EPA v. Patterson's Diesel

Case summary

This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Patterson's Diesel, Inc., ( Patterson's ) an automotive repair shop located in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania. On September 10, 2014, USEPA inspectors found that Patterson's possessed one vehicle which had emissions control defeat devices installed by Patterson's. As part of the settlement with EPA, Patterson's paid a $2,100 civil penalty and agreed to cease installing, purchasing or selling emission control defeat devices.

Defendants (1)

• Patterson's Diesel, Inc. (SB)Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• PATTERSON'S DIESEL

  6557 BUCHANAN TRAIL E., WAYNESBORO, PA, 17268

  Registry ID: 110062635028

Statutes cited

• CAA 203 — Prohibited Acts - Motor Vehicle & Motor Vehicle Engines

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Patterson's Dieselentered 2016-05-23

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $2,100

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2016-05-23Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-05-23Final Order Issued
• 2016-05-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-08-02Enforcement Action Data Entered