This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Eaton Corporation, a motor controls and accessories manufacturer out of Cleveland, Ohio. On August 14, 2007 and again on September 9, 2010, Eaton imported into the
United States a motor vehicle that was not covered by an EPA-issued certificate of conformity or exempt from complying with the Clean Air Act and the motor vehicle regulations.
Section 203(a) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 5 7522, and 40 C.F.R Parts 85 and 86, prohibit the importation into the United States of a new motor vehicle unless the motor vehicle is covered by an EPA-issued certificate of conformity or
exempt fiom complying with the CAA and the motor vehicle regulations.
As part of its agreement with EPA, Eaton paid a penalty to the US Treasury of $7,800 and exported the 2 uncertified vehicles.