Well, I guess you can go kayak in the broads now. The State has decided we do not have enough laws and enough to spend money on.

 Here is the article

The bottom line is everyone would prefer clean lakes, rivers and streams. New Hampshire’s DES has been working very hard on the new Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act. In a continuing effort to inform the public and waterfront owners about the changes in the regulations and the enforcement of the rules, they have produced their first edition of “The Critical Edge” newsletter.

Read Newsletter

Now go dig your foundations before July 1, 2008

Dear Prospective NHSA Members,

SB-352 Changes to the CSPA:

The NH House RR&D committee voted 15-2 to recommend approval of the amended version of this bill.  These changes clarify the impervious limits to either 20% or 30% and simplify the requirements for increase from 20% to 30% by removing the requirement of a deed restriction.  Click here to read the amendment.

CSPA Effective Date – July 1, 2008:

The House RR&D Committee voted to “concur” with the NH Senate in their amendment to HB-1601 change of the effective date to July 1^st.  This was later supported by a vote of the full House changing the effective date of the CSPA to July 1, 2008.  We expect the Governor will sign this bill in the next few days.

Again, we apologize for the confusing nature of these updates, but this has been a very confusing process.  Thanks for bearing with us…

Remember, we are a growing organization and need new members.  Please, discuss these issues with your neighbors and let’s work towards getting all shorefront owners involved.  PLEASE JOIN TODAY!!!  http://www.nhshorefront.org/

Thank You,

Board of Directors

NH Shorefront Association

http://www.nhshorefront.org/

Dear Prospective NHSA Members,

SB-352 Changes to the CSPA:

The NH House RR&D committee will meet in executive session tomorrow, Tuesday 4/22/08 at 1:00 to discuss the proposed changes to SB-352 and the potential for changing the effective date of the CSPA.  This meeting is open to the public, but it is not a hearing so no public input is expected.  Click here to review the latest copy of the amendment.

There appears to be little support in the House to modify the effective date until Oct. 1^st, and there doesn’t seem to be overwhelming support for July 1^st.  NH DES has not taken a formal position and there is much confusion and discussion regarding the date issue.

There have been a lot of compromises to date and the NHSA has taken a middle-of-the-road position under our “balanced resource management” philosophy.  As this may be the last opportunity for you to comment and provide your thoughts on these issues, please consider sending an e-mail to voice your individual concerns and opinions on these matters.  As always, please specify that you are a shorefront property owner.

Click here to link to House RR&D Committee Members and mailing addresses.

We are always looking for new members.  Please, discuss these issues with your neighbors and let’s work towards getting all shorefront owners involved.  JOIN TODAY!

Thank You,

Board of Directors

NH Shorefront Association

http://www.nhshorefront.org/

The Lakes Region and Lake Winnipesaukee community anxiously await a decision on what exactly will happen with the new Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act.

Shoreland Act vote won’t occur today

By GEOFF CUNNINGHAM Jr.
Article Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008
A Senate-supported amendment proposing to delay the enactment of a stricter version of the state’s shoreland protection laws will not be voted upon in the full House of Representatives today as previously thought.

Read Article

Dear Prospective NHSA Members,

SB-352 Changes to the CSPA:

A number of stakeholders met with the Department in a session chaired by House Resources, Recreation and Development vice-chair Rep. Don Brueggemann to discuss tentative amendment language to SB 352 (our thanks to Rep. Brueggemann for coordinating this meeting).  Click here to read the compromise language.  This modifies the definition of “disturbed area” and adjusts the 50% area issue on smaller lots to 25%.  This also clarifies the “impervious” area and the stormwater requirements for run-off design.

More of the update 

The New Hampshire legislature has given me a lot of material for my blog. It is appreciated and I look forward to what is going to happen next in the Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act for New Hampshire.

Dear Prospective NHSA Members,

SENATE UPDATE:  the NH Senate voted yesterday to approve the amendment to HB-1151 that moves the effective date of the CSPA to October 1, 2008. 

Click here to read the amendment.

This amendment will have to be approved in the NH House, which is not expected until mid-April.  There is confusion about what happens between April 1^st and the House vote.  More as this develops…

Thank You,

Board of Directors

NH Shorefront Association

http://www.nhshorefront.org/

Dear Prospective NHSA Members,

Here is a quick update on SB-417:

SENATE BILL 417 – CSPA CHANGES:

As you know, it appeared the CSPA would be pushed back to Oct. 1, 2008.  Things are happening quickly and there have been discussions about changing the effective date to July 1, 2008.

However, the full Senate did not vote on the amended bill on Thursday (3/13) but will be considering it next Wednesday (3/20).  There now appear to be two issues:  the resolution of the effective date and what will happen between April 1 and October 1 and the issue regarding the exclusion of the waterfront buffer from the 50% undisturbed land calculations.

Regardless of the Senate’s actions on SB 417, the House will still need to act on the proposed Senate changes.  We are contacting Senate members in our attempt to reach a workable resolution.

As always, we appreciate your support and encourage you to get involved.  Feel free to e-mail the Board if you have any questions or comments. Click here for E-mail and contact information.

We are trying to grow our membership.  Please tell your friends and neighbors to get involved and join today!!!  Please pass this along and encourage them to click here for membership information.

Thank You,

Board of Directors

NH Shorefront Association

http://www.nhshorefront.org/

Dear Prospective NHSA Members,

Here is a quick update on the Shoreland Protection Act:

SHORELAND RULES:

The new CSPA Final Proposed Rules were discussed at the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (JLCAR) meeting on 3/7/08.  These proposed rules were not adopted. 

SENATE BILL 417 – CSPA CHANGES:

The NH Senate Energy, Environment, and Economic Development Committee voted 4 – 0 on Friday (3/7) to pass an amended version of SB-417. 

This amended bill includes language that changes the effective date of the CSPA from April 1, 2008 to October 1, 2008. 

We expect the full Senate to vote on this amended bill on Thursday (3/13).  Of course, the amended bill will then have to move through the NH House process. 

More on this in the near future as it develops…

As always, we appreciate your support and encourage you to get involved.  Feel free to e-mail the Board if you have any questions or comments. Click here for E-mail and contact information.

Get involved and join today!!!

Thank You,

Board of Directors

NH Shorefront Association

http://www.nhshorefront.org/

The NH Shorefront Assocation is in the News, as April 1st is quickly approaching.

Read the Article