New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Env - Department of Environmental Services
Subtitle Env-Wt - Wetlands Programs
Chapter Env-Wt 900 - STREAM CROSSINGS; CERTIFIED CULVERT MAINTAINER PROGRAM
Part Env-Wt 904 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF STREAM CROSSINGS
Section Env-Wt 904.10 - Alternative Designs
Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025
(a) If the applicant can demonstrate that installing the structure specified in the applicable rule is not practicable, as that term is defined in Env-Wt 103, the applicant may propose an alternative design in accordance with this section.
(b) To request approval of an alternative design, the applicant shall submit a written request to the department, accompanied by a technical report that:
(c) The department shall approve an alternative design for a tier 3 or tier 4 stream crossing if:
(d) The department shall approve an alternative design for a new tier 1 or tier 2 crossing if:
(e) The department shall notify the applicant in writing of its decision on the request. If the request is denied, the notice shall specify the reason(s) for the denial. If the request is approved, the permit issued shall include such conditions as are needed to ensure that the project's impacts are minimized.