Ensuring the safety and enjoyment of public waters is a paramount concern for various state departments across the United States. Within this framework, the State of New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of State Police Marine Patrol has instituted a comprehensive process to regulate the use of swim lines across all public bodies of water through the DSSS 41 form. This essential document serves multiple purposes: it distinguishes between new applications and renewals of swim line permits, delineates the type of swim area for which the permit is requested (be it for private individuals, groups, associations, or public entities such as towns and states), and outlines the specifics regarding the location, including body of water, shorefront property details, and the proximity of abutters. Moreover, the form addresses safety regulations concerning the placement of swim lines, stipulating that they should not surpass a depth of 6 feet or a distance of 50 feet from shore unless a variance is requested and approved. Applicants are required to supply a detailed diagram of their proposed swim line area in relation to their property and neighboring areas, alongside a rationale for any variance requests regarding the placement of swim lines. The importance of completing the form thoroughly cannot be understated, as incomplete applications are returned, potentially delaying the approval process. This procedure underscores the state's commitment to managing its waterways in a way that balances recreational use with safety considerations, showcasing the essential role that administrative documents such as the DSSS 41 form play in facilitating responsible water activities.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form Dsss 41 |
| Form Length | 4 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 1 min |
| Other names | state of nh swim line permit, nh swim raft permit, GILFORD, saf |
State of New Hampshire
DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
DIVISION OF STATE POLICE
MARINE PATROL
31 DOCK ROAD
GILFORD, N.H.
John J. Barthelmes
Commission of Safety APPLICATION FOR SWIM LINE PERMIT
(PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT)
NOTE: Swim Line Permits are required on ALL public bodies of water.
DIRECTIONS: Complete this form and return it to the address indicated above.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE RETURNED.
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4.Swim Line Location:
a.Body of Water:
b.Shorefront Property Street Address:
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c.Lot Number and Tax Map Number:
d.Name / address of abutters to your shore front property: 1.
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DSSS 41 (Rev.07/12)
UNLESS A SWIM LINE VARIANCE IS REQUESTED AND APPROVED, NO SWIM LINE SHALL BE PLACED BEYOND THE POINT WHERE THE DEPTH OF WATER EXCEEDS 6 FEET OR FOR A DISTANCE FROM SHORE OF 50 FEET, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.
SWIM LINES NOT PLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE APPROVED PERMIT MAY BE REMOVED AND THE SWIM LINE PERMIT REVOKED
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b.If you are requesting a variance, please clearly state the reason(s) for this request. You must also descriptively state the water depth and distance from shore at the point where you are requesting that the swim line be located
4.Please provide a diagram / map which shows the following (The map must be accurate in relation to North):
a.Your shore line and property lines (indicate feet).
b.Proposed location of swim line and depth of water in feet.
c.Length of swim line.
d.Locations, dimensions and distance in feet of moorings, docks, boat houses, breakwaters located off your shore front.
e.The shore lines and property lines of your abutters in feet.
f.Locations, dimensions and distances (in feet) of swim lines, moorings, docks, and rafts located off your abutters water fronts.
g.Unsigned applications will be returned.
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With an arrow, please indicate North
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY:
Applicant:
Body of Water:
1. Field investigation notes:
2.Approval status recommendation: Approve as submitted.
Approve with the same conditions as prior years:
Approve with the following conditions:
Deny: Please provide reason for recommendation of denial.
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