EPA v. Carter Brothers

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Carter Brothers Mfg. Co., Inc. ( Carter Brothers ) , a importer of motor scooters located in Alabama. On April 28, 2008, Carter Brothers imported from Taiwan into the United States 36 motorized scooters. These vehicles failed to meet the requirements of the EPA issued Certificate of Conformity for the vehicles and were improperly labeled. The CAA requires that nonroad equipment be covered by an EPA issued Certificate of Conformity. As part of the settlement with EPA, Carter Brothers paid a $10,000 civil penalty and the non-complying scooters back to the manufacturer in Taiwan.

Defendants (1)

• Carter Brothers Mfg. Co., Inc. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CARTER BROTHERS MFG. CO. INC.

  1871 US HIGHWAY 231, BRUNDIDGE, AL, 36010

  Registry ID: 110022538798

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Carter Brothersentered 2012-09-28

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $10,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2012-09-28Enforcement Action Closed
• 2012-09-28Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2012-09-28Final Order Issued
• 2012-10-08Enforcement Action Data Entered