Environmental
A NH property owner who burns trash in an outdoor barrel may be violating:
AOnly municipal aesthetic rules
BNH's solid waste and open burning rules administered by NHDES✓ Correct
COnly federal EPA rules
DNo rules — open burning is legal everywhere in NH
Explanation
NH regulates open burning through NHDES and local fire permitting. Many types of burning (household trash, certain materials) are prohibited or restricted under RSA 125-C and associated rules, with exceptions for permitted burns.
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