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RSA 483:1 · Statement of Policy
483:1 Statement of Policy. – New Hampshire's rivers and streams comprise one of its most important natural resources, historically vital to New Hampshire's commerce, industry, and tourism, and the quality of life of New Hampshire people. It is the policy of the state to ensure the continued viability of New Hampshire rivers as valued ecologic, economic, public health and safety, and social assets for the benefit of present and future generations. The state shall encourage and assist in the development of river corridor management plans and regulate the quantity and quality of instream flow along certain protected rivers or segments of rivers to conserve and protect outstanding characteristics including recreational, fisheries, wildlife, environmental, hydropower, cultural, historical, archaeological, scientific, ecological, aesthetic, community significance, agricultural, and public water supply so that these valued characteristics shall endure as part of the river uses to be enjoyed by New Hampshire people. If conflicts arise in the attempt to protect all valued characteristics within a river or stream, priority shall be given to those characteristics that are necessary to meet state water quality standards. Source. 1989, 339:1. 1990, 233:21. 2009, 201:3, eff. July 15, 2009.
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Source. 1989, 339:1. 1990, 233:21. 2009, 201:3, eff. July 15, 2009.
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- 1989, 339:1
- 1990, 233:21
- 2009, 201:3, eff. July 15, 2009
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e of producing dimension stone, if such excavation requires a permit under RSA [12-E]485-A:17. 11 New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program; Mining Permit. Amend RSA 483:12-a, I to read as follows: I. Any state agency considering any action affecting any river or segment designated under this chapter shall notify the rivers coordinator and the local river management advisory committee pr
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e of producing dimension stone, if such excavation requires a permit under RSA [12-E]485-A:17. 11 New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program; Mining Permit. Amend RSA 483:12-a, I to read as follows: I. Any state agency considering any action affecting any river or segment designated under this chapter shall notify the rivers coordinator and the local river management advisory committee pr
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tion therefor. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Local River Management Advisory Committee Grants. Amend RSA 483 by inserting after section 8-a the following new section: 483:8-b Local River Management Advisory Committee Grants. There is hereby established a grant program, to be administered by the department of environmental s
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tion therefor. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Local River Management Advisory Committee Grants. Amend RSA 483 by inserting after section 8-a the following new section: 483:8-b Local River Management Advisory Committee Grants. There is hereby established a grant program, to be administered by the department of environmental s
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ion or development of a hydro-energy project; 11 Water Management and Protection; New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program; River Corridor Management Plans. Amend RSA 483:10, I to read as follows: I. The rivers coordinator shall provide technical assistance to local river management advisory committees, regional planning commissions, and municipalities, and shall encourage the development
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ion or development of a hydro-energy project; 11 Water Management and Protection; New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program; River Corridor Management Plans. Amend RSA 483:10, I to read as follows: I. The rivers coordinator shall provide technical assistance to local river management advisory committees, regional planning commissions, and municipalities, and shall encourage the development
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to electronic mail written notice. 67:2 New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program; State Action; Notification of Rivers Coordinator; Petition for Review. Amend RSA 483:12-a, I-I-a to read as follows: I. Any state agency considering any action affecting any river or segment designated under this chapter shall [notify] ensure that the rivers coordinator and the local river management adv
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the local river management advisory committee, if the project is within a designated river corridor defined in RSA 483:4, XVIII and contains river and river segments designated in RSA 483:15, and all abutters have been notified of the application by certified mail. Applicants for the construction of public roads, public utility lines and associated structures and facilities, and public water access facilit
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