EPA v. NORTH READING TRANSPORATION

Case summary

North Reading Transportation (“NRT”) operates a fleet of school buses at a number of different locations in Massachusetts. NRT violated the federally-enforceable motor vehicle idling limits contained in the Massachusetts (MA) state implementation plans. The applicable regulations establish requirements for all motor vehicles operating in MA, and, with very few exceptions, limit idling to no more than five minutes in MA. The violations occurred at bus lots owned or operated by NRT in Methuen, Lowell, Lynn, and, Wilmington.

Defendants (1)

• NORTH READING TRANSPORTATIONNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NORTH READING TRANSPORTATION

  391 SCHOOL STREET, LOWELL, MA, 01851

  Registry ID: 110055168205

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• NORTH READING TRANSPORATIONentered 2013-09-26

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $33,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2013-06-03Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2013-09-26Final Order Issued
• 2013-09-26Complaint Filed/Proposed Order