EPA v. ESA for Southeastern Equipment Corp. (Sept. 2018)

Case summary

On September 6, 2018, EPA finalized an Expedited Settlement Agreement (?ESA?) with Southeastern Equipment Corporation resolving violations of the Clean Air Act. Southeastern Equipment Corporation is an importer specializing in sales and rental of construction machinery. The company imported a Hitachi Excavator with a diesel engine into the port of Norfolk, Virginia, in May 2018. The excavator engine, based on EPA?s inspection, was determined to have an uncertified engine. Under the ESA, Southeastern Equipment Corporation has paid a civil penalty of $9,500 and exported the excavator. Contacts: Gwendolyn Supplee, 215-814-2763; Robert Stoltzfus (ORC), 215-814-2695; David Alexander (OECA) 202-564-2109.

Defendants (1)

• Southeastern Equipment CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SOUTHEASTERN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION

  2506 S. MILITARY HIGHWAY CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320, CHESAPEAKE, VA, 23320

  Registry ID: 110070239142

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• ESA for Southeastern Equipment Corp. (Sept. 2018)entered 2018-09-06

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $9,500

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2018-09-06Enforcement Action Closed
• 2018-09-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-09-06Final Order Issued
• 2018-09-27Enforcement Action Data Entered