EPA v. REARCH COMPANY

Case summary

On February 4, 2026, EPA Region 1 ( EPA ) filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order ( CAFO ) resolving an action against ReArch Company, Inc. ( Respondent ) for alleged violations of TSCA and the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule ( RRP Rule ). Based on a complaint, EPA conducted an inspection of Respondent's worksite in Newport, New Hampshire, and identified multiple alleged RRP Rule violations. The Respondent allegedly failed to: cover the floor surface with plastic sheeting or other impermeable material; post the required warning signs; keep records; and contain waste from renovation activities to prevent the release of dust and debris outside of the work area. The property was vacant at the time of renovation. Under the CAFO, which initiated and concluded EPA's enforcement action simultaneously, the Respondent will pay a penalty of $18,715. The Respondent has also corrected the alleged RRP Rule violations. The RRP Rule is not delegated to the State, but the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services' Lead Program has been made aware of this case.

Defendants (1)

• ReArch Company, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• REARCH COMPANY INC

  88 TECHNOLOGY PARKWAY, SUITE 2, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT, 05403

  Registry ID: 110001522754

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• REARCH COMPANYentered 2026-02-04

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $18,715

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-02-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-02-04Final Order Issued
• 2026-02-04Complaint Filed/Proposed Order