N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 2101.21

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wq 2101.21 - Waiver from ICI Water User Requirement(s) Based on Economic Analysis
(a) An ICI water user who wishes to obtain a waiver from complying with a measure described in Env-Wq 2101.20 shall submit to the department an economic analysis prepared by a person employed or contracted by the ICI water user who has training and experience in preparing economic analyses which shows that the payback period for the measure is more than 4 years.
(b) The economic analysis prepared to support a waiver request under (a), above, shall determine the true cost of the water use, based on the following factors:
(1) The cost of energy to pump and distribute water;
(2) The cost of treating the water if treatment is necessary prior to being used or disposed of by the ICI water user;
(3) The cost of disposing of wastewater;
(4) The capital costs associated with developing new sources of water;
(5) All other costs or fees associated with obtaining or disposing of the water;
(6) The capital costs associated with retrofitting existing process equipment or purchasing new process equipment;
(7) All other costs or fees associated with retrofitting existing process equipment or purchasing new process equipment; and
(8) Whether the ICI water user anticipates any change in circumstances that could act to lower the overall cost of implementing the measure, including but not limited to whether the ICI water user is contemplating moving to a different facility and whether other sources of water may become available.
(c) The department shall grant a 4-year renewable waiver if the department agrees that the economic analysis submitted to support the request:
(1) Is complete and accurate; and
(2) Demonstrates that the payback period for the measure is more than 4 years.
(d) The department shall include in the waiver any condition(s) necessary to ensure efficient water use.
(e) In order to renew a waiver, the ICI water user shall submit a renewal request with an updated economic analysis prepared in accordance with (b), above, by a person employed or contracted by the ICI water user who has training and experience in preparing economic analyses.
(f) The department shall renew the waiver only if the department agrees that the updated economic analysis meets the requirements of (c)(1) and (2), above.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 2101.21

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