N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wr 303.05

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wr 303.05 - Operation and Maintenance Plan
(a) The owner of a low hazard, significant hazard, or high hazard dam shall submit a written operation and maintenance plan for approval by the department.
(b) The operation and maintenance plan shall:
(1) Describe the seasonal control of impoundment levels;
(2) Describe regular maintenance activities; and
(3) Identify the name(s) and address(es) of the dam monitor(s) required by Env-Wr 303.04 and any other emergency contacts for operation of the dam that the owner wishes to designate.
(c) The department shall approve the plan if:
(1) The information submitted addresses the items specified in (b), above; and
(2) Compliance with the submitted plan will result in a dam that will be operated safely during all flow conditions and not become a dam in disrepair.
(d) The owner shall update the operation and maintenance plan as necessary and shall submit a written update to the department within 15 days of any changes.
(e) An owner that is required to complete an emergency action plan ("EAP") pursuant to Env-Wr 303.06 may incorporate the operation and maintenance plan as an appendix to the EAP.
(f) The owner shall operate and maintain the dam in accordance with the approved operation and maintenance plan.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wr 303.05

#1716, eff 2-20-81; ss by #2207, eff 12-13-82; ss by #2900, eff 11-7-84; amd by #4354, 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