EPA v. Estes Express Lines
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
This is a Consent Agreement and Final Order (CAFO) between U.S. EPA and Estes Express Lines (Respondent), of Richmond, Virginia, for Respondent's alleged violations of the Clean Air Act requirement to comply with federally approved California State Implementation Plan regulations for diesel truck engines operating in California. To resolve the violations, Respondent agreed to pay an administrative civil penalty of $100,000 and to perform two Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) at a total cost of $290,400.
Defendants (1)
- Estes Express LinesNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
ESTES EXPRESS LINES
POB 25612, RICHMOND, VA, 23260
Registry ID: 110066851632
Statutes cited
- CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Estes Express Linesentered 2015-09-30
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $100,000 · SEP: $290,400
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2015-09-30Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2015-09-30Final Order Issued
- 2015-10-04Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3600398205
- Case number
- 09-2015-0513
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 09
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2015-0513 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.