Rules and Regulations for Dam Safety (250-RICR-130-05-1)


250-RICR-130-05-1 ACTIVE RULE

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1.1Purpose

1.2Authority

1.3Findings and Policy

1.4Application

1.5Definitions

1.6Responsibility of Dam Owners

1.7Prohibitions

1.8Registration and Notification

1.9Hazard Classification

1.10Approvals

1.11Inspections

1.12Unsafe Dams

1.13Access

1.14Enforcement Actions

1.15Appeals

1.16Appendix I: Impact Avoidance and Minimization


Title 250 Department of Environmental Management
Chapter 130 Compliance & Inspection
Subchapter 05 Dam Safety
Part 1 Rules and Regulations for Dam Safety (250-RICR-130-05-1)
Type of Filing Amendment
Regulation Status Active
Effective 05/01/2025

Regulation Authority:

R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 46-9
46-9.1
42-35

Purpose and Reason:

To codify DEM’s current practices regarding its interpretation of the current rules and to make other technical changes to make the regulations consistent with current wording. 


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