On July 28, 2023, the Regional Judicial Officer ratified a combined Complaint and Consent Agreement (CAFO), Docket No. TSCA-03-2023-0121, between EPA Region III and Python Windows, Inc. (hereinafter, Respondent ). EPA therein alleged that Respondent violated RRP Rule requirements associated with the renovations of a target housing residential home in Richmond, Virginia where a small child resided. EPA promulgated the RRP Rule at 40 C.F.R. Part 745, Subpart E, to ensure that individuals receive training in conducting renovation and repair activities in a safe and proper manner and to minimize lead exposure to the public, occupants of target housing and child-occupied facilities, and the environment.
EPA initially responded to a tip/complaint, conducted a document review inspection of Respondent's business records and gathered supporting documentary evidence, including evidence that the Respondent had hired an uncertified subcontractor to perform target housing renovation window replacement activities at a Richmond, VA target housing residential property where a small child, under age 6, resided. EPA?s investigation yielded evidence sufficient to establish and allege that during the April 2022 target housing renovation for compensation, the Respondent failed to: (1) ensure that all individuals who performed the renovation activities were certified renovators; (2) obtain from property owners a required written acknowledgment that each owner timely received a copy of the EP