Section Env-Wq 2101.23 - Waiver from ICI Water User Requirement(s) Based on Economic Analysis(a) An owner who wishes to obtain a waiver from complying with a measure described in Env-Wq 2101.20, Env-Wq 2101.21, and Env-Wq 2101.22(a)(3) shall submit to the department an economic analysis prepared by a person employed or contracted by the owner who has training and experience in preparing economic analyses which includes supporting documentation of the payback period for the measure.(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 additional 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 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 outweighs any benefit to be obtained from complying with the measure.(d) The department shall include in the waiver any condition(s) necessary to ensure efficient water use.N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 2101.23
Amended by Number 28, Filed July 11, 2024, Proposed by #14004, Effective 6/22/2024, Expires 6/22/2034 (formerly Env-Wq 2101.21).