EPA v. RISING SON TRANSPORT, LLC

Case summary

This case concerns tampering with emission control systems on EPA-certified motor vehicles between January 1, 2018 and January 27, 2021. EPA has determined that these acts are in violation of Clean Air Act (CAA), Section 203(a)(3), 42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(3). The violations involve the deletion of the diesel emissions fluid systems. On November 10, 2021, Rising Son Transport agreed to an Expedited Settlement Agreement (ESA) to resolve the CAA violations. Under the agreement, Rising Son Transport will pay a civil penalty of $4,876 and must return all affected vehicles to EPA certified configuration. This action supports the National Compliance Initiative for Stopping After Market Defeat Devices.

Defendants (1)

• SINGH, HARRY (RISING SON TRANSPORT, LLC)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RISING SON TRANSPORT, LLC

  3200 A.L. PHILPOTT HWY, AXTON, VA, 24054

  Registry ID: 110070890702

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RISING SON TRANSPORT, LLCentered 2022-01-05

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,876

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2022-01-05Final Order Issued
• 2022-01-05Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-01-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2022-01-14Enforcement Action Closed