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 increases to $6,250 for areas between 150,000 and 200,000 square feet, with additional fees for each extra 100,000 square feet disturbed. 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 the Department of Environmental Services adopt rules to establish a permit by notification for projects under 150,000 square feet by January 1, 2026. The previous provision regarding the review of plans has been repealed and replaced with this new framework. The act will 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