EPA v. Nationwide Access

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Nationwide Access, an importer of bicycle engine kits. In July 2011 Nationwide imported 1248 Chinese bicyle engines kits which had carburetors with adjustable idle mixture screws and lacked air filters. The certificate of conformity for these engines does not allow for an adjustable idle mixture screw. and requires an air filter. As part of the settlement with EPA, Nationwide Access has agreed to pay a $10,800 civil penalty and to export the engines outside of the United States, Mexico or Canada.

Defendants (1)

• Nationwide Access LLC (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NATIONWIDE ACCESS

  15825 STAGG STREET, VAN NUYS, CA, 91406

  Registry ID: 110045468007

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Nationwide Accessentered 2011-12-02

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $10,800

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2011-12-02Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2011-12-02Enforcement Action Closed
• 2011-12-02Final Order Issued
• 2012-04-04Enforcement Action Data Entered