In January 2009, A.A. Asbestos Abatement Co., Inc. of Johnston, RI began asbestos abatement work at the Rhode Island State Police Academy located in Scituate, RI. A.A. Asbestos Abatement Co., Inc. did not submit a renovation notification to EPA at least ten (10) working days before the asbestos stripping or removal work or any other activity began, which is in violation of Asbestos National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). On February 10, 2009, the Region issued an Immediate Compliance Order to ensure that A.A. Asbestos Abatement Co., Inc. take immediate steps to conduct business in full compliance with the Asbestos NESHAP.