N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 515.03
Approval Criteria for Boathouses, Dug-In Basins, and Structures Regulated Under RSA 482-A:26
Effective Sep 25, 2025#12805, eff 12-15-19; amd by #13124, eff 10-23-20; ss by #13776, eff 10-13-23; ss by #14389, eff 9-25-25, EXPIRES: 9-25-35Wetlands Programs
(a) In addition to meeting all applicable criteria in Env-Wt 300 and Env-Wt 513, the department shall not approve a new boathouse unless the applicant demonstrates that:
- (1) Alternative docking and storage solutions with less environmental impact are not practicable;
- (2) All design and construction criteria in this part are met;
(3) The proposed project shall:
- a. Not adversely impact the stability of the shoreline;
- b. Be sequenced and use such techniques so as to prevent water quality degradation;
- c. Be performed in such a manner so as to not cause any sedimentation along the shoreline or other adverse impact to the surface water, including existing movements of currents;
- d. Not impact wetlands, watercourses, or other jurisdictional areas exclusive of the banks of lakes or ponds;
- e. Not result in any violations of applicable requirements in RSA 483-B or Env-Wq 1400;
- f. Be the least intrusive upon the public trust necessary to provide safe access to the surface water; and
- g. Comply with the requirements of RSA 482-A:26-a.
- (b) No activity that is contrary to RSA 482-A:26 shall be conducted.
Source. #12805, eff 12-15-19; amd by #13124, eff 10-23-20; ss by #13776, eff 10-13-23; ss by #14389, eff 9-25-25, EXPIRES: 9-25-35