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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 3 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 3 - Global Climate Change (650-RICR-20-05-3) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-3.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. As authorized by the federal Coastal Zone
				  Management Act of 1972 (16
				  U.S.C. §§
											1451 through
				  1466) and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
				  46-23 the Coastal Resources Management Council may implement special area
				  management plans.
B. The
				  regulations herein constitute a RICR regulatory component of the Ocean Special
				  Area Management Plan (SAMP) Chapter 3 - Global Climate Change, and must be read
				  in conjunction with the other RICR regulatory components and chapters of the
				  Ocean SAMP for the full context and understanding of the CRMC's findings and
				  policies that form the basis and purpose of these regulations. The other RICR
				  regulatory components and chapters of the Ocean SAMP should be employed in
				  interpreting the regulations herein and R.I. Gen. Laws §
										46-23-1, et seq.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 3 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 3 - Global Climate Change (650-RICR-20-05-3) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-3.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of these rules is to carry out the
					 responsibilities of the Coastal Resources Management Council in establishing
					 the Ocean Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) for the offshore waters (beyond 3
					 nautical mile state water boundary) within the geographic location description
					 (GLD) and to provide the regulatory framework for promoting a balanced and
					 comprehensive ecosystem-based management approach to the development and
					 protection of Rhode Island's ocean-based resources. In addition, these rules
					 establish the regulatory standards and enforceable policies within the GLD for
					 purposes of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act federal consistency
					 provisions pursuant to 16
					 U.S.C. §
											1456 and 15 C.F.R. Part
					 930.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 4 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 4 - Cultural and Historic Resources (650-RICR-20-05-4) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-4.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. As authorized by the federal Coastal Zone
				  Management Act of 1972 (16
				  U.S.C. §§
											1451 through
				  1466) and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
				  46-23 the Coastal Resources Management Council may implement special area
				  management plans.
B. The
				  regulations herein constitute a RICR regulatory component of the Ocean Special
				  Area Management Plan (SAMP) Chapter 4 - Cultural and Historic Resources, and
				  must be read in conjunction with the other RICR regulatory components and
				  chapters of the Ocean SAMP for the full context and understanding of the CRMC's
				  findings and policies that form the basis and purpose of these regulations. The
				  other RICR regulatory components and chapters of the Ocean SAMP should be
				  employed in interpreting the regulations herein and R.I. Gen. Laws §
										46-23-1, et seq.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 4 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 4 - Cultural and Historic Resources (650-RICR-20-05-4) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-4.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of these rules is to carry out the
					 responsibilities of the Coastal Resources Management Council in establishing
					 the Ocean Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) for the offshore waters (beyond 3
					 nautical mile state water boundary) within the geographic location description
					 (GLD) and to provide the regulatory framework for promoting a balanced and
					 comprehensive ecosystem-based management approach to the development and
					 protection of Rhode Island's ocean-based resources. In addition, these rules
					 establish the regulatory standards and enforceable policies within the GLD for
					 purposes of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act federal consistency
					 provisions pursuant to 16
					 U.S.C. §
											1456 and 15 C.F.R. Part
					 930.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 5 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 5 - Commercial and Recreational Fisheries (650-RICR-20-05-5) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-5.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Pursuant to the federal Coastal Zone
				  Management Act of 1972 (16
				  U.S.C. §§
											1451 through
				  1466) and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
				  46-23 the Coastal Resources Management Council is authorized to develop and
				  implement special area management plans.
B. The regulations herein constitute a RICR
				  regulatory component of the Ocean Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) Chapter 5
				  - Commercial and Recreational Fisheries, and must be read in conjunction with
				  the other RICR regulatory components and chapters of the Ocean SAMP for the
				  full context and understanding of the CRMC's findings and policies that form
				  the basis and purpose of these regulations. The other RICR regulatory
				  components and chapters of the Ocean SAMP should be employed in interpreting
				  the regulations herein and R.I. Gen. Laws §
										46-23-1, et seq.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 5 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 5 - Commercial and Recreational Fisheries (650-RICR-20-05-5) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-5.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of these rules is to carry out the
					 responsibilities of the Coastal Resources Management Council in establishing
					 the Ocean Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) for the offshore waters (beyond 3
					 nautical mile state water boundary) within the geographic location description
					 (GLD) and to provide the regulatory framework for promoting a balanced and
					 comprehensive ecosystem-based management approach to the development and
					 protection of Rhode Island's ocean-based resources. In addition, these rules
					 establish the regulatory standards and enforceable policies within the GLD for
					 purposes of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act federal consistency
					 provisions pursuant to 16
					 U.S.C. §
											1456 and 15 C.F.R. Part
					 930.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 6 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 6 - Recreation and Tourism (650-RICR-20-05-6) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-6.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. As authorized by the federal Coastal Zone
				  Management Act of 1972 (16
				  U.S.C. §§
											1451 through
				  1466) and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
				  46-23 the Coastal Resources Management Council may implement special area
				  management plans.
B. The
				  regulations herein constitute a RICR regulatory component of the Ocean Special
				  Area Management Plan (SAMP) Chapter 6 - Recreation and Tourism, and must be
				  read in conjunction with the other RICR regulatory components and chapters of
				  the Ocean SAMP for the full context and understanding of the CRMC's findings
				  and policies that form the basis and purpose of these regulations. The other
				  RICR regulatory components and chapters of the Ocean SAMP should be employed in
				  interpreting the regulations herein and R.I. Gen. Laws §
										46-23-1, et seq.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 6 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 6 - Recreation and Tourism (650-RICR-20-05-6) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-6.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of these rules is to carry out the
					 responsibilities of the Coastal Resources Management Council in establishing
					 the Ocean Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) for the offshore waters (beyond 3
					 nautical mile state water boundary) within the geographic location description
					 (GLD) and to provide the regulatory framework for promoting a balanced and
					 comprehensive ecosystem-based management approach to the development and
					 protection of Rhode Island's ocean-based resources. In addition, these rules
					 establish the regulatory standards and enforceable policies within the GLD for
					 purposes of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act federal consistency
					 provisions pursuant to 16
					 U.S.C. §
											1456 and 15 C.F.R. Part
					 930.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 7 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 7 - Marine Transportation, Navigation and Infrastructure (650-RICR-20-05-7) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-7.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. As authorized by the federal Coastal Zone
				  Management Act of 1972 (16
				  U.S.C. §§
											1451 through
				  1466) and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
				  46-23 the Coastal Resources Management Council may implement special area
				  management plans.
B. The
				  regulations herein constitute a RICR regulatory component of the Ocean Special
				  Area Management Plan (SAMP) Chapter 7 - Marine Transportation, Navigation and
				  Infrastructure, and must be read in conjunction with the other RICR regulatory
				  components and chapters of the Ocean SAMP for the full context and
				  understanding of the CRMC's findings and policies that form the basis and
				  purpose of these regulations. The other RICR regulatory components and chapters
				  of the Ocean SAMP should be employed in interpreting the regulations herein and
				  R.I. Gen. Laws §
										46-23-1, et seq.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 7 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 7 - Marine Transportation, Navigation and Infrastructure (650-RICR-20-05-7) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-7.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of these rules is to carry out the
					 responsibilities of the Coastal Resources Management Council in establishing
					 the Ocean Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) for the offshore waters (beyond 3
					 nautical mile state water boundary) within the geographic location description
					 (GLD) and to provide the regulatory framework for promoting a balanced and
					 comprehensive ecosystem-based management approach to the development and
					 protection of Rhode Island's ocean-based resources. In addition, these rules
					 establish the regulatory standards and enforceable policies within the GLD for
					 purposes of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act federal consistency
					 provisions pursuant to 16
					 U.S.C. §
											1456 and 15 C.F.R. Part
					 930.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 8 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 8 - Renewable Energy and Other Offshore Development (650-RICR-20-05-8) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-8.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. As authorized by the federal Coastal Zone
				  Management Act of 1972 (16
				  U.S.C. §§
											1451 through
				  1466) and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
				  46-23 the Coastal Resources Management Council may implement special area
				  management plans.
B. The
				  regulations herein constitute a RICR regulatory component of the Ocean Special
				  Area Management Plan (SAMP) Chapter 8 - Renewable Energy and Other Offshore
				  Development, and must be read in conjunction with the other RICR regulatory
				  components and chapters of the Ocean SAMP for the full context and
				  understanding of the CRMC's findings and policies that form the basis and
				  purpose of these regulations. The other RICR regulatory components and chapters
				  of the Ocean SAMP should be employed in interpreting the regulations herein and
				  R.I. Gen. Laws §
										46-23-1, et seq.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 8 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 8 - Renewable Energy and Other Offshore Development (650-RICR-20-05-8) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-8.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
The purpose of these rules is to carry out the
					 responsibilities of the Coastal Resources Management Council in establishing
					 the Ocean Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) for the offshore waters (beyond 3
					 nautical mile state water boundary) within the geographic location description
					 (GLD) and to provide the regulatory framework for promoting a balanced and
					 comprehensive ecosystem-based management approach to the development and
					 protection of Rhode Island's ocean-based resources. In addition, these rules
					 establish the regulatory standards and enforceable policies within the GLD for
					 purposes of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act federal consistency
					 provisions pursuant to 16
					 U.S.C. §
											1456 and 15 C.F.R. Part
					 930.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 8 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 8 - Renewable Energy and Other Offshore Development (650-RICR-20-05-8) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-8.3 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. "Area of potential effect" or "APE" means
				  the areas within which a project may directly or indirectly alter the character
				  or use of historic properties as defined under the federal National Historic
				  Preservation Act (36 C.F.R.
				  §§
											800.1 through
				  800.16).
B. "Certified verification agent" or "CVA"
				  means an independent third-party agent that shall use good engineering judgment
				  and practices in conducting an independent assessment of the design,
				  fabrication and installation of the facility.
C. "Construction and operations plan" or
				  "COP" means a plan that describes the applicant's construction, operations, and
				  conceptual decommissioning plans for a proposed facility, including the
				  applicant's project easement area.
D. "Ecosystem based management" or "EMB"
				  means an integrated approach to management that considers the entire ecosystem,
				  including humans. The goal of EBM is to maintain an ecosystem in a healthy,
				  productive and resilient condition that provides the services humans want and
				  need.
E. "Enforceable policy" means
				  State policies which are legally binding through constitutional provisions,
				  laws, regulations, land use plans, ordinances, or judicial or administrative
				  decisions, by which a State exerts control over private and public land and
				  water uses and natural resources in the coastal zone.
F. "Geographic location description" or "GLD"
				  means a geographic area in federal waters, consistent with the Ocean SAMP study
				  area, where certain federal agency activities, licenses, and permit activities
				  pursuant to 15 C.F.R. Part 930 Subparts D and E will be subject to Rhode Island
				  review under the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) federal consistency
				  provisions.
G. "Large-scale
				  offshore developments" means:
1. offshore wind
				  facilities (5 or more turbines within 2 km of each other, or 18 MW power
				  generation);
2. wave generation
				  devices (2 or more devices, or 18 MW power generation);
3. instream tidal or ocean current devices (2
				  or more devices, or 18 MW power generation);
4. offshore LNG platforms (1 or
				  more);
5. artificial reefs (1/2
				  acre footprint and at least 4 feet high); and
6. outer continental shelf (OCS) exploration,
				  development, and production plans, except for projects of a public nature whose
				  primary purpose is habitat enhancement.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 8 - RICRMP: Ocean SAMP - Chapter 8 - Renewable Energy and Other Offshore Development (650-RICR-20-05-8) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-8.5 - General Policies and Regulatory Standards (formerly Section 860)

Current through June 14, 2024
8.5.1
General Policies (formerly
				  §860.1)
A. The Council supports
				  offshore development in the Ocean SAMP area that is consistent with the Ocean
				  SAMP goals which are to:
1. Foster a properly
				  functioning ecosystem that can be both ecologically effective and economically
				  beneficial;
2. Promote and enhance
				  existing uses; and
3. Encourage
				  marine-based economic development that considers the aspirations of local
				  communities and is consistent and complementary to the state's overall economic
				  development needs and goals.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 11 - RICRMP: OCEAN SAMP - CHAPTER 11 - POLICIES OF THE OCEAN SAMP (650-RICR-20-05-11) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-11.1 - Authority

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Pursuant to the federal Coastal Zone
				  Management Act (CZMA) of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§
											1451
				  through 1466) and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter
				  46-23 the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) is authorized to develop
				  and implement special area management plans.
B. The regulations herein constitute a RICR
				  regulatory component of the Ocean Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) Chapter
				  11 - The Policies of the Ocean SAMP, and must be read in conjunction with the
				  other RICR regulatory components and chapters of the Ocean SAMP for the full
				  context and understanding of the CRMC's findings and policies that form the
				  basis and purpose of these regulations. The other RICR regulatory components
				  and chapters of the Ocean SAMP should be employed in interpreting the
				  regulations herein and R.I. Gen. Laws §
										46-23-1,
et
				  seq
.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 11 - RICRMP: OCEAN SAMP - CHAPTER 11 - POLICIES OF THE OCEAN SAMP (650-RICR-20-05-11) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-11.2 - Purpose

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The purpose of these rules is to carry out
				  the responsibilities of the Coastal Resources Management Council in
				  establishing the Ocean Special Area Management Plan (Ocean SAMP) for the
				  state's offshore waters (within the 3 nautical mile state water boundary). The
				  CRMC will apply its SAMP responsibilities to projects that are proposed in
				  federal waters (beyond the 3 nautical mile state water boundary) through the
				  CZMA federal consistency provisions pursuant to
				  16 U.S.C. §
											1456 and 15 C.F.R. Part 930 . This includes
				  developing the geographic location descriptions (GLDs) in federal waters. The
				  SAMP, GLDs, and CZMA federal consistency authority provide the framework for
				  promoting a balanced and comprehensive ecosystem-based management approach to
				  the development and protection of Rhode Island's ocean-based resources. In
				  addition, these rules establish the regulatory standards and enforceable
				  policies for purposes of the federal CZMA federal consistency provisions
				  pursuant to 16 U.S.C. §
											1456 and 15 C.F.R. Part 930.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 11 - RICRMP: OCEAN SAMP - CHAPTER 11 - POLICIES OF THE OCEAN SAMP (650-RICR-20-05-11) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-11.3 - Definitions

Current through June 14, 2024
A. "Certified verification agent" or "CVA"
				  means an independent third-party agent that shall use good engineering judgment
				  and practices in conducting an independent assessment of the design,
				  fabrication and installation of the facility.
B. "Construction and operations plan" or
				  "COP" means a plan that describes the applicant's construction, operations, and
				  conceptual decommissioning plans for a proposed facility, including the
				  applicant's project easement area.
C. "Ecosystem based management" or "EBM"
				  means an integrated approach to management that considers the entire ecosystem,
				  including humans. The goal of EBM is to maintain an ecosystem in a healthy,
				  productive and resilient condition that provides the services humans want and
				  need.
D. "Enforceable policy" means
				  State policies which are legally binding through constitutional provisions,
				  laws, regulations, land use plans, ordinances, or judicial or administrative
				  decisions, by which a State exerts control over private and public land and
				  water uses and natural resources in the coastal zone.
E. "Fishermen's Advisory Board" or "FAB"
				  means an advisory body to the Council that shall be comprised of up to twenty
				  (20) total members, to include the following:
1. Up to two (2) members representing each of
				  the following six Rhode Island fisheries: bottom trawling; scallop dredging;
				  gillnetting; lobstering; party and charter boat fishing; and recreational
				  angling;
2. Up to two (2) members
				  representing Rhode Island seafood processing facilities; and
3. Up to six (6) members, who are
				  Massachusetts fishermen who fish in the Ocean SAMP area to include four
				  commercial fishermen and two recreational fishermen.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 11 - RICRMP: OCEAN SAMP - CHAPTER 11 - POLICIES OF THE OCEAN SAMP (650-RICR-20-05-11) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-11.6 - Ocean SAMP Goals and Principles

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The following
				  goals and principles guided the process to both develop the Ocean SAMP as well
				  as establish its policies and regulations. These goals and principles were
				  developed in coordination with the Ocean SAMP researchers and the Ocean SAMP
				  stakeholder group. For more information on the Ocean SAMP goals and principles
				  and the Ocean SAMP stakeholder group see Chapter 1, Introduction.
B. The Ocean SAMP Goals are to:
1. Foster a properly functioning ecosystem
				  that is both ecologically sound and economically beneficial;
2. Promote and enhance existing
				  uses;
3. Encourage marine-based
				  economic development that considers the aspirations of local communities and is
				  consistent with and complementary to the state's overall economic development,
				  social, and environmental needs and goals; and
4. Build a framework for coordinated
				  decision-making between state and federal management agencies.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 11 - RICRMP: OCEAN SAMP - CHAPTER 11 - POLICIES OF THE OCEAN SAMP (650-RICR-20-05-11) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-11.7 - Applying Adaptive Management to Implement the Ocean SAMP

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Since its inception in 1971, the CRMC has
				  managed Rhode Island's coastal waters using an adaptive management approach.
				  Adaptive management is a systematic process for continually improving
				  management policies and practices by learning from the outcomes of previous
				  policies and practices. Adaptive management requires careful implementation,
				  monitoring, evaluation of results, and adjustment of objectives and practices.
				  To this end, CRMC will establish several mechanisms to ensure that the Ocean
				  SAMP is implemented using this management approach.
B. CRMC will develop and implement the Ocean
				  SAMP science research agenda, in coordination with the Ocean SAMP researchers,
				  federal, state, and local government and other parties, to improve management
				  policies and practices. The Ocean SAMP science research agenda will allow CRMC
				  to:
1. Continue to learn about Rhode Island's
				  offshore natural resources and human activities;
2. Better understand the potential effects of
				  future development and other human impacts; and
3. Increase Rhode Island's understanding of
				  the projected impacts of global climate change. To develop the science research
				  agenda, the Council will put together an advisory group including scientists,
				  partner federal and state agencies, environmental organizations, and users of
				  the Ocean SAMP area. This group will help the Council to identify data gaps,
				  short-and long-term research priorities, potential partners, and potential
				  funding sources.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 11 - RICRMP: OCEAN SAMP - CHAPTER 11 - POLICIES OF THE OCEAN SAMP (650-RICR-20-05-11) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-11.10 - Regulatory Standards

Current through June 14, 2024
A. This section
				  contains all the regulatory standards outlined by the Ocean SAMP. The
				  regulatory standards have been organized according to the following stages:
				  application; design, fabrication and installation; pre-construction;
				  construction and decommissioning and; monitoring. § 11.10.1 of this Part,
				  Overall Regulatory Standards, applies to all stages of development. The
				  regulatory standards contained within all previous chapters of the Ocean SAMP
				  document have been incorporated into this section based upon the applicable
				  stage of development. The "Regulatory Standards" in §
										11.10 of this Part are
				  enforceable policies for purposes of the federal CZMA federal consistency
				  provision (16 U.S.C. §
											1456 and 15 C.F.R. Part 930 ). For CZMA
				  federal consistency purposes the Council shall use the Regulatory Standards, in
				  addition to other applicable federally approved RICRMP enforceable policies, as
				  the basis for a CRMC CZMA federal consistency concurrence or
				  objection.
B. The federal offshore
				  renewable energy leasing process, and subsequent regulation of renewable energy
				  projects located in federal waters, are under the jurisdiction of the U.S.
				  Department of the Interior, Bureau for Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), in
				  consultation and coordination with relevant federal agencies and affected
				  state, local, and tribal officials, under BOEM's statutory authority at
				  43 U.S.C. §
											1337(p) and BOEM's
				  regulations found at 30 C.F.R. Part 285 .
11.10.1
Overall Regulatory
				  Standards
A. All offshore developments
				  regardless of size, including energy projects, which are proposed for or
				  located within state waters of the Ocean SAMP area, are subject to the policies
				  and standards outlined in §§
											11.9 and
				  11.10 of this Part.
The Council shall not use §
												11.9 of this Part for CRMC
					 concurrences or objections for CZMA federal consistency reviews. For the
					 purposes of the Ocean SAMP, offshore developments are defined as:
1. Large-scale projects, such as:
a. Offshore wind facilities (5 or more
				  turbines within 2 km of each other, or 18 MW power generation);
b. Wave generation devices (2 or more
				  devices, or 18 MW power generation);
c. Instream tidal or ocean current devices (2
				  or more devices, or 18 MW power generation);
d. Offshore LNG platforms (1 or
				  more);
e. Artificial reefs (1/2
				  acre footprint and at least 4 feet high), except for projects of a public
				  nature whose primary purpose is habitat enhancement; and
f. Outer continental shelf (OCS) exploration,
				  development, and production plans.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program › Subchapter 05 - Ocean Special Area Management Plan › Part 11 - RICRMP: OCEAN SAMP - CHAPTER 11 - POLICIES OF THE OCEAN SAMP (650-RICR-20-05-11) › Section 650-RICR-20-05-11.11 - Appendix 1 - Overview of offshore development permitting process in state waters

Current through June 14, 2024
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Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council › Chapter 30 - Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund › Subchapter 05 - Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund › Part 1 - Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund Policies And Procedures › Section 650-RICR-30-05-1.1 - Jointly Promulgated Regulation

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Rhode Island
				  Infrastructure Bank, Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, and
				  Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management jointly promulgate
				  830-RICR- 10-35-1, "Rules and Regulations for Ocean State Climate Adaptation
				  and Resilience Fund".
B. This Part
				  hereby adopts and references 830-RICR- 10-35-1.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.1 - Grant Funding for Watershed Councils/Associations

Current through June 14, 2024
R.I. Gen. Laws §
										46-28-7(7)  authorizes the Council to
					 provide grants to local watershed councils/associations.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.2 - Eligibility

Current through June 14, 2024
Only those Watershed Councils/Associations formally
					 designated by the Council are eligible for grants from the
					 Council.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.3 - Allocation of Available Funds

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Upon determining
				 the level of funding available, the Council may:
1. Set a maximum per project funding
				 limit.
2. Establish a maximum
				 number of submissions per applicant for funding proposals.
3. Establish funding categories and funding
				 allocation for each category.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.4 - Solicitation of Grant Applicants

Current through June 14, 2024
In the event that funds are available, the Council shall
					 solicit and accept grant applications.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.5 - Grant Application Form

Current through June 14, 2024
The Council shall develop and adopt a grant application
					 form that shall qualify an applicant for consideration of receiving a grant.
					 Application forms shall be distributed to organizations upon
					 request.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.6 - Grant Application Acceptability

Current through June 14, 2024
Applications found to be complete will be referred to the
					 Council for evaluation. Applications found to be incomplete will be returned to
					 the applicant with a statement as to the deficiencies noted and a notice that
					 the applicant can correct these and resubmit the
					 application.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.7 - Grant Review

Current through June 14, 2024
Applications will be reviewed by the Council or by a
					 designated committee of the Council. Final grant approval will be decided by a
					 majority vote of a quorum of the Council. Applicants will be notified in
					 writing of the Council s decision.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.8 - Eligible Expenses

Current through June 14, 2024
Eligible expenses include: preparation/update of watershed
					 action plans, implementation of watershed action plans, capacity building, and
					 administrative expenses that leverage other resources. A description of how
					 administrative expenses will leverage other resources must be explained in the
					 grant proposal.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.9 - Evaluation Criteria

Current through June 14, 2024
The Rivers Council shall, in advance of soliciting grants,
					 establish criteria by which the grant applications shall be evaluated and
					 notify eligible watershed councils/associations of such
					 criteria.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.10 - Notice of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils

Current through June 14, 2024
1.10.1
Purpose
This Rule implements R.I. Gen. Laws §
											46-28-8(b). The
					 statute states that recognized watershed councils "shall receive notice,
					 pursuant to rules adopted by the [Rhode Island Rivers] council from state and
					 city or town agencies regarding proposed actions pertaining to projects,
					 developments and activities located wholly or partially within the watershed
					 represented by the local watershed council."
1.10.2
Scope
Procedures are established whereby recognized watershed
					 councils may notify responsible agencies to give notice of proposed actions of
					 interest. The proposed actions covered by this Rule are specified.
1.10.3
Intent
To facilitate evaluation and comment by recognized
					 watershed councils on proposed actions of interest at the earliest reasonable
					 time, so that any resulting comments may be taken into account by the
					 responsible agency.
1.10.4
Procedure
A. A recognized
				 watershed council must take the following actions in order to receive notice of
				 any proposed action by any agency under R.I. Gen. Laws § Section 46-28-8.
1. The watershed council must file an
				 official notice with the designated party or office including the following
				 information:
a. The full name of the
				 watershed council and its date of recognition by the Rhode Island Rivers
				 Council under R.I. Gen. Laws §
													46-28-8.
b. The contact person or office of the
				 watershed council, its mailing address, its telephone number, and its e-mail
				 address (if any).
c. A map of the
				 watershed council's area of jurisdiction. This must be of sufficient scale and
				 detail to permit the recipient agency to determine whether any proposed action
				 is within the watershed council s area of jurisdiction. Maps must be of
				 sufficient scale and detail to permit the recipient agency to determine whether
				 any proposed action is within that watershed. Delineating the watershed
				 boundary on Assessors Plat and Lot Maps is the most effective way. Watershed
				 Councils are encouraged to meet with local planners, municipal clerks, and
				 other officials as appropriate to discuss watershed mapping before filing the
				 official notice.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 660 - Rivers Council › Chapter 00 - N/A › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Watershed Council Grants and Notification of Proposed Actions to Watershed Councils (660-RICR-00-00-1) › Section 660-RICR-00-00-1.11 - Certification

Current through June 14, 2024
I certify that this rule was adopted by the Rhode Island
					 Rivers Council, acting in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35; the
					 Administrative Procedures Act. Chair
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 665 - State Council on the Arts › Chapter 10 - Arts › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Procedures and Regulations › Section 665-RICR-10-00-1.1 - Description and Object of Agency

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Rhode Island
				 State Council on the Arts (RISCA), an entity of state government, is a state
				 commission within the executive branch of state government established in 1967
				 to serve as the official agency in Rhode Island to expand the state cultural
				 resources by receiving and disbursing funding from the National Endowment for
				 the Arts, as well as arts funding from other federal sources and from the
				 state. The Council is charged in R.I. Gen. Laws §§
										42-75-7 and 8 with
				 stimulating the growth of the state's arts and the public's participation in
				 them; with assessing and making recommendations regarding the needs of the
				 state's arts community; with providing educational opportunities in the arts;
				 with taking such steps as may be necessary and appropriate to expand the
				 state's cultural resources; and with protecting artistic freedom.
B. The commission is authorized to further
				 its objectives by
1. entering into contracts
				 with individuals; and local and regional organizations;
2. holding hearings;
3. accepting gifts, contributions, and
				 bequests of unrestricted funds;
4.
				 creating panels of advisors; and
5. making and signing any agreements and
				 doing and performing any acts that may be necessary to carry out the purposes
				 of the commission.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 665 - State Council on the Arts › Chapter 10 - Arts › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Procedures and Regulations › Section 665-RICR-10-00-1.2 - Board Membership

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Selection: The commission shall consist of
				 thirteen (13) members appointed by the Governor subject to the advice and
				 consent of the Senate from among citizens of Rhode Island as stated in R.I.
				 Gen. Laws §
										42-75-3. Members should be widely recognized for their
				 interest, competence, and experience in connection with the performing, visual
				 and environmental arts. Such appointments shall be made without regard to
				 party, but due consideration shall be given to the recommendations of
				 representative civic, education, and professional associations and groups,
				 concerned with or engaged in the production or presentation of the performing,
				 visual and environmental arts generally.
B. Terms:
1.
				 The term of office of each member shall be three (3) years. In the month of
				 February of any year when there are vacancies, the Governor shall appoint
				 members to hold office until the first day of March in the third year after
				 their appointment, and until their successors shall have been appointed and
				 qualified.
2. Any vacancy, which
				 may occur in said commission, shall be filled by the Governor for the remainder
				 of the unexpired term.
3. Any
				 member of the commission shall be eligible to succeed himself for one (1) full
				 term, but shall not thereafter be eligible for reappointment during a one (1)
				 year period following the expiration of his second term.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 665 - State Council on the Arts › Chapter 10 - Arts › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Procedures and Regulations › Section 665-RICR-10-00-1.3 - Officers

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Roles and Responsibilities
1. Chair
a.
				 The Chair shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the agency as stated in R.I.
				 Gen Laws §
												42-75-5 and shall:
(1) serve
				 as the presiding officer at board meetings, executive committee meetings and
				 public hearings;
(2) serve ex
				 officio on all Council committees except for the nominating
				 committee;
(3) appoint the chairman
				 of standing and ad hoc committees subject to the recommendations and approval
				 of the Council;
(4) inform all
				 board members fully and in a timely fashion of all matters under the Chair's
				 consideration;
(5) act as the
				 official spokesperson for the agency as required and appropriate;
(6) ensure a close working relationship with
				 the Executive Director and with board members;
(7) represent (with the Executive Director)
				 the agency to NASAA, NEA, NEFA and to any other agency as the Council deems
				 appropriate;
(8) perform such
				 duties applicable to the office as prescribed by Robert's Rules.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 665 - State Council on the Arts › Chapter 10 - Arts › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Procedures and Regulations › Section 665-RICR-10-00-1.4 - Elections

Current through June 14, 2024
The Council shall elect annually a Chair, a Vice Chair and
					 a Secretary from within its body, as stated in R.I. Gen. Laws §
										42-75-5.
					 Elections should be held prior to the beginning of the new fiscal year. In the
					 event of a vacancy in the position of Chair or Vice Chair through resignation,
					 death or any other cause, the Council shall elect a replacement within 60
					 days.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 665 - State Council on the Arts › Chapter 10 - Arts › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Procedures and Regulations › Section 665-RICR-10-00-1.5 - Meetings

Current through June 14, 2024
A. Regular Meetings
1. The Council shall give written notice of
				 their regular scheduled meetings at the beginning of each calendar year as
				 stated in R.I. Gen. Laws §
											42-46-6(C).
2. Meetings of the Council shall be held at
				 stated times, and upon one (1) weeks' notice, in writing, at the call of the
				 Chair.
3. Other meetings may be
				 called by the Chair provided one (1) weeks' notice is given in
				 writing.
4. Five members shall be
				 necessary for any action taken by the Council as stated in the R.I. Gen. Laws
				 §
											42-75-5.
5. All meetings
				 shall comply with the state's Open Meetings Law as stated in R.I. Gen. Laws
				 §
											42-46-3.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 665 - State Council on the Arts › Chapter 10 - Arts › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Procedures and Regulations › Section 665-RICR-10-00-1.6 - Executive Committee

Current through June 14, 2024
The Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary of the Council and the
					 chairmen of the Council's standing committees shall form the Executive
					 Committee. This committee shall be empowered to act for the Council between
					 regular meetings as necessary and annually evaluate the Executive
					 Director.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 665 - State Council on the Arts › Chapter 10 - Arts › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Procedures and Regulations › Section 665-RICR-10-00-1.7 - Committees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. The Council may by resolution at any
				 meeting of the Council designate standing and/or ad hoc committees of the
				 Council. Such committees may include, for example, planning, communications,
				 finance, executive, art in public places, personnel, affirmative action,
				 etc.
B. Each standing committee
				 shall consist of at least three members, at least two of whom shall be a member
				 of the Council. The chairman of each standing and ad hoc committee shall be
				 appointed by the Council's Chair, with the approval of the Council. The
				 committee chairman shall then be responsible for naming their committee
				 members.
1. The Chair shall in concert with
				 the Executive Director select at least one staff member to act as a close
				 advisor and liaison to each committee.
Rhode Island Code of Regulations › Title 665 - State Council on the Arts › Chapter 10 - Arts › Subchapter 00 - N/A › Part 1 - Procedures and Regulations › Section 665-RICR-10-00-1.8 - Appointments to National and Regional Committees

Current through June 14, 2024
A. National
				 Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA):
1.
				 The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies is the nonprofit membership
				 organization of the state arts agencies in the fifty states and six special
				 jurisdictions of the United States. It exists to enhance the growth of the
				 arts, develop an informed membership, represent the collective needs and
				 concerns of the member agencies and provide forums for the review and
				 development of national arts policy.
2. Each state arts agency is represented in
				 NASAA by its Chair and its Executive Director.