliance with applicable requirements and the deadline by which such actions will be completed;
(6) Photographs taken in a period of no snow cover that are representative of existing site conditions, with a description of what each photograph is showing that is referenced to the project plans;
(7) A schedule for reclamation of any area(s) that have not been reclaimed and have not been active in the last 24 months; and
(8) The due date of the next status report.
(d) The revised plans required by (b), above, shall show the following:
(1) Existing and proposed contours of the site clearly delineated at 5-foot intervals, created with a computer-aided design software if available;
(2) An outline on the grading plans showing the limits of permitted disturbance and the existing limits;
(3) A delineation of the areas that have been reclaimed;
(4) A delineation of the areas that have not been reclaimed and have not been active in the last 24 months; and
(5) The schedule and date provided pursuant to (c)(7)-(8), above.
(e) If a permit holder fails to submit a written update and revised plans as required by (a), above, the permit shall be subject to suspension or revocation pursuant to Env-Wq 1503.29.
(f) Any permit condition(s) or other requirement(s) relative to implementing and maintaining permanent methods of protecting water quality shall survive any suspension or revocation of the permit.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1503.28

(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) ss by #9817-A, eff 12-1-10 (formerly in Env-Wq 1503.22 and Env-Wq 1503.23)

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