§ 45-61.1-1. Purposes. The purposes of this chapter are to: (1) Require, at a minimum, the annual inspection of and if necessary the annual cleaning and maintenance of storm drainage systems that are prone to flooding in order to reduce the risks of flooding and roadway degradation, and the deposition of sediments and associated pollutants […]
§ 45-61.1-2. Storm drainage system inspection. (a) Storm drainage systems are herein defined as catch basins, conveyance structures, and structural best management practices (BMPs) used for peak flow mitigation and runoff control/containment, water quality improvement and/or flood plain compensation. (b) In accordance with the findings of § 45-61-2 and the purposes of this chapter, all […]
§ 45-61.1-3. Stormwater management plans. (a) Pursuant to the United States Environmental Protection Agency regulations requiring a storm water management program plan for the “Phase II” stormwater management program, as defined in 40 CFR 122.34, a regulated small MS4 is required to prepare a storm water management program plan as a condition of its general […]
§ 45-61.1-4. Department of environmental management. The department is hereby authorized, as necessary, to modify the basic requirements of the general RIPDES permit for regulated small MS4s to implement the provisions contained in §§ 45-61.1-1 — 45-61.1-3. The department may amend its regulations, as necessary, to bring the general RIPDES permit program for regulated small […]
