N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Ws 342.05

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Env-Ws 342.05 - Disposition of a Variance Request
(a) The department shall notify the applicant in writing of its proposed decision on the application for a variance.
(b) If the department proposes to deny the application, the notice sent pursuant to (a), above, shall:
(1) State the reason(s) for the proposed denial;
(2) O ffer the applicant an opportunity to present additional information or argument to the department within 30 days of the date of the notice; and
(3) Inform the applicant that if additional information is not received, the application shall be deemed denied as of the day following the deadline for submitting the information .
(c) If the applicant submits additional information or argument, the department shall make a final determination on the request within 30 days after receiving the additional information or argument.
(d) If the department proposes to grant a variance request, the notice sent pursuant to (a), above, shall identify:
(1) The name, location, and EPA identification number of the water system to which the variance will apply;
(2) The proposed variance;
(3) The period of time for which the variance will be effective;
(4) For a variance requested under Env-Ws 342.01(a), a proposed schedule in accordance with Env-Ws 342.06;
(5) For a variance requested under Env-Ws 342.01(a), that the variance shall be terminated:
a. W hen the system comes into compliance with the applicable rule; or
b. U pon a finding by the department, after public hearing, that the system has failed to comply with any requirements of a final schedule issued pursuant to Env-Ws 342.07(j) or Env-Ws 342.08, as applicable, and cannot or will not take steps to come back into compliance with the schedule ; and
(6) For a variance requested under Env-Ws 342.01(b), that the variance shall be terminated if the department determines, after a public hearing, that:
a. The nature of the raw water source is such that the specified treatment technique for which the variance was granted is necessary to protect the health of persons; or
b. The public water system has failed to comply with monitoring and other requirements prescribed by the department as a condition to the granting of the variance.

N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Ws 342.05

(See Revision Note at chapter heading Env-Ws 300) #6521, eff 6-4-97; ss by #8360, INTERIM, eff 6-4-05, EXPIRES: 12 -1-05 ; ss by #8497, eff 11-30-05 (formerly Env-Ws 342.13 )