EPA v. BEDROCK SERVICES, INC. D/B/A CERTA PRO PAINTERS OF PITTSBURGH EAST

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 September 19, 2019, 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 Bedrock Services, Inc. d/b/a CertaPro Painters of Pittsburgh East (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: (1) retain records documenting compliance with work practice requirement; (2) post required lead work warning signs; and (3) cover the ground with plastic sheeting or other disposable impermeable material. This Consent Agreement and Final Order initiates and concludes this matter. Under the terms of the settlement, Respondent will pay a civil penalty of $3,022 based on the Graduated Penalty Approach (pilot). The State of Pennsylvania was notified and concurred with this action.

Defendants (1)

• BEDROCK SERVICES, INC. D/B/A CERTA PRO PAINTERS OFNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BEDROCK SERVICES, INC. D/B/A CERTA PRO PAINTERS OF PITTSBURGH EAST

  8865 NORWIN AVENUE, NORTH HUNTINGDON, PA, 15642

  Registry ID: 110070616141

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BEDROCK SERVICES, INC. D/B/A CERTA PRO PAINTERS OF PITTSBURGH EASTentered 2019-09-19

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $3,022

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-09-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-09-19Final Order Issued
• 2019-09-20Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-12-23Enforcement Action Closed