Rhode Island General Laws Title 23. Health and Safety § 23-19.7-5. Siting and impact agreement required--Exceptions

(a)(1) No hazardous waste management facility shall be located or operated in any community nor shall any local permit for construction or substantial alteration of the facility be issued unless there is in force a siting agreement between the host community and the developer and, if required under this chapter, an impact agreement between a neighboring community and the developer.

(2) No hazardous waste management facility shall be located or operated in any community on property owned or leased by the state or any agency, corporation, or commission of the state, unless there is in force a siting agreement between the host community and the developer and, if required under this chapter, an impact agreement between a neighboring community and the developer.

(1) Where the generator imports and employs hazardous wastes generated in another place as a feedstock;  or

(2) Where changes in the management of hazardous waste generated on site require a new permit or amendment to an existing permit issued under the Hazardous Waste Management Act of 1978, chapter 19.1 of this title and where, as a result, there is a significant increase in the risks to the public health and safety or to the environment beyond that associated with the generator's normal activities.  Findings of significantly increased risk from any changes in the management of hazardous waste generated on site may be made by mutual agreement between the hazardous waste generator and the host community or by declaratory judgment obtained in superior court by either party.