EPA v. Claas of America

Case summary

This case involves importation of 315 uncertified farm equipment engines by Claas of America, Inc. Claas is a manufacturer of agricultural equipment, including self-propelled combines and forage harvesters. As part of the settlement, Claas greed to pay a $202,348 civil penalty to the U.S. Treasury, to relabel 90% of the engines and to reprogram four of the engines to meet US Tier 4 standards instead of the European standards.

Defendants (1)

• Claas of America, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• CLAAS OMAHA, INC.

  8401 S. 132ND ST., OMAHA, NE, 68138

  Registry ID: 110057216187

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Claas of Americaentered 2016-01-21

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $202,348

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2016-01-21Final Order Issued
• 2016-01-21Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2016-02-02Enforcement Action Closed
• 2016-04-07Enforcement Action Data Entered