EPA v. Big Red Construction

Case summary

This is a Consent Agreement and Final Order between US EPA and Big Red Construction (Respondent) of Lafayette, California, for Respondent's alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act requirements 1) that a person who performs for compensation a renovation of target housing (constructed prior to 1978) and child-occupied facilities to provide a lead hazard information pamphlet to the owner and occupant before beginning the renovation, and 2) for EPA certification of individuals and firms engaged in lead-based paint activities, and work practice standards for renovation, repair, and painting activities in target housing and child-occupied facilities. Respondent agreed to pay a civil penalty of $3,000 and certified to EPA that it is now in compliance with the specified regulations.

Defendants (1)

• Big Red ConstructionNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BIG RED CONSTRUCTION

  946 HOUGH AVE, LAFAYETTE, CA, 94549

  Registry ID: 110070101191

Statutes cited

• TSCA 409 — Lead: Violation of Section 1018

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Big Red Constructionentered 2019-07-10

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $3,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2019-07-10Final Order Issued
• 2019-07-10Enforcement Action Closed
• 2019-07-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-07-15Enforcement Action Data Entered