New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wq - Water Quality and Quantity Programs
Chapter Env-Wq 400 - GROUNDWATER PROTECTION
Part Env-Wq 403 - LARGE GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWALS
Section Env-Wq 403.15 - Proceedings Subsequent to Approval of Preliminary Application

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wq 403.15

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) After the applicant receives approval pursuant to Env-Wq 403.14, the applicant shall:

(1) Complete withdrawal testing in accordance with Env-Wq 403.16;

(2) Refine the conceptual hydrologic model and potential impact area for the withdrawal in accordance with Env-Wq 403.17;

(3) Update and revise the contamination source inventory and the inventory of water resources and uses based on testing results, in accordance with Env-Wq 403.18;

(4) Describe impacts to water resources and uses in accordance with Env-Wq 403.19;

(5) When observations under operating conditions are necessary to validate test results and verify that adverse impacts will not occur, develop and obtain approval of an impact monitoring and reporting program in accordance with Env-Wq 403.26;

(6) When an adverse impact as identified in Env-Wq 403.24 is anticipated to occur as a result of the withdrawal, the applicant or permittee shall complete the following:
a. Reduce the proposed production volume of the withdrawal in accordance with Env-Wq 403.17(b) to a level where no adverse impacts are anticipated; or

b. Design and implement mitigation measures in accordance with Env-Wq 403.31;

(7) Submit a final report completed in accordance with Env-Wq 403.20 to the department;

(8) Send a complete copy of the final report via certified mail to each municipality and public water supplier in the potential impact area; and

(9) If a public hearing is held pursuant to RSA 485-C:21, V-a, attend the public hearing to provide information on the application.

(b) Upon receipt of a final report pursuant to (a)(7), the department shall proceed in accordance with RSA 485-C:21, V-a and Env-Wq 403.21.

(See Revision Note at part heading for Env-Wq 403) #9569, eff 10-17-09

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