EPA v. Galena Chrysler

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Wilson Bros. DBA Galena Chrysler DBA Postal Pete( Galena Chrysler ). Galena Chrysler is a motor vehicle dealer located in Galena, Illinois. PostalPete.com is an affiliate specializing in right-hand-drive Jeeps. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) informed EPA that Galena Chrysler had imported at least 164 right-hand-drive (its competitor alleges thousands) Jeeps since 2006. At the time the case was initiated, PostalPete.com claimed to have over 150 right hand jeeps in stock and to be the “#1 Postal Jeep Dealer in the World!”. 57 of these vehicles were not covered by an EPA-issued certificate of conformity (COC). Although nonconforming vehicles may be conditionally imported by an Independent Commercial Importer and modified to conform with a valid COC, neither Galena Chrysler nor PostalPete were registered Independent Commercial Importers. As a result of this enforcement matter, Galena Chrysler paid a $5,000 civil penalty to the United States Treasury.

Defendants (1)

• Wilson Bros. dba Galena Chrysler/Postal Pete (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• GALENA CHRYSLER

  937 GALENA SQ DR, GALENA, IL, 61036-1355

  Registry ID: 110018205057

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Galena Chryslerentered 2013-08-16

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-08-16Final Order Issued
• 2013-08-16Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-08-20Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-08-23Enforcement Action Data Entered