Rhode Island S3148 establishes the legislature as the negotiating body for state submerged land activities over 25 acres.

Rhode Island S3148 amends the General Laws to designate the legislature as the entity responsible for negotiating on behalf of the state for activities occurring in, on, and over state submerged land extending beyond 25 acres. This bill highlights the importance of preserving the state's natural resources and ensuring adequate resource planning for the control and regulation of these resources. The Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) is tasked with managing and planning for the preservation of the state's coastal resources, including submerged lands.

Rhode Island S3148 establishes the legislature as the negotiating body for state submerged land activities over 25 acres.

Rhode Island S3148 amends the General Laws to designate the legislature as the entity responsible for negotiating on behalf of the state for activities occurring in, on, and over state submerged land extending beyond 25 acres. This bill highlights the importance of preserving the state's natural resources and ensuring adequate resource planning for the control and regulation of these resources. The Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) is tasked with managing and planning for the preservation of the state's coastal resources, including submerged lands.