N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Or 607.02

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024
Section Env-Or 607.02 - Groundwater Management Permit Procedures
(a) An applicant for a groundwater management permit shall obtain a groundwater permit application from the department and submit the completed application to the department:
(1) Within 60 days following department approval of a remedial action plan; or
(2) For cases where a remedial action plan is not required but groundwater quality continues to exceed the groundwater quality criteria specified in Env-Or 603.01, within 60 days of written notice from the department that a groundwater management permit is required pursuant to Env-Or 607.01(a)(1).
(b) The applicant for a groundwater management permit shall:
(1) Also apply for all required local, state, or federal permits;
(2) Provide notification on a form provided by the department by certified mail, return receipt requested, to all owners of properties specified in Env-Or 607.03(a)(20) that their property is proposed for inclusion within the GMZ;
(3) Provide a copy of the complete permit application to the town/city clerk of the municipality in which the site is located;
(4) Obtain rights of access necessary to conduct the approved remedial action;
(5) Obtain any necessary rights as required pursuant to Env-Or 607.06(c) to restrict the use of water wells within the groundwater management zone; and
(6) File documentation of the rights required by (5), above, in the registry of deeds.
(c) The responsible party shall submit the fee required by RSA 485:3-c with the permit application. If paid by check or money order, the instrument shall be made payable to the "Treasurer - State of New Hampshire".
(d) Within 90 days from receipt of a complete permit application, the department shall:
(1) Issue a permit that is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of issuance and subject to renewal; or
(2) Notify the applicant in writing that the information submitted is not sufficient to make a decision and request additional information from the applicant.
(e) If a groundwater management permit is issued, the permit shall contain conditions as are necessary to ensure implementation of the remedial action and monitoring of groundwater quality within the GMZ, including conditions for submitting periodic status reports as required by (f), below.
(f) The permittee shall submit periodic summary reports prepared in accordance with Env-Or 607.04 to summarize the effectiveness of the remedial measures and groundwater quality within the GMZ.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Or 607.02

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Or 600) #8812, eff 2-1-07; amd by #9213, eff 7-23-08

Amended by Volume XXXV Number 23, Filed June 11, 2015 , Proposed by #10831, Effective 6/1/2015, Expires6/1/2025.