This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Hidea Hangzhou Power Machinery Co. (Hidea), a Chinese manufacturer of outboard motors. In April 2011 Hidea imported 47 outboard motors which failed to comply with the EPA issued certificates of conformity (COC) for the equipment. The engines had adjustable carburetors and uncertified fuel lines which are not allowed by the COCs for these engines.
As part of the settlement with EPA, Hidea paid a $3,400 civil penalty and exported the engines to a country outside the US, Canada or Mexico.