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Renovation Company Servicing Homes in California Settles with EPA Over Claims of Toxic Substance Control Act Violations

Lead Testing

Category	Press Release
Publish Date	7/25/2023
Author	Paul Cochrane
Title	Renovation Company Servicing Homes in California Settles with EPA Over Claims of Toxic Substance Control Act Violations
Introduction	LA Testing provides laboratory services, sampling supplies, test kits, and personal protective equipment to identify and mitigate exposure risks to hazardous materials to assist people and to help keep companies in regulatory compliance.
Huntington Beach, California, July 25, 2023 In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with a renovation company over claims of violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act. The company provides renovation services using local contractors at residential properties in California and other states. A renovation, repair, or painting project in a pre-1978 home or building can easily create dangerous lead dust. Renovation companies that deal with lead-based paint activities must comply with the Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. This federal law requires that a general contractor or subcontractor have at least one person assigned to a project who has been properly trained in the management of lead-based paint so that they can properly train others and ensure that paint is properly managed or disposed of. “According to the EPA, the claims in this case apply to six properties in California and involve eight separate violations,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager at LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “Penalties involving lead-based paints can be costly, the settlement between the EPA and the renovation company in this instance was over $100,000.” Fortunately, identifying lead hazards in homes and buildings is quick, convenient, and affordable. LA Testing, with laboratories across California, provides environmental, industrial hygiene and material testing services for lead, asbestos, and other regulated materials. They also offer sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, and personal protective equipment. These resources help to protect workers, the public and help companies comply with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations. To learn more about lead or other environmental, health and safety testing resources, please visit www.LATesting.com, email info@LATesting.com or call (800) 755-1794. For access to lead and other test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com. About LA Testing LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for environmental and indoor air quality testing of asbestos, mold, bacteria, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC ELITE, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro and San Diego.