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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7705
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree to settle claims against Hino Motors and its U.S. subsidiaries for violating the Clean Air Act by exceeding pollution limits. The agreement, lodged in a Michigan federal court, involves a $525 million penalty, a vehicle recall program, and pollution mitigation efforts. Part of the settlement also resolves related claims by California, which requires additional mitigation efforts specific to the state. The public can comment on this proposed settlement for 30 days following the notice's publication.

    Simple Explanation

    A company named Hino Motors got into trouble for breaking rules about keeping the air clean, so they have to pay a big fine and fix some of their vehicles to make less pollution. People can say what they think about this plan for a month, which is like giving their opinion on what should happen next.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7708
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Department of Justice has proposed a Consent Decree with Fayat S.A.S. and its subsidiaries after filing a lawsuit alleging violations of the Clean Air Act. These companies are accused of importing and selling nonroad equipment with diesel engines that failed to meet emission standards, alongside other breaches related to labeling and reporting. The terms of the agreement require the defendants to pay a $11 million penalty and undertake measures to mitigate pollution caused by these engines. The public has 30 days from the notice's publication to submit comments on this proposed agreement.

    Simple Explanation

    The government and a company have agreed that the company will pay $11 million for selling machines that made the air dirty, and the company has to help clean up the mess they made. People can tell the government what they think about this plan for one month after it's announced.