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State of Rhode Island, Department of Environmental Management,
Agency Announcements
OWR Online Permit Application
DEM is in the final stages of launching an online permit application portal for Freshwater Wetlands, RIPDES Construction General Permit (CGP), Water Quality Certification (WQC), and Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs.
Phase I: Launches Tuesday, May 6
No applications accepted or permits issued through May 5 for Freshwater Wetlands, RIPDES Construction General Permit, Water Quality Certification, and Underground Injection Control Programs
Completed applications submitted before April 17 will be moved to the new system. Incomplete and New applications must be submitted online starting May 6.
Phase 2 launch: Tuesday, May 20
Thursday, May 1, is the last day DEM will accept OWTS-related paper applications
No applications accepted or permits issued: Friday, May 2 - Monday, May 19 for OWTS Program Permits, Exams, Licenses, and Inspections.
DEM's Office of Compliance and Inspection (OC&I) investigates complaints and suspected violations of environmental laws and regulations and performs compliance monitoring of regulated activities. Compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, permits and licenses is enforced through both informal and formal enforcement actions. Formal enforcement includes orders and assessment of penalties that are subject to appeal and enforceable through the courts.