The Epa's RRP law has now been in effect for over two years now. As the EPA has started to ramp up their enforcement of the program we continue to hear about the enforcement and the fines that are being levied against violators of this rule. Most recently there was an anouncement from the EPA that a fine of $90,750 was levied against a Portsmouth, New Hampshire Company.
New Hampshire Plate Glass Corp was the latest to face a penalties of up to $90,750 for allegedly violating requirements designed to protect children from exposure to lead-based paint during painting and other renovation activities. The work that was being done by this company was engaged at the former Frisbee School in Kittery, Maine that at the time of the renovation was a child occupied facility which is a gross violation of the rule.
The EPA’s RRP Rule is was put in place to prevent exposure lead paint debris and lead dust hazards in area where children are present. The rule requires that work that is being done in houses that were built prior to 1978 homes as well as child occupied facilities (schols, day care facilities, etc) be performed by trained and certified individuals. There are specific work practicies as well as forms and signage that must be used while engaging in renovations in these areas. The rule became effective on April 22, 2010 and violators could face penalties of upto $37,500 per violation / per day.
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We will continue to keep you updated on this case as more information becomes available.
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