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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.12 - Filing Deadline

Current through June 14, 2024
The Director shall set a filing deadline for receipt of
					 applications for each selection round. Applications received after the filing
					 deadline will not be considered for funding during that round and will be
					 returned to the applicant without prejudice. All filing deadlines and
					 information will be posted on the DEM website. Applications may be resubmitted
					 during a subsequent selection round.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.13 - Evaluation of Applications

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Review - The
				  RRRC will review each application for recreation acquisition and development
				  grants according to the "Rules and Regulations" outlined in the SCORP/Open
				  Project Selection Process and shall submit to the Director in order of priority
				  its recommendations for grant awards.
B. Awards - The Director shall review the
				  grant award recommendations prepared by the RRRC. The Director shall have the
				  authority to adjust such grant awards, including consideration as to whether
				  one community may be receiving a disproportionate amount of the funds available
				  and so that a reasonable geographic distribution of funds is
				  achieved.
C. Notice - Notice of the
				  final determination regarding each timely application received shall be made by
				  mail and email to the Contact Person identified on the application
				  form.
D. Terms and Conditions - The
				  notice of award will set forth all grant terms, schedules and conditions,
				  including most particularly those relating to record keeping, billing
				  procedures and verification of expenditures.
E. Project Period - The beginning date of a
				  project period will normally be the date of approval. When a Waiver of
				  Retroactivity has been granted by the Director, the effective date of the
				  waiver shall be used as the beginning date of the project period. A term of two
				  (2) years shall be considered the project period for all recreational land
				  acquisition projects. A term of three (3) years shall be considered the project
				  period for all recreation development projects. The Director may extend the
				  grant term of any grant for an additional two (2) years after review and
				  recommendation by the program staff in the Division of Planning and
				  Development.
F. Discrimination -
				  Any property acquired and or developed with funds from this bond authorization
				  shall not discriminate against persons desiring to use said property on the
				  basis of residence, including preferential reservation membership or annual
				  permit system which are prohibited. With approval of the Department, project
				  sponsors may impose reasonable limits on the type and extent of use of areas
				  and facilities acquired or developed with this fund when such a limitation is
				  necessary for the maintenance or preservation of the property.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.14 - Eligible Projects

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Recreation
				  Acquisition Project - Recreation land acquisition shall be limited to the
				  purchase of fee simple title to land that will be developed for outdoor
				  recreation purposes in accordance with a master plan for development of the
				  property.
B. Recreation Development
				  Projects - A development project designed to provide public outdoor
				  recreation.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.15 - Eligible Project Costs

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Recreation
				  Acquisition Projects - Eligible costs for recreation acquisition projects
				  include fifty percent (50%) of the approved appraised value of the
				  land.
B. Recreation Development
				  Projects - Eligible costs for development projects may be up to eighty percent
				  (80%) and cover design, construction, site planning, demolition, reforestation,
				  landscaping and site improvements essential to the project. Provided that any
				  such costs are incurred after a grant application has been approved or after
				  the applicant has received a Waiver of Retroactivity from the Director allowing
				  such costs to be incurred in advance of project approval. Costs incurred prior
				  to the approval of a project are at the applicant's risk and retroactive
				  reimbursement is not assured. The granting of a Waiver of Retroactivity does
				  not constitute assurance that the project will be approved.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.16 - Eligible Applicants

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Municipal Agency
				  - Municipal agencies, as defined in §
										7.5(A)(11) 
				  of this Part, may apply for Recreation Acquisition and Recreation Development
				  funds. The Department shall be responsible for determining eligibility status
				  to participate in the recreation Acquisition and Recreation Development Grant
				  Rounds. Eligibility is based upon the adoption and maintenance of an up-to-date
				  Local Comprehensive Plan or locally adopted plan which adequately assesses the
				  current and future recreation requirements and needs of the municipality. The
				  plan shall include an implementation program and schedule for actions proposed
				  to address issues and needs expressed in the plan.
B. Native American Tribes - Indian Tribes,
				  bands, nations or other organized group which exercises governmental functions
				  and which is recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for the
				  special programs and services provided by the United States to Native
				  Americans.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.17 - Local Grants/Matching Funds

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Recreation
				  Acquisitions - Grants shall be for up to fifty percent (50%) of approved
				  project costs. Certification that all other necessary funds are available must
				  be submitted prior to the release of grant funds.
B. Recreation Development - Grants may be for
				  up to eighty percent (80%) of approved project costs. Certification that all
				  other necessary funds are available must be submitted prior to the release of
				  grant funds. In-kind services that are used for match are not limited but
				  adequate documentation of all in-kind match must be provided.
C. Distressed Communities Recreation
				  Development Grants - Grants may be for up to 80% of approved project costs.
				  Certification that all other necessary funds are available must be submitted
				  prior to the release of grant funds. In kind services that are used for match
				  are can be up to 20% of the overall project costs.
D. Donations - Applicants may use the value
				  of donated property interests in land to be acquired or preserved as the local
				  match, provided the value shown as a donation is sustained by an approved
				  Certified Appraisal and the donation is part of the same project and the land
				  is not currently owned by a Municipal Agency.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.18 - Restrictive Covenants

Current through June 14, 2024
Property acquired with grant funds must be maintained and
					 managed in the condition and for the purpose specified in its approved grant
					 application in perpetuity. Each recipient shall execute a perpetual recreation
					 easement, or similar document, running in favor of the State of Rhode Island
					 and such easement shall further provide that if the recipient at any time fails
					 in its obligation to properly maintain the property acquired in accordance with
					 the purposes and functions for which it was acquired and in conformance with
					 the approved Management Plan, if applicable, the State of Rhode Island may
					 enforce the grant conditions in equity or, at its discretion, may assume title,
					 custody and control to protect its interest.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.19 - Conversion

Current through June 14, 2024
Any property acquired or developed for recreation purposes
					 shall not be wholly or partly converted to a use other than the purpose
					 specified in its approved grant application without the approval of the
					 Director. The Director shall seek recommendations from the RRRC on all
					 conversions, including the proposed substitute property. The Director has the
					 authority to disapprove conversion requests and/or to reject proposed property
					 substitutions.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.20 - Recreation Acquisition and Development Grants Management/Maintenance Agreement

Current through June 14, 2024
Each applicant must submit with the application a signed
					 Management Plan stating the applicant's intent and ability to manage and
					 maintain the improved/acquired recreation facility. The city/town council where
					 said project is proposed to be located must approve the project and Management
					 Plan by resolution guaranteeing future maintenance and management of the
					 facility and/or property for recreational purposes.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 7 - Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.21 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any provision of these Rules and Regulations, or the
					 application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid by a court
					 of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the Rules and
					 Regulations shall not be affected thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of these State Farmland Access Program Rules
					 and Regulations is to establish the procedure by which the Department of
					 Environmental Management will purchase available farm properties from willing
					 sellers and permanently protect said properties to facilitate their affordable
					 transfer to eligible farmers with the funds from these transfers being returned
					 to the program account for re-use to acquire additional farm properties. No
					 eminent domain will be employed by the Department in the execution of this
					 program.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These rules and regulations are promulgated pursuant to
					 R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35, in order to expend funds allocated pursuant to
					 2014 R.I. Pub. Laws 145, Article 5, including but not limited to the 2014
					 "Clean Water, Open Space and Healthy Communities," which authorizes the
					 Department of Environmental Management to administer "Farmland Acquisition for
					 Active Use."
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.3 - Applicability

Current through June 14, 2024
The terms and provisions of these rules and regulations
					 shall be liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the
					 purposes of state law and policies, including the purpose set forth in §
										8.1 of this Part.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.4 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any provision of these rules and regulations, or
					 application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid by a court
					 of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the rules and
					 regulations shall not be affected thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.5 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. For the purposes of these regulations, the
				  following terms shall have the following meanings:
1. "Affordable transfer" means a sale or
				  lease of a farm property that would be possible by a reasonable number of small
				  and beginning farmers operating a profitable agricultural business in Rhode
				  Island and seeking to purchase or lease said farm property.
2. "Agricultural value" means the fair market
				  value of a farm property permanently protected with an agricultural deed
				  restriction plus the fair market value of any residential dwellings or any
				  permitted dwelling unit area on the property as determined by an appraisal
				  conducted by a certified appraiser.
3. "Beginning farmer" means a farmer who has
				  operated or managed any farm property for 10 years or less.
4. "Committee" means the State Farmland
				  Access Advisory Committee, as outlined in §
											8.9(C) of
				  this Part.
5. "Department" or "DEM"
				  means the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
6. "Director" means the Director of the Rhode
				  Island Department of Environmental Management.
7. "Farm property" means a property, together
				  with any associated improvements, that is suitable for the production of
				  agricultural products.
8. "Land
				  acquisition committee" means an internal committee of the Rhode Island
				  Department of Environmental Management comprised of the Associate Director of
				  Natural Resources and division chiefs with natural resource
				  responsibilities.
9. "Profitable
				  agricultural business" means a self-sustaining business that is based on the
				  production and sale of one or more agricultural products.
10. "Small farmer" means a farmer with annual
				  gross farm revenues (gross cash farm incomes) not exceeding $350,000 in either
				  of the two previous years.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.6 - Eligible Projects

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Farm properties
				  for purchase will be reviewed and approved by the Land Acquisition Committee,
				  and shall meet all of the following criteria:
1. A farm property being sold voluntarily by
				  the owner;
2. A farm property
				  capable of supporting a profitable agricultural business based on its size,
				  soil quality, agricultural infrastructure, and farm history; and,
3. A farm property that due to its location,
				  site characteristics, or other market factors, would lend itself to an
				  affordable transfer when permanently protected with an agricultural deed
				  restriction.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.7 - Subdividing Farm Properties into Smaller Farm Parcels

Current through June 14, 2024
The Department may, at its discretion, subdivide purchased
					 farm properties prior to resale provided each subdivided parcel remains capable
					 of supporting a profitable agricultural business on its own. No single farm
					 property shall be subdivided into more than three individual farm parcels, and
					 any subdivision under this rule shall comply with all applicable local zoning
					 and subdivision regulations.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.8 - Soliciting Farmer-Buyers

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Subsequent to
				  the Department entering into a Purchase & Sale Contract for the purchase of
				  a farm property, the Department may solicit applications from prospective
				  farmer-buyers for the purchase of the protected farm property. Solicitations
				  shall include detailed information about the available farm property, including
				  maps, soil data, and, if there are no existing dwellings, whether a dwelling
				  unit area is permitted, and any limits on its size. Solicitations shall be
				  published widely to farmer advocacy groups and farmer-based organizations, and
				  shall be posted on the DEM website. Farmers shall have no less than 90 days
				  from the solicitation date to submit applications.
B. To be eligible to apply, an applicant must
				  demonstrate that, for at least two years, they have operated or managed a farm
				  business that has generated at least $5,000 annual gross farm revenues.
C. The Department may maintain a
				  list of interested persons who by affidavit demonstrate their eligibility to
				  apply to purchase farm properties through this program.
D. Applicants must submit as part of their
				  application the following, all of which will be kept confidential:
1. Evidence of a minimum of two (2) years'
				  experience operating or managing a farm, including production records and two
				  references;
2. A Farm Plan which
				  shall include production plans, equipment and infrastructure needs and upkeep
				  plan, details about anticipated market outlets, location of any proposed
				  dwelling unit area, if permitted, and estimated cost for first year's operation
				  along with a 3-year projected earnings;
3. Two (2) previous years' income tax
				  returns;
4. A current credit
				  report;
5. A current cash flow
				  statement, current balance sheet, and list of assets.
6. Other follow-up information as may be
				  requested by the Department.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.10 - Transfer of Purchased Farm Property to ALPC

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All
				  farm properties purchased by the Department that are selected for resale to a
				  farmer under this program shall be conveyed or donated to the Rhode Island
				  Agricultural Lands Preservation Commission (ALPC).
B. ALPC shall sell any farm property conveyed
				  to it by the Department under this program to the selected
				  farmer-buyer.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.11 - Resale of Purchased Farm Property to the Farmer-Buyer

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The resale value of farm properties
				  purchased under these rules will be set at no less than 10% below and no more
				  than 10% above the current Agricultural Value of the farmland, as determined by
				  an independent appraisal to be contracted by DEM.
B. Proceeds of the sale of any farm property
				  sold under these rules shall be deposited into the original bond account that
				  was used to purchase the farm property, consistent with R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-82-5.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.12 - Restrictions on Purchased Farm Properties

Current through June 14, 2024
A. All farm
				  properties purchased by the Department that are selected for resale to a farmer
				  under this program shall be conveyed or donated to the Rhode Island
				  Agricultural Lands Preservation Commission (ALPC).
B. Any farm property that the ALPC sells to a
				  selected farmer-buyer shall be sold subject to Agricultural Deed Restrictions
				  that includes, at a minimum:
1. The
				  prohibition against building houses and associated non-agricultural
				  improvements outside the identified dwelling unit area;
2. The prohibition against removing soil or
				  other mineral resources;
3. The
				  prohibition against using the Farm Property other than for agricultural
				  purposes outside the identified dwelling unit area.
4. An "affirmative covenant" requiring the
				  protected Farm Property to be kept in active agricultural use; and,
5. An Option to Purchase at Agricultural
				  Value running to the Department, where agricultural value has the meaning set
				  forth in §
											8.5(B) of
				  this Part above, which shall provide the Department with the opportunity to
				  purchase a Farm Property at Agricultural Value at the time a bona fide offer is
				  made on a Farm Property originally sold through this program.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.13 - Dwellings

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Any improvements to existing dwelling
				  units shall not result in a heated living space exceeding 2,000 square
				  feet.
B. If there are no existing
				  dwellings on a Farm Property, DEM may designate the farm property as eligible
				  for a maximum of one dwelling unit. The initial farmer-buyer or any subsequent
				  owner may identify the location of a dwelling unit area for the purpose of
				  building a single family house that is limited in size to no greater than 2,000
				  square feet of heated living space. The proposed dwelling unit area shall be
				  subject to the review and approval of either the DEM if the dwelling unit area
				  is identified by the initial farmer-buyer before the closing or by the ALPC if
				  the dwelling unit area is identified after the initial closing.
C. Any dwelling unit shall remain within the
				  restricted area and shall not be subdivided. The parcel as a whole, including
				  the dwelling unit, shall be subject to an Option to Purchase at the
				  Agricultural Value as set forth in §
										8.12(B)(5)
				  of this Part.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 110 - Planning and Development › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 8 - Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8) › Section 250-RICR-110-00-8.14 - Option to Lease

Current through June 14, 2024
If no farmer-buyer is selected by the Committee, DEM shall
					 retain ownership of the farm property, and then may, at its discretion, offer
					 said farm property for lease to eligible entities via a solicitation process as
					 outlined in R.I. Gen. Laws §
										37-7-5. The Department may solicit
					 applications from prospective farmer-buyers for the purchase of the leased farm
					 property at a later time.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 0 - General Definitions Regulation › Section 250-RICR-120-05-0.1 - Purpose and Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
0.1.1
Purpose
The purpose of this regulation is to provide a consistent
					 set of definitions and abbreviations for terms used in Subchapter 05 of this
					 Chapter.
0.1.2
Authority
These regulations are authorized pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
					 §
											42-17.1-2(19) and
					 R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-23, and have been promulgated pursuant to the
					 procedures set forth in the R.I. Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws
					 Chapter 42-35.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 0 - General Definitions Regulation › Section 250-RICR-120-05-0.2 - Application

Current through June 14, 2024
The terms and provisions of this regulation shall be
					 liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the purposes of
					 state laws, goals and policies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 0 - General Definitions Regulation › Section 250-RICR-120-05-0.3 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any provision of this regulation or the application
					 thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid by a court of competent
					 jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the regulation shall not be
					 affected thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 0 - General Definitions Regulation › Section 250-RICR-120-05-0.5 - Abbreviations and Symbols - Units of Measure

Current through June 14, 2024
Abbreviations and Symbols
Definition
Btu
British thermal unit
°C
Degree Celsius (centigrade)
Cm
Centimeter
Dscf
Dry cubic feet at standard conditions
Dscm
Dry cubic meter at standard conditions
°F
Degree Fahrenheit
Ft
Feet
G
Gram
gal
Gallon
gr
Grain
hr
Hour
kg
Kilogram
lb
Pound
lbs
Pounds
m
Meter
m3
Cubic meter
mg
Milligram (10-3
								  gram)
mm
Millimeter (10-3
								  meter)
ppm
Parts per million
psi
Pounds per square inch
tpy
Tons per year
µg
Microgram (10-6
								  gram)
vol
Volume
wt
Weight
%
Percent
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 0 - General Definitions Regulation › Section 250-RICR-120-05-0.6 - Abbreviations and Symbols - Units of Measure

Current through June 14, 2024
Abbreviations and Symbols
Definition
Btu
British thermal unit
°C
Degree Celsius (centigrade)
cm
Centimeter
dscf
Dry cubic feet at standard conditions
dscm
Dry cubic meter at standard conditions
°F
Degree Fahrenheit
ft
Feet
g
Gram
gal
Gallon
gr
Grain
hr
Hour
kg
Kilogram
lb
Pound
lbs
Pounds
m
Meter
m3
Cubic meter
mg
Milligram (10-3
								gram)
mm
Millimeter (10-3 
								meter)
ppm
Parts per million
psi
Pounds per square inch
tpy
Tons per year
[]g
Microgram (10-6
								gram)
vol
Volume
wt
Weight
%
Percent
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 1 - Visible Emissions (250-RICR-120-05-01) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-1.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of this regulation is to limit the opacity of
					 visible emissions from sources of air contaminants.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 1 - Visible Emissions (250-RICR-120-05-01) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-1.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These regulations are authorized pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
					 §
										42-17.1-2(19) and
					 Chapter 23-23, and have been promulgated pursuant to the procedures set forth
					 in the Rhode Island Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
					 42-35.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 1 - Visible Emissions (250-RICR-120-05-01) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-1.3 - Application

Current through June 14, 2024
The terms and provisions of this regulation shall be
					 liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the purposes of
					 state laws, goals and policies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 1 - Visible Emissions (250-RICR-120-05-01) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-1.4 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any provision of this regulation or the application
					 thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid by a court of competent
					 jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the regulation shall not be
					 affected thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 1 - Visible Emissions (250-RICR-120-05-01) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-1.5 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
Unless otherwise expressly defined in this section, the
					 terms used in this regulation shall be defined by reference to Part 0 of this
					 Subchapter (General Definitions).
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 1 - Visible Emissions (250-RICR-120-05-01) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-1.6 - Limitations

Current through June 14, 2024
No person shall emit into the atmosphere from any source
					 any air contaminant for a period or periods aggregating more than three minutes
					 in any one hour which is greater than or equal to 20 percent
					 opacity.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 1 - Visible Emissions (250-RICR-120-05-01) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-1.7 - Test Procedures and Observer Qualifications

Current through June 14, 2024
A.
				  All tests must be performed as per the
				  40 C.F.R. §
											60 (2000), Appendix A, Method 9.
B. All observers must qualify as per the
				  40 C.F.R. §
											60 (2000), Appendix A, Method 9.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 1 - Visible Emissions (250-RICR-120-05-01) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-1.8 - Exemptions

Current through June 14, 2024
Where the presence of uncombined water is the only reason
					 for failure to meet the requirements of §
										1.6 of this Part, such
					 failure shall not be a violation of this regulation.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 3 - Particulate Emissions from Industrial Processes (250-RICR-120-05-3) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-3.1 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of this regulation is to limit particulate
					 emissions from industrial sources.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 3 - Particulate Emissions from Industrial Processes (250-RICR-120-05-3) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-3.2 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
These regulations are authorized pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
					 §
										42-17.1-2(19) and
					 R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-23, and have been promulgated pursuant to the
					 procedures set forth in the R.I. Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws
					 Chapter 42-35.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 3 - Particulate Emissions from Industrial Processes (250-RICR-120-05-3) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-3.3 - Application

Current through June 14, 2024
The terms and provisions of this regulation shall be
					 liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the purposes of
					 state laws, goals and policies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 3 - Particulate Emissions from Industrial Processes (250-RICR-120-05-3) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-3.4 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any provision of this regulation or the application
					 thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid by a court of competent
					 jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the regulation shall not be
					 affected thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 3 - Particulate Emissions from Industrial Processes (250-RICR-120-05-3) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-3.5 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this
				  section, the terms used in this regulation shall be defined by reference to
				  Part 0 of this Subchapter (General Definitions). As used in this regulation,
				  the following terms shall, where the context permits, be construed as follows:
1. "Process weight" means the total weight of
				  all materials introduced into any specific process, except liquid and gaseous
				  fuels and combustion air, which may cause any emissions of particulate matter
				  into the atmosphere.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 3 - Particulate Emissions from Industrial Processes (250-RICR-120-05-3) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-3.6 - Limitations

Current through June 14, 2024
No person shall emit into the atmosphere in any one hour
					 from any source, except those specific types of sources to which emission
					 standards elsewhere in these rules and regulations apply, particulate matter in
					 excess of that shown in the following table opposite the applicable process
					 weight. In entering the table "the process weight rate" will be determined by
					 dividing the total process weight by the number of hours in one complete
					 operation, excluding anytime during which the equipment is not
					 operating.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 3 - Particulate Emissions from Industrial Processes (250-RICR-120-05-3) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-3.7 - Determination of Compliance

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Compliance with
				  §
										3.2 of
				  this Part shall be determined by one of the following procedures:
1. Emission testing conducted by the owner or
				  operator of the source according to
				  40 C.F.R. §
												60, Appendix A, Method 5, or by another
				  method which has the prior approval of or is required by the
				  Director.
2. Technical evaluation
				  based on such factors which may include the potential of the industrial process
				  for emitting particulates; design of the process, equipment or facility; design
				  efficiency of air pollution control systems; and emission test results on
				  similar processes, equipment or facilities.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 3 - Particulate Emissions from Industrial Processes (250-RICR-120-05-3) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-3.8 - Table

Current through June 14, 2024
A.
Process Weight Rate
Rate of Emission
Process Weight Rate
Rate of Emission
Lb/Hr
Tons/Hr
Lb/Hr
Lb/Hr
Tons/Hr
Lb/Hr
100
0.05
0.551
16,000
8.00
16.5
200
0.10
0.877
18,000
9.00
17.9
400
0.20
1.40
20,000
10.00
19.2
600
0.30
1.83
30,000
15.00
25.2
800
0.40
2.22
40,000
20.00
30.5
1,000
0.50
2.58
50,000
25.00
35.4
1,500
0.75
3.38
60,000
30.00
40.0
2,000
1.00
4.10
70,000
35.00
41.3
2,500
1.25
4.76
80,000
40.00
42.5
3,000
1.50
5.38
90,000
45.00
43.6
3,500
1.75
5.96
100,000
50.00
44.6
4,000
2.00
6.52
120,000
60.00
46.3
5,000
2.50
7.58
140,000
70.00
47.8
6,000
3.00
8.56
160,000
80.00
49.0
7,000
3.50
9.49
200,000
100.00
51.2
8,000
4.00
10.40
1,000,000
500.00
69.0
9,000
4.50
11.20
2,000,000
1,000.00
77.6
10,000
5.00
12.0
6,000,000
3,000.00
92.7
12,000
6.00
13.6
B.
				  Interpolation of the data in this table for the process weight rates up to
				  60,000 Lb/Hr shall be accomplished by use of the equation: E = 4.10
				  P0.67, and interpolation and extrapolation of the
				  data for process weight rates in excess of 60,000 Lb/Hr shall be accomplished
				  by the equation: E = 55.0 P0.11 - 40, where E = rate
				  of emission in Lb/Hr and P = process weight rate in Tons/Hr.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 4 - Open Fires (250-RICR-120-05-4) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-4.1 - Purpose and Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
4.1.1
Purpose
The purpose of this regulation is to prohibit burning of
					 any material in an open fire at a solid waste facility and/or hazardous waste
					 disposal facility or in connection with any salvage, industrial, commercial or
					 institutional operation.
4.1.2
Authority
These regulations are authorized pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
					 §
											42-17.1-2(19) and
					 R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-23, as amended, and have been promulgated pursuant to
					 the procedures set forth in the R.I. Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen.
					 Laws Chapter 42-35.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 4 - Open Fires (250-RICR-120-05-4) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-4.2 - Application

Current through June 14, 2024
The terms and provisions of this regulation shall be
					 liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the purposes of
					 state laws, goals and policies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 4 - Open Fires (250-RICR-120-05-4) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-4.3 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any provision of this regulation or the application
					 thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid by a court of competent
					 jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the regulation shall not be
					 affected thereby.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 4 - Open Fires (250-RICR-120-05-4) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-4.4 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this
				  section, the terms used in this regulation shall be defined by reference to
				  Part 0 of this Subchapter (General Definitions). As used in this regulation,
				  the following terms shall, where the context permits, be construed as follows:
1. "Hazardous waste disposal facility" means
				  real and personal property acquired, constructed or operated for the purpose of
				  the disposal of hazardous waste.
2.
				  "Open fire" means any fire from which the products of combustion are emitted
				  directly into the open air without passing through a stack.
3. "Solid waste management facility" means
				  any plant, structure, equipment and other real and personal property acquired,
				  constructed or operated for the purpose of processing, treating or disposing of
				  solid wastes but not segregated solid waste.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 4 - Open Fires (250-RICR-120-05-4) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-4.5 - Prohibition

Current through June 14, 2024
It shall be unlawful for any person to burn any material in
					 an open fire at a solid waste management facility and/or hazardous waste
					 disposal facility or in connection with any salvage, industrial, commercial or
					 institutional operation.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 4 - Open Fires (250-RICR-120-05-4) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-4.6 - Exemptions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The following shall not be subject to this
				  regulation:
1. Open burning for weed abatement
				  or pest control after receiving written approval from the Director.
2. Bonfires composed of clean, untreated wood
				  or cellulose derivatives for festive occasions conducted by an
				  institution.
3. Open burning of
				  solid or liquid fuels or structures for the purpose of instruction and training
				  of municipal, volunteer and industrial firefighters in the method of fighting
				  fires when conducted under the direct control and supervision of qualified
				  instructors after receiving written approval from the Director.
4. Open burning of combustible material after
				  demonstration to the satisfaction of the Director that no alternative and
				  practical method of disposal of said material is available. Alternative
				  disposal methods may include chipping, cutting for forest products,
				  landfilling, piling for protective cover for wildlife and others. Persons
				  wishing to burn must receive written approval from the Director and demonstrate
				  that approval has been granted by the municipality in which burning is to take
				  place. Such burning must be conducted:
a.
				  during periods of good atmospheric ventilation.
b. without causing a nuisance.
c. with smoke minimizing starters if starters
				  or starting aids are used.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 4 - Open Fires (250-RICR-120-05-4) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-4.7 - Effect on Local Ordinances

Current through June 14, 2024
This regulation does not preclude a municipality from
					 prohibiting or attaching any more stringent conditions to any open
					 burning.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 5 - Fugitive Dust (250-RICR-120-05-5) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-5.1 - Purpose and Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
5.1.1
Purpose
The purpose of this regulation is to limit the release of
					 fugitive dust.
5.1.2
Authority
These regulations are authorized pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws
					 §
											42-17.1-2(19) and
					 R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-23, and have been promulgated pursuant to the
					 procedures set forth in the R.I. Administrative Procedures Act, R.I. Gen. Laws
					 Chapter 42-35.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 5 - Fugitive Dust (250-RICR-120-05-5) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-5.2 - Application

Current through June 14, 2024
The terms and provisions of this regulation shall be
					 liberally construed to permit the Department to effectuate the purposes of
					 state laws, goals and policies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 250 - Department of Environmental Management › Chapter 120 - Air Resources › Subchapter 05 - Air Pollution Control › Part 5 - Fugitive Dust (250-RICR-120-05-5) › Section 250-RICR-120-05-5.3 - Severability

Current through June 14, 2024
If any provision of this regulation or the application
					 thereof to any person or circumstance, is held invalid by a court of competent
					 jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of the regulation shall not be
					 affected thereby.