N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1907.02

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wq 1907.02 - Waiver Request
(a) Any person affected by this chapter may request a waiver of specific rules or specific requirements of an applicable water use plan, water conservation plan, or dam management plan, in accordance with this section.
(b) A request for waiver shall:
(1) Be submitted in writing to the department; and
(2) Include the information specified in (c), below.
(c) The information required to be submitted in support of request for waiver shall be as follows:
(1) The name of the facility, and the name and contact information of the authorized person requesting a waiver;
(2) A description of the designated river and water use, instream public use or resource to which the waiver request relates;
(3) A specific reference to the section of an applicable water use plan, water conservation plan, or dam management plan for which a waiver is being sought;
(4) A full explanation of the following, as applicable:
a. The operational or economic consequence, or both, of complying with the individual water management plan, as written; or
b. The public health or safety consequences, or both, of complying with the individual water management plan, as written; and
(5) A full explanation of the alternatives to be implemented in lieu of complying with the applicable requirements as written; and
(6) A full explanation of how the proposed alternatives are consistent with the purpose and intent of RSA 483:9-c, and would adequately protect public health, safety and the environment.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1907.02

#7901, eff 5-29-03 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1900) (formerly Env-Ws 1907.02 ); 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.