N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1906.07

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wq 1906.07 - Adoption of Water Management Plans
(a) Within 60 days of the close of the public 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 major elements described in Env-Wq 1906.01(b);
(2) The conservation plan contains goals and timelines for each affected water user;
(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 will enhance or not diminish the enjoyment of outstanding river characteristics including recreational, fisheries, wildlife, environmental, cultural, historical, archaeological, scientific, ecological, aesthetic, community significance, agriculture and public water supply as outstanding characteristics of the river or segment.
(c) The adopted water management plan shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Summarize comments received by the department; and
(3) Explain how the comments affected the adopted plan.
(d) The department shall provide copies of the adopted plan to:
(1) Persons identified in Env-Wq 1906.06(d);
(2) Persons who submitted written comments on the draft plan; and
(3) Persons who requested to receive a copy of the plan.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1906.07

#7901, eff 5-29-03 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1900) (formerly Env-Ws 1906.07 ); ss by #9936, eff 5-28-11

The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Volume 39, Number 02, eff.12/22/2018 is not yet available.