The authority for these regulations is vested in the Director by R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 46-12, Water Pollution, Chapter 42-17.1, Environmental Management and Chapter 42-17.6, Administrative Penalties for Environmental Violations. These Rules and Regulations are further promulgated pursuant to the requirements and provisions of all Chapters of the R.I. Gen. Laws relating to the duties and responsibilities of the Director for the waters of the State, and in accordance with the requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35, Administrative Procedures Act.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-150-10-2.2