EPA v. Alligator Diesel Performance LLC

Case summary

On January 28, Region 10 filed administrative CAFOs against Diesel Race Parts LLC, d.b.a. Deviant Race Parts, and Alligator Diesel Performance LLC (Deviant and Alligator) for violations of Title II of the Clean Air Act. Between January 2016 and May 2018, Deviant manufactured and sold over 34,900 defeat devices for heavy duty diesel motor vehicles. Over that same time period, Alligator sold via its on-line store over 31,500 defeat devices. The companies are both owned by the same shareholders. This settlement is part of EPAs National Compliance Initiative for Stopping Aftermarket Parts Defeat Devices for Vehicles and Engines. Deviant will pay a civil penalty of $40,000 and Alligator will pay a civil penalty of $90,000. Both amounts were reduced based on the companies limited financial ability to pay a higher penalty.

Defendants (1)

• Alligator Diesel Performance LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ALLIGATOR PERFORMANCE, INC.

  11783 N WARREN ST, HAYDEN, ID, 83835

  Registry ID: 110069548289

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Alligator Diesel Performance LLCentered 2020-01-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $90,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-01-08Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-01-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-01-29Final Order Issued
• 2020-09-17Enforcement Action Closed