EPA v. Isuzu Motors Ltd. and LBX Company, LLC

Case summary

On or about March 22, 2007, LBX imported into Savannah, Georgia four excavators that contained diesel engines. U.S. Customs and Border Protection inspection of the engines revealed that the engines bore metal Emissions Information Labels that were not permanently affixed to the engine and could be removed without destroying or defacing the label, in violation of Sections 203(a) and 213(d) of the CAA, 42 USC 7522(a) and 7547(d), and the Compression-Ignition nonroad engine regulations, 40 CFR Part 89.

Defendants (1)

• Isuzu Motors Ltd., and LBX Company, LLCNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• ISUZU

  46401 COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE, PLYMOUTH, MI, 48170

  Registry ID: 110003683933

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Isuzu Motors Ltd. and LBX Company, LLCentered 2007-06-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $30,535

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2007-06-29Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2007-06-29Final Order Issued
• 2007-07-11Enforcement Action Data Entered