Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 23-82 – Implementation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Act


§ 23-82-1	Short title
§ 23-82-2	Legislative findings
§ 23-82-3	Definitions
§ 23-82-4	Regional greenhouse gas initiative implementation
§ 23-82-5	Sale of allowances
§ 23-82-6	Use of auction or sale proceeds
§ 23-82-7	Exemption from taxation

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Council: means the energy efficiency and resources management council;

(4) "Department" means department of environmental management;

(5) "Office" means the office of energy resources; and

(6) "Regional greenhouse gas initiative" or "RGGI" means the memorandum of understanding (MOU) dated December 20, 2005, as may be amended, and corresponding model rule, as may be amended, that establishes an electric power sector carbon emissions cap and trade program. See Rhode Island General Laws 23-82-3
Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program.
Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.