EPA v. New Flyer of America

Case summary

This case involves the manufacture and sale by New Flyer of America Inc. (?New Flyer?) of 2,399 uncertified transit buses. New Flyer is a manufacturer of transit buses with manufacturing facilities in Crookston and St. Cloud, Minnesota, and Anniston, Alabama. New Flyer manufacturers several models of transit buses that are powered by diesel, diesel-electric hybrid, and compressed natural gas, as well as zero-emission electric buses and trolleys. EPA discovered the 2,399 certification violations by issuing an Information Request to New Flyer, pursuant to section 208 of the Clean Air Act, on June 4, 2015. The Information Request concerned, among other things, the certification status of transit buses that New Flyer manufactured and sold for use in the U.S. after January 1, 2014. As part of the settlement, New Flyer agreed to pay a civil penalty of $575,000 to the U. S. Treasury.

Defendants (1)

• New Flyer of America Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• NEW FLYER OF AMERICA (ND) INC

  724 NORTH 47TH ST, GRAND FORKS, ND, 58203

  Registry ID: 110004067241

Statutes cited

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

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• New Flyer of Americaentered 2018-03-27

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $575,000

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2018-03-23Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2018-03-27Final Order Issued
• 2018-04-12Enforcement Action Data Entered