EPA v. CERTAPRO OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Case summary

On March 4, 2024, Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) both initiating and resolving allegations against WestFair Painting Corporation, dba CertaPro Painters of Fairfield (Respondent) of violations of Section 409 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. Section 2689, and the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) set forth at 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E. These alleged violations arise from Respondent's renovation activities conducted in Connecticut. Specifically, EPA alleged that Respondent failed to ensure that firms performing renovations received certification from EPA, provide the owners of the renovated properties with the Renovate Right pamphlet or other EPA-approved pamphlet, ensure that certified renovators performed renovations or were trained and directed by certified renovators, and retain the necessary records to demonstrate compliance with residential property renovation for a period of three years. The CAFO requires Respondent to pay a civil penalty of $13,122, which Respondent has paid. The RRP Rule is enforced only by EPA in Connecticut but the Connecticut Department of Public Health has been made aware of this action.

Defendants (1)

• WestFair Painting Corp.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WEST FAIR PAINTING CORP DBA CERTAPRO OF FAIRFIELD COUNTY

  189 GREENWOOD AVENUE, BETHEL, CT, 06801

  Registry ID: 110071399309

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CERTAPRO OF FAIRFIELD COUNTYentered 2024-02-28

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $13,122

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-02-28Final Order Issued
• 2024-02-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-03-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-09-13Enforcement Action Closed