New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wt - Wetlands Programs
Chapter Env-Wt 300 - PERMITS AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS; CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL WORK IN JURISDICTIONAL AREAS
Part Env-Wt 309 - LOWER SCRUTINY APPROVALS (LSAs)
Section Env-Wt 309.07 - PBN Application Requirements

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 309.07

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

To obtain a PBN, the applicant shall complete and submit to the department the Form NHDES-W-06-27, "Wetlands Permit-By-Notification", as amended September 2023:

(a) The name, mailing address, email address, and daytime telephone number including area code for the applicant, owner if other than the applicant, and the agent;

(b) Information on the proposed project location, including:

(1) The location of proposed project by street address, tax map and lot number, and latitude and longitude as decimal degrees to 5 decimal places (D.ddddd);

(2) A copy of the town tax map showing the location of the proposed project in relation to abutters;

(3) A copy of the appropriate US geological survey map with the property and project located;

(4) Name of water body, wetland, or other jurisdictional area where work is proposed;

(5) Original or digital photos, clearly showing the area to be impacted, mounted no more than 2 per sheet, on 8.5 inches by 11 inches paper and annotated to explain impact; and

(6) The results and identification number of the investigations required by Env-Wt 306.05;

(c) Information on the proposed project, including:

(1) Identification of the applicable minimum project provision in Env-Wt 500, Env-Wt 600, or Env-Wt 900, as applicable, and any required project-specific information;

(2) A description of the project, including a list of the work items to be performed and detailed dimensions of the size of the impacts in jurisdictional areas;

(3) Identification of the type of landform to be affected, including the type of wetland and type of soils;

(4) An accurate drawing with dimensions clearly shown to document existing site conditions and to show the location of the property;

(5) An accurate drawing to show the impact of the proposed activity on jurisdictional areas, including the following:
a. An overview of the property and proposed impact areas in relation to property lines;

b. The scale, if any, used on the plan;

c. If the drawing is not to scale, the dimensions of all existing and proposed structures and all other relevant features necessary to clearly define the project;

d. A labeled north-pointing arrow to indicate orientation;

e. A legend that clearly indicates all symbols, line types, and shading used on the plan;

f. The location of jurisdictional areas delineated in accordance with Env-Wt 400;

g. Proposed sequence of construction including pre-construction through post-construction activities and the relative timing and progression of all work;

h. The location and type of siltation and turbidity controls indicated graphically and labeled, or annotated as necessary; and

i. For any project using a temporary coffer dam and for any repair of a tier 3 stream crossing, the date, signature, and seal of the licensed professional engineer who prepared or had responsibility for the plan(s);

(6) The number of linear feet of shoreline frontage for projects located on water bodies;

(7) The linear distance of the project from abutting property boundaries;

(8) Any additional information required by the applicable section in Env-Wt 500, Env-Wt 600, or Env-Wt 900; and

(9) The plan date, latest revision date, and preparer's name;

(d) A signed statement by the applicant certifying, in addition to the certifications specified in Env-Wt 311.11, that:

(1) The proposed project meets the conditions and limits of Env-Wt 307 and the applicable minimum impact project rule;

(2) If the project is to repair or replace a docking structure, the docking structure is an existing legal structure;

(3) The proposal is the alternative with the least adverse impact to jurisdictional areas, as required by Env-Wt 313.03(a); and

(4) The applicant is aware of the limits of the PBN and understands and will comply with all conditions in the PBN and all applicable conditions in Env-Wt 307;

(e) The application fee for minimum impact projects as required by RSA 482-A:3, I;

(f) A statement signed by the town or city clerk of the municipality in which the property is located or, if the property is located in more than one municipality, by the city or town clerk of each such municipality, certifying that the municipality has received 4 copies of the application including all attachments;

(g) A signed statement by the county conservation district or certified wetland scientist, if required by the appropriate minimum impact project rule, certifying compliance with all conditions of that rule;

(h) In addition to the information required in (a) through (g) above, the applicant may submit a signed statement from the conservation commission or, if there is no conservation commission, the local governing body, certifying that the municipality waives its right to intervene on the project, unless the PBN is for one of the following project types in which case no review or signed statement is necessary to qualify for review under Env-Wt 309.08(a)(1):

(1) Replenishment of an existing legal beach that complies with Env-Wt 511.07(a);

(2) Repair or replacement of an existing legal deck or patio that complies with Env-Wt 511.08;

(3) Repair or replacement of an existing legal docking structure that complies with Env-Wt 513.25;

(4) Repair or replacement of an existing legal retaining wall that complies with Env-Wt 514.07(a)(3);

(5) Maintenance or repair of an existing legal boathouse that complies with Env-Wt 515.07;

(6) Maintenance of an existing legal tidal docking structure that complies with Env-Wt 606.17(b);

(7) Repair of an existing legal tier 1 or tier 2 stream crossing that complies with Env-Wt 903.01(e)(2);

(8) Repair of an existing legal tier 3 stream crossing that complies with Env-Wt 903.01(e)(3); and

(9) Replacement of an existing legal tier 1 stream crossing that complies with Env-Wt 903.01(e)(4); and

(i) A signed statement from the LAC, if the project is a routine roadway maintenance activity within LAC jurisdiction, certifying that the LAC waives its right to intervene on the project.

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