§12903. River management objectives
The following objectives are established for management of rapidly flowing rivers for the benefit of the people of the State:
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
1.
Safety and health requirements.
To ensure that safety and health requirements are met by all river users;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.
Minimize environmental impact.
To minimize environmental impact on the rivers and the river corridors, including access roads;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.
Recreational use.
To allow a reasonable level of recreational use;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
4.
Quality wilderness experience.
To maintain a quality wilderness experience on the rivers;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
5.
Multiple uses.
To minimize conflicts between different uses of the rivers in order to allow for multiple use;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
6.
Diversity of whitewater experiences and services.
To encourage a diversity of whitewater trip experiences and services;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
7.
River use and impact.
To monitor river use and its impact;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
8.
Communication.
To encourage open communication with all river users, both groups and individuals, on river management matters; and
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
9.
System of allocating river use.
To provide a system of allocating river use that is simple and fair and that meets the specific goals of section 12913.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).