EPA v. CZM USA, CORP.

Case summary

On February 25, 2020, EPA filed a Consent Agreement and Final Order with CZM USA, CORP. (CZM or Respondent) which both initiates and settles EPA's administrative penalty action for violations pursuant to Section 205(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act ( CAA or the Act ), 42 U.S.C. 7524(c)(1), and 40 C.F.R. 22.13(b) and 22.18(b) of the Consolidated Rules of Practice Governing the Administrative Assessment of Civil Penalties and the Revocation/Termination or Suspension of Permits ( Consolidated Rules ), as codified at 40 C.F.R. Part 22. This action was initiated based on a referral to Region 3 from EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance and EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality. EPA found that Respondent, a leading South American company specializing in foundation equipment manufacturing (with an American Division located at 145 Industrial Blvd., Pembroke, Georgia), imported and sold 10 drilling machines containing uncertified diesel engines in the United States from 2015-2018, in violation of section 203(a)(1) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7522(as)(1). Prefiling negotiations resulted in a settlement that requires the Respondent to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $263,528. No injunctive relief is required. There were no human health/environmental impacts involved in this matter. State Coordination: No state other than California is delegated for enforcement of Title II of the Clean Air Act. Region 4 is aware of this action.

Defendants (1)

• CZM USA, CORP.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CZM USA, CORP.

  145 INDUSTRIAL BLVD., PEMBROKE, GA, 31321

  Registry ID: 110070296204

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CZM USA, CORP.entered 2020-02-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $263,528

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-02-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-02-25Final Order Issued
• 2020-03-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-03-23Enforcement Action Closed