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 609 - TIDAL SHORELINE STABILIZATION
Section Env-Wt 609.02 - Hierarchy of Tidal Shoreline Stabilization Methods
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 609.02
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
Applications for tidal shoreline stabilization projects shall demonstrate that:
(a) The technique or combination of techniques is based on best available scientific and engineering practices; and
(b) The proposed technique or combination of techniques addresses:
(1) Results of the avoidance and minimization
narrative required in Env-Wt 311.07, the avoidance, minimization, and
mitigation demonstration required in Env-Wt 313.03 and Env-Wt 313.04, the CFA
required in Env-Wt 603.04, and the project design narrative required in Env-Wt
603.06;
(2) Any causes of erosion
that can be identified;
(3) The
degree or extent of erosion;
(4)
Relative exposure based on shoreline geometry, shore orientation, intensity of
boat traffic, influence of adjacent structures, storm surge, and extreme
precipitation events;
(5) Potential
sea-level rise and vulnerability assessment under Env-Wt 603.05;
(6) Potential marsh migration as a result of
sea level rise as shown on the Sea Level Affecting Marshes Model (SLAMM)
wetlands bureau One-Stop mapper; and
(7) The design requirements of Env-Wt
514.04.
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