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section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-06 13:55 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 13:55 EST
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# Rhode Island DEM revisits its odor rules

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management began revisiting its odor rules in 2023, after a community-scale air toxics study near the Port of Providence.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/providence/section/life.md) · Entities: [Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management](/providence/wiki/rhode-island-department-of-environmental-management.md), [Port of Providence](/providence/wiki/port-of-providence.md)

## Coverage

- [ecoRI News](https://ecori.org/some-providence-residents-believe-dems-new-odor-rules-stink/), 2026-11-06 13:55 EST: Some Providence Residents Believe DEM’s New Odor Rules Stink

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