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 513 - DOCKING STRUCTURES AND ACCESSORY DOCKING STRUCTURES
Section Env-Wt 513.24 - Docking Structure Construction, Installation, or Modification Project Classifications

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 513.24

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) The construction, installation, or modification of a docking structure, including accessory structures, shall be a minimum impact project only if:

(1) The project meets all of the following criteria:
a. The proposed docking structure, including accessory structures, is seasonal and meets all applicable criteria specified in Env-Wt 513.03, Env-Wt 513.10 through Env-Wt 513.12, Env-Wt 513.14, and Env-Wt 513.22;

b. No more than 2 slips, including previously existing slips, are proposed;

c. Any anchoring pad is designed and installed as specified in Env-Wt 513.13;

d. Any watercraft lift is designed and installed as specified in Env-Wt 513.05 and Env-Wt 513.21; and

e. Any proposed canopy meets the criteria of Env-Wt 513.26 (a); or

(2) The project is limited to the installation of seasonal watercraft lifts within legally existing boat slips.

(b) The construction, installation, or modification of a docking structure, including accessory structures, shall be a minor project if the project does not meet the criteria specified in (a), above, for minimum impact projects and:

(1) No more than 4 boat slips, including previously existing boat slips, are proposed; and

(2) The proposed docking structure, including accessory structures, will use no more than 100 feet of waterfront.

(c) The construction, installation, or modification of a docking structure, including accessory structures, shall be a major project if:

(1) The project does not meet the criteria for minimum impact projects specified in (a), above, or for minor projects specified in (b), above;

(2) The docking structure, including accessory structures, is a major docking system; or

(3) The docking structure, including accessory structures, is proposed to be adjacent to or attached to a breakwater.

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