N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wr 303.03

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wr 303.03 - Appeal of Classification
(a) If the owner disagrees with the department's decision to reclassify a dam's hazard classification, the owner may request that the department reconsider the decision.
(b) To request reconsideration, the owner shall submit a written request to the department that includes the following:
(1) The name, mailing address, and daytime telephone number of the owner;
(2) The dam number assigned by the department, if known, and if not known, the location of the dam by:
a. Tax map and lot number of the property on which the dam is located;
b. Location of the dam on the applicable USGS Quadrangle map; and
c. Name of the stream, river, or other water body on which the dam is located, if applicable;
(3) The results of a dam breach analysis, including routing of the flow downstream of the dam, completed in accordance with Env-Wr 502; and
(4) An assessment of all structures potentially impacted by a dam failure, including the depth of flooding at critical structures or groups of structures.
(c) If the department determines that the information requested in (b) is insufficient to grant the requested reconsideration, the department shall:
(1) Deny the request; or
(2) If the department believes that a favorable decision might be made if inundation mapping is provided, request the owner to provide inundation mapping completed in accordance with Env-Wr 503.01.
(d) The department shall notify the owner of its decision in writing within 60 days of receiving complete information.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wr 303.03

#1716, eff 2-20-81; ss by #2207, eff 12-13-82; ss by #2900, eff 11-7-84; amd by #4534, eff 11-30-88; ss by #5080, eff 2-22-91; ss by #6462-B, eff 2-21-97; ss by #8285, INTERIM, eff 2-21-05, EXPIRES: 8-20-05; ss by #8414, eff 8-20-05; ss by #10510, eff 1-22-14