N.H. Admin. Code § We 205.04

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section We 205.04 - Processing of Rulemaking Petitions

(a) Upon receipt of a petition to adopt, amend, or repeal a rule, if the board determines that the petition is deficient, the board shall notify the petitioner within 14 days, in writing, of the specific deficiencies and allow the petitioner to amend the petition.

(b) Within 30 days of receipt of a complete petition for adoption, amendment, or repeal of a rule, the board shall take one of the following actions:

(1) Grant the petition if the requested action is:

a.Within the board's authority;

b.Consistent with state and federal law and policy; and

c.In the best interest of the citizens of the state and the water well industry; or

(2) Deny the petition, in writing, stating fully the reasons for denial.

(c) If the petition is granted, the board shall initiate the requested procedure within 120 days of receipt of the petition in accordance with RSA 541-A:3.

N.H. Admin. Code § We 205.04

#7307, eff 6-13-00; ss by #9178-A, eff 6-13-08