Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council
Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 1 - Red Book
Section 650-RICR-20-00-1.5 - Public and Governmental Participation
Universal Citation: 650 RI Code of Rules 20 00 1.5
Current through September 18, 2024
A. Policies and regulations
1. Public participation is
necessary in all phases of program development and implementation. Therefore,
it shall be the policy of the Council to promote the participation of federal,
state, and local governmental bodies, public and private organizations, and
private citizens in the preparation of its plans, programs, policies and
regulations.
2. The Council shall
cooperate with other governmental agencies in all matters of mutual interest.
The Council through its adopted procedures shall ensure a continuous flow of
information among agencies in the development of its plans and studies before
these are completed and adopted. The Council shall also solicit and consider
the opinion of other agencies on any matter before the Council which
significantly affects those agencies.
3. The Council shall work with local
officials from Rhode Island's municipalities to facilitate the coordination of
the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program and local
plans.
4. The Council finds that an
open, traceable decision-making process is essential for an effective coastal
management program, and where required should be done in an open transparent
public forum. The Council will therefore follow the procedures set forth in the
Coastal Resources Management Program, including applicable Special Area
Management Plans, for all permit applications which, by regulation come before
it.
5. The Council finds that full
participation by interested and/or affected groups is essential in the
development of Council policies and regulations.
The Council finds it can best foster such participation by adopting the following policies:
a.
The Council will provide opportunities for public and governmental input in the
development of its policies and regulations.
(1) The Council and its staff will consult
with experts, professionals and interest groups in the preparation of technical
reports upon which policies are based.
(2) Plans and reports upon which policies and
regulations are based shall be made available to the public.
(3) The Council shall form advisory
committees and hold meetings and workshops to formulate and discuss proposed
policies as necessary.
b. The adoption of all policies and
regulations by the Council will follow the procedures set forth in the
Administrative Procedures Act (R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 42-35).
6. The Council shall continue to
sponsor public education programs, as funding allows. Such programs shall
include:
a. Publication and widespread
distribution of technical reports;
b. Exhibits;
c. Media releases;
d. Quarterly newsletters (Coastal
Features);
e. A speaker's
bureau;
f. Other activities that
will foster public awareness; and g. Special programs for senior citizens on
coastal awareness, Rhode Island and offshore oil, and seafood consumer
education.
7. The
Council shall continue to sponsor educational activities for school age
children as funding allows. Such activities will include the preparation and
dissemination of educational material, supplying speakers to school groups and
sponsoring an annual essay contest.
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