Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) An
applicant seeking to move a load in response to an emergency shall be granted
an emergency permit if the applicant follows the procedures and meets the
criteria provided in this section.
(b) If the emergency arises during regular
business hours, a supplemental application for an emergency supplemental permit
shall be made:
(1) Electronically, using the
electronic permitting system by calling the permit office at (603) 271-2691;
or
(2) In person, at the permit
office located in the John O. Morton Building, 7 Hazen Drive, Concord NH
03302-0483.
(c) If the
emergency arises outside of regular business hours, a supplemental application
for an emergency permit shall be made electronically using the electronic
permitting system followed by calling the transportation management center at
603-271-6862.
(d) An applicant for
an emergency permit under this section shall provide all required information
on a supplemental application, up to and including:
(1) The applicant's name;
(2) The applicant's permanent address,
including street, city, state, country, and postal code;
(3) The applicant's mailing address, if
different from the permanent address;
(4) The applicant's telephone
number;
(5) State, city, town, or
agency contact name and telephone number to verify the nature of the
emergency;
(6) An active electronic
email address for the contact person;
(7) The following information relative to the
vehicle and load:
a. Total gross weight of the
vehicle and load;
b. Overall length
of the vehicle and load;
c. Overall
width of the vehicle and load;
d.
Overall height of the vehicle and load;
e. The total number of axles, proposed axle
weights, center-to-center axle spacings, and manufacturer maximum axle
ratings;
f. Manufacturer maximum
tire capacity, and number of tires per axle, and total axle tire
capacity;
g. Description of the
load including equipment serial number or identification number for other
loads;
h. GVWR/GCWR of the hauling
unit and all components of the hauling equipment; and
i. Proposed load for each part of the permit
vehicle, if requested;
(8) The reason for the emergency
permit;
(9) The applicant's
proposed action; and
(10) The
specific route(s) for the emergency move;
(e) The department shall issue an emergency
permit to the applicant, if department determines:
(1) The emergency constitutes an imminent
threat to public health, safety, or property; and
(2) The movement is in the interest of public
safety.
(f) An emergency
permit issued under this section shall expire at the conclusion of the
emergency.
