EPA v. 4 J International

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by 4 J International, LLC (4J). 4J imported on December 20, 2008 486 Chinese on-highway motorcycles. On the EPA declaration forms used to import the vehicles 4J declared that the vehicles were covered by an EPA issued Certificate of Conformity (COC). EPA and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspectors determined that the vehicles were not the same model as the one listed on the indicated COC and were therefore uncertified. 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 86 requires that model year 1978 and later motorcycles imported into the US be covered by a COC or be excluded or exempt from meeting the requirements. As part of the settlement with EPA, 4J has agreed to pay a $65,000 civil penalty and exported the 486 uncertified motorcycles back to China.

Defendants (1)

• 4 J International LLC (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• 4 J INTERNATIONAL

  6329 31ST AVE, KENOSHA, WI, 53142

  Registry ID: 110001928317

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• 4 J Internationalentered 2011-07-09

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $65,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-07-09Final Order Issued
• 2011-07-09Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-07-21Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-10-06Enforcement Action Data Entered