Section 149-M:29-a – Hauler Registration.
149-M:29-a Hauler Registration. – I. Haulers shall register to do business in New Hampshire with the department, at no cost to the hauler. Each hauler shall report by March 31 of each year to the department, on forms provided by the department, the following information relative to the prior calendar year: (a) Quantities of […]
Section 149-M:30 – Cleanup of Waste Sites; Priorities; Rulemaking.
149-M:30 Cleanup of Waste Sites; Priorities; Rulemaking. – I. (a) In addition to any other powers conferred upon cities, towns, districts and counties by this chapter or by RSA 147-B, cities, towns, districts, and counties shall have the power to finance costs incurred for the closing and cleanup of landfills and other solid waste […]
Section 149-M:31 – State Guarantee.
149-M:31 State Guarantee. – I. In view of the public benefits resulting from the proper closing of landfills and other solid waste facilities and for the closing and cleanup of qualifying hazardous waste sites, the governor and council are authorized in the name of the state of New Hampshire to guarantee unconditionally, but at […]
Section 149-M:32 – Statement of Purpose.
149-M:32 Statement of Purpose. – The general court finds that the presence of heavy metals in packaging is to be considered a matter of concern in connection with the overall solid waste stream because such metals are likely to be present in leachate when packaging is landfilled or in emissions when packaging is incinerated. […]
Section 149-M:33 – Definitions.
149-M:33 Definitions. – In this subdivision: I. "Distribution" means the practice of taking title to a package or packaging components for promotional purposes or resale. Persons involved solely in delivering a package or packaging components on behalf of third parties are not considered distributors. II. "Distributor" means any person, firm, or corporation which takes […]
Section 149-M:25 – Minimum Plan Requirements.
149-M:25 Minimum Plan Requirements. – I. Each plan shall: (a) Estimate the types, weights, and volumes of solid waste generated, including wet-cell batteries, used motor oil, tires, demolition debris, and waste particular to the district or municipality, current and available methods of disposal and treatment, and the types, weights, and volume of recyclable materials […]
Section 149-M:26 – State Policy and Antitrust Exemption.
149-M:26 State Policy and Antitrust Exemption. – To promote the state’s interest in safe, clean, and efficient management and disposal of solid waste, it is hereby declared to be the policy of the state of New Hampshire that competition and enterprise may be displaced or limited by towns and counties, acting alone or in […]
Section 149-M:27 – Refuse Reduction.
149-M:27 Refuse Reduction. – I. If the department finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health, it may issue an order suspending all or any part of this section during such emergency. II. No wet-cell batteries shall be disposed of in a solid waste landfill facility or composting facility […]
Section 149-M:15 – Penalties and Other Enforcement.
149-M:15 Penalties and Other Enforcement. – I. The department may issue an order to any person in violation of this chapter, a rule adopted under this chapter, or any condition in a permit issued under this chapter to comply with this chapter, the rule or the permit, and require such remedial measures as may […]
Section 149-M:16 – Administrative Fines.
149-M:16 Administrative Fines. – The commissioner, after notice and hearing pursuant to RSA 541-A, may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $2,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter, including any rule adopted under the provisions of this chapter. Rehearings and appeals from a decision of the […]