New Hampshire § 485-A:9 Classification Procedure

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 485-A:9 — Classification Procedure

New Hampshire § 485-A:9

Title LWATER MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION

Ch. 485-AWATER POLLUTION AND WASTE DISPOSAL

SubdivisionClassification of Waters

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 485-A:9 (2026).

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The department shall follow the procedures provided in this section and recommend to the legislature a classification for all streams, lakes, ponds, and tidal waters or section of such water.

I.A notice setting forth the contemplated classification of any stream, lake, pond, tidal water or section of such water, shall be published for 3 successive weeks in a newspaper circulated within the county or counties in which the surface water in question is situated. The last notice shall be published at least 7 days before the hearing date. The notice shall stipulate the time and place where a public hearing on the contemplated classification shall be held.

II.A public hearing shall be conducted by the department, at which hearing all interested parties shall be heard relative to their views on

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The department shall follow the procedures provided in this section and recommend to the legislature a classification for all streams, lakes, ponds, and tidal waters or section of such water.
I. A notice setting forth the contemplated classification of any stream, lake, pond, tidal water or section of such water, shall be published for 3 successive weeks in a newspaper circulated within the county or counties in which the surface water in question is situated. The last notice shall be published at least 7 days before the hearing date. The notice shall stipulate the time and place where a public hearing on the contemplated classification shall be held.
II. A public hearing shall be conducted by the department, at which hearing all interested parties shall be heard relative to their views on classification of the area or areas in question.
III. Following the hearings the department shall review the pertinent evidence and data presented.
IV. After such hearing and review of evidence the department shall determine which classification is for the best interest of the public giving consideration to the health, industrial, economic, geographical and social factors involved.