EPA v. DuraPlex, Inc. (SB)

Case summary

Respondent failed to obtain firm certification, distribute a lead-hazard information pamphlet, follow lead-safe work practices, retain renovation records, and ensure that a certified renovator was assigned to the work site as required by the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. In settlement, the Respondent will 1) obtaining firm certification, 2) distributing the pamphlet for future renovations, 3) follow appropriate work practices, 4) amend business practices to generate and retain required records, and 5) send employees to an EPA-accredited training provider to certify them as renovators. Respondent will also pay a penalty, which was reduced as per appropriate policy guidance given its status as a micro-business.

Defendants (1)

• DuraPlex, Inc. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• 651 FORT PLAINS ROAD

  651 FORT PLAINS ROAD, HOWELL, NJ, 07731

  Registry ID: 110045469364

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402 — Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training and/or Certification
• TSCA 406B — Lead: Pre-Renovation Education Rule

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DuraPlex, Inc. (SB)entered 2013-08-13

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $5,330

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-08-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-08-13Final Order Issued
• 2013-08-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-08-21Enforcement Action Data Entered