relative to rulemaking for transient non-community water systems.

Changed from a mandatory requirement that the department waive lateness penalties for transient non-community water systems to a requirement that rules include an option for such systems to remain on quarterly sampling if a sample is missed. This shifts from a guaranteed penalty waiver to a more flexible, rule-based option.

Added 'as amended from time to time' to the reference to 40 C.F.R. section 141.854 et seq, ensuring the state rules track future updates to the federal regulation without requiring new legislation.

The bill now applies to transient non-community water systems instead of community water systems. Transient non-community systems serve temporary populations (e.g., campgrounds, RV parks) rather than permanent residents.

Instead of creating a specific statutory remedy (6 consecutive timely tests to restore the prior schedule), the amended bill requires DES rules to waive lateness penalties for transient non-community water systems and allow them to remain on a quarterly sampling schedule for late submissions.

The amended version adds a reference to 40 C.F.R. Section 141.854 et seq., the federal regulation governing transient non-community water systems, as the standard for criteria and procedures.

The legal mechanism changed from inserting a new paragraph XV into RSA 485:3 to amending existing paragraph I(c) of that statute, which governs the scope of DES drinking water rules.

Bill status label changed from 'As Amended by the House' to 'Version Adopted by Both Bodies,' reflecting that both chambers have approved the final text.