EPA v. CROCKER & LITTLE PROPERTIES, INC.

Case summary

On May 17, 2018, EPA, Region III, filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order simultaneously commencing and settling an administrative action alleging certain violations of the Renovate, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule by Crocker & Little Properties, Inc. (Respondent) with respect to Respondent?s renovations of pre-1978 housing (Target Housing) in Frederick, Maryland. The RRP Rule, implemented directly by EPA, 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. Respondent allegedly failed to: (1) obtain renovator firm certification; (2) notify each affected unit in writing and make available EPA?s ?Renovate Right: Important Lead Hazard Information for Families, Child Care Providers and Schools? pamphlet; (3) post lead work warning signs; (4) properly store waste; and (5) retain records. Under the terms of the CAFO, Respondent will pay a penalty of $15,779. The State of Maryland was notified of this matter in 2015 and 2017.

Defendants (1)

• CROCKER & LITTLE PROPERTIES, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• CROCKER & LITTLE PROPERTIES, INC. 600 WEST PATRICT STREET

  600 WEST PATRICK STREET, FREDERICK, MD, 21701

  Registry ID: 110070239164

• CROCKER & LITTLE PROPERTIES, INC.612 WEST PATRICK STREET

  612 WEST PATRICK STREET, FREDERICK, MD, 21701

  Registry ID: 110067643189

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CROCKER & LITTLE PROPERTIES, INC.entered 2018-05-17

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $15,779

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-05-17Final Order Issued
• 2018-05-17Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-05-23Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-05-23Enforcement Action Closed