EPA v. EcoStar Remodeling and Construction CAFO

Case summary

On 11/25/2024, EPA Region 6 issued a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO), under its authority pursuant to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), to EcoStar Remodeling & Construction in Dallas, Texas. The CAFO was issued in response to violations of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (RRP) under TSCA. The violations entailed failure to obtain lead-safe certification, failure to assign a certified renovator, failure to distribute the EPA RRP pamphlet to tenants, and failure to retain RRP records. EcoStar must pay a civil penalty within six (6) months of the effective date of the CAFO and perform training-related injunctive relief within nine (9) months of the effective date of the CAFO.

Defendants (1)

• EcoStar Remodeling and ConstructionNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ECOSTAR RENOVATIONS

  13140 COIT RD STE 340, DALLAS, TX, 75240

  Registry ID: 110071666693

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• EcoStar Remodeling and Construction CAFOentered 2024-11-25

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $63,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2024-11-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2024-11-25Final Order Issued
• 2024-11-29Enforcement Action Data Entered