Judicial and administrative measures in New York and New Jersey address violations in underserved communities.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting initiatives to safeguard children from lead exposure in New York and New Jersey as part of Children’s Health Month and Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Over the past year, the EPA has engaged in three judicial enforcement actions and 15 administrative measures to address violations related to the Toxic Substances Control Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.
“Every family, regardless of their zip code, deserves to live without worrying about their child facing life-long health effects from exposure to lead pollution,” said EPA Regional Administrator Lisa Garcia. “Together with federal and state partners, EPA is working to reduce the chance that any child’s life will be devastated and forever changed by toxic lead.”
Last month, the EPA finalized an administrative consent agreement with a company in New York City, which incurred a $103,000 penalty for lead-based paint violations in disadvantaged neighborhoods. The EPA also issued nine administrative orders to improve compliance with lead regulations in drinking water systems, intended to protect over 300,000 consumers.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Administrator Michael Regan to be led by the Lord as he heads the EPA.
- For EPA members to be discerning as they assess the dangers of lead in paint and drinking water systems.
Sources: Environmental Protection Agency
