EPA v. FRESH COATS PAINTING & REMODELING LLC

Case summary

On February 2, 2021, Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) resolving TSCA violations by Fresh Coats Painting & Remodeling, LLC (Fresh Coats Painting & Remodeling) for renovation work conducted on a residential home located in New London, Connecticut. The CAFO alleges that Fresh Coats Painting & Remodeling violated the TSCA Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule by failing to obtain EPA RRP certification, assign a certified renovator, provide EPA-approved lead hazard pamphlet, properly contain exterior work, and retain required records. EPA learned of the TSCA violations when EPA conducted a compliance inspection of the renovation work. The company has agreed to pay a $2,388 penalty within 30 days of the effective date of the CAFO to resolve this matter and certifies that it is now operating in compliance with the RRP Rule.

Defendants (1)

• Fresh Coats Painting & Renovation LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WORKSITE / FRESH COATS PAINTING & REMODELING LLC

  188 GARDNER AVENUE, NEW LONDON, CT, 05301

  Registry ID: 110070616391

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• FRESH COATS PAINTING & REMODELING LLCentered 2021-02-02

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $2,388

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-02-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-02-02Final Order Issued
• 2021-02-03Enforcement Action Data Entered