Section Env-Wt 510.08 - Classification of NAV Removal and EAW Control Projects Except for hand removal of EAW pursuant to Env-Wt 510.03, projects to remove NAV or control EAW that do not qualify for an LSA under Env-Wt 309.01(b) shall be classified as follows:
(a) An aquatic vegetation control project shall be classified as a minimum impact project if: (1) The project is not located in a PRA;(2) The project is not located in a watercourse;(3) If an EAW project, the maximum area disturbed does not exceed one acre in area; and(4) If a NAV project: a. The maximum area disturbed does not exceed 1,000 SF with a maximum width of 15 feet; and b. The project is associated with navigable non-tidal waterfront property and is required to continue access to an existing legal beach, docking facility, swim area, or community launch area; (b) An aquatic vegetation control project shall be classified as minor impact if the project exceeds any of the criteria or conditions specified in (a), above, and: (1) If a NAV project, the maximum area of disturbance is less than 10,000 SF; or(2) If an EAW project, the maximum area of disturbance is less than 5 acres; and(c) An aquatic vegetation control project shall be classified as major impact if the project exceeds any of the minimum impact criteria in (a), above, and:(1) If a NAV project, the maximum area of disturbance is 10,000 SF or greater; or(2) If an EAW project, the maximum area of disturbance is 5 acres or greater.N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wt 510.08
Derived from Volume XXXIX Number 28, Filed July 11, 2019, Proposed by #12805, Effective 12/15/2019, Expires 12/15/2029.