Willie P. Burrell and the Willie P. Burrell Trust (“WB Trust”) appeal from an Order of Dismissal and Default Order and Initial Decision (“Default Order”) issued by Regional Judicial Officer (“RJO”) Marcy A. Toney pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 22.17(a). The default finding was based on the failure of Willie Burrell and the WB Trust to file a timely answer to a complaint issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), Region 5 (“Region”) alleging failure to comply with EPA’s regulations known as the “Lead Paint Disclosure Rule,” 40 C.F.R.