EPA v. Lotus Plumbing Company (TSCA)

Case summary

On July 23, 2024, EPA Region 10 issued an expedited settlement agreement and final order to Lotus Plumbing Company located in Portland, Oregon, for violations of TSCA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. EPA Region 10 alleged Lotus Plumbing Company failed to become RRP firm certified prior to performing renovation work on a pre-1978 residential property, as required by the RRP Rule. According to the EJ Screen, the target housing being renovated did not occur in an area of potential EJ concern for indexes in the State Percentile and National Percentile. Respondent agreed to pay a penalty amount of $200.

Defendants (1)

• Lotus Plumbing CompanyNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LOTUS PLUMBING COMPANY

  8100 SW ELMWOOD STREET, PORTLAND, OR, 97223

  Registry ID: 110071666517

Statutes cited

• TSCA 402C — Lead: RRP

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Lotus Plumbing Company (TSCA)entered 2024-07-23

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2024-05-31Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2024-07-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2024-07-23Final Order Issued
• 2024-07-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order