Holiday - Día FeriadoThe State of Rhode Island's offices will be closed for the holiday on Monday, May 30. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 31.
Las oficinas del estado de Rhode Island estarán cerradas por el feriado el lunes 30 de mayo. El horario de atención habitual se reanudará el martes 31 de mayo.

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05/27/2022 15:00 EDT
Celebrate Summer and Try Something New Outside with the DEM Division of Fish and Wildlife's Nature-Based Programs
05/27/2022 14:45 EDT
RI School Districts Eligible for Clean School Bus Replacement through EPA Investments from $5 Billion Infrastructure Law
05/26/2022 15:45 EDT
State Beaches Open Daily Starting Memorial Day Weekend. DEM Encourages Beachgoers to Prevent Tie-Ups at Entrances by Buying Parking Passes Online Beforehand
05/26/2022 14:15 EDT
DEM's Seasonal Bay Line is Now Open, Allowing the Public to Report Any Environmental Problems in Narragansett Bay

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Shawna Smith, Principal Enviromental Scientist
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
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This program investigates citizen complaints and referrals from DEM divisions and offices relating to visible emissions, odors, fugitive dust and exterior lead paint removal and performs compliance monitoring of exterior lead paint removal activities and businesses/facilities with a history of noncompliance.

 
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DEM's Office of Compliance and Inspection (OC&I) investigates complaints and suspected violations of environmental laws and regulations and performs compliance monitoring of regulated activities. Compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, permits and licenses is enforced through both informal and formal enforcement actions. Note: Complaints are public records and information you forward to OC&I will be available for public review UNLESS you advise us that you wish to remain anonymous.

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Providence, RI 02908
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