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 514 - BANK/SHORELINE STABILIZATION: ALL PROJECTS
Section Env-Wt 514.05 - Construction Requirements for All Bank/Shoreline Stabilization Projects

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 514.05

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

In addition to all applicable construction standards specified in Env-Wt 300, the following shall apply to all bank/ shoreline stabilization projects:

(a) Materials used to emulate a natural channel bottom shall:

(1) Be consistent with materials identified in the reference reach; and

(2) Not include any angular rip-rap or gravel unless specifically identified on the approved plan;

(b) Bank restoration shall be constructed, landscaped, and monitored in a manner that will create a healthy riparian or lacustrine shoreline system;

(1) Have at least 75% successful establishment of vegetation after 2 growing seasons; or

(2) Be replanted and re-established until a functional lacustrine, wetland, or riparian system has been reestablished in accordance with the approved plans;

(d) Unless otherwise approved, construction shall be performed during low flow or dry conditions;

(e) Where there is documented occurrence of a cold water fishery or protected species or habitat, unless a waiver of this condition is issued in writing by the department in consultation with NH F & G, work shall occur:

(1) During low-flow or dry conditions during the growing season; and

(2) Prior to October 1;

(f) Work authorized shall be carried out in accordance with Env-Wt 307 such that there are no discharges in or to spawning or nursery areas during spawning seasons;

(g) Work authorized shall be carried out in accordance with Env-Wt 307 such that controls are in place to protect water quality and appropriate turbidity controls such that no turbidity escape the immediate dredge area and shall remain until suspended particles have settled and water at the work site has returned to normal clarity; and

(h) Within 60 days of completion of construction, the applicant shall submit a post-construction report that:

(1) Has been prepared by a professional engineer, certified wetland scientist, or qualified professional, as applicable, and

(2) Contains a narrative, exhibits, and photographs, as necessary to report the status of the project area and restored jurisdictional area.

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