Navigating the complexities of environmental regulation and legal requirements can seem daunting, especially when engaging in activities that intersect with protected areas such as wetlands. The NHDES-W-06-0030 form serves as a critical tool for individuals planning to undertake recreational mineral dredging within New Hampshire's rich natural landscapes. This form, provided by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES), specifically addresses the parameters and permissions for those looking to pursue the extraction of minerals like gold through dredging in wetland areas. It outlines essential elements such as applicant information, the valid calendar year for the permit, residency requirements along with associated fees, and detailed commitments the applicant must agree to, including equipment specifications and operational limitations to protect the environment. Also, it emphasizes the need for adherence to specific guidelines designed to prevent damage to the wetlands' ecosystems, such as restrictions on the use of chemicals, alterations to stream beds, and the disturbance of prime wetlands and areas recognized for their natural significance. By providing a structured process through which enthusiasts of recreational mineral dredging can obtain necessary permits, this form plays a pivotal role in balancing the pursuit of recreational activities with the imperative of environmental conservation.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form Nhdes W 06 0030 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | NH, 2008, 4-inch, 485-A |
WETLANDS RECREATIONAL MINERAL
DREDGING NOTIFICATION
Water Division/ Wetland Bureau/ Land Resources Management
Check the status of your notification: http://des.nh.gov/onestop
RSA/ Rule: RSA
Gold in New Hampshire FACT SHEET:
Administrative
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File Number:
Check No.
Amount:
Initials:
1. APPLICANT
LAST NAME, FIRST NAME, M.I.:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
TOWN/CITY:
FAX:
STATE:
EMAIL:
ZIPCODE:
2. CALENDAR YEAR
Permits are issued on a calendar year basis and expire on December 31st regardless of the date issued. You may apply for
next year’s permit any time after November 1st of the current year. Which calendar year are you applying for? |
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3. RESIDENCY and FEE |
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Are you a New Hampshire resident?
YES - FEE $25.00
NO - FEE $50.00
If claiming NH residency, you must provide a NH driver’s license or
ID NUMBER: |
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Photocopy of NH driver’s license or
I have enclosed a check or money order made out to: “Treasurer – State of NH”
4. SIGNATURE
By signing the application, I am certifying that:
1.I am at least 18 years of age.
2.Any power equipment I use for gold mining and dredging will be limited to 5 horsepower and will not have any fuel, oil or hydraulic leaks.
3.Any suction dredges that I use will be limited to a
4.Any sluice and rocker boxes I use shall be limited to 10 square feet.
5.I will not use mercury or chemicals for extraction.
6.I will not dam or alter any streams.
7.I will obtain written permission from the landowner before dredging.
8.My work will be confined to the beds of streams with no disturbance to the banks adjacent to streams.
9.My project is not located in prime wetlands, the prime wetland buffer, marshes or bogs
10.The proposed project is not in a wetland that has been identified by NH DRED Natural Heritage Bureau as an exemplary natural community, and/or that has documented occurrences of state or federally listed endangered or threatened species.
11.I will post the recreational mineral dredge permit, which will be mailed by NHDES to the address indicated above, in the immediate vicinity of the dredging operations. (Env- 504.01)(a)
APPLICANT:
DATE:
* Mail this form to the address on the top of the form.
shoreland@des.nh.gov or (603)
NHDES Wetlands Bureau, PO Box 95, Concord, NH
www.des.nh.gov
Recreational Mineral Dredging Notification - Valid Until 01/2016 |
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