EPA v. Luyuan

Case summary

This case involves 1,153 violations of the Clean Air Act by Lu Yuan, Inc., and Zhejiang Yongkang Luyuan Industrial & Trading, Co., Ltd, (collectively, Lu Yuan ) two related companies that manufacture, import and sell highway motorcycles and recreational vehicles. From March 2009 through June 2013, Lu Yuan imported 1,153 motorcycles and all terrain vehicles which did not meet the requirements of the EPA-issued Certificate of Conformity for the vehicles. As part of the settlement Lu Yuan agreed to pay a civil penalty of $128,000 to the United States Treasury. Lu Yuan also exported or remediated the non-compliant vehicles.

Defendants (2)

• Lu Yuan, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
• Zhejiang Yongkang Luyuan Industrial & Trading, Co.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• LUYUAN

  20405 EAST WALNUT DRIVE, WALNUT, CA, 91789

  Registry ID: 110058912976

Statutes cited

• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines
• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Luyuanentered 2014-09-29

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $128,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2014-03-19Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2014-04-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2014-09-29Final Order Issued