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RSA 485-C:13 · Groundwater Release Detection Permit
485-C:13 Groundwater Release Detection Permit. –
Copy linkThe purpose of a groundwater release detection permit shall be to monitor groundwater for early detection of any impact to groundwater quality.
Copy linkA groundwater release detection permit shall be required for the following activities in all classes of groundwater:
Copy linkThe siting or operation of a hazardous waste disposal facility as defined under RSA 147-A.
Copy linkThe siting or operation of a facility for processing soils contaminated with petroleum products.
Copy linkA groundwater release detection permit shall be required for the following additional activities in a class GAA wellhead protection area:
Copy linkThe siting or operation of a new solid waste composting or solid waste resource recovery facility.
Copy linkThe operation of an existing activity which is listed in RSA 485-C:12 as a prohibited new use, unless such activity is required to obtain a groundwater discharge permit under RSA 485-A:13.
Copy linkShall include periodic monitoring of on-site groundwater quality to be performed by the permittee with reports to the department;
Copy linkMay contain such other conditions as are reasonable and consistent with the purpose of this chapter; and
Copy linkApplications for groundwater release detection permits shall be on forms provided by the department and shall contain such information as the department shall require by rule.
Copy linkApplication for a groundwater release detection permit for an existing facility or activity shall be made within 6 months of the date of notification of reclassification to GAA, or when a permit is required in any class, within 18 months of June 28, 1991. No person shall be deemed in violation of this chapter if such person shall have made application for a groundwater release detection permit for an existing facility or activity which is made within the required period, and the department has failed to grant or deny such permit. Source. 1991, 344:1. 1996, 228:106, eff. July 1, 1996.
Copy linkSource note
Source. 1991, 344:1. 1996, 228:106, eff. July 1, 1996.
Source history
- 1991, 344:1
- 1996, 228:106, eff. July 1, 1996
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