483-A:1 Statement of Policy. – New Hampshire’s lakes are one of its most important natural resources; vital to wildlife, fisheries, recreation, tourism, and the quality of life of its citizens. It is the policy of the state to insure the continued vitality of New Hampshire lakes as key biological, social, and economic assets, while […]
483-A:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner, department of environmental services. II. "Advisory committee" means the lakes management advisory committee established in RSA 483-A:6. III. "Lake" means the bodies of fresh water as defined in RSA 271:20. IV. " Valued characteristics " means the uses and values that lakes provide […]
483-A:3 Program Established; Intent. – There is established the New Hampshire lakes management and protection program within the department of environmental services. It is the intent of the legislature that the New Hampshire lakes management and protection program shall complement and reinforce existing state and federal water quality laws. It is also the intent […]
483-A:4 Lakes Coordinator. – There is established in the office of the commissioner, department of environmental services, a state lakes coordinator, who shall be a classified employee qualified by reason of education and experience, and who shall administer the New Hampshire lakes management and protection program. Source. 1990, 118:2, eff. June 18, 1990.
483-A:5 Management. – I. The lakes coordinator, in consultation with the advisory committee, with cooperation and assistance from each of the relevant divisions and bureaus within the department of environmental services, shall prepare every 10 years state level management recommendations for consideration by state agencies in their decision-making regarding lakes management and protection. The […]
483-A:6 Lakes Management Committee; Establishment. – I. There is established a lakes management advisory committee. II. The advisory committee shall include the following members to be appointed by the governor and council: (a) A member representing a New Hampshire lake association nominated by the New Hampshire Lakes Association. (b) A member representing the state […]
483-A:7 Lakes Management and Protection Plans. – I. The lakes coordinator, in consultation with the advisory committee and the office of planning and development, shall monitor and oversee guidelines for coordinated lake management and shoreland protection plans together with recommendations for implementation, if necessary. Upon acceptance of the guidelines or substantive changes to the […]
483-A:8 Acceptance and Expenditures of Funds. – I. The commissioner may apply for and accept, from any source, gifts; donations of money; grants; federal, local, private, and other funds and incentives; and interests in land for the purposes of this chapter. The moneys collected under this paragraph shall be deposited in the rivers management […]
483-A:9 State Agency Cooperation. – Affected state agencies shall cooperate with and assist the lakes coordinator and the advisory committee in the development and implementation of lakes management plans established under RSA 483-A:7. Source. 1990, 118:2, eff. June 18, 1990.
