Section 149-I:6 – Bylaws and Ordinances.
149-I:6 Bylaws and Ordinances. – I. In municipalities where the sewage is pumped or treated, the mayor and aldermen may adopt such ordinances and bylaws relating to the sewage system, pumping station, treatment plant or other appurtenant structure as are required for proper maintenance and operation and to promote the objectives of the sewage […]
Section 149-I:6-a – Definitions.
149-I:6-a Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Equivalent residential unit " or " ERU " means the fee unit basis for all fees assessed by a stormwater utility. II. " Stormwater " means surface runoff and drainage that is generated from precipitation and snowmelt, including any debris, chemicals, sediment, or other substances carried […]
Section 147-F:19 – Enforcement.
147-F:19 Enforcement. – I. The attorney general may institute an action before the superior court for the county in which the property is located or the superior court for Merrimack county against any person to enforce the terms of a covenant issued under this chapter. II. If the department determines that an emergency exists […]
Section 147-F:20 – State Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund.
147-F:20 State Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund. – Authority is granted for the state of New Hampshire to participate in the federally funded state brownfields cleanup revolving loan funds as may be provided under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, or related federal legislation as amended from time to time. The loan […]
Section 149-I:1 – Construction.
149-I:1 Construction. – The mayor and aldermen of any city may construct and maintain all main drains or common sewers, stormwater treatment, conveyance, and discharge systems, sewage and/or waste treatment, works which they adjudge necessary for the public convenience, health or welfare. Such drains, sewers, and systems shall be substantially constructed of brick, stone, […]
Section 149-I:2 – Taking Land.
149-I:2 Taking Land. – Whenever it is necessary to construct such main drains or common sewers, stormwater treatment, conveyance, and discharge systems, sewage and/or waste treatment facilities across or on the land of any person and the city cannot obtain for a reasonable price any land or easement in land required by it, the […]
Section 149-I:3 – Water Pollution.
149-I:3 Water Pollution. – Any city which shall have received an order by the department of environmental services under the provisions of RSA 147, 485, or 485-A shall proceed forthwith to acquire whatever easements and lands as are necessary to comply with said order and may enter upon, for the purpose of survey leading […]
Section 149-I:4 – Contracts; Sewage or Waste Treatment Facilities.
149-I:4 Contracts; Sewage or Waste Treatment Facilities. – The mayor and aldermen of any city may lease, enter into contracts to provide, sell, or purchase stormwater treatment, conveyance, and discharge systems, and sewage or waste treatment facilities to or from any other city, town, village district or person whenever they judge the same necessary […]
Section 147-F:9 – Application for Participation in Covenant Not to Sue Program.
147-F:9 Application for Participation in Covenant Not to Sue Program. – I. Any person may submit an application to the department for a determination of that person’s eligibility to obtain a covenant not to sue as part of that party’s participation in the program administered under this chapter. The application for eligibility for a […]
Section 147-F:10 – Eligibility Determination With Respect to Covenant Not to Sue.
147-F:10 Eligibility Determination With Respect to Covenant Not to Sue. – I. Within 30 days of receiving a complete application, the department shall make a determination of eligibility in accordance with RSA 147-F:4 after review and approval by the department of justice. The department shall send its written determination to the applicant and the […]