EPA v. DISTINCT CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Case summary

On May 24, 2018, EPA Region III filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order simultaneously commencing and concluding an administrative action proceeding against Distinct Construction, Inc. for alleged violations of TSCA and EPA's RRP Rule in connection with 2015 renovations for compensation on pre-1978 housing located in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. The case was initiated as a result of a tip by a tenant residing at one of the properties being renovated complaining of suspected noncompliant work practices. The alleged violations included failing to post warning signs, failing to cover ground with plastic sheeting, failing to contain waste, failing to take extra precautionary measures, failing to be firm certified, failing to obtain acknowledgement of receipt of the EPA-approved lead hazard pamphlet, and failing to retain records demonstrating compliance with lead safe work practices. Per the terms of the CAFO, Respondent will pay a civil penalty in the amount of $2,497. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry's Bureau of Occupational & Industrial Safety was notified and did not object to this action.

Defendants (1)

• DISTINCT CONSTRUCTION, INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (3)

• DISTINCT CONSTRUCTION, INC 15 NORTH WALNUT STREET

  15 NORTH WALNUT STREET, DALLASTOWN, PA, 17313

  Registry ID: 110070239178

• DISTINCT CONSTRUCTION, INC 815 N GEORGE STREET

  815 N. GEORGE STREET, YORK, PA, 17404

  Registry ID: 110067162411

• DISTINCT CONSTRUCTION, INC 1 E MAIN STREET

  1 E. MAIN STREET, DALLASTOWN, PA, 17313

  Registry ID: 110070239179

Statutes cited

• TSCA 406B — Lead: Pre-Renovation Education Rule
• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DISTINCT CONSTRUCTION, INC.entered 2018-05-24

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $2,497

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-05-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-05-24Final Order Issued
• 2018-05-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2018-06-13Enforcement Action Closed