New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wt - Wetlands Programs
Chapter Env-Wt 500 - PROJECT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Part Env-Wt 510 - AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL
Section Env-Wt 510.08 - Classification of NAV Removal and EAW Control Projects

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 510.08

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

Except for hand removal of EAW pursuant to Env-Wt 510.03, projects to remove NAV or control EAW that do not qualify for an LSA under Env-Wt 309.01(b) shall be classified as follows:

(a) An aquatic vegetation control project shall be classified as a minimum impact project if:

(1) The project is not located in a PRA;

(2) The project is not located in a watercourse;

(3) If an EAW project, the maximum area disturbed does not exceed one acre in area; and

(4) If a NAV project:
a. The maximum area disturbed does not exceed 1,000 SF with a maximum width of 15 feet; and

b. The project is associated with navigable non-tidal waterfront property and is required to continue access to an existing legal beach, docking facility, swim area, or community launch area;

(b) An aquatic vegetation control project shall be classified as minor impact if the project exceeds any of the criteria or conditions specified in (a), above, and:

(1) If a NAV project, the maximum area of disturbance is less than 10,000 SF; or

(2) If an EAW project, the maximum area of disturbance is less than 5 acres; and

(c) An aquatic vegetation control project shall be classified as major impact if the project exceeds any of the minimum impact criteria in (a), above, and:

(1) If a NAV project, the maximum area of disturbance is 10,000 SF or greater; or

(2) If an EAW project, the maximum area of disturbance is 5 acres or greater.

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