N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1904.01

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1904.01 - General Procedure for Establishing Protected Instream Flows

To establish protected instream flows on a designated river that conserve and protect the flow-dependent instream public uses and that meet applicable water quality standards:

(a) The department shall:

(1) Conduct a protected instream flow study and propose protected instream flows, as provided in Env-Wq 1904.02;

(2) Publish the proposed protected instream flows in a proposed protected instream flow study report for public review, as provided in Env-Wq 1904.03; and

(3) Hold a public hearing and receive comments on the study report and the proposed protected instream flows, as provided in Env-Wq 1904.04; and

(b) The commissioner shall issue a decision establishing the protected instream flows for the designated river, as provided in Env-Wq 1904.05.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1904.01

#7901, eff 5-29-03 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1900) (formerly Env-Ws 1904.01 ); 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.