N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 808.04

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wt 808.04 - Requirements for ARM Fund Applications

To request funding for an eligible project, the applicant shall submit the following information to the department on or with an ARM Fund application form obtained from the department that has been signed as specified in Env-Wt 808.05:

(a) Information to identify the project and applicant, as follows:

(1) A name for the proposed project;

(2) The location of the proposed project by street address, municipality, and service area;

(3) The name and mailing address of the applicant and the name, daytime telephone number, and email address, if any, of a contact individual for the applicant; and

(4) The total grant amount requested, the amount and source of matching funds, and the estimated total project cost;

(b) A USGS topographic map marked as required by Env-Wt 808.03(b);

(c) A description of the property(ies) that includes:

(1) The location and type of all structures;

(2) Existing impoundments, if any;

(3) Existing disturbances, if any; and

(4) Known or potential contamination sources as identified in the department's GIS, if any;

(d) A functional assessment or a description of the aquatic resource functions and values of the property(ies) and overall conservation value and identification of the specific primary functions and values and how these functions and values are being protected, restored, enhanced, or constructed by the proposed project;

(e) A table summarizing the information provided pursuant to (d), above, which for each aquatic resource lists the resource type, size, and functions;

(f) A map, at a scale that ensures that all details are legible, on which are identified all developed and undeveloped parcels within one-half mile of the outer boundaries of the area that would be restored, enhanced, created, or protected by the proposed project;

(g) A map of the property, at a scale that ensures that all details are legible, on which are identified the following:

(1) Wetlands, surface waters, fields, and forest;

(2) Any structures;

(3) All utilities and wells;

(4) All roads or trails;

(5) All easements or rights-of-way; and

(6) Gravel pits or other disturbed areas;

(h) For both the proposed project property and the mitigation property, the number of confirmed vernal pools and the number of potential vernal pools;

(i) For a wetlands restoration, enhancement, or creation project:

(1) A description of the work to be completed;

(2) The total area, in acres, proposed for restoration;

(3) The total area, in acres, proposed for enhancement;

(4) The total area, in acres, proposed for creation;

(5) The total area, in acres, of upland enhancement proposed, if any; and

(6) A written explanation of how the project meets the criteria specified in Env-Wt 808.07;

(j) For a stream restoration or enhancement project:

(1) A description of the work to be completed;

(2) The total linear feet of stream on the property;

(3) The total linear feet of in-stream restoration or enhancement proposed;

(4) The percent of the length of stream that has a 100-foot wooded zone on both sides of the stream and the percent of each area that is upland; and

(5) A written explanation of how the project meets the criteria specified in Env-Wt 808.07;

(k) For an upland preservation project:

(1) The total acreage of the land proposed for protection and the acreage of any included jurisdictional area(s); and

(2) A written explanation of how the project meets the criteria specified in Env-Wt 808.08;

(l) For other projects, an explanation of why the project is eligible under Env-Wt 808.01;

(m) A signed and dated statement from each landowner that:

(1) Affirms the landowner's willingness to have the restoration, enhancement, or creation work performed or willingness to negotiate the acquisition of the properties, as applicable;

(2) Commits the landowner(s) to not selling or otherwise conveying or committing to sell or otherwise convey the property covered by the application except to the applicant for 120 days;

(3) Commits the landowner(s) to allowing inspection, survey, and appraisal of the property within 120 days from the date of receipt of a copy of the application by the department;

(4) Specifies the price at which the landowner will sell the property, which information shall be treated as confidential under the provisions of RSA 91-A:5, IV and subject to disclosure only with the consent of the landowner until the department has selected the application for funding; and

(5) Identifies all liens and encumbrances; and

(n) A budget that includes a complete list of itemized costs and an anticipated time line for expenditures.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 808.04

Derived From 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.