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RSA 483-B:17 · Rulemaking

Title
L: WATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION
Chapter
483-B · SHORELAND WATER QUALITY PROTECTION ACT
Status
current
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483-B:17 Rulemaking. – The commissioner shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to:

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I.

The content and structure of all forms, applications and permits to be received or issued by the department under this chapter, including information and other materials to be submitted by an applicant.

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II.

Procedures for filing and review of requests for urbanized shoreland exemptions and standards for granting urbanized shoreland exemptions, including time frames for decisions.

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III.

Implementation and enforcement of the minimum shoreland standards, including methods and timing of inspection and coordination with municipalities.

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IV.

Procedures and criteria for the size and placement of small accessory structures such as storage sheds and gazebos, which are consistent with the intent of this chapter, between the reference line and the primary building line.

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V.

Criteria governing the assessment of administrative fines.

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VI.

Criteria governing low phosphate, slow release nitrogen fertilizer.

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VII.

A methodology for identifying unsafe trees.

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VIII.

[Repealed.]

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IX.

Definitions of terms not defined in this chapter.

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X.

Procedures and criteria for permitting under RSA 483-B:5-b, including permit by notification and the identification of those activities that may be conducted without obtaining a permit, all consistent with the provisions of this chapter.

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XI.

Requests for extensions of permits for activities within the protected shoreland. Source. 1991, 303:1. 1992, 235:25. 1994, 383:18. 1996, 100:2. 2002, 263:11. 2007, 267:11; 269:2. 2008, 5:23. 2009, 218:22, 23, III. 2011, 143:4, eff. Aug. 6, 2011; 224:405, eff. June 29, 2011.

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Source. 1991, 303:1. 1992, 235:25. 1994, 383:18. 1996, 100:2. 2002, 263:11. 2007, 267:11; 269:2. 2008, 5:23. 2009, 218:22, 23, III. 2011, 143:4, eff. Aug. 6, 2011; 224:405, eff. June 29, 2011.

Source history

  • 1991, 303:1
  • 1992, 235:25
  • 1994, 383:18
  • 1996, 100:2
  • 2002, 263:11
  • 2007, 267:11; 269:2
  • 2008, 5:23
  • 2009, 218:22, 23, III
  • 2011, 143:4, eff. Aug. 6, 2011; 224:405, eff. June 29, 2011

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  • 2026 HB1141 reference

    e a public hearing is not required, a copy of the application for issuance of a permit, certificate, or license within the designated river or corridor under RSA 485-C, RSA 485-A, RSA 483-B, [RSA 12-E,] RSA 270:12, RSA 482, RSA 482-A, except notifications for minimum impact activities under RSA 482-A:3, V and XII and for routine roadway maintenance under RSA 482-A:3, XVI on land used for agricultural purpo

  • 2026 HB1141-FN reference

    e a public hearing is not required, a copy of the application for issuance of a permit, certificate, or license within the designated river or corridor under RSA 485-C, RSA 485-A, RSA 483-B, [RSA 12-E,] RSA 270:12, RSA 482, RSA 482-A, except notifications for minimum impact activities under RSA 482-A:3, V and XII and for routine roadway maintenance under RSA 482-A:3, XVI on land used for agricultural purpo

  • 2026 HB1752 reference · effective 2027-01-01

    r associated road or gravel pit construction in wetlands, shoreland protection zones, or other environmentally sensitive areas shall require additional permits under RSA 482-A and RSA 483-B. II. The division of forests and lands shall coordinate with the department of environmental services to ensure compliance. 227-J:21 In-Stream Wood Placement. I. Projects to place wood in streams for habitat enhancem

  • 2026 HB1752-FN reference · effective 2027-01-01

    r associated road or gravel pit construction in wetlands, shoreland protection zones, or other environmentally sensitive areas shall require additional permits under RSA 482-A and RSA 483-B. II. The division of forests and lands shall coordinate with the department of environmental services to ensure compliance. 227-J:21 In-Stream Wood Placement. I. Projects to place wood in streams for habitat enhancem

  • 2026 SB527 reference

    is not required, shall ensure that a copy of the application for issuance of a permit, certificate, or license within the designated river or corridor under RSA 485-C, RSA 485-A, RSA 483-B, RSA 12-E, RSA 270:12, RSA 482, RSA 482-A is provided, except notifications for minimum impact activities under RSA 482-A:3, V and XII and for routine roadway maintenance under RSA 482-A:3, XVI on land used for agricult

  • 2026 SB564 reference · effective 2027-07-01

    duplicative or more restrictive municipal caps on road length unnecessary and duplicative. IV. Environmental protections for wetlands and protected shoreland under RSA 482-A and RSA 483-B remain vital and are not altered by this act. Allowing utilities in other open space or buffer areas promotes compact development and reduces sprawl, preserving larger tracts of conservation land. V. These provisions

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