OWR Online Permit Searches
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Permit Searches for Groundwater Protection Programs
The DEM Office of Water Resources (OWR) has launched a new Permit Application Portal, which includes a documentation search related to active (not expired) applications for:
- Freshwater Wetlands
- Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS/Septic)
- Water Quality Certifications (WQC)
- Construction Stormwater (RIPDES CGP) Permits
✅ Active Permit Search
View application status history, access application materials and submittals for new or resubmitted applications, and download final permit documents, including approved plans and permits. A login is not required to use this search tool.
OWR Application Portal Permit Search
☑️ Historic Record Searches
The following permit search tools are for documentation related to permits issued prior to April 17, 2025.
- Freshwater Wetlands Permit Search
- OWTS (Septic) Permit Search
- Water Quality Certification and Construction Stormwater Permit Searches
DEM plans to combine and enhance the permit and records search experience in a future update to the OWR Application Portal.
Multi-Sector General Permit (Industrial) 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), visit the EPA website. (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”.
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.