Bill > HB1128

This bill establishes strict regulations for weather modification, specifically cloud seeding, in New Hampshire by allowing such activities only during declared states of emergency related to catastrophic droughts. Under the proposed law, cloud seeding can only occur when the governor officially declares a state of emergency, which must be triggered by a drought severe enough to significantly threaten the state's water supply, agriculture, public health, or economic stability. Before conducting any cloud seeding operations, the state must perform a comprehensive 14-day environmental review to assess potential risks and ensure no harm will come to the environment, public health, or wildlife. The Department of Environmental Services is tasked with overseeing all cloud seeding activities and must provide public notice at least one month in advance, including publishing details in four state newspapers and on their website. The public notice must disclose the specific chemical compounds and technologies to be used, potential health and environmental impacts, affected wildlife habitats, and funding sources for the weather modification program. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a clear framework for implementing weather modification technologies only under the most critical circumstances.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry

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