EPA v. PARKS TRUCK CENTER INC - APO/CAFO

Case summary

Based on information provided by Parks in response to a Section 208 information request, Region 5 found that between January 1, 2017 and February 19, 2021, Parks sold and/or installed exhaust gas recirculation block plates and electronic control module tuning products capable of bypassing, defeating, and/or rendering inoperative emissions control devices on at least 51 vehicles/engines. In the CAFO, Parks certifies that it is complying fully with Section 203 of the CAA, 42 U.S.C.?7522. Parks also agrees to post a notice of the settlement on its websites and to notify, in writing, all customers of Parks' settlement with EPA. This CAFO requires Parks to pay a penalty of $191,708, and resolves the FOV issued to Parks Truck Center, Inc. on May 14, 2021.

Defendants (1)

• PARKS TRUCK CENTER INCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PARKS TRUCK CENTER

  8564 HIGHWAY 515 N, ELLIJAY, GA, 30536

  Registry ID: 110070829052

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• PARKS TRUCK CENTER INC - APO/CAFOentered 2022-03-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $191,708

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2022-03-03Final Order Issued
• 2022-03-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2022-03-14Enforcement Action Data Entered