EPA v. Jeanette International

Case summary

Respondent imported 44 engines on or about February 26, 2020. Authorized federal inspectors examined the Subject Engines and observed an Emission Control Information (ECI) label on the Subject Engines packaging but not on the Subject Engines. EPA contacted the claimed engine manufacturer, Shandong Huasheng Zhongtian Machinery Group (SHS), who then confirmed that the engines were not manufactured by them. EPA has found no further evidence indicating the Subject Engines are certified, exempt or otherwise excluded from coverage under Title II the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its implementing regulations. Accordingly, by importing the Subject Engines, Respondent has committed 44 violations of CAA Section 203(a)(1) and 213(d), 42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(1) and 7547(d), and the regulations codified at 40 C.F.R. 1068.101(a)(1) and (b)(5). In addition to paying the monetary penalty, Respondent must provide to the EPA documentation showing that the Subject Engine(s) has/have been destroyed, exported to a country other than Canada or Mexico, or are under exclusive control by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pending exportation or destruction.

Defendants (1)

• Jeanette InternationalNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JEANETTE INTERNATIONAL (IMPORTER)

  233 E JEANETTE LN, SANTA ANA, CA, 92705

  Registry ID: 110070836101

Statutes cited

• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines
• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Jeanette Internationalentered 2020-09-30

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $959

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-08-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-09-30Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-09-30Final Order Issued
• 2020-10-07Enforcement Action Data Entered