Rhode Island General Laws Title 46. Waters and Navigation § 46-23-18.3. Sites for disposal of spoil from dredge operations, selection

(a) The council, upon recommendation of the coastal resources advisory committee, on or before the first day of January, 1999 and periodically thereafter as necessary, shall consistent with the comprehensive programs required in § 46-23-6(1)(ii)(H) identify and establish one or more in-water disposal sites to be used for the purpose of disposal of dredge materials from marinas and yacht clubs.

(b) The council, upon recommendation of the coastal resources advisory committee, on or before the first day of January, 2002 and periodically thereafter as necessary, shall consistent with the comprehensive programs required in § 46-23-6(1)(ii)(H) identify and establish one or more in-water disposal sites to be used for the purpose of disposal of dredge materials from all sources not otherwise delineated in (a) above.