N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1904.05

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1904.05 - Establishment of Protected Instream Flows

(a) Following the public comment period, the commissioner shall issue a decision establishing protected instream flows for the designated river that meet the criteria in RSA 483:1, 483:2, and 483:9-c.

(b) The decision shall:

(1) Be in writing;

(2) State the scientific basis for the established flow(s);

(3) Include an assessment of how the established flows will meet applicable water quality standards;

(4) Include the assessment required by RSA 483:9-c, V;

(5) Summarize the comments received; and

(6) Explain how the comments affected the decision.

(c) The department shall provide copies of the decision to:

(1) Persons identified in Env-Wq 1904.04(d);

(2) Persons who submitted written comments on the proposed flows; and

(3) Persons who requested to receive a copy of the notice of the established flows.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1904.05

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