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 521 - UTILITY PROJECTS; PROJECTS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Section Env-Wt 521.05 - Utility Design and Construction Requirements

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 521.05

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

In addition to the design and construction requirements in Env-Wt 300, the following requirements shall apply to utility projects:

(a) The project shall be designed:

(1) To avoid and minimize construction access over, or work in or upon, organic soils; and

(2) In accordance with Env-Wt 313.03;

(b) Construction access or work shall be prohibited in PRAs unless the work:

(1) Is authorized as an SPN or a project type exception under Env-Wt 407; or

(2) Causes only temporary impacts;

(c) All project activities shall be performed, located, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the Utility BMPs;

(d) No project shall cause permanent filling of wetlands in excess of 10,000 SF unless mitigation is provided in accordance with Env-Wt 800; and

(e) Swamp mats shall be:

(1) Used in any area necessary to provide access:

(2) Removed as soon as the work is completed; and

(3) In no case left in place longer than one growing season.

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