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State of Rhode IslandDepartment of Environmental Management
Agency Announcements
HOLIDAY - DÍA FERIADO
In observance of Victory Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, August 10, 2026. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, August 11, at 8:30 a.m.
En conmemoración del Día de la Victoria, nuestras oficinas estarán cerrados el lunes, 10 de agosto de 2026. El horario laboral regular se reanudará el martes, 11 de agosto a las 8:30 am.
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. Formal enforcement includes orders and assessment of penalties that are subject to appeal and enforceable through the courts.