§ 46-12.5.1-14. Oil discharge cleanup personnel, equipment, expenses.
In the absence of an alternative, the department, when feasible, shall enter into contracts with persons or private organizations to provide the personnel, equipment, or other services or supplies which may be required to carry out this chapter. Contracts under this section are governed by chapter 2 of title 37. When private contracting is not feasible, the department may establish and maintain at ports, harbors, or other locations in the state, the cleanup personnel, equipment, and supplies which, in its judgment, are necessary to carry out this chapter.
History of Section.P.L. 1997, ch. 32, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 46 - Waters and Navigation
Chapter 46-12.5.1 - Oil Pollution Control
Section 46-12.5.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 46-12.5.1-2. - Powers and duties of the director.
Section 46-12.5.1-3. - Prohibition against oil pollution.
Section 46-12.5.1-4. - Ballast water discharge.
Section 46-12.5.1-5. - Discharge reporting.
Section 46-12.5.1-6. - Civil penalties for discharge of oil.
Section 46-12.5.1-7. - Damages.
Section 46-12.5.1-8. - Reimbursement for cleanup expenses — Deposit of money.
Section 46-12.5.1-9. - Proceedings for enforcement.
Section 46-12.5.1-10. - Criminal penalties.
Section 46-12.5.1-11. - Emergency powers.
Section 46-12.5.1-12. - Notices of violations and compliance orders.
Section 46-12.5.1-13. - Remedies cumulative.
Section 46-12.5.1-14. - Oil discharge cleanup personnel, equipment, expenses.