N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 719.02

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Env-Wq 719.02 - Waiver Requests

(a) The WWTP owner, or a duly-authorized representative of the owner, shall request a waiver by submitting the following information in writing to the department:

(1) The name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number of the WWTP owner and, if available, a fax number and email address;

(2) The name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number and, if available, the fax number and email address of the person requesting the waiver, if other than the owner;

(3) A reference to the specific rule for which a waiver is requested;

(4) An explanation of why the waiver is necessary, including an explanation of the operational and economic consequences of complying with the rule as written;

(5) Whether the waiver is needed for a specific period of time and, if so, the length of time the waiver is needed;

(6) If an alternative method, procedure, or design is proposed in lieu of the requirement for which the waiver is requested, supporting data and calculations to show the efficacy of the alternative in protecting public health, the environment, and WWTP operators;

(7) If the request is not filed by the governing body of the municipality, written concurrence from such governing body; and

(8) An explanation of how granting the request would be consistent with the criteria specified in Env-Wq 719.03(a).

(b) The requestor and the owner, if other than the requestor, shall sign and date the waiver request.

(c) The signature(s) shall constitute certification that:

(1) The information provided is true, complete, and not misleading to the knowledge and belief of the signer; and

(2) The signer understands that:

a.The submission of false, incomplete, or misleading information is grounds for denying the waiver request or revoking any waiver that is granted based on the information; and

b.That he or she is subject to the penalties specified in RSA 641:3, as reprinted in Appendix E, for making unsworn false statements.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 719.02

Adopted byVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014, Proposed by #10693, Effective 10/15/2014, Expires10/15/2024.