This bill amends RSA 485-A:29, I, concerning the submission and approval of plans and specifications for sewage and waste disposal systems. It introduces new provisions (marked by ) and does not indicate any deletions (marked by ). The bill specifies that any person proposing to subdivide land or construct a sewage or waste disposal system must submit plans for approval according to the requirements of the department. It mandates that the department adopt rules for the submission of plans and specifications, including details on the location of known burial sites or cemeteries on the property. Additionally, the rules must establish the methodology and review process for innovative/alternative wastewater treatment systems and their operation, maintenance, and financial responsibility. The bill also includes a new provision (d) that allows for the use of stone and pipe and concrete chamber septic systems to be designed and constructed 24 inches above the seasonal high water table, provided there is a minimum of 6 inches of sand meeting the ASTM C-33 specification under the stone and pipe system, and that the distance above the seasonal high water table is maximized to the extent practicable. This provision aims to facilitate the use of certain septic systems on properties with seasonal high water tables. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of September 01, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 485-A:29
Version adopted by both bodies: 485-A:29
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 485-A:29