Chapter 208

2008 -- H 7242

Enacted 07/04/08

A N A C T

RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Introduced By: Representatives Gallison, Rice, Jackson, Gablinske, and Malik

Date Introduced: January 24, 2008

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 30-15 of the General Laws entitled "Emergency Management" is

hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:

30-15-41. Approval of emergency response plans for the transportation of liquefied

natural gas. –

(a) Findings. The General Assembly hereby recognizes the paramount importance of

establishing an emergency response plan for the transportation of liquefied natural gas within the

state. The General Assembly hereby declares also that the establishment of the emergency

response plan is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare as a means to protect

against the potential hazards presented by the transportation of liquefied natural gas.

(b) No emergency response plan for the transportation of liquefied natural gas through

the waters of Narragansett Bay and/or Mount Hope Bay shall be issued or implemented by the

Rhode Island emergency management agency prior to the approval of the aforementioned

emergency response plan by the general assembly and the city or town councils of Bristol,

Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Warren.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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LC00963

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