In an effort to better understand how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is meting enforcement of its Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) rule, Testudo LLC is examining the government agency’s latest round of RRP fines. The agency’s latest RRP enforcement actions were significant because the EPA rolled out two “pilot programs” in order to quickly [...]
EPA Fines 16 Companies for RRP Violations
Every once in awhile the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publicizes another round of Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule fines. The agency was recently at it again. In November, 16 companies were fined by the EPA for violating the RRP rule. 13 of the companies reached settlements with the EPA for a combined $53,792, amounting [...]
Contractor Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison and Fined $62K for Asbestos Violations
Contractors: If you’re caught illegally handling, removing or disposing of asbestos-containing materials, you could be fined many thousands of dollars, and you could very well serve prison time—just ask Duane “Butch” O’Malley, who was ordered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in July to pay $62,000 in fines and restitution and sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally mucking around with asbestos in the town of Kankakee, Ill., in 2009.
Announcing 4 Lead Safe Renovator Courses in Janesville, Wis.
Testudo LLC, Wisconsin’s leading provider of Lead Safe Renovator training for compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule, will hold four upcoming classes in Janesville, Wis. These training sessions are open to anyone needing to comply with the RRP rule, including landlords, property managers and remodeling contractors (plumbers, electricians, roofers, window installers, wood floor installers, etc.).
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3M’s LeadCheck Approved For Use in Wisconsin For RRP Lead Paint Work
On Wednesday, Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS) approved 3M’s LeadCheck for use by Lead Safe Renovators when they’re working on projects within the scope of the EPA’s Renovation, Repair & Painting (RRP) rule. Haven’t heard the news yet? Well, don’t be too shocked—DHS hasn’t made an official announcement yet or anything, but they did [...]
EPA Changes RRP Lead-Based Paint Rule
First, a disclaimer for Testudo’s clients in Wisconsin: The changes to the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule you are about to read apply mostly to the federal version of the rule. The Department of Health Services (DHS) oversees RRP implementation and enforcement in Wisconsin and it is not required to follow suit on every [...]
Dust Wipe Clearance for EPA’s RRP Rule (Lead Paint) Available in Wisconsin
Contractors and landlords: Testudo wants you to know that we are one of the few companies in Wisconsin equipped to provide Lead Dust Wipe Clearance services. Testudo expects the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take final action very soon on whether it will amend the RRP rule to require a Lead Dust Wipe Clearance on [...]
EPA Could Expand RRP Rule to Require Dust Wipe Clearance
Get ready for more from the EPA’s RRP rule. This month it could be changed to require contractors to work with a third party to verify a job site is free of lead dust after a renovation is completed. The new aspect for the rule is commonly referred to as “Dust Wipe Clearance.” Luckily, Testudo is [...]