250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-80-00-4.6

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-80-00-4.6 - Application Procedure

A. Application Form

An application for reimbursement to cover the costs of removing, disposing, and/or selling derelict and abandoned vessels and other obstructions from the Account may only be submitted by an authorized public entity through the submittal to the Commission of a request on an Application Form (a copy of which is attached hereto and designated Appendix #1, § 4.12 of this Part) together with such other supporting material as may be deemed appropriate.

B. Filing of Applications

Applications for reimbursement will be considered by the Commission semi-annually with application deadlines of July 1 and November 1. Applications may be submitted to the following address:

Derelict and Abandoned Vessel and Obstruction Removal Commission

c/o RIDEM / Division of Law Enforcement

235 Promenade Street, RM 250

Providence, RI 02908

Alternatively, an application may be submitted electronically to:

DEM.EnforcementChief@dem.ri.gov.

C. Applications may be submitted by authorized public entities at any time that an emergency is presented that mandates the immediate removal of a derelict or abandoned vessel or obstruction.

D. Applications may be submitted by authorized public entities any time that the salvage value of the derelict or abandoned vessel or obstruction to be removed is in excess of the cost of its removal, thus providing a reasonable expectation that the authorized public entity will not be required to seek the allocation of funds for the cost of removal of the subject vessel or obstruction, or may result in the deposit of funds into the Account.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-80-00-4.6