EPA v. SABRE INTERNATIONAL,INC.

Case summary

In January, 2000, U.S. Customs detained one (1) engine imported by Respondent because it did not contain the EPA mandated label as set forth in 40 C.F.R. �� 89.110-96. Respondent provided evidence of EPA certification of the subject engine but was unable to submit proof of labeling. Therefore, EPA imposed a fine of $500 per improperly labeled subject engine. ASA SIGNED 2/25/00, PENALTY PAID 3/14/00. Respondent has previously imported nonroad diesel engines since 1/1/96. Respondent performed a 10% (or minimum 20 engines) look back. Look back disclosed four (4) uncertified engines. Respondent subsequently filed for bankruptcy (In Re Sable International Inc., in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Case No. 01-04481-M (Chapter 11). Correspondence with law firm handling the bankruptcy indicate that the engines were disposed of by sale and delivery to Australian company. The linked case is the ASA for the original violation.

Defendants (1)

• SABRE INTERNATIONALNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• SABRE INTERNATIONAL INC

  12539 E SKELLY DR, TULSA, OK, 74128

  Registry ID: 110004770105

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• SABRE INTERNATIONAL, INC.entered 2000-02-25

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $500

Timeline (5 milestones)

• 2000-02-10Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2000-02-10Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2000-02-25Final Order Issued
• 2000-03-14Compliance Achieved
• 2003-01-17Enforcement Action Closed