New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Ws - Division of Water
Chapter Env-Ws 300 - NEW HAMPSHIRE DRINKING WATER RULES
Part Env-Ws 387 - MINOR GROUNDWATER WITHDRAWAL
Section Env-Ws 387.17 - Procedure and Criteria for Minor Withdrawal Permit Modifications

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Ws 387.17

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) The department shall modify a permit when requested by the permittee as follows:

(1) The permittee submits a written request to the department;

(2) The request explains the reasons for the modification; and

(3) The department determines that the request will continue to meet the criteria for a minor large withdrawal designation in accordance with Env-Ws 387.03.

(b) Any permanent increase in the withdrawal rates shall require that the permit holder re-apply for a new minor large or major withdrawal permit pursuant to Env-Ws 387 and Env-Ws 388.

(d) The department shall modify the permit to ensure minor designation criteria will be met in accordance with Env-Ws 387.03 after completing the following unless emergency action is required:

(1) Provide an opportunity for a hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A:30, II; and

(2) Provide written notice to the permittee which:

a. Identifies the facility by name, location, and permit number;

b. Explains the action(s) the department proposes to take and the reasons for the proposed action;

c. Identifies the department's authority for taking such action;

d. Lists the name, title, mailing address, and telephone number of the department representative who may be contacted regarding the notice; and

e. Is dated and signed by the director of the department's water division.

(e) Potential permit modifications shall include but not be limited to:

(1) An increase in production monitoring;

(2) An increase in monitoring and reporting of groundwater or surface water levels;

(3) A reduction in permit volumes; and

(4) The revocation of minor designation in accordance with Env-Ws 387.15.

#7490, eff 5-12-01; ss by #9459, INTERIM, eff 5-12-09, EXPIRED: 11-9-09

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