ri-250-120-05-17: Odors (250-RICR-120-05-17)

Odors (250-RICR-120-05-17) - Rhode Island Department of State An Official Rhode Island State Website. Rhode Island Department of State Gregg M. Amore Secretary of State Menu Business Services Elections Civics and Education Open Government You are here: Home Open Government Rules and Regulations Code of Regulations Odors (250-RICR-120-05-17) 250-RICR-120-05-17 PROPOSED RULE Overview Regulation History Rulemaking Documents Comments Title 250 Department of Environmental Management Chapter 120 Air Resources Subchapter 05 Air Pollution Control Part 17 Odors (250-RICR-120-05-17) Type of Filing Amendment Regulation Status Proposed Filing Notice Date 08/18/2026 Filing Hearing Date(s) 09/10/2026 Public Comment Dates 08/18/2026 to 10/14/2026 Additional Information dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/air-resources-oar Regulation Authority: R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-17.1-2(19) and R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-23 Purpose and Reason: The proposed amendments will strengthen the Departments ability to enforce this odor prohibition.  As currently written a violation of the regulation occurs when an inspector determines an objectionable odor is present beyond a facilities property line. Objectionable odors are often very difficult and subjective to determine, and as a result, the regulation was difficult to understand and enforce. To correct this Part 17 is being amended to clearly define odors and prohibit the emissions of any air contaminants that create or contribute to an odor that constitutes a nuisance beyond a facilities property line. As proposed an odor will be considered to constitute a nuisance beyond a facilities property line if one or more representatives of the Department determine that an odor exists with such intensity, characteristics, frequency, and duration that it is, or can reasonably be expected to interfere with a reasonable person’s enjoyment of life and/or property. The proposed amendments will allow the Department to respond to community complaints and evaluate the odors on a more consistent and accurate basis.  To view the official Proposed Rule for accessibility and readability, click Download Regulation: Download Regulation ACTIVE RULE Periodic Refile - effective from 01/04/2022 INACTIVE RULE Technical Revision - effective from 07/19/2007 to 01/04/2022 INACTIVE RULE Technical Revision - effective from 07/19/2007 to 07/19/2007 INACTIVE RULE Technical Revision - effective from 07/19/2007 to 07/19/2007 INACTIVE RULE Amendment - effective from 07/19/2007 to 07/19/2007 INACTIVE RULE Periodic Refile - effective from 12/31/2001 to 07/19/2007 Public Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Public Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Public Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Proposed Rule Additional Documentation Additional Documentation 2 Comment(s) Received* View Comments Make Comment Comment* Upload file(s) Choose Files     First Name* Last Name* I am submitting on behalf of a third party Submitter's First Name* Submitter's Last Name* Organization Name* * This count refers to the total comment submissions received on this document, as of 11:59 PM yesterday. Note: Agencies review all submissions; however, some agencies may choose to withhold certain submissions such as those containing private or sensitive information, profane or threatening language, or duplicate/near duplicate examples of a mass-mail campaign. This can result in discrepancies between this count and the actual number of comments displayed on this page. For specific information about a comment you submitted, please contact the agency directly. Home Search Regulations Keywords Exact Match Agencies Sort by Relevance Agency Date Title In Order of Descending Ascending 1950-2001 Regulations Subscribe to Notifications FAQ Return to top About Contact News Notary Public Rhode Island Department of State Facebook LinkedIn Twitter