N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 521.05

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wt 521.05 - Utility Design and Construction Requirements

In addition to the design and construction requirements in Env-Wt 300, the following requirements shall apply to utility projects:

(a) The project shall be designed:
(1) To avoid and minimize construction access over, or work in or upon, organic soils; and
(2) In accordance with Env-Wt 313.03;
(b) Construction access or work shall be prohibited in PRAs unless the work:
(1) Is authorized as an SPN or a project type exception under Env-Wt 407; or
(2) Causes only temporary impacts;
(c) All project activities shall be performed, located, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the Utility BMPs;
(d) No project shall cause permanent filling of wetlands in excess of 10,000 SF unless mitigation is provided in accordance with Env-Wt 800; and
(e) Swamp mats shall be:
(1) Used in any area necessary to provide access:
(2) Removed as soon as the work is completed; and
(3) In no case left in place longer than one growing season.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 521.05

Derived from Volume XXXIX Number 28, Filed July 11, 2019, Proposed by #12805, Effective 12/15/2019, Expires 12/15/2029.