N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1905.09

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1905.09 - Adoption of Water Management Plans

(a) Following the close of the comment period, the department shall:

(1) Review all comments received; and

(2) Revise the plan if testimony received shows that the plan does not meet the criteria in (b) below.

(b) The commissioner shall adopt the plan if:

(1) The plan contains the 3 elements described in Env-Wq 1905.01(a);

(2) Each of the individual plans in Env-Wq 1905.01(a) has an implementation schedule;

(3) Implementation of the water management plan will result in maintenance of the established protected instream flows; and

(4) Implementation of the water management plan supports the policy and intent of RSA 483:1, RSA 483:2, and RSA 483:9-c.

(c) The commissioner shall issue a written decision adopting or denying the water management plan for the designated river.

(d) The adopted water management plan decision shall:

(1) Be in writing;

(2) Summarize comments received by the department; and

(3) Explain how the comments affected the adopted plan.

(e) The department shall provide copies of the adopted plan to:

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

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

(3) Persons who requested a copy of the adopted plan.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1905.09

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