Welcome. This website will be used to update interested parties on NHDES’ current investigation into the presence of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in New Hampshire. You can access our previous webpage for archived information: https://www.des.nh.gov/organization/commissioner/pfoa.htm.
Saint-Gobain Submitted Addendum 4 to the Water Supply Well Sampling Program
Saint-Gobain submitted Addendum 4 to the Water Supply Well Sampling Program on September 25, 2020. The Sampling Program is outlined in a Work Plan submitted on behalf of Saint-Gobain by Golder Associates, Inc. (Golder) on September 30, 2019 and in four addenda: Addendum 1 dated November 1, 2019 Addendum 2 dated December 16, 2019 Addendum Read More
Decision on Variance Petition from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
On September 10th, the Director of the NHDES Air Resources Division (Director) issued a Findings of Fact and Director’s Decision (FOF/DD) in the matter of a Variance Petition (Petition) submitted by Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPP) in Merrimack, NH. After considering the information submitted in the Petition, written comments, and oral testimony received at an August Read More
Closure of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Variance Petition Public Hearing
On Wednesday August 19, 2020, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the NHDES Air Resources Division took the Public Hearing on a Variance Petition for Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation, that was conducted on August 5, 2020, out of recess. NHDES provided a brief status update and announced the closure of the Public Hearing. A recording of the Read More
Closing of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Variance Petition Public Hearing, August 19, 2020
On August 5, 2020, NHDES conducted a public hearing (utilizing the GoToWebinar platform, in accordance with the Governor’s Emergency Order) to solicit comments on the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics variance petition. During the public hearing, NHDES extended the public comment period to receive written comments until 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Due to a Read More
Recording of the Public Hearing Regarding the Saint-Gobain Variance Petition – Open for Comment Until 8/12
NHDES conducted a virtual public hearing on August 5, 2020 to solicit comments on the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics variance petition. In anticipation of potential technical issues or the fact that an electronic hearing format is new and may provide an obstacle for some people to access, NHDES is keeping the public record open for written Read More
Information Regarding the August 5, 2020 Public Hearing: Variance Petition from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics
Information Regarding the August 5, 2020 Public Hearing Variance Petition from Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics What is the purpose of the variance petition? Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (“Saint-Gobain”) requested a variance of the February 11, 2021, deadline (“Deadline”), set pursuant to RSA 125-C:10-e and the terms of Temporary Permit No. TP-0256 (the “Permit”) issued on February 11, Read More
Status Report on the Occurrence of PFAS Contamination in NH
Pursuant to the Laws of the State of New Hampshire, January Session of 2018 Chapter 306:2 (HB 1766), NHDES submitted a status report to the Legislature, through March 2020, on the occurrence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in New Hampshire. To view the report: Statewide PFAS Occurrence Status Report Report tables: Table: Public Water Read More
NHDES Issues Comment Letter on Saint-Gobain Site Investigation Documents, June 16, 2020
NHDES issued a comment letter to Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPP) on June 16, 2020 in reference to four reports that address the ongoing site investigation work in the vicinity of the SGPP Facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire. An overview of the site investigation is provided in this previous NHDES blog post: https://www4.des.state.nh.us/nh-pfas-investigation/?p=736. The four reports Read More
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Notice of August 5, 2020 Public Hearing and Opening of Public Comment Period Request for a Variance Related to Air Permit
On June 4, 2020, Saint Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPP) submitted a request for a variance of the February 11, 2021 deadline for completing construction and installation of the PFAS air emission controls as required in RSA 125-C:10-e and the air permit TP-0256 issued by NHDES on February 11, 2020. In the variance request, SGPP cited Read More
Saint Gobain Performance Plastics Submits a Request for a Variance Related to Air Permit
On June 4, 2020, Saint Gobain Performance Plastics (SGPP) submitted a request for a variance of the February 11, 2021 deadline for completing construction and installation of the PFAS air emission controls as required in RSA 125-C:10-e and the air permit TP-0256 issued by NHDES on February 11, 2020. In the variance request, SGPP cited Read More