EPA v. Kaplan AEC Education

Case summary

On a number of occasions from December 1, 2012 through January 31, 2014, Respondent�s training program provided and offered EPA accredited lead-based paint renovator course. Based on the review of available information, Respondent failed to provide EPA with notification of the renovator course offered at least seven business days prior to the start of the course and failed to provide EPA notification following completion of the renovator course. In addition, Respondent failed to submit and/or retain EPA-recognized documents as evidence that the training managers and principal instructors have the education, work experience and training requirements, pursuant to 40 C.F.R. Section 745.225(c)(4). EPA and Respondent agreed to settle this matter for a civil penalty of $3,000 for the alleged violations, consistent with the May 29, 2012, �Lead-based Paint Expedited Settlement Agreement Pilot Program.� EPA is authorized to enter into this Expedited Settlement Agreement and Final Order pursuant to Section 16 of TSCA and 40 C.F.R. Section 22.13(b).

Defendants (1)

• Kaplan AEC EducationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• KAPLAN AEC EDUCATION

  332 FRONT STREET SUITE 555, LA CROSSE, WI, 54601

  Registry ID: 110059784817

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Kaplan AEC Educationentered 2014-06-16

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2014-06-16Final Order Issued
• 2014-06-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-06-20Enforcement Action Data Entered