CHAPTER Pes 600 AQUATIC APPLICATION OF PESTICIDES

Statutory Authority: RSA 430:31

PART Pes 601 DIVISION APPROVAL REQUIRED

 Pes 601.01 Special Permit Required.

 (a) No person, firm, corporation, any agency of state or local government or other legal entity shall apply

any pesticide to or in any surface water without receiving a special permit from the division.

 (b) In addition to the requirement for a special permit, applications for treatment of surface waters 10 acres 

or larger in area shall also have prior recommendations by the water division, department of environment services

and New Hampshire fish and game department.

 (c) Recommendations required under (b) above shall be obtained by the division of pesticide control by

means of written requests accompanied by a copy of the special permit application submitted by the applicant.

 (d) Those surface waters subject to (a) above include:

(1) Rivers;

(2) Streams;

(3) Brooks;

(4) Creeks or other waterways;

(5) Wetlands, as defined in Wt 101.90, including any marsh, swamp, bog or other wetland type;

(6) Ponds;

(7) Lakes or any body of water that drains into such a waterway;

(8) Any body of water used for public or private water supply;

(9) Any great pond; and

(10) Coastal wetland or any tidal waters.

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eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04

PART Pes 602 APPLICATION PROCEDURE

 Pes 602.01 Application Form for Aquatic Pesticide Treatments.

 (a) Application for approval for treatment of surface waters shall be made on forms provided by the

division.

 (b) The applicant shall include the following on or with the application form:

(1) Names, addresses and telephone numbers of the following:

a. Pesticide applicator; and

b. Client requesting application of pesticides;

(2) Names and addresses of the following:

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a. All abutters;

b. All persons utilizing the waters for domestic purposes; and

c. All persons who have made known their objections to the treatment through written or

verbal communication with the applicant;

(3) Description of the treatment area which includes:

a. A scale map of one inch to 800 to 1000 feet delineating treatment and surrounding area, 

including the location of:

1. Depth findings;

2. Riparian owners, abutters and others affected by the treatment;

3. All inlet and outlet streams;

4. Bathing areas;

5. Base of operations; and

6. Sampling sites;

b. The length and width of shoreline;

c. The average depth, surface area in acres and type of bottom;

d. A statement as to whether any parts of the treatment area are places where boats congregate 

for recreational usage, such as boat rafting, water skiing, riding of personal watercraft, or

similar activities; and

e. If the treatment area includes places as described in d. above, the location(s) of the nearest

public and private boat ramps;

(4) The reason or need for pesticide application;

(5) Whether or not the water level can be controlled, and how;

(6) The use of the waters by abutters and those not contiguous to the treatment area, including:

a. The name and location of any public water supply wells and the distance to the reference 

line that is closest to the proposed treatment area;

b. The name and location of any private water supply intakes and wells and the distance to the 

reference line that is closest to the proposed treatment area;

c. A description of bathing uses, including locations relative to treatment area; and

d. A description of livestock watering and other agricultural uses, including location in relation

to treatment area;

(7) The uses of the outlet waters, including:

a. Name and location of nearest source of public water supplies;

b. Name and location of nearest sources of private water supply along outlet stream; and

c. Location of nearest point downstream where waters are used for bathing, residential or

agricultural irrigation, watering livestock, and for other agricultural uses;

(8) A statement that approval pursuant to Pes 602.01(c) has been sought;

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(9) Where approval as specified under (8) above cannot be obtained or is not granted:

a. A statement as to the reason that approval was not obtained;

b. A description of the nature of and reason for any objection, where such information is made 

known to the applicant; and

c. Copies of any written objections that might have been directed to the applicant pursuant to

Pes 602.01(b)(8);

(10) The method of notification to abutters and others directly affected by the treatment, to include

persons who enter treatment area via watercraft;

(11) A description of the pesticide application, including:

a. Identification of target organism;

b. Method of treatment;

c. Labels of pesticide to be used with the pesticide application rate and amount to be used;

d. Date(s) of pesticide application(s);

e. Sequence of pesticide application(s); and

f. Number and acreage of blocks to be treated;

(12) The method of posting treated area;

(13) The planned concentrations of pesticide to be present in the waters after treatment;

(14) The names of predominant species of game fish known to be present;

(15) The identity and location of the laboratory conducting required sampling as specified in Pes 

603.03(c)(23);

(16) Certification, by the applicant's signature, that:

a. The information on the form is true and correct to the best of the applicant's knowledge and

belief; and

b. The applicant assumes full responsibility for:

1. Any damage resulting from inaccuracies in the information provided on the application 

form;

2. Miscalculations;

3. Improper applications of chemicals; or

4. Failures on the part of the applicant to gain the approval of, or accommodate the 

objections of any riparian owners and other affected persons whose approval is required to

be sought under Pes 600; and

(17) Signature of pesticide applicator and client for whom the treatment is being made.

 (c) The applicator shall seek approval for the proposed pesticide application from riparian owners and

abutters, both in the vicinity of the treatment area and along the outlet stream, who may have to temporarily

restrict their usage of water.

 (d) Information submitted in support of proposed treatment shall be complete and any falsification of

information shall result in denial or revocation of the special permit.

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 (e) Completed applications shall be received at the division 90 days prior to the proposed date of treatment.

 (f) The division shall act upon the permit request within 90 days of its receipt.

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#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; ss by #7460, eff 3-15-01; ss by #7890, 

eff 5-19-03; ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04

 Pes 602.02 Public Notification Requirements.

 (a) Applicants shall provide notification of the pending application as follows:

(1) Written notification directly to each abutter; and

(2) Publication of notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected.

 (b) Notification in (1) and (2) above shall include a statement indicating that:

(1) Certain activities and water uses might be temporarily restricted as a condition of the permit; and

(2) Those wishing to comment on the proposed application may contact the division to request a

public hearing.

 (c) Applicants shall provide the division a copy of the following:

(1) The notice to abutters;

(2) The proposed notice sent to newspaper; and

(3) A tear sheet from the newspaper showing the notice at such time as it is received by the applicant.

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#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; ss by #7460, eff 3-15-01; ss by #8131, 

eff 8-13-04

 Pes 602.03 Public Hearings. A public hearing shall be scheduled in such cases where a written request has

been made to the division by at least 5 abutters to the proposed treatment area or by one abutter owning 25

percent or more of the shoreland adjacent to the proposed treatment area within 15 days of the division receiving

notification as per Pes 602.02(c) above.

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#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96, ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04; ss by #9219, 

eff 9-1-08

 Pes 602.04 Notification of Public Hearings. Upon receipt of a request for a public hearing, the division 

shall:

 (a) Schedule the hearing;

 (b) Notify the applicant of the date of said hearing;

 (c) Publish notice of hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the area affected at least 14 days prior

to the date of hearing; and

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 (d) Instruct applicant to provide notice of the hearing at least 14 days prior to date of hearing, by registered

mail, to all persons owning property abutting the area to be treated.

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#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04

 Pes 602.05 Content of Notices. The public notice and notice of hearing to applicant and others shall 

contain:

 (a) A reference to the regulatory authority, Pes 602.03 and Pes 602.06, for conduct of hearing;

 (b) A statement of the purpose of the hearing;

 (c) A statement of the time, date and place of the hearing and the manner in which views may be submitted

for consideration by the division;

 (d) A statement of the place and time where relevant material may be examined, and the name, address and

telephone number of the person from whom further information may be obtained; and

 (e) A description of proposed treatment(s) including:

(1) Description of the area to be treated and areas likely to be affected;

(2) Name and EPA registration number of pesticides to be used;

(3) Name and address of applicant and agent; and

(4) Proposed date(s) of treatment(s).

Source. #1547, 3-13-80; ss by #2209, eff 12-13-82; ss by #2781, 

eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; ss by #7460, eff 3-15-01; ss by #8131, 

eff 8-13-04

 Pes 602.06 Conduct of Public Hearings. The public hearing shall be conducted by the director, division of

pesticide control as follows:

 (a) There shall be an opportunity for the public to direct questions concerning said application to the

applicant through the division;

 (b) The director of the division shall limit presentations to issues relevant to the application under

consideration;

 (c) There shall be an opportunity for the division to freely question both the applicant and the participants

in the hearing;

 (d) The attendees of the hearing wishing to be heard shall register to speak prior to commencement of the

hearing;

 (e) Any interested person who desires to participate in the hearing shall be entitled to do so either by filing

a written statement indicating the person's interest and his/her position on the particular application or by making

an oral statement including the same information.

 (f) The director shall place time limits on presentations in the following situations:

(1) Where testimony being presented is repetitious of that previously presented;

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(2) Where testimony being presented is not relevant to the issue of the special permit proposal; and

(3) Where there is a time limitation on the length of the public hearing.

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#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04

PART Pes 603 RECOMMENDATIONS AND DECISIONS

 Pes 603.01 Recommendations.

 (a) Recommendations from water division, department of environmental services, and New Hampshire fish

and game department, pursuant to Pes 601.01(b) shall be obtained by the division by means of written requests,

including a copy of the special permit application;

 (b) Recommendations in (a) above shall be obtained by the division prior to the date of the public hearing 

or prior to the date for acting on the special permit request if a hearing is not held.

Source. #1547, eff 3-13-80; ss by #2209, eff 12-13-82; ss by 

#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04

 Pes 603.02 Division Decisions.

 (a) Decisions of the division to issue or deny a request for a special permit shall be based on an assessment

of the following:

(1) The impact of the proposed application of pesticide on human health;

(2) The possible effects on non-target areas and non-target organisms;

(3) Whether the proposed application of pesticides complies with the provisions of Pes 100-1100;

(4) The proximity of wells, water supplies, other surface waters, marshland and similar sensitive 

areas to the treatment area and whether the protective measures in the proposal are adequate;

(5) The characteristics, toxicity, and hazards of the pesticide to be utilized and the measures to 

minimize any adverse effects;

(6) A review and consideration of the pesticide application equipment and its adequacy for the 

proposed application;

(7) The considerations that have been given, and provisions made by the applicant to address or meet

the concerns of dissenters of the proposal;

(8) The adequacy of measures proposed to protect those persons who might use the waters for:

a. Recreational purposes, including watercraft use;

b. A source of drinking water; or

c. Other domestic purposes including showering, washing dishes and clothes; and

(9) The recommendations of other affected agencies.

 (b) If after considering the special permit request and the criteria in (a) above, the division determines that 

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the proposal could be executed with minimal risk to human health and the environment, a special permit shall be

issued.

 (c) Every decision of the division shall be in writing and shall include reasons for the decision.

Source. #1547, eff 3-13-80; ss by #2209, eff 12-13-82; ss by 

#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; amd by #6944, eff 2-24-99; ss by 

#7460, eff 3-15-01; ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04

 Pes 603.03 Conditions for Granting "Special Permits."

 (a) “The National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference” as used in this section means a 

voluntary association of state and federal agencies sponsored by the EPA and formed to establish and promote

mutually acceptable performance standards for the inspection and operation of environmental laboratories.

 (b) Special permits shall be issued, in writing, and state the terms and conditions under which the division

granted approval.

 (c) The pesticide applicator identified within an aquatic special permit shall comply with the following:

(1) The applicator shall provide notice of treatment by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the 

following:

a. All owners of property abutting the area to be treated;

b. All persons utilizing the waters for domestic purposes; and

c. All local public health officials.

(2) Notification pursuant to Pes 603.03(c)(1) shall be posted at least 14 days prior to the treatment 

date;

(3) The applicator shall include in the notification in Pes 603.03(c)(1), (7), (17), and (18), the

following information:

a. The name of the product;

b. The common chemical name of the active ingredient;

c. The EPA registration number;

d. All the warnings on the label of the product to be applied; and

e. All restrictions on the use of the waters;

(4) In the event the notice of treatment under Pes 603.03(c)(1) is undeliverable, the applicator or

representative shall hand deliver the notice directly to the property site(s) in the affected area(s)

owned or occupied by such persons who did not receive notification, or in the case of failure to reach

a public health official, to the local public health office, as applicable;

(5) If no person is available to receive this notice, then said notice shall be left in a conspicuous

location;

(6) The applicator shall submit a signed statement attesting to fulfillment of the requirements

pursuant to Pes 603.03(c)(1) to the division prior to the treatment date;

(7) The applicator shall publish notice of the treatment date in at least one newspaper of general 

circulation in the area to be treated at least once per week for 2 weeks preceding the treatment date to

allow the general public knowledge of the treatment;

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(8) All waters treated with pesticides shall be posted with signs displaying the restrictions for water

usage as found upon the labeling of the pesticide to be used according to procedures described in (11)

below;

(9) If the division, or the applicator, after consideration of the criteria set forth in Pes 603.02(a),

determines that the period of posting water use restrictions pursuant to (8) above should be extended

in order to protect human health and the environment, the posting period shall be extended;

(10) The extended posting period under (9) above shall be determined prior to the issuance of a

special permit;

(11) The applicator shall post the treatment area with signs warning the general public that the area 

has been treated, as follows:

a. Signs shall be at least 8 x 10 inches, and be made of weather resistant materials with black

letters on a yellow background;

b. The signs shall be posted at least every 100 feet;

c. Signs shall be in place from the beginning of the pesticide treatment process until the end of

any restricted entry or use periods stipulated in the special permit, or where not so specified, the

restrictions specified on the pesticide label(s); and

d. Signs shall include at a minimum the following information: 

1. The treatment date(s);

2. The trade name(s) and common chemical name(s) of the pesticide(s) used;

3. All water use restrictions including recreational, domestic, potable, irrigation and

agricultural, and the length of time the restrictions are to remain in effect; and

4. The name, address and telephone number of a contact person where additional 

information may be sought;

(12) No treatment of surface waters shall occur if water contaminated or affected by the treatment

might adversely affect industrial processes which utilize that water, unless written permission is

obtained from the affected industry or industries;

(13) The applicator shall provide prior written notification to appropriate town health officials and to

the New Hampshire department of health and human services of the specific date(s) of treatment(s);

(14) The applicator shall provide prior written notification to the New Hampshire fish and game 

department of the specific date(s) of treatment(s);

(15) The applicator shall notify the division of a pending treatment as follows:

a. Notification shall be made at least 48 hours prior to the time of treatment by appropriate 

means, such as phone, fax, or electronic mail; and

b. Prior to commencement of treatment the applicator shall provide a signed statement attesting

to the fact that all pre-treatment requirements of the special permit have been met;

(16) In cases of postponement of treatment of 14 days or less from the proposed date of treatment, 

the applicator shall hand deliver notice to all abutters, affected property owners with intakes and

properties containing wells with use restrictions under the permit;

(17) Notices given under (16) above shall specify the actual date of treatment and contain all of the 

information specified under Pes 603.03(c)(3);

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(18) In cases of postponement of treatment of more than 14 days from the proposed date of treatment,

the applicator shall provide notification of the new date, as required in (c)(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7),

(13), (14) and (15) of this section;

(19) The applicator shall notify other persons or entities who might not be located in the treatment

area but might be affected by said treatment;

(20) The applicator or client shall perform at least one follow-up inspection within 21 days of the 

treatment for the purpose of determining any adverse effects;

(21) If at any time the applicator or client becomes aware of any adverse impact, he or she shall

report verbally within 24 hours and in writing within 5 days to the division of pesticide control;

(22) Any written report submitted under Pes 603.03(c)(21) shall contain the following information:

a. Amount of pesticides applied and in what areas;

b. Any adverse effects, including illnesses, off-target problems and situations of nonnotification where persons on abutter lists or lists of well owners were not notified;

c. Dates of follow-up inspections and details of how the inspections were conducted;

d. Arrangements made by the applicator, client, or both for testing to determine any alteration

in water quality; and

e. Name and addresses of any persons who have filed complaints;

(23) The applicator shall arrange for the taking and analysis of a minimum of 2 samples by a private

laboratory, which has received accreditation by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation

Conference or as specified upon the pesticide label, according to the following provisions:

a. The laboratory and the spokesman from the laboratory who will be taking the samples shall

be named in the special permit request;

b. The time of sampling shall be determined by label restriction intervals;

c. Samples shall be taken from locations specified in the special permit or, lacking such, from 

within the treatment area at predetermined locations indicated on the map supporting the

special permit request;

d. A minimum of 2 samples shall be obtained and analyzed after treatment;

e. Copies of the official laboratory reports of analysis shall be submitted to the division within

60 days of taking samples;

f. The reports shall include information compiled by the laboratory spokesperson, as follows:

1. A description of the sampling method;

2. The depth at which the sample was taken; 

 3. A map showing the exact location of the samples; and

4. Coordinates of sample location(s) as determined by a Global Positioning System; 

g. Use of pesticides by local, state and federal government agencies for the control of

phragmites for the purpose of wetland restoration or maintenance, at a distance of 25 feet or

greater from the reference line, where "phragmites" means common reed (Phragmites australis, 

formerly P. communis), a tall grass of the Family Poaceae shall be exempt from Pes 603.03(c)

(23);

(24) The application rate of pesticides shall not:

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a. Exceed the rate specified on the label of the registered pesticide; and

b. Reach or exceed dosages capable of reducing the number of non-target aquatic organisms to 

a non-viable level;

(25) The use of herbicides and algaecides for the control of aquatic vegetation shall not be made 

during the months of October through April; and

(26) The applicator shall submit a written report by October 15 of the year in which the special 

permit was in effect, presenting detailed information of the results of the treatment with pesticides,

including:

a. Effectiveness of treatment and degree of control;

b. Effects on non-targeted species of vegetation;

c. Adverse effects on other aquatic organisms; and

d. Estimate of the duration of control..

(d) Water supply wells that are located within 50 feet of any proposed treatment area shall be treated as

intakes for the purpose of meeting associated pesticide label restrictions unless the applicant can demonstrate

through hydrogeologic evaluation that drinking water standards as specified within New Hampshire Drinking

Water Rules Env-Ws 300 will be met.

(e) Anyone applying treatments within areas containing surface water intakes shall post signs at all spigots

related to said intakes as follows:

(1) The signs shall specify all use restrictions as stated on the pesticide label(s); and

(2) Signs shall remain posted for the duration of the label restrictions.

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#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; amd by #5611, eff 

4-13-93; ss by #6316, eff 8-13-96; amd by #6944, eff 2-24-99; ss 

by #7460, eff 3-15-01; ss by #7890, eff 5-19-03; ss by #8131, eff 

8-13-04; amd by #8634, eff 5-23-06; ss by #9219, eff 9-1-08

 Pes 603.04 Postponement of Treatment. If the division finds that, as a result of postponement of treatment, 

adverse effects on human health and the environment are likely, it shall, after a hearing, reconsider its original

decision.

Source. #1547, eff 3-13-80; ss by #2209, eff 12-13-82; ss by 

#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04

 Pes 603.05 Suspension or Revocation of Special Permit. The division shall suspend or revoke a special 

permit if it finds that the applicant has not complied with the rules or has falsified information submitted in

support of their application as follows:

 (a) If the division finds that public health, safety or welfare requires emergency action, the division shall

proceed with the suspension according to RSA 541-A:30, III; or

 (b) If there is not an imminent hazard to public health, safety or welfare, the division shall proceed with the

revocation according to RSA 541-A:30, II.

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PART Pes 604 EXEMPTIONS

 Pes 604.01 Applications by Governmental Agencies For Mosquito Control.

 (a) Pesticide applications to surface waters by government agencies to control immature forms of

mosquitoes and other biting arthropods, where said surface waters are not used for drinking or domestic purposes,

shall not be subject to the special permit requirements under Pes 600 provided that such agencies comply with

(b)-(e) below.

 (b) Except for during a public health emergency, government agencies shall make application for a special

permit to control mosquitoes and other biting arthropods according to the following provisions:

(1) The application shall be made on forms provided by the division;

(2) Applicants shall submit permit applications to the division at least 30 days prior to the proposed

commencement date of the program;

(3) Special permit applications shall include information and supporting documentation as specified 

under Pes 502.05 (c) and (d);

(4) The control program shall have been approved by vote at a town meeting;

(5) Special permit applications shall include information on the methods to be used to notify the 

following, pursuant to (e)(2) below:

a. Residents of the town located in the spray area;

b. Town officials;

c. Apiary owners; and

d. Others affected by the treatment.

 (c) Pesticide applications due to a public health emergency shall be done under special permit, as follows:

(1) Application for a special permit shall be made in accordance with Pes 502.05(c); and

(2) The applicant shall provide written notification prior to application of pesticides in accordance

with the provisions of Pes 505.06(p).

 (d) Prior to issuing a special permit to a government agency for mosquito control the division shall obtain

written recommendations from the water division, department of environmental services, and the fish and game

department.

 (e) Upon receipt of a special permit for mosquito control, government agencies shall comply with the

following:

(1) No pesticide application under said permit shall be made within 75 feet of a private well used as a 

source of drinking water;

(2) Prior to commencement of any pesticide applications the applicant shall provide notification to 

potentially affected persons in accordance with the requirements specified under Pes 505.06(p).

(3) The applicant shall provide the division 48-hour advanced notification of intent to commence 

pesticide applications; and

(4) Prior to commencement of any pesticide applications, the applicant shall provide to the division a 

written, signed attestation that all of the notification requirements and any other pre-application 

conditions of the permit have been satisfied.

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#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

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7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; amd by #7341, EMERGENCY, eff 8-

7-00 EXPIRED: 2-3-01

New. #7553, eff 9-5-01; ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04

 Pes 604.02 Surface Water of Less than 10 Acres.

 (a) Surface waters less than 10 acres where the entire pond bottom and shoreline are owned by one 

individual or entity, or is under ownership by more than one individual or entity but where all owners agree to

treatment, and there is no regularly flowing surface outlet or the flow can be stopped, shall be exempt from the

provisions of Chapter Pes 600 except Pes 604.02(b) through (e) and Pes 603.03.

 (b) The person or entity shall apply for a special permit for their proposed treatment on forms provided by 

the division.

 (c) The special permit application shall be received by the division 45 days prior to the proposed date of

treatment.

 (d) Maps and other information that the division requires pursuant to Pes 502.05 shall be submitted with

the application.

(e) Treatment shall be consistent with the label recommendations of the pesticide or pesticides to be

utilized.

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#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; ss by #8131, eff 8-13-04

 Pes 604.03 Minimal Adverse Effects.

 (a) The following shall be exempt from the requirements of Pes 600:

(1) Copper sulfate or copper sulfate compound pesticide application(s) for treatment of public 

surface waters recommended by the water division, department of environmental services, pursuant to

RSA 487:15-25; and

(2) Reclamation of lakes and ponds for restocking purposes by the fish and game department 

pursuant to RSA 206:10.

 (b) Agencies carrying out activities pursuant to (a) above shall proceed as follows:

(1) Present orally to the director, division of pesticide control information as described under Pes 

502.05 (b) and (c);

(2) Obtain verbal approval prior to the proposed treatment from the director, division of pesticide

control; and

(3) Submit a written application as described under 502.05 (b) and (c) to be received by the

division no later than 10 days after the date of treatment.

Source. #1547, eff 3-13-80; ss by #2209, eff 12-13-82; ss by 

#2781, eff 7-26-84; ss by #4867, eff 7-19-90; EXPIRED: 

7-19-96

New. #6316, eff 8-13-96; amd by #6944, eff 2-24-99; ss by 

#7460, eff 3-15-01; ss by #7890, eff 5-19-03; ss by #8131, eff 8-

13-04

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APPENDIX

Rule Specific State Statute which the Rule Implements

Pes 601.01 RSA 430:41, IV

Pes 602.01 – Pes 602.06 RSA 430:41, IV

Pes 603.01 – Pes 603.04 RSA 430:41, IV

Pes 603.03(c)(11) RSA 430:31, IV 

Pes 603.03(c)(16) RSA 430:31, IV

Pes 603.03(c)(18) RSA 430:31, IV

Pes 603.03(c)(23) RSA 431:41, IV

Pes 603.03(d),(e) RSA 430:31, IV

Pes 603.03(c)(23)f. RSA 430:31, IV

Pes 604.01 – Pes 604.03 RSA 430:41, IV

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