R.I. Gen. Laws § 32-4-14: Authority of director.

The director is authorized to do all things necessary, useful, or convenient to carry out his or her duties under this chapter, including, but not limited to:

(1) Obtaining engineering, inspection, legal, financial, geological, hydrological, and other professional services, estimates, and advice;

(2) Entering on any lands for the purpose of making surveys, borings, soundings, or other inspections or examinations;

(3) Prescribing rules and regulations to implement any provisions of this chapter; and

(4) Entering into arrangements with the federal government as provided for in this chapter.