NH
New Hampshire House Bill HB176

New Hampshire 2024 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB176

Introduced
1/3/23  
Refer
1/3/23  

Caption

Relative to rules of the site evaluation committee.

Impact

The implications of HB176 on state laws are significant as it seeks to streamline the regulatory processes concerning the evaluation of energy facilities. By clearly delineating the authority of the Site Evaluation Committee, the bill aims to prevent overreach in terms of regulatory requirements that could complicate the approval process for energy projects. This could ultimately promote a more efficient and predictable framework for energy development in the state, supporting both regulatory clarity and industry progress.

Summary

House Bill 176 addresses the rules governing the Site Evaluation Committee in New Hampshire. The bill mandates that the committee must revise specific adopted rules to ensure they do not exceed the authority granted by existing state laws, specifically RSA 162-H. Notably, the bill emphasizes the need for the committee to initiate rule amendments within 60 days of the bill's effective date. This direct approach aims to align the committee's operations more closely with state legislative directives regarding energy facility evaluations.

Contention

Points of contention surrounding HB176 include its potential impact on the thoroughness of evaluations for energy projects. Critics may argue that by limiting the committee's authority and specifying requirements, the bill could overlook essential assessments that ensure environmental and public safety. Certain provisions within existing rules, such as conducting sound assessments and having comprehensive emergency response plans for all types of energy facilities, may be challenged under the bill's stipulations. These discussions highlight the tension between expediting energy projects and ensuring adequate environmental scrutiny.

Companion Bills

NH HB176

Carry Over Relative to rules of the site evaluation committee.

Previously Filed As

NH HB176

Relative to rules of the site evaluation committee.

NH HB281

Relative to least cost integrated resource plans of utilities; municipal hosts for purposes of limited electrical energy producers; the cost of compliance with disclosure of electric renewable portfolio standards; repealing the energy efficiency and sustainable energy board; and procedures for energy facility siting by the site evaluation committee.

NH HB609

Relative to energy facility siting.

NH HB139

Relative to hydrogen energy and establishing a hydrogen advisory committee.

NH HB137

Relative to boating safety equipment rules and vessel numbering rules, and establishing a committee to study boat registrations fees.

NH SB167

Relative to green hydrogen energy and infrastructure.

NH HB602

Relative to landfill siting.

NH HB211

Relative to a report by the department of energy on the effectiveness of the system benefits charge and relative to surface water setbacks for landfills and relative to water quality.

NH HB56

Relative to permits for the siting of new landfills.

NH HB358

Relative to the filing and adoption of proposed administrative rules and relative to overpayment of unemployment compensation and relative to policies relating to nursing mothers.

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