Section Env-Wq 2101.24 - Water Conservation Plan Required(a) The applicant for approval of a source that would be a conservation source shall submit a water conservation plan that demonstrates compliance with the applicable provisions of Env-Wq 2101.05 through Env-Wq 2101.22 in accordance with the following:(1) For an application for a new source of groundwater for a small community water system, the water conservation plan shall be submitted prior to or in conjunction with the preliminary report required by Env-Dw 301.11;(2) For an application for a new source of groundwater for a large community water system, the water conservation plan shall be submitted prior to or in conjunction with the preliminary report required by Env-Dw 302.13;(3) For an application for a new large groundwater withdrawal, the water conservation plan shall be submitted prior to or in conjunction with the preliminary application required by Env-Wq 403.05;(4) For an application for a new bottled water source, the water conservation plan shall be submitted prior to or in conjunction with the report required by Env-Dw 303.20;(5) For a new withdrawal from a surface water associated with a project requiring a 401 Water Quality Certification, the water conservation plan shall be submitted prior to or in conjunction with the application for a 401 Water Quality Certification pursuant to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act;(6) For a new withdrawal from a surface water that requires water quality certification pursuant to RSA 485-A:12, IV, the water conservation plan shall be submitted prior to or in conjunction with the certification request;(7) For a new surface water transfer to augment an existing surface water source pursuant to Env-Wq 1708.12, the water conservation plan shall be submitted prior to or in conjunction with the application for approval of the transfer; and(8) For a consecutive water system or privately owned redistribution system, the water conservation plan shall be submitted to the department within 90 days of receiving notice from the wholesale system pursuant to Env-Wq 2101.13.(b) The water conservation plan shall be signed by the owner, certifying that the owner has read the water conservation plan, understands the responsibilities as referenced in the plan, and that all information provided is complete, accurate, and not misleading.(c) If an application is filed pursuant to (a)(1) or (2), above, for an existing community water system that currently bills for water service based on metered consumption, the water conservation plan shall include a water audit prepared using protocols and procedures described in the 2009 AWWA M36 Manual, available as described in Appendix A, for the most recent calendar year.(d) The department shall contact the applicant within 30 days of receiving the water conservation plan in order to: (1) Review the water conservation plan with the applicant; and(2) Assess the accuracy and adequacy of the water conservation plan.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 2101.24