N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1907.03 – Waiver Criteria; Decisions

(a) The department shall grant a waiver if the department finds that the alternatives proposed:
1. (1) Are consistent with the purpose and intent of RSA 483:9-c;
2. (2) Meet water quality standards; and
3. (3) Would adequately protect public health, safety, and the environment.
(b) The department shall not grant any waiver that contravenes the intent of any rule or conflicts with any statute.
(c) The department shall issue a written response to a request for a waiver.
(d) If the waiver is denied, the department shall specifically set forth the reason(s) for the denial.
(e) Any person aggrieved by a waiver decision may appeal to the New Hampshire water council in accordance with RSA 21-O:14 and the rules adopted by the council, Env-WC 100-200.
Source. #7901, eff 5-29-03 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1900) (formerly Env-Ws 1907.01); ss by #9936, eff 5-28-11; ss by #12695, eff 12-22-18 (from Env-Wq 1908.01)
Appendix A: State and Federal Statutes Implemented
Rule
State Statute(s) Implemented
Federal Statute, Regulation Implemented
Env-Wq 1901.01
RSA 483:9-c, I; RSA 483:11, IV
Env-Wq 1901.02
RSA 483:9, IV; RSA 483:9-a, V; RSA 483:9-aa, V; RSA 483:9-b, V
Env-Wq 1902
RSA 541-A:7
Env-Wq 1903
RSA 483:9-c, I-IV; RSA 483:11, IV
Env-Wq 1904
RSA 483:9-c, I & III; RSA 483:11, IV
Env-Wq 1905.01 through 1905.05
RSA 483:9-c, I; RSA 483:11, IV
Env-Wq 1905.06 (a),(b),(d) and (e)
RSA 483:9-c, I & VI; RSA 483:11, IV
Env-Wq 1905.06 (c)
RSA 483:9-c, V
Env-Wq 1905.07
RSA 483:9-c, I & VI; RSA 483:11, IV
Env-Wq 1905.08
RSA 483:9-c, I & IV; RSA 483:11, IV
Part 1905.09 through 1905.13
RSA 483:9-c, I; RSA 483:11, IV
Env-Wq 1906.01
RSA 483:1; RSA 483:9-c, I; RSA 483:11, IV; RSA 485-A:4, V; RSA 485-A:8, I, II, III & VI
33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.
Env-Wq 1906.02
RSA 483:9-c, VIII
Env-Wq 1906.03
RSA 483:9, IV; RSA 483:9-a, V; RSA 483:9-aa, V; RSA 483:9-b, V; RSA 483:9-c, I & VI; RSA 483:11, IV
Env-Wq 1906.04
RSA 483:9-c, VI
Env-Wq 1907
RSA 483:9-c, I & VII; RSA 483:11, IV
Appendix B: Statutory Definitions
RSA 483:4:
VIII. "Designated river" means that portion of a perennial river which has been specifically designated by the general court pursuant to RSA 483:15.
XI. "Instream public uses" means those uses which comprise the state's interests in surface waters including, but not limited to: navigation; recreation; fishing; storage; conservation; maintenance and enhancement of aquatic and fish life; fish and wildlife habitat; wildlife; the protection of water quality and public health; pollution abatement; aesthetic beauty; and hydroelectric energy production.
XVI. "Protected instream flow" means a stream flow pattern which is established to maintain water for present and future instream public uses.