Cinnaminson, New Jersey, January 22, 2025
he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it had reached a settlement with a Michigan-based renovation and construction company for alleged violations of the federal Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule. As a result of the settlement, the business has agreed to pay $180,000 in penalties to resolve the alleged violations.
According to the agency, following a complaint, EPA launched an investigation into the company’s renovations in several Michigan towns and cities.?Between 2019 and 2022, the company renovated more than 100 different houses built before 1978. EPA alleges that the company failed to maintain firm certification, maintain records of assigning a certified renovator and a copy of their training certificate, provide on-the-job training for workers, complete a post-renovation cleaning verification, and certify that the renovation was completed in accordance with the regulations.
“Companies involved with renovations projects need to be aware of lead, asbestos, and other safety regulations,” said Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing at EMSL Analytical, Inc. “To help businesses comply with the RRP Rule and other health and safety requirements, EMSL Analytical has dozens of testing laboratories located across North America. We provide environmental, material, and industrial hygiene testing services for lead, asbestos, PCBs, mold, and other substances. We also offer sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments, building inspection tools, and personal protective equipment. These resources can be essential for protecting workers and the public from exposure risks. They are also key components of effective health and safety programs to keep companies in regulatory compliance to avoid costly penalties and settlements.”
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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.