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Planning Board discusses RSA 155‑E, existing pits and local reclamation protections
Summary
Board members reviewed RSA 155‑E requirements for earth‑excavation permits, noted the state AOT (Alteration of Terrain) process, and discussed local options such as requiring reclamation bonds and a town inventory of existing excavations.
The Planning Board discussed state RSA 155‑E requirements for earth excavations after a board member raised questions about existing gravel pits and the town’s ability to require reclamation and financial surety.
Board members and staff reviewed the statute’s framework: a commercial excavation generally requires a permit under RSA 155‑E unless it qualifies for specified exemptions; the state…
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