EPA v. DDM Imports, Inc

Case summary

On April 15, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against DDM Imports, Inc. (DDM) for violations of Title II of the Clean Air Act. DDM imported an uncertified motor vehicle in January 3, 2020. DDM imports motor vehicles from Canada for sale in Washington State. The violation was identified by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers located at in Eastport, Idaho and referred to EPA requesting follow up. DDM paid a civil penalty of $2400 and submitted documentation that the vehicle was re-exported back to Canada.

Defendants (1)

• DDM Imports, IncNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DDM IMPORTS, INC.

  1902 S. RUSSEL ST., AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA, 99001

  Registry ID: 110070739705

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DDM Imports, Incentered 2020-04-14

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,400

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2020-01-27Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2020-04-14Final Order Issued
• 2020-04-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2020-04-16Enforcement Action Closed