4. Revise the Water Type Designations of the Providence Quadrangle as described:

Modify existing boundary line (line b) separating Type 4 and Type 6 waters at the mouth of the Seekonk River, as follows:

b. A straight line running generally WNW from the Union Oil property boundary south of with Bold Point Park in East Providence to the westerly boundary of the City of Providence sail boat facility at India Point Park in Providence.

Purpose: move the Type 4 water line along the Providence shoreline westerly to include the City of Providence community sail boat facility within Type 4 waters.

5. Revise the Water Type Designations of the Providence Quadrangle as described:

Change existing Type 6 to Type 5 waters in the Providence River along the East Providence shoreline starting at new line K to new line L. The Type 5 waters will extend out into the river parallel to the federal channel and maintain a setback of 120 feet from the federal channel.

k A straight line starting approximately 120 feet south of the existing Providence & Worcester quay (parcel 7-1-3) running WSW and more or less perpendicular to the federal channel out into the river ending approximately 120 from the federal channel.

l A straight line starting at the boundary of parcels 109-1-1 and 109-1-3 running WSW and more or less perpendicular to the federal channel out into the river ending approximately 120 from the federal channel.

Purpose: modify water type to reflect request of City of East Providence.

6. Revise the Water Type Designations of the East Providence Quadrangle as described:

Change existing Type 6 to Type 2 waters in the Providence River along the East Providence shoreline south of Kettle Point beginning at new line L (Providence quadrangle) to new line F. The Type 2 waters will extend out into the river parallel to the federal channel and maintain a setback of 120 feet from the federal channel.

f A straight line starting at the boundary of parcels 210-3-6 and 210-3-8 running West out into the river stopping approximately 120 from the federal channel.

Purpose: modify water type to reflect request of City of East Providence.

The Rhode Island Ocean SAMP, or Ocean Special Area Management Plan, is working to define use zones for Rhode Island’s ocean waters through a research and planning process that integrates the best available science with open public input and involvement.

As the state’s coastal zone management agency, the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) is leading this project and is cooperatively managing research projects undertaken by URI scientists to provide the essential scientific basis for Ocean SAMP policy development

This installment of the Ocean SAMP – the Marine Transportation, Navigation and Infrastructure Chapter – has as its objective to provide information on commercial, military, government and support vessels, and infrastructure that comprise the SAMP area elements of the nation’s marine transportation system within the Ocean SAMP area.

As with other chapters in development, the Ocean SAMP document and policies are focused on the offshore environment, not adjacent upland areas. This offshore focus is due to the fact that the CRMC already has a regulatory program, including a zoning program, in place for coastal lands and waters out to the three-nautical mile boundary. Accordingly, this chapter focuses on commercial, military, government and support vessels, and infrastructure that comprise the SAMP area elements of the nation’s marine transportation system.