This case addresses violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by Vestas Towers America Inc., a manufacturer of wind turbines. Vestas disclosed to EPA that in June of 2011 it imported into the US 2 forklifts containing uncertified engines. Vestas also disclosed that it imported 1 other forklift prior to obtaining an exemption for a nonroad engine identical to a United States certified version.
As part of the settlement with EPA, Vestas has agreed to pay a $15,000 civil penalty and to export the two uncertified forklifts outside of the United States, Mexico or Canada.