This bill allows subdivision regulations to require water supply studies, determination of adequate water quantity for future water uses, and minimum on-lot private well testing requirements. The bill also clarifies that the applicant is responsible for paying associated costs. The bill adds new subparagraphs (p), (q), and (r) to RSA 674:36, II, which outline the requirements for water supply studies, adequate water quantity, and well testing. These requirements do not apply to community water systems or large groundwater withdrawals regulated under RSA 485 and RSA 485-C. The bill also adds a new paragraph VII to RSA 674:36, which allows the planning board to require the applicant to pay for notification of abutters and to assess reasonable fees to cover administrative expenses and costs of special investigation and review of documents. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 674:36