Respondent is a firm that engages in renovations that disturb painted surfaces in pre-1978 housing. During an exterior renovation in New Providence, NJ, the firm failed to obtain firm certification, follow lead-safe work practices, clean the work area, and keep records required by the federal Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. To settle the matter, the firm will pay a civil penalty of $5,510 and comply with the regulations in all future renovations. Based on financial information supplied by the firm, the firm's civil penalty was reduced in accordance with the RRP Penalty Program for Micro-businesses.