In March 2008, Yankee Fiber Control, Inc. of East Providence, RI began asbestos abatement work at Brown University - Gardner House located in Providence, RI. Yankee Fiber Control, Inc. did not submit a renovation and demolition notification to EPA at least 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 April 8, 2008, the Region issued an Immediate Compliance Order to ensure that Yankee Fiber Control take immediate steps to conduct business in full compliance with the Asbestos NESHAP.