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09-2023-0607Administrative - FormalFinal Order IssuedFY 2023· Region 09

EPA v. Higher International, expedited settlement agreement

Case summary

Expedited settlement agreement regarding the import of 200 leaf blowers lacking certificate of conformity.

Defendants (1)

  • Chang Hua LaiNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

  • HIGHER INTERNATIONAL INC

    15816 BOOTH MEMORIAL AVE, FRESH MEADOWS, NY, 11365

    Registry ID: 110071399195

Statutes cited

  • CAA 203Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines

Enforcement conclusions (1)

  • Higher International, expedited settlement agreemententered 2023-01-18

    Primary law: CAA

    Federal penalty: $5,040

Timeline (3 milestones)

  • 2023-01-18Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
  • 2023-01-18Final Order Issued
  • 2023-04-11Enforcement Action Data Entered

Case metadata

EPA activity ID
3603566598
Case number
09-2023-0607
Lead agency
EPA
EPA region
09
Voluntary self-disclosure
No
Primary statute
Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines

Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2023-0607 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.

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