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NH Rev Stat § 483:12-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483 - New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program|Section 483:12-a - State Action; Notification of Rivers Coordinator; Petition for Review.

    483:12-a State Action;  Notification of Rivers Coordinator;  Petition for Review. –||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 prior to taking any such action. Such agency shall forward to the rivers coordinator and the local river management advisory committee for review and comment copies of all notices of public hearings, or, where a public hearing is not required, a copy of the application for issuance of a permit, certificate, or license within the designated river or corridor under RSA 485-C, RSA 485-A, RSA 483-B, RSA 12-E, RSA 270:12, RSA 482, RSA 482-A, except notifications for minimum impact activities under RSA 482-A:3, V and XII and for routine roadway maintenance under RSA 482-A:3, XVI on land used for agricultural purposes, RSA 149-M, RSA 430, or RSA 147-A. If an agency is notified by the rivers coordinator that a proposed activity would violate a protection measure under RSA 483:9, 483:9-a, 483:9-aa, or 483:9-b, such agency shall deny the application.||I-a. State agencies shall develop, in conjunction with the rivers coordinator and the local river management advisory committees, the procedure by which the state shall notify the appropriate local river management advisory committee when state action is being considered which affects a designated river.||II. If an application is denied solely because the proposed activity would violate a protection measure under RSA 483:9, 483:9-a, 483:9-aa, or 483:9-b, the applicant may petition the commissioner for a review. Within 30 days of receiving such a petition, the commissioner, in consultation with the advisory committee and the appropriate local rivers management advisory committee, shall review the application. If the commissioner determines that the proposed activity is consistent with the character of the designated river or segment or that the proposed activity would provide a public benefit sufficient to outweigh the public benefit of a protection measure under this chapter, the commissioner shall submit to the speaker of the house and the president of the senate a recommendation that the proposed activity be allowed to proceed. Such recommendation shall require review and approval by the general court and shall be filed as a bill in the next legislative session following the petition.|||Source. 1990, 233:14. 1995, 219:3. 2007, 285:8. 2009, 201:13, eff. July 15, 2009. 2016, 287:33, eff. Aug. 20, 2016.|
NH Rev Stat § 483:12-b (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483 - New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program|Section 483:12-b - Subject to Other Laws; Existing Hydroelectric Facilities.

    483:12-b Subject to Other Laws;  Existing Hydroelectric Facilities. –||I. Any activities permitted under this chapter shall be subject to all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.||II. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the continued operation, repair and maintenance of hydroelectric storage and generation facilities existing on the effective date of this paragraph.|||Source. 1990, 233:24. 1992, 261:3, eff. July 14, 1992.|
NH Rev Stat § 483:13 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483 - New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program|Section 483:13 - Acceptance and Expenditure of Funds.

    483:13 Acceptance and Expenditure of Funds. –||I. The commissioner may apply for and accept, from any source, gifts; donations of money; grants; federal, local, private, and other matching funds and incentives; and interests in land for the purposes of this chapter. The moneys collected under this paragraph shall be deposited in the fund established under paragraph II.||II. There is hereby established in the office of the state treasurer a fund to be known as the rivers management and protection fund. The fund shall be nonlapsing and continually appropriated to the commissioner for the purposes of this chapter, RSA 487:38 through RSA 487:42, and RSA 483-A.||III. The commissioner may expend any funds deposited in the rivers management and protection fund for the purposes of this chapter, RSA 487:38 through RSA 487:42, and RSA 483-A, and such funds are hereby continually appropriated.||IV. [Repealed.]|||Source. 1989, 339:1. 1995, 219:4. 2009, 201:14. 2010, 269:1, eff. July 6, 2010. 2015, 259:31, II, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 483:14 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483 - New Hampshire Rivers Management and Protection Program|Section 483:14 - Disposition of State Property.

    483:14 Disposition of State Property. –||I. No state-owned property adjacent to or providing access to a river shall be disposed of by the state except upon the review and recommendation of the advisory committee.||II. [Repealed.]|||Source. 1990, 118:4. 2009, 201:15, eff. July 15, 2009. 2016, 287:38, II, eff. Aug. 20, 2016.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-A:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-A - New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program|Section 483-A:1 - Statement of Policy.

    483-A:1 Statement of Policy. –||New Hampshire's lakes are one of its most important natural resources; vital to wildlife, fisheries, recreation, tourism, and the quality of life of its citizens. It is the policy of the state to insure the continued vitality of New Hampshire lakes as key biological, social, and economic assets, while providing that public health is ensured for the benefit of present and future generations. The state shall encourage and assist in the development of management plans for the waters as well as the shoreland to conserve and protect valued characteristics, including recreational, aesthetic, and those of community significance, so that these valued characteristics shall endure as part of lake uses to be enjoyed by the citizens of New Hampshire. If conflicts arise in the attempt to protect the valued characteristics of a lake, priority shall be given to those characteristics that are necessary to meet state water quality standards.|||Source. 1990, 118:2. 2010, 269:2, eff. July 6, 2010.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-A:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-A - New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program|Section 483-A:2 - Definitions.

    483-A:2 Definitions. –||In this chapter:||I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner, department of environmental services.||II. "Advisory committee" means the lakes management advisory committee established in RSA 483-A:6.||III. "Lake" means the bodies of fresh water as defined in RSA 271:20.||IV. "Valued characteristics" means the uses and values that lakes provide including, but not limited to: passive and active recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and use of appropriate watercraft; aesthetic values such as scenic beauty, wilderness experiences, and educational opportunities; public uses such as drinking water supplies and flood control; ecosystem values such as providing ecological diversity and wildlife habitat; economic values such as revenue generated for the local, regional, and state economies; and social experiences and the opportunity to use our lakes for public enjoyment.|||Source. 1990, 118:2. 2010, 269:3, eff. July 6, 2010.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-A:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-A - New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program|Section 483-A:3 - Program Established; Intent.

    483-A:3 Program Established;  Intent. –||There is established the New Hampshire lakes management and protection program within the department of environmental services. It is the intent of the legislature that the New Hampshire lakes management and protection program shall complement and reinforce existing state and federal water quality laws. It is also the intent of the legislature that, through said program, the scenic beauty and recreational potential of lakes shall be maintained or enhanced, that wildlife habitat shall be protected, that opportunity for public enjoyment of lake uses be ensured, and that littoral interests shall be respected.|||Source. 1990, 118:2, eff. June 18, 1990.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-A:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-A - New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program|Section 483-A:4 - Lakes Coordinator.

    483-A:4 Lakes Coordinator. –||There is established in the office of the commissioner, department of environmental services, a state lakes coordinator, who shall be a classified employee qualified by reason of education and experience, and who shall administer the New Hampshire lakes management and protection program.|||Source. 1990, 118:2, eff. June 18, 1990.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-A:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-A - New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program|Section 483-A:5 - Management.

    483-A:5 Management. –||I. The lakes coordinator, in consultation with the advisory committee, with cooperation and assistance from each of the relevant divisions and bureaus within the department of environmental services, shall prepare every 10 years state level management recommendations for consideration by state agencies in their decision-making regarding lakes management and protection. The purpose of such recommendations shall be to ensure that:||(a) Water quality shall not be degraded from existing water quality standards established in RSA 485-A.||(b) Potential sources of pollution, whether point or non-point sources on the land or deriving from activity on the lake, shall be managed in such a way as to minimize their adverse impact on water quality. No significant adverse impact or cumulative adverse impact on water quality shall be permitted.||(c) The environment for wildlife, particularly waterfowl and aquatic life, shall be maintained or improved.||(d) The use of lakes and their drainage areas for flood protection and water supply shall be recognized and protected.||(e) Public access shall be provided and maintained appropriate to suitable uses of the lakes.||(f) Recreational uses of lakes shall be consistent with the carrying capacity and valued characteristics of each lake. Recreational uses shall provide opportunity for the safe enjoyment of a variety of lake experiences within the state as a whole.||II. No state-owned property adjacent to or providing access to a lake shall be disposed of by the state except upon the review and recommendations of the advisory committee.|||Source. 1990, 118:2. 2010, 269:4, eff. July 6, 2010.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-A:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-A - New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program|Section 483-A:7 - Lakes Management and Protection Plans.

    483-A:7 Lakes Management and Protection Plans. –||I. The lakes coordinator, in consultation with the advisory committee and the office of planning and development, shall monitor and oversee guidelines for coordinated lake management and shoreland protection plans together with recommendations for implementation, if necessary. Upon acceptance of the guidelines or substantive changes to the guidelines by the advisory committee, the lakes coordinator and members of the advisory committee shall hold public hearings regarding the guidelines or changes to the guidelines. At least one hearing shall be held in each executive council district.||II. The lakes coordinator in consultation with the office of planning and development, with the help of appropriate council on resources and development agencies, shall provide technical assistance and, within the limits of legislative appropriations, award financial grants to regional planning commissions established under RSA 36:45 through RSA 36:53 in support of lake management and shoreland protection planning. The commissioner, with the advice of the lakes coordinator and the advisory committee, shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to awarding financial grants under this paragraph.||III. The lakes coordinator in cooperation with the office of planning and development, regional planning agencies, and appropriate council on resources and development agencies, shall provide technical assistance and information in support of lake management and local shoreland planning consistent with the guidelines established under RSA 483-A:7, I, compatible with the recommendations under RSA 483-A:5, and consistent with state and federal water quality laws.||IV. Whenever more than one municipality borders a lake, all such municipalities shall be encouraged to cooperate in the development and implementation of a coordinated lake management and shoreland protection plan.||V. Lake management and shoreland protection plans developed pursuant to paragraphs I, II, and III shall address, but not be limited to, the following:||(a) Recreational uses and activities.||(b) Non-recreational uses and activities.||(c) Existing and future land uses.||(d) Protection of wetlands, wildlife, fish habitats, and other significant natural areas.||(e) Dams, bridges, and other water structures.||(f) Public access by foot and vehicle.||(g) Setbacks and other location requirements.||(h) Dredging, filling, mining, and earth moving.||(i) Prohibited uses.||(j) Factors controlling water levels and flowage rights.||(k) Facilities appropriate to support approved lake uses.||(l) Water safety.||(m) Other factors affecting water quality.|||Source. 1990, 118:2. 2003, 319:9. 2004, 257:44. 2010, 269:6, eff. July 6, 2010. 2017, 156:64, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 91:198, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-A:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-A - New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program|Section 483-A:8 - Acceptance and Expenditures of Funds.

    483-A:8 Acceptance and Expenditures of Funds. –||I. The commissioner may apply for and accept, from any source, gifts; donations of money; grants; federal, local, private, and other funds and incentives; and interests in land for the purposes of this chapter. The moneys collected under this paragraph shall be deposited in the rivers management and protection fund established under RSA 483:13.||II. The commissioner may expend any funds deposited in the rivers management and protection fund for the purposes of this chapter, in addition to those purposes established under RSA 483:13.|||Source. 1990, 118:2. 2010, 269:7, eff. July 6, 2010.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-A:9 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-A - New Hampshire Lakes Management and Protection Program|Section 483-A:9 - State Agency Cooperation.

    483-A:9 State Agency Cooperation. –||Affected state agencies shall cooperate with and assist the lakes coordinator and the advisory committee in the development and implementation of lakes management plans established under RSA 483-A:7.|||Source. 1990, 118:2, eff. June 18, 1990.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-B:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-B - Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act|Section 483-B:1 - Purpose.

    483-B:1 Purpose. –||The general court finds that:||I. The shorelands of the state are among its most valuable and fragile natural resources and their protection is essential to maintain the integrity of public waters.||I-a. A natural woodland buffer, consisting of trees and other vegetation located in areas adjoining public waters, functions to intercept surface runoff, wastewater, subsurface flow, and deeper groundwater flows from upland sources and to remove or minimize the effects of nutrients, sediment, organic matter, pesticides, and other pollutants and to moderate the temperature of the near-shore waters.||I-b. Scientific evidence has confirmed that even small areas of impervious surface coverage can have deleterious impacts on water quality and the aesthetic beauty of our lakes and rivers if not properly contained or managed within each watershed. These impacts are known to reduce recreational opportunity, reduce property values, and pose human health risks.||II. The public waters of New Hampshire are valuable resources held in trust by the state. The state has an interest in protecting those waters and has the jurisdiction to control the use of the public waters and the adjacent shoreland for the greatest public benefit.||III. There is great concern throughout the state relating to the utilization, protection, restoration and preservation of shorelands because of their effect on state waters.||IV. Under current law the potential exists for uncoordinated, unplanned and piecemeal development along the state's shorelines, which could result in significant negative impacts on the public waters of New Hampshire.|||Source. 1991, 303:1. 2002, 263:1. 2008, 171:15, eff. July 1, 2008.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-B:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-B - Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act|Section 483-B:2 - Minimum Standards Required.

    483-B:2 Minimum Standards Required. –||To fulfill the state's role as trustee of its waters and to promote public health, safety, and the general welfare, the general court declares that the public interest requires the establishment of standards for the subdivision, use, and development of the shorelands of the state's public waters. The development standards provided in this chapter shall be the minimum standards necessary to protect the public waters of the state of New Hampshire. These standards shall serve to:||I. Further the maintenance of safe and healthful conditions.||II. Provide for the wise utilization of water and related land resources.||III. Prevent and control water pollution.||IV. Protect fish spawning grounds, aquatic life, and bird and other wildlife habitats.||V. Protect buildings and lands from flooding and accelerated erosion.||VI. Protect archaeological and historical resources.||VII. Protect commercial fishing and maritime industries.||VIII. Protect freshwater and coastal wetlands.||IX. Control building sites, placement of structures, and land uses that may potentially damage the public waters.||X. Conserve shoreline cover and points of access to inland and coastal waters.||XI. Preserve the state's lakes, rivers, estuaries and coastal waters in their natural state.||XII. Promote wildlife habitat, scenic beauty, and scientific study.||XIII. Protect public use of waters, including recreation.||XIV. Conserve natural beauty and open spaces.||XV. Anticipate and respond to the impacts of development in shoreland areas to the extent they may potentially damage the public waters.||XVI. Provide for economic development in proximity to waters.|||Source. 1991, 303:1. 1992, 235:1, 2. 1994, 383:1. 2011, 224:383, 384, eff. June 29, 2011.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-B:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-B - Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act|Section 483-B:3 - Consistency Required.

    483-B:3 Consistency Required. –||I. All state agencies shall perform their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the intent of this chapter. State and local permits for work within the protected shorelands shall be issued only when consistent with the policies of this chapter.||II. When the standards and practices established in this chapter conflict with other local or state laws and rules, the more stringent standard shall control.||III. All agricultural activities and operations in the state as defined in RSA 21:34-a and as governed by RSA 430, including the use of animal manure, lime, wood ash, irrigation, and the clearing of land for agricultural utilization, and other agricultural technologies, shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter, provided such activities and operations are in conformance with the most recent best management practices determined by the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service, the United States Department of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service and the department of agriculture, markets, and food. Persons carrying out such agricultural activities and operations in the protected shoreland shall work directly with the local representatives of the above agencies for their particular property.|||Source. 1991, 303:1. 1992, 235:21. 1995, 130:8, eff. July 23, 1995; 206:2, eff. Aug. 11, 1995.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-B:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-B - Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act|Section 483-B:5 - Enforcement by Commissioner; Duties; Woodland Buffer.

    483-B:5 Enforcement by Commissioner;  Duties;  Woodland Buffer. –||I. The commissioner, with the advice and assistance of the office of planning and development, department of natural and cultural resources and department of agriculture, markets, and food, shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.||II. The commissioner or his or her designee may, for cause, enter upon any subject land or parcel at any reasonable time, provided he or she has obtained the oral or written permission of the property owner, attempted to notify the property owner or his or her agent either orally or in writing 24 hours prior to entry, or has observed, or received credible evidence of, the occurrence of activities regulated by this chapter that may impact water quality, to perform oversight and enforcement duties provided for in this chapter.||III. [Repealed.]||IV. To encourage coordination of state and local enforcement measures, the commissioner shall notify, at the time of issuance or filing, the local governing body of enforcement action undertaken by the state in respect to protected shoreland within the municipality by sending it copies of relevant administrative orders issued and pleadings filed.||V. The commissioner may issue an order to any person in violation of this chapter, of rules adopted under this chapter, or of any condition of a permit issued under this chapter.|||Source. 1991, 303:1. 1992, 235:8, 9. 1994, 383:6, 22, II. 1995, 130:4. 2003, 319:9. 2004, 257:44. 2011, 224:394, eff. June 29, 2011. 2013, 153:3, eff. Aug. 27, 2013. 2017, 156:14, I, 64, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 91:198, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 483-B:5-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title L - Water Management and Protection|Title 483-B - Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act|Section 483-B:5-a - Repealed by 2008, 5:5, I, II, eff. May 1, 2008.

    483-B:5-a Repealed by 2008, 5:5, I, II, eff. May 1, 2008. –|