J8 AOT Permit.pdf

The State of New Hampshire

Department of Environmental Services

Robert R. Scott, Commissioner www.des.nh.gov 29 Hazen Drive • PO Box 95 • Concord, NH 03302-0095

(603) 271-3503 • TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

March 29, 2021

Mr. Derek Ibarguen USDA Forest Service 71 White Mountain Drive Campton, NH 03223 (via email: derek.ibarguen@usda.gov)

Permit: AoT-1923 Re: Glen Ellis Day Use Area

Dear Mr. Ibarguen:

Based upon the plans and application, approved on March 29, 2021, we are hereby issuing RSA 485-A:17 Alteration of Terrain Permit AoT-1923. As part of the processing of this application, DES waived specific requirements of Env-Wq 1508.08(a)(2) relative to a web soil survey, Env-Wq 1503.11 relative to hydrologic soil group plans and Env-Wq 1504.09(b)(2) and (c)(2) relative to site specific soil mapping. Granting this waiver will not have an adverse impact on the environment, public health, public safety, or abutting properties, and granting the request is consistent with the intent and purpose of the rules waived. Additional documentation relative to the waiver is contained within the file. The permit is subject to the following conditions:

PROJECT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS:

1. The plans in the file, last revision date March 29, 2021, are a part of this approval. The project must be constructed as shown on the project plans.

2. This permit expires on March 29, 2026. No earth moving activities shall occur on the project after this expiration date unless the permit has been extended by the Department. If an extension is required, the request must be received by the department before the permit expires. The Amendment Request form is available at: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/aot/categories/forms.htm

3. The Permittee shall comply with all recommendations by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department related to state or federally listed threatened or endangered species that are incorporated into the project plans.

GENERAL CONDITIONS:

1. Activities shall not cause or contribute to any violations of the surface water quality standards established in Administrative Rule Env-Wq 1700.

2. You must submit revised plans for permit amendment prior to any changes in construction details or sequences. You must notify the Department in writing within ten days of a change in ownership.

3. You must notify the Department in writing prior to the start of construction and upon completion of construction. Forms can be submitted electronically. Paper forms are available at that same web page or at:

http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/aot/categories/forms.htm.

Alteration of Terrain Permit: AoT-1923 Glen Ellis Day Use Area

4. All stormwater practices shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with Env-Wq 1507.07 and the project Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) Manual. All record keeping required by the I&M Manual shall be maintained by the identified responsible party, and be made available to the department upon request.

5. This permit does not relieve the applicant from the obligation to obtain other local, state or federal permits that may be required (e.g., from US EPA, US Army Corps of Engineers, etc.). Projects disturbing over 1 acre may require a federal stormwater permit from EPA. Information regarding this permitting process can be obtained at: http://des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/stormwater/construction.htm.

6. In accordance with Env-Wq 1503.21 (c)(1), a written notice signed by the permit holder and a qualified engineer shall be submitted to DES stating that the project was completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. If deviations were made, the permit holder shall review the requirements in Env-Wq 1503.21(c)(2) and submit revised plans or an application to amend the permit as necessary.

7. No activity shall occur in wetland areas until a Wetlands Permit is obtained from the Department. Issuance of this permit does not obligate the Department to approve a Wetlands Permit for this project.

8. This project has been screened for potential impact to known occurrences of protected species and exemplary natural communities in the immediate area. Since many areas have never been surveyed, or have not been surveyed in detail, unidentified sensitive species or communities may be present. This permit does not absolve the permittee from due diligence in regard to state, local or federal laws regarding such communities or species. This permit does not authorize in any way the take of threatened or endangered species, as defined by RSA 212-A:2, or of any protected species or exemplary natural communities, as defined in RSA 217-A:3.

Sincerely, Bethann McCarthy, P.E.

Alteration of Terrain Bureau cc: Coos County Planning Board (via email: jenniferfish@cooscountynh.us) Scott Lees, U.S.F.S. (via email: warren.s.lees@usda.gov)

Daniel Monette, Fuss & O’Neil (via email)