Title X, Public Health

I. The general court hereby finds that acid deposition of sulfur and nitrogen containing compounds, commonly referred to as "acid rain," is occurring in the state of New Hampshire. The general court further finds that acid rain poses a significant adverse threat to the state's pu…

I. "Acid deposition" means that wet or dry deposition from the atmosphere of chemical compounds, usually in the form of rain or snow, having the potential to form an aqueous compound with a pH level lower than the level considered normal under natural conditions. I-a. "Department…

I. The department shall develop an acid deposition control program which shall achieve a 25 percent reduction of sulfur dioxide from the baseline emissions by December 31, 1991. The program shall include the following requirements: (a) All major sources of sulfur dioxide in opera…

The commissioner of the department of environmental services may impose an administrative fine not to exceed $4,000 for each offense upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter, any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any permit or order issued pursuant to th…