New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wq - Water Quality and Quantity Programs
Chapter Env-Wq 1000 - SUBDIVISIONS; INDIVIDUAL SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Part Env-Wq 1003 - APPLICATIONS FOR SUBDIVISION OR ISDS APPROVAL
Section Env-Wq 1003.01 - Submission of Applications Required Prior to Commencement of Work

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wq 1003.01

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) As established in RSA 485-A:32, I:

(1) No person shall construct any building from which sewage or other wastewater will discharge without first obtaining approval of the plans and specifications for the ISDS from the department; and

(2) No person shall construct any ISDS without first obtaining approval of the plans and specifications for the ISDS from the department.

(b) As established in RSA 485-A:32, III, no person required to submit subdivision plans shall, prior to obtaining subdivision approval from the department:

(1) Commence the construction of roads within the area proposed to be subdivided, by clearing the land thereof of natural vegetation, placing any artificial fill thereon, or otherwise altering the land; or

(2) Take any other action(s) that will alter or contribute to the alteration of the natural state of the land or environment.

(c) Also as established in RSA 485-A:32, III, the prohibitions identified in (b), above, shall not be construed to prevent the preliminary testing and inspection necessary to develop the information needed to compile a subdivision application, such as taking test borings, digging test pits, and surveying land.

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1000) #9086, eff 2-9-08; ss by #9904-A, eff 4-16-11

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