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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Attention RIDEM Freshwater Wetlands Application Preparers:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">NEW</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Proposed Change in Application Fees</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">:</span> Please take note that RIDEM recently proposed an amendment to the new Freshwater Wetlands Regulations that will eliminate the
additional fee for wetland permit applications that include a variance request. More specifically,
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com/DEM/REG_11509_20211224112615.pdf*page=64__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!LVedmqYsXu00tPOY1o-uQOl85nj-7D0p23lSPrKTjrM_yHJjn7GREkDluKBS2uUiRCLEJWHacNi7ucdPM6-1npl8mb39_A$">
Table 2 and Table 3 in Rule 3.8.9 [risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com]</a> reflect this proposed change. At this time, DEM is advising that applications filed on or after July 1, 2022
<b>do not include</b> the variance fee ($500) in the determination of the permit application fee. The amendment has been proposed through a direct rulemaking action. More information is available at:
<a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/newwetlandsrules"><b>dem.ri.gov/newwetlandsrules</b></a><b>
</b>under the <a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/water/permits/pn-wetland.php">
<b>Rulemaking Updates</b></a> Section of the webpage.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">NEW</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Applications & Forms are Now Available</span></b>: Visit our webpage at:
<a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/newwetlandsrules"><b>dem.ri.gov/newwetlandsrules</b></a> under
<a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/water/permits/pn-wetland.php"><b>PRIMARY RESOURCES</b></a> to download a copy of all available application forms, instructions for completing an application and required enclosures for applications. All Freshwater Wetlands
Application packages submitted on or after July 1, 2022 <u>must</u> include completed
<a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/documents/forms/index.php#wetlands"><i><span style="color:#C00000">New</span></i> Application Form(s).
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><b>NEW APPLICATIONS and FORMS</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/water/permits/pn-wetland.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#2BA6CB;text-decoration:none">New Wetlands Rules</span></a><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#222222">
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-left:1.0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:inherit;color:#222222">Use these applications and forms when submitting ON or AFTER
<u>July 1, 2022</u></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222"><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/fwwappins.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#2BA6CB;text-decoration:none">New Instructions for Completing
a Freshwater Wetlands Application</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222"><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/fwwenclos.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#2BA6CB;text-decoration:none">New Required Enclosures
for Freshwater Wetlands Applications</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222"><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/fwwapp.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#2BA6CB;text-decoration:none">New Application for Freshwater
Wetlands Determination or Permit</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222"><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/owraddapp.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#2BA6CB;text-decoration:none">New Supplemental Document:
Additional Applicant Information and Certification</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222"><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/regapp.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#2BA6CB;text-decoration:none">New Freshwater Wetlands Request
for Regulatory Applicability</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222"><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/wtwedf.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#2BA6CB;text-decoration:none">New Wetland Edge Delineation
Forms</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="color:#222222"><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/fwwrenew.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#2BA6CB;text-decoration:none">New Freshwater Wetlands Request
for Permit Renewal</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:inherit;color:#222222">New Freshwater Wetlands Request for Permit Transfer – Coming Soon!
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">NEW</span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#C00000">
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Factsheets are Now Available</span></b>: Visit our webpage at:
<a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/wetlandsguidance"><b>dem.ri.gov/wetlandsguidance</b></a> under
<a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/water/permits/pn-wetland-guidance.php#guidance">
<b>Guidance Documents and Outreach Materials</b></a><b> </b>to download a copy of all available Factsheets created to support the transition to the new
<a href="https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/250-150-15-3">Rules</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#003366">Guidance Documents & Outreach Materials</span><o:p></o:p></h5>
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</span><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/wfs22-1.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2BA6CB">Summary of New RIDEM Freshwater Wetlands Rules</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/wfs22-2.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2BA6CB">Buffer Regions</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/wfs22-3.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2BA6CB">Jurisdictional Area and Buffer Zones</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/wfs22-4.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2BA6CB">Determining Buffer Zones and Applicability of the Buffer Standards</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/wfs22-5.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2BA6CB">Freshwater Wetlands Application Types</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/wfs22-6.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#1083A6">Freshwater Wetlands Application Process</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/wfs22-7.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2BA6CB">Applicability for Projects or Activities Proposed Outside of Jurisdictional
Area</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/wfs22-8.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2BA6CB">Guidelines for Determining Wetland Connections Across Barriers</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/permits/fresh/pdfs/ridem-rhode-island-rare-animals.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2BA6CB">Rare Wildlife Species</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><a href="http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/water/permits/freshwater-wetlands-guidance.php"><span style="font-size:9.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2BA6CB">Guidance and other materials applicable to the current (Part 1) Freshwater Wetlands
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<p class="xmsonormal"><b>NEED ASSISTANCE? </b>RIDEM has created a <b><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VGrKUmVENUa_82XQqEEiiDLLN3rvy7dEhpnwI-d_LxBUNTdUWlg1OTZHNlk0SjA3VEg5VklUMUoyNC4u&wdLOR=c6969E6EF-B4DE-4ACD-8985-1EEB1E0EB928__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!LVedmqYsXu00tPOY1o-uQOl85nj-7D0p23lSPrKTjrM_yHJjn7GREkDluKBS2uUiRCLEJWHacNi7ucdPM6-1npmRSuabig$">form
for submitting questions about the New Freshwater Wetlands Rules [forms.office.com]</a></b>. The form allows RIDEM to provide timely responses and capture question content for development of future fact sheets and guidance documents.<o:p></o:p></p>
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