These rules shall apply to:

1. (a) All surface waters except:

   1. (1) Artificial bodies of water for management of stormwater provided they are legally designed and constructed in accordance with all applicable permits and other legal requirements;
   2. (2) Bodies of water that are exempt from permitting pursuant to RSA 482-A:3, IV(b); and
   3. (3) Wastewater facilities designed and constructed to convey or treat sewage or waste, as defined in RSA 485-A:2, X and RSA 485-A:2, XVI respectively, and permitted in accordance with RSA 485-A:13; and

2. (b) Any person who:

   1. (1) Causes any point or nonpoint source discharge to surface waters;
   2. (2) Undertakes hydrologic modifications, such as dam construction or water withdrawals; or
   3. (3) Undertakes any other activity that affects the beneficial uses or the water quality of surface waters.

Source. (See Revision Notes #1, #2, and #3 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1700) #12042, eff 12-1-16; ss by #14203, eff 2-26-25