EPA v. Seahawks Global

Case summary

An authorized representative of the United States federal government conducted an inspection to determine Seahawks Global Logistics, Inc. compliance with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and regulations promulgated thereunder. As a result of the inspection, it was determined that Seahawks Global Logistics, Inc. failed to comply with the CAA and the associated regulations. The Respondent provided EPA with a certificate of conformity claiming it covered the Subject Engines. However, the certificate provided was for an engine family covering large, non-handheld equipment with an engine size of 212 cubic centimeters, which does not cover the Subject Engines. The Subject Engines were much smaller, handheld engines; the accompanying Owner's Manual stated the engine size was 58 cubic centimeters. The EPA has found no evidence indicating the Subject Engines are exempt or otherwise excluded from coverage under Title II of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its implementing regulations. By importing the Subject Engines, Respondent has committed 100 violations of CAA Sections 203(a)(1) and 213(d), 42 U.S.C. 7522(a)(1) and 7547(d), and the regulations codified at 40 C.F.R. 1068.101(a)(1), and 1068.101(b)(5). Respondent certifies that payment of the penalty has been made in the amount of $1,000. Respondent has followed the instructions in the CAA Vehicle and Engine Expedited Settlement Agreement Instructions.

Defendants (1)

• Seahawks Global Logistics, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SEAHAWKS GLOBAL LOGISTICS, INC.

  15680 SALT LAKE AVE, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA, 91745

  Registry ID: 110070672053

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles
• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Seahawks Globalentered 2020-02-18

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-02-18Final Order Issued
• 2020-02-18Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-02-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-02-20Enforcement Action Data Entered