EPA v. D & E Transport (R9 California Truck & Bus Rule)

Case summary

This is a Consent Agreement and Final Order between US EPA and D & E Transport, LLC (Respondent) of Clearwater, Minnesota for Respondent's alleged violation of the Clean Air Act federally enforceable California State Implementation Plan Regulation to Reduce Emissions of Diesel Particulate Matter, Oxides of Nitrogen and Other Criteria Pollutants From In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel-Fueled Vehicles, codified at title 13, section 2025 of the California Code of Regulations (the Truck and Bus Regulation ). Respondent operated transport trucks in the state with diesel engines that did not meet California engine requirements. Respondent agreed to pay a civil penalty of $55,000 to settle the matter.

Defendants (1)

• D & E TransportNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• D & E TRANSPORT

  4141 150TH NW, CLEARWATER, MN, 55320

  Registry ID: 110068203964

Statutes cited

• CAA 110 — Implementation Plan for National Primary and Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• D & E Transport (R9 California Truck & Bus Rule)entered 2019-02-21

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $55,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2019-02-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2019-02-21Final Order Issued
• 2019-04-02Enforcement Action Data Entered