Cinnaminson, New Jersey, April 1, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a settlement with a company involved with renovation projects in Illinois. The settlement resolves alleged violations of the federal Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting regulations, known as the RRP rule, at renovation projects the company and its contractors performed in the Chicago area.
Under the court settlement, the business will implement a comprehensive program to ensure that its contractors are certified and trained to use lead-safe work practices to avoid creating lead dust during home renovation activities. Under a parallel administrative settlement agreement, the company will also pay a $400,000 penalty, and perform $2 million of lead-based paint abatement work in lower-income properties located in the same area in communities with a higher incidence of childhood lead poisoning.
“The RRP rule was created to protect the public from lead-based paint hazards that can occur during the repair or remodeling of homes and child-occupied facilities that were built before 1978,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “Businesses involved in renovation projects need to be compliant with the RRP rule or they could face costly penalties or settlements.”
EMSL Analytical, with a lead testing laboratory in Illinois and many others across North America, provides environmental, material and industrial hygiene testing services for lead, asbestos and other regulated materials. They also offer sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments and personal protective equipment to protect workers, the public and future building occupants. These same resources can be instrumental in helping companies comply with health and safety regulations.
To learn more about lead or other environmental, health and safety testing resources, please visit www.EMSL.com, call (800)220-3675 or email info@EMSL.com. To access lead or other indoor environmental quality test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.
About EMSL Analytical, Inc.
EMSL Analytical is one of the leading testing laboratories with locations throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for mold, bacteria, Legionella, USP <797>, pathogens, asbestos, lead, soot, char & ash from fires, VOCs, odors, radon, formaldehyde, indoor air quality, microbiology, environmental, industrial hygiene, radiological, food, beverage & consumer products and material testing services for the identification of unknown substances. EMSL services both professionals and the general public. EMSL maintains an extensive list of accreditations from leading organizations as well as state and federal regulating bodies including, but not limited to A2LA, AIHA LAP, LLC. (AIHA EMLAP, AIHA IHLAP, AIHA ELLAP), NVLAP, CDC ELITE, CPSC, CA ELAP, NY ELAP, TX DOH, NJDEP and multiple other state accrediting agencies. Please visit our website at www.EMSL.com for a complete listing of accreditations. In addition, EMSL carries a wide range of Sampling Equipment and Investigative Products for environmental professionals.