EPA v. COLLEGE PRO PAINTERS

Case summary

On August 9, 2012 Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) resolving violations of the Pre-Renovation Rule (“PRE Rule”), 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E, and Section 409 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (“TSCA”), alleged against College Pro Painters (U.S.) Ltd. (“College Pro”). College Pro failed to provide EPA’s lead hazard information pamphlet to at least 41 owners and adult occupants of pre-1978 housing prior to beginning renovation activities, in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. None of the alleged violations in this action occurred in potential environmental justice areas. Under the CAFO, College Pro will pay a $7,200 penalty and complete a window replacement supplemental environmental project (“SEP”) with a value of $65,000.

Defendants (1)

• COLLEGE PRO PAINTERSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• COLLEGE PRO PAINTERS (US LTD)

  15 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE SUITE 202, WOBURN, MA, 01801

  Registry ID: 110040419687

Statutes cited

• TSCA 406B — Lead: Pre-Renovation Education Rule

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• COLLEGE PRO PAINTERSentered 2012-08-08

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $7,200 · SEP: $65,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2011-10-26Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2012-08-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-08-08Final Order Issued