EPA v. PRESIDENTIAL EXTERIORS, LLC

Case summary

On August 2, 2023, EPA filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement and Final Order entered into by EPA and Presidential Exteriors, LLC (hereinafter, Respondent ). EPA initially responded to a tip/complaint from a target housing homeowner, conducted a document review inspection of Respondent's business records and gathered evidence that the Respondent had violated the information distribution requirements and the recordkeeping requirements of the RRP Rule. Specifically, EPA's investigation yielded evidence sufficient to establish and allege that, for three (3) renovations, Respondent violated RRP Rule requirements by failing to: (1) obtain an acknowledgment of receipt stating that the homeowner received a copy of EPA?s Renovate Right pamphlet prior to the renovation; and (2) prepare and maintain records or other documentation indicating that the safe work practices and cleanup standards required by the RRP Rule were followed. EPA promulgated the RRP Rule at 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E, to ensure that individuals receive training in conducting renovation and repair activities in a safe and proper manner and to minimize lead exposure to the public, occupants of target housing and child-occupied facilities, and the environment. Respondent cooperated fully with EPA and the settlement requires Respondent to pay a $6,000.00 civil penalty for the identified violations. Two of the three properties at issue are located in Environmental Justice (EJ) areas. The Maryland Department of the Environment was notified and has expressed no objection to the EPA action and. There has been no further State involvement in this matter.

Defendants (1)

• PRESIDENTIAL EXTERIORS, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PRESIDENTIAL EXTERIORS, LLC

  2301 RESEARCH BLVD., ROCKVILLE, MD, 20850

  Registry ID: 110071072955

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PRESIDENTIAL EXTERIORS, LLCentered 2023-08-02

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $6,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2023-08-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-08-02Final Order Issued
• 2023-08-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2023-08-08Enforcement Action Closed