EPA v. HOMEFIX CUSTOM REMODELING CORP

Case summary

On December 11, 2024, EPA filed an Expedited Settlement Agreement and Final Order entered into by EPA and Home Fix Custom Remodeling Corp. (hereinafter, Respondent ). EPA conducted an inspection of Respondent's business records and gathered evidence that the Respondent had violated the recordkeeping requirements of the RRP Rule. Specifically, EPA's investigation yielded evidence sufficient to establish and allege that, for seven renovations, Respondent violated RRP Rule requirements by failing to 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 $7,000 civil penalty for the identified violations. Two of the properties are located in Environmental Justice (EJ) area. The Maryland Department of the Environment was notified and has expressed no objection to the EPA action. There has been no further State involvement in this matter

Defendants (1)

• HOMEFIX CUSTOM REMODELING CORPNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HOMEFIX CUSTOM REMODELING CORP

  14880 SWEITZER LANE, LAUREL, MD, 20707

  Registry ID: 110071523708

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• HOMEFIX CUSTOM REMODELING CORPentered 2024-12-11

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $7,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-12-11Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-12-11Final Order Issued
• 2024-12-17Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-12-17Enforcement Action Closed