EPA v. THOMASVILLE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, IN.C

Case summary

10/24/07 - CONSENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER ISSUED, ASSESSING A PENALTY OF $4,945, PLUS INTEREST FOR THREE MONTHS ($27.10). RESPONDENT SHALL MAKE 3 MONTHLY INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,657.37. FIRST PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS AND SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS EVERY 30 DAYS THEREAFTER. EPA ALLEGEST THAT ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION FROM MARCH 1, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 15, 2007, RESPONDENT PERFORMED SERVICE FOR CONSIDERATION INVOLVING THE REFRIGERANT OF MVAC SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE USE OF PROPERLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS. RESPONDENT VIOLATED CAA 609(c) BY FAILING TO USE PROPERLY TRAINED AND CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS WHILE PERFORMING SERVICE FOR CONSIDERATION INVOLVING THE REFRIGERANT OF A MVAC SYSTEM. EPA ALLEGES THAT RESPONDENT FAILED TO CERTIFY IN A TIMELY MANNER TO EPA THAT PERSONS PERFORMING SERVICE WERE USING APPROVED REFRIGERANT RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT. RESPONDENT VIOLATED CAA 609(d) BY FAILING TO CERTIFY IN A TIMELY MANNER THAT THEY HAVE ACQUIRED AND WERE PROPERLY USING APPROVED REFRIGERANT RECOVERY/RECYCLING EQUIPMENT.

Defendants (1)

• THOMASVILLE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• THOMASVILLE FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY

  1515 E JACKSON ST, THOMASVILLE, GA, 31792

  Registry ID: 110005683876

Statutes cited

• CAA 609 — Servicing of Motor Vehicle Air Conditioners

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• THOMASVILLE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY, IN.Centered 2007-10-24

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,945

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2007-10-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-10-24Final Order Issued
• 2007-11-13Enforcement Action Closed
• 2007-11-15Enforcement Action Data Entered