This bill amends existing laws regarding terrain alteration by establishing new application fees and creating a permit by notification process for certain projects. Specifically, it replaces the previous language regarding the review of plans with a requirement for application fees, which will vary based on the size of the project. For projects qualifying for a permit by notification, the application fee is set at $3,125. For larger projects, the fee for applications encompassing an area of at least 150,000 square feet but less than 200,000 square feet is increased to $6,250, with additional fees for further disturbances. The bill also introduces a fee structure for properties subject to RSA 483-B:9, with specific fees outlined for different project sizes.

Additionally, the bill mandates that by January 1, 2026, the Department of Environmental Services must adopt rules to establish a permit by notification for projects under 150,000 square feet that do not fall under RSA 483-B:9. The previous provision regarding the amendment request fee has been modified to a non-refundable fee of $500. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of September 13, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 485-A:17
As Amended by the Senate: 485-A:17
Version adopted by both bodies: 485-A:17
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 485-A:17