EPA v. TRI-STATE CREATIONS, LLC

Case summary

On April 11, 2019, EPA, Region III, filed an Expedited Consent Agreement alleging certain violations of the Renovate, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule by Tri-State Creations, LLC (Respondent) with respect to Respondent's renovations of pre-1978 housing (Target Housing) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 firm certification prior to offering to perform renovations; 2) obtain written acknowledgement that home owners received the EPA-approved lead hazard information pamphlet; and 3) retain records. Under the terms of the Expedited Settlement Agreement, Respondent will pay a penalty of $6,800. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was notified.

Defendants (1)

• TRI-STATE CREATIONS, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TRI-STATE CREATIONS, LLC

  10 E. 6TH AVE. SUITE 310, CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 19428

  Registry ID: 110070072034

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• TRI-STATE CREATIONS, LLCentered 2019-04-11

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $6,800

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-04-11Final Order Issued
• 2019-04-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-04-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-04-23Enforcement Action Closed