40 C.F.R. § 22.34

Current through November 30, 2024
Section 22.34 - Supplemental rules governing the administrative assessment of civil penalties under the Clean Air Act
(a)Scope. This section shall apply, in conjunction with §§ 22.1 through 22.32 , in administrative proceedings to assess a civil penalty conducted under sections 113(d), 205(c), 211(d), and 213(d) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7413(d) , 7524(c) , 7545(d) , and 7547(d) ), and a determination of nonconforming engines, vehicles or equipment under sections 207(c) and 213(d) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7541(c) and 7547(d) ). Where inconsistencies exist between this section and §§ 22.1 through 22.32 , this section shall apply.
(b)Issuance of notice. Prior to the issuance of a final order assessing a civil penalty or a final determination of nonconforming engines, vehicles or equipment, the person to whom the order or determination is to be issued shall be given written notice of the proposed issuance of the order or determination. Service of a complaint or a consent agreement and final order pursuant to § 22.13 satisfies these notice requirements.

40 C.F.R. §22.34

81 FR 73971 , Oct. 25, 2016
81 FR 73971 , 12/27/2016