Rhode Island § 1-7-2 § 1-7-2. Legislative findings.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 1-7-2 — § 1-7-2. Legislative findings.

Rhode Island § 1-7-2

Title 1Aeronautics

Ch. 1-7The Permanent Air Quality Monitoring Act

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§ 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-offâ€�
            and "landingâ€� activities of aircraft and emissions associated with the use of diesel
            

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§ 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-offâ€� and "landingâ€� 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.