EPA v. Forward Trading

Case summary

Forward Trading International, Inc. imported 3 minitrucks and declared them as nonroad vehicles, but the vehicles were not covered by an EPA issued certificate of conformity, possessed features that make them suitable for operation on streets, and did not have any device to limit their speed to under 25 mph, a requirement for the nonroad classification. Thus the vehicles met the definition of a motor vehicle. Motor vehicles must be covered by an EPA issued certificate of conformity.

Defendants (1)

• Forward Trading International, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• FORWARD TRADING INTERNATIONAL INC

  14971 CHESTNUT ST, WESTMINSTER, CA, 92683

  Registry ID: 110038397491

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Forward Tradingentered 2010-04-15

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,900

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2010-04-15Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2010-04-15Final Order Issued
• 2010-10-06Enforcement Action Data Entered