New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Pda - Pease Development Authority
Chapter Pda 600 - STATE-OWNED COMMERCIAL PIERS AND ASSOCIATED FACILITIES
Part Pda 606 - PERMIT APPLICATIONS; PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS
Section Pda 606.01 - Annual Pier Use Permit; Application Requirements; Processing

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Pda 606.01

Current through Register No. 13, March 27, 2025

(a) An applicant for an annual pier use permit shall:

(1) Obtain an "Annual Pier Use Application and Permit" form:
a. In person, from the:
1. Division office located at 555 Market Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801;

2. Rye Harbor Marine Facility, 1870 Ocean Blvd., Rye, New Hampshire, 03870; or

3. Hampton Harbor Marine Facility, 1 Ocean Blvd., Hampton, New Hampshire, 03842; or

b. By sending a request in writing, including a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the division office at the following address:

Pease Development Authority

Division of Ports and Harbors

555 Market Street

Portsmouth, NH 03801;

(2) Provide the information required on the annual pier use application form, as provided in Pda 609.01(b), (d), and (e); and

(3) Attach to the application the following:
a. If the vessel described on the application is a commercial fishing vessel, a photocopy of:
1. The applicant's New Hampshire or other state registration for a commercial vessel;

2. The New Hampshire fish and game department saltwater fishing license or New Hampshire fish and game department commercial lobster license, if any, of the applicant, or, if the applicant is a business entity, of at least one officer or one member of the business entity; and

3. The applicant's New Hampshire marine species wholesale license, if applicable;

b. If the vessel described on the application is a commercial cargo vessel, a photocopy of the applicant's New Hampshire or other state registration for a commercial vessel;

c. If the vessel described on the application is a charter boat, a photocopy of the vessel's New Hampshire or other state registration and U.S. Coast Guard merchant mariner's license for the operator;

d. If the applicant seeks to obtain a business-use pier vehicle sticker(s), a photocopy of the vehicle registration for each vehicle;

e. A completed "Annual Hoist Safety Acknowledgement Sheet", revised January 2024, submitted to the Division, with the applicant's signature acknowledging the following:

"I have read and understand the OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as listed above, and agree to exercise all caution and safety practices when operating the electric change/line hoists or any hoist at the commercial pier under the management of the Division of Ports and Harbors (Port Authority) and failure to comply with the OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS may result in revocation of permits."; and

f. Payment of the annual pier use permit fee, provided that fees paid in the form of a check or a money order shall be made payable to "Pease Development Authority, Division of Ports and Harbors" or "PDA-DPH."

(b) The applicant or the applicant's duly authorized officer or member shall sign the application.

(c) Upon receipt of the application form by the division, the division director or designee shall verify that:

(1) The applicant has provided all applicable information and documentation required under Pda 609.01;

(2) The application has attached the documentation required under (a)(3) above;

(3) The vessel information on the New Hampshire or other state registration or federal documentation is the same vessel information provided on the application;

(4) The annual pier use permit fee is paid, provided that the check or money order is made payable to "Pease Development Authority, Division of Ports and Harbors" or "PDA-DPH" and is attached to the application;

(5) There is no reason to deny the application under Pda 607.02; and

(6) The applicant has signed the application.

(d) Within 30 days of receipt of the application by the division, the division director or designee shall grant or deny the application consistent with the provisions of Pda 607.

(e) If the applicant is granted an annual pier use permit under Pda 607, the division director or designee shall:

(1) Issue an annual pier use permit to the applicant;

(2) Issue a vehicle sticker(s), if requested under Pda 604.03(a);

(3) Sign and date the permit(s); and

(4) Mail a photocopy of the permit(s) to the applicant at the address specified by the applicant on the permit application, or, if none is specified, to the applicant's permanent address.

#8321, eff 10-1-05; ss by #10441, eff 11-1-13

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