N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1903.01

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1903.01 - Sequence

In order to establish protected instream flows and adopt water management plans the department shall:

(a) Prioritize and select designated rivers in accordance with Env-Wq 1903.02;

(b) Hold a public hearing as required by RSA 483:9-c, II in accordance with Env-Wq 1903.02(c)-(g);

(c) Conduct a protected instream flow study of a designated river to determine proposed protected instream flows in accordance with Env-Wq 1904.02;

(d) Hold a public hearing to receive comments on each proposed protected instream flow study report in accordance with RSA 483:9-c, III and Env-Wq 1904.04;

(e) Establish and publish protected instream flows in accordance with Env-Wq 1904.05;

(f) Coordinate with affected water users, affected dam owners, lake associations, and property owners on any impoundments created by affected dams within a WMPA to develop water conservation plans, water use plans, or dam management plans, in accordance with Env-Wq 1905.01 through Env-Wq 1905.07;

(g) Hold at least one public hearing to receive comments on a proposed water management plan in accordance with RSA 483:9-c, IV and Env-Wq 1905.08; and

(h) Adopt and publish a water management plan that meets the criteria in Env-Wq 1905.09.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1903.01

#7901, eff 5-29-03 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1900) (formerly Env-Ws 1903.01 ); ss by #9936, eff 5-28-11

Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 02, Filed January 10, 2019, Proposed by #12695, Effective 12/22/2018, Expires 12/22/2028.