EPA v. BOSTON DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Case summary

On February 28, 2018, the Regional Judicial and Presiding Officer, EPA, Region III, issued an initial decision and default order, granting EPA?s motion for default, finding Boston Design and Construction Co., Inc. of Drexel Hill, PA (Respondent), liable for violating the TSCA RRP Rule and assessing EPA's proposed penalty of $12,440. The RRP Rule promotes public health (of children in particular) by requiring certification of Target Housing renovators, education of occupants and owners about lead-based paint risks, and use of lead-safe renovation work practices. The RJO found that Respondent had defaulted by failing to file an answer to the administrative complaint and notice of opportunity for hearing (Complaint) issued in September 2015. By defaulting, Respondent was deemed to have admitted all facts alleged in the Complaint, waived its right to contest any factual allegations, and found to have violated the RRP Rule by failing to: obtain firm certification; ensure that a certified renovator was on-site; provide EPA pamphlet to occupant; and retain records in connection with the renovation of certain Target Housing in Philadelphia. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was notified of this matter at least twice prior to the issuance of the Complaint

Defendants (1)

• BOSTON DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BOSTON DESIGN - CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

  123 N LAMBERT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19103

  Registry ID: 110066854602

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BOSTON DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.entered 2018-04-10

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $12,440

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-10-07Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-04-10Final Order Issued
• 2026-05-11Enforcement Action Closed