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 612 - AQUACULTURE
Section Env-Wt 612.02 - Aquaculture Operations Not Requiring a Permit

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 612.02

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) An aquaculture operation licensed by NHF & G prior to the effective date of this rule shall not be required to apply for a permit.

(b) An aquaculture operation not licensed by NHF & G prior to the effective date of this rule shall be considered minimum impact and not require a permit under RSA 482-A:3, provided the following conditions are met:

(1) The owner or operator applies to NHF & G for a marine aquaculture license;

(2) After reviewing a copy of the application received by the department pursuant to Fis 807.07(g), the department issues a written statement to NHF & G that it has no objection to issuance of the license;

(3) NHF & G issues a license based on the application reviewed by the department;

(4) The department confirms in a written statement to the owner or operator that it has no objection to the final license issued by NHF & G;

(5) The operation does not include the culture of finfish; and

(6) For marine bottom culture operations inland of the General Sullivan Bridge:
a. There is at least 150 feet between locations of adjacent marine bottom culture operations licensed by NHF & G; and

b. The maximum size of the operation does not exceed 4.5 acres.

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