RSA 485-C:22 Exemptions for Large Groundwater Withdrawals From Replacement Wells.

I. Large groundwater withdrawals from new wells that replace a well or wells installed prior to August 1, 1998 shall not be subject to the requirements of RSA 485-C:14-a and RSA 485-C:21. Such wells shall require approval of the department under RSA 485-C:22, II-IV.
II. No person shall withdraw 57,600 gallons or more of groundwater from a replacement well or wells over any 24-hour period without the prior approval of the department.
III. Before the department issues an approval for a large groundwater withdrawal from a replacement well or wells, a person shall submit an application to the department to demonstrate the withdrawal from the replacement well or wells will:
(a) Operate and impact water users and resources in substantially the same manner as the well or