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HB 1113, relative to shoreland septic systems
Provides more protection to our lakes from septic system pollution.
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It modifies requirements for site assessment studies of shoreland septic systems when property is sold.
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If any portion of a septic system is within 250 feet of the water, the buyer shall, at the buyer’s expense, engage in a septic system evaluation or accept an evaluation done within the past 180 days.
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If the system is not approved or was approved before 9/1/89, the buyer shall hire a permitted designer.
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If the system is found with signs of failure or in failure, the local health inspector and the NH Department of Environmental Services must be notified, and the buyer shall replace the system within 180 days.
Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 7, 9:50 a.m.
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HB 1293, relative to the use of certain fertilizers on turf
Provides more protection to our lakes from phosphorus pollution from fertilizers.
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No lawn fertilizer sold at a retail store can include phosphorus unless for establishing a new lawn, for lawn repair, or if a soil test indicates phosphorus is needed.
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Applying fertilizer is prohibited before/during heavy rain and on saturated or frozen ground, and application setbacks from storm drains are included.
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Signage about impacts to water resources and laws relative to fertilizer application must be posted in places where phosphorus fertilizer is sold.
Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 7, 9:00 a.m.
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HB 1554, relative to regulating the cutting of native aquatic vegetation on submerged land in lakes
Protects our lakes from unintended water quality problems caused by the management of native plants in the water.
- Gives the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services clear authority to regulate and develop rules for the cutting and management of native aquatic vegetation in lakes.
Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 7, 9:40 a.m.
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