§ 46-12-4 - Pollution monitoring system. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 46-12-4

   § 46-12-4  Pollution monitoring system.– The director shall establish a pollution monitoring system, and a fee systemfor point source dischargers who discharge sewage into the surface waters ofthe state. Money derived from the fee system shall be deposited as generalrevenues. The director shall monitor the levels of conventional and hazardouspollutants especially toxic pollutants discharged into the surface waters andshall assess the impact thereof. Nothing herein shall be deemed to apply todredging, disposal of dredge materials and/or the transportation thereofregulated under § 46-23-18 and/or 46-23-18.1.