New Hampshire § 147-A:7 Inspections;  Right of Entry

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 147-A:7 — Inspections; Right of Entry

New Hampshire § 147-A:7

Title XPUBLIC HEALTH

Ch. 147-AHAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 147-A:7 (2026).

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I. For the purpose of determining compliance with this chapter, any rule adopted by the department relative to this chapter or any permit issued by the department, an employee or an authorized representative of the department may, upon presentation of appropriate credentials and at any reasonable time:

(a)Enter any hazardous waste facility;

(b)Inspect, photograph, and obtain samples of any waste, including samples from containers or vehicles which the department has reason to believe contain hazardous wastes; and

(c)Inspect and copy any records, information or test results relating to wastes. II. Information obtained by the department under this chapter which, in the judgment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency or the department, constitutes a trade secret, shall not be discl

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I. For the purpose of determining compliance with this chapter, any rule adopted by the department relative to this chapter or any permit issued by the department, an employee or an authorized representative of the department may, upon presentation of appropriate credentials and at any reasonable time:
(a) Enter any hazardous waste facility;
(b) Inspect, photograph, and obtain samples of any waste, including samples from containers or vehicles which the department has reason to believe contain hazardous wastes; and
(c) Inspect and copy any records, information or test results relating to wastes.
II. Information obtained by the department under this chapter which, in the judgment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency or the department, constitutes a trade secret, shall not be disclosed to the public without notice to the owner of the trade secret and an opportunity for hearing. The department may provide information relating to trade secrets to the Environmental Protection Agency, provided that the Environmental Protection Agency guarantees the same degree of confidentiality provided by the department.