On May 15, 2018, Region Ill filed an administrative consent agreement and final order ( CAFO ) simultaneously commencing and concluding an enforcement action Pyramid, Inc. of Annapolis, Maryland for violations of the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule under Section 402 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). During an EPA inspection of Pyramid, Inc. it was revealed that for two renovations the firm failed to: a) obtain written acknowledgement that the owner(s) received the lead warning pamphlet; b) stop renovations if the firm did not obtain recertification; c) ensure certified renovators were assigned to the renovations; d) prepare and maintain records demonstrating that the firm performed all of the lead-safe work practices. Under the terms of the CAFO, the Respondent will pay a civil penalty in the amount of $9,151. The penalty was paid in full on April 23, 2018. The purpose of the RRP Rule is to minimize exposure from lead-based paint dust during renovation, repair or painting activities on pre-1978 properties; lead based paint was banned in the U.S. in 1978. This is a key effort in reducing the prevalence of childhood lead poisoning. This is realized by requiring training courses in the simple lead-safe work practices and for renovators and firms to be certified to perform renovations, repairs and painting on pre-1978 properties.