250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-05-2.8

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 250-RICR-150-05-2.8 - Application for Dredging and the Management of Dredged Material

A. An application for permission to dredge in the marine waters of the state and/or to dewater, dispose or make beneficial use of dredged material shall be submitted to both the Department and the Council on forms prescribed and provided by the agencies. The Department will accept applications that have been made part of a submittal to the Council, provided such part complies with all requirements set forth in these regulations and in the form(s) prescribed by the Department.

B. To be accepted as complete, an application must include, or address, at a minimum, all of the following:

1. Site plan(s), including all applicable requirements as identified in § 2.16 of this Part, Appendix A;

2. Results of the sampling conducted pursuant to the Sediment Sampling Plan, as approved by the Department in accordance with § 2.7 of this Part;

3. A description of the dredging process, including the proposed dredging method and an estimate of the length of time necessary to complete the dredging project;

4. Type of dredging equipment to be used;

5. Stamped calculations performed by a Professional Engineer with experience with dredge projects, verifying the estimated volume of dredged material;

6. Cross sectional plans of the area to be dredged. Plans must show the existing and proposed contours of the dredging area;

7. A narrative description of aquatic resources in the area to be dredged such as shellfish beds, eel grass beds, spawning areas and migratory pathways for finfish, and other aquatic resources;

8. The proposed starting and completion dates for the dredging project. Depending on the size, location and complexity of the project, the Department may require the submission of an evaluation of the impacts to fishery resources including migratory and spawning behavior and habitat, and the presence of early life stages of particular sensitivity. Dredging projects proposed outside the standard dredge window may require the submission of additional resource information;

9. The method of transport to the disposal or beneficial use area and a description of handling techniques (i.e. stockpiling, dewatering);

10. Consistency of the proposed project with the beneficial use and disposal priorities for dredged material management established in the R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 46-6.1-2 and with the dredging plan adopted by the Council pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-6.1-5;

11. Location(s) of dredged material dewatering, handling, disposal or beneficial use site(s);

12. Other specific information required by §§ 2.9, 2.10 and 2.11 of this Part, to the extent applicable.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-05-2.8