EPA v. Leanza Painting (SB)

Case summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received an anonymous tip/complaint alleging that the Respondent was power washing the exterior of a pre-1978 home without containment of the chips and debris, which would be a violation of the Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule. An Information Request Letter was sent to the Respondent in July 2011 to further assess compliance and a response was received at EPA in August 2011. The response admitted violations, for which penalty was sought. An “Opportunity to Show Cause for Violations” letter was therefore issued on May 15, 2012. At the informal settlement conference, the Respondent provided the firm's last 3 years of tax returns, which showed the firm was eligible for the Microbusiness Penalty Policy and a reduced penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Leanza Painting (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LEANZA PAINTING CONTRACTORS, INC.

  14 GRACE WAY, MORRISTOWN, NJ, 07960

  Registry ID: 110045454058

Statutes cited

• TSCA 406B — Lead: Pre-Renovation Education Rule

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Leanza Painting (SB)entered 2012-09-12

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $1,480

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-09-12Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-09-12Final Order Issued
• 2012-09-12Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-09-18Enforcement Action Data Entered