EPA v. COLIN WENTWORTH

Case summary

On October 12, 2010, Region 1 received a complaint regarding two workers using power equipment to remove paint from an exterior wall of a residential building without using any containment. As a result of an inspection and additional information provided by Respondent and other sources, Region 1 has determined that Respondent has violated Sections 15 and 409 of TSCA, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, and the RRP Rule, as set forth at 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E. Specifically, Region 1 has determined that Respondent failed to: (1) obtain initial certification as a renovation firm from EPA; (2) post warning signs in the work area; (3) cover the ground in the work area with plastic sheeting to collect falling paint debris; (4) contain waste from the renovation activities to prevent releases of dust and debris before the waste is removed from the work area for storage or disposal; (5) prohibit use of machines that remove lead-based paint through high speed operation without HEPA exhaust controls; and (6) establish and maintain records necessary to demonstrate compliance with the RRP Rule.

Defendants (1)

• COLIN WENTWORTH (SB)Named in complaint

Facilities (1)

• 83 - 87 PARK STREET

  83 - 87 PARK STREEET, ROCKLAND, ME, 04841

  Registry ID: 110043715389

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018
• TSCA 406B — Lead: Pre-Renovation Education Rule
• TSCA 402 — Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training and/or Certification

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2011-05-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-05-10Enforcement Action Data Entered