FIRE BAN IN EFFECT In response to the continued elevated risk of wildfires, DEM has issued a fire ban at all State Parks, campgrounds, and management areas until further notice. The ban is effective as of today (10/28/24) and includes campfires in designated campfire areas, including charcoal fires and cooking fires. This preventative measure applies to all DEM-managed lands and aims to reduce the threat of human-caused wildfires. DEM will continue to monitor and evaluate conditions to determine when the ban can be lifted. Together we can protect our communities and keep first responders safe by reducing the risk of wildfires: 📞 Call 911 if you spot a fire/smoke. Timely information is critical to contain fires before they spread. 🔥 Remember, any outdoor fire is a potential source for a wildfire. Be careful with cigarettes and ashes. When disposing of wood stove ashes, put the ashes in a metal bucket of water. 🚒 Check with your local fire department for any other restrictions and permitting information. 🚨 Stay informed and find resources at dem.ri.gov/wildfirestatus.
Customer and Technical Assistance Overview The Office of Customer and Technical Assistance (OCTA) provides assistance to the general public, state and local governments, and the business community concerning compliance with rules, regulations, environmental standards, and the permitting process. One aspect of this service is to coordinate pre-application assistance to companies and to individuals seeking permits. Prospective applicants for environmental permits will be able to have a single point of contact who will provide information on permits required, including permits for large facilities where more than one type of environmental permit is required. Learn More! Public Notices and Topics of Interest Notices re: Office of Air Resources Notices re: Proposed Permit Actions, RI Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (RIPDES) Notices re: Office of Land Revitalization and Sustainable Materials Management RIDEM Proposed Rulemaking Medical Waste Management Facility License re: Medrecycler-RI, Inc SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC Dredge Conditional Permit and Water Quality Certificate SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC Dredge Conditional Permit and Water Quality Certificate Permit PDF file, about 6mbmegabytes SouthCoast Wind 1 Project: Joint Application for a State Water Quality Certificate and Marine Dredging Application (1 of 3) PDF file, about 39mbmegabytes SouthCoast Wind 1 Project: Joint Application for a State Water Quality Certificate and Marine Dredging Application (2 of 3) PDF file, about 105mbmegabytes SouthCoast Wind 1 Project: Joint Application for a State Water Quality Certificate and Marine Dredging Application (3 of 3) PDF file, about 82mbmegabytes Public Transcript of Feb 22 Public Hearing PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes SouthCoast Wind 1 Project: Written Comments PDF file, about 95mbmegabytes Responses to Public Written Comments PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Responses to Public Hearing Comments PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Resources Guidance and Assistance for Freshwater Wetlands Applicants & Consultants Managing Your Hazardous Waste: A Guide for Small Businesses Hazardous Waste Compliance Workbook I-195 Redevelopment District Water Quality Permit Block Island Transmission Line Installation Permit Deepwater Wind Farm Construction Permit Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange (P2Rx) Used Oil Recycling Mercury Topics Boat Washing in Rhode Island UST Alternative Inspection Program & U.S. Energy Policy Act of 2005 Final Report Commercial Recycling in RI Universal Waste Rule Fact Sheet Environmental Audit Policy Why Should You Care About Preventing Waste? Permit Application Center (PAC) Service Alert DEM's Permit Application Center (PAC) at DEM Headquarters in Providence is here to assist you. Please contact (401) 537-4014 or email DEM.PAC@dem.ri.gov with questions or if you wish to set up an appointment for other services. If you are seeking assistance for Freshwater Wetlands, please contact (401) 222-6820 or DEM.FWW@dem.ri.gov. If you are seeking assistance for OWTS/Septic Systems, please call (401) 222-3961 or DEM.OWTS@dem.ri.gov
SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC Dredge Conditional Permit and Water Quality Certificate Permit PDF file, about 6mbmegabytes
SouthCoast Wind 1 Project: Joint Application for a State Water Quality Certificate and Marine Dredging Application (1 of 3) PDF file, about 39mbmegabytes
SouthCoast Wind 1 Project: Joint Application for a State Water Quality Certificate and Marine Dredging Application (2 of 3) PDF file, about 105mbmegabytes
SouthCoast Wind 1 Project: Joint Application for a State Water Quality Certificate and Marine Dredging Application (3 of 3) PDF file, about 82mbmegabytes
Resources Guidance and Assistance for Freshwater Wetlands Applicants & Consultants Managing Your Hazardous Waste: A Guide for Small Businesses Hazardous Waste Compliance Workbook I-195 Redevelopment District Water Quality Permit Block Island Transmission Line Installation Permit Deepwater Wind Farm Construction Permit Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange (P2Rx) Used Oil Recycling Mercury Topics Boat Washing in Rhode Island UST Alternative Inspection Program & U.S. Energy Policy Act of 2005 Final Report Commercial Recycling in RI Universal Waste Rule Fact Sheet Environmental Audit Policy Why Should You Care About Preventing Waste?