EPA v. Trane U.S. Inc.

Case summary

Based on an EPA investigation, EPA determined that Trane U.S. Inc. violated the AIM Act by illegally importing HFCs without expending allowances under the HFC Allocation Regulations (see 40 C.F.R. ? 84.5) and failing to comply with the reporting requirements of the HFC Allocation Regulations (see 40 C.F.R. ? 84.31). These violations were the result of 11 instances in which Trane imported HFCs into the U.S. across several ports of entry, including through or to EPA Regions 2, 4, 5, and 8. As required by the ESA, Trane destroyed the imported HFC in accordance with 40 C.F.R. ? 84.29 and submitted all outstanding AIM Act reports related to the imports. Additionally, Trane has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $17,370

Defendants (1)

• Trane U.S. Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TRANE U.S. INC.

  800 E BEATY STREET, DAVIDSON, NC, 28036

  Registry ID: 110001486909

Statutes cited

• AIM PART84 — Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Trane U.S. Inc.entered 2026-09-14

  Primary law: AIM

  Federal penalty: $17,370

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-09-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-09-14Final Order Issued
• 2026-09-16Enforcement Action Data Entered