Section 46-23.3-5 - Eligible and ineligible projects(a) Funds in the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience (OSCAR) fund shall be used solely for adaptation and resilience projects as defined in § 46-23.3-2.(b) The OSCAR fund shall not be used for: (1) Mitigating any current, planned, or future projects that degrade, fill, or otherwise destroy coastal, estuarine, or riverine habitats;(2) Fulfilling any liability for restoration required by any local, state, or federal agency pursuant to an environmental or public health enforcement action;(3) With the exception of culverts as specifically described in § 46-23.3-2(1), elevating, repairing, or replacing infrastructure, or constructing new infrastructure, in its existing location that is experiencing climate change impacts as defined in § 46-23.3-2(3);(4) Constructing new, or repairing existing shoreline protection structures; provided, however, that existing shoreline protection structures on public parks may be repaired; and/or(5) Constructing roads or bridges.R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-23.3-5
Added by 2021 Pub. Laws, ch. 378,§ 2, eff. 7/13/2021.Added by 2021 Pub. Laws, ch. 377,§ 2, eff. 7/13/2021.