R.I. Gen. Laws § 1-7-7: Regulation and enforcement — Powers of the department of health and the department of environmental management.

(a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall diminish or abrogate the powers granted to the department of environmental management and the department of health pursuant to chapters 23 and 1 of title 23 as amended, respectively.

(b) Any facilities under the jurisdiction of the corporation shall be subject, as otherwise provided in law, to the regulatory and enforcement requirements of the department of environmental management.