NH SB644

Mandates criminal background checks, including fingerprint-based FBI checks, for all owners, officers, directors, partners, members, and managers of solid waste and hazardous waste facility permit applicants

Applies to new permit applications, permit modifications, and permit transfers, with governmental entities and municipalities exempt from the requirements

Authorizes the Department of Environmental Services to deny permits if the applicant or any related person has been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony within the 5 years prior to application

Requires applicants to submit criminal history records release authorization forms and fingerprints to the Division of State Police, with all costs billed to the applicant

Department must destroy all criminal history records within 60 days after the permit decision or conclusion of any appeal, and must maintain confidentiality of all criminal record information received