New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Res - Commissioner, Department of Resources and Economic Development
Chapter Res 5300 - RULES FOR THE HARVESTING OF TIMBER
Part Res 5302 - REQUIREMENTS FOR HARVESTING OF TIMBER
Section Res 5302.07 - Notification to Extend 180 Day Period for Land Conversions

(a) The director shall approve an application to extend the 180 day period for land conversions if the application is complete and an explanation of good cause exists pursuant to Res 5302.07(a)(5). Good cause shall include, but not be limited to, extending operations due to mechanical problems, weather conditions, or other causes beyond the control of the applicant.

(b) If the director approves an application to extend the 180 day period for land conversions, the director shall notify the applicant of such approval within 30 days after receipt of the application. Failure by the director to notify the applicant within 30 days shall serve as automatic approval.

(c) If the director determines that the application is deficient in any respect, the director shall, within 10 working days of receipt of the deficient application, notify the applicant in writing of the specific deficiencies and allow the applicant to amend the application.

(d) If the director does not approve an application to extend the 180 day period for land conversions pursuant to (a) above, the director shall notify the applicant in writing of the specific reason(s) for denial within 30 days after receipt of the application.