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This bill modifies terrain alteration permitting and fees for the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES). Specifically, the bill establishes new fee structures for terrain alteration permit applications, with different rates based on the area of land being disturbed. For projects less than 150,000 square feet that qualify for a "permit by notification", the application fee will be $3,125. For projects between 150,000 and 200,000 square feet, the fee will be $6,250, with an additional $2,500 charged for each subsequent 100,000 square feet of disturbance. The bill introduces a new "catch-all" fee of $500 plus $0.005 per square foot of disturbance for projects not fitting other categories, and sets a specific fee schedule for properties subject to a certain existing regulation (RSA 483-B:9). Additionally, the bill requires DES to establish a permit by notification process for smaller projects by January 1, 2026, which aims to streamline the permitting process for smaller-scale terrain alterations. The bill is expected to increase annual revenue for the Water Resources Fund from approximately $1.4 million to $2.8 million, with minimal additional administrative costs. The new fee structure and permitting process will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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