N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1905.03

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1905.03 - Water Conservation Plans

(a) Each affected water user in a WMPA required to have a water management plan under Env-Wq 1905.01 shall have an individual water conservation plan that is prepared by the affected water user and approved by the department in accordance with this section.

(b) Each individual water conservation plan shall be incorporated into the water management plan for the WMPA.

(c) This section shall not apply to a hydropower dam facility that is an affected water user and has no withdrawal other than water used for hydropower production.

(d) A water conservation plan approved under Env-Wq 2101 shall be accepted by the department as an affected water user's water conservation plan for purposes of this chapter.

(e) An affected water user without an approved water conservation plan under Env-Wq 2101 shall:

(1) For the purposes of this section, be considered the owner of a conservation system as defined in Env-Wq 2101 and shall comply with all requirements specified therein except:

a. Any requirements specified in Env-Wq 2101.02, Env-Wq 2101.05 (a) through (f), Env-Wq 2101.13, Env-Wq 2101.24(a), and Env-Wq 2101.26(b)(2); and

b. Any deadlines specified in Env-Wq 2101; and

(2) Submit a proposed water conservation plan that demonstrates compliance with Env-Wq 2101.05 through Env-Wq 2101.22 as applicable, specifically:

a. The water conservation plan for a large community water system shall demonstrate compliance with Env-Wq 2101.06 through Env-Wq 2101.12;

b. The water conservation plan for a small community water system active prior to May 15, 2005 or for a landlord-owned conservation system in which the landlord supplies water only to tenants and includes water service in a rental fee shall demonstrate compliance with Env-Wq 2101.15 through Env-Wq 2101.17, except that any deadlines specified therein shall not apply;

c. The water conservation plan for an agricultural user shall demonstrate compliance with Env-Wq 2101.18; and

d. The water conservation plan for an industrial, commercial, or institutional water users shall demonstrate compliance with Env-Wq 2101.19 through Env-Wq 2101.20 and Env-Wq 2101.22.

(f) An affected water user under (e), above, shall develop a water conservation plan as follows:

(1) Each affected water user shall develop an interim water conservation plan that includes a narrative explanation of the steps necessary to develop a final water conservation plan and include:

a. A reference to the section of Env-Wq 2101 applicable to the affected water user's type of water use; and

b. A target date for completing a final water conservation plan;

(2) The target date for completing a final water conservation plan shall not be later than 2 years after the adoption date of the water management plan; and

(3) On or before the target date, each affected water user shall submit to the department a proposed final water conservation plan.

(g) The proposed final water conservation plan for each affected water user in the WMPA shall include an implementation schedule that complies with Env-Wq 1905.07.

(h) The department shall approve a final water conservation plan submitted in accordance with (f)(3), above, if it satisfies the requirements in (e)(2), above.

(i) Each affected water user subject to a water management plan shall complete implementation of its final water conservation plan within 5 years of the date of adoption of the water management plan.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1905.03

#7901, eff 5-29-03 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1900) (formerly Env-Ws 1905.03 ); 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.