EPA v. VAUGHN AND LORI RIMMEL D/B/A V & L PROPERTIES

Case summary

On June 18, 2020, EPA Region III entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order with Vaughn and Lori Rimel d/b/a V & L Properties alleging violations of Sections 16(a) and 409 of the Toxic Substances Control Act ( TSCA ), 15 U.S.C. 2615 and 2689 and the Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule for Lead-Based Paint ( Lead Disclosure Rule ) promulgated at 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart F, in connection with lead disclosure violations at five of the company's properties. The Consent Agreement alleges that V & L Properties violated EPA's Lead Disclosure Rule and TSCA by failing to include a Lead Warning Statement in lease agreements and failing to include a statement disclosing the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards, or disclosing lack of knowledge thereof in lease agreements. These TSCA requirements protect public health and the environment by informing tenants of potential lead risks in rental properties. TSCA enforcement is not a state-delegated program, but Pennsylvania was notified of this action. The negotiated penalty for the violations of TSCA alleged in the Consent Agreement is Thirty Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Dollars ($30,365).

Defendants (1)

• VAUGHN AND LORI RIMMEL D/B/A V & L PROPERTIESNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VAUGHN AND LORI RIMMEL D/B/A V & L PROPERTIES

  7922 WOODLAND DRIVE, HANOVER, PA, 17331

  Registry ID: 110070616386

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VAUGHN AND LORI RIMMEL D/B/A V & L PROPERTIESentered 2020-06-18

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $30,365

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-06-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-06-18Final Order Issued
• 2020-06-25Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-04-05Enforcement Action Closed