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 516 - INTAKE AND OUTFLOW STRUCTURES
Section Env-Wt 516.02 - Approval Criteria for Intake and Outflow Structures
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 516.02
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
(a) In addition to meeting the applicable conditions established in Env-Wt 300, the department shall not approve an application for a permit to construct an intake structure unless the applicant also demonstrates that the following criteria are met:
(1) Inflow will not lower water
levels such that the habitat of finfish, crustacean, or shellfish is
harmed;
(2) Intake design, where
intake exceeds 57,600 gallons or more in any 24-hour period at a single
property or place of business, has been approved under
RSA
485-C:21;
(3) Inflow will not cause scouring or
endanger vegetation, finfish, crustacea, shellfish, or wildlife; and
(4) The structure will not endanger
navigation, recreation, or commerce.
(b) In addition to meeting the applicable conditions established in Env-Wt 300, the department shall not approve an application for a permit to construct an outflow structure unless the applicant also demonstrates that the following criteria are met:
(1) Outflow will not cause scouring or
endanger vegetation, finfish, crustacea, shellfish, or wildlife; and
(2) The structure will not endanger
navigation, recreation, or commerce.
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