EPA v. Eaton Corporation

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Eaton Corporation, a motor controls and accessories manufacturer out of Cleveland, Ohio. On August 14, 2007 and again on September 9, 2010, Eaton imported into the United States a motor vehicle that was not covered by an EPA-issued certificate of conformity or exempt from complying with the Clean Air Act and the motor vehicle regulations. Section 203(a) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 5 7522, and 40 C.F.R Parts 85 and 86, prohibit the importation into the United States of a new motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is covered by an EPA-issued certificate of conformity or exempt fiom complying with the CAA and the motor vehicle regulations. As part of its agreement with EPA, Eaton paid a penalty to the US Treasury of $7,800 and exported the 2 uncertified vehicles.

Defendants (1)

• Eaton CorporationNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• EATON COPORATION

  19218 B DRIVE S, MARSHALL, MI, 49068-9790

  Registry ID: 110001848412

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Eaton Corporationentered 2011-06-07

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $7,800

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-06-07Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-06-07Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-06-07Final Order Issued
• 2011-06-16Enforcement Action Data Entered