More pending rules will take affect in the third Millennium. In addition, several regulatory agencies plan increased enforcement of past regulations. In total these rules can change road and bridge maintenance decision-making and priority setting. They will influence facility construction and municipal budgets. At minimum many will require increased documentation and permit applications.
Wetlands permits Each regulation is described below, with known anticipated affects noted.
Sources of currently available information, and UNH T Center plans for additional information, are described at the end of the article. This rule will affect nearly all municipalities, with major impacts on some. Its three areas of coverage are described separately below. These rules could impact municipal garages, truck and vehicle washing, salt and sand storage, wastewater treatment plants, recycling centers, and refuse transfer stations. Municipalities will need a permit or a No Exposure Waiver for each activity with the potential to affect surface waters.