EPA v. J&R BUILDERS, LLC

Case summary

Pursuant to Sections 22.13(b), 22.18(b)(2), and 22.18.(b)(3) of the Consolidated Rules, the Regional Judicial Officer, on June 30, 2015, signed the Final Order accepting the Consent Agreement (collectively CAFO ) negotiated in settlement of certain violations by J&R Builders, LLC. ( Respondent ) with respect to renovations for compensation on certain pre-1978 housing. Respondent failed to obtain acknowledgment of receipt of The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right lead hazard information pamphlet in accordance with 40 C.F.R. section 745.84(d)(1) for a residential renovation, failed to follow lead safe work practice standards set forth in 40 C.F.R. section 745.85, failed to obtain firm certification to perform renovations on Target Housing as required by 40 C.F.R. section 745.89(a), failed to ensure that certified renovators were assigned to the renovation at issue or trained by a certified renovator as required by 40 C.F.R. section 745.84(a)(3)(i), and failed to retain records documenting compliance with the work practice requirements of 40 C.F.R. section 745.85 as required by 40 C.F.R. section 745.86. Because Respondent qualified as a micro-business, under the terms of the CAFO, Respondent will pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,583. This Consent Agreement and Final Order initiates and concludes this matter.

Defendants (1)

• J&R BUILDERS, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• J&R BUILDERS LLC

  148 JOHN ST, WESTON, WV, 26452

  Registry ID: 110055220041

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• J&R BUILDERS, LLCentered 2015-06-30

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $2,583

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-06-30Final Order Issued
• 2015-06-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-07-06Enforcement Action Data Entered