EPA v. Firematic Supply Co., Inc.

Case summary

EPA obtained evidence that Respondent tampered with 11 vehicles/engines. EPA obtained evidence that Respondent rendered inoperative emission control systems on EPA-certified motor vehicles. It is a violation of Section 203(a)(3)(A) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3)(A) to tamper with EPA-certified vehicles and engines. EPA finds that Respondent has committed eleven (11) violations of Section 203(a)(3) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. ? 7522(a)(3). In addition to paying the monetary penalty, Respondent must cease and refrain from selling, or installing any device that defeats, bypasses, or otherwise renders inoperative an emission component of any motor vehicle or engine regulated by the EPA. Respondent must also cease and refrain from tampering with emission control systems on EPA-certified motor vehicles and engines.

Defendants (1)

• Firematic Supply Co., Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FIREMATIC SUPPLY CO

  10 RAMSEY RD, SHIRLEY, NY, 11967-4704

  Registry ID: 110020892881

Statutes cited

• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Firematic Supply Co., Inc.entered 2021-09-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $10,725

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-09-15Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-09-15Final Order Issued
• 2021-09-15Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2021-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order