1. (a) As specified in RSA 482-A:3, XIV-a(a), a permittee may request an extension of a permit.
2. (b) To make the request, the permittee shall submit a written request to the department prior to the expiration of the permit.

3. (c) The request submitted pursuant to (b), above, shall include the following:

   1. (1) The length of the requested extension, not to exceed 5 years; and

   2. (2) A statement, signed and certified in accordance with Env-Wt 311.11, that:

      1. a. The permit for which extension is sought has not been revoked or suspended without reinstatement;
      2. b. Extension of the permit would not violate a condition of law or rule;
      3. c. The project is proceeding towards completion in accordance with plans and other documentation referenced by the permit;
      4. d. The applicant proposes reasonable mitigation measures to protect the public waters of the state from deterioration during the period of extension; and
      5. e. The wetland delineation is still valid pursuant to Env-Wt 406.01(b).

4. (d) As specified in RSA 482-A:3, XIV-a(a), the department shall grant one extension of up to 5 additional years, provided:

   1. (1) The permittee has submitted the request as specified in (b) and (c), above; and
   2. (2) The mitigation measures proposed by the permittee are adequate to protect public waters from deterioration.

Source. #12803, eff 12-15-19