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Polices and Programs

IMPORTANT, PLEASE NOTE: For the most recent legal version of all CRMC regulations and programs, please click here to access the RI Rules and Regulations Interface. The Secretary of State of Rhode Island is the legal repository for all state regulations and as such maintains this excellent web-based directory of any regulation, rule, policy, or description of procedures or practice requirements adopted by a state agency. The CRMC is required to file all changes to its program with the Secretary of State.

CRMC Programs

Red Book

Coastal Resources Management Program, as amended, a.k.a. Red Book: 650-RICR-20-00-01

Management Procedures

CRMC Management Procedures: 650-RICR-10-00-1

SAMPs

Special Area Management Plans (SAMPs)

Guidance Documents

CRMC Guidelines - Non-regulatory Findings, References, and Figures from the Coastal Resources Management Program (Red Book): 650-RICR-20-00-1 (PDF)

Metro Bay SAMP – Woonasquatucket River & Promenade District Recommendations for Management (PDF)
— Text Only Version (124 KB PDF)
— Maps: Current Condition in SAMP Area (PDF); Proposed Changes in SAMP Area (PDF)

Guidelines for the Development of Municipal Harbor Management Plans (PDF)

Guidance for the Siting of Mooring Fields (PDF)

Guidelines for Fitness of Purpose Investigations and Certifications (PDF)

Operations and Maintenance Guide for Marinas (PDF)
— Clean Marina Program Information

Stormwater Design and Installation Standards

Rhode Island Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Plan (PDF)

CRMC Coastal Buffer Zone Management Guidance (PDF)

CRMC Interim Guidelines for Small Wetland Restoration Projects (PDF)

Stedman Government Center, Suite 3
4808 Tower Hill Road
Wakefield, RI 02879-1900

Voice: (401) 783-3370
Fax: (401) 783-2069

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30am – 4:00pm

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