Section Env-Wq 2101.17 - Requirements for Agricultural Crop Water Users(a) The owner shall submit to the department a water conservation plan that incorporates the irrigation conservation practices in accordance with the "Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Practice Standard, Irrigation Water Management, Code 449," USDA, May 2022, available as noted in Appendix B.(b) The development and design of the water conservation plan shall be executed by an individual having experience developing irrigation water management plans for agricultural farms and is either:(1) An employee of NRCS who holds the appropriate Engineering Job Approval Authority (EJJA) for the USDA Conservation Practice Standard 449;(2) An employee of NRCS who does not hold the appropriate EJJA as long as the plan is technically reviewed and approved by an NRCS employee who does hold the appropriate EJJA;(3) A P.E. certified with the Irrigation Association as an Agricultural Irrigation Specialist; or(4) A Technical Service Provider certified to provide technical assistance per the USDA Conservation Practice Standard 449.(c) The owner shall implement the practices described in the water conservation plan no later than 3 years from department approval of the source application.(d) The owner shall register and report water use to the department in accordance with Env-Wq 2102.N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 2101.17
Amended by Number 28, Filed July 11, 2024, Proposed by #14004, Effective 6/22/2024, Expires 6/22/2034.