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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 Freshwater Wetlands, RIPDES Construction General Permit (CGP), Water Quality Certification (WQC), and Underground Injection Control (UIC) programs.
Phase I: Launches 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.
Phase 2 launch: Tuesday, May 20
Thursday, May 1, is the last day DEM will accept OWTS-related paper applications
No applications accepted or permits issued: Friday, May 2 - Monday, May 19 for OWTS Program Permits, Exams, Licenses, and Inspections.
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
Administrator, Surface Water Protection & Water QualityComplete Staff, RIDEM Administrators, Water Resources, Water Resources - Administration & Support Staff
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 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)
Environmental Engineer II, Wastewater /Non-Stormwater Permits & Remediation General PermitsComplete Staff, Water Resources, Water Resources - RIPDES Program
Environmental Engineer IV – RIPDES Municipal and Industrial Stormwater Program SupervisorComplete Staff, Water Resources, Water Resources - RIPDES Municipal and Industrial Stormwater
Environmental Engineer III, MS4 Permits (Municipal Stormwater)Complete Staff, Water Resources, Water Resources - RIPDES Municipal and Industrial Stormwater