§ 1-7-2. Legislative findings.
The general assembly hereby finds and declares as follows:
(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.
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.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 1-7 - The Permanent Air Quality Monitoring Act
Section 1-7-1. - Long-term air-quality-monitoring program.
Section 1-7-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 1-7-4. - Air quality monitoring public advisory committee.
Section 1-7-5. - Health study.
Section 1-7-8. - Violations — Sanctions — Injunctive relief.
Section 1-7-9. - Monitoring actions required and compliance — Sunset provision.