N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 806.03

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024
Section Env-Wt 806.03 - Information Required for Proposed Stream Mitigation Project

An applicant proposing a stream restoration or enhancement mitigation project shall submit the following, as applicable, in the plan and report required by Env-Wt 803.01:

(a) The length of the stream channel to be restored or enhanced, in linear feet;
(b) Information on the location of the stream impact or mitigation plan in relation to critical habitats and populations identified in the WAP, and whether any lands are protected in the vicinity of the mitigation site(s);
(c) Information on the suitability of the mitigation site for cold water fisheries habitat, access to feeding, spawning, or natural dispersal for fisheries or wildlife;
(d) Proposed improvements for aquatic organism passage, geomorphic compatibility, or hydraulic capacity;
(e) Proposed improvements to restore or enhance riparian or associated aquatic resource function(s), including the percent of the area within 100 feet laterally in an outward direction from each stream bank along the length of the stream bank that will be restored or otherwise improved;
(f) A description of the hydrology necessary to support the desired stream type, including stream flow, location in the watershed, watershed size, water source, and salinity for tidal water; and
(g) A description of the existing versus proposed substrate type, source material, and material size.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 806.03

#8062, eff 3-13-04; ss by #8341, eff 4-25-05 (See Revision Note at chapter heading of Env-Wt 800); ss by #8911, eff 6-20-07

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 01, Filed January 7, 2016, Proposed by #11000, Effective 2/1/2016, Expires 2/1/2026.
Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 28, Filed July 11, 2019, Proposed by #12808, Effective 12/15/2019, Expires 12/15/2029.