EPA v. Magnolia Waco Properties, LLC

Case summary

This case resolved alleged violations of TSCA Section 409 and the Renovation, Remodeling and Repair Rule (40 CFR Pt 745 subpart E) at 33 residential properties in or around Waco, Texas. Among the violations subsequently alleged by EPA were that Magnolia did not comply with the following requirements and precautions of the RRP Rule: Obtain firm certification from EPA before performing renovations covered by the RRP Rule; - Assign a certified renovator to such renovations; - Provide home owners or occupants with an approved pamphlet about lead-based paint hazards prior to the renovation; - Post signs to clearly define the work area and warn people to remain outside that area; - Comply with the RRP Rule's work practice standards, such as closing doors and windows to the interior work areas, covering floor surfaces, ducts and other openings to work areas with plastic sheeting, and covering the ground with plastic sheeting to capture falling paint chips from exterior renovations.

Defendants (1)

• Magnolia Waco Properties d/b/a Magnolia HomesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MAGNOLIA WACO PROPERTIES, LLC

  7503 BOSQUE BLVD, WACO, TX, 76712

  Registry ID: 110070379638

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Magnolia Waco Properties, LLCentered 2018-06-04

  Primary law: TSCA

  Federal penalty: $40,000 · SEP: $160,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2017-11-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-06-04Final Order Issued
• 2018-10-15Enforcement Action Data Entered