650-RICR-20-00-1. Red Book (version Periodic Refile, 10/09/2003 to 03/05/2005)

Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program Original Edition Page 1 Section 110.1 Section 110. Applications for Category A and Category B Council Assents 110.1 Category A Applications A. The activities and alterations listed as "A" in Table 1 (shoreline features and tidal waters), Table 1A (the 200-foot area contiguous to shoreline features) or Table 1B (inland activities) include routine matters and categories of construction and maintenance work that do not require review by the full Council if criteria (1) through (4) below are all met. 1) The goals, policies, prerequisites, and standards of this document that apply to the areas and activities in question are met. 2) All buffer zone and setback requirements as contained in Sections 140 and 150 are met. 3) Substantive objections are not raised by abutters of those Category A applications sent out to public notice, the CRMC members have not raised objections, or the Executive Director has not made a determination that the Category A activity in question is more appropriately reviewed as a Category B activity. (Note that starred Category A activities listed in Table 1 are put out to notice). It should be noted that all notice procedures are subject to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA). 4) Proof of certification of compliance with all applicable state and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations is provided. B. If the Council's executive director verifies that these criteria have been met, an Assent for the proposed activity or alteration will be issued. This Assent may include stipulations or conditions to ensure compliance with the goals, policies, and standards of this Program. C. If the criteria listed in Section 110.1(A) are not verified as met or a substantive objection is filed, the application shall be considered a Category B application and will be reviewed by the full Council. D. Applicants desiring relief from one or more standards may apply for a variance (Section 120).