139 chapters · 1,217 sections in this title.
RSA 125-H:1 Findings, Intent
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The general court finds that protection of the public health and welfare demands a state-wide capacity to assess the nature of and risks to both humans and ecosystems associated with exposure to a variety of environmental contaminants. Recognizing that health risk assessment enta…
RSA 125-H:2 Definitions
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In this chapter: I. "Acute health effect" means an adverse health outcome or disease which manifests itself upon or shortly after exposure to an environmental hazard. II. "Adverse health outcome" means any condition which results in human morbidity, mortality, impaired reproducti…
RSA 125-H:3 Health Risk Assessment Bureau; Duties
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I. There is established within the department of health and human services a health risk assessment bureau under the direction of a classified administrator of health risk assessments. The bureau shall be responsible for administering the health risk assessment program. II. The b…
RSA 125-H:4 Imminent Health Hazard
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The commissioner shall have the responsibility, upon the receipt and validation of information of an imminent health hazard, to inform the commissioner of environmental services who shall inform the governor of such threat and request that the state agencies responsible by statut…