EPA v. CLRS Electronics

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by CLRS Electronics LLC (CLRS), located in Scottsdale, AZ. On March 23, 2013, CLRS imported eleven generators containing diesel engines into the Port of Long Beach. Nine of the eleven engines were uncertified: six were uncertified Dong Feng Cummins engines (for which an EPA-issued certificate of conformity had never been sought), and three are uncertified Yangdong engines (for which EPA granted a certificate covering 2012 model year engines produced through December 31, 2012, but not the imported engines which were labeled as 2012 model year engines, but were produced in January 2013). The rema ining two generators contained Laidong engines that were certified, but bore emission labels containing an incorrect engine family name. The importation of nonroad compression ignition engines (including diesel engines) that are uncertified or that do not bear the correct emission labels is prohibited by 40 C.F.R. §§ 1068.10l(a)(1) and (b)(5). As part of this settlement, CLRS paid a $5,600 civil penalty to the United States Treasury, exported the uncertified engines and relabled the improperly labeled engines.

Defendants (1)

• CLRS Electronics, LLC (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CLRS ELECTRONICS

  8702 EAST JOSHUA TREE ROAD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ, 85250

  Registry ID: 110056122002

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• CLRS Electronicsentered 2013-09-03

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $5,600

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2013-09-03Enforcement Action Closed
• 2013-09-03Final Order Issued
• 2013-09-03Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2013-09-11Enforcement Action Data Entered