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State of Rhode Island, Department of Environmental Management,
Agency Announcements
New Online Permit Application Portal Coming Soon
DEM is finalizing the launch of a new online permit application portal for the Office of Water Resources (OWR) Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Programs.
Phase One Launch: Tuesday, May 6
Starting May 6, all applications for Freshwater Wetlands, RIPDES Construction General Permit, Water Quality Certification, and Underground Injection Control Programs must be submitted/managed online. No applications will be accepted or permits issued through May 5. Incomplete or new applications must be submitted through the online portal starting May 6. Learn more, view a demo, download user guides, and read updated FAQs: https://dem.ri.gov/owr-portal
Phase Two Launch: Tuesday, May 20
No Septic/OWTS applications accepted or permits issued from Friday, May 2 - Monday, May 19
Some exceptions will apply. Completed applications submitted before May 1 at 4 PM will be moved to the new system. Incomplete and new applications must be submitted online starting May 20. Learn more: https://dem.ri.gov/owr-portal
Customer & Technical Staff
Office of Customer & Technical Assistance (OCTA)(401) 222-4700, ext. 0
Office of Customer and Technical Assistance
Antonio, Joseph
Environmental Scientist IIIComplete Staff, Office of Customer and Technical Assistance