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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 the Office of Water Resources' (OWR) Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Programs.
Phase One Launch: 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. Find more information, including an upcoming demo, user guides, and updated FAQs, at https://dem.ri.gov/owr-portal
Phase Two Launch: Tuesday, May 20
Thursday, May 1, is the last day DEM will accept OWTS-related paper applications
No Septic/OWTS applications accepted or permits issued from Friday, May 2 through Monday, May 19. Some exceptions will apply. Learn more: https://dem.ri.gov/owr-portal
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