Section Odb 407.06 - Public and Non-Public Water Supply Systems(a) An owner of a public or non-public water supply system may request reimbursement under RSA 146-D:6I for a feasibility study, the construction of a distribution system extension, construction of new treatment processes, water supply wells or distribution systems, replacement of a water supply well, or connection to another public or non-public water supply system.(b) The owner shall conduct a feasibility study and submit a study report prepared by a New Hampshire licensed professional engineer, describing the proposed project in detail and including the following:(1) A discussion of the overall necessity of the project with respect to the level of contamination requiring remediation and the ability of the project to provide a long term solution to the problem;(2) Data regarding the extent of contamination including the number of properties and residential units or their equivalents affected;(3) Data regarding the number of non-contaminated properties and residential units potentially benefiting by the project compared with the number affected by the contamination;(4) The estimated reimbursable apportioned share of the construction costs based on the criteria given under Odb 407.07 and a statement of commitment that the owner will contribute the non-reimbursable share;(5) A discussion of the alternatives considered, a cost-benefit analysis of the alternatives considered, and the rationale for the selection of the proposed project; and(6) A detailed project cost estimate including the total amount of reimbursement ultimately sought from the fund.(c) The board shall approve the construction of a distribution system extension, construction of new treatment processes, water supply wells or distribution systems, replacement of a water supply well, or connection to another public or non-public water supply system upon determining the following: (1) The proposed project conforms to the technical criteria established in Env-Dw 300, as applicable, and the apportioning criteria of Odb 407.07, if applicable;(2) New distribution system storage or pumping capacity is needed for the operation of a distribution system extension;(3) The proposed project costs and hookup fees assessed by another owner are specifically related to removing contamination, in consideration of system capacity and total safe yield of water supply wells lost or gained; and(4) The proposed project is the most favorable alternative among those considered pursuant to (b)(5), above.(d) Reimbursable costs shall include feasibility study, feasibility study report preparation, and preliminary design costs, whether or not a project proceeds to construction.(e) If a project proceeds to construction, reimbursable costs shall include the costs in (d) above, and design, construction, construction oversight, startup, and hookup fee costs.N.H. Admin. Code § Odb 407.06
#8491, eff 11-22-05; ss by #9935-A, eff 9-1-11
Amended by Volume XL Number 2, Filed January 9, 2020, Proposed by #12941, Effective 12/15/2019, Expires 12/15/2029