Revision: Feb. 8, 2022, 3:37 p.m.
Energy and Natural Resources
February 8, 2022
2022-0592s
07/08
Amendment to SB 429-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 4 with the following:
4 Energy Facility Evaluation, Siting, Construction and Operation; Powers and Duties of the Committee; Public Comment Required. Amend RSA 162-H:4, II to read as follows:
II. The committee shall hold hearings as required by this chapter and such additional hearings as it deems necessary and appropriate and in addition to the requirements under RSA 91-A, ensure adequate and timely public notice of no less than 7 calendar days.
2022-0592s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Modifies the site evaluation committee to allow for agency designees, a quorum of 5 members, and expanded training.
II. Requires an adequate public notice of all committee proceedings pursuant to RSA 91-A.
III. Updates various fees to reflect changes previously approved by the fiscal committee.
IV. Clarifies that subsequent certificate holders remain responsible for associated costs.
V. Authorizes the committee to impose a fine for preliminary determinations of violations of any certificate issued within RSA 162-H.
VI. Provides for funding of all operating costs out of the site evaluation committee fund and allows the chair of the committee to seek additional funding.