EPA v. Rodriguez-Sepulveda

Case summary

Consignee/importer Juan A. Sepulveda and customs broker Adalberto Rodriguez imported 16 generator sets with an estimated retail value of $80,250 and a declared value of $32,100 into the U.S. The generators were imported in violation of 40 C.F.R. Parts 89 and 90; the generator sets were not covered by a Certificate of Conformity, nor were they labeled in compliance with the regulations. To resolve the violations, Rodriguez and Sepulveda exported the generator sets to a country other than Canada or Mexico, and paid U.S. Customs and Border Patrol $4,155.64 in seizure and storage charges.

Defendants (2)

• Adalberto Rodriguez Che (SB)Named in complaint
• Juan A. Selpuveda Ramos (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• JUAN SEPULVEDA

  CARR. #3 KM94 HM2 ENTRADA BO. LIMONES, YABUCOA, PR, 00767

  Registry ID: 110030464414

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (2)

• Rodriguez-Sepulvedaentered 2005-12-20

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,156

• Rodriguez-Sepulvedaentered 2005-09-20

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2005-12-20Final Order Issued
• 2005-12-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2007-05-02Enforcement Action Data Entered