R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-66-6: Expansion of existing sewage sludge incineration facilities — Assessment not required.

(a) In order to receive state permits, approvals, or financing, the proponent of expansion of an existing sewage sludge incineration facility shall be required to install and/or use the best available control technology, as defined by the federal Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. § 7401, et seq. Expansion shall be defined as an increase in design capacity, as registered pursuant to the department of environmental management air pollution control regulations, of ten percent (10%) or more.

(b) The proponent of expansion of an existing sewage sludge incineration facility shall not be required to complete a comprehensive health risk assessment.

(c) Any proponent of expansion of an existing sewage sludge incineration facility shall comply with the requirements of § 23-66-5(b) and (c) with respect to public notice, public comment, and holding a public hearing.