N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1603.07

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wq 1603.07 - Opportunity for Public Hearing; Conduct of Hearing
(a) Upon receipt of a petition for a public hearing signed by at least 10 owners of property in the community where the activity is proposed to occur, the department shall schedule a public hearing in the municipality in which the activity is proposed to occur.
(b) The department shall publish notice of the hearing in the same newspaper in which the notice of the comment period was published.
(c) The newspaper notice shall contain the following information:
(1) The name and mailing address of the applicant;
(2) The location, date, and time of the public hearing;
(3) The locally-accessible place where the application can be reviewed;
(4) The name, address, and telephone number of the individual in the department receiving comments;
(5) The type of activity to be conducted;
(6) The proposed location of the site or facility;
(7) The name of the owner of the property on which the activity will occur, if other than the applicant; and
(8) The deadline for submittal of written comment after the hearing, which shall be 10 days from the date of the hearing.
(d) At the hearing, the applicant shall:
(1) Make available 3 copies of the application, site plan, management plan, and if applicable, the facility plan, the groundwater monitoring plan, and the closure plan for the public to review;
(2) Make a presentation to the public, summarizing all the information required in the application, the site plan, the management plan, and, if applicable, the facility plan, the groundwater monitoring plan, and the closure plan; and
(3) Respond to questions concerning the proposed septage management activity.
(e) At the hearing, the department shall receive public comment on the application, including information as to its accuracy and completeness.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1603.07

#8458, eff 10-27-05 (see Revision Note at chapter heading); ss by #10466, eff 11-26-13