IN JANUARY 2010, REGION I ISSUED AN ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT AGAINST LAUGHTER (RESPONDENT) FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS UNDER TSCA. THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT THE RESPONDENT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE LEAD-BASED PAINT DISCLOSURE RULE WHEN LEASING PROPERTY HE OWNED IN WOONSOCKET, RHODE ISLAND. THE COMPLAINT SEEKS UP TO $44,000 IN PENALTIES.
DEFAULT ORDER ISSUED ON DECEMBER 13, 2011 REQUIRING RESPONDENT TO PAY $30,960.