EPA v. Steven Terrell Construction Svcs LLC

Case summary

On 5/16/23, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) to Steven Terrell Construction Services LLC (Respondent) of Belle Chasse, LA, for alleged violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) The EPA alleges that Respondent has violated Section 409 of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. Section 2689, by failing to comply with the regulatory requirements of the Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule at 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E. Specifically: 1. Failure to obtain certification from the EPA prior to performing a renovation at a property. 2. Failure to assign a certified renovator to the renovation at the property. 3. Failure to failures to ensure that the renovation performed at the property was performed in accordance with the work practice standards in 40 C.F.R. Section 745.85. 4. Failure to provide the required EPA pamphlet to the owners of the Property prior to the beginning of the renovation activities. 5. Failure to prepare and retain records documenting compliance with the requirements of 40 C.F.R. Section 745.85 for the renovation at the property. Respondent will pay a civil penalty of $2,700.

Defendants (1)

• Steven Terrell Construction Services LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• RESIDENCE

  1045 8TH ST, GRETNA, LA, 70053

  Registry ID: 110071425290

• TERRELL BUILDERS LLC

  208 LILLY BANK DRIVE, BELLE CHASSE, LA, 70037

  Registry ID: 110070890613

Statutes cited

• TSCA 406B — Lead: Pre-Renovation Education Rule
• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Steven Terrell Construction Svcs LLCentered 2023-05-16

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $2,700

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2023-05-16Final Order Issued
• 2023-05-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2023-05-18Enforcement Action Data Entered