New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wq - Water Quality and Quantity Programs
Chapter Env-Wq 1500 - ALTERATION OF TERRAIN
Part Env-Wq 1510 - BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR BLASTING
Section Env-Wq 1510.06 - Muck and Rock Management
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wq 1510.06
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
(a) For purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Blasted material" means all of the earth
material loosened as a result of the blasting;
(2) "Muck" means the blasted material
remaining after the rocks have been removed; and
(3) "Rocks" means the larger pieces of
blasted material that are separated from the muck for use elsewhere, including
for feedstock of a rock crushing operation.
(b) Muck shall be removed from the blast area as soon as reasonably possible.
(c) Rocks shall be managed so as to prevent water supply wells or surface waters from being contaminated by runoff.
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