Section Env-Wr 405.11 - Requirements Prior to Impounding(a) The owner shall notify the department in writing upon the completion of construction or reconstruction of any low hazard, significant hazard, or high hazard dam and prior to filling the reservoir. The notice shall include the dam number and the location of the dam.(b) Within 10 working days of receipt of notice from the owner, the department shall perform a final visual inspection with the reservoir drained.(c) The department shall either authorize filling of the reservoir by issuance of a certificate of approval or order remedial action for noncompliance with the approved plans and specifications.(d) No person shall close gates or take other actions that cause the dam to impound water until the owner is authorized by the department in writing to fill the reservoir.(e) The department shall authorize the owner to fill the reservoir only after the department: (1) Determines that the construction was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications;(2) Performs a final visual inspection of the dam;(3) Approves the emergency action plan; and(4) Receives the construction engineer's final inspection report and affidavit of compliance.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wr 405.11
#8414, eff 8-20-05; ss by #10510, eff 1-22-14