EPA v. YOHE ROOFING, INC.

Case summary

Pursuant to 40 C.F.R. Sections 22.13(b), 22.18(b)(2), and 22.18.(b)(3) of the Consolidated Rules, the Regional Judicial Officer, on August 23, 2016, signed the Final Order accepting the Consent Agreement (collectively CAFO) negotiated in settlement of certain violations by Yohe Roofing, Inc. (Respondent) with respect to renovations for compensation on a 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. ? 745.84(d)(1) for a residential renovation, failed to follow lead safe work practice standards set forth in 40 C.F.R. ? 745.85, failed to obtain firm certification to perform renovations on Target Housing as required by 40 C.F.R. ? 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. ? 745.84(a)(3)(i), and failed to retain records documenting compliance with the work practice requirements of 40 C.F.R. ? 745.85 as required by 40 C.F.R. ? 745.86. Under the terms of the CAFO, Respondent will pay a civil penalty in the amount of $7,126. This Consent Agreement and Final Order initiates and concludes this matter.

Defendants (1)

• YOHE ROOFING, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• YOHE ROOFING INC

  3432 ROUTE 136, FINLEYVILLE, PA, 15332

  Registry ID: 110063601534

Statutes cited

• TSCA 406B — Lead: Pre-Renovation Education Rule

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• YOHE ROOFING, INC.entered 2016-08-23

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $7,126

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2016-08-23Final Order Issued
• 2016-08-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-09-12Enforcement Action Data Entered