250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-20-00-1.1
These Rules are adopted pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 42-35, 42-92 and 42-17.1, specifically R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 42-35-2(a)(2), 42-35-3 and 42-17.1-2(s) for the purpose of assisting the carrying out of the functions, powers and duties assigned to the Department of Environmental Management in R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.1-2 and any other provisions of the R.I. Gen. Laws conferring jurisdiction to the Director of the Department, whether in effect prior to or subsequent to the adoption of these Regulations. Issues not addressed in these Rules or for which a party seeks clarity are to be considered in light of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35. These Rules shall become effective twenty (20) days after filing and will govern only adjudicatory and Rulemaking proceedings commenced after the effective date.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-20-00-1.1