650-RICR-20-00-1. Red Book (version Periodic Refile, 10/09/2003 to 09/05/2013)

Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program Original Edition Page 1 Section 100.2 Section 100.2 Inland of Shoreline Features and Contiguous Areas A. The Council reserves the right to review the following categories of alterations and activities proposed inland of shoreline features and their contiguous areas: 1) Power-generating plants (excluding facilities of less than a 40-megawatt capacity); 2) Petroleum storage facilities (excluding those of less than a 2,400-barrel capacity); 3) Chemical or petroleum processing; 4) Minerals extraction; 5) Sewage treatment and disposal facilities (excluding individual sewage disposal systems); 6) Solid waste disposal facilities; and, 7) Desalination plants. Where, on the basis of a review, it is found that a proposal has a reasonable probability of conflict with adopted resources management plans or programs, and/or has the potential to damage the coastal environment, the Council shall require that an Assent be obtained. Inland activities and alterations that may be subject to Council permitting are defined, and Council findings, goals, policies, and regulations are set forth, in Section 320.