NH DES Wetlands Bureau permits can now be extended for up to five additional years.  A permit extension must be requested (they are not automatic).  NH DES has a new form for this purpose – click here:  www.des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wetlands/categories/forms.htm

SB154 – While Senator Bradley’s bill to clarify and simplify the Shoreland Protection Act was essentially “killed” due to some last minute additions which involved the regional greenhouse gas initiative, the language was preserved by tagging it onto the budget.  Gov. Lynch refused to sign the budget, but it passed by default.  Therefore, the Shoreland Protection Act (now called the “Water Quality Shoreland Protection Act“) has a number of new standards and regulations designed to make things simpler and easier for waterfront home owners.  Click here to learn more:  www.des.nh.gov/organization/divisions/water/wetlands/cspa/index.htm