EPA v. Sam Lewis

Case summary

On April 30, 2013, Region 5 filed a Part 22 CAFO commencing and concluding a TSCA § 16(a) administrative action against Samuel M. Lewis, an individual doing business in Columbus, Ohio. On August 16, 2011, Mr. Lewis performed a renovation at a single-family dwelling in Columbus, which was constructed in 1930 and therefore “target housing” subject to TSCA §§ 402 and 406 and their implementing regulations at 40 C.F.R. Part 745. The CAFO alleged that Mr. Lewis violated the lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP), 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E, by failing to collect all paint chips and debris and, without dispersing any of it, to seal the material in a heavy-duty bag once the renovation was complete. EPA agreed to a penalty of $0 for the alleged violation, in accordance with the Enforcement Response and Penalty Policy, and in consideration of Mr. Lewis’s inability to pay a penalty. In the CAFO, Mr. Lewis certifies that he is complying with TSCA §§ 402 and 406 and 40 C.F.R. Part 745.

Defendants (1)

• Samuel M. LewisNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SAMUEL M. LEWIS

  488 OAKLAND AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43202

  Registry ID: 110044874286

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sam Lewisentered 2013-04-30

  Primary law: TSCA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2013-04-30Final Order Issued
• 2013-04-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-06-05Enforcement Action Data Entered