SB 517 - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
 
02/06/2020    0292s
2020 SESSION
20-3017
08/04
 
SENATE BILL 517
 
 
SPONSORS: Sen. Bradley, Dist 3; Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist 21; Sen. Giuda, Dist 2; Rep. Suzanne Smith, Graf. 8; Rep. Renzullo, Hills. 37
 
COMMITTEE: Energy and Natural Resources
 
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ANALYSIS
 
This bill changes the functions of the public information and permitting office of the commissioner of the department of environmental services.
 
This bill is a request of the department of environmental services.
 
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
02/06/2020    0292s 20-3017
08/04
 
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
 
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty
 
 
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
 
1  Department of Environmental Services; Office of the Commissioner; Public Information.  Amend RSA 21-O:12, IV to read as follows:
IV.  Public information and permitting [shall include all initial public contact relative to permits and applications; furnishing members of the general public with all permit applications and information needed for any project which comes under the jurisdiction of the department, as well as information as to federal or local permits which may be required; assisting] shall assist members of the general public, whenever possible[, to fill out permit applications] by directing them to the appropriate person within the relevant division of the department; and generally providing members of the general public with all of the information necessary for meeting permit requirements[, including information as to where to find the relevant federal laws and regulations, rules, and municipal ordinances].
2  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.