In March 2008, McConnell Enterprises, Inc. of Essex, MA ( McConnell ) began asbestos abatement work at the Shearman Building in Tiverton, RI. McConnell 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 18, 2008, the Region issued an Immediate Compliance Order to ensure that McConnell take immediate steps to conduct business in full compliance with the Asbestos NESHAP.