EPA v. Consortium for Workforce & Economic Development (NJ Council of Community Colleges)

Case summary

Respondent, an EPA-accredited training program, failed to conduct a Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule Renovator Initial course as specified under the Rule. The training program failed to meet minimum training hour requirements and failed to teach all of the elements required for the hands-on portion of the course. Respondent did not teach proper use of lead test kits, interior cleaning following a renovation, and visual inspection procedures to ensure proper cleaning of renovation work areas. EPA is seeking a penalty, a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP), and full compliance with regulatory requirements in all future RRP training courses. Under the SEP, the Respondent will offer tuition free RRP training to contractors in Hurricane Sandy impacted areas.

Defendants (1)

• Consortium for Workforce & Economic Development NJNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE

  730 BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, WEST CALDWELL, NJ, 07006

  Registry ID: 110054083601

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402 — Lead-Based Paint Activities, Training and/or Certification

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Consortium for Workforce & Economic Development (NJ Council of Community Colleges)entered 2013-08-19

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $6,500 · SEP: $24,375

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-08-19Final Order Issued
• 2013-08-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-08-19Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-09-05Enforcement Action Data Entered