TITLE X
PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 149-R
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND
Section 149-R:1
149-R:1 Findings and Purpose. –
The general court finds that the proper and integrated management of solid waste under RSA 149-M, including the enhancement of waste and waste diversion methods, has become a matter of great concern. The general court hereby declares that the purpose of RSA 149-R is to assist communities, businesses, and the general public with their efforts to improve solid waste reduction and diversion activities.
Source. 2022, 226:1, eff. July 1, 2022.
Section 149-R:2
149-R:2 Definitions. –
In this chapter:
I. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the department of environmental services.
II. "Department" means the department of environmental services.
III. "Fund" means the solid waste management fund established under RSA 149-R:3.
IV. "Solid waste" means solid waste as defined in RSA 149-M:4, XXII.
Source. 2022, 226:1, eff. July 1, 2022.
Section 149-R:3
149-R:3 New Hampshire Solid Waste Management Fund and Grant Program Established. –
I. There is hereby established the New Hampshire solid waste management fund to be used for the purposes of this chapter.
II. This non-lapsing, revolving special fund is hereby continuously appropriated to be expended by the department in accordance with this chapter. The state treasurer shall invest the moneys deposited in accordance with RSA 6:8. Any earnings on fund moneys shall be added to the fund.
Source. 2022, 226:1, eff. July 1, 2022.
Section 149-R:4
149-R:4 Purpose and Use of the Fund. –
I. The fund shall be used to provide matching grant funding to New Hampshire municipalities, private entities, and businesses for projects that will provide a demonstrated, significant improvement in waste diversion methods and contribute to a reduction of wastes, including hazardous waste materials, requiring disposal, including a regional or municipal materials recovery facility operated by a public or private entity, and other regional recycling efforts.
II. The fund may be used to hire consultants or contractors, or to pay other necessary expenses directly associated with approved activities in this chapter.
III. The department is authorized to solicit funds from any source, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency and other federal agencies, gifts, donations of money, grants, legislative appropriations, or any matching funds and incentives. Notwithstanding RSA 4:8 and RSA 14:30, VI, the commissioner may accept and deposit such funds directly into the solid waste management fund to be used for the purpose described in RSA 149-R:4.
Source. 2022, 226:1, eff. July 1, 2022. 2023, 79:368, eff. July 1, 2023.
Section 149-R:5
149-R:5 Rulemaking. –
The commissioner shall adopt rules, after public hearing and pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to administering matching grants pursuant to RSA 149-R:4, I.
Source. 2022, 226:1, eff. July 1, 2022.
Section 149-R:6
149-R:6 Biennial Report. –
The department shall include in its biennial report required under RSA 149-M:29, II, information relative to the activities and finances of the solid waste management fund.
Source. 2022, 226:1, eff. July 1, 2022.