New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wt - Wetlands Programs
Chapter Env-Wt 600 - COASTAL LANDS AND TIDAL WATERS/WETLANDS
Part Env-Wt 603 - ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR PROJECTS IN COASTAL AREAS
Section Env-Wt 603.04 - Coastal Functional Assessment

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 603.04

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) For minor or major standard permit applications, the applicant shall submit a CFA report that is based on the data screening information and on-site evaluation required by Env-Wt 603.03.

(b) A CFA for tidal wetlands or tidal waters shall be:

(1) Performed by a certified wetland scientist or qualified coastal professional; and

(2) Completed using one of the following methods:
a. The US ACE Highway Methodology Workbook, dated 1993, together with the US ACE New England District Highway Methodology Workbook Supplement, dated 1999, both available as noted in Appendix B; or

b. An alternative scientifically-supported method with cited reference and the reasons for the alternative method substantiated.

(c) For any project that would impact tidal wetlands or tidal waters or associated sand dunes, the applicant shall:

(1) Use the results of the CFA to select the location of the proposed project having the least impact to tidal wetlands, tidal waters, or associated sand dunes;

(2) Design the proposed project to have the least impact to tidal resources in (1), above;

(3) Where impact to wetland and other coastal resource functions is unavoidable, limit the project impacts to the least valuable functions, avoiding and minimizing impact to the highest and most valuable functions; and

(4) Include on-site minimization measures and construction management practices to protect coastal resource areas.

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