Environmental
Which Rhode Island agency is primarily responsible for overseeing environmental regulation, including contaminated site cleanup?
ARhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC)
BRhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)✓ Correct
CRhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR)
DRhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Explanation
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is the primary state agency responsible for environmental regulation, pollution control, and oversight of contaminated site remediation in Rhode Island.
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