These rules are adopted pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 42-35, 42-92 and 42-17.7, specifically §§42-35-2(a)(2), 42-35-3 and 42-17.7-3(2) for the purpose of assisting the carrying out of the functions, powers and duties assigned to the Department of Environmental Management and the Administrative Adjudication Division of the Department of Environmental Management in R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 42-17.7 and 42-17.1 and any other provisions of the General Laws conferring jurisdiction upon the Director of the Department and/or the Administrative Adjudication Division. These rules shall become effective twenty (20) days after filing and will govern only Adjudicatory Proceedings Commenced after the effective date.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-10-00-1.1