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Case No. 2005-14732-A |
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CAR DEPOT INC., |
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Respondent |
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AGREED
ORDER
The Complainant and the Respondent desire to settle
and compromise this action without hearing or adjudication of any issue of fact
or law, and consent to the entry of the following Findings of Fact and Order.
I. FINDINGS OF FACT
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Complainant is the Commissioner (Complainant) of the Indiana
Department of Environmental Management, a department of the State of
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Respondent is Car Depot Inc.(Respondent), who owns and operates
the car lot located at
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The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
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Pursuant to IC 13-30-3-3, IDEM issued a Notice of Violation
via Certified Mail to:
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Arsalan Sayyah, President |
Arsalan Sayyah, Registered Agent |
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Car Depot Inc. |
Car Depot Inc. |
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5.
An inspection, on June 13, 2005, was conducted at the Site
by a representative of IDEM’s Office of Air Quality (OAQ). The following violations were in existence or
observed at the time of this inspection:
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Pursuant to 326 IAC 13-2.1-3(a)(1), no person shall rent,
lease, sell, offer for sale, or in any manner transfer ownership of a motor
vehicle with knowledge that the vehicle has been subject to tampering.
On June 13, 2005 a representative of IDEM observed a vehicle, a 1989 GMC Jimmy
(Vin IGKCT8Z5K0518030), for sale at the site without catalytic converter and
vapor condenser hose and the EGR valve plug was defeated, a violation of 326
IAC 13-2.1-3(a)(1).
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In recognition of the settlement reached, Respondent waives
any right to administrative and judicial review of this Agreed Order.
II. ORDER
1.
This Agreed Order shall be effective ("Effective
Date") when it is approved by the Complainant or his delegate, and has
been received by the Respondent. This
Agreed Order shall have no force or effect until the Effective Date.
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Respondent shall comply with 326 IAC 13-2.1-3(a)(1).
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Respondent will submit proof of the work done to bring the
vehicles in compliance with 326 IAC 13-2.1-3(a)(1), within fifteen days of the
effective date of this Agreed Order.
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All submittals required by this Agreed Order, unless
notified otherwise in writing, shall be sent to:
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Kristopher M. Grinnell, Enforcement Case Manager |
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Indiana Department of Environmental Management |
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Office of Enforcement Mail Code – 60-02 |
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5.
Respondent is assessed a civil penalty of One Thousand Two
Hundred ($1,200.00). Said penalty amount
shall be due and payable to the Environmental Management Special Fund within
thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of this Agreed Order.
6.
Civil and stipulated penalties are payable by check to the
Environmental Management Special Fund.
Checks shall include the Case Number of this action and shall be mailed
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Indiana Department of Environmental Management |
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Cashier’s Office Mail Code – 50-10C |
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7.
In the event that the civil penalty required by Order
paragraph No. 5 is not paid within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date of
this Agreed Order, Respondent shall pay interest on the unpaid balance at the
rate established by IC 24-4.6-1-101. The interest shall continue to accrue
until the civil penalty is paid in full.
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This Agreed Order shall apply to and be binding upon the
Respondent, its successors and assigns. The Respondent's signatories to this
Agreed Order certify that they are fully authorized to execute this document
and legally bind the parties they represent.
No change in ownership, corporate, or partnership status of the
Respondent shall in any way alter its status or responsibilities under this
Agreed Order.
9.
In the event that any terms of the Agreed Order are found to
be invalid, the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect and shall
be construed and enforced as if the Agreed Order did not contain the invalid terms.
10.
The Respondent shall provide a copy of this Agreed Order, if
in force, to any subsequent owners or successors before ownership rights are
transferred. Respondent shall ensure that all
contractors, firms and other persons performing work under this Agreed Order
comply with the terms of this Agreed Order.
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This Agreed Order shall remain in effect until Respondent
has complied with all terms and conditions of this Agreed Order.
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By:
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David P. McIver |
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Chief, Air Section |
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Printed:
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Date:
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COUNSEL
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By:
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Office of Legal Counsel |
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Date:
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF
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Signed
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Matthew T. Klein |
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