Joseph Martella | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management

OWR Online Permit Application Update

DEM has launched the first phase of a new online permit application portal for the Office of Water Resources (OWR) Groundwater and Freshwater Protection Programs. Applicants can now manage applications for Freshwater Wetlands, RIPDES Construction General Permit, Water Quality Certification, and Underground Injection Control Programs using this system at: https://dem.ri.gov/owr-portal-login

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

Joseph Martella

joseph.martella@dem.ri.gov

First name

Joseph

Last name

Martella

Job title

Environmental Engineer II