EPA v. Syracuse Housing Authority

Case summary

The Respondent, located in an EJ area, violated the Lead Disclosure Rule and the RRP Rule. EPA inspected the Respondent on June 6, 2019. EPA sought a penalty with a possible full remittance if certain conditions were met. This Remittance Order is issued pursuant to Section 16(a)(2)(C), 15 U.S.C. 2615(a)(2)(C), of the Toxic Substances Control (TSCA), which permits the Administrator to compromise, modify, or remit, with or without conditions, any civil penalty and Paragraph 52 of the Consent Agreement and Final Order (CA/FO), resolving the named Respondent's violations of TSCA and its lead-based paint regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E (Renovation Repair and Painting Rule) and Subpart F (Lead Disclosure Rule). Issued on September 27, 2023, the CA/FO both assessed a penalty of $171,630 and set out EPA's agreement to remit the full $171,630 penalty on the condition that the Respondent perform the work obligations specified in paragraphs 37 to 46 of the CA/FO. On November 27, 2024, EPA determined the Respondent met all the conditions for remittance. By completion of these conditions, Respondent has fully satisfied its obligations pursuant to the CA/FO. The Agency therefore remits in full the $171,630 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Syracuse Housing AuthorityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SYRACUSE HOUSING AUTHORITY

  516 BURT STREET, SYRACUSE, NY, 13202

  Registry ID: 110000809457

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (2)

• Syracuse Housing Authorityentered 2024-12-13

  Primary law: TSCA

• Syracuse Housing Authorityentered 2023-09-27

  Primary law: TSCA

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-09-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-10-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-12-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-12-13Final Order Issued