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 511 - CONSTRUCTION OF WATER ACCESS STRUCTURES AND BEACH REPLENISHMENT
Section Env-Wt 511.02 - Approval Criteria for Water Access Structures
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 511.02
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
In addition to meeting the applicable conditions established in Env-Wt 300, the department shall not approve an application to construct or install a water access structure unless the following criteria are met:
(a) The project is not listed as a prohibited activity in Env-Wt 306; and
(b) The applicant demonstrates that:
(1) The water access structure will not contribute sand or
sediment to the adjacent surface water;
(2) Any new water access structure, exclusive of any associated
stairs, shall not impact a wetland, watercourse, or bank of a watercourse;
and
(3) Any new water access
structure, or modification of an existing structure, proposed within protected
shorelands will comply with RSA 483-B and Env-Wq 1400.
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