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State Compliance Reference

New Hampshire SWPPP Compliance

Quick Facts for New Hampshire

  • Authority: US EPA Region 1 (Direct) (NH)
  • Permit: EPA Construction General Permit (CGP)
  • Inspection Schedule: Weekly OR 14-day + 0.25" rain
  • Rain Trigger: 0.25 inches
This page is a field reference, not legal advice. Confirm the current permit, local requirements, and project-specific conditions with US EPA Region 1 (Direct) before relying on a deadline or inspection schedule.

Regulation Overview

Permitting Authority

US EPA Region 1 (Direct)

Official Permit

EPA Construction General Permit (CGP)

Inspection Frequency

Weekly OR 14-day + 0.25" rain

Rain Event Trigger

State vs. Federal (EPA)
Same as EPA

EPA Direct

NH is a non-authorized state. EPA enforces directly.

Inspection Requirements for New Hampshire

Construction projects that disturb one or more acres—or smaller sites that are part of a larger common plan—commonly require stormwater permit coverage in New Hampshire. Eligibility, exemptions, local approvals, and project-specific conditions vary, so confirm coverage under the EPA Construction General Permit (CGP) before construction begins.

Operational Insight

Use the permit-defined schedule as the baseline and document each completed inspection. Project size, receiving water, stabilization status, or local approvals may change the frequency shown here.

Specific State Nuance

Non-authorized state. EPA enforces directly using federal eNOI.

Common BMPs Checked in New Hampshire

Continue your field review

Check common controls in the BMP field guide, then compare them with your approved SWPPP.

Regulatory Filing

File Notice of Intent (NOI)

Agency Contact

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