EPA v. Suarez Brokerage (HFC Imports) CAFO
Case summary
On September 2, 2026, Region 9 filed a CAFO that initiated and resolved its case against Suarez Brokerage Company, Inc. located in Nogales, Arizona for violations of 40 C.F.R. 84.5(b) of the AIM Act regulations resulting from the company?s importation of HFCs without expending required allowances. Suarez paid a civil penalty of $2,500 to resolve the violations.
Defendants (1)
- Kim V. PeraltaNamed in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
SUAREZ BROKERAGE COMPANY, INC
217 E 3RD ST, DOUGLAS, AZ, 85607
Statutes cited
- AIM PART84 — Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Suarez Brokerage (HFC Imports) CAFOentered 2026-09-02
Primary law: AIM
Federal penalty: $2,500
Timeline (3 milestones)
- 2026-09-02Final Order Issued
- 2026-09-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2026-10-05Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3605238095
- Case number
- 09-2026-0635
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- 09
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case 09-2026-0635 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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