Introduced By: Representatives Ginaitt and Naughton
Date Introduced : January 8, 1998
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 46-23-18.3 of the General Laws in Chapter 46-23 entitled "Coastal Resources Management Council" is hereby amended to read as follows:
46-23-18.3. Sites for disposal of spoil from dredge operations,
selection. -- (a) The council, upon recommendation of
the coastal resources advisory committee, on or before the first
day of January, {DEL 1997 DEL} {ADD 1999 ADD} and periodically
thereafter as necessary, shall consistent with the comprehensive
programs required in section 46-23-6(1)(ii)(H) identify and establish
one (1) or more in-water disposal sites to be used for the purpose
of disposal of dredge materials from marinas and yacht clubs.
(b) The council, upon recommendation of the coastal resources
advisory committee, on or before the first day of January, {DEL 1998 DEL}
{ADD 2002 ADD} and periodically thereafter as necessary, shall consistent
with the comprehensive programs required in section 46-23-6(1)(ii)(H)
identify and establish one (1) or more in-water disposal sites
to be used for the purpose of disposal of dredge materials from
all sources not otherwise delineated in (a) above.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.