1. (a) This chapter shall apply to:

   1. (1) All environmental investigations and remediation of discharges of regulated contaminants identified in this chapter, including oil, whether conducted pursuant to RSA 146-A, RSA 146-C, RSA 147-A, RSA 147-B, RSA 147-F, or RSA 485-C;
   2. (2) Groundwater management zones and groundwater management permits;
   3. (3) The procedures for the notification of discharges of regulated contaminants identified in this chapter, including oil;
   4. (4) Emergency and initial response actions conducted in response to a discharge of any regulated contaminant identified in this chapter, including oil; and
   5. (5) Requests for expedited review of environmental site assessment reports pursuant to RSA 485:3-b, I.
2. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or limit the ability of the department to obtain cost recovery for any action authorized by law or rule, including the provision of potable water by the department, as authorized by statute, with or without notice to the responsible party.

Source. (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Or 600) #8812, eff 2-1-07; ss by #9213, eff 7-23-08; ss by #10831, eff 6-1-15; ss by #14159, eff 12-25-24