EPA v. DEERE-HITACHI MACHINERY

Case summary

PRE ASA- IMPORTER BROUGHT INTO THE U.S. TWO EXCAVATORS T HAT EACH CONTAINED A ISUZU ENGINE. THE CUSTOMS INSPECTOR SE IZED THE SUBJECT EQUIPMENT FOR A VIOLATION OF NOT HAVING A VISIBLE EPA EMISSION LABEL. THIS INSPECTION OCCURRED ON M AY 4, 2000. THE IMPORTER STATED THAT THE EQUIPMENT WAS IMP ORTED TO EXPORT. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE S WERE CERTIFIED. AN ASA HAS BEEN AGREED UPON, AND THE COMP ANY'S PRESIDENT WILLIAM HORANEY SIGNED THE ASA ON AUG 24, 20 00. THE IMPORTER AGREED TO PAY A PENALTY OF $4,000, TO DO A LOOK BACK, AND TO SUBMIT A COMPLIANCE PLAN. THERE WERE O THER VIOLATIONS DISCOVERED DURING THE INITIAL INVESTIGATIONS SUCH AS ENGINES NOT BEING LABELED AND ENGINES NOT BEING CER TIFIED. THOSE VIOLATIONS WERE ADDRESSED IN THIS ASA AS WELL .

Defendants (1)

• DEERE-HITACHI MACHINERY CONTRUCTION CONamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• DEERE-HITACHI MACHINERY CONST CO

  PIER F BERTH 206, LONG BEACH, CA, 90802

  Registry ID: 110010684679

Statutes cited

• CAA 213 — Non-road Engines & Vehicles

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• DEERE-HITACHIentered 2000-08-14

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,000

Timeline (4 milestones)

• 2000-05-22Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2000-08-14Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2000-08-14Final Order Issued
• 2000-08-14Enforcement Action Closed