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RSA 485-C:13 · Groundwater Release Detection Permit

485-C:13 Groundwater Release Detection Permit. –

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I.

The purpose of a groundwater release detection permit shall be to monitor groundwater for early detection of any impact to groundwater quality.

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II.

A groundwater release detection permit shall be required for the following activities in all classes of groundwater:

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(a)

The siting or operation of a hazardous waste disposal facility as defined under RSA 147-A.

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(b)

The siting or operation of a lined solid waste landfill.

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(c)

The siting or operation of a lined wastewater lagoon.

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(d)

The siting or operation of a facility for processing soils contaminated with petroleum products.

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III.

A groundwater release detection permit shall be required for the following additional activities in a class GAA wellhead protection area:

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(a)

The siting or operation of a new solid waste composting or solid waste resource recovery facility.

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(b)

The 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.

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IV.

The groundwater release detection permit:

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(a)

Shall require compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations;

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(b)

Shall include periodic monitoring of on-site groundwater quality to be performed by the permittee with reports to the department;

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(c)

May contain such other conditions as are reasonable and consistent with the purpose of this chapter; and

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(d)

Shall be issued for a fixed term of 5 years.

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V.

Applications 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.

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VI.

Application 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.

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Source 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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