EPA v. BATTLE LUMBER CO., INC.

Case summary

OCTOBER 13, 2026 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND FINAL ORDER 1. This Clean Air Act Vehicle and Engine Expedited Settlement Agreement (Agreement) is being entered into by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, by its delegated official, the Director of the Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division, and by Battle Lumber Co., Inc., (Respondent), pursuant to Section 205(c)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), 42 U.S.C. 7524(c)(1). 2. The EPA and Respondent (collectively, the Parties) enter into this Agreement to settle the alleged civil violations discovered as a result of the investigation. 3. Respondent admits to being subject to the CAA and its associated regulations and that the EPA has jurisdiction over the Respondent and the Respondent's conduct. Respondent neither admits nor denies the findings detailed therein and waives any objections Respondent may have to the EPA's jurisdiction. 4. Respondent certifies that payment of the penalty has been made in the amount of $5,911, following the CAA Vehicle and Engine Expedited Settlement Agreement Instructions attached and incorporated into this Agreement by reference. Respondent certifies that the required remediation and incorporated into this Agreement by reference, has been carried out. 5. Respondent agrees not to deduct for federal tax purposes the civil penalty paid pursuant to this Agreement. 6. Upon signing and returning this Agreement to the EPA, Respondent consents to the terms of this Agreement without further notice. Respondent acknowledges that this Agreement is binding on the Parties signing below and becomes effective on the date of the EPA delegated official's approving signature. 7. Respondent waives any rights or defenses that Respondent has or may have for this matter to be resolved in federal court, including but not limited to any right to a jury trial, and waives any right to challenge the lawfulness of this Agreement. 8. Respondent's full compliance with this Agreement shall only resolve Respondent's liability for federal civil penalties for the violation(s) alleged in this Agreement. This Agreement and Respondent's full payment of the civil penalty set forth herein do not affect the right of the EPA to pursue appropriate injunctive, other equitable relief, or criminal sanctions for any violations of law. The EPA also does not waive any other enforcement action for any other violations of the CAA or any other statute. 9. The Parties consent to service of this Agreement by electronic delivery at the Respondent's email address noted below.

Defendants (1)

• BATTLE LUMBER CO., INC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BATTLE LUMBER COMPANY INC

  11261 HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH, WADLEY, GA, 30477

  Registry ID: 110055129588

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles
• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• BATTLE LUMBER CO., INC.entered 2026-10-13

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,911

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-10-13Final Order Issued
• 2026-10-13Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-10-20Enforcement Action Data Entered