EPA Region III Settles with P.B.S., Inc. (d/b/a The Window Man ), Fairfax, VA for Alleged Violations of the TSCA Lead-Paint Renovation Repair and Painting Rule [TSCA-03-2024-0117]
The Regional Judicial Officer issued a Final Order on July 2, 2024, ratifying the Consent Agreement to commence and settle a penalty action to resolve violations of TSCA Section 409 against P.B.S., Inc. (d/b/a The Window Man ) (Window Man); Window Man owns and operates a window sales and installation company located in Fairfax, VA. Window Man conducts renovations at residential properties in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The Consent Agreement alleges that Window Man failed to comply with the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Lead-Based Paint Rule (RRP Rule) when, at a renovation performed at an apartment complex in Washington, DC, it failed to assign certified renovators to renovations; failed to obtain acknowledgment of receipt of EPA s Renovate Right pamphlet from the owners or adult occupants of the renovated dwelling units; failed to adequately contain interior and exterior work areas so that no dust or debris leaves the work area; failed to post warning signs in active work areas; and failed to retain and produce records to EPA upon request. The Settlement provides that Window Man will pay a penalty of $52,211. EPA directly implements enforcement of TSCA; the Commonwealth of Virginia is aware of this action.