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ISDS Professionals - Disciplinary Actions
professional licenses graphic In Rhode Island, septic systems or "Individual Sewage Disposal Systems" (ISDSs) must be designed by individuals licensed by DEM. The Department monitors the performance of these private professionals to ensure compliance with ISDS regulations. The Director of DEM appoints persons from outside the agency to an ISDS Designer Licensing Review Panel for the purpose of reviewing complaints against licensed designers and soil evaluators. The Panel makes recommendations to the Director regarding disciplinary actions including whether to suspend or revoke a license. The Panel's recommendations depend on the severity of the actions involved. The Director is responsible for issuing any formal action, decision, or settlement agreement.

Disciplinary Actions Taken by the Director
Name License # Disciplinary Action
Richard Bzdyra D2034 Notice of Violation issued 1/18/05
Penalty paid
Craig Carrigan D3005 Notice of Violation issued 11/24/03
Consent Agreement executed 9/23/04
Penalty paid
William Drexel D2046 Notice of Intent issued 10/22/04
License voluntarily surrendered 11/30/04
Kamal Hingorany D3051 Notice of Violation issued 11/24/03
Consent Agreement executed 4/22/04
Penalty paid
Notice of Violation issued 11/21/07
Pending
Robert Schultz D3057
D4002		 Notice of Violation issued 10/30/02
Consent Agreement executed 4/1/03
License suspended to 4/1/04
Penalty paid
License currently reinstated & active

A summary of DEM's enforcement actions and case settlements appear on DEM's webpage at: http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/compinsp/enfact/index.htm and are searchable by month and year of action.

The official file for any licensed designer or soil evaluator may be viewed by appointment by contacting Brian Sullivan at (401) 222-4700, ext. 7720 or at Brian.Sullivan@dem.ri.gov.

Anyone who wishes to file a formal complaint about the conduct of any licensed designer may do so by informing DEM. Complaints must be submitted in writing and signed by the complainant. Complaints should be forwarded to:

ISDS Licensing Program
Office of Water Resources
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
For General Information 222-6800 • After Hours Emergencies 222-3070 • Disclaimer
rev. 11/27/07