8/12/2024 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ISSUED ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $5,425 PENALTY DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS.
ALLEGED VIOLATIONS:
BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE RESPONDENT REGARDING THE RENOVATION ACTIVITY AT FINE FETTLE LOCATED AT 2607 LAWRENCEVILLE HIGHWAY IN DECATUR, GEORGIA 30033 (THE FACILITY), THE EPA ALLEGES THAT RESPONDENT VIOLATED SECTION 112 OF THE CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7412, AND 40 C.F.R. PART 61, SUBPART M. SPECIFICALLY, THE EPA ALLEGES THE RESPONDENT FAILED TO CONDUCT A THOROUGH INSPECTION FOR ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS PRIOR TO BEGINNING RENOVATION ACTIVITY, AS REQUIRED BY 40 C.F.R. ? 61.145(A), AT THE FACILITY. RENOVATIONS INCLUDED REMOVAL OF SOME INTERIOR WALLS AND ALTERING THE CEILINGS AND FINISHES OF A TENANT SPACE. RENOVATION ACTIVITY COMMENCED AT THE FACILITY ON OR AROUND FEBRUARY 29, 2024.