1. (a) Persons seeking a SUP shall submit a request in writing to the executive director including the following information:

   1. (1) The person’s name, address, phone number, e-mail, or, if the person is acting on behalf of an organization, include the organization’s complete contact information and website, if applicable, and the name of the primary contact person;
   2. (2) The name of the department controlled land or public boat access area and the town where the activity is proposed to take place; and

   3. (3) A detailed plan or description of the proposed activity, including:

      1. a. Date(s), time(s), and duration(s) of use;
      2. b. A detailed map(s) of the property and specific area showing the location of the proposed activity;
      3. c. A description of any equipment, materials, or supplies needed for the proposed activity and the extent of its intended use; and
      4. d. The total number of participants or, if the request is for an event, an estimate of the number of people expected to participate.
2. (b) The executive director, or designee, shall review the request for completeness and shall convey a written request for any additional information within 30 days of receipt of the request.
3. (c) A SUP request shall not be further evaluated until sufficient information has been received to enable a finding that the request is complete.

4. (d) The executive director or designee shall issue a SUP, in accordance with RSA 541-A:29, when the proposed activity does not interfere with, pose a risk to, or otherwise adversely impact:

   1. (1) The purpose for which the land was acquired, developed, or managed by the department;
   2. (2) Federal or state endangered or threatened species, as listed in Fis 1001, or species or natural communities listed in the natural heritage bureau inventory database;
   3. (3) Species of greatest conservation need or their habitats, as identified in the department’s state wildlife action plan in accordance with to Pub. L. N. 106-408, 114 Stat. 1762 (2000);
   4. (4) Any native fish, wildlife, or their habitats, based upon input from authorized personnel or reviews from state or federal agencies with jurisdiction over the location or use;
   5. (5) Floodplains, wetlands, shorelands, or public waters of the United States;
   6. (6) Known historic resources, as defined at RSA 227-C:1, VII;
   7. (7) Roads, trails, infrastructure, or facilities; or
   8. (8) Public health or safety, based upon concerns over traffic, vehicular parking, or the ability of the property to safely accommodate the estimated number of users at the specific location.
5. (e) Specific limitations and conditions shall be placed upon a SUP at the discretion of the executive director, in consideration of the criteria in paragraph (d) above or other factors unique to the special use request.

6. (f) In addition to a permit issued in accordance with Fis 814.02, field trials shall require a SUP and shall only be permitted on:

   1. (1) Cascade Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Sutton;
   2. (2) Conner Farm WMA, Exeter;
   3. (3) Fort Hill WMA, Stratford;
   4. (4) Glover Farm WMA, Dummer;
   5. (5) Lower Shaker WMA, Enfield;
   6. (6) Pearly Lake WMA, Rindge; and
   7. (7) Pinchard WMA, Mont Vernon.
7. (g) The executive director reserves the right to cancel any SUP at any time when new or previously unknown information relative to the criteria in paragraph (d) above is discovered.

Source. #10262, eff 1-29-13; ss by #12118, eff 2-24-17; ss by #14495, eff 1-27-26, EXPIRES: 1-27-36