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.
Multi-Sector General Permit Search For a search of facilities that have applied for a permit, a no exposure certification, or a no discharge certification under the 2019 Rhode Island Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP), click here (Select "Industrial Stormwater" from the Program Area drop-down; choose the Coverage Type you wish to view; select "Coverage Requests" from the Document Type drop-down; select "RI" from the issuer drop-down; select any additional filters and then click Search) In accordance with Part I.C.3.b of the MSGP, authorization for new applicants will be granted sixty (60) days after the submittal of a complete NOI unless otherwise notified by the DEM. For more information, email RIPDES Municipal and Industrial Stormwater Staff at DEM.RIPDESMSGP@dem.ri.gov. Non-Contact Cooling Water Permit Search The following Notice of Intents (NOIs) have been submitted to the DEM for coverage under the Rhode Island General Permit for Non-Contact Cooling Water Discharges (NCCW GP) program. In accordance with Part 1.C.2.b of the NCCW GP, authorization will be granted ninety (90) days after the submittal of a complete NOI, unless otherwise notified by the Department in writing. The NOI submittal date is listed in the column titles “App Received Date”. List of Non Contact Cooling Permits (NCCW) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes List of Non Contact Cooling Permits (NCCW) Excel file, less than 1mbmegabytes Remediation General Permit Search The following Notice of Intents (NOIs) have been submitted to the DEM for coverage under the Rhode Island Discharge Elimination System Remediation General Permit (RGP) program. In accordance with Part 1.B.2 of the RGP, authorization to discharge under this general permit shall only be effective upon the owner(s) receipt of an authorization page signed and certified by the Department. The Authorization may include special conditions, as necessary to protect waters of the State. The NOI submittal date is listed in the column titles “App Received Date”. For more information, contact Aaron Mello at aaron.mello@dem.ri.gov. List of Remediation General Permits (RGP) PDF file, less than 1mbmegabytes List of Remediation General Permits (RGP) Excel file, less than 1mbmegabytes Resources View permit documents