RSA 482:30: Notice and Investigation.

I. Upon receipt of a petition, the department shall fix a time and place for hearing the petition and shall issue an order of notice to all parties interested, which shall be published for 3 successive weeks in some newspaper in the county in which the dam is to be erected or is situated, the last publication to be not less than 14 days before the time fixed for hearing. Said order of notice shall be served on the attorney general, and such further notice, if any, shall be given as the department may order.

II. The department may conduct such reasonable studies and investigations as they deem necessary or appropriate to implement the purposes of this subdivision and may employ a consultant or consultants to assist with the duties imposed by this subdivision, the cost of which shall be borne by the applicants in such amount as may be approved by the department.