EPA v. New York City Housing Authority

Case summary

Requesting the Department of Justice (DOJ) initiate a civil judicial enforcement action pursuant to Section 17(a)(l) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2616(a)(l), against the Defendant for violations of the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. The RRP Rule was promulgated under Sections 402 and 406 of Title IV of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2682 and 2686, and codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E. The violations occurred during residential renovation activity conducted in New York City.

Defendants (1)

• New York City Housing AuthorityNamed in complaint

Facilities (5)

• NYCHA

  187 TEN EYCK WALK, BROOKLYN, NY, 11206

  Registry ID: 110070248261

• NYCHA

  182 STAGG WALK, BROOKLYN, NY, 11206

  Registry ID: 110070248263

• NYCHA

  82 SAINT EDWARDS STREET, BROOKLYN, NY, 11205

  Registry ID: 110070248259

• NYCHA

  169 SCHOLES STREET, BROOKLYN, NY, 11206

  Registry ID: 110070248260

• NYCHA

  218 MAUJER STREET, BROOKLYN, NY, 11206

  Registry ID: 110070248262

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018
• TSCA 402A — Lead: Abatement
• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-03-16Referred To Dept Of Justice
• 2018-03-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-06-11Complaint Filed With Court
• 2019-03-15Enforcement Action Closed