EPA v. Vestas Towers America

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Vestas Towers America Inc., a manufacturer of wind turbines. Vestas disclosed to EPA that in June of 2011 it imported into the US 2 forklifts containing uncertified engines. Vestas also disclosed that it imported 1 other forklift prior to obtaining an exemption for a nonroad engine identical to a United States certified version. As part of the settlement with EPA, Vestas has agreed to pay a $15,000 civil penalty and to export the two uncertified forklifts outside of the United States, Mexico or Canada.

Defendants (1)

• Vestas Towers America, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (2)

• VESTAS TOWERS AMERICA

  100 TOWERS ROAD, PUEBLO, CO, 81004

  Registry ID: 110039573896

• VESTAS TOWERS AMERICA

  100 TOWERS ROAD, PUEBLO, CO, 81004

  Registry ID: 110039573896

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Vestas Towers Americaentered 2012-02-01

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $15,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-02-01Final Order Issued
• 2012-02-01Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-02-01Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-04-03Enforcement Action Data Entered