EPA v. Bruce Shark LLC

Case summary

Bruce Shark, LLC, a Chino based company, imported 200 chainsaws and 20 hedge trimmers, all of which were uncertified by EPA. These goods were denied entry because they failed to show an EPA-issued certificate of conformity, which demonstrates adherence to CAA emissions standards. To settle the violations, Bruce Shark agreed to pay a $2,960 civil penalty and submitted proof of the destruction of goods.

Defendants (1)

• Bruce Shark LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• BRUCE SHARK LLC

  2711 E DOMINGUEZ ST, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90810

  Registry ID: 110070814822

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Bruce Shark LLCentered 2020-08-28

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,960

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-08-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2020-08-28Final Order Issued
• 2020-08-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-09-24Enforcement Action Data Entered