Section Env-Wt 612.02 - Aquaculture Operations Not Requiring a Permit(a) An aquaculture operation licensed by NHF & G prior to the effective date of this rule shall not be required to apply for a permit.(b) An aquaculture operation not licensed by NHF & G prior to the effective date of this rule shall be considered minimum impact and not require a permit under RSA 482-A:3, provided the following conditions are met:(1) The owner or operator applies to NHF & G for a marine aquaculture license; (2) After reviewing a copy of the application received by the department pursuant to Fis 807.07(g), the department issues a written statement to NHF & G that it has no objection to issuance of the license;(3) NHF & G issues a license based on the application reviewed by the department;(4) The department confirms in a written statement to the owner or operator that it has no objection to the final license issued by NHF & G; (5) The operation does not include the culture of finfish; and(6) For marine bottom culture operations inland of the General Sullivan Bridge:a. There is at least 150 feet between locations of adjacent marine bottom culture operations licensed by NHF & G; andb. The maximum size of the operation does not exceed 4.5 acres.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 612.02
Derived from Volume XXXIX Number 28, Filed July 11, 2019, Proposed by #12806, Effective 12/15/2019, Expires 12/15/2029.