EPA v. Sept. 2017 ESA for Frederick Truck & Auto Accessories, Inc. dba Trick Trucks IV

Case summary

On 9/21/17, Region 3 finalized an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) with Frederick Truck & Auto Accessories, Inc. dba Trick Trucks IV (Trick Trucks Frederick) resolving violations related to the sale of 47 products which render inoperative emission control systems on EPA-certified motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines (defeat devices) in violation of ? 203(a)(3) of the Clean Air Act. Trick Trucks Frederick paid a civil penalty and has agreed to cease and refrain from purchasing, selling, or installing any defeat devices and from tampering with emission control systems on EPA-certified motor vehicles and motor vehicle engines under a compliance plan. Technical contact: Jim Adamiec, 215-814-2175 or Amelie Isin, 215-814-2160; Legal contact: Mark Palermo, 202-564-8894.

Defendants (1)

• Frederick Truck & Auto Accessories, Inc. dba TrickNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FREDERICK TRUCK & AUTO ACCESSORIES, INC. (TRICK TRUCKS IV)

  5702 INDUSTRY LANE, B-1 AND B-2, FREDERICK, MD, 21704

  Registry ID: 110069998661

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Sept. 2017 ESA for Frederick Truck & Auto Accessories, Inc. dba Trick Trucks IVentered 2017-09-21

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $46,441

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2017-09-21Enforcement Action Closed
• 2017-09-21Air Resolved
• 2017-09-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2017-09-21Final Order Issued
• 2017-09-28Enforcement Action Data Entered