Section 23-24.6-19 - Fugitive dust(a) The department of environmental management shall revise its air pollution control regulation number 5 relating to "fugitive dust", developed under authority conferred by the Clean Air Act, chapter 23 of title 23, so as to prevent the uncontrolled dispersal of lead bearing dust into the air and soil. The revised regulations shall control all sandblasting and powered sanding of exterior surfaces with lead containing paint or surface coatings under conditions specified by the department of environmental management.(b) In addition to any other authority currently held, the department of environmental management shall have the authority to conduct soil sampling and other appropriate environmental lead sampling in enforcing the air pollution control regulation number 5 relating to "fugitive dust".R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-24.6-19
P.L. 1991, ch. 355, §1; P.L. 2001 , ch. 86, § 10.