R.I. Gen. Laws § 39-29-2

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to modify or affect the jurisdiction or authority of the commission or the division over exchange-access rates or the rights or obligations of any carrier pursuant to 47 U.S.C. § 251 or 47 U.S.C. § 252. Nor shall this chapter be construed to modify or affect the authority of the commission to designate eligible telecommunications carriers pursuant to federal law.