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RIPDES Annual Fee Payments Now Available

Annual Fee payments for RIPDES Construction General Permits (CGP) are now available through the OWR Application Portal.

To allow adequate time following the temporary service interruption, the payment deadline has been extended to July 31, 2026.

If you have questions or need assistance, please email DEM.STWConstruction@dem.ri.gov and include the RIPDES Permit Number listed on your invoice.

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OWR Permit Application Portal

E-permitting for Freshwater Wetlands, OWTS/Septic, RIPDES Construction General Permit, Water Quality Certification, and Underground Injection Control Programs

⚠️Scheduled Maintenance:  

The portal will be temporarily unavailable on Thursday, July 9, from 4 to 5 PM. We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our services.