EPA v. RHC of Aguadilla

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by RHC of Aguadilla, Inc. (RHC), operating out of Isabela, Puerto Rico. RHC imported 16 uncertified gasoline engines during April 2011. The generator was not covered by an EPA issued Certificate of Conformity. The CAA requires, among other things, that nonroad equipment be covered by an EPA issued Certificate of Conformity (see 40 C.F.R. section 1068). On April 22, 2010, EPA requested that U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) seize the engines and that CBP bring an enforcement action against RHC. This case is part of an on-going EPA/CBP partnership to ensure that all imported vehicles and engines comply with the Clean Air Act requirements (see EPA Works with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Enforce the Clean Air Act, 11/9/2010 EPA press release, http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/d0cf6618525a9efb85257359003fb69d/25fa777f4dd4a301852577d60072b560!OpenDocument) RHC did not pay a penalty as part of its settlement with CBP. RHC forfeited the generator.

Defendants (1)

• RHC of Aguadilla, Inc. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• RHC OF AGUADILLA

  CARR #2 KM 108.2, ISABELLA, PR, 00662

  Registry ID: 110064698162

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• RHC of Aguadillaentered 2015-06-29

  Primary law: CAA

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2015-06-29Final Order Issued
• 2015-06-29Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-08-26Enforcement Action Data Entered