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DEM Sets Five Priorities for Performance Improvement
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DEM Issues Notice of Violation to RI Resource Recovery Corporation and Broadrock Gas Services LLC

DEM has issued a Notice of Violation (NOV) to the RI Resource Recovery Corporation (RRC) and BroadRock Gas Services LLC for failing to take steps to prevent objectionable odors from migrating beyond the Central Landfill's property line, and for not reporting the breakdown or malfunction of a gas flare system within the timeframe required by its permit. The NOV includes a $55,000 penalty. (More info)

DEM Announces Preservation of 18-Acre Clifford Farm in North Smithfield

The Agricultural Land Preservation Commission (ALPC) has acquired development rights to the 18-acre Clifford Farm in North Smithfield. Located on Iron Mine Hill Road, the property will be permanently preserved for agricultural use and open space purposes. (More info)

DEM Files Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief Against TLA Pond View Recycling Facility in East Providence

Earlier today, the Department of Environmental Management filed a Verified Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief in Providence Superior Court against the TLA-Providence, LLC "Pond View" construction and demolition debris processing facility. The Complaint seeks to enjoin the facility from operating until such time that the facility can produce a letter of compliance from the City of East Providence as required under the recently enacted amendments to the Refuse Disposal Act. The facility is located at One Dexter Road in East Providence, Rhode Island. (More info)

DEM Issues Notice of Intent to Suspend License to Operate TLA Pond View Recycling Facility in East Providence

DEM today issued a Notice of its Intent to Suspend the construction and demolition debris processing facility license that was issued on May 2, 2011 to TLA-Providence, LLC to operate the TLA Pond View processing facility at One Dexter Road in East Providence. (More info)

DEM Currently Stocking Rainbow Trout and Salmon for Winter Ice Fishing Season

DEM is stocking Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout in ponds throughout Rhode Island for the winter ice-fishing season. During the next two weeks, staff from DEM's Division of Fish and Wildlife will stock a total of 100 salmon and 500 rainbow trout in six ponds statewide. (More info)

DEM, Working in Conjunction with Town of Johnston, to Conduct Continuous Air Quality Monitoring for Hydrogen Sulfide Odors in Vicinity of Central Landfill Starting Today

DEM is working in conjunction with the Town of Johnston to gather additional data on air quality in order to address people's concerns about the odors emanating from the Central Landfill operated by the RI Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC). (More info)

DEM Awarded $1.5M in Federal Stimulus Funds for Solar Projects

DEM has been awarded $1.5 million in federal funds from the RI Office of Energy Resources to install solar panels at nine DEM facilities throughout the state. (More info)

Four Indoor Winter Farmers' Markets Offer Rhode Islanders a Wide Variety of Local Products for Purchase

Beginning this weekend, Rhode Islanders will have four winter farmers' markets available where they can purchase a wide variety of locally-grown and produced products. DEM's Division of Agriculture and the USDA/Rural Development Council are helping to sponsor the indoor farmers' markets through the "Get Fresh. Buy Local." statewide campaign aimed at promoting awareness of and interest in buying RI-grown specialty crops. (More info)