Section 125-I:7 Inspection. - New Hampshire Statutes

   I. For the purpose of determining compliance with this chapter, any rule adopted by the commissioner relative to this chapter, or any condition of a permit issued under RSA 125-C relative to the emission of a regulated toxic air pollutant and any other air contaminant, an employee or authorized representative of the department may, upon presentation of appropriate credentials and at any reasonable time:
      (a) Enter any stationary source.
      (b) Inspect and photograph the device or source which produces or controls emissions of regulated toxic air pollutants and other air contaminants, and obtain samples of materials processed in and generated from the devices and sources at the facility.
      (c) Inspect and copy records, information or test results relating to air pollution, air contaminants and devices or sources which produce or control emissions of regulated toxic air pollutants and other air contaminants.
   II. For the purpose of determining the type and quantity of regulated toxic air pollutants and other air contaminants being emitted from any stationary source, the commissioner may require the stationary source to maintain and submit production data, material usage records, equipment manufacturer's specifications, material safety data sheets and such other similar records, data and information.
   III. Any records, data, or information obtained by or submitted to the department or any other agency of the state under this chapter which, in the judgment of the department, constitutes a trade secret, shall not be disclosed to the public without notice to the owner of the trade secret and an opportunity for a hearing. The protection against unauthorized disclosure of trade secret information under this chapter shall not exceed that permitted under RSA 91-A. The department may provide information relating to trade secrets to the Environmental Protection Agency, provided that the Environmental Protection Agency guarantees the same degree of confidentiality afforded by the department.

Source. 1996, 279:4, eff. July 1, 1996; 279:9, eff. July 1, 1996 at 12:02 a.m.