N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wt 612.03
Operations that do not meet all of the criteria in Env-Wt 612.02 shall file a standard permit application with the department.
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http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Portals/74/docs/regulatory/Forms/HighwayMethodBook.pdf
http://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Portals/74/docs/regulatory/Forms/HighwaySupplement6Apr2015.pdf
Env-Wt 605.04(d)(3)
Env-Wt 609.05(a)
Guidance for Considering the Use of Living Shorelines (2015)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1401 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 5128
Washington, DC 20230
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Env-Wt 607.05(h)(2)
Regional Implementation Manual for the Evaluation of Dredged Material Proposed for Disposal in New England Waters (2004)
US Environmental Protection Agency, Headquarters
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Mail Code: 4504T
Washington, DC 20004
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Appendix C: Statutory Definitions
RSA 211:62-e, II
(b) “Aquaculture” means the propagation and rearing of aquatic species and marine species and includes the planting, promoting of growth, harvesting and transporting of these species in, on, or from the waters of this state, or the operation of a fishing preserve.
RSA 482-A:2
IV. “Mean high tide” shall be determined according to the published tables and standards of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, adjusted to the locality from such tables.
VII. “Sand dune” shall mean a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind and commonly found on the seacoast.
Appendix D: Other Statutory Provisions
[NONE IN THIS CHAPTER]
Appendix E: Summary of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Term
Meaning
Agriculture BMWPs
“Best Management Wetlands Practices for Agriculture” dated 2019, published by the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
A/M BMPs
“Wetlands Best Management Practice Techniques For Avoidance and Minimization” dated 2019, published by the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
CPESC specialist
Certified Professional Erosion and Sediment Control specialist - an individual certified by EnviroCert International, Inc.® as competent to develop and implement erosion and sediment control practices
CY
Cubic Yard
Federal classification method
Method established in “Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats of the United States”, adapted from Cowardin, Carter, Golet and LaRoe (1979), August 2013, FGDC- STD-004-2013
Federal delineation method
Method established in “Wetlands Delineation Manual”, Technical Report Y-87-1, Corps of Engineers, January 1987, and “Regional Supplement to the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual: Northcentral and Northeast Region”, Version 2.0, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, January 2012
Forestry BMPs
“New Hampshire Best Management Practices for Erosion Control on Timber Harvesting Operations” dated 2016, published by the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
HOTL
Highest Observable Tide Line
Invasive Plant BMPs
“Best Management Practices For the Control of Invasive and Noxious Plant Species” dated 2018, published by the NHDOT
Marina BMPs
“Best Management Practices For New Hampshire Marinas” dated 2001, published by the NHDES Pollution Prevention Program
LAC
Local [River] Advisory Committee
LiDAR
Light Detection and Ranging - A surveying method that measures distance to a target by illuminating the target with pulsed laser light and measuring the reflected pulses with a sensor, with the differences in laser return times and wavelengths then being used to make digital 3-D representations of the target.
LF
Linear Foot
NH Method
“Method for Inventorying and Evaluating Freshwater Wetlands in New Hampshire” dated 2013 and revised 2015 and 2016, available at https://nhmethod.org/
NHB
Natural Heritage Bureau of the NH DNCR
NH DNCR
NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
NHF&G
NH Fish and Game Department
NHDOT
NH Department of Transportation
NRCS
Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
PBN
Permit-by-Notification (created in the rules)
PRA
Priority Resource Area - a jurisdictional area that:
(f) Is any combination of (a) through (e), above.
Professional engineer
RSA 310-A:2, II. “Professional engineer” means a person who by reason of advanced knowledge of mathematics and the physical sciences, acquired by professional education and practical experience, is technically and legally qualified to practice engineering, and who is licensed by the board or otherwise authorized by this subdivision to engage in the practice of engineering.
Routine Roadway BMPs
“Best Management Practices for Routine Roadway Maintenance Activities in New Hampshire” dated 2019, published by the NHDOT
SF
Square Foot
SPN
Statutory Permit-by-Notification (established in RSA 482-A)
Subject property
(b) For all other projects for which any kind of permit is required, the parcel(s) of land on which the project will occur or has occurred.
Trail BMPs
“New Hampshire Best Management Practices for Erosion Control During Trail Maintenance and Construction” dated 2017, published by the NH DNCR
US ACE
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
USGS
United States Geological Survey
Utility BMPs
“Best Management Practices Manual, Utility Maintenance in and Adjacent to Wetlands and Waterbodies in New Hampshire” dated 2019, published by the NH DNCR
WAP
Wildlife Action Plan prepared and published by NHF&G
Water Quality BMPs
Recommended practices for minimizing or preventing the direct or indirect discharge of sediment or other pollutants into surface waters and wetlands, including those listed in Env-Wt 307 and the Agriculture BMPs, Forestry BMPs, Marina BMPs, Invasive Plant BMPs, Roadway Maintenance BMPs, Trail BMPs, and Utility BMPs, as applicable
WPPT
Wetlands Permit Planning Tool - a GIS tool that provides access to data for planning projects near or in jurisdictional areas, available at https://nhdeswppt.unh.edu/Html5Viewer/index.html?viewer=WPPT.gvh
Source. #12806, eff 12-15-19
Appendix A: State Statutes Implemented
Rule Section(s)
State Statute(S) Implemented
Federal Statutes, Regulations Implemeneted
Env-Wt 600
RSA 482-A:1 - 4, 6, 8 - 34; RSA 483-B; RSA 485-A; RSA 487; RSA 212-A
Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Chapter 26, Subchapter IV, § 1344 (Permits for Dredged or Fill Material); 33 CFR Parts 322 & 323; USACE Gen. Permit No. NAE-2016-02415
RSA 482-A:1 - 4, 6, 8 - 34; RSA 483-B
Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Chapter 26, Subchapter IV, § 1344 (Permits for Dredged or Fill Material); 33 CFR Parts 322 & 323; USACE Gen. Permit No. NAE-2016-02415
Env-Wt 602.15
RSA 482-A:1 - 4, 6, 8 - 34; RSA 483-B; RSA 485-A; RSA 487; RSA 212-A
Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Ch. 26, Subchapter IV, § 1344 (Permits for Dredged or Fill Material); 33 CFR Parts 322 & 323; USACE Gen. Permit No. NAE-2016-02415
Env-Wt 603.05 intro & (c); 604.02(c)
RSA 482-A:1 - 4, 6, 8 - 34; RSA 483:8-a, III
Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Chapter 26, Subchapter IV, § 1344 (Permits for Dredged or Fill Material); 33 CFR Parts 322 & 323; USACE Gen. Permit No. NAE-2016-02415
Env-Wt 606.17; Env-Wt 609.10
RSA 482-A:1 - 4, 6, 8 - 27; RSA 483-B; RSA 487; RSA 212-A; RSA 217-A
Env-Wt 611.04
RSA 482-A:1 - 4, 6, 8 - 27; RSA 483-B; RSA 487; RSA 217-A
Appendix B: Incorporated References
Rule
Title (Date)
Obtain From:
Env-Wt 603.04(b)(2)a.
The Highway Methodology Workbook (1993)
The Highway Methodology Workbook Supplement (1999)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
New England District
696 Virginia Road
Concord, MA 01742-2751