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H7991

Provides that DEM regulations and CRMC in consultation with the chief resilience officer shall update to prioritize nature based solutions for coastal resilience projects that would be coordinated by DEM using an expedited permitting process.

Introduced·2/27/26
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Rhode Island H7991 updates regulations to prioritize nature-based solutions for coastal resilience projects and expedite permitting.

Rhode Island H7991 establishes a policy to prioritize nature-based solutions for coastal resilience projects, such as living shorelines and wetland restoration. The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) will update their regulations to incorporate expedited permitting procedures for qualifying projects. The Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund will allocate resources for these projects.

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Current
Environment and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 25

12:00 AM

House Environment and Natural Resources Hearing

History

Mar 25

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/25/2026)

Mar 4

House

Committee transferred to House Environment and Natural Resources