New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wt - Wetlands Programs
Chapter Env-Wt 700 - PRIME WETLANDS
Part Env-Wt 703 - SUBMISSION OF MAPS AND DOCUMENTATION
Section Env-Wt 703.07 - Corrections to the Prime Wetlands Boundaries

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Env-Wt 703.07

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

The local authority who filed the original prime wetland designation may present evidence to the department to support a correction of the official designated prime wetland mapped boundary consistent with the intent of the original prime wetlands designation by following the process in (a)-(c) below:

(a) To re-evaluate the boundaries of a prime wetland, the local authority shall:

(1) Retain a certified wetland scientist to determine whether any corrections to the prime wetland boundaries are needed; and

(2) Notify affected landowners that the prime wetlands boundary is being re-evaluated and may change and provide them with the opportunity to comment on any revised maps developed as a result of (a)(1);

(b) To request a correction, the local authority shall submit to the department new or revised maps, electronic Geographic Information System files of the prime wetland boundary, if available, and a report with a narrative describing each of the changes in addition to any other documentation as required by Env-Wt 703.01 through 703.03 for the new boundary; and

(c) The department shall review the submitted information in accordance with Env-Wt 703.04. If accepted, the department shall notify the local authority and publish the new maps for official state and public use in any pending or proposed wetlands application.

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