The purpose of these rules is to implement the voluntary salt applicator certification program established in RSA 489-C in order to:

1. (a) Improve efficiency in salt use, such that the least amount of salt is used to ensure safe conditions on surfaces traveled by pedestrians and vehicles in winter conditions;
2. (b) Reduce the amount of salt used by commercial applicators, as measured in tons of salt per acre per year, over time while maintaining safe conditions for pedestrians and vehicles in winter conditions;
3. (c) Establish a voluntary system for commercial salt applicators to track their salt use and provide information annually to the department; and
4. (d) Establish a voluntary program for governmental units to obtain certification for their municipal winter maintenance programs.

Source. #10447, INTERIM, eff 11-1-13, EXPIRED: 4-30-14 New. #10697, eff 10-18-14; ss by #13982, eff 5-24-24