Culvert Maintainer Certification Training Information

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New Hampshire Culvert Certification

The UNH T² Center offers a full day Culvert Maintainer Certification Training class held in various locations throughout New Hampshire. The course covers the basics of the NH culvert legislation that became effective December 21st, 2013. These rules were adapted in compliance with RSA 482-A:3, XVII - XIX. The course will cover these basics:

Certification Legislation
Certification Requirements
Process
Culvert Criteria
Responsibilities
Staying Certified

**It is important to note that although the culvert training is through the Technology Transfer Center, certification is provided by the NHDES.

Reporting:

Reporting Period	Report Due
January 1 - March 31	April 15
April 1 - June 30	July 15
July 1 - September 30	October 15
October 1 - December 31	January 15

Quarterly Report:

Must file quarterly reports
Maintain certification
Provide record of work
Electronic copy found @ NHDES website
Or, file electronically to:

Liz Knowland

elizabeth.knowland@des.nh.gov

603-271-2147
File hard copy to NHDES:

ATTN: Culvert Certification

NHDES Wetlands Bureau

PO Box 95
Concord, NH 03302-0095

Contact Information:

For more information on the Certification Contact:

NHDES Wetlands Bureau
Collis Adams
603-271-4054
collis.adams@des.nh.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Culvert Certification Basic Information:

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Municipal or state employees who have successfully completed the Culvert Maintainer Certification and passed the exam.
NH Licenced Professional Engineers who are employed by or performing services for the state or NH municipalities.

**NH Licenced PE's May Apply For Certification Without Taking The Training Course**

HOW DO I BECOME CERTIFIED?

Eligible individuals (see above) need only fill out this DES application. There is no fee for application.

***The certification is valid through December 31st of the following year.***

WHAT DOES CERTIFICATION INCLUDES?

Certified individuals may maintain, repair, replace, or modify culverts up to a maximum diameter of 48'', or the hydraulic equivalent without prior DES permit
All maintained culverts must be able to pass flow without causing damage to upstream or downstream properties
All performed maintenance must be in accordance with NHDOT Best Management Practices for Routine Roadway Maintenance

All certified individuals must file a quarterly report form to DES detailing their maintenance activities for that quarter.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN CERTIFICATION?

Work on culverts with a history of overtopping
Work on double culverts regardless of diameter
slip lining or other methods which reduce the diameter of the culvert

For these scenario please file a routine roadway permit BEFORE performing work or contact DES for specific questions and instructions.

Renewal of Certificate:

A certificate is valid from the date of issuance through December 31st of the following year. In order to renew the culvert maintainer certificate, the applicant must:

provide documentation that the individual has completed 2 hours of instruction from an approved provider in one or more of the areas identified in Env-Wt 905.03(b) within the 2-year term of the individual's current certificate
provide a statement that the applicant currently holds a valid certificate as a culvert maintainer
be able to demonstrate that the applicant is employed at the time of renewal by a state or municipal public works agency
have filed all required reports
have not acted or failed to act in any way that would constitute just cause to suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the certificate

Eligible individuals need to fill out this DES application. There is no fee for application.