Current through December 26, 2024
Section 250-RICR-120-05-5.6 - RequirementsA. No person shall cause or permit any materials, including but not limited to sand, gravel, soil, aggregate and any other organic or inorganic solid matter capable of releasing dust, to be handled, transported, mined, quarried, stored or otherwise utilized in any way so as to cause airborne particulate matter to travel beyond the property line of the emission source without taking adequate precautions to prevent particulate matter from becoming airborne. Such precautions shall be in accordance with good industrial practice as determined by the Director and/or shall be other reasonable fugitive dust prevention measures as determined by the Director.B. Manufactured unwashed sand shall not be stockpiled except in a manner that prevents fugitive dust from traveling beyond the property line of the extractive industry by use of water sprays or such alternative procedure that has received the prior written approval of the Director. The Director may approve the use of alternatives to water spray if water is not available or its use is not practical, including, but not limited to, crusting agents or enclosures provided that such alternatives prevent fugitive dust from traveling beyond the property line of the extractive industry. In determining compliance with this provision, the Director may consider the following factors: 1. The moisture content of the manufactured unwashed sand stockpiles; 3. Wind direction and velocity; 5. Observation of fugitive dust; 6. The location of the stone dust piles; and,7. Any other factor that may cause fugitive dust to travel beyond the property line of the extractive industry.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-5.6