Section 42-117-1. – Short title.
§ 42-117-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Expedited Permit Process Act”. History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1.
Section 42-117-2. – Legislative findings.
§ 42-117-2. Legislative findings. (a) It is found and declared that there exists in our state a condition of substantial and persistent unemployment and under employment which causes hardship to many individuals and families, wastes vital human resources, increases the public assistance burdens of the state, impairs the security of family life, prevents many of […]
Section 42-117-3. – Definitions.
§ 42-117-3. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: (1) “Economic development corporation” is the Rhode Island economic development corporation set forth in § 42-64-4. (2) “Person” means any natural person, company, corporation, partnership, or any type of business entity. […]
Section 42-117-4. – Request for status as a project of critical economic concern.
§ 42-117-4. Request for status as a project of critical economic concern. A person through the governor may apply to the Rhode Island economic development corporation and request that his or her project be classified as a project of critical economic concern. The Rhode Island economic development corporation shall render a written decision on the […]
Section 42-117-5. – Filing of certificate.
§ 42-117-5. Filing of certificate. A person shall file the certificate of critical economic concern with the appropriate state agency that has licensing or permitting authority over the project. A person must file the certificate of critical economic concern at the time of filing the necessary permit application(s) required for the project with the state […]
Section 42-117-6. – Action by state agency.
§ 42-117-6. Action by state agency. (a) Within three (3) months of the submission of a substantially complete application, the state agency must render a written report on the status of the application. The report shall contain information, which will enable the person to make a sound business decision as to whether or not to […]
Section 42-117-7. – Permitting or licensing requirements.
§ 42-117-7. Permitting or licensing requirements. The issuance of and the filing of a certificate of critical economic concern does not constitute, and shall not be considered, a waiver of any element, rule, regulation, or statute upon which the license or permit is granted. History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1.
Section 42-117-8. – Rules and regulations.
§ 42-117-8. Rules and regulations. Each state agency and the Rhode Island economic development corporation shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with chapter 35 of this title to implement this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1991, ch. 346, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 37, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 147, § 1.
Section 42-117-9. – Coal burning power plants — Exemption.
§ 42-117-9. Coal burning power plants — Exemption. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to applications arising from or related to coal burning power plants. History of Section.P.L. 1992, ch. 477, § 2.