News Releases from Headquarters›Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) 11/29/2018 Contact Information: WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) joined law enforcement partners from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana, the Department of Defense, the U. S. Army, the Department of Transportation, the FBI, and...
U.S. EPA settles with three Southern California companies for selling pollution control bypass equipment
News Releases from Region 09 11/14/2018 Contact Information: LOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced settlements with three Southern California automotive parts manufacturers for violations of the Clean Air Act. The companies sold or distributed aftermarket auto parts known as defeat devices which bypass or render...
U.S. EPA settles with Arizona auto parts manufacturer for selling pollution control bypass equipment
News Releases from Region 09 11/14/2018 Contact Information: SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Gilbert, Ariz.-based Vivid Distributing will pay a $200,000 penalty for violating the Clean Air Act. EPA alleges the company installed, manufactured and sold auto parts known as defeat devices, which bypass...