EPA v. SCOTT PIRES - THE VALLEYS VIEW

Case summary

On April 16, 2021, EPA filed a consent agreement and final order (CAFO) both initiating and resolving claims for civil penalties against Scott Pires d/b/a The Valley's View (Respondent). Respondent failed to comply with lead-based paint renovation requirements during renovation work at a residential property in Wells River, Vermont in violation of the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP Rule), 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E. Lead paint that is compromised can pose serious health hazards. Pursuant to the CAFO, Respondent will pay a penalty of $600 calculated in accordance with EPA's Graduated Penalty Approach Policy and will operate his business in compliance with the RRP Rule. EPA investigated the case in coordination with the Vermont Department of Health's Lead Program.

Defendants (1)

• Scott PiresNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• THE VALLEY'S VIEW

  41 MAIN STREET NORTH, WELLS RIVER, VT, 50581

  Registry ID: 110070864637

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SCOTT PIRES - THE VALLEYS VIEWentered 2021-04-16

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $600

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2021-04-16Final Order Issued
• 2021-04-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-06-07Enforcement Action Data Entered