[T.H.E. Binz]

I thought I actually received default approval for the "popping" of the rocks off my dock, i.e., I had an administratively complete application and hadn't heard back from the DES in several months. Unfortunately, DES had mailed a request for additional information to my P.O. Box in Meredith which I never received. As a result, my application was automatically denied and, if I wish to pursue, have to begin the application process (and $100 application fee) all over again.

However, I gather from the request for additional information (which the DES was kind enough to fax me) that NH Fish & Game is not too keen on popping rocks. They don't want rocks completely demolished, but popped to provide a useful size for fish habitat. I'm not sure this is practical for 4' rocks in 5' of water so I probably won't pursue this matter any further. They also wanted a construction sequence showing materials utilized with methods to control turbidity.