EPA v. RANEY'S, LLC.

Case summary

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 - EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT The EPA alleges that, on or about October 16, 2025, Respondent imported products within the household refrigerators and freezers subsector that contained a regulated substance with a GWP of 1,430 in violation of 40 C.F.R. ? 84.54(a)(3). This subsector is limited to a GWP of less than 150. TERMS OF AGREEMENT For the purpose of this proceeding, as required by 40 C.F.R. ? 22.18(b)(2), Respondent: a. admits that the EPA has jurisdiction over the subject matter alleged in this Agreement; b. neither admits nor denies the facts stipulated in Table 1 of Attachment 1; c. consents to the assessment of a civil penalty as stated in Table 3 of Attachment 1 and below; d. waives any right to contest the alleged violations of law set forth in Section C of this Agreement; e. consents to the conditions specified in this Agreement; and f. waives its right to appeal the Final Order accompanying this Agreement. For the purpose of this proceeding, Respondent: a. agrees that this Agreement states a claim upon which relief may be granted against Respondent; b. acknowledges that this Agreement constitutes an enforcement action for purposes of considering Respondent?s compliance history in any subsequent enforcement actions related to the Respondent; c. waives any rights it may possess at law or in equity to challenge the authority of the EPA to bring a civil action in an appropriate United States District Court to compel compliance with the Agreement or Final Order, or both, and to seek an additional penalty for noncompliance with the Agreement or Final Order and agrees that federal law shall govern in any such civil action d. certifies that it completed the corrective action as set forth in Table 4 of Attachment 1; e. waives any right it may have pursuant to 40 C.F.R. ? 22.8 to be present during any discussions with, or to be served with and reply to, any memorandum or communication addressed to EPA officials where the purpose of such discussion, memorandum, or communication is to persuade such official to accept and issue this Agreement; f. agrees to comply with the terms of this Agreement; g. 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 the Final Order accompanying the Agreement h. waives its right to request a hearing, any right to contest the allegations in this Agreement and Final Order and its right to appeal this Agreement and Final Order; and i. consents to personal jurisdiction in any action to enforce this Agreement or Final Order, or both, in an appropriate United States District Court. In accordance with 40 C.F.R. ? 22.5, the individuals named in the certificate of service are authorized to receive service related to this proceeding and the Parties agree to receive service by electronic means. Respondent agrees to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $16,202 (?Assessed Penalty?), which is stated in Table 3 of Attachment 1, within thirty (30) calendar days of the Final Order.

Defendants (1)

• RANEY'S, LLC.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• HD PARTS HOLDINGS LLC

  3030 W SILVER SPRINGS BLVD, OCALA, FL, 34475

  Registry ID: 110072172545

Statutes cited

• AIM PART84 — Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RANEY'S, LLC.entered 2026-09-15

  Primary law: AIM

  Federal penalty: $16,202

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-09-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-09-15Final Order Issued
• 2026-09-21Enforcement Action Data Entered