EPA v. KRABEL PROPERTIES, 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 14, 2017, signed the Final Order accepting the Consent Agreement (collectively CAFO ) negotiated in settlement of certain violations of the Renovate, Repair and Painting ('RRP ) rule by Krabel Properties, LLC. ( Respondent ) with respect to renovations for compensation on pre-1978 housing ( Target Housing ). The RRP rule requires renovators to be certified and trained in lead safety work practices prior to performing any renovation in Target Housing to protect the occupants from exposure to lead based paint hazards due to the renovation activity. Respondent failed to obtain firm certification to perform renovations on Target Housing as required by 40 C.F.R. 745.89(a), 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, failed to provide owner a copy The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right lead hazard information pamphlet in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 745.84(a)(1), failed to assure that certified renovators performed the work at a target house in accordance with 40 C.F.R. 745.89(d)(2), and failed to post signs clearly defining the work area and covering the ground with plastic sheeting or other disposable material extending 10 feet beyond the perimeter of the surfaces undergoing renovation as required by 40 C.F.R. 745.85(a)(1) and (2)(ii)(C), respectively. Under the terms of the CAFO, Respondent will pay a civil penalty in the amount of $3,151. This Consent Agreement and Final Order initiates and concludes this matter. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was notified and concurred with this action.

Defendants (1)

• KRABEL PROPERTIES, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KRABEL PROPERTIES, LLC

  1653 LITITZ PIKE #133, LANCASTER, PA, 17601

  Registry ID: 110064505209

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• KRABEL PROPERTIES, LLCentered 2017-06-14

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $3,151

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2017-06-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-06-14Final Order Issued
• 2017-06-21Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2017-07-12Enforcement Action Closed