250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-1.49

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-150-10-1.49 - Administrative Record for Final Permit

A. The Department shall base final draft permit and final permit decisions under § 1.47 of this Part on the administrative record defined in this section.

B. The administrative record for any final draft permit and final permit shall consist of the administrative record for the draft and:

1. All comments received during the public comment period provided under § 1.42 of this Part (including any extension or reopening under § 1.46 of this Part);

2. The tape or transcript of any hearing(s) held under § 1.44 of this Part;

3. Any written materials submitted at such hearing;

4. The response to comments required under § 1.48 of this Part and any new material placed in the record under that section;

5. Other documents contained in the supporting file for the permit; and

6. The final permit.

C. The additional documents required under § 1.49(B) of this Part should be added to the record as soon as possible after their receipt or publication by the Department. The record shall be complete on the date the final draft permit or final permit is issued.

D. Material readily available at the issuing Department office, or published materials which are generally available and which are included in the administrative record under the standards of this section or of § 1.48 of this Part ("Response to Comments"), need not be physically included in the same file as the rest of the record as long as it is specifically referred to in the statement of basis or fact sheet or in the response to comments.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-1.49