SB445 amends various environmental regulations to streamline administrative procedures and increase penalties for violations.

SB445 modifies several environmental regulations in New Hampshire, focusing on administrative procedures and penalties. It allows agencies to bypass certain adjudicative proceedings if the decision is appealable to a council or board. The bill increases administrative fines for various violations, including those related to water management, waste disposal, and air pollution. It also updates procedures for notice and hearings, ensuring they align with RSA 541-A. Additionally, SB445 repeals outdated provisions and clarifies definitions and enforcement mechanisms.

SB445 amends various environmental regulations to streamline administrative procedures and increase penalties for violations.

SB445 modifies several environmental regulations in New Hampshire, focusing on administrative procedures and penalties. It allows agencies to bypass certain adjudicative proceedings if the decision is appealable to a council or board. The bill increases administrative fines for various violations, including those related to water management, waste disposal, and air pollution. It also updates procedures for notice and hearings, ensuring they align with RSA 541-A. Additionally, SB445 repeals outdated provisions and clarifies definitions and enforcement mechanisms.