147-C:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. [Repealed.] II. "Committee" means the municipal hazardous waste facility review committee. II-a. "Department" means the department of environmental services. III. "Disposal" means the discharge, deposit, incineration, injection, dumping, spilling, leaking or placing of any hazardous waste into or onto any land or water so that the waste […]
147-C:2 Notification; Review Committee. – I. When the department receives an application for a new hazardous waste facility, the department shall immediately notify the governing body of the municipality in which the facility is proposed to be located. This requirement shall apply to permit applications for treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. A copy of […]
147-C:3 Committee Membership. – There shall be at least 5, but no more than 9, persons appointed to serve on the committee. At least one member shall be a chemical engineer if such a person is available for appointment. The governing body shall: I. Appoint to the committee one or more members of: (a) […]
147-C:4 Duties of the Committee. – I. The committee shall: (a) Represent the town in the public hearing process relating to the facility’s permit application; (b) Have access to all information given to and comments made to the department, except that information relative to a facility application obtained by the department which, in the […]
147-C:5 Funds. – The committee may accept private, state or federal funds to pay for independent investigations on proposed sites and for other purposes associated with this chapter. Source. 1981, 567:1. 1986, 158:11, eff. July 27, 1986.
147-C:6 Committee’s Powers. – This chapter shall not be deemed to permit the committee to preempt the powers of any local board or other local authority relative to the regulation of zoning and planning. Source. 1981, 567:1, eff. June 30, 1981.
147-C:7 Rehearing. – I. If the department issues a permit to a facility which, in the judgment of the committee, does not adequately protect the health and safety of the residents of the town, the committee may appeal to the waste management council established under RSA 21-O:9 for review in accordance with rules adopted […]
