New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules Ec-Wet - Wetlands Council \
Here’s a clear overview of the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules – Ec‑Wet Chapter (Wetlands Council):
📘 Structure of Ec‑Wet
The Ec‑Wet chapter is divided into two main parts (regulations.justia.com):
Chapter Ec‑Wet 100 – Definitions, Organization & Public Information
Chapter Ec‑Wet 200 – Procedural Rules
Chapter Ec‑Wet 100 – Organization & Info (Current through March 27, 2025) (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Key Parts:
Ec‑Wet 101 – Purpose: Sets overarching goals of the Council.
Ec‑Wet 102 – Definitions: Clarifies terms used in the rules.
Ec‑Wet 103 – Council Organization:
Ec‑Wet 103.01: Office hours, contact info, location.
Ec‑Wet 103.02: Council responsibilities under RSA 21‑O:5‑a – including advising DES, hearing appeals, reviewing rules, approving mitigation fund disbursements, and establishing council procedures (regulations.justia.com, casetext.com, law.cornell.edu).
Ec‑Wet 104 – Public Information: Rules around open meetings, records, and public disclosure.
Chapter Ec‑Wet 200 – Procedural Rules (regulations.justia.com)
Part 201 – General Procedures
Outlines hearing schedules, required notices, record-keeping, conflict-of-interest rules, and timelines .
Part 202 – Rulemaking, Explanations & Declaratory Rulings
Ec‑Wet 202.01: Any person may petition for new rules, amendments, or repeals by submitting a rulemaking petition according to prescribed procedures (casetext.com).
Part 203 – Appeals
Details processes for filing, serving, and advancing appeals (e.g., under Ec‑Wet 203.03, appeals require pleading sufficient facts and law; motions for rehearing must comply with RSA 541 and Ec‑Wet rules) (www4.des.state.nh.us).
🧾 Practical Summary
Topic
Description
Council Duties
Advises DES on wetlands policy, hears appeals, reviews rule proposals, manages mitigation fund, conducts rulemaking and council governance (law.cornell.edu)
Public Access
Defines office operations, public records access, meeting transparency
Procedural Standards
Sets hearing and appeal timelines, petition rights, and instructions for motions and rehearings
📚 Further Resources
Official text: PDF version of Ec‑Wet 100–200 from NHDES (des.nh.gov)
Cornell LII: Full chapter text including Ec‑Wet 103.02 (law.cornell.edu)
NHDES rule library: Central repository for administrative rules (des.nh.gov)
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