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.
Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs) The Department of Environmental Management keeps an inventory of ASTs within the State. This inventory provides needed information to better respond in the event of a spill or release. The information provided will also serve as a database to be used by the Department when reviewing the mandatory annual facility inspection reports submitted by AST owners/operators pursuant to section 10(d) (Facilities Inspection) of the Oil Pollution Control Regulations (Regulations). The Department respectfully requests that you fill out the attached forms if you own or operate an AST (s) with a single or combined AST (s) capacity of greater than 500 gallons. Owners of ASTs with a combined capacity of equal to or less than 500 gallons are exempt. At this time registration is free. The Aboveground Storage Tank List can be viewed in one of the links below. This spreadsheet is updated by the Office of Emergency Response annually on July 1st of every year for all updates filed during the previous calendar year. AST Registration Form Oil Pollution Control Regulations (250-RICR-140-25-2) Quick Facts Monthly AST Inspection Reports New and Replacement Tanks All new construction/installation of a new facility or replacement tank system should not commence until an application of registration has been filed. The registration information should be signed by a local Fire Department official. Please mail completed forms to: Rhode Island Department of Environmental ManagementOffice of Emergency ResponseAboveground Storage Tank Program235 Promenade StreetProvidence, RI 02908 If you have questions about the Aboveground Storage Tank program, please email dem.ast@dem.ri.gov or call (401) 537-4533 for assistance. Immediately report ALL spills to the Department at 401-222-3070 (24-hour number) or at (401) 537-4533 during normal business hours. Additional Resources EPA AST Homepage EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Counter-measure (SPCC) Rule Helpful Telephone Listings PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes Notice of Responsibility PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes AST Spill Prevention and Emergency Plan Template.pdf PDF file, about 1mbmegabytes Aboveground Storage Tank List 2023 Online AST Info Spreadsheet.xlsx Excel file, less than 1mbmegabytes