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 706 - WAIVERS FOR ACTIVITIES IN PRIME WETLANDS/BUFFERS
Section Env-Wt 706.03 - Issuance of Waivers for Forestry Activities
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
(a) As provided in RSA 482-A:11, IV(b)(3), the department shall not issue a waiver for forestry activities prior to 14 days after receipt of the waiver request, provided however that a municipal conservation commission may request an extension on such waiver issuance, not to exceed 14 days, which the department shall grant if requested.
(b) As provided in RSA 482-A:11, IV(b)(2), the department shall not issue a waiver unless the department determines that there will be no significant net loss of wetland values as identified:
(c) If the department determines that the criteria for issuing a waiver are met, the waiver shall be issued as part of the SPN or permit, as applicable.
(d) If the department is unable to determine, based on the information submitted, that the proposed work will not cause a significant net loss of wetland values, the department shall notify the applicant of what additional information is needed and establish a deadline in consultation with the applicant for the submission of the additional information.
(e) If the department determines that the project would not cause a significant net loss of wetland values if certain conditions were met, the department shall place such conditions on the waiver as are necessary to protect the prime wetlands re
