EPA v. INKS INSTALLATIONS

Case summary

On September 30, 2020, Region 3 entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order with the owner of Inks Installations, Michael Inks, alleging violations of Sections 15 and 409 of the Toxic Substances Control Act. Specifically, the Consent Agreement alleges violations of the TSCA Lead RRP rules including: failure to obtain EPA-firm certification, failure to assign a certified renovator to the renovation at issue, failure to distribute EPA?s Renovate Right pamphlet prior to the renovation at issue; and failure to make available to EPA all records necessary to demonstrate lead-safe work practices. These TSCA Lead RRP requirements protect public health and the environment by promoting lead safe work practices and informing tenants of potential lead risks occuring during renovations, particularly the dangerous effects of lead exposure to children. The settlement includes a negotiated civil penalty of $9,825.00.

Defendants (1)

• INKS INSTALLATIONSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• INKS INSTALLATIONS

  1100 WILHELM AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15236

  Registry ID: 110070517079

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• INKS INSTALLATIONSentered 2020-09-30

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $9,825

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2020-10-02Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-02-04Enforcement Action Closed