EPA v. Generac Power Systems
Final Order With Penalty
Case summary
This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Generac Power Systems, Inc., ( Generac ), a manufacturer of portable generators in Waukesha, Wisconsin. On June 30, 2009, Generac imported 560 uncertified engines into the Port of Chicago. As part of the settlement with EPA, Generac paid a $20,000 civil penalty. Prior to EPA's enforcement action, Generac had already exported the uncertified engines to China.
Defendants (1)
- Generac Power Systems, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement
Facilities (1)
GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
HIGHWAY 59 AND HILLSIDE ROAD, WAUKESHA, WI, 53187
Registry ID: 110006142744
Statutes cited
- CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines
- CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles
Enforcement conclusions (1)
Generac Power Systemsentered 2014-06-25
Primary law: CAA
Federal penalty: $20,000
Timeline (4 milestones)
- 2014-06-25Final Order Issued
- 2014-06-25Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
- 2014-07-09Enforcement Action Closed
- 2014-08-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
Case metadata
- EPA activity ID
- 3400276636
- Case number
- EF-2014-7849
- Lead agency
- EPA
- EPA region
- EF
- Voluntary self-disclosure
- No
- Primary statute
- Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines
Sourced verbatim from EPA ECHO Enforcement Case Report for case EF-2014-7849 . Bulk data: ICIS-FEC download summary.
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