New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 400 - WATERCRAFT SAFETY RULES
Part Saf-C 412 - PETITIONS TO REQUIRE PERMITS HEARINGS
Section Saf-C 412.03 - Conduct of Hearing

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 412.03

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) The commissioner or his designee shall conduct the hearing as follows:

(1) The commissioner/designee shall explain the purpose of the hearing, including:
a. The request made by the petitioners; and

b. The commissioner's authority under RSA 270:61-a to make rules regarding the requirement of mooring permits on the body of water;

(2) The commissioner/designee shall state that written comments shall also be accepted and considered. The commissioner/designee shall provide the address to which written comments may be sent and the date by which comments shall be received in order to be considered. Such date shall be 7 calendar days after the date of the hearing;

(3) The commissioner/designee shall request that all persons who wish to speak at the hearing sign a sign-up sheet provided by the commissioner/designee. This shall not bar any late arrivals from speaking if they do desire;

(4) The order in which persons speak shall be the same order in which their names appear on the sign-up sheet provided, however, that persons who wish to speak out of order shall be allowed to do so unless there is an objection by another speaker; and

(5) After all speakers have been heard, the commissioner/designee shall:
a. Establish a date by which the commissioner shall make a determination on whether to adopt rules pursuant to the authority granted by RSA 270:61-a;

b. State the means by which interested persons shall be informed of the commissioner's determination; and

c. Inform those present at the hearing that another opportunity for public comment will be possible, under RSA 541-A, if any rulemaking action is taken.

(See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading) #9544, eff 9-15-09

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