Rules & Regulations
Although every effort has been made to ensure there are no discrepancies, the official electronic versions of the Department's regulations are available on the Secretary of State's website pursuant to RIGL § 42-35-4.1. There are various search options on this page. You can also sign up for e-mail notification of pending and final regulatory actions by going to rules.sos.ri.gov.
Previous Regulatory Agendas:
2018, Mid-Year 2017, 2017, Mid-Year 2016, 2016, Mid-Year 2015, 2015, Mid-Year 2014, 2014, Mid-Year 2013, 2013, Mid-Year 2012, 2012, Mid-Year 2011, 2011, Mid-Year 2010, 2010, Mid-Year 2009, 2009, 2008 Update, 2008, 2007 Update, 2007, 2006 Update, 2006, 2005 Update, 2005, 2004 Update, 2004, 2003 Update, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Active Rules
Inactive Rules
- Emergency Regulations Governing the Administration of Additional Federal Fisheries Disaster Relief Funding Provided to the State of Rhode Island Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (250-RICR-90-00-25)
- Emergency Regulations Governing the Use of Federal Funds Provided to the State of Rhode Island for the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Regulations Including Electronic Tracking Requirements (250-RICR-90-00-24)
Emergency Operation Orders
Rescission of Emergency Operation Order No. 23-01: George Washington State Campground, Glocester; George Washington Management Area, Glocester; Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area, Glocester; and Durfee Hill Management Area, Glocester (11/3/23)
PDF file, less than 1megabytes
Emergency Operation Order No. 23-01: George Washington State Campground, Glocester; George Washington Management Area, Glocester; Pulaski State Park and Recreational Area, Glocester; and Durfee Hill Management Area, Glocester (Effective 9/14/23)
PDF file, less than 1megabytes
Marketing and Food Safety
- Produce Safety Rule (250-RICR-40-00-2)
- Aquaculture of Marine Species in Rhode Island Waters (250-RICR-40-00-1)
Animal Health
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Importation of Domestic Animals (250-RICR-40-05-1)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Prevention, Control, and Suppression of Rabies Within the State of Rhode Island (250-RICR-40-05-2)
- Rules and Regulations Governing Importation and Possession of Wild Animals (250-RICR-40-05-3)
- Rules and Regulations Governing Animal Care Facilities (250-RICR-40-05-4)
- Rules and Regulations Governing Livestock Welfare (250-RICR-40-05-5)
- Rules and Regulations Relating to the Importation of Equines from Contagious Equine Metritis Affected Countries (250-RICR-40-05-6)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Identification of Sheep and Goats (250-RICR-40-05-7)
- Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Infectious Diseases of Swine (250-RICR-40-05-8)
- Swine Garbage Feeding Permit Requirement (250-RICR-40-05-9)
- Rules and Regulations Governing Reportable Animal Diseases and Conditions in the State of Rhode Island (250-RICR-40-05-11)
Nursery and Plant Health
- Regulations for the Production and Distribution of Nursery Stock (250-RICR-40-10-1)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Suppression of White Pine Blister Rust (250-RICR-40-10-2)
- Rules and Regulations for Out-of-State Honey Bee Quarantine to Prevent Entry of Varroa Mite (Varroa Jacobsoni) into Rhode Island (250-RICR-40-10-3)
Pesticides
- Rules and Regulations of the Pesticide Relief Fund (250-RICR-40-15-1)
- Rules and Regulations Relating to Pesticides (250-RICR-40-15-2)
- Rules and Regulations Relating to Marine Antifoulant Paints Containing Tributyltin (250-RICR-40-15-3)
Marketing
- Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Farm, Forest, and Open Space Act
- Agricultural Liming Material Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-40-20-2)
- Rules and Regulations for Agricultural Composting (250-RICR-40-20-3)
- Rules and Regulations for the Grading of Honey (250-RICR-40-20-4)
- Rules and Regulations Relating to Commercial Feed (250-RICR-40-20-5)
- Rules and Regulations Relating to Deer Damage (250-RICR-40-20-6)
- Rules and Regulations Relating to Shell Eggs (250-RICR-40-20-7)
- Rules and Regulations under the Rhode Island State Seed Law (250-RICR-40-20-8)
- Rules Related to Cultural Practices for Branding Products of the Farm (250-RICR-40-20-9)
- Rules and Regulations Relating to Fertilizers (250-RICR-40-20-10)
- Rules and Regulations for the Implementation of the Rhode Island Agricultural and Fisheries Products Identification Service Mark (250-RICR-40-20-12)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Rhode Island Seafood Brand and the Mislabeling of Marine Species (250-RICR-40-20-13)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Administration of the Local Agriculture and Seafood Small Grants and Technical Program (250-RICR-40-20-14)
Mosquito Abatement
Office of Air Resources
Air Pollution Control
- General Definitions Regulation (250-RICR-120-05-0)
- Part 1: Visible Emissions (250-RICR-120-05-01)
- Part 3: Particulate Emissions from Industrial Processes (250-RICR-120-05-3)
- Part 4: Open Fires (250-RICR-120-05-4)
- Part 5: Fugitive Dust (250-RICR-120-05-5)
- Part 6: Continuous Emissions Monitors (250-RICR-120-05-6)
- Part 7: Emission of Air Contaminants Detrimental to Person or Property (250-RICR-120-05-7)
- Part 8: Sulfur Content of Fuels (250-RICR-120-05-8)
- Part 9: Air Pollution Control Permits (250-RICR-120-05-9)
- Rhode Island Air Dispersion Modeling Guidelines for Stationary Sources (3/13)
- Background Criteria Pollutant Air Monitoring Data
- Background Ozone Concentrations Spreadsheet (Excel, 3/13)
- AERSCREEN Data (zip file)
- Instructions for an Expedited Minor Source Permit Application
- Checklist for an Expedited Minor Source Permit Application
- Part 10: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 10, "Air Pollution Episodes"
- Part 11: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 11 - Petroleum Liquids Marketing and Storage
- Part 12: Incinerators (250-RICR-120-05-12)
- Part 13: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 13- Particulate Emissions from Fossil Fuel Fired Steam or Hot Water Generating Units
- Part 14: Record Keeping and Reporting (250-RICR-120-05-14)
- Part 15: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 15 - Control of Organic Solvent Emissions
- Part 16: Operation of Air Pollution Control Systems (250-RICR-120-05-16)
- Part 17: Odors (250-RICR-120-05-17)
- Part 19: Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Surface Coating Operations (250-RICR-120-05-19)
- Part 20: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 20- Burning of Alternative Fuels
- Part 21: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 21- Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Printing Operations
- Part 22: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 22 - Air Toxics
- Guidelines for Assessing Health Risks from Proposed Air Pollution Sources
- Air Toxics Guidelines (9/08)
- Air Toxics Operating Permit Application Form
- Rhode Island Air Dispersion Modeling Guidelines for Stationary Sources (3/13)
- Background Criteria Pollutant Air Monitoring Data
- Background Ozone Concentrations Spreadsheet (Excel, 3/13)
- AERSCREEN Data (zip file)
- Part 23: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 23 - Control of Perchloroethylene Emissions from Dry Cleaning Operations
- Part 24: Removal of Lead Based Paint from Exterior Surfaces (250-RICR-120-05-24)
- Part 25: Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt (250-RICR-120-05-25)
- Part 26: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 26- Control of Organic Solvent Emissions from Manufacturers of Synthesized Pharmaceutical Products
- Part 27: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 27 - Control of Nitrogen Oxide Emissions
- Part 28: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 28- Operating Permit Fees
- Part 29: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 29 - Operating Permits
- Part 30: Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Automobile Refinishing Operations (250-RICR-120-05-30)
- Part 31: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 31, 'Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products'
- Part 32: Control of Volatile Organic Compounds from Marine Vessel Loading Operations (250-RICR-120-05-32)
- Part 33: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 33, 'Control of VOC from Architectural Coatings and Industrial Maintenance Coatings'
- Part 34: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 34 "Rhode Island Motor Vehicle Inspection/Maintenance Program"
- Part 35: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 35- Control of Volatile Organic Compounds and Volatile Hazardous Air Pollutants from Wood Products Manufacturing Operations
- Part 36: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 36 - Control of Emissions from Organic Solvent Cleaning
- Part 37: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 37- Rhode Island's Low Emission Vehicle Program
- Part 39: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 39- Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators
- Part 43: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 43- General Permits for Smaller-Scale Electric Generation Facilities
- Part 44: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 44, 'Control of VOC from Adhesives and Sealants'
- Part 45: Rhode Island Diesel Engine Anti-Idling Program (250-RICR-120-05-45)
- Part 46: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 46, 'CO2 Budget Trading Program'
- Part 47: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 47, 'CO2 Budget Trading Program Allowance Distribution'
- Part 48: Outdoor Wood Boilers (250-RICR-120-05-48)
- Part 49: Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 49, "Transportation Conformity"
- Part 50: Clean Diesel Fund (250-RICR-120-05-50)
- Part 51: Control of VOC Emissions from Fiberglass Boat Manufacturing (250-RICR-120-05-51)
- Part 53: Prohibition of Hydrofluorocarbons in Specific End-Uses (250-RICR-120-05-53)
Forests
- Rules and Regulations for Licensing and Registration of Arborists (250-RICR-70-00-1)
- Rules and Regulations Relative to Forest Fire Personnel and Forest Fires and Prevention (250-RICR-70-00-2)
- Rules and Regulations for Woods Operators Registration Fee and Intent to Cut Fee (250-RICR-70-00-5)
- Rules and Regulations for Enforcement of the Farm, Forest, and Open Space Act
- Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-100-00-1)
Marine Fisheries
Boating
Hunting and Freshwater Fishing
- Abstracts:
- Hunting and Fishing Application Forms
- Hunting Regulations for the Season (250-RICR-60-00-9)
- Fishing Regulations for the Season (250-RICR-60-00-10)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Importation, Feeding, and Baiting of Cervids in Rhode Island (250-RICR-60-00-2)
- Rules and Regulations Governing Collector's Permits (250-RICR-60-00-4)
- Trout Conservation Stamp Regulations (250-RICR-60-00-5)
- Falconry Regulations for the Season (250-RICR-60-00-7)
- Regulations Promulgated in Order to Establish and Implement a Non-Recreational Deer Reduction Program on Block Island (11/7/13) (FAQs)
- Rules and Regulations Governing Fish and Wildlife Vendor Agents (250-RICR-30-00-3)
State Parks and Management Areas
- General Provisions for State Parks and Conservation Management Areas (250-RICR-100-00-07)
- State Parks (250-RICR-100-00-08)
- Conservation Management Areas (250-RICR-100-00-09)
Wildlife
Law Enforcement
- Requirements and Standards for Vessels and Associated Equipment (250-RICR-80-00-1)
- Rules and Regulations Governing Boating in the Town of Glocester (250-RICR-80-00-2)
- Rules and Regulations Governing Boating in the Town of South Kingstown (250-RICR-80-00-3)
- Derelict and Abandoned Vessel and Obstruction Removal Commission Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-80-00-4)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Suspension/Revocation of Commercial and Recreational Fishing Licenses (250-RICR-80-00-6)
- Rules and Regulations Relating to Registration and Control of Snowmobiles and Recreational Vehicles (250-RICR-80-00-8)
- Rhode Island State Pilotage Commission Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-80-00-9)
- Park and Management Area Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-100-00-1)
- Rules and Regulations Establishing Statewide Policy for the Use and Operation of Body-Worn Cameras
Planning & Development
- 2000 Open Space Bond Authorization Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-1)
- Rules and Regulations for 1989 Open Space and Recreation Capital Development Program (250-RICR-110-00-2)
- Rules and Regulations for Open Space Recreational Greenways Recreational Bikeways 1998 Bond Authorization (250-RICR-110-00-3)
- Rules and Regulations for the Rhode Island Natural Heritage Preservation Commission (250-RICR-110-00-4)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Preservation and Protection of State Open Space (250-RICR-110-00-5)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Recreational Trails Program (250-RICR-110-00-6)
- Rules and Regulations for the Agricultural and Recreational Acquisition and Development, Roger Williams Park, and Roger Williams Zoo Grant Programs (250-RICR-110-00-7)
- Farmland Access Program Rules and Regulations (250-RICR-110-00-8)
- Rules and Regulations- Recycling and Litter Control Grants (4/22/85)
Office of Land Revitalization and Sustainable Materials Management.
Solid Waste
- Rules and Regulations for Solid Waste Management Facilities and Organic Waste Management Facilities (250-RICR-140-05-1)
- Solid Waste Regulations No. 2 Solid Waste Landfills (250-RICR-140-05-2)
- Transfer Stations and Collection Stations (250-RICR-140-05-3)
- Incinerators and Resource Recovery Facilities (250-RICR-140-05-4)
- Solid Waste Regulation No. 5 Waste Tire Storage and Recycling Facility (250-RICR-140-05-5)
- Solid Waste Regulation No. 6 Petroleum Contaminated Soil Processing Facility (250-RICR-140-05-6)
- Solid Waste Regulation No. 7 Facilities That Process Construction and Demolition Debris (250-RICR-140-05-7)
- Solid Waste Regulation No. 8, Rhode Island Organic Waste Recycling Facilities (Composting Regulations) (250-RICR-140-05-8)
Hazardous Waste
Medical Waste
Recycling & Special Waste
- Rules and Regulations for Reduction and Recycling of Commercial and Non-Municipal Residential Solid Waste (250-RICR-140-20-1)
- Rules and Regulations for Reduction and Recycling of Municipal Solid Waste (250-RICR-140-20-2)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Administration and Enforcement of the Rhode Island Mercury Education and Reduction Act (250-RICR-140-20-3)
- Regulations Governing the Administration and Enforcement of the Electronic Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling Act (250-RICR-140-20-4)
- Rules and Regulations for the Plastic Waste Reduction Act (250-RICR-140-20-5)
- Rules and Regulations for the Prohibited Release of Balloons (250-RICR-140-20-6
Oil & Underground Tanks
- Rules and Regulations for Underground Storage Facilities Used for Regulated Substances and Hazardous Materials (250-RICR-140-25-1)
- Oil Pollution Control Regulations (250-RICR-140-25-2)
Site Remediation
- Rules and Regulations for the Investigation and Remediation of Hazardous Material Releases
- Rules and Regulations for the Brownfields Remediation and Economic Development Fund (250-RICR-140-30-2)
- Hazardous Materials Release Notification Form- Submit electronically to DEM.OWMSiteRemNor@dem.ri.gov
- EXPRESS Policy: Expedited Policy for Remediation of Environmental Simple Sites
- Guidelines for Expedited Excavation and Disposal Response Actions (Dig & Haul)
- Guidelines for the Management of Historically Agricultural Properties for Future Use as Open Space and/or Recreational Land (Ag Policy)
- Revised Environmental Land Usage Restriction
- Site Investigation Report Checklist
- ELUR Annual Self-Inspection Form word /pdf
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment of a Uniform Septage Disposal Fee (250-RICR-150-20-6) 3/30/08
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment of Various Fees (250-RICR-30-00-1)
- Rules and Regulations for Dredging and the Management of Dredged Material (10/5/10)
Water Resources
Water Quality
- Water Quality Regulations (250-RICR-150-05-1)
- Rules and Regulations for Dredging and the Management of Dredged Materials (250-RICR-150-05-2)
- Groundwater Quality Rules (250-RICR-150-05-3)
- Groundwater Discharge Rules (Rules for the Discharge of Non-Sanitary Wastewater and Other Fluid to or Below the Ground Surface) (250-RICR-150-05-4)
Wastewater & Storm Water
- Regulations for the Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (250-RICR-150-10-1)
- Rhode Island Pretreatment Regulations (250-RICR-150-10-2)
- Rules and Regulations for Sewage Sludge Management (250-RICR-150-10-3)
- Rules and Regulations for the Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Facilities (250-RICR-150-10-4)
- Rules and Regulations for Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators (250-RICR-150-10-5)
- Rules Establishing Minimum Standards Relating to Location, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (250-RICR-150-10-6)
- Stormwater Management, Design, and Installation Rules (250-RICR-150-10-8)
Wetlands
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Administration and Enforcement of the Fresh Water Wetlands Act (250-RICR-150-15-1)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Administration and Enforcement of the Freshwater Wetlands Act (250-RICR-150-5-3) Amended
- The Part 3 Rules became effective, with some limitations, on July 1, 2022.
Financial Assistance
- Rules and Regulations for the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program (250-RICR-150-20-1)
- Rules and Regulations for the Priority Determination System for Federal and State Assistance to Local Governmental Units for Construction of Water Pollution Abatement Projects (250-RICR-150-20-2)
- Rules and Regulations for the Grant Program for the Interceptor Bond Fund of the Rhode Island Clean Water Act Environmental Trust Fund (250-RICR-150-20-4)
- Rules and Regulations for the Narragansett Bay and Watershed Restoration Bond Fund (250-RICR-150-20-5)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment of a Uniform Septage Disposal Fee (250-RICR-150-20-6)
- Rules and Regulations for RI Clean Vessel Act Pumpout Grant Program (250-RICR-150-20-7)
Septic & Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS)
- Rules Establishing Minimum Standards Relating to Location, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (250-RICR-150-10-6)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment of a Uniform Septage Disposal Fee (250-RICR-150-20-6)
RIPDES
- Regulations for the Rhode Island Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (250-RICR-150-10-1)
- Rules Related to Electronic Document Submissions (250-RICR-30-00-2)
- Rhode Island Pretreatment Regulations 250-RICR-150-10-2
- General Permit Storm Water Discharge from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems and from Industrial Activity at Eligible Facilities Operated by Regulated Small MS4s (12/19/03)
- General Permit Storm Water Discharge from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems and from Industrial Activity at Eligible Facilities Operated by Regulated Small MS4s NOI Application Form
- General Permit for Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity (5/3/19)
- Multi-Sector General Permit NOI Form and Instructions (2013)
- Storm Water GP Industrial Activity Notice of Termination
- General Permit for Storm Water Discharge Associated with Construction Activity
- General Permit for Pollutant Discharge Elimination System for Non-Contact Cooling Water Discharges (2013)
- General Permit for Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (2019)
- Pesticide General Permit
Dredging
- Rules and Regulations for Dredging and the Management of Dredged Materials (250-RICR-150-05-2)
- Rules and Regulations Governing the Establishment of Various Fees (250-RICR-30-00-1)
- Oil Pollution Control Regulations (250-RICR-140-25-2)
For Rules and Regulations for Water Supply Management Planning visit the State of Rhode Island Water Resources Board Website