EPA v. CEDARS WOODWORKING & INTERIOR PAINTING, LLC

Case summary

On January 30, 2019, 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 Cedars Woodworking & Interior Painting, LLC (Respondent) with respect to Respondent's renovations of pre-1978 housing (Target Housing) in Lancaster, 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 CAFO, Respondent will pay a penalty of $500 (reflecting Respondent?s ability to pay). The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was notified in 2018.

Defendants (1)

• CEDARS WOODWORKING & INTERIOR PAINTING, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CEDARS WOODWORKING & INTERIOR PAINTING, LLC

  630 W. FULTON ST, LANCASTER, PA, 17603

  Registry ID: 110070144287

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CEDARS WOODWORKING & INTERIOR PAINTING, LLCentered 2019-01-30

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-01-30Final Order Issued
• 2019-01-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-01-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-02-25Enforcement Action Closed