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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
Bureau of Environmental Protection Staff
Bureau of Environmental Protection
Cantrell, Amanda
Chief of StaffBureau of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Natural Resources, Complete Staff, Director's Office
Assistant Director of Environmental Protection Complete Staff, Office of Land Revitalization and Sustainable Materials Management, RIDEM Administrators
Environmental Scientist II, Permitting & Subdivision Suitability DeterminationsComplete Staff, Water Resources, Water Resources - OWTS Program (Septic)
Environmental Engineer II, Permitting & Alternative and Experimental Technology ProgramComplete Staff, Water Resources, Water Resources - OWTS Program (Septic)
Administrator, Surface Water Protection & Water QualityComplete Staff, RIDEM Administrators, Water Resources, Water Resources - Administration & Support Staff
Environmental Engineer IV – RIPDES Municipal and Industrial Stormwater Program SupervisorComplete Staff, Water Resources, Water Resources - RIPDES Municipal and Industrial Stormwater
Environmental Engineer II, Wastewater /Non-Stormwater Permits & Remediation General PermitsComplete Staff, Water Resources, Water Resources - RIPDES Program
Environmental Engineer IV, Program SupervisorComplete Staff, Water Resources, Water Resources - GWD/UIC, Water Quality Certification & Stormwater Construction, Water Resources - Surface Water Quality, Construction Stormwater
Environmental Engineer III, MS4 Permits (Municipal Stormwater)Complete Staff, Water Resources, Water Resources - RIPDES Municipal and Industrial Stormwater