The RI Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Resources announced the extension of several applicable permits and decisions affected by the Tolling Statute related to the development of property. They include the Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS), Freshwater Wetlands program, Water Quality Certification and Groundwater Discharge programs. No action is required on the part of applicants to extend the expiration date – they are all automatic. For more information and detail, visit:
http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/tolling.htm