§ 23-66-6 - Expansion of existing sewage sludge incineration facilities – Assessment not required. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 23-66-6

   § 23-66-6  Expansion of existing sewagesludge incineration facilities – Assessment not required. – (a) In order to receive state permits, approvals, or financing, the proponentof expansion of an existing sewage sludge incineration facility shall berequired to install and/or use the best available control technology, asdefined by the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401, et seq. Expansionshall be defined as an increase in design capacity, as registered pursuant tothe department of environmental management air pollution control regulations,of ten percent (10%) or more.

   (b) The proponent of expansion of an existing sewage sludgeincineration facility shall not be required to complete a comprehensive healthrisk assessment.

   (c) Any proponent of expansion of an existing sewage sludgeincineration facility shall comply with the requirements of § 23-66-5(b)and (c) with respect to public notice, public comment, and holding a publichearing.