N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 1707.02

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 2024
Section Env-Wq 1707.02 - Criteria for Approval of Mixing Zones

The department shall not approve a mixing zone unless the proposed mixing zone:

(a) Meets the criteria in Env-Wq 1703.03(c)(1);
(b) Does not interfere with biological communities or populations of indigenous species;
(c) Does not result in the accumulation of pollutants in the sediments or biota;
(d) Allows a zone of passage for swimming and drifting organisms;
(e) Does not interfere with existing and designated uses of the surface water;
(f) Does not impinge upon spawning grounds or nursery areas, or both, of any indigenous aquatic species;
(g) Does not result in the mortality of any plants, animals, humans, or aquatic life within the mixing zone;
(h) Does not exceed the chronic toxicity value of 1.0 TUc at the mixing zone boundary; and
(i) Does not result in an overlap with another mixing zone.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 1707.02

(See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1700) #7151, eff 12-10-99; ss by #9034, INTERIM, eff 12-10-07; ss by #9162, eff 5-21-08 (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1700)

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 49, Filed December 8, 2016, Proposed by #12042, Effective 12/1/2016, Expires 12/1/2026.