relative to adjudicative proceedings where there is a council or board with jurisdiction.
Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 185; Effective 08/18/2026
Summary
The bill changes how the Department of Environmental Services’ commissioner can suspend, revoke, or modify air‑pollution permits and sets a tiered schedule of administrative fines up to $4,000 per violation. It also revises the appeal process for those decisions, directing appeals to existing RSA 21‑O:11 and RSA 541‑A rules. The changes affect permit holders, regulated facilities, and the state agency that enforces air‑quality standards.
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