Section 250-RICR-40-15-3.2 - DefinitionsA. As used in these regulations, the following terms, shall, where the context permits, be construed as follows: 1. "Acceptable release rate" means a measured release rate not to exceed 4.0 micrograms per square centimeter per day for weeks 3 to 5, and a cumulative release rate of 168 micrograms per square centimeter for the first 14 days as determined in accordance with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) testing procedure as outlined in the EPA data call-in notice of July 29, 1986, on tributyltin in antifoulant paints under the federal insecticide, fungicide, and rodenticide act, 7 U.S.C. § 136. If a lower release rate is determined by the department to be necessary to protect health or the environment, then such rate, if duly adopted by regulatory action of the Department, shall be the acceptable release rate as herein defined.2. "Commercial boat yard" means any facility, which engages for hire in the construction, storage, maintenance, repair, of refurbishing of vessels (other than sea-planes) or any licensed independent marine maintenance contractor who engages in such activities.3. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Management.4. "Marine antifoulant paint" means any compound, coating paint, or treatment applied or used for the purpose of controlling freshwater or marine fouling organisms on vessels.5. "Tributyltin compounds" means any compound having three normal butyl groups attached to a tin atom and with or without an anion such as chloride, fluoride, or oxide.6. "Vessel" means every description of watercraft, other than a seaplane, used or capable of being used as means of transportation on the water, whether self-propelled or otherwise, and includes barges and tugs.250 R.I. Code R. § 250-RICR-40-15-3.2