R.I. Gen. Laws § 1-7-2 (2026)
Legislative findings
Effective Jun 1, 2021History of Section. P.L. 2007, ch. 190, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 198, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 32, § 5, effective June 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 36, § 5, effective June 1, 2021.
- (a) Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is located in a densely populated, primarily residential area of the city of Warwick.
- (b) Many of the airport operations and activities result in emissions of a number of air pollutants that may be harmful to public health.
- (c) Emissions of concern include, but are not limited to, those associated with “take-off” and “landing” activities of aircraft and emissions associated with the use of diesel engine ground support equipment.
- (d) A long-term air-quality monitoring program is necessary to collect the data needed to evaluate the impact of the airport emissions on air quality and public health.
The general assembly hereby finds and declares as follows:
History of Section.
P.L. 2007, ch. 190, § 2; P.L. 2007, ch. 198, § 2; P.L. 2021, ch. 32, § 5, effective June 1, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 36, § 5, effective June 1, 2021.