EPA v. Wasteland Performance

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Wasteland Performance ( Wasteland ). Wasteland imported 6 uncertified engines on July 16, 2010. Wasteland claimed that the engines were exempt from the requirement to be covered by an EPA approved certificate of conformity (COC). However, the engines met the requirements of neither the identical configuration exemption nor the partially completed engine exemption. As part of the settlement with EPA, Wasteland paid a $1,200 civil penalty and exported the 6 uncertified engines to a country other than the United States, Canada or Mexico.

Defendants (1)

• Wasteland Performance (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• WASTELAND PERFORMANCE

  7934 MAIN STREET, FRIDLEY, MN, 55432

  Registry ID: 110054096287

Statutes cited

• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines
• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Wasteland Performanceentered 2012-09-06

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $1,200

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-09-06Final Order Issued
• 2012-09-06Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-09-06Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-10-05Enforcement Action Data Entered