For purposes of this part, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (a) “Declaration” means a completed self-certification form and any attachments thereto;
2. (b) “Fees that are due” means the non-refundable fees required by RSA 147-A:5, IV(b) that are due for the 3 years following the year in which the declaration is due;
3. (c) “Self-certification form” means Form HWM-4 “Very Small Quantity Generator Self-Certification and Declaration of Compliance Form” as amended February 2026, a VSQG completes to certify compliance with applicable hazardous waste rules;
4. (d) “Very small quantity generator (VSQG)” means a generator that generates less than 100 kilograms or 220 pounds of hazardous waste in each and every calendar month;

5. (e) “VSQG whose declaration is due” means:

   1. (1) In 2024 and every third year thereafter, VSQGs in Rockingham and Strafford counties;
   2. (2) In 2025 and every third year thereafter, VSQGs in Hillsborough and Cheshire counties; and
   3. (3) In 2026 and every third year thereafter, VSQGs in Merrimack, Coos, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, and Grafton counties; and

6. (f) “Year in which the declaration is due” means:

   1. (1) For VSQGs in Rockingham and Strafford counties, 2024 and every third year thereafter;
   2. (2) For VSQGs in Hillsborough and Cheshire counties, 2025 and every third year thereafter; and
   3. (3) For VSQGs in Merrimack, Coos, Carroll, Belknap, Sullivan, and Grafton counties, 2026 and every third year thereafter.

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