EPA v. Rick Bedel Construction (TSCA RRP CAFO)

Case summary

On August 19, 2019, Region executed a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) with Rick Bedel Construction. The CAFO commences and concludes a proceeding identifying alleged violations of the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), specifically of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rule (RRP Rule). Region 5 alleged that in in calendar year 2017, Rick Bedel Construction failed to: ensure that all individuals performing the renovation on behalf of the firm were either certified renovators or have been trained by a certified renovator; assign a certified renovator to each renovation performed by the firm and that the certified renovator discharges all of the certified renovator responsibilities identified in 40 CFR 745.90; and, retain all records necessary to demonstrate compliance with the RRP Rule for a period of three years following completion of renovation activities. Rick Bedel Construction paid a $6,720 penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Rick BedelNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RICK BEDEL CONSTRUCTION

  2305 PARK AVE, NORWOOD, OH, 45212

  Registry ID: 110070083086

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Rick Bedel Construction (TSCA RRP CAFO)entered 2019-08-19

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $6,720

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-08-19Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2019-08-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-08-19Final Order Issued
• 2019-09-10Enforcement Action Closed