On February 9, 2026, EPA issued a Notice of Violation and Administrative Order on Consent ( NOV/AOC ) to Venda Ravioli addressing violations of Section 112(r) of the Clean Air Act at the company's pasta manufacturing facility in Providence, Rhode Island. The facility uses approximately 6,400 lbs. of ammonia in its refrigeration system. The facility is located in a mixed residential and commercial area, situated between a residential area and adjacent to an Amtrak Rail Yard, approximately 475 feet west of Interstate 95, and within 0.25 miles of the nearest businesses. Within one mile of the Facility are other businesses, a city park, a middle school, and large grocery store chains. An EPA inspection revealed multiple deviations from the CAA?s General Duty Clause requirements to design and maintain a safe facility taking such steps as are necessary to prevent releases and minimize the consequences of a release should one occur. The AOC requires Venda Ravioli to (a) address the deficiencies identified during EPA's inspection and (b) certify compliance with the General Duty Clause requirements violated. General Duty Clause requirements are directly implemented by EPA. Although Rhode Island is not delegated to implement this program, it will receive a copy of the AOC.