EPA v. GOLD SHIELD CONSTRUCTION

Case summary

On May 12, 2025, Region 1 filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CAFO ) both initiating and resolving an administrative proceeding against Gold Shield Construction, LLP ( Gold Shield ) for violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA ) and the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule ( RRP Rule ) set forth at 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E. Gold Shield Construction, LLC, a Connecticut corporation, provides residential property renovation services. The RRP Rule aims to protect occupants from lead-based paint hazards created by renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint in target housing and child-occupied facilities. EPA alleged the following violations occurred at four different renovation sites: that Respondent was not firm certified at the time of the renovations; that Respondent did not provide the owners/occupants of the renovation sites with the Renovate Right (or other EPA approved pamphlet); and, that Respondent failed to keep necessary records on the renovations demonstrating compliance with the RRP Rule. The settlement requires Gold Shield to pay a cash penalty of $31,916 to resolve the alleged violations and to maintain compliance with the RRP Rule. The state of Connecticut is aware of and supportive of this action. The state of Connecticut is aware of and supportive of this action.

Defendants (1)

• Gold Shield Construction, LLPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GOLD SHIELD CONSTRUCTION LLC

  1100 BERLIN TURNPIKE, BERLIN, CT, 06037

  Registry ID: 110071435031

Statutes cited

• TSCA 1018 — Lead: Disclosure

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• GOLD SHIELD CONSTRUCTIONentered 2025-05-12

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $31,916

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2025-05-12Final Order Issued
• 2025-05-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2025-05-28Enforcement Action Data Entered