1. (a) Only a certified shellstock shipper, shucker-packer, or depuration processor may apply for a wet storage permit.

2. (b) Each applicant for a wet storage permit shall submit the following to the department:

   1. (1) A completed application form entitled “Wet Storage Permit Application” (SSWSAPP February 2023), signed and dated by the applicant or the person who represents the applicant and certifying the following:

      “I certify that all information provided in or attached to this application is complete, accurate and up-to-date as of the date specified below. I further certify that there are no willful misrepresentations of the answers to questions herein, and that I have made no omissions with respect to any of my answers to the questions presented. I understand that it is my responsibility to immediately notify the Food Protection Section with regard to any changes, corrections or updates to the information provided.”;

   2. (2) A check or money order for the applicable fee, in accordance with He-P 2153.05(b);
   3. (3) If a land-based facility, then an operational plan as required by the NSSP Guide, Chapter 7, Section @.01 B (2) and Section .04 A (1)-(3);
   4. (4) Water system documentation which meets the requirements in He-P 2153.06 for wet storage in artificial bodies of water (land-based);
   5. (5) Water treatment system description and maintenance plan for wet storage in artificial bodies of water (land-based);
   6. (6) A flow chart identifying each step in the wet storage process for natural bodies of water (offshore), and in artificial bodies of water (land-based); and
   7. (7) A description of cleaning procedures and a cleaning schedule.

3. (c) The applicant shall mail or hand deliver the documents to:

   Department of Health and Human Services

   Bureau of Finance/Receipts Unit – Food Protection Section

   129 Pleasant Street

   Concord, NH 03301-6503

   Telephone: (603) 271-4589; fax (603) 271-4859

Source. (See Revision Note at part heading for He-P 2150) #10704, eff 10-23-14; ss by #13569, eff 2-25-23