EPA v. Makita

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Makita Corporation ( Makita ), a Japanese power driven handtool manufacturer. During 2013 and 2014 Makita imported approximately 22,000 pieces of equipment which were not covered by an EPA approved certificate of conformity. Makita disclosed the violations to EPA on May 1, 2014. As part of the settlement with EPA, Makita paid a $76,000 civil penalty. Makita also stopped the sale of about 8,800 pieces of equipment that had already been imported and exported them to a country other than Canada or Mexico.

Defendants (1)

• Makita Corporation,Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• MAKITA CORPORATION

  3-1 1-8 SUMIYOSHI-CHO, ANJO, AICHI, JA, 446-8502

  Registry ID: 110064836682

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Makitaentered 2015-07-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $76,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2015-07-27Final Order Issued
• 2015-07-27Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2015-08-07Enforcement Action Closed
• 2015-09-11Enforcement Action Data Entered