EPA v. BELL PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

Case summary

On March 10, EPA Region 3 staff finalized an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) with Bell Performance Solutions of Shoemakersville, Pennsylvania. Bell Performance violated Section 203(a)(3)(B) of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3)(B) by selling forty-nine (49) defeat devices intended for use with EPA-certified motor vehicles and engines. As part of the ESA, Bell Performance has agreed to cease sales and installation of any device that defeats, bypasses, or renders inoperative an emission control component of an EPA regulated engine. The settlement includes payment of a $23,892 penalty. This settlement supports the NCI for Stopping Tampering from Aftermarket Defeat Devices.

Defendants (1)

• BELL PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONSNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BELL PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS

  1079 SHOEMAKER AVENUE, SHOEMAKERSVILLE, PA, 19555

  Registry ID: 110070814804

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BELL PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONSentered 2021-03-02

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $23,892

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2021-03-02Final Order Issued
• 2021-03-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2021-03-11Enforcement Action Closed
• 2021-03-11Enforcement Action Data Entered