Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 650 - Coastal Resources Management Council
Chapter 20 - Coastal Management Program
Subchapter 00 - N/A
Part 3 - Salt Pond Region Special Area Management Plan
Section 650-RICR-20-00-3.2 - Purpose
Current through September 18, 2024
A. The purpose of these rules is to establish the Salt Pond Region Special Area Management Plan (SAMP) within the municipalities of Westerly, Charlestown, South Kingstown and Narragansett to provide for the integration and coordination of the protection of natural resources, the promotion of reasonable coastal-dependent economic growth, and the improved protection of life and property.
B. The regulations herein constitute the RICR regulatory component of the Salt Pond Region Special Area Management Plan (SAMP). For additional context and full understanding of this Part, please reference the additional chapters of the federally-approved Salt Pond Region SAMP available on the CRMC web site (www.crmc.ri.qov) for further information, including all other federally-approved RICRMP plans. The additional chapters of the Salt Pond Region SAMP provide the CRMC's findings and policies that form the basis and purpose of this Part. The other chapters of the Salt Pond Region SAMP should be employed in interpreting R.I. Gen. Laws § 46-23-1, etseq.