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

Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program Rev. Pg. 9/5/96 Page 1 Section 110.3 Section 110.3. Substantive Objections A. Substantive objections are defined by one or more of the following: 1) threat of direct loss of property of the objector(s) at the site in question; 2) direct evidence that the proposed alteration or activity does not meet all of the policies, prerequisites, and standards contained in applicable sections of this document; 3) evidence is presented which demonstrates that the proposed activity or alteration has a potential for significant adverse impacts on one or more of the following descriptors of the coastal environment: (a) circulation and/or flushing patterns; (b) sediment deposition and erosion; (c) biological communities, including vegetation, shellfish and finfish resources, and wildlife habitat; (d) areas of historic and archaeological significance; (e) scenic and/or recreation values; (f) water quality; (g) public access to and along the shore; (h) shoreline erosion and flood hazards; or 4) evidence that the proposed activity or alteration does not conform to state or duly adopted municipal development plans, ordinances, or regulations.